"取扱説明書"
Contents
1. 99 082 3 52. 99MBC082B 99 082
3. 8 4 6 HHHHHL VL 50A VL 50AS DP 1VR HH
4. 2 1 1 9 8 92 0504 9 21 9 2 2 X 9 2 3 1 2 3
5. VL SOA Mitutoyo Vo VL BOAS VL 50A 00 BEB VL 50AS 1 2 11 0 Olum WENO OIN 1 g t
6. 99 082 9 3 MEMO 9 4 No 99MBC082B E 0 0000 Ss Hee rani L3 r3 0000000 796 1 660 6280 FAX 1 20 1 822 4123 000 4 14 26 7100 56 4 96 0745 HHH 1 4 34 3 8813 FAX 4 16 37 0000000 411 2909 092 231 6881 000 660 6240 000000 044 813 1611 582 2 0266 53 6414 56 4 98 7070 3 8801 00000 092 411 2911 00000000 044 822 5151 1 7 30 796 1 1 20 1 4 34 000 4 16 37 HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH 321 0932 028 660 6257 213 8533 044 822 4140 0 466 00
7. RS 2 3 2 13 1 CODE 318 211 CODE 318 213 5 5 2 AC 3 4 5 1 5 1 1 TH fr 1 3 6 99 082 14 HHHHH 1 4 1 VL 50A Mitutoyo 99 082 VL 50A
8. 6 9 E 1 3 1 4 2 5 Met S VL 50AS 1 4 No 99MBC082B VL 50A VL 50AS 1 0000 IleHHH 20 0 1 RER 0 0
9. gt gt P ES
10. 000 HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH 000 0000000 0000000000 HHHHHH HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH 99 082 MEMO 7 2 99 082 JODO 8 1 00000 811
11. Een i EC C EA gt 1 1 1 11 DER AS IN BIER EE 1 1 RAPERE KH 1 2 13 E ue RE DOF aS RE 1 2 RSR RR LO RC LR NN en 1 3 2 1 E EERE ST 2 1 2525 IE 2 2 RR 0000000000000 3 1 DIET 11 10 3 1 32 RN EE 3 E ss a a 3 7 SC FD RE 3 8 A 4 1 Bes lt eeh ee a 5 1 6 RS 232C 6 1 6 1 HRS 232G 6 1 6 25 RSEMk HL ard teste 6 3 KEE 7 1 8 1 CST O ETE TO WEEN 8 1 s 8 3 E 9 1 OU EN AEE sea SERA SEA SAAS ESATA RA 9 1 9 2 VL050 A RN 9 2 933 KRIER AR NEE 9 3 MEMO 1 99MBC082B 11 0000 99 082 ML 50AVL 50AS
12. e 3 Ed PMI a ul UU em VL 50AS 99 082 3 3 3 AC AC DC IN VL _GND VL GO SS AO
13. VL 50AS Connection 99 082 3 3 3 Plug the power cord connector in the AC adapter clamp the jack cord from the AC adapter with the cord clamp on the main unit and then plug jack firmly in the DC IN connector VL 50A rear panel VL 50AS display unit rear panel GND termina Power switch GND terminal Cord clamp Power switch AC adapter Power cord p Ground wire Cord clamp Power Supply Connection 4 When using an external device such as the Digimatic mini processor turn off the power switch and then connect the connecting cable to the connector on the rear panel of the display unit IMORTANT Pay attention to each connector orientation A protrusion is mounted on the upper side of both VL and printer connectors Reverse insertion will result in damage to the connectors 5 Connect the power cord plug to an outlet of the power source and then turn on the power switch on the display unit IMOR
14. 3 1 2 VL 50A 99 082 3 1 3 1 3 HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHLH 9 0000 1 6 e
15. 6 1 RS 232C 611 000000 rmnmrmnn Inm rn GA CRLF G 01234 567CRLF O 0 0 0 RS 232C U 0 II HHHHHHHHHHHHH 010 990 0000 000 000 CP 01234567CRLF ICH CRLF CD 01234567CRLF CH CRLF CE 01234567CRLF 0 0 0 CG 01234567CRLF CH CRLF 54 CS CRLF CH CRLF VS CRLF CH CRLF 2 2mm s 2 4mm s 3 8mm s VT CRLF CH CRLF 0 2 WORK ON 00 5 95 LtHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH 0 2 000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 HHHHHHHHHHHHHHH 3HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH 99 082 6 zi 1 04000 5 RS 232 612 HHHHHHHHH
16. Standard EN61326 1997 A1 1998 Immunity test requirement Annex A Emission limit Class B No 99MBC082B 0 O
17. 613 O00000 0000 00000 000000 oo nooo EIA RS 232C HHHHHHHH 614 l 000000 No 99MBC082B 000000 OO OOO OOOO 6 2 6 2 RS Link 6 RS 232C 0 D RS LINKH 0 6 2 1 OOOO
18. 9 2 No 99MBC082B 9 9 3 IB D E LI LI 0 0000 i Hr 0000 2 000000000000000000000000 PRESET 0000000000000000000000000 Press 000000000000000000000000 2 EE 00000000000000 BBBBBBBB 1000000000000000000000 ke 38080800 Ah 80008 0 p HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH o base 2 888888 pppppppmnnpppo00pnnmd HHHHHHHHHHHHH
19. 5 a 0000000000000000000000000 _BBBBBB 0000 000000000 HH o o 11800008 0000 HHHHHHHH 1 d 888868 po 00888988 EE EE 088888808 0 000 68999888 EE 000x00 6899989898 0000000000000000000000 BBBSBBBB 9859989888 HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HH HHHHHHHHHHHH 99 082 4 _ 7 0 2121982 HHHHHHHHHHHH 4 HHHH HHHHHHHHH s EA r3 gm i UO gm jm ET L3 E3 nr C r3 ES Ek IES ll E E IS CI uL ET 1 E E
20. E 13 1 540000 0000000000000 38088588808 0000000 0000000000000 88888888 0000 0000000000 1800000 HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH 0000000000 99 082 4 3 0000 0000 HHHHHHHHHHH HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HHHHHHHHHHHHH 98 HHHHHHI c HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH 00000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 000000000000 000000
21. IHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH 0000000 00000000 oo00000000000000 0000000 0000000000000 0000 HHHHHH HHHHHHHHHHH ojo A A ES 5 DI L L3 L a a OI Oj Oj Oj Oj Oj OO 000 00000 No 99 082 3 000000 33 HHHHHHHLH 0000000000000000000000000000000 nnnn nn 00000 SS 00000000000000000000000000 _ RRR 10000000 SS emm spe 000000 0000 00000 0000 00000 PRESET 0000000 HHHHHHHHHHHHIPRESETIHHHHHH 1 00000 LIMITIX 20 000000000000000000 LIMITI 0000000000000000000 LIMIT 000000 PRESET 000000 0 LIMIT 00000000000 50600000000 LIMITI 00000 1 HHHHHHHHILIMTT
22. gt 000000000 2002 Mitutoyo Corporation rights reserved EC L1 E D D D DT LI LI LI
23. HHHH 000000 HHHHHH 0000000000000 18 36 19 00000 00 010136 3000VEHHH 010336 52A0 008000 0000000000000 0000 8 0 010 0 0000 00 i DOOD 0000 0 0 00 000 0000000 0000 0000 00000 OE O 0 0000000000000 No 99MBC082B 8 12 00 000 000 000000 1 COM 2 com 1 14 OUT 0 1 LS OUT 2 WORK OUT mag 1 MOO 25 SET IN HHHTTTTTTIHHHHHHHHHHHHH SET SETI H 0 0 H L L H L H L SETHHHHH SET 5 H H H L L H L L SETHHHHH 8 2 8 82 II DD D BL D ELE 000000 sec emm 2 0000000000000000 MIN10ms MIN10ms me _ HHHHHHH HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH 3 HHHHHHHHHH HHH HHH MAX16 100 ns L1 IAX16 100 ms L5 00000000 4 MODE UP DN 00000 SET12 MIN12ms MAX12 100 ms
24. WW SHARK 8 2 3 3 000000 3 14 0 0 HHHHHHHHHHH 0 HHHHHHHHHHHH ETL COICO CO L3 CI ETA HEH EZE REISE Ik H EJET Co ET iho Co Cee Co Ea Ce OOOO C3 C3 COS II EH LM aa Kee 2
25. 4 OFEFE V L 5 ON 3 4 99 082 3 HHHHHH 32
26. 99 082 SPECIFICATIONS This chapter describes the specifications of the VL 50A VL 50AS 2 1 Main Unit Specifications 90006 318 211 318 2113 Installing VL 50A VL 50AS 50mm 2 i 1 7 0 01um 0 1um 1 0um Character height 14mm 6 8 digits excluding sign Ee Approx 8mm s 3 s 100 eData input Data can be input with the foot switch eData output SDP output RS 232C output switching by parameter 85V to 264VAC connected to AC adapter Maximum 12W 12V 1A eMain unit mass 5Kg 11 lbs eStandard accessories AC adapter 357651 Power cord depends on the power supply used Ground wire Allen wrench for clamping a contact point or removing the fixture eOptional accessories Foot switch 937179T Dedicated stand 957460 Output connector with cover 02ADB440 for external control RS LINK Digimatic connecting cable 1m 936937 RS LINK Digimatic connecting cable 2m 965014 Recommended interchangeable contact point the following dial indicator interchangeable contact points are mountable Measuring force when each interchangeable contact point is used Interchangeable contact point Shell contact point 101118 Approx 0 02N Carbide ball contact point 7 120059 Approx 0 03N Carbide needle contact point 0 45 Carbide ball contact point 10 5 120060 Approx 0 06N Carbide needle contact point 0 45 120066 Approx 0 01N Note When other contact point
27. 01 02 6 2 2 RSLINKH 1 D U DU U 2 1 6 2 3 O00000 No 99MBC082A 624 lU lU
