Renishaw TONiC T103 Series, TONiC RKLC20-S Installation Manual

Installation guide

M-9653-9568-01-A

TONiC™ T103x RKLC20-S linear encoder system

RSLM high accuracy linear encoder

Contents

Product compliance 1

Storage and handling 2

TONiC T103x readhead installation drawing 3

TONiC interface drawing 4

RKLC20-S scale installation drawing 5

Scale application 6

End clamps 6

Reference mark selector and limit magnet installation 7

TONiC quick-start guide 8

System connection 9

Readhead mounting and alignment 10

System calibration 11

Output signals 12

Speed 12

Electrical connections 13

Output specications 14

General specications 15

RKLC20-S scale specications 15

Reference mark 15

Limit switches 15

TONiC RKLC20-S linear installation guide

Product compliance

c

Renishaw plc declares that TONiC 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 modications 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.

Patents

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

EP1173731 JP4750998 US6775008 CN100543424 EP1766334

JP4932706 US7659992 CN100507454 EP1766335 IN281839

JP5386081 US7550710 CN101300463 EP1946048 US7624513

JP5017275 CN101310165 US7839296 EP1957943 EP2390045

CN1314511 EP1469969 JP5002559 US8466943 US8987633

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Further information

Further information relating to the TONiC encoder range can be found in the TONiC system Data sheet
(L-9517-9337). 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, or
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TONiC RKLC20-S linear installation guide

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1

Storage and handling

Minimum bend radius

RKLC20-S – 50 mm

Scale and readhead

N-heptane

CH3(CH2)5CH

Propan-2-ol

CH3CHOHCH

TONiC RKLC20-S linear installation guide

3

3

NOTE: Ensure self-adhesive

tape is on the outside of
bend.

Readhead only

Acetone

CH3COCH

3

Methylated

Spirits

Chlorinated

Solvents

Storage

+70°C

−20°C

UHV readhead
Bakeout +120 °C

Operating

+70°C
0°C

Humidity

95% relative humidity
(non-condensing) to

EN60068‑2‑78

2

TONiC T103x readhead installation drawing

2 off holes M2.5 through,

counterbored Ø3 × 2.75 deep

from alternative mounting face

Reference mark
selector magnet

3

18

16

31

7.8 7.8

Forward direction of

readhead relative to scale

Offset 3.75 ±0.5

(Yaw tol. ±0.4°)

0.25

(Roll tol. ±0.5°)

0.08

13.5

Dimensions and tolerances in mm



8.75



11

P limit magnet

Selected IN-TRAC

reference mark

R > 20 Dynamic bend radius †
R > 10 Static bend radius

0.2

±

Ø 4.25

™

Reference mark selector

sensor position

‡

5

6

min

22

11.5

29

3

Optical centreline
(incremental and reference mark)

35

23

Q limit magnet

P and Q limit switch
sensor position

Set-up LED

CAL /AGC LED

2 off mounting holes M2.5 through,

counterbored Ø3×2.3 deep both sides.

NOTE: The recommended thread
engagement is 5 min (7.5 including
counterbore) and the recommended

tightening torque is between 0.25 and 0.4Nm.

A

(Pitch tol. ±1°)

0.6

Recommended
mounting faces

Alternative

mounting faces

Detail A

4.25

4.15

10

Scale reading surface

Scale thickness 0.15
(including adhesive)

Rideheight: 2.1 ±0.15

*

4.75

*

Dimension from substrate surface. † Dynamic bend radius not applicable for UHV cables. ‡ UHV cable diameter 3 approx. Extent of mounting faces.

Optical centreline marker

TONiC RKLC20-S linear installation guide

3

TONiC interface drawing

Dimensions and tolerances in mm

15

8

4-40 UNC × 2

Cover plate

40

8

CAL button operation

Push and release (<3 seconds) - Calibration (CAL) routine enable/disable
Push and release (>3 seconds) - Automatic Gain Control (AGC) enable/disable
Push and hold during power ‘Off / On’ cycle - Restore factory defaults

9

1

16

Refer to readhead LED functionality chart for CAL LED indications

33.3

62

67

Diagnostic LED

(

Ti0004 - Ti20KD

and

TD4000 - TD0040)

*

Dynamic bend radius not applicable for UHV cables.

TONiC RKLC20-S linear installation guide

R>20 Dynamic bend radius
R>10 Static bend radius

CAL /AGC push button switch
access hole Ø2.4

6 min

*

4