VIEW Engineering, Inc.
Benchmark™
450
Service Manual
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Page 3: ...VIEW Engineering Inc Benchmark 450 Service Manual Copyright 2009 View Engineering Inc a Quality Vision International Company All rights reserved Printed in the U S A...
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Page 5: ...General Description 5 2 1 What This Chapter Contains 5 2 2 What is the Benchmark 450 System 5 2 3 Benchmark 450 System Main Components 6 2 4 Coaxial Light Programmable Ring Light Backlight 7 2 5 Dual...
Page 6: ...verview of Operation 34 5 3 Image Acquisition Processing Display 35 5 4 Motion Control 36 5 4 1 X Y Axis Motion 36 5 4 2 Z Axis Motion 37 5 5 Illumination Sources 38 5 6 Optional LED Grid Projector 39...
Page 7: ...1 Dual Mag Optics PCBA Diagnostic LEDs 75 7 4 2 Dual Mag Optics PCBA Test Points 78 7 5 Z Brake Control PCBA Diagnostic LEDs Test Points 80 7 5 1 Z Brake Control PCBA Diagnostic LEDs 80 7 5 2 Z Brake...
Page 8: ...al Adjustment 136 8 4 10 Camera Rotation Adjustment 139 8 5 Lens Calibration 141 8 6 AccuCentric Assembly Alignment 143 8 7 LED Programmable Ring Light PRL Adjustments 146 8 7 1 Centering the PRL 147...
Page 9: ...4 9 11 6 Replacing the Micro Theta Control PCBA 206 9 12 Replacing the Power Supplies 208 9 12 1 Replacing the 24 Volt Power Supply 209 9 12 2 Replacing the 48 Volt Power Supply 212 9 12 3 Replacing t...
Page 10: ...C 1 What This Appendix Contains 281 C 2 Accessing Basic Parameters 282 C 3 Accessing Advanced Parameters 283 C 4 Loading Parameters 284 D Software Installation 285 D 1 What This Appendix Contains 285...
Page 11: ...switch Emergency stop Left and right sides of the Z axis cover Pinch hazard Rear panel of the electronics enclosure lower left corner Dangerous voltage present disconnect power before servicing to av...
Page 12: ...stem ID Right side of the laser if equipped International laser symbol Right side of the laser if equipped Indicates that the laser meets Class 2 requirements of the IEC 825 European standard Right si...
Page 13: ...at s in This Manual Where to Read More Where to Get Help 1 2 Who Should Read This Manual Read this manual if you will perform any of the following tasks on the Benchmark 450 system Installation Preven...
Page 14: ...miliarizes you with the basic hardware components 3 Safety Information Describes the remote Emergency Stop switch and covers other safety issues 4 Installation Describes how to Choose an installation...
Page 15: ...your system 9 Parts Repair Replacement Describes how to replace imaging transport and electrical components A VMS System Certification Verification 7 02 Describes how to certify and verify the system...
Page 16: ...vide the following information when contacting us Model and serial number of your system Nature of the problem Steps you have taken Your phone and fax numbers Case number if you are calling about an i...
Page 17: ...stem is a non contact three dimensional measurement system with a full range of vision based measurement tools and software It has 450 mm x 450 mm x 150 mm 18 x 18 x 6 XYZ travel The system has precis...
Page 18: ...es in the Y direction The system has an integrated workstation for the flat panel display 3 axis joystick keyboard mouse and remote E Stop switch The system computer is located on the shelf attached t...
Page 19: ...lowing table describes each feature Feature Description LED Coaxial light through the lens Projects the light straight down through the magnification lens it is also used in conjunction with the Ronch...
Page 20: ...optical paths to provide instant magnification switching under software control A third optical path is included to provide coaxial through the lens illumination and grid pattern for autofocus Figure...
Page 21: ...a context menu in a specific window 2 6 2 Keyboard F1 is usually reserved for Help press it to display the Help menu Tab will move the mouse cursor from one field to another in a dialog box If the mo...
Page 22: ...C hap ter 2 General Description Pa ge 10 7 99 014 Revisio n B 09 09 Benchma rk 45 0 This page has been left intentionally blank...
Page 23: ...eview the information about important system labels on page vii 3 2 Emergency Stops Activate the emergency off EMO circuit by pressing the remote E Stop on the workstation see Figure 3 1 or the E Stop...
Page 24: ...How to Recover Off System is in normal operation On Recoverable stop Occurs during the normal power up sequence until the Stop Start button on the joystick is pressed When prompted press the Stop Sta...
Page 25: ...e below Warning Always use the IEC power strip and the external power cords provided with the system Use of an inappropriate power connection could lead to equipment damage and or electrical shock Cou...
Page 26: ...ock shall be labeled with the owner s name or the owner shall be supplied with an identity tag that may be attached to the lock when it is applied to the machine To lock out the system 1 Close all pro...
Page 27: ...e the Z axis slide with power applied to the machine To avoid personal injury always mount the part s you are measuring or inspecting in a fixture that is secured to the worktable Always power down an...
Page 28: ...ther than those provided or approved by VIEW Engineering Inc Improper accessories can cause fire electrical shock and or personal injury Do not drop anything on the stage glass Unsafe Operating Enviro...
Page 29: ...owing Choosing an Installation Site Benchmark 450 System Layout Receiving Unpacking Inspecting the System Moving Installing the System Connecting the System Powering Up the System Launching the VMS So...
Page 30: ...tion 0 0015g below 15Hz In order to maintain system accuracy do not locate the system near to production equipment susceptible to vibration for example stamping presses mills or lathes Weight Crated 7...
Page 31: ...out COMPUTER SHELF 99 8 cm 39 3 176 6 cm 69 6 MINIMUM 61 cm 24 SERVICE ACCESS MINIMUM 61 cm 24 SERVICE ACCESS MINIMUM 61 cm 24 SERVICE ACCESS MINIMUM 61 cm 24 SERVICE ACCESS 142 5 cm 56 1 MAX EXTENSIO...
Page 32: ...stage glass and all accessory boxes from the pallet Set everything aside 4 Unlock with the supplied key and open the front doors on the base 5 Remove the shipping bolts that secure the machine to the...
Page 33: ...t a bubble level on the worktable to determine if the machine is level in the X and Y directions If the machine is not level in both directions lift the machine re adjust the height of the machine sup...
Page 34: ...des further detail All cables are clearly labeled regarding function and where each end connects Figure 4 2 Benchmark 450 System Cabling Diagram Benchmark 450 Workstation System Computer Monitor SOFTW...
Page 35: ...ine CAMERA 1 connector on the system computer Camera 2 cable P N 060131 01 CAMERA 2 connector on the machine CAMERA 2 connector on the system computer Parallel cable P N 036389 PARALLEL PORT connector...
Page 36: ...power cord is plugged into an appropriate power source outlet 2 Power up the monitor system computer and any optional accessories 3 Wait for the operating system to load 4 Double click the icon on the...
Page 37: ...the right side of the Z axis cover illuminates A software message appears on the screen The X Y and Z transports do not move when you operate the joystick To resume normal operation 1 Clear the softwa...
Page 38: ...ens files by calibrating all magnification lenses see Lens Calibration on page 141 3 System Certification Perform a full XYZ system certification and verification see VMS System Certification Verifica...
Page 39: ...er down the system do the following 1 Close all programs 2 Perform the standard Windows XP shutdown procedure 3 Power down the monitor and any optional accessories Warning The system must be shut down...
Page 40: ...ing This reduces the chance of equipment damage Before powering down the system and installing the shipping restraints position the transports as follows Position the X transport to the left limit of...
