NEWALL MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS LTD Digital Readout Display CONTENTS SPECIFICATIONS CONNECTIONS MOUNTING Arm Mounting (Non-adjustable) Arm Mounting (Adjustable) Face Mounting (Adjustable) Lathe Mounting (Adjustable) OPERATION Understanding the Displays Using the Keypad STANDARD FUNCTIONS Setting the Datum for Each Axis Using Digifind...
Relative Humidity Maximum 80% for temperatures up to 31°C decreasing linearly to 33% at 45°C Disposal At the end of its life, the C70 system should be disposed of in a safe manner applicable to electronic goods. DO NOT BURN.
• Turn off the power before connecting the encoder, by disconnecting the power supply connector. • Ensure that the C70 is grounded to the machine before turning on the machine supply. DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT DIRECTLY TO THE MAINS SUPPLY.
MOUNTING, Arm mounting, Face Mounting C70 Digital Readout System MOUNTING NOTES • The C70 can be mounted in a variety of ways, depending on the mounting assemblies purchased with the unit: Arm Mounting (Non-adjustable) Mounting arm assembly Part no. 294-35670 M10 stud &...
MOUNTING, Face Mounting, Lathe mounting C70 Digital Readout System NOTES Lathe Mounting (Adjustable) With Arm Assembly Arm mount adjustable pivot Lathe Carriage mount with arm assembly assembly Part no. 600-80290 Part no. 600-80310 Lathe Headstock with arm assembly Part no. 600-80300...
Incremental Mode datum in Absolute • In this mode, the C70 can be used to display each position relative to the last position. This is also Mode, then switch the known as point-to-point use. C70 to Incremental Mode.
Set the axis close to the marked datum - to within: 6.3mm (0.25”) for a Spherosyn encoder or 2.5mm (0.1”) for a Microsyn encoder. • Switch the C70 to Absolute mode. • Press , then the Select Key for the axis to be restored. The display will update to show the exact distance from the datum.
The middle display shows for a few seconds, as your settings are stored. required using Part No. The C70 exits from Setup Mode. 307-80990. Please contact Newall for • Alternatively, pressing at any time will exit from Setup Mode and abandon any changes.
SETUP , Unit Information Mode, Machine Type, Encoder C70 Digital Readout System NOTES Encoder Encoder Type There are three possible settings for each axis: Spherosyn Microsyn 10 Microsyn 5 • Press the Select Key next to the to cycle between the three settings for each axis.
Direction The Direction setting allows you to match the C70 to the actual direction of travel of any axis. There are two possible settings for each axis: The Direction setting is quite arbitrary.
Enter the distance from the Starting Point, as measured by the standard. For Example: Press to enter a Correction Point of 678.9. The C70 will calculate and display the correction factor for this point. will Pressing clear •...
Use a stepped standard, and approach each edge from the same direction. -9999 and 9999 are If you must approach each edge from opposite directions, then subtract the width of allowed. the tool or measuring probe from the value displayed on the C70. tool or tool or probe...
C70 Digital Readout System SETUP , Zero Approach NOTES Zero Approach This setting provides a visual indication that one or more axes are approaching zero, by flashing the Axis Label display. For Example: If Zero Approach is turned on for the X axis, with a Zero Approach Limit of 1.25, then...
Add / Delete Function These two options allow you to download programmable functions from a PC connected to the C70 via a serial lead connected to axis 1. This serial lead is an option and can be ordered seperately if require using Part No.
• Press to allocate the selected Special Function to the function key. Note: The C70 has no special functions programmed as standard. Please see the Newall Website: www.newall.com to see what new features may be available Newall Measurement Systems Ltd...
• If you have a Spherosyn scale, check that the scale is not bent, by removing it and rolling it on a flat surface. If the solutions suggested above do not solve your problem, contact Newall for further instruction. CLEANING •...
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