The Y-axis reading head provides position feedback for the motion system of an ASM SIPLACE placement machine. Working with the corresponding encoder scale, an incremental reading head detects movement along the axis, allowing the control system to track positional changes during machine operation.
The 00343442 Y-Axis Incremental Encoder Reading Head is a motion-feedback component, not a drive motor or mechanical guide. Its role is particularly relevant when servicing the positioning system, where reliable feedback is necessary for controlled gantry movement. Replacing it requires attention to the reading-head version and its matching encoder arrangement.
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00343442 Y-Axis Encoder Identification
| Part Number | 00343442; commonly documented as 00343442-05 / 00343442S05 |
|---|---|
| Part Type | Y-axis incremental encoder / reading head |
| Term Note | The reading head senses motion-position information used by the Y-axis feedback system |
| Machine Context | Legacy SIPLACE HS motion systems |
| Paired X-Axis Reference | 00343441 |
| Main Inventory Risk | X- and Y-axis reading heads being stored under one generic encoder description |
| Suffix Caution | Confirm the complete suffix from the removed unit before assuming another 00343442 version is interchangeable |
| Core Matching Point | Full P/N, suffix, Y-axis position, machine configuration, label and connector arrangement |