HEIDENHAIN ND 1200T User Manual

Operating Instructions

ND 1200 T
TOOL-CHEK

(TC 200)

English (en)
9/2013

Tool-Chek® 200

User’s Guide

Proprietary notice

Disclaimer

All information set forth in this document, all rights to such infor­mation, any and all inventions disclosed herein and any patents
that might be granted by employing the materials, methods, tech­niques or apparatus described herein are the exclusive property
of Metronics Incorporated, Bedford, New Hampshire.

No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval
system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic,
mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the
prior permission of Metronics Incorporated. The information con­tained herein is designed only for use with the Tool-Chek 200 Tool
Presetter Readout. Metronics Incorporated is not responsible for
any use of this information as applied to any other apparatus.

The information contained in this document is subject to change
without notice. Metronics Incorporated assumes no responsibility
or liability for any errors or inaccuracies contained herein, or for
incidental or consequential damage in connection with the fur­nishing, performance, or use of this guide.

Metronics Inc. shall not be liable to the purchaser of this product
or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by
the purchaser or third parties as a result of: accident, misuse, or
abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or
alterations to this product, or failure to strictly comply with
Metronics Incorporated’s operating and maintenance instructions.

Trademarks

Metronics, Tool-Chek, Tool-Chek 200, and TC200 are registered
trademarks of Metronics Incorporated.

Other product names used herein are for identification purposes
only and may be trademarks of their respective owners. Metronics
Incorporated disclaims any and all rights to those marks.

Safety and
Maintenance
Considerations

Location and
Mounting

Cleaning

General safety precautions must be followed when operating the
system. Failure to observe these precautions could result in dam­age to the equipment, or injury to personnel. It is understood
that safety rules within individual companies vary. If a conflict
exists between the material contained in this guide and the rules
of a company using this system, the more stringent rules should
take precedence.

Although Metronics strongly recommends that you read all parts
of this guide, it is essential for reliable and safe operation to read
the first portions up to and including Chapter 2: Operation, prior
to operating the TC200.

The TC200 must be placed or mounted on a stable, reliable sur­face. If the TC200 should fall, it could become seriously damaged
and more importantly could cause injuries to the user.

Use only a cloth dampened with water and a mild detergent for
cleaning the exterior surfaces. Never use abrasive cleaners, and
never use strong detergents or solvents. Only dampen the cloth,
do not use a cleaning cloth that is dripping wet.

Electrical

Do not allow the power cord to be located such that it can be

General maintenance

walked on or create a tripping hazard.

WARNINGWARNING

WARNING

WARNINGWARNING
Unplug the TC200 from the electrical outlet before cleaning.Unplug the TC200 from the electrical outlet before cleaning.

Unplug the TC200 from the electrical outlet before cleaning.

Unplug the TC200 from the electrical outlet before cleaning.Unplug the TC200 from the electrical outlet before cleaning.

WARNINGWARNING

WARNING

WARNINGWARNING
The TC200 is equipped with a 3-prong power plug that includesThe TC200 is equipped with a 3-prong power plug that includes

The TC200 is equipped with a 3-prong power plug that includes

The TC200 is equipped with a 3-prong power plug that includesThe TC200 is equipped with a 3-prong power plug that includes
a separate ground connection. Always connect the power pluga separate ground connection. Always connect the power plug

a separate ground connection. Always connect the power plug

a separate ground connection. Always connect the power pluga separate ground connection. Always connect the power plug
to a 3-prong grounded outlet. The use of 2-prong power plugto a 3-prong grounded outlet. The use of 2-prong power plug

to a 3-prong grounded outlet. The use of 2-prong power plug

to a 3-prong grounded outlet. The use of 2-prong power plugto a 3-prong grounded outlet. The use of 2-prong power plug
adapters or any other connection accessories that remove theadapters or any other connection accessories that remove the

adapters or any other connection accessories that remove the

adapters or any other connection accessories that remove theadapters or any other connection accessories that remove the
third grounded connection create a safety hazard and shouldthird grounded connection create a safety hazard and should

third grounded connection create a safety hazard and should

third grounded connection create a safety hazard and shouldthird grounded connection create a safety hazard and should
not be permitted. If a 3-prong grounded outlet is not available,not be permitted. If a 3-prong grounded outlet is not available,

not be permitted. If a 3-prong grounded outlet is not available,

not be permitted. If a 3-prong grounded outlet is not available,not be permitted. If a 3-prong grounded outlet is not available,
ask your electrician to provide one.ask your electrician to provide one.

ask your electrician to provide one.

ask your electrician to provide one.ask your electrician to provide one.

