Metro DataVac M2 User manual
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M2
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USER’S MANUAL
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1.INDEX
1. ________________________________________________________ 2INDEX
2. ___________________________________________________ 3FOREWORD
3. ________________________________________________ 4INTRODUCTION
3.1. ........................................................................4PRODUCT PRESENTATION
3.2. ........................................................................................................4PROBES
3.3. .....................................................................................4CHARACTERISTICS
3.4. ........................................................................................5PERFORMANCES
3.5. ................................................................................................6FRONT VIEW
3.6. ..................................................................................................7REAR VIEW
3.6.1. .....................................................................7COMMUNICATION PORT
3.6.2. ...........................................................8POWER SUPPLY CONNECTOR
4. _____________________________________________________ 9STARTUP
4.1. .................................................................................9MEASURING SCREEN
4.1.1. ............................................9PRESENTATION OF THE MAIN SCREEN
4.2. ...............................................................................11TOLERANCE SCREEN
4.3. .......................................................................11CONFIGURATION SCREEN
5. __________________________________ 12COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL
5.1. ...............................................................................................12COMMANDS
5.1.1. ...................................................................................12GENERALITIES
5.1.2. ........................................12LIST OF GENERAL STATUS COMMANDS
5.1.3. ................................................12LIST OF REAL VALUES COMMANDS
6. _______________________________ 15PROBE COMBINATION EXAMPLES
6.1. ..............................................15SIMPLE MEASUREMENTS WITH 1 PROBE
6.2. .....................................15COMBINED MEASUREMENTS WITH 2 PROBES
7. ___________________________________________ 16ERROR MESSAGES
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2.FOREWORD
ONE YEAR LIMITED GUARANTEE FOR MULTIVISION
MANUFACTURER'S RESPONSIBILITY
SPARE PARTS AND LABOUR.
The manufacturer commits himself to pay for repair or replacement costs (labour
costs included) during a period of one year as from the date the guarantee came into
force. The spare parts can be new or renovated and are guaranteed until the end of
the initial guarantee period.
FIRST END-USER COVERAGE.
This guarantee applies only to the first end-user of the product and is not assignable
to any other subsequent purchaser or user.
RESTRICTIONS.
Any accessory or expansion item not included in the original factory packaging is not
guaranteed.
The present guarantee does not cover: installation or repair costs, damages resulting
from circumstances beyond the manufacturer's control like damages following acts of
God, misuse, or careless mistake from the user, damages during the transport or due
to a wrong installation, use or application, such as any material damage caused by
the use of non supplied products, components or accessories. It also does not cover
products modified without any written approval from the manufacturer, including
electrical or mechanical modification, removal of serial numbers or of the
manufacturer's trademarks or of any other identification.
THE SOLE RECOURSE UNDER THIS GUARANTEE SHALL BE THE REPAIR OR
THE REPLACEMENT OF DEFECTIVE PARTS AS INDICATED ABOVE. UNDER
NO CIRCUMSTANCES THE MANUFACTURER CAN BE HELD LIABLE FOR
INDIRECT OR SPECIAL DAMAGES OR FOR DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE
USE OF THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING ANY LOSS OF DATA, BUSINESS OR
PROFIT, AND WHETHER THESE DAMAGES CAN BE FORESEEN OR NOT AND
WHETER THEY ARE BASED ON A GUARANTEE VIOLATION OR NOT.
THE PRESENT GUARANTEE REPLACES ANY OTHER EXPRESSED OR
IMPLIED GUARANTEE INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY GUARANTEE
OF MARKETING OR ADEQUACY FOR A PARTICULAR USE; AND ALL THESE
GUARANTEES ARE EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED AND CANCELLED.
WARNING
The information contained in this booklet can be changed without notice.
The manufacturer makes no warranty whatsoever with respect to the warranties of
commercial quality of this product or its suitability to a particular use.
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The manufacturer is not responsible for mistakes that could be found in this
handbook and also for direct or indirect damage resulting from the equipment, its
performances and the use of this product.
CLEANING
Use a soft cotton cloth slightly soaked with an ethyl alcohol based product.
