HEIDENHAIN ND 1200R Radial User manual

Operating Instructions
ND 1200R
Radial
Software Version
2.8.x
English (en)
6/2013

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ND 1200R Introduction
ND 1200R panel keys
Panel keys are used to enter target position coordinates, send data via
RS-232 and USB ports and configure operational parameters.
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1LCD screen
2Soft keys
3Axis keys
4Command keys
5Arrow keys
6Wide keys
7Numeric keypad
8Send key
9LCD On/Off key
Panel function key Panel key
Soft keys: Functions change in support of the activities displayed
on the LCD.
Axis keys: used to enter target positions.
Command keys: Control target and data entry processes.
Arrow keys: Used to scroll through lists and navigate menus and
setup screen data fields.
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Wide keys: Two programmable Wide keys are used to perform
frequently used functions. These keys can easily be located by
touch without taking your eyes off the part. By default the left
fast track key is assigned the SEND2 function and the right is
assigned the ZERO2 function. Users can program either wide
key as described later in the Hotkeys portion of Chapter 2:
Installation, Setup and Specifications.
Numeric keypad: Used to enter numeric data. Additionally, the
decimal point key and +/- key are used to adjust the contrast
of the LCD display.
Send key: Used to transmit target data to a computer or USB
printer.
LCD On/Off key: Press the LCD on/off button to turn the LCD
display off without removing power from the ND 1200R. Press
the button a second time to restore the LCD display. Additionally,
the LCD On/Off key can be used to clear target data, datums and
skews.
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ND 1200R rear panel
ND 1200R side panel
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1Power switch
2Power cord connector and fuse holder
3Power ground access
4HEIDENHAIN 15 pin universal touch probe sensor
5Measurement axis connectors
6RS-232 serial port connector
7Not supported in the ND 1200R
8Tilt base mechanical tightness adjustment
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2USB Type A connector
3RJ-45 Foot switch/hand switch/keypad connector

6Preface
Information contained in this
manual
This User's manual covers the operation, installation, setup and
specifications of the ND 1200R. Operating information is contained in
chapter 1. Installation, setup instructions and specifications are
contained in chapter 2.
Fonts used in this manual
The following fonts are used to indicate operator controls or to show
emphasis:
Operator controls - SOFT KEYS and other PANEL KEYS are shown
in upper case.
Emphasis - Items of special interest or concepts that are
emphasized to the user are shown in bold type.
Showing sequences of key presses
The ND 1200R user performs sequences of soft key and panel key
presses to complete tasks. These sequences are indicated using text
as shown in the following example:
Press the MENU soft key, press the DATUM soft key and then
press the ZERO soft key is sometimes abbreviated as:
Press MENU>DATUM>ZERO
Symbols within notes
Notes are marked with symbols on the left indicating the type, or
potential severity of the information.
General Information
This is additional or supplementary information about an
activity or concept.
Warning
This warns of a situation or condition that could lead to
measurement errors, equipment malfunction or
equipment damage. Do not proceed until the message is
read and understood.
Caution - Risk of electric shock
This warns of a situation or condition that could lead to
electrical shock and to personal injury or death. Do not
proceed until the message is read and understood.

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Safety considerations
General accepted safety precautions must be followed when
operating the system. Failure to observe these precautions could
result in damage 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 manual and the
rules of a company using this system, the more stringent rules should
take precedence.
ND 1200R measurement axes
The ND 1200R DRO can display 2 or 3 axes depending on the model
purchased. DRO screen images used throughout this manual show
different numbers of axes and are for illustration only.
Software version
The software version is shown in the About setup screen discussed
later in chapter 2.
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.
The ND 1200R is equipped with a 3-wire power plug that
includes a separate ground connection. Always connect
the power plug to a 3-wire grounded outlet. Use of 2-wire
power plug adapters or any other connection accessories
that remove the third grounded connection create a safety
hazard and should not be permitted.
Unplug the ND 1200R from the power 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 ND 1200R has been dropped or the exterior has
been damaged
The ND 1200R exhibits degraded performance or
indicates a need for service some other way

