Installation guide

M-9537-0196-03-D

RGH41 series readhead

For use with RGS40-S scale only

 Storage and handling continued
EMC Compliance
The RG4 encoder system conforms to the relevant harmonised European standards for
electromagnetic compatibility as detailed below.

BS EN 61326-1: 2006
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Features of Renishaw’s Encoder Systems and similar products are the subjects of the following
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For further information, relating to the installation of RGH41 readheads, see also the RGH41 Data sheet
(part number L-9517-0186) and the scale installation guide (Part number M-9517-2855). This can be
downloaded from our website www.renishaw.com and is also available from your local representative.
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 RGH41 installation drawing
Dimensions and tolerances in mm Reference mark sensor position

18*
>R50 dynamic bend radius Optical centre
>R10 static bend radius
>6 12.6*
A-9531-0250 2 holes M3 x 0.5 x 9.5
reference
mark actuator
14 4 8.6‡
(Yaw tol. ±1°) 3.6
4 3* 9
0.8
7

14.5 15.5
23.5 Set-up 27
13
LED
RGS40 scale 10.5
6
3
2 holes M3 x 0.5 3*
x 7.5 deep 10
8.6‡
14.6 14.6
‘P’ limit switch ‘Q’ limit switch
A-9531-0251 sensor position sensor position A-9531-0251 0.13
P limit switch actuator Q limit switch actuator
Mount dimple to substrate Mount dimple up (Roll tol. ± 1°)
(size as Q actuator)
Arrow indicates forward direction of
readhead relative to scale

44
Detail A
38 3 A
Readhead Scale
thickness
Ø4.7 max. 0.2
Scale surface
(Pitch tol. ±1°)
0.8
11.6*
Readhead to 0.8 ± 0.15
scale clearance Rideheight
2.2* 5* 2*
Arrow indicates optical and
reference mark centre line
* Dimension measured from substrate
‡
Alternative mounting faces
Readhead mounting/installation Readhead set-up
To set nominal rideheight, either the blue or orange readhead spacer should be positioned
Mounting brackets
with the aperture under the optical centre to allow normal LED function during set-up
The bracket must have a flat mounting surface, ensure conformance to the installation
procedure. The orange spacer also helps to position readhead with respect to offset and
tolerances, allow adjustment to the rideheight of the readhead, and be sufficiently stiff
yaw relative to the scale. The scale, readhead optical window and mounting face should be
to prevent deflection of the readhead during operation. For easier installation, the bracket
clean and free from obstructions.
should be adjusted for roll and yaw with respect to the axis of readhead travel before
the scale is applied using the appropriate applicator. This can be done with a clock NOTE: Ensure readhead fixing screws are tightened to 0.5 Nm-0.7 Nm.
gauge and a precision square.

Green Orange Red

Yaw
Roll 0° ± 1°
0° ± 1°
When correctly installed, the set-up LED should be GREEN. The readhead should be
moved slowly to ensure the set-up LED remains GREEN along the full axis travel.
An external set-up signal (X or VX ) is also available on RGH41 readheads for use where
the LED is not visible. In this case, 5 V indicates optimum set-up, while a 0 V signal
indicates that the set-up should be adjusted.

Limit switch
A limit switch signal is output when the readhead sensor passes over the magnetic actuator.
For full output specification refer to RGH41 Data sheet (Part number L-9517-0186).