Page 41: ...ng 1 Go to the back of the machine and use a Phillips head screwdriver to open the rear bridge cover 2 Attach the shipping restraint to the X axis rail as shown in Figure 4 3 Use a 3 16 inch Allen wre...
Page 42: ...4 4 To install the Y axis shipping restraint do the following 1 Attach the shipping restraint to one of the Y axis rails see Figure 4 3 in front of the worktable 2 Use a 3 16 inch Allen wrench to tig...
Page 43: ...5 To install the Z axis shipping restraints do the following 1 Use a 3 mm Allen wrench to remove the four Z axis end stop screws 2 Attach the two Z axis shipping restraints to the bottom of the Z axi...
Page 44: ...oles can be used to attach a variety of fixtures Figure 4 6 Benchmark 450 Fixturing Holes Caution Do not allow any objects to hang over the sides of the worktable while operating the machine Doing so...
Page 45: ...e r Principles of Operation System Interconnections 5 1 What this Chapter Contains This chapter covers the following Overview of Operation Image Acquisition Processing Display Motion Control Illumina...
Page 46: ...lations are made and the resulting data is either stored printed or sent to another type of I O device Figure 5 1 Benchmark 450 System Block Diagram USER INTERFACE MOTHERBOARD MULTI CORE PROCESSOR 2 S...
Page 47: ...is video is used to control Z axis focus processing and lighting The system is capable of performing two types of focus processing Ronchi or Surface Surface focus and Ronchi focus types are very simil...
Page 48: ...in positioning the stage and holding the actual position after it has been achieved The scales have a separate index flag mounted away from the reader heads to keep the stage coordinates the same eac...
Page 49: ...d The electric brake assembly is mounted to the top of the Z axis ball screw While the system is in use the brake is energized and the Z axis transport is free to move When power is removed from the b...
Page 50: ...l The programmable LED ring light PRL has different color LEDs red green and blue and provides oblique top light A cone of light projected onto the surface of the part creates a three dimensional imag...
Page 51: ...ect contrast onto surfaces that have little or no contrast such as glass when using high magnification This allows you to perform an autofocus on such surfaces Light passes through a grid pattern and...
Page 52: ...r passes through the reticle projecting a shadow onto the point of focus that creates artificial contrast where none may actually exist The Ronchi focus is aligned to the video focal plane When Surfac...
Page 53: ...position of the optical axis 5 9 Zeroing the Stage When the stage is zeroed each axis is driven to one side until the magnetic limit switch is triggered The stage then reverses direction and finds the...
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Page 55: ...5 P10 J3 J1 J2 P11 V LINE NEUTRAL GROUND V V V 24V_DC ASSY WIRED POWER SUPPLY 24V 100W 060353 V LINE NEUTRAL GROUND V V V 24V_DC ASSY WIRED POWER SUPPLY 24V 100W 060353 060352 1 CABLE USB 2 0 TYPE A B...
Page 56: ...ASSY 3 EXHAUST FAN WIRED 4209 038357 F ASSY 3 EXHAUST FAN WIRED 4209 038357 064126 2 ASSY CABLE QVI LASER INTFC STR 3 5M 064126 2 ASSY CABLE QVI LASER INTFC STR 3 5M UMSB LASER AC POWER VIDEO IN MONI...
Page 57: ...ion Lens Cleaning the LED Programmable Ring Light PRL Checking for Dirt in the Images of the Video Cameras Verifying Proper System Operation Warning Unless instructed otherwise always power down the s...
Page 58: ...ices may result in charges for those services Preventive Maintenance Task Frequency Where to Find Procedure Clean the user components Every six months See Cleaning the User Components on page 47 Clean...
Page 59: ...Cleaning the Flat Panel Display Vacuum the vent slots to remove any dust that may have accumulated Clean the screen with a non solvent glass cleaner and soft lint free toweling 6 3 4 Cleaning the Key...
Page 60: ...or with a commercial surface cleaner Materials Required Soft lint free cloth Pure compressed air Alcohol based cleaning solution Warm water mixed with a mild detergent or commercial surface cleaner C...
Page 61: ...he three set screws in the back of the worktable 4 Reach under the front of the stage and push up on the stage glass Carefully lift the stage glass off the stage and remove it 5 Gently set the stage g...
Page 62: ...n B 09 09 Benchma rk 45 0 6 4 4 Leveling the Stage Glass 1 Power up the system 2 Attach four pieces of masking tape or similar tape to the stage glass in the approximate locations shown in Figure 6 1...
Page 63: ...t high magnification Look at the Z axis readout which should be as close to zero as possible If the reading is within 0 08 mm 0 003 the stage glass is level in the X direction If the reading is not wi...
Page 64: ...to remove the front stage cover and both Y axis rail covers see Figure 6 2 9 Use a 2 5 mm Allen wrench to remove the underlight tray cover 10 Re install the stage glass Make sure the stage glass is c...
Page 65: ...aight bottom edge to each corner of the stage Then place 0 010 shim stock between each bracket and the stage glass see Figure 6 3 Figure 6 3 Bracket Attached to the Stage Note Using 0 010 shim stock e...
Page 66: ...dle screws 13 Use a 2 mm Allen wrench to adjust the six leveling screws accessed from below the stage as necessary to position the stage glass the correct distance below the top surface of the stage 1...
Page 67: ...over 19 Re install the stage glass make sure it is centered within the stage 20 Perform Steps 1 through 4 to verify that the stage glass is still level in both the X and Y directions If the stage glas...
Page 68: ...rails Apply the lubricant in the prescribed manner Note It is important to clean the X axis and Y axis rails periodically to remove contaminants and grease buildup It is also important to apply the p...
Page 69: ...o the approximate center of its travel 2 Power down the system and disconnect the power cord from the power source 3 Use a Phillips head screwdriver to open the rear bridge cover 4 Locate the X axis r...
Page 70: ...lose the rear bridge cover 8 Power up the system and launch the VMS software 9 Use the joystick to drive the X axis transport from side to side along the full length of X travel several times to distr...
Page 71: ...the power cord from the power source 3 Use clean lint free toweling to wipe the exposed Y axis rails see Figure 6 6 Make sure the rails are clean before continuing 4 Power up the system and launch th...
Page 72: ...PS2 lubricant 8 Power up the system and launch the VMS software 9 Use the joystick to drive the Y axis transport back and forth along the full length of Y travel several times to distribute the greas...
Page 73: ...agnification lens from the lens tube see Figure 6 7 Figure 6 7 Removing the Magnification Lens 3 Check the threaded end of the magnification lens and verify that the black ring is intact There should...
Page 74: ...ns 5 Use a clean soft lint free cloth to wipe the lens glass and remove any residual dirt Start at the center of the lens and work toward the edges Repeat as necessary until the lens is clean 6 Repeat...
Page 75: ...Unscrew CCW the magnification lens from the lens tube see Figure 6 7 on page 61 3 Use a clean soft lint free cloth moistened with lens cleaner to clean the outer mirror see Figure 6 8 Figure 6 8 Clean...
Page 76: ...dust is on the camera sensor Remove the High and or Low Mag cameras in a dust free environment clean them and perform the dual magnification optical system adjustments see Dual Magnification Optical S...
Page 77: ...adjustments and to replace parts This chapter covers DSP Multi Axis PCBA Diagnostic LEDs Test Points Dual Mag Optics PCBA Diagnostic LEDs Test Points Z Brake Control PCBA Diagnostic LEDs Test Points...
Page 78: ...sk see Where to Get Help on page 4 for replacement boards Warning Unless instructed otherwise always power down the system and disconnect the power cord from the power supply while troubleshooting see...