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Table of Contents
1.1 ND 1200R Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 12
1.2 Basic Functions of the ND 1200R ..................................................................................................................... 14
Switching on the ND 1200R ........................................................................................................................ 14
Establishing a repeatable machine zero....................................................................................................... 15
Switching off the ND 1200R........................................................................................................................ 15
Panel key descriptions ................................................................................................................................. 16
LCD screen and soft key layout................................................................................................................... 18
DRO mode screen and soft keys ......................................................................................................18
Distance from target mode screen and soft keys .............................................................................19
ND 1200R Menus ........................................................................................................................................ 20
1.3 Preparing to drill ................................................................................................................................................ 24
Power-up the ND 1200R.............................................................................................................................. 24
Establish machine zero ................................................................................................................................ 24
Adjust LCD screen contrast......................................................................................................................... 25
Select unit of linear measure ....................................................................................................................... 25
Select a coordinate system ......................................................................................................................... 25
Probing a position ........................................................................................................................................ 26
Select a probe diameter............................................................................................................................... 27
Aligning the part to an axis .......................................................................................................................... 28
Establish a datum ........................................................................................................................................ 30
Setting a datum from a probed point ................................................................................................30
Setting a datum from a skew line .....................................................................................................30
Setting a datum on the center of a hole............................................................................................30
Moving a datum........................................................................................................................................... 31
1.4 Targets .............................................................................................................................................................. 32
Entering a target .......................................................................................................................................... 32
Entering an absolute target position..................................................................................................32
Entering an incremental target position ............................................................................................34
Editing and clearing targets ......................................................................................................................... 36
Editing a target ..................................................................................................................................36
Deleting a target................................................................................................................................36
Clearing the target list .......................................................................................................................36
Marking a target........................................................................................................................................... 37
1.5 Target patterns.................................................................................................................................................. 38
Frame pattern .............................................................................................................................................. 39
Rectangle pattern ........................................................................................................................................ 40
Line pattern.................................................................................................................................................. 41
Circle pattern ............................................................................................................................................... 42
1.6 Target programs................................................................................................................................................ 43
Saving a program ......................................................................................................................................... 43
Running a program ...................................................................................................................................... 44
Mirroring a program ..................................................................................................................................... 45
Deleting a program ...................................................................................................................................... 46
1.7 Navigating to a target........................................................................................................................................ 47
1 Operation

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Table of Contents
2.1 ND 1200R Shipment Contents ..........................................................................................................................50
Items included with the ND 1200R ..............................................................................................................50
Optional items possibly included..................................................................................................................50
Repackaging the ND 1200R .........................................................................................................................51
2.2 Hardware Installation.........................................................................................................................................52
Assembling the mounting stand ..................................................................................................................52
Benchtop location and mounting ...................................................................................................... 52
Arm mounting (optional) ................................................................................................................... 53
Connecting power ........................................................................................................................................54
Connecting encoders and probes.................................................................................................................55
Connecting a computer ................................................................................................................................56
Connecting a headphone..............................................................................................................................57
Connecting a USB printer.............................................................................................................................57
Connecting an optional foot switch or remote keypad.................................................................................58
2.3 Software setup ..................................................................................................................................................59
Setup menu..................................................................................................................................................60
Setup example: entering the supervisor password......................................................................................61
Order of setup ..............................................................................................................................................63
Language selection and product version......................................................................................................64
Supervisor password....................................................................................................................................65
Encoder configuration ..................................................................................................................................67
Encoders screen ............................................................................................................................... 67
Misc screen ...................................................................................................................................... 70
Probe configuration ......................................................................................................................................71
Radial screen..................................................................................................................................... 71
Error correction.............................................................................................................................................73
Linear error correction (LEC) ............................................................................................................. 73
Display formatting ........................................................................................................................................76
Display screen................................................................................................................................... 76
Hot key assignments....................................................................................................................................78
Hot keys screen ................................................................................................................................ 78
Print formatting ............................................................................................................................................81
Print screen....................................................................................................................................... 81
Port configuration .........................................................................................................................................83
Ports screen...................................................................................................................................... 83
Audio volume ...............................................................................................................................................87
Misc screen ...................................................................................................................................... 87
Key repeat rate adjustment ..........................................................................................................................88
Misc screen ...................................................................................................................................... 88
Screen saver activation ................................................................................................................................89
Misc screen ...................................................................................................................................... 89
Time and date settings.................................................................................................................................90
Clock screen ..................................................................................................................................... 90
2.4 Specifications.....................................................................................................................................................91
Dimensions ..................................................................................................................................................92
Arm mount bracket ........................................................................................................................... 93
2 Installation, Setup and Specifications

