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Installation guide
M-9414-9446-01-A

RSLM high accuracy linear encoder 

ATOM DX

™ 

linear encoder systems

Summary of Contents for ATOM DX Series

Page 1: ...Installation guide M 9414 9446 01 A RSLM high accuracy linear encoder ATOM DX linear encoder systems...

Page 2: ...p exit readhead 11 Readhead mounting and alignment Methods 12 Shim kit A 9401 0050 13 Dummy head A 9401 0072 14 Accurate bracket and feeler gauge 15 ATOM DX calibration overview 16 System calibration...

Page 3: ...624513 CN101310165 EP1957943 US7839296 CN105008865 US9952068 CN109477736 EP3465099 US2017203210 Disclaimer RENISHAW HAS MADE CONSIDERABLE EFFORTS TO ENSURE THE CONTENT OF THIS DOCUMENT IS CORRECT AT T...

Page 4: ...ales 70 C 20 C Minimum bend radius RTLF 150 mm NOTE Ensure self adhesive tape is on the outside of bend 95 relative humidity non condensing to EN 60068 2 78 Humidity Storage 70 C 0 C Operating N hepta...

Page 5: ...on the ATOM DX product range refer to the ATOM DX data sheet L 9517 9736 IMPORTANT Prior to installing readhead and scale installation drawings should be reviewed to ensure correct orientation of read...

Page 6: ...opticalencoders 0 36 0 18 0 22 Roll tol 1 40 m version Yaw tol 1 20 m version Yaw tol 0 5 8 4 5 12 Scale thickness including adhesive 0 41 Scale datum edge Datum clamp A 9585 0028 see page 8 Set up L...

Page 7: ...does not allow rideheight adjustment Slim applicator A 9402 0060 see page 7 Top mount applicator A 9402 0028 see page 7 Side mounted applicator A 9402 0034 Only for use with L mounting bracket A 9402...

Page 8: ...oughly clean and degrease the substrate with a lint free cloth 2 Remove backing paper from scale or Install datum clamp end covers and deselect reference marks as detailed on page 8 6 Remove temporary...

Page 9: ...ubstrate using a lint free cloth and recommended solvents see Storage and handling Allow substrate to dry before applying scale 4 Slim and side mount applicators Mount the applicator in place of the r...

Page 10: ...l the sticker adheres to the applicator film Two stickers can be selected at once 3 Remove the applicator film complete with the stickers from the backing paper Self adhesive reference mark deselector...

Page 11: ...entation Mid reference mark readhead orientation Adhesive datum clamp length 8 16 width 1 5 A 9531 0342 see page 10 L 2 5 Forward direction of readhead relative to scale Forward direction of readhead...

Page 12: ...adhesive A 9531 0342 Adhesive can be applied to one or both sides of the scale Ensure adhesive does not wick onto scale surface End reference mark shown Datum clamp does not need to be positioned adja...

Page 13: ...e length m Part number 0 5 A 9414 1233 1 0 A 9414 1235 1 5 A 9414 1236 3 0 A 9414 1238 u Provide appropriate strain relief at the readhead The Renishaw top exit cables are fitted with a P clip to ensu...

Page 14: ...ow with cleaning solvent as this may cause contamination on the inside of the readhead window which cannot be cleaned IMPORTANT Whichever method is used to mount the readhead care should be taken to e...

Page 15: ...dial gauge or similar measure the distance from the readhead mounting surface to the scale surface Care must be taken to ensure the scale surface is not scratched Renishaw offer a DTi adapter A 9401 0...

Page 16: ...readhead set up LED is flashing Green along the full axis of travel Dummy head A 9401 0072 The reusable dummy head has the same mounting holes as the ATOM DX readhead with a longer nose that is machi...

Page 17: ...ore information on bracket design contact your local Renishaw representative 1 Mount the readhead onto the bracket using 2 off M2 6 screws 2 Loosely mount the readhead bracket onto the axis 3 Place th...

Page 18: ...ntil the LED starts double flashing Blue The system is now calibrated and ready for use Calibration values Automatic Gain Control AGC and Automatic Offset Control AOC status are stored in readhead non...

Page 19: ...ete To switch off AGC refer to the Enabling disabling AGC section u If the LED continues double flashing after repeatedly passing the chosen reference mark it is not being detected Ensure that the rea...

Page 20: ...ED over the complete axis length System run out is not within specification u Check that the readhead variant is the correct type for the chosen scale see the ATOM DX data sheet L 9517 9736 for detail...

Page 21: ...bove for possible solutions Reference mark is not repeatable Only the chosen reference mark that has been used in the calibration sequence is repeatable other reference marks may not be phased u Ensur...

Page 22: ...3 off mounting holes 2 5 min through 9 max Set up LED Datum face Readhead datum faces 5 min 3 5 max R 20 Dynamic bend radius R 10 Static bend radius 2 Readhead scale orientation Identification marks f...

Page 23: ...mounting holes 2 5 min through 9 max Identification marks for readhead manufacture only Notches will vary depending on readhead type 12 7 8 7 2 8 10 45 11 8 37 Readhead scale orientation ATOM DX top e...

Page 24: ...ns Dimensions and tolerances in mm L mount bracket A 9402 0037 Side mount bracket A 9401 0103 2 5 3 7 2 3 21 10 5 10 5 6 8 7 8 25 16 5 3 holes M2 0 4 16 4 slot holes 2 2 through 2 17 17 16 25 26 2 hol...

Page 25: ...V White 1 2 9 2 10 2 9 Incremental A Red 2 14 1 9 5 Blue 6 6 9 7 6 B Yellow 4 13 3 4 8 Green 8 5 11 1 7 Reference mark Z Violet 3 12 14 8 4 Grey 7 4 7 5 3 Alarm E Orange 3 13 6 2 Remote CAL CAL Clear...

Page 26: ...10 3 63 1 81 0 73 0 36 0 181 0 145 0 073 0 036 0 018 0 009 259 01 4 53 0 91 0 45 0 18 0 09 0 045 0 036 0 018 0 009 0 005 0 002 1038 Clocked output option MHz Maximum speed m s Minimum edge separation...

Page 27: ...ics A B Z 120R Standard RS422A line receiver circuitry Capacitors recommended for improved noise immunity 220 pF 220 pF 0 V 0 V Single ended alarm signal termination Not available with A cable termina...

Page 28: ...rse signals not shown for clarity or 3 state alarm Differentially transmitted signals forced open circuit for 15 ms when alarm conditions valid 15 ms E Alarm Line driven Asynchronous pulse Not availab...

Page 29: ...g length Overall length L 3 mm Mass 12 2 g m Scale pitch Accuracy Scale part number 20 m 5 m m A 9406 xxxx 40 m high accuracy 5 m m A 9408 xxxx 40 m 15 m m A 9407 xxxx Scale pitch Accuracy Scale part...

Page 30: ...RISING FOR ANY INACCURACIES IN THIS DOCUMENT 2017 2019 Renishaw plc All rights reserved Renishaw reserves the right to change specifications without notice RENISHAW and the probe symbol used in the RE...

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