Newall dp1200 User Manual

User Manual
DP1200 Digital Readout

Newall dp1200 Specifications

General

Brand	Newall
Model	dp1200
Category	Other
Language	English

Summary

Specification

Electrical

Electrical specifications including directives and voltage requirements.

Physical

Dimensions and weight of the DP1200 unit.

Environment

Operating temperature, humidity, and ingress protection ratings.

Accreditation

Certifications and standards met by the unit.

Disposal

Guidelines for safe disposal of the unit at end-of-life.

Input & Resolutions

Details on encoder inputs and available display resolutions.

Display Resolution Options

Specific resolution values for different encoder types.

Mounting Options

Mill Mount

Details for the non-adjustable mill mounting solution.

Lathe Mount

Details for the non-adjustable lathe mounting solution.

Adjustable Mount Options

Information on flexible mounting configurations.

Panel Mount Option

Specifications and cutout for panel integrated mounting.

Connection Details

Important Information

Key notes regarding cable securing, routing, and grounding.

Connections

Diagram and labels for all unit input and output connections.

Display and Keypad

Understanding The Display

Explanation of the DP1200's main display elements and readings.

Understanding The Keypad

Description of each key's function and associated symbols.

Invalid Key Warning

How the unit alerts the user to incorrect key presses.

Setup Axis 1, 2, 3 & 4 (Analogue)

Legend Setup

Setting display legends (e.g., X, Y, Z) for each axis.

Encoder Setup

Selecting the correct encoder type for the axis.

Display Resolution Setup

Configuring the displayed measurement resolution.

Direction Setup

Setting the positive or negative direction of axis movement.

Radius / Diameter (Measure Setup)

Choosing between radius or diameter display for measurements.

Zero Approach Setup

Setting visual indicators for approaching zero position.

Error Compensation

Overview of how DRO system error is addressed.

Types of Machine Error

Illustrations of common machine errors like pitch, roll, and Abbé error.

Linear Error Compensation

Method for applying a constant correction factor to measurements.

Setup Axis 4 (Digital Linear)

Legend Setup

Setting axis legends for digital linear configurations.

Encoder Setup

Selecting the encoder type for the 4th digital axis.

Reference Source Setup

Configuring internal or external reference sources.

Encoder Resolution

Inputting the encoder's native resolution value.

Display Resolution

Setting the desired display resolution for the axis.

Direction Setup

Defining the direction of measurement for the axis.

Radius / Diameter (Measure Setup)

Option to display radius or diameter.

Signal Checking Setup

Enabling detection of encoder signal integrity issues.

Zero Approach Setup

Configuring zero approach visual indicators for the axis.

Error Compensation Setup

Accessing error compensation settings for the axis.

Setup Axis 4 (Digital Rotary Angular)

Legend Setup

Setting axis legends for digital rotary angular setups.

Encoder Setup

Selecting rotary angular encoder types.

Reference Source Setup

Configuring internal/external reference for rotary axis.

Encoder Resolution Setup

Setting program or teach resolution for rotary encoders.

Program Resolution Setup

Programming rotary encoder resolution based on Pulses Per Turn.

Teach Resolution Setup

Measuring and setting rotary encoder resolution via teach mode.

Angular Display Setup

Choosing between decimal or degrees/minutes/seconds for angles.

Angular Mode Setup

Setting rollover at 360° or continuous angular measurement.

Direction Setup

Setting direction for angular measurement.

Signal Checking Setup

Enabling signal integrity checks for rotary encoders.

Zero Approach Setup

Setting zero approach indicators for angular display.

Setup Axis 4 (Digital Rotary Linear)

Legend Setup

Setting axis legends for digital rotary linear setups.

Encoder Setup

Selecting rotary linear encoder types.

Reference Source Setup

Configuring internal/external reference for rotary linear axis.

Encoder Resolution Setup

Setting program or teach resolution for rotary linear encoders.

Program Resolution Setup

Programming rotary linear encoder resolution.

Teach Resolution Setup

Measuring and setting rotary linear encoder resolution.

Display Resolution Setup

Setting displayed resolution for rotary linear axis.

Direction Setup

Defining measurement direction for rotary linear axis.

Radius / Diameter (Measure Setup)

Option to display radius or diameter for rotary linear axis.

Signal Checking Setup

Enabling signal integrity checks for rotary linear encoders.

Zero Approach Setup

Setting zero approach indicators for rotary linear axis.

Error Compensation Setup

Accessing error compensation for rotary linear axis.

General Setup

Language Setup

Selecting the display language for the unit.

Application Setup

Choosing the operating application (Mill, Lathe, Generic).

Plane Setup

Defining the machining plane (XY, XZ, YZ) for axis functions.

Axis Coupling Setup

Enabling permanent summing of Axis 4 with other axes.

Functions Setup

Enabling or disabling specific Mill/Lathe functions.

Probe Diameter Setup

Entering the probe diameter for measurement calculations.

Beep Setup

Enabling or disabling audible beep feedback.

LCD Brightness Setup

Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen.

Sleep Setup

Configuring the automatic sleep mode timer.

Unlock Axis

Information on upgrading to more axes.

Reset Setup

Resetting unit parameters to factory defaults.

Standard Functions

Absolute / Incremental

Switching between absolute and incremental measurement modes.

Inch and mm

Toggling between imperial (inch) and metric (mm) units.

Zero and Preset an Axis

Setting an axis to zero or a specific preset value.

Undo Function

Recalling the last 10 positions or numeric inputs.

Half Function / Centre Find

Halving an axis value or finding the center of a workpiece.

Digifind / Reference Function

Feature to restore lost position or datum setup.

Sub Datums / Memory

Storing and recalling up to 200 sub-datum positions.

Sleep Mode

Activating sleep mode via key or automatically.

RS232 (Data Logging) / Data Acquisition

Enabling serial communication for data logging.

RS232 Connections

Details on connecting the unit via RS232 port.

RS232 Setup

Configuring data logging parameters like baud rate and parity.

RS232 Output Data Format

Structure of data packets transmitted via RS232.

Mill Functions

PCD / Bolt Hole Circle

Calculating positions for equally spaced holes around a circle.

Line Hole

Calculating positions for holes spaced along a line.

Arc Contouring

Calculating machining positions for arcs or radii.

Polar Co-ordinates

Converting Cartesian coordinates to polar coordinates.

Skew

Finding the skew angle of a part or other workpiece angles.

Lathe Functions

Tool Offsets

Entering and storing offsets for different tools.

Vector

Combining X/Z axis movement with compound angle.

Taper Angle

Displaying the angular displacement of a tapered surface.

Axis Summing

Displaying the sum of two selected axes.

Troubleshooting Guide

Info Screen

Accessing unit information for diagnostics.

Troubleshooting Symptoms and Solutions

Common issues and their resolution steps.