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  • Page 1 www.anilam.com...
  • Page 2 P/N 70000426 - Warranty Warranty ANILAM warrants its products to be free from defects in material and workmanship for three (3) years from date of installation. At our option, we will repair or replace any defective product upon prepaid return to our factory.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    RBS-T Linear Encoder Installation Manual and Owner’s Guide P/N 70000426 Contents Introduction ........................1 Encoder Specifications ....................2 Tools & Equipment Required ...................4 General Installation and Safety Information ..............4 Knee Mill Installations ......................6 Y Axis Installation (Side Mount) On Bridgeport Type Machines........6 Y Axis Installation (Side Mount) On Lagun Type Machines ........11...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    To take advantage of the absolute reference marks, a compatible Anilam DRO or CNC must be used and properly set up. A product that does not support absolute reference marks will interpret the absolute reference marks as reference marks approximately every 0.5-in.

  • Page 5: Encoder Specifications

    RBS-T Linear Encoder Installation Manual and Owner’s Guide P/N 70000426 Encoder Specifications 70000426-1 Figure 1, RBS-T Linear Encoder Mounting Dimensions Table 1, RBS-T Linear Encoder Operating Specifications Weight 0.335 Kg + 1.145 Kg/m Operating Temp 0-50° C Grating Pitch 0.02 mm Storage Temp -20°- 70°...
  • Page 6 RBS-T Linear Encoder Installation Manual and Owner’s Guide P/N 70000426 Table 2, ANILAM Encoder Part Number Listing 1 Micron ANILAM Part 5 Micron ANILAM Part Encoders Number Encoders Number @2”/50 mm @2”/50 mm 20501002 20505002 @4”/100 mm @4”/100 mm 20501004 20505004 @6”/150 mm...

  • Page 7: Tools & Equipment Required

    RBS-T Linear Encoder Installation Manual and Owner’s Guide P/N 70000426 Tools & Equipment Required Indicator, 0.0005” resolution, with magnetic base Spirit (bubble) level Hex keys (Allen wrenches), metric sizes Hex keys (Allen wrenches), English sizes Drill, 3/8” chuck Taps, sized as follows: #8-32, #10-32, 1/4-20 Drill bits, sized as follows: #29, #21, #7, and 1/4”...

  • Page 8: Knee Mill Installations

    RBS-T Linear Encoders are optical devices. Dirt or debris blown past the lip seals into the encoder housing can affect the performance of the encoder. Install the encoder in a manner that minimizes the possibility of coolant and debris getting into the encoder body.
  • Page 9 RBS-T Linear Encoder Installation Manual and Owner’s Guide P/N 70000426 Install Y Axis Backer Bar 1. Position the saddle against the dead stop furthest from the column. 2. The backer bar is mounted using the existing holes on the side of the knee. Strip the paint from the area around each hole to provide solid contact between the spacers and the machine.
  • Page 10 RBS-T Linear Encoder Installation Manual and Owner’s Guide P/N 70000426 NOTE: If the backer bar is not correctly aligned, the reader head will not read correctly. 3. Insert 0.005” shims under the backer bar spacers to adjust the alignment to within limits.
  • Page 11 RBS-T Linear Encoder Installation Manual and Owner’s Guide P/N 70000426 5. Move the saddle through its full range of travel and observe the indicator. The top of the encoder should be parallel to the Y axis movement of the saddle (within 0.002”) along its entire length.
  • Page 12 RBS-T Linear Encoder Installation Manual and Owner’s Guide P/N 70000426 S/N 010 -0034567 RBS-5 F 02 #8-32 Nylon Self Locking Nuts #6-32 Jack Screws #8-32 Reader Head Mounting Screws BPALGN Figure 5, Reader Head Mounting Hardware CAUTION: Do not use the reader head mounting screws to pull the reader head flush against the reader head mounting bracket.

