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Controller options

Renishaw’s range of UCC universal CMM controllers are at the heart of any Renishaw CMM retrofit, providing precise control of the motion of the machine, interfacing to all Renishaw sensors, and communications with the metrology software.

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Renishaw's UCC flexible controllers provide advanced touch-trigger and scanning algorithms, which allow fast, accurate, adaptive part measurement.

The UCC2 is a critical component of Renishaw's revolutionary Renscan5® technology, using synchronised motion of machine and head axes to minimise the dynamic errors of CMM motion at ultra-high scanning speeds

CMM controller kit

Combined with a Renishaw servo power amplifier Renishaw’s UCC universal CMM controller enables precise motion control of up to 5 axes of simultaneous motion on machines of all sizes and also supports rotary tables. It also provides a single-box interface to all Renishaw sensors and can gather surface data at up to 4,000 points per second.

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Sophisticated machine error mapping is provided in an open format, allowing users to perform their own recalibration, whilst temperature compensation is also available. Crucially, the UCC2 also complies with the I++ DME protocol, giving users the freedom to use any metrology software that features an I++ DME client.

  • Full support for all Renishaw sensors
  • I++ DME compliant
  • Future proof - future Renishaw sensors will be designed to integrate with UCC controllers
  • Cost-effective UCCLite suitable for touch-trigger applications

Recommended controller elements

UCC2 UCClite™ SPA2-2 SPAlite™ MCU
 UCC2  UCClite  SPA2  SPAlite  MCU1
Universal controller for touch-trigger probing, scanning and 5-axis scanning Simple 3-axis, low cost, controller for touch-trigger probing 4-channel digital servo power amplifier with an integral power supply Basic amplifier for use with small to medium 3-axis CMMs Multi-functional hand control unit

 

Legacy controllers

UCC1 SPA1
 UCC1  spa1
Superseded by the UCC2 Superseded by the SPA2

Smooth, fast and accurate blending of CMM motion control

The UCC range can operate in touch trigger probing or full scanning mode offering integrated control of all Renishaw standard touch-trigger and scanning probe systems, plus stylus changing.

Future proof your CMM

UCC2, SPA and MCUFuture hardware and software upgrades can be carried out easily, with function enhancements available by email or telephone support. Software enhancements are simply applied, as the control software is loaded at boot up.

Additional new products require only plug-in daughtercards.
All new probes and heads will be available with a controller interface option that will also include any appropriate calibration or set-up software.

UCCretrofit

UCC Retrofit LogoRenishaw has formed a technical partnership with some of the industries leading software companies and retrofitters to provide powerful CMM retrofit solutions using Renishaw's UCC controllers.

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  • White paper: Unlock the hidden potential of your CMMs [1.4MB] White paper: Unlock the hidden potential of your CMMs

    Advances in sensors, metrology software and controller technology now offer the opportunity to transform existing CMMs, providing greater accuracy, faster measurement, more automation and new capabilities, whilst taking full advantage of CAD-driven programming.

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A complete CMM upgrade, supplied and supported by Renishaw.

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Contact us online if you require more information or you have a pricing query, or alternatively you may like to speak directly to your local Renishaw office.