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Renishaw plc declares that the UCC T3 complies with the applicable standards and regulations. A copy of the EC declaration of conformity is available on request.
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 installation manual, 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 expense.
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 equipment.
The user is also cautioned that any peripheral device installed with this equipment such as a computer, must be connected via a highquality shielded cable to ensure compliance with FCC limits.
The use of this symbol on Renishaw 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 Renishaw distributor.
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Indoor use |
IP30* (BS EN60529:1992) |
Altitude |
up to 2000 m |
Operating temperature |
+5 °C to +50 °C |
Storage temperature |
25 °C to +70 °C |
Relative humidity |
80% maximum (noncondensing) for temperatures up to +31 °C |
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Linear decrease to 50% at +40 °C |
Transient voltages |
Installation category II |
Pollution degree |
2 |
NOTE: It may be necessary to house UCC T3 in a suitable electrical enclosure according to the installation's environmental conditions to obtain a higher IP rating.
NOTE: For ambient temperatures under 40 °C, maximum input power for the UCC T3 is 800 W. For temperatures between 40 °C and 50 °C the maximum power is 400 W.
WARNING: UCC T3 is not recommended for use in ambient temperatures above 50 °C.
WARNING: Earthing provision for the complete machine is the responsibility of the OEM or installer.
WARNING: Isolation: UCC T3 is isolated from the DC power supply by disconnection of the power connector. If any additional means of isolation is required, it must be specified and fitted by the machine manufacturer or the installer of the product. The isolator must be sited within easy reach of the CMM operator and comply with IEC61010 and any applicable national wiring regulations for the country of installation.
WARNING: The PSU must be single fault tolerant, approved to EN60950-1 and must be connected to a supply incorporating a protective earth conductor. Earthing provisions and residual fault protection for the complete machine are the responsibility of the OEM or installer.
WARNING: Switching off or isolating the UCC T3 may NOT prevent unexpected machine movement. The user is advised to isolate the machine from the electricity supply, compressed air or other energy sources in accordance with the machine manufacturer's instructions before entering the danger zone or performing any maintenance operations.
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If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.
The emergency stop safety system that has been integrated into the UCC T3 controller is designed to achieve category 2 to standard BS EN ISO13849-1:2008, this can be hardware configured to obtain category B. The risk assessment made by the system installer on the installation should therefore have determined which category is required.
The UCC T3 must only be commissioned through Renishaw software, failure to do so may result in unexpected machine movement.
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UCC T3 is an addition to the Renishaw CMM controller product range. UCC T3 combines the control capabilities of UCClite-2 with the servo power amplifier performance of the SPAlite, with enhancements for higher power and category 2 ESTOP.
The high power capability combined with the compact form of the UCC T3 controller-amplifier enables use across a wide range of machines.
The complete range of Renishaw two-wire kinematic touch-trigger probes is supported. Conventional contact and strain-gauge sensors and manual and motorised probe heads with appropriate probe or stylus changers are supported only with additional hardware (for example a PH10 head will need a PHC10-3 which will be connected to the serial comms port on the controller).
The UCC T3 CMM controller-amplifier has the following capabilities:
Controls three axes of a CMM
Accepts input signals from air pressure sensors, crash detectors and all axis inner and outer travel limit switches Accepts two uncommitted general-purpose input signals and generates one uncommitted general-purpose output signal Serial communication for use with a Renishaw PHC10 controller
Directly supports the TP1, TP2, TP6, TP20 touch-trigger probes
Indirectly supports the TP200 via an external PI 200 interface
Provides a +24 V supply for use by the CMM switches
Supports the MCUlite-2 joystick (it can also support the MCU1 and MCU5)
Provides power output of up to 800 W continuous and 960 W for up to 1 second
The voltage setting of each axis is independent, allowing differing motor voltages to be used without damage Supports DC motors in the range 24 V to 80 V. Currents up to 10 A
Supports Encoder / Tacho or Linear Encoders (torque mode) for velocity feedback
Simulated Linear power amplifier – drive outputs are free from switching edges, eliminating noise from drive PWM improving repeatability and reducing emissions
Provides category 2 ESTOP
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The unit has the following facilities:
Rear panel connectors for the external interface cables to and from the CMM
Rear panel USB connection for the two-way communication link to the CMM host computer Rear panel connection for a Renishaw MCU joystick
Readhead circuitry for CMM digital measuring scales and motor encoders
Digital servo power amplifier
Status-indicating LEDs
Control electronics for probes and peripheral devices attached to the CMM
LEDs visible through the front panel of the UCC T3 enclosure indicate the operational status
Sub-circuits in the unit control the following interfaces through connectors on the rear panel of the enclosure:
USB data link to the CMM host computer
X, Y, Z axis data input from the CMM readheads
Motor drives
Connections for the TP20, TP1, TP2 and TP6 touch-trigger probes
I/O connections to limit switches, air pressure sensors and other digital inputs and outputs
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The part numbers of the UCC T3 kits and upgrades are:
A-5518-0001 UCC T3 controller-amplifier kit
A-5518-0501 UCC T3 controller-amplifier kit 1 comprising:
A-5518-0001 UCC T3 controller-amplifier kit
A-5331-0007 MCUlite-2 joystick
A-5518-0020 UCC T3 controller-amplifier kit 2 comprising:
A-5518-0001 UCC T3 controller-amplifier kit
A-5331-0007 MCUlite-2 joystick
A-5518-0025 PSU 600 W 60 V + cable (medium / large machines)
A-5518-0005 UCC T3 bracket kit
A-5518-0010 UCC T3 connector kit (including USB cable)
A-5518-0011 UCC T3 filter replacement kit
P-EA02-0021 PSU 70 W 24 V (small machines)
A-5518-0025 PSU 600 W 60 V + cable (medium / large machines)
A-5331-0007 MCUlite-2 joystick
A-5121-0003 MCU 5 joystick
A-5684-0100 PHC10-3 controller
A-5567-1622 PHC10-3 RS232 comms cable
A-5707-0100 PI 200-3 probe interface
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The Renishaw UCCAssist-2 program is a utility to assist the engineer to install, commission and maintain a CMM system based on the UCC T3 controller-amplifier.
Capabilities of the software include:
Basic machine system diagnostics
Operation with Renishaw's machine checking gauge, enabling the user to complete frequent volumetric accuracy tests to ensure the CMM is running within the specified operational tolerances
Automated CMM error-mapping routines, when used in conjunction with the Renishaw ML10 or XL80 laser systems
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For the installation of a UCC T3 controller, the CMM host computer must use Windows XP Pro, Windows Vista or Windows 7 as an operating system and a hard disc drive with available storage space of at least 300 Mbytes. The processor speed and RAM requirements are not excessive – if the PC supports the operating system and application software, it will almost certainly support the UCC controller operation. A minimum specification of 1 GHz processor speed and 256 Mbytes RAM is recommended but please check with your application software vendor for their requirements, as they may be higher.
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To achieve reliable operation of the UCC T3 and the CMM host computer, the following should be observed:
The PSU must be single fault tolerant, approved to EN60950-1 and must be connected to a supply incorporating a protective earth conductor. Earthing provisions and residual fault protection for the complete machine are the responsibility of the OEM or installer. The system must be PAT tested before the equipment is powered.
All signal cables MUST be screened and all cable screens should be connected electrically to the cable connector's metal shells. It is recommended that screens for motor cables should be connected to the shell on the UCC T3 end and connected to the motor housing at the CMM end.
Signal cables such as tacho and scale cables should be connected to the UCC T3 and have a cable shield that runs to the machine but is left unconnected at the machine end.
Motor screens should be connected to both the UCC T3 and the motor housing.
Please refer to appropriate product installation guides when other Renishaw components (PH10, PI 200 etc) are integrated into the system.
All cables that are used to connect the UCC T3 to the CMM (that are not data cables) must have a minimum cross section of
0.3 mm2 (as specified in EN 60204-1 para.12.6). UCC T3 has a maximum voltage of 80 Vdc and peak current is 10 A. The actual peak current will be dependent on the size of the motor fitted and how hard it needs to be driven, so cable sizes need to be calculated by the system installer.
All cable connectors should be secured to the UCC T3 by the connector jack screws.
The power input to the UCC T3 controller is via a 3W3 connector; refer to the Connector and signals section for more information.
The UCC T3 controller requires 30 W of power to support the controller functions integrated into the unit; this must be factored into the power supply used.
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The UCC T3 controller monitors a number of machine input/output signals and internal operational functions. If any of these reach a defined level where the system believes it is dangerous to operate, a fatal fault will be applied.
When a fatal fault is detected it is not possible to engage the servo system. There may be other faults that prevent the CMM from engaging. Not all are reported.
