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RTLF / RKLF tape scale
(continued)
RTLF / RKLF application
(any length)
1.
Allow scale to acclimatise to installation environment prior to installation.
NOTE: RKLF scale should be installed between +10 °C and + 35 °C to ensure scale mastering.
2.
Mark out the start position for the scale on the axis substrate.
NOTE: For RKLF scale ensure that there is room for the end clamps, see
3.
Thoroughly clean and degrease the substrate using recommended solvents
4.
Mount the chosen scale applicator.
5.
Move axis to start of travel leaving enough room for the scale to be inserted through the applicator, as shown below.
6.
Check correct scale orientation.
Slim or side mount applicators:
7.
Begin to peel off the backing paper from the
end of the scale and insert the scale into the
applicator up to the start position.
Ensure the backing paper feeds out of the back of
the applicator around the splitter screw as shown.
8.
Apply firm finger pressure via a clean, dry, lint-free cloth to ensure scale end adheres well to the substrate.
9.
Slowly and smoothly move the applicator through the entire length of travel, ensuring the backing paper
is pulled manually from the scale and does not catch under the applicator.
10.
Remove the applicator and, if necessary, adhere the remaining scale manually.
NOTE: When using the top mount applicator ensure the backing paper left at the start of the axis is removed.
11.
Apply firm finger pressure via a clean, dry, lint-free cloth along the length of the scale after application to
ensure complete adhesion.
12.
Remove the applicator and, if necessary, adhere the remaining scale manually.
Slim and side mount applicators:
Fit readhead mounting bracket after removal of scale applicator.
13.
Clean the scale using Renishaw scale wipes or a clean, dry, lint-free cloth.
14.
RTLF: Fit datum clamp and end covers
RKLF: Fit end clamps and, if needed, deselect reference marks that are not required
ATOM DX
linear installation guide
'RKLF installation drawing', page
('Storage and handling', page
(page 12)
and, if needed, deselect reference marks that are not required as detailed
6.
3). Allow substrate to dry before applying scale.
Top mount applicator:
Cut the backing paper approximately 30 mm
from the end of the scale.
Leaving the end piece adhering to the scale,
begin to peel off the remaining backing paper.
Insert the scale into the applicator up to the
start position.
Ensure the backing paper feeds out of the
back of the applicator round the splitter screw
as shown.
Side mount applicator shown
(attached to substrate)
Start position
(page
(page
13).
Direction of scale application
Scale
13).
Scale
Splitter screw
Backing paper
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