VUE READOUTS REFERENCE MANUAL
VUE Key Layout VUE Key Layout 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Display Aera Soft keys Page Indicator light UP/DOWN arrow keys are also used to adjust the screen contrast Axis Keys Numeric Keypad ENTER key CLEAR key Hard function keys 61 1 51 71 91 31 21 81 41 VUE Soft keys There are two pages of soft key functions to select from the operating modes. Use the LEFT/RIGHT arrow keys to cursor through each page. The page indicator in the Status Bar will show the page orientation.
VUE Soft keys Soft Key function Press when ready to identify a reference mark (see "ENABLE/DISABLE REF function" on page 4). Opens the Tool Table. See "Tool Table" on page 8 for Milling. See "Tool Table" on page 22 for Turning. The tool key is a soft key for the one axis readout only. Opens the Datum form to set the datum for each axis. See "Datum Setting" on page 10 for Milling. See "Datum Setting" on page 24 for Turning. The datum key is a soft key for the one axis readout only.
Readout Parameter Access Code Readout Parameter Access Code An access code must be entered before machine-related installation parameters can be set or changed. This prevents inadvertent adjustments to the installation setup parameters. IMPORTANT! The access code is 8891. Access to Machine Parameter Operations Refer to the Setup section also. Begin by pressing the SETUP soft key. Press the soft key INSTALLATION SETUP. Press the access code numbers 8891 using the numeric key pad.
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Introduction Introduction Software Version The software version is shown on the initial power up screen. This User's Manual covers the functions of the VUE for both milling and turning applications. Operational information is arranged in three sections: General Operations, Mill Specific Operations and Turn Specific Operations. VUE DRO axis availability. The VUE DRO is available in one, two, and three axis form.
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Table of Contents VUE Key Layout Front Panel Layout ................................................................................................... iii VUE Soft keys Soft Key Functions................................................................................................... iii Readout Parameter Access Code Access to Machine Parameter Operations ...............................................................v Introduction Software Version .....................................................
I – 2 Milling Specific Operations Key Functions Detailed ............................................................................................ 8 Tool Hard Key ..................................................................................................... 8 Tool Table ........................................................................................................... 8 Tool Compensation.............................................................................................
II – 1 Installation Setup Installation Setup Parameters ................................................................................ 29 Encoder Setup ....................................................................................................... 29 Display Configuration ............................................................................................. 30 Coupling .................................................................................................................
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I – 1 Introduction to VUE I – 1 Introduction to VUE Layout of Screen Status Bar Symbols: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Datum Tool Feed Rate Job Clock Unit of Measure Operating Modes Page Indicator Set/Zero Axis Labels Reference Symbol Soft key Labels Display Area Near Zero Warning (In Distance-To-Go mode only) 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 7 8 9 10 12 13 11 The VUE readout provides application-specific features that allows the most productivity from a manual machine tool.
I – 1 Introduction to VUE VUE Hard Keys Hard keys on the VUE readouts vary depending on the number of axis the readout includes. A one axis readout will only have the first three hard keys shown below. A two, or three axis readout will have all the hard keys shown below. The last two keys are specific to a VUE readout that is either for milling, or turning. The first symbol applies to a milling readout, and the second symbol applies to a turning readout.
I – 1 Introduction to VUE Operating Modes The VUE has two operating modes: Distance-To-Go (incremental), and Actual Value (absolute). The Distance-To-Go feature enables an approach to nominal positions by traversing to display value zero. When working within the incremental mode, enter nominal coordinates as either incremental, or absolute dimensions. The Actual Value feature always displays the current actual position of the tool, relative to the active datum.
I – 1 Introduction to VUE Working without reference mark evaluation The VUE can also be used without crossing over the reference marks. U Press the NO REF soft key to exit the reference mark evaluation routine, and continue. The reference marks can still be crossed over at a later time if it becomes necessary to define a datum that can be re-established after a power interruption. U Press the ENABLE REF soft key to activate the position recovery routine.
I – 1 Introduction to VUE Job Setup Parameters U U U To view, and change Job Setup parameters, first press the SETUP soft key. Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to highlight the parameters of interest. press the Enter key. Units The Units form is used to specify the preferred display units, and format. The unit of measure can also be selected by pressing the INCH/MM soft key in either Actual Value, or Distance-To-Go mode. Scale Factor The scale factor may be used to scale the part up, or down.
I – 1 Introduction to VUE Diameter Axes Select Diameter Axes to set which axes can be displayed in either radius, or diameter values. ON indicates that the axis position will be displayed as a diameter value. When OFF, the Radius/Diameter feature does not apply. for turning applications see page 27 for the Radius/Diameter feature. U U U Cursor to Diameter Axes, and press ENTER. The Cursor will be in the X axis field.
