Renishaw InfiniAM Spectral User manual

InfiniAM Spectral
User guide
H-5800-3919-01-A

Renishaw part no: H-5800-3919-01-A
First issued: April 2019
© 2019 Renishaw plc. All rights reserved.
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The publication of material within this document does not imply freedom from the patent rights of
Renishaw plc.

Contents
1 Before you begin ..................................................1
1.1 Disclaimer ................................................................1
1.2 Trade marks...............................................................1
1.3 Warranty .................................................................1
1.4 Changes to equipment ......................................................1
1.5 Patents ..................................................................2
1.6 WEEE directive ............................................................2
1.7 EU declaration of conformity ..................................................2
1.8 REACH ..................................................................3
1.9 InfiniAM Spectral limitations ..................................................3
1.9.1 Introduction ...........................................................3
1.9.2 Using multiple layer thicknesses ...........................................3
1.9.3 Multi-laser only – crossing lasers ..........................................3
1.9.4 Multi-laser only – intensity................................................3
2 Introduction.......................................................5
2.1 Scope of supply............................................................5
2.1.1 Standard equipment ....................................................5
2.1.2 Additional equipment....................................................5
2.2 Abbreviations..............................................................6
2.3 Safety information in this User guide............................................7
2.3.1 Warning ..............................................................7
2.3.2 Caution ..............................................................7
2.3.3 Note.................................................................7
2.4 Training schedule...........................................................7
2.5 Reference documentation ....................................................8
3 Spare parts .......................................................9
3.1 Spare parts ...............................................................9

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4 Contact details ...................................................11
5 Safety...........................................................13
5.1 Introduction ..............................................................13
5.2 InfiniAM Spectral specific laser and warning labels ...............................14
6 Specification .....................................................15
6.1 InfiniAM Spectral specification ...............................................15
6.2 Hardware specification .....................................................16
6.2.1 Data collector PC hardware specification (customer supplied)...................16
6.2.2 InfiniAM Spectral viewing PC specification (customer supplied)..................16
6.2.3 Data storage/back-up server (customer supplied) ............................16
7 Description ......................................................17
7.1 Description ..............................................................17
7.1.1 MeltVIEW ...........................................................19
7.1.2 LaserVIEW ..........................................................19
7.1.3 Operating principle ....................................................20
8 Commissioning and decommissioning ...............................23
8.1 Commissioning ...........................................................23
8.2 Decommissioning .........................................................23
9 Software installation ..............................................25
9.1 InfiniAM Spectral pre-installation questionnaire ..................................25
9.2 InfiniAM Spectral installation and activation .....................................26
10 Operation.......................................................27
10.1 Introduction .............................................................27
10.2 Generating volume files using DataHUB.......................................27
10.2.1 DataHUB Generator ..................................................28
10.2.2 DataHUB Service ....................................................32
10.2.3 DataHUB Monitor ....................................................32
10.2.4 Volumes produced by DataHUB .........................................34

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10.3 Viewing volume files using InfiniAM Spectral software ............................35
10.3.1 InfiniAM Spectral basic navigation controls.................................37
10.3.2 Spectral toolbar controls ...............................................38
10.3.2.1 Home button ....................................................39
10.3.2.2 Manage volumes button ...........................................39
10.3.2.3 Control displayed data button .......................................39
10.3.2.4 Compare volumes button ..........................................41
10.3.2.5 Orthographic/Perspective view button.................................45
10.3.2.6 Selected volume dropdown.........................................45
10.3.2.7 Sync current volume button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
10.3.2.8 Interpolated/Pixellated button .......................................46
10.3.2.9 Change displayed data region button .................................46
10.3.2.10 Close window button .............................................47
10.3.3 Volume view controls..................................................48
10.3.3.1 X, Y and Z cut plane controls .......................................49
10.3.3.2 Multiplanar view controls...........................................53
11 Troubleshooting .................................................57
11.1 Troubleshooting ..........................................................57
12 InfiniAM Spectral maintenance .....................................59
12.1 Maintenance schedule ....................................................59
12.2 Maintenance tasks .......................................................59
12.2.1 Calibration ..........................................................59

