Fundamentals of positioning....................Basic operation........................Commissioning........................Operation..........................10 External operation........................11 Reference tables........................12 Settings..........................13 Service and maintenance....................... 101 14 What to do if.......................... 105 15 Removal and disposal......................107 16 Specifications........................Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO100 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
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2.7.1 Symbols in the instructions........................ 2.7.2 Symbols on the product........................2.7.3 Electrical safety instructions......................Transport and storage......................Overview............................. Unpacking........................... Items supplied and accessories....................In case of damage in transit....................... Repackaging and storage......................Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO100 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
If the part numbers and indexes match, the documentation is valid If the part numbers and indexes do not match so that the documentation is not valid, you will find the current documentation for the product at www.acu-ritesolutions.com. Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO100 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Would you like any changes, or have you found any errors? We are continuously striving to improve our documentation for you. Please help us by sending your requests to the following e-mail address: acu-ritesolutions@heidenhain.com Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO100 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
These instructions must be read and observed by every person who performs any of the following tasks: Mounting Installation Commissioning Setup, programming and operation Service, cleaning and maintenance Troubleshooting Removal and disposal Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO100 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
NOTICE Notice indicates danger to material or data. If you do not follow the avoidance instructions, the hazard could result in things other than personal injury, like property damage. Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO100 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
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The behavior of the function depends on the configurable machine settings The book symbol represents a cross reference to external documentation, e.g. the documentation of your machine tool builder or other supplier. Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO100 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
The parameters are saved and the Job Setup menu is displayed Identifies an item of a list Example: Installation Setup Job Setup Identifies menus, screens, displays, keys, and soft keys Bold Example: Press the Menu key The Configuration Menu is displayed. Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO100 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
The products of the DRO100 series are advanced digital readouts for use on manually operated machine tools. In combination with linear and angle encoders,digital readouts of the DRO100 series display the position of the tool in more than one axis and provide further functions for operating the machine tool.
Electrical specialists have been specially trained for the environment they work in. Electrical specialists must comply with the provisions of the applicable legal regulations on accident prevention. Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO100 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Symbols in the instructions The following safety symbols are used in this manual: Symbol Meaning Identifies information that warns of personal injury Identifies electrostatic sensitive devices (ESD) ESD wristband for personal grounding Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO100 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
The following symbols are used to identify the product: Symbol Meaning Observe the safety precautions regarding electricity and power connection before you connect the product Earth (ground) terminal as per IEC 60417 - 5017. Observe the information on installation. Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO100 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Damage to internal parts of the product! Opening the product will result in forfeiture of warranty and guarantee. Never open the housing Only the product manufacturer is permitted to access the inside of the product Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO100 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Contact the distributor or machine manufacturer for replacement parts In case of damage in transit: Keep the packaging materials for inspection Contact HEIDENHAIN or the machine manufacturer This applies also if damage occurred to requested replacement parts during transit. Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO100 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Ship the product without accessories, without measuring devices and without peripherals Storage of the product Package the product as described above Observe the specified ambient conditions Inspect the product for damage after any transport or longer storage times Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO100 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
