Renishaw NC4 Installation Guide

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NC4 specication
Principal
application
High-precision, high-speed non-contact tool setting and tool breakage detection on
all sizes of vertical and horizontal machining centres, multi-tasking machines and
gantry machining centres.
Transmission type Hard-wired transmission
Compatible
interfaces
NCi-6
Repeatability ±1.0 μm (39.37 μin) 2s at 1 m separation
Output signal
(from interface unit)
Two voltage-free, solid-state relays (SSR). Each can be either normally open or
normally closed (selectable via a switch). Current (maximum) 50 mA, voltage
(maximum) ±50 V.
The interface contains an auxiliary relay which can be used for switching the output
between the NC4 and a spindle probe. This relay can also be used to control an air
blast solenoid (optional).
Supply voltage
(to interface)
11 Vdc to 30 Vdc
Supply current
(to interface)
120 mA @ 12 Vdc, 70 mA @ 24 Vdc
Supply protection Resettable fuses in interface. Reset by removing power and cause of fault.
Electrical
connection
arrangement
Cable on the end of the units.
Other congurations are available on request.
Cable
(to interface)
Specication Ø6.0 mm (0.24 in), two twisted pairs, two individual cores plus
screen, each core 18 × 0.1 mm insulated.
Length 12.5 m (41.01 ft)
Electrical
connection
Cable on the end of the unit.
Other congurations are available on request.
Barrier air
pneumatic supply
Air supply to the NC4 must conform to BS ISO 8573-1 Class 1.4.2. 6.0 bar
(87.02 psi) maximum.
Air pipe: Ø3.0 mm (0.12 in) × 5.0 m (16.40 ft).
Laser type Class 2 laser product:
1 mW maximum output emitted wavelength 670 nm.
WARNING: Laser radiation. Do not stare into the beam.
Weight (including
12.5 m (41.01 ft) of
cable)
500 g (1.1 lb) for single transmitter or receiver unit and cable.

Renishaw NC4 Specifications

General

Brand	Renishaw
Model	NC4
Category	Tools
Language	English