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Installation guide EQ-ATS - Equator™ Auto Transfer System for EQ300 gauge www.renishaw.com/gauging...
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RENISHAW EXCLUDES LIABILITY, HOWSOEVER ARISING, FOR ANY INACCURACIES IN THIS DOCUMENT. Trademarks RENISHAW® and the probe emblem used in the RENISHAW logo are registered trademarks of Renishaw plc in the UK and other countries. apply innovation is a trademark of Renishaw plc.
Contents Before you begin ..........................4 Product information ........................8 Hardware .............................9 Hardware (25-800) ........................10 Product installation ........................12 Installation in Renishaw Enclosure ....................18 Removal of Bumper (25-500) .....................19...
Prior consent must be obtained in instances where Renishaw equipment is to be substituted or omitted. Failure to comply with this requirement will invalidate the warranty.
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Safety and warnings (25-800) Residual Risk Summary 1. There is a potential impact injury if a user stands in the area where the ATS 25-800 extends to in the out position. 2. The stop button mount on the Equator is obscured when the ATS 25-800 is fitted so an alternative accessible position must be found to mount this part.
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Care should be taken when handling this product. If the product is dropped or receives an impact, it must be assumed that it is not suitable for use and Renishaw should be contacted with reference to a replacement. Safety shoes and glasses should be worn at all times during installation and use of the EQ-ATS.
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The user should not touch the EQ-ATS whilst it is in motion, or lean on the bumper (A) during measurement as it will cause measurement errors. If this equipment is not used in its intended manner, any protection provided may be impaired and the warranty may be voided. Emergency situation information If the system begins to behave in an unexpected manner, press the stop button to reduce the risk of damage or injury.
The part can be loaded onto the EQ-ATS manually or by robot. The EQ-ATS suits parts and fixtures up to 10kg. Please contact Renishaw if there is a requirement to support heavier parts. The distance from the fixture plate to the top of the working volume, with a standard Ø5 mm x 21 mm long stylus, is;...
Hardware EQ-ATS kit Item Description EQ-ATS Base plate Air pressure regulator Pneumatic tube (2 m) Hex key (2 x 5 mm A + B) (4 mm - C) and bolts Equator foot stud installation kit Fixture plate (M6, M8 or 1/4”) (sold separately) EQ-CM1 (sold separately) Stop Button with 9-pin D-type connector (sold separately)* PS/2 to 9-pin D-type cable (sold separately)*...
Product installation The Equator gauging system must be turned off prior to installation and fully secured to the surface of the Equator Enclosure, or equivalent table, using the Equator foot stud installation kit (7) supplied with the EQ-ATS. Please follow the instructions in the Equator foot stud installation kit (H-6242-8501-01-A).
Installation in Renishaw Enclosure See (H-6242-8501) Please note: Additional base plates including M6, M8 and 1/4” are available. Please contact Renishaw for further information. Warning: • Parts should be clamped securely when in use. • Please ensure that the Equator has been turned off when disconnecting the EQ-ATS.
Removal of Bumper (25-500) Removal of Bumper from Cylinder if installing above a surface Warning: • Before removing the bumper, please ensure that the fixture plate is positioned within the Equator gauge measuring area, and that the system is powered off.
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