HEIDENHAIN QUADRA-CHEK 3000 User manual

QUADRA-CHEK 3000
Operating Instructions
Evaluation Electronics
English (en)
6/2016

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Contents
1 Fundamentals..................................................................................................................................11
2 Safety............................................................................................................................................... 17
3 Transport and storage....................................................................................................................23
4 Mounting......................................................................................................................................... 29
5 Installation.......................................................................................................................................37
6 Basic operation...............................................................................................................................51
7 Commissioning............................................................................................................................. 103
8 Setup..............................................................................................................................................133
9 Quick Start.................................................................................................................................... 157
10 Measurement................................................................................................................................ 189
11 Measurement evaluation............................................................................................................. 245
12 Programming................................................................................................................................ 271
13 Measurement report.................................................................................................................... 283
14 File management..........................................................................................................................303
15 Settings..........................................................................................................................................311
16 Service and maintenance............................................................................................................ 355
17 What to do if ............................................................................................................................... 359
18 Removal and disposal..................................................................................................................363
19 Specifications................................................................................................................................365

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1 Fundamentals..................................................................................................................................11
1.1 About these instructions.....................................................................................................................12
1.2 Information on the product................................................................................................................ 12
1.3 Notes on reading the documentation............................................................................................... 13
1.4 Storage and distribution of the documentation...............................................................................14
1.5 Target group for the instructions....................................................................................................... 14
1.6 Notes in this documentation..............................................................................................................14
1.7 Symbols and fonts used for marking text........................................................................................ 16
2 Safety............................................................................................................................................... 17
2.1 General safety precautions................................................................................................................. 18
2.2 Intended use......................................................................................................................................... 18
2.3 Improper use........................................................................................................................................ 18
2.4 Personnel qualification........................................................................................................................ 19
2.5 Obligations of the operating company..............................................................................................19
2.6 General safety precautions................................................................................................................. 20
2.6.1 Symbols in the Operating Instructions....................................................................................21
2.6.2 Symbols on the product.......................................................................................................... 21
2.6.3 Electrical safety instructions....................................................................................................22
3 Transport and storage....................................................................................................................23
3.1 Overview............................................................................................................................................... 24
3.2 Unpacking............................................................................................................................................. 24
3.3 Items supplied and accessories..........................................................................................................24
3.4 In case of damage in transit...............................................................................................................26
3.5 Repackaging and storage....................................................................................................................27

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4 Mounting......................................................................................................................................... 29
4.1 Overview............................................................................................................................................... 30
4.2 Assembly of the device.......................................................................................................................30
4.2.1 Mounting on Duo-Pos stand....................................................................................................31
4.2.2 Mounting on Multi-Pos stand.................................................................................................. 33
4.2.3 Mounting on Multi-Pos holder.................................................................................................35
5 Installation.......................................................................................................................................37
5.1 Overview............................................................................................................................................... 38
5.2 General information.............................................................................................................................38
5.3 Product overview................................................................................................................................. 39
5.4 Connecting encoders........................................................................................................................... 42
5.5 Wiring of switching inputs and outputs........................................................................................... 43
5.6 Connecting a digital camera...............................................................................................................46
5.7 Connecting an optical edge detector................................................................................................ 47
5.8 Connecting printers............................................................................................................................. 48
5.9 Connecting a network peripheral.......................................................................................................49
5.10 Connecting the line voltage................................................................................................................50

