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Equator machine specifications - Touch Trigger
Probe type
Renishaw 3 axis TP20 kinematic touch-trigger probe
Operating temperature
+10 °C to +40 °C
Maximum touch point velocity
10 mm/s
Maximum touch acceleration
1500 mm/s
2
Maximum move velocity
500 mm/s
Maximum move acceleration
2500 mm/s
2
Equator machine labels
A warning label on each of the three support arms for the constraint
mechanism warns not to lift the machine by the support arms. The Equator
machine should only be lifted using the four hand holds on the base casting.
Equator controller specifications and electrical ratings
Controller electrical supply requirements
100 V AC - 240 V AC ±10%, 50 Hz - 60 Hz
Maximum rated power consumption
300 W
Maximum power consumption*
190 W
Typical power consumption**
100 W
Controller dimensions (W × D × H)***
130 mm × 320 mm × 350 mm
Controller weight
8 kg
Communication with Equator
PCIexpress
User input devices
Keyboard and mouse (USB 2.0)
Display type
VGA monitor
Display resolution
1280 p × 1024 p
USB hub****
2 front, 4 back (USB 2.0)
Ethernet ports
1 × RJ45 connector
* Peak consumption at power-up
** 3-axis gauging system taking touch points under DCC c peak consumption at power-up
*** Allow an additional 100 mm for cable connectors and cables
**** Rear USB ports are for keyboard, mouse and MODUS dongle only, they do not support general
plug and play devices.
Operating conditions
The Equator controller is specified to operate under the following conditions as defined in BS EN
61010-1:2001.
Altitude
Maximum 2000 m
Operating temperature*
+10 °C to +40 °C
Storage temperature
-25 °C to +70 °C
Relative humidity
Maximum 80% RH at 40 °C, non-condensing
Transition voltages
Installation category II
Pollution degree
2
* System tested safe at 5 °C to 55 °C, however the probe will give accurate data in the range 10 °C to
40 °C.
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