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4. Equator 300 gauging system
specifications
Equator machine specifications
Working volume
XY: 300 mm
Z: 150 mm
Comparison uncertainty
± 0.002 mm
Scale resolution
0.0002 mm
Storage temperature
-25 °C to +70 °C
Operating temperature
+10 °C to +40 °C
Operating humidity
Maximum 80 %RH at 40 °C, non-condensing
Machine electrical supply requirements
24 V DC supplied direct from Equator controller
Repeatability of piece part in fixture
1 mm
Fixture plate
305 mm × 305 mm
Maximum workpiece weight (including fixture
plate)
25 kg
Machine dimensions (W × D × H)
570 mm × 500 mm × 700 mm
Machine weight
25 kg
Protective equipment suggested**
Eye protection and safety shoes
Guards
None
* The process of measuring on an Equator involves defining a series of gauge points on the
component surface. Periodic calibration of a master part on a CMM establishes datum values for each
gauge point. The same gauge points on the same master part are measured on Equator (known as
‘mastering’) to establish a correlation with the certified CMM. Subsequently, a regular ‘re-mastering’
process is used to account for changing environmental conditions.
Size and position measurements made immediately following re-mastering will have a comparison
uncertainty of ±0.002 mm relative to the certified measurements of the master part. This specification
applies where each part is fixtured to within 1 mm relative to the master part.
** Customers should complete their own risk assessment on delivery of the machine to define their
own PPE requirements.
Equator machine specifications - Scanning
Probe type
Renishaw 3 axis SP25 analogue scanning probe
Operating temperature
+10 °C to +40 °C
Maximum scanning velocity
100 mm/s
Maximum scanning acceleration
1500 mm/s
2
Maximum move velocity
500 mm/s
Maximum move acceleration
2500 mm/s
2
Maximum scanning rate
1000 points/s