Data sheet

L-9517-9778-07-C

QUANTiC™ series encoder system

The QUANTiC ™ encoder series provides robust • Compact, all-in-one, optical encoder with
analogue or digital output
incremental position measurement for linear,
• Wide tolerances
partial arc and rotary systems with excellent
- Rideheight from ±0.3 mm
metrology and wide installation tolerances. This - Yaw ±0.9°
reduces or eliminates the need for mounting • Compatible with a wide range of linear,
adjustment during the installation process. partial arc and rotary scales with IN-TRAC ™
auto-phase reference mark (datum)
QUANTiC encoders include Renishaw’s high-performance
• Maximum speed to 24 m/s
integrated interpolation technology, removing the need for
(3.63 m/s at 0.1 µm resolution)
additional adaptors or separate interfaces. This provides stable
and reliable position signals for a wide range of demanding • Excellent dirt immunity
measurement and motion control applications. • Resolutions from 10 µm to 50 nm
The easy-to-use built-in installation and calibration functions can be • Integrated set-up LED for ease of installation
enhanced with the optional Advanced Diagnostic Tool ADTi-100,
• Auto Gain Control (AGC), Auto Balance
providing comprehensive real-time encoder feedback during installation
Control (ABC) and Auto Offset Control (AOC)
and diagnostics.
ensure consistent signal strength for
In addition to Renishaw’s proven unique filtering optics, QUANTiC long-term reliability
encoders have a new detector design which gives superior signal purity • Integrated dual limits (linear only)
and dirt immunity. They are combined in a compact readhead body,
joining the VIONiC ™ and TONiC ™ family of encoders. • Optional Advanced Diagnostic Tool ADTi-100
to optimise set-up and assist with
system diagnostics
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System features
In-built reliability and ease of installation
 Robust position measurement over contamination
QUANTiC encoder readheads ensure excellent motion control
performance in a wide range of applications by minimising
positional error over scale contamination. A new detector design
provides an additional layer of signal filtering which helps to
eliminate non-harmonic signal frequencies, ensuring low sub-
divisional error (SDE) and minimal signal variation over dirt or
contamination on the scale.
 Easy installation and setup
The advanced optical design and signal processing of the
QUANTiC encoder provides increased installation and operational
tolerances whilst maintaining metrological performance. Low cost
of ownership is achieved through reduced installation and
setup times.
 High speed performance
With best-in-class signal processing and optimum detector
design, QUANTiC can achieve speeds up to 24 m/s to
meet the most demanding motion control requirements.
This enables end users to increase system throughput
reducing cost per part to the end user.

Optional Advanced Diagnostic Tool ADTi-100 *

The QUANTiC encoder system is compatible with the
Advanced Diagnostic Tool ADTi-100 and ADT View software.
They provide comprehensive real-time encoder data feedback
to aid more challenging installations and diagnostics. The
intuitive software interface can be used for:

 Remote calibration
 Signal optimisation over the entire axis length
 Readhead pitch indication
 Limit and reference mark indication
 Readout of encoder position (relative to scale)
 Monitoring velocity
 Exporting and saving data

* For more information refer to Advanced Diagnostic Tool ADTi-100 data sheet (Renishaw part no. L-9517-9699).

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Compatible scales
Linear scales
RTLC40-S RTLC40 / FASTRACK ™ RKLC40-S †

Self-adhesive mounted Stainless steel tape scale and self- Self-adhesive mounted
stainless steel tape scale adhesive mounted carrier stainless steel tape scale

RTLC40 scale: 0.2 mm × 8 mm

0.4 mm × 8 mm 0.15 mm × 6 mm
Form (H × W) FASTRACK carrier: 0.4 mm ×
including adhesive including adhesive
18 mm including adhesive

Accuracy RTLC40-S: ±15 µm/m RTLC40: ±15 µm/m RKLC40-S: ±15 µm/m
(includes slope and
linearity) RTLC40H-S: ±5 µm/m RTLC40H: ±5 µm/m RKLC40H-S: ±5 µm/m

Linearity RTLC40-S: ±5 µm/m RTLC40: ±5 µm/m RKLC40-S: ±3 µm/m

(Figures achievable with
two-point error correction) RTLC40H-S: ±2.5 µm/m RTLC40H: ±2.5 µm/m RKLC40H-S: ±2.5 µm/m

