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6. Equator gauging system overview
The Equator gauging system comprises the Equator gauging machine, the Equator Controller and the
probing system.
The Equator Controller supplies the power to the Equator machine as well as running the front end
software.
The Equator has a cylindrical working envelope with the dimensions Ø300 mm × 150 mm.
The Equator gauging system is delivered fully assembled and is connected to a single phase power
supply.
Operator interaction with the machine is by use of the shop floor interface Organiser, which handles
and runs part-specific gauging programs.
The Operator Equator system includes the following components:
• Equator gauging machine
• Controller unit
• Flat screen monitor (1280 p × 1024 p resolution DVI or VGA)
• Keyboard
• Mouse
• Probe system
• EQR-6 stylus autochange rack
• Calibration artefact and styli
• Stop button or joystick
• One or more fixture plates (as quantity ordered)
• Organiser software
The programmable Equator system includes all of the above as well as the following components:
• Joystick
• MODUS Equator software
• USB dongle (enables MODUS Equator software)
NOTE: Further styli may be required, dependent on the user's requirements. More
information is available at http://www.renishaw.com/styli.