Page 1 DRO200 DRO300 Operating Instructions Digital Readout English (en) 10/2024...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
16 Setting up the IB 2X....................... 247 17 Reference tables........................251 18 Settings..........................265 19 Service and maintenance....................... 279 20 What to do if.......................... 283 21 Removal and disposal......................285 22 Specifications........................Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 3 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 | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 4 Connecting the line voltage......................Fundamentals of positioning....................Overview............................. Datums............................Actual position, nominal position, and Distance-To-Go.............. Absolute workpiece positions..................... Incremental workpiece positions....................Zero angle reference axis......................Reading head position........................ Encoder reference marks......................Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 5 7.4.7 Help................................7.4.8 Data input forms........................... 7.4.9 Reference mark evaluation......................... 7.4.10 Selecting a specific reference mark....................7.4.11 Error messages............................. 7.4.12 Setup menus............................User Management........................7.5.1 Supervisor Login........................... 7.5.2 User Job Settings..........................Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 6 Graphic positioning aid........................8.4.8 Status Bar Settings..........................8.4.9 Stopwatch............................... 8.4.10 Skew Compensation for Mill applications..................8.4.11 Remote Switch............................8.4.12 DRO View Settings..........................8.4.13 Display Settings............................. 8.4.14 Print................................8.4.15 System Information..........................8.4.16 Language..............................Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 7 9.4.3 Probing with an edge finder....................... Presetting a target position......................9.5.1 Absolute distance preset........................9.5.2 Incremental distance preset....................... Features............................. 9.6.1 Circle and linear patterns........................9.6.2 Incline and arc milling.......................... Z/W coupling..........................Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 8: 10 Turning Specific Operations
Setting a datum manually........................10.4.2 Setting a datum using the Lock Axis function................10.5 Taper Calculator......................... 10.6 Presets............................10.7 Diameter and radius measurements................... 10.8 Vectoring............................ 10.9 Z coupling..........................10.10 Thread Cycle..........................Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 9 Measuring a series of features......................11.5 Creating part features........................ 11.6 Constructing part features......................11.7 Evaluating part features......................11.8 Sending data to a USB storage device or a PC................11.9 Deleting part features......................... 11.10 Tolerancing..........................Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 10: 13 Measured Value Output
12.5 Editing a Program........................12.6 Opening the graphical view......................12.7 Running a program........................13 Measured value output......................13.1 Overview............................. 13.2 Data output using an edge finder....................14 External operation........................207 14.1 External operation........................Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 11 16.2 Setup............................17 Reference tables........................251 17.1 Drill sizes to decimal inches....................... 17.2 English tap drill sizes......................... 17.3 Metric tap drill sizes........................17.4 English recommended surface speeds..................17.5 Metric recommended surface speeds..................Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 12 Encoder Setup............................18.4.3 Display Configuration........................... 18.4.4 Readout Settings........................... 18.4.5 Diagnostics............................. 18.4.6 Display Color Scheme.......................... 18.4.7 Factory Defaults............................ 18.4.8 Error Compensation..........................18.4.9 Backlash compensation........................18.4.10 Spindle Settings............................. 18.4.11 CSS Settings............................18.4.12 Switching Outputs..........................Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 13 20 What to do if.......................... 283 20.1 Overview............................. 20.2 Malfunctions..........................20.3 Troubleshooting......................... 21 Removal and disposal......................285 21.1 Overview............................. 21.2 Removal............................21.3 Disposal............................22 Specifications........................22.1 Product specifications........................ 22.2 Product dimensions and mating dimensions................Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 15: Fundamentals
Fundamentals...
Page 16: About These Instructions
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 | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 17: Notes On Reading The Documentation
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 | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 18: Storage And Distribution Of The Documentation
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 | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 19: Notes In This Documentation
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 | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 20 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 | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 21: Symbols And Fonts Used For Marking Text
Identifies an item of a list Example: Installation Setup Job Setup Bold Identifies menus, screens, displays, keys, and soft keys Example: Press the Setup soft key The Configuration Menu is displayed. Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 23: Safety
Safety...
Page 24: Overview
In particular, the product must not be used in the following applications: Use and storage outside the specifications Outdoor use Use in potentially explosive atmospheres Use of the product as part of a safety function Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 25: Personnel Qualification
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 | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 26: Obligations Of The Operating Company
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 | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 27: Symbols On The Product
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 | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 28: Electrical Safety Instructions
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 | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 29: Transport And Storage
Transport and storage...
Page 30: Overview
Items supplied and accessories Items supplied The following items are included in the shipment: Product Power cord (in 1197250-0x, 1197251-0x) Installation instructions Addendum (optional) Further information: "Notes on reading the documentation", Page 17 Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 31: In Case Of Damage In Transit
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 | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 32: Repackaging And Storage
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 | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 33: Mounting
Mounting...
Page 34: Overview
In the figures showing the mounting variants, you will find suggestions for routing the cables after mounting. When mounting to a mounting variant: Bring the cables together Route the cables laterally to the connections as shown in the illustrations Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 35: Mounting On Single-Pos Stand
Attach the rubber pads to the stand only if you do not screw the product to a surface. DRO304 Dimensions of the Single-Pos stand ¬4.2 21° ±2° ISO 14510-M4x8 Md = 2.6 Nm 124 ±1 22.2 Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 36: Mounting On Multi-Pos Holder
You can tilt and swivel the holder to an angle that allows you to comfortably view the readout. DRO304 Dimensions of the Multi-Pos holder      DRO 304 Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 37: Mounting In A Mounting Frame
Refer to the mounting instructions provided with the mounting frame for panel cutout and mounting information DRO304 Dimensions of the mounting frame  4.3                Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 38: Mounting A Cover
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 | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 39: Installation
Installation...
