Renishaw MCU5, MCU1, MCUlite-2 User Manual
MCU1,MCUlite‐2andMCU5user'sguide
Part Number H-1000-5067-08-A
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Disclaimer&trademarks
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.
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.
Trademarks
RENISHAW®, REVO and the probe emblem used in the RENISHAW logo are registered trademarks
of Renishaw plc in the UK and other countries.
apply innovation is a trademark of Renishaw plc.
All other brand names and product names used in this document are trade names, service marks,
trademarks, or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
© 2003 - 2011 Renishaw plc. All rights reserved.
Renishaw part no: H-1000-5067-08-A
Issued: 01 2011
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FCC
Informationtouser(47CFR:2001part15.19)
This device complies with Part 15 of th e FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interfere nce.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Informationtouser(47CFR:2001part15.105)
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 environm ent. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not 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.
Informationtouser(47CFR:2001part15.21)
The user is cautioned that any changes or modifications, not expressly approved by Renishaw plc or
authorised representative, could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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ECdeclarationofconformity
RENISHAW plc of New Mills, Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, GL12 8JR, England declares that:
1. We are the manufacturers of the equipment identified by the following particulars:
Equipment type: Manual control unit
Model: MCU1 / MCU5
2. The equipment complies with the protection requirements of directive 89 /336/EEC as amended.
3. The equipment conforms to the following standards -
BS EN 61326:1998/ Electrical equipment for measurement
A1:1998/ A2:2001/ Control and laboratory use
A3:2003 EMC requirements Immunity to annex A - industrial locations.
Emissions to class A (non-domestic) limits.
BS EN 60204-1: 2006 Safety of machinery - electrical equipment of machines -
Part 1 General Requirements.
The full EC declaration of conformity is held in the Renishaw technical file. A copy is available on
request.
Renishaw plc declare that the product:
Name: MCUlite-2
Description: Manual control unit
has been manufactured in conformity with the following standards:
BS EN 61326-1:2006
Electrical equipment for measurement,
control and laboratory use
- EMC requirements Part 1: General requirements
Immunity to Table 2 - industrial locations.
Emissions to Class A - industrial locations.
BS EN 60204-1: 2006 Safety of machinery - electrical equipment of machines -
Part 1 General Requirements.
and that it complies with the requirements of the following directives:
2004/108/EC Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
2006/95/EC Low voltage
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The above information is summarised from the full EC Declaration of Conformity. A copy is available
from Renishaw on request.
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Care&warranty
Careofequipment
Renishaw probes and associated systems are precision tools used for obtaining precise
measurements and must therefore be treated with care.
ChangestoRenishawproducts
Renishaw reserves the right to improve, change or modify its hardware or software without incurring
any obligations to make changes to Renishaw equipment previously sold.
Warranty
Renishaw plc warrants its equipment for a limited period (as set out in our standard terms and
conditions of sale) provided that it is installed exactly as defined in associated Renishaw
documentation.
Prior consent must be obtained from Renishaw if non-Renishaw equipment (e.g. interfaces and/or
cabling) is to be used or substituted. Failure to comply with this will invalidate the Renishaw warranty.
Claims under warranty must be made from authorised service centres only, which may be advised by
the supplier or distributor.
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References&associateddocuments
It is recommended that the following documentation be referred to when installing an MCU.
Renishawdocuments
Document number Title
H-1000-5223 UCC2 installation guide
H-1000-5109 UCClite-2 installation guide
H-1000-5198 UCCFusion installation guide
External documents
National and international standards including the following may be applicable to the finished machine
or installation:
BS EN ISO 12100:2003 parts 1 and 2 Safety of Machinery - Basic Concepts, General Principles for
Design.
BS EN 60204-1:2006 Safety of machinery - Electrical equipment of machines - Part 1: General
requirements.
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Safety
Environmentalrequirements
Indoor use IP40
Altitude up to 2000 m
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Operating
temperature
Storage temperature -25 °C to +70 °C
Relative humidity Relative humidity 80% maximum (non-condensing) for temperatures up to
Pollution degree Pollution degree 2
NOTE: For safety reasons it is recommended that the optional joystick docking station is
mounted outside of the working area of the CMM.
+10 °C to +40 °C
+31 °C.
Linear decrease to 50% at +40 °C
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Manualcontrolsystemsdescription
NOTE: Unless otherwise specified, all information supplied in this guide applies to the MCU1,
MCUlite-2 and the MCU5.
MCU1
The manual control unit (MCU1) is a comprehensive CMM joystick controller designed for use with
Renishaw’s universal CMM controller range. Including the functionality of both the Renishaw
standard UCC joystick interface and Renishaw PHC10 hand control unit (HCU1), the MCU1 connects
to the UCC controllers as shown.
MCUlite‐2
The MCUlite-2 is a basic low cost joystick . It has the controls necessary to control a 3-axis touchtrigger CMM but without the sophistication of a LCD display screen.
NOTE: The MCUlite-2 is not compatible with UCC1.
MCU5
The MCU5 is a derivative of the MCU1 joystick, the only difference being the addition of a STOP
switch on the membrane keypad.
The MCU5 has been developed for use with Renishaw’s REVO dynamic measuring head and probe
system, where the STOP switch is provided to augment the ESTOP switch. The ESTOP switch has
to cut the motor power to all the axes, including the two REVO axes. This is not always appropriate
as the REVO A axis will drop to 0° by gravity. Operation of the STOP switch will bring the CMM to a
fast stop but the motors will remain engaged in the ‘hold’ state.
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NOTE: The MCU5 is not compatible with UCC1.
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