HEIDENHAIN TOOL-CHEK ND 1200T User manual

English (en)
9/2013
ND 1200T
TOOL-CHEK
(TC 200)
Operating Instructions

Tool-Chek® 200
User’s Guide

Proprietary notice All information set forth in this document, all rights to such infor
mation, any and all inventions disclosed herein and any patents
that might be granted by employing the materials, methods, tech
niques or apparatus described herein are the exclusive property
of Metronics Incorporated, Bedford, New Hampshire.
No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval
system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic,
mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the
prior permission of Metronics Incorporated. The information con
tained herein is designed only for use with the Tool Chek 200 Tool
Presetter Readout. Metronics Incorporated is not responsible for
any use of this information as applied to any other apparatus.
Disclaimer The information contained in this document is subject to change
without notice. Metronics Incorporated assumes no responsibility
or liability for any errors or inaccuracies contained herein, or for
incidental or consequential damage in connection with the fur
nishing, performance, or use of this guide.
Metronics Inc. shall not be liable to the purchaser of this product
or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by
the purchaser or third parties as a result of: accident, misuse, or
abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or
alterations to this product, or failure to strictly comply with
Metronics Incorporated’s operating and maintenance instructions.
Trademarks Metronics, Tool Chek, Tool Chek 200, and TC200 are registered
trademarks of Metronics Incorporated.
Other product names used herein are for identification purposes
only and may be trademarks of their respective owners. Metronics
Incorporated disclaims any and all rights to those marks.

Safety and
Maintenance
Considerations General safety precautions must be followed when operating the
system. Failure to observe these precautions could result in dam
age to the equipment, or injury to personnel. It is understood
that safety rules within individual companies vary. If a conflict
exists between the material contained in this guide and the rules
of a company using this system, the more stringent rules should
take precedence.
Although Metronics strongly recommends that you read all parts
of this guide, it is essential for reliable and safe operation to read
the first portions up to and including Chapter 2: Operation, prior
to operating the TC200.
Location and
Mounting The TC200 must be placed or mounted on a stable, reliable sur
face. If the TC200 should fall, it could become seriously damaged
and more importantly could cause injuries to the user.
Cleaning Use only a cloth dampened with water and a mild detergent for
cleaning the exterior surfaces. Never use abrasive cleaners, and
never use strong detergents or solvents. Only dampen the cloth,
do not use a cleaning cloth that is dripping wet.
lectrical Do not allow the power cord to be located such that it can be

walked on or create a tripping hazard.
WARNINGWARNING
WARNINGWARNING
WARNING
Unplug the TC200 from the electrical outlet before cleaning.Unplug the TC200 from the electrical outlet before cleaning.
Unplug the TC200 from the electrical outlet before cleaning.Unplug the TC200 from the electrical outlet before cleaning.
Unplug the TC200 from the electrical outlet before cleaning.
WARNINGWARNING
WARNINGWARNING
WARNING
The TC200 is equipped with a 3 prong power plug that includesThe TC200 is equipped with a 3 prong power plug that includes
The TC200 is equipped with a 3 prong power plug that includesThe TC200 is equipped with a 3 prong power plug that includes
The TC200 is equipped with a 3 prong power plug that includes
a separate ground connection. Always connect the power pluga separate ground connection. Always connect the power plug
a separate ground connection. Always connect the power pluga separate ground connection. Always connect the power plug
a separate ground connection. Always connect the power plug
to a 3 prong grounded outlet. The use of 2 prong power plugto a 3 prong grounded outlet. The use of 2 prong power plug
to a 3 prong grounded outlet. The use of 2 prong power plugto a 3 prong grounded outlet. The use of 2 prong power plug
to a 3 prong grounded outlet. The use of 2 prong power plug
adapters or any other connection accessories that remove theadapters or any other connection accessories that remove the
adapters or any other connection accessories that remove theadapters or any other connection accessories that remove the
adapters or any other connection accessories that remove the
third grounded connection create a safety hazard and shouldthird grounded connection create a safety hazard and should
third grounded connection create a safety hazard and shouldthird grounded connection create a safety hazard and should
third grounded connection create a safety hazard and should
not be permitted. If a 3 prong grounded outlet is not available,not be permitted. If a 3 prong grounded outlet is not available,
not be permitted. If a 3 prong grounded outlet is not available,not be permitted. If a 3 prong grounded outlet is not available,
not be permitted. If a 3 prong grounded outlet is not available,
ask your electrician to provide one.ask your electrician to provide one.
ask your electrician to provide one.ask your electrician to provide one.
ask your electrician to provide one.
General maintenance Unplug the TC200 from the wall outlet and seek the assistance of
a qualified service technician if:
• The power cord is frayed or damaged or the power plug is
damaged
• Liquid is spilled or splashed onto the enclosure
• The TC200 has been dropped or the exterior has been dam
aged
• The TC200 exhibits degraded performance or indicates a need
for service some other way
Backup battery
charging The TC200 utilizes an internal battery to maintain system configu
ration settings during power interruptions. A battery circuit
charges this backup battery during periods of normal operation.
When the TC200 is used on a daily basis, the backup battery will
be adequately charged to maintain configuration settings during
power outages. However, over extended periods of nonuse, the
battery might lose the charge necessary to maintain configura
tion settings. To keep the backup battery charged over extended
periods of nonuse, apply power to the TC200 and leave it turned
on for a minimum of 2 days each month.
FCC compliance
statement

