Renishaw APCA-45 Installation And User Manual

Installation and user’s guide

H-6596-8500-01-B

APCA-45 – tool setting probe

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Contents

Before you begin ................................................................................................................ iv

Disclaimer ...................................................................................................................... iv

Trade marks ................................................................................................................... iv

Warranty ..........................................................................................................................v

Changes to equipment .................................................................................................... v

CNC machines ................................................................................................................ v

Care of the APCA-45 ...................................................................................................... v

Patents ............................................................................................................................ v

EU declaration of conformity .......................................................................................... vi

WEEE directive .............................................................................................................. vi

REACH regulation .......................................................................................................... vi

Product marking ............................................................................................................. vi

FCC information to user (USA only)............................................................................... vi

Safety .............................................................................................................................vii

Information to the user .............................................................................................vii

Information for the machine supplier .......................................................................vii

Warnings ........................................................................................................................vii

Equipment operation .....................................................................................................xiv

i

APCA-45 system

Introduction ............................................................................................................... 1

Interface unit

Installing the interface unit ........................................................................................ 4

..................................................................................................................1

........................................................................................................................ 3

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Specication ........................................................................................................................ 5

Dimensions

Preparing the machine for APCA-45 for installation

Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 8

Acceptable orientation of the APCA-45 ..........................................................................9

Connecting the APCA-45 to an HSI interface and the CNC ............................................10

Connecting the APCA-45 to an HSI-C interface and the CNC ....................................... 11

Probe inhibit function

Pneumatic options

Introduction ................................................................................................................... 13

Dual Air – air bleed........................................................................................................14

Installation

.......................................................................................................................... 7

........................................................ 8

.......................................................................................................12

............................................................................................................ 13

Dual Air – air bleed (circuit 1) .................................................................................15

Operation sequence (circuit 1)................................................................................16

Dual Air – air bleed (circuit 2) .................................................................................17

Operation sequence (circuit 2)................................................................................18

.........................................................................................................................19

Connecting the APCA-45 .......................................................................................20

Mounting the APCA-45 to the machine ..................................................................20

Fitting the stylus ...................................................................................................... 21

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Stylus alignment ................................................................................................................22

Stylus level setting ........................................................................................................22

Operating procedure

To operate the APCA-45 ............................................................................................... 24

Service and Maintenance

Service .......................................................................................................................... 25

Maintenance .................................................................................................................25

Cleaning instructions .....................................................................................................26

Fault-nding

Parts list

....................................................................................................................... 27

.............................................................................................................................28

......................................................................................................... 24

.................................................................................................25

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Before you begin

© 2019 Renishaw plc. All rights reserved.

This document may not be copied or reproduced in whole
or in part, or transferred to any other media or language,
by any means, without the prior written permission of
Renishaw plc.

The publication of material within this document does not
imply freedom from the patent rights of Renishaw plc.

Disclaimer

RENISHAW HAS MADE CONSIDERABLE EFFORTS
TO ENSURE THE CONTENT OF THIS DOCUMENT
IS CORRECT AT THE DATE OF PUBLICATION BUT
MAKES NO WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS
REGARDING THE CONTENT. RENISHAW EXCLUDES
LIABILITY, HOWSOEVER ARISING, FOR ANY
INACCURACIES IN THIS DOCUMENT.

Renishaw part no: H-6596-8500-01-B

Issued: 04.2019

Trade marks

RENISHAW and the probe symbol used in the

RENISHAW logo are registered trade marks of Renishaw
plc in the United Kingdom and other countries. apply
innovation and names and designations of other
Renishaw products and technologies are trade marks of
Renishaw plc or its subsidiaries.

All other brand names and product names used in this
document are trade names, trade marks, or registered
trade marks of their respective owners.

vBefore you begin (continued)

Warranty

Equipment requiring attention under warranty must be
returned to your equipment supplier.

Unless otherwise specically agreed in writing between

you and Renishaw, if you purchased the equipment from
a Renishaw company, the warranty provisions contained
in Renishaw’s CONDITIONS OF SALE apply. You should

consult these conditions in order to nd out the details of

your warranty but, in summary, the main exclusions from
the warranty are if the equipment has been:

• neglected, mishandled or inappropriately used; or

• modified or altered in any way except with the prior
written agreement of Renishaw.

If you purchased the equipment from any other supplier,

you should contact them to nd out what repairs are

covered by their warranty.

Changes to equipment

Renishaw reserves the right to change specications

without notice.

CNC machines

CNC machine tools must always be operated by fully
trained personnel in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.

Care of the APCA-45

Keep system components clean (for more information
see “Service and maintenance” on page 25).

Patents

Patents pending.

vi

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EU declaration of conformity

C

Renishaw plc declares under its sole responsibility that
the APCA-45 is in conformity with all relevant Union
legislation.

The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is
available at:

www.renishaw.com/mtpdoc

WEEE directive

The use of this symbol on products and/or accompanying
documentation indicates that the product should not
be mixed with general household waste upon disposal.
It is the responsibility of the end user to dispose of
this product at a designated collection point for waste
electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) to enable
reuse or recycling. Correct disposal of this product
will help to save valuable resources and prevent
potential negative effects on the environment. For more
information, please contact your local waste disposal
service or distributor.

REACH regulation

Information required by Article 33(1) of Regulation (EC)
No. 1907/2006 (“REACH”) relating to products containing
substances of very high concern (SVHCs) is available at:

www.renishaw.com/REACH

Product marking

Please refer to markings on the product for year of
manufacture.

FCC information to user (USA only)

47 CFR Section 15.19

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and

2. This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.

47 CFR Section 15.21

The user is cautioned that any changes or modications,

not expressly approved by Renishaw plc or authorised
representative, could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment

.

