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QUANTiC RTLC40-S installation guide

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This document may not be copied or reproduced in whole or in part, or transferred to any other media or 
language by any means, without the prior written permission of Renishaw.

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®

 and the probe symbol are registered trade marks of Renishaw plc. Renishaw product 

names, designations and the mark ‘apply innovation’ are trade marks of Renishaw plc or its subsidiaries. 
Other brand, product or company names are trade marks of their respective owners.

Patents

Features of Renishaw’s encoder systems and similar products are the subjects of the following patents 
and patent applications:

EP1173731

US6775008

JP4750998

CN100543424

EP1766334

JP4932706

US7659992

CN100507454

EP1766335

IN281839

JP5386081

US7550710

CN101300463

EP1946048

JP5017275

US7624513

CN101310165

EP1957943

US7839296

CN108351229

EP3347681

JP2018530751

KR20180052676

US20180216972

WO2017203210

CN1314511

EP1469969

EP2390045

JP5002559

US8987633

US8466943

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AT PUBLICATION, ALL WARRANTIES, CONDITIONS, REPRESENTATIONS AND LIABILITY, 
HOWSOEVER ARISING, ARE EXCLUDED TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.
RENISHAW RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THIS DOCUMENT AND TO THE 
EQUIPMENT, AND/OR SOFTWARE AND THE SPECIFICATION DESCRIBED HEREIN WITHOUT 
OBLIGATION TO PROVIDE NOTICE OF SUCH CHANGES.

Terms and conditions and warranty

Unless you and Renishaw have agreed and signed a separate written agreement, the equipment and/or 
software are sold subject to the Renishaw Standard Terms and Conditions supplied with such equipment 

and/or software, or available on request from your local Renishaw office.

Renishaw warrants its equipment and software for a limited period (as set out in the Standard Terms 

and Conditions), provided that they are installed and used exactly as defined in associated Renishaw 
documentation. You should consult these Standard Terms and Conditions to find out the full details of 

your warranty.
Equipment and/or software purchased by you from a third-party supplier is subject to separate terms and 
conditions supplied with such equipment and/or software. You should contact your third-party supplier for details.

Product compliance

Renishaw plc declares that QUANTiC 

 complies with the applicable standards and regulations.

A copy of the EU declaration of conformity is available from our website at 

www.renishaw.com/productcompliance

.

Compliance

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, 
including interference that may cause undesired operation.

The user is cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Renishaw plc or authorised 

representative could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference 
when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate 
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause 
harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause 
harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

NOTE:

 This unit was tested with shielded cables on the peripheral devices. Shielded cables must be used with 

the unit to ensure compliance.

Further information

Further information relating to the QUANTiC encoder range can be found in the 

QUANTiC 

 series encoder 

system

 Data sheet (Renishaw part no. L-9517-9778), 

Advanced Diagnostic Tool ADTi-100

 Data sheet 

(Renishaw part no. L-9517-9699), 

A

dvanced Diagnostic Tool ADTi-100 and ADT View software

 User guide

 

(Renishaw part no. M-6195-9413) and 

Advanced Diagnostic Tool ADTi-100 and ADT View software

 

Quick-start guide (Renishaw part no. M-6195-9321). These can be downloaded from our website at 

www.renishaw.com/quanticdownloads

 and are also available from your local representative.

Packaging

Packaging Component

Material

ISO 11469

Recycling Guidance

Outer box

Cardboard

Not applicable

Recyclable

Polypropylene

PP

Recyclable

Inserts

Low density polyethylene foam

LDPE

Recyclable

Cardboard

Not applicable

Recyclable

Bags

High density polyethylene bag

HDPE

Recyclable

Metalised polyethylene

PE

Recyclable

REACH regulation

Information required by Article 33(1) of Regulation (EC) No. 1907/ 2006 (“REACH”) relating to products 
containing substances of very high concern (SVHCs) is available at 

www.renishaw.com/REACH

.

WEEE recycling guidelines

The use of this symbol on Renishaw products and/or accompanying documentation indicates 
that the product should not be mixed with general household waste upon disposal. It is the 
responsibility of the end user to dispose of this product at a designated collection point for waste 
electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) to enable reuse or recycling. Correct disposal of 
this product will help to save valuable resources and prevent potential negative effects on the 
environment. For more information, please contact your local waste disposal service  
or Renishaw distributor.

Summary of Contents for QUANTiC RTLC40-S

Page 1: ...Installation guide M 9417 9255 03 B QUANTiC RTLC40 S incremental linear encoder system...

Page 2: ...8 Reference mark selector and limit magnet installation 9 QUANTiC quick start guide 10 Readhead mounting and alignment 11 System calibration 12 Restoring factory defaults 13 Switching Automatic Gain C...

