HCU2 user's guide - Renishaw resource centre
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1. Issued 07 2015 14 Renishaw plc New Mills Wotton under Edge Gloucestershire GL12 8JR United Kingdom T 44 0 1453 524524 F 44 0 1453 524901 www renishaw com cmmsupport For worldwide contact details please visit our main website at www renishaw com contact Issued 07 2015 RENISHAW apply innovation E2. READY and the motorised head will be ready for measurement Sweep move This feature is used to move the probe head in one continuous movement The head will unlock and the LCD will display ACTIVE The head will rotate by a single 7 5 step Press and hold down the appropriate direction key After a short delay the head will continue to rotate in this direction until either the key is released or the axis limit is reached There will be another short delay then the head will lock and the LCD will display READY Issued 07 2015 9 RENISHAW amp apply innovation HCU2 user s guide http www renishaw com Teach signal The T transmit key is used to send a signal to the CMM computer The action and use of this signal are dependent on the integration of this function by your CMM supplier When the operator is teaching the CMM a sequence of positions to follow the T key is pressed to signal that a required position has been reached It can also be used to instruct the CMM computer to memorise the angle of the probe head during a teach cycle Please refer to the relevant CMM specific documentation provided by your CMM supplier for details of the use of the T key Issued 07 2015 RENISHAW amp apply innovation AIPATU http www renishaw com Probe functions Probe reset n NOTE The probe reset function is only available if it has been integrated by your CMM supplier PR
3. HCU2 user s guide http www renishaw com HCU2 user s guide Documentation part number H 1000 5361 01 A Issued 07 2015 RENISHAW apply innovation ris RENISHAW amp apply innovation HCU2 user s guide http www renishaw com General information 2015 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 Trademarks RENISHAW and the probe emblem used in the RENISHAW logo are registered trademarks of Renishaw plc in the UK and other countries apply innovation is a trademark of Renishaw plc All brand names and product names used in this document are trade names service marks trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners Windows XP Windows 2000 Vista and Windows 7 are registered trade names of the Microsoft Corporation All trademarks and trade names are acknowledged x The use of this symbol on Ren
4. OBE Some Renishaw probe interfaces have a probe reset button mounted on the front panel The function of this button is to reset the probe sensor to a seated condition for instance following a manual stylus change This button has been reproduced on the HCU2 for ease of access Probe reset is only available from the HCU2 if the motorised probe head is in manual mode Please refer to your probing system user s guide or to your CMM supplier for details of the use of this feature A CAUTION This button should only be pressed when the probe is physically seated and clear of the workpiece Probe DAM Ping PROBE Probe DAMPing is a feature of your Renishaw probe interface which reduces the sensitivity of the probing system and helps to reduce unwanted triggering caused by CMM acceleration or vibration during position moves It is normally used by the CMM computer to filter unwanted triggers during automatic position moves The HCU2 enables probe DAMPing to be set manually to eliminate unwanted triggers during manual position moves Probe DAMPing is only available from the HCU2 if the motorised head system is in manual mode In automatic mode probe DAMPing is controlled from the CMM aplication software and motorised head controller and this key has no effect The DAMP key toggles between probe DAMPing ON and OFF Probe DAMPing display summary System mode Probe DAMPing HCU2 LCD display Manual or automatic OFF Manual or automatic ON DAM
5. PED A CAUTION Probe DAMPing must be switched off when measurement points are being taken Use of probe DAMPing during measurement will significantly affect measurement accuracy Issued 07 2015 11 RENISHAW amp apply innovation HCU2 user s guide http www renishaw com Audible key press confirmation ni AN It is possible to switch on an audible indicator which emits a tone when any key is pressed The Audible key toggles between audible tone ON and OFF The HCU2 powers up with the audible indicator OFF Effect of PICS STOP If a PICS STOP signal is sent to the motorised head system by the CMM controller while it is in manual mode the motorised head will react as follows M anual mode STOP reactions Reaction Removal of STOP STOP sent while direction key on HCU2 is being Continuous head movement immediately disabled Continuous movement pressed Head will continue to move in single steps enabled Head will lock up as normal when movement key released Direction key on HCU2 pressed after STOP has Single step manual movement only Continuous movement been sent Head will lock up as normal when movement key enabled released Issued 07 2015 APATIE LUI 0 http www renishaw com HCU2 error reporting The HCU2 LCD display gives information on head and system errors Datum error The motorised probe head has not locked up to the required level of accuracy Refer to your