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47 CFR Section 15.105

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 this installation guide, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. Operation
of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause
harmful interference, in which case you will be required to
correct the interference at your own expense.

Safety

Information to the user

In all applications involving the use of machine tools or
CMMs, eye protection is recommended.

Information for the machine supplier

It is the machine supplier’s responsibility to ensure that
the user is made aware of any hazards involved during
operation, including those mentioned in Renishaw
product literature, and to ensure that adequate guards
and safety interlocks are provided.

Under certain circumstances, the probe signal may
falsely indicate probe seated condition. Do not rely on
probe signals to halt the movement of the machine.

The automatic probe cover (APCA-45) system must

be installed by a competent person, observing relevant
safety precautions. Before starting work, ensure that
the machine tool is in a safe condition with the power

switched OFF and the power supply to the HSI or HSI-C

disconnected.

Warnings

The following residual risks of this device need to be
managed to an acceptable level by the integrator:

• Noise levels: this device emits noise as an essential

part of its operation and has been measured at

76dB.

• Pinch point: when this device operates there is a

pinching hazard between the stylus cube and the
cover

• Care must be taken when installing or cleaning the

product inside the machine tool to ensure sharp
objects are avoided.

• Ejection of debris: when air bleed is activated debris

(including metal particles) can be ejected from the
cover

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• Installation of this pneumatically powered device
presents foreseeable pneumatic and mechanical
hazards so should only be installed by a competent
person.

• The noise level, pinch point and air bleed hazards
identified above will need to be managed during
maintenance of the machine or this device.

General warnings

GB - safety

• In all applications involving the use of machine tools
or CMMs, eye protection is recommended.

• Remove power before performing any maintenance
operations.

• It is the machine supplier’s responsibility to ensure
that the user is made aware of any hazards involved
in operation, including those mentioned in Renishaw
product documentation, and to ensure that adequate
guards and safety interlocks are provided.

• Under certain circumstances the probe signal may

falsely indicate a probe-seated condition. Do not rely

on probe signals to stop machine movement.

• The expected method of providing an emergency
stop for Renishaw products is to remove power.

BG - Раздел по безопасност

•

Препоръчва се защита на очите във всички

приложения, включващи използване на машини

или CMM.

• Преди извършване на всякакви операции по

поддръжката да се изключва захранването.

• Отговорност на доставчика на машината е

да гарантира, че на потребителя са обяснени

всякакви рискове по време на работа,

включително онези, упоменати в документацията

на продуктите Renishaw и да гарантира

осигуряване на съответни предпазители и

обезопасителни блокировки.

• При определени обстоятелства сигналът от

пробника може да посочва фалшиво състояние

на опрян пробник. Да не се разчита на сигналите

от пробника за спиране движението на машината.

• Очакваният метод за осигуряване на аварийно

спиране за продуктите Renishaw е да се изключи

захранването.

CS - Upozornění

• Při jakékoli práci s obráběcími stroji nebo
souřadnicovými měřicími stroji (CMM) je doporučeno
používat ochranu očí.

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ix

• Před započetím jakékoliv údržby zařízení odpojte
napájení.

• Povinností dodavatele stroje je informovat uživatele o
nebezpečích spojených s provozem i o nebezpečích
zmiňovaných v dokumentaci k produktům
společnosti Renishaw a zajistit dostatečné ochranné
a bezpečnostní systémy.

• Za určitých okolností může signál sondy nesprávně
označovat klidový stav sondy. Nevyužívejte signály
sondy jako hlavní impuls pro zastavování stroje.

• Předpokládaným způsobem nouzového zastavení
produktů společnosti Renishaw je odpojení napájení.

DA - Sikkerhed

• I alle tilfælde, hvor der anvendes værktøjs- og
koordinatmålemaskiner, anbefales det at bære
beskyttelsesbriller.

• Afbryd strømforsyningen, før der foretages vedlige­holdelse.

• Det er maskinleverandørens ansvar at sikre, at bru­geren er bekendt med eventuelle risici i forbindelse
med driften, herunder de risici, som er nævnt i Ren­ishaws produktdokumentation, og at sikre, at der er
tilstrækkelig afskærmning af sikkerhedsblokeringer.

• Under visse omstændigheder kan sondesignalet ved
en fejl angive, at sonden står stille. Stol ikke på, at
probesignaler vil stoppe maskinens bevægelse.

• Den forventede metode til nødstop af Renishaw
produkter er afbrydelse strømforsyningen.

EL - Ασφάλεια

• Σε όλες τις εφαρμογές που συνεπάγονται τη χρήση

εργαλείων μηχανημάτων και εξαρτημάτων CMM,

συνιστάται η χρήση συσκευής προστασίας των

ματιών.

• Αποσυνδέστε το μηχάνημα από το ηλεκτρικό

ρεύμα πριν επιχειρήσετε οποιεσδήποτε εργασίες

συντήρησης.

• Αποτελεί ευθύνη του προμηθευτή του μηχανήματος

να εξασφαλίσει ότι ο χρήστης είναι ενήμερος για

τυχόν κινδύνους που συνεπάγεται η λειτουργία,

συμπεριλαμβανομένων όσων αναφέρονται στα

εγχειρίδια του προϊόντος της Renishaw. Είναι

επίσης ευθύνη του να εξασφαλίσει ότι υπάρχουν

τα απαιτούμενα προστατευτικά καλύμματα και οι

συνδέσεις ασφαλείας.

• Υπό ορισμένες συνθήκες το σήμα του ανιχνευτή

μπορεί να υποδεικνύει λανθασμένη ένδειξη

τοποθέτησης του ανιχνευτή. Μη βασίζεστε στα

σήματα ανιχνευτή για τη διακοπή της κίνησης του

μηχανήματος.

