Installation guide

M-9417-9238-03-D

QUANTiC™ RKLC40-S incremental linear encoder system

Contents
Legal notices 1
Storage and handling 2
QUANTiC readhead installation drawing 3
RKLC40-S scale installation drawing 4
RKLC40-S scale application 5
End clamps 8
Reference mark selector and limit magnet installation 9
QUANTiC quick-start guide 10
Readhead mounting and alignment 11
System calibration 12
Restoring factory defaults 13
Switching Automatic Gain Control (AGC) on or off 13
Troubleshooting 14
Output signals 16
Speed 17
Electrical connections 18
Output specifications 19
General specifications 21
RKLC40-S scale specifications 22
Reference mark 22
Limit switches 22

QUANTiC RKLC40-S linear installation guide

Legal notices
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Storage and handling
Scale and readhead Readhead only

N-heptane Propan-2-ol Acetone

Chlorinated Methylated
CH3(CH2)5CH3 CH3CHOHCH3 CH3COCH3 Spirits
Solvents

Storage Installation Operating Humidity

Minimum bend radius
RKLC40-S – 50 mm
+70 °C +35 °C +70 °C
−20 °C +10 °C 0 °C

NOTE: During storage, ensure

self-adhesive tape is on the
outside of the bend.
95% relative humidity
(non-condensing) to
IEC 60068-2-78
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 QUANTiC readhead installation drawing
Dimensions and tolerances in mm

Optical centreline
(Incremental and reference mark)
18
(Yaw tol. ±0.9°)
29 0.55
Reference mark selector magnet (Roll tol. ±0.8°) 8.75*
7.8 7.8 Offset 3.75 ±0.5 0.12

Mounting faces 13.5

P limit magnet
Q limit magnet 4.25
Selected IN-TRAC ™ reference mark Set-up LED
4.15
Reference mark selector sensor position P and Q limit switch sensor position
10

Forward direction of readhead

relative to scale

6 min Detail A

R > 30 Dynamic bend radius

R > 10 Static bend radius Scale reading surface

35
Scale thickness 0.15
(including adhesive)
23
.25

11.5 A
±0
.25

Calibration rideheight: 2.1 ±0.2

Ø4

(Pitch tol. ±1°)

0.6 Operating rideheight: 2.1 ±0.3

4.75† Optical centreline marker 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.

* Extent of mounting faces. †

Dimension from substrate.

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RKLC40-S scale installation drawing
Dimensions and tolerances in mm
Overall length (L + 30)

Scale length (L)

20 Measuring length ML = (L − 40) (ML = (L − 55) with dual limits) 35

(20 when Q limit
Readhead optical detector position at extent of travel not used)

QUANTiC readhead Reference mark selector magnet

(A-9653-0143)
0.5
F 9.2 (Dimensions as Q limit)
0.2 /100
F = axis of motion
A

13

6
30 10
P and Q limit switch
IN-TRAC reference mark
P limit magnet sensor position 15
Q limit magnet End clamp
(A-9653-0138) RKLC40-S scale (A-9653-0139) (Pair A-9523-4015)
(Dimensions as Q limit)
Optical centreline
(Incremental and reference mark)
Nominal P limit trigger point Nominal Q limit trigger point
0.05 F
F = axis of motion
Ra 3.2

1.5*
Detail A
Optional bolted reference mark selector and limit magnets

15 ±1 22

18
Bolted magnet type Part number
9.7 Reference mark selector A-9653-0290 Ø2.2† 10
1.85
3.7 Q limit A-9653-0291
P limit A-9653-0292

3.7
18.5 ±1

* Dimension from substrate † Supplied with 2 × M2 × 4 screws.

NOTES: The reference mark selector and limit actuator locations are correct for the readhead orientation shown.
External magnetic fields greater than 6 mT, in the vicinity of the readhead, may cause false activation of the limit and reference sensors.