28. 00000000 HHHHHUPHDN DATA 99 082 8 5 HOLD 000000 HOLD MAX10us je 1 Data latch clear 5 Data output 2 01 0 000000000 02 00000000000000000 6 HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH MIN15ns MIN15ns gt lt HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH 8 00 00000000000 HHHHHHHHHHHHHCRLFHHHHHHHHHHHH HHHHHHH 0000000 000000 000 0 000000 00000000 0000 SD 00 0 00006250000 O 00000625000 0000 00000 OOOO 0000000000000 0 00 0000 000 00 00000 MEMO 99 082 9 1 9 1 1 9 1 2 d e 9 1 3 0 OFF 2 3 4
29. Ehsan MALAYSIA TEL 60 3 78459318 FAX 60 3 78459346 Mitutoyo Thailand Co Ltd No 668 3 Moo7 Chaengwattana Rd Anusaowaree Bangkaen Bangkok 10220 THAILAND 02 521 6130 to 5 FAX 02 521 6136 Representative Office Indonesia TEL 62 21 837 93765 FAX 62 21 837 93768 Vietnam Ho Chi Minh City TEL 08 910 0485 to 6 FAX 08 910 0487 Vietnam Hanoi TEL 04 934 7098 FAX 04 934 7072 Philippines TEL 02 842 9305 FAX 02 842 9307 Mitutoyo South Asia Pvt Ltd C 122 Okhla Industrial Area Phase I New Delhi 110 020 INDIA TEL 91 11 26372090 FAX 91 11 26372636 Mitutoyo Taiwan Co Ltd 5th FL No 123 Wu Kung First Road Wu Ku Industrial Park Taipei Hsien TAIWAN R O C TEL 02 2299 5266 FAX 02 2299 2358 Mitutoyo Korea Corporation KOCOM Building 2F 260 7 Yeom Chang Dong Kang Seo Gu Seoul 157 040 KOREA TEL 02 3661 5546 to 7 FAX 02 3661 5548 Mitutoyo Beijing Liaison Office 905 Beijing Fortune Bldg No 5 Dong Sanhuan Bei Lu Chaoyang District Beijing 100004 P R CHINA TEL 010 65908505 FAX 010 65908507 Mitutoyo Measuring Instruments Co Ltd Shanghai Room B 11 F Nextage Business Center No 1111 Pudong South Road Pudong New District Shanghai 200120 P R CHINA TEL 021 5830 7718 021 5830 7717 Suzhou 46 Bai Yu Street Suzhou 215021 P R CHINA TEL 0512 62522660 FAX 0512 62522580 Mitutoyo Corporation 20 1 Sakado 1 Takatsu ku Kawasaki
30. Kanagawa 213 0012 Japan Cable MITUTOYO Kawasaki Phone 044 813 8230 Fax 044 813 8231 Printed in Japan CQCPNE103051 lt OO Se lt lt NN NN _ SE Mitutoyo HHHUHHHHHHUHHHUHHHHLH EEE E
31. VL 50AS 1 uu on the DEE Power switch Set it to the When initialization has been completed the instrument side enters the count standby mode Press ZERO key 0 0 0 0 0 The count value display mode is restored 2 eM jKeyoperaion Response display output Press ZERO key when WORK indicator lights up 0 8 8 0 and the count value becomes constant 3 Presettin 0 0 0 0 0 0 display unit is put in normal count mode Press PREST BB 0 0 0 0 0 Vee deg value that has been previously is isplaye Pressing gt key flashes the most significant digit 3 gt 888 0 0 0 0 0 MSD and enters a state in which 8 preset value can be inputted Press A or v key to change a display value 2 5 4 jPress 110 times 08888888 The number at the MSD changes between 0 and 9 9 and 0 0 and 9 or 9 and 0 including the sign 5 Press gt 3 times G88 88888 Each time the gt or lt key is pressed the flashing digit moves in the direction of the arrow cone 80050880 Pressing PRESET key performs presetting 7 Press PREST 42058888 To cancel presetting press the ZERO key to restore the count m
32. at a constant force it is possible to perform various types of measurements such as maximum and minimum height measurements and runout measurement Also it can move the spindle up and down by motor drive to enhance the ease of measurement This instrument can output measured data via the RS 232C and Digimatic interfaces 1 3 Configuration of This Instrument This instrument is comprised of the following 1 Main unit CODE NO 318 211 VL 50A CODE NO 318 213 VL 50AS 2 AC adapter 3 Power cord 4 Ground wire 5 Allen wrench nominal 1 5 for clamping contact points Allen wrench nominal 3 for removing fixtures 6 User s Manual 1 2 No 99MBC082B 1 OUTLINE 1 4 Name of Each Part 1 4 1 Installing VL 50A ER GEES ES No 99MBC082B Names of VL 50A Components 1 Display unit control unit Displays 8 digit measurement values sign unit measurement hold status HOLD etc with indicator LEDs 2 Spindle 3 Contact point 4 Worktable made of ceramic for VL 50A only 5 Worktable clamp for VL 50A only 8 Measured data output connector Outputs measured data to a Digimatic mini processor etc 9 RS 232C connector 10 External control connector Used to connect this instrument to an external device for remote control It can be connected to an external swit
33. instrument from the outlet that is shared with other equipment particularly motor driven equipment Supply this instrument power from an independent outlet wherever possible No 99 082 Warranty No 99MBC082B In the event that the Mitutoyo data processing unit should defective in workmanship or material within one year from the date of original purchase for use it will be repaired or replaced at out option free of charge upon its prepaid return to If the unit fails or is damaged for any of the following reasons it will be subject to a repair charge even if it is still under warranty 1 Failure or damage owing to inappropriate handling or unauthorized modification 2 Failure or damage owing to transport dropping or relocation of the instrument after purchase 3 Failure or damage owing to fire salt gas abnormal voltage or natural disaster This warranty is effective only where the instrument is properly installed and operated in conformance with the instructions in this manual CONTENTS CONVENTIONS USED IN THIS MANUAL U U U U U uuu uuu uu i CONFORMANCE EC U U u 1 PRECAUTIONS UI III S iii WARRANTY E J OUTLINE E tas 1 1 Introduction 1 1 24 3Features cosas 00 1 2 1 3 Configurations of Thi
34. suppress flickering Measurements of 16 scans are averaged for soft and those of 32 scans are averaged for hard This function selects the 3 step tolerance judgment or 5 step tolerance judgment Select either RS232C or Digimatic output Make the baud rate setting on the PC consistent with that on this instrument Make the parity setting on the PC consistent with that on this instrument Select the trigger of data output RS232C command input is ignored for other setting than 0 This function prevents wrong key operation Key strokes other than those set in parameter are disabled Control through external signals or RS232C is possible even in this Data is updated when the spindle comes into contact with a workpiece and after stabilizing measured value For the auto return setting the spindle automatically moves up after data latch upon input of the foot switch Normally use this instrument with this setting set to O If Touch Hold is difficult due to soft material set this setting to 1 The spindle descent speed can be selected This function is not used usually 1 If the parameter is changed the most recent zero point preset value and tolerance limits are cleared 2 If the settings of parameter numbers 23 to 28 are changed these settings will become effective after the power is turned on again 3 8 No 99MBC082B OPERATING PROCEDURE This chapter describes the basic operating procedure of the VL 50A
35. table If the main unit rattles or is tilted at the installation site insert liners thin plates between the desk at the site and the main unit to keep it level VL 50A Main Unit 2 No 99 082 3 7 1 3 1 3 Clamping the VL 50AS measuring unit on the dedicated stand To clamp the measuring unit on the dedicated stand observe the following procedure 1 Loosen the clamp on the dedicated stand 2 Mount the measuring unit on the bracket of the stand and rotate the feed nut to adjust the bracket height so that the spindle may not come into contact with the table 3 Tighten the clamp on the stand 4 Wipe off the dust and dirt on the mounting bottom face of the measuring unit and the bracket top face 5 Mount the measuring unit on the bracket carefully so as not to bump the spindle against the bracket Tighten four bolts on the bracket with the supplied Allen wrench to clamp the measuring unit To clamp the measuring unit alternately fasten two pairs of diagonal bolts little by little 6 Clamp the cables on the bracket with the cable clamp Connecting cable the measuring unit Spindle Bracket Allen wrench Measuring table Z Feed nut dedicated stand IMORTANT If the clamp bolts need to be loosened