FCC Rule NP15R Rev. 23, June, 1989
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in
a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with the instructions in this guide, may cause harm
ful interference to radio communication. Operation of this equip
ment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in
which case the user will be required to correct the interference at
his own expense.
Shielded cables must be used with this unit to ensure compliance
with Class A FCC limits. The connection of a non shielded equip
ment interface cable to this equipment will invalidate the FCC Cer
tification of this device and may cause interference levels which
exceed the limits established by the FCC for this equipment. It is
the responsibility of the user to obtain and use a shielded equip
ment interface cable with this device. Do not leave cables con
nected to unused interfaces. Changes or modifications not ex
pressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s au
thority to operate the equipment.
For Canadian Users:
This Class “A” digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Ca
nadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe “A” respecte toutes les exigences
du Reglement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
Declaration of
Conformity ( U)

This product conforms to the following product standards:
EN61010 1 Safety
EN61326:1998 EMC
The product therefore conforms with the requirements of the
European Directives on Low Voltage 73/23/EEC and EMC 89/336/
EEC.
Supporting documentation is maintained at Metronics, Inc. USA.
Guide Part Number: 11A10073
Printing History:
September, 2000 First Printing
Revision 1.0
Software Version: 1.00
Printed in the USA

Contents
Introduction ........................................................ i
About this manual ...............................................................................................................i
Who should read this guide ................................................................................................. i
What this guide covers ......................................................................................................... i
Conventions and Basic terms ............................................................................................... ii
Measurement polarity ......................................................................................................... ii
Measurementresolution in the guide .................................................................................. ii
Icons ....................................................................................................................................iii
Type styles ...........................................................................................................................iii
Accuracy andprecision.........................................................................................................iii
System configuration ..........................................................................................................iv
and setup ............................................................................................................................iv
Overview .......................................................... 1-1
Proprietary notice ............................................................................................................ 1 4
Disclaimer ......................................................................................................................... 1 4
Trademarks....................................................................................................................... 1 4
Safety and Maintenance Considerations .......................................................................... 1 5
Location and Mounting ................................................................................................... 1 5
Cleaning ........................................................................................................................... 1 5
Electrical ........................................................................................................................... 1 5
General maintenance ....................................................................................................... 1 6
Backup battery charging .................................................................................................. 1 6
FCC compliance statement ............................................................................................... 1 6
For Canadian Users: ......................................................................................................... 1 7
Declaration of Conformity (EU) ........................................................................................ 1 7
Specifications ..................................................................................... 1-5
Input voltage range: ........................................................................................................ 1 5
Fuse:................................................................................................................................. 1 5
Input Frequency: .............................................................................................................. 1 5
Environmental Conditions: ............................................................................................... 1 5
Dimensions: ...................................................................................................................... 1 5
LCD: ................................................................................................................................. 1 5
Resolution: ....................................................................................................................... 1 5
ENC tests: ......................................................................................................................... 1 6