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6 Basic operation...............................................................................................................................51
6.1 Overview............................................................................................................................................... 52
6.2 Touchscreen and gestures...................................................................................................................52
6.2.1 Touchscreen............................................................................................................................. 52
6.2.2 Gestures...................................................................................................................................52
6.3 User interface....................................................................................................................................... 54
6.3.1 User interface after switch-on................................................................................................. 54
6.3.2 General operating elements and functions............................................................................. 59
6.3.3 Main menu of the user interface............................................................................................ 62
6.3.4 Measure menu.........................................................................................................................64
6.3.5 Measurement report menu..................................................................................................... 68
6.3.6 File management menu...........................................................................................................70
6.3.7 User login menu...................................................................................................................... 72
6.3.8 Settings menu..........................................................................................................................73
6.3.9 Switch off menu...................................................................................................................... 74
6.4 Working in the workspace.................................................................................................................. 74
6.4.1 Adjusting the display of the workspace.................................................................................. 74
6.4.2 Operating elements in the workspace.................................................................................... 75
6.4.3 Moving an image section........................................................................................................ 76
6.5 Using the Inspector............................................................................................................................. 77
6.5.1 Operating elements of the Inspector......................................................................................77
6.5.2 Adjusting settings in the quick access menu..........................................................................80
6.5.3 Adjusting miscellaneous functions of the Inspector............................................................... 82
6.6 Using measuring tools........................................................................................................................ 83
6.6.1 Measuring tools....................................................................................................................... 84
6.6.2 Setting the VED measuring tool..............................................................................................85
6.6.3 Using VED measuring tools.....................................................................................................87
6.7 Adjusting the lighting..........................................................................................................................94
6.8 Switch-on/Switch-off...........................................................................................................................96
6.8.1 Switch-on..................................................................................................................................96
6.8.2 Activating and deactivating the energy-saving mode.............................................................. 96
6.8.3 Switch-off................................................................................................................................. 97
6.9 User login and logout......................................................................................................................... 98
6.10 Messages and audio feedback..........................................................................................................100
6.10.1 Messages...............................................................................................................................100
6.10.2 Wizard.................................................................................................................................... 101
6.10.3 Audio feedback.......................................................................................................................101

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7 Commissioning............................................................................................................................. 103
7.1 Overview............................................................................................................................................. 104
7.2 Logging in for commissioning..........................................................................................................105
7.3 Commissioning steps........................................................................................................................ 107
7.3.1 Basic settings.........................................................................................................................107
7.3.2 Configuring the axes..............................................................................................................112
7.3.3 Configuring VED sensors.......................................................................................................118
7.4 OEM area............................................................................................................................................ 130
7.4.1 Adding the OEM documentation...........................................................................................130
7.4.2 Adjusting the startup screen................................................................................................. 131
8 Setup..............................................................................................................................................133
8.1 Overview............................................................................................................................................. 134
8.2 Logging in for setup.......................................................................................................................... 135
8.3 Setup steps.........................................................................................................................................137
8.3.1 Basic settings.........................................................................................................................137
8.3.2 Configuring sensors...............................................................................................................149
8.3.3 Setting the measuring application......................................................................................... 151
9 Quick Start.................................................................................................................................... 157
9.1 Overview............................................................................................................................................. 158
9.2 Conducting a measurement............................................................................................................. 158
9.2.1 Preparing a measurement..................................................................................................... 159
9.2.2 Measuring without a sensor..................................................................................................160
9.2.3 Measuring with a VED sensor...............................................................................................169
9.2.4 Evaluating and documenting the measurement....................................................................178

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10 Measurement................................................................................................................................ 189
10.1 Overview............................................................................................................................................. 190
10.2 Overview of geometry types............................................................................................................191
10.3 Capturing measuring points............................................................................................................. 193
10.3.1 Capturing measuring points without a sensor.......................................................................193
10.3.2 Capturing measuring points with a sensor............................................................................196
10.4 Conducting a measurement............................................................................................................. 202
10.4.1 Preparing a measurement..................................................................................................... 202
10.4.2 Aligning the measured object................................................................................................206
10.4.3 Measuring a feature...............................................................................................................210
10.5 Constructing features.........................................................................................................................212
10.5.1 Overview of construction types............................................................................................ 212
10.5.2 Constructing a feature........................................................................................................... 238
10.6 Defining features................................................................................................................................ 240
10.6.1 Overview of definable geometries........................................................................................ 240
10.6.2 Defining a feature.................................................................................................................. 244
11 Measurement evaluation............................................................................................................. 245
11.1 Overview............................................................................................................................................. 246
11.2 Evaluating a measurement............................................................................................................... 246
11.2.1 Fitting algorithm..................................................................................................................... 248
11.2.2 Evaluating a feature............................................................................................................... 250
11.3 Defining tolerances............................................................................................................................ 252
11.3.1 Overview of tolerances..........................................................................................................254
11.3.2 Configuring general tolerances..............................................................................................256
11.3.3 Tolerancing the features.........................................................................................................258

