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BenchMike Pro
Main Phone +1 (937) 233-9935
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www.betalasermike.com
ID/OD/WALL
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  • Page 1 BenchMike Pro ID/OD/WALL Addendum NDC Technologies Main Phone +1 (937) 233-9935 8001 Technology Blvd. General Fax +1 (937) 233-7284 Dayton, Ohio 45424 www.betalasermike.com U.S.A. © 2018 NDC Technologies Making Light Work...
  • Page 2 In-line with NDC’s policy of continuous improvement, the information contained in this document may change to allow the introduction of design improvements. BenchMike Pro ID/OD/WALL Addendum Part Number: MAN/EN5008-0098 Revision: C Date of Release: September, 2018...
  • Page 3 Contact NDC Online Support You can access the NDC Customer Support portal, myNDC at https://ndc.custhelp.com. myNDC is a cloud-based portal that allows you to get product support by phone, ask a question, provide feed- back, submit an RMA request or access information in our on-line knowledge database. You can browse the myNDC site or create a myNDC account.
  • Page 4 NDC Contact Numbers Please have your sales order number at hand before contacting NDC. − Beta LaserMike Gauges Beta LaserMike Gauges Americas +1 937 233 9935 India: +91-124-2789507 Alternative number +91-124-2789508 Japan: +81 (0)3 3255 8157 Asia Pacific All other countries: +1 937 233 9935...
  • Page 5 The radiant output power of either internal laser (whether it be a laser diode or gas laser) and of the entire BenchMike Pro is relatively low. The laser beam will not harm your skin, and your eyes are protected by a natural aversion response that will cause you to blink or look away.
  • Page 6 Front View Aperture label Laser safety label (back panel) Laser emission Model 2025 LASER SAFETY LABEL SERIAL TAG USB-A PRINTER USB-B SERIAL DB-9 FEMALE ETHERNET SERIAL 1 DB-25 FEMALE FIXTURE DB-25 MALE I/O BenchMike Pro ID/OD/WALL Addendum: Caution...
  • Page 7 BenchMike Pros, with and without special fixtures. Your questions about the use of the ID/OD/WALL features of the BenchMike Pro should be answered by this Addendum, while your more general questions about the use of the BenchMike Pro should be an- swered by the Instruction Handbook and Operator Guide.
  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Auto-Rotating ID/OD/WALL Fixture with Force Gauge for Very Small Tube & Hose ..3-6 3.2.3 Auto-Rotating Heavy Duty ID/OD/WALL Fixture for Large Tube & Hose ....... 3-8 3.2.4 Manual ID/OD/WALL Fixture for Small Tube & Hose ........... 3-10 : Table of Contents BenchMike Pro ID/OD/WALL Addendum...
  • Page 9 Fixture Sample Report ..................... 4-3 4.3.3 Fixture Batch Report ......................4-4 4.4 M ......................4-5 EASUREMENT UNCTIONS ADVANCED CAPABILITIES ......................5-1 5.1 A ....................5-1 DVANCED CREEN APABILITIES SERVICING YOUR EQUIPMENT ...................... 6-1 BenchMike Pro ID/OD/WALL Addendum: Table of Contents...
  • Page 11: Quick Start

    CHAPTER Quick Start 1.1 Introduction This manual contains information about the operation of the NDC Technologies BenchMike Pro Benchtop Laser Micrometers with the ID/OD/WALL option. This includes the following two models: BenchMike Pro Model 2025 BenchMike Pro Model 2050 1.2 Quick Start Procedure This Quick Start is designed to help those who are somewhat familiar with the operation of benchtop laser mi- crometers during installation, setup, and initial operation.
  • Page 12: Installation

    Note: You can scroll through the data items that have been created in the default setup by touching the scroll ar- row on the right side of the screen. Note that this Supplemental Manual contains information about the BenchMike Pro ID/OD/WALL only. For more general information about all BenchMike Pro models, consult the BenchMike Pro Instruction Handbook or Opera- tor Guide.
  • Page 13: Operation