36. that has a flat measuring face is mounted the contact point requires parallel adjustment with respect to the table surface Mounting this contact point should be custom ordered to Mitutoyo 1 At normal measurement with the standard contact point 2 Temperature variation must be gentle The instrument must not be exposed directly to hot and cool blow Main Unit Specifications No 99MBC082B 2 a 1 2 2 Dimensional Drawing VL 50A Dimensional Drawing of VL 50A Main Unit 4 VL 50AS Stand mounting dimensions Dimensional Drawing of VL 50AS Main Unit 2 2 99MBC082B SETTING UP This chapter describes the installation connecting procedure and etc of the VL 50A VL 50AS 3 4 Transporting and Installing the Main Unit 3 1 1 Transportation The main unit has been rigorously adjusted at factory Avoid applying mechanical shock and vibration to the main unit when unloading transporting and installing it The VL 50A main unit is significantly heavy in weight approx 16kg When transporting or relocating the main unit hold it safely and securely by hands as shown below and carefully handle it not to apply any force to the moving members VL 50A Main Unit Photo 1 3 1 2 Installing VL 50A Install the VL 50A main unit on the predetermined installation place such as a stable desk or
37. the WORK lump I lights up The measurement value is the value when the WORK lump lights up Press V tobring the spindle into contact with The WORK indicator lights up a workpiece 5 Peak mode setup Select the display value from among the maximum value minimum value total indicator reading TIR Max Min and current value NOM Key operation Response display output Description Each time the MODE key is pressed the display value mode is changed in the order of NOM MAX MIN and TIR cyclically Press MODE key NOM TIR 6 Clearing the peak value If the peak mode is set to MAX MIN or TIR the peak value can be cleared according to the following procedure Key operation Response displayloutput T Enter either of the peak modes Press MODE key The peak indicator lights up Display after operation 2 Press ZERO key In the MAX mode the current value is displayed In the MIN mode the current value is displayed the TIR mode 0 000 is displayed 7 Clearing an error Key operation Response display output e An error cause number is displayed at the lowest two 1 IError occurrence 0 0 digits Refer to Chapter 5 for detail Press ZERO key 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 The error is cleared 4 2 No 99MBC
38. 000000000000000000000000000000000000 10 000000000 HHHHHHHHH HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HHHHHHHHH HHHHHHHHHHHHH 0000000000000000000000000000 HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH 000000 HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HHHHHHHHHH 4 4 99MBC082B VL 50A VL50AS 0000 2 4 Eroro 000000 0000000000 DOU 000 0 U ong 00000000 LINKHHHHHHHHHH 000 000000 8 8 HHHHHHHHHIHITHIIZERO HHHHHHHHHHHHHHH d o ZEROI DD Error20 IO d o 00000 0 Jong 000 worn 000000 ho o mph HH d 8 5 BIS 5 0 R DONO RSDUDUDU s MMN D P No35 0 0 0 000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 99 082 5 zi 1 MEMO 5 2 No 99MBC082B RS 232C RS LINK RS 232C
39. 082B 4 OPERATING PROCEDURE 8 Tolerance setup 3 step discrimination 3 step tolerance judgment is performed by setting tolerance values 51 54 as shown the table below 52 53 used Tolerance indicator Tolerance judgment output 1 0 Li Measured value lt 1 Lights orange L1 51 lt Measured value S4 Lights green 4 lt measured value Lights red L5 Key operation Response display output Tolerance indicator lights orange Imi The tolerance setup mode is entered displaying the 1 Press LIMIT most recent lower limit value 5 Pressing the gt key the most significant digit 2 gt 888 0 0 0 0 0 MSD enters state in which preset value be inputted 3 Press gt 3 times 888 88888 Each time the or key is pressed the flashing o digit moves in the direction of the arrow Press the or v key to change a display value 4 IPress A once number at the MSD changes between 0 and 9 9 and 0 0 and 9 or 9 and 0 including the sign Tolerance indicator lights red 5 Press LIMIT 59990908 n upper limit setup mode by pressing the Perform setup in the same procedure as in steps 2 3 and 4 To cancel presetting press the ZERO key to restore the count mode When the tolerance setup is finished by pressing t
40. 14 m 0 1u m 1 04 m 0 0 7mm s 2mm s 4mms HHHHHHHHHH 8mm s 9 3mm D 100 mm 000000 00 0000 RS 232C 35765 0 0000 Kall gt 000 HHHHHHHHHHHH r3 zs EX E 000000 957460 0000 O2ADB440 000000000 dm 936937 RS LINK 2m 965014 HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH 0000000000000 EE 0000000 0 000000000000000000000000 1 1HHHHHHHHHHH X2 99 082 22 VL 50A VL 50AS 99 082 3 000000 31 HHHHHHHLH 3 1 1 00
41. 64 052 731 6110 446 0072 0566 96 0747 559 0034 06 6613 8818 812 0016 092 482 7894 984 0002 FAX 022 231 6884 321 0932 028 660 6248 1 213 8533 044 813 1610 392 0015 0266 58 1830 446 0072 0566 98 6761 559 0034 06 6613 8817 812 0016 092 473 1470 1 20 1 D 213 8533 044 813 1610 1 20 1 213 8533 Printed in Japan CQCPNE103051
42. 7 102 0 FAX 02137 8685 Mitutoyo Polska Sp z o o ul Minska nr54 56 Wroclaw POLAND TEL 0048 71 3548350 FAX 0048 71 3548355 Mitutoyo Nederland B V Postbus 550 Landjuweel 35 3905 PE Veenendaal NETHERLANDS TEL 0318 534911 FAX 0318 516568 Mitutoyo Scandinavia A B Box 712 Sl ntv gen 6 194 27 Upplands V sby SWEDEN TEL 07 6092135 FAX 07 6092410 Mitutoyo Belgium N V Hogenakkerhoekstraat 8 9150 Kruibeke BELGIUM TEL 03 254 04 04 FAX 03 254 04 05 Mitutoyo France S A R L 123 rue de la Belle Etoile B P 50267 Z l Paris Nord 95957 Roissy CDG Cedex FRANCE TEL 01 49 38 3500 FAX 01 49 38 35 35 Mitutoyo France S A R L Agence de Lyon 04 78 26 98 07 FAX 04 72 37 16 3 Mitutoyo France S A R L Agence de Strasbourg 03 88 67 85 77 FAX 03 88 67 85 79 Mitutoyo Italiana S R L Corso Europa No 7 20020 Lainate Milano ITALY TEL 02 935781 FAX 02 9373290 Mitutoyo Schweiz AG Steinackerstrasse 35 8902 Urdorf Z rich SWITZERLAND TEL 01 7361150 FAX 01 7361151 Mitutoyo U K Ltd Joule Road West Point Business Park Andover Hampshire SP10 3UX UNITED KINGDOM TEL 01264 353123 FAX 01264 354883 Mitutoyo Asia Pacific Pte Ltd Regional Headquarters 24 Kallang Avenue Mitutoyo Building SINGAPORE 339415 TEL 6294 2211 FAX 6299 6666 Mitutoyo Malaysia Sdn Bhd Mah Sing Integrated Industrial Park 4 Jalan Utarid U5 14 Section U5 40150 Shah Alam Selangor Darul
43. DS 7 H i x h a a S d U i n S U nan r ig e i r w 0 CONVENTIONS USED IN THIS MANUAL Safety Precautions To ensure that instruments are operated correctly and safely Mitutoyo manuals use various safety symbols Signal Words and Safety Alert Symbols to identify and warn against hazards and potential accidents The following signs indicate general warnings A Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in serious injury or death DANGER A Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in serious injury or death WARNING A Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury or property damage CAUTION The following signs indicate specific warnings or prohibited actions or indicate a mandatory action Alerts the user to a specific hazardous situation The given example means Caution risk of electric shock Specifies a required action The given example means Ground 9 Prohibits a specific action given example means Do disassemble 7 99 082 CONVENTIONS USED IN THIS MANUAL Types of Notes The following types of notes are used in this manual to help the operator obtain reliable measurement data through correct instrument operation IMPORTANT An important note provides information essenti