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RKLC40-S scale application
Suitable for:
u RKLC tape scale (any length)

Required parts: Optional parts:

u Appropriate length of RKLC40-S scale (‘RKLC40-S scale installation drawing’, page 4) u Renishaw scale wipes (A-9523-4040)

u Scale applicator (A-6547-1912) u Lint-free cloth

u End clamp kit (A-9523-4015) u Magnet applicator tool (A-9653-0201)

u RGG-2 two part epoxy adhesive (A-9531-0342) u Limit magnets (P limit - A-9653-0138, Q limit - A-9653-0139)

u Appropriate cleaning solvents (‘Storage and handling’, page 2) u Reference mark selector magnet * (A-9653-0143)

u 2 × M2.5 screws u Guillotine (A-9589-0071) or shears (A-9589-0133) for cutting RKLC40-S to length required

* The reference mark selector magnet is only required for ‘Customer selectable reference mark’ readheads.

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RKLC40-S scale application (continued)
Cutting scale
If required cut scale to length using guillotine or shears.

Using the guillotine Using the shears

The guillotine should be held securely in place, using a suitable vice or clamping method. Feed the RKLC40-S scale through the first apperture on the shears (as shown).
Once secured, feed the RKLC40-S scale through the guillotine as shown, and place guillotine press
block down onto the scale. Ensure the block is in the correct orientation (as shown).
Whilst holding the block in place, in a smooth motion, pull down the lever to cut through the scale.

Guillotine press block orientation when cutting RKLC40-S scale

Guillotine
press block

Hold the scale in place and close the shears in a smooth motion to cut through the scale.

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RKLC40-S scale application (continued)
1. Allow scale to acclimatise to installation environment prior to installation. 8. Slowly and smoothly move the applicator through the entire axis of travel, ensuring the backing paper is
pulled manually from the scale and does not catch under the applicator.
NOTE: RKLC scale should be installed between +10 °C and +35 °C to ensure scale mastering.
2. Mark out the start position for the scale on the axis substrate – ensure that there is room for the end Direction of scale application
clamps (‘RKLC40-S scale installation drawing’, page 4).

3. Thoroughly clean and degrease the substrate using recommended solvents (‘Storage and handling’,
page 2). Allow substrate to dry before applying scale. RKLC40-S

4. Mount the scale applicator to the readhead mounting bracket. Place the shim supplied with the
readhead between the applicator and substrate to set the nominal height. Backing tape

Splitter screw Start position

9. During installation ensure scale is adhered to substrate using light finger pressure.

10. Remove applicator carefully. Apply firm finger pressure via a clean lint-free cloth along the length of the
scale after application to ensure complete adhesion.

11. Clean the scale using Renishaw scale wipes or a clean, dry, lint-free cloth.
NOTE: Scale applicator can be mounted either way round to enable easiest orientation for scale installation.
12. Fit end clamps (‘End clamps’, page 8).
5. Move axis to scale start position, leaving enough room for the scale to be inserted through the
applicator, as shown below.

6. Begin to remove the backing paper from the scale and insert scale into the applicator up to the start
position (as shown). Ensure backing paper is routed under the splitter screw.

Start position

M2.5 mounting holes

Splitter screw

7. Apply firm finger pressure via a clean, dry, lint-free cloth to ensure scale end adheres well to the substrate.

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End clamps
The end clamp kit is designed to be used with Renishaw RKLC40-S scale. Alternative, narrow 6 mm wide end clamps (A-9523-4111), are also available.
NOTE: End clamps can be mounted before or after readhead installation.

1. Clean ends of scale and the area where end clamps are to be fitted using Renishaw scale wipes 3. The end clamp features two small regions of contact adhesive. These will temporarily hold the end
or one of the recommended solvents (‘Storage and handling’, page 2). clamp in position while the adhesive cures. Remove the backing tape from either side.

m
m
15

2. Thoroughly mix up a sachet of RGG-2 two part epoxy adheisve and apply a small amount to the 4. Immediately position end clamp over the end of the scale and push down to ensure complete
underside of the end clamp. adhesion. Allow 24 hours at 20 °C for full cure.*

m
m
15
CAUTION: Ensure that excess adhesive is wiped away from scale as it may affect the readhead signal level.

* To ensure scale end movement of typically < 1 μm, stabilise the system at least 5 °C higher than the maximum customer application temperature for a minimum of 8 hours.
For example: Customer application = 23 °C axis temperature. Stabilise the system at 28 °C for a minimum of 8 hours.