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1 Before you begin
1.1 Disclaimer
RENISHAW HAS MADE CONSIDERABLE EFFORTS TO ENSURE THE CONTENT OF THIS
DOCUMENT IS CORRECT AT THE DATE OF PUBLICATION BUT MAKES NO WARRANTIES
OR REPRESENTATIONS REGARDING THE CONTENT. RENISHAW EXCLUDES LIABILITY,
HOWSOEVER ARISING, FOR ANY INACCURACIES IN THIS DOCUMENT.
1.2 Trade marks
RENISHAW and the probe symbol used in the RENISHAW logo are registered trade marks of
Renishaw plc in the United Kingdom and other countries. apply innovation and names and
designations of other Renishaw products and technologies are trade marks of Renishaw plc or its
subsidiaries.
All other brand names and product names used in this document are trade names, trade marks, or
registered trade marks of their respective owners.
1.3 Warranty
Equipment requiring attention under warranty must be returned to your equipment supplier.
Unless otherwise specifically agreed in writing between you and Renishaw, if you purchased the
equipment from a Renishaw company, the warranty provisions contained in Renishaw's CONDITIONS
OF SALE apply. You should consult these conditions in order to find out the details of your warranty
but, in summary, the main exclusions from the warranty are if the equipment has been:
• neglected, mishandled or inappropriately used; or
• modified or altered in any way except with the prior written agreement of Renishaw.
If you purchased the equipment from any other supplier, you should contact them to find out what
repairs are covered by their warranty.
1.4 Changes to equipment
Renishaw reserves the right to change equipment specifications without notice.

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1.5 Patents
Features of Renishaw's additive manufacturing systems, and other similar systems, are the subject of
one or more of the following patents and/or patent applications:
CA 2731121 EP 2318164 JP 2016-516886 US 2014/0287080 WO2014/125258
CA 2738618 EP 2323787 JP 2016-517357 US 2015-0352668 WO2014/125280
CA 2738619 EP 2331232 JP 5514210 US 2016-0001401 WO 2016/079495
EP 2342042 US 2017-0189961 WO 2016/079496
CN 102186554 EP 2620241 US 8753105 WO 2017/013454
CN 103357874 EP 2687305 US 8794263
CN 105102160 EP 2875855 US 9114478
CN 105228775 EP 2956261 US 9669583
CN 105414544 EP 2956262
1.6 WEEE directive
The use of this symbol on Renishaw products and/or accompanying documentation indicates that the
product should not be mixed with 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.
1.7 EU declaration of conformity
Renishaw plc hereby declares that RenAM 500Q/T/D/S and RenAM 500M are in compliance with the
essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directives 2006/42/EC and 2014/30/EU.
Contact Renishaw plc or visit www.renishaw.com for the full EU declaration of conformity.

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1.8 REACH
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
1.9 InfiniAM Spectral limitations
1.9.1 Introduction
InfiniAM Spectral has been designed to provide the optimum viewing experience. However, there are
some limits to the system performance, described below.
1.9.2 Using multiple layer thicknesses
It is possible to use more than one layer thickness during a build, e.g. 30 µm and 60 µm. This can be
either as separate parts or using the "Shell" and "Core" functions within QuantAM. Two-dimensional
layers will be correctly displayed. As three-dimensional voxels are produced from five layers, the
intermittent layers may not be correctly visualised in three-dimensional views.
1.9.3 Multi-laser only – crossing lasers
Each MeltVIEW sensor has a field-of-view of 6.3 mm and 2.6 mm in diameter. It is possible that a
single sensor detects the reflected light from more than one laser melt-pool. This will happen if two
lasers come within close proximity of each other. This will result in a higher intensity reading, which
could be interpreted as a defect.
1.9.4 Multi-laser only – intensity
During commissioning, the intensity of each laser’s MeltVIEW sensors will be cross-referenced to
the other lasers to ensure that feedback from all the lasers has the same mean intensity. It is normal
for slight differences in intensity between lasers to remain, particularly if the histogram is adjusted to
exaggerate the display sensitivity.