Contents-2
Table of Contents
Operation......................................................... 2-1
Getting ready to operate the TC200 ................................................ 2-1
Location and mounting ................................................................................................... 2 2
Power cord and plug ....................................................................................................... 2 2
Power surge suppressor ................................................................................................... 2 2
Liquids .............................................................................................................................. 2 2
Configuration and system setup ...................................................................................... 2 2
Checking connections ...................................................................................................... 2 2
Applying power ................................................................................. 2-3
Initial system settings ....................................................................... 2-4
Adjusting LCD tilt ............................................................................................................. 2 4
Adjusting LCD brightness ................................................................................................. 2 4
Setting measurement and display parameters ................................................................. 2 4
Diameter/Radius ............................................................................................................... 2 4
Absolute/Incremental ....................................................................................................... 2 4
Unit of measure (Linear)................................................................................................... 2 5
Help ................................................................................................................................. 2 5
Feature selection keys....................................................................... 2-6
Setting gage ....................................................................................................................26
Tool .................................................................................................................................. 2 6
Tool Sequence .................................................................................................................. 2 6
Circle ................................................................................................................................ 2 6
Angle ............................................................................................................................... 2 7
Basic operating .................................................................................. 2-8
procedures ......................................................................................... 2-8
To measure and store a setting gage ............................................................................... 2 8
To measure and store a tool........................................................................................... 2 12
Creating a tool sequence ............................................................................................... 2 14
Running a tool sequence ............................................................................................... 2 16
Measuring a circle............................................................................ 2-19
To measure a circle ......................................................................................................... 2 19
Measuring an angle......................................................................... 2-22
To measure an angle ...................................................................................................... 2 22
Zeroing Axes .................................................................................................................. 2 25
Freezing Axes ................................................................................................................. 2 25

Tool-Chek® TC200
Contents-3
Setup................................................................ 3-1
Configuring the TC200 ...................................................................... 3-1
Basic setup terms............................................................................... 3-1
Accessing the ..................................................................................... 3-2
Setup menu ........................................................................................ 3-2
Using the ............................................................................................ 3-3
Setup menu ........................................................................................ 3-3
Setup Instructions ............................................................................. 3-3
Command Keys .................................................................................. 3-4
Enter Key.......................................................................................................................... 3 4
Finish Key ......................................................................................................................... 3 4
Cancel Key........................................................................................................................ 3 4
Quit Key ........................................................................................................................... 3 4
Supervisor Password ......................................................................... 3-5
To enter the password ..................................................................................................... 3 5
About .................................................................................................. 3-6
Display ................................................................................................ 3-6
MM Disp Res.....................................................................................................................38
Inch Disp Res .................................................................................................................... 3 8
DMS Disp Res ................................................................................................................... 3 9
DD Disp Res .................................................................................................................... 3 10
Startup Linear ................................................................................................................ 3 10
Startup Angular ............................................................................................................. 3 11
Radix .............................................................................................................................. 3 11
Current Angular ............................................................................................................. 3 12
ncoders ........................................................................................... 3-12
Axis ................................................................................................................................313
Resolution (Res) .............................................................................................................. 3 13
Type ............................................................................................................................... 3 14
Reference Marks ............................................................................................................ 3 14
MZ Cnts .......................................................................................................................... 3 15
Reversed ......................................................................................................................... 3 15
Interpolation .................................................................................................................. 3 16
Units ............................................................................................................................... 3 16
Print .................................................................................................. 3-17
Auto Label ..................................................................................................................... 3 17
Auto Report ................................................................................................................... 3 18
Label Format .................................................................................................................. 3 18
Pre Line .......................................................................................................................... 3 19
Post Line......................................................................................................................... 3 19

