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Introduction to this addendum
This Functional Safety installation guide addendum details the additional information for the
installation and commissioning of a Functional Safety-rated multiple readhead system.
It must be read in conjunction with the FORTiS-S FS enclosed encoder system Functional Safety
installation guide and safety manual (Renishaw part no. M-6725-9016) for single readhead
systems, which provides the following contents:
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Legal notices
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Definitions
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Information for use
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Functional Safety data declaration
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Safety function
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Certification
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Summary of EU declaration of conformity
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Overview of the FORTiS-S FS encoder system
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Parts list
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Storage and handling
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Installation drawings
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Product specification
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Installation procedure – extrusion
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Installation procedure – readhead
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Cables and serial interfaces
This installation guide addendum for multiple readheads provides the following contents and
revisions to the above:
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Functional Safety data declaration
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Safety function
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FORTiS-S enclosed encoder system with multiple readheads
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Certification
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Summary of EU declaration of conformity
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Summary of UK declaration of conformity
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Overview of the FORTiS-S FS encoder system with multiple readheads
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Parts list
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Additional content for the installation of a multiple readhead system
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Installation drawing
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Protocols