Applying The Rklc40-S Scale - Renishaw QUANTiC RKLC40-S Installation Manual

Applying the RKLC40-S scale

1. Allow the scale to acclimatise to the installation environment prior to installation.
NOTE: The RKLC40-S scale should be installed between +10 °C and +35 °C to ensure
scale mastering.
2. Mark out the start position for the scale on the axis substrate ensuring that there is enough
room for the end clamps (see 'RKLC40-S scale installation drawing'
3. Thoroughly clean and degrease the substrate using the recommended solvents (see
and handling' on page 9). Allow the substrate to dry before applying the scale.
4. Mount the scale applicator to the readhead mounting bracket. Place the green spacer 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 the easiest
orientation for the installation of the scale.
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
on page 12).
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Start position
M2.5 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
RKLC40-S
Backing tape
Splitter screw
9. During installation ensure the scale adheres 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, dry, lint-free cloth along the length of the scale
after application to ensure complete adhesion.
12. Clean the scale using Renishaw scale wipes or a clean, dry, lint-free cloth.
13. Fit the end clamps (see 'Fitting the end clamps'
Start position
on page 16).
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