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SCR200 rack operation

Operating modes

The SCR200 may be operated in either of two modes depending on the application requirements and whether the SCR200 is accessible in normal operation.

With TAMPER PROOF ON selected, the stylus change cycle is initiated by moving the probe across the face of the Hall sensor, for the rack to detect the presence of the probe before entering a docking port. In this mode, interruption of the light beams alone does not inhibit probe triggering and therefore the probe cannot be accidentally inhibited during normal operation. For example by placing fingers in the light beam or by operating a port lid.

With TAMPER PROOF OFF selected, direct entry to the rack ports is allowed. The light beams detect the probe entering a module docking port and inhibit probe triggers. In this mode faster stylus changing is possible but Renishaw recommend that it is used only in situations where access to the rack is restricted when the CMM is operating automatically.

To select the operating mode

  • Remove the electrical connector
  • Move the mode selection slide switch (see 'Mounting the SCR200 rack on the CMM') - LEFT for tamper proof ON, RIGHT for tamper proof OFF
  • Replace the electrical connector
  • Confirm that the POWER and STATUS lamps are indicating the correct mode

Loading stylus modules into the rack

Renishaw recommends that the stylus modules are mounted on the probe body by hand. An automatic stylus change routine is completed prior to tip qualification then the stylus module is loaded into the rack.

The CMM should be used to load the stylus modules into the rack by following the 'Stylus module changing procedure'.

It is possible to load the rack by hand but care must be taken to ensure correct rotational alignment, as there is no warning if a module is incorrectly seated on the probe sensor and gross measurement errors will occur.

Power and status indicators

Two LEDs are located on the top face of the rack:

  1. POWER - green
  2. STATUS - red

Power

Status

SCR200 mode

OFF

Flashing for 10 s

Self-test, tamper proof ON

OFF

Flashing for 5 s

Self-test, tamper proof OFF

ON

OFF

Rack idle, tamper proof ON

ON

ON

Rack idle, tamper proof OFF

ON

Flashing

Stylus changing

Flashing

Flashing

Self-test failed


Stylus module changing procedure

Storing a stylus module - tamper proof ON

Refer to the 'Datuming the SCR200 rack' section for definitions of coordinate X(n), Y, Z.

1. Move to the START coordinate for activating the Hall sensor: {Xs, Ys, Z}, where Xs = X1 + 82 mm and Ys = P3 + R (1 mm) - 7.5 mm.

2. Move along the X- axis to: {Xs - 12 mm} at a minimum speed of 5 mm/s.

3. Move along the X axis to the centre line of the required vacant port (n): {X(n), Ys, Z}.

NOTE: If the stylus assembly has an offset or star component projecting along the Y+ axis, it is permissible (after step 1) to move out along the Y- axis and exit the light beam for a maximum of 5 s, to avoid a collision with the SCR200 leg or another stored stylus.

4. Move along the Y+ axis to the docking target coordinate for port (n): {X(n), Y, Z}

5. Move along the Z+ axis to the release coordinate: {X(n), Y, Zr} where Zr = Z + 3 mm.

6. Move along the Y- axis to a coordinate clear of the port lid: {X(n), Ys, Zr}

Storing a stylus module - tamper proof OFF

Refer to the previous procedure ('Storing a stylus module - tamper proof ON') omitting steps 1 and 2.

NOTE: It is not necessary to stop CMM motion at the start coordinate in this mode, provided that the port is entered along the Y+ axis at the specified X(n) and Z axis positions.
SCR200 - storing a stylus module - English

Picking up a stylus module

This procedure is applicable to both operating modes. Refer to the section 'Datuming the SCR200 rack' for definitions of coordinate X(n), Y, Z.

  1. From the previous port coordinate: {X(n), Ys, Zr}, move along the X axis to the port (n) containing the required stylus module: {X(n), Ys, Zr}
  2. Move along the Y+ axis to the port centre: {X(n), Y, Zr}
  3. Move along the Z- axis to the docking target coordinate for port (n): {X(n), Y, Z}
  4. Move along the Y- axis to a coordinate clear of the port lid: {X(n), Ys, Z}

Proceed with the part measurement program.

SCR200 - picking up a stylus module - English