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2 Introduction
2.1 Scope of supply
The scope of supply for the InfiniAM Spectral system is as follows:
2.1.1 Standard equipment
1. InfiniAM Spectral – laser input, plasma and melt-pool emissions monitoring system for Renishaw
AM systems installed on a compatible Renishaw AM system with a digital control system.
2. LaserVIEW hardware – measures the input intensity of the laser in Renishaw AM systems.
3. MeltVIEW hardware – monitors the plasma and melt-pool emissions from the AM process in
Renishaw AM systems.
4. DataHUB software suite – runs on the data collector PC and converts build data into volumes for
viewing.
5. InfiniAM Spectral software – runs on the viewing PC and enables viewing of volumes.
6. User licence for Renishaw InfiniAM Spectral software.
7. User licence for Renishaw DataHUB suite of software.
2.1.2 Additional equipment
1. InfiniAM Spectral viewing PC – not supplied, but a specification is included within this document.
2. Data collector PC – not supplied, but a specification is included within this document.
3. Data storage/back-up server for storing volumes of build information – not supplied, but a
specification is included within this document.

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2.2 Abbreviations
Term Definition
AM Additive Manufacturing
ATEX ATmosphères EXplosives (explosive atmospheres)
CAD
Computer Aided Design
COSHH Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
DCPC Data Collector Personal Computer
DSEAR Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations
EMC Electro-Magnetic Compatibility
FTP File Transfer Protocol
HMI Human Machine Interface (touch screen)
IEE Institute of Electrical Engineers (or local governing body)
IIS Internet Information Services
IP Internet Protocol
IPA Isopropanol Alcohol
ISO International Organisation for Standardisation
LED Light Emitting Diode
MCB Miniature Circuit Breaker
OEM Original equipment manufacturer
PC Personal Computer
PD 1 Photodiode 1 (MeltVIEW plasma)
PD 2 Photodiode 2 (MeltVIEW melt-pool)
PLC Programmable Logic Controller
PPM Parts Per Million
PV Present Value
REACH Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals
SDS Safety Data Sheet
SOP Standard Operating Procedure
SP Set Point
VOL Volume or volume file of build data
WEEE Waste Electrical and Electronic equipment

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2.3 Safety information in this User guide
Within this User guide additional information that is important to read and understand will be presented
as a Warning, Caution or Note. The definition of each of these and an example of each is below.
2.3.1 Warning
An example of a Warning is as follows:
WARNING: A WARNING IS TO TELL THE END USER THAT THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF INJURY
TO THEMSELVES OR OTHER PEOPLE IN THE VICINITY IF THE DESCRIBED COURSE OF
ACTION IS NOT FOLLOWED. A WARNING WILL BE IN UPPER CASE BOLD TEXT.
2.3.2 Caution
An example of a Caution is as follows:
Caution: A Caution is to tell the end user that there is a possibility of damage to the equipment
if the described course of action is not followed. A Caution will be in sentence case bold text.
2.3.3 Note
An example of a Note is as follows:
Note: A Note is to advise the end user of important information that is related to, or will assist them in
the task or activity they are carrying out. A Note will be in sentence case medium text.
2.4 Training schedule
Renishaw provides a basic level of training to operate the InfiniAM Spectral system safely. Renishaw
also offers extended training courses for operators and process engineers. Please refer to this User
guide and the Training guide supplied as part of the user training course that all users should complete
before using the InfiniAM Spectral system.