Operation

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1.1 ND 1200R Overview
1.1 ND 1200R Overview
The ND 1200R is an advanced digital readout (DRO) system for radial
drilling machines using analog or TTL encoders. The system allows the
operator to directly enter either cartesian or polar coordinates for
target positions. This alleviates the requirement of either pre-drilling
holes or a previous operation of marking out the holes on an expensive
machine elsewhere. The system defaults to cartesian coordinates
when entering target positions and polar coordinates when navigating
to a target.
The following functions are available in the ND 1200R:
Reference mark evaluations for distance-coded and single reference
encoders
Linear error correction
Multilingual LCD user interface: language is selected by the user
Soft key functions under LCD change to support different user
activities
Arrow keys for easy navigation of lists and menus
Skew compensation for part alignment, eliminating the need for
time-consuming fixturing
Absolute and incremental targeting
Axis zero for establishing a datum
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Number keypad with:
Number keys for data entry
Decimal point and +/- keys for data entry and LCD screen contrast
adjustment
User-defined hot keys that program panel and optional remote keys
to initiate commonly used functions.
User-defined programs to save target sequences
Direct entry of cartesian or polar target coordinates
User-defined drilling patterns for:
Frame pattern
Rectangular pattern
Line pattern
Circle pattern
Speaker jack outputs for quiet or noisy environments
Optional remote foot switch and keypad facilitate measurement
when the user is not close to the front panel

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1.2 Basic Functions of the ND 1200R
1.2 Basic Functions of
the ND 1200R
Switching on the ND 1200R
Switch on the ND 1200R. The POWER switch is
located on the rear of the enclosure. After switching
the power on, or after a power failure, the power-up
screen will be displayed.
Press the FINISH key to advance from the power-up
screen to the DRO.
Your ND 1200R is now ready for operation and is in the Current
Position operating mode. Encoder position values will be displayed for
all axes.
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1.2 Basic Functions of the ND 1200R
Establishing a repeatable machine zero
If your ND 1200R was configured to establish a machine zero upon
power-up, a message will be displayed asking you to cross reference
marks or enter hard-stop axis reference positions. The machine zero is
used by the ND 1200R to apply error correction data. To establish a
repeatable machine zero you must either:
Move the stage to have encoder reference mark crossings
recognized on each axis or
move the stage to the hard-stop reference position and press
ENTER on each axis when no encoder reference marks are present.
Switching off the ND 1200R
Switch the ND 1200R off. The parameter settings,
error compensation tables and recorded programs
that have been saved during operation will be
retained in memory.
If the requirement to cross reference marks is bypassed
by pressing the CANCEL soft key, error correction data
that might be stored in your ND 1200R will not be
applied.

