Heidenhain ND 1200 Manuel d'utilisateur Page 1

Operating InstructionsND 1200QUADRA-CHEKSoftware Version2.16English (en)4/2009

101.5 Creating Part Features ... 47Created features ... 47Creating features ... 47Example of creating a feature ... 481.6 Constructing Part Fe

100 2 Installation and Specifications2.3 Software setupLinear error correction (LEC)LEC compensates for machine irregularities and encoder non-lineari

ND 1200 QUADRA-CHEK 1012.3 Software setupU Perform a single measurement of the entire range of motion using the standard artifact and make a note of t

102 2 Installation and Specifications2.3 Software setupSegmented linear error correction (SLEC)SLEC compensates for machine irregularities and encoder

ND 1200 QUADRA-CHEK 1032.3 Software setupU Press MENU/CLEAR/CLR ALL to clear all existing datums, part alignments and part data. U Position the standa

104 2 Installation and Specifications2.3 Software setupTo configure segmented linear error correction in the SLEC screen:U Position the crosshair prob

ND 1200 QUADRA-CHEK 1052.3 Software setupU Highlight the Standard field and enter the Standard value at the end of segment 3. In the example, the valu

106 2 Installation and Specifications2.3 Software setupNonlinear error correction (NLEC)NLEC minimizes or eliminates the small inaccuracies in the X-Y

ND 1200 QUADRA-CHEK 1072.3 Software setupU Highlight the SLEC setup menu item (if NLEC is present) and verify that the Enabled choice field specifies

108 2 Installation and Specifications2.3 Software setupNLEC by measuring points on a calibration gridU Position the standard artifact along the measur

ND 1200 QUADRA-CHEK 1092.3 Software setupU Highlight the NLEC choice field and press the ON soft key to enable NLEC correction. Then press the FINISH

ND 1200 QUADRA-CHEK 112.1 ND 1200 Shipment Contents ... 76Items included with the ND 1200 ... 76Optional items possibly included ... 76Repackagi

110 2 Installation and Specifications2.3 Software setupNLEC by importing an nlec.txt fileAn nlec.txt file created by measuring a certified calibration

ND 1200 QUADRA-CHEK 1112.3 Software setupMeasurement scaling for parts that expand or shrinkScale factors scale measurement results using a multiplier

112 2 Installation and Specifications2.3 Software setupMeasurement configurationThe Measure screen contains data and choice fields for configuring ND

ND 1200 QUADRA-CHEK 1132.3 Software setupU Highlight the Retain features choice field and then press the YES soft key to retain features in the featur

114 2 Installation and Specifications2.3 Software setupU Highlight the Targeting zone data field and enter the target box size displayed when running

ND 1200 QUADRA-CHEK 1152.3 Software setupDisplay formattingThe Display screen contains data and choice fields for configuring display resolution and o

116 2 Installation and Specifications2.3 Software setupU Highlight the Startup Linear choice field and press a soft key to specify a unit of linear me

ND 1200 QUADRA-CHEK 1172.3 Software setupU Highlight the Current Angular choice field and press a soft key to set the current session to Decimal Degre

118 2 Installation and Specifications2.3 Software setupHot key assignmentsThe Hot Keys setup screen is used to map frequently used functions to front

ND 1200 QUADRA-CHEK 1192.3 Software setupTo assign a function to a hot key:U Press MENU/SETUP to display the setup menu and then highlight the Hot key

122.3 Software setup ... 85Setup menu ... 86Setup example: entering the supervisor password ... 87Order of setup ... 88Language selection and

120 2 Installation and Specifications2.3 Software setupThe functions contained in the Special menu are shown here:The selection of a language can be a

ND 1200 QUADRA-CHEK 1212.3 Software setupTeach Initiates an (optional) optical edge calibrationTime Displays the current time and dateZero 2 Zeroes th

122 2 Installation and Specifications2.3 Software setupPrint formattingPrint formatting data and choice fields are contained in the Print and Form Cha

ND 1200 QUADRA-CHEK 1232.3 Software setupU Highlight the Pre Line, Post Line or Post Form data field and then enter the desired ASCII character. Up to

124 2 Installation and Specifications2.3 Software setupASCII codes: Code Character Code Character Code Character Code Character Code Character8 Backsp

