Rtla30-S Scale Application; End Covers; Datum Clamp - Renishaw RESOLUTE FS with BiSS Series Installation Manual And Safety Manual

RTLA30-S scale application

The scale applicator A-9589-0095 is designed specifically for use with RESOLUTE readheads
and RTLA30-S scale.
1 Allow scale to acclimatize to installation environment prior to installation.
2
Mark out the 'START' and 'FINISH' points for the scale on the axis substrate – ensure that
there is room for the end covers (see 'RTLA30-S scale installation drawing' on page
3
Thoroughly clean and degrease the substrate using recommended solvents
see 'Storage and handling'). Allow substrate to dry before applying scale.
4
Mount the appropriate scale applicator to the readhead
mounting bracket using M2.5 screws. Place the shim
supplied with the readhead between the applicator and
substrate to set the nominal height.
NOTE: Scale applicator can be mounted either way round
to enable easiest orientation for scale installation.
5 Move axis to 'START' of travel.
6
Begin to remove the backing paper from the scale
and insert scale into the applicator up to the
'START' point (as shown).
Ensure backing tape is routed
under the splitter screw.
7
Apply finger pressure to the scale at the 'START' point, using a clean lint-free cloth, to
ensure scale end adheres well to the substrate.
8
Slowly and smoothly move the applicator through the entire axis of travel, ensuring the
backing paper is pulled manually from the scale and does not catch under the applicator.
Direction of
scale application
RTLA30-S
Splitter screw
Backing tape
9 Remove applicator and, if necessary, adhere the remaining scale manually.
Apply firm finger pressure via a clean lint-free cloth along the length of the
scale after application to ensure complete adhesion.
10 Clean scale using Renishaw scale cleaning wipes (A-9523-4040) or a clean,
dry, lint-free cloth.
11 Fit end covers.
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Allow 24 hours for complete adhesion of scale before fitting datum clamps.
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START
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Limit of travel
> 8.5 mm
START

End covers

The end cover kit A-9585-0035 is designed to be used with RTLA30-S scale to provide protection for exposed scale ends.
NOTE: End covers can be fitted before or after readhead installation.
1 Remove the backing tape from the adhesive tape on the back of the end cover.
2 Align markers on the edges of the end cover with the end
of the scale and place end cover over the scale.
NOTE: There will be a gap* between the
end of the scale and the adhesive tape
on the end cover.

Datum clamp

(A-9585-0028)
IMPORTANT: Allow 24 hours after scale application before fitting datum clamp.
The datum clamp fixes the RTLA30-S scale rigidly to the substrate at the location chosen.
The metrology of the system may be compromised if the datum clamp is not used.
It can be positioned anywhere along the axis depending upon the customers' requirements.
1 Remove the backing paper from the datum
clamp. Place the datum clamp with cut-out
against the scale at the chosen location.
2 Place a small amount of adhesive (Loctite
in the cut-out on the datum clamp, ensuring none
of the adhesive wicks onto the scale surface.
Dispensing tips P-TL50-0209 are available.
Original instructions
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Ensure the adhesive wicks along
the entire length of cut-out.
*gap
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