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200S ixTable of Contents200S Key Layout...i200S S

x Job Setup Parameters ... 13Units ...

200S xiFeatures (Milling) ... 36Circle, and Linear Pat

xii II - 2 Data InterfaceSerial Port ... 6

200S 1Operating Instructions

2 II - 1 Fundamentals of PositioningI - 1 Fundamentals of PositioningDatumsThe workpiece drawing identifies a certain point on the workpiece (example:

200S 3I - 1 Fundamentals of PositioningAbsolute Workpiece PositionsEach position on the workpiece is uniquely identified by its absolute coordinates.E

4 II - 1 Fundamentals of PositioningZero Angle Reference AxisThe Zero Angle Reference Axis is the 0.0° position. It is defined as one of the two axes

200S 5I - 1 Fundamentals of PositioningEncoder Reference MarksEncoders normally contain one or more reference marks which the 200S Reference Mark Eval

6 II - 2 General Operations for 200SI - 2 General Operations for 200SScreen Layout The ACU-RITE 200S readout provides application-specific features th

200S 7I - 2 General Operations for 200SGeneral Navigation Use key pad to enter numeric values within each field. The ENTER key will confirm the ent

8 II - 2 General Operations for 200SHelp ScreenThe integrated operating instructions provide information and assistance in any situation. To call the

200S 9I - 2 General Operations for 200SData Input FormsInformation required for various operational functions and setup parameters are entered through

10 II - 2 General Operations for 200SPower UpSwitch on the power (located on the back). The initial screen will appear. This screen will only appear t

200S 11I - 2 General Operations for 200SThe 200S can still cross over reference marks at a later time. Such as if it becomes necessary to define a dat

12 II - 2 General Operations for 200SOperating ModesThe 200S has two operating modes: Distance-To-Go (INCREMENTAL), and Actual Value (ABSOLUTE). The A

200S 13I - 2 General Operations for 200SJob Setup Parameters8 To view and change Job Setup parameters, first press the SETUP soft key.8 Use the UP/DOW

14 II - 2 General Operations for 200SMirrorEdge Finder (milling applications only)The diameter, length offset and units of the edge finder are set in

200S 15I - 2 General Operations for 200SMeasured Value OutputWith the measured value output feature, probe measurement values can be sent over the ser

200S i200S Key Layout200S Soft keysThere are multiple pages of soft key functions to select from the operating modes. Use the LEFT/RIGHT arrow keys [4

16 II - 2 General Operations for 200SJob ClockThe job clock shows the hours (h), minutes (m), seconds (s). It operates like a stop watch showing elaps

200S 17I - 2 General Operations for 200SRemote SwitchThe remote switch sets the parameters so the external switch (pendant, or foot switch) can be ena

18 II - 2 General Operations for 200SConsole AdjustmentThe LCD’s brightness and contrast can be adjusted either by using the soft keys in this form, o

200S 19I - 2 General Operations for 200SSet/Zero Soft Key DetailsThe SET/ZERO soft key is a key that determines the effect of pressing an Axis key. Th

20 II - 2 General Operations for 200SRPM CalculatorThe RPM calculator is used to determine the RPM (or surface cutting speed) based on a specified too

200S 21I - 3 Milling Specific OperationsI - 3 Milling Specific OperationsThis section discusses operations and soft key functions specific to milling

22 II - 3 Milling Specific OperationsImport/ExportTool Table information can be imported, or exported over the serial port.8 IMPORT, and EXPORT soft k

200S 23I - 3 Milling Specific OperationsTool Radius Compensation featureThis allows you to enter workpiece dimensions directly from the drawing. R rep

24 II - 3 Milling Specific OperationsEntering tool data8 Choose TOOL soft key.8 Cursor to the desired tool and press ENTER. The Tool Description form

200S 25I - 3 Milling Specific OperationsEntering a tool: 8 Press the TOOL. soft key. The cursor will default to the Tool Table form.8 Cursor to the to

iiSoft Key function (Page 2) Soft keyOpens the Datum form to set the datum for each axis (page 27).Opens the Preset form. This form is used to set a n

26 II - 3 Milling Specific OperationsTOOL UNIT8 Enter the tool unit (inch/mm).8 Cursor to the Tool Type field.TOOL TYPE8 Press TOOL TYPES soft key.8 P