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Reference mark selector and limit magnet installation
IMPORTANT: Allow 24 hours after scale application before fitting magnets.
For accuracy and ease of positioning of reference mark selector and limit magnets,
the applicator tool should be used. The magnet should be attached to the applicator
tool as shown. Limit magnets can be positioned at any user defined location along Magnet applicator tool
the scale, but the reference mark selector magnet should be positioned adjacent to
the selected IN-TRAC reference mark as shown.
As the QUANTiC readhead passes the reference mark selector magnet or limit
switch magnet, a force of up to 0.2 N is generated between the magnet and the
concentrators on the readhead. The design of the bracket should be sufficiently
stiff so that it is able to tolerate such force without distorting.
Following the clamping instructions on the scale installation will prevent this
magnetic force from disturbing the scale.

P limit magnet

Remove self-adhesive
Limit trigger point backing paper
The limit output is nominally asserted when the readhead limit switch sensor
passes the limit magnet leading edge, but can trigger up to 3 mm before that edge
(‘RKLC40-S scale installation drawing’, page 4).
Reference mark
selector magnet

Selected IN-TRAC
reference mark

NOTES: Q limit magnet

u Reference and limit magnets may creep when influenced by magnetic materials in close
proximity. In such cases, they should be held in place using an additional fillet of epoxy
glue or similar along the outer edge of the magnet assembly.
Optional bolted reference and limit magnets are available
(‘RKLC40-S scale installation drawing’, page 4).
u The reference mark selector and limit actuator locations are correct for the readhead
orientation shown.
u The reference mark selector magnet is only required for ‘Customer selectable reference
mark’ readheads. For more information refer to QUANTiC  ™ series encoder system data
sheet (Renishaw part no. L-9517-9778).
u External magnetic fields greater than 6 mT, in the vicinity of the readhead, may cause
false activation of the limit and reference sensors.

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QUANTiC quick-start guide
This section is a quick-start guide to installing a QUANTiC readhead. More detailed information on installing the readhead is contained on page 11 and page 12 of this installation guide.
The optional Advanced Diagnostic Tool ADTi-100* (A-6165-0100) and ADT View software† can be used to aid installation and calibration.

INSTALLATION
Ensure scale, readhead optical window and mounting faces are clean and free from obstructions.

If required, ensure reference mark selector magnet is correctly positioned (‘RKLC40-S scale installation drawing’, page 4).

Connect the readhead to receiving electronics and power-up. The set-up LED on the readhead will flash.

Install and align the readhead to maximise signal strength over the full axis of travel as indicated by a Green flashing LED.

CALIBRATION
Cycle the power to the readhead to initiate the calibration routine. The LED will single flash Blue.

Move the readhead along the scale at slow speed (< 100 mm/s), without passing a reference mark, until the LED starts double flashing Blue.

No reference mark Reference mark

If a reference mark is not being used, the calibration routine should now be Move the readhead back and forth over the selected
exited by cycling the power. The LED will stop flashing. reference mark until the LED stops flashing.

The system is now calibrated and ready for use. Calibration values, Automatic Gain Control (AGC) and Automatic Offset Control (AOC) status, are stored in readhead non-volatile memory at power down.
NOTE: If calibration fails (LED remains single flashing Blue), restore factory defaults by obscuring the readhead optical window on power-up (page 13). Repeat the installation and calibration routine.

* For more details refer to the Advanced Diagnostic Tool ADTi‑100 and ADT View software User guide (Renishaw part no. M-6195-9413) and Advanced Diagnostic Tool ADTi‑100 and ADT View software Quick-start guide (Renishaw part no. M-6195-9321).
†
The software can be downloaded for free from www.renishaw.com/adt.

