Renishaw ATOM User Manual

10
ATOM linear encoder system
ATOM system installation overview
This section gives an overview of the steps involved in installing, setting-up and calibrating an ATOM system. More detailed information is contained within the rest of the document. For information on
designing the readhead and scale into the system refer to the detailed installation drawings and 3D models at www.renishaw.com/atomdownloads or contact your local Renishaw representative.
Scale mounting
System connection
RTLF (tape scale)
RCLC (glass spar)
Ledge or dowel
mount
<500mm only
(page 14)
Ledge or
dowelmount
(page 23)
Scale applicator
Any length
(page 16)
Fit datum clamp
(page 19)
Apply epoxy datum
(page 23)
Deselect unused reference marks
(page 21)
Fit end covers
(page 19)
System connection
Calibrate system
(page 45)
No interface
Connect readhead to
customer electronics
(page 25)
Interface
Plug readhead cable into
the interface and connect
to customer electronics
(pages 25 to 36)
Fixed mounting
Shim kit
(page 38)
Mount and align readhead
Adjustable bracket
Signal amplitude
adjustment
(page 43)
Accurate bracket
(page 42)
Dummy head
(page 40)
RKLF (narrow tape scale)
Scale applicator
(page 16)
Fit end clamps
(page 20)
IMPORTANT: Prior to installing readhead and scale, installation drawings should be reviewed to ensure the correct orientation of the readhead relative to the scale.

Renishaw ATOM Specifications

General

Brand	Renishaw
Model	ATOM
Category	Media Converter
Language	English