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XM-60 and XM-600 multi-axis calibrator

Angular errors

Angular errors (rotations while moving) will cause a variation in the
height difference between the tool and machine bed. This height
variation is also seen on the XM system measurement.

The measurement is not influenced by the exact position of the launch unit ...

… but it is affected by the position of the receiver.

The receiver should be positioned as close as possible to the
centre line of the spindle.

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Page 1: ... renishaw www renishaw com xm60 XM 60 and XM 600 multi axis calibrator ...

Page 2: ...2 XM 60 and XM 600 multi axis calibrator www renishaw com xm60 This page is intentionally left blank ...

Page 3: ...xturing kit 22 Other accessories for use on CMMs 23 Setting up a test 24 Testing precautions 24 System set up using CARTO software 26 Test overview 27 XM system set up 28 XC 80 set up 30 Basic rules of alignment 31 Alignment overview 32 Visual axis alignment 33 Fine axis alignment 36 Receiver alignment 38 Data capture 39 Data analysis 41 Diagnostics and troubleshooting 42 Laser LED 42 Receiver LED...

Page 4: ...unch unit 55 Dimensions receiver unit 56 Appendix A 57 Replacing the receiver battery 57 Appendix B 58 Using the 90 degree bracket 58 Appendix C 59 Sign detection 59 Appendix D 60 Machine tool fixturing kit good practice guide 60 Appendix E 65 Example XM system set ups on CMM 65 Appendix F 66 Straightness measurement 66 Angular errors 67 XM set up best practice 68 ...

Page 5: ... in summary the main exclusions from the warranty are if the equipment has been neglected mishandled or inappropriately used or modified or altered in any way except with the prior written agreement 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 Patents Features of the XM multi axis calibrator and ot...

Page 6: ... interference that may cause undesired operation Information to the user 47CFR 2001 part 15 105 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates...

Page 7: ...ectrical and electronic equipment The use of this symbol on Renishaw products and or accompanying documentation indicates that the product should not be mixed with general household waste upon disposal It is the responsibility of the end user to dispose of this product at a designated collection point for waste electrical and electronic equipment WEEE to enable reuse or recycling Correct disposal ...

Page 8: ...Calibration product quality and conformance web pages Further radio approval country specific statements can be found below Singapore Reg No N1116 17 Complies with IDA Standards DA104642 Mexico La operación de este equipo está sujeta a las siguientes dos condiciones 1 es posible que este equipo o dispositivo no cause interferencia perjudicial y 2 este equipo o dispositivo debe aceptar cualquier in...

Page 9: ...fore using the XM system It is the responsibility of the user to esnure the system is safe to use This should be carried out by qualified users requiring machine competency applicable technical knowledge and a trained risk assessor with consideration for the safety of all personnel The risks identified must be mitigated prior to using the product The risk assessment should pay particular attention...

Page 10: ... not remove any part of the housing to do so could expose the user to high voltages and or Class 3R laser radiation COMPLIES WITH 21 CFR 1040 10 AND 1040 11 EXCEPT FOR CONFORMANCE WITH IEC 60825 1 ED 3 AS DESCRIBED IN LASER NOTICE NO 56 DATED MAY 8 2019 CAUTION Ensure that you read and understand the XM system user guide before using any XM system ...

Page 11: ...rogram or error correction parameters generated by the Renishaw software it is your responsibility to validate these at low feedrate and be prepared to operate the emergency stop button if necessary The XM system weighs approximately 24 kg in the case 31 kg with the machine tool fixturing kit attached Users should exercise caution and follow local manual handling guidelines Laser optical safety In...

Page 12: ...sitioned in such a way that the power can be easily disconnected by the operator Never connect the system to devices not intended to be used with the XM system Battery safety The XM multi axis calibrator is supplied with rechargeable batteries Once depleted recharge the battery in the charger provided do not attempt to charge the battery by other means For specific battery operating safety and dis...

Page 13: ...m contains fibre optics In the unlikely event that the flexible steel conduit is cut or severed fibre optic splinters may be produced Fibre optic splinters can be very small and extremely sharp Should any fibre optic splinter become embedded in the skin medical attention should be sought immediately Should the fibre optic become damaged the following procedure should be followed be aware that the ...

Page 14: ...er measurement system capable of measuring six degrees of freedom Along a linear axis In any orientation From a single set up The measured errors are Linear positioning of the axis Angular rotation in the vertical plane pitch Angular rotation in the horizontal plane yaw Straightness deviation in the vertical plane Straightness deviation in the horizontal plane Roll about the linear axis of travel ...