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Readhead mounting and alignment
Mounting brackets Readhead LED diagnostics*
The bracket must have a flat mounting surface and should provide adjustment to enable conformance to the
installation tolerances, allow adjustment to the rideheight of the readhead, and be sufficiently stiff to prevent Mode LED Status
deflection or vibration of the readhead during operation. Installation Green flashing Good set-up, maximise flash rate for optimum set-up
mode
Readhead set-up Orange flashing Poor set-up, adjust readhead to obtain Green
Ensure that the scale, readhead optical window and mounting face are clean and free from obstructions. flashing LED
NOTE: When cleaning readhead and scale apply cleaning fluid sparingly, do not soak. Red flashing Poor set-up, adjust readhead to obtain Green
To set nominal rideheight, place the green spacer with the aperture under the optical centre of the readhead flashing LED
to allow normal LED function during set-up procedure. Adjust the readhead to achieve a flashing Green LED Calibration Blue single flashing Calibrating incremental signals
along the full axis of travel. The faster the flash rate, the closer it is to optimum set-up. The optional Advanced mode Blue double flashing Calibrating reference mark
Diagnostic Tool ADTi-100 (A-6195-0100) and ADT View software can be used to optimise signal strength in Normal Blue AGC on, optimum set-up
challenging installations. See www.renishaw.com/adt for more information. operation Green AGC off, optimum set-up
NOTE: When re-installing the readhead factory defaults should be restored (page 13).
Red Poor set-up; signal may be too low for reliable
operation
Blank flash Reference mark detected
(visible indication at speed < 100 mm/s only)
Yaw Readhead set-up LED status
Alarm Four red flashes Low signal, over signal, or overspeed;
0° ±0.9°
system in error
Red and Purple AGC out of normal operating range
Green Orange Red
flashing (analogue
flashing flashing flashing
variant only)
* See ‘Troubleshooting’, page 14 for more information on diagnosing faults.

Pitch Roll
0° ±1° 0° ±0.8°

Green spacer

Rideheight
2.1 ±0.2 mm

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System calibration
NOTE: The functions described below can also be carried out using the optional ADTi-100 and ADT View software. See www.renishaw.com/adt for more information.
Before system calibration:
u Clean the scale and readhead optical window.
u If reinstalling, restore factory defaults (‘Restoring factory defaults’, page 13).
u Maximise the signal strength along full length of travel (readhead set-up LED is flashing Green).

NOTE: Maximum calibration speed 100 mm/s or less than the readhead maximum, whichever is slowest.

Step 1 – Incremental signal calibration

u Cycle the power to the readhead or connect the ‘Remote CAL’ output pin to 0 V for < 3 seconds. The readhead will then single flash Blue to indicate it is in calibration mode as detailed in ‘Readhead mounting and
alignment’, page 11. The readhead will only enter calibration mode if the LED is flashing Green.
u Move the readhead at slow speed along the axis ensuring it does not pass a reference mark, until the LED starts double-flashing indicating the incremental signals are now calibrated and the new settings are stored in
the readhead memory.
u The system is now ready for reference mark phasing. For systems without a reference mark, cycle the power to the readhead or connect the ‘Remote CAL’ output pin to 0 V for < 3 seconds to exit calibration mode.
u If the system does not automatically enter the reference mark phasing stage (LED continues single flashing) the calibration of the incremental signals has failed. After ensuring failure is not due to overspeed (> 100 mm/s,
or exceeding the readhead maximum speed), exit the calibration routine, restore factory defaults as detailed below, and check the readhead installation and system cleanliness before repeating the calibration routine.
NOTE: For analogue variants of QUANTiC ensure correct termination of output signals (‘Recommended signal termination’, page 18).

Step 2 – Reference mark phasing

u Move the readhead back and forth over the selected reference mark until the LED stops flashing and remains solid Blue. The reference mark is now phased.

NOTE: Only the chosen reference mark that has been used in the calibration routine is guaranteed to remain phased.
u The system automatically exits the calibration routine and is ready for operation.
u AGC and AOC are automatically switched on once calibration is complete. To switch off AGC refer to ‘Switching Automatic Gain Control (AGC) on or off’, page 13.
u If the LED continues double-flashing after repeatedly passing the chosen reference mark it is not being detected.

• Ensure that the correct readhead configuration is being used. Readheads can either output all reference marks or only output a reference mark where a reference selector magnet is fitted depending on the options
chosen when ordering.
• Check reference mark selector magnet is fitted in the correct location relative to readhead orientation (‘RKLC40-S scale installation drawing’, page 4).

