Reference mark selector and limit magnet installation Datum clamp VIONiC encoder system quick-start guide Readhead mounting and alignment System calibration Output signals Speed Electrical connections Output specifications General specifications Scale technical specifications Reference mark Limit switches VIONiC RTLC20-S installation guide...
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Methylated Chlorinated CHOHCH COCH Spirits Solvents Storage Operating Humidity +70 °C +70 °C Minimum bend radius −20 °C 0 °C RTLC20-S – 150 mm 95% relative humidity NOTE: Ensure self-adhesive tape (non-condensing) to is on the outside of bend. IEC 60068‑2‑78 VIONiC RTLC20-S installation guide...
NOTES: 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-S installation guide...
Direction of scale application (see ‘RTLC20-S scale installation drawing’ on page adhesion. Thoroughly clean and degrease the substrate using recommended solvents Clean the scale using Renishaw scale (see ‘Storage and handling’ on page 2). Allow the substrate to dry RTLC20-S cleaning wipes (A-9523-4040) or a clean, before applying scale.
The datum clamp does not need to be fitted adjacent to a reference mark. It can be positioned anywhere along the axis depending upon the customers’ requirements. A-9585-0028 Ensure the adhesive wicks along the entire length of the cut-out. VIONiC RTLC20-S installation guide...
9). 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).
NOTE: When re-installing the readhead, factory defaults should be restored (see page Alarm 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 0° ±1° Roll 0° ±0.5° Green spacer Rideheight 2.1 ±0.15 mm VIONiC RTLC20-S installation guide...
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-S installation guide...
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...
Extension cables available. Contact your local Renishaw representative for details. (A-9653-0143) customer positioned CAUTION: Renishaw encoder systems have been designed to the relevant EMC standards, but must L ≤100 mm Single reference mark at scale centre be correctly integrated to achieve EMC compliance. In particular, attention to shielding arrangements is L >100 mm Reference marks at 50 mm spacing (first reference mark...
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