Renishaw EVOLUTE FASTRACK Installation Manual

Renishaw EVOLUTE FASTRACK Installation Manual

Absolute linear encoder system

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Installation guide
M-6183-9040-02-A
RSLM high accuracy linear encoder
EVOLUTE
RTLA50/FASTRACK
absolute linear encoder system

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  • Page 1 Installation guide M-6183-9040-02-A RSLM high accuracy linear encoder EVOLUTE RTLA50/FASTRACK absolute linear encoder system ™ ™...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Product compliance Storage and handling Installation drawing: EVOLUTE readhead Installation drawing: EVOLUTE readhead (side cable outlet) Installation drawing: RTLA50/FASTRACK (with adhesive datum clamp) RTLA50/FASTRACK installation RTLA50/FASTRACK : Scale datum Readhead mounting/installation Electrical connections Scale technical specifications General specifications Output signals EVOLUTE RTLA50/FASTRACK installation guide...
  • Page 3: Product Compliance

    The packaging of our products contains the following materials and can be recycled. 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.
  • Page 4: Storage And Handling

    Storage and handling Readhead Scale and readhead N-heptane Propan-2-ol CHOHCH Storage Operating Humidity System Readhead 95% relative humidity Minimum bend radius Standard Standard (non-condensing) to +80 °C +80 °C EN 60068-2-78 −20°C 0 °C RTLA50 – 50 mm FASTRACK – 200 mm NOTE: Ensure self-adhesive tape is on outside of bend radius.
  • Page 5: Installation Drawing: Evolute Readhead

    Installation drawing: EVOLUTE readhead Dimensions and tolerances in mm (Yaw tol. ±0.75°) 0.47 Set-up LED Orientation of scale determines count direction Moving head increases count direction Detail A Moving head 0.4 FASTRACK increases count thickness direction Note: Reversing head orientation has no effect on count direction.
  • Page 6: Installation Drawing: Evolute Readhead (Side Cable Outlet)

    Installation drawing: EVOLUTE readhead (side cable outlet) Dimensions and tolerances in mm Set-up LED (Yaw tol. ±0.75°) Orientation of scale 0.47 determines count direction Moving head increases count direction Detail A 6.5 min R>20 Dynamic bend radius Moving head R>10 Static bend radius increases count direction NOTE: Reversing head orientation...
  • Page 7: Installation Drawing: Rtla50/Fastrack (With Adhesive Datum Clamp)

    Installation drawing: RTLA50/FASTRACK (with adhesive datum clamp) * Dimensions and tolerances in mm Overall length (L + 12) 1 min (gap) § Scale length (L) Measuring length ML = (L-10) FASTRACK length (L - 24) † 10 max (gap) ‡ 0.75 ±1 0.1/100 FASTRACK...
  • Page 8: Rtla50/Fastrack Installation

    RTLA50/FASTRACK installation During handling or installation of FASTRACK suitable gloves should be worn to protect against injury from sharp edges. If required cut FASTRACK and scale to length Thoroughly clean and degrease the Guillotine (separately) using guillotine (A-9589-0071) after press block substrate and allow to dry.
  • Page 9: Rtla50/Fastrack : Scale Datum

    NOTE: For instructions on how to use the scale installation tool, download ‘User guide – RTL scale installation 5 min tool (A-9589-0420)’ from the website at: thread www.renishaw.com/encoderinstallationguides Do not place clamp depth tip over shaded area Projections RTLA50 clamp...
  • Page 10: Readhead Mounting/Installation

    0° ±0.75° (White and Green) are connected to 0 V. NOTE: A position error will trigger the *For maximum extension cable length please consult your local Renishaw representative. set-up LED to flash continuously until the error is no longer present AND: 1.
  • Page 11: General Specifications

    5 V ±10% 1.25 W maximum (250 mA @ 5V) NOTE: Current consumption figures refer to terminated EVOLUTE systems. Renishaw encoder systems must be powered from a 5 V dc supply complying with the requirements for SELV of standard IEC BS EN 60950-1...
  • Page 12 RENISHAW and the probe symbol used in the RENISHAW logo are registered trade marks of Renishaw plc in the United Kingdom and other countries. apply innovation and names and designations of other Renishaw products and technologies are trade marks of Renishaw plc or its subsidiaries.

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