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- Page 1 MCUlite-2, MCU5-2 and MCU W-2 installation and user's guide www.renishaw.com MCUlite-2, MCU5-2 and MCU W-2 installation and user's guide Documentation part number H-1000-5280-06-D Issued 05 2025...
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Page 2: Warranty
Renishaw warrants its equipment and software for a limited period (as set out in the Standard Terms and Conditions), provided that they are installed and used exactly as defined in associated Renishaw documentation. You should consult these Standard Terms and Conditions to find out the full details of your warranty. -
Page 3: Care Of Equipment
Renishaw probes and associated systems are precision tools used for obtaining precise measurements and must therefore be treated with care. Changes to Renishaw products Renishaw reserves the right to improve, change or modify its hardware or software without incurring any obligations to make changes to Renishaw equipment previously sold. Company registration details Renishaw plc. -
Page 4: Eu Declaration Of Conformity
Information to user (47 CFR 15.21) The user is cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Renishaw plc or authorised representative could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. - Page 5 MCUlite-2, MCU5-2 and MCU W-2 installation and user's guide www.renishaw.com Supplier's declaration of conformity (47 CFR Section 2.1077 Compliance information) Unique identifier: MCUlite-2, MCU5-2 Responsible party - US contact information Renishaw Inc. 1001 Wesemann Drive West Dundee Illinois IL 60118...
- Page 6 MCUlite-2, MCU5-2 and MCU W-2 installation and user's guide www.renishaw.com Radio type approvals for MCU W-2 Country name Logo Identification Brazil No logo applicable ID : ANATEL: 08263-24-02812 (Joystick) ID : ANATEL: 08326-24-02812 (Cradle) Este equipamento no tem direito proteo contra interferncia prejudicial e no pode causar interferncia em sistemas devidamente autorizados.
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Page 7: Reach Regulation
MCUlite-2, MCU5-2 and MCU W-2 installation and user's guide www.renishaw.com Country name Logo Identification No ID required FCC ID: P1403B Exempt: Thailand Israel REACH regulation Information required by Article 33﴾1﴿ of Regulation ﴾EC﴿ No. 1907/2006 ﴾“REACH”﴿ relating to products containing substances of very high concern (SVHCs) is available at: www.renishaw.com/REACH... -
Page 8: Operation And Maintenance
Do not position the MCU W-2 cradle in such a position that it would be difficult to operate the E-STOP These products are only to be used with the appropriate Renishaw controller Installation of the MCU must be performed by trained personnel... - Page 9 Lithium ion batteries are classified as dangerous goods for transportation and require labelling and packaging in accordance with the dangerous goods regulations before being offered for transportation. To reduce the risk of shipment delays, should you need to return this product to Renishaw for any reason, do not return any batteries. Issued 05 2025...
- Page 10 It is the machine supplier's responsibility to ensure that the user is made aware of any hazards involved in operation, including those mentioned in Renishaw product documentation, and to ensure that adequate guards and safety interlocks are provided. The product and the system components contain no user serviceable parts. No attempt should be made to disassemble any part of the product.
- Page 11 MCUlite-2, MCU5-2 and MCU W-2 installation and user's guide www.renishaw.com MCU environmental conditions Indoor use MCUlite-2 and MCU5-2: IP40 MCU W-2: IP30 Altitude Up to 2000 m Operating temperature +5 °C to +40 °C Storage temperature MCUlite‐2 and MCU5‐2: ‐25 °C to +70 °C MCU W‐2*: ‐20 °C to +60 °C...
- Page 12 MCUlite-2, MCU5-2 and MCU W-2 installation and user's guide www.renishaw.com MCU references and associated documents It is recommended that the following documentation be referred to when installing an MCU. Renishaw documents Installation guide: SPA3-2 (H-1000-5364) Installation guide: UCC T5 (H-1000-7573)
- Page 13 NOTE: Only to be used with Renishaw UCC controllers and UCC software. MCUlite-2 The MCUlite-2 is a basic entry level joystick . It has the controls necessary to control a 3-axis touch-trigger CMM and Renishaw head but without the sophistication of an LCD display screen.
- Page 14 MCUlite-2, MCU5-2 and MCU W-2 installation and user's guide www.renishaw.com MCUlite-2 features NOTE: 3 - red or grey Issued 05 2025...
- Page 15 MCUlite-2, MCU5-2 and MCU W-2 installation and user's guide www.renishaw.com Description Description Probe disabled LED (red) Joystick locks (three separate buttons) MCU status LED (tri-colour) Probe disable button Emergency stop switch / stop switch Servo engage button Speed override Take point / cancel last point button...