Contents-4
Table of Contents
Pre Form......................................................................................................................... 3 19
Post Form .......................................................................................................................320
Print Report....................................................................................................................320
Label Lines ...................................................................................................................... 3 20
Skip Lines ....................................................................................................................... 3 21
Label Indent ................................................................................................................... 3 21
Ports.................................................................................................. 3-23
Baud ............................................................................................................................... 3 24
Word Len (word length) ................................................................................................ 3 24
Stop Bits ......................................................................................................................... 3 24
Parity .............................................................................................................................. 3 25
Handshake ..................................................................................................................... 3 25
Data/ Parallel Data.......................................................................................................... 3 26
EOC Delay (end of character delay) ................................................................................ 3 26
EOL Delay (end of line delay).......................................................................................... 3 27
Squareness ....................................................................................... 3-28
Angle ............................................................................................................................. 3 28
Master Axis.....................................................................................................................329
rror Correction ............................................................................... 3-30
Linear rror Correction (L C) .......................................................... 3-31
Segmented Linear rror Correction (SL C) ................................... 3-33
Misc. (miscellaneous) ...................................................................... 3-35
Key Delay........................................................................................................................ 3 35
Volume ........................................................................................................................... 3 35
Libraries ............................................................................................ 3-35
Use Locations ................................................................................................................. 3 36
Tool Button .................................................................................................................... 3 36
SG 00 master .................................................................................................................. 3 37
SG Edit Lock ................................................................................................................... 3 37
SG Cal Lock .................................................................................................................... 3 38
Tool Sequence Edit Lock................................................................................................. 3 38
Clock ................................................................................................. 3-39
Year ................................................................................................................................ 3 39
Month ............................................................................................................................ 3 40
Day ................................................................................................................................. 3 40
Hours ............................................................................................................................. 3 40
Minutes .......................................................................................................................... 3 41
Seconds.......................................................................................................................... 3 41
Date Format ................................................................................................................... 3 41
Time Format ................................................................................................................... 3 42

Tool-Chek® TC200
Contents-5
Communications ............................................. 4-1
RS232 port .......................................................................................... 4-1
Default settings ................................................................................. 4-2
Ports section of Setup menu: ........................................................................................... 4 2
Print section of Setup menu: ........................................................................................... 4 2
Feature print formats........................................................................ 4-3
Feature Formats................................................................................. 4-4
Print Setup ......................................................................................... 4-4
Pre Line ............................................................................................................................ 4 5
Post Line........................................................................................................................... 4 5
Pre Form........................................................................................................................... 4 5
Post Form ......................................................................................................................... 4 5
Print Report...................................................................................................................... 4 5
Print Labels....................................................................................................................... 4 6
Print POT .......................................................................................................................... 4 6
Num Label Lines ............................................................................................................... 4 6
Num Skip Lines ................................................................................................................. 4 6
Amt Label Indent ............................................................................................................. 4 6
Glossary .............................................................................................. 1-6
IndexIndex
IndexIndex
Index ......................................................................................................
......................................................................................................
................................................... Index-1Index-1
Index-1Index-1
Index-1

Contents-6
Table of Contents

Introduction
About this manual The material in this guide is divided into 4 chapters ranging from
introductory material to advanced topics. If you are an advanced
user of tool presetter readouts, feel free to skim the material con
tained in this guide, but do not begin to operate the readout
unless you’re confident that you understand the essential infor
mation contained in these chapters. Observe all precautions and
safety rules while using this equipment.
After an initial review, this guide will become an invaluable refer
ence source that can be used routinely to answer questions and
ensure smooth continued operation of the Tool Chek. The com
prehensive table of contents and index facilitate rapid access to
specific information contained within the guide.
Who should read
this guide This user’s guide is intended for operators, technicians, supervi
sors and dealer representatives.
What this guide
covers Chapter 1: Overview
An overview of TC200 system including specifications.
Chapter 2: Operation
Demonstration of TC200 operation for getting started with a mini
mum of details.
Chapter 3: Setup
Contains an explanation of the various menu functions found on
the TC200.
Chapter 4: Communications
Serial (RS232) and parallel communication with printers and IBM
compatible personal computers.
i

