Quantic Readhead Quick-Start Guide - Renishaw QUANTiC RTLC40-S Installation Manual

QUANTiC readhead quick-start guide

This section is a quick-start guide to installing a QUANTiC readhead. More detailed information on installing the readhead is contained on page
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Advanced Diagnostic Tool ADTi-100 (A-6165-0100) and ADT View software
If required, ensure the reference mark selector magnet is correctly positioned (see
Install and align the readhead to maximise the signal strength over the full axis of travel as indicated by a green flashing LED.
Move the readhead along the scale at slow speed (< 100 mm/s), without passing a reference mark, until the LED starts double-flashing blue.
No reference mark
If a reference mark is not being used, the calibration routine should now be exited by
cycling the power. The LED will stop flashing.
The system is now calibrated and ready for use. Calibration values, Automatic Gain Control (AGC) and Automatic Offset Control (AOC) status, are stored in readhead non-volatile memory at power down.
NOTE: If the calibration routine fails (LED remains single-flashing blue), restore the readhead factory defaults (see
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For more details refer to the Advanced Diagnostic Tool ADTi-100 and ADT View software user guide (Renishaw part no. M-6195-9413) and Advanced Diagnostic Tool ADTi-100 and ADT View software quick-start guide
(Renishaw part no. M-6195-9321).
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The software can be downloaded for free from www.renishaw.com/adt.
18 QUANTiC RKLC40-S incremental linear encoder system
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can be used to aid installation and calibration.
Ensure the scale, readhead optical window and mounting faces are clean and free from obstructions.
Connect the readhead to the receiving electronics and power-up. The set-up LED on the readhead will flash.
Cycle the power to the readhead to initiate the calibration routine. The LED will single-flash blue.
INSTALLATION
'RTLC40-S scale installation drawing'
CALIBRATION
Move the readhead back and forth over the selected reference mark until the LED stops flashing.
'Restoring factory defaults'
19 to page 21 of this installation guide. The optional
on page 12).
Reference mark
on page 21) and repeat the installation and calibration routine.