Page 40: Overview
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 | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 41: Product Overview
X1 to X4: Device variant with 9-pin D-sub connections for encoders with TTL interface X10: 15-pin D-sub connection for touch probes and auxiliary devices (e.g. HEIDENHAIN touch probe, IOB 610, IB 2X). Available on DRO300 products only. Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 42: Connecting An Encoder
Connect the encoder cable tightly to the respective connection Further information: "Product overview", Page 41 If the cable connectors include mounting screws, do not overtighten them Pin layout of X1 to X4 DC 5 V Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 43: Connecting An Accessory
"Product overview", Page 41 Do not overtighten the cable connector mounting screws Pin layout of X10 Probe Signal low DC 5 V ready Signal high Value Probe Value output input output contact pulse Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 44: Connecting A Usb Device
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 41 Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 45 Installation | Connecting the line voltage Pin layout of the power connection Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 47: Fundamentals Of Positioning
Fundamentals of positioning...
Page 48: Overview
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 | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 49: Absolute Workpiece Positions
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 | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 50: Incremental Workpiece Positions
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 | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 51: Zero Angle Reference Axis
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 | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 52: Reading Head Position
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 | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 53: Encoder Reference Marks
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 | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 55: Basic Operation
Basic operation...
Page 56: Overview
Press the enter key to confirm a selection and return to the Enter previous screen Press the C key to clear entries and error messages, or return back to the previous screen Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 57: Switch-On/Switch-Off
Press any key to continue to the display 7.3.2 Switch-off To switch-off the product: Turn the power switch off The power switch is on the rear side of the unit The unit powers down Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 58: User Interface
Reference marks are not established Soft keys Indicate various functions based on the current operating mode or menu Graphic positioning aid Indicates the Distance-To-Go Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 59: Soft Keys
Send Position position over the USB connection to a USB mass storage device or PC. The position values will be transmitted in either Actual Value or Distance-To-Go mode, whichever is currently visible. Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 60: Graphic Positioning Aid
Distance-To-Go mode (Incremental) The Distance-To-Go mode enables you to approach nominal positions by zeroing the axes and traversing to a position based on its distance from the zeroed position. 1 Distance-To-Go mode (Inc) Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 61: Stopwatch
Press the 0 (zero) key on the numeric keypad to reset the Stopwatch time 7.4.6 Calculator The Calculator is capable of handling everything from simple arithmetic to complex trigonometry and RPM calculations. Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 62 When a Surface Speed value is entered, the associated rpm value will be calculated. Press the Units soft key to show the Units as inch or mm Press the C key to close the Rpm Calculator and save the current data Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 63: Help
To confirm changes: Press the enter key to apply the selected parameter changes Canceling changes To cancel changes: Press the C key to return to the previous screen without saving changes Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 64: Reference Mark Evaluation
1 Reference marks enabled To activate reference marks: Cross over the reference marks for each axis to activate the reference After a successful reference mark evaluation, the indicator will stop flashing Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 65 Press the Enable Ref soft key to activate the reference mark evaluation routine 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 | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 66: Selecting A Specific Reference Mark
The Installation Setup menu is used to establish encoder, display, and communication parameters. Further information: "Installation Setup", Page 72 To access the Installation Setup menu: Press the Setup soft key Select Installation Setup The Installation Setup options are displayed Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 67: User Management
Use the up and down arrow keys to highlight Load for the desired User Press the enter key The selected User is displayed in the status bar Press the C key twice to return to the DRO screen Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 68 Press the enter key to reset the Job Setup parameters for the selected user to the User-0 settings To reset All Users: Select All Users Press the enter key to reset the Job Setup parameters for all users to the User-0 settings Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 69: Commissioning
Commissioning...
