Renishaw PHC10-3 PLUS User manual

General information
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general household waste upon disposal. It is the responsibility of the end user to dispose of this product at a designated collection point for
waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) to enable reuse or recycling. Correct disposal of this product will help to save valuable
resources and prevent potential negative effects on the environment. For more information, please contact your local waste disposal service
or Renishaw distributor.
Warranty
Unless you and Renishaw have agreed and signed a separate written agreement, the equipment and/or software are sold subject to the
Renishaw Standard Terms and Conditions supplied with such equipment and/or software, or available on request from your local Renishaw
office.
Renishaw warrants its equipment and software for a limited period (as set out in the Standard Terms and Conditions), provided that they are
installed and used exactly as defined in associated Renishaw documentation. You should consult these Standard Terms and Conditions to find
out the full details of your warranty.
Equipment and/or software purchased by you from a third-party supplier is subject to separate terms and conditions supplied with such
equipment and/or software. You should contact your third-party supplier for details.
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Care of equipment
Renishaw probes and associated systems are precision tools used for obtaining precise measurements and must therefore be treated with
care.
Changes to Renishaw products
Renishaw reserves the right to improve, change or modify its hardware or software without incurring any obligations to make changes to
Renishaw equipment previously sold.
Company registration details
Renishaw plc. Registered in England and Wales. Company no: 1106260. Registered office: New Mills, Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire,
GL12 8JR, UK.
Packaging
To aid end user recycling and disposal the materials used in the different components of the packaging are stated here:
Packaging component Material 94/62/EC code 94/62/EC number
Outer box Corrugated fibreboard PAP 20
Packing foam Cross-linked Polyethylene LDPE 4
Bag Low density Polyethylene LDPE 4
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Product compliance
EU declaration of conformity
Contact Renishaw plc or visit www.renishaw.com/EUCMM for the full EU declaration.
UK declaration of conformity
Contact Renishaw plc or visit www.renishaw.com/UKCMM for the full UK declaration.
EMC conformity
This equipment must be installed and used in accordance with this installation guide. This product is intended for industrial use only and
should not be used in a residential area or connected to a low voltage power supply network which supplies buildings used for residential
purposes.
FCC (USA only)
Information to user (47 CFR 15.105)
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 this equipment in a residential area is likely to
cause harmful interference, in which case you will be required to correct the interference at your own expense.
Information to user (47 CFR 15.21)
The user is cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Renishaw plc or authorised representative could void the
user's authority to operate the equipment.
Equipment label (47 CFR 15.19)
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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ICES-001 (Canada only)
This ISM device complies with Canadian ICES-001.
Cet appareil ISM est conforme à la norme ICES‐001 du Canada.
REACH regulation
Information required by Article 33﴾1﴿ of Regulation ﴾EC﴿ No. 1907/2006 ﴾“REACH”﴿ relating to products containing substances of very high
concern (SVHCs) is available at:
www.renishaw.com/REACH
China RoHS
Contact Renishaw plc or visit www.renishaw.com/ChinaRoHSCMM for the full China RoHS tabulation.
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International safety instructions
BG ‐ ПРЕДУПРЕЖДЕНИЕ
Моля, обърнете на приложение 1 и прочетете инструкциите за безопасност на вашия собствен език, преди за разопаковате и
монтирате този продукт.
CZ ‐ VÝSTRAHA
Před rozbalením a instalací tohoto výrobku si přečtěte bezpečnostní pokyny ve vlastním jazyce uvedené v příloze 1.
DA - ADVARSEL
Læs sikkerhedsinstrukserne i Appendix 1 FØR udpakning og installation af dette produkt.
DE - WARNHINWEIS
Bevor Sie dieses Produkt auspacken und installieren, konsultieren Sie bitte Anhang 1 und lesen Sie die Sicherheitshinweise in Ihrer Sprache.
EL ‐ ΠΡΟΕΙΔΟΠΟΙΗΣΗ
Γυρίστε στο Κεφάλαιο 1 και διαβάστε τις οδηγίες ασφαλείας στη δική σας γλώσσα προτού ανοίξετε αυτό το προϊόν για να το
εγκαταστήσετε.
EN - WARNING
Before unpacking and installing this product, please consult Appendix 1 and read the safety instructions in your language.
ES - ADVERTENCIA
Consulte el apéndice 1 y lea las instrucciones de seguridad en su idioma antes de desempaquetar e instalar este producto.
ET - HOIATUS
Palun vaadake 1. lisa ning lugege enne selle toote lahtipakkimist ja paigaldamist ohutusjuhend läbi.
