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M-9693-9717-02-B
rotary
ATOMRSLM
encoder
high accuracy linear systems
encoder
Contents
Product compliance 1 ATOM readhead:
Cabled readhead dimensions 20
Storage and handling 2
FPC readhead dimensions 21
ATOM system installation overview 3 Output signals 22
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Further information relating to the ATOM encoder range can be found in the ATOM system Data sheet
(L-9517-9563). This can be downloaded from our website www.renishaw.com/encoder and is also available
from your local representative. This document may not be copied or reproduced in whole or in part,
Renishaw plc declares that ATOM complies with the applicable standards and regulations.
or transferred to any other media or language, by any means without the written prior permission of Renishaw.
A copy of the EC Declaration of Conformity is available on request.
The publication of material within this document does not imply freedom from the patent rights of Renishaw plc.
FCC compliance
Disclaimer
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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.
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IMPORTANT: Prior to installing readhead and disc, installation drawings should be reviewed to ensure correct orientation of readhead relative to disc.
Disc alignment
System connection
No interface Interface
Connect readhead to Plug readhead cable into the interface
customer electronics. and connect to customer electronics.
See pages 8 and 9. See pages 10 to 12.
Calibrate system
See page 16.
Glass disc
'A' 'E'
Reference mark
Centre of
Forward direction
alignment band Black mask 10 m (5 m) thick on reverse of disc
of disc
(increasing count) underneath incremental and reference track
FPC cable
D2
D3
For detailed installation drawings, including tolerances, refer to www.renishaw.com
(Pitch tol. 1)
0.36 Radial tolerance Longitudinal tolerance
Line count
Disc size D1 D2 D3 Optical diameter A E (mm) F (mm)
(mm) 20 m 40 m (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) 20 m 40 m 20 m 40 m
version version version version version version
108 16 384 8 192 50.9 99.20 107.9 104.30 56.26 0.2 0.2 0.225 0.3
u Sufficient clearance between the disc ID and hub/shaft to allow correct alignment. 1 Apply a thin bead of adhesive to the
adhesive mounting surface.
u A small height clearance between the disc contact surface and the adhesive mounting surface
to allow application of a controlled thin film of adhesive. It should be of sufficient quantity only to
fill the gap between the hub and disc.
u A maximum outer diameter of the disc contact surface to ensure it is not touching the black mask
Small amounts may run-off into adhesive
on the reverse of the disc. See table below for dimensions.
overspill areas, however these areas
should not be filled with adhesive.
Disc size (mm) 17 20 25 27 30 36 50 56 68 108
Maximum OD
of disc contact * 9.52 14.2 16.12 19.28 25.04 39.04 45.36 56.66 97.3
surface (mm) See cross section drawing
*17 mm disc can be mounted on black mask due to space constraints. All other size discs the black mask must not impede the disc contact surface.
2 Using a weight (or similar) ensure the disc touches the hub/shaft over the entire disc contact surface.
Weight
Black mask Weight
Adhesive Movement of disc during
mounting surface alignment procedure
Disc contact surface
Adhesive overspill areas
Alignment band
Microscope
Alignment and camera
band
Microscope
Direction of
movement
Position of maximum or
minimum limit of movement
of the alignment band
RCDM disc/hub
assembly
6 Rotate the assembly and repeat steps 3-5 until the total alignment band
movement is within the design specifications.
Contact your local Renishaw representative for more information on aligning the disc.
ATOM rotary installation guide 6
Electrical alignment
This method involves monitoring the output signals of two readheads mounted 180 degrees apart 4 Restore factory defaults on both ATOM systems by pressing and holding the CAL button on both
and adjusting the disc to minimise the difference in count between the two heads. interfaces whilst switching the system on. This can be done individually or whilst the interfaces
NOTE: Due to spacing it is not possible to use this method on disc smaller than 22 mm diameter. are plugged into the DSi. See page 16 for more information.
This requires:
5 Using a custom designed bracket adjust both readheads to maximise the signal strength for
u A DSi interface a complete rotation of the axis (readhead set-up LED should be Green on both readheads)
u 2 x Ri or Ti interfaces
6 Rotate the axis until the count displayed on the customer counter is at its minimum.
u A digital counter
NOTE: If the count continues to increase then the orientation switch on the DSi is not in the
The clock frequency of the DSi, interfaces and digital counter must be matched to ensure there is no correct position.
miscounting. For more information on choosing appropriate DSi and interfaces for your system contact
your local Renishaw representative. For more information on the DSi refer to the TONiC DSi data sheet 7 Rotate the axis to the minimum count position and reset the counter to zero.
