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- Page 1 XM-60 and XM-600 multi-axis calibrator www.renishaw.com/xm60 #renishaw...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
XM-60 system kit ........ - Page 4 XM set-up best practice ........68 XM-60 and XM-600 multi-axis calibrator...
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Page 5: Legal Information
Legal information Warranty Patents Equipment requiring attention under warranty must be returned to your Features of the XM multi-axis calibrator, and other similar Renishaw products, equipment supplier. are subject of one or more of the following patents and/or patent applications: 101715540... - Page 6 Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when Renishaw plc declares that the XM system complies with the applicable the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment directives, standard and regulations.
- Page 7 This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject The use of this symbol on Renishaw products and/or to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and accompanying documentation indicates that the product...
- Page 8 Calibration product quality and 第十二條經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用者 conformance web pages. 均不得擅自變更頻率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。 Further radio approval country specific statements can be found below: 第十四條低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信；經發現有 干擾現象時，應立即停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法通信， Singapore 指依電信規定作業之無線電信。低功率射頻電機須忍受合法通信或工業、科學 及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。 Reg. No. N1116-17 Complies with IDA Standards DA104642 XM-60 and XM-600 multi-axis calibrator www.renishaw.com/xm60...
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Page 9: Safety Information
However, people with pacemakers may want to ensure a minimum distance of 3 cm between the XM system and the pacemaker. XM-60 and XM-600 multi-axis calibrator www.renishaw.com/xm60... -
Page 10: Safety Labelling
Do not remove any part of the housing; to do so could expose the user to high voltages and/or Class 3R laser radiation. CAUTION: Ensure that you read and understand the XM system user guide before using any XM system. XM-60 and XM-600 multi-axis calibrator www.renishaw.com/xm60... -
Page 11: Mechanical Safety
• If you are using a part program or error correction parameters generated by the Renishaw software, it is your responsibility to validate these at low feedrate and be prepared to operate the emergency stop button if necessary. -
Page 12: Electrical And Power Safety
Never connect the system to devices not intended to be used with the XM system. • Keep the batteries out of the reach of children. Power connector On/off switch • Do not get batteries wet. • If a battery is damaged, exercise caution when handling it. XM-60 and XM-600 multi-axis calibrator www.renishaw.com/xm60... -
Page 13: Battery Safety
XM system to be followed (be aware that the affected area might contain splinters of Renishaw for any reason, do not return any batteries. unattached fibre optic which can present a hazard): •... -
Page 14: Principles Of Measurement
Angular rotation in the vertical plane (pitch) • Angular rotation in the horizontal plane (yaw) • Straightness deviation in the vertical plane • Straightness deviation in the horizontal plane • Roll about the linear axis of travel XM-60 and XM-600 multi-axis calibrator www.renishaw.com/xm60... - Page 15 1, 2 and 3 detector inside the receiver. Roll measurements are absolute between the launch and the receiver. to calculate the linear error at the position of beam 4. XM-60 and XM-600 multi-axis calibrator www.renishaw.com/xm60...
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Page 16: System Components
Spirit level Magnetic base Battery charger Cable clamps × 3 Beam blocker (for rotary applications, see the XR20 M8 pillars × 4 Clamp blocks × 2 rotary axis calibrator user guide (Renishaw part no. F-9950-0400) XM-60 and XM-600 multi-axis calibrator www.renishaw.com/xm60... -
Page 17: System Components
Battery Li-Polymer 3.7 V × 3 Cable clamps × 3 Beam blocker (for rotary applications, see the XR20 Magnetic base Battery charger rotary axis calibrator user guide (Renishaw part no. F-9950-0400) M8 pillars × 4 Clamp blocks × 2 90 degree bracket... -
Page 18: Laser / Launch
Laser safety shutter Magnetic mount safety pin USB connection port (prevents accidental magnet operation) PICS connector (XM-600 only) Magnetic clamp on/off lever System status LED Pitch adjuster Power connector Yaw adjuster Power on/off switch XM-60 and XM-600 multi-axis calibrator www.renishaw.com/xm60... -
Page 19: Receiver
Data from this sensor is transmitted to the laser via wireless communication. Roll adjuster Shutter Battery release buttons Power button Receiver/battery status LED The beam shroud is attached by a ‘push-fit’ on to the receiver roll aperture. XM-60 and XM-600 multi-axis calibrator www.renishaw.com/xm60... -
