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- Page 1 User guide RCS L-series www.renishaw.com #renishaw...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Renishaw software EULA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -
Page 3: Legal Information
Renishaw office. The MIT License (MIT) 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 Copyright (c) .NET Foundation and Contributors . All rights reserved . -
Page 4: Regulations And Conformance
Declaration of conformity www.renishaw.com/REACH SCIP Substances of concern in products (EU waste framework directive) . Renishaw plc hereby declares that RCS L-series system complies with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of: SCIP numbers can be found at: •... -
Page 5: Usa
Renishaw and accordance with this user guide, may cause harmful interference to radio the United States Government, civilian federal agency or prime contractor communications . -
Page 6: Canada
China RoHS WARNING: To ensure the safety of the user and other personnel in the The L-series China RoHS is available on request . Please contact Renishaw vicinity, it is recommended that a comprehensive risk assessment of the robot plc support for the full China RoHS tabulation . -
Page 7: Electrical And Power Safety
When values in the robot controller (tool frame, part frame, joint offsets) are updated the production programs should be tested . • Never connect the interface modules to devices that are not intended to be used as part of the RCS L-series . www.renishaw.com... -
Page 8: Metric And Imperial Accessory Kits
Cleaning the balls Prior to use, check all datum balls are clean and undamaged . Where required, use the supplied Renishaw cleaning kit to ensure that end joints are clean and free from debris . Primary cleaning should be undertaken with a dry, lint free cloth . Isopropyl alcohol (IPA) can be used for any stubborn grime and debris . -
Page 9: System Overview
As the robot manipulator moves through test positions, the system records accurate measurements which are then used by the RCS Software Suite to output a result . www.renishaw.com... -
Page 10: Guidelines For Best Practice
Guidelines for best practice Tether use Some robot movements may cause the RCS L-90 to detach unintentionally . Handling the RCS L-90 ballbar with care Secure the ballbar to the robot end-effector with the RCS tether connector to protect it from drop damage . The RCS L-series has been designed to be robust, however the equipment is a precision measurement system and must be handled with care . -
Page 11: Pillar Mounting Method
(Figure 2) . M6 to M10 bolt options are supported, as well as the imperial equivalents of 5/16 in to 13/32 in . NOTE: Metric bolts are supplied, imperial bolts are not supplied . Figure 1 Magnetically mounted Figure 2 Threaded fixture plate www.renishaw.com... -
Page 12: Cable Management Prior To Part Frame Set-Up
Cable management prior to part frame set-up Using one of the cable clip hooks, attach to the RCS L-90 tether as illustrated . Connect the RCS L-90 and L interface cables together through the supplied magnetic cable clip . RCS L-series user guide... -
Page 13: Cable Positioning Prior To Volumetric Testing
. Failure to do so may lead to snagging of the cable and damage to the equipment . Prior to running a volumetric test, ensure that the locking lever is in the down position . Lock lever in down position www.renishaw.com... -
Page 14: 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 15: Rcs L-90 Calibration And Homing
CAUTION: For best results, keep the calibrator in its protective foam tray during use . When removal from the foam tray is required, handle the calibrator with care . The RCS L-90 ballbar is automatically homed when it passes over a reference mark . www.renishaw.com... -
Page 16: Rcs L-90 Ballbar Calibration Procedure
RCS L-90 ballbar calibration procedure The following instructions ensure best practice is followed when fitting the RCS L-90 ballbar to the calibrator . To calibrate your RCS L-90, connect it to your computer via the RCS L With the RCS L-90 ballbar closed, carefully attach the cabled end of the interface box . - Page 17 For removal, the process must be reversed . Close the device by opposite ball surface of the calibrator . Ensure the RCS L-90 ballbar is retracting the ‘non-cable end’, before removing from the calibrator . magnetically attached to the calibrator . www.renishaw.com...
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Page 18: 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 19: Kit Contents
M6, M8 and M10 bolts RCS L interface box RCS base mount RCS L central pillar RCS L-15D extension cable RCS L-USB cable RCS L-90 case RCS cleaning kit For details of purchasing replacement parts, contact your local Renishaw representative . www.renishaw.com... -
Page 20: Hollow Ball Clamp Kit (Metric/Imperial) Contents
RCS hollow ball tool Universal clamp TCP clamp (metric) TCP clamp (imperial) Universal setting screw point TCP clamp tool Grub screws (× 12) Hollow ball kit case For details of purchasing replacement parts, contact your local Renishaw representative . RCS L-series user guide... -
Page 21: Hollow Ball Threaded Kit (Metric/Imperial) Contents
Hollow ball adaptors – 1/4 in, 5/16 in, 3/8 in and 1/2 in (imperial) Hollow ball 50 mm extension Hollow ball tool Hollow ball threaded kit case For details of purchasing replacement parts, contact your local Renishaw representative . www.renishaw.com... -
Page 22: Solid Ball Kit Contents
Solid ball kit contents Kit part number: A-6827-6130 Part name RCS D-SB35 Short connection rod Long connection rod For details of purchasing replacement parts, contact your local Renishaw representative . RCS L-series user guide... -
Page 23: Part Frame Kit Contents
Part frame kit contents Kit part number: A-6827-6150 Part name RCS D-PB35 datum ball (× 3) RCS L-BM20 (× 1) Part frame cable tethers For details of purchasing replacement parts, contact your local Renishaw representative . www.renishaw.com... -
Page 24: Rcs Kit Spares
RCS hollow ball clamp spares – 3/4 in to 5/8 in, 3/4 in to 9/16 in, 3/4 in to 1/2 in and 3/4 in to 3/8 in (imperial) A-6827-6213 RCS D-HB35 hollow ball A-6827-6214 RCS L-BM20 (x1) A-6827-6215 RCS pillar top joint A-6827-6216 RCS universal ball toolkit For details of purchasing replacement parts, contact your local Renishaw representative . RCS L-series user guide... -
Page 25: Interface Led Status
. Ensure the RCS L-90 is listed on the device manager (unplug and plug back in the USB cable if necessary). Blue Ready (API connected, no errors, homed) . Green Streaming . Received a command from the API (except for Blink streaming commands) . www.renishaw.com... -
Page 26: 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. - Page 27 This page is intentionally left blank . www.renishaw.com...
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