Page 70 "Factory defaults", Page 85 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 72 Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 71: Installation Guide
Press the Next soft key to advance to the next parameter Press the Previous soft key to go back to a previous parameter Repeat these steps until all parameters have been set Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 72: Installation Setup
A file with the following properties needs to be stored on the product for this purpose: File format: DAT File name: config.dat Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 73 Press the enter key to export the configuration parameters and return to the File Management menu Press the C key to cancel Segmented LEC Table File format: DAT File name: slec_1.dat (axis 1), slec_2.dat (axis 2), slec_3.dat (axis 3), slec_4.dat (axis 4) Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 74 Press the enter key to export the table and return to the File Management menu Press the C key to cancel Non-Linear EC Table This feature is available on DRO203Q products only. File format: DAT File name: NLEC.dat Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 75 A pop-up warning informs you that the current table will be overwritten Press the enter key to import the table and return to the File Management menu Press the C key to cancel Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 76 Press the enter key to initiate loading the Operating Instructions A pop-up warning informs you that the Operating Instructions will be loaded Press the enter key to load the Operating Instructions Press the C key to cancel Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 77: Power-Up Screen
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 | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 78 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 | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 79: Product Software
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 | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 80: Encoder Setup
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 | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 81 Press the Finish soft key to complete the calibration Press the enter key to save the encoder resolution and return to the Encoder Setup menu Press the C key to cancel Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 82: Display Configuration
Select + or - in the Couple Operation parameter to couple a second input with the first: Press the enter key to confirm the selection Select the desired input to couple with Input 1 in the Input 2 parameter: Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 83: Readout Settings
Press the enter key to confirm the selection Press the enter key to save the Readout Settings parameter changes and return to the Installation Setup menu Press the C key to cancel Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 84: Diagnostics
Press the enter key to confirm the selection Press the enter key to save the Display Color Scheme parameter changes and return to the Installation Setup menu Press the C key to cancel Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 85: Factory Defaults
Error compensation is only available when using linear encoders. The adjustment procedure is the same for each axis. The following section describes the configuration of one axis. Repeat the procedure for each axis. Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 86 Repeat these steps for each axis you want to configure 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 | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 87 Segmented LEC is only available on scales with reference marks. If Segmented LEC has been defined, no error compensation will be applied until the reference marks have been crossed. Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 88 Press the C key three times to return to the main display Move the axis that the encoder is mounted on and note the direction of movement required for the positive direction The encoder’s inherent count direction is now established. Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 89 Enter the known deviation which exists at this point Press the enter key Repeat these steps for each point that requires a correction point Press the enter key to exit the table and return to the Error Compensation menu Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 90 Measure a Skew. Further information: "Aligning the part to a measurement axis", Page 166. Create a datum at the 1, 1 point of the calibration grid. Further information: "Establishing a datum", Page 167. Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 91 A pop-up warning informs you that creating a new table will clear any existing Non-Linear EC table data Press the enter key to save the table and return to the Error Compensation menu Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 92: Backlash Compensation
Repeat these steps for all axes that require backlash compensation Press the enter key to save the backlash compensation values and return to the Installation Setup menu Press the C key to cancel Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 93: Spindle Settings
Refer to the IOB 610 operation section for configuration information. Further information: "CSS control settings", Page 228 Job Setup The Job Setup menu is used to establish specific machining requirements for each job. Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 94: Units
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 | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 95: Measure
Press the enter key to confirm the selection Press the enter key to save the Measure parameter changes and return to the Job Setup menu Press the C key to cancel Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 96: Scale Factor
Press the C key to cancel Mirroring a part A Scale Factor of -1.00 will produce a mirror image of the part. You can both mirror and scale a part at the same time. Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 97: Edge Finder
Repeat these steps for each axis to enable Press the enter key to save the Diameter Axes parameter changes and return to the Job Setup menu Press the C key to cancel Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 98: Measured Value Out
Repeat the process for each axis you would like to set Press the enter key to save the Graphic Pos Aid parameter changes and return to the Job Setup menu Press the C key to cancel Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 99: Status Bar Settings
Press the Start/Stop soft key to start or stop the Stopwatch The Elapsed Time field shows the total accumulated time Resetting the stopwatch To reset the Stopwatch: Press the Reset soft key to reset the stopwatch time Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 100: Skew Compensation For Mill Applications
Teach soft key if probing with a tool Touch a second point on the same edge with an edge finder, or touch a second point and press the Teach soft key if probing with a tool Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 101: Remote Switch
Press the enter key to save the Remote Switch parameter changes and return to the Job Setup menu Press the C key to cancel Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 102: Dro View Settings
Repeat the last two steps for all views you would like to configure Press the enter key to save the DRO View Settings parameter changes and return to the Job Setup menu Press the C key to cancel Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 103: Display Settings
Zoom or Highlight stays active after axis movement has stopped 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 | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 104: Print
Press the Setup soft key Open in the sequence Job Setup System Information Press the enter key The System Information screen is displayed Press the C key to exit System Information Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 105: 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 | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 107 Milling specific operations...
Page 108 Press the X axis key Move to the second point Press the 1/2 soft key Press the X axis key Move the tool until zero is reached This is the midpoint location Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 109: Tool Table
Press the Clear soft key to remove a tool from the table Clear Press the Use soft key to select the highlighted tool from the table Press the Help soft key to access Tool Table specific help Help Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 110: Importing And Exporting
Tool form. represents the tool radius. The displayed distance-to-go is automatically lengthened R+, or shortened by the value of the tool radius. Further information: "Presetting a target position", Page 123 R– Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 111 T1. If the tool is longer than the reference tool: ΔL > 0 (+) If the tool is shorter than the reference tool:ΔL < 0 (–) ∆L <0 ∆L ∆L >0 Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 112 Spindle data is required when Spindle Speed control has been installed. Available on the DRO300 only. Further information: "Spindle Speed control operation", Page 222 Press the enter key to save the tool changes and return to the Tool Table Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 113: Selecting A Tool
The datum table can hold up to 10 datum points. In most cases this will eliminate from having to calculate the axis travel when working with complicated workpiece drawings containing several datums. Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 114 Highlight the Z axis field Touch the workpiece surface Enter the position of the tool tip (Z = 0 mm) for the Z coordinate of the datum Press the enter key Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 115: Probing With A Tool
