Manual
control
systems
description
NOTE:
Unless otherwise specified, all information supplied in this guide applies to the MCU1,
MCU
lite-
2 and the MCU5.
MCU1
The manual control unit (MCU1) is a comprehensive CMM joystick controller designed for use with
Renishaw’s universal CMM controller range. Including the functionality of both the Renishaw
standard UCC joystick interface and Renishaw PHC10 hand control unit (HCU1), the MCU1 connects
to the UCC controllers as shown.
MCU
lite
‐
2
The MCU
lite-2
is a basic low cost joystick . It has the controls necessary to control a 3-axis touch-
trigger CMM but without the sophistication of a LCD display screen.
MCU5
The MCU5 is a derivative of the MCU1 joystick, the only difference being the addition of a STOP
switch on the membrane keypad.
The MCU5 has been developed for use with Renishaw’s REVO dynamic measuring head and probe
system, where the STOP switch is provided to augment the ESTOP switch. The ESTOP switch has
to cut the motor power to all the axes, including the two REVO axes. This is not always appropriate
as the REVO A axis will drop to 0° by gravity. Operation of the STOP switch will bring the CMM to a
fast stop but the motors will remain engaged in the ‘hold’ state.
NOTE:
The MCU
lite-2
is not compatible with UCC1.
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MCU1, MCUlite-2 and MCU5 user's guide
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