Renishaw RenAM 500Q User manual

RenAM 500Q/S
additive manufacturing system
User guide
H-5800-3693-03-C
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS

Renishaw part no: H-5800-3693-03-C
First Issued: 05.2018
Revised: 07.2021
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Registered office: New Mills, Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, GL12 8JR, UK.

Contents
Chapter 1 – Before you begin
Introduction ...................................................................1-1
1.1 Disclaimer ...............................................................1-2
1.2 Trade marks ..............................................................1-2
1.3 Warranty.................................................................1-2
1.4 Changes to equipment......................................................1-2
1.5 Patents ..................................................................1-3
1.6 WEEE directive ...........................................................1-3
1.7 Battery safety .............................................................1-4
1.7.1 Disposal of batteries .................................................1-4
1.8 Declaration of conformity ....................................................1-5
1.9 FCC information to user (USA only ............................................1-5
1.9.1 47CFR section 15.21 .................................................1-5
1.9.2 47CFR section 15.105 ................................................1-5
1.10 REACH..................................................................1-5
1.11 Control of pollution, applicable in the People's Republic of China .....................1-6
1.12 China RoHS ..............................................................1-6
1.13 Industrial,ScienticandMedicalEquipment(ISM)forCanada .......................1-6
Chapter 2 – Scope of supply
Introduction ...................................................................2-1
2.1 Standardequipment(RenAM500Q/SexcludingFlex) .............................2-2
2.2 Standardequipment(RenAM500Q/SFlexonly)..................................2-2
2.3 Required accessories.......................................................2-3
2.4 Optional items ............................................................2-3
Chapter 3 – Introduction
Introduction ...................................................................3-1
3.1 Summary ................................................................3-2
3.2 Modelcongurations .......................................................3-2
3.3 Reference documentation ...................................................3-2
3.4 Denitions ...............................................................3-3
3.5 Abbreviations .............................................................3-4
3.6 Safety information in this User guide ...........................................3-5
3.6.1 Warning ...........................................................3-5
3.6.2 Caution............................................................3-5
3.6.3 Note ..............................................................3-5
3.7 Training schedule ..........................................................3-5
3.8 Contact details ............................................................3-6
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Chapter 4 – Safety
Introduction ...................................................................4-1
4.1 General safety information ...................................................4-2
4.1.1 Introduction ........................................................4-2
4.1.2 Responsibilities .....................................................4-2
4.1.3 Basic safety measures................................................4-3
4.1.4 Explosion prevention document.........................................4-4
4.1.5 What to do in an emergency ...........................................4-4
4.1.6 Normal operation ....................................................4-5
4.1.7 Approvals,complianceandcertication...................................4-5
4.1.8 Residual risks, maintenance and protective measures .......................4-5
4.1.9 Housekeeping ......................................................4-5
4.1.10 Electro-magnetic compatibility ..........................................4-5
4.2 Personal safety............................................................4-6
4.2.1 Manual handling.....................................................4-6
4.2.2 Fire-ghting ........................................................4-6
4.2.3 Laser safety precautions ..............................................4-7
4.2.4 Oxygen level monitoring within the process room ...........................4-7
4.2.5 Training ...........................................................4-8
4.2.6 Correct usage ......................................................4-8
4.2.7 Improper use .......................................................4-9
4.2.8 Personalprotectiveequipment(PPE) ....................................4-9
4.2.9 Toxicity and personnel exposure .......................................4-11
4.2.10 Thermal hazards ...................................................4-12
4.2.11 Hazards due to latent energy sources ...................................4-12
4.3 Powder safety............................................................4-13
4.3.1 Metal powder handling advice .........................................4-13
4.3.2 Handling of metal powders ...........................................4-15