  • Page 13: Y Axis Installation (Side Mount) On Lagun Type Machines

    RBS-T Linear Encoder Installation Manual and Owner’s Guide P/N 70000426 4. Refer to Figure 6, Indicator Positioning For Reader Head Alignment. Set up an indicator so the probe measures the position of the front the reader head. A cutout at the bottom of the bracket provides access for the indicator probe.
  • Page 14 RBS-T Linear Encoder Installation Manual and Owner’s Guide P/N 70000426 0.005" Shim Spacers (3 Places Typ) 1/4-20 Screw Backer Bar Face (3 Places Typ) Predrilled #8-32 Mounting Hole Figure 7, Lagun Type Backer Bar Installation 3. Refer to Figure 7 and assemble the Y axis backer bar to the knee. When the backer bar is properly oriented, the elongated slots are near the top and the predrilled #8-32 mounting hole is away from the column.
  • Page 15 RBS-T Linear Encoder Installation Manual and Owner’s Guide P/N 70000426 Installing and Aligning Y Axis Encoder Mark mounting hole locations with punch Backer Bar RBS-5 S/N 010 -0034567 20501048 M.Length 1200 mm Encoder S/N 010 -0034567 RBS-5 F 02 Plastic Reader Head...
  • Page 16 RBS-T Linear Encoder Installation Manual and Owner’s Guide P/N 70000426 Mounting and Aligning Y Axis Reader Head 073VRMT Figure 9, Vertical Block and Reader Head Bracket Installation 1. Refer to Figure 9, Vertical Block and Reader Head Bracket Installation. Loosely assemble the vertical block and the reader head bracket to the saddle using the 1/4- 20 cap screws and washers provided.
  • Page 17 RBS-T Linear Encoder Installation Manual and Owner’s Guide P/N 70000426 #8-32 Reader Head Mounting Screws #6-32 Jack Screws Figure 10, Reader Head Mounting Hardware 5. Start the four jack screws into the reader head mounting bracket. For a standard installation, use the screw pattern shown in Figure 10. For a custom installation, use any rectangular pattern of screws.

  • Page 18: Axis Installation (Back Side Of Table) Lagun And Bridgeport Machines

    RBS-T Linear Encoder Installation Manual and Owner’s Guide P/N 70000426 7. Using a torque wrench, tighten the two mounting screws to 24 in-lbs. Tightening the reader head mounting screws should pull the reader head back against the jack screws taking out the 0.004” and restoring its original position.
  • Page 19 RBS-T Linear Encoder Installation Manual and Owner’s Guide P/N 70000426 Encoder Encoder Mounting Hole Magnetic Blocks Saddle Stop Block XAXISSM Figure 12, X Axis Encoder Positioning 3. Using a transfer punch, locate the encoder mounting screw positions. 4. Drill and tap the required #8-32 X 1/2” (minimum) mounting holes.
  • Page 20 RBS-T Linear Encoder Installation Manual and Owner’s Guide P/N 70000426 3. Use a transfer punch to locate the position of the two reader head mounting holes on the rear face of the saddle. 4. Drill and tap two #8-32 X 1/2” (minimum) mounting screw holes.

  • Page 21: Axis Installation (Front Side Of Table) Lagun And Bridgeport Type Machines

    RBS-T Linear Encoder Installation Manual and Owner’s Guide P/N 70000426 to some position on the rear of the saddle to stop the saddle before the encoder can come in contact with the column. X Axis Installation (Front Side of Table) Lagun and Bridgeport Type Machines In this procedure, the encoder is mounted to the machined surface on the forward side of the table.
  • Page 22 RBS-T Linear Encoder Installation Manual and Owner’s Guide P/N 70000426 6. Verify that the reader head will be within 1/4” of the reader head mounting block when the encoder is installed. Adjust the position of the encoder as required for proper alignment.
  • Page 23 RBS-T Linear Encoder Installation Manual and Owner’s Guide P/N 70000426 Mounting and Aligning X Axis Reader Head 1. Re-align the reader head bracket with the reader head and bolt it to the saddle. Reader Head #8-32 Self Locking Nut #8-32 Jack Screws...
  • Page 24 RBS-T Linear Encoder Installation Manual and Owner’s Guide P/N 70000426 CAUTION: Do not use the reader head mounting screws to pull the reader head flush against the reader head mounting bracket. The reader head must stay aligned with the encoder body. The jack screws hold the reader head away from the reader head mounting bracket when the mounting screws are tightened.