Calibration routine manual exit

u To exit the calibration routine at any stage cycle the power to the readhead or connect the ‘Remote CAL’ output pin to 0 V for < 3 seconds. The LED will then stop flashing.

LED Settings stored

Blue single flashing None, restore factory defaults and recalibrate
Blue double flashing Incremental only
Blue (auto-complete) Incremental and reference mark

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Restoring factory defaults
When realigning the readhead, reinstalling the system, or in the case of continued calibration failure, factory defaults should be restored.
NOTE: Restoring factory defaults can also be carried out using the optional ADTi-100 and ADT View software. See www.renishaw.com/adt for more information.
To restore factory defaults:
u Switch system off.
u Obscure the readhead optical window (using the spacer supplied with the readhead ensuring the cut-out is NOT under the optical window) or connect the ‘Remote CAL’ output pin to 0 V.
u Power the readhead.
u Remove the spacer or, if using, the connection from the ‘Remote CAL’ output pin to 0 V.
u The LED will start continuously flashing indicating factory defaults have been restored and the readhead is in installation mode (flashing set-up LED).
u Repeat ‘Readhead set-up’ procedure on page 11.

Switching Automatic Gain Control (AGC) on or off

The AGC is automatically enabled once the system has been calibrated (indicated by a Blue LED). AGC can be manually switched off by connecting the ‘Remote CAL’ output pin to 0 V for > 3 seconds < 10 seconds.
The LED will then be solid Green.
NOTE: AGC can be switched on or off using the optional ADTi-100 and ADT View software. See www.renishaw.com/adt for more information.

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Troubleshooting

Fault Cause Possible solutions

LED on the readhead is Blank There is no power to the readhead u Ensure 5 V supplied at the readhead
u For cable variants check correct wiring of connector
u If using the analogue variant of QUANTiC with the ADTi ensure appropriate adaptor cables are connected

LED on the readhead is Red flashing The signal strength is < 50% u Check the readhead optical window and scale are clean and free from contamination
during installation mode u Restore factory defaults (page 13) and check alignment of the readhead. In particular:

• Rideheight
• Yaw
• Offset
u Ensure the correct scale and readhead combination

Unable to get a Green LED over the System run-out is not within specification u Use a DTi gauge and check the run-out is within specifications
complete axis length u Restore factory defaults (page 13)
u Realign readhead to obtain a Green flashing LED at the mid-point of the run-out
u Recalibrate the system (page 12)

Can’t initiate the calibration routine Signal size is < 70% u Realign readhead to obtain a green flashing LED

During calibration the LED on the The system has failed to calibrate the u Exit CAL mode and restore factory defaults (page 13)
readhead remains single flashing incremental signals due to the signal
u Check readhead set-up and alignment (page 11)
Blue even after moving it along the strength being < 70%
full axis length

Incorrect termination (analogue variant only) u Check output signal termination (page 18)
u When using with ADTi-100 in stand- alone mode ensure Termination tool is connected,
Renishaw part number A-6195-2132
u Exit CAL mode and restore factory defaults (page 13)
u Check readhead set-up and alignment (page 11)

During calibration the LED on the The readhead is not seeing a u Ensure correct position of reference mark selector magnet
readhead is double flashing Blue even reference mark u Ensure you are moving the readhead past your chosen reference mark several times
after moving it past the reference mark
u Check the readhead /selector magnet orientation
several times
u Check the readhead optical window and scale are clean and free from contamination

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Troubleshooting (continued)

Fault Cause Possible solutions

No reference mark output u Ensure you are not over-speeding the readhead during calibration mode (maximum speed < 100 mm/sec)
u Calibrate the system (page 12)

• If the system completes calibration mode then it has successfully seen and calibrated the reference mark.
If you still don’t see a reference mark then check the system wiring.
• If the system does not calibrate the reference mark (LED on the readhead remains double flashing Blue) see
above for possible solutions

Reference mark is not repeatable Only the chosen reference mark that has u Ensure you are using the reference mark that has been calibrated for referencing your system
been used in the calibration sequence is u The readhead bracket must be stable and not allow any mechanical movement of the readhead
repeatable, other reference marks may not
u Clean the scale and readhead optical window and check for damage then recalibrate the system over the chosen
be phased
reference mark (page 12)