4.3.3 Flammability.......................................................4-15
4.3.3.1 Combustibility ..............................................4-16
4.3.3.2 Explosivity.................................................4-16
4.3.4 Safe disposal of waste products .......................................4-17
4.3.5 Handling and processing .............................................4-18
4.3.6 Storage ..........................................................4-18
4.3.7 Spills ............................................................4-18
4.3.8 Metal powder safety checklist .........................................4-19
4.3.9 Hazardsduetoreorexplosion .......................................4-20
4.3.10 Identiableignitionsources ...........................................4-21
4.3.11 Hydrogen gas......................................................4-22
4.3.12 Safety data sheets ..................................................4-22
4.3.13 Metal condensate...................................................4-23
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4.4 System safety............................................................4-24
4.4.1 Safety function diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-24
4.4.1.1 RenAM 500Q/S front view – safety functions ......................4-24
4.4.1.2 RenAM 500Q/S rear view – safety functions ......................4-25
4.4.1.3 RenAM 500Q/S top view – safety functions .......................4-26
4.4.2 Safety signs and laser safety labels.....................................4-27
4.4.2.1 Safety signs ...............................................4-27
4.4.2.2 Laser safety labels ..........................................4-30
4.4.3 Transport and system relocation .......................................4-33
4.4.4 Decommissioning...................................................4-33
4.4.5 Hazards due to unexpected malfunctions ................................4-34
4.4.6 RenAM 500Q/S ergonomics ..........................................4-34
4.5 Gas safety ..............................................................4-35
4.5.1 Inert gas safety ....................................................4-35
Chapter 5 – Overview
Introduction ...................................................................5-1
5.1 RenAM 500Q/S front view ...................................................5-2
5.2 RenAM 500Q/S rear view ...................................................5-3
5.3 RenAM 500Q/S right-hand end view ...........................................5-4
5.4 RenAM500Q/S(excludingFlex)frontviewwithpowderllandlargesafechangelter
door open................................................................5-5
5.5 RenAM500Q/S(Flexonly)frontviewwithoverowandlargesafechangelterdoor
open ....................................................................5-6
5.6 RenAM 500Q/S rear view with rear right-hand cupboard door open ...................5-7
5.7 RenAM 500Q/S plan view ...................................................5-8
Chapter 6 – System specication
Introduction ...................................................................6-1
6.1 RenAM500Q/Ssystemspecication...........................................6-2
6.2 Buildplatespecication .....................................................6-4
6.2.1 RenAM 500Q/S standard build plates ....................................6-4
6.2.1.1 Standard build plate – mild steel.................................6-4
6.2.1.2 Standard build plate – titanium..................................6-5
6.2.1.3 Standard build plate – aluminium ................................6-6
6.2.1.4 Standard build plate – stainless steel.............................6-7
6.2.1.5 Standard build plate – full build titanium...........................6-8
6.2.1.6 Standard build plate – long life stainless steel ......................6-9
6.2.1.7 Standard build plate – full build stainless steel.....................6-10
6.2.1.8 Standard build plate – long life aluminium ........................6-11
6.2.1.9 Standard build plate – full build aluminium ........................6-12
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6.2.1.10 Standard build plate – long life mild steel .........................6-13
6.2.1.11 Standard build plate – long life titanium ..........................6-14
6.2.1.12 Standard build plate – full build mild steel ........................6-15
Chapter 7 – Functional description
Introduction ...................................................................7-1
7.1 RenAM 500Q/S main isolating switch ..........................................7-2
7.2 "Emergency Stop" button....................................................7-2
7.3 Operator touch screen control panel ...........................................7-3
7.4 Programmable logic controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-4
7.5 Main computer ............................................................7-4
7.6 System software...........................................................7-5
7.7 Laser ...................................................................7-6
7.8 Chiller...................................................................7-6
7.9 Lens protection window .....................................................7-7
7.10 Build chamber viewing window ...............................................7-7
7.11 Powderrecirculationsystem(RenAM500Q/SexcludingFlex) .......................7-8
7.12 Loadhopper(RenAM500Q/SexcludingFlex)....................................7-8
7.13 Feedhopper(RenAM500Q/SFlexonly) ........................................7-9
