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Scale application
There are two versions of applicator for use with RTLC-S scale: side mounted (A-9589-0115) and top mounted (A-9589-0094)
1
Allow scale to acclimatize to installation environment
prior to installation.
2
Mark out the 'START' and 'FINISH' points for the scale on the axis
substrate – ensure that there is room for the optional end covers
if required (see 'RTLC-S installation drawing').
3
Thoroughly clean and degrease the substrate using
recommended solvents (see 'Storage and handling').
Allow substrate to dry before applying scale.
4
Mount the appropriate scale applicator to the readhead mounting
bracket using M2.5 screws. Place the shim supplied with the
readhead between the applicator and substrate to set the
nominal height.
NOTE: Scale applicator can be mounted either way round to enable
easiest orientation for scale installation.
5
Move axis to 'START' of travel.
6
Begin to remove the backing paper from the scale and insert scale
into the applicator up to the 'START' point (as shown).
Ensure backing tape is routed under the splitter screw.
7
Apply finger pressure to the scale at the 'START' point, using a clean
lint-free cloth, to ensure scale end adheres well to the substrate.
Top mount applicator
M2.5 mounting holes
Side mount applicator
TONiC RTLC-S installation guide
8
Slowly and smoothly move the applicator through
the entire axis of travel, ensuring the backing paper
is pulled manually from the scale and does not catch
under the applicator.
Top mount applicator
Direction of
scale application
RTLC-S
Backing tape
Splitter screw
9
Remove applicator and, if necessary, adhere the
remaining scale manually. Apply firm finger pressure via
a clean lint-free cloth along the length of the scale after
application to ensure complete adhesion.
START point
End covers
The end cover kit (A-9585-0035) is designed to be used with RTLC-S scale.
NOTE: End covers are optional and can be fitted before or after readhead installation.
1
Remove the backing tape from the adhesive tape on the back of the end cover.
START point
2
Align marker on the edges of the end cover with the
end of the scale and place end cover over the scale.
NOTE: There will be a gap * between the end
of the scale and the adhesive tape
on the end cover.
M2.5 mounting holes
Side mount applicator
Direction of
scale application
Limit of travel
RTLC-S
Backing tape
>8.5 mm
10
Clean scale using Renishaw scale cleaning wipes
(A-9523-4040) or a clean, dry, lint-free cloth.
START
11
Fit end covers.
12
Allow 24 hours for complete adhesion of scale before fitting
reference mark selector magnet, limits and datum clamps.
Limit of travel
>8.5 mm
Splitter screw
START
*
gap
5
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