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NC4 non-contact tool setting system: System installation
Macro programming software
NOTE: Before installing the non-contact tool setting macro programming software, read the guidelines
contained in the Readme le on the software media.
Software routines for tool setting using various machine controllers and available software packages are
described in the Probe software for machine tools – programs and features data sheet (Renishaw part no.
H-2000-2298, available at www.renishaw.com).
For detailed instructions on how to use Renishaw’s non-contact tool setting software, refer to the relevant
programming guide for your machine tool controller type.
Software and user information
For available software, see the Probe software for machine tools – programs and features data sheet
(Renishaw part no. H-2000-2298, available at www.renishaw.com).
Machine tool apps
Smartphone apps provide information at a user’s ngertips in a simple, convenient format. Available
globally in a wide range of languages, our free-of-charge apps give users the following information:
NC4 app Conguration (including wiring), maintenance, troubleshooting of NC4 systems.
GoProbe app Programming of Renishaw probing systems (including NC4).
Renishaw apps are available in China via Baidu, Huawei and Tencent.
On-machine apps can be seamlessly integrated with a wide range of CNC controllers. Apps are installed
onto a Microsoft® Windows®-based CNC controller or a Windows tablet connected to the controller via
Ethernet.
With touch interaction and intuitive design, smartphone and on-machine apps provide signicant benets
to machine tool probe users.
For more information, visit www.renishaw.com/machinetoolapps