7.14 Dosingsilo(RenAM500Q/SexcludingFlex) ....................................7-10
7.15 Dosingsilo(RenAM500Q/SFlexonly) ........................................7-11
7.16 Renishawultrasonicsieve(RenAM500Q/SexcludingFlex) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-11
7.17 Pneumatictransfer(RenAM500Q/SexcludingFlex)..............................7-12
7.18 Powder delivery ..........................................................7-13
7.19 Recoater assembly .......................................................7-13
7.20 Overowasks(RenAM500Q/SFlexonly) .....................................7-14
7.21 Powderloadingarm(RenAM500Q/SFlexonly) .................................7-15
7.22 Gas circuit ..............................................................7-16
7.23 Build plate ..............................................................7-17
7.24 Heating/temperature control.................................................7-18
7.25 Largesafechangelter(LSCF50) ............................................7-18
7.26 Oxygen monitoring sensors .................................................7-20
7.27 Keys and user accessibility .................................................7-20
7.28 ESD and earth bonding points...............................................7-22
7.29 Laser controller ..........................................................7-23
7.30 Cyclone ................................................................7-23
7.30.1 Cyclone level sensors ...............................................7-24
7.31 Intercooler ..............................................................7-24
7.32 Electrical cabinets ........................................................7-25
7.33 ATEX vacuum cleaner .....................................................7-27
7.34 Universal lifter ...........................................................7-28
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7.35 Hoppertrolley(RenAM500Q/SexcludingFlex) .................................7-29
7.36 Beacon light .............................................................7-30
Chapter 8 – Ancillaries
Introduction ...................................................................8-1
8.1 ATEX vacuum cleaner – mandatory............................................8-2
8.1.1 ATEX vacuum cleaner general information ................................8-2
8.1.2 ATEX vacuum cleaner safety ...........................................8-3
8.1.3 ATEX vacuum cleaner operation ........................................8-3
8.1.4 ATEX vacuum cleaner maintenance .....................................8-4
8.2 Chiller – mandatory ........................................................8-5
8.2.1 Chiller general information.............................................8-5
8.2.2 Chiller safety .......................................................8-5
8.2.3 Chiller operation.....................................................8-6
8.2.4 Chiller maintenance ..................................................8-6
8.3 Bead blaster and extractor – optional...........................................8-6
8.3.1 Bead blaster and extractor general information .............................8-6
8.3.2 Bead blaster and extractor safety .......................................8-7
8.3.3 Bead blaster and extractor operation.....................................8-7
8.3.4 Bead blaster and extractor maintenance ..................................8-7
8.4 Furnace – optional .........................................................8-8
8.4.1 Furnace general information ...........................................8-8
8.4.2 Furnace safety ......................................................8-8
8.4.3 Furnace operation ...................................................8-9
8.4.4 Furnace maintenance ................................................8-9
8.5 Universallifter–recommended(mandatoryforRenAM500Q/SFlex) ................8-10
8.5.1 Universal lifter general information .....................................8-10
8.6 Hoppertrolley–recommended(RenAM500Q/SexcludingFlex) ....................8-11
8.6.1 Introduction .......................................................8-11
8.7 Powderrecoverysystem(sieve)–recommended(mandatoryforRenAM500Q/SFlex) ..8-12
8.7.1 Attaching the argon supply ...........................................8-12
8.7.2 Loading material ...................................................8-14
8.7.3 Disassembly of the sieve for cleaning and maintenance .....................8-17
8.7.4 Disassembly of the sieve for material changeover..........................8-26
8.7.5 Reassembly of sieve ................................................8-27
8.7.6 Operating instructions for Russell clamp assist tool ........................8-33
8.8 Workingplatform–recommended(mandatoryforRenAM500Q/SFlex) ..............8-35
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Chapter 9 – Operation
Introduction ...................................................................9-1
9.1 Pre-build tasks ............................................................9-2
9.1.1 Pre-buildtasks(RenAM500Q/SexcludingFlex)............................9-2
9.1.2 Pre-buildtasks(RenAM500Q/SFlexonly) ................................9-3
AB-001–Chilleruidlevel–Check ............................................9-4
AB-002 – Argon gas supply – Set up ...........................................9-5
AB-003 – Chiller – Power up .................................................9-6
AB-004–Largesafechangelterassemblies–Check.............................9-7