Unplug the TC200 from the wall outlet and seek the assistance of
a qualified service technician if:

• The power cord is frayed or damaged or the power plug is
damaged

• Liquid is spilled or splashed onto the enclosure

• The TC200 has been dropped or the exterior has been dam­ aged

• The TC200 exhibits degraded performance or indicates a need
for service some other way

Backup battery
charging

FCC compliance statement

The TC200 utilizes an internal battery to maintain system configu­ration settings during power interruptions. A battery circuit
charges this backup battery during periods of normal operation.

When the TC200 is used on a daily basis, the backup battery will
be adequately charged to maintain configuration settings during
power outages. However, over extended periods of nonuse, the
battery might lose the charge necessary to maintain configura­tion settings. To keep the backup battery charged over extended
periods of nonuse, apply power to the TC200 and leave it turned
on for a minimum of 2 days each month.

FCC Rule NP15R Rev. 23, June, 1989
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in
a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with the instructions in this guide, may cause harm­ful interference to radio communication. Operation of this equip­ment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in
which case the user will be required to correct the interference at
his own expense.

Shielded cables must be used with this unit to ensure compliance
with Class A FCC limits. The connection of a non-shielded equip­ment interface cable to this equipment will invalidate the FCC Cer­tification of this device and may cause interference levels which
exceed the limits established by the FCC for this equipment. It is
the responsibility of the user to obtain and use a shielded equip­ment interface cable with this device. Do not leave cables con­nected to unused interfaces. Changes or modifications not ex­pressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s au­thority to operate the equipment.

For Canadian Users:

This Class “A” digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Ca­nadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

Declaration of Conformity (EU)

Cet appareil numérique de la classe “A” respecte toutes les exigences
du Reglement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

This product conforms to the following product standards:
EN61010-1 Safety
EN61326:1998 EMC

The product therefore conforms with the requirements of the
European Directives on Low Voltage 73/23/EEC and EMC 89/336/
EEC.

Supporting documentation is maintained at Metronics, Inc. USA.
Guide Part Number: 11A10073

Printing History:
September, 2000 First Printing
Revision 1.0

Software Version: 1.00

Printed in the USA

Contents

Introduction ........................................................ i

About this manual ...............................................................................................................i

Who should read this guide ................................................................................................. i

What this guide covers......................................................................................................... i

Conventions and Basic terms ............................................................................................... ii

Measurement polarity ......................................................................................................... ii

Measurementresolution in the guide .................................................................................. ii

Icons ....................................................................................................................................iii

Type styles ...........................................................................................................................iii

Accuracy andprecision......................................................................................................... iii

System configuration ..........................................................................................................iv

and setup ............................................................................................................................iv

Overview .......................................................... 1-1

Proprietary notice ............................................................................................................ 1-4

Disclaimer ......................................................................................................................... 1-4

Trademarks....................................................................................................................... 1-4

Safety and Maintenance Considerations .......................................................................... 1-5

Location and Mounting ................................................................................................... 1-5

Cleaning ........................................................................................................................... 1-5

Electrical ........................................................................................................................... 1-5

General maintenance ....................................................................................................... 1-6

Backup battery charging .................................................................................................. 1-6

FCC compliance statement ............................................................................................... 1-6

For Canadian Users: ......................................................................................................... 1-7

Declaration of Conformity (EU) ........................................................................................ 1-7

Specifications ..................................................................................... 1-5

Input voltage range: ........................................................................................................ 1-5

Fuse:................................................................................................................................. 1-5

Input Frequency: .............................................................................................................. 1-5

