Renishaw QUANTiC RTLC40-S, QUANTiC RTLC40/FASTRACK, QUANTiC RTLC40, QUANTiC FASTRACK Installation Manual
RSLM high accuracy linear encoder
Installation guide
M-9417-9089-03-A
QUANTiC™ linear encoder system
Contents
Product compliance 1
Storage and handling 2
RTLC40- S:
Installation drawing (adhesive datum clamp) 3
Scale application 4
End covers 4
Reference mark selector and limit magnet installation 5
Datum clamp 5
RTLC40/FASTRACK:
Installation drawing (adhesive datum clamp) 6
FASTRACK and scale application 7
Scale datum 8
Reference mark selector and limit magnet installation 9
QUANTiC quick-start guide 10
Readhead mounting and alignment 11
System calibration 12
Troubleshooting 13
QUANTiC:
Readhead dimensions 15
Output signals 16
Speed 16
Electrical connections 17
Output specications 17
General specications 18
RTLC40-S and RTLC scale technical specications 18
FASTRACK technical specications 18
QUANTiC linear installation guide
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.
Product compliance
C
Renishaw plc declares that QUANTiC complies with the applicable standards and regulations.
A copy of the EC Declaration of Conformity is available from our website www.renishaw.com
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 modications 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:
EP1173731 US6775008 JP4750998 CN100543424 EP1766334
JP4932706 US7659992 CN100507454 EP1766335 IN281839
JP5386081 US7550710 CN101300463 EP1946048 JP5017275
US7624513 CN101310165 EP1957943 US7839296 CN108351229
EP3347681 JP2017042570 KR20180052676 US20180216972 WO2017203210
CN1314511 EP1469969 EP2390045 JP5002559 US8987633
US8466943 CN102057256 EP2294363 JP5475759 JP5755299
KR1550483 US8141265
Further information
Further information relating to the QUANTiC encoder range can be found in the QUANTiC system
Data sheet (L-9517-9778), Advanced Diagnostic Tool ADTi-100 Data sheet (L-9517-9699), Advanced
Diagnostic Tool ADTi-100 and ADT View software user guide (M-6195-9413) and Advanced Diagnostic Tool
ADTi-100 and ADT View software quick-start guide (M-6195-9321). These can be downloaded from our
website www.renishaw.com/encoder and are also 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.
The use of this symbol on Renishaw products and/or accompanying documentation indicates that the 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.
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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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+70 °C
−20 °C
Minimum bend radius
RTLC40-S – 150 mm
RTLC40 – 50 mm
FASTRACK – 200 mm
NOTE: Ensure self-adhesive tape
is on the outside of bend radius.
95% relative humidity
(non-condensing)
to EN 60068-2-78
Humidity
Storage
+70 °C
0 °C
Operating
Storage and handling
N-heptane
CH
3
(CH2)5CH
3
Propan-2-ol
CH3CHOHCH
3
Scale and readhead
Readhead only
Acetone
CH3COCH
3
Methylated
Spirits
Chlorinated
Solvents
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RTLC40-S: Installation drawing (adhesive datum clamp)
Dimensions and tolerances in mm
Scale length (L)
Overall length (L+37)
Measuring length ML = (L−17) (ML = (L−32 ) with dual limits)
Readhead optical detector position at extent of travel
Nominal P limit trigger point
Q limit magnet†
(A-9653-0139)
(Dimensions as P limit)
Reference mark selector magnet†
(A-9653-0143)
B
Optical centreline
(Incremental and reference mark)
5
Optional end cover
(Pair A-9585-0035)
5
8
START (see page 4)
A
C
End cover
alignment
indicator
0.5
F
0.2/100
0.05
F
F = axis of motion
Nominal Q limit trigger point
Ra 3.2
0.8
3.5
Detail A
12
3.7
4.5
Datum clamp
(A-9585-0028)
Detail CDetail B
15 ±1
10
15
3.7
0.12
(Roll tol. ±0.8°)
1.5
*
D
Detail D
0.6
(Pitch tol. ±1°)
0.55
(Yaw tol. ±0.9°)
2.75 ±0.5
Scale
reading
surface
Scale
thickness
0.2
Adhesive
thickness
0.2
Calibration rideheight: 2.1 ±0.2
Operating rideheight: 2.1 ±0.28
*
Dimension from substrate surface. †Bolted reference mark selector magnet and limit magnets available. See page 5 for details.