10 m* (> 10 m available on 20 m (> 20 m available on

Maximum length 10 m (> 10 m available on request)
request) request)

Matches that of substrate

Coefficient of thermal material when scale ends
10.1 ±0.2 µm/m/°C 10.1 ±0.2 µm/m/°C
expansion (at 20 °C) fixed by epoxy mounted
end clamps
* For RTLC40-S axis lengths > 2 m, FASTRACK carrier with RTLC40 is recommended
†
Suitable for partial arc applications. For more information refer to RKL scale for partial arc applications data sheet (Renishaw part no. L-9517-9897)

Rotary scales
RESM40

Stainless steel ring

±0.38 arc second

Graduation accuracy
(550 mm diameter RESM40 ring)

Ring diameters 52 mm to 550 mm

Coefficient of thermal
15.5 ±0.5 µm/m/°C
expansion (at 20 °C)

For more information about the scales refer to the relevant scale data sheet which can be downloaded from
www.renishaw.com/quanticdownloads.

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Optical centreline
(Incremental and reference mark)
18
†
Reference mark selector (Yaw tol. ±0.9°)
(A‑9653‑0143) 29 ‡
0.55 (Roll tol. ±0.8°) 8.75
Data sheet

(Dimensions as P limit) 0.12

7.8 7.8

8 Mounting faces 13.5

Offset 2.75 ±0.5
Dimensions and tolerances in mm

3.7 †
Q limit magnet 4.25
10
Set-up LED (A-9653-0139)
†
P limit magnet 15 (Dimensions as P limit) 4.15
QUANTiC series encoder system

(A‑9653‑0138)
P and Q limit switch sensor position
Selected IN-TRAC reference mark 10

Reference mark selector sensor position

Forward direction of
readhead relative to scale
6 min. Detail A
R > 30 Dynamic bend radius 2 mounting holes M2.5 through, counterbored
R > 10 Static bend radius Ø3 × 2.3 deep both sides. Scale reading
NOTE: The recommended thread engagement surface
35 is 5 min (7.5 including counterbore) and the Scale thickness 0.4
recommended tightening torque is between (including adhesive)
23 0.25 and 0.4 Nm.

5
0.2
11.5

5±
.2
Calibration rideheight: 2.1 ±0.2
(Pitch tol. ±1°)

Ø4
1.5 * A Operating rideheight: 2.1 ±0.3
0.6
QUANTiC encoder system installation drawing (on RTLC40-S scale)

5*
Optical centreline marker

† ‡
* Dimensions from substrate surface. Bolted reference mark selector magnet and limit magnet available. See the relevant QUANTiC encoder system installation guide for further details. Extent of mounting faces.
NOTES: QUANTiC encoder system on RTLC40-S shown. For detailed installation drawings for other scale types, refer to the relevant QUANTiC encoder system installation guide or scale data sheet.
External magnetic fields greater than 6 mT, in the vicinity of the readhead, may cause false activation of the limit and reference sensors.
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Optical centreline
(Incremental and reference mark)
Data sheet

(Yaw tol. ±0.9°) (Roll tol. ±0.8°) 8.75*

‘A’ section ring – Offset 1.75 ±0.5
18 ‘B’ section ring – Offset 3.25 ±0.5 0.55 0.12
Dimensions and tolerances in mm

Mounting faces 13.5

QUANTiC series encoder system

29 4.25

4.15

6 10
min.
R > 30 Dynamic bend radius 12.1
R > 10 Static bend radius

Set-up LED
35

23 2 mounting holes M2.5 through, counterbored Ø3 × 2.3 deep both sides.

5
NOTE: The recommended thread engagement is 5 min (7.5 including counterbore)

0.2
and the recommended tightening torque is between 0.25 and 0.4 Nm.
11.5

5±
.2
Ø4
(Pitch tol. ±1°)
0.6
QUANTiC encoder system installation drawing (on RESM40 ring)

4.6
Calibration rideheight: 2.1 ±0.15
Forward direction of ring Operating rideheight: 2.1 ±0.2
(increasing count)

* Extent of mounting face.