200S 27I - 3 Milling Specific OperationsCalling the Tool from the Tool TableBefore you start machining, select the tool you are using from the tool ta

28 II - 3 Milling Specific OperationsExample: Set centerline between two workpiece edges as datum0 is offered as a default value for the coordinate. E

200S 29I - 3 Milling Specific Operations8 Press the DATUM soft key.8 Press the DOWN arrow key to select the item you need.8 Press the PROBE soft key.P

30 II - 3 Milling Specific OperationsProbing with a ToolIf using a tool, or non-electrical edge finder to set datum points, the 200S probing functions

200S 31I - 3 Milling Specific OperationsExample: Probe workpiece edge and set edge as datum8 Preparation: Set the active tool to the tool that will be

32 II - 3 Milling Specific OperationsPresetsThe Preset function allows the operator to indicate the nominal (target) position for the next move. Once

200S 33I - 3 Milling Specific OperationsPreparation: 8 Select the tool with the appropriate tool data.8 Pre-position the tool to an appropriate locati

34 II - 3 Milling Specific OperationsIncremental Distance PresetExample: Drilling by traversing to display value zero with incremental positioning. H

200S 35I - 3 Milling Specific OperationsTo preset the location for Hole 2:8 Press the PRESET soft key.8 Press the X axis key.8 Enter nominal position

200S iii Readout Parameter Access CodeReadout Parameter Access CodeAn access code must be entered before machine-related installation parameters can b

36 II - 3 Milling Specific OperationsFeatures (Milling)Pressing the FEATURES soft key will provide access to the Circle Pattern, Linear Pattern, Incli

200S 37I - 3 Milling Specific OperationsCircle, and Linear PatternsThis section describes the Circle, and Linear pattern tables, and capabilities. The

38 II - 3 Milling Specific OperationsCircle, and Linear Pattern Soft keysThe following additional soft keys are available while in the Circle, and Lin

200S 39I - 3 Milling Specific OperationsCircle, or Linear Pattern Execution8 To execute a circle, or linear pattern, enter the data in the pattern for

40 II - 3 Milling Specific OperationsExample: Enter data and execute a circle pattern.1st step: Enter data8 Press FEATURES soft key.8 Press CIRCLE PAT

200S 41I - 3 Milling Specific OperationsIncline, and Arc MillingThis section describes the Incline Mill, and Arc Mill tables, and capabilities. The 20

42 II - 3 Milling Specific OperationsIncline, and Arc Milling Soft keysThe following additional soft keys are available while in the Incline, and Arc

200S 43I - 3 Milling Specific OperationsIncline Milling Form EntryThe Incline Milling form is used to specify the flat surface to be milled. The data

44 II - 3 Milling Specific OperationsArc MillingThe Arc Milling form is used to specify the curved surface to be milled. The data is entered in the “A

200S 45I - 3 Milling Specific OperationsIncline, and Arc Mill ExecutionThe following soft keys are available while running an Incline, or Arc Milling

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46 II - 4 Turning Specific OperationsI - 4 Turning Specific OperationsThis section discusses operations specific to turning applications only.Tool Dis

200S 47I - 4 Turning Specific Operations8 Press the ENTER key.8 Select the axis (X) key.8 Enter the position of the tool tip, for example, X=.100. Rem

48 II - 4 Turning Specific OperationsCalling a Tool from the Tool Table8 To call a tool, press the TOOL soft key.8 Use the Up/Down arrow keys to curso

200S 49I - 4 Turning Specific Operations8 Press the DOWN arrow key to advance to the Z axis. 8 Touch the workpiece surface at point 2. 8 Enter the pos

50 II - 4 Turning Specific OperationsTaper Calculator Soft KeyUse the taper calculator to calculate taper angle. Refer to screen examples on the right

200S 51I - 4 Turning Specific OperationsPresetsThe functionality has been explained previously in this manual (see "Presets" on page 32). Th

52 II - 4 Turning Specific OperationsVectoringVectoring breaks down the movement of the compound axis into the crossfeed or longitudinal axes. If you

200S 53I - 4 Turning Specific OperationsEnabling Z0, and Z CouplingTo couple the Z0, and Z axes and have the result displayed on the Z0 display, press