NOTE: The reference mark selector and limit actuator locations are correct for the readhead orientation shown.
F = axis of motion
P limit magnet†
(A-9653-0138)
QUANTiC
readhead
RTLC40-S
scale
FINISH (see page 4)
Forward direction of readhead
relative to scale
P and Q limit
switch sensor position
9.2
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Remove applicator and, if necessary,
adhere the remaining scale manually.
Apply rm nger pressure via a clean
lint-free cloth along the length of the
scale after application to ensure
complete adhesion.
10
Clean scale using Renishaw scale
cleaning wipes (A-9523-4040) or
a clean, dry, lint-free cloth.
5
Move axis to scale START position, leaving enough room for the scale
to be inserted through the applicator, as shown below.
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 paper
is routed under the splitter screw.
7
Apply nger pressure to the scale at the ‘START’ point, using a clean
lint-free cloth, to ensure scale end adheres well to the substrate.
RTLC40-S: Scale application
Scale applicator (A-9589-0115) is designed for use with RTLC40-S scale.
1
Allow scale to acclimatise 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 ‘RTLC40-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 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.
Side mounting scale applicator
(A-9589-0115)
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.
START
RTLC40-S
Backing tape
Splitter screw
Direction of scale application
M2.5 mounting holes
START
RTLC40-S: End covers
The end cover kit (A-9585-0035) is designed to be used with RTLC40-S scale.
NOTE: End covers are optional and can be tted before or after readhead installation.
1
Remove the backing tape from the adhesive tape on the back of
the end cover.
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.
*
gap
5
RTLC40-S: Reference mark selector and limit magnet installation
IMPORTANT: Allow 24 hours after scale application before tting magnets.
For accuracy and ease of positioning of reference mark selector and limit magnets,
the applicator tool (A-9653-0201) should be used. The magnet should be attached
to the applicator tool as shown. Limit magnets can be positioned at any user
dened location along the scale, but the reference mark selector magnet should
be positioned adjacent to the chosen IN-TRAC reference mark as shown.
As the QUANTiC readhead passes the reference mark selector magnet or limit
switch magnet, a force of up to 0.2 N is generated between the magnet and the
concentrators on the readhead. The design of the bracket should be sufciently
stiff so that it is able to tolerate such force without distorting.
Following the clamping instructions on the scale installation will prevent this
magnetic force from disturbing the scale.
NOTE: Reference and limit magnets may creep when inuenced by magnetic
materials in close proximity. In such cases, they should be held in place using
an additional llet of epoxy glue or similar along the outer edge of the
magnet assembly. Optional bolted reference and limit magnets are available.
Limit trigger point
The limit output is nominally asserted when the readhead limit switch sensor passes
the limit magnet leading edge, but can trigger up to 3 mm before that edge.
(See ‘RTLC40-S: Installation drawing’).
NOTE: External magnetic elds greater than 6mT, in the vicinity of the readhead,
may cause false activation of the limit and reference sensors.
Optional bolted reference mark selector and limit magnets
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Place a small amount of adhesive (Loctite® 435™)
in the cut-out on the datum clamp,
ensuring none of the adhesive
wicks onto the scale surface.
Dispensing tips P-TL50-0209
are available.
Ensure the adhesive
wicks along the entire
length of cut-out.
Remove
self-adhesive
backing paper
Reference mark
selector magnet
IN-TRAC
reference mark
Q limit magnet
Applicator tool
(A-9653-0201)
P limit magnet
1
Place the datum clamp with cut-out against the scale at
the chosen location.
A-9585-0028
22
18
10
3.7
Ø2.2
*
1.85
18.5 ±1
The datum clamp (A-9585-0028) xes the RTLC40-S scale rigidly
to the substrate at the location chosen. The metrology of the
system may be compromised if the datum clamp is not used.
The datum clamp does not need to be tted adjacent to a
reference mark. It can be positioned anywhere along the axis
depending upon the customers’ requirements.
*
Supplied with 2 x M2 x 4 screws.
RTLC40-S: Datum clamp
IMPORTANT: Allow 24 hours after scale application before tting datum clamp.
NOTE: The reference mark selector
and limit actuator locations are correct
for the readhead orientation shown.
Bolted magnet type Part number
P limit A-9653-0292
Q limit A-9653-0291
Reference mark selector A-9653-0290
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