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Reference mark and limit switch installation

Limit switch 

actuator

Reference mark 

actuator

Mix up a sachet of glue (A-9531- 0342) and apply a small amount to the underside of the reference mark 
and limit switches. Position with the aid of the Orange shim 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.

Ensure that the glue does not enter the reference mark actuator 
adjustment mechanism.
Once the reference mark has been secured it must be phased with 
the readhead. See ‘Reference mark set-up’ for details

Single limit switches

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

Dual limit switches 

Some versions of the RGH41 (options 05 and 06) are configured to detect dual limit switch actuators. 

Scale

Dimple up triggers Q limit 
switch sensor

Dimple down triggers 
P limit switch sensor

End clamp

Q limit switch 
sensor position

P limit switch 
sensor position

End clamp

If in doubt, refer to the RGH41 data sheet to see if single or dual limit switch 

capability has been specified on the readhead you have purchased.

RGH41 RGS40 installation guide

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Orange shim

End clamps

A-9523-4015 is an end clamp kit designed to be used with RGS40 scale.

IMPORTANT:

 End clamps should be used to ensure positional stability of the scale and reference 

mark repeability.

NOTE:

 End clamps can be mounted before or after readhead installation.

Ensure that excess glue is wiped away from scale as it may affect the readhead signal level.

15 mm

1

  Remove the lacquer or polyester coating from 

the last 15 mm of each end of the scale with a 
knife and clean with one of the recommended 
solvents (see ‘Storage and handling’).

3

  The end clamp features a small region of 

contact adhesive. This will temporarily hold 
the end clamp in position while the glue cures. 
Remove the backing tape from either side.

4

  Immediately position end clamp  

over the end of the scale.  
Allow 24 hours at 20 °C  
for full cure.

2

  Mix up a sachet of glue 

(A-9531-0342)

  

and apply a small amount to the  
underside of the end clamp.

Summary of Contents for RGH41

Page 1: ...Installation guide M 9537 9016 01 A RGH41 RGS40 linear encoder system...

Page 2: ...rawing 4 Scale application 5 End clamps 6 Reference mark and limit switch installation 6 Readhead mounting and alignment 7 Reference mark set up 7 Limit switch 7 Output signals 8 Speed 9 Electrical co...

Page 3: ...and patent applications EP 1147377 JP 4571768 US 6588333 Further information Further information relating to the RGH41 encoder range can be found in the RGH41 system Data sheet L 9517 9713 This can be...

Page 4: ...Humidity Storage and handling Methylated Spirits Acetone CH3COCH3 Chlorinated Solvents CH3 CH2 5CH3 CH3CHOHCH3 N heptane Propan 2 ol Minimum bend radius RGS40 100 mm NOTE Ensure self adhesive tape is...

Page 5: ...14 6 12 5 0 5 44 38 3 Pitch tol 1 0 8 2 5 2 2 4 5 0 2 18 12 6 3 Roll tol 1 0 13 8 6 3 27 13 9 Set up LED 3 6 11 6 14 5 A 2 mounting holes M3 x 7 5 deep Forward direction of readhead relative to scale...

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: ...ator up to the START point as shown Ensure backing tape is routed under the splitter screw 7 Apply finger pressure to the scale at the START point using a clean lint free cloth to ensure scale end adh...

Page 8: ...t switch sensor position P limit switch sensor position End clamp If in doubt refer to the RGH41 data sheet to see if single or dual limit switch capability has been specified on the readhead you have...

Page 9: ...nal repeatability the reference mark requires phasing with the scale in the direction of normal datuming operation A reference pulse is output in both directions but repeatability is guaranteed only i...

Page 10: ...V White 12 10 10 B White link 13 11 11 N Incremental signals V1 Red 9 5 5 F Blue 1 6 6 R V2 Yellow 10 8 8 D Green 2 1 1 G Reference mark V0 Violet 3 3 3 K Grey 11 4 4 O Limit switch Vq Pink 8 N C N C...

Page 11: ...for alarm function E RGH41 RGS40 installation guide 9 x 4 safety factor Encoder velocity m s Resolution m Function Signal Colour 15 way D type plug D 16 way in line connector X Power 5 V Brown 7 A Br...

Page 12: ...stomer electronics IMPORTANT The outer shield should be connected to the machine earth Field Ground The inner shield should be connected to 0 V at receiving electronics only Care should be taken to en...

Page 13: ...gnal level X is nominal 5 V voltage at X 5 nom 50 70 100 0 0 signal level Signal period P Resolution S A B Z Synchronised pulse Z duration as resolution S Repeatability of position uni directional mai...

Page 14: ...120 C Minimum installation 10 C Storage 20 C to 70 C Humidity 95 relative humidity non condensing to EN 60068 2 78 General specifications Power supply 5 V 5 RGH41A 140 mA RGH41B 120 mA RGH41T D G X 95...

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