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Renishaw NC1 User Manual

Renishaw NC1
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H-2000-6199-02-A
NC1 non-contact
tool setting system
Programming Guide
(Siemens 810D / 840D and FMNC)
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Renishaw NC1 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandRenishaw
ModelNC1
CategoryMeasuring Instruments
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Cautions

Caution – Laser safety

Describes laser safety precautions for the NC1 system.

Caution – Software safety

Details safety precautions related to software operation and machine control.

Related publications

Software features

Measuring subroutine features

Details the features of the four measuring subroutines.

Calibration subroutine features

Details the features of the two calibration subroutines.

Software memory requirements

Machine tool controllers supported

Lists the machine tool controllers compatible with the NC1 system software.

Tool-offset types supported

Positive tool-offset applications

Explains setting tools using positive tool-offset values representing physical length.

Measurement values used in this guide

Negative tool-offset applications

Relative to a master tool with zero (0) tool-offset value.

Installing the software

Subroutine parameters

Lists and describes parameters used by the NC1 system software.

Parameter store for calibration data

Details parameters automatically set during calibration cycles.

Setting-data subroutine L9760

Parameters RENC[5] to RENC[10]

Configuration for retries, safe position, units, offset type, and max tool length.

Setting-data subroutine Parameters

Parameters RENC[11] to RENC[17]

Parameters for tool length, diameter, radial axis, calibration, signal time, and clearance.

Setting-data subroutine Parameters (cont.)

Parameters RENC[18] to RENC[22]

Parameters for resolution, spindle speed, beam axis, and radial/length measurement axes.

Setting-data subroutine Parameters (cont.)

Parameters RENC[23] to RENC[26]

Parameters for length axis, scatter tolerance, runout, and sample size.

Setting-data subroutine Parameters (cont.)

Parameters RENC[27] to RENT[9]

Parameters for rapid traverse, language, digital inputs, and tool management settings.

Editing subroutine L9760

Common parameters

Customising the subroutines

Editing the measure move subroutine L9762

Explains how to adjust the back-off move distance for optimisation.

Orientation of the NC1 system

Beam-find and measuring moves

Scatter tolerance checking

Beam alignment (subroutine L9860)

Description

Describes loading the calibration tool and performing initial positioning for beam alignment.

Setting data

Emphasizes ensuring correct settings in subroutine L9760 before proceeding with beam alignment.

Format

Specifies the format for calling the beam alignment subroutine.

Subroutine inputs

Details the inputs required for the L9860 beam alignment subroutine.

Outputs

Lists the outputs generated by the beam alignment cycle.

Calibrating the NC1 (subroutine L9861)

Calibration tool required

Specifies the tool needed for calibration and its active status.

Description

Explains how the calibration cycle measures beam positions and calibrates the beam width.

Format

Shows the required input format for the L9861 calibration subroutine.

Subroutine inputs

Lists and explains the input parameters for the L9861 calibration subroutine.

Outputs

Lists the outputs generated by the NC1 calibration cycle.

Tool length setting (subroutine L9862)

Description

Explains how tool length is measured for different tool types.

Format

Specifies the input format for the L9862 tool length setting subroutine.

Subroutine inputs

Lists and explains input parameters for measuring tool length.

Tool radius/diameter setting (subroutine L9862)

Description

Explains how tool radius/diameter is measured and stored.

Format

Specifies the input format for the L9862 tool radius/diameter setting subroutine.

Subroutine inputs

Lists and explains input parameters for measuring tool radius/diameter.

Tool length and radius setting (subroutine L9862)

Description

Explains the combined cycle for measuring length and radius/diameter of tools.

Format

Specifies the input format for the combined L9862 cycle.

Subroutine inputs

Lists and explains input parameters for the combined tool length and radius setting.

Cutting edge checking (subroutine L9862)

Description

Explains how the cutting edge check detects missing teeth or runout.

Format

Specifies the input format for the L9862 cutting edge checking subroutine.

Subroutine inputs

Lists and explains input parameters for checking cutting edges.

Broken tool detection – plunge checking (subroutine L9863)

Description

Explains how broken tools are detected via plunge movement and long tool conditions.

Format

Specifies the input format for the L9863 broken tool detection subroutine.

Subroutine inputs

Lists and explains input parameters for detecting broken tools.

Broken tool detection – radial checking (subroutine L9864)

Description

Explains how broken tools are detected via radial movement.

Subroutine inputs

Lists and explains input parameters for detecting broken tools radially.

Cutter radius and linear profile checking (subroutine L9865)

Application

Describes the process of retracting the tool and tracing the cutter profile.

Format

Specifies the input format for checking cutter profiles.

Subroutine inputs

Lists and explains input parameters for cutter profile checking.

Temperature compensation tracking (subroutine L9861)

Description

Explains comparing beam positions to original calibration values for adjustment.

Format

Specifies the input format for temperature compensation tracking.

Subroutine inputs

Lists and explains input parameters for tracking temperature compensation.

Error Messages and Alarms

Data Entry and Tolerance Errors

Covers missing data, scatter tolerance, and out of tolerance alarms.

Measurement Signal Errors

Addresses false triggers, active/missing beam cut signals, and incorrect RPM.

Tool and Input Errors

Explains alarms related to tool size, cutting edges, and broken tools.

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