NDC BenchMike Pro Manual

BenchMike Pro &
Z-Mike Pro
Benchtop Laser Micrometer
Instruction Handbook
NDC Technologies
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Dayton, Ohio 45424
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ment

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The information and design disclosed herein were originated by and are the property of NDC Technologies.
NDC Technologies reserves all patent, proprietary design, manufacturing, reproduction use, and sales rights
thereto, and to any article disclosed therein, except to the extent rights are expressly granted to others. The fore-
going does not apply to vendor proprietary parts.
In-line with NDC’s policy of continuous improvement, the information contained in this document may change to
allow the introduction of design improvements.
NDC BenchMike Pro 2025/2050 & Z-Mike Pro
Instruction Handbook
Part Number: MAN/EN5008-0092
Revision: B
Date of Release: January, 2018

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Online Support
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myNDC is a cloud-based portal that allows you to get product support by phone, ask a question, provide feed-
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myNDC site or create a myNDC account.
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NDC Contact Numbers
Please have your sales order number at hand before contacting NDC.
−Beta LaserMike Gauges
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Asia Pacific
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Alternative number [phone]
Japan: [phone]
All other countries: [phone]
Alternative number [phone]
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Germany: 0800 1123194
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All other countries (English speaking):
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Please select option 3 to be
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BenchMike Pro 2025/2050 & Z-Mike Pro 4025/4050 Instruction Handbook: Caution i
Caution
If the equipment is not used in the manner specified by NDC
Technologies, the protection provided by the equipment
may be impaired.
FCC Manual Digital
Devices Statement
Note: 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
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of the equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case, the user will be required to correct the inter-
ference at his own expense.

ii BenchMike Pro 2025/2050 & Z-Mike Pro 4025/4050 Instruction Handbook: Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................................. 1-1
1.1 BENCHMIKE PRO OPTIONS......................................................................................................... 1-1
1.1.1 Laser Beam Options........................................................................................................ 1-1
1.1.2 Interfaces......................................................................................................................... 1-1
1.1.3 Accessories ..................................................................................................................... 1-1
1.1.4 Measurement Fixtures..................................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 CALIBRATION............................................................................................................................. 1-2
1.3 USING THE BENCHMIKE PRO...................................................................................................... 1-2
1.4 MEASURING A PRODUCT ............................................................................................................ 1-3
1.4.1 Sources of Error .............................................................................................................. 1-4
1.4.2 Measuring Transparent Products.................................................................................... 1-4
1.5 DATA PROCESSING AND DISPLAY................................................................................................ 1-5
1.6 LASER SAFETY........................................................................................................................... 1-6
1.6.1 Output Beam Data........................................................................................................... 1-7
1.6.2 Warning Information ........................................................................................................ 1-7
2INSTALLATION.................................................................................................................................. 2-1
2.1 INSTRUCTIONS........................................................................................................................... 2-1
2.1.1 Power............................................................................................................................... 2-1
2.1.2 Lifting............................................................................................................................... 2-1
2.1.3 Location........................................................................................................................... 2-1
2.1.4 Ventilation Requirements ................................................................................................ 2-1
2.1.5 Equipment Maintenance.................................................................................................. 2-1
2.1.6 Caution Symbol ............................................................................................................... 2-2
2.2 DRAWINGS................................................................................................................................. 2-2
2.2.1 Model 2025...................................................................................................................... 2-2
2.2.2 Model 2050...................................................................................................................... 2-4
2.3 CONNECTIONS........................................................................................................................... 2-6
2.3.1 Connecting the BenchMike Pro to Your PC .................................................................... 2-6
2.3.2 Digital I/O Connector ....................................................................................................... 2-6
2.3.3 Connecting to Digital Inputs............................................................................................. 2-8
2.3.4 Connecting to Digital Outputs with the BenchMike Pro +12V Supply............................. 2-8
2.3.5 Connecting to Digital Outputs with an External Supply................................................... 2-9
2.3.6 Serial Connector.............................................................................................................. 2-9

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2.3.7USB Printer Connector.................................................................................................. 2-10
2.3.8 USB Serial Connector ................................................................................................... 2-10
2.3.9 Ethernet RJ45 Connector.............................................................................................. 2-10
2.3.10 Fixture Connector.......................................................................................................... 2-10
2.3.11 Connecting to a Quadrature Encoder............................................................................ 2-11
2.4 ADDING A NETWORK PRINTER .................................................................................................. 2-12
2.4.1 Requirements ................................................................................................................ 2-12
2.4.2 Procedure...................................................................................................................... 2-12
2.5 ADDING A USB PRINTER .......................................................................................................... 2-17
2.5.1 Requirements ................................................................................................................ 2-17
2.5.2 Procedure...................................................................................................................... 2-17
3WORKHOLDING FIXTURES ............................................................................................................. 3-1
3.1 ERROR SIGNALS ........................................................................................................................ 3-1
3.2 INTELLIGENT AND NON-INTELLIGENT FIXTURES............................................................................ 3-1
3.2.1 Non-Intelligent Fixture: Linear (Slide) Position................................................................ 3-1
3.2.2 Intelligent Fixture: Rotary/Linear Fixture Position............................................................ 3-2
3.3 DESCRIPTION OF FIXTURES ........................................................................................................ 3-2
3.3.1 General Purpose Fixed V-Block Fixture.......................................................................... 3-2
3.3.2 Universal Slide Fixture..................................................................................................... 3-3
3.3.3 Digital Readout (DRO) Slide Fixture ............................................................................... 3-7
4SETUP ................................................................................................................................................ 4-1
4.1 SETTING UP THE BENCHMIKE PRO ............................................................................................. 4-1
4.1.1 Turning Power On ........................................................................................................... 4-1
4.1.2 Using the Three Data Buttons......................................................................................... 4-1
4.1.3 Touch Screen Layout ...................................................................................................... 4-1
4.2 MODE ICON AND MENU............................................................................................................... 4-4
4.3 FEATURE ICON........................................................................................................................... 4-5
4.4 MEASUREMENT ICON.................................................................................................................. 4-6
4.5 SETUP MENU............................................................................................................................. 4-7
4.6 SYSTEM FUNCTIONS .................................................................................................................. 4-7
4.6.1 Communication Ports .................................................................................................... 4-11
4.6.2 Sleep and Shutdown functions...................................................................................... 4-13
4.7 LIBRARY FUNCTIONS................................................................................................................ 4-14
4.8 SETTINGS FUNCTIONS.............................................................................................................. 4-16
4.8.1Sample Report............................................................................................................... 4-18
4.8.2 Batch Report.................................................................................................................. 4-19