NOTES: QUANTiC encoder system on RESM40 ring shown. For detailed installation drawings for other scale types, refer to the relevant QUANTiC encoder system installation guide or scale data sheet.
External magnetic fields greater than 6 mT, in the vicinity of the readhead, may cause false activation of the limit and reference sensors.
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General specifications
Power supply 5 V −5% /+10% Typically 150 mA fully terminated (analogue output)
Typically 200 mA fully terminated (digital output)
Power from a 5 Vdc supply complying with the requirements for
SELV of standard IEC 60950-1
Ripple 200 mVpp maximum @ frequency up to 500 kHz
Temperature (system) Storage −20 °C to +70 °C
Operating 0 °C to +70 °C
Humidity (system) 95% relative humidity (non-condensing) to IEC 60068-2-78
Sealing IP40
Acceleration Operating 400 m/s², 3 axes
Shock Operating 500 m/s², 11 ms, ½ sine, 3 axes
Vibration Operating 100 m/s² max @ 55 Hz to 2000 Hz, 3 axes
Mass Readhead 9g
Cable 26 g/m
EMC compliance IEC 61326-1
Readhead cable Single-shielded, outside diameter 4.25 ±0.25 mm
Flex life > 20 × 106 cycles at 30 mm bend radius

UL recognised component
Maximum cable length* 5 m (analogue output)
3 m (digital output)
Connector options Code - connector type
A - 9-way D-type - Digital output only
L - 15-way D-type (standard pin-out) - Analogue output only
D - 15-way D-type (standard pin-out) - Digital output only
H - 15-way D-type (alternative pin-out)
X - 12-way circular connector - Digital output only
J - 14-way JST connector
Typical sub-divisional error (SDE) Analogue output Digital output
Linear < ±120 nm < ±80 nm
Rotary ≤ ∅135 mm < ±120 nm < ±80 nm
Rotary > ∅135 mm < ±150 nm < ±150 nm

* Extension cables available. Contact your local Renishaw representative for further details.

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Speed
Digital readheads

Clocked output Maximum speed (m/s) Minimum edge

option separation*
T D X Z W Y H
(MHz) (ns)
( 10 µm) (5 µm) (1 µm) (0.5 µm) (0.2 µm) (0.1 µm) (50 nm)
50 24 24 24 18.13 7.25 3.626 1.813 25.1

40 24 24 24 14.50 5.80 2.900 1.450 31.6

25 24 24 18.13 9.06 3.63 1.813 0.906 51.0

20 24 24 16.11 8.06 3.22 1.611 0.806 57.5

12 24 24 10.36 5.18 2.07 1.036 0.518 90.0

10 24 24 8.53 4.27 1.71 0.853 0.427 109

08 24 24 6.91 3.45 1.38 0.691 0.345 135

06 24 24 5.37 2.69 1.07 0.537 0.269 174

04 24 18.13 3.63 1.81 0.73 0.363 0.181 259

01 9.06 4.53 0.91 0.45 0.18 0.091 0.045 1038

Analogue readheads
Maximum speed: 20 m/s (−3dB)†

Angular speeds
Angular speed depends on ring diameter – use the following equation to convert to rev/min:

V × 1000 × 60 Where V = maximum linear speed (m/s) and

Angular speed (rev/min) =
πD D = external diameter of RESM40 ring (mm).

* For a readhead with a 1 m cable.

†
At speeds > 20 m/s, SDE may be affected.

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Output signals
Digital outputs

1 14

15-way D-type 12-way

15-way
9-way D-type alternative circular 14-way JST ‡
Function Signal Colour D-type
(A) pin-out connector † (J)
(D)
(H) (X)

5V Brown 5 7, 8 4, 12 G 10
Power
0V White 1 2, 9 2, 10 H 1
+ Red 2 14 1 M 7
A
− Blue 6 6 9 L 2
Incremental
+ Yellow 4 13 3 J 11
B
− Green 8 5 11 K 9

Reference + Violet 3 12 14 D 8
Z
mark − Grey 7 4 7 E 12
P Pink - 11 8 A 14
Limits
Q Black - 10 6 B 13
Alarm E − Orange - 3 13 F 3

