Renishaw QUANTiC RTLC40-S Installation Manual page 9

RTLC40-S scale application
1. Allow scale to acclimatise to installation environment prior to installation.
2. Mark out the start position for the scale on the axis substrate
– ensure that there is room for the optional end covers if required
('RTLC40-S scale installation drawing', page
3. Thoroughly clean and degrease the substrate using recommended solvents
('Storage and handling', page 2). Allow substrate to dry before applying scale.
4. Mount the scale applicator to the readhead mounting bracket using screws. Place the shim
supplied with the readhead between the applicator and substrate to set the nominal height.
NOTE: Scale applicator can be mounted either way round to enable easiest orientation
for scale installation.
5. Move axis to scale start position, leaving enough room for the scale to be inserted through
the applicator, as shown below.
6. Begin to remove the backing paper from the scale and insert scale into the applicator up to
the start point (as shown). Ensure backing paper is routed under the splitter screw.
Splitter screw
7. Apply finger pressure to the scale via a clean, dry, lint-free cloth, to ensure scale end adheres
well to the substrate.
QUANTiC RTLC40-S installation guide
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4).
Start position
M2.5 mounting holes
8. Slowly and smoothly move the applicator through the entire axis of travel, ensuring the backing paper is
pulled manually from the scale and does not catch under the applicator.
Direction of scale application
RTLC40-S
Backing tape
Splitter screw
9. During installation ensure scale is adhered to substrate using light finger pressure.
10. Remove applicator and, if necessary, adhere the remaining scale manually. Apply firm finger pressure via a
clean lint-free cloth along the length of the scale after application to ensure complete adhesion.
11. Clean scale using Renishaw scale cleaning wipes or a clean, dry, lint-free cloth.
Start position
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