Renishaw RGH45 Installation Manual
Renishaw RGH45 Installation Manual

Renishaw RGH45 Installation Manual

Linear encoder system

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M-9787-9035-02-A
RGH45 RTLR40-S linear encoder system
RSLM high accuracy linear encoder

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  • Page 1 Installation guide M-9787-9035-02-A RGH45 RTLR40-S linear encoder system RSLM high accuracy linear encoder...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Product compliance Storage and handling RGH45 readhead installation drawing RTLR40-S installation drawing Scale application End covers Reference mark and limit switch actuator installation Datum clamp Readhead mounting and alignment Reference mark set-up Output signals Electrical connections General specifications Speed performance...
  • Page 3: Product Compliance

    The use of this symbol on Renishaw products and/or accompanying documentation indicates that the product Further information relating to the RGH45 encoder range can be found in the RGH45 Data sheet (L-9517-9537). should not be mixed with general household waste upon disposal. It is the responsibility of the end user to This can be downloaded from our website www.renishaw.com/encoder and is also available from your local...
  • Page 4: Storage And Handling

    RTLR40-S – 150 mm NOTE: Ensure self-adhesive tape Storage Operating Humidity is on outside of bend radius. +70 °C +55 °C Scale and readhead -20 °C 0 °C 95% relative humidity (non-condensing) Propan-2-ol N-heptane to EN 60068-2-78 CHOHCH RGH45 RTLR40-S installation guide...
  • Page 5: Rgh45 Readhead Installation Drawing

    RGH45 readhead installation drawing Dimensions and tolerances in mm Arrow indicates forward direction of R>50 Dynamic bend radius readhead relative to scale R>10 Static bend radius (Roll tol. ±1°) 2 mounting holes M3 x 9.5 deep Scale and optical 6 min 0.13...
  • Page 6: Rtlr40-S Installation Drawing

    (Pair A-9585-0035) Readhead optical detector position at extent of travel 0.05 F = axis of motion Ra 3.2 Optical centreline (incremental and reference mark) Detail A Detail B Detail C 10 max End cover alignment indicator 12.5 RGH45 RTLR40-S installation guide...
  • Page 7: Scale Application

    Clean scale using Renishaw scale cleaning wipes (A-9523-4040) or a clean, dry, lint-free cloth. Begin to remove the backing paper from the scale and insert scale into the applicator up to the ‘START’...
  • Page 8: End Covers

    IMPORTANT: Ensure that the glue does not enter the reference mark adjuster screw. The reference mark and limit switches can be mounted independently of each other but within the limits specified on the installation drawing. Reference mark actuator Limit switch actuator RGH45 RTLR40-S installation guide...
  • Page 9: Readhead Mounting And Alignment

    Red flash is obtained. An external set-up signal, X, is also available on RGH45 readheads for use where the LED is not visible. In this case, 5 V indicates optimum set-up, while a 0 V signal indicates that the set-up should be adjusted.
  • Page 10: Output Signals

    Output signals RGH45A 1Vpp analogue * Reference mark uni-directional operation The RGH45 reference mark output is repeatable for one direction of travel only. 15 pin D-type Function Colour Signal Certain controllers will flag an error when they see different reference mark positions in the forward and reverse directions.
  • Page 11: Electrical Connections

    Limit output Single ended alarm signal termination (option 05) 5 V to 24 V Readhead Customer electronics Select R so that the maximum current does not exceed 20 mA. Alternatively, use a relay or 100nF opto-isolator. RGH45 RTLR40-S installation guide...
  • Page 12: General Specifications

    Flex life >20 x 10 cycles at 50 mm bend radius The RGH45 series readheads have been designed to the relevant EMC standards, but must be correctly integrated to achieve EMC compliance. In particular, attention to shielding and earthing arrangements is essential.
  • Page 13: Output Specifications

    70% 100% Limit open collector output, asynchronous pulse Limit open collector output, asynchronous pulse Repeatability <0.1 mm typical Repeatability <0.1 mm typical Length of actuating magnet Length of actuating magnet Inverse signal not shown for clarity RGH45 RTLR40-S installation guide...
  • Page 14 RENISHAW and the probe symbol used in the RENISHAW logo are registered trade marks ® of Renishaw plc in the United Kingdom and other countries. apply innovation and names and designations of other Renishaw products and technologies *M-9787-9035-02* are trade marks of Renishaw plc or its subsidiaries.

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