Renishaw Vionic RTLC20/FASTRACK Installation Manual

Renishaw Vionic RTLC20/FASTRACK Installation Manual

Linear encoder system

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M-6195-9225-03-A
VIONiC
RTLC20 /FASTRACK
linear encoder system

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  • Page 1 Installation guide M-6195-9225-03-A VIONiC RTLC20 /FASTRACK linear encoder system ™ ™...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Reference mark selector and limit magnet installation VIONiC encoder system quick-start guide Readhead mounting and alignment System calibration Output signals Speed Electrical connections Output specifications General specifications RTLC20 scale technical specifications FASTRACK technical specifications Reference mark Limit switches VIONiC RTLC20/FASTRACK installation guide...
  • Page 3: Product Compliance

    The packaging of our products contains the following materials and can be recycled. The user is cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Renishaw plc or Packaging Component Material...
  • Page 4: Storage And Handling

    Spirits Solvents Storage Operating Humidity +70 °C +70 °C Minimum bend radius −20 °C 0 °C RTLC20 – 50 mm FASTRACK  – 200 mm ™ NOTE: Ensure self-adhesive 95% relative humidity tape is on the outside of the (non-condensing) to bend radius. BS EN 60068‑2‑78:2013 VIONiC RTLC20/FASTRACK installation guide...
  • Page 5: Vionic Readhead Installation Drawing

    0.4 is 5 min (7.5 including counterbore) and the (including adhesive) recommended tightening torque is between 0.25 and 0.4 Nm. 11.5 (Pitch tol. ±1°) Rideheight 1.9 ±0.12 † Optical centreline marker † Extent of mounting face. Dimension from substrate surface. VIONiC RTLC20/FASTRACK installation guide...
  • Page 6: Rtlc20/Fastrack Installation Drawing

    The reference mark selector and limit actuator locations are correct for the readhead orientation shown. External magnetic fields greater than 6 mT, in the vicinity of the readhead, may cause false activation of the limit and reference sensors. VIONiC RTLC20/FASTRACK installation guide...
  • Page 7: Rtlc20/Fastrack Installation

    NOTE: Allow the FASTRACK carrier a minimum of 20 minutes to adhere before removing the centre section. Ledge IMPORTANT: Wear suitable protective gloves whilst carrying out this procedure to avoid risk of cuts. VIONiC RTLC20/FASTRACK installation guide...
  • Page 8 NOTE: For instructions on how to use the scale 5 min installation tool, download the RTL scale installation thread tool (A-9589-0420) user guide (Renishaw depth part no. M-9589-9101) from the website at www.renishaw.com/encoderinstallationguides Projections Do not place clamp tip...
  • Page 9: Reference Mark Selector And Limit Magnet Installation

    All limit and reference selector magnets should be aligned magnet with the outer edges of the FASTRACK carrier. External magnetic fields greater than 6mT, in the vicinity of the readhead, may cause false activation of the limit and reference sensors. VIONiC RTLC20/FASTRACK installation guide...
  • Page 10: Vionic Encoder System Quick-Start Guide

    10). Repeat the installation and calibration routine. For more details refer to the Advanced Diagnostic Tool ADTi-100 and ADT View software quick-start guide (Renishaw part no. M-6195-9321) and Advanced Diagnostic Tool ADTi-100 and ADT View software user guide (Renishaw part no. M-6195-9413).
  • Page 11: Readhead Mounting And Alignment

    4 red flashes Low signal or over signal; system in error Readhead set-up LED status 0° ±0.4° Green Orange flashing flashing flashing Pitch Roll 0° ±1° 0° ±0.5° Rideheight 1.9 ±0.12 mm from the FASTRACK carrier top surface IMPORTANT: Use only black spacer. VIONiC RTLC20/FASTRACK installation guide...
  • Page 12: System Calibration

    To exit the calibration routine at any stage cycle the power to the readhead or connect the ‘Remote CAL’ output pin to 0 V for < 3 seconds. The LED will then stop flashing. Settings stored Blue single flashing None, restore factory defaults and recalibrate Blue double flashing Incremental only Blue (auto-complete) Incremental and reference mark VIONiC RTLC20/FASTRACK installation guide...
  • Page 13: Output Signals

    0.107 0.054 0.027 0.013 3.63 1.81 0.730 0.360 0.181 0.145 0.091 0.073 0.036 0.018 0.009 4.53 0.910 0.450 0.180 0.090 0.045 0.036 0.023 0.018 0.009 0.005 0.002 1038 *For a readhead with a 1 m cable. VIONiC RTLC20/FASTRACK installation guide...
  • Page 14: Electrical Connections

    For JST variants the ferrule should be connected to machine earth. 0.05 Maximum readhead cable length: 3 m 0.16 0.04 Maximum extension cable length: Dependent on cable type, readhead cable length and clock speed. Contact your local Renishaw representative for more information. 0.025 0.08 0.02 Recommended signal termination 0.04 0.01...
  • Page 15: General Specifications

    Extension cables available. Contact your local Renishaw representative for further details. Mounting Self-adhesive backing tape CAUTION: Renishaw encoder systems have been designed to the relevant EMC standards, but must Reference mark be correctly integrated to achieve EMC compliance. In particular, attention to shielding arrangements is essential.
  • Page 16 Renishaw reserves the right to change specifications without notice. RENISHAW and the probe symbol used in the RENISHAW logo are registered trade marks of Renishaw plc in the United Kingdom and other countries. apply innovation and names and designations of other Renishaw products and technologies are trade marks of Renishaw plc or its subsidiaries.

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