Mitutoyo 02AZD810D User Manual

U-WAVE-R

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Introduction

The U-WAVE-R in conjunction with a Mitutoyo U-WAVE-T (available separately) allows
wireless communication of the measurement data from Digimatic-output interfaced tool to load
it to a personal computer for data display.
To obtain the highest performance and the longest service life from the U-WAVE-R, carefully
read this User’s Manual thoroughly prior to use.
After reading this manual, keep it near the U-WAVE-R for quick reference.
The specifications of the U-WAVE-R and descriptions in this manual are subject to change
without prior notification.

Safety Precautions

Use the U-WAVE-R in conformance with the specifications, functions and precautions for use
given in this manual. If the U-WAVE-R is used in other way, it may jeopardize safety.

• Do not use the U-WAVE-R near a medical device that has a possibility of causing a

WARNING

Notes on Export Regulation

WARNING

Precautions for the Wireless Law

The U-WAVE-R can use in Japan, EU member countries, U.S.A, Canada .
The U-WAVE-R cannot be used in countries other than Japan, EU member countries, U.S.A,
Canada

WARNING

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Notes

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B

digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to

provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not

installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference

to radio communications, However, there is no guarantee that interference will not

occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to

radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off

and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of

the following measures:

-- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

-- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

-- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

-- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Precautions on Wireless Communication Environments

Notice that this performance of the U-WAVE-R may not be fully delivered depending on the
environment such as a midway obstruction.
For the items of obstruction factors refer to the following table.

1) The U-WAVE-R may not be able to communicate in the case.

Concrete wall

Metallic partition, etc.
Wireless LAN, Bluetooth,

ZigBee, microwave oven,
and other communication
devices

Machine tools, etc.

2) The U-WAVE-R may influence on the peripheral equipment in the case

Medical device

malfunction due to radio waves.

• The U-WAVE-R using an electric wave has a possibility that communication is
interrupted under the influence of external noises, etc., even within the distance of
communication of the electric wave. In this case take sufficient failure prevention
action (security measures).

• In the event the U-WAVE-R should fail, take sufficient failure prevention action
(security measures).

The U-WAVE-R falls into the Catch-All-Controlled Goods or Program under the
Category 16 of the Separate Table 1 of the Export Trade Control Order or the
Category 16 of the Separate Table of the Foreign Exchange Control Order,
based on the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Law of Japan.
Further, this User's Manual and U-WAVE Quick Manual (No. 99MAL110B) also
falls into the Catch-All-Controlled Technology for use of the Catch-All-Controlled
Goods or Program, under the Category 16 of the Separate Table of the Foreign
Exchange Control Order.
If you intend re-exporting or re-providing the product or technology to any party
other than yourself, please consult with Mitutoyo prior to such re-exporting
or re-providing.

• The U-WAVE-R must follow the corresponding regulation which is specified in the

country to use an electric wave.

• Do not disassemble or modify any part of the U-WAVE-R.

• Do not peel off the following certification label stuck on the U-WAVE-R.

The use of any U-WAVE-R without the label is prohibited.

• Do not use the U-WAVE-R in an airplane.

 The use of a wireless equipment in the airplane is prohibited.

Item Description

Disables communication if the U-WAVE-R is completely
enclosed with a concrete wall.
Have the possibility of reducing the communication speed
or blocking communication.
Have the possibility of reducing the communication speed
or blocking communication. Separate the communication
channel (band ID) and installation site of each device as far
as possible from those of the U-WAVE-R.

In the worksite operated with machine tools such as electrical
discharge Machines, crane for transfer, arc welding etc.,

ｈave the possibility of reducing the communication speed
or blocking communication.

Item Description

Do not use the U-WAVE-R near a medical device such as a
laser surgical knife and a bathroom scale.

User’s Manual

No.99MAL109B3

Precautions for Use

The following deeds and situations will cause a failure or malfunction in the U-WAVE-R.
Care should be exercised.

IMPORTANT

• The U-WAVE-R operates on the power supply from a personal computer. A personal
computer may generate large noises depending on the manufacturer and model. Be sure to
verify the whole system operation once prior to use.

• Do not give a sudden shock such as a drop or apply an excessive force to the U-WAVE-R.

• If the U-WAVE-R is not used more than 3 months, disconnect the U-WAVE-R from the
personal computer and store it in a safe place.