In all probing functions the product takes into account the current tool's tip diameter. Canceling a probing function To cancel a probing function while it is active: Press the C key Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 116 (T:1, 2...), and the last direction the tool was moved prior to pressing the Teach soft key. Retract the tool from the workpiece Enter the position of the workpiece edge Press the enter key Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 117 The datum is set to 0.000 and the distance between the edges is displayed Retract the tool from the workpiece Enter the position of the workpiece centerline Press the enter key Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 118 The X and Y datums are set to 0.000 and the diameter of the circle is displayed. Retract the tool from the workpiece Enter the X and Y axis position of the circle center Press the enter key Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 119 In all probing functions the product takes into account the edge finder's tip diameter. The edge finder's dimensional characteristics must first be setup in order to perform probing. Further information: "Edge Finder", Page 97 Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 120 Press the Probe soft key Press the Edge soft key Touch the workpiece edge Retract the edge finder from the workpiece Enter the position of the workpiece edge Press the enter key Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 121 The datum is set to 0.000 and the distance between the edges is displayed Retract the edge finder from the workpiece Enter the position of the workpiece centerline Press the enter key Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 122 The X and Y datums are set to 0.000 and the diameter of the circle is displayed. Retract the edge finder from the workpiece Enter the X and Y axis position of the circle center Press the enter key Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 123 Using R +/- offsets automatically adjusts the distance-to-go value to account for the diameter of the tool. R– Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 124: Absolute Distance Preset
Select the tool with the appropriate tool data Pre-position the tool to an appropriate location (such as X = Y = -10) Move the tool to milling depth Press the Preset soft key Press the Y axis key Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 125 Traverse the X axis until the display value is zero The square in the near zero warning is now centered between the two center marks Presets can be entered in the same manner for corners and 4. Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 126: Incremental Distance Preset
Enter the nominal position value for hole 2: X = 30 Press the I soft key to mark your input as an incremental dimension Press the Y axis key Enter the nominal position value for hole 2: Y = 30 Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 127 Linear Pattern Pattern table Press the Incline Mill soft key to access the Incline Mill form Incline Mill Press the Arc Mill soft key to access the Arc Mill form Arc Mill Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 128 Press the Clear soft key to delete an existing pattern Clear Press the Run soft key to execute a pattern Press the Help soft key for additional information about the Help pattern Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 129 Start Angle: angle between X axis and the first hole End Angle: angle between the X axis and the last hole Z Depth: the target depth for drilling in the tool axis Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 130 Enter the information to define the pattern Press the enter key The pattern will be entered into the appropriate table. It can now be modified, executed, or referred to from a program. Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 131 Press the View soft key to toggle the views between Distance-to-Go (Inc) positions, graphic view, and Actual Value (Abs) positions. The diameter of the active tool is displayed when in the graphic view. Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 132 Enter a Z Depth of -10 mm The depth of the hole is optional and may be left blank Press the enter key The Circle Pattern Table now shows the pattern that was just defined as pattern Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 133 Press the Clear soft key to delete an existing milling feature Clear Press the Run soft key to execute a milling feature Press the Help soft key for additional information about the Help milling feature Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 134 Step: The distance between each pass or each Step along the line The Step size is optional. If the value is zero, the operator decides at run-time how far to move between each Step. Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 135 Enter the information to define the feature Press the enter key The feature will be entered into the appropriate table. It can now be modified, executed, or referred to from a program. Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 136 Press the up or down arrow keys to highlight the feature you would like to delete Press the Clear soft key Press the enter key to confirm deleting the feature from the table Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 137 When the cross hair representing the tool is on the line representing the surface, the tool is in position. The tool cross hair remains fixed in the center of the graph. As the table is moved, the surface line moves. Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 138 Disabling Z/W Coupling To disable Z/W Coupling Press the axis key of the display that is blank The individual Z and W display positions will be restored Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 139: Turning Specific Operations
Turning specific operations...
Page 140: Overview
10.3.2 Setting tool offsets Before you can use a tool, you must enter its offset (the cutting edge position). Tool offsets can be set using the Tool/Set or Lock Axis feature. Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 141 Touch the workpiece face with the tool Highlight the Z axis field Set the position display for the tool tip to zero, Z=0 Press the enter key Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 142: Selecting A Tool
Use the up or down arrow keys to highlight the tool you want to select Press the Use soft key Verify in the status bar that the correct tool was selected Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 143: Setting A Datum
The recommended way to set datum points is to touch a workpiece at a known diameter, or location, then enter that dimension as the value that the display should be showing. Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 144: Setting A Datum Manually
Touch the workpiece surface at point Press the Lock Axis soft key Enter the position of the tool tip (Z= 0) for the Z coordinate of the datum Press the enter key Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 145: Setting A Datum Using The Lock Axis Function
10.5 Taper Calculator Use the Taper Calculator to calculate taper angle. Calculate tapers by entering dimensions from a print, or by touching a tapered workpiece with a tool, or edge finder. Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 146 The taper angle is automatically calculated when using the Teach soft key When entering data with the numeric keypad, enter the Length Press the enter key The taper angle will appear in the Angle field Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 147: Presets
A diameter value is shown with a Ø symbol. The state of the display can be changed using the Rad/Dia soft key (available in both operating modes). Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 148: Diameter And Radius Measurements
The Rad/Dia soft key is only available when the Application is set to Turn. Further information: "Readout Settings", Page 83 To toggle between radius and diameter measurements: Press the Rad/Dia soft key Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 149: Vectoring
Enter the angle between the longitudinal slide and top slide with 0° indicating the top slide is moving parallel to the longitudinal slide Press the enter key to save the Vectoring parameter changes and return to the Job Setup menu Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 150: Z Coupling
DRO at any time during operation, and is remembered when the power is cycled. Before the Thread Cycle feature can be used, Thread Cycle settings must be defined. Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 151 Define the remaining Encoder Setup parameters Further information: "Encoder Setup", Page 80 Press the enter key to save the setting Press the C key to return to the Installation Setup menu Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 152 Press the TPI/pitch soft key to display the Leadscrew pitch field and enter the leadscrew pitch in mm Press the enter key to save the settings Press the C key twice to return to the DRO screen Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 153 Press the enter key to save the settings and exit the Thread Cycle form The Thread Cycle program will display Press the C key to return to the DRO screen Additional soft keys available while in the Thread Cycle form: Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 154 Press the Teach soft key to set the start and end points Teach Press the Calc soft key to display the calculator functions Calc Press the Help soft key for additional information about the Help Thread Cycle feature Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 155 Once all data is defined, press the enter key to start the program The message Move axes to 0. is displayed Move the longitudinal axis to zero Move the cross feed axis to zero The message Press First Pass is displayed Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 156 If a false start occurs at any time, disengage the lever and back off the cross feed at the same time. Press the Previous Pass soft key to restart the procedure. Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 157 Metrology specific operations...
