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Connecting the UCC T3 PLUS or UCC S3 to the host PC

Hardware connection

The host PC must have a dedicated ethernet connection to the CMM controller. It is recommended that this is not a USB plug-in adapter because of the reduction in speed these devices can produce.

If the host PC is connected to a network, it is necessary to install additional hardware to allow a dedicated connection for UCC T3 PLUS or UCC S3 communication. For details on how to install additional hardware on the host PC, please refer to the manufacturer user's guide.

A 5 m ethernet cable is provided for this link as part of the CMM controller kit. The cable included is a CAT 5E, cross-over type. Other lengths may be used, but the maximum length is determined by the generic specification for ethernet connections.

It is recommened that a shielded ethernet cable is used if there is a likelihood of EMC disruption due to the environment or location of the routed cable.

It is recommended that the cross-over cable is labelled to avoid being mistaken for a non cross-over cable.

Software installation

UCCsuite 4.7 or newer software must be installed on the host PC prior to connection of the UCC T3 PLUS or UCC S3. The UCC software suite can be downloaded from the Renishaw website. After the software has been installed, run UCCassist-2 to set up and configure the CMM controller.