Renishaw XL Series User Manual

Linear
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XL laser system
Angular
XL-80 hardware XL-80 applications
Use the machine to move
the reflector away from the
interferometer
Stop if the beam drifts past the
edge of the target shutter
Adjust the pitch and yaw so the
beam hits the centre of the target
Use the machine to drive
the reflector towards the
interferometer
Use the tripod/tripod stage to
translate the beam back to the
centre of the target
Ensure the laser beam is on
the centre of the target along
the axis
Visual alignment
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Repeat until the two beams remain in the centre of the target over full length of the axis travel, and signal strength stays in the green when the XL laser shutter is rotated to the open position
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Renishaw XL Series Specifications

General

Laser Wavelength	633 nm
Type	Laser interferometer
Measurement Range	Up to 80 meters
Accuracy	±0.5 ppm
Environmental Compensation	Automatic
Laser Source	HeNe laser
Interface	USB
Power Supply	External power supply unit