Page 158 Move the stage to position the crosshairs over the desired feature point Press the enter key The probed point will be added to the points required for the feature being measured Further information: "Measuring part features", Page 173. Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 159 Reference marks are not established Skew indicator Indicates the part is aligned to a measurement axis Soft keys Indicate various functions based on the current operating mode or menu Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 160 Press the Enable Ref soft key when you are ready to identify Enable Ref a reference mark Press the inch/mm soft key to toggle between inch and inch/mm millimeter units of measure Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 161 Press the C key a second time to return to the DRO screen 11.2.2 Feature evaluation screens and soft keys There are two feature evaluation screens: The feature dimensions screen The feature graphic screen Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 162 2 Number of data points used to define a measured feature, number of parent features used if the feature was constructed, or that the feature was created 3 Feature position 4 Form error Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 163 5 Number of data points used to define a measured feature, number of parent features used if the feature was constructed, or that the feature was created 6 The fit algorithm applied to the feature if applicable Further information: "Evaluating part features", Page 187. Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 164 Send F form error data Press the Send < soft key to send the Send < current angle Press the Send L soft key to send the Send L length value Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 165: Preparing To Measure
For each axis, move the stage to the hard-stop reference position and press the corresponding axis key 11.3.2 Selecting annotation Annotation determines the number of data points collected for each feature type. There are two annotation types: Fixed Free Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 166 The Skew edge or line must be oriented within 45 degrees of the measurement axis. Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 167 A brief example of constructing a Point is shown here. Constructions and the feature measurements necessary for constructions are discussed in detail later in this chapter. Further information: "Constructing part features", Page 182. Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 168 Probe 3 points along the left edge (points 4, 5, and 6) Press the Finish soft key to complete the measurement The skew and left edge lines are shown in the feature list Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 169 Press the enter key The features are selected Press the Finish soft key to construct the point The point is constructed and is added to the feature list Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 170 Metrology specific operations | Preparing to measure Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 171 The point is highlighted Press the X axis key to zero the X axis Press the Y axis key to zero the Y axis The point is zeroed as a datum Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 172 Press another Axis key if desired and enter the preset value for that axis The preset values are entered Press the enter key to preset the datum to the specified values The point is preset as a datum Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 173 The point position is shown and the point feature is added to the feature list Press the C key to return to the feature measurement selection soft keys Press the C key a second time to return to the DRO screen Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 174 ISO: Fit determined by minimizing the form deviation Press the C key to return to the feature measurement selection soft keys Press the C key a second time to return to the DRO screen Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 175 Inner: Yields the smallest circle. Press the C key to return to the feature measurement selection soft keys Press the C key a second time to return to the DRO screen Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 176 Z-axis height is not used in the calculation of vector distance. Press the C key to return to the feature measurement selection soft keys Press the C key a second time to return to the DRO screen Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 177 The two legs of the angle are probed on the part The angle and angle vertex position are shown. The angle feature and two angle leg features are added to the feature list. Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 178 180 - <1: 180 degrees - included angle ■ Press the C key to return to the feature measurement selection soft keys Press the C key a second time to return to the DRO screen Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 179 Without Auto Repeat, the measurement of a dozen circles using Free annotation requires you to press the Circle soft key before measuring each circle and the Finish soft key after each measurement. Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 180 Press the Measure soft key Press the desired feature soft key Press the Create soft key Enter the required feature data Press the enter key The created feature is added to the feature list Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 181 Enter the circle position and diameter (or radius) values The circle position and diameter values are entered Press the enter key The new circle is shown on the feature dimensions evaluation screen and added to the feature list Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 182 Press the enter key to select it Continue highlighting and selecting parent features until all of the required features are selected Press the Finish soft key The constructed feature is added to the feature list Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 183 In this example, the first parent circle feature is at the bottom of the feature list. The first circle feature is highlighted Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 184 Continue highlighting and pressing enter to select features, until all of the required parent features are selected In this example, the second circle feature is highlighted The second circle feature is selected as a parent feature Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 185 In this example the image shows that the Int. 1 point was constructed at the top intersection of the two circle circumferences. Press the Change soft key to show alternative point features that can be constructed from the two parent circle features Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 186 In this example the Midpoint point feature was selected, and the point is constructed at the midpoint between the two circle center points. The Point feature is changed to Midpoint Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 187 PC via the USB connection. The data is transmitted as a .txt file labeled . New data is appended to the end of the file when QCPRINT.txt QCPRINT.txt sent. Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 188 Send D: Sends the diameter value Send r: Sends the radius value Send F: Sends the form error data Send <: Sends the angle value Send L: Sends the length value Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 189 A pop-up warning informs you that the all features, datums and skew will be deleted Press the enter key to continue All part features are removed from the feature list and all datums are cleared Press the C key to cancel Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 190 Position Bidirectional position True position Form Orientation Angle Perpendicularity Parallelism Circle Position Bidirectional position True position LMC: Least material condition MMC: Maximum material condition Form Runout Concentricity Distance Width Angle Angle Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 191 Press the Finish soft key to display the tolerance results Press the Finish soft key again to return to the DRO screen Measurements that fail are indicated by outlined characters in the DRO screen. Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 192 In this example, the circle feature is highlighted Press the left or right arrow key to display the Tolerance soft key Press the Tolerance soft key to display circle feature tolerance options Pos (Position) Form Runout Con (Concentricity) Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 193 Enter the desired nominal tolerance values into the data fields provided In this example of a circle form tolerance, only the roundness tolerance field is provided, and a tolerance is entered. Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 194 In this example, the tolerance value was greater than the actual value and the tolerance passed. A checkmark is shown to indicate a passed test. Press the Finish soft key again to return to the DRO screen Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 195: Programming
Programming...
