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Readhead mounting and alignment
Dummy kit
Suitable for:
Applications where the readhead mounting bracket allows adjustment of rideheight
The reuseable dummy head is mounted directly onto the bracket in
place of the readhead. It has the same dimensions as the ATOM DX
readhead with a longer 'nose' that is machined to the optimum
rideheight (2.5 mm ±0.02 mm).
Required parts:
Dummy head (A-9401-0072)
2 × M2 × 6 screws
Side mount bracket (A-9401-0103), ' L ' mount bracket (A-9402-0037) or customer designed bracket *
2 × bracket mounting screws
ATOM DX readhead
* The bracket should have a shoulder to control readhead yaw. Contact your local Renishaw
representative for more information on bracket design.
1.
Mount the dummy head onto the bracket using two screws.
Side mount bracket
A-9401-0103
2.
Loosely mount the readhead bracket onto the axis.
ATOM DX
linear installation guide
(continued)
Shoulder
' L' mount bracket
A-9402-0037
3.
Adjust the height of the bracket until the 'nose' of the dummy head touches the scale.
4.
Tighten the bracket fixing screws whilst ensuring good contact between the 'nose' of the
dummy head and the surface of the scale.
5.
Remove the dummy head.
6.
Install the ATOM DX readhead in place of the dummy head using screws in diagonally
opposite fixing holes. Ensure the readhead is pushed back against the shoulder of the
bracket or mounting face.
7.
Connect the readhead to the receiving electronics and power-up.
8.
Check the readhead set-up LED is flashing Green along the full axis of travel.
9.
Proceed with
'System calibration', page
23.
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