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FORTiS-S enclosed encoder system with multiple readheads
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Introduction to this addendum
This Functional Safety installation guide addendum details the additional information for the
installation and commissioning of a Functional Safety-rated multiple readhead system.
It must be read in conjunction with the
FORTiS-S FS enclosed encoder system Functional Safety
installation guide and safety manual
(Renishaw part no. M-6725-9016) for single readhead
systems, which provides the following contents:
• Legal notices
•
Definitions
• Information for use
• Functional Safety data declaration
• Safety function
•
Certification
• Summary of EU declaration of conformity
• Overview of the FORTiS-S FS encoder system
• Parts list
• Storage and handling
• Installation drawings
•
Product specification
• Installation procedure – extrusion
• Installation procedure – readhead
• Cables and serial interfaces
This installation guide addendum for multiple readheads provides the following contents and
revisions to the above:
• Functional Safety data declaration
• Safety function
•
Certification
• Summary of EU declaration of conformity
• Summary of UK declaration of conformity
• Overview of the FORTiS-S FS encoder system with multiple readheads
• Parts list
• Additional content for the installation of a multiple readhead system
• Installation drawing
• Protocols