Applying The Rtla30-S Scale - Renishaw RESOLUTE DRIVE-CLiQ Installation Manual

Applying the RTLA30-S scale

1. Allow the scale to acclimatise to the 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 end covers if required (see 'RTLA30-S scale installation drawing'
3. Thoroughly clean and degrease the substrate using recommended solvents (see
and handling' on page 19). Allow the substrate to dry before applying the scale.
4. Mount the scale applicator to the readhead mounting bracket. Place the shim supplied with
the readhead between the applicator and the substrate to set the nominal height.
NOTE: The scale applicator can be mounted either way round to enable easiest orientation
for the scale installation.
5. Move the axis to the start of travel 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 the scale into the applicator up
to the start position. Ensure the backing tape is routed under the splitter screw.
Splitter screw
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on page 55).
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Start position
M3 mounting holes
7. Apply firm finger pressure via a clean, dry, lint-free cloth to ensure the scale end adheres well
to the substrate.
8. Slowly and smoothly move the applicator through the entire axis of travel. Ensure the backing
paper is pulled manually from the scale and does not catch under the applicator.
Direction of scale application
RTLA30-S
Splitter screw
Backing tape
9. During installation ensure the scale is adhered to the substrate using light finger pressure.
10. Remove the applicator and, if necessary, adhere the remaining scale manually.
11. Apply firm finger pressure via a clean lint-free cloth along the length of the scale after
application to ensure complete adhesion.
12. Clean the scale using Renishaw scale cleaning wipes or a clean, dry, lint-free cloth.
13. Fit the optional end covers (see 'Fitting the end covers'
14. Allow 24 hours for complete adhesion of the scale before fitting the datum clamp (see
the datum clamp' on page 59).
Start position
on page 59).
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