Vision Engineering Hawk MKII User Manual
User Guide
Hawk MKII 3-Axis Non-Contact Measurement Systems
INTRODUCTIONHAWK MKII 3-Axis Non-Contact Measurement Systems
Vision Engineering's Hawk family of 3-axis non-contact measuring systems are designed to achieve the highest levels
of accuracy and repeatability. With high precision measuring stages, and a range of illumination options to suit all
applications.
Health & Safety
Vision Engineering and its products conforms to the requirements of the EC Directives on Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment (WEEE) and Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS).
EN61326-1:2006
FCC Part 15
EN61010-1:2010
WARNING: ALL EQUIPMENT PLUGGED INTO THIS UNIT MUST BE APPROVED TO EN60950-1:2001 AND
CHECK CURRENT RATING OF OUTPUT SOCKET IF USED.
HAWK EQUIPMENT – WARNING
This warning refers to CNC systems
Warning – hazardous moving parts.
To avoid entrapment, keep fingers and other body parts
away from moving parts
To stop all CNC movement in an emergency situation move the joystick in ANY direction.
This will interrupt the CNC programme and stop any movement.
In the case of a system failure or crash, to stop the CNC movement switch the Control Power Supply off or switch off
the mains power to the system.
WARNING
DISCONNECT THE MAINS POWER SUPPLY BEFORE PERFORMING ANY
MAINTENANCE ROUTINE
UNPACKING
UNPACKINGUnpacking the Hawk stand (all systems)
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Hawk with M3 software manual system
Box 1 Stand
Box 2 Head
Box 3 PSU - Manual and lighting, and cables
Box 4 M3 software pre-installed PC, keyboard and mouse
Box 5 Monitor
Box 6 M3 USB interface box
Box 7 Manual stage (200mm x 150mm)
Box 8 Optional accessories
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Hawk with M3-CNC software motorised system
Box 1 Stand
Box 2 Head
Box 3 PSU CNC, and cables
Box 4 Joystick
Box 5 Trackerball
Box 6 M3-CNC software pre-installed PC, keyboard, mouse
Box 7 Monitor
Box 8 M3-CNC USB interface box
Box 9 Motorised stage (200mm x 150mm)
Box 10 Optional accessories
Hawk QC-5000 manual system
Box 1 Stand
Box 2 Head
Box 3 PSU CNC, and cables
Box 4 Joystick
Box 5 Trackerball
Box 6 QC-5000 PC, keyboard and mouse
Box 7 Monitor
Box 8 Manual stage (150mm x 150mm or 200mm x 150mm)
Box 9 Optional accessories
Hawk QC-5000 motorised system
Box 1 Stand
Box 2 Head
Box 3 PSU CNC, and cables
Box 4 Joystick
Box 5 Trackerball
Box 6 QC-5000 PC, keyboard and mouse
Box 7 Monitor
Box 8 Motorised stage (200mm x 150mm)
Box 9 Optional accessories
CONTENTS
CONTENTSPACKING CONTENTS
Head pack 1
Stand pack 1
Stage pack 1
Control units 2
CNC control PSU 2
Joystick and trackerball 2
Control PSU manual and lighting control 2
Accessories 3
Macro 3
Micro 3
M3 USB Interface box 4
QC-5000 PC 4
ASSEMBLY
Removing the transit protection 5
Attaching the stage 5
Ringlight attachment 6
Macro EPI attachment 6
Macro EPI and ringlight attachment 7
Micro EPI and lens turret attachment 7
Attaching the head only 8
Mounting camera to rear 8
Attaching Unicam II 9
Attaching the anti-glare shield 9
Inserting the stage glass 10
Cable connection M3-VED (manual systems) 11
Cable connection M3-CNC (CNC systems) 12
Cable connection QC-5000 (manual systems) 13
Cable connection QC-5000 (CNC systems) 14
START UP / SHUT DOWN PROCEDURE
CNC start up procedure (PC / M3) 15
CNC shutdown procedure (PC /M3) 15
Manual lighting control PSU start up 15
Manual lighting control PSU shutdown 15
SETTING UP
Manual system controls 16
CNC system controls 17
Align head to stage 18
Stand levelling 18
Stage glass levelling 18
Camera Setup 18
CONTENTS
OPERATION
Objective lens 19
Episcopic illuminator 20
Symbols and icons 20
Manual and lighting controls 21
Ringlight control 22
Substage 23
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
Graticule adjustment 24
Substage LED replacement 25
Episcopic LED replacement 25
General care 26
Consumable and replacement parts 26
Environmental conditions 26
ACCESSORIES & OPTIONS
SERVICE & CALIBRATION RECORD
WARRANTY
PACKING CONTENTSSee packing list to clarify contents of delivery.
