Renishaw RPI20 User manual

RPI20 / VME installation guide
M-9904-2375-02
Installation guide
The design of Renishaw’s RPI20 parallel interface
allows it to be used as either a stand-alone unit,
or via a specially designed host board, integrated
into a VME based rack. Each host board is
capable of housing up to two RPI20 interface
boards
This installation guide identifies the steps
necessary to install the RPI20 parallel interface
into the VME host board.
For details of RPI20 configuration and the
performance specification, see the
RPI20 parallel
interface user manual (Renishaw part no.
M-9904-2254).
Note: anti-static precautions should be observed
throughout this installation process.
Step 1: Remove screw locks from the RPI20
D-type connector.
Step 2: Locate the first RPI20 parallel interface
board into host board.
Note: If configuring the host board for a single
axis application, the RPI20 parallel interface
board should be positioned as shown above.
For dual axis applications, the blanking
plate must be removed from the facia panel
(identified overleaf) prior to inserting the
second axis RPI20.

Step 3: Re-fit screw locks through facia panel,
but do not fully tighten.
Screw locks (4 off)
Step 4: Fit 4 off screws but do not fully tighten.
Screw A (4 off)
Step 5: Slacken screws B by 1/4 or 1/2 turn.
Complete final tightening sequence:
1) Tighten 4 off screw A (identified in Step 4)
2) Tighten 2 off screw B (identified in Step 5)
3) Tighten screw locks (identified in Step 3)
Screw B (2 off)
Full details of the RPI20 parallel interface can
be found in data sheet L-9904-2352. For a copy
visit www.renishaw.com or contact your local
Renishaw office.
© 2006 Renishaw plc. All rights reserved. Printed in England 0306 Part No. M-9904-2375-02
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Facia panel