44. HHHHHHHH PRESET PRESET 0000000000000 PRESET 000000000 0 gt 1 gt 00000000 s 00000 900 0000000000000000 99 082 3 7 34 00000 0 OHHHH 1 0000 0 1 000000 0 1 D 10 00000000 11 000000 1 0000 12 0000 0 1u m OO 1 0 1p m 2 00 m 5 mnyE 0 00 000000000 14 0000 1 1 E 1 25 4mm 0 000 2 30000000 500000000000000 RS232CHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH 0 4800 bps 1 9600 bps 2 19200 bps E LI TI 1EHOLDHHHHHHHH 2 00000000000 Ll LI KEYIHHHHHHHH 0000000000 00000000000000000000000000 81 0000000000000000000000 E i EJ 3 8 No 99MBC082B VL 50A VL 50AS
45. LE E p C3 C3 H ES ES JEd EA ES ES ooo TIR MIN 000000000 000000000000 2000 000 000 MAX MIN TIR TIR EN 00000 gt 00 00000 gt 00 0000000000000000000000000 HHHHHHHHH 99 082 4 0000 8 0000 3 3 LEDH 0 1 0 do 000000 00005 0 4 8157
46. Moves up the spindle Moves down the spindle Speed specification 0 Stop 1 2mm s 2 4mm s 3 8mm s approx VT CRLF CH CRLF Status of spindle condition In place of 0 Normal 1 Upper dead point limit 2 WORK ON Channel number 00 cannot be used output at an error is Error CRLF For Error code see 5 Error Display Note 1 After receiving a response output for the command send the next command If there is no response to the command clear the communication buffer and then resend the command after 1 second or more Note 2 The RS communication function is paused during key operation parameter preset value or tolerance limit setup and the command and data output is executed when the counter returns to the count mode Note 3 Clear the count standby mode with CS00CRLF all channel specification Note 4 It takes about 100 ms for the command processing time When smoothing is soft Note 5 If the peak mode is switched in the RS 232C command memory back up cannot be performed No 99 082 6 1 6 1 2 Connector and cable Receptacle specification D sub 9 pin male inch thread spec Applicable plug specification D sub 9 pin female inch thread spec Commercial cable examples For DOS V KRS 403XF1K 1 5m Sanwa Supply Corp For PC 98 series KRS 423XF1K 1 5m Sanwa Supply Corp 6 1 3 Pin assignment Input Output 2 RXD IN Receive data TXD T i 3 x OU Tr
47. TANT eBe sure to use the power cord supplied with this instrument eDo not share the outlet of the power to this instrument with other equipment particularly motor driven equipment Draw this instrument power from an independent outlet wherever possible eBe sure to use the measuring unit in an upright position with the spindle down Since this instrument does not activate properly when the measuring unit is not in an upright position do not turn on the power in this position 3 4 No 99MBC082B 3 SETTING UP 3 2 Measurement Setup Check whether the contact point and worktable clamped firmly Wipe off the dust and oil stuck on the worktable top with a lint free cloth or paper When performing measurement turn on the power to this instrument approximately one hour before starting measurement This is because thermal stabilization needs to be done So that the temperature around this instrument becomes constant When performing measurement that requires a high accuracy thermal stabilization also needs to be done even if the ambient temperature is constant in the following cases eA workpiece and the spindle were wiped out with thinner etc eA workpiece and the spindle were touched by hand Also exercise care so as not to blow the operator s breath directly over a workpiece which has such a small thermal capacity that it will expand even by slight heat IMORTANT eThe temperature accuracy of this instrument is guaranteed
48. accuracy If this instrument must be placed by a window where it will be subjected to direct sunlight protect the instrument by shading it with a curtain etc The accuracy of this instrument is guaranteed within the room temperature range of 20 1 C If measurement that requires a high accuracy is performed at a room temperature other than Temperature eg specified it is recommended that workpiece be measured in comparison with block The VL 50 series can operate on a power supply between 85 and 264VAC through the AC Power supply adapter However this series should be used within the fluctuation of a rated power voltage 10 the power voltage fluctuates abruptly a voltage regulator be required To operate this instrument properly be sure to ground the GND terminal on the rear panel 3 1 5 Connecting procedure 1 Turn off the power switch on the side of the display unit 2 Connect the motor drive connecting cable to the CONTROL connector and the counter connecting cable to the INPUT connector for VL 50AS only Motor drive connecting cable Counter connecting cable CONTROL connector 8 m INPUT connector Au D A i Ei x HABEAS S S
49. al to the completion of a task You cannot NOTE TIP disregard this note to complete the task An important note 1 a type of precaution which if neglected could result in a loss of data decreased accuracy or instrument malfunction failure A note emphasizes or supplements important points of the main text It also supplies information about specific situations 0 memory limitations equipment configurations or details that apply to specific versions of a program A tip is a type of note that helps the user apply the techniques and procedures described in the text to his or her specific needs It also provides reference information associated with the topic being discussed Mitutoyo assumes no liability to any party for any loss or damage direct or indirect caused by use of this instrument not conforming to this manual Information in this document is subject to change without notice 2002 Mitutoyo Corporation All rights reserved CONFORMANCE TO EC DIRECTIVES No 99 082 This instrument conforms to the following EC Directives Standard EN61326 1997 A1 1998 Immunity test requirement Annex A Emission limit Class B PRECAUTIONS This Litematic VL 50A series is a high accuracy digital measuring instrument To attain the highest possible performance of your Litematic observe the following precautions prior to use IMPORTANT 1 Installation Environments Install this instrument under th
50. ansmit data G GND Groun 6 Datasetready 8 CIS Cleartosend 19 155 Unconnected 6 1 4 Communication protocol EIA RS 232C compatible Bit configuration Start bit 1 Data bits 7 or 8 ASCII uppercase Parity bit None even or odd Stop bits 2 Communication condition setup Set with parameters See 3 3 List of Parameters 6 9 Connection example EF Counter PC Connector D sub 9 pin Crossing cable specification Cabling diagram 6 2 99MBC082B 6 RS 232C RS LINK FUNCTION 6 2 RS Link Function A maximum of 10 counters 6 counters when EF counters are included are linked with two adjacent counters connected with a single cable The entire counters can be controlled by controlling the first counter with a personal computer via the RS 232C interface 6 2 1 Connecting method Connect RS Link connectors IN and OUT of two adjacent counters with the RS LINK connecting cable as shown in the figure blow Top counter End counter 10 units maximu RS LINK connection cable with a maximum length of 10m Note 1 Do not connect anything to Link connector IN on the first counter and to Link connector OUT on the last counter Note 2 The channel numbers of gages are automatically set in the order of 01 02 03 from the first counter by initialization when the power is turned on Note 3 The cable length in the whole syste