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12 Programming................................................................................................................................ 271
12.1 Overview............................................................................................................................................. 272
12.2 Using the program control............................................................................................................... 274
12.3 Recording a measuring program......................................................................................................275
12.4 Saving a measuring program........................................................................................................... 275
12.5 Starting a measuring program.........................................................................................................276
12.6 Editing a measuring program...........................................................................................................278
12.6.1 Adding program steps........................................................................................................... 278
12.6.2 Adjusting program steps........................................................................................................279
12.6.3 Setting and clearing breakpoints........................................................................................... 282
13 Measurement report.................................................................................................................... 283
13.1 Overview............................................................................................................................................. 284
13.2 Managing templates for measurement reports..............................................................................285
13.3 Creating a measurement report....................................................................................................... 286
13.4 Creating and editing a template...................................................................................................... 291
13.4.1 Opening a new template with the editor..............................................................................291
13.4.2 Editing the default settings for the measurement report......................................................292
13.4.3 Configuring the page header.................................................................................................293
13.4.4 Configuring the report header............................................................................................... 296
13.4.5 Defining the data for the measurement report.....................................................................299
13.4.6 Saving the template...............................................................................................................302
13.4.7 Exiting or canceling the creation of a template.....................................................................302
14 File management..........................................................................................................................303
14.1 Overview............................................................................................................................................. 304
14.2 Managing folders and files............................................................................................................... 305
14.3 Displaying and opening files............................................................................................................ 307
14.4 Exporting files.................................................................................................................................... 309

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15 Settings..........................................................................................................................................311
15.1 Overview............................................................................................................................................. 312
15.2 Factory default settings.....................................................................................................................312
15.3 General................................................................................................................................................ 313
15.3.1 Device information.................................................................................................................313
15.3.2 Screen and touch screen.......................................................................................................313
15.3.3 Display....................................................................................................................................314
15.3.4 Sounds................................................................................................................................... 314
15.3.5 Printers...................................................................................................................................315
15.3.6 Date and time........................................................................................................................316
15.3.7 Units.......................................................................................................................................316
15.3.8 Copyrights.............................................................................................................................. 317
15.3.9 Service info............................................................................................................................ 317
15.3.10 Documentation.......................................................................................................................317
15.4 Sensors................................................................................................................................................318
15.5 Video edge detection (VED)............................................................................................................. 318
15.5.1 Camera...................................................................................................................................318
15.5.2 Magnifications........................................................................................................................320
15.5.3 Lighting...................................................................................................................................321
15.5.4 Camera orientation.................................................................................................................327
15.5.5 Contrast settings....................................................................................................................328
15.5.6 Pixel sizes.............................................................................................................................. 329
15.6 Features............................................................................................................................................... 330
15.6.1 General settings.....................................................................................................................330
15.6.2 Measuring point filter............................................................................................................ 330
15.6.3 Measure Magic......................................................................................................................331
15.6.4 Geometries.............................................................................................................................332
15.7 Interfaces............................................................................................................................................. 333
15.7.1 Network..................................................................................................................................333
15.7.2 Network drive........................................................................................................................ 334
15.8 User......................................................................................................................................................335
15.8.1 User permissions...................................................................................................................335
15.8.2 User settings..........................................................................................................................335
15.8.3 User type OEM.......................................................................................................................336

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15.8.4 User type Setup.................................................................................................................... 336
15.8.5 User type Operator...............................................................................................................337
15.9 Axes..................................................................................................................................................... 337
15.9.1 General settings.....................................................................................................................337
15.9.2 Axis settings...........................................................................................................................341
15.10 Service................................................................................................................................................. 344
15.10.1 Firmware information.............................................................................................................344
15.10.2 Backing up and restoring the configuration...........................................................................346
15.10.3 Firmware update....................................................................................................................348
15.10.4 Resetting to the factory defaults...........................................................................................350
15.10.5 OEM area...............................................................................................................................351
15.10.6 Documentation.......................................................................................................................353
15.10.7 Software options....................................................................................................................354
16 Service and maintenance............................................................................................................ 355
16.1 Overview............................................................................................................................................. 356
16.2 Cleaning...............................................................................................................................................356
16.3 Maintenance schedule....................................................................................................................... 357
16.4 Resuming operation...........................................................................................................................357
17 What to do if ............................................................................................................................... 359
17.1 Overview............................................................................................................................................. 360
17.2 System or power failure....................................................................................................................360
17.3 Malfunctions....................................................................................................................................... 360
17.4 Troubleshooting..................................................................................................................................361
18 Removal and disposal..................................................................................................................363
18.1 Overview............................................................................................................................................. 364
18.2 Removal...............................................................................................................................................364
18.3 Disposal...............................................................................................................................................364
19 Specifications................................................................................................................................365
19.1 Product data....................................................................................................................................... 366
19.2 Product dimensions and mating dimensions................................................................................. 368

