Renishaw UCClite-2 User manual

UCClite-2 and UCClite
Installation guide
H-1000-5109-02-A

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Renishaw part no: H-1000-5109-02-A
Issued: 03 2008

UCClite-2 and UCClite
installation guide

2 FCC
FCC (USA only)
Information to user (FCC section 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
installation 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 expense.
Information to user (FCC section 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.

EC declaration of conformity 3
EC declaration of conformity
The UCClite and UCClite-2 has been manufactured in conformity with the following standards:
BS EN 61326:1998 Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use – EMC
A1:1998 / A2:2001 requirements.
Immunity to Annex A - industrial locations.
Emissions to class A (non-domestic) limits.
BS EN 60204-1:1998 Safety of machinery - Electrical equipment of machines
Part 1: General requirements.
and that it complies with the requirements of the following EC Directives (as amended):
89/336/EEC - Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
73/23/EEC - Low voltage

4 Care of equipment
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.
Warranty
Renishaw plc warrants its equipment for a limited period (as set out in our Standard Terms and Conditions
of Sale) provided that it is installed exactly as defined in associated Renishaw documentation.
Prior consent must be obtained from Renishaw if non-Renishaw equipment (e.g. interfaces and/or cabling)
is to be used or substituted. Failure to comply with this will invalidate the Renishaw warranty.
Claims under warranty must be made from authorised service centres only, which may be advised by the
supplier or distributor.
Trademarks
Windows XP and Windows 2000 are registered trade names of the Microsoft Corporation.
All trademarks and trade names are acknowledged.

References and associated documents 5
References and associated documents
It is recommended that the following documents are referred to when installing the UCClite-2 or UCClite.
Renishaw documents
Associated documentation is available from UCCserver.com website.
Document number Title
H-1000-5068 SPA1 installation guide
H-1000-5107 SPAlite installation guide
H-1000-5234 SPA2installation guide
H-1000-5247 SPA2-2 installation guide
H-1000-5067 MCU installation and user’s guide
H-1000-5227 SPA1 servo tuning user’s guide
H-1000-5246 Digital SPA tuning guide
H-1000-5224 UCCassist user's guide
External documents
National and international standards including the following may be applicable to the finished machine or
installation: -
EN ISO 12100-2:2003 (Safety of machinery - Basic concepts, general principles for design - Part 2:
Technical principles).
EN (IEC) 60204-1:1997 (Safety of machinery - Electrical equipment of machines - Part 1: General
requirements).