AB-005 – RenAM 500Q/S system – Power up....................................9-9
AB-006 – RenAM 500Q/S system – Log in .....................................9-10
AB-007 – Build chamber – Set up ............................................9-11
AB-008 – Build plate – Install ................................................9-15
AB-009 – Recoater blade – Install ............................................9-19
AB-010 – Recoater assembly – Install .........................................9-24
AB-011–Loadhopper–Fill(RenAM500Q/SexcludingFlex) ......................9-25
AB-012–Valves–Setup(RenAM500Q/SexcludingFlex) ........................9-28
AB-013 – Build platform heat soak process – Set up..............................9-29
AB-014 – Build chamber atmosphere – Set up ..................................9-31
AB-015 – Powder dose – Set up .............................................9-33
AB-016–Buildle–Transfer ................................................9-36
AB-017–Buildle–Select .................................................9-36
AB-018 – Suppress part....................................................9-38
AB-019–Cycloneparticlecollectionask–Fit ..................................9-41
AB-020–Pre-buildchecklist–Review(RenAM500Q/SexcludingFlex) ..............9-43
AB-021 – Build – Start .....................................................9-44
AB-022–Feedhopper–Fill(RenAM500Q/SFlexonly)...........................9-46
AB-023–Overowasks–Fit(RenAM500Q/SFlexonly) .........................9-52
AB-024–Valves–SetUp(RenAM500Q/SFlexonly) ............................9-56
AB-025–Pre-buildchecklist–Review(RenAM500Q/SFlexonly) ..................9-59
9.2 Monitoring the build .......................................................9-60
9.2.1 Safechangelters ..................................................9-61
9.2.2 Powderdosing(RenAM500Q/SFlexonly) ...............................9-63
9.2.3 Overowasks(RenAM500Q/SFlexonly)...............................9-64
9.2.4 Feedhopper(RenAM500Q/SFlexonly).................................9-64
9.3 Post-build tasks ..........................................................9-65
9.3.1 Post-buildtasks(RenAM500Q/SexcludingFlex) ..........................9-65
9.3.2 Post-buildtasks(RenAM500Q/SFlexonly) ..............................9-66
PB-001 – Build plate – Cool down ............................................9-67
PB-002 – Build report – Generate ............................................9-68
PB-003 – Build chamber metal powder – Remove................................9-69
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PB-004 – Build plate – Remove ..............................................9-76
PB-005 – Build chamber – Clean.............................................9-77
PB-007 – Lower chamber – Clean ............................................9-79
PB-008 – Recoater blade – Remove ..........................................9-80
PB-009 – RenAM 500Q/S system – Shut down..................................9-81
PB-010 – RenAM 500Q/S system – Power down ................................9-82
PB-011 – Chiller – Power down ..............................................9-83
PB-012 – Build plate parts – Remove .........................................9-84
PB-013 – Build plate – Refurbish .............................................9-84
PB-014–Heattreatmentofparts(optional)–Setup .............................9-85
PB-014-01 – Introduction...........................................9-85
PB-014-02 – Wrapping parts prior to heat treatment......................9-85
PB-015–Oversizedparticlecollectionask–Ret,removeandempty(RenAM500Q/S
excludingFlex)...................................................9-90
PB-015-01–Ret ................................................9-90
PB-015-02 – Remove .............................................9-95
PB-015-03 – Empty ...............................................9-95
PB-016 – Lens protection system – Inspect.....................................9-96
PB-017–Cyclonelterparticlecollectionask–Removeandempty ................9-97
PB-017-01 – Remove .............................................9-97
PB-017-02 – Empty ...............................................9-98
PB-018–Overowask–Removeandempty(RenAM500Q/SFlexonly) ............9-98
PB-018-01–Remove(1.7Lask)....................................9-99
PB-018-02–Remove(10Lask) ...................................9-100
9.4 Occasional tasks ........................................................9-104
OT-001–Chilleruidlevel–Topup ..........................................9-105
OT-002 – Argon gas cylinder – Replace.......................................9-106
OT-003–Powderask–Fill................................................9-107
OT-005–Largesafechangelterassembly–Remove ...........................9-108
OT-006–Largesafechangelterelement–Remove ............................9-115
OT-007–Largesafechangelterelement–Ret ...............................9-118
OT-008–Largesafechangelterassembly–Ret..............................9-119
OT-009–Chilleruid–Remove.............................................9-121
OT-010 – RenAM 500Q/S system – Build recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-122
OT-011–Feedhopper–Remove(RenAM500Q/SFlexonly) .....................9-122
OT-012–Feedhopper–Ret(RenAM500Q/SFlexonly) ........................9-128
OT-013–Powderloadingarm–Adjust(RenAM500Q/SFlexonly) .................9-131
OT-013-01 – Height adjustment .....................................9-131
OT-013-02 – Docking position adjustment .............................9-132
OT-013-03 – Reach adjustment .....................................9-134
