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NCi-6 non-contact tool setting interface: Maintenance
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Page 1: ...renishaw NCi 6 non contact tool setting interface www renishaw com nci 6 Installation guide...
Page 2: ...Compliance information for this product is available by scanning the QR code or visiting www renishaw com mtpdoc...
Page 3: ...output over current protection 2 1 NCi 6 interface unit top face 2 2 NCi 6 interface unit bottom face 2 2 NCi 6 top label 2 3 NCi 6 bottom label 2 3 Connectors CN1 and CN2 2 4 Interface LEDs 2 5 Inter...
Page 4: ...dth setting 3 2 Tool set mode 1 without drip rejection 3 2 Tool set mode 1 with drip rejection 3 3 Tool set mode 2 3 3 Dimensions and mounting arrangements 3 4 Wiring 3 5 Connecting to the NC unit 3 5...
Page 5: ...urchased by you from a third party supplier is subject to separate terms and conditions supplied with such equipment and or software You should contact your third party supplier for details CNC machin...
Page 6: ...should be connected to the machine star point the star point is a single point return for all equipment ground and screen cables This is very important and failure to adhere to this can cause a potent...
Page 7: ...pk 30 Vdc pk Protection provided by enclosure IP20 BS EN 60529 1992 A2 2013 Altitude Maximum 2000 m 6562 ft Operating temperature 5 C to 55 C 41 F to 131 F Storage temperature 25 C to 70 C 13 F to 15...
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Page 9: ...DC power supply from the NCi 6 unit before removing the cover Power supply The NCi 6 interface can draw its power from the CNC machine s nominal 12 Vdc to 24 Vdc supply This must be an appropriate sin...
Page 10: ...ol setting interface NCi 6 basics NCi 6 interface unit top face NCi 6 interface unit bottom face Top face interface label Diagnostic LEDs Connector CN1 10 way Connector CN2 15 way Removable cover Bott...
Page 11: ...2 3 www renishaw com nci 6 NCi 6 top label NCi 6 bottom label...
Page 12: ...last This output can also be used with a hardwired NC unit to switch the transmitter unit on off independently of the receiver Alternatively it can act as a skip sharing module to switch between a non...
Page 13: ...amber to green as the beam voltage increases If the LED is green after exiting set up mode this indicates that set up has been successful If the LED is not green this indicates that set up has not bee...
Page 14: ...performance maintenance is required Refer to the applicable installation and user s guide for NC4 Renishaw part number H 2000 5230 or NC4 Renishaw part number H 6270 8501 or NC4 Blue Renishaw part nu...
Page 15: ...tch locations Switch SW1 used during installation and normal operation Cover tab depress to remove cover Removable cover used to access switches SW2 and SW3 These switches only need to be accessed dur...
Page 16: ...ed at a whole multiple e g 1000 2000 or 3000 or 500 1000 or 1500 and the spindle override must be disabled Switch bank SW2 CAUTIONS With the SSR output switch es set to Off i e normally open N O the r...
Page 17: ...2 type 1 and SSR2 type 2 CAUTION If using SSR2 as an oscillating or pulsed output for a trigger signal to the control the level output SSR1 must be used to guarantee a reliable probe status check The...
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Page 19: ...s and taps Latch mode This mode of operation allows functions such as checking tools for missing inserts and profile checking For further information about the software for these cycles see Probe soft...
Page 20: ...s in tool set mode 1 without drip rejection active and in tool set mode 2 Switch SW2 4 sets the pulse width to 20 ms or 100 ms M code 3 can be used to invert the switch setting as shown in the table b...
Page 21: ...ms 1000 r min or 120 ms 500 r min set by SW1 4 Pulse width 20 ms or 100 ms set by SW2 4 Diagrams shown for normally closed invert for normally open Pulse width Laser status Tool set mode 2 Open Close...
Page 22: ...4 NCi 6 non contact tool setting interface System installation Dimensions and mounting arrangements Standard DIN rail mounting Alternative mounting 34 6 1 36 134 5 28 M4 2 98 3 86 Dimensions in mm in...
Page 23: ...3 7 Do not connect screen connections if the NC unit housing is connected to the machine ground reference i e R 1 NC unit Digital voltmeter used only during NC unit set up NCi 6 connector CN1 Set up D...
Page 24: ...n 5 Normally closed 6 Energise 11 Vdc to 30 Vdc 7 SSR1 voltage free 8 SSR1 voltage free 9 SSR2 voltage free 10 SSR2 voltage free 11 M code 1 tool breakage 12 M code 2 latch mode 13 Screen 14 0 Vdc sup...
Page 25: ...Vdc to 30 Vdc switches the laser on Low 0 Vdc or floating switches the laser off NCi 6 connector CN1 NCi 6 connector CN2 NC unit Rx Tx Power supply White Purple Blue Black Red Screen Grey 4 Analogue...
Page 26: ...robe status Machine skip input High 11 Vdc to 30 Vdc selects the AUX probe and may also send the start code Low 0 Vdc or floating selects the NC probe NCi 6 connector CN2 Skip supply voltage 1 2 3 Nor...
Page 27: ...code High 11 Vdc to 30 Vdc switches the air on Low 0 Vdc or floating switches the air off NC unit Rx Tx Solenoid supply voltage Vdc Imax 200 mA NCi 6 connector CN2 Air supply Vmax 30 Vdc 1 2 3 Normal...
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Page 29: ...4 1 www renishaw com nci 6 Maintenance NCi 6 maintenance No routine maintenance is required Remove dust from the external surfaces with a dry cloth...
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Page 31: ...NCi 6 interface A 6516 2000 NCi 6 interface and box with DIN rail mounting and two terminal blocks NCi 6 terminal block 10 way P CN25 1053 10 way socket terminal for NCi 6 interface NCi 6 terminal bl...
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