- Page 16 MCUlite-2, MCU5-2 and MCU W-2 installation and user's guide www.renishaw.com MCU5-2 features NOTE: 2 - red or grey Issued 05 2025...
- Page 17 MCUlite-2, MCU5-2 and MCU W-2 installation and user's guide www.renishaw.com Description Description LCD screen Joystick co-ordinate system (axis select) Emergency stop switch / stop switch Joystick orientation Speed override Switch between orbital mode and head mode Joystick enabled head mode (see '6'...
- Page 18 MCUlite-2, MCU5-2 and MCU W-2 installation and user's guide www.renishaw.com MCU W-2 features NOTE: 2 - yellow or grey Issued 05 2025...
- Page 19 MCUlite-2, MCU5-2 and MCU W-2 installation and user's guide www.renishaw.com Description Description LCD screen Joystick co-ordinate system (axis select) Stop switch Joystick orientation Speed override Switch between orbital mode and head mode Joystick enabled head mode (see '6' CMM movement or rotary table...
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Page 20: System Operation
MCUlite-2, MCU5-2 and MCU W-2 installation and user's guide www.renishaw.com System operation All three axis movements are controlled from the one joystick. Moving the joystick left, right, backwards and forwards controls the CMM X and Y movements. The Z-axis is controlled by twisting the joystick clockwise and anti-clockwise (configurable)*. - Page 21 MCUlite-2, MCU5-2 and MCU W-2 installation and user's guide www.renishaw.com Joystick enable MCUlite-2: MCU5-2 and MCU W-2: The joystick enable button(s) are intended to be used to prevent the accidental movement of the machine. Two actions are required to initiate CMM motion: press joystick enable button and operate the joystick.
- Page 22 MCUlite-2, MCU5-2 and MCU W-2 installation and user's guide www.renishaw.com Joystick axis locks MCUlite-2: MCU5-2 and MCU W-2: These permit the locking of one or more axes of the CMM, ignoring any joystick deflections for that axis. On each of the axis lock buttons there is an LED indicator that will light red when the respective axis is locked.
- Page 23 MCUlite-2, MCU5-2 and MCU W-2 installation and user's guide www.renishaw.com Take point / cancel point MCUlite-2: MCU5-2 and MCU W-2: This button is designed to allow the user to record or cancel chosen machine positions. When a program is being generated by the teach and learn method, the take point button is used to permit the CMM to record a waypoint and use it in the program.
- Page 24 MCUlite-2, MCU5-2 and MCU W-2 installation and user's guide www.renishaw.com Stylus axis (amber LED) In this axis system, the joystick controls the machine axes in the axis system of the selected stylus. i.e. a twist (Z) deflection of the joystick produces a movement along the axis of the probe stylus.
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Page 25: Function Buttons
MCUlite-2, MCU5-2 and MCU W-2 installation and user's guide www.renishaw.com Orbital mode When head mode is active and this button is pressed, joystick deflection rotates the CMM around the stylus tip. CMM / rotary table This button switches between CMM and rotary table operation. -
Page 26: Engage Button
MCUlite-2, MCU5-2 and MCU W-2 installation and user's guide www.renishaw.com Engage button MCUlite-2: MCU5-2 and MCU W-2: The engage button gives the CMM user the ability to engage or disengage the servos whilst the CMM is in manual mode. This button is configured as a toggle switch and has an associated LED to indicate the servo status. -
Page 27: Emergency Stop Switch
Emergency STOP switch A red or grey emergency STOP switch is mounted on the MCUlite-2, MCU5-2 and on the MCU W-2 cradle which is hard wired to the UCC controller. It complies with EN13850 and when connected to a UCC / SPA the system can comply as either a category 2 or category B E-STOP system as defined in EN954-1:1996 (ISO13849-1:1999). - Page 28 MCUlite-2, MCU5-2 and MCU W-2 installation and user's guide www.renishaw.com Probe disable button MCUlite-2: MCU5-2 and MCU W-2: The probe disable button gives the CMM user the ability to move the CMM while the probe is triggered or disconnected by disabling the probe trigger signal.
- Page 29 MCUlite-2, MCU5-2 and MCU W-2 installation and user's guide www.renishaw.com Joystick docking MCU W-2 joystick is docked in the cradle Manual operation, MCU W-2 joystick docked, battery fully charged The lock The key in the MCU W-2 cradle is in the locked position, the MCU W-2 joystick is...