I – 1 Introduction to VUE Console Adjustment The LCD’s contrast can be adjusted either by using the soft keys in this form, or by using the UP/DOWN arrow keys on the keypad in either operating mode. The contrast may need to be adjusted due to variations in ambient lighting, and operator preference. This form is also used to set the display saver’s idle time-out. The display saver setting is the amount of time the system is idle before the LCD switches to screen saver mode.
I – 2 Milling Specific Operations I – 2 Milling Specific Operations This section discusses operations, and soft key functions specific to milling applications only. Key Functions Detailed Tool Hard Key This hard key opens the tool table, and provides access to the Tool form for entering a tool’s parameters (a soft key is used on a one axis readout). The VUE can store up to 16 tools within the tool table.
I – 2 Milling Specific Operations Sign for the length difference ΔL If the tool is longer than the reference tool: ΔL > 0 (+). If the tool is shorter than the reference tool: ΔL < 0 (–). As indicated above it is also possible to have the VUE determine a tool’s length offset. This method involves touching the tip of each tool to a common reference surface. This allows the VUE to determine the difference between the length of each tool. Move the tool until its tip is touching the reference surface.
I – 2 Milling Specific Operations Datum Setting Datum settings define the relationships between the axis positions, and the display values. Setting datum points can be done by using the VUE probing functions with a tool. Datum points are set by touching the edges of the workpiece, one after the other with a tool, and manually entering the tool positions as datum points.
I – 2 Milling Specific Operations Datum Setting with a Tool Using a tool to set datum points can still use the VUE probing functions. The following probing soft key functions are available: Workpiece edge as datum: EDGE soft key Centerline between two workpiece edges: CENTER LINE soft key. Center of a hole, or cylinder: CIRCLE CENTER soft key. In all probing functions, VUE takes into account the current tool’s entered tip diameter. To abort the probing function while it is active, press the C key.
I – 2 Milling Specific Operations Presets The Preset function allows the operator to indicate the nominal (target) position for the next move. Once the new nominal position information is entered the display will switch to Distance-To-Go mode, and show the distance between the current position, and the nominal position. The operator now only needs to move the table until the display is zero, and he will be at the required nominal position.
I – 2 Milling Specific Operations Preparation: U Select the tool with the appropriate tool data. U Pre-position the tool to an appropriate location (such as X = Y = -1”). U Move the tool to milling depth. U Press the SET/ZERO soft key so that the DRO is still in Set mode. U Press the Y axis key. U Enter nominal position value for corner point 1: Y = 1”, and select tool radius compensation R + with R+/- soft key. Press until R+ is shown next to axis form. U Press ENTER.
I – 2 Milling Specific Operations Incremental Distance Preset Example: Drilling by traversing to display value zero with incremental positioning. Enter the coordinates in incremental dimensions. These are indicated in the following (and, on the screen) with a preceding I (Incremental). The datum is the workpiece zero. Hole 1 at: X = 1” / Y = 1” Distance from hole 1 to hole 2: XI = 1.5” / YI = 1.5” Hole depth: Z = –0.5” Operating mode: DISTANCE-TO-GO (INC) U U U U U U U U Press the X axis key.
U U U U I – 2 Milling Specific Operations U To preset the Z axis: Press the Z axis key. Press the ENTER key (use last entered preset). Drill hole 2: Traverse Z axis until the display value is zero. The square in the near zero warning is now centered between the two triangular marks. Retract the drill. 1/2 Hard Key The 1/2 hard key is used to find the centerline (or midpoint) between two locations along a selected axis of a workpiece. This can be performed in either Actual Value, or Distance-To-Go mode.
I – 2 Milling Specific Operations Circle pattern Example: Enter data, and execute a circle pattern. Holes (no. of): 4 Coordinates of center: X = 2.0” / Y = 1.5” Bolt circle radius: 5 Start angle: Angle between X axis, and first hole: 25° Hole depth: Z = -0.25” 1st step: Enter data U U U U U U U U U Press CIRCLE PATTERN hard key. Enter the type of circle pattern (full). Cursor to the next field. Enter the number of holes (4). Enter the X, and Y coordinates of the circle center (X=2.0), (Y=1.5).
