Installation and user's guide: NCi-5 non
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1. English Installation and user s guide NCi 5 non contact tool setting interface This page is intentionally left blank 2007 2013 Renishaw plc All rights reserved This document may not be copied or reproduced in whole or in part or transferred to any other media or language by any means without the prior written permission of Renishaw The publication of material within this document does not imply freedom from the patent rights of Renishaw plc Disclaimer RENISHAW HAS MADE CONSIDERABLE EFFORTS TO ENSURE THE CONTENT OF THIS DOCUMENT IS CORRECT AT THE DATE OF PUBLICATION BUT MAKES NO WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS REGARDING THE CONTENT RENISHAW EXCLUDES LIABILITY HOWSOEVER ARISING FOR ANY INACCURACIES IN THIS DOCUMENT Changes to equipment Renishaw reserves the right to change specifications without notice Trade marks RENISHAW and the probe symbol used in the RENISHAW logo are registered trade marks of Renishaw plc in the United Kingdom and other countries apply innovation and names and designations of other Renishaw products and technologies are trade marks of Renishaw part no H 5259 8500 05 A Issued 05 2013 Renishaw plc or its subsidiaries All other brand names and product names used in this document are trade names trade marks or registered trade marks of their respective owners Warranty Equipment requiring attention under warranty must be returned to your equipment suppl2. width also sets the minimum pulse width of the SSR1 output to either 20 ms or 100 ms If the pulse width is set to 20 ms the cycle time for the latch mode functions is reduced and the spindle speed is five times faster In certain cycles ensure the maximum rpm of the tool is not exceeded NOTE For the cycle to work the pulse width value selected must be the same as the value that is configured in the tool setting software 1 12 Switch bank SW3 Switch On 1 M code 1 Low Active 2 M code2 Low Active Not used SSR2 Osc Type 2 NOTES Off High High As SW2 3 Switch settings SW3 Determines whether the input responds to an active High or active Low signal As above Not used Sets the SSR2 output to oscillating or as per SW2 3 Refer to the page 1 13 If an M code is not connected to terminal 11 SW3 1 must be set to High If an M code is not connected to terminal 12 SW3 2 must be set to High SSR2 output selections 1 13 SSR2 Type 1 and SSR2 Type 2 CAUTION If using SSR2 as an oscillating or pulsed output for a trigger signal to the control the level output SSR1 must be used to guarantee a reliable probe status check The SSR2 output can be configured for three different types pulsed level or oscillating The selection of SSR2 type is derived from the position of two switches SW2 3 and SW3 4 The table for this logic is as follows SW2 3 SW3 4 Output type SSR2 Typ
3. 30 Vdc Brown Energise 11 Vdc to 30 Vdc Stimulus e g select M code High 11 Vdc to 30 Vdc switches the laser on Low 0 Vdc or floating switches the laser off 0 Vdc supply Power supply oa Wiring controlling the laser of an NC4 system 1 23 This arrangement allows the transmitter of an NC4 system to be switched on and off independently of the receiver NCi 5 connector CN1 White 1 NC4 Analogue output 1 PES NER ECCE Set up Analogue output 2 0 Vdc 11 Vdc NCi 5 connector Screen CN2 G Ground I rey Probe status EN Normally open UL ec 4 Common Energise Stimulus e g select M code 11 Vdc to 30 Vdc High 11 Vdc to 30 Vdc switches the laser on Low 0 Vdc or floating switches the laser off Power 14 supply 14 0 Vdc supply 11Vdc to 30Vde supply 1 24 Wiring sharing the Skip with an auxiliary probe NCi 5 connector CN2 Aux probe output Output probe status aa Normally open ES E Auxiliary Common Machine Skip input 5 Normally closed f relay CNC Select M code machine control Skip supply voltage Machine power Screen 0 Vdc supply 11 Vdc to 30 Vdc supply supply High 11 Vdc to 30 Vdc selects the AUX probe and may also send the start code Low 0 Vdc or floating selects the NC probe Wiring
