ACU-RITE VUE READOUTS User Manual
VUE R
EADOUTS
REFERENCE MANUAL
VUE Key Layout
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1 Display Aera
2 Soft keys
3 Power Indicator light
4 Arrow keys: UP/DOWN 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.
VUE Key Layout
Toggles between Inch, and Millimeter units
(see "Units" on page 11).
This soft key toggles between radius and
diameter displays. This function is for Turning
applications only (see "Diameter Axes" on page
12).
Toggles between Set/Zero functions. Used
with individual axis keys (see "Set/Zero Soft
Key" on page 13).
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Soft Key function Soft key
Opens the Job Setup menu and provides
access to the Installation Setup soft key (see
"Job Setup Parameters" on page 11).
Press when ready to identify a reference mark
(see "ENABLE/DISABLE REF function" on page
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Single Axis VUE Tool, and Datum keys
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The TOOL, and DATUM keys are soft keys on a single axis VUE.
These are hard keys on a 2, and 3 axis VUE. See "VUE Hard Keys"
on page 7.
Opens the Tool Table. See "Tool Table" on page 14 for
Milling. See "Tool Table" on page 30 for Turning.
Opens the Datum form to set the datum for each axis.
See "Datum Setting" on page 17 for Milling. See
"Datum Setting" on page 32 for Turning.
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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!
To prevent setup parameters from being changed, remove
this page from the Reference Manual after initially setting
up the readout system. Retain this information in a safe
place for future use.
Readout Parameter Access Code
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Readout Parameter Access Code
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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.
Risk of electric shock - Caution - Damage
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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Introduction
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Table of Contents
VUE Key Layout
VUE Soft keys.......................................................................................................... iii
Single Axis VUE Tool, and Datum keys...............................................................iv
Readout Parameter Access Code
Access to Machine Parameter Operations ...............................................................v
Introduction
Software Version ....................................................................................................vii
VUE......................................................................................................................... vii
Symbols within Notes............................................................................................. vii
VUE Fonts............................................................................................................... vii
Warranty
Warranty Information: ............................................................................................ xiii
I – 1 Fundamentals of Positioning
Datums .................................................................................................................... 2
Actual Position, Nominal Position, and Distance-To-Go........................................... 2
Absolute Workpiece Positions ................................................................................. 3
Incremental workpiece positions............................................................................. 3
Zero Angle Reference Axis ...................................................................................... 4
Reading head position ............................................................................................. 4
Encoder Reference Marks ....................................................................................... 5
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Screen Layout.......................................................................................................... 6
VUE Hard Keys ........................................................................................................ 7
Power Up................................................................................................................. 8
Reference Mark Evaluation...................................................................................... 8
Working without reference mark evaluation....................................................... 9
ENABLE/DISABLE REF function......................................................................... 9
Operating Modes................................................................................................... 10
Setup .................................................................................................................... 10
Job Setup Parameters ........................................................................................... 11
Units.................................................................................................................. 11
Scale Factor ...................................................................................................... 11
Mirror ................................................................................................................ 11
Diameter Axes .................................................................................................. 12
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Near Zero Warning............................................................................................ 12
Status Bar Settings ........................................................................................... 12
Job Clock .......................................................................................................... 12
Console Adjustment ......................................................................................... 13
Language .......................................................................................................... 13
Import/Export.................................................................................................... 13
Set/Zero Soft Key.............................................................................................. 13
I – 3 Milling Specific Operations
Key Functions Detailed .......................................................................................... 14
Tool Hard Key ................................................................................................... 14
Tool Table ......................................................................................................... 14
Import/Export.................................................................................................... 15
Tool Radius Compensation feature................................................................... 16
Sign for the length difference DL ..................................................................... 16
Calling the Tool from the Tool Table ................................................................. 17
Datum Setting................................................................................................... 17
Datum Setting with a Tool ................................................................................ 18
Presets.............................................................................................................. 19
Absolute Distance Preset ................................................................................. 19
Preparation:....................................................................................................... 20
Incremental Distance Preset ............................................................................ 21
1/2 Hard Key ..................................................................................................... 22
Circle, and Linear Pattern................................................................................. 22
Functions for milling pattern soft keys ............................................................. 22
Circle pattern .................................................................................................... 23
Linear Pattern ................................................................................................... 24
Incline & Arc Milling.......................................................................................... 25
Incline Milling.................................................................................................... 26
Arc Milling......................................................................................................... 28
I – 4 Turning Specific Operations
Key Functions Detailed .......................................................................................... 30
Tool Table ......................................................................................................... 30
Tool Display Icon............................................................................................... 30
Setting Tool Offsets with Tool/Set ................................................................... 30
Import/Export.................................................................................................... 31
Setting Tool Offsets with Lock Axis Function .................................................. 31
Calling a Tool from the Tool Table .................................................................... 31
Datum Setting................................................................................................... 32
Setting Datums using LOCK AXIS Function ..................................................... 33
Taper Calculator Hard Key ................................................................................ 34
Presets.............................................................................................................. 35
Radius/Diameter Soft Key................................................................................. 35
Vectoring........................................................................................................... 36
Coupling............................................................................................................ 37
Z Coupling (turning applications only) ............................................................... 37
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Enabling Z Coupling .......................................................................................... 38
Disabling Z Coupling ......................................................................................... 38
II – 1 Installation Setup
Installation Setup Parameters ................................................................................ 40
Exporting the current Installation Setup:........................................................... 40
Importing a new Tool Table .............................................................................. 40
Encoder Setup ....................................................................................................... 41
Display Configuration............................................................................................. 42
Error Compensation............................................................................................... 42
Linear Error Compensation ............................................................................... 43
Non-Linear Error Compensation........................................................................ 44
Starting a Non-linear Error Compensation Table............................................... 44
Configuring the Compensation Table................................................................ 44
Reading the Graph ............................................................................................ 44
Viewing the Compensation Table ..................................................................... 45
Exporting the Current Compensation Table...................................................... 45
Importing a New Compensation Table ............................................................. 45
Backlash Compensation ........................................................................................ 45
Counter Settings.................................................................................................... 46
Diagnostics ............................................................................................................ 46
Keypad Test ...................................................................................................... 46
Display Test ...................................................................................................... 46
II – 2 Installation and Electrical Connections
Installation.............................................................................................................. 47
Electrical requirements ..................................................................................... 47
Environmental................................................................................................... 47
Preventative maintenance ................................................................................ 47
II – 3 Dimensions
Overview ............................................................................................................... 48
Accessory ID Number....................................................................................... 48
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Warranty
Warranty Information:
Please go to www.acu-rite.com.
