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- Diagnosing Unknown Noises Coming from Blade Motor
- Power or Wiring Troubleshooting for Angle Motors or VFDs
- Replacing an Angle Encoder
- Stuck Angle or Centerline - How to Recover & Recalibrate
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- Centerline (Vertical) Movements - Overview
- Checking the Centerline Maximum & Minimum (Max & Min) Height Setting
- How to set the "Minimum" position for Blade #5
- How to Tighten the Centerline Slides
- How To: Calibrate Centerline 1-5
- How To: Calibrate Centerline 1-5 (Advanced)
- Replacing a Centerline Encoder
- Replacing a Centerline Gearbox
- Stuck Angle or Centerline - How to Recover & Recalibrate
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- Common Retro C issues and solutions
- Countdown Timer / E-Stop Troubleshooting
- Scrap Belt or Scrap Incline VFD Disconnected: Troubleshooting
- Stuck Angle or Centerline - How to Recover & Recalibrate
- Troubleshooting: Encoder Unplugged Error
- Troubleshooting: The Stationary or Carriage Side Horizontals Won't Move Anymore
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- Front Conveyor Sensor
- How To: Re-Teach a Sensor
- Installing the Brain Box in the Linear Pickline
- Kindle Fire 8 Configuration
- Linear Pickline - How to Tension the Chain
- Linear Pickline & Conveyor Sensor Integration
- Linear Pickline Installation Requirements
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Replacing a Horizontal Encoder
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Tools Needed: Phillips Head Screwdriver, 3/8” Socket Wrench
Time: 10 min
People: 1
Step 1: Locate the rotary encoder on the rear of the saw that you need to replace. NOTE: There are two encoders, one for each side (even though only one is shown here). You will need to remove the cover to access and replace the encoder.
TIP: Many of the encoders on the Retro C component saw are covered by gray covers.

Step 2: Remove the (4) bolts using a 3/8” socket wrench.


Step 3:
- Remove the zip tie, making sure NOT to cut the wires.
- Use a Phillips head screwdriver to remove the two screws holding the rotary encoder in place.

- Remove the rotary encoder that has stopped working properly and replace it with a new unit.
- Re-attach screws and zip tie wires to the unit as shown above.
- Replace the gray cover using the original bolts.
All Done!
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