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- Page 1 Installation and user’s guide H-6596-8500-01-B APCA-45 – tool setting probe...
- Page 3 Publications for this product are available by visiting www.renishaw.com/apc. Weitere Informationen zu diesem Produkt sind unter folgendem Link www.renishaw.de/apc abrufbar. Las publicaciones para este producto están disponibles a través de www.renishaw.es/apc. Les documentations pour ce produit sont disponibles en visitant le site www.renishaw.fr/apc.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Disclaimer ........................iv Trade marks ........................iv Warranty .......................... v Changes to equipment ....................v CNC machines ........................ v Care of the APCA-45 ...................... v Patents ..........................v EU declaration of conformity ..................vi WEEE directive ......................vi REACH regulation ......................vi Product marking ...................... - Page 6 Introduction ........................8 Acceptable orientation of the APCA-45 ................9 Connecting the APCA-45 to an HSI interface and the CNC ..........10 Connecting the APCA-45 to an HSI-C interface and the CNC ........11 Probe inhibit function ....................... 12 Pneumatic options ......................13 Introduction ........................
- Page 7 Contents (continued) Stylus alignment ........................ 22 Stylus level setting ......................22 Operating procedure ......................24 To operate the APCA-45 ....................24 Service and Maintenance ....................25 Service .......................... 25 Maintenance ......................... 25 Cleaning instructions ..................... 26 Fault-finding ........................27 Parts list ..........................28...
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Page 8: Before You Begin
Renishaw products and technologies are trade marks of The publication of material within this document does not Renishaw plc or its subsidiaries. imply freedom from the patent rights of Renishaw plc. All other brand names and product names used in this Disclaimer document are trade names, trade marks, or registered trade marks of their respective owners. -
Page 9: Warranty
Unless otherwise specifically agreed in writing between you and Renishaw, if you purchased the equipment from Care of the APCA-45 a Renishaw company, the warranty provisions contained Keep system components clean (for more information in Renishaw’s CONDITIONS OF SALE apply. -
Page 10: Eu Declaration Of Conformity
(SVHCs) is available at: Renishaw plc declares under its sole responsibility that www.renishaw.com/REACH the APCA-45 is in conformity with all relevant Union legislation. Product marking The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is... -
Page 11: Safety
Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide The automatic probe cover (APCA-45) system must reasonable protection against harmful interference when be installed by a competent person, observing relevant the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. - Page 12 • Při jakékoli práci s obráběcími stroji nebo • The expected method of providing an emergency souřadnicovými měřicími stroji (CMM) je doporučeno stop for Renishaw products is to remove power. používat ochranu očí.
- Page 13 • Povinností dodavatele stroje je informovat uživatele o nebezpečích spojených s provozem i o nebezpečích • Den forventede metode til nødstop af Renishaw zmiňovaných v dokumentaci k produktům produkter er afbrydelse strømforsyningen. společnosti Renishaw a zajistit dostatečné ochranné EL - Ασφάλεια...
- Page 14 Before you begin (continued) • Η αναμενόμενη μέθοδος διακοπής έκτακτης ανάγκης • Katkaise virta ennen huoltotoimenpiteiden suorit- για τα προϊόντα Renishaw είναι η αποσύνδεσή τους tamista. από το ηλεκτρικό ρεύμα. • Koneen toimittajan vastuulla on, että käyttäjä on saanut tiedon mahdollisista käyttöön liittyvistä vaar- ET - Ohutusosa oista mukaan lukien Renishaw’n tuoteselosteessa...
- Page 15 Isključite napajanje prije provođenja bilo kakvih • Is é an modh a bhítear ag dúil le stop éigeandála a radova održavanja. sholáthar do tháirgí Renishaw ná an chumhacht a • Dobavljač stroja dužan je osigurati da korisnik bude bhaint díobh.
- Page 16 Renishaw prietaiso Tiddependix fuq sinjali tas-sonda sabiex twaqqaf techninėje dokumentacijoje, ir kad būtų sumontuoti il-moviment tal-makna. atitinkami apsauginiai įrenginiai bei blokatoriai. • Il-metodu mistenni ta’ li jiġi provdut waqfien ta’ emerġenza għal prodotti ta’ Renishaw huwa li jintefa’ d-dawl.
- Page 17 în documentaţia produsului • Schakel de stroom uit, voordat u onderhoudwerk- Renishaw, şi să se asigure că au fost prevăzute şi zaamheden verricht. furnizate toate apărătorile şi sistemele de protecţie • De leverancier van de machine dient te zorgen dat necesare.
