USER MANUAL POSITION CONTROLLER THESI 310 PRELIMINARY REMARKS GIVI MISURE would like to thank you for purchasing the programmable position controller MICROCOMPUTER and confirms the excellent choice made. Thanks to a powerful microcontroller, the instrument is completely programmable by keyboard.
USER MANUAL POSITION CONTROLLER THESI 310 INSTALLATION W A R N I N G ! It is forbidden to switch on the instrument unless the machine on which it is installed conforms to 2006/42/EC Directive. All of the equipments connected to the instrument must have insulation characteristics in compliance with the regulations in force.
USER MANUAL POSITION CONTROLLER THESI 310 CLEANING The front panel can be cleaned only after disconnecting power supply, using a moist cloth. The instrument is not protected against liquid penetration. DO NOT USE SOLVENTS. MAINTENANCE Not required. DIMENSIONAL SPECIFICATIONS DRILLING TEMPLATE: 137.2 x 67.8 mm...
USER MANUAL POSITION CONTROLLER THESI 310 KEY – MESSAGGES AND SIGNALING The following keys and symbols are used in this manual, with the following meaning: NUMERICAL KEYS FOR DIGIT ENTRY …. KEYS USED ALSO FOR SLOW FEED / BACK MOVEMENTS IN...
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USER MANUAL POSITION CONTROLLER THESI 310 The instrument provides a series of visual signals to support the user during configuration and use. Wrong operations are signaled with the following message: E r r o r that temporarily appears on the display to inform the operator that the entered key is not compatible with the current operation.
USER MANUAL POSITION CONTROLLER THESI 310 DATA AND PROGRAMS RETENTION When the mains power supply is disconnected, the instrument can retain in its memory all the data and programs set. When powered off, the instrument can also store the last axis counting position.
USER MANUAL POSITION CONTROLLER THESI 310 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CONFIGURATION PARAMETERS Some internal parameters are used for the instrument configuration. To recall configuration, it is necessary to press the 0 key for 2 seconds, enter the password and confirm with the ENTER key.
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USER MANUAL POSITION CONTROLLER THESI 310 Parameter 24 – MM/INCH CONVERSION Parameter 25 – SELECTING “POSITION WITH ACC./DEC. RAMPS” OPTION Parameter 26 – SETTING OF ACCELERATION TIME Parameter 27 – SETTING OF DECELERATION TIME Parameter 80 – PARAMETERS’ ACCESS PASSWORD MODIFICATION Parameter 89 –...
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USER MANUAL POSITION CONTROLLER THESI 310 All the settings for the configuration of the position controller are described below: Parameter 01 – POSITION PRESET The parameter is used to set the real position of the axis. Example of value setting = 200.0 mm...
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USER MANUAL POSITION CONTROLLER THESI 310 Parameter 03 – ENCODER PULSE CORRECTION The correction factor CF is entered by the operator to adapt the machine linear shifting to the number of encoder pulses (PPR). For instance, in a machine with linear shifting correlated to the screw pitch, the correction...
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USER MANUAL POSITION CONTROLLER THESI 310 Parameter 04 – COUNTING MODE (x1,x2,x4) This parameter allows to select the counting mode of the A and B channels of the encoder. The counting mode can be direct, double or quadruple. Example: quadruple value setting...
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USER MANUAL POSITION CONTROLLER THESI 310 Parameter 06 – AXIS RESOLUTION This parameter allows to select the axis resolution, based on the number of pulses of the encoder (PPR). The resolutions that can be set are: 200 – 100 – 50 – 20 – 10 – 5 – 2 – 1 µm 0.01 –...
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USER MANUAL POSITION CONTROLLER THESI 310 to quit configuration and go back 2 0 0.0 Press to the position display Parameter 08 – SETTING OF MAXIMUM MEASURING LENGTH LIMIT With this parameter, it is possible to set the position of the maximum measuring length limit, beyond which the machine will not execute movements.
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USER MANUAL POSITION CONTROLLER THESI 310 Parameter 10 – SETTING OF MECHANICAL BACKLASH RECOVERY VALUE If positive, the value of mechanical backlash recovery is executed in positive direction; if negative, it is executed in negative direction. Whenever backlash recovery is not required, enter a value of 0.
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USER MANUAL POSITION CONTROLLER THESI 310 to quit configuration and go 2 0 0.0 Press back to the position display Parameter 12 – SETTING OF NEGATIVE INERTIA VALUE The negative inertia value is the value of the system inertia at low speed, in negative direction.
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USER MANUAL POSITION CONTROLLER THESI 310 to quit configuration and go back 2 0 0.0 Press to the position display Parameter 14 – SETTING OF POSITIONING TOLERANCE VALUE With this parameter it is possible to set the tolerance value within which positioning is accepted.
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USER MANUAL POSITION CONTROLLER THESI 310 Parameter 16 – SETTING OF WAITING TIME FOR DEVIATION With this parameter, it is possible to set the waiting time after the closure of the input, before deviation begins. The value is expressed in seconds.
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USER MANUAL POSITION CONTROLLER THESI 310 Parameter 18 – SELECTING “POSITION IF WITHIN TOLERANCE” OPTION This parameter allows to enable/disable the possibility of positioning again, even when the current position is within the tolerance range. Example of selection: enabling P 18...
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USER MANUAL POSITION CONTROLLER THESI 310 Parameter 20 – SELECTING “AUTOMATIC INERTIA CALCULATION” OPTION This parameter allows to enable/disable the possibility of automatically calculating the system inertia at low speed, during positioning. Example of selection: enabling P 20 to select the parameter Press (see PARAM.