Page 15: ... between the launch and the receiver 1 2 3 4 The XM system uses three laser beams 1 2 and 3 to measure the linear pitch and yaw errors using interferometry The light emitting diode LED beam 4 is used for straightness and roll measurements The basic measurement concept is Angular The three interferometric beams provide a linear measurement of the separation between launch and receiver Because the d...

Page 16: ...Magnetic base 4 M8 pillars 4 5 90 degree bracket 6 Battery Li Polymer 3 7 V 3 7 Battery charger 8 Clamp blocks 2 9 Beam shroud 10 Spirit level 11 Cable clamps 3 12 Beam blocker for rotary applications see the XR20 rotary axis calibrator user guide Renishaw part no F 9950 0400 6 9 8 3 2 5 4 10 12 11 7 1 System components XM 60 system kit Hardware ...

Page 17: ...components XM 600 system kit 1 Laser Launch 2 Receiver 3 Magnetic base 4 M8 pillars 4 5 90 degree bracket 6 PICS cable 7 Battery Li Polymer 3 7 V 3 8 Battery charger 9 Clamp blocks 2 10 Beam shroud 11 Spirit level 12 Cable clamps 3 13 Beam blocker for rotary applications see the XR20 rotary axis calibrator user guide Renishaw part no F 9950 0400 Hardware ...

Page 18: ...ics The laser beam is split into three in the launch for linear and angular measurements It also houses a diode beam source for roll and straightness measurements 1 Wireless communication module 2 USB connection port 3 PICS connector XM 600 only 4 System status LED 5 Power connector 6 Power on off switch 7 Laser safety shutter 8 Magnetic mount safety pin prevents accidental magnet operation 9 Magn...

Page 19: ... interferometric laser beams It also contains a straightness and roll sensor for the diode beam Data from this sensor is transmitted to the laser via wireless communication 1 Beam shroud 2 Roll adjuster 3 Shutter 4 Battery release buttons 5 Power button 6 Receiver battery status LED 5 2 6 3 1 4 The beam shroud is attached by a push fit on to the receiver roll aperture Hardware ...

Page 20: ...mpensate to provide semi automatic error correction www renishaw com carto NOTE The XM 600 supports additional functionality when used on a CMM which is equipped with Renishaw s UCC system This functionality is accessed using UCC Assist which is part of UCC Suite a software package for the CMM controller The XM 600 is supported from UCC Suite V5 4 UCC Assist enables additional features which are u...

Page 21: ...ature pressure and relative humidity affect the wavelength of the laser light and therefore the measurement readings taken The XC 80 environmental compensator and its sensors very accurately measure the environmental conditions and compensate the wavelength of the laser beam for variations in air temperature air pressure and relative humidity NOTE For full details on XC 80 operation and specificat...

Page 22: ...is available Typical applications of the fixturing kit include Overhanging the XM launch unit to enable the full travel of an axis to be measured Securing the launch unit in the chuck of a lathe or mill turn machine tool see Appendix D 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 450 mm extrusion 350 mm extrusion 250 mm extrusion 200 mm extrusion 150 mm extrusion 2 Extrusion connectors 8 3 Magnets 5 4 Extrusion alignment aids...

Page 23: ...horizontal and vertical CMM table plate adaptor Provide a base on which to support the launch unit when a convenient magnetic surface is not available on the machine compatible with threaded hardware up to M12 Overhang the XM launch unit to enable the full travel of an axis to be measured Steel mounting plate Provide a repeatable magnetic mounting point for the XM launch unit and the 90 degree bra...

Page 24: ...e beam shroud Switch off the machine lighting Minimise external lighting Sources of lighting that can affect the performance are Sunlight Flashing beacons Welding LED and fluorescent room lighting Performance can be affected by abnormal changes in any of the above It is important to consider light effect and reflections over the full range of the axis under test CARTO software allows the user to p...

Page 25: ...not magnetic In this case additional fixturing components such as the machine tool fixturing kit or other mounting accessories may be required In general metrology performance is improved when the system is used with fewer accessories Use only the minimum amount of fixturing components required to align the system to the axis under test Testing precautions Thermal stabilisation To meet the quoted ...