Page 79: ...he next page provide an overview of the diagnostic LEDs on the DSP Multi Axis PCBA Figure 7 1 Location of Diagnostic LEDs on the DSP Multi Axis PCBA DS7A DS7B DS7C DS7D DS7 ZMA ZMB ZA ZB DS5A DS5B DS5...
Page 80: ...indicate quadrature see Quadrature on page 69 DS5 Z Axis Shaft Encoders A and B channel input states Indicates whether or not the Z axis shaft encoders are operating properly LEDs should indicate quad...
Page 81: ...xhibits a constantly changing On Off pattern as the stage X Y or Z moves in one direction or the other as indicated below Figure 7 2 An Example of Quadrature Signal Depending on the direction of motio...
Page 82: ...dicates when specific scale limits have been encountered In its normal monitoring state the four LEDs within DS7 roll rapidly back and forth If the machine has entered E Stop for any reason the indivi...
Page 83: ...ion error Z axis Loss of motor power connector J13 Start Stop button on the joystick has been pressed Loss of continuity between pins 1 and 2 on P401 Indicates LED is lit Indicates LED is off DS7D DS7...
Page 84: ...its will cause individual LEDs to light up in a specific pattern as indicated below Note If multiple magnetic scales are encountered more than one LED will light up concurrently Steady LED Pattern Err...
Page 85: ...tion below and the table on the next page provide an overview and the approximate location of the test points on the DSP Multi Axis PCBA Figure 7 4 Location of Test Points on the DSP Multi Axis PCBA T...
Page 86: ...27 Z Axis Scale Test Z axis scale setup TP28 Y Axis Digital Analog Converter Test Y axis DAC TP29 Y Axis Scale Test Y axis scale setup TP30 X Axis Digital Analog Converter Test X axis DAC TP31 X Axis...
Page 87: ...ic LEDs and test points that are useful in diagnosing system problems 7 4 1 Dual Mag Optics PCBA Diagnostic LEDs The illustration below and the table on the next page provide an overview of the diagno...
Page 88: ...S6 USB device connected to connector P6B DS5 on green indicates the USB device connected to connector P6B is functioning properly DS6 on amber indicates the USB device connected to connector P6B is no...
Page 89: ...re use DS17 Reserved for future use DS18 Reserved for future use DS19 Reserved for future use DS20 Reserved for Engineering use DS21 Reserved for Engineering use DS22 Reserved for Engineering use DS23...
Page 90: ...ma rk 45 0 7 4 2 Dual Mag Optics PCBA Test Points The illustration below and the table on the next page provide an overview of the test points on the Dual Mag Optics PCBA Figure 7 6 Location of Test P...
Page 91: ...Revisi on B 0 9 0 9 Pa ge 79 Test Point s What Does It Test Function TP1 5VDC 5 Test voltage TP2 12VDC 10 Test voltage TP8 15VDC 10 Test voltage TP9 15VDC 5 Test voltage TP11 3 3VDC 5 Test voltage TP1...
Page 92: ...tration below and the table on the next page provide an overview of the diagnostic LEDs on the Z Brake Control PCBA Figure 7 7 Location of Diagnostic LEDs on the Z Brake Control PCBA Caution The jumpe...
Page 93: ...he Z Brake Control PCBA to the DSP Multi Axis PCBA LED not lit indicates stop signal has not been sent from the Z Brake Control PCBA to the DSP Multi Axis PCBA DS6 Stop signal from DSP PCBA LED lit DS...
Page 94: ...p switch has been pressed LED not lit indicates E Stop switch has not been pressed DS15 Heartbeat LED blinking indicates CPLD is functioning properly LED lit not blinking indicates CPLD is defective L...
Page 95: ...9 Pa ge 83 7 5 2 Z Brake Control PCBA Test Points The illustration below and the table on the next page provide an overview of the test points on the Z Brake Control PCBA Figure 7 8 Test Points on the...
Page 96: ...Pa ge 84 7 99 014 Revisio n B 09 09 Benchma rk 45 0 Test Point s What Does It Test Function TP1 Brake Power 48VDC Test voltage TP2 24VDC switched Test voltage TP3 Ground TP4 5VDC Test voltage TP5 3 3...
Page 97: ...illustration below and the table on the next page provide an overview of the diagnostic LEDs on the LED Driver PCBA Figure 7 9 Location of Diagnostic LEDs on the LED Driver PCBA Caution The jumpers o...
Page 98: ...at approximately 1 flash second DS1 DS4 DS11 Diagnostic LED Functions Used to troubleshoot system anomalies contact the Customer Support HelpDesk see Where to Get Help on page 4 for more information D...
Page 99: ...on B 0 9 0 9 Pa ge 87 7 6 2 LED Driver PCBA Test Points The illustration below and the table on the next page provide an overview of the test points on the LED Driver PCBA Figure 7 10 Location of Tes...
Page 100: ...visio n B 09 09 Benchma rk 45 0 Test Point s What Does It Test Function TP1 Reserved for Engineering use TP2 DWI SYNC RX TP3 DWI DATA RX TP4 DWI DATA TX TP5 12VDC Test voltage TP6 5VDC Test voltage TP...
Page 101: ...imeter DMM to measure the resistance between pins 1 and 3 on connector J403 connects to P403 or J404 connects to P404 Record this reading 4 Repeat Step 3 to measure the resistance between pins 4 and 5...
Page 102: ...nected from the machine or the main power source Verify that the power cord is connected to the machine and the main power source Computer power cord is disconnected from the computer or the main powe...
Page 103: ...enu and verify that all options are correct If necessary contact the Customer Support HelpDesk see Where to Get Help on page 4 for more information System parameter settings are incorrect only applies...
Page 104: ...ual Mag Optics PCBA if the system is powered up the LED should blink at approximately 1 flash second Observe LED DS24 on the Dual Mag Optics PCBA as you adjust the light level in the software If the i...
Page 105: ...nformation Loose or faulty cabling to the LED Driver PCBA Observe LED DS1 on the LED Driver PCBA as you adjust the light level in the software If the intensity of the LED does not track the illuminati...
Page 106: ...r PCBA see LED Driver PCBA Test Points on page 87 Replace the LED Driver PCBA if necessary see Replacing the LED Driver PCBA on page 200 Defective substage illuminator Contact the Customer Support Hel...
Page 107: ...Support HelpDesk see Where to Get Help on page 4 for more information Defective joystick Perform the joystick troubleshooting procedure on page 108 DSP Multi Axis PCBA is not configured correctly Con...
Page 108: ...at on the DSP Multi Axis PCBA LED should be on solid or blinking Check LED DS7 on the DSP Multi Axis PCBA for error codes see Diagnostic LED DS7 E Stop Codes on page 70 Check power supply voltages Rep...
Page 109: ...ystick Loose remote E Stop connection to the machine Verify that the remote E Stop switch is properly connected to the machine Faulty remote E Stop switch Replace remote E Stop switch DSP OUT was not...
Page 110: ...place the defective motor If the X axis is defective see Replacing the X Axis Motor on page 185 If the Y axis motor is defective see Replacing the Y Axis Motor on page 187 If the Z axis motor is defec...
Page 111: ...o Get Help on page 4 for more information Axis only moves in one direction Loose or faulty cabling to the DSP Multi Axis PCBA Check and secure all cable connections Reconnect or replace any disconnect...
Page 112: ...ge 4 for more information Axis runs away at power up Note This is very rare so contact the Customer Support HelpDesk see Where to Get Help on page 4 and provide as much information as possible DSP Mul...
Page 113: ...age 173 Defective DSP Multi Axis PCBA Check LED DS8 heartbeat on the DSP Multi Axis PCBA LED should be on solid or blinking Check LED DS7 on the DSP Multi Axis PCBA for error codes see Diagnostic LED...