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2.5 Reference documentation
In addition to this User guide, also refer to the following documents for additional information about
other aspects of the InfiniAM Spectral system and Renishaw AM system.
• Installation guide for the applicable Renishaw AM system.
• User guide for the applicable Renishaw AM system.
• Installation guide for InfiniAM Spectral –H-5800-4349.

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3 Spare parts
Our equipment is sold subject to the terms and conditions of sale supplied with your purchase of the
system; or available on request from your local Renishaw office.
www.renishaw.com/en/contact
3.1 Spare parts
All components and sub-assemblies are subject to rigorous quality control. Components purchased
from sub-suppliers, such as ball bearings, electric motors or hydraulic cylinders, are supplied in
accordance with Renishaw specifications. Renishaw will not honour any warranty claims where faults
arise due to non-OEM replacement parts being fitted.
When ordering spare parts, please quote the following:
• Description of the spare and its part number, if known
• Equipment name and model
• Serial number
• Year of manufacture
Details of the your Renishaw AM system can be found on the serial plate on the rear of the AM
system. Details of the MeltVIEW module can be found on the serial plate which is visible when
InfiniAM Spectral is installed on the Renishaw AM system.
There are no user-serviceable parts within the InfiniAM Spectral system. In the event that InfiniAM
Spectral fails, then repair is by exchange of the affected module with a serviceable module from
Renishaw. The replacement module will be installed by a Renishaw Service engineer. Following
installation it will be commissioned and tested by a Renishaw Service engineer.
See Section 4 "Contact details" for the contact details of your local Renishaw office and to arrange a
service visit.
InfiniAM Spectral and DataHUB software will be periodically updated. All subscription users will be
entitled to download the latest software release from their MyRenishaw.com account.

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4 Contact details
Phone number [phone]
Hours of work: Monday to Friday 08:00 to 17:00 hr (UTC
and DST)
Email [e-mail]
Service address Renishaw plc
Brooms Road, Stone Business Park, Stone
Staffordshire, ST15 0SH
United Kingdom
1. AM system type
2. AM system serial number
3. Software version numbers
HMI revision
PLC revision
PC revision
4. InfiniAM Spectral hardware
(MeltVIEW module) serial
number
5. InfiniAM Spectral software
version number
6. DataHUB software version
number
Please quote the details above. Details of the AM system can be found on the serial plate on the rear
of the system. Details of the InfiniAM system hardware, the MeltVIEW module, can be found on the
serial plate which is visible when InfiniAM Spectral is installed on the Renishaw AM system.
Additional support can be sought by contacting your local Renishaw office. See:
www.renishaw.com/contact

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5 Safety
5.1 Introduction
WARNING: ALL SAFETY INFORMATION IS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE APPLICABLE
RENISHAW AM SYSTEM USER GUIDE AND RENISHAW AM SYSTEM INSTALLATION GUIDE –
UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED WITHIN THIS DOCUMENT.
WARNING: ENSURE THAT A BLANKING PLATE OR THE MELTVIEW HARDWARE MODULE IS
FITTED TO THE LASER APERTURE BEFORE TURNING ON THE AM SYSTEM LASER.
WARNING: THE MELTVIEW HARDWARE MODULE IS NOT INTERLOCKED TO THE LASER
SAFETY CIRCUIT. IF THE MELTVIEW HARDWARE MODULE IS REMOVED AND THE LASER IS
FIRED, HARMFUL LASER LIGHT WILL BE EMITTED FROM THE LASER APERTURE ON THE AM
SYSTEM.

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5.2 InfiniAM Spectral specific laser and warning labels
Additional InfiniAM Spectral specific laser and warning labels are fitted to the MeltVIEW module. They
are as follows:
Class 4 Custom laser specific label positioned on the MeltVIEW module below the cable connection
(Figure 1).
Electrical warning label positioned on the MeltVIEW module below the cable connection (Figure 2).
Part no. P-LA01-0047
Figure 1 Custom laser label location
Part no. M-6491-0701-01
Figure 2 Electrical warning label location