Vision Engineering Hawk MKII User manual

User Guide
Hawk MKII 3-Axis Non-Contact Measurement Systems

INTRODUCTIONHAWK MKII 3-Axis Non-Contact Measurement Systems
Vision Engineering's Hawk family of 3-axis non-contact measuring systems are designed to achieve the highest levels
of accuracy and repeatability. With high precision measuring stages, and a range of illumination options to suit all
applications.
Health & Safety
Vision Engineering and its products conforms to the requirements of the EC Directives on Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment (WEEE) and Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS).
EN61326-1:2006
FCC Part 15
EN61010-1:2010
WARNING: ALL EQUIPMENT PLUGGED INTO THIS UNIT MUST BE APPROVED TO EN60950-1:2001 AND
CHECK CURRENT RATING OF OUTPUT SOCKET IF USED.
HAWK EQUIPMENT – WARNING
This warning refers to CNC systems
Warning – hazardous moving parts.
To avoid entrapment, keep fingers and other body parts
away from moving parts
To stop all CNC movement in an emergency situation move the joystick in ANY direction.
This will interrupt the CNC programme and stop any movement.
In the case of a system failure or crash, to stop the CNC movement switch the Control Power Supply off or switch off
the mains power to the system.
WARNING
DISCONNECT THE MAINS POWER SUPPLY BEFORE PERFORMING ANY
MAINTENANCE ROUTINE

UNPACKINGUnpacking the Hawk stand (all systems)
Hawk with M3 software manual system
Box 1 Stand
Box 2 Head
Box 3 PSU - Manual and lighting, and cables
Box 4 M3 software pre-installed PC, keyboard and mouse
Box 5 Monitor
Box 6 M3 USB interface box
Box 7 Manual stage (200mm x 150mm)
Box 8 Optional accessories
Hawk with M3-CNC software motorised system
Box 1 Stand
Box 2 Head
Box 3 PSU CNC, and cables
Box 4 Joystick
Box 5 Trackerball
Box 6 M3-CNC software pre-installed PC, keyboard, mouse
Box 7 Monitor
Box 8 M3-CNC USB interface box
Box 9 Motorised stage (200mm x 150mm)
Box 10 Optional accessories
Hawk QC-5000 manual system
Box 1 Stand
Box 2 Head
Box 3 PSU CNC, and cables
Box 4 Joystick
Box 5 Trackerball
Box 6 QC-5000 PC, keyboard and mouse
Box 7 Monitor
Box 8 Manual stage (150mm x 150mm or 200mm x 150mm)
Box 9 Optional accessories
Hawk QC-5000 motorised system
Box 1 Stand
Box 2 Head
Box 3 PSU CNC, and cables
Box 4 Joystick
Box 5 Trackerball
Box 6 QC-5000 PC, keyboard and mouse
Box 7 Monitor
Box 8 Motorised stage (200mm x 150mm)
Box 9 Optional accessories
UNPACKING
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CONTENTSPACKING CONTENTS
Head pack 1
Stand pack 1
Stage pack 1
Control units 2
CNC control PSU 2
Joystick and trackerball 2
Control PSU manual and lighting control 2
Accessories 3
Macro 3
Micro 3
M3 USB Interface box 4
QC-5000 PC 4
ASSEMBLY
Removing the transit protection 5
Attaching the stage 5
Ringlight attachment 6
Macro EPI attachment 6
Macro EPI and ringlight attachment 7
Micro EPI and lens turret attachment 7
Attaching the head only 8
Mounting camera to rear 8
Attaching Unicam II 9
Attaching the anti-glare shield 9
Inserting the stage glass 10
Cable connection M3-VED (manual systems) 11
Cable connection M3-CNC (CNC systems) 12
Cable connection QC-5000 (manual systems) 13
Cable connection QC-5000 (CNC systems) 14
START UP / SHUT DOWN PROCEDURE
CNC start up procedure (PC / M3) 15
CNC shutdown procedure (PC /M3) 15
Manual lighting control PSU start up 15
Manual lighting control PSU shutdown 15
SETTING UP
Manual system controls 16
CNC system controls 17
Align head to stage 18
Stand levelling 18
Stage glass levelling 18
Camera Setup 18
CONTENTS