Page 26: ... be used to calibrate most CNC machines When using the XM 600 system additional features are available on some machines such as a CMM with a UCC controller and other software may offer greater functionality Application XM 60 XM 600 CNC machine tool lathe CARTO software CARTO software UCC equipped CMM CARTO software UCC Assist software Non UCC equipped CMM CARTO software Contact your local Renishaw...

Page 27: ...e Specifications Operation Set up Alignment Capture Data analysis Receiver alignment Fine axis alignment XC 80 set up Test overview The steps to perform a test using the XM system are as follows Click on links to jump to relevant section XM set up Visual axis alignment Data capture Operation ...

Page 28: ...em set up The recommended set up sequence for the XM system is as follows Attach the beam shroud to the receiver roll aperture Fit the battery in the receiver Switch the laser on Connect the power supply to the laser Ensure the launch shutter is closed Take the removable tray out of the case before removing launch Operation ...

Page 29: ...eration XM system set up 0 5 seconds Connect the XM laser to the PC Mount the receiver to the part of the machine where the tool would be attached Where appropriate level the launch using the spirit level Attach the launch to the bed of the machine parallel to the axis under test Turn the receiver on Operation ...

Page 30: ...quence for the XC 80 environmental compensator is as follows Connect the XC 80 to the PC Position the air temperature sensor on the machine Attach the XC 80 to the machine Connect the air and material sensors to the XC 80 NOTE For more information on sensor positioning refer to the XC 80 environmental compensator user guide Renishaw part no F 9908 0294 Operation ...

Page 31: ...multi axis calibrator System Diagnostics Hardware Specifications Operation Basic rules of alignment 1 Launch and receiver are close to each other translation adjustment 2 Launch and receiver are far from each other rotation adjustment Operation ...

Page 32: ...nishaw com xm60 System Diagnostics Hardware Specifications Operation Receiver alignment Fine axis alignment Alignment overview The recommended alignment sequence is as follows Click on links to jump to relevant section Visual axis alignment Operation ...

Page 33: ... the target on the front of the receiver Pitch Yaw Translate the machine so that one of the beams is on the receiver target Open the shutter on the launch and the receiver Visually check the launch and the receiver are parallel to each other Move the launch and the receiver as close to each other as possible Set the pitch and yaw adjusters to the middle of their travel Operation ...

Page 34: ...ystem Diagnostics Hardware Specifications Operation Visual axis alignment Continue the process below until the beam stays on the target during the full machine movement Use the machine to perform translations and pitch yaw adjusters for rotational alignment Operation ...

Page 35: ...tem Diagnostics Hardware Specifications Operation Translate Move the machine to align the laser beams into the receiver apertures Adjust the position until the straightness beam appears in Capture Select Align Select New or Open Run the CARTO Capture software Operation ...

Page 36: ...axis calibrator www renishaw com xm60 System Diagnostics Hardware Specifications Operation Fine axis alignment Continue the process below until the beam stays on the target in CARTO software during the machine movement Operation ...

Page 37: ...enishaw com xm60 XM 60 and XM 600 multi axis calibrator System Diagnostics Hardware Specifications Operation Fine axis alignment Roll alignment Adjust the roll lever to the centre of the roll display Operation ...

Page 38: ...m tolerance is not met when selecting Capture the software will prompt the user to physically adjust the mounting of the receiver Rotate the receiver until the red border disappears Do not adjust the pitch and yaw adjustment of the launch unit NOTE It may be necessary to perform minor translation of the machine after this step is complete NOTE Once set up is complete and before capturing data it i...

Page 39: ...System Diagnostics Hardware Specifications Operation 1 Define 2 Bring close 3 Capture 4 Datum 5 Move to start position 6 Start 300 00mm Data capture NOTE For full details on Capture please refer to the CARTO Capture user guide Renishaw part no F 9930 1007 Operation ...

Page 40: ...and their directions is labelled according to that of the machine Further details on sign detection can be found in Appendix C There are two methods of sign detection Automatic Part programs produced with CARTO will perform machine moves to detect the sign Manual The user can manually jog the machine 150 µm in each axis when prompted by the software to perform sign detection NOTE Users can skip an...

Page 41: ...tor System Diagnostics Hardware Specifications Operation Data analysis On completion of the test select Analyse to launch Explore NOTE For further details on Explore please refer to the CARTO Explore user guide Renishaw part no F 9930 1008 for details Operation ...

Page 42: ...ng not synced Open Capture in XM mode Flashing blue System operational The software is running and the data is being transmitted from the receiver No action required Solid amber Laser unstable Check launch receiver alignment If the issue persists power cycle the laser If the issue persists contact local Renishaw office Flashing or solid red Error encountered Check all four beams are present Power ...