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• Η αναμενόμενη μέθοδος διακοπής έκτακτης ανάγκης

για τα προϊόντα Renishaw είναι η αποσύνδεσή τους

από το ηλεκτρικό ρεύμα.

ET - Ohutusosa

• Masina ja materjalidega töötamisel on alati soovitav
kanda silmade kaitset.

• Enne hooldustoimingute teostamist ühendage seade
alati vooluvõrgust lahti.

• Masina tarnija vastutuseks on tagada, et kasutajat
teavitatakse masina tööga kaasnevatest ohtud­est, kaasa arvatud need ohud, mida on mainitud
Renishaw toote dokumentides, ning samuti tagada,
et masinaga oleks kaasas korrektsed kaitsepiirded
ja turvalukud.

• Teatud tingimustel võib sondi signaal ekslikult näida­ta, nagu oleks sond paigale asetunud. Ärge lähtuge
masina liikumise peatamisel sondi signaalidest.

• Esmaseks masina hädaseiskamise meetodiks Ren­ishaw toodete puhul on elektritoite katkestamine.

FI - Turvallisuus

• Silmäsuojainten käyttö on suositeltavaa kaikkia
työstökoneita ja koordinaattimittauskoneita (CMM)
käytettäessä.

• Katkaise virta ennen huoltotoimenpiteiden suorit-

tamista.

• Koneen toimittajan vastuulla on, että käyttäjä on

saanut tiedon mahdollisista käyttöön liittyvistä vaar­oista mukaan lukien Renishaw’n tuoteselosteessa
mainitut vaarat. Konetoimittajan tulee myös var­mistaa, että suojukset ja turvalukitukset ovat riittävät.

• Tietyissä olosuhteissa anturilta tuleva signaali

saattaa virheellisesti osoittaa, että mitta-anturi on
lepotilassa (=ei-kosketuksessa). Älä pysäytä koneen

liikettä mittapään signaalien perusteella.

• Renishaw-tuotteiden hätäpysäytys tehdään taval-

lisesti kytkemällä virta pois päältä.

IRL - Rannóg sábháilteachta

• Moltar cosaint do na súile i ngach aon fheidhmiú
lena mbaineann úsáid uirlisí meaisín nó CMM.

• Bain an chumhacht de sula ndéantar aon oibríochtaí
cothabhála.

• Is í freagracht sholáthraí an mheaisín í a chinntiú
go gcuirtear an t-úsáideoir ar an eolas i leith aon
ghuaiseacha a bhaineann leis an oibriúchán, lena
n-áirítear iad siúd a luaitear i gcáipéisíocht táirge
Renishaw, agus a chinntiú go soláthraítear sciatha
cosanta agus idirghlais sábháilteachta leordhótha-

nacha.

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xi

• Féadtar toisc bhréagach tóireadóra-shuite a léiriú i
roinnt cúinsí le comhartha an tóireadóra féin. Ná bí
ag brath ar chomharthaí tóireadóra le gluaiseacht an
mheaisín a stopadh.

• Is é an modh a bhítear ag dúil le stop éigeandála a
sholáthar do tháirgí Renishaw ná an chumhacht a
bhaint díobh.

HU - Figyelem

• Szerszámgépek és KMG-ek használata során aján­latos szemvédőt viselni.

• Mielőtt bármilyen karbantartási művelet végezne,
kapcsolja ki a berendezést.

• A gép szállítója felelős azért, hogy felhívja a
felhasználó figyelmét az üzemeltetéssel kapcsola­tos veszélyforrásokra, ideértve az illető Renishaw
termék dokumentációjában ismertetetteket is, és
hogy gondoskodjon a megfelelő védőburkolatok és
biztonsági reteszelések meglétéről.

• Bizonyos körülmények között a mérőtapintó azt
jelezheti, hogy a mérőtapintó felfeküdt a mérendő
objektumon, noha ez nincs így. Ezért a gép
mozgásának leállításakor nem szabad a mérőtapintó

jeleire hagyatkozni.

• A Renishaw termékek vészleállításának elvárt mód-

szere a berendezés kikapcsolása.

HR - Sigurnosnim

• Kod svih primjena koje uključuju upotrebu alatnih
strojeva ili CMM-ova preporučuje se zaštita očiju.

• Isključite napajanje prije provođenja bilo kakvih
radova održavanja.

• Dobavljač stroja dužan je osigurati da korisnik bude
upozoren na sve opasnosti tijekom rada, uključujući

one navedene u dokumentaciji proizvoda Renishaw,

te mora osigurati odgovarajuće zaštite i sigurnosne

blokade.

• Pod određenim okolnostima signal sonde može

lažno pokazivati stanje položaja sonde.

• Očekivana metoda omogućavanja zaustavljanja u
nuždi za proizvode Renishaw je isključenje napa-

janja.

LV - Drošības sadaļa

• Pie visiem darbiem, kuros tiek izmantotas darba

iekārtas vai koordinātu mērīšanas ierīces, ieteicams
aizsargāt acis.

• Atvienojiet no strāvas pirms jebkuru apkalpošanas
darbu veikšanas.

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• Iekārtas piegādātājs atbild par to, lai lietotājs
būtu iepazīstināts ar jebkuriem draudiem, kas
saistīti ar tās darbību (ieskaitot tos, kas minēti
Renishaw izstrādājuma dokumentācijā), un lai
būtu nodrošinātas atbilstošas aizsargierīces un
aizsargbloķētāji.

• Noteiktos apstākļos tausta signāls var nepareizi
norādīt tausta stāvokli.Nepaļaujieties uz tausta
signālu, lai apturētu iekārtas kustību

• Tiek pieņemts, ka Renishaw izstrādājumu avārijas
apturēšanai lietotājs to atvienos no strāvas.