Remote CAL* CAL Clear 9 1 5 C 4

Shield - Screen Case Case Case Case Ferrule

Analogue outputs

1 14

15-way D-type
15-way D-type alternative 14-way JST ‡
Function Signal Colour
(L) pin-out (J)
(H)
5V Brown 4, 5 4, 12 10
Power
0V White 12, 13 2, 10 1
+ Red 9 1 7
Cosine V1
− Blue 1 9 2
Incremental
+ Yellow 10 3 11
Sine V2
− Green 2 11 9
+ Violet 3 14 8
Reference mark V0
− Grey 11 7 12
Vp Pink 7 8 14
Limits
Vq Black 8 6 13
Setup Vx Clear 6 13 6
Remote CAL* CAL Orange 14 5 4
Shield - Screen Case Case Ferrule
* Remote CAL line must be connected for use with ADTi-100
†
12-way circular Binder mating socket - A-6195-0105.
‡
Pack of 5 14-way JST SH mating sockets: A-9417-0025 - Bottom mount; A-9417-0026 - Side mount.

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Electrical connections
Grounding and shielding

Customer
QUANTiC readhead Readhead electronics
termination / connector 5V

Output signals

0V
Shield

IMPORTANT: The shield should be connected to the machine earth (Field Ground).
For JST variants the ferrule should be connected to the machine earth.

Maximum cable length

Analogue Digital
Readhead cable 5m 3m
Dependent on cable type, readhead cable length and clocked output option.
Maximum extension cable length
Contact your local Renishaw representative for more information.
Readhead to ADTi-100 5m 3m

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Electrical connections (continued)

Recommended signal termination

Digital outputs
Single ended alarm signal termination
0V (Not available with ‘A’ cable termination)

Readhead Customer 5V
220 pF
A B Z+ electronics Customer
4k7
Readhead electronics

Cable Z0 = 120R 120R

1k8

100R
A B Z− E−
220 pF
4k7 100nF
0V

Standard RS422A line receiver circuitry.

Capacitors recommended for improved noise immunity.

Analogue outputs
V0 V1 V2+

120R

V0 V1 V2−

NOTE: 120R termination on the analogue output signals is essential for correct AGC operation.

Limit output
(Not available with ‘A’ cable termination)

5 V to 24 V

R*

Vp Vq P Q

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

Alternatively, use a suitable relay or opto-isolator.

Remote CAL operation

CAL

0V

Remote operation of the CAL /AGC is possible via CAL signal.

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Output specifications
Digital output signals
Form – Square wave differential line driver to EIA RS422A (except limits P and Q)

Incremental* 2 channels A and B in quadrature (90° phase shifted)

Signal period P
Resolution
Resolution S P (µm) S (µm)
option code
T 40 10
D 20 5
X 4 1

A Z 2 0.5
W 0.8 0.2
B
Y 0.4 0.1
H 0.2 0.05

Reference*

NOTE: A wide reference mark option,

outputting a reference pulse for the duration
Z of the signal period is available.
Synchronised pulse Z,
Contact your local Renishaw representative
duration as resolution.
for more information.
Bi-directionally repeatable.†
Limits
Open collector output, asynchronous pulse
(Not available with ‘A’ cable termination)

Active high

Repeatability < 0.1 mm

PQ

~ Length of limit actuator

Alarm
Line driven (Asynchronous pulse)
(Not available with ‘A’ cable termination)

E−
Alarm asserted when:
– Signal amplitude < 20% or > 135%
– Readhead speed too high for reliable operation
> 15 ms

or 3-state alarm
Differentially transmitted signals forced open circuit for > 15 ms when alarm conditions valid.

* Inverse signals not shown for clarity

†
Only calibrated reference mark is bi-directionally repeatable.

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Output specifications (continued)

Analogue output signals
Incremental 2 channels V1 and V2 differential sinusoids in quadrature, centred on ~1.65 V (90° phase shifted)

40 μm

0.7 to 1.35 Vpp with Green LED (AGC off) and

(V1+)−(V1−) Blue LED (AGC on) indication (readhead) and
120R termination.
0°

(V2+)−(V2−)

Reference

0.8 to 1.2 Vpp

45°
Bi-directionally repeatable.*
(V0+)−(V0−) Differential pulse V0 centred on 45°.
360° (nom)

Limits
Open collector output, asynchronous pulse

Active high

Repeatability < 0.1 mm

VP VQ

~ Length of limit actuator

Set-up†

3.3 V (nom)

Between 50% and 70% signal level, VX is a duty cycle.

