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Renishaw Equator User Manual

Renishaw Equator
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Equator™ gauging system
www.renishaw.com/gauging
Installation guide
H-5504-8640-01-A

Table of Contents

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Renishaw Equator Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeGauging System
Power Supply100 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
WeightApproximately 25 kg
InterfaceEthernet
Operating Temperature15 °C - 35 °C
Operating Temperature Range15 °C - 35 °C

Summary

Equator Gauging System Installation Guide

Regulatory Information

Disclaimer, Patents, and Trademarks

Disclaimers, patent details, and trademarks related to the Equator system.

Warranty Provisions

Details on equipment warranty, exclusions, and conditions of sale.

Compliance and Certifications

WEEE Disposal and EU Declaration

Guidance on WEEE disposal and the EU declaration of conformity.

REACH, RoHS, and TÜV Certification

Information on REACH, China RoHS, and TÜV product certifications.

US and Canadian Compliance (FCC/IC)

FCC (USA) and IC (Canada) compliance statements for the equipment.

Equator System Specifications Overview

Equator 300 Models

Overview of Equator 300 and Equator 300 Extended Height models.

Equator 500 Models

Overview of Equator 500 and Equator 500 Extended Height models.

Equator System Components

Operator System Components

List of components for the Operator Equator system.

Programmable System Components

Additional components for the programmable Equator system.

Equator 300 Gauging System Geometry

Equator 300 Component Identification

Diagram labeling the key components of the Equator 300 system.

Equator 300 Machine Specifications

General Equator 300 Specs

Comparison uncertainty, resolution, velocities, temperatures, and weight limits.

Equator 300 Probe Specifications

Scanning and touch trigger probe specifications for Equator 300.

Equator 300 Machine Labels

Information regarding warning labels on the Equator 300 machine.

Equator 300 Geometry Dimensions

Equator 300 Top and Side View Dimensions

Top and side view drawings with key dimensions for the Equator 300.

Equator 300 Collision Geometry

Equator 300 Sweeping Volumes

Diagrams of drive strut and barn door sweeping volumes for the Equator 300.

Equator 300 Working Volume

Illustration of the machine working volume for the Equator 300.

Equator 300 EH Geometry

Equator 300 EH Dimensions

Top and side view drawings with key dimensions for Equator 300 EH.

Equator 300 EH Collision Geometry

Equator 300 EH Sweeping Volumes

Diagrams of sweeping volumes for the Equator 300 EH.

Equator 300 EH Working Volume

Illustration of the machine working volume for the Equator 300 EH.

Equator 500 Gauging System Components

Equator 500 Component Identification

Diagram labeling the key components of the Equator 500 system.

Equator 500 Machine Specifications

General Equator 500 Specs

Comparison uncertainty, resolution, velocities, temperatures, and weight limits for Equator 500.

Equator 500 Probe Specifications

Scanning and touch trigger probe specifications for Equator 500.

Equator 500 Machine Labels

Information regarding warning labels on the Equator 500 machine.

Equator 500 Geometry Dimensions

Equator 500 Top and Side View Dimensions

Top and side view drawings with key dimensions for the Equator 500.

Equator 500 Collision Geometry

Equator 500 Sweeping Volumes

Diagrams of drive strut and barn door sweeping volumes for the Equator 500.

Equator 500 Working Volume

Illustration of the machine working volume for the Equator 500.

Equator 500 EH Geometry

Equator 500 EH Dimensions

Top and side view drawings with key dimensions for Equator 500 EH.

Equator 500 EH Collision Geometry

Equator 500 EH Sweeping Volumes

Diagrams of sweeping volumes for the Equator 500 EH.

Equator 500 EH Working Volume

Illustration of the machine working volume for the Equator 500 EH.

Equator Controller Specifications (Version 08)

Controller Port Identification (v08)

Diagram identifying the ports and buttons on the Equator Controller (v08).

Equator Controller Electrical and Operating Details

Controller Electrical Ratings

Power consumption, dimensions, weight, display type, and resolution of the controller.

Controller Operating Conditions

Specified operating conditions: altitude, temperature, humidity, and pollution degree.

Controller Labels and Safety Warnings

Safety warnings and compliance information shown on the controller labels.