Environmental Conditions: ............................................................................................... 1-5

Dimensions: ...................................................................................................................... 1-5

LCD: ................................................................................................................................. 1-5

Resolution: ....................................................................................................................... 1-5

ENC tests: ......................................................................................................................... 1-6

Table of Contents

Operation......................................................... 2-1

Getting ready to operate the TC200 ................................................ 2-1

Location and mounting ................................................................................................... 2-2

Power cord and plug ....................................................................................................... 2-2

Power surge suppressor ................................................................................................... 2-2

Liquids .............................................................................................................................. 2-2

Configuration and system setup ...................................................................................... 2-2

Checking connections ...................................................................................................... 2-2

Applying power ................................................................................. 2-3

Initial system settings ....................................................................... 2-4

Adjusting LCD tilt ............................................................................................................. 2-4

Adjusting LCD brightness ................................................................................................. 2-4

Setting measurement and display parameters ................................................................. 2-4

Diameter/Radius ............................................................................................................... 2-4

Absolute/Incremental ....................................................................................................... 2-4

Unit of measure (Linear)................................................................................................... 2-5

Help ................................................................................................................................. 2-5

Feature selection keys....................................................................... 2-6

Setting gage ....................................................................................................................2-6

Tool .................................................................................................................................. 2-6

Tool Sequence .................................................................................................................. 2-6

Circle ................................................................................................................................ 2-6

Angle ............................................................................................................................... 2-7

Basic operating .................................................................................. 2-8

procedures ......................................................................................... 2-8

To measure and store a setting gage ............................................................................... 2-8

To measure and store a tool........................................................................................... 2-12

Creating a tool sequence ............................................................................................... 2-14

Running a tool sequence ............................................................................................... 2-16

Measuring a circle............................................................................ 2-19

To measure a circle ......................................................................................................... 2-19

Measuring an angle......................................................................... 2-22

To measure an angle ...................................................................................................... 2-22

Zeroing Axes .................................................................................................................. 2-25

Freezing Axes ................................................................................................................. 2-25

Contents-2

Tool-Chek® TC200

Setup................................................................ 3-1

Configuring the TC200 ...................................................................... 3-1

Basic setup terms............................................................................... 3-1

Accessing the ..................................................................................... 3-2

Setup menu ........................................................................................ 3-2

Using the ............................................................................................ 3-3

Setup menu ........................................................................................ 3-3

Setup Instructions ............................................................................. 3-3

Command Keys .................................................................................. 3-4

Enter Key .......................................................................................................................... 3-4

Finish Key ......................................................................................................................... 3-4

Cancel Key........................................................................................................................ 3-4

Quit Key ........................................................................................................................... 3-4

Supervisor Password ......................................................................... 3-5

To enter the password ..................................................................................................... 3-5

About .................................................................................................. 3-6

Display ................................................................................................ 3-6

MM Disp Res.....................................................................................................................3-8

Inch Disp Res .................................................................................................................... 3-8

DMS Disp Res ................................................................................................................... 3-9

DD Disp Res .................................................................................................................... 3-10

Startup Linear ................................................................................................................ 3-10

Startup Angular ............................................................................................................. 3-11

Radix .............................................................................................................................. 3-11

Current Angular............................................................................................................. 3-12

Encoders ........................................................................................... 3-12

Axis ................................................................................................................................3-13

Resolution (Res) .............................................................................................................. 3-13

Type ............................................................................................................................... 3-14

Reference Marks ............................................................................................................ 3-14

MZ Cnts.......................................................................................................................... 3-15

Reversed ......................................................................................................................... 3-15

Interpolation .................................................................................................................. 3-16

Units............................................................................................................................... 3-16

Print .................................................................................................. 3-17

Auto Label ..................................................................................................................... 3-17

Auto Report ................................................................................................................... 3-18

Label Format .................................................................................................................. 3-18

Pre Line .......................................................................................................................... 3-19

Post Line......................................................................................................................... 3-19

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Table of Contents

Pre Form......................................................................................................................... 3-19

Post Form .......................................................................................................................3-20

Print Report ....................................................................................................................3-20