LT - Saugos skyrius

• Dirbant visus darbus, naudojant įrenginio įrankius ar
valant ir prižiūrint įrenginį, rekomenduojama užsidėti

apsauginius akinius.

• Prieš atlikdami techninę priežiūrą, išjunkite elektros

srovės tiekimą.

• Įrenginio tiekėjas atsako už tai, kad naudotojas būtų
įspėtas apie pavojus, susijusius su įrenginio naudo-

jimu, taip pat pavojus, minimus Renishaw prietaiso

techninėje dokumentacijoje, ir kad būtų sumontuoti
atitinkami apsauginiai įrenginiai bei blokatoriai.

• Susiklosčius tam tikroms aplinkybėms, zondo
signalas gali neteisingai informuoti, kad jo reikšmės
nustatytos į pradinę būseną. Nepasikliaukite zondo
signalais ir iš karto nestabdykite įrenginio.

• Tinkamiausias būdas sustabdyti Renishaw prietaisą
yra nutraukti elektros srovės tiekimą.

MT - Taqsima tas-sigurtà

• Fl-applikazzjonijiet kollha li jinvolvu l-użu ta’ għodda

tal-makni jew CMMs, il-protezzjoni ta’ l-għajnejn hija

rrakkommandata.

• Itfi d-dawl qabel tibda tagħmel xi xogħol ta’ manuten-

zjoni.

• Hija r-responsabbiltà tal-fornitur tal-makna li jiżgura

li l-utent ikun magħmul konxju ta’ kwalunkwe perikli

involuti fit-tħaddim, inklużi dawk imsemmija fid-

dokumentazzjoni tal-prodott ta’ Renishaw, u li jiżgura

li hemm provdut l-ilqugħ u l-interlocks ta’ sigurtà

adegwati.

• Taħt ċerti ċirkostanzi s-sinjal tas-sonda jista’ b’mod

falz jindika kundizzjoni ta’ sonda mhux attiva.

Tiddependix fuq sinjali tas-sonda sabiex twaqqaf

il-moviment tal-makna.

• Il-metodu mistenni ta’ li jiġi provdut waqfien ta’

emerġenza għal prodotti ta’ Renishaw huwa li jintefa’

d-dawl.

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xiii

NL - Waarschuwing

• Voor alle toepassingen, waarbij machinewerktui-

gen (machinegereedschappen) of CMM’s worden
gebruikt, wordt het dragen van een veiligheidsbril
aanbevolen.

• Schakel de stroom uit, voordat u onderhoudwerk-

zaamheden verricht.

• De leverancier van de machine dient te zorgen dat
de gebruiker op de hoogte is van de risico’s die
zijn verbonden aan het gebruik van de machine,
met inbegrip van de risico’s vermeld in de product­documentatie van Renishaw, en dat de machine is
voorzien van voldoende beveiligingen en veiligheids­vergrendelingen.

• Onder bepaalde omstandigheden kan het tastersig­naal een onjuiste tastertoestand aangeven. Vertrouw
niet op de tastersignalen om de machine tot stilstand
te brengen.

• U kunt in geval van nood de Renishaw apparatuur
stopzetten door de stroom uit te schakelen.

RO - Secţiune de protecţia muncii

• La toate aplicaţiile ce implică utilizarea de maşini
unelte sau maşini de măsurat în coordonate, se
recomandă purtarea de ochelari de protecţie

• Înainte de orice intervenţie pentru întreţinere, opriţi
alimentarea cu energie electrică

• Este sarcina furnizorului maşinii să se asigure că
utilizatorul cunoaşte toate riscurile ce pot apărea
pe durata utilizării echipamentului respectiv, inclusiv
riscurile menţionate în documentaţia produsului
Renishaw, şi să se asigure că au fost prevăzute şi
furnizate toate apărătorile şi sistemele de protecţie

necesare.

• În anumite condiţii, pot apărea semnale false de la

palpator indicând un contact. Nu vă bazaţi pe sem­nalul transmis de palpator pentru oprirea maşinii.

• Metoda ce trebuie utilizată pentru o oprire de urgenţă
a unui produs Renishaw constă în îndepărtarea
alimentării

SK - Bezpečnostná časť

• Vo všetkých aplikáciách zahŕňajúcich používanie
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Equipment operation

If this equipment is used in a manner not specied by the

manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment
may be impaired.

1APCA-45 system

Retract conrm sensor

HSI-C

interface unit

HSI

interface unit

or

CNC

machine

controller

Cable

(not supplied)

Introduction

The automatic probe cover (APCA-45) is a tool
setting probe that features an automatic protection
cover for lathes and multi-tasking machines. The
APCA-45 is designed to protect the stylus when
it is mounted in a hazardous environment on a
machine tool.

The APCA-45 features a Dual Air operated
protective cover.

APCA-45

Cable

(not supplied)

The APCA-45 is typically used when the probe
needs to be mounted in a place where it might be
exposed to long strands of swarf wrapping around
the stylus that can damage the probe when pulled
away, or where large pieces of ying swarf could
damage the probe. The pneumatically operated
cover will protect the probe’s stylus and allow it to
operate in this hazardous environment.

2

An HSI or HSI-C interface is required to
convert the signals from the APCA-45 unit into
voltage-free solid-state relay (SSR) outputs for
transmission to the CNC machine controller, which

responds to the probe inputs.

The APCA-45 features an “air bleed” function.
“Air bleed” is where air ows at a constant rate
over the stylus cube when the APCA-45 cover is
extended or retracted to help prevent build up of
contamination on the stylus cube.

NOTE: A retract conrm sensor provides the
machine controller with a signal to indicate that
the APCA-45 cover is retracted.