4. for normally open 1 16 High speed tool breakage detection This mode of operation allows rapid detection of broken tools that are solid at the centre for example drills and taps An M code is required to activate the tool breakage detection mode The M code must supply a constant voltage of between 11 Vdc and 30 Vdc to CN2 11 To deactivate the tool breakage function the 11 Vdc to 30 Vdc supply must be removed from CN2 11 These selection levels can be inverted using switch SW3 1 so that 0 Vdc is used to activate tool breakage detection and 11 Vdc to 30 Vdc is used to deactivate If the M code voltage is floating when deactivated a resistor is required to pull up the voltage to the supply voltage see the figure below Operating modes Latch mode This mode of operation allows functions such as checking tools for missing inserts and profile checking An M code is required to activate the latch mode The M code must supply a constant voltage of between 11 Vdc and 30 Vdc to CN2 12 To deactivate the latch mode function the 11 Vdc to 30 Vdc supply must be removed from CN2 12 These selection levels can be inverted using switch SW3 2 so that 0 Vdc is used to activate tool breakage detection and 11 Vdc to 30 Vdc is used to deactivate If the M code voltage is floating when deactivated a resistor is required to pull up the voltage to between 11 Vdc and 30 Vdc see the figure left NOTE If the status LE
5. user is made aware of any hazards involved in operation including those mentioned in Renishaw product documentation and to ensure that adequate guards and safety interlocks are provided Do not rely on probe signals to stop machine movement 1 iv NCi 5 maintenance General information No routine maintenance is required Remove dust from the external surfaces with a dry cloth Electrical ratings Absolute maximum supply voltage Maximum rated current SSR contact ratings 11 Vdc to 30 Vdc 0 5A x50 mA pk 30 Vdc pk Operating conditions Protection provided by enclosure Altitude Operating temperature Storage temperature Relative humidity IP20 Maximum 2000 m 5 C to 55 C 41 F to 131 F 25 C to 70 C 13 F to 158 F Maximum relative humidity 80 for temperatures up to 31 C 87 8 F decreasing linearly to 50 relative humidity at 40 C 104 F Contents General IntrOdUctiori orien e ei ate a aa ee eee nae ed 1 2 Seele CU EEN 1 2 Input output over current protection 1 2 Connectors CN and GN2 i intet iet e edere e E dee n eei dece en 1 5 Interface E EDS rer nte eer rect ares cte ee eee epe anh aaa ere ein 1 6 Switches SwitchiloGatioris 5 ie erret erret ede de ee e E ee ae Switch settings SW1 Switch settings SW2 Switch settings SWS wa SSR2 output selections etiim erm eerte em eene ent eed me eed Ope
6. D flashes red and green this indicates that the NCi 5 is in a mode that is not specified both M code 1 and M code 2 have been activated Information about the software for these cycles is available from www renishaw com Dimensions and mounting arrangements 1 17 M4 x2 134 5 28 3 86 Alternative mounting Standard DIN rail mounting 1 18 Wiring NC1 systems Laser OK 11 Vdc to 30 Vdc 0 Vdc NC1 fixed Ground NC1 separate NCi 5 connector CN1 oe ES Laser OK 11 Vdc to 30 Vdc If the laser beam on a separate system is to be switched on and off independently of the receiver do not connect Ground this brown wire to pin 3 Connect the transmitter as shown on page 1 22 Screen Tx White Brown Screen Wiring NC3 system 1 19 NCi 5 connector CN1 Not used Spare 0 Vdc Spare 11 Vdc to 30 Vdc ie udi Mi tput 1 Purple x nalogue outpu ells Analogue output 2 u Black o za i Red 12 Vdc Screen Ground Grey Note that some early NC3 units do not have a purple coloured wire but have one additional black wire Both black wires should be connected to pin 7 1 20 Wiring NC4 system NCi 5 connector CN1 NC4 Red Screen t Grey If the laser beam is to be switched on and off independently of the receiver do not connect this red wire to pin 8 Connect the transmitter as
7. atus of the NC system to the operator The colours and associated states are described in the table on page 1 7 When the system is in the set up mode the LED changes from red to amber to green as the beam voltage increases If the LED is amber after exiting from the set up mode this indicates that set up has not been successful and must be repeated Status LED when used with NC1 Green The probe is untriggered Red The probe is triggered When the system is in the set up mode the LED displays red Aux relay status LED Green Not lit Auxiliary relay energised Auxiliary relay not energised Tool set mode LED Mode selected Mode not selected Green Not lit Tool break mode LED This is the high speed tool breakage mode Mode selected Not selected Green Not lit Latch mode LED Mode selected Not selected Green Not lit Interface LEDs Status LED when used with NC3 or NC4 LED colour Tool setting mode High speed broken tool detection mode 1 7 Latch mode Green amber flashing at 1 Hz The system operating voltage is too high The system will continue to function but for optimum performance repeat the set up and alignment procedures Not applicable The output is not latched The system operating voltage is too high The system will continue to function but for optimum performance repeat the set up and alignment procedures The beam is clear The probe is unt
