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Summary of Contents for Renishaw RCS T Series
- Page 1 User guide RCS T-series www.renishaw.com #renishaw...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Complete RCS T-90 system contents ....................21 www.renishaw.com... - Page 4 RCS T-90 upgrade kit ......................22 RCS T-90 tripod kit .
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Page 5: Legal Information
LDPE Polyethylene software, or available on request from your local Renishaw office. Renishaw warrants its equipment and software for a limited period (as set out Renishaw software EULA in the Standard Terms and Conditions), provided that they are installed and used exactly as defined in associated Renishaw documentation. -
Page 6: International Regulations And Conformance
Disposal of waste electrical and electronic equipment Declaration of conformity Renishaw plc hereby declares that RCS T-series system complies with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of: The use of this symbol on Renishaw products and/or accompanying documentation indicates that the product should not be mixed with general •... -
Page 7: Supplier's Declaration Of Conformity
United States Government and/or its prime contractors regarding its use, reproduction and disclosure are as set forth in the terms of the contract or subcontract between Renishaw and the United States Government, civilian federal agency or prime contractor respectively. -
Page 8: Safety Information
The RCS T-series system can be used in a variety of environments and applications. The T-90 China RoHS is available on request. Please contact Renishaw plc support for the full China RoHS tabulation. WARNING: To ensure the safety of the user and other personnel in the vicinity, it is recommended that a comprehensive risk assessment of the robot system under test is carried out before starting. -
Page 9: Mechanical Safety
When setting up the tripod stand, the height of the tripod should be set to approximately the height of the robot fixture plate. The tripod stand legs should be adjusted to ensure that the tripod is steady and will not move during use. www.renishaw.com... -
Page 10: Electrical And Power Safety
Datum ball assembly Prior to use, users should ensure all datum balls are clean and undamaged. Where required, use the supplied Renishaw cleaning kit to ensure that kinematic joints are clean and free from debris. RCS T-series user guide... -
Page 11: System Overview
The RCS T-series is a tripod configuration of three RCS L-90 ballbar systems magnetically seated across the RCS base plate. As the robot manipulator moves through test positions, the device records accurate measurements at varying positions which are then computed inside the RCS Software Suite and output as a result. www.renishaw.com... -
Page 12: Guidelines For Best Practice
Two L-90 struts are utilised when undertaking a joint offset test and the debris; for example, metal shavings on either magnetic mounting interface, using the provided Renishaw cleaning kit. Ensure the T-series unused strut should be left in the ball-to-ball position. -
Page 13: Rcs L-90 Calibration
Each RCS L-90 strut and calibrator is delivered with a calibration certificate. • Serial number of calibrated RCS L-90 device This demonstrates that the system has been calibrated at the Renishaw factory with traceability to National Standards. It is proof of the equipment’s •... -
Page 14: Handling The Rcs L-90 Strut With Care
Handling the RCS L-90 strut with care RCS L-90 calibration and homing The RCS T-series has been designed to be robust, however the equipment Calibration of the RCS L-series system must only be completed with the is a precision measurement system and must be handled with care. The supplied calibration device. -
Page 15: Device Pairing And Connecting
Press the ‘pair’ button in the RCS Software Suite. If the device has been successfully paired, the software will move to the calibration screen. NOTE: Once paired, use the cable identifier tags to distinguish the unique shape allocated to each RCS L-90 strut. www.renishaw.com... -
Page 16: Rcs T-90 Strut Calibration Procedure
RCS T-90 strut calibration procedure The instructions below ensure best practice is followed when fitting each of the three RCS L-90 struts (which make up the RCS T-90). Once the RCS L-90 struts have been paired, the RCS Software Suite will With the RCS L-90 strut closed, carefully attach the extending end prompt the user to calibrate each device. - Page 17 ‘non-cable end’, before removing from the calibrator. magnetically attached to the calibrator. NOTE: If calibration is being undertaken in relation to RCS L-90 specific activities (individual strut usage), users should refer to the individual RCS L-90 user guide for calibration procedure. www.renishaw.com...
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Page 18: Tether Use
RCS T-90 frame calibration Tether use The RCS T-90 base plate calibration must be performed prior to any test. To protect the device in the event of an unintentional detachment, use of the supplied RCS T-series tether is recommended to connect the struts securely To perform a base plate calibration, users must follow the steps within the to the robot tip and prevent accidental drops. -
Page 19: Setting Up The T-90
Ensure that the correct extensions for each L-90 strut (with matching unique shape) are placed on the corresponding sides of the base plate. www.renishaw.com... -
Page 20: Rcs Software Suite
For more information on licensing, visit Licensing user guides (renishaw.com). If you already have a My Renishaw account, select the ‘Sign in’ option. It is important that this step is undertaken first. Scroll down to ‘Robotics’ and click to download the RCS Software Suite. -
Page 21: Complete Rcs T-90 System Contents
Complete RCS T-90 system contents Part number Part name A-6828-6100 RCS T-90 upgrade kit A-6827-6100 RCS L-90 kit www.renishaw.com... -
Page 22: Rcs T-90 Upgrade Kit
Square T-90 extension A-6828-6250 Circle T-90 extension A-6828-6250 Triangle T-90 extension RCS T-90 accessories RCS T-90 flight case Regional power adaptors RCS T USB cable NOTE: For details of purchasing replacement parts, contact your local Renishaw representative. RCS T-series user guide... -
Page 23: Rcs T-90 Tripod Kit
RCS T-90 tripod kit Part number Part name A-6828-6120 RCS tripod with fixed adaptor plate M-9908-0527 Renishaw fabric tripod case www.renishaw.com... -
Page 24: Interface Led Status
Interface LED status Located on the top and side of the RCS T-series interface are two LEDs; the top LED indicates the status of the struts and the side LED indicates the power and connection status of the interface. When the system is powered on, the side LED will display red for 10 seconds during bootloader mode. - Page 25 At least one strut requires homing (API Start streaming; extend and collapse the strut to find the Orange connected, no errors). reference mark. Blue Ready (API connected, no error, homed). Green Streaming. Blink Received a command from the API. www.renishaw.com...
- Page 26 2. Side LED – Power and connection status Description Actions Bootloader mode. Flashes 3 colours once Application mode started. Connect the interface to the computer via the USB cable Red flashing USB not connected to PC. provided. Start the user interface application and connect to the Cyan USB connected to PC –...
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Page 27: Troubleshooting
If this does not resolve the issue, consider reducing the acceleration of the robot. IMPORTANT: Any automated (robot-driven) compression beyond the RCS L-90 strut minimum length will require the offset to be recalibrated with the calibrator. www.renishaw.com... -
Page 28: Further Information
Further information For further operational information, refer to the user guides supplied within the RCS Software Suite. RCS T-series user guide... - Page 29 This page is intentionally left blank. www.renishaw.com...
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