(L-9517-9466).
8 Rotate the axis until a maximum count is displayed. This should ~180 from the position when
the count is minimum.
INPUT 1 9 Gently move the disc relative to the hub in a radial direction at 90 to the readheads, as shown below,
until the count displayed on the customer counter is reduced by approximately half.
DSi Customer
counter
INPUT 2
Direction of
movement
2 Set the orientation switch on the reverse of the DSi to difference mode.
10 Repeat steps 6 - 9 until the difference in (maximum count) (minimum count) is within
Factory Difference mode
setting
the design specifications.
Contact your local Renishaw representative for more information on aligning the disc.
3 Power the system.
The ATOM readhead is available in several variants: Ensure that the FPC cable being used has the following specifications:
For cable variant with interboard connector u Ground the mounting brackets
u Ensure that the interboard connector is inserted into the connector on the customers electronics u Ensure continuity of all shields
NOTE: Care should be taken to ensure correct orientation u Maximise the distance between the encoder and motor cables
u Use a metal clamp around the cable ferrule to ground the readhead cable and ensure continuity
u Provide appropriate strain relief at the readhead
of the shields
u Provide appropriate strain relief
u Ensure suitable clamping to retain interboard connector to the mating connector Shield
connect pad
u See page 10 Cable variant for more information on connecting the interboard connector PCB FPC FPC
connector cable
1 13
Readhead LED
2 14
0-0.5 mm
3.25 mm
The FPC cable must be connected before fitting the readhead lid. The lid is secured by the readhead mounting screws.
1 Ensure the locking lever is up (open) before fully 2 Applying pressure to the whole locking lever 3 When the system has been connected, proceed with
inserting the FPC cable into the connector. push it down to lock the FPC cable in place. Readhead mounting and alignment and
NOTE: Check correct orientation of cable before NOTE: Do not push the locking lever down if System calibration sections.
inserting into the connector. Readhead will be no FPC cable is inserted as this will damage
shipped with connector in the open position. the locking mechanism.
1 Placing your finger on the whole of the 2 Ensure locking lever is fully open before 3 Pull the FPC cable straight back to remove it.
locking lever, slowly lift it up and away to removing the FPC cable. Do not pull upwards or sideways as
disengage the locking mechanism. this may damage the readhead.
Do not use tools such as screwdrivers
or tweezers to open the locking lever
as this may cause damage to the
connector or PCB.
Cable
2 mounting holes interboard 2 mounting holes
M3 through connector M3 through
FPC PCB PCB
cable
Cable
interboard
connector*
Ensure that the FPC cable being used has the following specifications:
u 16 core *Ensure suitable clamping to retain interboard connector on ACi.
u Conductor pitch 0.5 mm
u Minimum exposed conductor strip length 1.5 mm
u Maximum exposed conductor strip length 2.5 mm (to ensure isolation from the body)
Shielding
For optimum performance:
Contact your local Renishaw representative for more information of the FPC design requirements.
u Ensure 100% shielding
Shielding u Ground the mounting brackets
For optimum performance: u Use a metal clamp around the cable ferrule to ground the readhead cable
u Ensure 100% shielding u Ensure continuity of all shields
u Ground the mounting brackets u Maximise the distance between the encoder and motor cables
u Ensure continuity of all shields u Provide appropriate strain relief at the readhead and interface
u Maximise the distance between the encoder and motor cables u The ACi should be contained within a shielded enclosure
u Provide appropriate strain relief at the readhead and interface, see page 8 for an example u Ensure suitable clamping to retain interboard connector to the mating connector
of strain relief
u The ACi should be contained within a shielded enclosure Mounting
ACi can be mounted to customers system using 2 off M3 screws or 2 off M2.5 screws for through mounting.
Mounting
ACi can be mounted to customers system using 2 off M3 screws or 2 off M2.5 screws for through mounting. Output
The output connector is a 10 way JST, GH crimp connector with 1.25 mm pitch.