Page 114: ...Reader Heads on page 173 Incorrect servo parameters Contact the Customer Support HelpDesk see Where to Get Help on page 4 for more information Axis oscillates Loose or faulty cabling to from the DSP M...
Page 115: ...ader head if necessary see Replacing the Scale Reader Heads on page 173 Defective DSP Multi Axis PCBA Check LED DS8 heartbeat on the DSP Multi Axis PCBA LED should be on solid or blinking Check LED DS...
Page 116: ...ram Reload the program Defective camera Replace the defective camera see Replacing the High Low Mag Cameras on page 167 Defective QVI video capture card Contact the Customer Support HelpDesk see Where...
Page 117: ...ured camera Contact the Customer Support HelpDesk see Where to Get Help on page 4 for more information Loose Z axis motor mounting hardware Power down the system Then remove the front cover and verify...
Page 118: ...et Help on page 4 for more information Computer is unable to download to the DSP Multi Axis PCBA during start up Check for loose or disconnected parallel cable Computer does not boot from disk Check a...
Page 119: ...eck firewall settings Symptom Possible Causes No movement One of the E Stop switches has been pressed System is in Stop Mode press the Start Stop button on the joystick to resume normal operation Loos...
Page 120: ...test points on the DSP Multi Axis PCBA that are used to troubleshoot the joystick Figure 7 11 Location of the Joystick Troubleshooting Test Points on the DSP Multi Axis PCBA Note The following proced...
Page 121: ...ion continue with the next step in this procedure 2 Unplug the joystick and re check VREF Again the reading should be 3 0VDC 10 If the reading is within specification connect the joystick directly to...
Page 122: ...k 2 Connect the negative lead of the DVM to TP41 and connect the positive lead to TP32 to measure the X_POT voltage should vary from 0VDC to VREF when you move the joystick lever in the X direction TP...
Page 123: ...vary from 0VDC to VREF when you move the joystick lever in the Y direction TP43 to measure the Z_POT voltage should vary from 0VDC to VREF when you twist the joystick knob Move the joystick lever XY...
Page 124: ...he flat panel display is plugged in and the power switch is in the ON position Check the video acquisition and memory cards for failure Make sure the system computer is powered up and all cables are c...
Page 125: ...an be minimized by increasing the monitor refresh frequency 1 Right click on the Windows desktop 2 Select Properties from the context menu 3 Click the Settings tab and click the Advanced button 4 Clic...
Page 126: ...ort to the upper limit of travel to clear the error message displayed on the screen Warning NEVER ATTEMPT TO MANUALLY MOVE THE Z AXIS TRANSPORT BY TURNING THE BALL SCREW WITH POWER APPLIED TO THE MACH...
Page 127: ...Z axis ball screw 4 Once the Z axis is clear remove the obstruction from the stage area 5 Reset the remote E Stop switch by twisting the knob in the direction of the arrows 6 Press the Stop Start but...
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Page 129: ...o high voltage never remove the covers from the monitor or system power supplies Caution Protect the Benchmark 450 system from electrostatic damage by performing these procedures at a static safe work...
Page 130: ...orm whenever a critical component within the optical path has been removed and or replaced See Dual Magnification Optical System Adjustments on page 120 Lens Calibration Perform to calibrate the field...
Page 131: ...eferred height and rotation and can be adjusted to accommodate either a standing or a sitting position Height Adjustment 1 Loosen the locking knob located on the mount 2 Adjust the workstation to the...
Page 132: ...der software control A third optical path is included to provide coaxial through the lens illumination and a Ronchi grid pattern for autofocus This section outlines the procedures for on system alignm...
Page 133: ...B 0 9 0 9 Pag e 1 21 Figure 8 2 Optical Components shown with optional Ronchi Shuttle grid assembly Low Mag Camera High Mag Camera Optical Block Ronchi Shuttle Grid Assembly Shuttle Motor Coaxial Illu...
Page 134: ...systems equipped with Ronchi Shuttle grid option Ensures that each grid is square to the field of view See Ronchi Grid Rotation Adjustment If Equipped on page 126 Camera Parfocal Adjusts camera s so...
Page 135: ...2 3 camera in the Low Mag optical path If the corners are dark they should at least be equally dark in all four corners If the corners are not dark adjust the XY position of the coaxial illuminator b...
Page 136: ...If opto switch is not connected press the remote E Stop switch connect it and then reset the E Stop condition Do not connect the Ronchi shuttle motor yet 4 Move the shuttle in and out of the Low Mag...
Page 137: ...knob in the direction of the arrows and then press the Stop Start button on the joystick The shuttle will re zero itself The shuttle only reacts to the new flag position after moving to the Low Mag g...
Page 138: ...grids should be square to the X axis Figure 8 4 Ronchi Grid Rotation Adjustment 2 If either grid is not square loosen the mounting screws for that grid and adjust the rotation of the grid When the gri...
Page 139: ...n in the VMS main menu to display the Lens Calibrations window see Figure 8 5 Figure 8 5 Lens Calibrations Window 4 From the list select the 1X magnification lens Note Camera parfocal affects camera c...
Page 140: ...in the Lens Calibrations window and close the window 8 Select the High Mag camera 9 Repeat Steps 3 through 7 to zero the X Y and Z offsets at High Mag 10 Click in the Video window toolbar and click in...
Page 141: ...o or very close to zero If the change is more than 0 010 mm 0 0004 continue with the next step Otherwise stop here no adjustment is required 15 Loosen the Low Mag camera clamp and adjust the focus set...
Page 142: ...the VMS main menu to display the Lens Calibrations window see Figure 8 8 Figure 8 8 Lens Calibrations Window Note Camera parfocal affects camera centering and camera rotation repeat all adjustment pr...
Page 143: ...e window Ronchi Grid to Surface Parfocal 9 Select the High Mag camera 10 Repeat Steps 4 through 8 to zero the X Y and Z offsets at High Mag 11 Click in the Video window toolbar and click in the Autofo...
Page 144: ...Mag camera until the best focus is achieved loosen the camera clamp and adjust the focus set screw shown in Figure 8 10 Re tighten the camera clamp when finished If necessary find the two focus setti...
Page 145: ...al Fine Tuning 23 Select the High Mag camera 24 Click in the Video window toolbar and click in the Autofocus Settings window to select the Grid Focus tool grid pattern appears in the Video window adju...
Page 146: ...select Zero DRO in the context menu to zero the DRO 6 Adjust the backlight illumination to 0 and increase the coaxial illumination 7 Click in the Autofocus Settings window to select the Grid Focus too...
Page 147: ...r loosen the grid projector lock down screws and adjust the grid projector focus screw shown in Figure 8 11 Re tighten the lock down screws when finished Figure 8 11 Grid Projector Focus Adjustment 10...
Page 148: ...tion lens Observe whether or not the upper right corner of the reticle square is still aligned to the Crosshair Finder within 0 005 mm 0 0002 If the corner is no longer aligned continue with the next...
Page 149: ...m 0 0002 Make sure the finder is at the X 0 Y 0 location Figure 8 12 Camera Par Center Adjustment 7 Repeat Steps 2 through 6 until the upper right corner of the reticle square remains aligned to the C...
Page 150: ...ith the next step If the corner remains aligned no adjustment is required and you do not have to perform the rest of this procedure check the rotational alignment of each camera see Camera Rotation Ad...
Page 151: ...window is less than 0 005 mm 0 0002 when the X axis stage is driven over the entire length of X travel 6 After the glass scale has been trammed in use the joystick to drive the X axis stage over the f...
Page 152: ...he scale If the image of the scale appears to move vertically more than 0 005 mm 0 0002 continue with the next step If the observed vertical movement is less than 0 005 mm 0 0002 go to Step 10 9 Loose...