Voltage
Time spent at 3.3 V increases with incremental signal level.
at VX At > 70% signal level VX is nominal 3.3 V.

0
0 50% Signal level 70% 100%

* Only calibrated reference mark is bi-directionally repeatable.

†
Set-up signal as shown is not present during calibration routine.

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Digital linear readhead part numbers

Q4 B C Y 30 D 50 A

Readhead series
Q4 - 40 μm QUANTiC

Readhead type
B - Linear

Scale type compatibility

C - RTLC40 / RTLC40-S / RKLC40-S

Resolution
T - 10 µm W - 0.2 µm
D - 5 µm Y - 0.1 µm
X - 1 µm H - 50 nm
Z - 0.5 µm

Cable length*
02 - 0.2 m (not available with ‘J ’ cable termination) 15 - 1.5 m (not available with ‘J ’ cable termination)
05 - 0.5 m 20 - 2 m (not available with ‘J ’ cable termination)
10 - 1 m 30 - 3 m

Cable termination
A - 9-way D-type plug (‘E’ and ‘F’ Reference mark options / Alarm format only)
D - 15-way D-type plug (standard pin-out)
H - 15-way D-type plug (alternative pin-out)
X - 12-way circular connector
J - 14-way JST connector (0.5 m, 1 m and 3 m cables only)

Clocked output options†

50 - 50 MHz 10 - 10 MHz
40 - 40 MHz 08 - 8 MHz
25 - 25 MHz 06 - 6 MHz
20 - 20 MHz 04 - 4 MHz
12 - 12 MHz 01 - 1 MHz

Reference mark options‡ / Alarm format

A - Customer selectable reference mark / Line driven alarm (not available with ‘A’ cable termination)
B - All reference marks are output / Line driven alarm (not available with ‘A’ cable termination)
E - Customer selectable reference mark / 3-state alarm
F - All reference marks are output / 3-state alarm

* Extension cables available. Contact your local Renishaw representative for further details.
†
Additional clocked ouput options available. Contact your local Renishaw representative for further details.
‡
A or E− ‘Customer selectable reference mark’ - Reference pulse triggered only with selector magnet. Allows activation of specific reference mark when
scale has multiple IN-TRAC reference marks.
B or F− ‘All reference marks are output’ - Reference pulse triggered without selector magnet. Recommended for scale with single IN-TRAC reference mark.
Only calibrated reference mark is bi-directionally repeatable.

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

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Digital rotary readhead part numbers

Q4 B J X 30 D 50 B

Readhead series
Q4 - 40 μm QUANTiC

Readhead type
B - Rotary > ∅135 mm (‘J’ scale type compatibility only)
C - Rotary ≤ ∅135 mm (‘K’ and ‘L’ scale compatibility only)

Scale type compatibility

J - RESM40 > ∅135 mm (‘B’ readhead type only)
K - RESM40 ∅60 mm to ∅135 mm (‘C’ readhead type only)
L - RESM40 < ∅60 mm (‘C’ readhead type only)

Resolution
T - 10 µm W - 0.2 µm
D - 5 µm Y - 0.1 µm
X - 1 µm H - 50 nm
Z - 0.5 µm

Cable length*
02 - 0.2 m (not available with ‘J ’ cable termination) 15 - 1.5 m (not available with ‘J ’ cable termination)
05 - 0.5 m 20 - 2 m (not available with ‘J ’ cable termination)
10 - 1 m 30 - 3 m

Cable termination
A - 9-way D-type plug (‘F’ Reference mark options / Alarm format only)
D - 15-way D-type plug (standard pin-out)
H - 15-way D-type plug (alternative pin-out)
X - 12-way circular connector
J - 14-way JST connector (0.5 m, 1 m and 3 m cables only)

Clocked output options†

50 - 50 MHz 10 - 10 MHz
40 - 40 MHz 08 - 8 MHz
25 - 25 MHz 06 - 6 MHz
20 - 20 MHz 04 - 4 MHz
12 - 12 MHz 01 - 1 MHz

Reference mark options / Alarm format

B - All reference marks are output / Line driven alarm (not available with ‘A’ cable termination)
F - All reference marks are output / 3-state alarm

* Extension cables available. Contact your local Renishaw representative for further details.
†
Additional clocked ouput options available. Contact your local Renishaw representative for further details.