Label Lines ...................................................................................................................... 3-20

Skip Lines ....................................................................................................................... 3-21

Label Indent ................................................................................................................... 3-21

Ports.................................................................................................. 3-23

Baud ............................................................................................................................... 3-24

Word Len (word length) ................................................................................................ 3-24

Stop Bits......................................................................................................................... 3-24

Parity .............................................................................................................................. 3-25

Handshake ..................................................................................................................... 3-25

Data/ Parallel Data.......................................................................................................... 3-26

EOC Delay (end of character delay) ................................................................................ 3-26

EOL Delay (end of line delay).......................................................................................... 3-27

Squareness ....................................................................................... 3-28

Angle ............................................................................................................................. 3-28

Master Axis.....................................................................................................................3-29

Error Correction ............................................................................... 3-30

Linear Error Correction (LEC) .......................................................... 3-31

Segmented Linear Error Correction (SLEC) ................................... 3-33

Misc. (miscellaneous) ...................................................................... 3-35

Key Delay........................................................................................................................ 3-35

Volume ........................................................................................................................... 3-35

Libraries ............................................................................................ 3-35

Use Locations ................................................................................................................. 3-36

Tool Button .................................................................................................................... 3-36

SG 00 master .................................................................................................................. 3-37

SG Edit Lock ................................................................................................................... 3-37

SG Cal Lock .................................................................................................................... 3-38

Tool Sequence Edit Lock ................................................................................................. 3-38

Clock ................................................................................................. 3-39

Year ................................................................................................................................ 3-39

Month ............................................................................................................................ 3-40

Day................................................................................................................................. 3-40

Hours ............................................................................................................................. 3-40

Minutes .......................................................................................................................... 3-41

Seconds.......................................................................................................................... 3-41

Date Format ................................................................................................................... 3-41

Time Format ................................................................................................................... 3-42

Contents-4

Tool-Chek® TC200

Communications ............................................. 4-1

RS232 port .......................................................................................... 4-1

Default settings ................................................................................. 4-2

Ports section of Setup menu: ........................................................................................... 4-2

Print section of Setup menu: ........................................................................................... 4-2

Feature print formats ........................................................................ 4-3

Feature Formats................................................................................. 4-4

Print Setup ......................................................................................... 4-4

Pre Line ............................................................................................................................ 4-5

Post Line........................................................................................................................... 4-5

Pre Form........................................................................................................................... 4-5

Post Form ......................................................................................................................... 4-5

Print Report ...................................................................................................................... 4-5

Print Labels....................................................................................................................... 4-6

Print POT .......................................................................................................................... 4-6

Num Label Lines ............................................................................................................... 4-6

Num Skip Lines ................................................................................................................. 4-6

Amt Label Indent ............................................................................................................. 4-6

Glossary .............................................................................................. 1-6

IndexIndex

Index

IndexIndex

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Index-1Index-1

Index-1

Index-1Index-1

Contents-5

Table of Contents

Contents-6

About this manual

Who should read
this guide

What this guide
covers

Introduction

The material in this guide is divided into 4 chapters ranging from
introductory material to advanced topics. If you are an advanced
user of tool presetter readouts, feel free to skim the material con­tained in this guide, but do not begin to operate the readout
unless you’re confident that you understand the essential infor­mation contained in these chapters. Observe all precautions and
safety rules while using this equipment.

After an initial review, this guide will become an invaluable refer­ence source that can be used routinely to answer questions and
ensure smooth continued operation of the Tool-Chek. The com­prehensive table of contents and index facilitate rapid access to
specific information contained within the guide.

This user’s guide is intended for operators, technicians, supervi­sors and dealer representatives.

Chapter 1: Overview
An overview of TC200 system including specifications.

Chapter 2: Operation
Demonstration of TC200 operation for getting started with a mini­mum of details.

Chapter 3: Setup
Contains an explanation of the various menu functions found on
the TC200.

Chapter 4: Communications
Serial (RS232) and parallel communication with printers and IBM­compatible personal computers.

i

Introduction

Conventions and
Basic terms

Measurement polarity

The terms Tool-Chek 200, TC200 and system used in this guide
refer to the Tool-Chek 200 tool presetter readout.

