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- Page 1 User guide RCS L-series www.renishaw.com #renishaw...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Hollow ball clamp kit (metric/imperial) contents ..................20 www.renishaw.com... - Page 4 Hollow ball threaded kit (metric/imperial) contents ..................21 Solid ball kit contents .
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Page 5: Legal Information
Standard Terms and Conditions supplied with such equipment and/or software, or available on request from your local Renishaw office. Renishaw warrants its equipment and software for a limited period (as set out in the Standard Terms and Conditions), provided that they are installed and used exactly as defined in associated Renishaw documentation. -
Page 6: International Regulations And Conformance
Disposal of waste electrical and electronic equipment Declaration of conformity Renishaw plc hereby declares that RCS L-series struts comply with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of: The use of this symbol on Renishaw products and/or accompanying documentation indicates that the product should not be mixed with general •... -
Page 7: Supplier's Declaration Of Conformity
United States Government and/or its prime contractors regarding its use, reproduction and disclosure are as set forth in the terms of the contract or subcontract between Renishaw and the United States Government, civilian federal agency or prime contractor respectively. -
Page 8: Safety Information
Safety information RoHS compliance China RoHS Overview The RCS L-series system can be used in a variety of environments and applications. WARNING: To ensure the safety of the user and other personnel in the vicinity, it is recommended that a comprehensive risk assessment of the robot system under test is carried out before starting. -
Page 9: Mechanical Safety
Any program that is generated should be first verified in manual mode by the operator before running in automatic mode. • When values in the controller (TCP, part frame, joint offsets) are updated, the production programs should be tested. www.renishaw.com... -
Page 10: Metric And Imperial Accessory Kits
Prior to use, users should ensure all datum balls are clean and undamaged. Where required, use the supplied Renishaw cleaning kit to ensure that kinematic joints are clean and free from debris prior to use. RCS L-series user guide... -
Page 11: System Overview
As the robot manipulator moves from one position to another, the device records a linear measurement at each position which is then computed inside the RCS Software Suite and output as a result. www.renishaw.com... -
Page 12: Guidelines For Best Practice
Guidelines for best practice Calibration and homing Calibration of the RCS L-series system must only be completed with the Handling the strut supplied calibration device. The RCS L-series has been designed to be robust, however the equipment is For best results, it is recommended that the system is calibrated following any a precision measurement system and must be handled with care. -
Page 13: Rcs L-90 Calibration
Each RCS L-90 strut and calibrator are delivered with a calibration certificate. • Serial number of calibrated RCS L-90 device This demonstrates that the system has been calibrated at the Renishaw factory with traceability to National Standards. It is proof of the equipment’s •... -
Page 14: Rcs L-90 Strut Calibration Procedure
RCS L-90 strut calibration procedure For removal, the process must be reversed. Close the device by retracting the ‘non-cable end’, before removing from the calibrator. The instructions below ensure best practice is followed when fitting the RCS L-90 strut to the calibrator. With the device closed, carefully attach the extending end (with the cable and thumb tag) of the L-90 strut to one end of the calibrator. -
Page 15: Tether Use
5/16 in – 1/2 in. The tether must be hooked behind the RCS datum ball on the robot and NOTE: Metric bolts are supplied, imperial bolts are not. attached to the RCS L-series struts as illustrated below: www.renishaw.com... - Page 16 RCS L-series user guide...
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Page 17: Cable Positioning Prior To Volumetric Testing
When undertaking a volumetric test, it is essential to ensure the cable makes a clean 180° loop from the L-90 strut in the starting position to a correctly mounted cable clip as illustrated below. Failure to do so may lead to snagging of the cable and damage to the equipment. www.renishaw.com... -
Page 18: Rcs Software Suite
For more information on licensing, visit Licensing user guides Visit https://www.renishaw.com/softwarelicensing (renishaw.com). If you already have a My Renishaw account, select the ‘Sign in’ option. It is important that this step is undertaken first. • Scroll down to ‘Robotics’ and click to download the RCS Software Suite. -
Page 19: Rcs L-90 System Contents
A-1085-0016 Cleaning kit NOTE: For details of purchasing replacement parts, contact your local Renishaw representative. CAUTION: Items identified by this warning label contain magnets and may cause pinch injuries with metal objects or interfere with electronic and implanted medical devices. -
Page 20: Hollow Ball Clamp Kit (Metric/Imperial) Contents
TCP clamp adaptors – 3/4 in to 5/8 in, 3/4 in to 9/16 in, 3/4 in to 1/2 in and 3/4 in to 3/8 in (imperial) RCS hollow ball tool Universal clamp TCP clamp Universal setting screw point TCP clamp tool Grub screws (× 12) Hollow ball kit case NOTE: For details of purchasing replacement parts, contact your local Renishaw representative. RCS L-series user guide... -
Page 21: Hollow Ball Threaded Kit (Metric/Imperial) Contents
Hollow ball adaptors – 1/4 in, 5/16 in, 3/8 in and 1/2 in (imperial) Hollow ball 50 mm extension Hollow ball tool Hollow ball threaded kit case NOTE: For details of purchasing replacement parts, contact your local Renishaw representative. www.renishaw.com... -
Page 22: Solid Ball Kit Contents
Solid ball kit contents Part number Part name A-6827-6130 RCS D-SB35 kit RCS D-SB35 Short connection rod Long connection rod NOTE: For details of purchasing replacement parts, contact your local Renishaw representative RCS L-series user guide... -
Page 23: Part Frame Kit Contents
Part frame kit contents Part number Part name A-6827-6150 RCS part frame kit RCS D-PB35 (× 3) RCS L-BM20 (× 4) NOTE: For details of purchasing replacement parts, contact your local Renishaw representative www.renishaw.com... -
Page 24: Interface Led Status
Interface LED status On the right panel of the RCS L-series interface is a single LED. When the system is powered on this will display red for 10 seconds during boot mode. See the table below for status/indication: LED status Description Actions Flashes 3 colours once... -
Page 25: Calibration Troubleshooting
If this does not resolve the issue, consider reducing the acceleration of mishandled, particularly if the end joints have been exposed to shock loading. the robot. IMPORTANT: Any automated (robot-driven) compression beyond the RCS L-90 strut minimum length will require the offset to be recalibrated with the calibrator. www.renishaw.com... -
Page 26: Further Information
Further information For further operational information, refer to the user guides supplied within the RCS Software Suite. RCS L-series user guide... - Page 27 This page is intentionally left blank. www.renishaw.com...
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