  • Page 25: Lathe Installations

    RBS-T Linear Encoder Installation Manual and Owner’s Guide P/N 70000426 Lathe Installations The following kits are required to perform lathe installations: · Universal Reader Head Mounting Kit (P/N 32500030) · Lathe Z Axis Backer Bar Kits (P/Ns 32500274, 32500275, 32500276) are Z axis backer bar kits for 95”-120”, 65”-90”, 42”-60”...
  • Page 26 RBS-T Linear Encoder Installation Manual and Owner’s Guide P/N 70000426 7. Check that the face of the backer bar is parallel to the cross slide’s motion (within 0.005”) over its full range of travel. Add shims the backer bar if required.
  • Page 27 RBS-T Linear Encoder Installation Manual and Owner’s Guide P/N 70000426 Mounting the Encoder Mark mounting hole locations with punch Backer Bar RBS-5 S/N 010 -0034567 20501048 M.Length 1200 mm Encoder S/N 010 -0034567 RBS-5 F 02 Plastic Reader Head Forward mounting screw...
  • Page 28 RBS-T Linear Encoder Installation Manual and Owner’s Guide P/N 70000426 Mounting the Reader Head #8-32 Self Locking Nuts Cross Slide Reader Head Mounting Block #8-32 Jack Screws #8-32 Reader Head Mounting Screws XSLRD Figure 19, Cross Slide Reader Head Mounting Bracket The cross slide reader head mounting block can be mounted directly on the carriage or to a spacer block that is mounted to the carriage.
  • Page 29 RBS-T Linear Encoder Installation Manual and Owner’s Guide P/N 70000426 Encoder Indicator Reader Head Reader Head Mounting Block SLIDEIND Figure 20, Indicator Setup for Cross Slide Reader Head Alignment 3. Refer to Figure 20. Set up an indicator so the probe measures the position of the front the reader head.

  • Page 30: Z Axis Installation

    RBS-T Linear Encoder Installation Manual and Owner’s Guide P/N 70000426 Z Axis Installation On the Z-axis of the lathe, the backer bar (and encoder) are usually mounted on the back side of the bed. The reader head is mounted to a bracket fixed on the saddle.
  • Page 31 RBS-T Linear Encoder Installation Manual and Owner’s Guide P/N 70000426 Installing and Aligning the Backer Bar RBS-5 S/N 010 -0 034567 201 01048 M.Length 1200 mm Backer Bar S/N 010 -0034567 RBS-5 F 02 Encoder RBS-5 S/N 010 -0034567 20101048 M.Length...
  • Page 32 RBS-T Linear Encoder Installation Manual and Owner’s Guide P/N 70000426 4. Use a punch to mark the location of the center backer bar mounting hole. The center is chosen to help balance the weight of the bar. 5. Drill and tap the first 1/4-20 backer bar mounting hole.
  • Page 33 RBS-T Linear Encoder Installation Manual and Owner’s Guide P/N 70000426 6. Drill and tap the remaining #8-32 mounting holes. 7. Install the encoder using the #8-32 screws provided. Tighten the screws just enough to hold the encoder in place. 8. Re-align the encoder. Using a torque wrench, tighten the screws to 24 in-lbs. Do not overtighten the screws.
  • Page 34 RBS-T Linear Encoder Installation Manual and Owner’s Guide P/N 70000426 1. Mount the spacer block to the saddle. 2. Mount the reader head bracket to the spacer block using the 1/4-in. mounting screws provided. #8-32 Reader Head Mounting Screws #6-32 Jack Screws...
  • Page 35 RBS-T Linear Encoder Installation Manual and Owner’s Guide P/N 70000426 Scale Spacer Block Reader Head Mounting Bracket Reader Head Indicator INDYUN Figure 24, Universal Reader Head Indicator Setup CAUTION: Do not use the reader head mounting screws to pull the reader head flush against the reader head mounting bracket.

  • Page 36: Edm Installations

    Refer to the various knee mill installations described in this document and use the bracket kit and procedures and that best suits the EDM installation. The alignment specifications of all RBS-T encoders and reader heads are the same regardless of the type equipment on which it is installed.

  • Page 37: Connecting The Linear Encoder

    RBS-T Linear Encoder Installation Manual and Owner’s Guide P/N 70000426 Connecting the Linear Encoder The X and Y-axis cable connectors are both keyed the same way. Be sure to connect each cable to the correct connector (connectors on the back of the DRO are marked with raised letters).

  • Page 38: Maintenance And Cleaning

    RBS-T Linear Encoder Installation Manual and Owner’s Guide P/N 70000426 Maintenance and Cleaning Encoders are precision optoelectronic devices that should be cleaned every 6 to 9 months. A buildup of dirt and debris on the glass can cause the reader head to misread the markings.

