Renishaw ATOM User Manual

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ATOM linear encoder system
Calibration overview
Calibration is an essential operation that completes readhead set-up, with the optimum incremental and reference mark signal settings stored in the readhead’s non-volatile memory.
This section is an overview of the calibration procedure for an ATOM system. For more detailed information on calibrating the system see ‘System calibration’ on page45.
Ensure AGC is switched off.
Systems are shipped with AGC switched off.
When AGC is switched off the readhead set-up LED will be green, orange or red.
Align the readhead to maximise signal strength over the full length of travel.
The readhead set-up LED will be green.
Initiate incremental signal calibration routine.
The readhead set-up LED will be single ashing blue.
Move the readhead along the axis at slow speed (<100mm / s).
The readhead set-up LED will start double ashing blue.
The system is now calibrated and ready for use.
AGC can now be switched on if required.
No reference mark
Manually exit calibration routine.
The readhead set-up LED will stop ashing blue.
Reference mark
Move the readhead back and forth over the chosen reference
mark until the readhead set-up LED stops ashing blue.
NOTE: If calibration fails (readhead set-up LED continues ashing blue), restorefactory defaults, see page 47, and repeat the installation and calibration routine.

Renishaw ATOM Specifications

General

Brand	Renishaw
Model	ATOM
Category	Media Converter
Language	English