Reported fatal fault |
Possible cause |
Emergency stop |
• Emergency stop system activated |
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• Internal failure of servo power amplifier |
Air pressure |
• Air pressure low |
Crash |
• Crash switch activated |
Scale failure |
• Scale readhead failed |
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• Scale “miscount” |
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• Scale not connected |
Overspeed |
The position demand has exceeded an internal defined limit |
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• Failure of a tacho feedback |
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• Incorrect scale resolution |
The UCC T3 unit is designed for continuous power of up to 800 W. The unit will allow a supply current consumption of up to 12 A, which at 80 V is 960 W for a short period of time (1 second).
If this is sustained for a prolonged period, or the unit is not used in an adequate environment such as poor ventilation or high ambient temperature, the unit will disengage the motors to protect itself. An over-temperature warning will be reported to UCCserver.
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Renishaw probes and associated systems are precision tools used for obtaining precise measurements and must therefore be treated with care.
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.
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.
Windows XP, Window 7 and Windows Vista are registered trade names of the Microsoft Corporation.
All trademarks and trade names are acknowledged.
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It is recommended that the following documents are referred to when installing the UCC T3 controller.
Associated documentation is available from www.renishaw.com.
Document number |
Title |
H-1000-5067 |
MCU Installation and user's guide |
H-1000-5071 |
PH10 Installation guide |
H-1000-5029 |
PI 200 Installation guide |
H-1000-7542 |
PI 200-3 Installation guide |
H-1000-7543 |
PHC10-3 Installation guide |
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The UCC T3 unit draws air from the right hand side when viewed from the front and expels air out of the left hand side. A minimum clearance gap of 10 mm is necessary between the sides of the unit and any potential obstruction. The dimensions shown on the above drawing are in mm (in).
Mounting kit (A-5518-0005)
NOTE: The screws supplied with this kit are M5 × 6 mm countersink type.
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The UCC T3 machine controller and power amplifier is an addition to the Renishaw CMM controller family of products.
The UCC T3 CMM controller offers the following machine controller capability:
3-axis CMM motion control
Comprehensive machine input and output signal capability supporting: air pressure, individual machine inner and outer limit switches, two general-purpose input signals and one general-purpose output signal
Compatibility with the Renishaw PHC10 controller
Direct interfacing support for TP1, TP2, TP6 and TP20 touch-trigger probes
Support of the Renishaw Probe Interface Connection System (PICS), PI 200 and PI7-2
A +24 V supply for use by the CMM switches
Support for up to 800 W machine power (power supply dependent)
Support of Renishaw MCUlite-2, MCU1 and MCU5 joysticks
Software configurable to a maximum of 80 V on an individual axis basis
Software configurable to a maximum of 10 A on an individual axis basi
Support for either Encoder / Tacho or Linear Encoders (torque mode) for velocity feedback
Either category 2 or category B emergency stop systems
Simulated linear power amplifier – drive outputs are free from switching edges, eliminating noise from drive PWM improves repeatability and reduces emissions
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The UCC T3 provides a simpler means of interconnecting many of the sub-systems (e.g. a probe head) in a measuring system.
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A visual indication of the system status is provided by four LEDs on the front panel, providing assistance in diagnosing and rectifying system faults.
LED status key
Description
LED on (green/amber/red)
LED flashing off/on
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LED flashing red/green |
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LED off |
X |
Any condition |
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USB COMMS |
SERVO STATUS |
PROBE SEATED |
ERROR |
Description |
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No power to UCC T3 |
X |
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X |
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Download successful, amps not engaged |
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E-stop released, amps not engaged |
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X |
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X |
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Download failed, power cycle required |
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X |
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X |
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E-stop active |
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X |
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X |
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Axes engaged |
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X |
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X |
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Dynamic braking |
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X |
X |
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Scale error |
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When powered on, a self-test and initialisation is performed.
USB COMMS |
SERVO STATUS |
PROBE SEATED |
ERROR Description |
O |
O |
O |
No power to UCC T3 |
O |
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O |
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O |
Power applied to UCC T3 |
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O |
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O |
Waiting for download |
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If any of the tests fail, the failure mode is indicated on the status LEDs after about 15 seconds. When power cycling, a minimum of 10 seconds is recommended between power removal and reconnection.
After the UCC T3 has completed its self-test, the system is ready for the software to be downloaded. The sequence of the status LEDs is shown below.
USB Comms Active |
Servo Status |
Probe Seated |
Error |
Description |
O |
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O |
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Waiting for download |
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O |
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Downloading, USB data being passed |
X |
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X |
O |
Download successful |
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