Page 20: Carto Software Suite
The XM system is used with the CARTO software suite. This is made up of three applications; Capture to collect laser interferometry data, Explore when used on a CMM which is equipped with Renishaw’s to provide powerful analysis and Compensate to provide semi-automatic UCC system. -
Page 21: Xc-80 Environmental Compensator
NOTE: For full details on XC-80 operation and specification, please refer The XM specified accuracy for interferometric measurements is only valid when used with a calibrated XC-80 environmental compensator. to the XC-80 environmental compensator user guide (Renishaw part no. F-9908-0294). Changes in air temperature, pressure and relative humidity affect the wavelength of the laser light and, therefore, the measurement readings taken. -
Page 22: Fixturing Kit
Securing the launch unit in the chuck of a lathe or mill-turn machine tool Magnets × 5 (see Appendix D) Extrusion alignment aids × 2 Lathe adaptor Steel mounting plate Hex drivers × 3 XM-60 and XM-600 multi-axis calibrator www.renishaw.com/xm60... -
Page 23: Other Accessories For Use On Cmms
Provide a base on which to support the launch unit when a convenient XM receiver onto the quill of a CMM magnetic surface is not available on the machine (compatible with in place of a Renishaw head. threaded hardware up to M12). •... -
Page 24: Setting Up A Test
CARTO software allows the user to perform an ambient light check. See the CARTO Capture user guide (Renishaw part no. F-9930-1007) for details. XM-60 and XM-600 multi-axis calibrator www.renishaw.com/xm60... - Page 25 NOTE: An uninterruptible power supply can be used when moving the XM system from one machine to the next. XM-60 and XM-600 multi-axis calibrator www.renishaw.com/xm60...
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Page 26: System Set-Up Using Carto Software
Diagnostics Specifications System set-up using CARTO software Together with Renishaw’s CARTO software suite, the XM system can be used to calibrate most CNC machines. When using the XM-600 system, additional features are available on some machines (such as a CMM with a UCC controller), and other software may offer greater functionality. -
Page 27: Test Overview
The steps to perform a test using the XM system are as follows: (Click on links to jump to relevant section) XM set-up XC-80 set-up Visual axis alignment Fine axis alignment Receiver alignment Data capture Data analysis XM-60 and XM-600 multi-axis calibrator www.renishaw.com/xm60... -
Page 28: Xm System Set-Up
Ensure the launch shutter is closed Connect the power supply to the laser Switch the laser on Fit the battery in the receiver Attach the beam shroud to the receiver roll aperture XM-60 and XM-600 multi-axis calibrator www.renishaw.com/xm60... - Page 29 Where appropriate, level the launch using the spirit level Mount the receiver to the part of the machine where the tool would be attached Connect the XM laser to the PC XM-60 and XM-600 multi-axis calibrator www.renishaw.com/xm60...
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Page 30: Set-Up
Attach the XC-80 to the machine Position the air temperature sensor on the machine Connect the XC-80 to the PC NOTE: For more information on sensor positioning, refer to the XC-80 environmental compensator user guide (Renishaw part no. F-9908-0294). XM-60 and XM-600 multi-axis calibrator www.renishaw.com/xm60... -
Page 31: Basic Rules Of Alignment
System Hardware Operation Operation Diagnostics Specifications Basic rules of alignment Launch and receiver are close to each other = translation adjustment Launch and receiver are far from each other = rotation adjustment XM-60 and XM-600 multi-axis calibrator www.renishaw.com/xm60... -
Page 32: Alignment Overview
System Hardware Operation Operation Diagnostics Specifications Alignment overview The recommended alignment sequence is as follows: (Click on links to jump to relevant section) Visual axis alignment Fine axis alignment Receiver alignment XM-60 and XM-600 multi-axis calibrator www.renishaw.com/xm60... -
Page 33: Visual Axis Alignment
Visually check the launch and the receiver are parallel to each other Open the shutter on the launch and the receiver Translate the machine so that one of the beams is on the receiver target XM-60 and XM-600 multi-axis calibrator www.renishaw.com/xm60... - Page 34 Operation Diagnostics Specifications Visual axis alignment Continue the process below until the beam stays on the target during the full machine movement. Use the machine to perform translations and pitch/yaw adjusters for rotational alignment. XM-60 and XM-600 multi-axis calibrator www.renishaw.com/xm60...
- Page 35 Run the CARTO Capture software Select ‘New’ or ‘Open’ Select ‘Align’ Translate Move the machine to align the laser beams into the receiver apertures. Adjust the position until the straightness beam appears in Capture XM-60 and XM-600 multi-axis calibrator www.renishaw.com/xm60...
