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The RGH34 and RGI34 have been designed as system components and to be compliant with EMC 
regulations for products of their type. Care must be taken with shielding and grounding arrangements  
to ensure EMC performance once installed. It is the system integrator’s responsibility to implement,  
test and prove EMC compatibility for the whole machine.

RoHS compliance

Compliant with EC directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS)

Patents

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

EP1147377 JP4571768  US6588333

Further information

Further information relating to the RGH34 encoder range can be found in the RGH34 system  
Data sheet (L-9517-9728). This can be downloaded from our website www.renishaw.com/encoder and is 
also available from your local representative. This document may not be copied or reproduced in whole or 
in part, transferred to any other media or language, by any means without the written prior permission of 
Renishaw. The publication of material within this document does not imply freedom from the patent rights of 
Renishaw plc.

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DOCUMENT IS CORRECT AT THE DATE OF PUBLICATION BUT MAKES NO WARRANTIES  
OR REPRESENTATIONS REGARDING THE CONTENT. RENISHAW EXCLUDES LIABILITY,  
HOWSOEVER ARISING, FOR ANY INACCURACIES IN THIS DOCUMENT.

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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.

RGH34 RGS40

 

installation guide

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The packaging of our products contains the following materials and can be recycled.

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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

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Metalised Polyethylene

PE

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Summary of Contents for RGH34

Page 1: ...Installation guide M 9537 9024 01 A RGH34 RGS40 linear encoder system...

Page 2: ...ion drawings 5 Scale application 6 End clamps 6 Reference mark and limit switch actuator installation 6 Readhead mounting installation 7 Readhead set up 8 Reference mark set up 8 Limit switch 9 Output...

Page 3: ...plc Disclaimer RENISHAW HAS MADE CONSIDERABLE EFFORTS TO ENSURE THE CONTENT OF THIS DOCUMENT IS CORRECT AT THE DATE OF PUBLICATION BUT MAKES NO WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS REGARDING THE CONTENT REN...

Page 4: ...OCH3 Chlorinated Solvents CH3 CH2 5CH3 CH3CHOHCH3 N heptane Propan 2 ol Minimum bend radius RGS40 100 mm NOTE Ensure self adhesive tape is on the outside of the bend radius 95 relative humidity non co...

Page 5: ...tic reference or limit switch sensor 2 1 6 5 5 15 10 2 10 5 10 5 1 5 7 7 5 1 6 2 55 Yaw tol 1 0 2 0 09 7 5 14 4 0 8 0 5 15 Forward direction of readhead relative to scale Reference mark actuator A 953...

Page 6: ...performance hole dia 1 mm FPC cable to RGH34 readhead Available in 50 100 and 150 mm lengths Component area Set up LED 3 5 mounting holes 2 off Bracket omitted from this view 3 5 alternative mounting...

Page 7: ...ength ML 40 10 2 8 5 14 8 7 2 2 Measuring length ML Reference mark actuator position range Limit switch actuator position range 0 5 0 2 100 F axis of motion F 0 5 0 2 100 F axis of motion F 6 RGS40 S...

Page 8: ...or and if necessary adhere remaining scale manually Apply firm finger pressure via a clean lint free cloth along the length of the scale after application to ensure complete adhesion 10 Clean the scal...

Page 9: ...the cylindrical body to prevent distortion of the optics An alternative arrangement is to mount the readhead in a through hole bracket whilst using a 1 5 mm shim to maintain ride height tolerance Agai...

Page 10: ...ation over the full length of travel and that the reference mark actuator is fitted correctly NOTE It is recommended that a datum procedure is performed as part of any power up sequence to ensure the...

Page 11: ...vailable with a variety of different clocked outputs Customers must ensure they comply with the lowest recommended counter input frequency Speed Digital interfaces Non clocked output interfaces Analog...

Page 12: ...dard RS422A line receiver circuitry Capacitors recommended for improved noise immunity Customer electronics 120 A B Z Q Cable Z0 120 Interface A B Z Q 0 V 0 V 220 pF 220 pF Remote LED driver outputs T...

Page 13: ...Vpp V0 V0 Synchronised pulse Z duration as resolution S Repeatability of position uni directional maintained within 20 C from temperature at time of phasing and for speeds 0 5 m s Actuation device A...

Page 14: ...x 103 cycles at 5 mm bend radius Scale specifications Scale type RGS40 S Reflective gold plated steel tape with protective lacquer coating Adhesive backing tape allows direct mounting to the machine s...

Page 15: ...ol used in the RENISHAW logo are registered trade marks of Renishaw plc in the United Kingdom and other countries apply innovation and names and designations of other Renishaw products and technologie...

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