Software features
Below is an example of the Laser10 software.
The system features are:
Capture data manually or automatically - For the measurement of linear, angular, straightness, flatness, squareness and rotary performance of machines.
Dual axis - Where one axis is controlled by two drives and two feedback systems, the dual axis option provides the capability to automatically capture data from both parallel axes simultaneously, reducing calibration time and improving accuracy.
Dynamic data capture - For the evaluation of acceleration, vibration, velocity and servo control performance, the dynamic data capture and analysis software is capable of sampling rates up to 5 kHz and contains integrated vibration analysis (FFT). Ideal for the measurement of machine error characteristics such as: pre-load and hysteresis of ballscrew and nut mechanisms, positional stability and encoder performance, and resonnance characterisation of motors and spindles.
Interface with the other instruments and systems - Use Mitutoyo's Digimatic digital indicator to measure axis straightness, axes squareness, axis roll and linear repeatability, backlash and drift tests. Use Federal products 832 amplifier interface to measure axis straightness, axes squareness, horizontal axis pitch and roll, vertical axis pitch and yaw, vertical axis roll and surface flatness.
Error compensation - Machine performance can be improved with one simple laser test. The compensation packages now include a compensation 'wizard' and progress indicator to make automatic axis compensation even easier. The system will generate the machine move 'G' codes, drive the machine, capture data automatically, and on completion of the test cycle, download via RS232 the new error compensation files to the machine controller. Alternatively, universal error compensation can be used to produce a table for manual input to almost any machine controller.
Analysis output to international standards - Renishaw understands the manufacturing industry is constantly evolving, and it's important that the data is captured and assessed according to the very latest standards. We continually support our systems, and the laser data is analysed to standards ISO 230-2, ANSI B5.54, ANSI B89, VDI 3441, VDI 2617, JIS-B6330, GB-10931-89.
Comprehensive on-line help - Including full search and index facilities.
Specification
Supplied on a single CD supporting major European and Oriental languages. A low cost upgrade from earlier DOS based software is available.
Laser10 is compatible with leading international standards and runs on Windows® 95, 98, XP, NT4 or ME operating systems. However, compatibility of PC, laser system interface and software is essential for overall system performance. Please check with your local Renishaw office.
| Sampling rates |
10 Hz - 5000 Hz |
| Linear displacement accuracy |
±1.1 ppm (parts per million) |
| Linear velocity accuracy |
±0.01% |
| Linear acceleration accuracy |
±0.01% |
| Time accuracy |
±0.14% |
| Resolution |
0.001 µm (0.04 µin) |
PC requirements
| Computer |
IBM PC - desk top or laptop |
| Processor |
200 MHz Pentium, 64 MB RAM |
| Operating system |
Windows® 95, 98, NT4, XP or ME |
| Drives |
CD-ROM for software installation, plus RS232 port required when using accessories such as error compensation software, RX10 rotary axis calibrator or digital indicator |
| Screen |
800 x 600 pixels minimum resolution |
| Interface |
Notebooks - single type II PCMCIA card bus slot
Desktops - one spare 8-bit hald-length ISA slot |
| Browser |
Internet Explorer version 4 or later |