51. ble during key input RS 232C input Digimatic data processing 9 Tolerance judgment result output timing MAX16 100 ms L1 AX16 100 ms L5 indicates a value in the Smoothing soft No 99MBC082B 8 FUNCTION 4 MODE UP DN SET1 2 timing MODE UP DN MIN12ms DATA MAX12 100 ms indicates a value in the Smoothing soft 5 HOLD Error clear MIN15ms MIN15ms HOLD MAX10us 100ms 1 Data latch yError clear MAX30ms Data output 2 1 The value in is that at the time of smoothing 2 In case of parameter 28 and HOLD selection 1 6 Peak clear MIN15ms MIN15ms HOLD PSET MIN7ms MIN 0ms 7 RS command input and its output operation F Response output 20 MIN10ms RS output is suspended during key operation 8 RS 232C data output time The maximum output time with the data output command GA00CRLF is calculated by the following formula Max output time Unit ms Number of connected counters x 10 Number of link channels x 17 8 5 6 3 Baud rate 9600bps the value in is that for 19200bps Calculation example One unit of VL Max 43 31 5 ms Note The PC processing time is not included No 99 082 APPENDIX 9 1 Replacing the Contact Point 9 1 1 Outline The contact point is interchangeable and can be replaced with either of replacement contact point
52. ch or a computer 11 GND terminal 12 Foot switch 13 Power switch 14 DC IN Input connector of DC power from the AC adapter 15 AC adapter cord clamp 1 4 2 Installing VL 50AS VL AS EEE 5 c ES 210 005 Names of VL 50AS Components 1 Display unit control unit Displays 8 digit measurement values sign unit measurement hold status HOLD etc with indicator LEDs 2 Spindle 8 Contact point 6 Motor drive connecting cable 2m for VL 50AS only 7 Counter connecting cable 2m for VL 50AS only 8 Measured data output connector Outputs measured data to a Digimatic mini processor etc 9 RS 232C connector 10 External control connector Used to connect this instrument to an external device for remote control It can be connected to an external switch or a computer GND terminal Foot switch Power switch DC IN Input connector of DC power from the AC adapter AC adapter cord clamp CONTROL connector for VL 50AS only 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 INPUT connector for VL 50AS only
53. e following environments A place where the ambient temperature is retained between 10 and 40 Place where there is little dust and dirt no rapid change in humidity and temperature and the instrument is not exposed to direct sunlight and hot blow from the air conditioner etc A place which is separated from equipment that uses a high voltage and a large current its power source and large power relays A place where there is little vibration such as a strong desk top 2 Mounting Orientation Use the measuring unit while keeping the spindle perpendicular to a workpiece Unless the spindle is in the perpendicular orientation it will not operate properly Do not turn on the power supply 3 Handling the Spindle When setting the measuring unit on the dedicated stand or fixture do not apply an excessive force to the spindle observing the procedure described in this manual To prevent the measuring accuracy from deteriorating avoid applying direct sunlight and hot blow to the spindle or touching it by hand so as not to change the spindle temperature during measurement 4 Measuring accuracy This instrument assures the rated measuring accuracy at a room temperature of 20 1 C If measurement that requires a high accuracy is performed at a room temperature other than specified it is recommended that a workpiece be measured in comparison with a gauge block or other gage 5 Power supply Avoid drawing the power to this
54. e of the port Is the cable connected to the specified port gt 15 the counter put in the key operation mode e Some counters retain the RS link initial mode is flashing even when turning on the power to all counters or retain the count standby mode is lit before turning on all power supplies gt Is there any incorrect connection or defective connection of Link cables gt Are the counters in the Digimatic output mode see 3 SETTING UP After correcting the error cause turn on the power to all counters again for clearing the link initial mode e The commands such as zero setting and presetting can be executed from the personal computer but no data can be retrieved or data retrieving stops on the way gt Does the personal computer read the response output with a command such as zero setting gt Did the computer output the next command before reading the counter response output s the number of link connection channels consistent with the number of pieces of retrieved data e A command error occurs when it is sent Was the command sent with double byte characters or lowercases gt Was the number exceeding the number of connected channels specified gt Was the command sent to the B axis of the addition subtraction mode No 99 082 PRINT OUTPUT FUNCTION Print output function allows printout using Digimatic Mini Processor DP 1VR Follow the procedure below for se
55. e power is turned on p Press ZERO key 398 0 0 0 0 0 Press the ZERO key to enter the count mode The first parameter 00 is displayed The setting at the flashing digit can While holding down be changed While holding down the LIMIT key press the PRESET LIMIT press PRESET 88 key to enter the parameter mode 4 Press PRESET 2 To change parameters press the PRESET key and then set the flashing digit to 1 Press the LIMIT key to advance the parameter number 5 IPress LIMIT twice Each time the LIMIT key is pressed the parameter number is changed Press the PRESET key to change the setting value Press PRESET Each time the PRESET key is pressed the setting is toggled between 0 and 1 1 Repeat steps 5 and 6 by the number of parameters Press LIMIT required to be changed While holding down To return to the count mode press the PRESET key LIMIT press PRESET while holding down the LIMIT key NOTE When parameter 00 is set to 1 no parameter setting can be changed No 99MBC082B 3 7 3 4 List of Parameters Parameter Setting operation Defaut Descripion 0 Reference only 1 Changeable No other than 0 or 1 can be set 00 Reference change Un
56. etup operating procedure maintenance etc of Litematic VL 50 Series The Litematic series is categorized into two types as shown in the following figures display unit integrated type VL 50A and display unit separated type VL 50AS This user s manual is common to both VL 50A and VL 50AS models Read only the descriptions related to your model Carefully read this user s manual prior to setup and use of Litematic VL 50 Series To obtain the maximum possible performance from your Litematic and perform stabilized measurement be sure to read Precautions and Chapter 3 SETTING UP with particular care VL 50A Display unit integrated il m Mitutoyo T furemenEVvicsoHE Display unit Head unit Display unit Schematic View of VL 50A Schematic View of VL 50AS No 99MBC082B 1 1 1 2 Features This instrument is a high accuracy digital measuring instrument that has attained a resolution of 0 01hm and a measuring force of 0 01N 1gt with a measuring system for minimizing Abbe s error and a new mechanism for reducing a measuring force a force the contact point applies to a workpiece Its unique mechanism allows surfaces of a workpiece which is easily deformed but requires highly accurate measurement to be measured with a constant measuring force Since this instrument can trace a flat or curved surface