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1.2 Basic Functions of the ND 1200R
Panel key descriptions
Descriptions of panel key functions are provided in the following
pages for COMMAND, AXIS, WIDE, SEND, LCD ON/OFF and
ARROW keys. Soft key functions are also described later in the next
section as part of screen and soft key layout descriptions.
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Command keys Function
Enter data: Press the enter key to enter
values into configuration fields. Pressing the
enter key indicates that data in a field is ready
for use.
Finish a target entry: Press the finish key to
complete a target entry or select the next
target in a program.
Delete data or target: Press the cancel key
to delete data in configuration fields or any
highlighted target from the target list.
Quit current activity: Press the quit key to
abandon the current task and return to the
DRO screen or to exit the target list.
AXIS keys Function
Enter a target: Press an Axis key to enter
target position coordinates.
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1.2 Basic Functions of the ND 1200R
WIDE keys Function
Left frequently used function:
Press the left WIDE key to initiate
the function programmed for this
key. The factory default function for
this key is SEND2. Refer to "Hot key
assignments” on page 78 for
additional information.
Right frequently used function:
Press the right WIDE key to initiate
the function programmed for this
key. The factory default function for
this key is ZERO2. Refer to "Hot key
assignments” on page 78 for
additional information.
SEND key Function
Transmit target data: Press the SEND key
to transmit target data to a computer or a
USB printer.
LCD ON/OFF key Function
Turn the LCD off or clear data: Press the
LCD ON/OFF key to toggle between LCD on
and LCD off, or to clear target data, datums
and part alignments (skews).
ARROW keys Function
Navigate menus and setup screen
data fields.

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LCD screen and soft key layout
ND 1200R LCD screens display information in one of three operating
modes:
DRO mode displays current positions of axes
Distance from target mode displays the distance from a target
position
Setup mode displays ND 1200R setup screens
Soft keys change to support activities shown on the screens.
DRO mode screen and soft keys
The DRO screen shows:
List of targets on the left side
Unit of measure, current datum and program number in the upper
right corner
The current positions of all axes
Part alignment status: a small rectangle over the axis letter indicates
that the part is aligned to a measurement axis (a skew was
performed)
Soft key functions for target selection, unit of measure, datuming,
cartesian or polar coordinates and menus
DRO screen showing current axis positions
Setup screens and soft keys are described in Chapter 2:
Installation, Setup and Specifications.
DRO soft keys Function
Goto Press the GOTO soft key to select a target to
navigate to.
MM or IN Toggles between millimeters and inches units
of measure. The current unit of measure is
displayed in the upper right corner of the
screen.
Datum Press the datum soft key to probe, zero, move
or skew a datum.
R/A or X/Y Toggles between cartesian and polar
coordinates displayed on the LCD screen.
Menu Press the MENU soft key to access program,
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1.2 Basic Functions of the ND 1200R
Distance from target mode screen and soft keys
The Distance from target screen shows:
List of targets on the left side
Unit of measure, current datum and program in the upper right
corner
The the distance from a target position
Part alignment status: a small rectangle over the axis letter indicates
that the part is aligned to a measurement axis (a skew was
performed)
Soft key functions for target selection, editing a target, absolute or
incremental distance selection, cartesian or polar coordinates
selection and menu access
Distance from target screen showing the distance
from the current position to the target position
DRO soft keys Function
Goto Press the GOTO soft key to select a target to
navigate to.
Edit Press the EDIT soft key to access the target
editing screen and edit the coordinates of the
selected target.
INC or ABS Toggles between incremental and absolute
distances.
R/A or X/Y Toggles between cartesian and polar
coordinates.
Menu Press the MENU soft key to access program,
datum, pattern and setup menus.

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ND 1200R Menus
Press the MENU soft key to display menu titles over
the soft keys at the bottom of the LCD screen. Press
a menu soft key to display the corresponding menu
screen. Menus include:
Menu titles are displayed over soft keys at the bottom
of the LCD screen
PROGRAMS menu PROGRAMS functions
Press the PROG soft key to
display the PROGRAMS
screen and soft keys for
program functions. Soft
keys include:
Run Press the RUN soft key to
play a program of recorded
target positions.
Save Press the SAVE soft key to
save a program that can be
played back later.
Mirror Press the MIRROR soft key
to mirror and run a
program.
Delete Press the DELETE soft key
to delete the selected
program.
Print Press the PRINT soft key to
transmit a program to a
computer or a USB printer.