Readhead Mounting And Alignment: Methods - Renishaw ATOM DX Series Installation Manual

Readhead mounting and alignment: Methods

There is a range of tools available to assist with readhead installation depending upon the system design and
these are detailed below. For more details on designing the mounting bracket and selecting the appropriate
mounting tools contact your local Renishaw representative.
Ensure that the scale, readhead optical window and mounting face are clean and free from obstruction.
Do not saturate the readhead window with cleaning solvent as this may cause contamination on the inside
of the readhead window which cannot be cleaned.
IMPORTANT: Whichever method is used to mount the readhead, care should be taken to ensure the scale surface
is not damaged during this operation, particularly when metal-to-metal contact is necessary.
NOTE: Cabled readhead shown but the same readhead mounting and alignment methods are applicable for
top exit readheads.
Fixed mounting
Readhead mounting
bracket does not
allow for adjustment
of rideheight
Shim kit
ATOM DX
linear installation guide
(see page 13).
Adjustable
Dummy head
bracket
Readhead mounting
bracket allows
adjustment of
rideheight
Accurate bracket and feeler gauge
(see page 14).
(see page 15).
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