54 II - 4 Turning Specific Operations

200S 55Technical Information

200S v IntroductionIntroductionSoftware VersionThe software version is shown on the initial power up screen. 200SDRO axis availability. Symbols within

56 II II - 1 Installation SetupII - 1 Installation SetupInstallation Setup ParametersTo locate the Installation Setup screen from the normal operating

200S 57II - 1 Installation SetupEncoder SetupThe ENCODER SETUP is used to set the encoder: resolution, type (linear, rotary), count direction, and ref

58 II II - 1 Installation Setup8 Arrow down to the COUNT DIRECTION field.8 In the COUNT DIRECTION field, select the count direction by pressing the PO

200S 59II - 1 Installation SetupDisplay ConfigurationThe Display Configuration form is where which axes can be selected for display, and in what order

60 II II - 1 Installation SetupLinear Error CompensationLinear error compensation can be applied, if the results of the comparison with a reference st

200S 61II - 1 Installation SetupSetup procedure for Non-linear Error The encoder has an inherent count direction. This may not reflect the user defin

62 II II - 1 Installation SetupStarting a Non-Linear Error Compensation Table8 Select ERROR COMPENSATION in Installation Setup, and select Non-linear

200S 63II - 1 Installation SetupConfiguring the Compensation Table8 Press the EDIT TABLE soft key to view the table entries.8 Use the UP, or DOWN arro

64 II II - 1 Installation SetupTo measure the standard using an edge finder, touch one end of the block. The Measured Field shows 0. Move to the secon

200S 65II - 1 Installation SetupBacklash CompensationWhen using a rotary encoder with a lead screw, a change in direction of the table might cause an

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66 II II - 1 Installation SetupThe Position Recall feature, when it is “ON”, will store the last position of each axis when power was turned off, and

200S 67II - 2 Data InterfaceII - 2 Data InterfaceThe 200S data interface includes the RS-232 serial port. The serial port supports both bi-directional

68 II II - 2 Data InterfaceSerial PortThe RS-232-C / V.24 data interface serial port is located on the rear panel.The following devices can be connect

200S 69II - 3 Installation and Electrical ConnectionsII - 3 Installation and Electrical ConnectionsInstallationThe DRO is mounted to a tilt/swivel fea

70 II II - 4 I/O ConnectionsII - 4 I/O ConnectionsEncoders are plugged into connectors marked Inputs 1, 2, 3, & 4.Pin layout for Electronic Edge F

200S 71II - 4 I/O ConnectionsWiring the Serial communication cableThe wiring of the serial communication cable depends on the device being connected (

72 II II - 4 I/O ConnectionsExternal Operations via RS-232 Data InterfaceThe display unit can be operated over the RS-232 data interface using an exte

200S 73II - 5 Remote Switch Data OutputII - 5 Remote Switch Data OutputThe remote switch (pendant or footswitch), or Ctrl B (sent over serial interfac

74 II II - 5 Remote Switch Data OutputExample 2: Rotary axis with degrees decimal display C = + 1260.0000°1 Coordinate axis2 Equal sign3 +/– sign4 4 t

200S 75II - 5 Remote Switch Data OutputData output using Edge FinderIn the next three examples, measured value output is started with a switching sign

200S viiWarrantyFor warranty information, go to www.acu-rite.com

76 II II - 5 Remote Switch Data OutputExample 5: Probing function CenterlineCoordinate of centerline on X axis CLX = + 3476.9963 mm (Center Line X axi

200S 77II - 5 Remote Switch Data OutputExample 6: Probing function Circle CenterFirst center point coordinate, e.g. CCX = –1616.3429 mm. Second center

78 II II - 6 Error MessagesII - 6 Error MessagesThe following table provides a complete list of error messages that may be received from the 200S DRO.

200S 79II - 6 Error MessagesError DRO Error Message Explanation13Error: The ARCSIN function can only operate on values from - 1to 1.Range error on the

80 II II - 7 DimensionsII - 7 DimensionsDRO DimensionsDimensions in inches/mm[305]12.00[174]6.85Front view with DimensionsBottom view with Dimensions0

200S 81IndexNumerics1/2 soft key 35AAbsolute 12absolute coordinates 3Absolute Distance Preset 32Absolute Workpiece Positions 3Actual Position, Nominal

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