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Page 36: Fine Axis Alignment
System Hardware Operation Operation Diagnostics Specifications Fine axis alignment Continue the process below until the beam stays on the target in CARTO software during the machine movement. XM-60 and XM-600 multi-axis calibrator www.renishaw.com/xm60... - Page 37 System Hardware Operation Operation Diagnostics Specifications Fine axis alignment Roll alignment Adjust the roll lever to the centre of the roll display. XM-60 and XM-600 multi-axis calibrator www.renishaw.com/xm60...
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Page 38: Receiver Alignment
See the CARTO Capture software will prompt the user to physically adjust the mounting of the user guide (Renishaw part no. F-9930-1007) for details. receiver. Rotate the receiver until the red border disappears. Do not adjust the pitch and yaw adjustment of the launch unit. -
Page 39: Data Capture
1 Define 2 Bring close 3 Capture 4 Datum 5 Move to start position 6 Start 300.00mm NOTE: For full details on Capture please, refer to the CARTO Capture user guide (Renishaw part no. F-9930-1007). XM-60 and XM-600 multi-axis calibrator www.renishaw.com/xm60... - Page 40 NOTE: Users can skip an axis if there are not three perpendicular axes. Further details can be found in the CARTO Capture user guide (Renishaw part no. F-9930-1007) for details. On completion of these steps the system will start capturing data.
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Page 41: Data Analysis
Diagnostics Specifications Data analysis On completion of the test select ‘Analyse’ to launch Explore. NOTE: For further details on Explore please, refer to the CARTO Explore user guide (Renishaw part no. F-9930-1008) for details. XM-60 and XM-600 multi-axis calibrator www.renishaw.com/xm60... -
Page 42: Diagnostics And Troubleshooting
If the issue persists, contact local Renishaw office • Check all four beams are present Flashing or solid red Error encountered • Power cycle the laser • If the issue persists, contact your local Renishaw office XM-60 and XM-600 multi-axis calibrator www.renishaw.com/xm60... -
Page 43: Receiver Led
Flashing amber No roll beam detected • Check launch/receiver alignment • If the issue persists, contact your local Renishaw office Launch/receiver not synchronised and/or Flashing purple Run Capture while making sure launch/receiver shutters are open no roll beam detected Flashing blue... -
Page 44: Battery Charger Led
Flashing red Battery detection phase. NOTE: Batteries should be removed during transportation. Solid red Failure. To maintain optimum battery performance, batteries should be recharged every 6 months irrespective of use. XM-60 and XM-600 multi-axis calibrator www.renishaw.com/xm60... -
Page 45: System Troubleshooting
If not present, power cycle the XM system. • Restart XM alignment • If the issue persists, contact your local Renishaw office CARTO diagnostic messages • Refer to the CARTO Capture user guide (Renishaw part no. F-9930-1007). XM-60 and XM-600 multi-axis calibrator www.renishaw.com/xm60... -
Page 46: Measurement Troubleshooting
If the receiver battery has been replaced, follow the thermal stabilisation recommendations. • Avoid excessive handling of the launch/receiver to avoid body heat exchange • If using custom mounting parts, ensure they are suitable to avoid thermal growth XM-60 and XM-600 multi-axis calibrator www.renishaw.com/xm60... -
Page 47: Care And Handling
• Manually check the movement of the axis over the full range of the test, before running a test. • Never hold the laser or launch by the conduit. XM-60 and XM-600 multi-axis calibrator www.renishaw.com/xm60... -
Page 48: System Specifications
Warm up time (measured from receiver and laser power on) 15 minutes laser tube pre-heat 30 minutes thermal drift reduction Inner core = 24 V Input power connector Outer core = 0 V Maximum velocity 1 m/s XM-60 and XM-600 multi-axis calibrator www.renishaw.com/xm60... -
Page 49: Performance Specifications
(k=2), they do not include the errors associated with the normalisation The roll and straightness specification assume 1 second of averaging of the readings to a material temperature of 20 °C. of the signal. XM-60 and XM-600 multi-axis calibrator www.renishaw.com/xm60... -
Page 50: Operating And Storage Environment
0% to 95% RH Non-condensing Temperature 10 °C to 40 °C Storage environment Pressure 550 mbar to 1200 mbar Normal atmospheric Relative humidity 0% to 95% RH Non-condensing Temperature −20 °C to 70 °C XM-60 and XM-600 multi-axis calibrator www.renishaw.com/xm60... -