OPERATION
Objective lens 19
Episcopic illuminator 20
Symbols and icons 20
Manual and lighting controls 21
Ringlight control 22
Substage 23
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
Graticule adjustment 24
Substage LED replacement 25
Episcopic LED replacement 25
General care 26
Consumable and replacement parts 26
Environmental conditions 26
ACCESSORIES & OPTIONS
SERVICE & CALIBRATION RECORD
WARRANTY
CONTENTS

PACKING CONTENTSSee packing list to clarify contents of delivery.
Head pack
Stand pack
Stage pack
150mm x 150mm
(manual)
200mm x 150mm
(manual)
200mm x 150mm
(motorised)
250mm X 150mm
(manual)
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Control units
CNC control PSU
Joystick and trackerball
Control PSU manual and lighting control
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Accessories
Macro Micro
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Macro Lens Options
x1
x2
x5
x10
Micro Lens Options
Micro Micro LWD Micro SLWD
x5 x10 x20
x10 x20 x50
x20 x50
x50 x100
Substage condenser lens Substage condenser lens
Object lenses Object lenses
Macro Episcopic
LED illuminator
Micro Episcopic
LED illuminator
Unicam II
Ringlight illuminator
Camera adaptor

M3 USB Interface box
M3 USB interface unit
Note: Please ensure your Windows® operating
system is kept up to date through
Windows® Update.
Note: In applications where the USB
signal/power is weak (i.e. with long leads
and some laptops) we recommend using a
powered hub or repeater cable (available
from your local PC retailer).
QC-5000 PC
QC-5000 PC
Monitor
Keyboard and mouse
Note: Please ensure your Windows®
operating system is kept up to date
through Windows® Update.
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ASSEMBLYThe following paragraphs provide instructions on how to assemble the Hawk Measuring System. In most instances
the illustrations are self explanatory; where necessary the illustrations are supported by text.
Removing the transit protection
uUse the red transit handle uand either of the focus control covers v
to lift the stand into the required work position.
uRemove the red transit handle and focus control
covers. Screw the two focus control collars w
(one each side) into position.
uRemove the transit handle by removing the
screws that secure it to the stand.
uLoosen screws xand y. Use the focus
controls zto raise the head platform {
until there is sufficient room to remove the
transit tube |. Unscrew dovetail from
item |as required.
Attaching the stage
uCheck the stand base plate uand the underside of the 200mm x
150mm stage vare clean and free of any debris.
uUsing the red stage transit handles w, lift the stage into position and
secure it using the bolts provided with the stand, not the bolts that
secure the stage into the transit box.
uUse the Allen key supplied to progressively tighten all 4
screws xin the numbered sequence (shown in the
diagram ybelow) to a torque of 2.8Nm. This is
approximately equal to bolt touch down, plus a quarter
of a turn.
uRemove the stage transit handles.
uAdjust the stabilizing foot zto support
the stand base.
uScrew the required condenser lens {
through the stage and into the stand.
Note: Micro condensers should only be used
with micro lenses when viewing a subject at
stage glass level.
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Micro
Macro
Column
Stage Assembly
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B3B1
B2
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Ringlight attachment
Macro EPI attachment
Note: The same procedure is used to fit either the Macro EPI (illustrated) or the Micro EPI. The Micro
EPI cannot have an Objective Holder or Ringlight fitted.
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Securing Screw
Grub Screw
Grub Screw
Securing Screw
3G Ringlight adapter

Macro EPI and ringlight attachment
Micro EPI and lens turret attachment
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Grub Screw
Securing Screw
Grub Screw
Securing Screw
Grub Screw
Grub Screw