If mounting to a stand: Bring the cables together Route the cables together through the opening in the stand from behind Route the cables laterally to the connections Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO100 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Attach the rubber pads to the stand only if you do not screw the product to a surface. Dimensions of the Single-Pos stand ¬4.2 21° ±2° ISO 14510-M4x8 Md = 2.6 Nm 123 ±1 22.2 Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO100 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Comply with the permissible tightening torque of 2.5 Nm You can tilt and swivel the holder to an angle that allows you to comfortably view the readout. Dimensions of the Multi-Pos holder DRO 10x Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO100 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Mount the cover to the product Remove the adhesive strip protectors from the adhesive tabs Fold the adhesive tabs toward the product Press the adhesive tabs against the product securing the tab to the product Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO100 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Never touch connector pins without ensuring proper grounding Wear a grounded ESD wristband when handling product connections NOTICE Incorrect pin assignment! This may cause product malfunctions or damage to the product. Only assign pins or wires that are used Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO100 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
X31: USB 2.0 Hi-Speed connection (Type C) for USB mass storage device and PC connection (beneath protective cover) X1 to X3: Device variant with 9-pin D-sub connections for encoders with TTL interface Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO100 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Use a power cable that meets the requirements to connect the power connection to a 3-wire grounded power outlet Further information: "Product overview", Page 35 Pin layout of the power connection Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO100 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
The position of the tool at any given moment is called the Actual Position I, while the position that the tool is to move to is called the Nominal Position S. The distance from the nominal position to the actual position is called the Distance-To-Go R. Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO100 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Y = 10 mm Z = 15 mm If you are drilling, or milling a workpiece according to a workpiece drawing with absolute coordinates, the tool is moving to the value of the coordinates. Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO100 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
IY = 10 mm IZ = 15 mm If you are drilling, or milling a workpiece according to a drawing with incremental coordinates, you are moving the tool by the value of the coordinates. Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO100 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Example: Angle in the working plane X / Y Plane Zero Angle Reference Axis +45° ... bisecting line between +X and +Y +/-180° ... negative X axis -270° ... positive Y axis Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO100 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
If there is an interruption in power, the calculated position will no longer correspond to the actual position. When power is restored, you can re-establish this relationship by using the reference marks on the encoder. This product provides the Reference Mark Evaluation Feature (REF). Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO100 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
20 mm anywhere along the encoder to re-establish the datums when the product is switched back on. The established datums cannot be restored from one power cycle to the next if the reference marks were not crossed before the datums were set. Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO100 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Front panel and keys 1 Display 2 Power indicator LED 3 Axis keys 4 Menu key 5 inch/mm key 6 Abs/Inc key 7 Dia/Rad key 8 C key 9 Arrow keys 10 Enter key Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO100 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
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Press the C key to clear entries and error messages, or return back to the previous screen Press the arrow keys to navigate the Configuration Menu Arrow Press the enter key to confirm a selection, and return to the Enter previous screen Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO100 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Axis labels Indicates axis for corresponding axis key Reference mark indicator Indicates current reference mark status Reference marks are enabled Reference marks are disabled Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO100 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
In this mode, all moves are done by traveling until the display matches the nominal position that is required. 1 Actual Value mode (Abs) Changing the operating mode To change the operating mode: Press the Abs/Inc key to toggle between operating modes Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO100 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Press the C key to exit the reference mark evaluation routine, and continue After disabling reference marks the indicator will have a forward slash through it, signifying that the reference marks have been disabled Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO100 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
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Press and hold the Abs/Inc key for two seconds to re-enable reference marks If an encoder is setup without reference marks the reference indicator will not be displayed. A datum set from the axis will be lost once power is turned off. Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO100 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Diameter display, position 1, X = Ø 40 Activating diameter and radius measurements for an axis Further information: "Diameter Axes", Page 73 Switching between diameter and radius measurements To toggle between diameter and radius measurements: Press the Dia/Rad key Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO100 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Press the enter key to navigate to a link that is highlighted enter Press the C key to remove a highlight from a link If no links are highlighted: Press the C key to exit Help Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO100 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Further information: "What to do if...", Page 105 To clear an error message: Press the C key The error message will be cleared and normal operation can continue Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO100 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Further information: "Factory Defaults", Page 70 Backing up the configuration Configuration data can be backed up after commissioning. The configuration data can be reused for equivalent products. Further information: "Configuration Parameters", Page 61 Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO100 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Press the down arrow key to advance to the next parameter Press the up arrow key to go back to a previous parameter Repeat these steps until all parameters have been set Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO100 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
