Renishaw EVOLUTE FASTRACK, EVOLUT RTLA50 Installation Manual

RSLM high accuracy linear encoder

Installation guide

M-6183-9040-02-A

EVOLUTE™ RTLA50/FASTRACK ™ absolute linear encoder system

Contents

Product compliance 1

Storage and handling 2

Installation drawing: EVOLUTE readhead 3

Installation drawing: EVOLUTE readhead (side cable outlet) 4

Installation drawing: RTLA50/FASTRACK (with adhesive datum clamp) 5

RTLA50/FASTRACK installation 6

RTLA50/FASTRACK: Scale datum 7

Readhead mounting/installation 8

Electrical connections 8

Scale technical specifications 8

General specifications 9

Output signals 9

EVOLUTE RTLA50/FASTRACK installation guide

Product compliance

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Renishaw plc declares that EVOLUTE complies with the applicable standards and regulations.

A copy of the EC Declaration of Conformity is available on request.

FCC compliance

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

The user is cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Renishaw plc or
authorised representative could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant
to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment
in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct
the interference at his own expense.

NOTE: This unit was tested with shielded cables on the peripheral devices. Shielded cables must be used
with the unit to ensure compliance.

RoHS compliance

Compliant with EC directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS).

Patents

Features of Renishaw’s encoder systems and similar products are the subjects of the following patents and
patent applications:

Disclaimer

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IS CORRECT AT THE DATE OF PUBLICATION BUT MAKES NO WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS
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INACCURACIES IN THIS DOCUMENT.

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product should not be mixed with general household waste upon disposal. It is the responsibility of the end
user to dispose of this product at a designated collection point for waste electrical and electronic equipment
(WEEE) to enable reuse or recycling. Correct disposal of this product will help to save valuable resources
and prevent potential negative effects on the environment. For more information, please contact your local
waste disposal service or Renishaw distributor.

The packaging of our products contains the following materials and can be recycled.

Packaging Component Material ISO 11469 Recycling Guidance

Outer box Cardboard Not applicable Recyclable

Polypropylene PP Recyclable

Inserts Low Density Polyethylene Foam LDPE Recyclable

Cardboard Not applicable Recyclable

Bags High Density Polyethylene Bag HDPE Recyclable

Metalised Polyethylene PE Recyclable

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Further information

Further information relating to the EVOLUTE encoder range can be found in the EVOLUTE Data sheets
available from your local representative. This document may not be copied or reproduced in whole or in
part, or transferred to any other media or language, by any means without the written prior permission of
Renishaw. The publication of material within this document does not imply freedom from the patent rights
of Renishaw plc.

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Storage and handling

Storage

Operating

Humidity

RTLA50 – 50 mm
FASTRACK – 200 mm

NOTE: Ensure self-adhesive tape
is on outside of bend radius.

Minimum bend radius

N-heptane

CH3(CH2)5CH

3

Propan-2-ol

CH3CHOHCH

3

Scale and readhead

95% relative humidity
(non-condensing) to
EN 60068-2-78

Readhead

Readhead
Standard
+80 °C
0 °C

System
Standard
+80 °C

−20°C