ND 1200 QUADRA-CHEK 1252.3 Software setupU Highlight the Print Units choice field and press the YES soft key to include unit of measure labels with th

126 2 Installation and Specifications2.3 Software setupRS-232 port configurationThe RS232 screen contains data and choice fields for configuring commu

ND 1200 QUADRA-CHEK 1272.3 Software setupU Highlight the Parity choice field and press a soft key to select ODD, EVEN or NONE.U Highlight the Data cho

128 2 Installation and Specifications2.3 Software setupUSB port configurationThe USB port can send data to a flash drive on the USB port or to a USB p

ND 1200 QUADRA-CHEK 1292.3 Software setupU Highlight the Destination choice field and press the HP2 soft key to select a printer or the FILE soft key

Operation

130 2 Installation and Specifications2.3 Software setupAudio configurationThe ND 1200 can be configured to generate a sound in response to certain mea

ND 1200 QUADRA-CHEK 1312.3 Software setupKey repeat rate adjustmentWhen a front panel key is pressed and held, the function repeats. The auto-repeat r

132 2 Installation and Specifications2.3 Software setupTime and date settingsThe time and date appear in data, on reports and can be displayed on the

ND 1200 QUADRA-CHEK 1332.3 Software setupSaving settings files and programsThe Supervisor screen contains tools for saving ND 1200 configuration setti

134 2 Installation and Specifications2.4 Specifications2.4 SpecificationsSpecificationsAxes 2 to 4 axesEncoder inputs  Linear and rotary encoders An

ND 1200 QUADRA-CHEK 1352.4 SpecificationsDimensionsThe ND 1200 enclosure, tray stand and arm mount bracket dimensions are shown in the format: mm.2009

136 2 Installation and Specifications2.4 SpecificationsArm mount bracket203.5B5543.53812527.5(1/4 - 20" x 0.65")M6.3 - 1.3 x 16.5B

IndexND 1200 QUADRA-CHEK 137NUMERICS2-wire power plug adapters ... 73-wire grounded outlet ... 7AAbout screen ... 89Accessories ... 134Alignment of pa

Index138 IndexHHard-stop axis reference position ... 17Hardware installation ... 78Arm mounting ... 79Connecting a computer ... 82Connecting a headpho

IndexND 1200 QUADRA-CHEK 139Probe type ... 32Crosshairs ... 32Optical edge ... 32Manual and automatic point entry ... 32Probing part features ... 39Cr

14 1 Operation1.1 ND 1200 Overview1.1 ND 1200 OverviewThe ND 1200® is an advanced digital readout (DRO) system for performing high-precision 2, 3 or

Index140 IndexTTeach soft key ... 105Time ... 132Tolerancing ... 54Applying tolerances ... 55Example ... 56Feature tolerances ... 54Print report based

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ND 1200 QUADRA-CHEK 151.1 ND 1200 Overview Number keypad with: Number keys for data entry Decimal point and +/- keys for data entry and LCD screen

16 1 Operation1.2 Basic Functions of the ND 12001.2 Basic Functions of the ND 1200Switching on the ND 1200Switch on the ND 1200. The POWER switch is

ND 1200 QUADRA-CHEK 171.2 Basic Functions of the ND 1200Establishing a repeatable machine zeroIf your ND 1200 was configured to establish a machine ze

18 1 Operation1.2 Basic Functions of the ND 1200Panel key descriptionsDescriptions of panel key functions are provided in the following pages for MEAS

ND 1200 QUADRA-CHEK 191.2 Basic Functions of the ND 1200COMMAND keys FunctionEnter data: Press the ENTER key to enter points during feature measuremen

20 1 Operation1.2 Basic Functions of the ND 1200FAST TRACK keys FunctionLeft frequently used function: Press the left WIDE key to initiate the functio

ND 1200 QUADRA-CHEK 211.2 Basic Functions of the ND 1200ARROW CURSOR keys FunctionNavigate menus and setup screen data fields. The up arrow cursor key

22 1 Operation1.2 Basic Functions of the ND 1200LCD screen and soft key layoutND 1200 LCD screens display information in one of four operating modes:

ND 1200 QUADRA-CHEK 231.2 Basic Functions of the ND 1200Feature evaluation mode screens and soft keysThe feature evaluation screens can be toggled bet

24 1 Operation1.2 Basic Functions of the ND 1200Feature measurement mode screen and soft keysThe feature measurement screen is displayed after initiat

ND 1200 QUADRA-CHEK 251.2 Basic Functions of the ND 1200ND 1200 MenusPress the MENU key to display menu titles over the soft keys at the bottom of the

26 1 Operation1.2 Basic Functions of the ND 1200EXTRA menu EXTRA functionsPress the EXTRA soft key to display the EXTRA pop-up menu. The EXTRA menu is

ND 1200 QUADRA-CHEK 271.2 Basic Functions of the ND 1200Send F Sends current form error to a printer, USB drive or computer.Send L Sends current dista

28 1 Operation1.2 Basic Functions of the ND 1200Clr Ft Clears feature data from the feature list.Clr Sk Clears the part alignment (skew). Clearing the

ND 1200 QUADRA-CHEK 291.3 Preparing to Measure1.3 Preparing to MeasurePower-up the ND 1200U Switch on the ND 1200. The POWER switch is located on th

ND 1200 QUADRA-CHEK 3ND 1200 IntroductionND 1200 panel keysPanel keys are used to initiate feature measurements, apply tolerances, send reports of mea

30 1 Operation1.3 Preparing to MeasureAdjust LCD screen contrastIf necessary, adjust the LCD screen contrast using the decimal point and +/- keys loca

ND 1200 QUADRA-CHEK 311.3 Preparing to MeasureSelect the desired annotationAnnotation determines the number of measurement points collected for each f

32 1 Operation1.3 Preparing to MeasureSelect a probe typeFeatures are probed with crosshairs or with optional optical edge detection. Optical edge det

ND 1200 QUADRA-CHEK 331.3 Preparing to MeasureCalibrate the optical edge detectorThe optical edge detector must be calibrated to correctly recognize l

34 1 Operation1.3 Preparing to MeasureAlign the part to a measurement axisAccurate measurements require the part to be perfectly aligned along a measu

ND 1200 QUADRA-CHEK 351.3 Preparing to MeasureEstablish a datumEstablish a reference datum once the part is skewed. Two datums can be created in the N

36 1 Operation1.3 Preparing to MeasureConstruct a datum point from line featuresConstruct a point from the skew line and the left edge line to create

ND 1200 QUADRA-CHEK 371.3 Preparing to MeasurePresetting the datumDatums can be zeroed or preset. This example creates a preset reference datum from a

38 1 Operation1.4 Measuring Part Features1.4 Measuring Part FeaturesPart featuresFeatures are measured by probing data points that characterize the

ND 1200 QUADRA-CHEK 391.4 Measuring Part FeaturesProbing part featuresPart features can be probed with crosshairs or with optional optical edge detect

4 PrefaceMenu key: Displays five soft key menus for system setup, programming, extra functions clearing data and optional optical edge detector functi

40 1 Operation1.4 Measuring Part FeaturesProbing with Measure MagicMeasure Magic analyzes feature data collected by part probing and automatically det

ND 1200 QUADRA-CHEK 411.4 Measuring Part FeaturesMeasuring featuresThe ND 1200 measures point, line, circle, distance and angle features. To measure a

42 1 Operation1.4 Measuring Part FeaturesMeasuring pointsPoints are the simplest features to measure. Only one point is required to define the locatio

ND 1200 QUADRA-CHEK 431.4 Measuring Part FeaturesMeasuring linesA minimum of 2 points are required to measure a line. A maximum of 100 points can be p

44 1 Operation1.4 Measuring Part FeaturesMeasuring circlesA minimum of 3 points are required to measure a circle. A maximum of 100 points can be probe

ND 1200 QUADRA-CHEK 451.4 Measuring Part FeaturesMeasuring distancesTwo points are required to measure a distance.U Press the DISTANCE MEASUREMENT key

46 1 Operation1.4 Measuring Part FeaturesMeasuring anglesA minimum of 4 points evenly divided on two legs of an angle are required to measure an angle

ND 1200 QUADRA-CHEK 471.5 Creating Part Features1.5 Creating Part FeaturesCreated featuresIt can be useful to create features that are not found on

