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System software for QC10

Ballbar 5 Software was developed for QC10 ballbar systems support.  Depending upon your PC and OS software, you may also be able to use Ballbar 20 software.

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Ballbar software for QC10

Ballbar software enables you to set up and run ballbar tests, either as a "one off" or using a customer defined test template. Captured data can be displayed as analysis reports in a variety of international standards e.g. ISO 230-4, ANSI B5.54 and B5.57 as well as a comprehensive Renishaw analysis format. In addition to the graphical trace display, Ballbar software ranks each diagnosed error according to its impact on overall machine accuracy which is clearly stated along with a value for positional tolerance.

Ballbar software is simple to use - You only use the features you need.

BB5 HPS V5.08 SCREEN A

Key features of Ballbar software

Although the QC10 ballbar system has been superceded by QC20-W, software for QC10 is still available (see 'Upgrades' below). Renishaw ballbar software has been updated frequently over nearly 20 years, using the latest versions will give you access to the most robust software, with many features and utilities added over the years.

Further details can be found on the QC20-W system software page and in the QC20-W ballbar technical brochure.

PC minimum requirements (current software)

ComputerPC - desktop or laptop
Processor500MHZ Pentium, 256 MB RAM
Operating systemWindows® XP SP2 or Vista™ (32 bit or 64 bit)
DrivesCD-ROM for software installation
Screen

800 x 600 pixels resolution minimum, SVGA

Hard Disk

100 MB drive space needed for software installation

Interface

Minimum of one RS232 port (or a USB port and a USB-RS232 adaptor) plus one USB port for mouse.

Peripherals

Keyboard and Microsoft mouse or compatible pointing device

Software upgrades

Renishaw has a policy of regularly updating its software to fix bugs, add functionality, extend language support, reflect changes in standards and respond to changes in Microsoft software.

If you are not using the latest software you could be missing out on these features. Since using Renishaw ballbar is about quick and simple diagnosis we want as many customers as possible to benefit from this revised software.

The upgrades below are available FREE OF CHARGE. Please select the most suitable package and then either download from this website or contact your local Renishaw office for a CD, whichever suits you best.

Two packages are available depending on your PC operating system.

Ballbar 20 V5.09.05

  • Software release note: Ballbar 20 (V5.09.06) Software release note: Ballbar 20 (V5.09.06)

    Important information concerning installation and use of Ballbar 20 V5.09.06. It is recommended to read this before downloading or installing software.

    [45kB]
  • Software download: Ballbar 20 V5.09.06

    Current software shipped with all QC20-W ballbar kits but also compatible with QC10 ballbars. PC requirements: Windows® XP (SP2 or higher), Windows® Vista, Windows 7 or Windows 8. Microsoft.NET software V3.5 or higher will automatically be installed if required; please note this may take an additional 15 minutes.

    [132.5MB]

Ballbar 5 HPS V5.07.07

  • Software download: Ballbar 5 HPS V5.07.07

    Choose this software if you are operating Windows® 98, ME or 2000 operating systems. This release included updates to allow for operation with Internet Explorer 7 (and higher). Please note that V5.07.07 is obsolete and we cannot therefore offer technical support for this product.

    [43.3MB]

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Next steps

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.