Tonic Quick-Start Guide - Renishaw TONiC T103x RKLC20-S Installation Manual

Linear encoder system
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TONiC quick-start guide

This section is a quick-start guide to installing a TONiC system. More detailed information on installing the system is contained on
Move the readhead along the scale at slow speed (< 100 mm/s), without passing a reference mark, until the CAL LED starts double flashing.
If a reference mark is not being used, the calibration routine should now be
exited by pressing and releasing the CAL button. The CAL LED will stop flashing.
The system is now calibrated and ready for use. AGC can now be switched on if required by pressing and holding the CAL button until the CAL LED on the readhead switches on.
NOTE: If calibration fails, restore factory defaults by pressing and holding the CAL button whilst switching on
TONiC RKLC20-S linear installation guide
Ensure scale, readhead optical window and mounting faces are clean and free from obstructions.
If required, ensure reference mark selector magnet is correctly positioned
Plug the readhead cable into the Ti / TD interface under the cover plate and reassemble interface.
Ensure AGC is switched off - the CAL LED on the readhead should be off
(if not press and hold the CAL button on the interface until the CAL LED on the readhead switches off).
Install and align the readhead to maximise signal strength over the full axis travel as indicated by the readhead and interface set-up LEDs
(readhead - Green; interface - ideally Blue / Purple).
Press and release the CAL button on the interface.
The CAL LED on the readhead will be single flashing.
No reference mark
(Incremental CAL values are automatically stored)
CAL values and AGC status are stored in readhead non-volatile memory at power down.
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INSTALLATION
('RKLC20-S scale installation drawing', page
Connect to receiving electronics and power-up.
CALIBRATION
Move the readhead back and forth over the selected reference mark until
the CAL LED stops flashing and remains 'off'.
(Incremental and reference mark CAL values are automatically stored)
Repeat the installation and calibration routine.
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page 15
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Reference mark
('Restoring factory defaults', page
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