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OPERATION MANUAL 

 
 

Summary of Contents for MIC TRAC MT-4000

Page 1: ...M MI IC C T TR RA AC C M MT T 4 40 00 00 0 OPERATION MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...M MI IC C T TR RA AC C M MT T 4 40 00 00 0 O Op pe er ra at ti io on n M Ma an nu ua al l 2 2012 Gagemaker Inc OMMT400012 99 ...

Page 3: ...ures Removing Lifting Lugs 15 Releasing the Weight Holder 16 Connecting the Computer 18 Connecting the MIC TRAC to the Computer 20 Setting Up the Optional Support Table 21 Finding Home Position on the MIC TRAC 22 Changing the Measuring Force Direction 23 Mounting the Carbide Anvils TF 2R Blocks 25 Measurement Procedures Measuring Parts 29 Care and Maintenance Maintenance Tips 31 Maintenance Note 3...

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Page 5: ...ing and calibration issues that were never possible before All it takes is a little imagination But for those who don t have time to imagine Gagemaker provides gages and fixtures to accompany the MIC TRAC to make your job easier and more precise To ensure the high performance and operation of our product we urge you to use the included reference materials They contain important information for pro...

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Page 7: ...alibrating gages The CAL PAK is an assortment of fixtures that attach to the base unit for holding gages securely during the calibration process Proper positioning of the gage improves the accuracy of the calibration and provides more consistent results Refer to the MIC TRAC MT 4000 Calibration Reference Cards and the Gage Calibration Setup Poster for information about using the CAL PAK fixtures G...

Page 8: ...power source locate the unit within four feet of an electrical outlet 1 After opening the cover of the shipping carton check for signs of damage Note If the unit appears damaged contact Gagemaker immediately at 713 472 7360 2 To release the unit from the shipping carton loosen and remove the wing nuts and washers 3 Remove the wood strips The unit is ready to be lifted from the shipping carton 4 Fo...

Page 9: ...e upper carriage 7 Once in place clean all bare metal surfaces to remove any debris from packaging and shipping and apply a thin coat of lightweight gage oil to these surfaces 8 After unpacking the MIC TRAC do not destroy or discard the shipping carton or shipping materials If for any reason you need to return the MIC TRAC to our factory you ll need to use the original shipping carton If the unit ...

Page 10: ...t into the grooves in the bottom of the carton If the unit is returned in any container other than the original shipping carton there will be a charge of 525 00 for carton replacement when the gage is returned to you Gagemaker is not responsible for any damages incurred during return shipment due to poor packing 6 Place the wood strips over the bolts in the shipping carton 7 Place the washers and ...

Page 11: ...Quantity 1 MIC TRAC Base Unit 1 2 Right Carriage Y Axis 1 3 Y Axis Adjust Knob 1 4 Y Axis Locks 2 5 Weight System includes weight holder compensator and 2 weights 1 6 X Axis Adjust Knob 1 7 Left Carriage X Axis 1 8 Fine Adjust Spindle 1 9 Carbide Anvils TF 2R Blocks 2 10 Receiver Pads 2 11 X Axis MT Cable 1 12 Y Axis MT Cable 1 13 MT 4 USB 1 14 USB Data Link Cable 1 15 CPU Power Cable may not incl...

Page 12: ...h revolution and is used for quick positioning X Axis Adjust Knob Used for moving the left receiver pad left and right Pulling out on this knob releases the left carriage which allows it to float during a measurement and eliminates any mechanical interference Only release the X axis adjust knob once you reach the point of measurement Y Axis Locks Lock 1 and Lock 2 Secure the left carriage during m...

Page 13: ...process the weights are used to achieve the recommended measuring force The internal compensator is used to overcome the spring pressure of the probe when set for internal measurements The direction of the measuring force is determined by the position of the force lugs refer to the procedure for Changing the Measuring Force Direction in this manual Support Table Optional Used to support parts or g...

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Page 15: ...l help you to setup your MT 4000 properly Removing Lifting Lugs Optional Materials Needed MIC TRAC MT 4000 base unit 3 8 and 5 16 hex wrenches Button head cap screws included with unit When the unit is in place you may want to remove the 4 lifting lugs However if you do remove the lugs keep the lugs and bolts handy You will need to reattach them if the unit needs to be relocated or shipped back to...

Page 16: ...r shipping It is important to remove the shipping bracket before using the equipment 1 Remove the foam wrapping from the weight holder 2 Turn the fine adjust spindle on top of the left carriage counterclockwise to loosen 3 Turn the X axis adjust knob counterclockwise until the weight holder releases 4 Using a 1 8 hex wrench remove the bracket from the weight holder Note Be sure to keep the bracket...

Page 17: ...lder continued 5 Be sure that the cords that hold the weights are properly seated on their pulleys refer to the Weight System diagram at the back of this manual Note During the measurement process you will place the proper combination of the three weights on the weight holder to achieve the necessary measuring force ...

Page 18: ...he CERTIFI Software is a 32 bit Windows based calibration program that comes installed on the computer 1 Plug the female end of the power cord into the power port on the back of the Computer Plug the other end of the power cord into an electrical outlet 2 Plug the keyboard mouse wireless module into one of the USB ports on the back of the Computer 3 Plug the USB Data Cable into one of the USB port...

Page 19: ...a al l 19 Connecting the Computer continued 5 If you have a printer plug the USB printer cable into one of the USB ports on the back of the computer Refer to the instructions that came with your printer if you need additional help connecting the printer Inserting USB cable to printer ...

Page 20: ...AC to the computer It has a large connector on one end and three small connectors on the other end The small connectors represent the X axis Y axis and an optional remote switch which can be used for saving measurements during calibration without using your mouse 1 Plug the B end of the USB Data Cable into the data port on the backside of the MT 4 USB box 2 Plug the X axis data cable into the X ax...