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Fundamentals

Fundamentals | About these instructions
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1.1 About these instructions
These instructions provide all the information and safety precautions needed for
the safe operation of the product.
1.2 Information on the product
Product designation Part number Firmware version Index
QUADRA-CHEK 30x4 1089174-xx 826880.1.0.x
The ID label is provided on the rear panel of the unit.
Example:
1
2
3
1Product designation
2Index
3Part number
Validity of the documentation
Before using the documentation and the product, you need to verify that the
documentation matches the product.
Compare the part number and the index indicated in the documentation with
the corresponding data given on the ID label of the product
Compare the firmware version given in the documentation with the firmware
version of the product
Further information: "Device information", page 313
If the part numbers and indexes as well as the firmware versions match, the
documentation is valid
If the part numbers and indexes as well as the firmware versions do not
match so that the documentation is not valid, you will find the current
documentation for the product at www.heidenhain.de.

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1.3 Notes on reading the documentation
The table below lists the components of the documentation in the order of priority
for reading.
WARNING
Fatal accidents, personal injury or property damage caused by non-
compliance with the documentation!
Failure to comply with the documentation may result in fatal accidents, personal
injury or property damage.
Read the documentation carefully from beginning to end
Keep the documentation for future reference
Documentation Description
Addendum An addendum supplements or supersedes
the corresponding contents of the Operating
Instructions and, if applicable, of the Installation
Instructions. If this document is included in
delivery, read it first before you proceed. All
other contents of the documentation retain
their validity.
Installation Instructions The Installation Instructions contain all the
information and safety precautions needed
for the proper mounting and installation of
the product. They are an excerpt from the
Operating Instructions and are included in every
delivery. This document has the second highest
priority for reading.
Operating Instructions The Operating Instructions contain all the
information and safety precautions needed for
the proper operation of the product according
to its intended use. This document has
the third highest priority for reading. This
documentation is included on the supplied
storage medium and can be downloaded from
the download area at www.heidenhain.de.
The Operating Instructions must be printed
prior to commissioning the product.
Documentation of connected
measuring devices and other
peripherals
These documents are not included in delivery.
They are shipped with the respective measuring
devices and peripherals.
Would you like any changes, or have you found any errors?
We are continuously striving to improve our documentation for you. Please help us
by sending your requests to the following e-mail address:
[email protected]

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1.4 Storage and distribution of the documentation
These instructions must be kept in the immediate vicinity of the workplace and
must be available to all personnel at all times. The operating company must inform
the personnel where these instructions are kept. If the instructions have become
illegible, the operating company must obtain a new copy from the manufacturer.
If the product is handed over or sold to a third party, the following documents must
be given to the new owner:
Addendum, if supplied
Installation Instructions
Operating Instructions
1.5 Target group for the instructions
The Operating Instructions must be read and observed by every person who
performs any of the following tasks:
Mounting
Installation
Commissioning
Setup, programming and operation
Service, cleaning and maintenance
Troubleshooting
Removal
Disposal
1.6 Notes in this documentation
Safety precautions
Comply with all safety precautions indicated in these Operating Instructions and in
your machine tool builder's documentation!
Precautionary statements warn of hazards in handling the product and provide
information on their prevention. They are classified according to the severity of the
danger, and are divided into the following groups:
DANGER
Danger indicates hazards for persons. If you do not follow the avoidance
instructions, the hazard will result in death or severe injury.
WARNING
Warning indicates hazards for persons. If you do not follow the avoidance
instructions, the hazard could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Caution indicates hazards for persons. If you do not follow the avoidance
instructions, the hazard could result in minor or moderate injury.

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NOTICE
Notice indicates danger to material or data. If you do not follow the avoidance
instructions, the hazard could result in things other than personal injury, like
property damage.
Informational notes
Observe the informational notes provided in these instructions to ensure reliable
and efficient operation of the product.
In these instructions, you will find the following informational notes:
The information symbol indicates a tip.
A tip provides important additional or supplementary information.
The gear symbol indicates that the function described depends on the
machine, e.g.
Your machine must feature a certain software or hardware option
The behavior of the functions depends on the configurable machine
settings
The book symbol represents a cross reference to external
documentation, e.g. the documentation of your machine tool builder or
other supplier.