Page 196: Creating A New Program
If the program number is available the New soft key will be displayed Press the New soft key Enter a Program Name Press the Save soft key The new Program is created and the first step in the program is shown highlighted Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 197 Enter the nominal positions for the machine axes Enter the depth for the tool axis (optional) Press the enter key The step that was highlighted in the program will become a Position step Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 198: Editing Steps
To select a specific step in the program: Use the numeric keypad and enter the desired step number (ex. 5) Press the enter key The highlighted step is moved to the desired position in the program Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 199: Editing A Program
Highlight the Program you want to edit Press the Edit soft key Edit the steps in the Program you would like to change Further information: "Editing steps", Page 198 Changes are automatically saved in the Program Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 200 The position and holes of a hole pattern are drawn as circles The diameter of the programmed tool is used to draw the holes Opening the graphical view To open the graphical view: Press the View soft key Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 201: Running A Program
Press the Next soft key to go to the next step or hole in a Next program Press the End soft key to end running a program Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 203 Measured value output...
Page 204 Decimal point 1 to 6 places after the decimal point Unit: blank space for mm, “ for inches R for radius, D for diameter display Carriage return Blank line (Line Feed) Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 205 Decimal point 1 to 6 places after the decimal point Unit: blank space for mm, “ for inches R for Radius, D for Diameter display Carriage return Blank line (Line Feed) Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 207: External Operation
External operation...
Page 208 Soft key 3 <ESC>T0117<CR> Soft key 4 <ESC>T0135<CR> Left arrow key <ESC>T0136<CR> Right arrow key <ESC>T0137<CR> Up arrow key <ESC>T0138<CR> Down arrow key <ESC>A0000<CR> Send device identification <ESC>A0200<CR> Send actual position Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 209 External operation | External operation Sequence of commands Function <ESC>S0000<CR> Reset device <ESC>S0001<CR> Lock keypad <ESC>S0002<CR> Release keypad Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 211 Operating the IOB 610...
Page 212: Switching Functions
Mill Application 10 Switching Outputs are available when Spindle Speed control (rpm) is Disabled 5 Switching Outputs are available when rpm is Enabled Further information: "Spindle Speed control settings", Page 219 Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 213: Output Settings
Accessing the Switching Outputs table To access the Switching Outputs settings: Press the Setup soft key Open in sequence: Installation Setup Switching Outputs The Switching Outputs table which stores output configurations will be displayed Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 214 The time period begins whenever the switching condition transitions from "false" to "true" . If the switching conditions transitions to "true" before the period has timed out, the timer will start over. Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 215 Highlight the switching output relay that is to be cleared by using the arrow keys or the numeric keypad Press the Clear soft key Press the enter key to confirm The output relay settings will be cleared Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 216: Spindle Speed Control
The Spindle Settings option in the Installation Setup menu will only appear if the IOB 610 is detected. Spindle Speed control is used to automatically set the spindle speed on a mill. Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 217: Installation Setup
Open in the sequence: Installation Setup Encoder Setup The last encoder Encoder Type Select Rotary Press the enter key to save the setting To set the Display Configuration to Speed (rpm): Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 218 Open in the sequence: Spindle Settings Status Select Enabled Press the enter key to save the selection Press the C key to cancel and return to the previous screen without saving changes Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 219 Calculated: the software will calculate the speed as a replacement for a rotary encoder Enter the Voltage Offset which is added to the calculated DAC output to adjust for any inherent offset in the DAC output. Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 220 The spindle speed will then be calculated using the DAC output S linear relationship to determine the corresponding output voltage V using the formula: V = 10 • (S ) / (S – S ) + V Offset Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 221 Enter the Min and Max Run rpm allowed for each gear (Low and High) Press the enter key to save the settings and exit the form Press the C key to exit without saving the changes Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 222 Press the enter key to display the Tool form for the selected tool Enter the Diameter of the tool Select a Spindle Dir direction Forward Reverse Enter the Spindle Speed Calculate using the rpm calculator Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 223 Exit the rpm calculator by pressing the C key The Tool form for the selected tool is displayed Press the enter key to return to the Tool Table menu Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 224 Adjust the Spindle Speed by using the Speed + and the Speed - soft keys To return to the program soft keys from the spindle control, press the left or right arrow keys Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 225: Constant Surface Speed Control
