Renishaw ATOM User Manual

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ATOM linear encoder system
Feeler gauge
Rideheight
• Applications where the readhead mounting bracket allows adjustment of rideheight with
abracket thickness of 2 ±0.02mm
Accurate bracket and feeler gauge
Suitable for:
Required parts:
• ‘L’ mount bracket (A-9402-0037) or customer designed bracket with a thickness of 2 ±0.02mm
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• 2 × bracket mounting screws
• 0.5mm feeler gauge
• 2 × M2 × 6 screws
• ATOM readhead
1. Mount the readhead onto the bracket.
2. Loosely mount the readhead bracket onto the axis.
3. Place the feeler gauge between the readhead bracket and the scale.
4. Tighten the bracket xing screws whilst ensuring good contact between bracket, shim and surface of the scale.
5. Connect the system up. See pages 25 to 36 for relevant system connection.
6. Check the readhead set-up LED is green along the full axis of travel.
7. Proceed with ‘System calibration’ on page45.
For more information on system tolerances refer to the installation drawings on
www.renishaw.com/atomdownloads
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For more information on bracket design, contact your local Renishaw representative.

Renishaw ATOM Specifications

General

Brand	Renishaw
Model	ATOM
Category	Media Converter
Language	English