I – 2 Milling Specific Operations Linear Pattern Information required: Linear pattern type (array, or frame) First hole (1st hole of the pattern) Holes per row (number of holes in each row of pattern) Hole spacing (the spacing, or offset between each hole in the row) Angle (the angle, or rotation of the pattern) Depth (the target depth for drilling in the tool axis) Number of rows (number of rows in the pattern) Row spacing (the spacing between each row of the pattern) Information entry, an
I – 2 Milling Specific Operations Incline Milling Entry Form: U U U U U The Incline Milling form is used to specify the flat surface to be milled. Press the INCLINE MILLING hard key to open the form Plane - Select the plane by pressing the PLANE soft key. The current selection is shown on the soft key, and in the plane field. The graphic in the message box aids in selecting the correct plane.
U U I – 2 Milling Specific Operations U When executing a surface milling operation, three views are available: incremental DRO, contour, and absolute DRO. Press the VIEW soft key to toggle through the available screens. The contour view shows the position of the tool relative to the milling surface. When the crosshair representing the tool is on the line representing the surface, the tool is in position. The tool crosshair remains fixed in the center of the graph.
I – 2 Milling Specific Operations Arc Milling Entry Form: The Arc Milling form is used to specify a curved surface to be milled. Press the ARC milling hard key to open the form. U U U U U U Plane Selection: Select the plane by pressing the PLANE soft key. The current selection is shown on the soft key, and in the plane field. The graphic in the message box aids in selecting the correct plane. Center Point: Enter the coordinates of the arc’s center point.
U U I – 2 Milling Specific Operations U When executing a surface milling operation, three views are available: incremental DRO, contour, and absolute DRO. Press the VIEW soft key to toggle through the available screens. The contour view shows the position of the tool relative to the milling surface. When the crosshair representing the tool is on the line representing the surface, the tool is in position. The tool crosshair remains fixed in the center of the graph.
I – 3 Turning Specific Operations I – 3 Turning Specific Operations This section discusses operations specific to turning applications only. Tool Table The VUE can store the dimensional offsets for up to 16 tools. When changing a workpiece, and establish a new datum, all tools are automatically referenced from the new datum. Before a tool can be used, enter its offset (the cutting edge position). Tool offsets can be set using the Tool/Set, or Lock Axis features.
I – 3 Turning Specific Operations Setting Tool Offsets with Lock Axis Function Example 2: LOCK AXIS The LOCK AXIS function can be used to set a tool’s offset when a tool is under load, and the diameter of the workpiece is not known. The LOCK AXIS function is useful when determining tool data by touching the workpiece. To avoid losing the position value when the tool is retracted to measure the workpiece, this value can be stored by pressing LOCK AXIS.
I – 3 Turning Specific Operations Datum Setting See "Datum Setting" on page 10 for basic information. Datum settings define the relationships between the axis positions, and the display values. for most lathe operations there is only one X-axis datum, the center of the chuck, but it may be helpful to define additional datums for the Z-axis. The table can hold up to 10 datum points.
I – 3 Turning Specific Operations Setting Datums using LOCK AXIS Function The Lock Axis function is useful for setting a datum when a tool is under load, and the diameter of the workpiece is not known. To use the Lock Axis function: U U U U U U U Press the DATUM hard key. The Cursor will be in the Datum Number field. Enter the datum number, and press the DOWN ARROW key to go to the X axis field. Turn a diameter in the X axis. Press the LOCK AXIS soft key while the tool is still cutting.
I – 3 Turning Specific Operations Taper Calculator Hard Key Use the taper calculator to caculate taper angle. Calculate tapers either by entering dimensions from a print, or by touching a tapered workpiece with a tool, or indicator. Entry values: For the taper ratio, calculation requires: Length of the taper Change in the radius of the taper.
I – 3 Turning Specific Operations Presets The functionality has been explained previously in this manual (See "Presets" on page 12). The explanation, and examples on those pages are based on a mill application. The basics of those explanations are the same for turning applications with two exceptions; Tool Diameter Offsets (R+/-), and Radius vs. Diameter inputs. Tool diameter offsets have no applications with turning tools, so this functionality is not available while doing turning presets.
I – 3 Turning Specific Operations Vectoring Vectoring breaks down the movement of the compound axis into the crossfeed, or longitudinal axes. When turning threads for example, vectoring provides the diameter of the thread in the X-axis display, even though the cutting tool is moving with the compound axis handwheel. With vectoring enabled, the desired radius, or diameter in the X-axis can be preset, allowing “machine to zero”.
II – 1 Installation Setup II – 1 Installation Setup Installation Setup Parameters Installation Setup is accessed by pressing the SETUP soft key, which brings up INSTALL. SETUP soft key. Installation Setup parameters are established during the initial installation, and most likely, will not often change. For this reason, the installation setup parameters are protected by the passcode. See "Readout Parameter Access Code" on page v.