57. for changing the measuring unit height be sure to check that the feed nut is in contact with the bracket before loosening the clamp bolts 3 2 No 99MBC082B 3 SETTING UP 3 1 4 Installing conditions When installing this instrument exercise care for the following environment conditions of the installation site ltem Description Install this instrument if possible in a place where it will not be subject to vibration this instrument is used for long period of time an environment where there significant vibrations the precision parts in this instrument may be adversely affected Vibration resulting in the deterioration of measuring accuracy If this instrument has to be used in an environment where vibration is significant take measures such as laying a vibration damping rubber pad under the instrument to reduce the effect of vibration Air blow Avoid installing this instrument in a place where it is exposed to direct air blow from a blower or an air conditioner Install this instrument in a place with as little dust as possible Direct illumination of the external light to the display unit may disturb you to view display contents clearly Avoid installing this instrument in a place where the room light is reflected on the display unit Light or where the display unit faces a window If this instrument is subjected to direct sunlight the heat may deform the instrument and adversely affect the measuring
58. he Press LIMIT 5998898 LIMIT key bars displayed then count display mode is restored 5 step discrimination The 5 step tolerance judgment is also possible by selecting the parameter In this case set the tolerance limits in the order of S1 S2 S3 and S4 in the same way as used for 3 step discrimination Lights red When each tolerance limit is inputted the tolerance indicator indicates as follows Tolerance indicator Flashes orange If any setting other than the following is performed for tolerance setup an error will result Press the CLR key and then input a tolerance limit again For 3 step discrimination 515 2 For 5 step discrimination S1 lt S2 lt S3 lt S4 or 51 52 53 54 NOTE Once a preset value tolerance limits and peak mode have been set these data is stored in the backup memory and is effective even if the power supply is turned off No 99 082 4 3 9 Position memory This memory stores up to 3 spindle positions and allows the spindle to move to a previously stored position with a single key operation 9A Storing a spindle position in a position memory Key operation ResponsedisplayoutpvW __ __ ______ 300 E 58 0 0 0 0 0 Enter the normal count mode Press H 0 0 0 0 0 Move the spindle to a position desired to be stored Imi Whe
59. isplayed after the counter returns to the count mode However the error is immediately outputted to the external device No 99 082 5 1 MEMO 5 2 99 082 RS 232C RS LINK FUNCTION This chapter describes the RS 232C communication function 6 1 RS 232C Communication Function 6 1 1 List of commands 01234 567CRLF display value is outputted RS 232C indicates gage channel numbers 01 to 99 all channels for 00 If LINK connection does not need to be made set the channel number to 01 indicates the type of data N current value X maximum value minimum value and W TIR CRLF stands for carriage return CR and line feed LF GL RLE CHPTCRLF the peak value is cleared CP 01234567CRLF CH CRLF The preset value is inputted Input a preset value and a tolerance limit with a sign and a numeric value of 8 digits without appending a decimal point CD 01234567CRLF CH CRLF Input tolerance limit S1 Perform tolerance setup in the order of CD and CG for 3 step tolerance judgment and in the order of CD CE CF and CG for 5 step tolerance judgment An error message is outputted if there is a difference in tolerance limit order or in the number of steps between the setting and data to be sent or if incorrect data exists If this is the case repeat setup from the beginning of the CD command Ve CRLF SH ORIF Spindle control Sign
60. less 1 is set here the following parameters cannot be changed 1 Returns parameters to individual If settings are not identified they can be restored to each 10 Clear parameter defaults default that has been factory set 11 Count direction selection When the spindle moves up 0 counting 1 counting 0 1um graduation 1 0 1um graduation 1 2 0 01um graduation 0 display at startup 14 Startup mode Count standby 1 Count mode from startup 15 mm E unit system 0 mm Display selection 1 1 inch inch 1 25 4mm 17 Smoothing 20 Setting the number of 0 3 steps tolerance steps 1 5 steps 23 Output selection 0 RS LINK 1 Digimatic 0 4800 bps d Baud rate 1 9600 bps 2 19200 bps 12 Graduation 2 2 26 Parit 2 27 Data bit 0 7 bits 2 1 8 bits 0 HOLD 28 HOLD selection 1 Data output upon HOLD input 2 2 Data output upon workpiece detection 0 None 1 Disables key operation 0 None 36 Touch HOLD 1 Enable 2 Auto return 37 HOLD ready 38 Spindle descent 0 2 mm sec Speed 1 4mm sec 39 User compensation 0 Disable function 1 Enable 35 Key protection Select a graduation depending on the LSD flickering or required accuracy Select the enable disable option of the miscount preventive function in case of power shutdown The UNIT indicator lights up when the inch unit system is selected This setting is not reset by the clear parameter Use this function to
61. m is up to 10m Note 4 If a system consists of 6 counters or more and if the total cable length is 10m or more consult Mitutoyo separately 6 2 2 RS Link Function For detailed information refer to 2 1 Main Unit Specifications 6 2 3 Precautions at startup Power on Turn on the power to all counters at the same time or sequentially turn on the power from the first counter Initialization After startup the counter flashes After completing initialization the counter displays 4 entering the count standby mode An error display can be cleared with the CLR key external HOLD or RS command see 5 ERROR DISPLAY The parameters Nos 23 to 28 related to RS 232C can be changed only for the first counter If any parameter is changed turn on the power to all connected counters again Set the startup mode parameter No 14 to 0 factory set No 99 082 6 3 6 2 4 Troubleshooting NOTE If communication with personal computer is not performed successfully refer to following examples e The counter does not respond to the command gt Is there any incorrect connection or defective connection of Link cables gt Is the straight specification RS 232C cable used gt Do the conditions of communication between a personal computer and the counters meet the specification gt There are some personal computers that must specify the communication port or set the use non us
62. mp screw counterclockwise and then remove the worktable carefully To replace the worktable reverse the procedure above IMORTANT eWhen replacing the worktable exercise sufficient care so as not to bump it against the spindle eAvoid doing this work immediately before measurement It will adversely affect the temperature accuracy eMount the worktable securely without rattle Rattle in the worktable will adversely affect the measuring accuracy 8 2 9 9 APPENDIX 9 3 Compensation This instrument has been adjusted so as to be used at 20 1 Use this function to perform high accuracy measurement at a temperature other than the above The following shows an example of performing compensation using a 50mm gauge block 1 Turn on this instrument at least one hour before compensation to perform sufficient thermal stabilization 2 Set parameter P No 39 to 1 The indicator lights up 3 First measure the size of the reference gauge block Assume the measured result as 49 99600 4 Set a difference of 0 00400 from 50 00000 GB nominal size as the compensation value 5 Set the compensation value according to the following procedure Key operation III display output 1 Thermal stabilization 5 0 0 0 0 The display unit is put in the normal count mode 2 While holding down While holding down the LIMIT key press the LIMIT press PRESET key to enter the parameter mode The PRESET setting a
