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  • Page 1 User guide EQ-IO – Interface unit www.renishaw.com/gauging #renishaw...
  • Page 2 EQ-IO - Interface unit user guide...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Using two EQ-IO interface units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 www.renishaw.com...
  • Page 4: Safety Information

    WARNING: The EQ-IO interface unit (A-5923-0100, A-5923-0110) must never be used for Stop circuitry . Warning: The Equator must always be the cell slave, accepting commands from the master . Renishaw will not accept responsibility for incorrect use of the Equator and EQ-IO interface unit .
  • Page 5: Regulatory Information

    . countries . apply innovation and names and designations of other Renishaw products and technologies are trade marks of Renishaw plc or its subsidiaries . All other brand names and product names used in this document are trade names, trade marks, or registered trade marks of their respective owners .
  • Page 6: The United States Of America (Usa)

    . Information to user (FCC Section 15.21) The user is cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Renishaw plc or authorised representative could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment . EQ-IO - Interface unit user guide...
  • Page 7: Introduction

    . or inputs such as start buttons or to other devices such as PLCs or Machine Tool Controllers . Input and output signals interpreted by MODUS only, are not subject to the same signal checks that are within EZ-IO . www.renishaw.com...
  • Page 8: Eq-Io Interface Unit

    Equator Software Suite version 1 .5 .6 with 1 .5 .6 .3 patch applied Equator Software Suite version 1 .5 .7 or later NOTE: For Equator Software Suite versions pre 1 .5 .6, please contact your local Renishaw representative A-5923-0100 (Unlicensed) A-5923-0110 (EZ-IO licensed) V .4...
  • Page 9: Specifications

    Relative humidity (operating) Maximum 90 %RH at 50 °C, non-condensing LED colour - Inputs State Green Input on No light Input off LED colour - Inputs State Green Output connected to OUTCOM No light Output pulled to OUTPULL via 10k resistor www.renishaw.com...
  • Page 10: Input Stage

    Input stage • The EQ-IO input stage accepts 8-24 V logic signals, typically from a PLC or other control logic . Input Characteristics Typical Unit Input absolute maximum voltage (after which damage will occur) Input voltage to activate Input voltage to deactivate Input current •...
  • Page 11: Output Stage

    If a +3 .3 V to +24 V logic input stage is used by the connected PLC/machine, the 0 V (ground) and signals should be wired directly to the receiving interface as shown . • The output stage may also be used to switch loads such as relays or LED indicators as shown . www.renishaw.com...
  • Page 12: Connections Configuration

    Connections configuration EQ-IO - Interface unit user guide...
  • Page 13: Equivalent Circuit

    NOTE: The output stage is fitted with 100 mA self-resettable fuse. In the event of a fault, remove power, correct problem and then reconnect . The fuse requires a couple of minutes to cool down before it resets . www.renishaw.com...
  • Page 14: Using Two Eq-Io Interface Units

    Equator Software Suite version 1 .5 .7 or later For Equator Software Suite versions pre 1 .5 .6, please contact your local Renishaw representative . The Equator Software Suite version can be found in the settings screen . To open the settings screen, click on the settings button in the toolbar .
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  • Page 16 Other brand, product or company names are trade marks of their respective owners . ORIGINAL LANGUAGE Renishaw plc . Registered in England and Wales . Company no: 1106260 . Registered office: New Mills, Wotton-under-Edge, Glos, GL12 8JR, UK . Part no .: H-5923-8540-02-A WHILE CONSIDERABLE EFFORT WAS MADE TO VERIFY THE ACCURACY OF THIS DOCUMENT AT PUBLICATION, ALL WARRANTIES, CONDITIONS, REPRESENTATIONS AND LIABILITY, HOWSOEVER ARISING, ARE EXCLUDED TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW .

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