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 scale into the system refer to the detailed installation drawings and 3D models on www.renishaw.com or contact your local Renishaw representative.
IMPORTANT: Prior to installing readhead and scale, installation drawings should be reviewed to ensure correct orientation of readhead relative to scale.
RTLF (tape scale)
Ledge or dowel mount
<500 mm only.
See page 6.
Fit datum clamp.
See page 8.
Fit end covers.
See page 8.
Deselect unused reference marks.
See page 8.
ATOM
linear installation guide
Scale mounting
RCLC (glass spar)
Scale applicator Ledge or
dowel mount.
Any length.
See page 10.
See page 7.
Fit datum clamp.
See page 10.
System connection
System connection
No interface
Connect readhead to
customer electronics.
See page 11.
Mount and align readhead
Fixed mounting
Shim kit Dummy head.
See page 18. See page 19.
Calibrate system
See page 22.
Interface
Plug readhead cable into
the interface and connect to
customer electronics.
See pages 13 to 16.
Adjustable bracket
Accurate Signal
bracket. amplitude
See page 20. adjustment.
See page 20.
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