Renishaw QUANTiC RTLC40 Installation Manual
Incremental linear encoder system
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- Page 1 Installation guide M-9417-9248-03-A QUANTiC RTLC40 /FASTRACK incremental linear encoder system ™ ™...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Readhead mounting and alignment System calibration Restoring factory defaults Switching Automatic Gain Control (AGC) on or off Troubleshooting Output signals Speed Electrical connections Output specifications General specifications RTLC40 scale specifications FASTRACK technical specifications Reference mark Limit switches QUANTiC RTLC40 / FASTRACK installation guide... -
Page 3: Legal Notices
Renishaw. including interference that may cause undesired operation. The user is cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Renishaw plc or authorised Trade marks representative could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. -
Page 4: Storage And Handling
+70 °C +70 °C Minimum bend radius −20 °C 0 °C RTLC40 – 50 mm FASTRACK ™ – 200 mm 95% relative humidity NOTE: Ensure self-adhesive tape (non-condensing) to is on the outside of bend. IEC 60068-2-78:2013 QUANTiC RTLC40 / FASTRACK installation guide... -
Page 5: Quantic Readhead Installation Drawing
Optical centreline marker NOTE: The recommended thread engagement is 5 min (7.5 including counterbore) and the recommended tightening torque is between 0.25 and 0.4 Nm. † Extent of mounting faces Dimension from substrate QUANTiC RTLC40 / FASTRACK installation guide... -
Page 6: Rtlc40 / Fastrack Installation Drawing
NOTES: Minimum recommended FASTRACK length = 100 mm. The reference mark selector and limit actuator locations are correct for the readhead orientation shown. External magnetic fields greater than 6 mT, in the vicinity of the readhead, may cause false activation of the limit and reference sensors. QUANTiC RTLC40 / FASTRACK installation guide... -
Page 7: Rtlc40 /Fastrack Scale System Application
Limit magnets (P limit - A-9653-0138, Q limit - A-9653-0139) Protective gloves Reference mark selector magnet * (A-9653-0143) Scale end cover (A-9589-0058) The reference mark selector magnet is only required for ‘Customer selectable reference mark’ readheads QUANTiC RTLC40 / FASTRACK installation guide... - Page 8 Insertion of FASTRACK carrier through widest apperture Guillotine press block CAUTION: DO NOT CUT FASTRACK in these areas Guillotine press block orientation when cutting RTLC40 scale Insertion of RTLC40 scale through the middle apperture Guillotine press block QUANTiC RTLC40 / FASTRACK installation guide...
- Page 9 (A-9589-0420) User guide (Renishaw part no. M-9589-9101) from the website at www.renishaw.com/quanticdownloads. Projections IMPORTANT: If manually installing the scale using fingers, suitable gloves should be worn to protect against injury from sharp edges. QUANTiC RTLC40 / FASTRACK installation guide...
- Page 10 6. Optional: fix self-adhesive end covers ensuring a gap of at least 1 mm between the end of the scale and the end cover. Ensure a gap > 1 mm 7. Clean FASTRACK and scale using a lint-free cloth. QUANTiC RTLC40 / FASTRACK installation guide...