8. automatic gain circuitry can fine tune the operating voltage When setting up the NC1 or NC3 set this switch to On for 5 seconds then set it to Off This automatically configures the NCi 5 interface to operate with the NC1 or NC3 When the drip rejection mode is set to On the effects of individual drops of coolant on measurements are filtered out NOTE For safe operation set the spindle speed and spindle override as described below 1 10 Switch settings SW1 continued Switch bank SW1 continued 4 Spindle rpm 500 1000 Used with drip rejection For safe operation the spindle speed must be fixed at a whole multiple e g 1000 2000 or 3000 or 500 1000 or 1500 and the spindle override must be disabled Switch settings SW2 1 11 Switch bank SW2 A CAUTIONS With the SSR output switch es set to OFF i e normally open N O the respective output will remain in a non triggered state if the power supply is interrupted and or a poor connection is made to the SSR If using SSR2 as an oscillating or pulsed output for a trigger signal to the control the level output SSR1 must be used to guarantee a reliable probe status check Switch On Off 1 SSRI N C N O Sets the SSR output to either normally closed N C or normally open N O SSR2 N C N O As above SSR2 Level Pulsed Sets the SSR2 output to level or pulsed Type 1 Refer to page 1 13 4 Pulse 20 ms 100 ms Sets the SSR2 pulsed output width to either 20 ms or 100 ms It
9. controlling the air supply to an NC4 system 1 25 Air supply Air supply a 200 mA Solenoid supply voltage Vdc NCi 5 connector CN2 EN Normally opan Auxiliary Solenoid V nax 30 Vdc 4 Common relay A closed 6 Energise 11 Vdc to 30 Vdc Stimulus e g select M code gt 13 Screen Machine power supply sl 14 O Vdc supply gt 15 11 Vdc to 30 Vdc supply High 11 Vdc to 30 Vdc switches the air on Low 0 Vdc or floating switches the air off 1 26 Type Part number Parts list Description NCi 5 interface A 5259 2000 NCi 5 interface and box with DIN rail mounting and two terminal blocks NCi 5 terminal block 10 way P CN25 1053 10 way socket terminal for NCi 5 interface NCi 5 terminal block 15 way P CN25 0009 15 way socket terminal for NCi 5 interface Renishaw plc T 44 0 1453 524524 New Mills Wotton under Edge F 44 0 1453 524901 REN IS HAW CR Gloucestershire GL12 8JR E uk renishaw com apply innovation United Kingdom www renishaw com For worldwide contact details please visit our main web site at www renishaw com contact H 5259 8500 05
10. e 1 SSR2 Type 2 NOTE On certain machine controllers there is a delay between the start of a measurement move and the machine controller becoming responsive On Off Level to a change in trigger status In this case use the oscillating output to ensure the trigger is detected when the machine controller becomes Oscillating responsive Off Off Pulsed Oscillating 1 14 Operating modes Tool setting mode This mode of operation allows functions such as system alignment tool calibration length and diameter tool setting and thermal compensation tracking No M codes are required Tool setting without drip rejection Beam clear Beam blocked Beam clear Beam blocked Beam clear Laser Blocks Clears Blocks Clears status pe AP Y Y pa ee Y gt Pulse width l lt Pulse width Level l i l Pulse width IPulse width Pulse width E E Oscillating Pulse width 20 ms or 100 ms set by SW2 4 Ta Diagrams shown for normally closed invert for normally open Operating modes 1 15 Tool setting with drip rejection Beam clear Beam blocked Beam clear Beamblocked Beam clear by drips Blocks Clears Blocks Clears M pow OD l Drip filter Drip filter 1 Drip filter a t Pulse width Pulse width lt gt Oscillating Open Closed Drip filter 60 ms 1000 rpm or 120 ms 500 rpm set by SW1 4 FI Pulse width 20 ms or 100 ms set by SW2 4 Diagrams shown for normally closed invert
11. e 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 distributor FCC Information to user FCC Section 15 19 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Information to user FCC Section 15 105 This eguipment 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 eguipment is operated in a commercial environment This eguipment generates uses and can radiate radio freguency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with this installation guide may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case you will be required to correct the interfe
