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Installation and user’s guide

H-6596-8500-0

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APCA and APCS tool setting probes

Original instructions – translation of these original instructions are available on request

Summary of Contents for APCA 45

Page 1: ...Installation and user s guide H 6596 8500 03 A APCA and APCS tool setting probes Original instructions translation of these original instructions are available on request...

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Page 5: ...pment operation vi Patents vi EU declaration of conformity vii WEEE directive vii REACH regulation vii Product marking vii FCC information to user USA only vii Safety viii Information for the user vii...

Page 6: ...to suit installation 8 Acceptable orientation of the APC 9 Connecting the APC to an HSI interface and the CNC 10 Connecting the APC to an HSI C interface and the CNC 11 Probe inhibit function 12 Pneu...

Page 7: ...rcuit 3 20 Operation sequence circuit 3 21 APCS with no air bleed circuit 4 22 Operation sequence circuit 4 22 Installation 23 Best practises pneumatics 24 Pneumatic connection 25 Electrical connectio...

Page 8: ...Service and Maintenance 30 Service 30 Maintenance 30 Cleaning instructions 31 Fault finding 32 Parts list 34 iv Contents continued...

Page 9: ...n 2019 Renishaw plc All rights reserved This document may not be copied or reproduced in whole or in part or transferred to any other media or language by any means without the prior written permissio...

Page 10: ...ent of Renishaw If you purchased the equipment from any other supplier you should contact them to find out what repairs are covered by their warranty vi Before you begin continued China RoHS For more...

Page 11: ...tions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation 47 CFR Section 15 21 The user i...

Page 12: ...plications involving the use of machine tools or CMMs eye protection is recommended Remove power before performing any maintenance operations It is the machine supplier s responsibility to ensure that...

Page 13: ...there is a pinching hazard between the stylus cube and the cover Care must be taken when installing or cleaning the product inside the machine tool to ensure sharp objects are avoided Ejection of deb...

Page 14: ...APC HSI HSI C 76 dB A x Before you begin continued...

Page 15: ...ed to protect the stylus when it is mounted in a hazardous environment on a machine tool The APC is typically used when the probe is mounted in a harsh environment for example where exposed to large p...

Page 16: ...is where air flows through the APC mechanism at a constant rate over the stylus cube when the APC cover is extended or retracted to help prevent build up of contamination on the stylus cube The APC a...

Page 17: ...he interface unit ensure that the machine is safe to work on Switch off machine power when working in the control cabinet In addition to the features of the HSI the HSI C enables the user to select a...

Page 18: ...ce such as transformers and motor controllers Installing the interface unit Install and configure the interface unit as described in the HSI hard wired system interface installation guide Renishaw par...

Page 19: ...101 A standard male see note 1 Sense directions X Y Z Unidirectional repeatability 1 50 m 59 in 2 see note 2 Stylus trigger force see note 3 XY plane low force XY plane high force Z direction 0 49 N...

Page 20: ...2 2013 Connector sealed to IP67 when mated Storage temperature 25 C to 70 C 13 F to 158 F Operating temperature 5 C to 55 C 41 F to 131 F Note 1 When wiring the APC to the machine control the installe...

Page 21: ...55 45 1 77 37 5 1 48 1 5 0 06 0 9 0 04 sealing gasket compression 1 1 0 04 0 9 0 04 mounting face 6 0 24 189 4 7 46 extended 188 5 7 42 end of stylus 143 5 5 65 retracted 1 angular adjustment 41 1 61...

Page 22: ...ine cutout orientation to suit installation Dimensions in mm in 10 0 39 37 5 1 48 18 75 0 738 16 5 0 65 16 0 63 through M4 holes 4 10 0 39 deep minimum 18 75 0 738 37 5 1 48 10 0 39 18 0 71 NOTE If th...

Page 23: ...9 Preparing the machine for APC installation continued Acceptable orientation of the APC Recommended...

Page 24: ...HSI interface Machine tool APC Status Normally open NO Normally closed NC Probe triggered Closed Open Probe seated Open Closed NOTES When the APC is not being used it is recommended that the inhibit...

Page 25: ...5 Block 6 APC Block 3 9 12 V 30 V out fused 100 mA 10 Inhibit input 11 Inhibit return 12 0 V NOTES When the APC is not being used it is recommended that the inhibit function is enabled The retract co...

Page 26: ...in 2 output is low and inhibit is active probe inhibited When the cover is retracted APC pin 2 output is high and inhibit is off probe not inhibited NOTE The retract confirm output must be connected t...

Page 27: ...up of contamination on the stylus cube and within the mechanism Air bleed is recommended when the cover is extended and the machine tool is cutting It is also recommended to activate air bleed moment...

