Renishaw ATOM User Manual

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PCB mounting: connecting an FPC variant ATOM readhead
Ensure that the FPC cable being used has the following specications:
FPC input connector
FPC cable
2 mounting holes
M3 through
Output
Customer PCB
Input
ACi interface
Pin 1
Pin 1
Approved ESD precautions must be followed at all times during readhead
and interface electrical connection.
• 16 core
• Conductor pitch 0.5mm
• Minimum exposed conductor strip length 1.5mm
• Maximum exposed conductor strip length 2.5mm (to ensure isolation from the body)
Contact your local Renishaw representative for more information regarding FPC design requirements.
Shielding
For optimum performance:
• Ensure 100% shielding
• Ground the mounting brackets, readhead and FPC cable clamp
• Ensure continuity of all shields
• Maximise the distance between the encoder and motor cables
• Provide appropriate strain relief at the readhead and interface
• The ACi should be contained within a shielded enclosure
Connection
For information on inserting and removing the FPC cable to the mating socket, see page 27.

Renishaw ATOM Specifications

General

Brand	Renishaw
Model	ATOM
Category	Media Converter
Language	English