12. ier Unless otherwise specifically agreed in writing between you and Renishaw if you purchased the equipment from a Renishaw company the warranty provisions contained in Renishaw s CONDITIONS OF SALE apply You should consult these conditions in order to find out the details of your warranty but in summary the main exclusions from the warranty are if the equipment has been e neglected mishandled or inappropriately used or modified or altered in any way except with the prior written agreement of Renishaw If you purchased the equipment from any other supplier you should contact them to find out what repairs are covered by their warranty Patents Features of the NCi 5 non contact interface and related products are subject to the following patents and patent applications CN100394139 CN101674918 CN1202403 CN1660541 EP1050368 EP1144944 EP1502699 EP1506073 EP1562020 EP2152469 1 ii Preliminary information JP4520240 JP4521094 JP4695808 KR0746932 WO2008 135744 TW200909120 TW NI 178572 US2010 0051783 US6496273 US6635894 US6878953 US7053392 US7312433B2 Other patents pending EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY CE Renishaw plc declares that the NCi 5 non contact interface complies with the applicable standards and regulations Contact Renishaw plc at www renishaw com nci 5 for the full EC declaration of conformity WEEE directive The use of this symbol on products and or accompanying documentation indicates that th
13. nnector CN2 Connector CN2 is used to connect the NCi 5 interface to the CNC machine tool Terminals 1 2 Used to monitor the signal from the NC3 or NC4 Voltage range 0 Vdc to 9 Vdc Terminals 3 6 This is an auxiliary output that can be used to control external devices Devices may include an LED a buzzer an air blast This output can also be used with an NC1 separate system and NC4 systems to switch the transmitter unit on off independently of the receiver Alternatively it can act as a skip sharing module to switch between a non contact tool setting device and an OMI MI 12 for spindle probing This output is fused at 200 mA Terminals 7 8 This is an SSR output that can be configured to be either normally open N O or normally closed N C The output is fused at 50 mA Terminals 9 10 This is an SSR output that can be configured to be either normally open N O or normally closed N C as well as providing a pulsed level or oscillating output The output is fused at 50 mA Terminals 11 12 This is used to select the operating mode Terminals 13 15 This is used to supply power to the interface 1 6 Interface LEDs Interface LED states Five LEDs are fitted on the front of the NCi 5 interface These provide the operator with a visual indication of the system s status Status LED when used with NC3 or NC4 Following a successful set up the Status LED indicates the st
14. ply to IEC 60950 The supply to the NCi 5 is protected by a 0 5 A resettable fuse To reset the fuse remove the power then identify and rectify the cause of the fault The nominal current when connected to an NC unit is as follows NC1 300 mA Q 12 Vdc 130 mA 24 Vdc NC3 120 mA Q 12 Vdc 70 mA 24 Vdc or NC4 NOTE To disconnect the power supply remove the wires from the terminals Input output over current protection Each of the SSR solid state relay outputs is protected by a 50 mA resettable fuse The auxiliary relay output is protected by a 200 mA resettable fuse The NC3 and NC4 are protected by a resettable current protection circuit General 1 3 Interface label Removable cover Diagnostic LEDs Connector CN1 10 way Connector CN2 15 way 1 4 General NCi 5 interface label RENISHAW 2 NCI 5 Part No A 5259 2000 Patents Applied For o0 oz m upmosna Tr ro codices Le nn ELL sma I a ow ow eer ect Desen m od og ouniojop puo vo _ opsu zms reus venas L o o sage Renishaw equipment conns Control Connections 0 5Amax E lg 4 JE 5 8 Ole z E dk a 2 2 Supply 12 24V Not used h 00 r wan Connectors CN1 and CN2 1 5 10 way connector CN1 Connector CN1 is used to connect the non contact unit to the NCi 5 interface The interface automatically detects which NC unit has been connected 15 way co