A program is simply a series or sequence of key-presses used to
perform measurements and stored by the system to be repeated
automatically later. The stored sequence (program) can be re­peated later simply by pressing one user-defined key.

It is assumed in all discussions of measurements that:

• Moving crosshairs to the right causes measure counts to
increase in a positive direction; 1 to 2 to 3 and so on.

• Moving crosshairs up causes measure counts to increase
in a positive direction; 1 to 2 to 3 and so on.

• Rotating crosshairs counterclockwise causes measure counts
to increase in a positive direction; 1 degree to 2 degrees to
3 degrees and so on.

• This count direction can easily be reversed if necessary.
Reversing the count direction is discussed later in Chapter 6:
Orthogonal axis calibration.

Measurement
resolution in
the guide

ii

In most cases the display resolution shown on screens in this guide
will be one ten-thousandths of an inch (0.0001) or two microns
metric (0.002). The display resolutions shown in this manual are
not meant to suggest resolutions that should be set on your sys­tem, they are only examples.

Icons

Tool-Chek® TC200

This guide uses the following icons to highlight information:

The raised hand icon indicates a warning regarding a situation or
condition that could lead to personal injury or death. You should
not proceed until you read and thoroughly understand the warn­ing message. Warning messages are shown in bold type.

The exclamation point icon indicates a caution regarding a situa­tion or condition that could lead to equipment malfunction or
damage. You should not proceed until you read and fully under­stand the caution message. Caution messages are shown in bold
type.

The note icon indicates additional or supplementary information
about an activity or concept. Notes are shown in bold type.

Type styles

Accuracy and
precision

Warnings, cautions, notes and the titles of front panel keys or
system commands and menus shown in instructions are shown in
bold type.

The TC200 is capable of great accuracy and precision and may
surpass the measurement-accuracy capability of the human op­erator. The system is also capable of displaying higher resolution
and more significant figures than is often needed. These facts
may be important in your interpretation and use of the measure­ment data provided by the system.

iii

Introduction

System configuration
and setup

Metronics, Incorporated assumes that all TC200 systems will be
configured and setup for the end-user by dealer representatives
or OEMs. This setup includes calibration according to the user’s
tool presetter if needed.

When the end-user installs a new tool presetter, it will probably
be necessary to perform configuration and setup again. In that
case, contact their dealer representatives for assistance.

WARNINGWARNING

WARNING

WARNINGWARNING
There is never any reason to open the TC200 enclosure. ThereThere is never any reason to open the TC200 enclosure. There

There is never any reason to open the TC200 enclosure. There

There is never any reason to open the TC200 enclosure. ThereThere is never any reason to open the TC200 enclosure. There
are no user-serviceable components or assemblies inside. Asare no user-serviceable components or assemblies inside. As

are no user-serviceable components or assemblies inside. As

are no user-serviceable components or assemblies inside. Asare no user-serviceable components or assemblies inside. As
with any electronic instrument, there is a danger of electricalwith any electronic instrument, there is a danger of electrical

with any electronic instrument, there is a danger of electrical

with any electronic instrument, there is a danger of electricalwith any electronic instrument, there is a danger of electrical
shock and damage to the instrument if the enclosure is opened.shock and damage to the instrument if the enclosure is opened.

shock and damage to the instrument if the enclosure is opened.

shock and damage to the instrument if the enclosure is opened.shock and damage to the instrument if the enclosure is opened.
Refer all maintenance requirements to your original dealerRefer all maintenance requirements to your original dealer

Refer all maintenance requirements to your original dealer

Refer all maintenance requirements to your original dealerRefer all maintenance requirements to your original dealer
failing that to Metronics Incorporated.failing that to Metronics Incorporated.

failing that to Metronics Incorporated.

failing that to Metronics Incorporated.failing that to Metronics Incorporated.