Attaching the head only
Mounting camera to rear
uPosition camera attachment between the
viewing head and its arm.
uSecure with the grub screws.
uAttach the adapter to the camera
and tighten 3 x grub screws if not
already fitted.
uLocate camera and adapter to the locking
plate (the locking plate must not be
overtight, but enough to hold).
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Head
Connector
Head
Socket
Grub
Screw
Camera
Attachment
Grub
Screws
Locking
Plate
Camera
Adapter

Attaching Unicam II
Attaching the anti-glare shield
CAUTION: The Anti-Glare Shield is made of plastic and
must not be over tightened.
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Unicam
Securing
Screws
Head
Power
Lead
Screws

Inserting the stage glass
Note: The stage glass must be handled with care to avoid any fingerprint marks.
uAlign the glass with it's bevelled edges against the
springs (see table below for spring location and
diagram ufor the correct orientation of
the stage glass).
uCheck that the stage glass is in contact with
all four supports.
uTo level the stage glass, refer to page 18.
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Stage size Spring location
150 x 150mm Left & Back
200 x 150mm Left & Front
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Cable connection M3-VED (manual systems)
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All connectors must be engaged fully and secured with the screws.
Note: In applications where the USB signal/power is weak (i.e. with long leads and some laptops) we
recommend using a powered hub or repeater cable (available from your local PC retailer).
Note: Please ensure your Windows® operating system is kept up to date through Windows® Update.
RINGLIGHT EPI
HEAD
VREF
DISPLAY I/O
X Y Z
MAINS POWER IN
MAINS POWER IN
PC USB
KEY
Mains Power
Lighting/Power
X, Y and Z
PC USB
WARNING:To comply with safety regulations, easy access to the mains socket must be maintained.

Cable connection M3-CNC (CNC systems)
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KEY
Mains Power
USB
Display
Lighting/Power
X, Y and Z
CNC
MAINS POWER IN
All connectors must be engaged fully and secured with the screws.
Note: In applications where the USB signal/power is weak (i.e. with long leads and some laptops) we
recommend using a powered hub or repeater cable (available from your local PC retailer).
Note: Please ensure your Windows® operating system is kept up to date through Windows® Update.
WARNING:To comply with safety regulations, easy access to the mains socket must be maintained.

Cable connection QC-5000 (manual systems)
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All connectors must be engaged fully and secured with the screws.
Note: In applications where the USB signal/power is weak (i.e. with long leads and some laptops) we
recommend using a powered hub or repeater cable (available from your local PC retailer).
Note: Please ensure your Windows® operating system is kept up to date through Windows® Update.
RINGLIGHT EPI
CAMERA
Input
110-240V 50-60Hz
HEAD
Fuse
T1.0AH 240V
T2.0AH 110V
VREF
DISPLAY I/O
SUB-STAGE ILLUMINATION
DISPLAY I/O
Y XZ
PC
(rear)
USB
KEY
Mains Power
USB
Display
Lighting/Power
X, Y and Z
MAINS POWER IN
WARNING:To comply with safety regulations, easy access to the mains socket must be maintained.

Cable connection QC-5000 (CNC systems)
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All connectors must be engaged fully and secured with the screws.
Note: In applications where the USB signal/power is weak (i.e. with long leads and some laptops) we
recommend using a powered hub or repeater cable (available from your local PC retailer).
Note: Please ensure your Windows® operating system is kept up to date through Windows® Update.
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DISPLAY I/ODISPLAY I/O
Z-AXIS MOTORZ-AXIS MOTORY-AXIS MOTORY-AXIS MOTORX-AXIS MOTORX-AXIS MOTOR
RINGLIGHT EPI
JOYSTICK
TRACKERBALL
CAMERA
DISPLAY I/O
Y XZ
PC
(rear)
USB
CNC
KEY
Mains Power
USB
Display
Lighting/Power
X, Y and Z
CNC
MAINS POWER IN
WARNING:To comply with safety regulations, easy access to the mains socket must be maintained.