Page 21: ...he table s height can be adjusted to support parts during the measurement process The support table is also equipped with clamps that can hold a part in place while measurements are taken 1 Turn the Y axis adjust knob to position the right carriage to the far right 2 Place the support table over the MT 4000 so the support legs straddle the base of the MIC TRAC 3 Screw the clamps into the holes in ...

Page 22: ...AC Materials Needed MIC TRAC MT 4000 base unit Computer Keyboard and Mouse CERTIFI software 1 Start CERTIFI From the main screen click the Inspex Monitor icon The DRO or digital readout for the X and Y axis and their sum S display The X axis button is red which means X is active 2 Turn 3 Click on 4 Turn 5 Scale Marker Indicator ...

Page 23: ...oin 1 Initially the weight system s measuring force is set up for internal measurements where the left force lug is vertical and the right force lug is horizontal 2 To change the measuring force direction turn the Y axis adjust knob counterclockwise to position the right carriage to the far left 3 Insert the blade of a screwdriver or a coin into the slot of the right force lug and rotate 90 degree...

Page 24: ... Measuring Force Direction continued 4 Turn the X axis adjust knob clockwise to position the left carriage to the far right 5 Insert the blade of a screwdriver or a coin into the slot of the left force lug and rotate 90 degrees Note The direction of the measuring force is now set for external measurements ...

Page 25: ...ce To ensure a precise surface for measuring the anvil ends are lapped parallel 1 Clean both of the receiver pads and the mounting surfaces of the carbide anvils using the cloth and ZEP I D Red cleaner 2 Locate the left carbide anvil Place the anvil against the left receiver pad shoulder 3 While holding the anvil against the receiver pad shoulder insert the two cap screws with washers into the hol...

Page 26: ...re aligned Bring the carbide anvils together using the Y axis adjust knob While holding the anvils together with the Y axis adjust knob move your finger back and forth along the backside of the anvils to verify alignment If not aligned loosen the right anvil and align Once aligned use the torque wrench to secure the right anvil 7 Pull out the X axis adjust knob 8 Turn the Y axis adjust knob counte...

Page 27: ... the ball near the center of the contact area and pull out the X axis adjust knob The measuring force will hold the ball in place 13 14 Drag the ball from side to side and top to bottom The maximum deviation across the anvil face should not exceed 00001 If the maximum misalignment exceeds 00001 the anvils need to be loosened adjusted and realigned 15 Continue to adjust the position of the anvils u...

Page 28: ... the MIC TRAC in this manual 2 Check the positions of the weight system s force lugs Note For most parts the right lug should be horizontal and the left lug should be vertical Change the positions if necessary refer to the procedure for Changing the Measuring Force Direction in this manual 3 Set the measuring force for the weight system by placing the 1 pound weight on the weight holder The recomm...

Page 29: ...D Red cleaner 9 Pull out the X axis adjust knob 10 Turn the Y axis adjust knob counterclockwise to move the right carbide anvil closer to the left anvil As the anvils move closer together place the ends of the part between the anvils 11 Continue turning the Y axis adjust knob until the X axis moves approximately inch then secure Locks 1 and 2 12 The measurement displays on the S readout Refer to t...

Page 30: ... the MIC TRAC base unit Any disassembly of this equipment will void the warranty When used properly by trained personnel the MIC TRAC requires no internal maintenance We suggest you return your unit to Gagemaker on a regular basis for re calibration and certification When shipping your MIC TRAC for whatever reason use the shipping carton and packing material that came with the unit to minimize the...

Page 31: ...l and return to Gagemaker 712 East Southmore Ave Pasadena Texas 77502 Warranty Information GAGEMAKER warrants its products to be free from defects in material and workmanship for one year from the date of shipment At our option we will repair or replace any defective product upon return prepaid properly packed to our factory in Pasadena Texas This warranty applies to all products when used in a no...

Page 32: ...048E Base Unit 215 0 lbs 97 7 kg CPU with monitor 22 0 lbs 10 0 kg Voltage Requirements all models CPU 110 volts 110 220 volts or 220 volts AC 50 60 Hz Gage Accuracy at 68 F 20 C X Axis Y Axis With Summing MT 4012 10 00002 00005 00007 MT 4024 10 00002 00010 00012 MT 4036 10 00002 00015 00017 MT 4048 10 00002 00020 00022 Resolution of internal scale 00001 00004 N A Repeatability of assembled MIC TR...

Page 33: ...EX PIN 1 PIN 2 PIN 3 PIN 4 PIN 5 PIN 6 PIN 7 DIN 7 CONNECTOR SOLDER SIDE HD DB 15 CONNECTOR SOLDER SIDE PIN 5 PIN 1 PIN 6 PIN 11 7 SHIELD 6 RI ABS VIOLET 5 5V BLACK 4 B ORANGE 3 A GREEN 1 GROUND 4 6 5 3 2 1 SHIELD B ORANGE A GREEN RI VIOLET GROUND BROWN 5V BLACK HIGH FLEX CABLE CONNECTOR CABLE COMPUTER HD 15 FEMALE Scale to HD15 HD DB 15 X DIN 7 Readout Cable L120 Connector Color Code HI FLEX Cabl...

Page 34: ...an nu ua al l 34 Weight System The diagram that follows depicts the pulley system that operates the MT 4000 weight system In the event that the cord holding the weights becomes tangled or disconnected this diagram will help with reconnecting it properly Left End View Front View ...

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Page 36: ...Gagemaker LP P O Box 87709 Houston Texas 77287 7709 712 East Southmore Ave Pasadena Texas 77502 Phone 713 472 7360 Fax 713 472 7241 Web site www gagemaker com ...

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