, or, or

, or

, or, or

iv

Chapter 1
Overview

The Tool-Chek 200 is an advanced tool presetter readout system
that allows the user to establish datums using a setting gage and
measure tool offset relative to nominal dimensions. Using the
TC200 you can create a tool sequence to perform a series of com­monly repeated tool measurements. Measurement results can be
viewed on the TC200’s LCD display, sent to a printer, or down­loaded to a computer. The TC200 supports a variety of reporting
formats for the user to select.

The intuitive interface will be familiar to users of the Tool-Chek
and other Metronics products. Operators will find the TC200 easy
to understand and use thanks to a large LCD display and front
panel keys clearly marked with familiar function and mode sym­bols.

1-1

Chapter 1 Overview

The LCD displays alphanumeric information that enables the user
to perform simple offset measurements or more complex tool pre­setting and sequencing functions. It’s size allows pertinent infor­mation to be clearly displayed and eliminates the need to page or
scroll for information.

1-2

Many of the features and symbols from previous Tool-Chek ver­sion are retained in the TC200. The feature selection keys and the
features they activate will be familiar to most Tool-Chek users.

Additional ‘softkeys’ expand the functionality of the TC200 and
make the interface more user-friendly. Softkeys are used to ac­cess additional groups of related functions. To access softkey func­tions simply press the softkey beneath the desired group.

User’s can navigate through lists using the arrow keys and enter
numeric information via
the numeric keypad.

Tool-Chek® TC200

Commonly executed tasks can be programmed into the TC200
and activated via one of the two Fast keys at the top of the read­out.

All front panel keys provide tactile sensory feedback, and many
keypress operations can be configured by supervisors or dealer
representatives to generate an audible sound.
Speaker and external speaker jack outputs are provided that can
be adjusted for quiet or noisy environments. Earphones can be
plugged into the external speaker jack to facilitate silent opera­tion in quiet environments.

The compact ergonomic design and adjustable-tilt front panel of
the TC200 allows users to locate and mount the instrument in a
wide variety of environments. The tilt front panel can be adjusted
and secured in any convenient position. Rubber feet on the bot­tom prevent slipping when the is not permanently bolted to a
work surface. Bolt holes are provided in the mounting stand that
match the pattern of the TC2000.

1-3

Chapter 1 Overview

Measurements viewed on the front panel LCD can be transmitted
to an IBM-compatible personal computer over a standard parallel
port connection, or to a printer over a parallel or serial port.
Sequences of keypresses used to perform measurements can be
recorded and stored as programs. These programs can be re­played later to perform complete measurement sequences. Se­quences can be as simple as measuring a line, or can be expanded
to include skew adjustment, the measurement of multiple fea­tures and printing reports of measurement results.

An optional foot switch and remote keypad are available for fea­ture-point and numeric data entry when the user is not close to
the front panel.

1-4

Specifications

Tool-Chek® TC200

Input voltage range:

85 VAC to 264 VAC. 100 W maximum (Auto switchable)

Fuse:

1.6 Amp 250V Type T

CAUTIONCAUTION

CAUTION

CAUTIONCAUTION
Fuses provide protection against fire and other damage.Fuses provide protection against fire and other damage.

Fuses provide protection against fire and other damage.

Fuses provide protection against fire and other damage.Fuses provide protection against fire and other damage.
Replacement fuses MUST match the specified voltage and currentReplacement fuses MUST match the specified voltage and current

Replacement fuses MUST match the specified voltage and current

Replacement fuses MUST match the specified voltage and currentReplacement fuses MUST match the specified voltage and current
ratings.ratings.

ratings.

ratings.ratings.

Input Frequency:

47Hz to 63Hz

Environmental Conditions:

Temperature: 0C to 45C (32F to 113F) non-condensing
Humidity: 90%rh
Altitude: 2000 meters
Pollution degree: 2
Installation category: II

Dimensions:

Enclosure: (WxHxD): 11.5" X 7.5" X 2.75"
Base (WxHxD): 10"X 2" X 7.8"
Enclosure weight: 3.5 lbs.
Base weight: 7lbs.