LED on the readhead is flashing Red over The reference mark is not phased u Ensure you are using the reference mark that has been calibrated for referencing your system as only this reference
the reference mark mark will be guaranteed to remain phased
u Clean the scale and readhead optical window and check for scratches then recalibrate the system over the chosen
reference mark (page 12)

Multiple reference marks are being output The readhead reference mark option is either u Calibrate the system ensuring both Step 1 and Step 2 are completed (page 12)
option B or F, ‘All reference marks are output’ u Ensure you calibrate the reference mark used for referencing your system as only this reference mark will be
guaranteed to remain phased

LED on the readhead is flashing Red and AGC out of normal operating range u Check output signal termination (page 18)
Purple (analogue variant only) u When using with ADTi-100 in stand-alone mode ensure Termination tool is connected
Renishaw part number A-6195-2132
u Check cable continuity
u Ensure the correct scale and readhead combination

LED on the readhead flashing Red four Low signal, over signal, or overspeed;
u Check readhead set-up and alignment (page 11)
times on switch on system in error

Incorrect termination (analogue variant only) u Check output signal termination (page 18)
u When using with ADTi-100 in stand-alone mode ensure Termination tool is connected,
Renishaw part number A-6195-2132
u Exit CAL mode and restore factory defaults (page 13)
u Check readhead set-up and alignment (page 11)

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Output signals
Digital outputs
15-way D-type 12-way circular 9-way D-type connector (termination code A)
9-way D-type 15-way D-type 14-way JST ‡
Function Signal Colour alternative pin-out connector† 52 16
(A) (D) (J)
(H) (X)
5V Brown 5 7, 8 4, 12 G 10
Power 31
0V White 1 2, 9 2, 10 H 1
+ Red 2 14 1 M 7
A
− Blue 6 6 9 L 2 15-way D-type connector (termination code D, L, H)
Incremental 52 16
+ Yellow 4 13 3 J 11
B
− Green 8 5 11 K 9

Reference + Violet 3 12 14 D 8 40
Z
mark − Grey 7 4 7 E 12
P Pink - 11 8 A 14
Limits
Q Black - 10 6 B 13 12-way in-line circular connector (termination code X)
66 17
Alarm E − Orange - 3 13 F 3
Remote CAL* CAL Clear 9 1 5 C 4
Shield - Screen Case Case Case Case Ferrule

Analogue outputs
15-way D-type
15-way D-type 14-way JST ‡ 14-way JST connector (termination code J) ‡
Function Signal Colour alternative pin-out
(L) (J) 2.8
(H)
5V Brown 4, 5 4, 12 10
Power
0V White 12, 13 2, 10 1 17
1 14

+ Red 9 1 7
Cosine V1
− Blue 1 9 2 5
Incremental
+ Yellow 10 3 11
Sine V2
− Green 2 11 9
+ Violet 3 14 8
Reference mark V0
− Grey 11 7 12
Vp Pink 7 8 14
Limits * Remote CAL line must be connected for use with ADTi-100.
Vq Black 8 6 13 †
12-way circular Binder mating socket - A-6195-0105.
‡
Setup Vx Clear 6 13 6 Pack of 5 14-way JST SH mating sockets:
A-9417-0025 - Bottom mount;
Remote CAL* CAL Orange 14 5 4 A-9417-0026 - Side mount.
Maximum of 20 insertion cycles for JST connector.
Shield - Screen Case Case Ferrule

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Speed
Digital readheads

Clocked output Maximum speed (m/s) Minimum edge

option separation*
T D X Z W Y H
(MHz) (ns)
(10 µm) (5 µm) (1 µm) (0.5 µm) (0.2 µm) (0.1 µm) (50 nm)
50 24 24 24 18.13 7.25 3.626 1.813 25.1

40 24 24 24 14.50 5.80 2.900 1.450 31.6

25 24 24 18.13 9.06 3.63 1.813 0.906 51.0

20 24 24 16.11 8.06 3.22 1.611 0.806 57.5

12 24 24 10.36 5.18 2.07 1.036 0.518 90.0

10 24 24 8.53 4.27 1.71 0.853 0.427 109

08 24 24 6.91 3.45 1.38 0.691 0.345 135

06 24 24 5.37 2.69 1.07 0.537 0.269 174

04 24 18.13 3.63 1.81 0.73 0.363 0.181 259

01 9.06 4.53 0.91 0.45 0.18 0.091 0.045 1038

Analogue readheads
Maximum speed: 20 m/s (−3dB)†

* For a readhead with a 1 m cable.