Fundamentals | Symbols and fonts used for marking text
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1.7 Symbols and fonts used for marking text
In these instructions the following symbols and fonts are used for marking text:
Format Meaning
...
...
identifies an action and the result of this action
Example:
Tap Finish in the feature
The measured contour is shown in green
...
...
identifies an item of a list
Example:
Bold identifies menus, tabs and buttons as well as geometry
features, functions and parameters.
Example:
Select Manual measuring
Select Circle

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Safety

Safety | General safety precautions
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2.1 General safety precautions
General accepted safety precautions, in particular the applicable precautions
relating to the handling of live electrical equipment, must be followed when
operating the system. Failure to observe these safety precautions may result in
personal injury or damage to the product.
It is understood that safety rules within individual companies vary. If a conflict
exists between the material contained in these instructions and the rules of a
company using this system, the more stringent rules take precedence.
2.2 Intended use
The products of the QUADRA-CHEK 3000 series are advanced digital evaluation
electronics for the measurement of 2-D and 3-D features in metrological
applications. The products are used primarily on measuring machines, profile
projectors and video measuring machines. With the QUADRA-CHEK 3000 NC1
software option, measuring tasks can be automated completely.
The products of the QUADRA-CHEK 3000 series
must only be used in commercial applications and in an industrial environment
must be mounted on a suitable stand or holder to ensure the correct and
intended operation of the product
are intended for indoor use in an environment that is free from humidity, dirt, oil
and lubricants (see Specifications)
The products of the QUADRA-CHEK 3000 series support the use of
a wide variety of peripheral devices from different manufacturers.
HEIDENHAIN cannot make any statements on the intended use of
these devices. The information on their intended use, which is provided
in the associated documentations, must be observed.
2.3 Improper use
When the products are used with the QUADRA-CHEK 3000 NC1 software option
for automated measuring tasks, it must be ensured that no hazard to persons
can result. If any such hazard exists, appropriate measures must be taken by the
operating company.
In particular, the following applications are not permitted:
Use and storage outside the specifications
Outdoor use
Use in potentially explosive atmospheres
Use of the products of the QUADRA-CHEK 3000 series as part of a safety
function

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2.4 Personnel qualification
The personnel for mounting, installation, operation, service, maintenance and
removal must be appropriately qualified for this work and must have obtained
sufficient information from the documentation supplied with the product and with
the connected peripherals.
The personnel required for the individual activities to be performed on the product
are indicated in the respective sections of these instructions.
The personnel groups that are responsible for mounting, installation, operation,
maintenance and removal have different qualifications and tasks, which are
specified as follows.
Operator
The operator uses and operates the product within the framework specified for the
intended use. The user is informed by the operating company about the special
tasks and about the potential risks involved with improper handling.
Qualified personnel
The qualified personnel are trained by the operating company to perform advanced
operation and parameterization. The qualified personnel have the required technical
training, knowledge and experience and know the applicable regulations, and are
thus capable of performing the assigned work regarding the application concerned
and of proactively identifying and avoiding potential risks.
Electrical specialist
The electrical specialist has the required technical training, knowledge and
experience and knows the applicable standards and regulations, and is thus
capable of performing work on electrical systems and of proactively identifying and
avoiding potential risks. Electrical specialists have been specially trained for the
environment they work in.
Electrical specialists must comply with the provisions of the applicable legal
regulations on accident prevention.
2.5 Obligations of the operating company
The operating company owns or leases the product and the peripherals. It is
responsible that the intended use is complied with at all times.
The operating company must:
Assign the different tasks to be performed on the product to appropriate,
qualified and authorized personnel
Verifiably train the personnel in the authorizations and tasks
Provide all materials and means necessary in order for the personnel to
complete the assigned tasks
Ensure that the product is operated only when in perfect technical condition
Ensure that the product is protected from unauthorized use

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2.6 General safety precautions
NOTICE
Damage to the operating system!
Disconnecting the power source while the product is on can damage the
operating system of the product.
Use the Switch-off menu on the touchscreen to shut down the product.
Do not disconnect the power source while the product is on.
Do not turn the power switch off until the product has shut down.
NOTICE
Loss of or damage to configuration data!
Back up the configuration data for restoration purposes.
Further information: "Backing up and restoring the configuration", page 346
The safety of any system incorporating the use of this product is the
responsibility of the assembler or installer of the system.
The product supports the use of a wide variety of peripheral devices
from different manufacturers. HEIDENHAIN cannot make any
statements on the specific safety precautions to be taken for
these devices. The safety precautions provided in the respective
documentations must be observed. If no such information has been
supplied, it must be obtained from the manufacturers concerned.
The specific safety precautions required for the individual activities to be
performed on the product are indicated in the respective sections of these
instructions.