Accurate Bracket And Feeler Gauge - Renishaw ATOM DX Series Installation Manual

Accurate bracket and feeler gauge

Fix the readhead directly onto a mounting bracket with a thickness of 2 ±0.02 mm
then use a 0.5 mm feeler gauge to set the rideheight.
NOTE: Bracket A-9401-0103 is not suitable for this installation method.
For more information on system tolerances refer to the installation drawings on
www.renishaw.com /opticalencoders.
For more information on bracket design contact your local Renishaw representative.
1 Mount the readhead onto the bracket using 2 off M2 × 6 screws.
2 Loosely mount the readhead bracket onto the axis.
3 Place the feeler gauge between the readhead bracket and the scale.
Rideheight
Feeler gauge
4 Tighten the bracket fixing screws whilst ensuring good contact between bracket, shim and
surface of the scale.
5 Connect the readhead to the receiving electronics and power-up.
6 Check the readhead set-up LED is flashing Green along the full axis of travel.
7 Proceed with 'System calibration' section
ATOM DX
linear installation guide
(see page 17).
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