# Setting the Parameters of SCU5 for Servo Center Operation using a Physical or Electronic Position.

> How to set the servo center position or the home position using the SCU5 controller. 1: 22 Physically installating a proximity sensor to detect the home position. 4:32 Changing the polarity of the servo center sensor. 5:39 Some common problems with servo center or proximity sensor installation. 7...

**Last updated:** 2026-03-07

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How to set the servo center position or the home position using the SCU5 controller.



- 1: 22 Physically installating a proximity sensor to detect the home position.
- 4:32 Changing the polarity of the servo center sensor.
- 5:39 Some common problems with servo center or proximity sensor installation.
- 7:00 Servo center position based on the electronic actuator position.
- 8:30 Setting the servo center position electronically.

## Related Products

- SCU5
- Actuator
- Wide Web Guides
- LHS

**Tags:** Servo Center, SCU5, Actuator, Wide Web Guides, LHS

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