APCA-45 system (continued)

Interface unit

3

HSI interface unit

WARNING: Before installing the interface unit,

ensure that the machine is safe to work on. Switch
off machine power when working in the control
cabinet.

The APCA-45 requires use of the HSI or HSI-C
interface unit.

The HSI-C has additional functionality compared
to the HSI that enables the user to select a
suitable level of immunity to false triggering for
the connected APCA-45 unit, caused by machine

HSI-C interface unit

vibrations or accelerations. The HSI-C can also
respond to a cong override input that switches
the probe to the highest level of immunity to
false triggering when manoeuvring to a measure
position at high speed.

The interface unit should be installed in the CNC
control cabinet. Where possible, locate the unit
away from potential sources of interference such
as transformers and motor controllers.

4

Installing the interface unit

Install and congure the interface unit as
described in the HSI hard-wired system
interface installation guide (Renishaw part no.
H-5500-8554), or the HSI-C hard-wired system
interface – congurable installation guide,
(Renishaw part no. H-6527-8501).

Interface unit (continued)

Specication

Principle application Tool setting probe with automatic protection cover for lathes and multi-

tasking machines. Contamination management available with air bleed.

Dimensions Length

Width
Depth

Transmission type Hard-wired transmission
Compatible interfaces HSI or HSI-C
Weight 1200 g (42.33 oz) with 0.5 m (1.64 ft) cable and connector.

Cable

Sense directions ±X, ±Y, +Z
Unidirectional repeatability 1.50 μm (59 μin) 2σ (see note 2)

Stylus trigger force

(see note 3)

Supply voltage 12 Vdc to 30 Vdc
Supply current HSI 40 mA @ 12 Vdc, 23 mA @ 24 Vdc

Pneumatic supply Supply must conform to BS ISO 8573-1: Class 4.6.3. or better

Input pneumatic

connections

0.5 m (1.6 ft) minimum, M12 connector IEC 61076-2-101. A-standard
female (see note 1).

XY plane (low force)
XY plane (high force)
+Z direction

HSI-C 110 mA @ 12 Vdc, 80 mA @ 24 Vdc

Maximum operating pressure 6.5 bar (94.27 psi), minimum operating
pressure 4.5 bar (65.27 psi).
Three push t ttings for Ø4 mm (0.16 in) tubing
(ISO/TS11619:2014). Extend, Retract and Air blast stalk (see note 4).

189.4mm (7.46 in) extended

45.0 mm (1.77 in)

48.25 mm (1.90 in)

0.49 N, 50.25 gf (1.77 ozf)

0.90 N, 92.21 gf (3.25 ozf)

6.79 N, 692.88 gf (24.44 ozf)

5

6

Specication (continued)

Output connection Blanked DIN EN ISO 228–G 1/8 outlet for customer congurable

“air blast stalk”.
Mounting M4 × 50 mm (1.97 in) long (ISO 4762 grade 12.9) or equivalent × 4
Retract conrm sensor Operating voltage 12 Vdc to 30Vdc, no load current 3 mA, rated

operating current 150 mA, output resistance open collector,

switching output PNP normally open (NO). When the cover is

extended, the output is LOW. When the cover is retracted it is

HIGH. (12 Vdc to 30 Vdc).
Sealing IPX6 and IPX7, BS EN 60529:1992+A2:2013

(IEC60529:1989+A1:1999+A2:2013)

Connector sealed to IP67 when mated.

Storage temperature –25 °C to +70 °C (–13 °F to +158 °F)
Operating temperature +5 °C to +55 °C (+41 °F to +131 °F)

Note 1 When wiring the APCA-45 to the machine control the installer should ensure the screen is connected (see pages 10 and 11).

Note 2 Performance specication is tested at a standard test velocity of 480 mm/min (18.9 in/min). Signicantly higher velocity is

possible depending on application requirements.

Note 3 Using a 60 mm stylus.

Note 4 Can be congured by customer to provide air blast functionality.

± 1° angular adjustment

9 (0.35)

41 (1.61)

12 (0.47)

Dimensions

189.4 (7.46) extended

188.5 (7.42) end of stylus

143.5 (5.65) retracted

7

A

è

3
2 1

5

View on arrow A

Stylus overtravel limits

XY +Z

5 (0.20) 5 (0.20)

Dimensions in mm (in)

3.5°

3.5°

37.5 (1.48)

45 (1.77)

6 (0.24)

Ø14

(Ø0.55)

23.25

(0.915)

22.5

(0.89)

29.75

(1.171)

1.1 (0.04)
mounting face

4

0.9 (0.04)

1.5 (0.06)
sealing gasket compression

0.9 (0.04)

33.75

(1.329)

25.75

(1.014)

22.5

(0.89)

37.5

(1.48)

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Preparing the machine for APCA-45 installation

Introduction

The APCA-45 is designed to be mounted to a
suitable machine bulkhead, surface bulkhead or
panel and requires through holes to be provided to
x it in place. Bulkhead or panel must be stiff and
not transfer excessive vibration to the APCA-45
during operation.

Machine cutout (orientation to suit installation)

(0.39)

37.5 (1.48)

18.75 (0.738)

Dimensions in mm (in)

18.75

(0.738)

CAUTION: The APCA-45 is designed to be
mounted horizontally or at any angle between
horizontal and vertical with the nose cone facing
down. It must NOT be mounted with the nose
cone at any angle above horizontal (see diagram
on page 9).

10

(0.39)

37.5 (1.48)

10

Ø 9.25 (0.36) through × 3

16.5 (0.65)

Ø 16 (0.63) through

M4 holes × 4
10 (0.39) deep minimum

NOTE: If the 4 M4 screw

18 (0.71)

holes are through holes, it is
recommended that a sealant
is used on these holes.