OT-014–10Lask–Decantpowder ........................................9-135
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9.5 Technician level tasks.....................................................9-141
TT-001 – Change date and time.............................................9-141
TT-002–Flexsettings(RenAM500Q/SFlexonly) ..............................9-144
TT-003 – Add/Update material information.....................................9-147
TT-003-01 – Change material ......................................9-149
TT-003-02 – Adding a new material ..................................9-149
9.6 Optical tests ...........................................................9-152
ST-002 – Laser power health check ..........................................9-155
ST-003 – Laser focus health check ..........................................9-158
ST-004 – Laser ScanField health check.......................................9-159
ST-005–Laserbeamprolehealthcheck .....................................9-160
Chapter 10 – Preventative maintenance schedule
Introduction ..................................................................10-1
10.1 Personalprotectiveequipment(PPE) .........................................10-2
10.2 Denitionsofmaintenance..................................................10-2
10.3 RenAM 500Q/S preventative maintenance schedule..............................10-3
10.4 Ancillary equipment preventative maintenance schedule ..........................10-4
10.5 Preventative maintenance records............................................10-4
10.6 Preventative maintenance checklists ..........................................10-5
10.6.1 Weekly tasks ......................................................10-5
10.6.2 Monthly tasks......................................................10-5
10.6.3 Six-monthly tasks...................................................10-5
Chapter 11 – Preventative maintenance tasks
Introduction ..................................................................11-1
11.1 Preventative maintenance tasks .............................................11-2
PM-001 – RenAM 500Q/S system – Inspect ....................................11-2
PM-002 – RenAM 500Q/S system – Clean .....................................11-2
PM-003 – RenAM 500Q/S safety devices – Check ...............................11-3
PM-004 – RenAM 500Q/S system hoses and coolant system – Check................11-4
PM-004-01 – System hoses – Check .................................11-4
PM-004-02 – Coolant system – Check ................................11-4
PM-004-03 – Post completion .......................................11-4
PM-005 – Process room – Clean .............................................11-5
PM-006 – Build chamber viewing window – Inspect ..............................11-6
PM-007 – Top and bottom door seals – Check...................................11-6
PM-008 – Safety signs and laser safety labels – Inspect...........................11-6
PM-009 – User guide – Check ...............................................11-7
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PM-010–Powderasksandlargesafechangelters–Check .....................11-7
PM-010-01–Powderasks.........................................11-7
PM-010-02–Largesafechangelters ................................11-8
PM-010-03 – Post completion .......................................11-8
PM-011 – Chiller settings – Check............................................11-8
PM-012 – Vacuum pump oil level – Check ......................................11-9
PM-013 – Elevator position encoder and reading strip – Clean ......................11-9
PM-015–Vacuumpumpgasballastvalvelter–Check..........................11-10
PM-023 – Metal powder safety – Check.......................................11-10
PM-024 – Inert gas supply safety – Check.....................................11-11
PM-028 – Build chamber lights – Check ......................................11-11
PM-030 – Build chamber – Clean ...........................................11-12
PM-035 – Lens protection window – Clean ....................................11-13
PM-035-01 – Lens protection window – Inspect ........................11-15
PM-035-02 – Lens protection window – First stage cleaning ..............11-18
PM-035-03 – Lens protection window – Second stage cleaning ............11-21
PM-035-04 – Lens protection window – Third stage cleaning ..............11-26
PM-035-05 – Lens protection window – Fourth stage cleaning.............11-34
PM-035-06 – Lens protection window – Examples of surface contamination ..11-41
PM-035-07 – Lens protection window – Post completion .................11-53
PM-036 – Elevator position encoder brush – Replace ............................11-54
PM-037–Toprearofchamber–Clean(RenAM500Q/SFlexonly) .................11-56
PM-038–Powderloadingarm–Inspect(RenAM500Q/SFlexonly) ................11-57
PM-039–Feedhopperliftingbrackets–Inspect(RenAM500Q/SFlexonly) ..........11-58
Chapter 12 – Consumables parts and spare parts
Introduction ..................................................................12-1
12.1 Consumable parts ........................................................12-2
12.2 Spare parts .............................................................12-3
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Chapter 1 – Before you begin
Introduction
This chapter contains the disclaimers, trade marks, warranty and changes to equipment
statements that form part of the standard Renishaw terms and conditions.

