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- Page 1 User guide M-6195-9413-02-A Advanced Diagnostic Tool ADTi-100 and ADT View software...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
ADTi-100 and ADT View user guide Contents 1 General information Overview Velocity plot Product compliance 5.4.1 Plot controls Minimum requirements 5.4.1.1 Starting/stopping a plot 1.4 General specifications 5.4.1.2 Zooming and panning the plot ADTi-100 dimensions 5.4.1.3 Moving the cursors ADTi-100 pin-out... -
Page 3: General Information
• This user guide describes how to use the ADTi-100 and ADT View software only. For instructions on how to install and set-up the readhead system, please refer to the relevant encoder installation guide. These can be found at www.renishaw.com. -
Page 4: Product Compliance
Temperature Storage −20 °C to +70 °C Renishaw. The publication of material within this document does not imply freedom from the patent rights of Operating 0 °C to +55 °C Renishaw plc. -
Page 5: Adti-100 Dimensions
ADTi-100 and ADT View user guide 1.5 ADTi-100 dimensions 1.6 ADTi-100 pin-out Input pins Output pins Dimensions in mm Function Signal (15 way D-type (15 way D-type socket) plug) 7, 8 7, 8 Power 2, 9 2, 9 Incremental 15 way D-type plug ADT status 14.5... -
Page 6: Installing The Adt View Software
USB port USB port • Go to Control panel > Programs and Features and select Renishaw ADT View. • Follow the instructions on the screen to remove or repair the software as required. NOTE: When using the ADT in-line use an isolated battery-operated PC to ensure best noise immunity. -
Page 7: Using The Software
ADTi-100 and ADT View user guide Using the software (section 5.7). Save screen Connection status and readhead serial number (section 5.8). Linear/rotary scale selection (sections 5.5.1 and 5.5.2). Software settings (section 5.9). Software information. ADTi-100 and ADT View software user guide. -
Page 8: Signal Screen
ADTi-100 and ADT View user guide 5.1 Signal screen This signal screen is automatically displayed when the ADT is connected via the USB. It provides information to assist with readhead set-up and calibration. 5.7). Save screen as an image file (section (section 5.1.1). Signal strength indication... -
Page 9: Signal Strength
ADTi-100 and ADT View user guide 5.1.1 Signal strength 5.1.3 Readhead mode Installation mode When the readhead is first switched on (out of the box), or after factory defaults have been restored (section 5.6.1) the readhead is in installation mode. ‘Readhead is in Installation Mode’ will be displayed in the bottom bar. NOTE: AGC is disabled in installation mode and cannot be switched on. Set the readhead up as detailed in the relevant installation guide, these can be found at www.renishaw.com. -
Page 10: System Calibration
ADTi-100 and ADT View user guide 5.1.5 System calibration When the incremental signal calibration is complete the system will automatically enter reference mark calibration. IMPORTANT: Ensure signal size is greater than 70% before initiating calibration. Refer to the relevant installation guide for information on system installation and setup. These can be found at NOTE: The incremental calibration values are automatically stored in the readhead. -
Page 11: Alarms And Warnings
ADTi-100 and ADT View user guide 5.1.6 Alarms and warnings An alarm or warning will be displayed on the signal screen in several ways. Whilst an alarm or warning is asserted a red alarm symbol or an orange warning triangle will be displayed next to the signal size. Click the indication to open the... -
Page 12: Alarm And Warnings Log
ADTi-100 and ADT View user guide 5.1.6.1 Alarm and warnings log The log contains information about the last error that occurred before switch off and all alarms and warnings that have occurred since the system was switched on. 5.7). Save screen as an image file (section Alarm and warnings log. -
Page 13: Lissajous (X-Y) Screen
ADTi-100 and ADT View user guide 5.2 Lissajous (X-Y) screen The Lissajous screen shows a plot of the readheads’ internal cosine (X) and sine (Y) signals. Save screen as an image file (section 5.7). The circle increments are in 25% steps with the optimum signal size (100%) shown as a blue circle. Slide bar to vary Lissajous persistence. When an alarm or warning occurs, a pop-up describing the error condition will be displayed for 10 seconds. -
Page 14: Signal Strength Versus Position Screen
ADTi-100 and ADT View user guide 5.3 Signal strength versus position screen The signal strength vs position screen plots the signal size along the axis length. Save screen as an image or a data file section 5.7. Plot of the signal size and IRED drive along the axis (section 5.3.1). NOTE: The plot can can be zoomed and panned. section 5.3.2.3 for more information. Reference mark (Z) and limit (P & Q) positions along the axis. -
Page 15: Signal Strength And Ired Plots
