Renishaw plc. The user is cautioned that any changes or modifi cations not expressly approved by Renishaw plc or Disclaimer authorised representative could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Storage and handling Readhead Ring UHV version only Ring and readhead Ring only Readhead only N-heptane Acetone Acetone Chlorinated Chlorinated COCH COCH Solvents Solvents Propan-2-ol Methylated Methylated CHOHCH Spirits Spirits System Storage Operating Humidity Rated up to +40 °C, +70 °C <95% relative humidity +55 °C -20 °C...
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A-9531-0251* Set-up LED (except RGH20F) 4 min * Mount limit switch actuator with dimple facing readhead 15.6 (for RGH20 variants D, X, Z, W, Y, H, I, O, B) 11.3 (for RGH20 variant F) 22.5 2 mounting holes 13.5 M3 x 0.5 through >R20 dynamic bend radius...
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Installation drawing (‘A’ section RESR) Dimensions and tolerances in mm N holes equally spaced Nominal Line count Mounting holes on PCD ØDH M3 x 0.5 external through, c/bore top face diameter (mm) 20 µm pitch 40 µm pitch (mm) (mm) (mm) Ø3.5 x 4 deep...
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Installation drawing (‘B’ section RESR) Dimensions and tolerances in mm N holes equally spaced Nominal Line count Mounting holes on PCD ØDH external M3 x 0.5 through diameter (mm) 20 µm pitch 40 µm pitch (mm) (mm) (mm) 75.40 55.04 11 840 5 920...
Select a mounting option Taper mount method Step 2 Clean shaft taper and internal taper of RESR Taper mount Interference fi t as recommended in the storage and handling section. Use 4 equally spaced M3 screws (on RESR sizes 52 mm to 150 mm use 3 screws).
Taper mount method Step 3 Taper mount method Step 6 Insert the next 4 screws (on RESR sizes 52 mm to 150 mm insert the next 3 screws). Finally, ensure that all the screws are tightened to the torque Torque (Nm) Diameter ...
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RGH20 reference mark options This section is a quick-start guide to installing RGH20 and RGH20F/REF systems. More detailed information on installing the system is contained in the following sections of the installation guide. Dimensions and tolerances in mm. RGH20 direct output quick-start guide 2.
The reference mark is phased correctly when the set-up LED on the readhead or interface Roll strength. On RGH20 direct output you fl ashes red for 0.25 seconds. If it fl ashes Orange or goes Blank, the reference mark adjuster screw 0°±1°...
Power Brown 4, 5 12, 13 White The RGH20 readheads have been designed to the relevant EMC standards but must be Incremental signals Green correctly integrated to achieve EMC compliance. In particular, attention to shielding and Yellow earthing arrangements is essential.
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Customer electronics Analogue readhead 120R Cable Z = 120R (1Vpp) RGH20B A B Z E Q- Standard RS422A line receiver circuitry. Contact Renishaw for further details on receiver termination for 3-state output. Analogue output - type RGH20B Frequency (kHz) 120R...
SECTION 1 - RGH20 direct output readheads (continued) Output specifi cations Analogue output signals - type RGH20B Digital output signals - type RGH20D, X, Z, W, Y, H, I, O Form - 1 Vpp differential Form - Square wave differential line driver to EIA RS422A ✝...
SECTION 2 - RGH20F/REF system LED indicators REF interface features Alarm Self-tuning active correction REF LED Indication Status output The REF interface actively corrects for input signal imperfections to improve system accuracy. Set-up Purple Normal set-up; signal level Corrections are made for the following: 110% to 135% Automatic Offset Control (AOC) –...
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SECTION 2 - RGH20F/REF system Output signals (continued) Input Output General specifications Power supply 5 V - 5% +10% 200 mA maximum (system) The interface will be fully active <300 ms after power is applied. 15 way D type socket 15 way D type plug The interface and readhead are protected from reverse voltage Analogue input...
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SECTION 2 - RGH20F/REF system Electrical connections (continued) Grounding and shielding REF installation drawing Customer Dimensions in mm electronics Inner shield REF interface RGH20F Extension cable (except UHV) Output signals 0 V power Outer shield Pin 15 Maximum cable length: Readhead to interface Interface to controller Receiver clock frequency (MHz)
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SECTION 2 - RGH20F/REF systems (continued) Output specifi cations Digital output signals - type REF digital Analogue output signals - type REF0000 Form - Square wave differential line driver to EIA RS422A Form - 1 Vpp differential ✝ Incremental 2 channels A and B in quadrature Incremental 2 channels V and V differential sinusoids in quadrature...
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