FI - VAROITUKSIA
Lue liitteessä 1 olevat omalla kielelläsi kirjoitetut turvaohjeet ennen tämän tuotteen pakkauksen avaamista ja asentamista.
FR - AVERTISSEMENT
Consulter l'annexe 1 et les instructions de sécurité dans votre propre langue avant de déballer et d'installer ce produit.
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GA - RABHADH
Téigh chuig aguisín 1 agus déan na treoracha sábháilteachta a léamh i do theanga féin le do thoil sula ndéantar an táirge seo a dhíphacáil
agus a shuiteáil.
HR - NAPOMENA
Prije nego što proizvod izvadite iz ambalaže i ugradite ga, otvorite Prilog 1 i pročitajte sigurnosne upute na svom jeziku.
HU – FIGYELMEZTETÉS
A termék kicsomagolása és telepítése előtt olvassa el az 1. számú függelékben található, az Ön anyanyelvén hozzáférhető biztonsági
utasításokat.
IT - AVVISO
Prima di aprire ed installare questo prodotto, leggere le istruzioni di sicurezza nella vostra lingua riportate nell'Appendice 1.
JA ‐ 警告
この製品を箱から取り出し設置する前に、付録 1 に記載された安全性に関する注意書きをお読みください。
LT – ĮSPĖJIMAS
Prieš išpakuodami ir įdiegdami produktą, turite grįžti prie 1 priedo ir perskaityti nurodymus dėl saugos savo kalba.
LV – BRĪDINĀJUMS
Pirms šī izstrādājuma izsaiņošanas un uzstādīšanas izskatiet 1. pielikumā sniegtās drošības instrukcijas savā valodā.
MT - TWISSIJA
Jekk jogħġbok mur f'appendiċi 1 u aqra l‐istruzzjonijiet tas‐sigurtà fil‐lingwa tiegħek qabel ma toħroġ dan il‐prodott mill‐ippakkjar u
tinstallah.
NL - WAARSCHUWING
Ga naar appendix 1 en lees de veiligheidsinstructies in uw eigen taal, voordat u dit product uitpakt en installeert.
PL ‐ OSTRZEŻENIE
Przed rozpakowaniem i zainstalowaniem tego produktu prosimy o zapoznanie się z Dodatkiem 1 i przeczytanie zaleceń dotyczących
bezpieczeństwa w danym języku.
PT ‐ ADVERTÊNCIA
Você deve retornar ao Anexo 1 e ler as instruções de segurança em seu idioma antes de desembalar e instalar este produto.
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RO - AVERTISMENT
Înainte de a desface ambalajul şi a instala acest produs, vă rugăm să căutaţi Anexa 1 şi să citiţi cu atenţie instrucţiunile de siguranță, în limba
română.
SK ‐ VÝSTRAHA
Pred rozbalením a inštaláciou tohto produktu si pozrite prílohu 1 a prečítajte si bezpečnostné pokyny vo vašom jazyku.
SL - OPOZORILO
Preden izdelek vzamete iz embalaže in ga vgradite, odprite Prilogo 1 in preberite varnostna navodila v svojem jeziku.
SV - VARNING
Gå till bilaga 1 och läs säkerhetsinstruktionerna på ditt eget språk innan du packar upp och installerar denna produkt.
TW ‐ 警告
在拆開和安裝本產品之前,請翻頁至附錄 1 閱讀母語的安全指示。
中文 — 警告
在拆包和安装本产品之前,请翻到附录1,阅读中文版安全说明。
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Warnings
Pinch hazards exist between moving parts and between moving and static parts. Do not hold the probe head during movements, or when
manually changing a probe.
Beware of unexpected movement. The user should remain outside the full working envelope of probe head / extension / probe combinations.
In all applications involving the use of machine tools or CMMs, eye protection is recommended.
For instructions regarding the safe cleaning of Renishaw products, refer to the maintenance information in the relevant product
documentation.
Remove power before performing any maintenance operations.
Refer to the machine supplier's operating instructions.
It is the machine supplier's responsibility to ensure that the user is made aware of any hazards involved in operation, including those
mentioned in Renishaw product documentation, and to ensure that adequate guards and safety interlocks are provided.
Under certain circumstances the probe signal may falsely indicate a probe-seated condition. Do not rely on probe signals to stop machine
movement.
If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.
The expected method of providing an emergency stop for Renishaw products is to remove power.
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Safety
If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired. There are
no user serviceable parts inside the equipment.