Page 153: ...uare to the field of view 5 Select the High Mag camera and manually focus the lower left corner of the reticle square 6 Select Setup Calibration in the VMS main menu to display the Lens Calibrations w...
Page 154: ...Square Pixel radio button 10 Click Start and then click OK in response to the displayed prompt The system automatically performs the lens calibration and displays the FOV Calibration window see Figur...
Page 155: ...e Video window that occupies most of the field of view is the image of the LED reticle If the reticle image is not in focus continue with Step 5 to make the required adjustment If the reticle image is...
Page 156: ...ideo window 8 Hold the reticle housing in place as you re tighten the set screws Figure 8 16 Focusing the LED Reticle 9 Click in the Video Window toolbar to select the Circle Finder If the reticle ima...
Page 157: ...le image is centered within the Circle Finder Figure 8 17 Centering the LED Reticle 12 Switch to the Low Mag camera and verify that the LED reticle image is centered within the Circle Finder at Low Ma...
Page 158: ...Metric Allen wrenches N A Set of English Allen wrenches N A 1X magnification lens 638939 Small flat head screwdriver N A ViewDiag software rev 2 01 or higher N A LIGHTTEST70 VOY part program N A 3 1...
Page 159: ...n do not remove the PRL mounting screws 4 Loosen the radial washer screw and then slightly re tighten it so it is snug 5 Manually drive the PRL up so the mirrors are above the end of the lens tube up...
Page 160: ...ner ring is approximately centered around the magnification lens To set the X direction Move the PRL base left or right keeping the bottom edge of the base against the guide plate Check for squareness...
Page 161: ...er drive block If it does loosen the clamp screw and rotate the tab until it engages the drive block Then re tighten the clamp screw see Figure 8 20 Figure 8 20 Upper Drive Block Drive Clamp Tab and C...
Page 162: ...nd turn on Motion Enable by clicking the On button 7 Click Calibrate Limit Switches The PRL automatically calculates its upper and lower software limits 8 After the PRL finishes calculating its upper...
Page 163: ...e glass Secure it to the stage glass to prevent the target from moving during the alignment Figure 8 21 PRL to Optics Reference Target 14 Use the joystick to manually focus on and center the reference...
Page 164: ...ower the PRL assembly so the mirrors are resting LIGHTLY on the 1 8 inch thick plate or floppy disk see Figure 8 22 This ensures that the mirrors are approximately 1 8 inch above the focal plane Figur...
Page 165: ...e field of view 6 Right click in the Video window and perform an Autofocus no Ronchi 7 Click OK 8 Click in the Video Window toolbar to select the Circle Finder Then verify that the optics are focused...
Page 166: ...its between the optical block and the top of the inner PRL ring housing see Figure 8 23 Turn the motor shaft so the disk is firmly held in place Figure 8 23 Inserting a Disk Between Optical Block and...
Page 167: ...he PRL motor to loosen the drive belt Then manually rotate the front shaft which controls the outer ring up and down observing where the light concentration sweeps across the reference target The swee...
Page 168: ...so you can remove the floppy disk 19 Separately check all of the LED arrays colors in all four quadrants If the relationship between the target diameters and the sweet spot of the current LED array a...
Page 169: ...ered in the field of view If necessary focus the optics and center the target 8 Lower the PRL to its lower limit The mirrors should be 1 8 inch above the stage glass the thickness of a 3 1 2 inch disk...
Page 170: ...C hap ter 8 Servi ce Adjustments Pa ge 15 8 7 99 014 Revisio n B 09 09 Benchma rk 45 0 This page has been left intentionally blank...
Page 171: ...machine see System AC Power Connector on page 12 Note The risk of electrical shock is present anytime the covers are removed from the machine To avoid exposure to high voltage never remove the covers...
Page 172: ...Magnification Lens 0 8X 638685 See Replacing the Magnification Lens on page 166 Magnification Lens 1 0X 638939 Magnification Lens 2 5X 638940 Magnification Lens 5 0X 638941 Magnification Lens 10X 6389...
Page 173: ...ng the Z Brake Control PCBA on page 198 PCBA LED Driver 039322 02 See Replacing the LED Driver PCBA on page 200 PCBA Dual Mag Optics 034702 01 See Replacing the Dual Mag Optics PCBA on page 202 PCBA U...
Page 174: ...over To remove the front cover 1 Shut down the system and disconnect the power cord from the power source 2 Lift the front cover straight up off its guides To remove the Z axis cover 1 Remove the fron...
Page 175: ...ws with a Phillips head screwdriver and swing the cover will swing down toward you 3 If you want to remove the rear bridge cover loosen do not remove the eight lower bridge cover screws with a 7 64 in...
Page 176: ...power source 2 While supporting the lower bridge cover use a 7 64 inch Allen wrench to remove the eight screws set of four on each side of the bridge that secure the lower bridge cover to the machine...
Page 177: ...2 Use a Phillips head screwdriver to loosen do not remove the screws around the perimeter of the electronics enclosure panel 3 Lift the panel straight up until it clears all of the slots Then pull the...
Page 178: ...ology software to provide access to the magnification lens 3 Unscrew the magnification lens CCW from the lens tube and carefully set the lens aside Figure 9 5 Removing the Magnification Lens 4 Install...
Page 179: ...2 Remove the front cover by lifting it straight up off its guides 3 Disconnect the coaxial cable from the top of the camera to be replaced by pulling up on the connector see Figure 9 6 Figure 9 6 Repl...
Page 180: ...the replacement camera and threaded adapter tube into the camera mounting bracket and re install all previously removed mounting hardware 12 Set the camera with threaded adapter tube and mounting bra...
Page 181: ...own the system and disconnect the power cord from the power source 3 Remove the front cover by lifting it straight up off its guides The PRL assembly is mounted on the left side of the optics plate se...
Page 182: ...e optical plate Retain all mounting hardware 6 Remove the PRL assembly by lowering it until it clears the magnification lens 7 Replace the old PRL assembly with the new PRL assembly 8 Re install the m...
Page 183: ...ystem and disconnect the power cord from the power source 2 Remove the front cover by lifting it straight up The AccuCentric assembly is located on the left side of the optics see Figure 9 8 Figure 9...
Page 184: ...uCentric assembly to the optical block Retain all mounting hardware 5 Replace the old AccuCentric assembly with the new assembly 6 Re install the three screws that secure the AccuCentric assembly to t...
Page 185: ...d see Replacing the X Axis Scale Reader Head on page 174 Y axis scale reader head see Replacing the Y Axis Scale Reader Head on page 178 Z axis glass scale and reader head see Replacing the Z Axis Gla...
Page 186: ...over and disconnect the X axis scale reader head cable from the extension cable see Figure 9 9 Both cables are clearly labeled 4 Use a 2 5 mm Allen wrench to remove the cable restraint bracket Figure...
Page 187: ...the cable ties 7 Use a 3 mm Allen wrench to remove the two screws that secure the reader head mounting bracket and attached reader head to the bridge assembly 8 Remove the reader head and attached cab...
Page 188: ...restraint bracket removed in Step 4 15 Remove the orange spacer and insert the blue 0 8 mm spacer between the reader head and tape scale Push the reader head toward the tape scale slightly and tighten...
Page 189: ...remain green over the entire length of X travel If the lamp remains green over the entire travel no adjustment is necessary If the lamp illuminates yellow or red even for a short period of time power...
Page 190: ...onics Enclosure Panel on page 165 3 Disconnect the Y axis reader head cable from connector J303 on the DSP Multi Axis PCBA Figure 9 11 Disconnecting the Y Axis Scale Cable from the DSP Multi Axis PCBA...
