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- Page 1 User guide F-9921-0201-04-B XM multi-axis calibrator...
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Page 2: Legal Information
Renishaw plc or its subsidiaries. All other brand names and product names used in this document are trade Renishaw reserves the right to make changes to this document and to the product names, trade marks, or registered trade marks of their respective owners. - Page 3 International regulations and conformance RoHS compliance EC compliance Renishaw plc declares that the XM system complies with the applicable directives, Compliant with EC directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS) standard and regulations. A copy of the full EC Declaration of Conformity is available upon request.
- Page 4 XM multi-axis calibrator Radio communication The wireless communication module used within the XM system is pre-approved Taiwan in a number of regions including EU, EFTA countries, USA and Canada. 低功率電波輻性電機管理辦法 Module manufacturer: Laird plc 第十二條經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用者均不 Part number: TRBLU23-00200 得擅自變更頻率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。 FCC ID: FCC ID PI401B 第十四條低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信；經發現有干擾...
- Page 5 Information to the user (47CFR:2001 part 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.
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
XM multi-axis calibrator Contents Legal information Test overview ......25 Radio communication ..... 49 . -
Page 7: Safety Information
XM multi-axis calibrator Safety information Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Ensure that you read and understand the XM system user guide before using any XM system. The XM system can be used in a variety of environments and applications. -
Page 8: Safety Labelling
XM multi-axis calibrator Safety labelling COMPLIES WITH FDA PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR LASER PRODUCTS EXCEPT FOR DEVIATIONS PURSUANT TO LASER NOTICE NO.50, DATED JUNE 24, 2007 There are no user-serviceable parts inside the XM system. Do not remove any part of the housing; to do so could expose the user to high voltages and/or Class 3R laser radiation. -
Page 9: Mechanical Safety
• If you are using a part program or error correction parameters generated by the Renishaw software, it is the responsibility of the user to validate these at low feedrate and be prepared to operate the emergency stop button if necessary. -
Page 10: Electrical And Power Safety
XM multi-axis calibrator Electrical and power safety Battery safety • The power supply unit must not come into contact with The XM multi-axis calibrator is supplied with rechargeable batteries. fluids e.g. coolant on the floor. • Once depleted, recharge the battery in the charger provided: do not attempt •... -
Page 11: Fibre Optic Safety
To reduce the Should the fibre optic become damaged, the following procedure should be risk of shipment delays, should you need to return the XM system to Renishaw for followed (be aware that the affected area might contain splinters of unattached any reason, do not return any batteries. -
Page 12: Principles Of Measurement
XM multi-axis calibrator Principles of measurement XM multi-axis calibrator XM multi-axis calibrator is a laser measurement system capable of measuring six degrees of freedom: • along a linear axis • in any orientation • from a single set-up The measured errors are: •... - Page 13 XM multi-axis calibrator The XM system uses three laser beams (1,2 and 3) to measure the linear, pitch The 4th (diode source) beam is used to measure straightness and roll. and yaw errors using interferometry. The light emitting diode (LED) beam (4) is used for straightness and roll measurements.