• Avoid using or storing the U-WAVE-R at sites which are exposed to direct sunlight,
excessively high or low temperature.

• Avoid using or storing the U-WAVE-R at sites where it may be subject to the adhesion of
solution such as acid and alkali or organic solvent.

• If a high-voltage device such as an electro-spark engraving pen is used for the U-WAVE-R,
the internal electronic parts may be damaged.

• Exercise care so as not to apply an undue force or curvature to the USB cable.

Warranty

In the event that the U-WAVE-R should prove defective in workmanship or material, within
one year from the date of original purchase for use, it will be repaired or replaced, at our

option, free of charge upon its prepaid return to us.

This warranty is effective only where the U-WAVE-R is properly installed and operated in
conformance with the instructions in this manual.

Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European
Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

This symbol on the U-WAVE-R or on its packaging indicates that the U-WAVE-R shall
not be treated as household waste. To reduce the environmental impact of WEEE
(Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) and minimize the volume of WEEE
entering landfills, please reuse and recycle.
For further information, please contact your local dealer or distributors.

[1] Name of Each Part and External Dimensions (Unit : mm)

1. POWER (Green LED) 2. ERROR (Red LED) 3. USB connector

4. INIT. Switch (Initialize switch) 5. Device ID label 6. Certification label

6. Certification label

5. Device ID label

4. INIT. switch

3. USB connector

1. POWER

(Green LED)

2. ERROR

(Red LED)

[2] Software Installation

 The U-WAVE-R outputs measurement data to a personal computer using the dedicated
 software “U-WAVEPAK” included in the CD supplied as a standard accessory.
 Before using the U-WAVE-R be sure to read the standard accessory

“U-WAVE QUICK Manual” thoroughly, and then install the “U-WAVEPAK” and “USB Driver”.

IMPORTANT

• Log in to Windows by ‘Administrator’.

• Be sure to install the U-WAVEPAK before connecting the U-WAVE-R to a personal computer.

• When connecting the U-WAVE-R to a USB Hub, always use a self-powered USB Hub.

• The U-WAVE-R does not support the operation in the Standby or Hibernate of a personal
computer. Cancel each setting in the U-WAVE-R prior to use.

• Please read the “U-WAVEPAK User’s Manual“ in “PDF_Manual” folder of the CD supplied as a
standard accessory for a detailed operation method of U-WAVEPAK.

“Adobe Reader” of Adobe Systems INC. is necessary to read.

[3] Setup

1) Setting the communication information

You need to set various information necessary for communication in the U-WAVE-R using
the U-WAVEPAK. (No information is registered default setting.)
The information required to be set is as shown in the following table.

Item name Description

ID for grouping the U-WAVE-T and the U-WAVE-R.

Group ID

Band ID Number of a radio band to be used

Lack of data
monitoring
level

Communication is possible between the U-WAVE-T and the U-WAVE-R
which have the same ID.

The data transmitted from the U-WAVE-T to the U-WAVE-R includes a value
that is incremented by one each time communication is implemented.
The U-WAVE-R monitors this value and has a function to notify the personal
computer of a data missing error.
A lack of data monitoring level is a value for prescribing how frequently this
error is notified.

IMPORTANT

• Please read the “U-WAVE Quick manual “ and “U-WAVEPAK User’s Manual“ in “PDF_Manual”

folder of the CD supplied as a standard accessory for setting the communication information.

• The U-WAVE-R will not function properly if a U-WAVE-R with the same group ID and band
ID settings exists nearby. Be sure to set different information for each ID in the U-WAVE-R.

2) Installation procedure

Install the U-WAVE-R at a location with a good view and eliminate any obstacle between the

U-WAVE-R and the U-WAVE-T. If installing it on a wall, etc., use the installation board

(No. 02AZD815) from among the standard accessories. To install the U-WAVE-R on a wall,

observe the following procedure.

(1) Attach the mounting plate to the U-WAVE-R backside with cross-recessed head tapping

screws (nominal size 2.6 × 6 No. A131-6221CP 2pcs.) in the standard accessories.
Screw holes are provided on the U-WAVE-R backside so that the mounting plate can be
fixed at one of three positions. Attach the mounting plate at an appropriate position
where the U-WAVE-R is easily mounted.

(2) Install the U-WAVE-R on a wall at a desired location with the two screws.