Reference mark set-up

To ensure unidirectional repeatability, the reference mark requires phasing with the scale
Pitch in the direction of normal datuming operation.
0° ± 1°
A reference pulse is output in both directions, but repeatability is guaranteed only in the
phased direction.
orange spacer
or The readhead should be set up correctly ensuring a green LED indication over the
blue spacer full length of travel. The reference mark actuator should be installed as shown on the
installation drawing.
NOTE: It is recommended that a datum procedure is performed as part of any power-up
0.8 ± 0.15 mm
sequence to ensure the correct datum position is recorded.
Rideheight
NOTE: Reference mark output is synchronised with the incremental channels, giving unit
of resolution pulse width.
For further details see RGH41 Data sheet (Part number L-9517-0186).
Reference mark and limit switch actuator installation Connections
To aid location of reference mark and limit switches, the orange shim should be RGH41 T, D, G, X, N, W, Y, H RS422A digital
used as shown. 52 16 66 17
reference mark
actuator

40
limit switch
actuator
15 pin ‘D’ type plug (termination code D) In-line connector plug (termination code X)

Function Signal Colour 15 pin ‘D’ type (D) In-line connector (X)

Brown 7 A
5V
Brown (link) 8 M
Phasing procedure Power
White 2 B
The readhead must be moved over the reference mark in the direction to be used for the 0V
White (link) 9 N
datuming operation. The reference mark is phased correctly when the set-up LED flashes
red for 0.25 seconds. If it flashes orange or goes blank, A+ Green 14 G
the reference mark adjuster screw should be turned A- Yellow
Incremental 6 D
anti-clockwise by 1 8 turn and the procedure repeated
signals B+ Blue 13 R
until a red flash is obtained.
B- Red 5 F

Z+ Violet 12 K
Reference mark
Z- Grey 4 O

Limit Q Pink 10 H
1
8 turn
Alarm/limit ** E+/P Black 11 I

Alarm E- Orange 3 P

External set-up X Clear 1 E

Inner Green/Yellow 15 L
Shield
LED flash during reference Outer – Case Case
mark traverse only
** Options 05/06 (dual limit) utilise the black wire for limit switch function ‘P’.
Options 03/04 (single limit) utilise the black wire for alarm function ‘E+’.
Red Orange Blank
Connections continued Connections continued
RGH41A, B 1 Vpp analogue RGH41A, B 1 Vpp analogue
52 16
52 28
The RGH41 reference mark output is not repeatable in both directions.

Certain controllers will flag an error when they see different reference mark positions in
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the forward and reverse directions.

BID DIR pins allow the readhead to be configured to ignore the reference pulse output in
12 pin circular plug (termination code V) 15 pin ‘D’ type plug (termination code L) the unphased direction (see section Reference mark set-up).
52 28 66 17
BID/DIR connections
BID/DIR connection To:- Reference mark output direction

For bi-directional operation (normal)

12 pin circular coupling (termination code W) In-line connector plug (termination code X)
BID +5 V or not connected
Forward and reverse
Colour 15 pin ‘D’ type 12 pin circular In-line connector
Function Signal DIR Do not connect
(L) (V, W) (X)
Brown 4 2 A
5V For uni-directional operation
Brown (link) 5 12 M
Power BID 0V
White 12 10 B
0V
White (link) 13 11 N DIR +5 V or not connected Forward only
V1+ Red 9 5 F
DIR 0V Reverse only
Incremental V1- Blue 1 6 R
signals V2+ Yellow 10 8 D
V2- Green 2 1 G
V0+ Violet 3 3 K
Reference mark
V0- Grey 11 4 O
Limit Vq Pink 8 N/C H
Dual limit/ Vp / Vx Clear 7 N/C I
external set-up†
Inner Green/Yellow 15 11 (link) L
Shield
Outer – Case Case Case

BID DIR BID Black 6 9★ P

connections
DIR Orange 14 7 ★
E
†
Options 05/06 (dual limit) utilise the clear wire for limit switch function ‘Vp’.
Options 03/04 (single limit) utilise the clear wire for external set-up function ‘Vx’.
★
Only connected with options 17/18.
Electrical connection
Grounding and shielding

Customer
electronics
RGH41
Inner shield
Extension cable* 5V

Signals

0V
Outer shield

*Maximum extension cable length

RGH41A, B -100 m, RGH41T, D, G, X- 50 m, RGH41N, W, Y, H- 20 m

IMPORTANT: The outer shield should be connected to the machine earth (Field Ground). The inner shield should be connected to 0V.
Care should be taken to ensure that the inner and outer shields should insulated from each other. If the inner and outer shields are
connected together, this will cause a short between 0V and earth, which could cause electrical noise issues.