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Page 14: System Components
XM multi-axis calibrator System components XM-60 system kit Laser / Launch Battery Li-Polymer 3.7 V × 3 Spirit level Receiver Battery charger Cable clamps × 3 Beam blocker (for rotary Calibration software kit Magnetic base applications, see XR20-W rotary axis calibrator manual for details) Beam shroud Clamp blocks ×... -
Page 15: System Components
XM multi-axis calibrator System components XM-600 system kit Laser / Launch Battery Li-Polymer 3.7 V × 3 Spirit level Receiver Battery charger Cable clamps × 3 Calibration software kit Magnetic base PICS cable Beam blocker (for rotary applications, Beam shroud Clamp blocks ×... -
Page 16: Laser / Launch
XM multi-axis calibrator Laser / Launch The laser contains a Helium-Neon (HeNe) laser tube providing laser beams to the launch via fibre optics. In addition, the laser contains signal processing electronics. The laser beam is split into three in the launch for linear and angular measurements. -
Page 17: Receiver
XM multi-axis calibrator Receiver The receiver contains three retro-reflectors for the interferometric laser beams. It also contains a straightness and roll sensor for the diode beam, data from this sensor is transmitted to the laser via wireless communication. Beam shroud Roll adjuster Shutter Battery release buttons... -
Page 18: Calibration Software Kit
Calibration software kit Note: XM-600 supports additional functionality when The XM system is supplied with the “Calibration software kit” which comprises: used on a CMM which is equipped with Renishaw’s • CARTO suite UCC system. This functionality is accessed using UCC Assist, which is part of UCC Suite - a software package for the •... -
Page 19: Xc-80 Environmental Compensator
XM multi-axis calibrator XC-80 environmental compensator Note: For full details on XC-80 operation and specification please refer to The XM specified accuracy for interferometric measurements is only valid when XC-80 user guide. used with a calibrated XC-80 environmental compensator. Changes in air temperature, pressure and relative humidity affect the wavelength of the laser light and, therefore, the measurement readings taken. -
Page 20: Fixturing Kit
XM multi-axis calibrator Fixturing kit An optional fixturing kit is available. It provides the user with more flexible mounting options, particularly when a magnetic surface is available. Typical applications of the fixturing kit include: • Overhang the XM launch unit to enable the full travel of an axis to be measured 450 mm extrusion •... -
Page 21: Other Accessories For Use On Cmms
• Quickly and conveniently mount hardware up to M12). the XM receiver onto the quill of • Overhang the XM launch unit to enable the full travel of an axis to be a CMM in place of a Renishaw measured. head. -
Page 22: Setting Up A Test
XM multi-axis calibrator Setting up a test Testing precautions Light interference External light can cause errors in roll measurement performance. To minimise the effect of light interference the user should: • Always use the beam shroud • Switch off the machine lighting •... - Page 23 XM multi-axis calibrator Testing precautions Mechanical set-up Thermal stabilisation • In order to take relative measurements between the tool and the workpiece, • To meet the quoted specifications the XM system must be thermally stable. the launch must always be attached to the structure that holds the workpiece, i.e.
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Page 24: Quick Start System Set-Up Using Carto Software
XM multi-axis calibrator Quick start system set-up using CARTO software Together with Renishaw’s CARTO software suite, the XM systems can be used to calibrate most CNC machines. With XM-600, additional features are available on some machines (such as a CMM with a UCC controller), and other software may offer greater functionality. -
Page 25: Test Overview
XM multi-axis calibrator Test overview The steps to perform a test using the XM system are as follows (click on links to jump to relevant section): XM set-up XC-80 set-up Visual axis alignment Fine axis alignment Receiver alignment Data capture Data analysis... -
Page 26: Xm System Set-Up
XM multi-axis calibrator XM system set-up The recommended set-up sequence for the XM system is as follows: Take the removable tray out of the case before removing launch Ensure the launch shutter is closed Connect the power supply to the laser Switch the laser on Fit the battery in the receiver Attach the beam shroud to the receiver roll aperture... - Page 27 XM multi-axis calibrator XM system set-up Turn the receiver on seconds Attach the launch to the bed of the machine, parallel to the axis under test Where appropriate, level the launch using the spirit level Mount the receiver to the part of the machine where the tool would be attached Connect the XM laser to the PC...
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Page 28: Xc-80 Set-Up
XM multi-axis calibrator XC-80 set-up The recommended set-up sequence for the XC-80 is as follows: Connect the air and material sensors to the XC-80 Attach the XC-80 environmental compensator to the machine Position the air temperature sensor on the machine Connect the XC-80 to the PC Note: For more information on sensor positioning refer to XC-80 user guide... -
Page 29: Basic Rules Of Alignment
XM multi-axis calibrator Basic rules of alignment 1. Launch and receiver are close to each other = translation adjustment 2. Launch and receiver are far from each other = rotation adjustment... -
Page 30: Alignment Overview
XM multi-axis calibrator Alignment overview The recommended alignment sequence is as follows (click on links to jump to relevant section): Visual axis alignment Fine axis alignment Receiver alignment... -
Page 31: Visual Axis Alignment
XM multi-axis calibrator Visual axis alignment Visual axis alignment is performed using the target on the front of the receiver. Set the pitch and yaw adjusters to the middle of their travel Move the launch and the receiver as close to each other as possible Pitch Visually check the launch and the receiver are parallel to... - Page 32 XM multi-axis calibrator Visual axis alignment Continue the process below until the beam stays on the target during the full machine movement. Use the machine to perform translations and pitch/yaw adjusters for rotational alignment.
