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- Page 1 HCU2 user's guide http://www.renishaw.com HCU2 user's guide Documentation part number: H-1000-5361-02-A Issued 07 2017...
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Page 2: General Information
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. - Page 3 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 incurring any obligations to make changes to Renishaw equipment previously sold. Packaging...
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Page 4: Eu Declaration Of Conformity
HCU2 user's guide http://www.renishaw.com EU declaration of conformity Contact Renishaw plc or visit www.renishaw.com/productcompliance for the full EU declaration. Issued 07 2017... -
Page 5: Information To User (47Cfr Section 15.105)
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 operate the equipment. - Page 6 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.
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Page 7: Installation
HCU2 user's guide http://www.renishaw.com Installation HCU2 is plugged into the 9way ‘D' socket marked HCU on the rear panel of the motorised probe head controller as shown below. Issued 07 2017... -
Page 8: Using Hcu2
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 2017... -
Page 9: Automatic Mode
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. -
Page 10: Teach Signal
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. -
Page 11: Probe Functions
NOTE: The probe reset function is only available if it has been integrated by your CMM supplier. 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. -
Page 12: Audible Key Press Confirmation
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... -
Page 13: Hcu2 Error Reporting
Check cable integrity. Contact your CMM supplier for further assistance. HCU2 not recognised Fault There is a communications error between the HCU2 and the motorised head controller. Action Check cable connections. Contact your Renishaw representative for further assistance. Issued 07 2017... -
Page 14: No Response From Controller
HCU2 user's guide http://www.renishaw.com No response from controller Fault There is a communications error between the HCU2 and the probe head controller. Action Check the cable connections. Return both units to your Renishaw representative for service. System error Fault Internal motorised head system failure. - Page 15 Renishaw plc +44 (0)1453 524524 New Mills, Wotton-under-Edge, +44 (0)1453 524901 Gloucestershire, GL12 8JR United Kingdom www.renishaw.com/cmmsupport For worldwide contact details, please visit our main website at www.renishaw.com/contact Issued 07 2017...
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