Digital Readouts / Linear Encoders for Manually Operated Machine Tools
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Digital Readouts Linear Encoders for Manually Operated Machine Tools September 2011

Digital readouts from ACU-RITE make your manually operated machine tools more protable, improve productivity, and raise the quality of the machined workpiece. The large LCD display clearly shows the actual axis positions. The context-sensitive graphical user guidance makes working with digital readouts from ACU-RITE a pleasure. Together with the linear scales from ACU-RITE they form an economic and effective package solution for initial setup or retrotting on your machine tool. 2

Contents Digital Readouts Overview Functions 4 6 Tool Compensation (VUE, 200S, 300S) 6 Distance-to-Go Display (VUE, 200S, 300S) 7 Contour Monitoring (VUE, 300S) 7 Hole Patterns (VUE, 200S, 300S) 8 Programming of Machining Steps (300S) 8 Help for Working with Lathes (VUE, 200S, 300S) Specications Probing Functions for Datums (200S, 300S) 9 10 200S – Flexible Position Display for Two and Three Axes 12 300S – The Programmable Readout for Up to Four Axes 14 Edge Finder 16 Mounting Components 17 IOB 49 External Input/Output Unit Accessories VUE – Simple Position Display for Two and Three Axes 20...

Selection Guide Number of axes VUE Reference points/ Tool data Functions 2 or 3 10 datums; 16 tools General: • Distance-to-go display with graphic positioning aid Digital readout for milling, drilling and boring machines, as well as lathes, with two or three axes • Monochrome screen • Membrane keyboard Milling and drilling: • Tool radius compensation • Hole patterns (circular and linear patterns) • Inclined or arc milling Turning: • Taper calculator • Radius/diameter display • Separate and sum display 200S 2 or 3 Digital readout for milling, drilling and boring machines, as well as lathes,...

Encoder inputs Switching inputs/ outputs Data interface Model Page « TTL – USB VUE 10 « TTL For KT edge nder; RS-232-C/ more through IOB 49 V.24 200S 12 « TTL For KT edge nder; RS-232-C/ more through IOB 49 V.24 300S 14 5

Functions – Probing Functions for Datums (200S, 300S) – Tool Compensation (VUE, 200S, 300S) Easy setup with probing functions A very useful accessory for datum setting is the HEIDENHAIN KT edge nder: Simply move the edge nder toward a side of the workpiece until the stylus deects. The counter automatically stores the exact position, taking into account the direction of approach and the radius of the stylus. In milling machine mode, the 200S and 300S digital readouts offer the following probe functions: • Workpiece edge as reference line • Workpiece centerline as reference line • Circle...

– Distance-to-Go Display (VUE, 200S, 300S) – Contour Monitoring (VUE, 300S) Distance-to-go display for turning and milling The distance-to-go display feature simplies your work considerably: you enter the next nominal position, and the display shows you the distance remaining to the target position. This means, you simply traverse to the display value zero. The displays for milling can also compensate the cutter radius. In this way you can directly use the drawing dimensions without having to do any conversions. You no longer have to remember any complicated values. The distance-to-go...

- Programming of Machining Steps (300S) Automatic calculation of bolt hole patterns for milling and drilling h milling machine mode you can machine bolt hole circles (full circle or circle segments) and linear hole patterns without having to calculate: You simply enter the geometric dimensions and the number of holes from the drawing. The display calculates the coordinates of the ndividual holes in the working plane. You only need to traverse "to zero" and drill Then the display shows the next position The graphic display is a particularly useful feature: it lets you verify your input of...

- Help for Working with Lathes (VUE, 200S, 300S) Radius/diameter display positions of the transverse axis in either radius or diameter values. You can switch at Sum display of longitudinal axes h lathe mode, the positions of the saddle and the top slide are displayed either separately or as the sum of both values. • If you select separate displays, the position values are referenced to the datum for each individual axis. If only the saddle is moved, the displayed value for the top-slide axis remains unchanged • If sum display is selected, the counter adds both values while taking the...

VUE – Simple Digital Readout for Two or Three Axes The VUE position displays from ACU-RITE are suited for use on manually operated milling, drilling, boring machines and lathes with two or three axes. Description With its sturdy housing and splash-proof membrane keyboard, the VUE is built for the workshop. The VUE shows display position values, the soft-key row and other useful information on a monochrome graphic screen. Functions The most important functions are available quickly and directly via function keys. Soft keys with clear information in the local language enable you to make...

VUE Axes* 2 or 3 from A to Z and ZO Encoder inputs « TTL Display step1) Adjustable, max. 7 digits Linear axis: 1 mm to 0.000 1 mm Angular axis: 1° to 0.001° (00° 00‘ 01“) Display 5.7” monochrome at-panel display for position values, dialogs and inputs, and soft keys Status display Tool, reference point, operating function, feed rate, ABS/INC, mm/inch, stopwatch Functions • • • • • • • • • • For milling/drilling/boring • Calculation of positions for hole patterns (circular patterns as well as linear patterns) • Tool radius and tool length compensation • Probing functions for reference-point...

200S – Flexible Digital Readout for Two or Three Axes The ACU-RITE 200S digital readout is especially suited for use on milling, drilling and boring machines and lathes with up to three axes. A separate I/O unit provides switching input/outputs for simple tasks in automation. Description The 200S display unit is designed as a sturdy upright unit with splash-proof fulltravel keypad for use in a workshop. It is equipped with a monochrome at screen for position values, dialog and input displays, graphic functions and graphic positioning support. Functions The 200S display unit is characterized...