Application (Any Length) - Renishaw ATOM Installation Manual

RTLF tape scale:
Application
There are three versions of applicator for use with RTLF scale
depending upon the design of the readhead mounting bracket:
Slim applicator
(A-9402-0060) which is mounted in place of the
readhead bracket. It can be used in conjunction with the side
mounting bracket (A-9401-0103) or a customer designed bracket.
Side mount applicator
(A-9402-0034) which is mounted in place
of the readhead bracket. It can be used in conjunction with the
'L' mounting bracket (A-9402-0037) or a customer designed bracket.
Top mount applicator
(A-9402-0028) which is mounted in place
of the readhead. It can be used in conjunction with the
'L' mounting bracket (A-9402-0037) or a customer designed bracket.
For more information on designing your bracket and mounting the
chosen scale applicator contact your local Renishaw representative.
ATOM
linear installation guide
(any length)
1 Allow scale to acclimatize to installation environment
prior to installation.
2 Mark out the start position for the scale on the axis substrate.
3
Thoroughly clean and degrease the substrate.
Slim and side mount applicators:
4
Mount the applicator in place of the readhead bracket.
Top mount applicator:
Mount the applicator on a specifically designed bracket
in place of the readhead.
5 Move axis to start of travel.
6 Check correct scale orientation.
7 When using the slim or side mount applicators begin
to peel off the backing paper from the end of the scale
and insert the scale into the applicator up to the start.
Ensure the backing paper feeds out of the back of the
applicator around the splitter screw as shown.
Side mount applicator shown
Limit stop
Scale
(attached to substrate)
Start position
When using the top mount applicator cut the backing paper
approximately 30 mm from the end of the scale. Leaving the
end piece adhering to the scale begin to peel off the remaining
backing paper. Insert the scale into the applicator up to the
start position. Ensure the backing paper feeds out of the
back of the applicator round the splitter screw as shown.
8
Apply pressure via a clean lint free cloth to ensure scale end
adheres well to the substrate.
9 Slowly and smoothly move the applicator through the entire
length of travel, ensuring the backing paper is pulled manually
from the scale and does not catch under the applicator.
10
Remove applicator and, if necessary, adhere the remaining scale
manually. NOTE: when using the top mount applicator ensure
the backing paper left at the start of the axis is removed.
11 Apply a firm finger pressure via a clean lint-free cloth along the
length of the scale after application to ensure complete adhesion.
Slim and side mount applicators:
Fit readhead mounting bracket after removal of scale applicator.
12
Clean the scale using Renishaw scale cleaning wipes
(A-9523-4040) or a clean, dry, lint-free cloth.
13 Fit datum clamp and end covers and, if needed, deselect
reference marks that are not required as detailed on page 8.
Direction of scale application
Scale
'Splitter screw'
Backing paper
7