When installing the U-WAVE-R, refer to the following figure. Carefully install the U-WAVE-R

so that it will not drop from the wall.

• Figure of the installation board(Unit : mm)  • Figure of how to attach the plate to the U-WAVE-R
Holes for mounting on a wall (2 pieces)

(Attachable at one of three positions.)

Holes for attaching to the U-WAVE-R (2 pieces)

[4] Functions

1) Communication Function

 The U-WAVE-R displays the data received from the U-WAVE-T.

Observe the following procedure for output operation.
(1) Connect the U-WAVE-R to a personal computer with a USB cable.
(2) Boot the U-WAVEPAK.
(3) Please read the “U-WAVE Quick manual “ and “U-WAVEPAK User’s Manual“ in

“PDF_Manual” folder of the CD supplied as a standard accessory for setting correctly.

(4) Press the DATA switch on the connecting cable connected to the U-WAVE-T or the DATA

switch on a Measuring tool to transmit data.

(5) The U-WAVE-R displays the received data and wireless transmits the confirm signal to

the U-WAVE-T.

(6) U-WAVE-T receives the confirmation signal from U-WAVE-R, and can confirm the success

(or failure) with LED (Buzzer).

IMPORTANT

• Log in to Windows by ‘Power Users’ or above.

• The U-WAVE-PAK automatically transmits the measurement data to the active application
software (such as Microsoft Excel or Microsoft word). Before booting multiple application
software simultaneously, be sure to activate the application software that you want to use.

• U-WAVE-R receives the data from the U-WAVE-T and wireless transmits the confirmation
signal to the U-WAVE-T, even if U-WAVEPAK doesn't start .
Please confirm measurements are displayed in the application software that is before the
measurement begins that wants to be used.

2) Low power supply alarm

Red LED blinks when the voltage of the power supply from the personal computer decreases.
(Green LED is in the state of lighting.)
Please change to a new USB cable at such a state.

3) Initializing the setting information

If communication is disabled while using the U-WAVE-R, first refer to section 5.
If communication is still disabled, initialize the information set in section 3 to default settings,
and then retry setup.
Initialize the setting information with the following procedure.

(1) Close U-WAVEPAK activated on the personal computer, and then pull off the cable of the

U-WAVE-R from the USB cable on the computer.

(2) While holding down the INIT. switch on the U-WAVE-R, plug the cable from the U-WAVE-R

into the USB cable on the personal computer again. Wait for 3 seconds or more in this state.
The setting information is initialized. At this time check that the green LED is blinking.

(3) Implement the setup again.

IMPORTANT

Once initialization is performed, the setting information used until then is all cleared.

[5] Troubleshooting

If any trouble is not corrected even when the following actions are taken, contact a Mitutoyo
service center.

Please read the final page of “U-WAVEPAK User’s Manual“ in “PDF_Manual” folder of
the CD supplied as a standard accessory about Mitutoyo service center.

1) Confirmation of U-WAVE-R

(1) The green LED will not light up (or start blinking).

• Is the power to the personal computer turned on?

• Is the USB cable connected between the U-WAVE-R and personal computer?

The U-WAVE-R is supplied with power from the personal computer, and thereby no power
will be supplied to the U-WAVE-R unless the personal computer is turned on. Check the
USB cable for proper connection.

• Is the USB driver installed?

(2) The red LED is blinking with the green LED being lit.

• Is any undue force applied to the USB cable?

Check the connecting condition of the USB cable. Also, the USB cable might be broken
internally. Check it out by using a new USB cable.

(3) The green LED and red LED keep blinking alternately.

• Has setup been completed?

Referring to the U-WAVEPAK User’s Manual, set up the system correctly.

• Does any U-WAVE-R with the same group ID and band ID exist near the U-WAVE-R?
Set different information for each ID in the U-WAVE-R.

2) Confirmation of U-WAVE-T

(1) Data transmission always fails and the red LED lights up.

• Is the LCD of the Measuring tool put in the count display state?
Communication is not possible if the LCD on the connected Measuring tool is turned off or in

the data entry state. Put the Measuring tool LCD in the count display state.

• Has the battery voltage come down?
If the battery is consumed to a low voltage, the red LED is blinking and data transmission is

disabled.

Replace the battery with a new one.

• Is the U-WAVE-T installed correctly on the Measuring tool?
Recheck that the U-WAVE-T and the Measuring tool are properly mated using the supplied

connecting cable.