Equator Controller Specifications (Version 09)

Controller Port Identification (v09)

Diagram identifying the ports and buttons on the Equator Controller (v09).

Equator Controller Electrical and Operating Details (v09)

Controller Electrical Ratings (v09)

Power, dimensions, weight, display type, and resolution for Controller v09.

Controller Operating Conditions (v09)

Operating conditions for the Equator Controller version 09.

Controller Labels and Safety Warnings (v09)

Safety and compliance labels for the Equator Controller version 09.

Scanning Probe Kit Specifications

Scanning Probe Kit Components

Diagram and list of components included in the scanning probe kit.

Touch Trigger Probe Kit Specifications

Touch Trigger Probe Kit Components

Diagram and list of components included in the touch trigger probe kit.

MCUlite-2 Joystick Specifications

MCUlite-2 Joystick Controls and Functions

Diagram identifying the buttons and functions of the MCUlite-2 joystick.

Equator Button Interface Specifications

Button Interface Controls and Functions

Diagram identifying the buttons and functions of the Equator Button Interface.

Safety Information

Equator 300 Safety Details

Safety information specific to the Equator 300 gauging system.

Equator 500 Safety Details

Safety information specific to the Equator 500 gauging system.

Equator Controller Safety Details

Safety precautions for operating the Equator Controller.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Recommendations for personal protective equipment (PPE) when operating the machine.

Shipping, Handling, and Storage

Pre-delivery and System Considerations

Considerations before receiving and setting up the Equator gauging system.

Equator 300 Handling and Moving

Guidance on handling and moving the Equator 300 system.

Equator 500 Handling and Moving

Guidance on handling and moving the Equator 500 system.

Contents of Delivery Boxes

Details of what is included in the system delivery boxes.

Unboxing the Equator 300

Equator 300 Unboxing Procedure

Step-by-step instructions for unboxing the Equator 300 system.

Unboxing the Equator 500

Equator 500 Unboxing Procedure

Step-by-step instructions for unboxing the Equator 500 system.

Installation Procedures

Equator Machine Positioning

Guidelines for positioning the Equator system on a suitable surface.

Equator Controller Positioning

Recommendations for placing the Equator Controller unit.

Connecting Cables - Equator 300

Instructions for connecting cables to the Equator 300 system.

Connecting Cables - Equator 500

Instructions for connecting cables to the Equator 500 system.

Connecting Probe System - Equator 300

Steps for connecting the probe system to the Equator 300.

Connecting Probe Adaptor - Equator 500

Procedure for connecting the probe adaptor to the Equator 500.

Connecting Probe System - Equator 500

Steps for connecting the probe system to the Equator 500.

Connecting Styli

Instructions on how to attach styli to the probe module.

Downloading Equator License and Software Suite

Guide to downloading and installing the Equator license and software suite.

System Operation

System Controls: Stop, Joystick, and Button Interface

Overview of system controls including stop button, joystick, and button interface.

Manual Platform Movement (Equator 300)

Procedure for manually moving the platform on the Equator 300.

Workpiece and Fixture Plate Loading

Guidelines for loading workpieces and fixture plates onto the Equator.

Starting the System

Steps to power on and start the Equator system.

Activating System License

Procedure for activating the Equator system license.

Homing the System

Instructions for performing the system homing sequence.

Calibrating the Tools

Procedure for calibrating the system's probing tools.

Locating EQR-6 Autochanger Rack (Part 1)

First part of the procedure to locate the EQR-6 autochanger rack.

System Shutdown

Procedure for safely shutting down the Equator system.

Cleaning and Maintenance

Cleaning Procedures

Guidelines for cleaning the Equator system and its components.

Maintenance Recommendations

Regular maintenance tasks to ensure optimal system performance.

Troubleshooting and Fault Diagnosis

Equator 300 Indicator Lights and Signals

Interpreting indicator lights and signals for the Equator 300.

Equator 500 Indicator Lights and Signals

Interpreting indicator lights and signals for the Equator 500.

Error Messages and Common Faults

Common error messages and solutions for physical faults.

Dismantling and Disposal Procedures

System Dismantling Steps

Step-by-step instructions for dismantling the Equator system.

Disposal Guidelines

Information on disposing of the system according to WEEE regulations.

About Renishaw

Renishaw Company Profile and Products

Overview of Renishaw's history, products, and global presence.

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