Acu-rite VUE Manual do Utilizador

VUE READOUTSREFERENCE MANUAL

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VUE xiTable of Contents VUE Key LayoutFront Panel Layout...

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VUE xiiiII – 1 Installation SetupInstallation Setup Parameters... 29Encod

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VUE 1I – 1 Introduction to VUEI – 1 Introduction to VUELayout of ScreenStatus Bar Symbols:The VUE readout provides application-specific features that

2 II – 1 Introduction to VUEVUE Hard KeysHard keys on the VUE readouts vary depending on the number of axis the readout includes. A one axis readout w

VUE 3I – 1 Introduction to VUEOperating ModesThe VUE has two operating modes: Distance-To-Go (incremental), and Actual Value (absolute). The Distance

4 II – 1 Introduction to VUEWorking without reference mark evaluationThe VUE can also be used without crossing over the reference marks.U Press the NO

VUE 5I – 1 Introduction to VUEJob Setup ParametersU To view, and change Job Setup parameters, first press the SETUP soft key.U Use the UP/DOWN arrow

6 II – 1 Introduction to VUEDiameter AxesSelect Diameter Axes to set which axes can be displayed in either radius, or diameter values. ON indicates th

VUE 7I – 1 Introduction to VUEConsole AdjustmentThe LCD’s contrast can be adjusted either by using the soft keys in this form, or by using the UP/DOWN

8 II – 2 Milling Specific OperationsI – 2 Milling Specific OperationsThis section discusses operations, and soft key functions specific to milling app

VUE 9I – 2 Milling Specific OperationsSign for the length difference ΔLIf the tool is longer than the reference tool: ΔL > 0 (+).If the tool is sho

10 II – 2 Milling Specific OperationsDatum SettingDatum settings define the relationships between the axis positions, and the display values.Setting

VUE 11I – 2 Milling Specific OperationsDatum Setting with a ToolUsing a tool to set datum points can still use the VUE probing functions.The following

12 II – 2 Milling Specific OperationsPresetsThe Preset function allows the operator to indicate the nominal (target) position for the next move. Once

VUE 13I – 2 Milling Specific OperationsPreparation:U Select the tool with the appropriate tool data.U Pre-position the tool to an appropriate location

14 II – 2 Milling Specific OperationsIncremental Distance PresetExample: Drilling by traversing to display value zero with incremental positioning. H

VUE 15I – 2 Milling Specific OperationsU To preset the Z axis:U Press the Z axis key.U Press the ENTER key (use last entered preset).U Drill hole 2: T

VUE iii VUE Key LayoutVUE Key LayoutVUE Soft keysThere are two pages of soft key functions to select from the operating modes. Use the LEFT/RIGHT arro

16 II – 2 Milling Specific OperationsCircle patternExample: Enter data, and execute a circle pattern. Holes (no. of): 4 Coordinates of center: X =

VUE 17I – 2 Milling Specific OperationsLinear PatternInformation required: Linear pattern type (array, or frame) First hole (1st hole of the pattern

18 II – 2 Milling Specific OperationsIncline MillingEntry Form:U The Incline Milling form is used to specify the flat surface to be milled. Press the

VUE 19I – 2 Milling Specific OperationsU When executing a surface milling operation, three views are available: incremental DRO, contour, and absolute

20 II – 2 Milling Specific OperationsArc MillingEntry Form:The Arc Milling form is used to specify a curved surface to be milled. Press the ARC millin

VUE 21I – 2 Milling Specific OperationsU When executing a surface milling operation, three views are available: incremental DRO, contour, and absolute

22 II – 3 Turning Specific OperationsI – 3 Turning Specific OperationsThis section discusses operations specific to turning applications only.Tool Tab

VUE 23I – 3 Turning Specific OperationsSetting Tool Offsets with Lock Axis FunctionExample 2: LOCK AXISThe LOCK AXIS function can be used to set a too

24 II – 3 Turning Specific OperationsDatum SettingSee "Datum Setting" on page 10 for basic information. Datum settings define the relationsh

VUE 25I – 3 Turning Specific OperationsSetting Datums using LOCK AXIS FunctionThe Lock Axis function is useful for setting a datum when a tool is unde

iv VUE Soft keysSoft Key function Soft keyPress when ready to identify a reference mark (see "ENABLE/DISABLE REF function" on page 4).Opens

26 II – 3 Turning Specific OperationsTaper Calculator Hard KeyUse the taper calculator to caculate taper angle.Calculate tapers either by entering dim

VUE 27I – 3 Turning Specific OperationsPresetsThe functionality has been explained previously in this manual (See "Presets" on page 12). The

28 II – 3 Turning Specific OperationsVectoringVectoring breaks down the movement of the compound axis into the crossfeed, or longitudinal axes. When t

VUE 29II – 1 Installation SetupII – 1 Installation SetupInstallation Setup ParametersInstallation Setup is accessed by pressing the SETUP soft key, wh

30II – 1 Installation SetupU In the Error Monitor field, select whether the system will monitor, and display encoder errors by selecting ON, or OFF. W

VUE 31II – 1 Installation SetupZ Coupling (turning applications only)The VUE Turning application provides a quick method for coupling the Z0, and Z ax

32II – 1 Installation SetupError CompensationThe distance a cutting tool travels, measured by an encoder, can in certain cases, differ from the actual

VUE 33II – 1 Installation SetupNon-Linear Error CompensationNon-linear error compensation should be applied, if the results of the comparison with a r

34II – 1 Installation SetupViewing the Compensation TableU Press the EDIT TABLE soft key.U To switch between the table and graph views, press the VIEW

VUE 35II – 1 Installation SetupCounter SettingsThe Counter Settings feature is the parameter where the operator defines the user application for the r

VUE v Readout Parameter Access CodeReadout Parameter Access CodeAn access code must be entered before machine-related installation parameters can be s

36II – 2 Installation and Electrical ConnectionsII – 2 Installation and Electrical ConnectionsInstallationThe DRO is mounted to a tilt/swivel feature:

VUE 37II – 3 DimensionsII – 3 DimensionsOverviewAccessory ID NumberID Number Accessory627052-01 Pkgd, Mounting BaseTop view with DimensionsDimensions

38II – 3 DimensionsM8 x 70mm Mounting bolt(included with DRO)Handle(included with DRO)Read out mounting armoptions (not included)M8 Lock nut(included

VUE 39II – 3 DimensionsDRO mounting with arm (reference information)DRO mounting with baseTilt / Swivel Feature(included with DRO)M8 Tightening handle

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VUEIndexNumerics1/2 Hard Key ... 15Coupling ... 30AAbsolute Distance Preset ... 12Actual Value/Distance-To-Go ... 3Arc Milling hard key ... 2Axis Keys

IndexTTaper Calc hard key ... 2Taper Calculator ... 26Teach Length soft key ... 9Tool ... 22Tool compensation ... 8Tool Hard Key ... 8Tool hard key .

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VUE vii IntroductionIntroductionSoftware VersionThe software version is shown on the initial power up screen. VUEDRO axis availability. Symbols within

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VUE ixWarrantyFor additional information, please go to www.acu-rite.com.