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Head pack
Stand pack
PACKING CONTENTS
Stage pack
150mm x 150mm
(manual)
200mm x 150mm
(manual)
200mm x 150mm
(motorised)
250mm X 150mm
(manual)
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PACKING CONTENTS
Control units
CNC control PSU
Joystick and trackerball
Control PSU manual and lighting control
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Accessories
Macro Micro
PACKING CONTENTS
Substage condenser lens
Object lenses Object lenses
Macro Lens Options
Macro Episcopic
LED illuminator
x1
x2
x5
x10
Substage condenser lens
Micro Lens Options
Micro Micro LWD Micro SLWD
x5 x10 x20
x10 x20 x50
x20 x50
x50 x100
Micro Episcopic
LED illuminator
Camera adaptor
Unicam II
Ringlight illuminator
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M3 USB Interface box
M3 USB interface unit
Note: Please ensure your Windows® operating
system is kept up to date through
Windows® Update.
Note: In applications where the USB
signal/power is weak (i.e. with long leads
and some laptops) we recommend using a
powered hub or repeater cable (available
from your local PC retailer).
QC-5000 PC
QC-5000 PC
Monitor
Keyboard and mouse
Note: Please ensure your Windows®
operating system is kept up to date
through Windows® Update.
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ASSEMBLY
Micro
Macro
Column
Stage Assembly
Logo
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B3B1
B2
ASSEMBLYThe following paragraphs provide instructions on how to assemble the Hawk Measuring System. In most instances
the illustrations are self explanatory; where necessary the illustrations are supported by text.
Removing the transit protection
u Use the red transit handle u and either of the focus control covers v
to lift the stand into the required work position.
u Remove the red transit handle and focus control
covers. Screw the two focus control collars w
(one each side) into position.
u Remove the transit handle by removing the
screws that secure it to the stand.
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u Loosen screws x and y. Use the focus
controls z to raise the head platform {
until there is sufficient room to remove the
transit tube |. Unscrew dovetail from
item | as required.
|
y
u
{
z
w
v
Attaching the stage
u Check the stand base plate u and the underside of the 200mm x
150mm stage v are clean and free of any debris.
u Using the red stage transit handles w, lift the stage into position and
secure it using the bolts provided with the stand, not the bolts that
secure the stage into the transit box.
v
u Use the Allen key supplied to progressively tighten all 4
screws x in the numbered sequence (shown in the
diagram y below) to a torque of 2.8Nm. This is
approximately equal to bolt touch down, plus a quarter
of a turn.
u Remove the stage transit handles.
u Adjust the stabilizing foot z to support
the stand base.
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w
x
x
x
x
w
u
z
u Screw the required condenser lens {
through the stage and into the stand.
Note: Micro condensers should only be used
with micro lenses when viewing a subject at
stage glass level.
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Ringlight attachment
Securing Screw
3G Ringlight adapter
Securing Screw
Macro EPI attachment
Note: The same procedure is used to fit either the Macro EPI (illustrated) or the Micro EPI. The Micro
EPI cannot have an Objective Holder or Ringlight fitted.
Grub Screw
Grub Screw
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