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DP-7 SPECIFICATIONS:

Probing directions

X+/-, Y+/-, Z-

Unidirectional repeatability (2 sigma)

 0.00004” (1 micron)

Probe deflection force (X,Y)

5 ounce nominal with 40mm stylus

Pre-travel variation X,Y,Z

<0.0009” with 140 mm stylus

Probe deflection force (Z)

35 ounce nominal

Probe body diameter and length

D= 1.30” (33.1mm) L= 2.64” (67.2mm)

Mounting shank diameter and length

D= 0.50” (12.7mm) L= 1.50” (38.2mm)

Stylus mount thread 

M3

Output signals

Sinking (FET open drain) up to 30V 50mA 

Output logic

normally open

Power supply required

10 – 30 VDC  50mA

LED status indicator

green = ready, red = tripped, flashing = travel warning

Weight of probe and ½”shank

0.55 lb

Over travel limit angle (X,Y)

+/- 10 degrees from vertical

Over travel limit (Z-)

0.150” (4.3mm)

Environmental

IP54, Dust Proof

Last Modified  2014-09-16  04:12:44 AM

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Summary of Contents for DP-7

Page 1: ...DP 7 Touch Probe Operator s Manual U S Patent 6553682 Rev 2013 11 11 Copyright 2003 2013 Centroid Corporation Howard PA 16841...

Page 2: ...ttings and upgrade information 4 Confirm machine is responding to DP 7 input by running an automatic cycle without the probe in the spindle and manually touching the DP 7 stylus mount boss Refer to co...

Page 3: ...Adjustment Procedure Page 8 Initial Control Probe set up procedure Page 9 Stylus Tip Diameter Calibration Page 9 Maintenance and Care Page 10 Shipping Instructions Page 11 Kit Contents Page 12 Common...

Page 4: ...ravel limits shown in the specifications Exceeding the limits will damage the probe and stylus assembly The DP 7 is factory tested and adjusted using the stylus components it is shipped with Specify t...

Page 5: ...s require an additional installation kit See the Centroid appendix for CNC10 installation kit information DP 7 SPECIFICATIONS Last Modified 2014 09 16 04 12 44 AM Page 2 of 21 C Users Keith AppData Lo...

Page 6: ...ank diameter and length D 0 50 12 7mm L 1 50 38 2mm Stylus mount thread M3 Output signals Sinking FET open drain up to 30V 50mA Output logic normally open Power supply required 10 30 VDC 50mA LED stat...

Page 7: ...STEP 1 Thread the 0 25 ruby tip stylus into the carbon fiber stylus extension Use the supplied 035 hex wrenches to tighten the stylus assembly insert a wrench through the hole nearest to the joint to...

Page 8: ...to the probe through the stylus mount boss could damage the internal sensor assembly If the 035 hex wrench begins to bend too much force is being applied RUN OUT ADJUSTMENT The run out adjustment pro...

Page 9: ...ill show the reduction in the run out Do not allow the probe to become loose on the mounting shank Rotate the probe to the set screw that was nearest the low run out and position the set screw directl...

Page 10: ...stment set up shown above to monitor the effect of the adjustment The angular alignment and run out adjustments are interdependent It will be necessary to repeat each several times to achieve signific...

Page 11: ...p to directly monitor the effect of the adjustment STEP 1 Adjust the run out to zero at the stylus stem base using the run out adjustment set screws STEP 2 Measure run out at the tip At the point of l...

Page 12: ...jog the stylus in the direction of the single axis move selected Touch the stylus once and the control will stop and reverse travel the probe clearance amount then stop and then resume motion in the s...

Page 13: ...uld only be wiped clean with compatible cleaners Storage When not in use store the probe in a vertical or inverted vertical position not on its side This minimizes stress on internal mechanical parts...

Page 14: ...e stylus mount boss located inside the foam ring in the tube The foam should prevent the stylus mount boss from touching the end of the plastic tube if jarred during shipping Do not ship or store the...

Page 15: ...Qty 2 Precision ring gauge p n 3193 Size and type may vary 3 32 hex wrench p n 2898 DP 7 Probing package with protective case and accessories Inset shows outside of case Kit contains the accessories s...

Page 16: ...CNC11 systems See the appropriate appendix in the this manual for additional required adapters connection diagrams and parameter settings for specific applications Last Modified 2014 09 16 04 12 44 A...

Page 17: ...CONNECTION DIAGRAM UNIVERSAL Last Modified 2014 09 16 04 12 44 AM Page 14 of 21 C Users Keith AppData Local Temp 7zO0E521723 DP7body20140916 odt...

Page 18: ...e less than the acceptable error The X Y and Z stepover The smaller the stepover distance the longer the digitizing run For instance the typical time it takes to digitize a 1 by 1 grid with a step ove...

Page 19: ...5 at the end of the program You can also use the text editor to turn coolant on and off by adding M7 MIST or M8 FLOOD at the beginning of the program and M9 COOLANT OFF at the end Remember you can hav...

Page 20: ...ation 5 PROBE COIL CORD assembly number 10394 6 RTK3 DIGITIZE CABLE with splice connectors 7 DP 7 PROBE Photo 1 shows the general interconnection of the components for the DP 7 up grade The splice con...

Page 21: ...eed rate 396 30 762 DP 7 set up plunge feed rate see control manual for additional information COMMUNICATION CHECK Confirm probe is communicating with control Press Alt I to open the centroid PLC I O...

Page 22: ...a Linux prompt and type cp a cncroot c cnc10 ncfiles cncroot a XXXX press enter where XXX is the name of the folder you are copying your files too Type exit press enter to close Linux prompt 3 Create...

Page 23: ...s enter Put a star beside the manualprobing_dp7 nc file and press F3 Import Export Then highlight c press enter highlight cnc10 highlight ncfiles and then press F10 Accept Last Modified 2014 09 16 04...

Page 24: ...7 Probe clearance pull back 393 10 254 DP 7 Probe pull back speed 394 10 254 DP 7 measuring feed rate 395 30 762 DP 7 set up traverse feed rate 396 30 762 DP 7 set up plunge feed rate see control manu...

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