†
If the speed exceeds 20 m/s, SDE performance cannot be guaranteed.

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Electrical connections
Grounding and shielding
Customer
QUANTiC readhead Readhead
electronics
termination / connector Maximum cable length
5V
Analogue Digital
Output signals Readhead cable 5m 3m
Dependent on cable type, readhead cable length and
Maximum extension
clocked output option. Contact your local Renishaw
0V cable length
Shield representative for more information.
Readhead to ADTi-100 5m 3m

IMPORTANT: The shield should be connected to the machine earth (Field Ground).
For JST variants the ferrule should be connected to the machine earth.

Recommended signal termination Recommended signal termination (continued)

Digital outputs Analogue outputs
0V
V0 V1 V2+
Readhead Customer
220 pF 120R
A B Z+ electronics
V0 V1 V2−

Cable Z0 = 120R 120R NOTE: 120R termination on the analogue output signals is essential for correct AGC operation.

Analogue and digital ouputs

A B Z−
220 pF Limit output
(Not available with ‘A’ cable termination)
0V
Standard RS422A line receiver circuitry. 5 V to 24 V
Capacitors recommended for improved noise immunity. R*

Single ended alarm signal termination Vp Vq P Q

(Not available with ‘A’ cable termination)
* Select R so that maximum current does not exceed 20 mA.
5V Alternatively, use a suitable relay or opto-isolator.
Readhead 4k7 Customer
electronics
Remote CAL operation

1k8 CAL

100R
E− 0V

4k7 100nF Remote operation of the CAL /AGC is possible via CAL signal.

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Output specifications
Digital output signals
Form – Square wave differential line driver to EIA RS422A (except limits P and Q)
Incremental* 2 channels A and B in quadrature (90° phase shifted)
Signal period P
Resolution
Resolution S P (µm) S (µm)
option code
T 40 10
D 20 5
X 4 1
Z 2 0.5
A
W 0.8 0.2
B Y 0.4 0.1
H 0.2 0.05

Reference*

Synchronised pulse Z, duration as resolution. NOTE: A wide reference mark option, outputting a reference pulse for the duration of the signal period is available.
Z Bi-directionally repeatable.† Contact your local Renishaw representative for more information.

Limits Open collector output, asynchronous pulse (Not available with ‘A’ cable termination)

Active high
Repeatability < 0.1 mm

PQ

~ Length of limit actuator

Alarm
Line driven (Asynchronous pulse) (Not available with ‘A’ cable termination)

E− Alarm asserted when:

– Signal amplitude < 20% or > 135%
– Readhead speed too high for reliable operation
> 15 ms

or 3-state alarm
Differentially transmitted signals forced open circuit for > 15 ms when alarm conditions valid.

* Inverse signals not shown for clarity †

Only calibrated reference mark is bi-directionally repeatable

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Output specifications (continued)
Analogue output signals
Incremental 2 channels V1 and V2 differential sinusoids in quadrature, centred on ~1.65 V (90° phase shifted)

40 μm

(V1+)−(V1−) 0.7 to 1.35 Vpp with Green LED (AGC off) and Blue LED
(AGC on) indication (readhead) and 120R termination.
0°

(V2+)−(V2−)

Reference 0.8 to 1.2 Vpp

45°
Bi-directionally repeatable.*
(V0+)−(V0−) Differential pulse V0 centred on 45°.
360° (nom)

Limits Open collector output, asynchronous pulse

Active high
Repeatability < 0.1 mm

VP VQ

~ Length of limit actuator

Set-up†

3.3 V (nom)

Between 50% and 70% signal level, VX is a duty cycle.