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1.1 Disclaimer
WHILE CONSIDERABLE EFFORT WAS MADE TO VERIFY THE ACCURACY OF THIS DOCUMENT AT
PUBLICATION, ALL WARRANTIES, CONDITIONS, REPRESENTATIONS AND LIABILITY, HOWSOEVER
ARISING, ARE EXCLUDED TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.
RENISHAW RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THIS DOCUMENT AND TO THE
EQUIPMENT, AND/OR SOFTWARE AND THE SPECIFICATION DESCRIBED HEREIN WITHOUT
OBLIGATION TO PROVIDE NOTICE OF SUCH CHANGES.
1.2 Trade marks
RENISHAW® and the probe symbol are registered trade marks of Renishaw plc. Renishaw product
names, designations and the mark 'apply innovation' are trade marks of Renishaw plc or its subsidiaries.
Other brand, product or company names are trade marks of their respective owners.
1.3 Warranty
Unless you and Renishaw have agreed and signed a separate written agreement, the equipment and/or
software are sold subject to the Renishaw Standard Terms and Conditions supplied with such equipment
and/orsoftware,oravailableonrequestfromyourlocalRenishawofce.
Renishaw warrants its equipment and software for a limited period (as set out in the Standard Terms
andConditions),providedthattheyareinstalledandusedexactlyasdenedinassociatedRenishaw
documentation.YoushouldconsulttheseStandardTermsandConditionstondoutthefulldetailsofyour
warranty.
Equipment and/or software purchased by you from a third-party supplier is subject to separate terms and
conditions supplied with such equipment and/or software. You should contact your third-party supplier for
details.
1.4 Changes to equipment
Renishaw reserves the right to change equipment specifications without notice.

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1.5 Patents
Features of the RenAM 500Q/S additive manufacturing system, and other similar systems, are the subject
of one or more of the following patents and/or patent applications:
CA 2016102970 EP 2331232 JP 2018-523015 US 10335901 WO2014/125258
CA 2738618 EP 2342042 JP 2018-536560 US 10493562 WO2014/125280
CA 2738619 EP 2875855 JP 2019-166841 US 10500641 WO2014/199134
EP 2956261 JP 2019-504182 US 10639879 WO2016/079496
CN 102186554 EP 2956262 JP 5514210 US 2014-0287080 WO2017/085470
CN 105102160 EP 3007879 JP 6482476 US 2018/0043614
CN 105228775 EP 3221073 JP 6571638 US 2018-0079029
CN 105492188 EP 3221075 US 2018-0244034
CN 107107193 EP 3237177 US 2018-0326485
CN 107206484 EP 3299110 US 2018-0333779
CN 107257729 EP 3323534 US 2018-0370144
CN 107921659 EP 3325240 US 2019-0262946
CN 108189390 EP 3357606 US 2020-0023463
CN 108349005 EP 3377252 US 2020-0070247
CN 108463300 EP 3377253 US 2020-0230944
CN 108515182 EP 3415254 US 8753105
CN 109177153 EP 3566798 US 8794263
EP 3689507 US 9114478
US 9669583
US 9849543
1.6 WEEE directive
The use of this symbol on Renishaw products and/or accompanying documentation indicates that the
product should not be mixed with general household waste upon disposal. It is the responsibility of the
end user to dispose of this product at a designated collection point for waste electrical and electronic
equipment(WEEE)toenablereuseorrecycling.Correctdisposalofthisproductwillhelptosavevaluable
resources and prevent potential negative effects on the environment. For more information, please contact
your local waste disposal service or Renishaw distributor.

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1.7 Battery safety
This product is supplied with non-rechargeable lithium metal batteries. These batteries are embedded in
the machine and should only be replaced by a Renishaw Service Engineer.