15. rating modes TOON setting mode rer eher rer o een ir eer n i et i nre dett 1 14 High speed tool breakage detection Latch mode tere Dimensions and mounting arrangements nennen nennen 1 17 Wiring MISES Cu m a Ji NC3 system D Ile EE Connecting to the CN Controlling the laser of an NC1 separate system SC Controlling the laser of an NC4 system essen Sharing the Skip with an auxiliary probe essessseseeesieieisiisisiisisiieiseistisintnsininisinininernns Controlling the air supply to an NC4 system ssseeeeneneee Parts list 1 2 General Introduction CNC machine tools using Renishaw NC1 NC3 or NC4 non contact NC systems for tool setting or broken tool detection require an interface unit The NCi 5 unit converts signals from the NC unit into voltage free solid state relay SSR outputs for transmission to the CNC machine control The NCi 5 interface unit should be installed in the CNC control cabinet Where possible site the unit away from potential sources of interference such as transformers and motor controllers Only qualified persons should install and adjust switches on the interface Remove the mains supply from the NCi 5 unit before removing the cover Power supply The NCi 5 interface can draw its power from the CNC machine s nominal 12 Vdc to 24 Vdc supply This must be an appropriate single fault tolerant power supply which must com
16. rence at your own expense Information to user FCC Section 15 21 The user is cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Renishaw plc or authorised representative could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Information to user FCC Section 15 27 The user is cautioned that any peripheral device installed with this equipment such as a computer must be connected with a high quality shielded cable to ensure compliance with FCC limits Warnings and cautions 1 iii A Warnings Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified within this publication may result in hazardous radiation exposure Switch off electrical power to the NCi 5 interface before carrying out maintenance on non contact NC tool setting and tool breakage detection products A Caution Laser safety The NCi 5 interfaces with Renishaw laser based non contact tool setting and tool breakage detection products Laser safety guidelines and safety rules are described in the appropriate NC tool setting product guides If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufactirer the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired CNC machine CNC machine tools must always be operated by competent persons in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Information for the machine supplier It is the machine supplier s responsibility to ensure that the
17. riggered Not applicable The beam is clear The output is not latched The beam is partially blocked The output is not latched The beam is blocked The output is not latched The beam is blocked by a rotating tool The beam is blocked The probe is triggered The output is latched The tool is broken The output is latched No power to the unit Refer to the publication NC4 installation and maintenance guide Renishaw part number H 2000 5230 for details of the possible actions required If the laser beam is clear and the LED is amber this indicates that the system will continue to function but for optimum performance maintenance is required 1 8 Switch locations Removable cover used to access switches SW2 and SWS These switches only need to be accessed during installation Cover tab depress to remove cover Switch SW1 used during installation and normal operation Switch SW2 Switch SW3 Switch settings SW1 1 9 IMPORTANT Setting a switch When setting a switch to either the On or Off position apply firm pressure to make sure it is fully in position Switch bank SW1 1 Not used 2 NC set up 3 Drip rejection On On On Off Off Off Not used Used when setting up an NC4 system Set this switch to On so that the alignment voltage can be maximised After maximising the voltage set the switch to Off so that the
18. shown on page 1 23 1 Not used 2 Spare 0 Vdc 3 Spare 11 Vdc to 30 Vdc 4 Analogue output 1 5 Set up 6 Analogue output 2 7 OVdc 8 11Vdc 9 Ground 10 Probe status T Do not connect screen connections if the NC4 housing is connected to the machine ground reference i e R lt 10 Wiring connecting to the CNC 1 21 Digital NCi 5 connector CN2 voltmeter Set up DVM used only EET Set up DVM during Normally open NC4 set up 1 Auxiliary Common relay Normally closed Energise 11 Vdc to 30 Vdc SSR1 voltage free SSR1 voltage free SSR2 voltage free SSR2 voltage free M code 1 tool breakage M code 2 latch mode Screen 0 Vdc supply 11 Vdc to 30 Vdc supply CNC nes T machine control Machine power supply T sve J 0 Vde J IT CAUTION If using SSR2 as an oscillating or pulsed output for a trigger signal to the control the level output SSR1 must be used to guarantee a reliable probe status check 1 22 Wiring controlling the laser of an NC1 separate system This arrangement allows the transmitter of an NC1 separate system to be switched on and off independently of the receiver NC1 separate NCi 5 connector CN1 Blue Screen NCi 5 connector CN2 White Screen Normally open 11 Vdc to
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