Voltage
Time spent at 3.3 V increases with incremental signal level.
at VX
At > 70% signal level VX is nominal 3.3 V.

0
0 50% Signal level 70% 100%

* Only calibrated reference mark is bi-directionally repeatable †

Set-up signal as shown is not present during calibration routine

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General specifications
Power supply 5V −5%/+10% Typically 150 mA fully terminated (analogue output)
Typically 200 mA fully terminated (digital output)
Power from a 5 Vdc supply complying with the requirements for SELV of standard IEC 60950-1
Ripple 200 mVpp maximum @ frequency up to 500 kHz
Temperature (system) Storage −20 °C to +70 °C
Installation +10 °C to +35 °C*
Operating 0 °C to +70 °C
Humidity (system) 95% relative humidity (non-condensing) to IEC 60068-2-78
Sealing IP40
Acceleration (system) Operating 400 m/s², 3 axes
Shock (system) Operating 500 m/s², 11 ms, ½ sine, 3 axes
Vibration (readhead) Operating 100 m/s² max @ 55 Hz to 2000 Hz, 3 axes
(scale) Operating 300 m/s² max @ 55 Hz to 2000 Hz, 3 axes
Mass Readhead 9g
Cable 26 g/m
EMC compliance IEC 61326-1
Readhead cable Single-shielded, outside diameter 4.25 ±0.25 mm
Flex life > 20 × 106 cycles at 30 mm bend radius

UL recognised component
Maximum length 5 m (analogue)
3 m (digital)
Connector options Code - connector type
A - 9-way D-type - Digital output only
L - 15-way D-type (standard pin-out) - Analogue output only
D - 15-way D-type (standard pin-out) - Digital output only
H - 15-way D-type (alternative pin-out)
X - 12-way circular connector - Digital output only
J - 14-way JST connector
Typical sub-divisional error (SDE) Analogue output Digital output
< ±120 nm < ±80 nm
CAUTION: Renishaw encoder systems have been designed to the relevant EMC standards, but must be correctly integrated to achieve EMC compliance.
In particular, attention to shielding arrangements is essential.

* To limit maximum tension in the scale (CTEsubstrate − CTEscale) × (Tuse extreme − Tinstall) ≤ 550 μm/m where CTEscale = ~ 10.1 μm/m/°C

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RKLC40-S scale specifications
Form (H × W) 0.15 mm × 6 mm (including adhesive)
Pitch 40 μm
Accuracy (at 20 °C) RKLC40-S ±15 µm/m
(includes slope and linearity)
RKLC40H-S ±5 µm/m
Linearity RKLC40-S ±3 µm/m achievable with 2 point error correction
RKLC40H-S ±2.5 µm/m achievable with 2 point error correction
Supplied length 20 mm to 20 m (> 20 m available on request)
Material Hardened and tempered martensitic stainless steel fitted with a self-adhesive backing tape
Mass 4.6 g/m
Coefficient of thermal expansion (at 20 °C) Matches that of substrate material when scale ends fixed by epoxy mounted end clamps
Installation temperature +10 °C to +35 °C
End fixing Epoxy mounted end clamps (A-9523-4015)
Approved epoxy adhesive (A-9531-0342)
Scale end movement typically < 1 µm*

Reference mark
Type Customer selected IN-TRAC reference mark, directly embedded into incremental track.
Bi-directional position repeatability
Selection Single reference mark selection by selector magnet (A-9653-0143) customer positioned.
L ≤ 100 mm Single reference mark at scale centre
L > 100 mm Reference marks at 50 mm spacing (first reference mark 50 mm from scale end)
Repeatability Unit of resolution repeatability (bi-directional) across full system rated speed and
temperature ranges

Limit switches
Type Magnetic actuators; with dimple triggers Q limit, without dimple triggers P limit
(‘RKLC40-S scale installation drawing’, page 4)
Trigger point The limit output is nominally asserted when the readhead limit switch sensor passes the
limit magnet leading edge, but can trigger up to 3 mm before that edge
Mounting Customer placed at desired locations
Repeatability < 0.1 mm

* The scale and end clamps must be installed following the installation process, see page 7 and page 8.

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