Preparing the machine for APCA-45 installation (continued)

Acceptable orientation of the
APCA-45

9





Recommended









10 Connecting the APCA-45 to an HSI interface and the CNC

Machine tool

APCA-45

CNC

Retract conrm input

Probe

input

Controller protective earth

(also referred to as PE star

point or earth plate)

Screen
0 Vdc

12 Vdc – 30 Vdc

Controller reference ground

HSI interface

2
4

1
5

3

Standard probe connector (3-way)

1 Probe Input +

2 Probe Input –

3 Screen

Controller connector (12-way)

1 0 V

2 Inhibit return

3 Inhibit

4 External LED 0 V

5 External LED 10 V

6 NO

7 Common

8 NC

9 12 V – 30 V out (fused 100 mA)

10 Screen

11 Supply 0 V

12 Supply 12 V – 30 V

Probe inhibit

function

Status
output

SSR

Power

input

NOTES:

When the APCA-45 is not being
used, it is recommended that
the inhibit function is used.
The retract conrm output
could be used to set the inhibit
function (for more information
see “Probe inhibit function” on
page 12).

When connecting the APCA-45
to the HSI interface, please
use the connection labelled
STANDARD PROBE.

Connect either pin 6 or pin 8,
but do not connect both wires.

Status Normally

Probe

triggered

Probe

seated

Pin APCA-45 connections

2 Retract conrm sensor
4 Probe input +
1 Probe input –
5 Supply 0 V
3 Supply 12 V – 30 V

Normally

open

(NO)

Closed Open

Open Closed

closed

(NC)

Connecting the APCA-45 to an HSI-C interface and the CNC

Machine tool

APCA-45

CNC

Retract conrm input

Supply 12 V – 30 V

Supply 0 V

Screen

Probe

input

Controller

protective earth

Controller reference ground

11

HSI-C interface

Standard probe connector (3-way)

2
4
1
5
3

17 Screen
16 Probe Input +
15 Probe Input –

9 12 V – 30 V out
(fused 100 mA)

10 Inhibit input

11 Inhibit return

12 0 V

1 Supply 12 V – 30 V

2 Supply 0 V

3 Supply 0 V
4 Screen

22 Probe status NC

23 Probe status common
24 Probe status NO

26 External LED 0 V
25 External LED 10 V

Block 4

Block 3

Block 1

Block 5

Block 6

NOTES:

When the APCA-45 is not being
used, it is recommended that
the inhibit function is used.
The retract conrm output
could be used to set the inhibit
function (for more information
see “Probe inhibit function” on
page 12).

When connecting the APCA-45
to the HSI-C interface, please
use the connection labelled
STANDARD PROBE.

Connect either pin 22 or pin 24,
but do not connect both wires.

Status Normally

Probe

triggered

Probe

seated

Pin APCA-45 connections

2 Retract conrm sensor
4 Probe input +
1 Probe input –
5 Supply 0 V
3 Supply 12 V – 30 V

Normally

closed

open

(NO)

Closed Open

Open Closed

(NC)

12

Probe inhibit function

The probe inhibit function is used to switch off the probe and can be deactivated by the retract conrm
output.

APCA-45

HSI interface

(controller connector)

2. Retract confirm output

4. Probe +

1. Probe –

5. 0 V

3. + V

1. Supply 12 V – 30 V

2. Inhibit return

3. Inhibit

APCA-45

HSI-C interface

(block 3)

2. Retract confirm output

4. Probe +

1. Probe –

5. 0 V

3. + V

10. Inhibit

11. Inhibit return

12. Supply 12 V – 30 V

When the cover is extended, APCA-45 pin 2 output is low and inhibit is active (probe inhibited).
When the cover is retracted, APCA-45 pin 2 output is high and inhibit is off (probe not inhibited).

NOTE: The retract conrm output will also still need to be connected to the machine tool controller; see
pages 10 or 11.

Pneumatic options

13

Introduction

WARNING: Before installing the pneumatics,

ensure that the machine is safe to work on by
isolating the air supply.

NOTE: Valve Kv (Cv) ow coefcient, pipe
length and pipe diameter will affect operating
performance. Exhaust lines from valves must be
routed to a clean isolated area away from any
electrical connections. An exhaust silencer / lter
is recommended.

For air supply see “Pneumatic supply” in
specication on page 5.

NOTE: Failure of the air supply will stop the
APCA-45 functioning. The cause of the air failure
should be determined and rectied.

Best practices

• Where possible, tap into the air supply that
exits the machine air supply lter/regulator
unit. Do not connect the APCA-45 to an oiled
air supply.

• Before connecting the air pipe to the inlet of
the APCA-45 unit, briey switch on the air
supply to clear out any debris from the pipe.
When no more debris is emitted, switch off
the air supply and connect to the APCA-45.

• When installing the air pipe supply to the
APCA-45, keep runs as short as possible to
minimise pressure drop.

• If the temperature of the air supply is greater
than +5 °C (+41 °F) above ambient and is
humid, an air dryer will be required.

• Both pneumatic connectors on the APCA-45
(extend and retract) must be connected to
control valves with pipe. The extend line must
have a speed control valve tted that restricts
extend time to a minimum of 1.0 second and
does not restrict retract time.

14

Pneumatic options (continued)

Dual Air – air bleed

To ensure the unique operating characteristics of
the air bleed system several factors need to be
considered.

To stop the “air bleed” when the APCA-45 cover is
retracted, the pressure to the retract line must be
switched off as soon as the retract conrm sensor
is activated.

To maintain the APCA-45 in the extended position
pressure on the extend size must exceed 4.5bar
(65.3psi). Either isolate the extend line and
monitor pressure or have pressure on constantly.

To maintain the APCA-45 in the extended position
with air bleed, pressure on the extend side must
exceed 4.5 bar (65.3psi). Either isolate the extend
line and monitor pressure or have pressure on
constantly.