ADTi-100 and ADT View user guide 5.3.1 Signal strength and IRED drive plots The graph displays 2 plots which automatically rescale as the readhead is moved along the axis: • Signal strength vs position (purple plot) • IRED drive vs position (green plot). The IRED drive is the relative current through the infrared emitter (IRED) in the readhead. -
Page 16: Plot Controls
ADTi-100 and ADT View user guide 5.3.2 Plot controls 5.3.2.3 Zooming and panning the plot The plot can be zoomed and panned using a mouse, trackpad, touchscreen or similar. 5.3.2.1 Trigger selection To pan using a mouse: • Point the mouse at the trace, click and hold the right mouse button and drag the trace left, right, up or down. -
Page 17: Velocity Plot
ADTi-100 and ADT View user guide 5.4 Velocity plot The velocity screen plots the readhead velocity against time. Save screen as an image or a data file (section 5.7). Plot of the readhead velocity against time. NOTE: The plot can be zoomed and panned. See section 5.4.1.2 for more information. -
Page 18: Plot Controls
ADTi-100 and ADT View user guide 5.4.1 Plot controls Pan by swiping finger along the screen in the direction you want to move the plot. 5.4.1.1 Starting/stopping a plot Zoom by placing finger at the corner of the area you wish to zoom into, then move your finger to create a zoom box. The display will zoom in when your finger is removed from Click the green arrow or press space bar to start a plot; the plot will automatically rescale as the screen. the readhead is moved along/around the axis. The arrow will change to a red square whilst data is being recorded. To stop the plot, click on the red square. -
Page 19: Position Display (Digital Read Out)
ADTi-100 and ADT View user guide 5.5 Position display (Digital Read Out) This screen displays a linear or rotary Digital Read Out (DRO) of the encoder position, the default is linear. Save screen as an image file (section 5.7). Digital read out of the encoder position. -
Page 20: Linear Position Display
The diameter of the ring can be selected from a drop-down list containing all the standard ring diameters and line counts that Renishaw supply. For partial arc or special rings see section 5.9 for details of how to add your ring diameter to the list. -
Page 21: Configuration Screen
ADTi-100 and ADT View user guide 5.6 Configuration screen The configuration screen provides information about the readhead and ADT connected, and allows factory default calibration values to be restored in the readhead (section 5.6.1). Save screen as an image file (section 5.7). Readhead characteristics. • Taken from the part number stored in the readhead. Readhead performance. • Theoretical maximum speed, minimum edge separation (based on a 1 m cable) and recommended clock speed based on the part number stored in the readhead. -
Page 22: Restore Factory Defaults
ADTi-100 and ADT View user guide 5.6.1 Restore factory defaults When reinstalling the system, or in the case of calibration failure, factory defaults should be restored. To restore factory defaults, click on the factory symbol and follow the instructions on the screen. -
Page 23: Software Settings
ADTi-100 and ADT View user guide 5.9 Software settings Software settings open up a new window. Select display screen. Change the displayed theme (section 5.9.1). Change the displayed angular units. (section 5.3.2.3 Change the zoom and pan operation when using a touch screen and section 5.4.1.2). -
Page 24: Display Colour
ADTi-100 and ADT View user guide 5.9.1 Display colour The display can either be: • ‘Dark’ – a dark background with white text (default), or • ‘Light’ – a light background with dark text. To change the display colour, select ‘Display’ from the software settings screen, and then the desired theme. ‘Light’ theme ‘Dark’ theme... -
Page 25: Troubleshooting
ADTi-100 and ADT View user guide Troubleshooting Fault Possible cause Possible solutions Install the latest .NET framework from ‘Unspecified error’ occurs during installation .NET framework is not up to date https://www.microsoft.com/net/download Navigate to ADT View using File Explorer (default location: There is no ADT View icon displayed on ADT View software does not automatically put an icon on the desktop C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Renishaw). - Page 26 (section 5.1.6) The readhead characteristics and configuration For custom readheads this information is not decoded from the Contact Renishaw with the serial number of the unit for more information on the sections of the configuration page are empty readhead configuration •...
- Page 27 For worldwide contact details, please visit our main website at www.renishaw.com/contact RENISHAW and the probe symbol used in the RENISHAW logo are registered trade marks of Renishaw plc in the United Kingdom and other countries. *M-6195-9413-02* apply innovation and names and designations of other Renishaw products and technologies are trade marks of Renishaw plc or its subsidiaries.
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