DO NOT USE the following products: acetone, benzene, toluene and halogens
hydrocarbons.
3.INTRODUCTION
3.1. PRODUCT PRESENTATION
The M2 digital readout allows dimensional control using 1 or 2 probes.
It is possible to make simple measurement (with one probe), or combined
measurement (with 2 probes) : sums or differences
Measurements are made in comparison with a reference part: the master.
The M2 can be connected to a PC thanks to its RS232 connection.
A footswitch can be connected in order to transfer measurements.
3.2. PROBES
The following probes can be connected :
- Heidenhain Specto TTL : measuring range 12 and 30mm, resolution 0.5µm
or 1µm
- Heidenhain MT TTL : measuring range 12 and 25mm, resolution 0.1µm
- (1) Mitutoyo LG series, measuring range 10 to 50mm, resolution from 0.1 to
1µm
(1) Needs an adaptor for the connection.
3.3. CHARACTERISTICS
TFT colour display 4,3’’, resolution 480x272.
Static measurements
Analogue or digital display
2 measurement configurations (2 characteristics)
Possibility to select automatically the characteristic by moving a probe or by
pressing a key.
Relative or absolute display by pressing a key
Measuring direction inversion by pressing a key
Display resolution (from 1 to 5 decimals)
Metric or Imperial (Inches) measurement
RS232 port for communication with a PC
Measurement transfer by pressing a key, footswitch input or retro-command on
the RS232 port.
Temporary measurements stop.
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Operating temperature : : +15°C to +30°C
Power supply from 85 to 265 VAC by using the supplied main transformer (or by
connecting it directly on you PC USB port.
Relative humidity : maximum 80%
Dimensions : width 140 mm, height 111 mm, depth 105 mm
Mass : 600 grams (700g with the power supply)
3.4. PERFORMANCES
Reading speed : about 800 readings by second
Resolution: from 1µm to 0.1µm depending on the probe used.
This device complies with the safety standards EN 61010-1 and the electromagnetic
compatibility EN55022 class B, CEI 801-2 (level II), CEI 801-3 (level III), CEI 801-4
(level III).
TECHNICAL SERVICE.
If the product is defective, bring it back to an authorised dealer.
Any modification or any change done without any manufacturer's approval can
invalidate the right to use the equipment.
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3.5. FRONT VIEW
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Fig. 1
1. Absolute / relative measurement
2. Measurement direction inversion
3. Program switch
4. Calibration (absolute) / reset (relative)
5. Measurement transfer on the RS232
6. Display hold
7. Enter in the configuration menu
8. On/Off (press 3 seconds)
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3.6. REAR VIEW
3.6.1. COMMUNICATION PORT
The M2 is fitted with a RS232 port. It allows linking the M2 to a PLC or an external
system. Speed, parity and protocol can be modified by user.
CONNECTOR PINOUT
It is fitted with a SUBD 9 pins female connector.
Pin Signal
Direction Description
1 Not used
2 RX Input Reception of data
3 TX Output Transfer of data
4 IN1 Input Do no used. Only for firmware update
5 Gnd - Ground
6 Not used
7 IN2 Input Do no used. Only for firmware update
8 &9 Not used
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3.6.2. POWER SUPPLY CONNECTOR
The power supply connector is a mini USB type B.
Note: this connector is not a USB port. Only the power supply lines are used.
Pinout is conforming to the USB standard:
Pin Signal Description
1 VCC +5V DC
5 GND Ground
The supplied power supply adapter delivers a 5VDC /1A regulated voltage.
It is therefore possible to connect your M2 on the USB port of a PC to power it (if the
PC allows it).