Page 191: ...mounting hardware Figure 9 12 Removing the Y Axis Reader Head 8 Manually push the worktable to the rear limit of travel 9 Remove the reader head adjustment bracket and attached scale reader head by pu...
Page 192: ...onnect the power cord power up the system and verify proper system operation The lamp on the reader head should remain green over the entire length of Y travel If the lamp remains green over the entir...
Page 193: ...the rear bridge cover and disconnect the Z axis reader head cable from the extension cable Both cables are clearly labeled 5 Use a 2 5 mm Allen wrench to remove the cable restraint bracket Figure 9 1...
Page 194: ...Glass Scale and Reader Head 8 Discard the defective glass scale and scale reader head The reader head cable should be free to follow 9 Remove the new glass scale and scale reader head from its package...
Page 195: ...e sure that you measure to the outboard edge of the scale at both ends of the scale After it is correctly positioned tighten the scale mounting screws to secure the glass scale to the Z axis slide 13...
Page 196: ...acing the Motors This section outlines how to replace the following X axis motor see Replacing the X Axis Motor on page 185 Y axis motor see Replacing the Y Axis Motor on page 187 Z axis motor see Rep...
Page 197: ...he motor mounting screws which releases the tension on the X axis drive belt 5 Remove the X axis drive belt and set it aside 6 While supporting the motor remove the mounting screws that secure the mot...
Page 198: ...ulley onto the replacement motor 10 Use the mounting hardware removed in Step 6 to install the replacement motor loosely 11 Slip the drive belt onto the motor pulley and drive pulley 12 Position the m...
Page 199: ...a 3 32 inch Allen wrench to loosen the two screws on top of the Y axis motor cover see Figure 9 17 Then use a 7 64 inch Allen wrench to remove the two side screws 3 Remove the motor cover and set is...
Page 200: ...the Y Axis Motor 6 Use a 1 5 mm Allen wrench to loosen do not remove the two motor pulley set screws Remove the pulley and set it aside 7 While supporting the Y axis motor remove the four motor mounti...
Page 201: ...e motor and encoder cables into the base of the machine and loosely mount the motor using the mounting hardware removed in Step 7 13 Slide the motor pulley onto the motor shaft and tighten the pulley...
Page 202: ...e rear bridge cover 4 Locate the Z axis motor cables and disconnect them The cables are clearly labeled 5 Use a 2 5 mm Allen wrench to remove the cable restraint bracket Figure 9 19 Disconnecting the...
Page 203: ...the necessary cable ties 7 Use a 3 mm Allen wrench to remove the five screws that secure the Z axis cover bracket to the machine see Figure 9 20 Remove the bracket and set it aside Retain all mounting...
Page 204: ...set it aside 11 While supporting the Z axis motor mounting bracket remove the four screws that secure it and the attached motor to the machine Retain all mounting hardware 12 Lift the motor mounting b...
Page 205: ...e mounting hardware removed in Step 11 18 Slip the drive belt onto the motor pulley and drive pulley 19 Position the Z axis motor to tension the drive belt so it is snug Make sure the belt is centered...
Page 206: ...oor with a small flat head screwdriver Figure 9 22 Replacing the Main Power Fuse s 3 Pull out the fuse holder replace the fuse s and then re install the fuse holder Systems configured for 100 120 volt...
Page 207: ...onents by touching a known rounded object Do not touch components on printed circuit boards assemblies PCBAs except as directed Note For each new PCBA that is installed record the jumpers installed sw...
Page 208: ...tronics Enclosure Panel on page 165 The DSP Multi Axis PCBA is mounted to the back interior wall of the Electronics Enclosure see Figure 9 24 Figure 9 24 Location of the DSP Multi Axis PCBA Tools Requ...
Page 209: ...ad screwdriver to remove the mounting screws and washers that secure the DSP Multi Axis PCBA to the electronics enclosure Retain all mounting hardware 6 Remove the DSP Multi Axis PCBA from the electro...
Page 210: ...nclosure Panel on page 165 The Z Brake Control PCBA is located in the upper left corner of the electronics enclosure see Figure 9 25 Figure 9 25 Location of the Z Brake Control PCBA Tools Required Par...
Page 211: ...Brake Control PCBA to the electronics enclosure Retain all mounting hardware 5 Remove the old Z Brake Control PCBA from the electronics enclosure and place it in a plastic anti static bag 6 Use the m...
Page 212: ...on page 165 The LED Driver PCBA is located in the upper left corner of the electronics enclosure behind the Z Brake Control PCBA see Figure 9 26 Figure 9 26 Location of the LED Driver PCBA Tools Requ...
Page 213: ...ure the LED Driver PCBA to the electronics enclosure Retain all mounting hardware 6 Remove the old LED Driver PCBA from the electronics enclosure and put it in a plastic anti static bag 7 Use the stan...
Page 214: ...and disconnect the power cord from the power source 2 Remove the front cover by lifting it straight up off its guides The Dual Mag Optics PCBA is located behind the optical assembly see Figure 9 27 Fi...
Page 215: ...ing screws that secure the Dual Mag Optics PCBA to the machine Retain all mounting hardware 5 Remove the old Dual Mag Optics PCBA and put it in a plastic anti static bag 6 Use the mounting hardware re...
Page 216: ...ensor PCBA is mounted to the DSP Multi Axis PCBA connected to P400 or Micro Theta Control PCBA if the system is equipped with a rotary indexer Figure 9 28 Location of the Universal Multisensor PCBA To...
Page 217: ...the Universal Multi Sensor PCBA to the DSP Multi Axis PCBA or Micro Theta Control PCBA 5 Remove the old Universal Multi Sensor PCBA from the electronics enclosure and put it in a plastic anti static b...
Page 218: ...n page 165 The Micro Theta Control PCBA is mounted to the DSP Multi Axis PCBA connected to P400 see Figure 9 29 Figure 9 29 Location of the Micro Theta Control PCBA Tools Required Part No Phillips hea...
Page 219: ...Axis PCBA 6 Remove the old Micro Theta Control PCBA from the electronics enclosure and put it in a plastic anti static bag 7 Use the mounting hardware removed in Step 4 to install the replacement Mic...
Page 220: ...s Caution Protect the machine from electrostatic damage Perform these procedures in a static free area and wear a ground strap If a ground strap is not available follow these guidelines Work in an unc...
Page 221: ...ure panel see Removing the Electronics Enclosure Panel on page 165 Figure 9 31 Location of the 24V Power Supply Tools Required Part No Phillips head screwdriver N A Set of Metric hex key Allen wrenche...
Page 222: ...plate and attached power supply to the electronics enclosure Retain all mounting hardware 6 Remove the 24V power supply from the electronics enclosure 7 Remove the mounting plate from the old power su...
Page 223: ...Use the mounting hardware removed in Step 5 to secure the mounting plate and attached power supply to the electronics enclosure 10 Re connect all previously disconnected power supply cables 11 Replac...
Page 224: ...2 Remove the electronics enclosure panel see Removing the Electronics Enclosure Panel on page 165 Figure 9 33 Location of the 48V Power Supply Tools Required Part No Phillips head screwdriver N A Wir...
Page 225: ...nting plate and attached power supply to the electronics enclosure Retain all mounting hardware 6 Remove the 48V power supply from the electronics enclosure 7 Remove the mounting plate from the old po...
Page 226: ...5 to secure the power supply mounting plate and attached power supply to the electronics enclosure 9 Re connect all previously disconnected power supply cables 10 Replace all previously removed cable...
Page 227: ...el see Removing the Electronics Enclosure Panel on page 165 Figure 9 35 Location of the ATX Power Supply Tools Required Part No Phillips head screwdriver N A 4 mm socket wrench N A Ribbon cable clips...