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

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Digital partial arc readhead part numbers

Q4 B R X 30 D 50 B

Readhead series
Q4 - 40 μm QUANTiC

Readhead type
B - Partial arc radius > 67.5 mm (‘R’ scale type compatibility only)
C - Partial arc radius ≤ 67.5 mm (‘S’ and ‘T’ scale compatibility only)

Scale type compatibility

R - RKLC40-S partial arc radius > 67.5 mm (‘B’ readhead type only)
S - RKLC40-S partial arc radius 30 mm to 67.5 mm (‘C’ readhead type only)
T - RKLC40-S partial arc radius 26 mm to 29 mm (‘C’ readhead type only)

Resolution
T - 10 µm W - 0.2 µm
D - 5 µm Y - 0.1 µm
X - 1 µm H - 50 nm
Z - 0.5 µm

Cable length*
02 - 0.2 m (not available with ‘J ’ cable termination) 15 - 1.5 m (not available with ‘J ’ cable termination)
05 - 0.5 m 20 - 2 m (not available with ‘J ’ cable termination)
10 - 1 m 30 - 3 m

Cable termination
A - 9-way D-type plug (‘F’ Reference mark options / Alarm format only)
D - 15-way D-type plug (standard pin-out)
H - 15-way D-type plug (alternative pin-out)
X - 12-way circular connector
J - 14-way JST connector (0.5 m, 1 m and 3 m cables only)

Clocked output options†

50 - 50 MHz 10 - 10 MHz
40 - 40 MHz 08 - 8 MHz
25 - 25 MHz 06 - 6 MHz
20 - 20 MHz 04 - 4 MHz
12 - 12 MHz 01 - 1 MHz

Reference mark options ‡ / Alarm format

B - All reference marks are output / Line driven alarm (not available with ‘A’ cable termination)
F - All reference marks are output / 3-state alarm

For more information on partial arc refer to RKL scale for partial arc applications data sheet (Renishaw part no. L-9517-9897).

* Extension cables available. Contact your local Renishaw representative for further details.
†
Additional clocked ouput options available. Contact your local Renishaw representative for further details.
‡
Only calibrated reference mark is bi-directionally repeatable.

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

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Analogue linear readhead part numbers

Q4 B C A 30 L 00 T

Readhead series
Q4 - 40 μm QUANTiC

Readhead type
B - Linear

Scale type compatibility

C - RTLC40 / RTLC40-S / RKLC40-S

Output
A - 1 Vpp differential analogue signal

Cable length*
02 - 0.2 m (not available with ‘J ’ cable termination) 20 - 2 m (not available with ‘J ’ cable termination)
05 - 0.5 m 30 - 3 m
10 - 1 m 50 - 5 m (not available with ‘J ’ cable termination)
15 - 1.5 m (not available with ‘J ’ cable termination)

Cable termination
L - 15-way D-type plug (standard pin-out)
H - 15-way D-type plug (alternative pin-out)
J - 14-way JST connector (0.5 m, 1 m, 3 m and 5 m cables only)

Clocked output option

00 - No clock

Reference mark options†

T - Customer selectable reference mark
U - All reference marks are output

* Extension cables available. Contact your local Renishaw representative for further details.
†
T− ‘Customer selectable reference mark’ - Reference pulse triggered only with selector magnet. Allows activation of specific reference mark when
scale has multiple IN-TRAC reference marks.
U− ‘All reference marks are output’ - Reference pulse triggered without selector magnet. Recommended for scale with single IN-TRAC reference mark.
Only calibrated reference mark is bi-directionally repeatable.