63. n is used the accuracy assurance at shipping will be ineffective No 99MBC082B 9 2 MEMO 9 4 No 99MBC082B SERVICE NETWORK Mitutoyo America Corporation Illinois Repair Service 958 Corporate Blvd Aurora IL 60504 U S A TEL 630 820 3334 FAX 630 820 2530 Michigan Repair Service 45001 Five Mile Rd Plymouth MI 48170 U S A TEL 734 459 2810 FAX 734 459 0455 Los Angeles Repair Service 16925 East Gale Ave City of Industry CA 91745 U S A TEL 626 961 9661 FAX 626 333 8019 for Advanced Technical Support Service M Solution Center Indiana TEL 317 577 6070 FAX 317 577 6080 M Solution Center Massachusetts TEL 978 692 7474 FAX 978 692 9729 M Solution Center North Carolina TEL 704 875 8332 FAX 704 875 9273 Mitutoyo Canada Inc 2121 Meadowvale Blvd Mississauga Ont L5N 5N1 CANADA TEL 905 821 1261 to 3 905 821 4968 Mitutoyo Sul Americana Ltda AV Joao Carlos da Silva Borges 1240 CEP 04726 002 Santo Amaro 4255 580 Paulo BRASIL TEL 011 5643 0000 FAX 011 5641 3722 Argentina Branch Av Mitre 891 899 C P B1603CQI Vicente Lopez Pcia Buenos Aires ARGENTINA TEL 011 4730 1433 FAX 011 4730 1411 Mitutoyo Mexicana S A de C V Prol Ind Electrica 15 Col Parq Ind Naucalpan C P 53370 Naucalpan Edo de Mexico MEXICO TEL 52 55 5312 5612 FAX 52 55 5312 3380 Mitutoyo MeBger te GmbH Borsigstr 8 10 41469 Neuss F R GERMANY TEL 0213
64. n one of the PM1 PM2 and PM3 keys is 4 Press PM1 Apod So eum pressed the spindle position is stored in the key 9B Calling the spindle position from the position memory Key operation Response display output When one of the PM1 PM2 and PM3 keys is 1 jPress PM1 indicator flashes pressed the spindle moves to the position stored in the key position memory stores spindle position with reference to origin If the origin position 15 changed the positions stored in the position memories are also changed While a position memory is active the indicator flashes the peak mode changes to the normal mode and the HOLD input is ignored 10 Other useful functions 1 Foot switch Automatically moves up or down the spindle depending on whether the contact point is in contact with a workpiece enabling hand free operation 2 Touch hold Automatically holds measured data upon detection of a workpiece Effective at Parameter No 36 1 3 Touch hold data output Effective at Parameter No 36 1 Parameter No 28 2 Automatically outputs touch hold data as RS 232C code or Digimatic code 4 Touch hold auto return Automatically moves up the spindle after touch hold operation when foot switch input is performed Effective at P No 36 2 and P No 28 2 To stabilize repeated touch hold data it is necessary to allow a wait time of 0 5 sec o
65. o it zero sets all display values at runout 5 ZERO measurement This switch be used to clear error Allows the origin to be at any given height by entering it beforehand To set the origin use a standard specimen given the correct actual dimension such as a PRESET igi tandard 1 1 th t actual di i h gauge block 7 MODE Used to select and set one of various measurement modes such as MAX MIN measurement 8 Used to enter tolerance limits for tolerance judgment 9 TEACH Used to set up the position memory Used to move the spindle to an arbitrary position that has been stored with a single 10 PM1 to PM3 keystroke Indicator LED 1 15 WORK Lights while a workpiece is being detected 1 Lights up when a measured value is held after measurement has been completed 2 3 E 14 MIN Lights in the minimum value mode 6 17 CT Lights up when the user compensation is set to ON Lights while the position pU memory is active mm 3 18 UNIT Lights while the unit of display values is in 1 25 4 Lights in the external HOLD mode 99 082 3 SETTING UP 3 3 Setting Parameters This section describes parameter setting which is necessary when using instrument key operation displayloutput At default the counter displays bars and enters Turn power on 88 8 the count ready mode when th
66. ode NOTE eNormally set at the current value to perform zero setting and presetting eWhen presetting is performed in the peak mode the peak value is preset as a reference value Peak mode is described in the next page No 99 082 4 1 4 Measurement key operation Response display output Press the low speed movement key to bring the spindle into contact with a workpiece The spindle moves only 1 while the key is held down The moving speed with the V key can be selected from 4mm s and 2mm s by setting P No 37 DE 0 0 0 The origin is set at position E OO oN ONO Check the 0 display at the origin position several times When the spindle comes in contact with a workpiece the WORK indicator lights up and the measurement is ready Read out the measurement value when it becomes stable After the WORK indicator lights up the spindle traces the movement of the workpiece even if the V key is released If the workpiece moves exceeding the spindle trace speed the WORK indicator flashes 4 Press A to separate the Press the A key to exit the trace mode spindle from a workpiece IMORTANT Do not use high speed movement key when the spindle comes in contact with a workpiece eWhen taking measurement be sure to contact with the workpiece by using the V key to measure and press the V key until
67. printer connectors Reverse insertion will result in damage to the connectors No 99 082 7 1 MEMO 7 2 No 99MBC082B UO FUNCTION This chapter describes the function related to data input output 8 1 Connector Terminal Function 811 Outline of the function I O functions allows tolerance judgment output and system control by external signal of spindle NOTE Prepare the connection cable by users 18 1 Pin assignment ol te Ss 36 19 Receptacle 10236 52A2 Manufacturer 3M half pitch 36 pin female Plug 10136 3000VE Manufacturer 3M or equivalent Cover 10336 52A0 008 Manufacturer 3M or equivalent Input circuit Reference circuit of external equipment Application P SET HOLD SET Application Tolerance judgment output NOMAL Operation Input enabled at L Operation Transistor turned ON at L open collector output Counter Counter 5V Use open collector Maximum output voltage 24V 5V Su output or relay output Maximum outBut current 10mA 74HC14 or the i Maximum saturation voltage 0 7V Reference circuit of external equipment equivalent TD62583 the equivalent Maximum input current imA 0 01uF Input voltage H 4 24V Input voltage L 1 V max No 99 082 8 1 8 1 2 Pin assignment name Output E Tolerance judgment output terminal our A related j
68. r 1 sec after the spindle comes into contact with a workpiece 4 4 99MBC082B ERROR DISPLAY This chapter describes each error output the cause and the remedies of the VL 50A VL 50AS Display _ RS output VO output Error cause Clearing method Error10 Error10 error Abnormal power voltage Auto clearing Connect to the rated power supply Auto clearing Default state of RS LINK Turn on all counter power error Instantaneous power supplies again for interruption instantaneous power interruption Check the RS LINK cable connection Check the power supplies Count standby mode at Press the ZERO key startup CS00 command RS input Check the power supplies for Instantaneous power instantaneous power interruption HOLD input nterruption Error15 error Press the ZERO key Error20 error Over speed command RS input Check the measuring conditions HOLD input The number of display digits exceeds tha limit Same as above Change the preset value Anomaly in gage Check the gage connection RS communication setup Re set the RS communication Auto clearing Check the RS command Turn on power again Press the ZERO key Check the unit connection state Error55 None VO error RS LINK error CS command RS input power supply etc HOLD input Note If an error occurs at the setup of parameters preset value or tolerance limits the error is d
