Scale Application; End Covers - Renishaw QUANTiC RTLC40-S Installation Manual

RTLC40-S: Scale application
Scale applicator (A-9589-0115) is designed for use with RTLC40-S scale.
1
Allow scale to acclimatise to installation environment prior to installation.
2 Mark out the 'START' and 'FINISH' points for the scale on the axis substrate
– ensure that there is room for the optional end covers if required
(see 'RTLC40-S: Installation drawing').
3 Thoroughly clean and degrease the substrate using recommended solvents
(see 'Storage and handling'). Allow substrate to dry before applying scale.
4
Mount the scale applicator to the readhead mounting bracket using
M2.5 screws. Place the shim supplied with the readhead between the
applicator and substrate to set the nominal height.
NOTE: Scale applicator can be mounted either way round to enable
easiest orientation for scale installation.
Side mounting scale applicator
(A-9589-0115)
5
Move axis to scale START position, leaving enough room for the scale
to be inserted through the applicator, as shown below.
6
Begin to remove the backing paper from the scale and insert scale into
the applicator up to the 'START' point (as shown). Ensure backing paper
is routed under the splitter screw.
7 Apply finger pressure to the scale at the 'START' point, using a clean
lint-free cloth, to ensure scale end adheres well to the substrate.
QUANTiC linear installation guide
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START
M2.5 mounting holes
Slowly and smoothly move the applicator through the entire axis
of travel, ensuring the backing paper is pulled manually from the
scale and does not catch under the applicator.
Direction of scale application
RTLC40-S
Backing tape
Splitter screw
RTLC40-S: End covers
The end cover kit (A-9585-0035) is designed to be used with RTLC40-S scale.
NOTE: End covers are optional and can be fitted before or after readhead installation.
1 Remove the backing tape from the adhesive tape on the back of
the end cover.
2 Align marker on the edges of the end cover with the end of the scale
and place end cover over the scale.
*
NOTE: There will be a gap
between the end of the scale and
the adhesive tape on the end cover.
*
gap
9
Remove applicator and, if necessary,
adhere the remaining scale manually.
Apply firm finger pressure via a clean
lint-free cloth along the length of the
scale after application to ensure
complete adhesion.
10
Clean scale using Renishaw scale
cleaning wipes (A-9523-4040) or
a clean, dry, lint-free cloth.
START
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