Page 28: ...Extend Retract Extend Air bleed Off Off On On Logic table APCS Pressure Pressure Port 1 0 bar 0 bar Port 3 0 bar 4 5 bar 65 3 psi Cover Retract Extend Air bleed N A N A Logic table APCS with air bleed...

Page 29: ...ssary to restrict the extension speed of the cover to a minimum of 1 second A directional speed control valve should be used that restricts the extend time but does not restrict the retract time NOTE...

Page 30: ...16 Pneumatic set up continued Bulkhead V3 V2 V1 APCA with air bleed circuit 1 The following pneumatic circuits are provided as examples of possible implementations of APC control...

Page 31: ...0 0 Time Sequence hold time Pressure switch must read 4 5 bar 65 3 psi Deactivate valve 2 before valve 3 4 Cover retract Accessible 1 0 0 Retract sensor Retract sensor Will air bleed at end of travel...

Page 32: ...18 Pneumatic set up continued APCA with air bleed circuit 2 Bulkhead V3 V2 V1...

Page 33: ...sure switch must read 4 5 bar 65 3 psi 4 Air bleed off extended Protected 0 0 0 Time Pressure switch Sequence hold time Pressure switch must read 4 5 bar 65 3 psi 5 Cover retract Accessible 0 1 0 Retr...

Page 34: ...20 Bulkhead V2 V1 APCS with air bleed circuit 3 Pneumatic set up continued...

Page 35: ...time 3 Air bleed on extended Protected 0 1 Time Pressure switch Bleed time System pressure 4 5 bar 65 3 psi 4 Air bleed off extended Protected 0 0 Time Pressure switch Sequence hold time 5 Cover retr...

Page 36: ...nd of sequence trigger Monitor Variable to set 1 Cover extend Protected 0 Pressure switch activation Pressure switch Time 2 Cover retract Accessible 1 Retract sensor Retract sensor 1 Cover extend Prot...

Page 37: ...50 screws an extended 3 mm hexagon driver bit may be used RS components 875 7026 is recommended 4 mm 0 16 in Port 1 APCA retract and air bleed APCS exhaust and or air bleed 4 mm 0 16 in Port 2 Air bl...

Page 38: ...neumatic supply in specification on page 5 Where possible tap into the air supply that exits the machine air supply filter regulator unit Do not connect the APC to an oiled air supply Before connectin...

Page 39: ...s An exhaust silencer filter is recommended Electrical connection Connect the M12 connector to the mating cable not supplied For more information see Connecting the APC to an HSI interface and the CNC...

Page 40: ...Stylus Nose cone 0 65 Nm to 0 70 Nm 0 48 lbf ft to 0 52 lbf ft 1 5 mm A F 3 Fully insert the stylus in place and rotate so the side face is approximately parallel to the machine datums 4 Secure with 2...

Page 41: ...th greatest angular error As shown below the adjusting screws are used to align the axes and secure the APC into position Verify the alignment Repeat the process until the desired alignment is achieve...

Page 42: ...and 1 99 lbf ft 4 Check the rotational alignment of the stylus cube Recommended target is 10 m 393 70 in across any side face 5 Align by loosening the 2 M3 grub screws shown in diagram below and rota...

Page 43: ...obe cover is dependent on model and functionality Refer to the appropriate logic table on page 14 NOTE A retract confirm sensor provides the machine controller with a signal to indicate that the APC c...

Page 44: ...The APC is a precision tool and must be handled with care NOTE Ensure the APC is firmly secured to its mounting Build up of swarf on or around the APC will be detrimental to its operation The APC req...

Page 45: ...any swarf build up in the APC once per week 1 Fully retract APC cover 2 Unscrew by hand and remove the APC nose cone 3 Clean the inside of the APC and the nose cone to remove all the residue swarf or...

Page 46: ...Probing feedrate is too high for the machine controller Perform repeatability trials at various feedrates Temperature variation is causing excessive movement of the machine and the APC Minimise machin...

Page 47: ...Connect air supply Air blast nozzle blocked Clear blockage Cover not extending or retracting Faulty air supply or swarf build up inside or outside the APC Check air supply Clean the APC see Cleaning i...

Page 48: ...er 3 mm 0 12 in Cube tip 6 mm 0 23 in tungsten carbide Stylus tool M 5000 3707 Tool only for use in case of stylus mount becoming unscrewed Nose cone A 6596 0057 APC nose cone HSI interface A 5500 100...

Page 49: ...list continued Type Part number Description Publications These can be downloaded from our web site at www renishaw com HSI H 5500 8554 Installation guide for HSI HSI C H 6527 8501 Installation guide f...

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