69. s 1 2 14 of Each Parta 1 3 2 SPEGIFIGATOINS 2 1 21 Main Unit SpecificatioNS 2 1 2 2 Dimensional Drawing 2 2 2 3 SETTING UP si i 3 1 3 1 Transporting and Inatalling the Mian Un 3 1 3 2 Measurement Setup 3 5 3 3 Setting Parameters 3 7 2 3 8 4 1 5 ERROR DISPLAY sn dna nn 5 1 6 RS 232C RS LINK FUNGTION anaa 6 1 6 1 RS 232C Communication 6 1 6 2 RS Link Fu nctiOn re deep doc ge een 6 3 7 PRINT OUTPUTFUNGTION 0 a i 7 1 8 FUNGTION 00010102012 aaa dade id ava aaa 8 1 8 1 Connector Terminal Function 8 1 8 2 Timing Chart se i AIR iS 8 3 9 APPENDIDG 0 ee i 9 1 91 Replacing the Contact Point 9 1 9 2 Removing the Worktable for VLOSOA only u u nnns 9 2 9 3 e ul e EE ee E 9 3 Service Network 99 082 OUTLINE This chapter outlines the features of the VL 50A VL 50AS 1 1 Introduction This user s manual explains the s
70. s of various dial indicators Refer to optional accessories in Main Unit Specifications 9 1 2 Operation 2 3 Holder ER wrench UL contac point oN 9 1 3 Procedure Turn the power to the unit Gloves While holding the spindle holder with fingers loosen the socket screw with the Allen wrench to remove the sub holder The sub holder and contact point are clamped with the screw Turn the screw counterclockwise to remove it To replace the sub holder and contact point reverse the procedure above IMORTANT eWhen replacing the contact point exercise sufficient care so as not to apply a force horizontal to the spindle If this replacement is made before measurement be sure to perform thermal stabilization eThe lightweight contact point is not available eThe heavyweight contact point provides larger measuring force than the standard one eFor detailed information refer to 2 1 Main Unit Specifications Optional accessories No 99MBC082B 9 1 9 2 Removing Worktable for VL050A only 9 2 1 Outline The worktable is designed to be removable 9 2 2 Operation Worktable Clamp screw ECL Fig 003 Power Cord 4 Ground wire 934626 5 Allen wrench nominal 1 5 for clamping contact points Allen wrench nominal 3 for removing fixtures 6 User s Manual 9 2 3 Procedure Move up the spindle to a higher position and then turn off the power Turn the cla
71. t the flashing digit can be changed Press PRESET EN To change parameters press the PRESET key and twice 88 then set the setting to 1 F Press LIMIT 88888888 The preset value that has been previously set is displayed Pressing the gt key flashes the most significant digit Lei Lei 5 gt gt 86688688 MSD and enters state in which preset value can be inputted Press the key to change a display value Lei Press 10 times 80888898888 The number at the MSD changes between 0 and 9 9 and 0 0 and 9 or 9 and 0 including the sign Each time the gt or lt key is pressed the flashing Lei o 7 gt 2 times 008 0 0 0 0 0 digit moves in the direction of the arrow E v 200000406 1 Press the PRESET key to set the compensation Press PRESET 0 0 0 G88 value To cancel presetting press the ZERO key to restore the count mode _ Set compensation value in units of 0 01um irrespective of the display graduation display unit The maximum compensation range is 0 99999 To set a compensation value again set it to 0 00000 once and then repeat the procedure in steps 1 to 9 IMORTANT Sufficiently note that if the user compensation functio
72. tup Perform the following setups before making cable connection 1 Setup on the VL side Set parameter No 23 Output selection to 1 Digimatic and then turn on the power again Refer to 3 SETTING UP 2 Setup on the printer side Change the printer setup from the interface mode to the compatible mode Key operation Response display output Description hile holdi While holdi he k the POWER key 1 While holding down INTERFACE ADVANCE ile holding down the CE key press the key ZERO press The currently set mode is printed If the interface mode is ADVANCE press the STAT key to enter TAT INTERFACE MPATIBLE rarer COMPATIBLE mode Press DATA key to enter the input mode 3 Press DATA Data input mode 3 Cable connection Connect the cable to the following connectors VL side OUT connector Printer side INPUT connector 4 Print Press the DATA key on the printer to print a display value If a display value exceeds 6 digits the lower 6 digit value is printed If parameter No 15 has been set to 1 the lower 6 digit value without a decimal point is printed If parameter No 36 has been set to 1 and parameter No 28 has been set up to 2 printout is automatically performed when the spindle comes into contact with a workpiece IMORTANT Pay attention to each connector orientation A protrusion is mounted on the upper side of both VL and
73. udgment terminal only outputs L At error occurrence 6 4 our LI L5 Outputs t L2 L3 L4 Outputs H Outputs L in the count mode Outputs L upon detection of a workpiece IN Specifies peak selection motor speed in combination with SET SET2 28 MODE IN Peak selection In combination with SET Peak Mode Current value 30 UP IN Motor control Specifies a spindle ascent speed along with SET Speed SEL2 SEL1 8mm H H 4mm H L 2mm L 1mm B When changing the spindle speed stop the spindle once and allows 50ms or more before change 31 DN IN Motor control Specifies a spindle descent speed along with SET SEL specifications are the same as those of UP Motor control Same function as that of foot switch 34 HOLD IN The display value is held during input At error occurrence the error is cleared at the leading edge of this signal Executes presetting Peak clear The peak is cleared upon input of the P SET signal during the HOLD signal input in the Peak mode N C Unconnected terminal connect nothing 8 9 11 to 20 23 24 27 29 33 and 36 pin terminals 8 2 No 99MBC082B 8 2 Timing Chart 1 Power On characteristics MIN 2 sec MIN30ms NORMAL In case of RS_LINK connection this interval is determined by the status when the counter was on last 2 External presetting MIN15ms MIN15ms P SET lt i Not availa
74. within the range of 20 1 c If measurement that requires a high accuracy is performed at a room temperature other than specified it is recommended that a workpiece be measured in comparison with a gauge block or the master workpiece with the same size eTo measure with high precision we recommend you to carry out a zero validation or a zero set for every measuring eWhen measuring some parts on a workpiece measure them sequentially while moving the workpiece from the front to the rear or from the rear to the front using globes tweezers bamboo spatula etc so that heat will not transfer to the workpiece eRead out the measurement value after the WORK indicator lights up and the value becomes stable Measurement Setup No 99 082 3 zi 5 4 Control Panel Y A v V zero gt E 2 fes Control Display Unit Switch Description Moves the spindle up only while the switch is pressed down Moves the spindle down only while the switch is pressed down 2 Down It is used when the contact point is brought into contact with a workpiece Use it at 2 measurement 3 Quick Up Quickly moves the spindle up only while the switch is pressed down 4 Quick Down Quickly moves the spindle down only while the switch is pressed down 6 Sets the origin at any given point Als
Download Pdf Manuals
Related Search