Page 228: ...e electronics enclosure Retain all mounting hardware 7 Remove the ATX power supply from the electronics enclosure 8 Remove the load resistor bracket and attached load resistor from the old power suppl...
Page 229: ...y Use the old power supply for reference 11 Use the mounting hardware removed in Step 6 to install the replacement power supply 12 Re connect all previously disconnected power supply cables 13 Replace...
Page 230: ...k 450 system has two main fan assemblies An exhaust fan is mounted to the left interior wall of the electronics enclosure An intake fan is mounted to the right interior wall of the electronics enclosu...
Page 231: ...2 Remove the electronics enclosure panel see Removing the Electronics Enclosure Panel on page 165 Figure 9 38 Location of the Exhaust Fan Tools Required Part No Phillips head screwdriver N A Adjustabl...
Page 232: ...igure 9 39 Removing the Exhaust Fan 5 Remove the fan and metal finger guard from the electronics enclosure 6 Use the mounting hardware removed in Step 4 to install the replacement exhaust fan and meta...
Page 233: ...electronics enclosure panel see Removing the Electronics Enclosure Panel on page 165 Figure 9 40 Location of the Intake Fan Tools Required Part No Phillips head screwdriver N A Flat head screwdriver N...
Page 234: ...nd plastic finger guard see Figure 9 41 Retain all mounting hardware Figure 9 41 Removing the Intake Fan 6 Remove the fan and metal finger guard from the electronics enclosure 7 Use the mounting hardw...
Page 235: ...necessary to properly complete an accurate system certification and or system verification using the VMS certification software A 2 General Guidelines The system must have the Ronchi Grid Autofocus ca...
Page 236: ...plates and scales should never be touched by hand near the area of the grid lines Caution Gage Blocks and accessories manufactured from croblox Chromium carbide are harder but more brittle than gage...
Page 237: ...the oiled area 6 Move the block to an un oiled section of the cloth and move it in a figure eight motion to clean off the excess oil When cleaned correctly the oil should only be visible as a slight...
Page 238: ...asuring the remaining columns on the grid plate in this case the primary moving axis is the Y axis The results are averaged and the raw uncorrected measured distances in X and Y of each intersection f...
Page 239: ...by tightening the set screws or retaining clamps at each end of the Y axis stage Make sure the grid plate is level to within 0 01 mm 0 0004 and is aligned to the XY travel 4 XY Certification ONLY Use...
Page 240: ...ter the system specific information into the required fields automatically 10 Click the Customer Info tab and enter the following information customer operator name machine model machine serial number...
Page 241: ...g information P O number of the plate all digits must match the XYNOM CRT file serial number of the plate leading zeros are ignored number of unreachable lines if any on each side of the plate 16 Z Ce...
Page 242: ...en set and the customer information has been updated click Done The following appears You are now ready to perform an XY Certification see XY Certification on page 231 or a Z Certification see Z Certi...
Page 243: ...response to the prompt The Cert Verify program automatically launches the VMS software and the following appears 5 Make sure the E Stops are pulled out and then press the Stop Start button on the joys...
Page 244: ...with the mouse Caution You may receive the following message The lens used by this program is not mounted The wrong lens may be in use This error message is normal and is a precaution Check and make...
Page 245: ...ight if needed Full travel assumes that during the entire Cert and Verify process all outer intersections except those excluded in the setup used in XYNOM CRT can be imaged d After the plate has been...
Page 246: ...LOOKUP TBL is created in the current VMS directory This is the actual error map file used during measurement 15 Exit the Cert Verify program and the VMS software 16 Perform the XY Verification procedu...
Page 247: ...ches the VMS software and the following appears 5 Make sure the E Stops are pulled out and then press the Stop Start button on the joystick 6 Wait for the VMS software to launch and then click Continu...
Page 248: ...ion window 9 Temporarily mount the Z axis step gage on the worktable as shown in Figure A 2 Make sure the step gage steps ascend toward you when you are standing in front of the machine the step gage...
Page 249: ...c Select the High Mag camera and perform an autofocus on focus point d Right click in the DRO window and select Zero DRO in the context menu e Drive the stages so focus point see Figure A 3 appears i...
Page 250: ...ecessary to level the step gage to within 0 002 mm 0 00008 11 Set the Joystick Mode to Slow Note If you are prompted to select OK do not press Enter on the keyboard doing so will be interpreted as a c...
Page 251: ...Finder on the right edge of the hole 3 o clock position 14 Click Run in the displayed prompt to run the finder and then click OK The following prompt appears 15 Drive the stages so the right through...
Page 252: ...ication process is complete the following appears 19 Enter the current room temperature and click OK The Certification Program window displays the following Calculating lookup table values New Lookup...
Page 253: ...ed out and then press the Stop Start button on the joystick Note The use of gage blocks requires you to place and remove blocks from a base block that is permanently mounted in a fixture If the Z cert...
Page 254: ...xis fixture to the worktable The Z axis fixture is mounted on center in the X axis direction 11 Click in the VMS toolbar 12 Set the Joystick Mode to Slow Note If you are prompted to select OK do not p...
Page 255: ...performs an autofocus on the base gage block that is permanently mounted on the fixture The Z axis transport moves up to the next step size in the certification series 16 Observe the User Input windo...
Page 256: ...and click OK The Certification Program window displays the following Calculating lookup table values New Lookup Table created Press Continue to exit VMS Changes will take effect when VMS is restarted...
Page 257: ...ied in the setup For each intersection its X and Y distances from the center intersection are measured These measured distances or coordinates with respect to the center will be referred to as locatio...
Page 258: ...by tightening the set screws or retaining clamps at each end of the Y axis stage Make sure the grid plate is level to within 0 01 mm 0 0004 and is aligned to the XY travel 4 XY Verification ONLY Use...
Page 259: ...nter the system specific information into the required fields automatically 10 Click the Customer Info tab and enter the following information customer operator name machine model machine serial numbe...
Page 260: ...ng information P O number of the plate all digits must match the XYNOM CRT file serial number of the plate leading zeros are ignored number of unreachable lines if any on each side of the plate 16 Z V...
Page 261: ...e been set and the customer information has been updated click Done The following appears You are now ready to perform an XY Verification see XY Verification on page 250 or a Z Verification see Z Veri...
Page 262: ...mpts and messages that appear during the verification process 6 Verify that the stages are clear to move and then click Continue in the Certification Program instruction window to zero the stages 7 Wa...
Page 263: ...tion Figure A 5 0 0 intersection Caution You may receive the following message The lens used by this program is not mounted The wrong lens may be in use This error message is normal and is a precautio...
Page 264: ...n the Crosshair Finder over the 0 0 intersection e Focus again f Click Set Home to establish the current XYZ position as the home position 10 After all alignments are complete and the XY grid plate is...
Page 265: ...ble 16 Save i e manually copy the XYVER DAT file from the current VMS directory onto removable media This is a text file that can be viewed or printed at a later date from any standard PC 17 Close the...
Page 266: ...t corner of the screen so you can see prompts and messages that appear during the verification process 6 Verify that the stages are clear to move and then click Continue in the Certification Program i...
Page 267: ...igure A 6 Make sure the step gage steps ascend toward you when you are standing in front of the machine the step gage is placed toward the front of the worktable the step gage is visually square in th...
Page 268: ...nd then click in the Autofocus Settings window to select the Textured Surface Focus tool c Select the High Mag camera and perform an autofocus on focus point d Right click in the DRO window and select...
Page 269: ...mm 0 00008 of the Z value for focus point no adjustment is required continue with Step 10 If the Z value is not within 0 002 mm 0 00008 use the leveling knob adjacent to focus point to level the step...