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Page 18: Equipment Operation
Ögonskydd rekommenderas för alla tillämpningar, pohybov stroja sa nespoliehajte na signály sondy. där verktygsmaskiner eller koordinatmätmaskiner • Predpokladaný spôsob núdzového zastavenia används. zariadení spoločnosti Renishaw spočíva v odpojení • Koppla bort strömmen innan underhåll utförs. napájania. • Maskinleverantören ansvarar för att användaren SL - Varnostni napotki informeras om de risker som drift innebär, inklusive... -
Page 19: Apca-45 System
Cable (not supplied) Introduction The APCA-45 is typically used when the probe needs to be mounted in a place where it might be The automatic probe cover (APCA-45) is a tool exposed to long strands of swarf wrapping around... - Page 20 The APCA-45 features an “air bleed” function. “Air bleed” is where air flows at a constant rate over the stylus cube when the APCA-45 cover is extended or retracted to help prevent build up of contamination on the stylus cube.
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Page 21: Interface Unit
The interface unit should be installed in the CNC The APCA-45 requires use of the HSI or HSI-C control cabinet. Where possible, locate the unit interface unit. away from potential sources of interference such as transformers and motor controllers. -
Page 22: Installing The Interface Unit
Interface unit (continued) Installing the interface unit Install and configure the interface unit as described in the HSI hard-wired system interface installation guide (Renishaw part no. H-5500-8554), or the HSI-C hard-wired system interface – configurable installation guide, (Renishaw part no. H-6527-8501). -
Page 23: Specification
Specification Principle application Tool setting probe with automatic protection cover for lathes and multi- tasking machines. Contamination management available with air bleed. Dimensions Length 189.4 mm (7.46 in) extended Width 45.0 mm (1.77 in) Depth 48.25 mm (1.90 in) Transmission type Hard-wired transmission Compatible interfaces HSI or HSI-C... - Page 24 +5 °C to +55 °C (+41 °F to +131 °F) Note 1 When wiring the APCA-45 to the machine control the installer should ensure the screen is connected (see pages 10 and 11). Note 2 Performance specification is tested at a standard test velocity of 480 mm/min (18.9 in/min). Significantly higher velocity is possible depending on application requirements.
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Page 25: Dimensions
Dimensions 189.4 (7.46) extended 188.5 (7.42) end of stylus 143.5 (5.65) retracted ± 1° angular adjustment 41 (1.61) 9 (0.35) 12 (0.47) 3.5° è 3.5° 6 (0.24) 1.1 (0.04) mounting face 0.9 (0.04) 1.5 (0.06) sealing gasket compression 0.9 (0.04) View on arrow A Ø14 (Ø0.55) -
Page 26: Preparing The Machine For Apca-45 For Installation
Introduction CAUTION: The APCA-45 is designed to be mounted horizontally or at any angle between The APCA-45 is designed to be mounted to a horizontal and vertical with the nose cone facing suitable machine bulkhead, surface bulkhead or down. It must NOT be mounted with the nose... -
Page 27: Acceptable Orientation Of The Apca-45
Preparing the machine for APCA-45 installation (continued) Acceptable orientation of the APCA-45 Recommended... -
Page 28: Connecting The Apca-45 To An Hsi Interface And The Cnc
Connecting the APCA-45 to an HSI interface and the CNC HSI interface Machine tool NOTES: Standard probe connector (3-way) When the APCA-45 is not being 1 Probe Input + used, it is recommended that APCA-45 2 Probe Input – the inhibit function is used. -
Page 29: Connecting The Apca-45 To An Hsi-C Interface And The Cnc
Connecting the APCA-45 to an HSI-C interface and the CNC HSI-C interface Standard probe connector (3-way) NOTES: When the APCA-45 is not being Machine tool used, it is recommended that Block 4 17 Screen the inhibit function is used. The retract confirm output... -
Page 30: Probe Inhibit Function
When the cover is extended, APCA-45 pin 2 output is low and inhibit is active (probe inhibited). When the cover is retracted, APCA-45 pin 2 output is high and inhibit is off (probe not inhibited). NOTE: The retract confirm output will also still need to be connected to the machine tool controller; see... -
Page 31: Pneumatic Options