Limit switch installation

For details of limit switch operation, refer to the scale installation guide (M-9517-2855).

Limit termination
Digital termination

Analogue termination

V0 V1 V2-
V0 V1 V2+
A B Z E+

A B Z E-
Readhead

Alternatively, use a relay or opto-isolator.

R
120R
Recommended signal terminations

Cable Z 0 = 120 R

P Q Vp Vq
5 V - 25 V
# Only required on alarm channel E for fail safe operation.

Select R so that the maximum current does not exceed 20 mA.

1K

1K

0V
5V

120R
#

#
Customer
electronics
General operating specification
Power supply 5 V ± 5% 140 mA RGH41A
120 mA RGH41B
95 mA RGH41T,D,G,X
150 mA RGH41N, W, Y, H
Ripple 200 mVpp maximum@ frequency up to 500 kHz maximum.
NOTE: For digital outputs, current consumption figures refer to
unterminated readheads/interfaces. A further 25 mA per channel pair
(eg A+, A-) will be drawn when terminated with 120 Ω.
Renishaw encoder systems must be powered from a 5 V dc supply
complying with the requirements for SELV of standard EN (IEC) 60950.
Sealing IP50
Acceleration (operating) 500 m /s2 BS EN 60068-2-7:1993
(IEC 68-2-7:1983)
Shock (non-operating) 1000 m/s2, 6 ms, 1/2 sine BS EN 60068-2-27:1993
Readhead part numbers
RGH41 B 15 L 00A
Options
00A - analogue output 1 Vpp (RGH41A and B only)
03A - digital head, single limit sensing, differential alarm signal
(RGH41D, G, T and X only)
04A - digital head, single limit sensing, 3 state alarm signal
(RGH41D, G, T and X only)
05A - digital head, dual limit sensing, single ended alarm signal
(RGH41D, G, T and X only)
06A - digital head, dual limit sensing, 3 state alarm signal
(RGH41D, G, T and X only)
17A - analogue output 1 Vpp, V termination with BID/DIR (RGH41B only)
18A - analogue output 1 Vpp, W termination with BID/DIR (RGH41B only)
61 – 20 MHz customer clock (RGH41H, N, W and Y only)
62 – 10 MHz customer clock (RGH41H, N, W and Y only)
63 – 5 MHz customer clock (RGH41H, N, W and Y only)

(IEC 68-2-27:1987) Termination

Vibration (operating) 100 m /s2, 55 Hz to 2000 Hz BS EN 60068-2-6:1996 D - 15 pin D type plug (RGH41D, G, H, N, T, W, X and Y only)
F - unterminated cable
(IEC 68-2-6:1995) L - 15 pin D type plug (RGH41A and B only)
Mass Readhead: 50 g S - to be used in conjunction with option 17A and 18A
(RGH41B only -limits not available)
Cable: 38 g/m
V - 12 pin circular plug for analogue (RGH41B only - limits not available)
Cable 12 core, double-shielded, maximum outside diameter 4.7 mm W- 12 pin circular coupling (RGH41B only - limits not available)
Flex life >20 x 106 cycles at 50 mm bend radius X - 16 pin in-line connector

Cable length
05 - 0.5 m
10 - 1 m
NOTE: Class 1M LED product. LED radiation. Do not view directly with optical instruments. 15 - 1.5 m
30 - 3 m
50 - 5 m

Output
Analogue
A - 1 Vpp (Dual limit version)
B - 1 Vpp (Single limit version)
Digital
T - 10 μm
D - 5 μm
G - 2 μm
X - 1 μm
N - 0.4 μm
W - 0.2 μm
Y - 0.1 μm
H - 50 nm

Readhead series

NOTE: Not all combinations are valid. Check valid options online at www.renishaw.com/epc
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