Page 270: ...mpt to run the finder and then click OK The following appears 14 Drive the stages so the right through hole in Figure A 7 appears in the Video window Then position the Crosshair Finder on the right ed...
Page 271: ...en the verification process is complete the following appears 18 Enter the current room temperature and click OK A PASS or FAIL message appears in the Certification Program window 19 Save i e manually...
Page 272: ...he stages are clear to move and then click Continue in the Certification Program instruction window to zero the stages 7 Wait for the stages to stop moving and observe the Ready Not Zeroed status disp...
Page 273: ...e program Instead click OK with the mouse Caution You may receive the following message The lens used by this program is not mounted The wrong lens may be in use This error message is normal and is a...
Page 274: ...performs an autofocus on the base gage block that is permanently mounted on the fixture The Z axis stage moves up to the next step size in the verification series 14 Observe the User Input window and...
Page 275: ...ter the current room temperature and click OK A PASS or FAIL message appears in the Certification Program window 20 Save i e manually copy the ZVER DAT file from the current VMS directory onto removab...
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Page 277: ...TTL Laser Calibration TTL Laser Verification Tools Required Part No 2 5X 5X or 10X magnification lens 638940 638941 638942 Set of Metric Allen wrenches N A Gage block N A VMS metrology software N A LO...
Page 278: ...Calibration in the VMS main menu to display the Lens Calibrations window see Figure B 1 Figure B 1 Lens Calibrations Window 5 From the list select the currently installed magnification lens and click...
Page 279: ...iew 5X is already listed in the Setup Laser Probes menu select it and click Delete Entry in the Laser Probe Calibration window to delete the laser probe calibration data for the lens Then perform Step...
Page 280: ...lick in the Video Window toolbar to display the Laser Scan window If the Basic Laser Scan Parameters window see Figure B 3 is displayed click Advanced to display the Advanced Laser Scan Parameters win...
Page 281: ...0 9 Pag e 2 69 11 Click Diagnostics to display the Laser Input laser diagnostics window see Figure B 5 Figure B 5 Laser Input Window Laser Diagnostics 12 Move the Laser Input window so you can see the...
Page 282: ...al light intensity to 0 and observe the position of the laser spot If the laser spot is centered on the Laser Finder graphic see Figure B 6 go to Step 17 If the laser spot is not centered continue wit...
Page 283: ...wrench and the laser push screws to center the laser spot on the Laser Finder graphic as shown in Figure B 6 Figure B 7 Location of the Laser Push Pull Screws 16 Make sure the laser push pull screws...
Page 284: ...ck to raise and lower the Z axis transport while observing the laser spot displayed in the Video window If the laser spot remains centered on the horizontal centerline no visible drift at high and low...
Page 285: ...ocation of the Vertical Adjustment Screws Caution Do not perform the following adjustment steps until you have determined that an adjustment is necessary Warning To avoid exposure to Class 3R laser ra...
Page 286: ...Use the joystick to lower the Z axis transport so the laser spot appears on the left side of the Video window If the laser spot is above the horizontal crosshair turn the vertical set screws see Figu...
Page 287: ...line to the Crosshair Finder graphic 26 Right click in the DRO window and select Zero DRO from the context menu 27 Without moving the paper or worktable remove the magnification lens and set it aside...
Page 288: ...Screws Caution Do not perform the following adjustment steps until you have determined that an adjustment is necessary Warning To avoid exposure to Class 3R laser radiation do not fully loosen or rem...
Page 289: ...should be close to 10 If the height signal is 0 go to Step 33 Otherwise continue with the next step to make the required adjustment 33 Adjust the laser detector push pull screws see Figure B 13 until...
Page 290: ...to display the Laser Probe Calibration window see Figure B 14 Figure B 14 Laser Probe Calibration Window Note In order to use the TTL laser the 2 5X 5X or 10X lens must be installed You cannot use th...
Page 291: ...alibrated resolution using the resolution value specified in the Laser Probe Calibration window for the installed lens The laser calibration program estimates the Z axis zero using the latest resoluti...
Page 292: ...TL LASER QUALIFICATION VOY part program 7 Select the High Mag camera and manually focus on the surface of the gage block Adjust the coaxial illumination if necessary 8 Click in the VMS toolbar and typ...
Page 293: ...ndix Contains This appendix describes how to view the VMS parameters it does not describe how to change parameters Contact the Customer Support HelpDesk for information about changing parameters Cauti...
Page 294: ...VMS software 2 Select Setup Options System in the VMS main menu The system displays a window that shows the system configuration parameters Typically these parameters are locked for editing contact t...
Page 295: ...le name box and click Save 3 Double click the EEPARAMS EXE program The following appears 4 Type 1 and press Enter on the keyboard The system saves the currently loaded parameters to the text file DSPP...
Page 296: ...e following directory C PROGRAM FILES VMS EEPARAMS 2 If necessary overwrite the DSPPARAMS TXT file already in the EEPARAMS directory with a new DSPPARAMS TXT file 3 Double click the EEPARAMS EXE progr...
Page 297: ...an ua l 79 901 4 Revisi on B 0 9 0 9 Pag e 2 85 C h a p t e r Software Installation D 1 What This Appendix Contains This appendix covers the following VMS Software Installation Elements Software Insta...
Page 298: ...nto the disk drive The system reads the software CD and automatically displays the following 2 Click the Install VMS radio button and click Next The following appears Note In addition to a VMS softwar...
Page 299: ...with the recommended directory shown in the Select Destination Directory dialog box click Next Otherwise type a new directory path or select an existing directory before clicking Next Note If an exis...
Page 300: ...following appears 5 Select the VMS program files sample programs and the Driver Updates checkboxes If you want select any of the other checkboxes to install the optional components Then click Next Th...
Page 301: ...the following prompt The following appears 7 Select the Restart the system checkbox and click Finish to complete the setup program 8 Remove the software CD and options disk from their respective driv...
Page 302: ...D Soft ware Installation Pa ge 29 0 7 99 014 Revisio n B 09 09 Benchma rk 45 0 When you initially launch the VMS software the following window appears Click OK to close the window and access the VMS...
Page 303: ...ware Installation 1 Insert the Elements software CD into the CD ROM drive The system reads the software CD and automatically loads the InstallShield Wizard 2 Click Next to display the following dialog...
Page 304: ...license agreement and click Yes to install the software The system starts copying the necessary files and displays the following when finished 4 Click Finish to complete the installation Note Although...
Page 305: ...stem displays a prompt to enter a valid site key in order to use the software 1 Click OK in response to the prompt 2 Select Help License in the Elements main menu to display the following 3 Enter a va...
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Page 307: ...g the stage glass 49 Coaxial adjustment 136 Coaxial illuminator adjustment 123 Coaxial light 38 Coaxial toplight 7 Codes error 70 Components camera lens 8 optics 8 user interface 9 Condensation 18 CPU...
Page 308: ...system 17 21 Intake fan replacement 221 J Joystick cleaning 47 K Keyboard cleaning 47 troubleshooting 112 L Laser calibration 266 verification 278 Layout 19 LED Driver PCBA diagnostic LEDs 85 replace...
Page 309: ...9 Q Quadrature 69 R Reader heads replacement 173 X axis 174 Y axis 178 Z axis 181 Rear Bridge Cover 163 Recovering from Z axis contact 114 Replacement procedures 160 Ring light 38 Ronchi grid assembly...
Page 310: ...ibration 18 VMS software installation 286 W Weight 18 Wringing gage blocks 224 X X axis guide rails cleaning and lubricating 57 X axis motion 36 X axis motor replacement 185 X axis scale reader head r...
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