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RGH22 RGS20 installation guide

Reference mark and limit switch actuator installation

To aid location of reference mark and limit switches,  
the orange shim should be used as shown.

Reference mark and limit switch actuators can be  
mounted independently from each other,  

but within the limits specified by the 

 

relevant installation drawing.

Limit switch actuator

Reference mark actuator

Ensure that excess glue does not enter the reference mark actuator adjustment mechanism.

Single limit switches

For single limit switch detection, limit switch actuator should be mounted with the dimple uppermost. 

Dual limit switches 

Some versions of the RGH22 are configured to detect dual limit switch actuators. 

NOTE:

 Refer to RGH22 installation drawing for limit switch actuator positioning.

Reference mark actuators

Reference marks provide a repeatable ‘datum position’ for the readhead.
Actuators are available in either bolted or glued formats (see below)

Limit switch actuators 

There are several different size limit switch actuators available:

A-9531-2054 

 

50 mm limit switch  
actuator

A-9531-2052

 

24.4 mm limit switch  
actuator

A-9531-0251

 

10 mm limit switch  
actuator

A-9531-0250

Epoxy-mounted 

 

reference mark actuator 

A-9531-0287

Screw-mounted  
reference mark actuator 

Readhead mounting and alignment

Mounting brackets

The bracket must have a flat mounting surface and should provide adjustment to enable conformance to the 
installation tolerances, allow adjustment to the rideheight of the readhead, and be sufficiently stiff to prevent 
deflection or vibration of the readhead during operation. 

Readhead set-up

Ensure that the scale, readhead optical window and mounting face are clean and free from obstructions. 
To set nominal rideheight, place the blue or orange spacer with the aperture directly under the optical 
centre of the readhead to allow normal LED function during set-up procedure. The orange spacer also 
helps to position readhead with respect to offset and yaw relative to the scale

NOTE:

 Ensure readhead fixing screws are tightened to 0.5 Nm

 - 0.7 Nm.

Adjust the readhead to achieve a solid Green LED. When correctly installed the set-up LED remains Green 

along the full axis of travel.
An external set-up signal (X or 

V

X

) is also available on RGH22 readheads for use where the LED is not 

visible. In this case, 5 V indicates optimum set-up,  
while a 0 V signal indicates that the  
set-up should be adjusted.

Green  Orange  Red

Yaw 

0° ± 0.5°

Pitch 

0° ± 1°

Roll 

0° ± 1°

0.8 ± 0.1 mm 

Rideheight

orange spacer
       

or

blue spacer

Summary of Contents for RGH22

Page 1: ...Installation guide M 9531 9818 01 B RGH22 RGS20 linear encoder system...

Page 2: ...g 4 Scale application 5 End clamps 5 Reference mark and limit switch actuator installation 6 Readhead mounting and alignment 6 Reference mark set up 7 Limit switch 7 Output signals 7 Speed 8 Electrica...

Page 3: ...formation relating to the RGH22 encoder range can be found in the RGH22 encoder system Data sheet L 9517 9676 This can be downloaded from our website www renishaw com encoder and is also available fro...

Page 4: ...ropan 2 ol CH3CHOHCH3 Acetone CH3COCH3 Methylated Spirits Chlorinated Solvents RGS20 100 mm NOTE Ensure self adhesive tape is on outside of bend Minimum bend radius Operating Storage System 55 C 0 C S...

Page 5: ...2 2 4 7 max 5 2 Pitch tol 1 0 8 44 38 3 Readhead to scale clearance Rideheight 0 8 0 1 A Detail A Scale surface 7 6 3 13 9 27 3 6 11 6 17 Dimensions measured from substrate Alternative mounting faces...

Page 6: ...e to the axis of motion readhead rideheight variation must be within 0 05 mm Overall length ML 70 Scale length ML 40 Measuring length ML Readhead optical centreline Reference mark sensor position insi...

Page 7: ...nting bracket using M3 screws Place the shim supplied with the readhead between the applicator and substrate to set the nominal height NOTE Scale applicator can be mounted either way round to enable e...

Page 8: ...uator A 9531 0250 Epoxy mounted reference mark actuator A 9531 0287 Screw mounted reference mark actuator Readhead mounting and alignment Mounting brackets The bracket must have a flat mounting surfac...

Page 9: ...ed Orange Blank LED flash during reference mark traverse only NOTE Dual limit versions P Q R S and H utilise the black wire pin 11 as the P limit output The E alarm signal on these versions is only av...

Page 10: ...t ensure they comply with the lowest recommended counter input frequency BID DIR connections Function Signal Colour 15 way D type plug L 12 way circular V 12 way circular coupling W 16 way in line con...

Page 11: ...sulated from each other If the inner and outer shields are connected together this will cause a short between 0 V and earth which could cause electrical noise issues Recommended signal termination Dig...

Page 12: ...atability 0 1 mm typical P Q Length of actuating magnet Repeatability 0 1 mm typical Q Asynchronous pulse Q Between 50 and 70 signal level X is a duty cycle 20 m duration Time spent at 5 V increases w...

Page 13: ...5 V increases with signal level At 70 signal level VX is nominal 5 V External set up voltage at VX 5 nom 50 70 100 0 0 signal level 20 m 90 108 18 0 Incremental 2 channels V1 and V2 differential sinu...

Page 14: ...egrated to achieve EMC compliance In particular attention to shielding arrangements is essential Scale specifications Scale type RGS20 S Reflective gold plated steel tape with protective lacquer coati...

Page 15: ...ls please visit our main website at www renishaw com contact RENISHAW and the probe symbol used in the RENISHAW logo are registered trade marks of Renishaw plc in the United Kingdom and other countrie...

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