To access the Installation Setup menu: Press the Menu key Use the up or down arrow key to highlight Installation Setup Press the right arrow key The Installation Setup menu is displayed Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO100 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
A pop-up warning informs you that the current parameter settings will be exported to the attached USB memory device Press the enter key to export the configuration parameters and return to the File Management menu Press the C key to cancel Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO100 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
An image file with the following properties needs to be stored on the product for this purpose: File format: 24-Bit Bitmap Image size: 800 x 480 px File name: OEM_SplashScreen.bmp Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO100 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
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The OEM_SplashScreen.bmp file on the USB memory device will be overwritten. Press the enter key to export the power-up screen and return to the File Management menu Press the C key to cancel Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO100 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
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A pop-up warning informs you that the history will be lost Press the enter key to clear the data and return to the File Management menu Press the C key to cancel Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO100 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Press the enter key to initiate installing the software update A pop-up warning informs you that the software update will be installed Press the enter key to install the software update The product will restart Press the C key to cancel Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO100 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
When the encoder’s count direction matches the operators count direction, select Positive. When they do not match, select Negative. The Count Direction can also be established by moving the axis in the positive direction. Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO100 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Press the enter key to confirm the selection Select a Label for the axis display or Off to turn off the selected axis display: Press the enter key to confirm the selection Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO100 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
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Press the enter key to confirm the selection Press the enter key to save the Display Configuration parameter changes and return to the Installation Setup menu Press the C key to cancel Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO100 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Cycling through the pixel colors allows you to more easily see if there is a color problem with the display. To test the display: Press the enter key to cycle through the pixel colors Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO100 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
A warning window will appear to confirm the reset Press the enter key to reset parameters to the factory default settings The product will restart. Press the C key to cancel the reset Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO100 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Press the enter key to confirm the value Press the enter key to save the Error Compensation parameter changes and return to the Installation Setup menu Press the C key to cancel Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO100 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
DMS: Degrees, Minutes, Seconds Press the enter key to confirm the selection Press the enter key to save the Units parameter changes and return to the Job Setup menu Press the C key to cancel Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO100 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Press the enter key to confirm the selection Press the enter key to save the Display Settings parameter changes and return to the Job Setup menu Press the C key to cancel Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO100 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Select the desired language Press the enter key to confirm the selection Press the enter key to save the Language parameter change and return to the Job Setup menu Press the C key to cancel Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO100 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Tool compensation Tool compensation can be accounted for by moving the distance of the tool radius towards the workpiece and pressing the zero key, after zeroing on an edge. Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO100 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
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Raise the tool enough to clear the workpiece move the tool the distance of the tool radius towards the workpiece Press the X axis Zero key to zero the current absolute value Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO100 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
1.60 mm 0.0630 0.0635 1.65 mm 0.0650 1.70 mm 0.0669 0.0670 1.75 mm 0.0689 0.0700 1.80 mm 0.0728 0.0730 1.90 mm 0.0748 0.0760 1.95 mm 0.0768 5/64 0.0781 0.0785 2.00 mm 0.0787 Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO100 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
