Advanced Diagnostic Tool ADTa-100 (A-6525-0100)

Advanced Diagnostic Tool ADTa-100 the ADTa-100 (A-6525-0100) is a set-up tool and diagnostic accessory specifically designed to be used with Renishaw absolute encoder products. It also allows for writing a new zero position.* It can be used in a stand-alone mode or in conjunction with a PC‡ running the ADT View software. *Write zero command is available only for BiSS C, Yaskawa and ‡ Panasonic protocols. Supported Windows® operating systems (x86 or x64): 7 SP1, 8.1, 10. Encoder input pins 0V Serial communications Shield (case) M6 accessory mounting thread - maximum permissible screw protrusion into body 10 mm Encoder status LEDs (x7) 90

The Advanced Diagnostic Tools, ADTi-100 and ADTa-100, acquire comprehensive real-time data from Renishaw's VIONiC, QUANTiC and ATOM DX incremental encoders, and RESOLUTE™, EVOLUTE™ and FORTiS™ absolute encoders. This information is displayed via the user-friendly Renishaw ADT View software interface. Whilst in most cases the integral set-up LED on the encoder readhead is sufficient for setting up the system, the ADTs can be used to aid more challenging installations and also to report on encoder performance to assist in system fault finding to avoid lengthy machine downtime.

The ADTs can be connected to a Windows® tablet or a PC via a USB cable. The ADTi-100 can also be connected in-line between the readhead and the controller as part of the control loop.
The ADTa-100 is compatible with Renishaw's RESOLUTE (marked with an ADT symbol), EVOLUTE and FORTiS absolute encoders.

Features and benefits

Real-time remote monitoring to aid readhead adjustment

Visual indication of signal size

Display signal strength versus position along the full axis to optimise the installation, aid diagnostics and confirm that field service has been carried out correctly

DRO output

Ability to save data as CSV file

Set zero capability

Operates in standalone mode or with ADT View software for additional information

Visual indication of alarms and warnings

Protocol independent