Output It is suitable for cable size 26 to 30 AWG. See page 24 for pin-out information.
The output connector is a 10 way JST, GH crimp connector with 1.25 mm pitch.
It is suitable for cable size 26 to 30 AWG. See page 23 for pin-out information. Connection
For information on connecting the interboard connector see page 8.
Connection
For information on inserting and removing the FPC cable to the ACi and readhead see page 9.
Approved ESD precautions must be followed at
all times during readhead electrical connection.
Approved ESD precautions must be followed at
all times during readhead electrical connection.
The FPC cable must be connected to the readhead before fitting the lid.
The lid is secured by the readhead mounting screws.
ATOM rotary installation guide 10
System connection
Approved ESD precautions must be followed at
all times during readhead and interface electrical
connections.
The readhead is connected to the Ri interface
via a small, rugged connector to allow for easy
feed-through during installation.
1 Disconnect power.
3 Gently lever the connector PCB (on the end of the cable) out of the socket.
2 With the plain side uppermost, 4 Place the connector in an anti-static bag.
remove the top half of the housing,
so that the interface PCB is exposed 5 Reassemble the interface.
and the readhead connection socket
is visible.
3 Refit the cover plate ensuring the cable ferrule is located in the recess on the inside and no wires are trapped under the cover plate.
4 When the system has been connected proceed with Readhead mounting and alignment and System calibration sections.
Thickness (m) 20 40 60 80 100 200 300 12 Proceed with System calibration section.
Quantity in pack 10 10 10 10 20 20 10
2 Loosely mount the readhead bracket onto the axis. 2 Loosely mount the readhead bracket onto the axis.
Using location pins/shoulder: 5 Check the readhead set-up LED is Green around the full axis of rotation.
6 Ensure the readhead is pushed back against the location pins
or shoulder. 6 Proceed with System calibraton section.
8 Check the readhead set-up LED is Green around the full axis
of rotation.
Align the readhead to maximise signal strength over the full rotation.
The readhead set-up LED will be Green.
Before system calibration: u The system automatically exits the CAL routine and is ready for operation.
u Clean the disc and readhead optical window u If the readhead set-up LED continues double-flashing Blue after passing the reference mark many times,
it is not detecting the reference mark. Ensure that the readhead orientation and lateral offset are correct.
u If reinstalling, restore factory defaults.
Calibration routine manual exit
u Ensure AGC is switched off (readhead set-up LED is Green, Red or Orange).
u The calibration routine can be exited at any stage. Depending upon the interface used follow the relevant
u Maximise the signal strength for complete rotation around the disc. (readhead set-up LED is Green) section in the table below to exit CAL mode.
NOTE: CAL routine maximum speed <100 mm/s.
No interface ACi interface Ri interface Ti interface
Ground the CAL pin for Connect the CAL pads Press and hold the CAL Press the CAL button on
Step 1 Incremental signal calibration <2 seconds. together or ground the button on the side of the the end of the interface for
remote CAL line (pin 8) for interface for <2 seconds. <2 seconds.
u Initiate calibration routine. <2 seconds.
u The system is now ready for reference mark phasing. NOTE: System must be recalibrated after restoring factory defaults.
u For systems without reference mark, go to Calibration routine - manual exit Switching Automatic Gain Control (AGC) on or off
u If the system does not automatically enter the reference mark phasing stage (no double-flashing Blue AGC can be switched on or off via the interface or the CAL line.
of the readhead set-up LED) the calibration of the incremental signals has failed. After ensuring failure
No interface ACi interface Ri interface Ti interface
is not due to overspeed (>100 mm/s), exit the calibration routine, restore factory defaults and check the
readhead installation and system cleanliness before repeating the calibration routine. Ground the CAL pin for Connect the CAL pads Press and hold the CAL Press and hold the CAL
>3 seconds then remove together or ground the button on the side of the button on the end of the
ground link remote CAL line (pin 8) for interface for >3 seconds interface for >3 seconds
>3 seconds then disconnect then release then release
u The readhead set-up LED will be Green with the addition of Blue when AGC is active.
NOTE: The system must be calibrated before switching AGC on.
ATOM rotary installation guide 16
LED diagnostics
Readhead
The readhead set-up LED consists of a tri-coloured LED which can display any combination of Red, Blue or Green.