To maintain the APCA-45 in the retracted position
with air bleed, have pressure on retract constantly
and monitor retract conrm sensor.

To maintain the APCA-45 in the retracted position
with no air bleed, isolate the retract line and
monitor retract conrm sensor. Do not apply
pressure to the extend side.

The air bleed line may have an optional speed
control valve tted to manage air bleed volume.

On the following pages are two representative
circuits that illustrate how the air bleed can be
controlled and the sequence to control them.

NOTE: Air bleed is not guaranteed to remove all
debris. This is dependent on the application and
the environment.

Dual Air – air bleed (circuit 1)

V3

Pneumatic options (continued)

15

V2

V1

Bulkhead

16

Pneumatic options (continued)

Operation sequence (circuit 1)

NOTE: V2 cannot be a pilot assisted valve.

Operation
sequence

1 Probe cover

extend

2 Adjustable hold

(extended) time

3 Air bleed

(extended) on

4 Air bleed

(extended) off

5 Adjustable hold

(extended) time

6 Probe cover

retract

7 Air bleed

(retracted) on

8 Air bleed

(retracted) Off

9 Adjustable hold

(retract) time

Solenoid

valve 1

Solenoid

(V1)

valve 2

0 0 0 Pressure switch

0 1 0 Time Pressure

0 1 1 Time Pressure

0 1 0 Time Sequence

0 1 0 Time Pressure

1 0 0 APCA-45 sensor APCA-45

1 1 1 Time APCA-45

1 1 0 Time APCA-45

1 1 0 Time APCA-45

(V2)

Solenoid

valve 3

(V3)

End of sequence

trigger

activation

Monitor Variable to

Pressure
switch

switch

switch

switch

sensor

sensor

sensor

sensor

Sequence
hold time

Bleed time Pressure

hold time

Sequence
hold time

Bleed time

Sequence
hold time

Sequence
hold time

set

Comment

switch must

read >4.5bar
(65.3psi)

Pressure
switch must

read >4.5bar
(65.3psi)

Not pneumatically
locked in position

Dual Air – air bleed (circuit 2)

V3

Pneumatic options (continued)

17

V2

V1

Bulkhead

18

Operation sequence (circuit 2)

Operation

sequence

1 Probe cover

extend

2 Adjustable hold

(extended) time

3 Air bleed

(extended) on

4 Air bleed

(extended) off

5 Probe cover

retract

6 Air bleed

(retracted) on

7 Air bleed

(retracted) off

8 Adjustable hold

(retract) time

Solenoid

valve 1

(V1)

1 0 0 Pressure switch

0 0 0 Time Pressure

0 0 1 Time Pressure

0 0 0 Time Pressure

0 1 0 APCA-45 sensor APCA-45

0 0 1 Time APCA-45

0 0 0 Time APCA-45

0 0 0 Time APCA-45

Pneumatic options (continued)

Solenoid

valve 2

(V2)

Solenoid

valve 3

End of sequence

trigger

(V3)

activation

Monitor Variable to

set

Pressure
switch

switch

switch

switch

sensor

sensor

sensor

sensor

Sequence
hold time

Bleed time Pressure

Sequence
hold time

Bleed time

Sequence
hold time

Sequence
hold time

Comment

Pressure
switch must
read >4.5bar
(65.3psi)

switch must
read >4.5bar
(65.3psi)

Pressure
switch must
read >4.5bar
(65.3psi)

* M4 x 50 mm (1.97 in) screws × 4

(2.60 Nm to 2.70 Nm

[1.92 lbf.ft. to 1.99 lbfft])

Air blast outlet
(for customer implementation)

Seal

Spherical washer

Installation

Ø 4 mm (0.16 in) air pipe - Extend

Ø 4 mm (0.16 in) air pipe - Air blast stalk

Ø 4 mm (0.16 in) air pipe - Retract

19

Ø4 mm (0.16 in) air

pipes × 3

M12 connector

* NOTE: To torque up the M4 × 50 screws, an extended 3 mm hexagon
driver bit may be used (RS components 875-7026 is recommended).

20

Installation (continued)

Connecting the APCA-45

Connect the two standard and one optional
Ø4.0mm (0.16 in) air pipes to the connectors on
the back of the unit (see “Installation” diagram on
page 19). Also connect the M12 connector to the
mating cable (not supplied).

For more information see “Pneumatic options” on
pages 13 to 18.

Mounting the APCA-45 to the machine

1. Mount the APCA-45 to tting location using
4 × M4 screws (supplied). Leave the screws
semi-tight.

2. Set APCA-45 base perpendicular to the
mounting face, the gap will be approximately
1mm (0.04 in). Torque all four screws to

2.60Nm to 2.70 Nm (1.92 lbf.ft. to 1.99 lbfft).

Installation (continued)

21

Fitting the stylus

1. Ensure the APCA-45 Cover is retracted.

2. Unscrew by hand, and remove the APCA-45
nose cone so stylus mounting position is
accessible.

3. Fully insert the stylus in place and rotate
so side face is approximately parallel to the
machine datums.

4. Secure with 2 × M3 grub screws (supplied)
and torque to 0.65Nm to 0.70Nm (0.48 lbfft.
to 0.52lbfft.). (For more information see
“Stylus level setting” on page 22).

1.5 mm A/F

0.65 Nm to 0.70 Nm

(0.48 lbf.ft. to 0.52 lbf.ft.)

Stylus

Nose cone

22

Stylus alignment

Stylus level setting

1. Check angular misalignment across front face
of the cube in both X and Y (top to bottom
and side-to-side) relative to the machine
datum. The recommended target is ±10μm
(393.70 μin) across any side face.