Also, when using the specific connecting cable (02AZD791A, B), be sure to mate the

black-marked side of the connecting cable with the U-WAVE-T.

• Is the device ID described in the label on the U-WAVE-T set in the connecting state on the
U-WAVEPAK?

Unless it is in the connecting state, communication is not implemented.

Referring to read the “U-WAVE Quick manual “ and “U-WAVEPAK User’s Manual“ in

“PDF_Manual” folder of the CD supplied as a standard accessory, set up the system
correctly.

(2) The U-WAVE-R search cannot be executed, blinking orange color LED disappears,

and red LED blinks.

• Is the U-WAVE-T installed correctly on the Measuring tool?
Recheck that the U-WAVE-T and the Measuring tool are properly mated using the supplied

connecting cable.

If U-WAVE-T is installed correctly on the Measuring tool correctly, initialize the setting

information and then retry communication after referring “section 6 (2) in U-WAVE-T manual”

3) Confirmation of Wireless Communication Environments

Data communication is not stabilized, causing an error frequently.

• Is the U-WAVE-R separated too far from the U-WAVE-T?

• Is there any obstacle between the U-WAVE-R and the U-WAVE-T?
First, bring these instruments close to each other, and then try communication between

them. If an obstacle such as a wall or a metallic partition exists
U-WAVE-T

Also, the communication condition may be improved by changing the U-WAVE-R location and

orientation.

• Is any microwave oven, wireless LAN, or Bluetooth used nearby?
A wireless communication device or electric household appliance using a frequency of 2.4

GHz, which is close to the frequency used in the U-WAVE-R, might be affected adversely.
Particularly, medical equipment could cause a threat to life due to electromagnetic
interference. Carefully use the U-WAVE-R while separating sufficiently from such
equipment.

Also, check the situation of used bands at the periphery with the U-WAVEPAK and change

the current band to that with better communication quality. It may be possible to stabilize

communication.
Make an attempt on this, referring to “U-WAVEPAK User’s Manual“ in “PDF_Manual” folder of
the CD supplied as a standard accessory.

, communication may be affected adversely.

between the

U-WAVE-R

[6] Specifications

Country Japan, EU member countries, U.S.A, Canada

Code No. 02AZD810D

005WWCA0167 （Japan）

Certification number

Transmission output Less than 0 dBm (1 mW)

Distance of communication

A Conformity standard

Wireless communication protocol IEEE802.15.4 compatible

Communication frequency 2.405 to 2.475 GHz

Used band 15 channels (at intervals of 5 MHz)

Modulation method DSSS (Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum)

Wireless communication speed 250 Kbps

LED display Green/red

Output to a personal computer USB2.0 12 Mbps (equivalent to USB1.1)

Power supply system USB bus power system

Operating temperature (humidity) 0 to 40°C (20 to 80%RH, with no condensation)

Storage temperature (humidity) -10 to 60°C (20 to 80%RH, with no condensation)

External dimensions 140 × 80 × 31.6 (mm)

U-WAVE-R mass Approx. 130 g

(at line-of-sight distance under office environments)

Japan ARIB STD-T66
Europe EN 50371：2002

U.S.A 47 CFR Part 15.247:(Subpart :C)

Canada RSS-210 (Issue 7) and RSS-Gen (Issue 2)

VXU-02AZD810D (U.S.A)

4396B-02AZD810D (Canada)

Approx.20 m

EN 300 440-1 V1.3.1 and EN 300 440-2 V1.1.2
EN 301 489-01 V1.6.1 and EN 301 489-03 V1.4.1

47 CFR Part 15,(Subpart :B)

ICES 003 (Issue 4)

○ Standard accessories

・ U-WAVE-R User’s Manual （this manual） No. 99MAL109B
・ U-WAVE QUICK Manual No. 99MAL110B
・ USB cable (1m) No. C177-008
・ An Installation board No. 02AZD815
・ Cross-recessed head tapping screws

nominal size 2.6 × 6 No. A131-6221CP 2pcs.

・U-WAVEPAK No.02ARB110 (The following contents bundle into the CD)

・ U-WAVEPAK Program
・ USB Device Driver
・ Data Collection Macro for U-WAVE

・ U-WAVEPAK User’s Manual  No. 99MAL216

・ Warranty card

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