• Do not attempt to recharge the batteries.
• Do not disassemble, apply excessive pressure, pierce, deform or subject the batteries to impact.
• Dispose of waste batteries in accordance with your local environmental and safety laws.
Ensure that you comply with international and national battery transport regulations when transporting this
product with the batteries inserted.
Lithiummetalbatteriesareclassiedasdangerousgoodsfortransportationandrequirelabellingand
packaging in accordance with the dangerous goods regulations before being offered for transportation. To
reduce the risk of shipment delays, should you need to return this product to Renishaw for any reason, do
not return any batteries.
1.7.1 Disposal of batteries
The use of this symbol on the batteries, packaging or accompanying documents indicates that used
batteries should not be mixed with general household waste. Dispose of the used batteries at a designated
collection point. This will prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human health which
could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling. Contact your local authority or waste disposal
service concerning the separate collection and disposal of batteries. All lithium and rechargeable batteries
must be fully discharged or protected from short circuiting prior to disposal.

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1.8 Declaration of conformity
c
Renishaw plc hereby declares that the RenAM 500Q/S is in compliance with the essential requirements
and other relevant provisions of
• the applicable EU directives
• the relevant statutory instruments under UK law
The full text of the declaration of conformity is available at:
www.renishaw.com
1.9 FCC information to user (USA only
1.9.1 47CFR section 15.21
TheuseriscautionedthatanychangesormodicationsnotexpresslyapprovedbyRenishawplcor
authorised representative could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
1.9.2 47CFR section 15.105
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. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment
in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct
the interference at his own expense.
1.10 REACH
InformationrequiredbyArticle33(1)ofRegulation(EC)No.1907/2006("REACH")relatingtoproducts
containingsubstancesofveryhighconcern(SVHCs)isavailableat:
www.renishaw.com/REACH

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1.11 Control of pollution, applicable in the People's Republic of China
Renishaw have prepared a table in accordance with the provisions of SJ/T 11364. This is available on
request from Renishaw.
1.12 China RoHS
For more information on China RoHS, visit:
www.renishaw.com
1.13 Industrial, Scientic and Medical Equipment (ISM) for Canada
This ISM device complies with Canadian ICES-001.
Cet appareil ISM est conforme à la norme ICES-001 du Canada.

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Chapter 2 – Scope of supply
Introduction
The following chapter describes the items of equipment supplied with the RenAM 500Q/S
system as standard, and the equipment available as options.

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2.1 Standard equipment (RenAM 500Q/S excluding Flex)
The following equipment and services are supplied as standard when you purchase a RenAM 500Q/S
system from Renishaw.
• Renishaw RenAM 500Quad/Single, referred to as 'RenAM 500Q/S', additive manufacturing system
• Welcome pack
• RenAM500Q/SInstallationguide(Renishawpartno.H-5800-3692)
• RenAM500Q/SUserguide(Renishawpartno.H-5800-3693)
• Operator training course
• Sign-off kit – to suit the material being processed
• Powder flask kit – one powder flask, complete with isolating valve
• Chiller – to supply cooled water to the system optical equipment
• Filterpassivationkit(Renishawpartno.A-6521-5060)
2.2 Standard equipment (RenAM 500Q/S Flex only)
The following equipment and services are supplied as standard when you purchase a RenAM 500Q/S
Flex system from Renishaw.
• Renishaw RenAM 500Quad/Single Flex, referred to as 'RenAM 500Q/S Flex', additive manufacturing
system
• Welcome pack
• RenAM500Q/SUserguide(Renishawpartno.H-5800-3693)
• Operator training course
• Sign-off kit – to suit the material being processed
• Powder flask kit – one powder flask, complete with isolating valve
• Chiller – to supply cooled water to the system optical equipment
• Filterpassivationkit(Renishawpartno.A-6521-5060)
• Renishaw universal lifter *
• 1.4 m working platform *
• Overflow flask kit – two 1.7 L or 10 L overflow flasks complete with isolating valve
• Feed hopper – one small, medium or large RenAM 500Q/S Flex feed hopper
• 1 T, 2 m long, lifting sling *
* included as standard on first machine installation only, optional accessory on subsequent installations