ACU-RITE VUE User Manual

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REFERENCE MANUAL

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1 Display Aera 2 Soft keys 3 Page Indicator light 4 UP/DOWN arrow keys are also used to adjust the screen contrast 5 Axis Keys 6 Numeric Keypad 7 ENTER key 8 CLEAR key 9 Hard function keys

VUE Soft keys

There are two pages of soft key functions to select from the operating modes. Use the LEFT/RIGHT arrow keys to cursor through each page. The page indicator in the Status Bar will show the page orientation. The darkened page indicates the page being displayed.

1 Page Indicator 2 Set Zero Indicator

Soft Key function Soft key

Opens on-screen Help Instructions.

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Toggles between Inch, and Millimeter units (see "Units" on page 5).

This soft key toggles between radius and diameter displays. This function is for Turning applications only (see "Diameter Axes" on page

6).

Toggles between Set/Zero functions. Used with individual axis keys (see "Set/Zero Soft Key" on page 7).

Opens the Job Setup menu and provides access to the Installation Setup soft key (see "Job Setup Parameters" on page 5).

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Soft Key function Soft key

Press when ready to identify a reference mark (see "ENABLE/DISABLE REF function" on page

4).

Opens the Tool Table. See "Tool Table" on page 8 for Milling. See "Tool Table" on page 22 for Turning. The tool key is a soft key for the one axis readout only.

Opens the Datum form to set the datum for each axis. See "Datum Setting" on page 10 for Milling. See "Datum Setting" on page 24 for Turning. The datum key is a soft key for the one axis readout only.

Readout Parameter Access Code

An access code must be entered before machine-related installation parameters can be set or changed. This prevents inadvertent adjustments to the installation setup parameters.

IMPORTANT!

The access code is 8891.

Access to Machine Parameter Operations

Refer to the Setup section also.

Begin by pressing the SETUP soft key.

Press the soft key INSTALLATION SETUP.

Press the access code numbers 8891 using the numeric key pad.

Press the ENTER key

The readout is now ready for machine parameter setting operations

IMPORTANT!

Supervisors may wish to remove this page from the Reference Manual after initially setting up the readout system. Retain in a safe place for future use.

Readout Parameter Access Code

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Readout Parameter Access Code

Introduction

Software Version

The software version is shown on the initial power up screen.

This User's Manual covers the functions of the VUE for both milling and turning applications. Operational information is arranged in three sections: General Operations, Mill Specific Operations and Turn Specific Operations.

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DRO axis availability.

The VUE DRO is available in one, two, and three axis form. The 3 axis VUE DRO is used through out this manual for illustration and description of function keys.

Symbols within Notes

Every note is marked with a symbol on the left indicating to the operator the type and/or potential severity of the note.

General Information

e.g. on the behavior of the VUE.

Introduction

Warning

e.g. when a special tool is required for a function.

Caution - Risk of electric shock

e.g. when opening a housing.

VUE Fonts

The following shows how the soft, and hard keys are represented within the text of this manual:

 Soft keys - SETUP soft key  Hard keys - ENTER hard key

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Warranty

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Table of Contents

VUE Key Layout

Front Panel Layout................................................................................................... iii

VUE Soft keys

Soft Key Functions...................................................................................................iii

Readout Parameter Access Code

Access to Machine Parameter Operations...............................................................v

Introduction

Software Version .................................................................................................... vii

VUE Axis availability................................................................................................vii

Symbols within Notes.............................................................................................vii

VUE Fonts............................................................................................................... vii

Warranty

Warranty ..................................................................................................................ix

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Layout of Screen...................................................................................................... 1

VUE Hard Keys ........................................................................................................ 2

Operating Modes..................................................................................................... 3

Reference Mark Evaluation...................................................................................... 3

Working without reference mark evaluation....................................................... 4

ENABLE/DISABLE REF function......................................................................... 4

Job Setup Parameters ............................................................................................. 5

Units.................................................................................................................... 5

Scale Factor ........................................................................................................ 5

Mirror .................................................................................................................. 5

Diameter Axes .................................................................................................... 6

