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VA7 vision artefact user's guide
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VA7 vision artefact user's guide
Document part number: H-1000-5173-01-B
Issued 05 2023
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  • Page 1 VA7 vision artefact user's guide www.renishaw.com VA7 vision artefact user's guide Document part number: H-1000-5173-01-B Issued 05 2023...
  • Page 2 Renishaw warrants its equipment and software for a limited period (as set out in the Standard Terms and Conditions), provided that they are installed and used exactly as defined in associated Renishaw documentation. You should consult these Standard Terms and Conditions to find out the full details of your warranty.
  • Page 3 Renishaw probes and associated systems are precision tools used for obtaining precise measurements and must therefore be treated with care. Changes to Renishaw products Renishaw reserves the right to improve, change or modify its hardware or software without incurring any obligations to make changes to Renishaw equipment previously sold. Company registration details Renishaw plc.
  • Page 4 VA7 vision artefact user's guide www.renishaw.com Patents Features of Renishaw's RVP and associated products (such as REVO-2) are the subjects of one or more of the following patents and patent applications: CN100453970 EP1877727 JP2016-533484 US10260856 WO2014/191729 CN101166951 EP1877732 JP2018-522240 US10591289...
  • Page 5: Eu Declaration Of Conformity

    Information to user (47 CFR 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.
  • Page 6: Reach Regulation

    VA7 vision artefact user's guide www.renishaw.com ICES-001 (Canada only) This ISM device complies with Canadian ICES-001(A) / NMB-001(A). Cet appareil ISM est conforme à la norme ICES‐001﴾A﴿ / NMB‐001﴾A﴿ du Canada. REACH regulation Information required by Article 33﴾1﴿ of Regulation ﴾EC﴿ No. 1907/2006 ﴾“REACH”﴿ relating to products containing substances of very high concern (SVHCs) is available at: www.renishaw.com/REACH...
  • Page 7 Permanent magnets are used in the VA7 to retain the lid. It is important to keep it away from items which may be affected by magnetic fields (e.g. data storage systems, pacemakers and watches). Keep fingers clear of the lid when closing.
  • Page 8 VA7 vision artefact user's guide www.renishaw.com VA7 environmental and electrical specifications Power supply Connection to I/O on servo power amplifier or controller, such as SPA3-2, or 24 VDC 70 W power supply unit P-EA02-0021 Connections 9W 'D' type for PICS cable or 2.5 mm DC socket for PSU Operating temperature range 20 °C ±2 °C...
  • Page 9 VA7 vision artefact user's guide www.renishaw.com VA7 references and associated documents The following Renishaw documents are referred to in this document or may be a source of further relevant information. They can easily be acquired from Renishaw web site www.renishaw.com. Title...
  • Page 10: Operation

    The VA7 artefact can be switched on or off using the I/O connection. Power can be drawn directly from the I/O connection and no additional power supply is required. Alternatively, VA7 can be powered using a 24 VDC 70 W PSU via the 2.5 mm DC socket. When using a PSU, the VA7 can be switched on or off by directly controlling the PSU.
  • Page 11 VA7 vision artefact user's guide www.renishaw.com VA7 dimensions NOTE: Dimensions in mm (in). Issued 05 2023...
  • Page 12 Fixing VA7 to the machine bed The VA7 artefact is designed to be fixed securely to the bed of the machine. Bed clamps and mounting bolts are supplied in the kit for use with CMM frames with 100 mm separation of threaded inserts. For machine beds with different threaded insert separation, other suitable bed clamps can be used.
  • Page 13 VA7 vision artefact user's guide www.renishaw.com 2. Affix the VA7 artefact to the machine bed using the M6, M8, M10 or M12 bolts provided. Washers are provided for use with the M6 and M8 bolts. Issued 05 2023...
  • Page 14 Fixing VA7 using alternative CMM clamps The VA7 artefact can be secured to the CMM bed with any suitable CMM clamp using the clamp slots on each side of the artefact. Renishaw recommend the use of the R-CPC-190 CMM plate clamp. The VA7 bed clamps should first be removed, if fitted, before using the plate clamps.
  • Page 15: Connection Diagram

    VA7 vision artefact user's guide www.renishaw.com Connection diagram The VA7 artefact should be connected as shown in the diagrams below. On an installation where a UCC AI / UCC BI is required, contact Renishaw for further information. VA7 and SPA3-2:...
  • Page 16 VA7 vision artefact user's guide www.renishaw.com Cleaning the VA7 vision artefact Following the simple procedures given below will prolong the operational life and maintain the high performance of the system. The user should determine the frequency of inspection and maintenance actions according to the conditions of use.
  • Page 17 Renishaw plc +44 (0)1453 524524 New Mills, Wotton-under-Edge +44 (0)1453 524901 Gloucestershire, GL12 8JR United Kingdom www.renishaw.com/cmmsupport For worldwide contact details, please visit our main website at www.renishaw.com/contact Issued 05 2023...

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