Atom System Installation Overview - Renishaw ATOM Installation Manual

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 disc into the system refer to the detailed installation drawings and 3D models at
information on the ATOM product range refer to the ATOM
IMPORTANT: Prior to installing the readhead and disc, installation drawings should be reviewed to ensure the correct orientation of the readhead relative to the disc.
miniature encoder system data sheet (Renishaw part no. L-9517-9563).
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Disc alignment
Optical alignment using a microscope
(page 13)
System connection
No interface
Connect readhead to customer electronics
(pages 16 to 19)
Mount and align readhead
Shim kit (page 28) Dummy head (page 30)
Calibrate system
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Electrical alignment using two readheads
(page 14)
Interface
Plug readhead cable into the interface and
connect to customer electronics
(pages 20 to 27)
Signal amplitude adjustment
(page 32)
(page 34)
or contact your local Renishaw representative. For
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