Near Zero Warning.............................................................................................. 6

Status Bar Settings ............................................................................................. 6

Job Clock ............................................................................................................ 6

Console Adjustment ........................................................................................... 7

Language ............................................................................................................ 7

Import/Export...................................................................................................... 7

Set/Zero Soft Key................................................................................................ 7

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Key Functions Detailed ............................................................................................ 8

Tool Hard Key ..................................................................................................... 8

Tool Table ........................................................................................................... 8

Tool Compensation............................................................................................. 8

Sign for the length difference

Calling the Tool from the Tool Table ................................................................... 9

Datum Setting................................................................................................... 10

Datum Setting with a Tool ................................................................................ 11

Presets.............................................................................................................. 12

Absolute Distance Preset ................................................................................. 12

Preparation:....................................................................................................... 13

Incremental Distance Preset ............................................................................ 14

1/2 Hard Key ..................................................................................................... 15

Circle, and Linear Pattern................................................................................. 15

Functions for milling pattern soft keys ............................................................. 15

Circle pattern .................................................................................................... 16

Linear Pattern ................................................................................................... 17

Incline & Arc Milling.......................................................................................... 17

Incline Milling.................................................................................................... 18

Arc Milling......................................................................................................... 20

ΔL........................................................................ 9

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Tool Table ......................................................................................................... 22

Tool Display Icon............................................................................................... 22

Setting Tool Offsets with Tool/Set ................................................................... 22

Setting Tool Offsets with Lock Axis Function .................................................. 23

Calling a Tool from the Tool Table .................................................................... 23

Datum Setting................................................................................................... 24

Setting Datums using LOCK AXIS Function ..................................................... 25

Taper Calculator Hard Key ................................................................................ 26

Presets.............................................................................................................. 27

Vectoring........................................................................................................... 28

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II – 1 Installation Setup

Installation Setup Parameters ................................................................................ 29

Encoder Setup ....................................................................................................... 29

Display Configuration............................................................................................. 30

Coupling................................................................................................................. 30

Z Coupling (turning applications only) .................................................................... 31

Enabling Z Coupling .......................................................................................... 31

Disabling Z Coupling ......................................................................................... 31

Error Compensation............................................................................................... 32

Linear Error Compensation ............................................................................... 32

Non-Linear Error Compensation........................................................................ 33

Starting a Non-linear Error Compensation Table............................................... 33

Configuring the Compensation Table................................................................ 33

Reading the Graph ............................................................................................ 33

Viewing the Compensation Table ..................................................................... 34

Exporting the Current Compensation Table...................................................... 34

Importing a New Compensation Table ............................................................. 34

Backlash Compensation ........................................................................................ 34

Counter Settings.................................................................................................... 35

Diagnostics ............................................................................................................ 35

Keypad Test ...................................................................................................... 35

Display Test ...................................................................................................... 35

II – 2 Installation and Electrical Connections

Installation.............................................................................................................. 36

Electrical requirements ..................................................................................... 36

Environmental................................................................................................... 36

Preventative maintenance ................................................................................ 36

II – 3 Dimensions

Overview ............................................................................................................... 37

Accessory ID Number....................................................................................... 37

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Layout of Screen

Status Bar Symbols:

1 Datum 2 Tool 3 Feed Rate 4 Job Clock 5 Unit of Measure 6 Operating Modes 7 Page Indicator 8 Set/Zero 9 Axis Labels 10 Reference Symbol 11 Soft key Labels 12 Display Area 13 Near Zero Warning (In Distance-To-Go mode only)

The VUE readout provides application-specific features that allows the most productivity from a manual machine tool.

 Status Bar - This displays the current datum tool, feed rate, job

clock time, unit of measure, operating mode status, page indicator, and set/zero. See Job Setup for details on setting up the Status Bar parameters.

 Display Area - Indicates the current position of each axis. Also

shows forms fields instruction boxes, error messages, and help topics.

 Axis Labels - Indicates axis for corresponding axis key.  Ref Symbols - Indicates current reference mark status.  Soft key Labels - Indicates the various milling, or turning functions.