When AGC is enabled the LED indication will be as shown but with the addition of a Blue indication.
Ti interface
Signal Indication Status Alarm output*
Incremental Purple Normal setup; signal level 110% to 135% No
Blue Optimum setup; signal level 90% to 110% No
Green Normal set-up: signal level 70% to 90% No
Orange Acceptable set-up; signal level 50% to 70% No
Red Poor set-up; signal may be too low for reliable operation;signal level <50% No
Red / blank - flashing Poor set-up; signal level <20%; system in error Yes
Blue / blank - flashing Over speed; system in error Yes
Purple / blank - flashing Over signal; system in error Yes
Reference mark Blank flash Reference mark detected (speed <100 mm/s only) No
* Alarm output will take the form of 3-state or line driven E- signal depending on interface configuration.
Also, some configurations do not output overspeed alarm. See product nomenclature for details.
-Momentary status only, while fault condition remains.
-Alarm may result in axis position error, re-datum to continue.
LED on the readhead is Blank There is no power to the readhead u Check you have 5 V at the readhead
u When using Ti or Ri interfaces check the Hirose connector that plugs in the interface is properly seated and
the correct orientation
u For FPC variants check correct insertion and orientation of the FPC cable
LED on the readhead is Red and I cant The signal strength is <50% u Check the readhead optical window and disc are clean and free from contamination
get a Green LED
u Restore factory defaults (see page 16) and check alignment of the readhead
Rideheight
Yaw
Offset
u Check that the readhead variant is the correct type for the chosen scale
(see the ATOM data sheet (L-9517- 9563) for details of readhead configuration)
Unable to get a Green LED around a System run-out is not u Check that the readhead variant is the correct type for the chosen disc
complete rotation within specification (see the ATOM data sheet (L-9517- 9563) for details of readhead configuration)
u For 20 m systems a Green or Orange readhead set-up LED is acceptable around the full axis of rotation.
However the system must be calibrated over an area of scale with a Green LED.
Cant initiate the calibration routine Cabled D-type readhead does not u If not using an interface with a CAL button check that the correct pin is being shorted to 0 V for <2 seconds
have CAL button
u Check that the LED is Green before initiating calibration
LED on the readhead remains single The system has failed to calibrate the u Exit CAL mode and restore factory defaults (see page 16)
flashing Blue even after moving it incremental signals due to the signal
u Check system set-up and realign the readhead to obtain a Green LED around the full axis of rotation
around the full rotation strength being <70% before the
before recalibrating
calibration routine was initiated
LED on the readhead appears Purple This is Blue and Red combined u Check the readhead optical window and disc are clean and free from contamination
AGC is switched on and
u Restore factory defaults (see page 16) then check the LED is Green around the full axis of rotation and recalibrate
signal level is <50%
the system (see page 16). If it is not Green check the alignment of the readhead
LED on the readhead appears white with AGC is switched on and u Check the readhead optical window and disc are clean and free from contamination
flashes of other colours as the readhead is the signal level is <70%
u Restore factory defaults (see page 16) then check the LED is Green around the full axis of rotation and recalibrate
moved around the disc
the system (see page 16). If it is not Green check the alignment of the readhead
LED on the readhead is double flashing The readhead is not seeing a u Check the readhead orientation
Blue even after moving it past the reference mark
u Check the readhead alignment
reference mark several times
u Check the readhead optical window and disc are clean and free from contamination
u Check that the readhead variant is the correct type for the chosen scale
(see the ATOM data sheet (L-9517- 9563) for details of readhead configuration)
No reference mark output u Ensure you are not over-speeding the readhead during calibration mode (maximum speed <100 mm/sec)
Reference mark is not repeatable u Ensure the reference mark has been calibrated (see page 16)
u The readhead bracket must be stable and not allow any mechanical movement of the readhead
u Clean the disc and readhead optical window and check for scratches then recalibrate the system
LED on the readhead is flashing Red or The reference mark is not phased u Ensure that the reference mark has been calibrated (see page 16)
Blank over the reference mark
u Clean the disc and readhead optical window and check for scratches then recalibrate the system (see page 16)
6.45
Readhead
2 Set-up datum faces 10.25
LED 1.4 (40 m version)
1.9 (20 m version)
12.7 8.7
4.85*
Readhead/disc
orientation 2 3 off mounting holes
2.5 min through
16.5
20.5
3
.5
ma
x
4.15
Readhead
2 Set-up datum faces 10.25
LED 1.4 (40 m version)
1.9 (20 m version)
12.7 8.7
Mounting face
9 max
4.4 3.25
Readhead/disc
orientation
8.5 FPC ribbon cable
2 5.4
16.5
20.5
NOTE: Readhead is supplied with lid separate. FPC cable must be inserted before fitting the lid.