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

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Analogue rotary readhead part numbers

Q4 B J A 30 L 00 U

Readhead series
Q4 - 40 μm QUANTiC

Readhead type
B - Rotary > ∅135 mm (‘J’ scale type compatibility only)
C - Rotary ≤ ∅135 mm (‘K’ and ‘L’ scale compatibility only)

Scale type compatibility

J - RESM40 > ∅135 mm (‘B’ readhead type only)
K - RESM40 ∅60 mm to ∅135 mm (‘C’ readhead type only)
L - RESM40 < ∅60 mm (‘C’ readhead type only)

Output
A - 1 Vpp differential analogue signal

Cable length*
02 - 0.2 m (not available with ‘J ’ cable termination) 20 - 2 m (not available with ‘J ’ cable termination)
05 - 0.5 m 30 - 3 m
10 - 1 m 50 - 5 m (not available with ‘J ’ cable termination)
15 - 1.5 m (not available with ‘J ’ cable termination)

Cable termination
L - 15-way D-type plug (standard pin-out)
H - 15-way D-type plug (alternative pin-out)
J - 14-way JST connector (0.5 m, 1 m, 3 m and 5 m cables only)

Clocked output option

00 - No clock

Reference mark options

U - All reference marks are output

* Extension cables available. Contact your local Renishaw representative for further details.

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

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Analogue partial arc readhead part numbers

Q4 B R A 30 L 00 U

Readhead series
Q4 - 40 μm QUANTiC

Readhead type
B - Partial arc radius > 67.5 mm (‘R’ scale type compatibility only)
C - Partial arc radius ≤ 67.5 mm (‘S’ and ‘T’ scale compatibility only)

Scale type compatibility

R - RKLC40-S partial arc radius > 67.5 mm (‘B’ readhead type only)
S - RKLC40-S partial arc radius 30 mm to 67.5 mm (‘C’ readhead type only)
T - RKLC40-S partial arc radius 26 mm to 29 mm (‘C’ readhead type only)

Output
A - 1 Vpp differential analogue signal

Cable length*
02 - 0.2 m (not available with ‘J ’ cable termination) 20 - 2 m (not available with ‘J ’ cable termination)
05 - 0.5 m 30 - 3 m
10 - 1 m 50 - 5 m (not available with ‘J ’ cable termination)
15 - 1.5 m (not available with ‘J ’ cable termination)

Cable termination
L - 15-way D-type plug (standard pin-out)
H - 15-way D-type plug (alternative pin-out)
J - 14-way JST connector (0.5 m, 1 m, 3 m and 5 m cables only)

Clock output option

00 - No clock

Reference mark options†

U - All reference marks are output

For more information on partial arc refer to RKL scale for partial arc applications data sheet (Renishaw part no. L-9517-9897).

* Extension cables available. Contact your local Renishaw representative for further details.
†
Only calibrated reference mark is bi-directionally repeatable.

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

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QUANTiC series encoder system

Optional Advanced Diagnostic Tool ADTi-100

Part description Part number Product image

ADTi-100 A-6195-0100

Free to download from

ADT View software
www.renishaw.com/adt

Termination tool
A-6195-2132
(analogue readheads only)

Adaptor cables
Digital readheads

Cable termination Pin-out Part number

A 9-way D-type A-6195-0102

H 15-way D-type (alternative pin-out) A-6195-0103

X 12-way circular A-6195-0104

J 14-way JST A-6195-2073

NOTE: Standard 15-way D-type readheads can be plugged directly into the ADT. No adaptor cable is required.

Analogue readheads

Cable termination Pin-out Part number

L 15-way D-type (standard pin-out) A-6637-1540

H 15-way D-type (alternative pin-out) A-6195-0103

J 14-way JST A-6195-2073

For more information on the ADT refer to the Advanced Diagnostic Tool ADTi-100 data sheet (Renishaw part no. L-9517-9699),
Advanced Diagnostic Tool ADTi 100 and ADT View software user guide (Renishaw part no. M-6195-9413) and Advanced
Diagnostic Tool ADTi 100 and ADT View software quick-start guide (Renishaw part no. M-6195-9321).

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QUANTiC compatible products:

RTLC40-S self-adhesive
tape scale

RTLC40 tape scale

and FASTRACK carrier

QUANTiC series

RKLC40-S self-adhesive
mastered tape scale
(linear)

RKLC40-S self-adhesive
tape scale (partial arc)

RESM40 stainless
steel ring

Optional Advanced
Diagnostic Tool ADTi-100
(A-6195-0100)

For more information about the ADTi-100 and the scale refer to the relevant data sheets and installation guides which can be
downloaded from www.renishaw.com/quanticdownloads.

For worldwide contact details, visit www.renishaw.com/contact

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