LCD:

Size/color: 6" black and white
Display digit size: 0.5"

Resolution:

1-5

Chapter 1 Overview

0.000004" or 0.0001mm

ENC tests:
EN61326:1998

EMC for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and labo­ratory use

EN61010

Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement,
control, and laboratory use

WARNING:WARNING:

WARNING:

WARNING:WARNING:
TT

o reduce the risk of electrical shock, never remove the cover oro reduce the risk of electrical shock, never remove the cover or

T

o reduce the risk of electrical shock, never remove the cover or

TT

o reduce the risk of electrical shock, never remove the cover oro reduce the risk of electrical shock, never remove the cover or

open the enclosure. There are no user-serviceable parts inside.open the enclosure. There are no user-serviceable parts inside.

open the enclosure. There are no user-serviceable parts inside.

open the enclosure. There are no user-serviceable parts inside.open the enclosure. There are no user-serviceable parts inside.
Refer all service requirements to qualified service personnel.Refer all service requirements to qualified service personnel.

Refer all service requirements to qualified service personnel.

Refer all service requirements to qualified service personnel.Refer all service requirements to qualified service personnel.

1-6

Chapter 2
Operation

This chapter demonstrates the operation of the Tool-Chek 200.
This demonstration is provided to allow experienced operators to
start using the TC200 immediately. The demonstration will be
most helpful if you perform the indicated steps on your TC200
while reading this material.

NOTENOTE

NOTE

NOTENOTE
Illustrations are included in this manual to indicate the basicIllustrations are included in this manual to indicate the basic

Illustrations are included in this manual to indicate the basic

Illustrations are included in this manual to indicate the basicIllustrations are included in this manual to indicate the basic
types or displays found while operating the TC200. Specifictypes or displays found while operating the TC200. Specific

types or displays found while operating the TC200. Specific

types or displays found while operating the TC200. Specifictypes or displays found while operating the TC200. Specific
data (i.e. measurements) will vary according to user selections.data (i.e. measurements) will vary according to user selections.

data (i.e. measurements) will vary according to user selections.

data (i.e. measurements) will vary according to user selections.data (i.e. measurements) will vary according to user selections.
It is not necessary to match actual measurements to thoseIt is not necessary to match actual measurements to those

It is not necessary to match actual measurements to those

It is not necessary to match actual measurements to thoseIt is not necessary to match actual measurements to those
presented here.presented here.

presented here.

presented here.presented here.

The demonstration will include:

• Getting ready to operate the TC200

• Applying power

• Initial system settings

• Measuring and storing a setting gage

• Measuring and entering a tool

• Creating a tool sequence

• Measuring a circle

• Measuring an angle

Getting ready to operate the TC200

The contents of LCD screens used in this demonstration will re­flect a system using X and Z axis encoders configured with factory
default settings.

This demonstration assumes a basic familiarity with the process of
measuring features, TC200 controls and indicators, and the types
of information presented on LCD screens.

2-1

Chapter 2 Operation

NOTENOTE

NOTE

NOTENOTE
It is assumed that operators have a basic understanding of toolIt is assumed that operators have a basic understanding of tool

It is assumed that operators have a basic understanding of tool

It is assumed that operators have a basic understanding of toolIt is assumed that operators have a basic understanding of tool
fixturing and the geometric probing techniques required for theirfixturing and the geometric probing techniques required for their

fixturing and the geometric probing techniques required for their

fixturing and the geometric probing techniques required for theirfixturing and the geometric probing techniques required for their
tool presetting devices.tool presetting devices.

tool presetting devices.

tool presetting devices.tool presetting devices.

Location and mounting

Verify that the TC200 is mounted on a stable reliable surface. If it
should fall, it could become seriously damaged or cause injuries to
the user.

Power cord and plug

The power cord should not be located where it can be walked on
or create a tripping hazard. Always connect the 3-prong power
plug to a 3-prong grounded outlet. Use of a 2-prong power plug
adapter or any other connection accessory that removes the third
grounded connection creates a safety hazard and should not be
permitted.

Power surge suppressor

A high-quality power surge suppressor should be used to limit the
amplitude of potentially damaging power line transients caused
by the operation of heavy electrical machinery or lightning.

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Liquids

Do not spill or splash liquids on the TC200 enclosure.