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4. STARTUP
4.1. Measuring screen
4.1.1. Presentation of the main screen
Measuring screen with bargraph (left hand side origin)
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1. Part reference
2. Probe combination
3. Measuring direction
4. Measuring mode (absolute or relative)
5. Measuring unit (mm or inch)
6. Absolute / relative measurement
7. Measurement direction inversion
8. Program switch
9. Calibration (absolute) / reset (relative)
10.Measurement transfer on the RS232
11.Display hold
12.Enter in the tolerance menu (see paragraph 4.2)
13.On/Off (press 3 seconds)
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Measuring screen with bargraph (origin = center of the tolerances)
Measuring screen with needle indicator
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4.2. Tolerance screen
This screen allows adjusting the tolerances, reference name, master, calculation
formula and resolution. For the navigation use the left hand side keys corresponding
to arrows on the screen
Used to
change a
value
Go to the
configuration
screen
Go to the
measuring
screen
4.3. Configuration screen
This screen allows to adjust the parameters of your M2 :
For the navigation use the left hand side keys corresponding to arrows on the screen
Go to the
Tolerance
screen
Go to the
measuring
screen
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5.COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL
M2 can communicate with an ASCII protocol allowing to master and configure all the
functions.
5.1. Commands
5.1.1. Generalities
All the commands must be ended by a « CR » character. (ASCII code 13).
5.1.2. List of general status commands
- Displayed measurement transfer : ?CR
- Display hold : STOPCR
- Display hold finished : RUNCR
- Absolute mode : ABSCR
- Relative mode : RELCR
- Positive direction measurement : POSCR
- Negative direction measurement : NEGCR
- Select program 1 : G1CR
- Select program 2 : G2CR
- Turn off the M2 : OFFCR
- Calibration in absolute mode : PRESETCR
- Display reset in relative mode : ZEROCR
- Keyboard lock : LOCKCR
- Keyboard unlock : UNLOCKCR
- Activate automatic change of program : AUTOCR
- Deactivate automatic change : MANCR
- User interface in French : LANG0CR
- User interface in English : LANG1CR
- User interface in Spanish : LANG2CR
- User interface in German : LANG3CR
- User interface in Dutch : LANG4CR
- Left hand side origin bargraph : BAR0CR
- Center origin bargraph : BAR1CR
- Needle indicator : BAR2CR
5.1.3. List of real values commands
Note : letter « x » has to be replaced by the program number (1 or 2).
Write
- Program reference : xREF=nnnnnnnn
nnnnnnnn = part reference
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- Upper tolerance : xTS=SEEE.DDDDD
SEEE.DDDDD = numerical value
- Lower tolerance : xTI=SEEE.DDDDD
- Upper warning : xLS=SEEE.DDDDD
- Lower warning : xLI=SEEE.DDDDD
- Master : xEt=SEEE.DDDDD
- Calculation formulae (C means Probe) xFM=n
n = 0 for C1
n = 1 for C2
n = 2 for C1 + C2
n = 3 for C1 – C2
- Display resolution : xRES=n
n = Decimal numbers from 1 to 5
- Measuring unit : xUNIT=n
n = 0 for mm
n = 1 for inch
- Reference mark : xRFK=n
n = 0 : deactivate
n = 1 : activate
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Read
- Program reference : xREF?
Gives : nnnnnnnn = part reference
- Upper tolerance : xTS ?
Gives : SEEE.DDDDD = numerical value
- Lower tolerance : xTI?
- Upper warning : xLS ?
- Lower warning : xLI?
- Master : xEt ?
- Calculation formulae (C means Probe) : xFM ?
Gives 0 for C1
Gives 1 for C2
Gives 2 for C1 + C2
Gives 3 for C1 – C2
- Display resolution: xRES?
Gives the decimal’s number from 1 to 5
- Measuring unit : xUNIT?
Gives 0 for mm
Gives 1 for inch
- Reference mark : xRFK?
Gives 0 : desactivated
Gives 1 : activated
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6. PROBE COMBINATION EXAMPLES
6.1. SIMPLE MEASUREMENTS WITH 1 PROBE
C1 C1
Thickness Flatness
6.2. COMBINED MEASUREMENTS WITH 2 PROBES
C1+C2 - (C1+C2)
Depth or diameter Width or bore
X1=C1 X=C1–C2
X2=C1
X=C1-C2
Upset Parallelism
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7. ERROR MESSAGES
When your M2 detects something wrong on the selected characteristic, it displays an
error message as long as the mistake stays.
The only way to return to a normal situation is to correct the mistake.
Message Reason Action
E05 Incremental probe not
referenced - Move the probe tip to its maximum
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