Page 3: ...ice may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation The user is cautioned that any changes or modif...

Page 4: ...e self adhesive tape is on the outside of bend 95 relative humidity non condensing to IEC 60068 2 78 Humidity Storage 70 C 0 C Operating Storage and handling N heptane CH3 CH2 5CH3 Propan 2 ol CH3CHOH...

Page 5: ...5 2 mounting holes M2 5 through counterbored 3 2 3 deep both sides NOTE The recommended thread engagement is 5 min 7 5 including counterbore and the recommended tightening torque is between 0 25 and...

Page 6: ...028 15 1 10 15 1 5 Dimension from substrate surface Supplied with 2 M2 4 screws NOTES The reference mark selector and limit actuator locations are correct for the readhead orientation shown External m...

Page 7: ...cator A 9589 0115 u 2 M2 5 screws Optional parts u End cover kit A 9585 0035 u Renishaw scale wipes A 9523 4040 u Lint free cloth u Loctite 435 dispensing tip P TL50 0209 u Guillotine A 9589 0071 or s...

Page 8: ...h the guillotine as shown and place guillotine press block down onto the scale Ensure the block is in the correct orientation as shown Whilst holding the block in place in a smooth motion pull down th...

Page 9: ...to be inserted through the applicator as shown below 6 Begin to remove the backing paper from the scale and insert scale into the applicator up to the start point as shown Ensure backing paper is rou...

Page 10: ...hesive Loctite 435 in the cut out on the datum clamp ensuring none of the adhesive wicks onto the scale surface Dispensing tips are available 1 Remove the backing paper from the datum clamp Place the...

Page 11: ...it trigger point The limit output is nominally asserted when the readhead limit switch sensor passes the limit magnet leading edge but can trigger up to 3 mm before that edge RTLC40 S scale installati...

Page 12: ...at power down NOTE If calibration fails LED remains single flashing blue restore factory defaults by obscuring the readhead optical window on power up page 13 Repeat the installation and calibration...

Page 13: ...sed to optimise signal strength in challenging installations See www renishaw com adt for more information NOTE When re installing the readhead factory defaults should be restored page 13 Roll 0 0 8 Y...

Page 14: ...100 mm s or exceeding the readhead maximum speed exit the calibration routine restore factory defaults as detailed below and check the readhead installation and system cleanliness before repeating the...

Page 15: ...t the Remote CAL output pin to 0 V u Power the readhead u Remove the spacer or if using the connection from the Remote CAL output pin to 0 V u The LED will start continuously flashing indicating facto...

Page 16: ...em page 12 Can t initiate the calibration routine Signal size is 70 u Realign readhead to obtain a green flashing LED During calibration the LED on the readhead remains single flashing Blue even after...

Page 17: ...been calibrated for referencing your system as only this reference mark will be guaranteed to remain phased u Clean the scale and readhead optical window and check for scratches then recalibrate the s...

Page 18: ...s P Pink 11 8 A 14 Q Black 10 6 B 13 Alarm E Orange 3 13 F 3 Remote CAL CAL Clear 9 1 5 C 4 Shield Screen Case Case Case Case Ferrule Digital outputs Function Signal Colour 15 way D type L 15 way D ty...

Page 19: ...24 24 18 13 7 25 3 626 1 813 25 1 40 24 24 24 14 50 5 80 2 900 1 450 31 6 25 24 24 18 13 9 06 3 63 1 813 0 906 51 0 20 24 24 16 11 8 06 3 22 1 611 0 806 57 5 12 24 24 10 36 5 18 2 07 1 036 0 518 90 0...

Page 20: ...V R Vp Vq P Q Select R so that maximum current does not exceed 20 mA Alternatively use a suitable relay or opto isolator Remote CAL operation CAL 0 V IMPORTANT The shield should be connected to the ma...

Page 21: ...tion of the signal period is available Contact your local Renishaw representative for more information Digital output signals Form Square wave differential line driver to EIA RS422A except limits P an...

Page 22: ...to 2000 Hz 3 axes Mass Readhead 9 g Cable 26 g m EMC compliance IEC 61326 1 Readhead cable Single shielded outside diameter 4 25 0 25 mm Flex life 20 106 cycles at 30 mm bend radius UL recognised comp...

Page 23: ...nce mark directly embedded into incremental track Bi directional position repeatability Selection Single reference mark selection by selector magnet A 9653 0143 customer positioned L 100 mm Single ref...

Page 24: ...0 1453 524901 E uk renishaw com www renishaw com For worldwide contact details visit www renishaw com contact Part no M 9417 9255 03 B Issued 02 2021 M 9417 9255 03 Renishaw plc Registered in England...

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