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4.8.3 Fixture Sample Report................................................................................................... 4-20
4.8.4 Fixture Batch Report...................................................................................................... 4-21
4.8.5 Rotating Fixture Batch Report Data Flow...................................................................... 4-22
4.8.6 Serial Data Out Format.................................................................................................. 4-23
4.8.7 SQC Batch Setup .......................................................................................................... 4-24
4.8.8 Environmental Compensation Setup............................................................................. 4-24
4.8.9 Units/Res/Rounding....................................................................................................... 4-25
4.9 FEATURE FUNCTIONS............................................................................................................... 4-26
4.10 MEASUREMENT FUNCTIONS...................................................................................................... 4-28
4.10.1 Expression Editor .......................................................................................................... 4-28
4.10.2 Fixture Menu.................................................................................................................. 4-28
4.10.3 Measurement Type........................................................................................................ 4-30
4.10.4 Measurement Method.................................................................................................... 4-31
4.10.5 Part Mode...................................................................................................................... 4-31
4.10.6 Nominal/Limits/Tolerance Setup.................................................................................... 4-32
4.10.7 Floating Nominal............................................................................................................ 4-33
4.10.8 Master Measurement..................................................................................................... 4-33
4.11 DATA FUNCTIONS..................................................................................................................... 4-34
4.12 SAVE FUNCTION....................................................................................................................... 4-38
4.13 STATUS MENUS ....................................................................................................................... 4-39
4.14 SECURITY SETUP..................................................................................................................... 4-42
4.14.1 Entering the System Password ..................................................................................... 4-43
4.14.2 Security Page ................................................................................................................ 4-43
4.14.3 Lock Page...................................................................................................................... 4-43
4.14.4 Screen Configuration..................................................................................................... 4-44
4.14.5 Scanner Configuration................................................................................................... 4-44
4.14.6 Scan Errors Configuration ............................................................................................. 4-44
4.14.7 International Configuration ............................................................................................ 4-44
4.14.8 Options 1: Reports......................................................................................................... 4-45
4.14.9 Options 2: Graphs ......................................................................................................... 4-45
5ADVANCED CAPABILITIES.............................................................................................................. 5-1
5.1 EXPRESSION EDITOR ................................................................................................................. 5-1
5.1.1 Components of the Expressions ..................................................................................... 5-1
5.2 ADVANCED SCREEN CAPABILITIES .............................................................................................. 5-5
5.2.1 Accessing Advanced Capabilities ................................................................................... 5-5
5.2.2 Tolerance and Limit Checking Display Capabilities ........................................................ 5-7

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5.3 CUSTOM MEASUREMENTS.......................................................................................................... 5-7
5.3.1 Custom Measurement Properties.................................................................................... 5-9
5.4 USING A FOOTSWITCH.............................................................................................................. 5-10
6REMOTE SETUP................................................................................................................................ 6-1
6.1 WHAT IS PURL?........................................................................................................................ 6-1
6.1.1 Non-Printable Characters................................................................................................ 6-1
6.2 COMMAND FORMAT.................................................................................................................... 6-2
6.2.1 Messages to the BenchMike Pro Without the Wrapper .................................................. 6-2
6.2.2 Messages from the BenchMike Pro without the Wrapper............................................... 6-3
6.2.3 Messages to the BenchMike Pro with the Wrapper ........................................................ 6-3
6.2.4 Messages from the BenchMike Pro with the Wrapper.................................................... 6-4
6.2.5 Prefix Setting ................................................................................................................... 6-9
6.3 COMMAND DESCRIPTIONS........................................................................................................ 6-10
6.3.1 Configure Settings......................................................................................................... 6-10
6.3.2 Getting Help................................................................................................................... 6-18
6.3.3 Performing Measurements ............................................................................................ 6-18
6.3.4 Checking System Status and Configuring Libraries...................................................... 6-19
6.4 TABLE OF COMMANDS.............................................................................................................. 6-23
7SERVICING YOUR EQUIPMENT ...................................................................................................... 7-1
8SPECIFICATIONS.............................................................................................................................. 8-1
8.1 OPERATIONAL SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................................. 8-1
8.2 PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................................. 8-1
8.2.1 General BenchMike Pro Specifications (2025 and 2050) ............................................... 8-1
8.2.2 BenchMike Pro Model 2025 Specifications1.................................................................... 8-2
8.2.3 BenchMike Pro Model 2050 Specifications1.................................................................... 8-2
8.2.4 Z-Mike Pro Model 4025 Specifications1........................................................................... 8-3
8.2.5 Z-Mike Pro Model 4050 Specifications1........................................................................... 8-3
8.3 DRAWINGS................................................................................................................................. 8-4
8.3.1 Model 2025...................................................................................................................... 8-4
Model 2050................................................................................................................................... 8-5
8.4 LASER BEAM OPTIONS ............................................................................................................... 8-5