Speed limits: The user may set a safe operating range (minimum and maximum speeds) for spindle speed Gear selection: Four different gears can be specified for varying the relation between the actual speed and the DAC output signal Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 226 Open in the sequence: Installation Setup Encoder Setup The last encoder axis Encoder Type Select Rotary Press the enter key to save the setting To set the CSS control to Enabled: Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 227 Open in the sequence: CSS Settings Status Select Enabled Press the enter key to save the selection Press the C key to cancel and return to the previous screen without saving changes Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 228 Manual: controls the gear selection through the CSS/Direct rpm form External Switch: selects the current gear through external switches Enter the Gear : rpm which establishes the relationship between the DAC output signal and the spindle speed for each gear Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 229 Offset setting to bring the DAC output back to 0 V. The offset range is limited to -0.2 V to +0.2 V. Press the enter key to save the settings and exit the form Press the C key to exit without saving the changes Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 230 DAC output will not be set to a speed above or below these limits Press the enter key to save settings and exit the form Press the C key to exit without saving the changes Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 231: Dac Output
Press the Speed + or the Speed - to increase or decrease the current surface speed or spindle speed The value is increased or decreased by 5% each time the soft key is pressed Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 232 18 Gear 2 29 Analog Supply In 2+ 19 Gear 3 30 Analog Input In 3- 20 Gear 4 31 Analog Common 10 In 3+ 21 Manual RPM 11 In 4- 22 FWD Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 233 Spindle Speed Control and Constant Surface Speed are not supported when Application is set to EDM. The Switching Outputs are limited to seven outputs when EDM is selected because three outputs are used for the EDM relays. Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 234 Prevents the ram from going below the Target Depth during a Dwell cycle 15.5.2 Installation Setup In order to use EDM functionality: The Application must be set to EDM The EDM axis (Z) must set to Linear EDM Setup must be configured Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 235 Select the appropriate additional Readout Settings parameters Further information: "Readout Settings", Page 83 Press the enter key to save the Readout Settings parameter changes and return to the Installation Setup menu Press the C key to cancel Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 236 Select the appropriate additional Encoder Setup parameters Further information: "Encoder Setup", Page 80 Press the enter key to save the Encoder Setup parameter changes and return to the Installation Setup menu Press the C key to cancel Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 237 Press the enter key to save the EDM Setup parameter changes and exit the form Press the C key to cancel 15.5.4 EDM operation EDM relay control is active whenever EDM is enabled and the system is in the DRO or EDM display mode. Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 238 Press the Probe soft key Press the Edge soft key Move the ram toward the part The datum is zeroed at the top of the part when a spark is detected. Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 239 The EDM icon flashes next to the Z current position in EDM display mode When EDM is disabled, no icon is displayed next to the Z axis in DRO display mode. Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 240 The Retract relay is energized (do not retract) The Dwell relay is de-energized (not in dwell state) The Position relay is de-energized (not below target) Maximum depth tracks the ram’s downward motion Reverse Fault detection is not monitored Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 241 The system is placed in the Ready state in preparation for the next Burn state If a Retract fault is detected: The Retract state is aborted The system is place in the Ready state Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 242: Fault Detection
Retract state is completed. If detected, the Retract state is aborted and the system is placed in the Ready state. Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 243 Press the enter key to display the Diagnostics menu When Spindle Speed control is activated, the Diagnostics menu for spindle control will be displayed When CSS is activated, the Diagnostics menu for CSS will be displayed Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 244 Inputs: shows the current state of the inputs Outputs: shows the current state of the relay outputs All currently active input and output relays are shown in black and currently inactive are shown in gray. Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 245 DAC Output (V): shows the current value of the transmitted voltage. The value is between - 10 V and + 10 V at connector X101, pin 11. Inputs: shows the current state of the inputs Outputs: shows the current state of the relay outputs Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 246 Gear change is active X102 5, 6 SPS (Limited mode only) Spindle stop is active X102 7, 8 Meaning Connector Outputs Potentiometer relay is X101 active DAC output relay is active X101 Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 247 Setting up the IB 2X...
Page 248 X5 and X6 in the Encoder Setup menu regardless of how many encoder connections are available on the DRO. The two additional encoder connections are displayed in the Encoder Setup menu. Further information: "Encoder Setup", Page 80 Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 249 Setting up the IB 2X | Setup Display Configuration Two additional displays are available in the Display Configuration menu. Further information: "Display Configuration", Page 82 Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 250 Press the enter key to save the DRO View Settings parameter changes and return to the Job Setup menu Press the C key to cancel Further information: "DRO View Settings", Page 102 Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 251: Reference Tables
Reference tables...