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Page 11: Scale Datum
NOTE: Drawing shows the scale datum adjacent to the chosen reference mark. NOTE: Only apply Loctite 435 in these gaps to ensure best bond. Loctite 435 will wick under the scale to lock it to the substrate. QUANTiC RTLC40 / FASTRACK installation guide... -
Page 12: Reference Mark Selector And Limit Magnet Installation
The reference mark selector magnet is only required for ‘Customer selectable reference mark reference mark’ readheads. For more information refer to QUANTiC series encoder system data sheet (Renishaw part no. L-9517-9778). All limit and reference selector magnets should be aligned with the outer edges of Q limit magnet the FASTRACK . -
Page 13: Quantic Quick-Start Guide
14). Repeat the installation and calibration routine. * For more details refer to the Advanced Diagnostic Tool ADTi-100 and ADT View software User guide (Renishaw part no. M-6195-9413) and Advanced Diagnostic Tool ADTi-100 and ADT View software Quick-start guide (Renishaw part no. M-6195-9321). †... -
Page 14: Readhead Mounting And Alignment
AGC out of normal operating range flashing (analogue variant only) * ‘Troubleshooting’, page 15 for more information on diagnosing faults. Roll Pitch 0° ±0.8° 0° ±1° Rideheight 1.9 ±0.17 mm from FASTRACK top surface Black spacer QUANTiC RTLC40 / FASTRACK installation guide... -
Page 15: System Calibration
To exit the calibration routine at any stage cycle the power to the readhead or connect the ‘Remote CAL’ output pin to 0 V for < 3 seconds. The LED will then stop flashing. Settings stored Blue single flashing None, restore factory defaults and recalibrate Blue double flashing Incremental only Blue (auto-complete) Incremental and reference mark QUANTiC RTLC40 / FASTRACK installation guide... -
Page 16: Restoring Factory Defaults
The AGC is automatically enabled once the system has been calibrated (indicated by a Blue LED). AGC can be manually switched off by connecting the ‘Remote CAL’ output pin to 0 V for > 3 seconds < 10 seconds. The LED will then be solid Green. NOTE: AGC can be switched on or off using the optional ADTi-100 and ADT View software. See www.renishaw.com/adt for more information. QUANTiC RTLC40 / FASTRACK installation guide... -
Page 17: Troubleshooting
Ensure you are moving the readhead past your chosen reference mark several times Blue even after moving it past the Check the readhead/selector magnet orientation reference mark several times Check the readhead optical window and scale are clean and free from contamination QUANTiC RTLC40 / FASTRACK installation guide... - Page 18 (page 19) When using with ADTi-100 in stand-alone mode ensure Termination tool is connected, Renishaw part number A-6195-2132 Exit CAL mode and restore factory defaults (page 14) Check readhead set-up and alignment (page 12) QUANTiC RTLC40 / FASTRACK installation guide...
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Page 19: Output Signals
Pack of 5 14-way JST SH mating sockets: Setup Clear A-9417-0024 - Bottom mount; Remote CAL * Orange A-9417-0026 - Side mount. Maximum of 20 insertion cycles for JST connector. Shield Screen Case Case Ferrule QUANTiC RTLC40 / FASTRACK installation guide... -
Page 20: Speed
0.91 0.45 0.18 0.091 0.045 1038 Analogue readheads Maximum speed: 20 m/s (−3dB) † * For a readhead with a 1 m cable. † If the speed exceeds 20 m/s, SDE performance cannot be guaranteed. QUANTiC RTLC40 / FASTRACK installation guide... -
Page 21: Electrical Connections
Digital Readhead cable Output signals Dependent on cable type, readhead cable length and Maximum extension clocked output option. Contact your local Renishaw cable length representative for more information. Shield Readhead to ADTi-100 IMPORTANT: The shield should be connected to the machine earth (Field Ground). -
Page 22: Output Specifications
Reference 0.8 to 1.2 Vpp NOTE: A wide reference mark option, outputting a reference pulse for the duration of the signal 45° period is available. Contact your local Renishaw † Bi-directionally repeatable. representative for more information. Differential pulse V centred on 45°. -
Page 23: General Specifications
Digital output < ±120 nm < ±80 nm CAUTION: Renishaw encoder systems have been designed to the relevant EMC standards, but must be correctly integrated to achieve EMC compliance. In particular, attention to shielding arrangements is essential. QUANTiC RTLC40 / FASTRACK installation guide... -
Page 24: Rtlc40 Scale Specifications
The limit output is nominally asserted when the readhead limit switch sensor passes the limit magnet leading edge, but can trigger up to 3 mm before that edge Mounting Customer placed at desired locations Repeatability < 0.1 mm QUANTiC RTLC40 / FASTRACK installation guide... - Page 25 New Mills, Wotton-under-Edge uk@renishaw.com Gloucestershire, GL12 8JR United Kingdom www.renishaw.com *M-9417-9248-03* For worldwide contact details, visit www.renishaw.com/contact Renishaw plc. Registered in England and Wales. Company no: 1106260. Part no.: M-9417-9248-03-A Registered office: New Mills, Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, GL12 8JR, UK. Issued: 12.2020...