Vision Engineering Hawk QC-200 User manual

User Guide
2 or 3-Axis Manual Non-Contact
Measuring System

INTRODUCTIONHealth & 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).

CONTENTSPACKING CONTENTS
Head pack 1
Stand pack 1
Stage pack 1
Accessories packs 2
Illumination and objectives pack 2
QC-200/300 microprocessor pack 3
QC-5000 microprocessor pack 3
ASSEMBLY
Stage assembly 4
Ringlight attachment 5
Macro EPI attachment 5
Macro EPI and ringlight attachment 6
Micro EPI and lens turret attachment 6
Attaching the head only 7
Mounting camera to rear 7
Mounting camera to side for image capture 8
Attaching the anti-glare shield 8
Inserting the illuminator lamp 9
Inserting the stage glass 10
Connecting the fibre optic cable to the illuminator 11
QC-200/QC-300 microprocessor assembly 12
Cable connection points for the manual QC-200/QC-300 system 13
Interconnection diagram for manual Hawk system with QC-200 14
Interconnection diagram for manual Hawk system with QC-300 15
Interconnection diagram for Hawk system with manual QC-5000 16
Interconnection diagram for Hawk system with QC-5000 VED 17
SETTING UP
Manual system controls 18
Align head to stage 18
Stand levelling 19
Stage glass levelling 19
Camera Setup 19
OPERATION
Objective lens 20
Episcopic illuminator 21
LED Ringlight 21
Control box 22
LED illuminator specification 22
Substage 23
Taking a measurement (QC-200) 23
Taking a measurement (QC-300/QC-5000 VED) 24
Good working practices 24
CONTENTS

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
Graticule adjustment 25
Changing the illuminator lamp 26
General care 27
Consumable and replacement parts 27
Environmental conditions 27
ACCESSORIES & OPTIONS
OTHER SOLUTIONS FROM VISION ENGINEERING
Stereo inspection systems 29
Non-contact measuring systems 30
SERVICE & CALIBRATION RECORD
WARRANTY
CONTENTS

PACKING CONTENTSSee packing list to clarify contents of delivery.
Head pack
Stand pack
Stage pack
200mm x 150mm
(8" x 6")
150mm x 150mm
(6" x 6")
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1
2
1
2

Accessories packs
Photographic adaptor
Illuminator
Power supply
Illumination and objectives pack
Macro EPI
Ringlight and Control box
Micro EPI/Turret Assembly
Macro Lens
Micro Lens
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Macro Lens Options
x1
x2
x5
x10
1
3
4
5
Micro Lens Options
Micro Micro LWD Micro SLWD
x5 x10 x20
x10 x20 x50
x20 x50
x50 x100
1
2
3
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
2

QC-200/300 microprocessor pack
QC-5000 microprocessor pack
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QC-200 items included:
Power lead
Instruction manual
QC Quickie Test Slide
QC-300 items included:
Power lead
Instruction manual
QC Quickie Test Slide
QC-5000 items included
Manual Optional Manual VED
Instruction Manual Instruction Manual
Encoder Cable Encoder Cable
RS232 Comms Cable RS232 Comms Cable
2 x Power Leads 2 x Power Leads
QC-5000 Software QC-5000 Software
Windows Software Windows Software
Graphics Card
(pre-installed)
Drivers Disc
Additional Monitor
S-Video Cable

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.
Stage assembly
To attach the Stage proceed as follows:
uUse the red transit handle and focus control covers to lift the stand into the required work position.
uRemove the red transit handle and focus
control covers. Screw the two focus
control collars uinto position.
uRemove the grub screw v. Use the
focus controls wto raise the head
platform xuntil there is sufficient
room to unscrew and remove the
transit tube y.
uUsing the red transit handles, 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.
uRemove the stage
transit handles z.
uAdjust the stabilizing foot {
to 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
u
v
w
x
y
z
{
|

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

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 photographic 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
Photographic
Attachment
Grub
Screws
Locking
Plate
Camera
Adapter

Mounting camera to side for image capture
Attaching the anti-glare shield
CAUTION: The Anti-Glare Shield is made of plastic and
must not be over tightened.
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Photographic
Attachment
Camera
Interface
Centring
Screws
Focus
Adjustment
Head
Connector
Head Socket
Securing
Screws
Grub Screws

Inserting the illuminator lamp
uPress down the lamp/fan assembly release button u.
uLift out the lamp/fan assembly v.
uInsert the lamp as shown w.
uCheck that it is fully
pushed into the
lamp holder.
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u
v
w

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.
uCheck that the stage glass is in contact with all
four supports.
uTo level the stage glass, refer to page 19.
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Stage size Spring location
150 x 150mm Left & Back
200 x 150mm Left & Front

Connecting the fibre optic cable to the illuminator
uUnscrew the locking collar.
uRemove the locking collar and ferrule.
uInsert the fibre-optic cable through the locking collar and ferrule. Align the grub screw with the indent on the
cable and tighten the screw with the hexagonal/Allen key provided.
Note: The hexagonal/Allen key is taped to the base of the illuminator.
uInsert the cable and ferrule into the illuminator.
uTighten the locking collar.
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Fibre-Optic
Cable
Indent
Grub
Screw
Ferrule
1
Locking
Collar

QC-200/QC-300 microprocessor assembly
Cable connection points are shown on page 13.
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Stand
Standard
Bolt
Shoulder
Bolt
Locking
Washer
NOTE:
Do Not Over-tighten
Spacer
Stand
Microprocessor
Microprocessor
Stand
Microprocessor

Cable connection points for the manual QC-200/QC-300 system
Refer to pages 14 and 15 for detailed connections.
Note: Ensure that the voltage selector is turned to the correct setting.
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Mains
Input
Mains
On/Off
Switch
Fuse
Z Axis
Encoder
Head Power
Transformer
Z Axis
Motor
Sub-Stage Illuminator
Fibre-Optic Connector
DC Connection
red = 100W
blue = 150W
EPI = 100W
Sub-Stage = 100W
X Axis Y Axis Z Axis
S-Video (QC-300 only)
115
230
Voltage
Selector
Input
Power
Fuse
Mains
On/Off
Switch
Mains
Input
Ringlight Connection
Mains
Input
Input
Power
Fuse

Interconnection diagram for manual Hawk system with QC-200
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Substage Illumination
Light Source
LED Ringlight
Illuminator
Episcopic Illumination
Light Source
Substage PSU
LED Ringlight
Control Box
EPI PSU
XZY
XY
Mains Supply
Z Axis Encoder
Z Axis Motor
Hawk Stand
QC-200
Stage Encoders
Mains Supply
Mains Supply
Transformer