Environmental Considerations for an Encoder！

The following environmental and safety considerations must be observed during all phases of operation, service and repair of an encoder. Failure to comply with these precautions violates safety standards of design, manufacture and intended use of an encoder. Please note that even with a well‐built encoder, products operated and installed improperly can be hazardous. Precaution must be observed by the user with respect to the load and operating environment. The customer is ultimately responsible for the proper selection, installation, and operation of the encoder.

The atmosphere in which an encoder is used must be conducive to good general practices of electrical/electronic equipment. Do not operate the encoder in the presence of flammable gases, dust, oil, vapor or moisture. For outdoor use, the encoder must be protected from the elements by an adequate cover, while still providing adequate air flow and cooling. Moisture may cause an electrical shock hazard and/or induce system breakdown. Due consideration should be given to the avoidance of liquids and vapors of any kind. Contact the factory should your application require specific IP ratings. It is wise to install the encoder in an environment which is free from condensation, dust, electrical noise, vibration and shock.

Additionally, it is preferable to work with encoders in a non‐static, protective environment. Exposed circuitry should always be properly guarded and/or enclosed to prevent unauthorized human contact with live circuitry. No work should be performed while power is applied. Don't plug in or unplug the connectors when power is ON. Wait for at least 5 minutes before doing inspection work on the encoder after turning power OFF, because even after the power is turned off, there will still be some electrical energy remaining in the internal circuit of the encoder circuitry.

Plan the installation of the encoder in a system design that is free from debris, such as metal debris from cutting, drilling, tapping, and welding, or any other foreign material that could come in contact with the circuitry. Failure to prevent debris from entering the encoder can result in damage and/or shock.

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