M4 adjusting screws

2.60 Nm to 2.70 Nm

(1.92 lbf.ft. to 1.99 lbfft)

2. Starting with the greatest angular error,
loosen and then tighten M4 screws until
desired setting is achieved in both axes.

IMPORTANT: Tighten adjusting screws to

2.60Nm to 2.70 Nm (1.92 lbf.ft. to 1.99 lbfft)
between adjustments.

M4 adjusting screws

2.60 Nm to 2.70 Nm

(1.92 lbf.ft. to 1.99 lbfft)

Stylus alignment (continued)

3. Loosen the 2 set screws that holds the
stylus in position and rotate the stylus by the
amount of error. Retighten the set screws to

0.65 Nm to 0.70Nm (0.48 lbf.ft. to 0.52 lbf.ft.).

Set the cube perpendicularity to the axis of
the machine tool by rotating the stylus in its
mount to get to a recommended target of
±10μm (393.70 μin) across any side face.

4. Check perpendicularity and repeat until
desired setting is achieved.

5. Fit the nose cone and hand tighten until fully
secure.

1.5 mm A/F

0.65 Nm to 0.70 Nm

(0.48 lbf.ft. to 0.52 lbf.ft.)

Set screws × 2

23

24

Operating procedure

To operate the APCA-45

1. Increasing pressure on the EXTEND air pipe
will extend the cover.

2. Increasing pressure on both the EXTEND
and RETRACT air pipes will keep the cover
extended with air bleed.

3. Increasing pressure on the RETRACT air
pipe will retract the cover with air bleed.

NOTE: A retract conrm sensor provides the
machine controller with a signal to indicate that
the APCA-45 cover is retracted.

Air blast stalk

An independently fed DIN EN ISO 228–G 1/8
outlet for an “air blast stalk” is provided for
customer implementation.

This can be used to blow air over the stylus cube
or the cutting tool being measured when the
APCA-45 cover is retracted during the measuring
cycle.

NOTE: Air blast stalk not provided by Renishaw.

Typical air blast stalk

(not supplied)

Service and maintenance

25

Service

You may undertake the maintenance routines
described in these instructions.

Equipment requiring repair, overhaul or attention
under warranty should be returned to your
supplier.

Maintenance

WARNING: Compressed air can cause physical

injuries.

CAUTION: The APCA-45 is a precision tool and
must be handled with care.

NOTE: Ensure the APCA-45 is rmly secured to
its mounting. Build-up of swarf on or around the
APCA-45 will be detrimental to its operation.

The APCA-45 requires minimal maintenance as it
is designed to operate as a permanent xture on
CNC machine tools, where it is subject to a hot
chip and coolant environment. Service interval will
depend on operating environment and must be
adjusted accordingly.

Remove any swarf build-up on or around
APCA-45 daily (as a minimum, clean out any
swarf build-up in the APCA-45 weekly).

26

Service and maintenance (continued)

Cleaning instructions

WARNING: Before working on the APCA-45,

ensure that it safe to work on and unable to
operate.

1. Retract APCA-45 cover.

2. Remove nose cone.

3. Clean the inside of the APCA-45 and the
nose cone to remove all the residue swarf or
other debris.

Use a soft brush and low pressure coolant jet
(see “Service” on page 25).

CAUTION: Do not use compressed air, a
sharp tool or a degreasing agent.

4. Replace nose cone and return to service.

Fault-nding

Symptom Cause Action

Poor system

repeatibility.

No probe

output.

Air bleed not

working.
No air from air

blast.
Cover not

extending or

retracting

Mounting screws not fully tightened. Tighten screws to specied torque.
Loose stylus. Check 2 securing screws M3 × 3

are tight. If stylus is still loose, check
tightness of stylus mount with tool

Swarf on stylus cube. Remove swarf.

APCA-45 not mounted as recommended. Mount on solid base.
Probing feedrate is too high for the

machine controller.
Temperature variation is causing

excessive movement of the machine and
the APCA-45.

Machine has poor repeatibility due to
loose encoders, backlash, tight slideways
and/or accidental damage.

Wiring fault. Check wiring.
Probe has failed. Return APCA-45 to Renishaw for service.

Air bleed supply not connected or faulty. Check air connections.

Air blast supply not connected. Connect air supply.
Air blast nozzle blocked. Clear blockage.

Faulty air supply or swarf build up inside
or outside the APCA-45

M-5000-3707.

Enable air bleed or air blast.

Perform repeatibility trials at various
feedrates.

Minimise machine and APCA-45
temperature changes.
Increase the frequency of calibration.

Perform health check on machine.

Check air supply.
Clean the APCA-45 (see “Cleaning
instructions” on page 26.

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Type Part number Description

APCA-45 A-6596-0001 APCA-45 system, dual air with standard probe

Stylus A-6560-7584 Length 59.25 mm (2.33 in), diameter 3 mm

Stylus tool M-5000-3707 Tool only for use in case of stylus mount becoming

Nose cone A-6596-0057 APCA-45 nose cone.
HSI interface A-5500-1000 HSI probe system interface, quick-start guide and

HSI-C interface A-6527-1000 HSI-C probe system interface, quick-start guide

Publications. These can be downloaded from our web site at www.renishaw.com.
HSI H-5500-8554 Installation guide for HSI.
HSI-C H-6527-8501 Installation guide for HSI-C.

Parts list

mechanism, installation and user’s guide and
packaging.

(0.12in). Cube tip 6mm (0.23 in), tungsten
carbide.

unscrewed.

packaging.

and packaging.

Renishaw plc

New Mills, Wotton-under-Edge
Gloucestershire, GL12 8JR
United Kingdom

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[phone]

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[phone]

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[e-mail]

www.renishaw.com

For worldwide contact details, visit

www.renishaw.com/contact

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