Renishaw VIONiC RTLC20-S Installation Manual

Installation guide

M-6195-9108-03-B

VIONiC™ RTLC20-S linear encoder system

RSLM high accuracy linear encoder

Contents

Product compliance 1

Storage and handling 2

VIONiC readhead installation drawing 3

RTLC20-S scale installation drawing 4

Scale application 5

End covers 5

Reference mark selector and limit magnet installation 6

Datum clamp 6

VIONiC encoder system quick-start guide 7

Readhead mounting and alignment 8

System calibration 9

Output signals 10

Speed 10

Electrical connections 11

Output specications 11

General specications 12

Scale technical specications 12

Reference mark 12

Limit switches 12

VIONiC RTLC20-S installation guide

Product compliance

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Renishaw plc declares that the VIONiC ™ encoder system complies with the applicable standards
and regulations. A copy of the EU declaration of conformity is available from our website at

www.renishaw.com/productcompliance

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 IL146001 JP4750998 US6775008 CN100543424

EP1766334 JP4932706 US7659992 CN100507454 JP5386081

US7550710 CN101300463 EP1946048 JP5017275 US7624513

CN101310165 EP1957943 US7839296 CN1314511 EP1469969

JP5002559 US8987633 US8466943

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.

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

REACH regulation

Information required by Article 33(1) of Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 (‘REACH’) relating to products
containing substances of very high concern (SVHCs) is available at www.renishaw.com/REACH

Further information

Further information relating to the VIONiC encoder range can be found in the VIONiC series encoder
system data sheet (Renishaw part no. L-9517-9678), Advanced Diagnostic Tool ADTi-100 data sheet

(Renishaw part no. L-9517-9699), Advanced Diagnostic Tool ADTi-100 and ADT View software quick-start
guide (Renishaw part no. M-6195-9321), and the Advanced Diagnostic Tool ADTi-100 and ADT View
software user guide (Renishaw part no. M-6195-9413). These can be downloaded from our website

www.renishaw.com/opticalencoders and are also available from your local Renishaw 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.

VIONiC RTLC20-S installation guide

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.

1

Storage and handling

Scale and readhead

Readhead only

N-heptane

CH3(CH2)5CH

3

Propan-2-ol

CH3CHOHCH

Acetone

3

Chlorinated

Solvents

3

CH3COCH

Methylated

Spirits

VIONiC RTLC20-S installation guide

Minimum bend radius

RTLC20-S – 150 mm

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

Storage

+70°C

−20°C

Operating

+70°C
0°C

Humidity

95% relative humidity
(non-condensing) to

IEC60068‑2‑78

2

VIONiC readhead installation drawing

Dimensions and tolerances in mm

Reference mark
selector magnet

P limit magnet

Selected IN-TRAC ™

reference mark

Reference mark selector

R>30 Dynamic bend radius
R>10 Static bend radius

5

0.2

±

(incremental and reference mark)

Optical centreline

18

sensor position

6

min

29

7.8

7.8

Forward direction of

readhead relative to scale

35

23

11.5

Set-up LED

Q limit magnet

P and Q limit switch
sensor position

2 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.

(Yaw tol. ±0.4°)

Offset 2.75 ±0.5

0.25

Mounting faces

(Roll tol. ±0.5°)

0.08

13.5

Detail A

8.75 *

4.25

4.15

10

Scale reading surface

Scale thickness 0.4
(including adhesive)

Ø4.25

†

5

*Extent of mounting face.

Optical centreline marker

†

Dimension from substrate surface.

VIONiC RTLC20-S installation guide

A

0.6

Rideheight: 2.1 ±0.15

3

(Pitch tol. ±1°)