Renishaw Vionic RTLC20/FASTRACK Installation Manual Download Page 3

Product compliance

Renishaw plc declares that the VIONiC

 encoder system 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

FCC 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.

Patents

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

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. RENISHAW EXCLUDES LIABILITY, HOWSOEVER ARISING, FOR ANY 
INACCURACIES IN THIS DOCUMENT.

VIONiC RTLC20/

FASTRACK

 installation guide

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Further information

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

VIONiC series encoder 

system

 data sheet (Renishaw part no. L-9517-9678), 

Advanced Diagnostic Tool ADTi-100

 data sheet 

(Renishaw part no. L-9517-9699), 

Advanced Diagnostic Tool ADTi-100 and ADT View software 

quick-start 

guide (Renishaw part no. M-6195-9321), and the 

Advanced Diagnostic Tool ADTi-100 and ADT View 

software

 user guide (Renishaw part no. M-6195-9413). These can be downloaded from our website at 

www.renishaw.com/opticalencoders

 and are also available from your local Renishaw representative. 

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 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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REACH compliance

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

www.renishaw.com/REACH

.

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

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

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 Vionic RTLC20/FASTRACK

Page 1: ...VIONiC RTLC20 FASTRACK linear encoder system Installation guide M 6195 9225 03 A...

Page 2: ...installation 5 Reference mark selector and limit magnet installation 7 VIONiC encoder system quick start guide 8 Readhead mounting and alignment 9 System calibration 10 Output signals 11 Speed 11 Ele...

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Page 4: ...sive tape is on the outside of the bend radius Storage and handling 70 C 20 C 95 relative humidity non condensing to BS EN 60068 2 78 2013 Humidity Storage 70 C 0 C Operating Scale and readhead Readhe...

Page 5: ...Static bend radius 35 23 11 5 6 min Set up LED A 0 6 29 Detail A 4 2 5 0 2 5 Reference mark selector magnet FASTRACK carrier thickness 0 4 including adhesive Forward direction of readhead relative to...

Page 6: ...A 9653 0143 Dimensions as P limit Ra 3 2 Q limit magnet A 9653 0139 Dimensions as P limit 1 5 Optional end cover Pair A 9589 0058 18 5 B A Do not cut FASTRACK carrier over shaded areas 18 0 1 15 1 P...

Page 7: ...RACK carrier or scale Ensure the block is in the correct orientation as shown Whilst holding the block in place in a smooth motion pull down the lever to cut through the FASTRACK carrier or scale Befo...

Page 8: ...um The datum clamp fixes the RTLC20 scale rigidly to the substrate at the location chosen CAUTION The metrology of the system may be compromised if the datum clamp is not used The datum clamp does not...

Page 9: ...elow and aligned with the outer edge of the FASTRACK carrier Limit magnets can be positioned at any user defined location along the FASTRACK carrier but the reference mark selector magnet should be po...

Page 10: ...o initiate the calibration routine The LED will single flash Blue Move the readhead along the scale at slow speed 100 mm s without passing a reference mark until the LED starts double flashing Blue Th...

Page 11: ...head 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 r...

Page 12: ...d X The system automatically exits the calibration routine and is ready for operation X AGC is automatically switched on once calibration is complete To switch off AGC refer to the Enabling disabling...

Page 13: ...z Maximum speed m s Minimum edge separation ns 5 m D 1 m X 0 5 m Z 0 2 m W 0 1 m Y 50 nm H 40 nm M 25 nm P 20 nm I 10 nm O 5 nm Q 2 5 nm R 50 12 12 12 7 25 3 63 1 81 1 45 0 906 0 725 0 363 0 181 0 091...

Page 14: ...opto isolator Remote CAL operation CAL 0 V Remote operation of the CAL AGC is possible via CAL signal Output specifications Digital output signals Form Square wave differential line driver to EIA RS42...

Page 15: ...al specifications FASTRACK technical specifications Form H W 0 2 mm 8 mm Pitch 20 m Accuracy at 20 C includes slope and linearity 5 m m calibration traceable to International Standards Linearity 2 5 m...

Page 16: ...enishaw reserves the right to change specifications without notice RENISHAW and the probe symbol used in the RENISHAW logo are registered trade marks of Renishaw plc in the United Kingdom and other co...

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