Renishaw ATOM Series Installation Manual page 18

Linear encoder systems
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RCLC glass spar scale
(continued)
RCLC mounting
(continued)
1.
Thoroughly clean and degrease the substrate using
recommended solvents
('Storage and handling', page
Allow substrate to dry before applying scale.
5.
Support
dowels
Location ledge
ATOM linear installation guide
2.
Remove backing paper from scale.
3).
3.
Ensure correct orientation of the scale for chosen
reference mark location (middle or end of scale)
and readhead orientation.
See
'RCLC installation drawing', page 14
or
for details.
6.
Apply fillet of RGG-2 two part epoxy adhesive.
Epoxy can be applied to one or both sides of the
scale. Ensure epoxy does not wick onto scale surface.
(End reference mark shown).
The datum clamp does not need to be positioned
adjacent to a reference mark. It can be positioned
anywhere along the axis depending upon the
customers' requirements.
4.
Locate scale against dowels or ledge and rotate
down onto substrate. *
If dowels or ledge are permanent, their maximum
height above substrate is 1.2 mm.
7.
After 24 hours when epoxy is cured, clean
scale using Renishaw scale wipes or a clean,
dry, lint-free cloth.
8.
Remove temporary dowels (if fitted).
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