Nikon LC15Dx Datasheet

LC15Dx

CMM LASER SCANNER

Thanks to the latest laser scanner technology the LC15Dx is a more
capable alternative to a tactile probe for an increasing number of high
precision CMM applications. Manufacturers gain a better appreciation of
the dimensional quality of their products without compromising on cycle
times. A wider range and mix of parts, geometry, materials and transitions
can be measured more efficiently without user intervention.

The LC15Dx is available with any Nikon CMM and can be retrofitted to 3rd
party CMMs and/or combined with a tactile probe and change rack to
create a versatile multi-sensor CMM.

STANDARD PACKAGE

 LC15Dx laser scanner
 Re-qualification sphere (Ø30mm / 1.18in)
 User manual
 Calibration certificate
 Calibration data CD
 Autojoint key
 Stand stem (x2)
 Stand base
 M8 & M10 table inserts
 Storage case

APPLICATIONS

 PROCESS Production, R&D, Reverse Engineering
 METHOD Machined, Molded, Stamped, Cast, Forged
 MATERAL Metal, Plastic, Rubber, Clay, Ceramic, Composites
 FINISH Machine, Polished, Plated, Paint, Mixed Color’s
 STRUCTURE Ridged, Soft, Flexible, Fragile

SPECIFICATION

Probing error (MPEP)

1

2.5µm (0.0001in)

Ball bar length (MPEE)

2

4µm +L/350mm

(0.00016in +L/13.78in)

Multi-stylus test (MPEAL)

3

6µm (0.00024in)

Resolution (point spacing) 22µm (0.00087in)
Data acquisition (approx.) 70,000 points/sec
Points per line (approx.) 900
Measuring temperature range 18-22OC (64.4-71.6OF)
Operating temperature range 10-40OC (50-104OF)
Warm-up time 0 (zero) seconds
Weight 370g (13oz)
Ingress Protection IP30
Power 110/240Vac, 50/60Hz, 5A
Laser type Class 2 (670um )

1

Nikon Metrology test comparable to EN/ISO 10360-2 MPEP using 1 sigma sphere fit.

2

Nikon Metrology test comparable to EN/ISO 10360-2 MPEE for CMM with accuracy of 2µm+L/350 or better.

3

Nikon Metrology test comparable to EN/ISO 10360-5 MPEAL for CMM with accuracy of 2µm+L/350 or better.

Standoff

60mm
(2.4in)

Length

100mm

(3.9in)

Height

104mm

(4.1in)

Autojoint

21mm
(0.8in)

FOV Width

18mm
(0.7in)

FOV Depth

15mm
(0.6in)

Body

83mm
(3.3in)

Width

58mm
(2.3in)

KEY FEATURES

 Accuracy 2.5µm (0.0001in)
 Speed 70,000 points/second
 Resolution 22µm (0.00087in)
 Automatic laser settings
 Zero warm-up time
 High quality Nikon lens
 Daylight filter
 Reflection filter
 Autojoint interface

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REQUIREMENTS

CMM

The LC15Dx is suitable for Nikon and 3rd party bridge,

horizontal arm and gantry style CMMs.

Application Software

Several proprietary software
packages are available for the LC15Dx including FOCUS
and CAMIO from Nikon Metrology.

PC System

Refer to the specific application software

datasheet for the PC system specification.

CMM Controller

See Retrofits section below for CMM

controller and probe head compatibility.

Laser Scanner OPCD

The Optical Probe Controller for
Digital laser scanners (OPCD) manages all laser scanner
communications and functions, including streaming data to
the application software via a TCP/IP network.

Probe Head

The LC15Dx supports the Renishaw PH10M,
PH10MQ and PHS probe heads, and Hexagon CW43 probe
head, see Retrofits section below for CMM probe head and
controller compatibility.

Probe Multiwire

A multiwire probe cable, routed through
the CMM from the probe head, is required when using the
LC15Dx

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UPGRADES

Tactile Probe

In some cases a single sensor technology
is insufficient for measuring all the features. The LC15Dx can
be combined with an optional touch trigger probe and/or
scanning probe to create a versatile multi-sensor CMM.

Change Rack

For fully automatic scanner and tactile
probe changes the LC15Dx can be combined with an
optional Renishaw ACR2 or ACR3/MRS change rack.

Mounting Adaptor

For applications where the orientation
of the laser needs rotating in relation to the Probe Head,
optional mounting adaptors are available for the Renishaw
PH10M, PH10MQ and PHS probe heads.

IS1 Interface

When the LC15Dx is used in combination
with an optional Renishaw TP7M, SP25 or SP600 probe, an
optional Renishaw IS1-2 Interface Selector is required.

RETROFITS

Retrofitting your current CMM with an LC15Dx and FOCUS software is a cost effective solution. The retrofit integrates with the
existing CMM controller hardware and compatible probe system to provide a versatile multi-sensor CMM

CMM Controller Brand Model Probe Head

Aberlink / Deva DEVA 004 PH10M, PH10MQ
Coord3 P3M PH10M, PH10MQ
Dukin DKS PH10M, PH10MQ

Hexagon - DEA

B3C-LC, B3C-S, B3P, B3P-S, B5P, B6C-S,

Tutor-P, Master-P,FB2

PH10M, PH10MQ, CW43

Hexagon - Brown & Sharpe Sharpe 32, Sharpe 32C, Sharpe 32Z PH10M, PH10MQ
Hexagon - Sheffield SMP300, SMP400 PH10M, PH10MQ
LK AIM, MCC200, MCC250, MCC300 PH10M, PH10MQ

Mitutoyo

UC200E, UC200H, UC200S UC220E, UC220H, UC220S,

UC240, UC300

PH10M, PH10MQ

Mora ANC39, ANC40 PH10M, PH10MQ
Renishaw UCC1, UCC2 PH10M, PH10MQ

Wenzel

WPC2010, WPC2020, WPC2030 PH10M, PH10MQ

WPC2040 PH10M, PH10MQ, PHS

Werth Werth PH10M, PH10MQ
Zeiss C99 PH10M,PH10MQ, RDS

CMM CONFIG

URATION

IS1-2

INTERFACE

PC SYSTEM

TACTILE

PROBE

LC15Dx

SCANNER

APPLICATION

SOFTWARE

PROBE

HEAD

LASER SCANNER

OPCD

CMM

CONTROLLER

MOUNTING

ADAPTOR

CHANGE

RACK

PROBE

MULTIWIRE

COMPULSORY

ITEM

OPTIONAL

ITEM

KEY

LASER

SYSTEM

DS

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