    You can view OD, ID, or WALL measurements by touching the Feature icon in the upper right hand cor- ner of the screen, and selecting the desired feature from the drop down list. BenchMike Pro ID/OD/WALL Addendum: Quick Start...
  • Page 14: Mastering For Id/Od/Wall With Force Gauge Measurements

    4. Touch the GO button. The Mode icon in the upper left hand corner will turn from a red circle to a green circle. The belts will rotate the product, and measurements will be taken. BenchMike Pro ID/OD/WALL Addendum: Quick Start...
  • Page 15: Factory Defaults

    This mode can be used to capture the Maximum, Minimum, or Maxi- mum-Minimum (Diff). The user enters the speed and amount of rotation. Graphical displays are not avail- able in this mode. BenchMike Pro ID/OD/WALL Addendum: Quick Start...
  • Page 16 This mode is not operable in Manual or Continuous Modes. When disabled (not checked), ID measurements are calculated by subtracting two times the wall thickness value from the diameter. BenchMike Pro ID/OD/WALL Addendum: Quick Start...
  • Page 17: Changing Main Screen Defaults

    Note that you can use the Advanced Screen Option to display items from other features on the main page. Oth- erwise, only items from the currently loaded feature will be shown on the main page. BenchMike Pro ID/OD/WALL Addendum: Quick Start...
  • Page 18 Nom/Lim/Tol -Reject Tolerances +Reject +Warning -Warning -Reject Part C ount Position Size Size Offset Average Count Diff/TIR Maximum Minimum Std Dev Optical Plate Temp CPU Temperature Environmental Comp Part Temp. Actual Pressure Barometric Temp. BenchMike Pro ID/OD/WALL Addendum: Quick Start...
  • Page 19: Default Settings

    Opposite wall ID calculation = Disabled (un- checked) ID/OD/Wall Tab Advanced Screen Capabilities Disabled to prevent accidental changes to displays Scroll on Warning or Reject ID Feature Page Items AVG ID AVG OD AVG WALL DIF ID BenchMike Pro ID/OD/WALL Addendum: Quick Start...
  • Page 20 MIN ID MAX OD MAX WALL MIN WALL PARTS OD Feature Page Items AVG OD DIF OD MAX OD MIN OD WALL Feature Page Items AVG WALL DIF WALL MAX WALL MIN WALL 1-10 BenchMike Pro ID/OD/WALL Addendum: Quick Start...
  • Page 21: Introduction

    2.1.2 Measurement Fixtures One manual and three automatic ID/OD/WALL fixtures are available for the BenchMike Pro and should accompa- ny your order. Other workholding fixtures are also available for the BenchMike Pro, as described in the Workhold- ing Fixtures section.
  • Page 22: Using The Benchmike

    The measurement area surrounds the Pass Line of the gauge and covers of the full measurement range of the unit (1.0 in. for the BenchMike Pro Model 2025 and 2.0 in. for the BenchMike Pro Mode 2050). The Pass Line of the gauge is located halfway between the transmitter and the re- ceiver.
  • Page 23: Understanding The Data Display

    When the ID/OD/WALL Fixture and software are in use, the Features are identified as ID (Feature #01), OD (Fea- ture #02), and WALL (Feature #03). Due to space limitations on the display, only these short names (or Feature numbers) are displayed in the upper right hand corner. BenchMike Pro ID/OD/WALL Addendum: Introduction...
  • Page 24: What Are Libraries

    Libraries allow you to store the measurement, display, fixture and other settings. By defining libraries for each product to be measured, you can shorten setup times for various parts or applications. See also the information about Libraries in the BenchMike Pro Instruction Handbook. 2.4.2 What are Features? The ID, OD, and WALL dimensions can be thought of as “Fea-...
  • Page 25 OD Feature Data Page WALL Feature Data Page BenchMike Pro ID/OD/WALL Addendum: Introduction...
  • Page 27: Workholding Fixtures