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USER MANUAL POSITION CONTROLLER THESI 310 Parameter 22 – SETTING OF SLOW MOVEMENT ± 10 V OUTPUT PERCENTAGE With this parameter it is possible to set the percentage value to be applied on the ± 10 V output (optional) for the axis movement at low speed. The value is applied both in positive and negative direction.
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USER MANUAL POSITION CONTROLLER THESI 310 Parameter 24 – MM/INCH CONVERSION This parameter allows to convert mm in inches. Example of inch setting P 24 to select the parameter M i L L Press (see PARAM. SELECTION) P 24 to confirm the selection and...
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USER MANUAL POSITION CONTROLLER THESI 310 Note: for a proper use of ramps, it is necessary to correctly set the following parameters: P11 = speed change value. This has to be adequately set to allow the complete execution of deceleration ramp, based on the time set.
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USER MANUAL POSITION CONTROLLER THESI 310 In the figure below, it is possible to find a representation of the acceleration and deceleration ramps in the space for changing speed: fast ok pos slow t.acc speed change Parameter 26 – SETTING OF ACCELERATION TIME With this parameter it is possible to set the duration of the acceleration ramp, used to move the axis.
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USER MANUAL POSITION CONTROLLER THESI 310 Example of value setting = 0.70 seconds P 27 to select the parameter 0.0 0 Press (see PARAM. SELECTION) P 27 to confirm the selection and 0 0 0 0.0 0* Press enter its settings Enter the desired value and align it to the decimal point displayed.
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USER MANUAL POSITION CONTROLLER THESI 310 Parameter 89 – INSTRUMENT DIGNOSTICS With this parameter, it is possible to perform some tests to verify the correct functioning of: encoder, keyboard, axis display, led and inputs. Example of instrument diagnostics P 89...
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USER MANUAL POSITION CONTROLLER THESI 310 3) Led and segments switching on test 8.8.8.8. to switch on all the led and - 8.8.8.8.8.8. Press display segments 4) Axis display test the values “0123456789” will be P 89 4 5 6 7 8 9 .
USER MANUAL POSITION CONTROLLER THESI 310 SETTING MACHINING PROGRAMS position controller can store up to 99 machining programs, containing up to 20 positions each. To each position it is possible to link up to 99 repetitions. Each position and the related repetitions form a program cycle that can be executed in the semiautomatic operation mode.
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USER MANUAL POSITION CONTROLLER THESI 310 02 02 to confirm the value and go Press on setting the repetitions Enter the number of repetitions (08). 03 02 to confirm the value and go 0 0 0 0 0 0* Press...
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USER MANUAL POSITION CONTROLLER THESI 310 Example: displaying program 02 already stored 01 01* 2 0 0.0 Press to enter program setting Note: the led of the P key is flashing to indicate that the instrument is in “program edit” mode.
USER MANUAL POSITION CONTROLLER THESI 310 MANUAL OPERATION When switched on, the position controller sets itself for manual operation and only the axis display turns on. In this operating mode, the axis movement can be controlled with the following keys:...
USER MANUAL POSITION CONTROLLER THESI 310 SEMI-AUTOMATIC OPERATION Semi-automatic operation allows for a single automatic positioning of the axis. It is possible to switch from manual to semi-automatic operation by pressing the corresponding key, entering an arrival position and, eventually, the number of repetitions (1-99) that will be counted once positioning has been executed.
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USER MANUAL POSITION CONTROLLER THESI 310 To execute a new position in semi-automatic operation, proceed as follows: to set the value of the new 0 0 0 0 0.0* Press position to be reached Or, to terminate semi-automatic operation: twice to go back to manual 3 5 0.5...
USER MANUAL POSITION CONTROLLER THESI 310 AUTOMATIC OPERATION With the automatic operation mode it is possible to run previously stored programs. Example of immediate running of program 02: 01 01* to enter the selection of the 2 0 0.0 Press program to be run Note: the led of the AUTO key is on to indicate that the instrument is in automatic operation mode.
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USER MANUAL POSITION CONTROLLER THESI 310 to quit automatic operation 5 0 0.0 Press and go back to manual operation Notes: 1) Before running a program, it is possible to display its cycles. Once the desired program number has been entered, use the SELECTION key to display the position of the first cycle.
USER MANUAL POSITION CONTROLLER THESI 310 INPUTS START The START input is used to start positioning from the outside in the same way as the START key in the front panel. Connect a N.O. contact between the START input and COM+.
USER MANUAL POSITION CONTROLLER THESI 310 ZERO ENCODER The ZERO ENCODER signal (active high) is used to set on the axis display a position value previously programmed in the configuration parameters (see parameter 09). The value is loaded only if the PRESET input is closed, therefore allowing the presetting activation.
USER MANUAL POSITION CONTROLLER THESI 310 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONFIGURATION PARAMETERS: MEMO PARAMETER DESCRIPTION VALUE POSITION PRESET INVERSION OF COUNTING DIRECTION ENCODER PULSE CORRECTION COUNTING MODE DECIMAL POINT POSITION AXIS RESOLUTION MINIMUM MEASURING LENGTH LIMIT MAXIMUM MEASURING LENGTH LIMIT PRESET POSITION...
USER MANUAL POSITION CONTROLLER THESI 310 TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS THESI 310 Model 1 DISPLAY - 1 ENCODER INPUT POSITION = 6 high-efficiency digits h = 13 mm and negative sign Display CYCLES / PROGRAMS = 2+2 high-efficiency digits h = 9 mm 2 square waves with phase displacement of 90°...
USER MANUAL POSITION CONTROLLER THESI 310 WARRANTY TERMS The position controller is guaranteed against manufacturing faults for a period of twelve months from the date of purchase. Any repair must take place at the Manufacturer’s premises and the Customer shall arrange the delivery of the product, at its own risk and expense.
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