II – 1 Installation Setup U In the Error Monitor field, select whether the system will monitor, and display encoder errors by selecting ON, or OFF. When an error message occurs, press the C key to remove it. The encoder resolution and count direction can also be established by just moving each axis. Display Configuration The Display Configuration form is where the operator determines which axes are displayed, and in what order. U U U U U Scroll to the desired display and press ENTER.
II – 1 Installation Setup Z Coupling (turning applications only) The VUE Turning application provides a quick method for coupling the Z0, and Z axis position on a 3 axis system. The display can be coupled in either the Z, or Z0 displays. Enabling Z Coupling U To couple the Z0, and Z axis, and have the result displayed on the Z0 display, press and hold the Z0 key approximately 2 seconds. The sum of the Z positions will be displayed on the Z0 display, and the Z display will be blanked.
II – 1 Installation Setup Error Compensation The distance a cutting tool travels, measured by an encoder, can in certain cases, differ from the actual tool travel. This error can occur due to ball screw pitch error or deflection and tilting of axes. This error can either be linear, or non-linear. These errors can be determined with a reference measurement system, ex. gauge blocks, laser, etc.
II – 1 Installation Setup Non-Linear Error Compensation Non-linear error compensation should be applied, if the results of the comparison with a reference standard show an alternating or oscillating deviation. The required correction values are calculated and entered in a table. VUE supports up to 200 points per axis. The error value between two entered adjacent correction points is calculated with linear interpolation. Non-linear error compensation is only available on scales with reference marks.
II – 1 Installation Setup Viewing the Compensation Table U Press the EDIT TABLE soft key. U To switch between the table and graph views, press the VIEW soft key. U Press the Up or Down arrow keys or the numeric keys to move the cursor within the table. The error compensation table data may be saved to or loaded from a PC via the USB port. Exporting the Current Compensation Table U Press the EDIT TABLE soft key U Press the IMPORT/EXPORT soft key. U Press the EXPORT TABLE soft key.
II – 1 Installation Setup Counter Settings The Counter Settings feature is the parameter where the operator defines the user application for the readout. The choices are for milling or turning applications. A FACTORY DEFAULT soft key appears in the Counter Settings choice of options. When pressed, the configuration parameters (based on either mill or turn) will be reset to factory defaults.
II – 2 Installation and Electrical Connections II – 2 Installation and Electrical Connections Installation The DRO is mounted to a tilt/swivel feature: See "Dimensions" on page 37. Electrical requirements Voltage 100 - 240 Vac Power 25 VA max.
II – 3 Dimensions II – 3 Dimensions Overview Dimensions in inches/mm Top view with Dimensions Front view with Dimensions Back view Accessory ID Number ID Number Accessory 627052-01 Pkgd, Mounting Base VUE 37
II – 3 Dimensions M8 Lock nut (included with DRO) Tilt / Swivel Feature (included with DRO) Read out mounting arm options (not included) Handle (included with DRO) M8 x 70mm Mounting bolt (included with DRO) The DRO mounting base incorporates a slot feature that prevents the lock nut from turning. Pre-attach the mounting bolt and slip it into the base. Secure the DRO by tightening the handle.
II – 3 Dimensions DRO mounting with arm (reference information) Mounting base option accessory (not included with DRO) M8 x 20 mm Hex Head Screw (included with Mounting base option) Tilt / Swivel Feature (included with DRO) M8 Tightening handle (included with Mounting base option) DRO mounting with base VUE 39
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E M 1/2 Hard Key ... 15 Coupling ... 30 Edge soft key ... 11 Electrical Requirements ... 36 Enable Ref soft key ... 4 Enable/Disable Ref function ... 4 Encoder Setup ... 29 Enter key ... iii Environmental specs. ... 36 Error Compensation ... 32 Exporting the Current Compensation Table ... 34 Milling Specific Operations and Soft Key Functions Detailed ... 8 Mirror ... 5 Backlash Compensation ... 34 G On-screen Help ... iii Operating Modes ... 3 C General Operation’s Soft Keys Detailed ...
Index T Taper Calc hard key ... 2 Taper Calculator ... 26 Teach Length soft key ... 9 Tool ... 22 Tool compensation ... 8 Tool Hard Key ... 8 Tool hard key ... 2 Tool setting, turning ... 22 Tool soft key (Turning) ... 22 U Units ... 5 Units of measurement, setting ... 5 Up/Down arrow keys ... iii V Vectoring ... 28 Viewing the Compensation Table ... 34 VUE Hard Keys ... 2 Z Z Coupling ...
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