Page 51: Radio Communication
9-way male D-Subminiature plug, viewed from connector side The XM-600 includes a synchronisation output which is designed to be compatible with the PICS interface of Renishaw’s UCC range of CMM controllers. The PICS signal from the XM-600 is a protected, isolated, open –... -
Page 52: Receiver Battery And Charger
Battery life 3 hours typical operation (for new batteries) Power supply (battery charger) USB Plug and Go Minimum current Output voltage Battery charger Rated input voltage 100 - 240 VAC Power cable Power supply XM-60 and XM-600 multi-axis calibrator www.renishaw.com/xm60... -
Page 53: Power Supply Unit
EN (IEC) 62368-1:2014+A11:2017 NOTE: Only use the power supply and mains cables supplied with the XM kit. Do not use any other power supplies or mains cables without the express prior permission of Renishaw. XM-60 and XM-600 multi-axis calibrator www.renishaw.com/xm60... -
Page 54: Weights
6.2 kg (complete system in the case excluding optional XM system XC-80 compensator: 23 kg) Laser 3.7 kg Launch 1.9 kg Receiver 0.6 kg Dimensions (laser unit) 320 mm 193 mm 185 mm Conduit length nominal 3 m XM-60 and XM-600 multi-axis calibrator www.renishaw.com/xm60... -
Page 55: Dimensions (Launch Unit)
System Hardware Operation Diagnostics Specifications Specifications Dimensions (launch unit) 125.5 mm 123 mm 124.1 mm 45.1 mm Conduit length nominal 3 m 86 mm 97.5 mm 86 mm XM-60 and XM-600 multi-axis calibrator www.renishaw.com/xm60... -
Page 56: Dimensions (Receiver Unit)
System Hardware Operation Diagnostics Specifications Specifications Dimensions (receiver unit) 85.15 mm 76 mm 55 mm 16.5 mm XM-60 and XM-600 multi-axis calibrator www.renishaw.com/xm60... -
Page 57: Replacing The Receiver Battery
System Hardware Operation Diagnostics Specifications Appendix A Replacing the receiver battery To replace the battery, follow the procedure below: XM-60 and XM-600 multi-axis calibrator www.renishaw.com/xm60... -
Page 58: Using The 90 Degree Bracket
Z on a vertical machining centre, clock one of the faces of the 90 degree be measured. bracket to the X or Y axis of the machine). Standard orientation Reverse orientation Clocking the side face of the bracket XM-60 and XM-600 multi-axis calibrator www.renishaw.com/xm60... -
Page 59: Sign Detection
Sets the sign (+/−) of the T1, T2 and T3 measurements • 3 channels (R1, R2 and R3) correspond to rotations around • Sets the sign (+/−) of the R1, R2 and R3 measurements T1, T2 and T3 Pitch Roll XM-60 and XM-600 multi-axis calibrator www.renishaw.com/xm60... -
Page 60: Machine Tool Fixturing Kit Good Practice Guide
Operation Diagnostics Specifications Appendix D Machine tool fixturing kit good practice guide ----------- × 2 (if used with XM) ----------- (if used with XL-80) × 1 XM-60 and XM-600 multi-axis calibrator www.renishaw.com/xm60... - Page 61 System Hardware Operation Diagnostics Specifications XM-60 and XM-600 multi-axis calibrator www.renishaw.com/xm60...
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Page 65: Example Xm System Set-Ups On Cmm
System Hardware Operation Diagnostics Specifications Appendix E Example XM system set-ups on CMM XM-60 and XM-600 multi-axis calibrator www.renishaw.com/xm60... -
Page 66: Straightness Measurement
Placing the launch unit on the bed of a machine means that the laser beam becomes the reference. Variations in height are detected by the receiver as the machine moves left-right. XM-60 and XM-600 multi-axis calibrator www.renishaw.com/xm60... -
Page 67: Angular Errors
The measurement is not influenced by the exact position of the launch unit ... … but it is affected by the position of the receiver. The receiver should be positioned as close as possible to the centre line of the spindle. XM-60 and XM-600 multi-axis calibrator www.renishaw.com/xm60... -
Page 68: Xm Set-Up Best Practice
Measurement comparisons Measurements taken with the launch unit on the bed of the machine are equivalent to running a dial test indicator along a ‘straight edge’ mounted to the surface of the bed. XM-60 and XM-600 multi-axis calibrator www.renishaw.com/xm60... - Page 69 +44 (0) 1453 524524 uk@renishaw.com © 2016–2022 Renishaw plc. All rights reserved. This document may not be copied or reproduced in whole or in part, or transferred to any other WHILE CONSIDERABLE EFFORT WAS MADE TO VERIFY THE ACCURACY OF THIS media or language by any means, without the prior written permission of Renishaw.