The PHC10-3 head controller is to be used with the provided PSU.
PSU electrical ratings
Supply voltage 100 V - 240 Vac +10% -10%
Frequency range 50 Hz to 60 Hz
Power consumption 40 W max
Transient voltages Installation category II
PHC10-3 is isolated from ac power by disconnection of the IEC mains connector from the supplied PSU. If any additional means of isolation is
required, it must be specified and fitted by the machine manufacturer or installer of the product. The isolator / disconnection device must be
sited within easy reach of the operator and comply with any applicable national wiring regulations for the country of installation.
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Environmental conditions
The following environmental conditions exceed those as defined in BS EN 61010-1:2010:
Indoor use IP30 (no protection against water)
Altitude Up to 2000 m
Operating temperature 0 °C to +50 °C
Storage temperature ‐10 °C to +70 °C
Relative humidity 80% maximum for temperatures up to +31 °C
Linear decrease to 50% at +50 °C
Pollution degree 2
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References and associated documents
Title Document number
Installation and user's guide: PH10 PLUS H-1000-7592
Installation and user's guide: PH10M-iQ PLUS H-1000-7564
User's guide: HCU2 H-1000-5361
Installation guide: PICS H-1000-5000
USB driver package for PHC10-3 PLUS -
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Introduction
The guide gives information on physical installation, system connections, communications and interface settings, as well as assistance in fault-
finding during the installation of PHC10-3 PLUS.
WARNING: No attempt should be made to connect the PH10 PLUS system to any other any other system components as
incompatibility will result in damage to the product.
The guide should be read in conjunction with the PH10 PLUS series user's guide in order to fully understand the system's features, capabilities
and operation.
The PH10 PLUS series of motorised probe heads can only be used in conjunction with the PHC10-3 PLUS when part of an OEM system
installation. PHC10-3 PLUS has replaced the PHC10-2 and provides support for RS232 and USB communications (IEEE is no longer
supported). PHC10-3 PLUS uses an external power supply for the PH10 PLUS series of heads, manages all the head functions and
communicates via a suitable interface with the CMM's computer. PHC10-3 PLUS does not manage the probe functions but does have the
provision for an interface to be fitted.
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Rear panel layout
Key Description
19-way D-type plug for PICS output
29-way D-type connector to HCU2
325-way D-type plug RS232 communications connector to CMM
computer
4USB type “B” socket
5PHC10-3 PLUS configuration switches
615-way D-type connector to probe head
77-pin DIN raw probe connector to probe interface or multiwire input
for internal interfaces
8DC power jack
9Equipment bond point
10 Controller reset button
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PHC10-3 PLUS configuration switches
PHC10-3 PLUS switch settings
PHC10-3 PLUS switch Function Up Down
Communications
1# Baud rate
2# Baud rate
3# Baud rate
4*# Stop bit 2 stop bits 1 stop bit
5*# CTS protocol CTS on CTS off
6*# LF protocol LF on LF off
9Command set Extended Basic
Interface
7PICS configuration PPOFF - active during head index PPOFF - inactive during head
index
8HCU2 PROBE/DAMP/RESET Enabled Disabled
10 Probe reseat time Extended Standard
11 Interface connection PICS / 7 pin DIN 5-pin DIN
12 Output configuration PICS DIN
13 Machine cable isolation Machine cable Multiwire
* Operational only when basic command set selected (switch 9 down).
# Not required for USB operation default position = down.
NOTE: Press the reset button after making switch changes.
Conversion from PHC10-2 to PHC10-3 PLUS
PHC10-3 PLUS is designed to be a plug in functional replacement for PHC10-2. There are some differences which the user needs to be aware
of, the connectors have been rearranged on the rear panel but are of the same type and are labelled in the same way. A USB connector has
been added for those requiring USB communications. Unused switches have been removed and the remaining switches are now grouped in
one row. See the next table for changes.
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Changes in configuration switches
The table below is a summary of the differences between PHC10-3 PLUS and PHC10-2 configuration switch settings that allows you to
correctly configure your PHC10-3 PLUS when replacing a PHC10-2.