48 1 Operation1.5 Creating Part FeaturesExample of creating a featureIn this example, a circle is created:U Press the feature MEASUREMENT key. In this

ND 1200 QUADRA-CHEK 491.6 Constructing Part Features1.6 Constructing Part FeaturesConstructed featuresNew features can be constructed from probed, c

ND 1200 QUADRA-CHEK 5ND 1200 rear panelND 1200 side panel1 Serial number label2 Power switch3 Power cord connector and fuse holder4 Power ground acces

50 1 Operation1.6 Constructing Part FeaturesExample of constructing a featureIn this example, a new point feature is constructed from two parent circl

ND 1200 QUADRA-CHEK 511.6 Constructing Part FeaturesU Press the VIEW key to show a graphic image of the feature construction. In this example the imag

52 1 Operation1.6 Constructing Part FeaturesPoint Two points: mid pointPoint Point and circle: mid pointPoint Distance and point: offsetPoint Circle:

ND 1200 QUADRA-CHEK 531.6 Constructing Part FeaturesCircle Multiple circles: best fitCircle Circle and distance: offsetDistance Two points: point to p

54 1 Operation1.7 Tolerancing1.7 TolerancingFeature tolerancesThe following tolerances are available in the ND 1200.Feature type To l e r a n c ePoi

ND 1200 QUADRA-CHEK 551.7 TolerancingApplying tolerancesThe method of applying tolerances is identical for all feature types. To apply a tolerance:U H

56 1 Operation1.7 TolerancingExample of applying a toleranceIn this example, a form tolerance (roundness) is applied to a circle feature:U Use the ARR

ND 1200 QUADRA-CHEK 571.7 TolerancingU Enter the desired nominal and tolerance values into the data fields provided. In this example of circle form to

58 1 Operation1.8 Programming1.8 ProgrammingND 1200 programsND 1200 programs automate repetitive measurement and inspection tasks. Programs are reco

ND 1200 QUADRA-CHEK 591.8 ProgrammingExample of recording a programIn this example, a program is created to measure several features on the 2-D demo p

6 PrefaceInformation contained in this manualThis User's manual covers the operation, installation, setup and specifications of the ND 1200. Oper

60 1 Operation1.8 ProgrammingRunning a programTo run (play back) a ND 1200 program:U Press the MENU key.U Press the PROG soft key. The Program screen

ND 1200 QUADRA-CHEK 611.8 ProgrammingExample of running a programIn this example, the program recorded in the earlier example of recording a program i

62 1 Operation1.8 ProgrammingEditing a programPrograms can be edited to change, insert, or delete program steps. There are a variety of reasons to edi

ND 1200 QUADRA-CHEK 631.8 ProgrammingExpanding and compressing a program stepsTo expand or compress a program step:U Use the ARROW CURSOR keys to high

64 1 Operation1.8 ProgrammingChanging a program stepProgram steps can be edited to change: Program properties Settings TolerancesTo change program

ND 1200 QUADRA-CHEK 651.8 ProgrammingExample of changing program properties In this example, program properties will be edited to change the behavior

66 1 Operation1.8 ProgrammingExample of changing tolerances In this example, a roundness form tolerance will be edited to be more forgiving:To change

ND 1200 QUADRA-CHEK 671.8 ProgrammingDeleting a program stepProgram steps can be deleted to simplify programs or to remove unwanted steps. Any program

68 1 Operation1.8 ProgrammingInserting new program stepsProgram steps can be inserted to update programs to accommodate part changes or to correct omi

ND 1200 QUADRA-CHEK 691.8 ProgrammingCopying a programWhen similar parts will be measured, it is often quicker to copy an existing program and edit it

ND 1200 QUADRA-CHEK 7Safety considerationsGeneral accepted safety precautions must be followed when operating the system. Failure to observe these pre

70 1 Operation1.8 ProgrammingDeleting a programWhen programs are no longer needed, they can be deleted to conserve resources.To delete a program:U Pre

ND 1200 QUADRA-CHEK 711.8 ProgrammingBacking up programsPrograms can be backed up prior to editing or deleting them by saving them with the ND 1200 se