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VUE Hard Keys

Hard keys on the VUE readouts vary depending on the number of axis the readout includes. A one axis readout will only have the first three hard keys shown below. A two, or three axis readout will have all the hard keys shown below.

The last two keys are specific to a VUE readout that is either for milling, or turning. The first symbol applies to a milling readout, and the second symbol applies to a turning readout.

Hard Key function Hard Key

Symbol

Switches display between operating modes: Distance-To-Go (Incremental) / Actual Value (Absolute) (see page 3).

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Used to divide the current position by two (see page 15).

The CALC hard key opens the Calculator functions for standard math, trigonometry, RPM, and Taper (Turning only) functions (see page 26).

The DATUM hard key opens the Datum form to set the datum for each axis (for Milling see page 10, for Turning see page 24).

The TOOL hard key opens the Tool Table (for Milling see page 8, for Turning see page 22).

The CIRCLE PATTERN hard key (Mill only) opens the Circle Pattern form. This calculates the hole positions (see page 15).

The LINEAR PATTERN hard key (Mill only) opens the Linear Pattern form. This calculates the hole positions (see page 15).

The INCLINE MILLING hard key (Mill) / VECTORING hard key (Turn) opens the Incline milling forms (see page 18), or the Vectoring form (see page 28).

The ARC MILLING hard key (Mill) / TAPER CALC hard key (Turn) opens the Arc milling forms (see page 17), or the Taper Calc form (see page 26).

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Operating Modes

The VUE has two operating modes: Distance-To-Go (incremental), and Actual Value (absolute). The Distance-To-Go feature enables an approach to nominal positions by traversing to display value zero. When working within the incremental mode, enter nominal coordinates as either incremental, or absolute dimensions. The Actual Value feature always displays the current actual position of the tool, relative to the active datum. In this mode, all moves are made by traveling until the display matches the nominal position that is required.

While in the absolute (Actual Value) mode, if the VUE is configured for Milling applications, only the tool length offsets are active. Both the diameter, and length offsets are used in the incremental (Distance-ToGo) mode to calculate the amount of “distance-to-go” required to get to the desired nominal position relative to the edge of the tool that will be doing the cutting.

If the VUE is configured for turning, all tool offsets are used in both the absolute, and incremental modes.

U Press the ABS/INC hard key to toggle between these two modes.

To view other soft key functions in either absolute, or incremental mode, use the LEFT/RIGHT arrow keys.

The turning application provides a quick method for coupling the Z axes position on a 3 axis system. For more information, see "Coupling" on page 30.

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Reference Mark Evaluation

The VUE reference mark evaluation feature automatically reestablishes the relationship between axis slide positions, and display values that were last defined by setting the datum.

For each axis with an encoder that has reference marks, the REF indicator will flash for that axis. After crossing over the reference marks, the indicator will stop flashing, and change to a non-flashing “REF”.

Working without reference mark evaluation

The VUE can also be used without crossing over the reference marks.

U Press the NO REF soft key to exit the reference mark evaluation

routine, and continue.

The reference marks can still be crossed over at a later time if it becomes necessary to define a datum that can be re-established after a power interruption.

U Press the ENABLE REF soft key to activate the position recovery

routine.

If an encoder is setup without reference marks, then the REF indicator will not be displayed, and a datum set from any axis will be lost once power is turned off.

ENABLE/DISABLE REF function

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The ENABLE/DISABLE soft key, that is present during the position recovery routine, allows the operator to select a specific reference mark on an encoder. This is important when using encoders with Fixed Reference Marks (instead of ones with Position-Trac™ feature). When the DISABLE REF soft key is pressed, the recovery routine is paused, and any reference marks that are crossed during encoder movement are ignored. When the ENABLE REF soft key is then pressed, the recovery routine once again becomes active, and the next crossed reference mark will be selected.

Only cross over the reference marks of all the encoders that are needed.

U Once reference marks for all desired axes are established, press NO

REF soft key to cancel out of routine. If all reference marks have been found, the VUE will return to the DRO display screen automatically.

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