Where possible, tap into the air supply that WARNING: Before installing the pneumatics, exits the machine air supply filter/regulator ensure that the machine is safe to work on by unit. Do not connect the APCA-45 to an oiled isolating the air supply. air supply. •... -
Page 32: Dual Air - Air Bleed
The air bleed line may have an optional speed To stop the “air bleed” when the APCA-45 cover is control valve fitted to manage air bleed volume. retracted, the pressure to the retract line must be... -
Page 33: Dual Air - Air Bleed (Circuit 1)
Pneumatic options (continued) Dual Air – air bleed (circuit 1) Bulkhead... -
Page 34: Operation Sequence (Circuit 1)
> 4.5 bar (65.3 psi) 5 Adjustable hold Time Pressure Sequence (extended) time switch hold time 6 Probe cover APCA-45 sensor APCA-45 retract sensor 7 Air bleed Time APCA-45 Bleed time (retracted) on sensor 8 Air bleed Time... -
Page 35: Dual Air - Air Bleed (Circuit 2)
Pneumatic options (continued) Dual Air – air bleed (circuit 2) Bulkhead... -
Page 36: Operation Sequence (Circuit 2)
4 Air bleed Time Pressure Sequence Pressure (extended) off switch hold time switch must read >4.5 bar (65.3 psi) 5 Probe cover APCA-45 sensor APCA-45 retract sensor 6 Air bleed Time APCA-45 Bleed time (retracted) on sensor 7 Air bleed Time APCA-45... -
Page 37: Installation
Installation * M4 x 50 mm (1.97 in) screws × 4 (2.60 Nm to 2.70 Nm [1.92 lbf. ft. to 1.99 lbf ft]) Ø4 mm (0.16 in) air pipes × 3 Air blast outlet (for customer implementation) M12 connector Seal Ø 4 mm (0.16 in) air pipe - Extend Spherical washer Ø... -
Page 38: Connecting The Apca-45
Installation (continued) Connecting the APCA-45 Mounting the APCA-45 to the machine Mount the APCA-45 to fitting location using Connect the two standard and one optional 4 × M4 screws (supplied). Leave the screws Ø4.0 mm (0.16 in) air pipes to the connectors on semi-tight. -
Page 39: Fitting The Stylus
Ensure the APCA-45 Cover is retracted. machine datums. Unscrew by hand, and remove the APCA-45 Secure with 2 × M3 grub screws (supplied) nose cone so stylus mounting position is and torque to 0.65 Nm to 0.70 Nm (0.48 lbf ft. -
Page 40: Stylus Alignment
Stylus alignment Stylus level setting Starting with the greatest angular error, loosen and then tighten M4 screws until Check angular misalignment across front face desired setting is achieved in both axes. of the cube in both X and Y (top to bottom and side-to-side) relative to the machine IMPORTANT: Tighten adjusting screws to datum. - Page 41 Stylus alignment (continued) Loosen the 2 set screws that holds the stylus in position and rotate the stylus by the amount of error. Retighten the set screws to 0.65 Nm to 0.70 Nm (0.48 lbf.ft. to 0.52 lbf.ft.). Set the cube perpendicularity to the axis of the machine tool by rotating the stylus in its mount to get to a recommended target of ±10 μm (393.70 μin) across any side face.
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Page 42: Operating Procedure
This can be used to blow air over the stylus cube extended with air bleed. or the cutting tool being measured when the APCA-45 cover is retracted during the measuring Increasing pressure on the RETRACT air cycle. pipe will retract the cover with air bleed. -
Page 43: Service And Maintenance
Equipment requiring repair, overhaul or attention under warranty should be returned to your CAUTION: The APCA-45 is a precision tool and supplier. must be handled with care. NOTE: Ensure the APCA-45 is firmly secured to its mounting. -
Page 44: Cleaning Instructions
Retract APCA-45 cover. Remove nose cone. Clean the inside of the APCA-45 and the nose cone to remove all the residue swarf or other debris. Use a soft brush and low pressure coolant jet (see “Service”... -
Page 45: Fault-Finding
M-5000-3707. Swarf on stylus cube. Remove swarf. Enable air bleed or air blast. APCA-45 not mounted as recommended. Mount on solid base. Probing feedrate is too high for the Perform repeatibility trials at various machine controller. feedrates. -
Page 46: Parts List
HSI probe system interface, quick-start guide and packaging. HSI-C interface A-6527-1000 HSI-C probe system interface, quick-start guide and packaging. Publications. These can be downloaded from our web site at www.renishaw.com. H-5500-8554 Installation guide for HSI. HSI-C H-6527-8501 Installation guide for HSI-C. - Page 48 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 *H-6596-8500-01*...
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