For detailed installation drawings refer to www.renishaw.com
Power* 5V Brown 11 4 9, 10 4, 5
Incremental + Red 4 9 5 9
Cosine V1
- Blue 3 5 4 1
+ Yellow 7 12 2 10
Sine V2
- Green 6 14 1 2
Reference mark + Violet 10 2 13 3
V0
- Grey 9 8 12 11
Set-up VX Clear 12 6 16 6
Remote CAL CAL Orange 8 10 15 14
Do not connect 1, 2 1, 3, 7, 11 7, 8 7, 8, 15
*All power connections should be used either to minimise voltage drop down the cable or incorporate voltage sensing.
=
Only available on interboard connector
Pin 1
Pin 1 1 13
2 14
Pin 12
JST connector Interboard connector for FPC connection 15 way D-type plug
connection to Ri,Ti and
cabled ACi interfaces
7.7
9.5 ACi JST output connector
6.25
Pin
Reference mark + 5 12
Z
- 6 4
Set-up X 7 1
Pin 1 Pin 10
7.7
9.5 Output signals
6.25
*10 way JST, GH crimp connector. 1.25 mm pitch. Suitable for cable size 26 to 30 AWG. Pin
3 m JST to 15 way D-type cable A-9412-1001
Function Signal JST connector A-9412-1001 cable (15 way D type)
Readhead cable input connector Power 5V 9 7, 8
9 4 0V 10 2, 9
Incremental + 1 14
A
Pin 1 - 2 6
+ 3 13
Pin 12 B
- 4 5
JST connector
Reference mark + 5 12
Z
- 6 4
1 13
15 9.5 Set-up X 7 1
6.25
2 14
Remote CAL CAL 8 11
20 m system
Maximum speed (m/s) Lowest recommended
0020 0040 0080 0100 0200 0400 1000 2000 counter input frequency
(1 m) (0.5 m) (0.25 m) (0.2 m) (0.1 m) (50 nm) (20 nm) (10 nm) (MHz)
40 m system
Maximum speed (m/s) Lowest recommended
0020 0040 0080 0100 0200 0400 1000 2000 counter input frequency
(2 m) (1 m) (0.5 m) (0.4 m) (0.2 m) (0.1 m) (40 nm) (20 nm) (MHz)
13 13 13 11.6 6 40
13 13 8 6.4 3.2 20
0.7 0.26 0.13 12
13 8 4 3.2 1.6 10
0.36 0.12 0.06 6
8 4 2 1.6 0.8 5
0.24 0.08 0.04 4
Angular speed
Angular speed depends on disc optical diameter use the following equation to convert to rev/min.
V x 1000 x 60
Angular speed (rev/min) = Where V = maximum linear speed (m/s) and D = Optical diameter (mm)
pD
Output signals
40 8 Digital
Power* 5V 7, 8
15 9
8 1 16 0V 2, 9
Incremental + 14
A
- 6
+ 13
33.3 B
4-40 UNC x 2
- 5
Reference mark + 12
Z
- 4
Alarm + 11
E
- 3
Set-up X 1
52
Shield Case
Do not connect 10, 15
CAL button
Analogue
access hole
3.15
Function Signal Pin
6 min Power* 5V 4, 5
0V 12, 13
R>10 Static bend radius +
Incremental Cosine 9
R>20 Dynamic bend radius V1
- 1
Sine + 10
V2
- 2
Reference mark + 3
V0
- 11
Set-up VX 6
Non-clocked outputs
Ri0004, Ri0008, Ri0020 and Ri0040 interfaces have non-clocked outputs.
