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ATOM system installation overview
This section gives an overview of the steps involved in installing, setting-up and calibrating an ATOM system. More detailed information is contained within the rest of the document.
For information on designing the readhead and scale into the system refer to the detailed installation drawings and 3D models at
IMPORTANT: Prior to installing readhead and scale, installation drawings should be reviewed to ensure the correct orientation of the readhead relative to the scale.
RTLF (tape scale)
Ledge or dowel mount
Scale applicator
< 500 mm only
Any length
(page 8)
(page 10)
Fit datum clamp
(page 12)
Fit end covers
(page 12)
Deselect unused reference marks
(page 13)
ATOM linear installation guide
Scale mounting
RKLF (narrow tape scale)
RCLC (glass spar)
Ledge or
Scale applicator
dowel mount
(page 10)
(page 15)
Apply epoxy datum
Fit end clamps
(page 13)
(page 15)
System connection
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System connection
No interface
Connect readhead to
customer electronics
(page 17)
Mount and align readhead
Fixed mounting
Shim kit
Dummy head
(page 24)
(page 25)
Calibrate system
(page 28)
Interface
Plug readhead cable into
the interface and connect
to customer electronics
(see pages 19 to 22)
Adjustable bracket
Signal amplitude
Accurate bracket
adjustment
(page 26)
(page 26)
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