72 1 Operation1.9 Reporting1.9 ReportingReportingReports of measurement results can be sent to a USB printer or USB flash drive over the USB port, o

ND 1200 QUADRA-CHEK 731.10 Error Indications1.10 Error IndicationsScale errorsOnly input encoder scale errors are reported by the ND 1200. Scale err

74 1 Operation1.10 Error Indications

Installation, Setup and Specifications

76 2 Installation and Specifications2.1 ND 1200 Shipment Contents2.1 ND 1200 Shipment ContentsThe contents of your ND 1200 shipment are described belo

ND 1200 QUADRA-CHEK 772.1 ND 1200 Shipment ContentsRepackaging the ND 1200When shipping the ND 1200 on to an end-user, repackage all ND 1200 component

78 2 Installation and Specifications2.2 Hardware Installation2.2 Hardware InstallationThe ND 1200 is easy to install in a variety of measurement appli

ND 1200 QUADRA-CHEK 792.2 Hardware InstallationArm mounting (optional)Secure the arm mount adapter to the ND 1200 and bolt the adapter and ND 1200 to

8 Preface

80 2 Installation and Specifications2.2 Hardware InstallationConnecting powerConnect the ND 1200 to power through a high-quality power surge suppresso

ND 1200 QUADRA-CHEK 812.2 Hardware InstallationConnecting encodersAxis encoders are attached to interface connectors on the rear of the ND 1200. Many

82 2 Installation and Specifications2.2 Hardware InstallationConnecting a computerMeasurement result data can be sent to a computer over the RS-232 po

ND 1200 QUADRA-CHEK 832.2 Hardware InstallationConnecting an optional foot switch or remote keypadThe optional foot switch and remote keypad are conne

84 2 Installation and Specifications2.2 Hardware InstallationConnecting and installing optical edge detectionThe optical edge detection option referen

ND 1200 QUADRA-CHEK 852.3 Software setup2.3 Software setupThe operating parameters of the ND 1200 must be configured prior to using it for the first t

86 2 Installation and Specifications2.3 Software setupSetup menuMost operating parameters of the ND 1200 are configured using screens and data fields

ND 1200 QUADRA-CHEK 872.3 Software setupSetup example: entering the supervisor passwordCritical setup parameters are password-protected. Only qualifie

88 2 Installation and Specifications2.3 Software setupOrder of setupThe ND 1200 setup software is contained on up to 18 screens, depending on the hard

ND 1200 QUADRA-CHEK 892.3 Software setupLanguage selection and product versionThe About screen contains selections for changing the language of text d

ND 1200 QUADRA-CHEK 91.1 ND 1200 Overview ... 141.2 Basic Functions of the ND 1200 ... 16Switching on the ND 1200 ... 16Establishing a repeatabl

90 2 Installation and Specifications2.3 Software setupSupervisor password and program unlockingThe Supervisor screen contains the Password data field

ND 1200 QUADRA-CHEK 912.3 Software setupLoading settings files and startup screensThe Supervisor screen contains tools for loading ND 1200 configurati

92 2 Installation and Specifications2.3 Software setupEncoder configurationThe Encoders and Misc screens contain data and choice fields for configurin

ND 1200 QUADRA-CHEK 932.3 Software setupU Highlight the Type choice field and then press a soft key to select the encoder type.U Highlight the Ref Mar

94 2 Installation and Specifications2.3 Software setupU Highlight the Reversed choice field and then press the YES soft key to reverse the encoder cou

ND 1200 QUADRA-CHEK 952.3 Software setupMisc screenThe Misc screen encoder configuration fields include: Auto DRO counts: The number of least signifi

96 2 Installation and Specifications2.3 Software setupOptical edge detection setupThe Edge menu and Misc setup screen contain fields and other tools f

ND 1200 QUADRA-CHEK 972.3 Software setupMisc screenThe Misc screen contains fields for configuring: Optical edge (OE) time-out: The minimum allowed t

98 2 Installation and Specifications2.3 Software setupStage squareness calibrationThe Squareness screen contains data and choice fields for calibratin

ND 1200 QUADRA-CHEK 992.3 Software setupError correctionThere are three error correction methods used by the ND 1200:  LEC: Linear Error Correction