Renishaw RGH40, RGS40-G Installation Manual
Installation guide
M-9550-9023-01-A
RGH40 RGS40-G linear encoder system
Contents
Product compliance 1
Storage and handling 2
RGH40 installation drawing 3
RGS40-G glass scale installation drawing (adhesive mounting) 4
Adhesive mounting installation 5
RGS40-G glass scale installation drawing (clip/clamp mounting) 6
Clip/clamp mounting installation 7
Reference mark actuator installation 8
Limit switch installation 8
Readhead mounting and alignment 8
Reference mark set-up 8
Limit switch 8
Output signals 9
Speed 10
Electrical connections 11
Output specications 12
General specications 13
Scale specications 13
RGH40 RGS40-G installation guide
RGH40 RGS40-G installation guide
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Packaging Component Material ISO 11469 Recycling Guidance
Outer box Cardboard Not applicable Recyclable
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Product compliance
C
Renishaw plc declares that RGH40 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 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)
Further information
Further information relating to the RGH40 encoder range can be found in the RGH40 System
Data sheet. (L-9517-9752) This can be downloaded from our website www.renishaw.com/encoder
and is also available from your local representative. This document may not be copied or reproduced
in whole or in part, 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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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.
Chlorinated
Solvents
Acetone
Methylated
Spirits
CH3COCH
3
N-heptane
CH3(CH2)5CH
3
Propan-2-ol
CH
3
CHOHCH
3
System
+70 °C
-20 °C
Storage and handling
RGS40-G is a non-contact optical encoder scale that
provides good immunity against contaminants such
as dust, ngerprints and light oils. However, in harsh
environments such as machine tool applications,
protection should be provided to prevent ingress
of coolant or oil.
Humidity
Storage
Operating
RGH40 RGS40-G installation guide
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95% relative humidity
(non-condensing)
to EN 60068-2-78
System
+55 °C
0 °C
RGH40 installation drawing
Dimensions and tolerances in mm
RGH40 RGS40-G installation guide
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Arrow indicates forward direction of
readhead relative to scale
R>50 Dynamic bend radius
R>10 Static bend radius
Scale graduations
2 mounting holes M3 x 9.5 deep
†
Reference mark sensor position
Optical centreline
Reference mark actuator
(A-9531-0250)
P limit magnet
(A-9531-0251)
Mount dimple down
(Dimensions same as Q limit)
P limit switch
sensor position
Arrow indicates optical and
reference mark centreline
(Roll tol. ±1°)
Q limit magnet
(A-9531-0251)
Mount dimple up for Q
Optional bolted limit magnet
P (A-9550-0047),
Q (A-9550-0048)
Mounting ledge or
top surface of bracket
for limit switch actuator
(Pitch tol. ±1°)
0.8
0.8
7.5
10.5
Q limit switch
sensor position
10
14.6
17.5
25.5
Optional bolted limit magnet
3
7
14
4
6 min
(Yaw tol. ±1°)
20.7
15.3
3.6
5.7
8.6
*
Set-up
LED
0.13
27
9
18
2.9
4.9
4.05
8.5
7.7
5.1
14.4
Ø4.5 ±0.2
44
38
3
2 mounting holes
M3 x 7.5 deep
†
2.9
17
2.8
3
13
14.6
4
Rideheight
0.8 ±0.15
0.5 ±0.5
*
Extent of mounting faces.
†
The recommended thread engagement is 5 mm. The recommended tightening torque is between 0.5 and 0.7 Nm.
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