Dummy Head (A-9401-0072) - Renishaw ATOM DX Series Installation Manual

Dummy head
(A-9401-0072)
The reusable dummy head has the same mounting holes as the ATOM DX readhead
with a longer 'nose' that is machined to the optimum rideheight (2.5 mm ±0.02 mm).
It is mounted in place of the readhead directly onto the bracket.
The bracket should have a shoulder to control readhead yaw.
Contact your local Renishaw representative for more information on bracket design.
1
Mount the dummy head onto the bracket using 2 off M2 × 6 screws.
Side mount bracket
A-9401-0103
2
Loosely mount the readhead bracket onto the axis.
3 Adjust the height of the bracket until the 'nose' of the dummy head touches the scale.
ATOM DX
linear installation guide
4
Tighten the bracket fixing screws whilst ensuring good contact between the 'nose' of the dummy head
and the surface of the scale.
5
Remove the dummy head.
Shoulder
6
Install the ATOM DX readhead in place of the dummy head using M2 × 6 screws in diagonally opposite
fixing holes. Ensure the readhead is pushed back against the shoulder of the bracket or mounting face.
' L' mount bracket
A-9402-0037
7 Connect the readhead to the receiving electronics and power-up.
8 Check the readhead set-up LED is flashing Green along the full axis of travel.
9
Proceed with 'System calibration' section (see page 17).
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