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- Page 1 User guide RCS T-series www.renishaw.com #renishaw...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
System overview ....................... .12 www.renishaw.com... - Page 4 Guidelines for best practice ..................... . .13 Using the RCS T-90 system .
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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
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 The use of this symbol on Renishaw products and/or accompanying essential requirements and other relevant provisions of: documentation indicates that the product should not be mixed with general household waste upon disposal. -
Page 7: Fcc
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: Rohs Compliance
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
Prior to use, check all datum balls are clean and undamaged. Where required, above) on a laptop or desktop computer. The USB power source is not use the supplied Renishaw cleaning kit to ensure that end joints are clean sufficient to power the system. -
Page 11: Cleaning The Joints
Prior to mounting the system, ensure all contact points and extensions are free from debris (for example, metal shavings on either magnetic mounting interface) using the Renishaw-supplied cleaning kit. With clean hands, tear off a small piece of material and shape it into a ball. -
Page 12: System Overview
System overview The RCS T-series is a tripod ballbar system designed to enable advanced tests to be undertaken for the calibration of robot systems, periodic health checks and preventative maintenance. The system can be used to calibrate joint offsets and tool centre points, and to record path accuracy. The RCS T-90 is a tripod configuration of three RCS L-90 ballbars magnetically seated across the RCS baseplate. -
Page 13: Guidelines For Best Practice
Using the RCS T-90 on the tripod from debris (for example, metal shavings on either magnetic mounting interface), using the provided Renishaw cleaning kit. Ensure the RCS For best results, mount the RCS T-90 system to a normal fixture plate within T-series extensions are aligned correctly and are used as intended. -
Page 14: Handling The Rcs L-90 Ballbar With Care
Handling the RCS L-90 ballbar with care The RCS T-series has been designed to be robust; however, the equipment is a precision measurement system and must be handled with care. The RCS T-90 system uses three RCS L-90 ballbars. Each RCS L-90 contains an encoder readhead to deliver accurate measurements. -
Page 15: Setting Up Rcs T-90
Connect the RCS L-90 ballbars to the RCS T interface box by matching the identifier shapes together. See page 17 for further information. NOTE: Any of the other holes on the baseplate can be used to ensure it is fixed securely. www.renishaw.com... -
Page 16: Setting Up The Rcs T-90 Using The Tripod
Setting up the RCS T-90 using the tripod The tripod provides a stable mounting for the RCS L-90 and RCS T-90 whilst allowing the height to be adjusted. Fix the baseplate to the tripod adaptor plate using the three screw holes pictured. -
Page 17: System Pairing And Connecting
Once connected, click the RCS T-90 icon at the bottom right of the RCS Software Suite. Press the pair button and follow the steps to pair the ballbars. The software will then move on to the calibration screen. www.renishaw.com... -
Page 18: Rcs Product Calibration
Each RCS L-90 ballbar and calibrator is delivered with a calibration certificate. • Serial number of calibrated RCS product 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 19: Rcs L-90 Calibration And Homing
CAUTION: Handle the calibrator with care. Whilst the unit is built to be robust and to be used when calibrating the system, it is a high accuracy device and should be handled accordingly. The RCS L-90 ballbar is automatically homed when it passes over a reference mark. www.renishaw.com... - Page 20 The instructions below ensure best practice is followed when fitting each of Extend the ballbar so that the opposite end reaches the opposite ball the three RCS L-90 ballbars (which make up the RCS T-90). surface of the calibrator. Ensure the RCS L-90 ballbar is magnetically attached to the calibrator.
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Page 21: Using The Rcs Calibrator With The Tripod
‘non-cable end’, before removing from the calibrator. Place the brackets on to the frame, ensuring the holes line up. NOTE: To calibrate an RCS L-90 for single ballbar use, refer to the RCS L-90 user guide for the calibration steps. www.renishaw.com... - Page 22 Fix the bracket in place using the two thumb screws. Rotate the calibrator to the upright position. Tilt the calibrator towards the baseplate until it is stopped by the brackets. This prevents the calibrator from rolling backwards. Place the calibrator into the brackets. RCS T-series user guide...
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Page 23: Rcs T-90 Frame Calibration
(see page 19). Remove the calibrator before moving your robot again. RCS T-90 frame calibration The RCS T-90 baseplate calibration must be performed prior to any test. To calibrate the baseplate, follow the steps in RCS Software Suite. www.renishaw.com... -
Page 24: Rcs Software Suite
Activating a software licence (www.renishaw.com). If you have purchased a software subscription, you will receive an email containing your unique licence details from Renishaw Licensing (licensing@renishaw.com). This email contains your ‘Entitlement ID’ which is required for the licence activation process. -
Page 25: Complete Rcs T-90 System Contents
Complete RCS T-90 system contents Part number Part name A-6827-6100 RCS L-90 kit A-6828-6100 RCS T-90 upgrade kit NOTE: For RCS L-90 kit contents, refer to the RCS L-90 user guide. www.renishaw.com... -
Page 26: Rcs T-90 Upgrade Kit
Square T-90 extension Circle T-90 extension Triangle T-90 extension RCS T-90 fixing accessories Power supply and regional adaptors RCS T USB cable RCS T-90 case NOTE: For details of purchasing replacement parts, contact your local Renishaw representative. RCS T-series user guide... -
Page 27: Rcs T-90 Tripod Kit
RCS T-90 tripod kit Part number Part name A-6828-6120 RCS T-90 tripod kit RCS tripod with fixed adaptor plate M-9908-0527 Renishaw fabric tripod case A-6828-6270 RCS calibrator bracket set www.renishaw.com... -
Page 28: Interface Led Status
Interface LED status Located on the top and side of the RCS T interface box are two LEDs; the top LED (1) indicates the status of the ballbars and the side LED (2) indicates the power and connection status of the interface. See page 29 and page 30 for status/indications: RCS T-series user guide... - Page 29 At least one ballbar requires homing (API Extend and collapse the ballbar to find the reference Orange connected, no errors). mark. Blue Ready (API connected, no error, homed). Green Streaming. Blink Received a command from the API. www.renishaw.com...
- Page 30 2. Side LED LED colour Power and connection ststus Actions Bootloader mode. Flashes 3 colours once Application mode started. Connect the interface box to the computer via the USB Red flashing USB not connected to PC. cable provided. Cyan USB connected to PC – API not connected. Start the RCS Software Suite.
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Page 31: Troubleshooting
Further information For further operational information, refer to the step-by-step guides within the RCS Software Suite. Additional support material is available for download at www.renishaw.com/rcs-support. If further information is still required please contact the support teams via www.renishaw.com/contact. IMPORTANT: Recalibrate the RCS L-90 after any automated (robot-driven) compression beyond its minimum length. - Page 32 +44 (0) 1453 524524 industrialautomation@renishaw.com © 2021–2024 Renishaw plc. All rights reserved. This document may not be copied or reproduced in whole or in part, or transferred to WHILE CONSIDERABLE EFFORT WAS MADE TO VERIFY THE ACCURACY OF THIS any other media or language by any means, without the prior written permission of Renishaw.
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