Page 43: ...ual operational sequence Low battery Replace the battery see Appendix A None Battery charge too low Battery contacts dirty damaged Battery inserted incorrectly Receiver not operational Insert a fully charged battery If the issue persists contact your local Renishaw office Flashing green Wireless communication device is not operational Power cycle the receiver If the issue persists contact your loc...

Page 44: ...ing red Battery detection phase Solid red Failure To maintain optimum battery performance batteries should be recharged every 6 months irrespective of use Battery life Battery life in use will depend on many variables including the age and condition of battery initial charge and test cycle and duration The published specification is for a new battery and with the XM system used in a typical config...

Page 45: ...e PC USB port Try a different USB port on the PC the port could be damaged Disconnect USBs power cycle the XM PC and reconnect the USBs If the issue persists contact your local Renishaw office Cannot align the XM system Ensure shutters on launch receiver are open Check four beams are present from launch using a card as a target If not present power cycle the XM system Restart XM alignment If the i...

Page 46: ...cept for roll looks noisy The unit is positioned in turbulent air environment Reposition the unit to avoid the turbulent air or stir the air with a fan Noisy straightness measurement None or short term averaging is used Select long term averaging in Capture Drift most significant for linear measurements The system and or the set up is not thermally stabilised Perform a number of runs before captur...

Page 47: ... drag misaligning the launch Manually check the movement of the axis over the full range of the test before running a test Never hold the laser or launch by the conduit Optics Cleaning of the optics should be a last resort To maintain system performance the XM optics must be kept clean by following good handling practice Close the receiver and launch shutters when not in use Do not touch the optic...

Page 48: ...ut 1 mW sum of four beams Mode of operation Continuous wave HeNe Pulsed LED Nominal laser beam diameter 3 mm Vacuum wavelengths 633 nm and 655 nm nominal Recommended recalibration period 2 years under typical use Warm up time measured from receiver and laser power on 45 minutes 15 minutes laser tube pre heat 30 minutes thermal drift reduction Input power connector Inner core 24 V Outer core 0 V Ma...

Page 49: ...5 k 2 they do not include the errors associated with the normalisation of the readings to a material temperature of 20 C Straightness Axial range 0 m to 6 m Measurement range 50 µm 250 µm Accuracy 0 01A 1 μm 0 01A 1 5 μm Resolution 0 25 μm Roll Axial range 0 m to 4 m 4 m to 6 m Measurement range 500 µrad Accuracy 0 m to 4 m 0 01A 6 3 μrad 4 m to 6 m 0 01A 10 0 μrad Resolution 0 12 μrad All specifi...

Page 50: ...ting and storage environment Operating environment Pressure 600 mbar to 1150 mbar Normal atmospheric Relative humidity 0 to 95 RH Non condensing Temperature 10 C to 40 C Storage environment Pressure 550 mbar to 1200 mbar Normal atmospheric Relative humidity 0 to 95 RH Non condensing Temperature 20 C to 70 C Specifications ...

Page 51: ...The XM 600 includes a synchronisation output which is designed to be compatible with the PICS interface of Renishaw s UCC range of CMM controllers The PICS signal from the XM 600 is a protected isolated open collector output The connector on the launch unit is a male 9 way D Subminiature plug The connections on this plug are as follows PIN number Function 5 Collector 9 Emitter All others No Connec...

Page 52: ... Part no 56456 702 099 rechargeable Li Polymer 3 7 V 2400 mAh 8 9 Wh MSDS ref LPP 503562 S Nominal voltage 3 7 VDC Battery life 3 hours typical operation for new batteries Battery charger Technical data Input voltage 5 V nom Output Voltage 4 2 VDC Input current 1 A nom Output current 1 A max Safety and EMC BS EN 61326 1 2013 FCC CFR47 Part 15 Power cable battery charger Micro USB cable Shielded US...

Page 53: ... 1 2014 A11 2017 NOTE Only use the power supply and mains cables supplied with the XM kit Do not use any other power supplies or mains cables without the express prior permission of Renishaw Data cable XM 60 USB A B cable Shielded USB2 Full or high speed For cable length less than 3 m 28 AWG 2C for data 24 AWG 2C for power For cable length greater than 3 m 28 AWG 2C for data 20 AWG 2C for power PC...