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0.1063 0.1065 2.75 mm 0.1083 7/64 0.1094 0.1100 2.80 mm 0.1102 0.1110 0.1130 2.90 mm 0.1142 0.1160 3.00 mm 0.1181 0.1200 3.10 mm 0.1220 0.1250 3.20 mm 0.1260 3.25 mm 0.1280 0.1285 Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO100 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
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0.1660 4.25 mm 0.1673 4.30 mm 0.1693 0.1695 44/64 0.1719 0.1730 4.40 mm 0.1732 0.1770 4.50 mm 0.1772 0.1800 4.60 mm 0.1811 0.1820 0.1850 4.70 mm 0.1850 4.75 mm 0.1870 3/16 0.1875 Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO100 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
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5.75 mm 0.2264 0.2280 5.80 mm 0.2283 5.90 mm 0.2323 0.2340 15/64 0.2344 6.00 mm 0.2362 0.2380 6.10 mm 0.2402 0.2420 6.20 mm 0.2441 0.2460 6.25 mm 0.2461 6.30 mm 0.2480 0.2500 Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO100 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
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7.60 mm 0.2992 0.3020 7.70 mm 0.3031 7.75 mm 0.3051 7.80 mm 0.3071 7.90 mm 0.3110 5/16 0.3125 8.00 mm 0.3150 0.3160 8.10 mm 0.3189 8.20 mm 0.3228 0.3230 8.25 mm 0.3248 Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO100 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
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0.3770 9.60 mm 0.3780 9.70 mm 0.3819 9.75 mm 0.3839 9.80 mm 0.3858 0.3860 9.90 mm 0.3898 25/64 0.3906 10.00 mm 0.3937 0.3970 0.4040 13/32 0.4062 0.4130 10.50 mm 0.4134 27/64 0.4219 Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO100 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
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16.50 mm 0.6496 21/32 0.6562 17.00 mm 0.6693 43/64 0.6719 11/16 0.6875 17.50 mm 0.6890 45/64 0.7031 18.00 mm 0.7087 23/32 0.7188 18.50 mm 0.7283 47/64 0.7344 19.00 mm 0.7480 0.7500 49/64 0.7656 Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO100 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
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22.50 mm 0.8858 57/64 0.8906 23.00 mm 0.9055 29/32 0.9062 59/64 0.9219 23.50 mm 0.9252 15/16 0.9375 24.00 mm 0.9449 61/64 0.9531 24.50 mm 0.9646 31/32 0.9688 25.00 mm 0.9843 63/64 0.9844 1.0000 Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO100 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
The unit of measure used for linear measurements Linear inch or mm Default setting: mm: The unit of measure used for angular measure- Angular ments Decimal Degrees, Radians, DMS Default setting: DMS Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO100 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
All other axes are grayed out. Default setting: Off 12.3.4 Language The Language setting is used to select the language used for the user interface. Parameter Explanation Settings: multiple languages Language Default setting: English Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO100 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Settings: None, Single, Position Trac, P-Trac Reference Mark (ENC 250), P-Trac (LB 382C), EverTrack, LMF Default setting: Position Trac Settings: Negative or Positive Count Direction Default setting: Positive Off or On Error Monitor Default setting: On Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO100 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Reset Settings Default Setting: No 12.4.8 Error Compensation Error Compensation provides a way to configure Linear Error Compensation for each encoder. Parameter Explanation Settings: Off, Linear X1, X2, X3 Default setting: Off Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO100 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Do not operate or repair the product if damaged Replace defective products immediately or contact an authorized service agency The following steps are only to be performed by electrical specialists. Further information: "Personnel qualification", Page 19 Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO100 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Further information: "Obligations of the operating company", Page 20 13.5 Resetting to the factory defaults You can reset the settings of the product to the factory defaults, if required. "Factory Defaults" Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO100 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
USB mass storage device personnel detected. in the port The type or Use another USB mass Qualified formatting of storage device personnel the USB mass storage device is not supported Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO100 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Forward the product and the backup battery to recycling in accordance with the applicable local disposal regulations If you have any questions about the disposal of the product, please contact a HEIDENHAIN service agency Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO100 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
≤ 2000 m General information Directives EMC Directive 2014/30/EU Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU Pollution degree Protection EN 60529 Front panel and side panels: IP 54 Rear panel: IP 40 Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO100 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Specifications | Product dimensions and mating dimensions General information Mass 1.5 kg With Single-Pos stand: 1.6 kg With Multi-Pos holder: 1.9 kg 16.2 Product dimensions and mating dimensions All dimensions in the drawings are in millimeters. 90.2 55.7 Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO100 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
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Specifications | Product dimensions and mating dimensions Product dimensions with Single-Pos stand ¬4.2 21° ±2° ISO 14510-M4x8 Md = 2.6 Nm 123 ±1 22.2 Product dimensions with Multi-Pos holder DRO 10x Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO100 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
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