HEIDENHAIN ND 1300 User manual

English (en)
2/2010
ND 1300
QUADRA-CHEK
(QC 320)
Operating Instructions
Optical Edge Detection and
Crosshair Systems

QC-300 Series
User’s Guide
Optical Edge Detection Systems
QC-320, QC-321, QC-323, QC-324
QC-320E, QC-321E, QC-323E, QC-324E

QC-300 Series
Optical Edge Detection and Crosshair Systems
User’s Guide
Published by
Metronics, Inc.
30 Harvey Road
Bedford, New Hampshire 03110
www.Metronics.com
User’s Guide part number: 11A10569 Revision 2
Publishing date: December, 2007
Printed in United States of America
Copyright © 2007 by Metronics, Inc., Bedford, New Hampshire
QC-300 software version: 2.00
All information set forth in this document, all rights to such information, any and all inventions disclosed
herein and any patents that might be granted by employing the materials, methods, techniques or apparatus
described herein are the exclusive property of Metronics Inc., Bedford, New Hampshire.
Terms, conditions and features referenced in this document are subject to change without notice.
No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by
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Services Department, Metronics, Inc., 30 Harvey Road, Bedford, New Hampshire 03110.
Limit of liability and disclaimer of warranty
While this guide was prepared with great care, Metronics makes no representations or warranties with
respect to the accuracy or completeness of the contents of this book and specifically disclaims any implied
warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. The advice, methods and instructions
contained in this book might not be suitable for your situation. When in doubt regarding suitability, you
are encouraged to consult with a professional where appropriate. Metronics shall not be liable for any loss
of profit or any damages, including but not limited to special, incidental, consequential or other damages.
Trademarks
Metronics and QC-300 are registered trademarks of Metronics, Inc. and its subsidiaries in the United States
and other countries.

Conventions & Terms
QC-300 refers to any of the QC-300 series of instruments. System refers to the QC-300 and the measuring
devices connected to it.
Icons
This guide uses the following icons to highlight information:
WARNINGS
The raised hand icon warns of a situation or condition that can lead to personal injury
or death. Do not proceed until the warning is read and thoroughly understood.
DANGEROUS VOLTAGE
The lightning icon warns of the presence of an uninsulated dangerous voltage within
the product enclosure that might be of sufficient magnetude to cause serious shocks or
death. Do not open the enclosure unless you are a qualified service person approved
by Metronics, Inc., and never open the enclosure while power is connected.
CAUTIONS & IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The exclamation point icon indicates important information regarding equipment
operation or maintentance, or a situation or condition that can lead to equipment
malfunction or damage. Do not proceed until the information is read and thoroughly
understood.
NOTE
The note icon indicates additional or supplementary information about an activity or
concept.
Safety & Maintenance Considerations
General safety precautions must be followed when operating the system. Failure to observe these precau-
tions 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 guide and the rules of a company using this system, the more stringent rules should take
precedence.
Safety information is also included on the next page and in Chapter 2: Installation.

WARNINGS
Disconnect the QC-300 from power before cleaning.
The QC-300 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. The use of
accessories that remove the third grounded connection such as a 2-wire power plug adapter create
a safety hazard and should not be permitted. If a 3-wire grounded outlet is not available, ask your
electrician to provide one.
DANGEROUS VOLTAGE
Do not open the enclosure unless you are a qualified service person approved by
Metronics, Inc., and never open the enclosure while power is connected. There are no
user-serviceable components or assemblies inside. Refer servicing to qualified service
personnel.
General Maintenance
Disconnect the QC-300 from power 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QC-300hasbeendroppedortheexteriorhasbeendamaged
 • TheQC-300exhibitsdegradedperformanceorindicatesaneedforservicesomeotherway
Cleaning the enclosure
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. Instructions for cleaning the touch screen are different and are given below.
Cleaning the touch screen
The touch screen should be cleaned as described below to prevent scratching or wearing the screen surface
and to prevent liquids from leaking into the enclosure.
Use only a soft, lint-free cloth dampened with water for cleaning the touch screen. Never use abrasive
cloths or paper towels. Never use abrasive cleaners, and never use detergents or solvents. Only dampen
the cloth, do not use a cleaning cloth that is dripping wet. Never spray the screen.
If the screen is badly soiled, the cloth can be dampened with a 50:50 mixture of isopropyl alcohol and
water. Remember, only dampen the cloth, do not use a cleaning cloth that is dripping wet, and never spray
the screen.

Contents 1
Contents
Chapter 1 Overview
Overview of the QC-300 features and functions ......................................... 1
Chapter 2 Installation
Unpacking the QC-300 ................................................................................ 5
Assembling the mounting stand................................................................... 6
Safety considerations ................................................................................... 6
Power cord and plug ............................................................................. 6
Electrical wiring and connections......................................................... 6
Locationandmounting ......................................................................... 7
Power surge suppressor ........................................................................ 7
Connecting axis encoders ............................................................................ 7
Connecting a printer..................................................................................... 8
Connecting a computer ................................................................................ 8
Connecting an optional footswitch .............................................................. 9
Connecting the optical edge detector inputs ................................................ 9
Connecting optional CNC outputs............................................................... 10
Warranty registration form .......................................................................... 11
Repackaging for shipment ........................................................................... 11
Chapter 3 User Interface
Introduction.................................................................................................. 13
Measurement functions................................................................................ 14
Selecting a measurement type .............................................................. 14
Accessing programming functions ....................................................... 15
Sending data to a computer from the Extra tab .................................... 16
CNC and other Extra tab functions....................................................... 18
Extra tab functions................................................................................ 18
Space menu insert.......................................................................... 18
Divider line menu insert ................................................................ 18
Data prompt function..................................................................... 18
Optical edge detector probe calibration (probe teach)................... 18
Joystick motor speed ..................................................................... 18
Axis lock........................................................................................ 18
Part following ................................................................................ 19
Stop motion ................................................................................... 19