Introduction
ii
Conventions and
Basic terms The terms Tool Chek 200, TC200 and system used in this guide
refer to the Tool Chek 200 tool presetter readout.
A program is simply a series or sequence of key presses used to
perform measurements and stored by the system to be repeated
automatically later. The stored sequence (program) can be re
peated later simply by pressing one user defined key.
Measurement
polarity It is assumed in all discussions of measurements that:
• Moving crosshairs to the right causes measure counts to
increase in a positive direction; 1 to 2 to 3 and so on.
• Moving crosshairs up causes measure counts to increase
in a positive direction; 1 to 2 to 3 and so on.
• Rotating crosshairs counterclockwise causes measure counts
to increase in a positive direction; 1 degree to 2 degrees to
3 degrees and so on.
• This count direction can easily be reversed if necessary.
Reversing the count direction is discussed later in Chapter 6:
Orthogonal axis calibration.
Measurement
resolution in
the guide In most cases the display resolution shown on screens in this guide
will be one ten thousandths of an inch (0.0001) or two microns
metric (0.002). The display resolutions shown in this manual are
not meant to suggest resolutions that should be set on your sys
tem, they are only examples.

Tool-Chek® TC200
iii
Icons This guide uses the following icons to highlight information:
The raised hand icon indicates a warning regarding a situation or
condition that could lead to personal injury or death. You should
not proceed until you read and thoroughly understand the warn
ing message. Warning messages are shown in bold type.
The exclamation point icon indicates a caution regarding a situa
tion or condition that could lead to equipment malfunction or
damage. You should not proceed until you read and fully under
stand the caution message. Caution messages are shown in bold
type.
The note icon indicates additional or supplementary information
about an activity or concept. Notes are shown in bold type.
Type styles Warnings, cautions, notes and the titles of front panel keys or
system commands and menus shown in instructions are shown in
bold type.
Accuracy and
precision The TC200 is capable of great accuracy and precision and may
surpass the measurement accuracy capability of the human op
erator. The system is also capable of displaying higher resolution
and more significant figures than is often needed. These facts
may be important in your interpretation and use of the measure
ment data provided by the system.

Introduction
iv
System configuration
and setup Metronics, Incorporated assumes that all TC200 systems will be
configured and setup for the end user by dealer representatives
or OEMs. This setup includes calibration according to the user’s
tool presetter if needed.
When the end user installs a new tool presetter, it will probably
be necessary to perform configuration and setup again. In that
case, contact their dealer representatives for assistance.
WARNINGWARNING
WARNINGWARNING
WARNING
There is never any reason to open the TC200 enclosure. ThereThere is never any reason to open the TC200 enclosure. There
There is never any reason to open the TC200 enclosure. ThereThere is never any reason to open the TC200 enclosure. There
There is never any reason to open the TC200 enclosure. There
are no user serviceable components or assemblies inside. Asare no user serviceable components or assemblies inside. As
are no user serviceable components or assemblies inside. Asare no user serviceable components or assemblies inside. As
are no user serviceable components or assemblies inside. As
with any electronic instrument, there is a danger of electricalwith any electronic instrument, there is a danger of electrical
with any electronic instrument, there is a danger of electricalwith any electronic instrument, there is a danger of electrical
with any electronic instrument, there is a danger of electrical
shock and damage to the instrument if the enclosure is opened.shock and damage to the instrument if the enclosure is opened.
shock and damage to the instrument if the enclosure is opened.shock and damage to the instrument if the enclosure is opened.
shock and damage to the instrument if the enclosure is opened.
Refer all maintenance requirements to your original dealerRefer all maintenance requirements to your original dealer
Refer all maintenance requirements to your original dealerRefer all maintenance requirements to your original dealer
Refer all maintenance requirements to your original dealer, or, or
, or, or
, or
failing that to Metronics Incorporated.failing that to Metronics Incorporated.
failing that to Metronics Incorporated.failing that to Metronics Incorporated.
failing that to Metronics Incorporated.