6 Safety
Safety
CAUTION: The UCClite-2 and UCClite controllers should be bonded to other conductive parts of
the installation using the earthing terminal located on the rear panel of the enclosure.
Electrical requirements
The UCClite-2 and UCClite are powered from an external PSU with an output of 24 V dc ±5% at 2.5 A
maximum or it can be powered from the SPAlite through the SPA connector cable.
Environmental conditions
Indoor use IP30* (BS EN 60529:1992)
Altitude up to 2000 m
Operating temperature +5 °C to +50 °C
Storage temperature -25 °C to +70 °C
Relative humidity 80% maximum (non-condensing) for temperatures up to +31 °C
Linear decrease to 50% at +40 °C
*NOTE: It may be necessary to house the UCClite-2 or UCClite in a suitable electrical enclosure
according to the installations environmental conditions.
WARNING: Earthing provisions for the complete machine is the responsibility of the OEM or
installer.
Isolation: UCClite-2 and UCClite are isolated by removing the power connector. It is the
responsibility of the installer or user to fit additional means of isolation if indicated by risk
assessment.
Earth fault/residual current protection: It is the responsibility of the OEM or product installer to
ensure an adequate level of protection for the complete machine installation.
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Contents 7
Contents
1. Introduction.......................................................................................................................................11
1.1 Overview................................................................................................................................11
1.2 CMM host computer...............................................................................................................12
1.3 Installation software ...............................................................................................................12
1.3.1 Renicis....................................................................................................................12
1.3.2 UCCassist...............................................................................................................12
1.3.3 Licence key manager..............................................................................................12
1.3.4 Joystick set-up (UCClite only).................................................................................12
1.3.5 Joystick display window (UCClite only) ..................................................................13
1.3.6 UCClite-2 system components...............................................................................13
2Description of the UCClite-2.............................................................................................................15
2.1 UCClite-2 features..................................................................................................................15
2.1.1 TTP interface..........................................................................................................15
2.2 Power supply unit...................................................................................................................15
2.3 Joystick ..................................................................................................................................15
3Installation of the UCClite-2 components.........................................................................................17
3.1 General wiring standards.......................................................................................................17
3.1.1 Preparations ...........................................................................................................17
3.2 Connecting UCClite-2 cables to and from CMM....................................................................18
3.3 Connecting the UCClite-2 power supply................................................................................18
3.3.1 Connection to the SPAlite power supply.................................................................18
3.3.2 Connection to an external power supply.................................................................18
4Connecting the UCClite-2 to the host PC.........................................................................................19
4.1 Software installation (UCClite-2 only) ....................................................................................19
4.2 Software installation (UCClite only)........................................................................................19
4.3 UCClite-2 USB connection.....................................................................................................20
4.4 DCC upgrade.........................................................................................................................20
4.5 Downloading ..........................................................................................................................21
5Connecting the UCClite-2 to a CMM................................................................................................22
5.1 The controller 24 V supply .....................................................................................................24
5.2 Motor engagement via SPA connector ..................................................................................24
5.2.1 Amplifier enabling...................................................................................................24
5.2.2 Contactor energising...............................................................................................25
5.3 Motor command signals.........................................................................................................25
5.4 Motor command polarity.........................................................................................................26
5.5 Switched outputs....................................................................................................................26
5.6 Switched inputs......................................................................................................................26

8Contents
5.6.1 Limit switches......................................................................................................... 26
5.6.2 Amplifier OK and contactor feedback .................................................................... 27
5.6.3 Air pressure and crash switch (Fatal faults)........................................................... 27
5.6.4 Emergency stop (Fatal fault).................................................................................. 27
6Connectors and signals................................................................................................................... 28
6.1 Overview ............................................................................................................................... 28
6.2 CMM readhead input connections......................................................................................... 28
6.2.1 CMM readhead interface circuit............................................................................. 30
6.3 USB connection..................................................................................................................... 31
6.4 Serial Comms........................................................................................................................ 31
6.5 PICS connector..................................................................................................................... 31
6.6 Analogue SPA connector...................................................................................................... 32
6.6.1 +24 V dc................................................................................................................. 33
6.6.2 Contactor ............................................................................................................... 33
6.6.3 Enable amps.......................................................................................................... 33
6.6.4 Axis command signals........................................................................................... 33
6.6.5 Command common................................................................................................ 33
6.6.6 Reserved................................................................................................................ 33
6.6.7 Contactor feedback................................................................................................ 33
6.6.8 AMPs OK............................................................................................................... 33
6.6.9 ESTOP tripped....................................................................................................... 34
6.6.10 0 V (24 V return) .................................................................................................... 34
6.7 Digital SPA connector A and B.............................................................................................. 34
6.8 Machine I/O connector.......................................................................................................... 34
6.8.1 +24 V DC ............................................................................................................... 35
6.8.2 UCClite-2 general purpose output ......................................................................... 36
6.8.3 UCClite-2 general purpose inputs.......................................................................... 36
6.8.4 Amplifier OK input.................................................................................................. 36
6.8.5 CMM declutch........................................................................................................ 36
6.8.6 ESTOP tripped....................................................................................................... 37
6.8.7 Air pressure switch................................................................................................. 37
6.8.8 Crash switch .......................................................................................................... 37
6.8.9 Contactor feedback................................................................................................ 37
6.8.10 Limit switches......................................................................................................... 38
6.8.11 24 V return............................................................................................................. 38
6.9 MCU connector ..................................................................................................................... 38
7UCClite-2 troubleshooting ............................................................................................................... 39
7.1 Front panel LED displays...................................................................................................... 39