Contents 2 QC-300 Series User’s Guide
Goto feature ................................................................................... 19
Multiple Extra tabs ............................................................................... 19
Command buttons and wide keys ................................................................ 20
Feature list.................................................................................................... 21
LCDScreenfunctions.................................................................................. 22
Number keys ................................................................................................ 23
System functions.......................................................................................... 24
Datum lock............................................................................................ 24
Undo ..................................................................................................... 24
Probe ..................................................................................................... 24
Magnification........................................................................................ 25
Unit of measure..................................................................................... 25
Setup ..................................................................................................... 26
Printing reports and sending data................................................................. 26
LCDON/OFFanddeletingfeaturedata...................................................... 27
Chapter 4 Quick Start Demonstration
Start recording a program ............................................................................ 30
Select a probe............................................................................................... 30
Create part skew and datum references ....................................................... 31
Measuring a part skew .......................................................................... 31
Create a datum zero point ..................................................................... 32
Probing a datum zero point................................................................... 32
Constructing a datum zero point........................................................... 33
Measure a feature......................................................................................... 35
Measuring a circle................................................................................. 35
Apply tolerances to a feature measurement ................................................. 37
Print a report ................................................................................................ 39
Stop program recording ............................................................................... 40
Running the program ................................................................................... 41
Chapter 5 Probes
Probes........................................................................................................... 44
Edge detector probes.................................................................................... 44
Automatic point entry ........................................................................... 44
Manual point entry................................................................................ 44
Crosshair probes ................................................................................... 44
Automatic point entry ........................................................................... 45
Manual point entry................................................................................ 45
Preparing to use probes................................................................................ 46
System and part condition .................................................................... 46

Contents 3
QC-300 Series User’s Guide
Selecting a magnification ..................................................................... 46
Lighting................................................................................................. 46
Calibration ............................................................................................ 47
Edge teach ..................................................................................... 47
Distance calibration ....................................................................... 47
Cross calibration ............................................................................ 47
Probing with edge detectors......................................................................... 48
Automatic point entry ........................................................................... 48
Manual point entry................................................................................ 49
Probing with crosshairs................................................................................ 50
Automatic point entry ........................................................................... 50
Manual point entry................................................................................ 50
Chapter 6 Measuring
Measurement activities ................................................................................ 52
The measurement process ............................................................................ 52
Establishing the measurement reference .............................................. 53
Levelingthepart(optional) ........................................................... 53
Skewing the part ............................................................................ 54
Creating a datum zero point .......................................................... 55
Probing a datum zero point .................................................... 55
Constructing a datum zero point ............................................ 56
Probing and measuring features................................................................... 58
Probing with Measure Magic................................................................ 58
Probing specific feature types............................................................... 59
Probing a single specific feature type............................................ 59
Probing multiple specific feature types ......................................... 59
Probing process..................................................................................... 60
Supported feature types ................................................................. 60
Backward/forwardannotation ....................................................... 61
Probing with crosshairs and optical edge detection.............................. 61
Probing specific feature types............................................................... 62
Probing points................................................................................ 62
Probing lines.................................................................................. 63
Probing arcs ................................................................................... 64
Probing slots .................................................................................. 66
Probing rectangles ......................................................................... 67
Probing distances........................................................................... 68
Probing angles ............................................................................... 69

Contents 4 QC-300 Series User’s Guide
Constructing features ................................................................................... 70
Point constructions................................................................................ 70
Point constructed from a point ...................................................... 70
Point constructed from a point and a line...................................... 70
Points constructed from an arc and a line...................................... 71
Points constructed from a line ....................................................... 72
Point constructed from two lines................................................... 73
Points constructed from a distance ............................................... 73
Point constructed from a distance and a point............................... 74
Point constructed from a circle...................................................... 74
Points constructed from a circle and a line.................................... 75
Points constructed from two circles .............................................. 76
Point constructed from a slot......................................................... 77
Point constructed from a rectangle ................................................ 77
Point constructed from an angle .................................................... 77
Point constructed from an arc........................................................ 78
Point constructed from multiple features ...................................... 78
Lineconstructions................................................................................. 79
Lineconstructedfromaline.......................................................... 79
Lineconstructedfromtwopoints.................................................. 79
Linesconstructedfromapointandaline ..................................... 80
Lineconstructedfromadistance................................................... 80
Linesconstructedfromapointandacircle................................... 81
Lineconstructedfromapointandaslot ....................................... 82
Lineconstructedfromapointandarectangle .............................. 82
Linesconstructedfromapointandanarc..................................... 83
Linesconstructedfromtwolines .................................................. 84
Lineconstructedfromalineandadistance .................................. 85
Linesconstructedfromalineandacircle..................................... 85
Linesconstructedfromalineandaslot........................................ 86
Linesconstructedfromalineandanarc....................................... 86
Lineconstructedfromalineandanangle..................................... 87
Linesconstructedfromalineandarectangle ............................... 87
Linesconstructedfromtwocircles................................................ 88
Linesconstructedfromacircleandanarc.................................... 89
Linesconstructedfromacircleandaslot ..................................... 90
Lineconstructedfromaslot .......................................................... 91
Lineconstructedfromtwoslots .................................................... 91
Linesconstructedfromarectangleandacircle ............................ 92
Linesconstructedfromaslotandanarc ....................................... 93
Linesconstructedfromarectangleandanarc .............................. 94
Linesconstructedfromaslotandarectangle ............................... 95