  • Page 39: Troubleshooting Guide

    RBS-T Linear Encoder Installation Manual and Owner’s Guide P/N 70000426 Troubleshooting Guide All encoders sold by ANILAM are laser checked for accuracy and repeatability prior to shipment. If an encoder fails to operate properly it may be for one of the following reasons. Problem...

  • Page 40: Encoder Replacement Parts

    The encoder reader head (with cable attached) and the encoder end caps are available as replacement parts. Refer to Table 3. NOTE: An ANILAM Service Technician should be consulted before replacing the reader head because of a suspected electrical fault.

  • Page 41: Replacing A Reader Head

    RBS-T Linear Encoder Installation Manual and Owner’s Guide P/N 70000426 Replacing A Reader Head Glass Encoder Light Board Reader Board Roller Bearing Seal Reader Head Plastic Alignment Bracket RHREPL Figure 25, Reader Head and Encoder Cross Section View When replacing a reader head, perform the following steps: 1.

  • Page 42: Installation Kit Parts

    RBS-T Linear Encoder Installation Manual and Owner’s Guide P/N 70000426 Installation Kit Parts Lagun X and Y Axis Knee Mill Kit (P/N 32500073) (Orderd Separately) Y Axis Parts (Orderd Separately) X Axis Parts Figure 26, Lagun Type Encoder Mounting Kit Table 4, Lagun Type Encoder Mounting Kit Parts Item No.

  • Page 43: Bridgeport X And Y Axis Knee Mill Kit (P/N 32500108)

    RBS-T Linear Encoder Installation Manual and Owner’s Guide P/N 70000426 Bridgeport X and Y Axis Knee Mill Kit (P/N 32500108) Y Axis Parts X Axis Parts Figure 27, Bridgeport Type Encoder Mounting Kit Table 5, Bridgeport Type Encoder Mounting Kit Parts Listing Item No.

  • Page 44: Lathe X Axis (Cross Slide) Kit (P/N 32500174)

    RBS-T Linear Encoder Installation Manual and Owner’s Guide P/N 70000426 Lathe X Axis (Cross Slide) Kit (P/N 32500174) Encoder CROSS Figure 28, Lathe Cross Slide Mounting Kit Table 6, Lathe Cross Slide Encoder Mounting Kit Parts Listing Item No. Description...

  • Page 45: Lathe Z Axis Backer Bar Kits

    RBS-T Linear Encoder Installation Manual and Owner’s Guide P/N 70000426 Lathe Z Axis Backer Bar Kits (42”- 60”P/N 32500276, 65”- 90”P/N 32500275, 95”- 120” P/N 32500274) Figure 29, Lathe Z Axis Backer Bar Kit Table 7, Lathe Z Axis Backer Bar Kit Parts Listing Item No.

  • Page 46: Universal Reader Head Mounting Kit (P/N 32500030)

    RBS-T Linear Encoder Installation Manual and Owner’s Guide P/N 70000426 Universal Reader Head Mounting Kit (P/N 32500030) Figure 30, Universal Reader Head Mounting Kit Table 8, Universal Reader Head Bracket Kit Parts Listing Item No. Description Quantify Block, spacer Bracket, universal, reader head * hardware not listed.

  • Page 47: Index

    RBS-T Linear Encoder Installation Manual and Owner’s Guide P/N 70000426 - Index Y-axis, installing and aligning, 7 aligning encoder, to backer bar, 25 installation encoder, to lathe, 30 EDM machines, description, 33 lathe, reader head, 31 Lagun and Bridgeport, X-axis encoder, 19...
  • Page 48 RBS-T Linear Encoder Installation Manual and Owner’s Guide P/N 70000426 - Index Z-axis, installation, 27 operating, 2 Z-axis, installation kits, description, 42 linear encoder, connecting, 34 testing, the encoder, 34 tools, required, 4 maintenance, for encoders, 35 troubleshooting guide, table, 36...
  • Page 49 Germany ANILAM GmbH Fraunhoferstrasse 1 D-83301 Traunreut Germany +49 8669 856110 +49 8669 850930 info@anilam.de Italy ANILAM Elettronica s.r.l. 10043 Orbassano Strada Borgaretto 38 Torino, Italy +39 011 900 2606 +39 011 900 2466 info@anilam.it Taiwan ANILAM, TW No. 246 Chau-Fu Road...

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