- Page 33 XM multi-axis calibrator Run Capture Select New or Open Select Align Translate Move the machine to align the laser beams into the receiver apertures. Adjust position until the straightness beam appears in CARTO...
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Page 34: Fine Axis Alignment
XM multi-axis calibrator Fine axis alignment Continue the process below until the beam stays on the target in CARTO software during the machine movement. - Page 35 XM multi-axis calibrator Fine axis alignment Roll alignment Adjust the roll lever to the centre of the roll display.
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Page 36: Receiver Alignment
XM multi-axis calibrator Receiver alignment • To maintain the system accuracy the launch and the receiver must be parallel to each other. • The software will check the parallelism on the completion of the fine axis alignment. • If the parallelism tolerance is not met when selecting Capture, the software will prompt the user to physically adjust the mounting of the receiver. -
Page 37: Data Capture
XM multi-axis calibrator Data capture Define Bring close Capture Datum Move to start position Start 300.00mm Note: For full details on Capture please refer to the Capture user guide. - Page 38 XM multi-axis calibrator Data capture Roll tuning Sign detection When Start is selected the system will perform a calibration cycle on the roll To ensure the errors of the machine are measured with the correct sign (+/-) it detection scheme to compensate for the set-up conditions. is important that the coordinate system of the XM (X,Y,Z and their directions) is labelled according to that of the machine.
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Page 39: Data Analysis
XM multi-axis calibrator Data analysis On completion of the test select Analyse to launch Explore. Note: For further details on Explore please refer to the Explore user guide. -
Page 40: Diagnostics And Troubleshooting
• Check launch/receiver alignment Solid amber Laser unstable • If issue persists, power cycle • If issue persists, contact local Renishaw office • Check all four beams are present Flashing or solid red Error encountered • Power cycle the laser... -
Page 41: Receiver Led
• Open launch/receiver shutters Flashing amber No roll beam detected • Check launch/receiver alignment • If issue persists, contact local Renishaw office Launch/receiver not synchronised Flashing purple Run Capture while making sure launch/receiver shutters are open and/or no roll beam detected... -
Page 42: Battery Charger Led
XM multi-axis calibrator Battery charger LED LED status Description Solid amber Fast charge in progress Flashing amber Pre-charge in progress Solid green Power on and no battery connected, or battery full Flashing red Failure... -
Page 43: System Troubleshooting
• Try a different USB port on the PC (the port could be damaged) • Disconnect USBs, power cycle XM/PC, reconnect USBs • If issue persists, contact local Renishaw office • Ensure shutters on launch/receiver are open • Check four beams are present from launch using a card as a target. -
Page 44: Measurement Troubleshooting
XM multi-axis calibrator Measurement troubleshooting Problem Possible causes Action Beam strength fluctuating Environment is outside operating temperature range Ensure XM environment is between 10 °C - 40 °C • Normal behaviour at increased speed between • No action required (this has no effect on metrology) Beam strength fluctuating during targets machine movement... -
Page 45: Care And Handling
XM multi-axis calibrator Care and handling Optics Cleaning of the optics should be a last resort System To maintain system performance, the XM optics must be kept clean by • It is recommended to store the XM in the system case when not in use. following good handling practice: •... -
Page 46: System Specifications
XM multi-axis calibrator System specifications XM system Beam source HeNe laser and light emitting diode (LED) (Class 2M) Beam power (maximum output) < 1 mW (sum of four beams) Continuous-wave (HeNe) Mode of operation Pulsed (LED) Nominal laser beam diameter 3 mm Source wavelengths 633 nm and 655 nm nominal... -
Page 47: Performance Specifications
XM multi-axis calibrator Performance specifications Linear Accuracy ±0.5 ppm (with environmental compensation) Resolution 1 nm Range 0 m to 4 m Angular (pitch/yaw) ±0.006A ±(0.5 µrad +0.1M µrad) Accuracy (M = measured distance in metres) (A = displayed angular reading) Resolution 0.03 µrad Range... -