PHC10-2 switch PHC10-3 PLUS switch
equivalent Function Up Down
Communications
11# Baud rate
22# Baud rate
33# Baud rate
4 (not used)
5 (not used)
64*# Stop bit 2 stop bits 1 stop bit
75*# CTS protocol CTS on CTS off
86*# LF protocol LF on LF off
99# Command set Extended Basic
10 10 Probe reseat time Extended Standard
Interface
11 7PPOFF PPOFF - active during
head index PPOFF - inactive during
head index
12 8HCU2 probe, DAMP and
probe reset buttons Enabled Disabled
13 (not used)
14 (not used)
15+16 12 Output configuration PICS DIN
17+18 11 Interface connection PICS or 7-pin DIN
operation 5-pin DIN operation only
13 Probe wire isolation Machine cable Multiwire
* Operational only when basic command set selected (switch 9 down)
# Not required for USB operation default position = down
NOTE: Switches 4,5,13 and 14 had no function in PHC10-2.
NOTE: Download the USB driver package for PHC10-3 PLUS here.
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PICS connection
PICS interface configuration
If PHC10-3 PLUS is to be used in a PICS linked system, the PPOFF configuration is selected using switch 7.
Switch Description Position Information
7PPOFF UP PPOFF and PDAMP active during
head index
7PPOFF DOWN PDAMP only active during head
index
PICS output
Renishaw's PICS (product inter-connection system) allows a standard method of connection for real-time signals used by current Renishaw
products and gives access to probing system control features through the DIN 'raw probe' connection.
The following descriptions are specific to PHC10-3 PLUS PICS connections when an internal interface is not present. Please refer to the PICS
installation guide (Renishaw part number H-1000-5000) for further information when interfaces are fitted.
Pin Signal Function
1STOP This signal is active when low
and is responded to, and can be
asserted by the PHC10-3 PLUS .
Read from PHC10-3 PLUS to
indicate an error in the PH10
system. Pull down to 0 V to
indicate a STOP condition
external to the PH10 PLUS
system.
2PPOFF PPOFF is an active low inhibit
signal which can be set by the
CMM computer or the PHC10-3
PLUS. PPOFF is overridden by the
use of the STOP signal.
-
30 V This the common reference and
return path for all signals. -
4LED anode This is a constant current input,
normally from the interface to
illuminate the head LED.
-
5Probe signal This pin and pin 9 transmit the
probe output signals from the
PHC10-3 PLUS when a multiwire
cable is not in use. As these
signals have not been interfaced,
it is important that the PICS cable
-
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between the PHC10-3 PLUS and
the interface is less than 0.5 m
(1.6 ft) otherwise interference
from other PICS signals can
occur.
6Reserved - -
7PDAMP PDAMP is an active low signal
which can be set by the CMM
computer, the PHC10-3 PLUS or
by the optional HCU2. PDAMP
can influence an interface by
reducing electronically the
sensitivity of a strain gauge
based probe. It can inhibit a
Renishaw interface, when
standard touch trigger probes
are in use, until the probe has
been continuously triggered for
at least 5 ms. The signal can be
asserted by the CMM computer
to reduce the sensitivity of the
probe. This will reduce unwanted
triggers during CMM
acceleration, or vibration during
position moves, whilst
maintaining crash protection.
Pull down to 0 V to partially
inhibit the probe during rapid
moves.
8LEDOFF This signal is not asserted by the
PHC10-3 PLUS, but it responds
to LED OFF by switching the head
LED off.
-
9Probe return See pin 5 -
-Screen - -
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PHC10-3 PLUS front panel LEDS
PHC10-3 PLUS LED description
Name Colour Function
POWER Green Power on when lit
STOP Red PHC10-3 PLUS asserting PICS STOP when lit
PI 200-3 asserting PICS STOP when flashing
HEAD READY Green Head ready for use when lit
HEAD ACTIVE Yellow Head indexing when lit
DATUM ERROR Red Head datum error when lit
OBSTRUCT ERROR Red Head obstruct error when lit, non PLUS
interface fitted
OVERLOAD ERROR Red Head overload error when lit
TP7 Green TP7 detected when lit
TP200 Green TP200 detected when lit
STD Green TP2 / TP20 / TP6 detected when lit
SEATED Green Probe seated when lit
DAMPED Yellow Probe damped when lit
NOTE: The probe reset button on the front of PHC10-3 PLUS only functions if a probe interface card is installed within the unit.
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PHC10-3 PLUS variants
PHC10-3 PLUS is available in three options:
Standard PHC10-3 PLUS with provision for interface card to be inserted
(Renishaw part number A-5863-0100)
PHC10-3 PLUS with single rear panel and integrated PI 200-3 probe interface
(Renishaw part number A-5863-0200)
PHC10-3 PLUS with integrated PI 200-3 probe interface and external PICS loop
(Renishaw part number A-5863-0300)
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