20 m system 40 m system
Lowest recommended counter
Interface Maximum Interface Maximum input frequency
type speed type speed (MHz)
(m/s) (m/s)
Analogue speed
40 m system 20 m/s (-3dB)
20 m system 10 m/s (-3dB)
Angular speed
Angular speed depends on disc optical diameter use the following equation to convert to rev/min.
V x 1000 x 60
Angular speed (rev/min) = Where V = maximum linear speed (m/s) and D = Optical diameter (mm)
pD
Power* 5V 7, 8
0V 2, 9
33.3 Incremental + 14
4- 40 UNC x 2 A
- 6
+ 13
B
- 5
Reference mark + 12
Z
- 4
Alarm + 11
E
67 - 3
62
Set-up X 1
Shield Case
Do not connect 10, 15
Analogue
Cover plate
Function Signal Pin
Power* 5V 4, 5
6 min 0V 12, 13
Set-up VX 6
Shield Case
CAL button operation Do not connect 7, 8, 15
Push and release (<2 seconds) - Calibration (CAL) routine initiation/exit
*All power connections should be used either to minimise voltage drop down the cable or incorporate voltage sensing.
Push and release (>3 seconds) - Automatic Gain Control (AGC) initiation/exit
Alarm output will take the form of 3-state or line driven E signal depending on interface configuration.
Push and hold during power Off/On cycle - Restore factory defaults Please select the preferred option at time of ordering.
Refer to Readhead LED diagnostics and Ti LED diagnostics for LED indications
40 m system
Maximum speed (m/s) Lowest recommended
counter input frequency
0004 0020 0040 0100 0200 0400 1000 2000 4000 10KD 20KD
(10 m) (2 m) (1 m) (0.4 m) (0.2 m) (0.1 m) (40 nm) (20 nm) (10 nm) (4 nm) (2 nm) (MHz)
FPC cable 5V
Incremental 2 channels V1 and V2 differential sinusoids in quadrature, Incremental 2 channels A and B in quadrature (90 phase shifted)
Output centred ~ 1.65 V (90 phase shifted)
signals Signal period
40/20 m
Resolution
0V
Shield
(recommended) 0.7 to 1.35 Vpp with green
(V1 +)-(V1 -) LED indication (readhead)
For more information on FPC contact your and 120R termination.
local Renishaw representative. 0
A
Customer (V2 +)-(V2 -)
Connector/ electronics B
Cable readhead
interface
5V
Output
signals
IMPORTANT: The shield should be connected to the machine earth (Field Ground). (after CAL)
NOTE: Maximum cable length between interface and customer electronics is Differential signals V0+ and V0- centred on ~ 1.65 V
25 m for ACi and Ri and 50 m for Ti
(Maximum length for ACi, Ti with 40 or 50 MHz clocked output is 25 m). Set-up (Readhead, ACi, Ri and Ti analogue) Set-up* (Ti digital only)
Humidity 95% relative humidity (non-condensing) to EN 60068-2-78 Nominal outer diameter (mm) 40 m 17, 20, 25, 27, 30, 36, 50, 56, 68, 108
Sealing Cable variant IP40 Ri interface IP20 20 m 30, 36, 50, 56, 68, 108
FPC variant IP20 (with lid fitted) Ti interface IP20
Acceleration (readhead) Operating 400 m/s, 3 axes
Shock (readhead) Operating 1000 m/s, 6 ms, sine, 3 axes
Vibration Operating 100 m/s max @ 55 Hz to 2000 Hz, 3 axes
Mass FPC readhead 2.3 g Cable readhead 4 g
Cable 18 g/m ACi 4g
Ri 70 g Ti 100 g
Readhead cable 10 core, high flex, EMI screened cable
Outside diameter 3.5 mm maximum
Flex life >20 x 10 6 cycles at 20 mm bend radius
Maximum length 5 m
(Extension cable up to 25 m when using Renishaw
approved extension cable)
UL recognised
FPC cable 16 core, 0.5 mm pitch
Minimum exposed conductor length 1.5 mm
Maximum exposed conductor length 2.5 mm
Maximum length 1 m
Connector options Cable variants Interboard connector compatible with the Ri, Ti and ACi (cable variant)
series interfaces
15 way, D-type connector
FPC 16 core, 0.5 mm pitch, compatible with ACi (FPC variant)
Typical SDE (analogue) 40 m version <120 nm
20 m version < 75 nm
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.
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