Page 48: Operating And Storage Environment
XM multi-axis calibrator Operating and storage environment Operating environment Pressure 600 mbar – 1150 mbar Normal atmospheric Humidity 0% to 95% RH Non-condensing Temperature 10 °C to 40 °C Storage environment Pressure 550 mbar – 1200 mbar Normal atmospheric Humidity 0% to 95% RH Non-condensing Temperature... -
Page 49: Radio Communication
PICS connector (XM-600 only) The XM-600 includes a synchronisation output which is designed to be compatible with the PICS interface of Renishaw’s UCC range of CMM controllers. The PICS signal from the XM-600 is a protected, isolated, open – collector output. The connector on the launch unit is a male 9-way D-Subminiature plug. -
Page 50: Receiver Battery And Charger
4.2 V nominal Output current 0 A – 1.0 A Input current Max. 0.2 A (100 V AC) Output power rating Max. 6 W Safety standard EN(IEC)60950 PC minimum requirements For details on PC minimum requirements please refer to renishaw.com/lasercalsoftware... -
Page 51: Power Supply Unit
XM multi-axis calibrator Power supply unit Technical data Input voltage 100 V – 240 V Input frequency 50 Hz – 60 Hz Maximum input current 1.5 A Output voltage 24 V Maximum output current Safety standard EN(IEC)60950... -
Page 52: Weights
XM multi-axis calibrator Weights Weights (approximately) XM system 6.2 kg (complete system in the case excluding optional XC-80 compensator: 23 kg) Laser 3.7 kg Launch 1.9 kg Receiver 0.6 kg Dimensions (laser unit) Conduit length nominal 3 m... -
Page 53: Dimensions (Launch Unit)
XM multi-axis calibrator Dimensions (launch unit) 125.5 124.1 45.1 Conduit length nominal 3 m 97.5... -
Page 54: Dimensions (Receiver Unit)
XM multi-axis calibrator Dimensions (receiver unit) 85.15 16.5... -
Page 55: Replacing The Receiver Battery
XM multi-axis calibrator Appendix A Replacing the receiver battery To replace the battery, follow the procedure below:... -
Page 56: Using The 90 Degree Bracket
XM multi-axis calibrator Appendix B Using the 90 degree bracket When using the 90 degree bracket the user must clock the side face of the The 90 degree bracket can be used in two orientations (standard and reverse). bracket to ensure it is parallel to the axis of travel (e.g. if measuring Z on a vertical Reverse orientation allows the launch to be mounted from the side of the machine machining centre, clock one of the faces of the 90 degree bracket to the X or Y tool bed to maximise the length of the axis that can be measured. -
Page 57: Sign Detection
XM multi-axis calibrator Appendix C Sign detection XM system has 6 measurement channels: Sign detection process performs the following: • 3 channels (T1,T2 and T3) correspond to translations (linear and • Links the T1,T2 and T3 axes of the XM to the machine linear axes straightness) •... -
Page 58: Machine Tool Fixturing Kit Good Practice Guide
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Page 63: Example Xm System Set-Ups On Cmm
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Page 64: Straightness Measurement
XM multi-axis calibrator Appendix F Straightness measurement Error Consider a tool machining a component on a machine bed. As the bed moves To measure this effect we measure the height between the tool and the bed from right-left, errors in the machine cause the height of the tool to vary above at ‘intervals’... -
Page 65: Angular Errors
XM multi-axis calibrator Angular errors Angular errors (rotations while moving) will cause a variation in the height difference between the tool and machine bed. This height variation is also seen on the XM system measurement. The measurement is not influenced by the exact position of the launch unit ... …... -
Page 66: Xm Set-Up Best Practice
XM multi-axis calibrator XM set-up best practice For relative measurements between the tool and the bed/component, the launch The receiver must always be mounted on centreline of the spindle. unit must always be mounted on the bed of the machine. If the launch unit is mounted At the point measured in the spindle, angular errors... - Page 67 Renishaw plc +44 (0)1453 524524 +44 (0)1453 524901 New Mills, Wotton-under-Edge uk@renishaw.com Gloucestershire, GL12 8JR United Kingdom www.renishaw.com For worldwide contact details, visit www.renishaw.com/contact F-9921-0201-04 Issued: 09.2018 Part no. F-9921-0201-04-B © 2016-2018 Renishaw plc...
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