Renishaw ATOM User Manual

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RTLF datum clamp
The datum clamp xes the RTLF scale rigidly to the substrate at the location chosen.
CAUTION: The metrology of the system may be compromised if the datum clamp is not used.
Itcan be positioned anywhere along the axis depending upon the customers’ requirements.
Ensure the adhesive wicks along
the entire length of the cut-out.
RTLF end covers
The end cover kit is designed to be used with RTLF scale to provide protection for exposed scale ends.
22
8
Dimensions in mm
1
Gap
NOTE: There will be a gap
1
between the end of
the scale and the adhesive tape on the end cover.
1. Remove the backing paper from the datum clamp. Place the datum clamp with cut-out
against the scale at the chosen location.
2. 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.
2. Align the markers on the edges of the end cover with the end of the scale and place the end
cover over the scale.
1. Remove the backing paper from the adhesive tape on the back of the end cover.
NOTE: End covers are optional and can be tted before or after readhead installation.

Renishaw ATOM Specifications

General

Brand	Renishaw
Model	ATOM
Category	Media Converter
Language	English