ASM NMG2 Quick Reference

NMG2
Quick Reference

NMG2 basic settings

There are two ways of opening the menu for basic settings:
1. NMG2 switched off: set the button [1] in the ADJUST position, keep the ZERO button [5] pressed ‒ the NMG2
will be switched on.
2. NMG2 switched on: set the button [1] in the ADJUST position, keep the ZERO button [5] pressed and set the
button [1] in the position TEST RUN, then release the ZERO button [5].
Both displays show the message FUNC/END. Turn the jog wheel [9] clockwise until the display shows FUNC. Select the
needed function and press the ZERO [5] button. The set function will be saved; then leave the display FUNC;END.
The following functions can be set:
Basic setting of the formula parameters gr, t2, F1, F2 (Calculation of the formula see page 16 in the NMG2
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manual)
Number of measurements in automatic mode n
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Selection of the measurement type Fcod (Bi-dir: bidirectional standard measurement mode for measurements
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on presses etc.; Uni-dir: unidirectional measurement mode for continuous movements (e.g. conveyors, rotary
tables); AUto rES: like Uni-dir, but the ZERO button [5] must be pressed for a new measurement; ES24 for
measurements on systems with emergency stop or 2-hand control using the switch NMG2-KABEL-ES24V).
While using first set up method, i.e. when NMG2 is switched off, the following parameters will also be available:
Realtime clock: day and daytime ddtt: day d, month dd, year ddd, hour tt und minute t
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Language LnCo (for printer and PC interface): 1, German, 2 English (mm), 3 English (mm and inch)
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Standstill velocity (from 1 up to 10 mm/s): Stop
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Input of a Protocol ID (machine number)
In the ADJUST mode the user can input a freely selectable 8-digit protocol ID. This protocol ID appears in the printout and
in the RS-232 transmission protocol if not zero.
Procedure
1. Press the ZERO [5] button in the ADJUST mode.
2. At one display [17,18] three LEDs light up.
3. This display can be adjusted with the jog wheel [9].
4. Press ZERO [5] again and hold it, now the second display can be adjusted.
5. The upper display [17] shows the first 4 characters and the lower display [18] the last 4 characters of the ID.
Now the protocol ID appears in the printout.
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