6. ing HCU2 Layout RENISHAW HCU2 Description Display Beep on off button Probe function buttons see Probe functions Direction buttons Teach button M anual and automatic modes Manual and automatic modes are selected by the CMM computer M anual mode In manual mode the HCU2 is used to control the motorised head to set probe functions or send teach point commands The display indicates MANUAL If the HCU2 is connected to the motorised head controller before power is applied the system will power up in manual mode Issued 07 2015 8 RENISHAW amp apply innovation HCU2 user s guide http www renishaw com Automatic mode In automatic mode the motorised head system is under control of the CMM computer The display indicates AUTO The HCU2 displays information but it is not possible to use it to move the head or set probe functions If the HCU2 is not connected to the motorised head controller when power is applied the system will enter automatic mode Jog move This feature is used to move the probe head in single steps Press and immediately release the appropriate direction key The head will unlock and the LCD will display ACTIVE The head will rotate by a single 7 5 step If the direction key is pressed again before the head begins to lock the head will rotate by another 7 5 step If no further keys are pressed the head will lock the LCD will display
7. ishaw products and or accompanying documentation indicates that the product should not be mixed with the 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 save valuable resources and prevent potential negative effects on the environment For more information please contact your local waste disposal service or Renishaw distributor Warranty Renishaw plc warrants its equipment for a limited period as set out in our Standard Terms and Conditions of Sale provided that it is installed exactly as defined in associated Renishaw documentation Prior consent must be obtained from Renishaw if non Renishaw equipment e g interfaces and or cabling is to be used or substituted Failure to comply with this will invalidate the Renishaw warranty Claims under warranty must be made from authorised service centres only which may be advised by the supplier or distributor Issued 07 2015 2 RENISHAW amp apply innovation HCU2 user s guide Care of equipment Renishaw probes and associated systems are precision tools used for obtaining precise measurements and must therefore be treated with care Changes to Renishaw products Renishaw reserves the right to improve change or modify its hardware or software without incurri
8. motorised head user s guide for further information concerning this error condition eg wn er S Q cr o gt ss Oo a The motorised probe head has been obstructed while rotating to the required position Refer to your motorised head user s guide for further information concerning this error condition ad error lt D mals Q The motorised probe head head has been overloaded during a machine quill move Refer to your motorised head user s guide for further information concerning this error Head not present The motorised head is not electrically connected to the probe head controller Check the head is electrically connected Check cable integrity Contact your CMM supplier for further assistance HCU2 not recognised There is a communications error between the HCU2 and the motorised head controller Check cable connections Contact your Renishaw representative for further assistance Issued 07 2015 RENISHAW amp apply innovation RENISHAW amp apply innovation APATIE LUI o No response from controller There is a communications error between the HCU2 and the probe head controller Check the cable connections Return both units to your Renishaw representative for service System error Internal motorised head system failure No user recovery action Return motorised head to your Renishaw representative for service
9. ng any obligations to make changes to Renishaw equipment previously sold Issued 07 2015 RENISHAW amp apply innovation HCU2 user s guide EC declaration of conformity Renishaw plc hereby declare that the HCU2 hand control unit is in compliance with the relevant provisions of directives 2004 108 EC Contact Renishaw plc or visit www renishaw com knowledgebase for the full EC declaration Issued 07 2015 4 la RENISHAW apply innovation HCU2 user s guide http www renishaw com FCC USA only Information to user 47CFR section 15 105 This equipment 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 equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual 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 interference at your own expense Information to user 47CFR 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 ope
10. rate the equipment Equipment label 47CFR section 15 19 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Issued 07 2015 5 RENISHAW amp apply innovation HCU2 user s guide http www renishaw com Introduction The HCU2 is a hand control unit for use with all Renishaw PH10 motorised probe head systems HCU2 enables the probe head to be used in a manual mode and is invaluable for component set up operator controlled inspection and teach cycle programming HCU2 has a two speed action with a choice of jog or sweep moves The LCD screen provides head angle and system status information as well as error analysis A transmit button is provided for teach cycle programming The unit comes complete with probe DAMPing and probe reset functions The unit is supplied with a 5 m long cable which can be extended to up to 25 m if required Issued 07 2015 RENISHAW amp apply innovation HCU2 user s guide Installation HCU2 is plugged into the 9 way D socket marked HCU on the rear panel of the motorised probe head controller as shown below Issued 07 2015 7 RENISHAW amp apply innovation HCU2 user s guide http www renishaw com Us
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