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Operating Instructions
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I – 1 Fundamentals of Positioning
Datums
The workpiece drawing identifies a certain point on the workpiece
(example: “a corner”) as the absolute datum, and perhaps one, or
more other points as relative datums.
The datum setting procedure establishes these points as the origin of
the absolute, or relative coordinate systems. The workpiece, which is
aligned with the machine axes, is moved to a certain position relative
to the tool. The display is set either to zero, or to another appropriate
value (e.g., to compensate for tool radius).
Actual Position, Nominal Position, and Distance-To-Go
The position of the tool at any given moment is called the ACTUAL
POSITION I, while the position that the tool is to move to is called the
NOMINAL POSITION S. The distance from the nominal position to the
actual position is called the DISTANCE-TO-GO R.
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Absolute Workpiece Positions
Each position on the workpiece is uniquely identified by its
absolute coordinates.
Example: Absolute coordinates of position 1:
X = 20 mm
Y = 10 mm
Z = 15 mm
If you are drilling, or milling a workpiece according to a workpiece
drawing with absolute coordinates, the tool is moving to the value of
the coordinates.
Incremental workpiece positions
A position can also be referenced to the preceding nominal position.
In this case the relative datum is always the last nominal position.
Such coordinates are referred to as incremental coordinates
(increment = increase). They are also called incremental, or chain
dimensions, since the positions are defined as a chain of dimensions.
Incremental coordinates are designated with the prefix I.
Example: Incremental coordinates of position 3 referenced
to position 2.
Absolute coordinates of position 2:
X = 10 mm
Y = 5 mm
Z = 20 mm
Incremental coordinates of position 3:
IX = 10 mm
IY = 5 mm
IZ = 20 mm
If you are drilling, or milling a workpiece according to a drawing with
incremental coordinates, you are moving the tool by the value of
the coordinates.
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Zero Angle Reference Axis
The Zero Angle Reference Axis is the 0.0° position. It is defined as one
of the two axes in the plane of rotation. The following table defines the
Zero Angle where the position of the angle is zero for the three
possible planes of rotation.
For angular positions, the following reference axes are defined:
Plane Zero Angle Reference Axis
XY +X
YZ +Y
ZX +Z
Positive direction of rotation is counterclockwise if the working plane
is viewed in the negative tool axis direction.
EXAMPLE: Angle in the working plane X / Y
Plane Zero Angle Reference Axis
+ 45° ... bisecting line between +X and +Y
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+/- 180° ... negative X axis
- 270° ... positive Y axis
Reading head position
The reading head position provides feed back to the VUE that converts
the movement of the machine axes into electrical signals. The VUE
constantly evaluates these signals, and calculates the actual positions
of the machine axes, which it displays as a numerical value on
the screen.
If there is an interruption in power, the calculated position will no
longer correspond to the actual position. When power is restored, you
can re-establish this relationship by using the reference marks on the
provided on the scale. The VUE provides the Reference Mark
Evaluation feature (REF).
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Encoder Reference Marks
Encoders normally contain one or more reference marks which the
VUE Reference Mark Evaluation feature uses to re-establish datum
positions after a power interruption. There are two main options
available for reference marks; fixed and distance-coded.
Position Trac (Distance-coded reference marks): Encoders that have
marks separated by a specific encryption pattern allows the VUE to
use any two pair of marks along the length of the encoder to reestablish the prior datums. This configuration means that the operator
only has to travel less than two inches any where along the encoder,
to re-establish the datums when the VUE is turned back on.
Fixed reference marks: Encoders that have one or more marks on
fixed intervals, have to re-establish the datums correctly. It is
necessary to use the same exact reference mark, during the
Reference Mark Evaluation routine, that was used when the datum
was first established.
The established datums’ cannot be restored from one
power cycle to the next if the reference marks were not
crossed before the datums were set
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Screen Layout
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
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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 10).
Used to divide the current position by two (see
page 22).
The CALC hard key opens the Calculator
functions for standard math, trigonometry,
RPM, and Taper (Turning only) functions (see
page 34).
The DATUM hard key opens the Datum form to
set the datum for each axis (for Milling see
page 17, for Turning see page 32).
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The TOOL hard key opens the Tool Table (for
Milling see page 14, for Turning see page 30).
The CIRCLE PATTERN hard key (Mill only)
opens the Circle Pattern form. This calculates
the hole positions (see page 22).
The LINEAR PATTERN hard key (Mill only)
opens the Linear Pattern form. This calculates
the hole positions (see page 22).
The INCLINE MILLING hard key (Mill) /
VECTORING hard key (Turn) opens the Incline
milling forms (see page 25), or the Vectoring
form (see page 36).
The ARC MILLING hard key (Mill) / TAPER
CALC hard key (Turn) opens the Arc milling
forms (see page 25), or the Taper Calc form
(see page 34).
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