Page 252 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 | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 253 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 | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 254 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 | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 255 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 | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 256 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 | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 257 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 | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 258 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 | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 259 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 | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 260 2-56 2-64 4-40 4-48 6-32 6-40 8-32 8-36 10-24 10-32 1/4-20 1/4-28 5/16-18 5/16-24 3/8-16 5/16 3/8-24 1/2-13 27/64 1/2-20 29/64 5/8-11 17/32 5/8-18 37/64 3/4-10 21/32 3/4-16 11/16 1-12 59/64 Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 261: Metric Tap Drill Sizes
Reference tables | Metric tap drill sizes 17.3 Metric tap drill sizes ~Drill inches Metric tap Drill mm m1.5 1.25 1.60 2.50 3.30 4.20 5.00 6.70 17/64 8.50 10.20 14.00 35/64 17.50 11/16 21.00 53/64 Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 262 225-425 400 - 80 cast stl 125-300 380 - 240 aluminum 1800 - 1000 brass 1000 - 600 bronze 275 - 180 magnesium 3000 - 500 *most low & medium carbon Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 263 225-425 120 - 25 cast stl 125-300 115 - 70 aluminum 545 - 300 brass 300 - 180 bronze 80 - 55 magnesium 910 - 150 *most low & medium carbon Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 265 Settings...
Page 266: Factory Default Settings
-360° ... +360°, 0° ... 360°, -180° ... +180° Default setting: 0° ... 360° This feature is available on DRO203Q products only. Display Mode The coordinate system used in the metrology appli- cation. Cartesian, Polar Default setting: Cartesian Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 267 Set the Edge Finder Diameter Diameter Set the Edge Finder Length Offset Length Offset The unit of measure used for the Diameter and Units Length Offset settings Settings: inch or mm Default setting: mm Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 268 Displayed in inch/min or mm/min depending on the Feed Rate selected unit of measure. Off or On Default setting: On Off or On Stop Watch Default setting: On Off or On Current User Default setting: On Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 269 Default setting: none Enable or disable moving to the next hole in a hole Next pattern, or next step in a program Off or On Default setting: Off Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 270 Default setting: Off Enter the time, in seconds, Dynamic Zoom or Zoom Timeout (sec) Highlight stays active after axis movement stops Setting range: 1 ... 10 Default value: 1 Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 271 Setting range: 0° - 360° 18.3.16 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 | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 272: Installation Setup
(ENC 250), EverTrack, LMF, Coded / 2000 Default setting: varies based on Encoder Type Settings: Negative or Positive Count Direction Default setting: Positive Off or On Error Monitor Default setting: On Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 273 Display 2: X2 ■ Display 3: X3 ■ Display 4: X4 Settings: +, -, Off Couple Operation Default Setting: Off Settings: Not Defined, X1, X2, X3, X4 Input 2 Default Setting: Not Defined Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 274 Non-Linear EC (available on DRO203Q products only ) Default setting: Off 18.4.9 Backlash compensation Backlash Comp. is used to activate backlash compensation for rotary encoders. Parameter Explanation Settings: Off, On X1, X2, X3, X4 Default setting: Off Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 275 Min Run rpm (Low) running in the low gear Default setting: 0 Enter the maximum speed (rpm) allowed while Max Run rpm (Low) running in the low gear Default setting: 9999 Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 276 Min Run rpm (High) running in the high gear Default setting: 0 Enter the maximum speed (rpm) allowed while Max Run rpm (High) running in the high gear Default setting: 9999 Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 277 Enter the spindle speed (rpm) for gear 4 when the Gear 4: rpm at 10V output is at 10V Default setting: 9999 Enter a voltage offset value Voltage Offset Range: -0.200 V ... +0.200 V Default setting: 0.000 Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 278 Select the relay operation that is performed when Relay Output the Condition is met Settings: On or Off Default setting: On Select the Relay Mode Relay Mode Settings: Continuous or Pulse Default setting: Continuous Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 279: Service And Maintenance
Service and maintenance...
Page 280: Maintenance Schedule
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 25 Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 281: Resuming Operation
You can reset the settings of the product to the factory defaults, if required. Press the Setup soft key Use the arrow keys to select the sequence Installation Setup Factory Defaults Reset Settings Press the enter key Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 283 What to do if...
Page 284: Troubleshooting
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 | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 285 Removal and disposal...
Page 286 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 | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 287: Specifications
Specifications...
Page 288: Product Specifications
-20 °C ... 70 °C temperature Relative air 10 % ... 80 % r.H., non-condensing humidity Altitude ≤ 2000 m General information Directives EMC Directive 2014/30/EU Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU Pollution degree Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 289: Product Dimensions And Mating Dimensions
With Multi-Pos holder: 2.3 kg With Mounting frame: 3.3 kg 22.2 Product dimensions and mating dimensions All dimensions in the drawings are in millimeters. 50.4 139.5 102.7 85.5 68.2 35.5 27 .5 Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 290 Specifications | Product dimensions and mating dimensions Product dimensions with Single-Pos stand ¬4.2 21° ±2° ISO 14510-M4x8 Md = 2.6 Nm 124 ±1 22.2 Product dimensions with Multi-Pos holder      DRO 304 Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 291 Specifications | Product dimensions and mating dimensions Product dimensions with mounting frame  4.3                Acu-Rite Solutions | DRO200, DRO300 | Operating Instructions | 10/2024...
Page 292 HEIDENHAIN CORPORATION 333 East State Parkway Schaumburg, IL 60173-5337 USA +1 (847) 490-1191 +1 (847) 490-3931 E-Mail: info@heidenhain.com www.heidenhain.com Original document *I1221048-29* 1221048-29 · Ver09 · 10/2024...

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