    Your product is placed over the mandrel during measurement. Note that the mandrel used should be matched to the product. The mandrel should not be so large that the product is stretched and should not be so small that the product slips on the mandrel during rotation. BenchMike Pro ID/OD/WALL Addendum: Workholding Fixtures...
  • Page 28: How The Id/Od/Wall Fixture Measures

    Dark seg- With the OD and WALL dimensions known, the inside diameter Mandrel ment (ID) can be calculated. ID is calculated as OD minus two times WALL. Laser light Height segment Toward front of unit BenchMike Pro ID/OD/WALL Addendum: Workholding Fixtures...
  • Page 29: Installing The Fixture

    3.1.4 Taking Measurements Upper mechanism Once the fixture has been installed as described above, the bolts fixture can be operated as described in the Operation sec- tion. Chuck ad- justment bolt BenchMike Pro ID/OD/WALL Addendum: Workholding Fixtures...
  • Page 30: Description Of Fixtures

    The Auto-Rotating ID/OD/WALL Fixture for Small Tube & Hose automatically rotates to enable measurements of inside diameter, outside diameter, and wall thickness for small tubular products. Features include: Measurement range* with BenchMike Pro Model 2025 ID: 2.54-24.64 mm (0.100-0.97 in.) OD: 2.54-24.77 mm (0.100-0.975 in.)
  • Page 31 3.2.1.1 Drawing of Auto-Rotating ID/OD/WALL Fixture for Small Tube & Hose BenchMike Pro ID/OD/WALL Addendum: Workholding Fixtures...
  • Page 32: Auto-Rotating Id/Od/Wall Fixture With Force Gauge For Very Small Tube & Hose

    The Auto-Rotating ID/OD/WALL Fixture with Force Gauge for Very Small Tube & Hose automatically rotates to enable measurements of inside diameter, outside diameter, and wall thickness for small tubular products. Fea- tures include: Measurement range* with BenchMike Pro Model 2025 ID: 1.0-24.64 mm (0.040-0.97 in.) OD: 1.0-24.77 mm (0.040-0.975 in.) WALL: 0.010-12.07 mm (0.001-0.475 in.)
  • Page 33 3.2.2.1 Drawing of Auto-Rotating ID/OD/WALL Fixture for Very Small Tube & Hose BenchMike Pro ID/OD/WALL Addendum: Workholding Fixtures...
  • Page 34: Auto-Rotating Heavy Duty Id/Od/Wall Fixture For Large Tube & Hose

    The Auto-Rotating Heavy Duty ID/OD/WALL Fixture for Large Tube & Hose automatically rotates to enable measurements of inside diameter, outside diameter, and wall thickness for large, heavy tubular products. Fea- tures include: Measurement range* with BenchMike Pro Model 2025 ID: 6.35-24.64 mm (0.250-0.97 in.) OD: 6.60-24.77 mm (0.260-0.975 in.) WALL: 0.25-12.07 mm (0.010-0.475 in.)
  • Page 35 3.2.3.1 Drawing of Auto-Rotating Heavy Duty ID/OD/WALL Fixture for Large Tube & Hose BenchMike Pro ID/OD/WALL Addendum: Workholding Fixtures...
  • Page 36: Manual Id/Od/Wall Fixture For Small Tube & Hose

    The Manual ID/OD/WALL Fixture for Small Tube & Hose enables measurements of inside diameter, outside diameter, and wall thickness for small tubular products. Features include: Measurement range* with BenchMike Pro Model 2025 ID: 2.54-24.64 mm (0.100-0.97 in.) OD: 2.54-24.77 mm (0.100-0.975 in.) WALL: 0.025-12.07 mm (0.001-0.475 in.)
  • Page 37: Other Fixtures

