Atom System Installation Overview - Renishaw ATOM Installation Manual

ATOM system installation overview

This section gives an overview of the steps involved in installing, setting-up and calibrating an ATOM system. More detailed information is contained within the rest of the document.
For information on designing the readhead and disc into the system refer to the detailed installation drawings and 3D models on www.renishaw.com or contact your local Renishaw representative.
For information on the ATOM product range refer to the ATOM data sheet (L-9517-9466).
IMPORTANT: Prior to installing readhead and disc, installation drawings should be reviewed to ensure correct orientation of readhead relative to disc.
ATOM
rotary installation guide
Disc alignment
Optical alignment
using a microscope.
See page 6.
System connection
No interface
Connect readhead to
customer electronics.
See pages 8 and 9.
Mount and align readhead
Shim kit. Dummy head.
See page 15.
See page 14.
Calibrate system
See page 17.
Electrical alignment
Using two readheads.
See page 7.
Interface
Plug readhead cable into the interface
and connect to customer electronics.
See pages 10 to 13.
Signal amplitude adjustment.
See page 15.
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