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Page 30: Part Numbers
A-5735-0400 - HT500 A-5734-1300 - HT500RC (does not include batteries *) * NOTE: These kits do not include batteries. When placing an order, please remember to include the MCU W battery kit (Renishaw part number A-5381-0095). Each of these kits are provided with a 5 m flexible joystick cable. Replacement cables are available from your machine supplier or directly from Renishaw. - Page 31 MCUlite-2, MCU5-2 and MCU W-2 installation and user's guide www.renishaw.com Connecting to the SPA3-2 The emergency stop button on the MCU5-2 or MCU W-2 has a dedicated circuit that is fed directly into the rear of the SPA3-2 servo power amplifier or UCC controller.
- Page 32 MCUlite-2, MCU5-2 and MCU W-2 installation and user's guide www.renishaw.com MCU fault finding Many operating problems can be solved by checking the MCU status LEDs, the system configuration and current operating conditions. NOTE: As with most cable connected ancillary equipment, the actual cable is the most vulnerable part, particularly with a joystick where it can be trapped by the part under inspection, pulled if caught by machine motion, trodden on, run over, etc.
- Page 33 MCUlite-2, MCU5-2 and MCU W-2 installation and user's guide www.renishaw.com Speed override does not work correctly This feature must be enabled separately from the general joystick enabling function. It is an entry in the UCC configuration file NOTE: Speed override ONLY works on DCC moves and scanning. It is not operational when the MCU is in manual (joystick) mode.
- Page 34 The MCU5-2 and MCU W-2 have no user serviceable parts. There is an E-STOP repair leaflet (Renishaw part number H-1000-7601) available for these joysticks. Should a unit become defective for any other reason then it should be returned to the nearest Renishaw service centre.
- Page 35 MCU W-2 - UCCsuite 4.9 and later PSU specification requirements for MCU W-2 operation Should a replacement PSU be required it is recommended that it be purchased from Renishaw, or it must meet the following specification: Output +24 Vdc, 0.6 A 2.5 mm dc jack connector (centre positive)
- Page 36 MCUlite-2, MCU5-2 and MCU W-2 installation and user's guide www.renishaw.com MCU W-2 cradle - switching on and off The MCU W-2 cradle key is designed to control the use of the MCU W-2 joystick, i.e. to activate or deactivate it when needed.
- Page 37 MCUlite-2, MCU5-2 and MCU W-2 installation and user's guide www.renishaw.com Pairing the MCU W-2 joystick with the cradle The MCU W-2 is supplied pre-paired and this procedure is only required if part of the system is replaced. Prior to pairing the MCU W-2 cradle to the joystick please ensure that:...
- Page 38 MCUlite-2, MCU5-2 and MCU W-2 installation and user's guide www.renishaw.com 4. Wait for the pairing to fail, indicated by the pairing status LED turning solid red. This typically takes one minute. 5. Remove the cradle power and wait for the LEDs to turn off.
- Page 39 MCUlite-2, MCU5-2 and MCU W-2 installation and user's guide www.renishaw.com The operating range of the MCU W-2 Bluetooth® communication The wireless communication link operates up to a range of 25 m line-of-sight between the MCU W-2 joystick and the cradle. Non line-of-sight range is dependent on the number and type of obstructions.
- Page 40 MCUlite-2, MCU5-2 and MCU W-2 installation and user's guide www.renishaw.com The use of the ID labels MCU W-2 labels should be used to match the joystick with its paired MCU W-2 cradle. They are intended to avoid confusion if multiple MCU W-2 systems are operating in the same area.
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Page 41: Power Led
MCUlite-2, MCU5-2 and MCU W-2 installation and user's guide www.renishaw.com MCU W-2 cradle LED indicators There are three LEDs on the MCU W-2 cradle. The specification for the MCU W-2 LEDs is as follows: Power LED LED status Interpretation Not lit... - Page 42 MCUlite-2, MCU5-2 and MCU W-2 installation and user's guide www.renishaw.com Pairing status LED LED status Interpretation Cradle has not been paired with a joystick Slow* flashing blue Partner joystick is out of range or not switched on Fast* flashing blue...
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Page 43: Maintenance
MCUlite-2, MCU5-2 and MCU W-2 installation and user's guide www.renishaw.com MCU W-2 battery operation and maintenance The MCU W-2 system requires two batteries. One battery should be placed in the joystick and the spare one should be kept in the cradle where it is continously recharged when the cradle is powered and switched on. - Page 44 Renishaw plc +44 (0)1453 524524 New Mills, Wotton-under-Edge +44 (0)1453 524901 Gloucestershire, GL12 8JR United Kingdom www.renishaw.com/cmmsupport For worldwide contact details, please visit our main website at www.renishaw.com/contact Issued 05 2025...
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