Configuration and system setup

System configuration and setup should be performed only by tech­nically qualified supervisors or dealer representatives. Operators
should not attempt to alter the configuration of the TC200

Checking connections

Perform a routine inspection of all connections to the tool preset
readout system. Connections should be clean and tight. Cables
should be located away from moving objects and should not cre­ate tripping hazards.

Cables connected to the parallel and serial (RS232) output ports
should be shielded and should be terminated and firmly connected
on both ends.

Applying power

Tool-Chek® TC200

CAUTIONCAUTION

CAUTION

CAUTIONCAUTION
Never connect electrical cables to the system when the power isNever connect electrical cables to the system when the power is

Never connect electrical cables to the system when the power is

Never connect electrical cables to the system when the power isNever connect electrical cables to the system when the power is
on. Optical edge detector cables may be connected oron. Optical edge detector cables may be connected or

on. Optical edge detector cables may be connected or

on. Optical edge detector cables may be connected oron. Optical edge detector cables may be connected or
disconnected with the power on.disconnected with the power on.

disconnected with the power on.

disconnected with the power on.disconnected with the power on.

To apply power, press the power switch located at the back of the
enclosure to ON (1). The system will initialize and display the power­up screen.

Press any key on the front panel to complete the system initializa­tion. The DRO screen will be displayed showing the current posi­tions of encoders on each axis.

NOTENOTE

NOTE

NOTENOTE
If the encoders used with your system include reference marks,If the encoders used with your system include reference marks,

If the encoders used with your system include reference marks,

If the encoders used with your system include reference marks,If the encoders used with your system include reference marks,
you may be instructed to cross the reference marks on each axisyou may be instructed to cross the reference marks on each axis

you may be instructed to cross the reference marks on each axis

you may be instructed to cross the reference marks on each axisyou may be instructed to cross the reference marks on each axis
before the DRO screen is displayed.before the DRO screen is displayed.

before the DRO screen is displayed.

before the DRO screen is displayed.before the DRO screen is displayed.

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Chapter 2 Operation

Initial system settings

The first steps in any measurement session will include adjusting
the LCD viewing angle, contrast and measurement or display set­tings.

Adjusting LCD tilt

The tilt angle of the TC200 enclosure can usually be adjusted for
optimum viewing by simply swiveling the enclosure on its base to
the desired position. If the enclosure angle is locked in position,
loosen the two Allen screws at the base of the enclosure, move
the enclosure to the desired angle and tighten the Allen screws so
that the enclosure is held firmly in position but can be adjusted
again without loosening the Allen screws.

Adjusting LCD brightness

The LCD contrast can be adjusted for optimum viewing from the
DRO screen. Press the decimal point of the numeric keypad to
decrease contrast or the +/- key to increase contrast.

Setting measurement and display parameters

The measure and display parameters that you establish prior to a
measurement session will depend on the measurement that you
are making and the way you would like to have data and graphics
displayed on the LCD screen and on reports.

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Diameter/Radius

Select diameter or radius measurement by pressing the Diameter/
Radius mode key. This selection can be changed at any time.

NOTENOTE

NOTE

NOTENOTE
When the user changes the mode from diameter or radius theWhen the user changes the mode from diameter or radius the

When the user changes the mode from diameter or radius the

When the user changes the mode from diameter or radius theWhen the user changes the mode from diameter or radius the
value entered remains the same. Be certain to adjust the valuevalue entered remains the same. Be certain to adjust the value

value entered remains the same. Be certain to adjust the value

value entered remains the same. Be certain to adjust the valuevalue entered remains the same. Be certain to adjust the value
entered to obtain accurate presets.entered to obtain accurate presets.

entered to obtain accurate presets.

entered to obtain accurate presets.entered to obtain accurate presets.

Absolute/Incremental

Select absolute or incremental modes for the X and Z axis by press­ing the Absolute/Incremental mode key. When the Absolute/In­cremental mode key is pressed the user is prompted to select the
axis to be changed to incremental mode. To select either the X or
Z axis press the axis key. To switch both axes to incremental press