Page 54: ...ware Specifications Operation Weights Weights approximately XM system 6 2 kg complete system in the case excluding optional XC 80 compensator 23 kg Laser 3 7 kg Launch 1 9 kg Receiver 0 6 kg Dimensions laser unit 320 mm Conduit length nominal 3 m 193 mm 185 mm 122 mm 78 mm Specifications ...

Page 55: ...M 600 multi axis calibrator System Diagnostics Hardware Specifications Operation Dimensions launch unit 125 5 mm 123 mm 86 mm 79 mm 114 4 mm Conduit length nominal 3 m 124 1 mm 45 1 mm 26 2 mm 25 2 mm 97 5 mm 86 mm 155 2 mm Specifications ...

Page 56: ...i axis calibrator www renishaw com xm60 System Diagnostics Hardware Specifications Operation 16 5 mm 65 mm 82 mm 57 9 mm 8 2 mm 85 15 mm 55 mm 28 1 mm 17 5 mm 11 8 mm 62 5 mm 86 mm 76 mm Dimensions receiver unit Specifications ...

Page 57: ...renishaw com xm60 XM 60 and XM 600 multi axis calibrator System Diagnostics Hardware Specifications Operation Appendix A Replacing the receiver battery To replace the battery follow the procedure below 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 58: ... launch to be mounted from the side of the machine tool bed to maximise the length of the axis that can be measured Standard orientation When using the 90 degree bracket the user must clock the side face of the bracket to ensure it is parallel to the axis of travel for example if measuring Z on a vertical machining centre clock one of the faces of the 90 degree bracket to the X or Y axis of the ma...

Page 59: ...ement channels 3 channels T1 T2 and T3 correspond to translations linear and straightness 3 channels R1 R2 and R3 correspond to rotations around T1 T2 and T3 Roll Pitch Sign detection process performs the following Links the T1 T2 and T3 axes of the XM to the machine linear axes Sets the sign of the T1 T2 and T3 measurements Sets the sign of the R1 R2 and R3 measurements ...

Page 60: ...00 multi axis calibrator www renishaw com xm60 System Diagnostics Hardware Specifications Operation 2 1 Amin B 5 if used with XM Amin B 2 if used with XL 80 A B Appendix D Machine tool fixturing kit good practice guide ...

Page 61: ...61 www renishaw com xm60 XM 60 and XM 600 multi axis calibrator System Diagnostics Hardware Specifications Operation 1 3 2 4 ...

Page 62: ...62 XM 60 and XM 600 multi axis calibrator www renishaw com xm60 System Diagnostics Hardware Specifications Operation 5 6 ...

Page 63: ...63 www renishaw com xm60 XM 60 and XM 600 multi axis calibrator System Diagnostics Hardware Specifications Operation ...

Page 64: ...64 XM 60 and XM 600 multi axis calibrator www renishaw com xm60 System Diagnostics Hardware Specifications Operation ...

Page 65: ...65 www renishaw com xm60 XM 60 and XM 600 multi axis calibrator System Diagnostics Hardware Specifications Operation Appendix E Example XM system set ups on CMM ...

Page 66: ...ight left errors in the machine cause the height of the tool to vary above the bed To measure this effect we measure the height between the tool and the bed at intervals along the movement of the axis The error is the variation from a straight line Error Placing the launch unit on the bed of a machine means that the laser beam becomes the reference Variations in height are detected by the receiver...

Page 67: ...oving will cause a variation in the height difference between the tool and machine bed This height variation is also seen on the XM system measurement The measurement is not influenced by the exact position of the launch unit but it is affected by the position of the receiver The receiver should be positioned as close as possible to the centre line of the spindle ...

Page 68: ...ace of the bed If the launch unit is mounted in the spindle angular errors can cause errors in the straightness measurement XM set up best practice For relative measurements between the tool and the bed component the launch unit must always be mounted on the bed of the machine The receiver must always be mounted on centreline of the spindle At the point measured below there is zero height variatio...

Page 69: ... trade marks of their respective owners Renishaw plc Registered in England and Wales Company no 1106260 Registered office New Mills Wotton under Edge Glos GL12 8JR UK www renishaw com xm60 44 0 1453 524524 uk renishaw com Issued 11 2022 Part no F 9921 0201 07 A WHILE CONSIDERABLE EFFORT WAS MADE TO VERIFY THE ACCURACY OF THIS DOCUMENT AT PUBLICATION ALL WARRANTIES CONDITIONS REPRESENTATIONS AND LI...

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