Ri Interface - Renishaw ATOM Installation Manual

System connection:

Ri interface

Approved ESD precautions must be followed
at all times during readhead and interface
electrical connections.
The readhead is connected to the Ri interface
via a small, rugged connector to allow for easy
feed-through during installation.
NOTE: An optional Ri cable guide (A-9693-2577)
is available to simplify assembly.
For instructions on how to install the Ri cable guide,
download 'Ri interface cable guide' from the website at
www.renishaw.com/encoderinstallationguides
Connecting the readhead
1 Open the interface housing by removing
the 2 screws shown.
(4-40 UNC screws and nuts)
2 With the plain side uppermost,
remove the top half of the housing,
so that the interface PCB is exposed
and the readhead connection socket
is visible.
3 Taking care not to touch the pins,
plug the connector into the socket
in the interface, ensuring correct
orientation as shown.
NOTE: Care is required to hold the
assembly together as the PCB is fixed
only to the 15 way connector and the
jack screws are loose.
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4
Reassemble the housing ensuring the
cable ferrule is located in the recess
on the inside and no wires are trapped.
5 Refit the screws.
6 When the system has been connected,
proceed with 'Readhead mounting
and alignment' and
'System calibration' sections.
Disconnecting the readhead
1
Disconnect power.
2
Open the interface housing as detailed earlier in this section.
3
Gently lever the connector PCB (on the end of the cable) out of the socket.
4 Place the connector in an anti-static bag.
5 Reassemble the interface.
Readhead
connection
socket
Ensure ferrule
is located in
housing recess
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