    3.2.4.4 Drawing of Manual ID/OD/WALL Fixture for Small Tube & Hose 3.3 Other Fixtures All other Benchmike fixtures, detailed in the BenchMike Pro Instruction Handbook, are also compatible with the BenchMike Pro ID/OD/WALL. BenchMike Pro ID/OD/WALL Addendum: Workholding Fixtures 3-11...
  • Page 39: Setup

    BenchMike Pro Instruction Handbook) are al- ready defined for you. The Feature Functions section in the BenchMike Pro Instruction Handbook is therefore not applicable to the ID/OD/WALL BenchMike because they are predefined Sample Graph and Deviation screens are shown below.
  • Page 40: System Functions

    Batch Report Library 03/Untitled 07/02/2018 8:34a Page 1 of 2 Mode: Type 7, Units:Inches (in) Average 0.049816 Diff/TIR 0.000006 Maximum 0.049818 Minimum 0.049812 Standard Deviation 0.0000032 Undersize Samples Oversize Samples Total Number of Samples 3 BenchMike Pro ID/OD/WALL Addendum: Setup...
  • Page 41: Fixture Sample Report

    0.24995 0.24969 0.24974 0.25008 0.24982 0.24970 0.24991 0.24999 MAX: 0.25008 MIN: 0.24969 DIFF: 0.00039 AVG: 0.21986 SD: 0.000145 READINGS: 8 Wall 0.06523 0.06395 0.06314 0.06362 0.05446 0.06559 0.06595 0.06532 MAX: 0.06595 MIN: 0.06314 DIFF: 0.00281 AVG: 0.064766 SD: 0.001016 READINGS: 8 BenchMike Pro ID/OD/WALL Addendum: Setup...
  • Page 42: Fixture Batch Report

    07/03/2018 8:40a Page 1 of 1 Information repeats for OD measurement . . . Your Information Here Fixture Batch Report Library 03/Untitled/WALL 07/03/2018 8:40a Page 1 of 1 Information repeats for WALL measurement . . . BenchMike Pro ID/OD/WALL Addendum: Setup...
  • Page 43: Measurement Functions

    In this mode an even number of measurement positions must be entered. This mode is not operable in Manual or Continuous Modes. When disabled (not checked), ID measurements are calculated by subtracting two times the wall thickness value from the diameter. BenchMike Pro ID/OD/WALL Addendum: Setup...
  • Page 45: Advanced Capabilities

    The sample page shown is for the ID Feature, but note that additional values have been set to be displayed on other pages. These are indicated by the numbers 2 and 3 shown next to the AVG OD, AVG WALL, and MIN WALL values. BenchMike Pro ID/OD/WALL Addendum: Advanced Capabilities...
  • Page 47: Servicing Your Equipment

    Field warranty service is available, if the customer pays travel expenses by advance purchase order. All service operations should be performed by skilled electronics technicians, who have been trained by NDC Technologies. For more information, see the Proprietary Statement at the beginning of this manual. BenchMike Pro ID/OD/WALL Addendum: Servicing Your Equipment...
  • Page 49 NDC Technologies will not be responsible for failure to provide service or parts due to shortage of materials, labor or transportation strikes or delays, or any causes beyond NDC Technologies’ control. BenchMike Pro ID/OD/WALL Addendum: Warranty...
  • Page 50 NDC Technologies requests immediate notification of any claims arising from damage in transit in order to determine if carrier responsibility exists. If damaged equipment arrives, save the shipping container for in- spection by the carrier and telephone NDC Technologies as soon as possible. BenchMike Pro ID/OD/WALL Addendum : Warranty...
  • Page 51 Digital Inputs ............4-2 ............... 3-10 Digital Outputs ............4-2 Measurement Fixtures .......... 2-1 Factory Defaults ............ 1-5 Measuring a Product ..........2-2 Feature Icon ............4-1 Operation .............. 1-3 Features ..............2-4 Options ..............2-1 BenchMike Pro ID/OD/WALL Addendum: Index...

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