XR20-W rotary axis calibrator

The XR20-W addresses the need for quick and easy testing on a wide range of machines and axis types. It does this by keeping all the features that have made RX10 a success but adding much simpler set up and operation.

Features and benefits

 Automated calibration - The XR20-W is motorised and data capture is synchronised to axis movement, i.e. no operator intervention required during data capture.

High accuracy and repeatability - Measurement accuracy of ±1 arc second. All Renishaw systems are factory calibrated and delivered with traceable certification.

Use of Renishaw laser system - Provides a high integrity, non-contact reference measurement, remote from the axis under test.

The features above have been carried across from RX10, however the totally new design of XR20-W delivers many additional benefits:

Wireless operation

• Lithium batteries and Bluetooth® communications give truly wireless operation
• Provides for easier and quicker set up and avoids issues with trailing cables, eliminating the safety hazard these create

Flexible mounting system

• The measurement system is now separate from the mounting system.
• This modular approach allows far simpler and quicker set-up and can be configured for a wide variety of rotary tables, lathes and other rotary axes

Compact and light weight

• Handling and fixing on machine can be achieved single handed
• Easy cost effective transportation
• Clearance issues on machine minimised

New data collection software

• Enables quicker and more consistent test set up to give faster test results with increased confidence

Integrated target and alignment optics

• Factory set alignment of retro-reflectors to XR20-W measurement axis minimises alignment and resulting measurement errors
• A simple optical alignment aid helps minimise measurement errors. Alignment adjustments can even be made via software, providing quicker and safer working for the operator

Extended auto calibration and pre-test cycles

• Pre-measurement calibration cycle compensates for remaining angular alignment errors
• Data sampling during test overrun detects and sets axis direction sense and axis feedrate

Servo controlled drive

• Rotary axis measurement speeds for larger angles (›5°) of up to 10 rpm
• Uses unique, integrated rotary encoder technology

XR20-W specification

Compatibility

• PC: WindowsXP SP3 or Windows 7 operating system. Bluetooth enabled or with USB Bluetooth adaptor (Microsoft stack only). Please ask for full PC requirements.
• Laser: Currently XL-80 laser only (ML10 compatibility planned)

 Kit contents

•  XR20-W
• Mounting ring
• Adaptor plate
• Centration aid
• Chuck adaptor
• RotaryXL software including system manual
• Battery charger
• Batteries x 3
• USB cable and mains adaptor
• Peli™ case

RX10 to XR20-W upgrade

We are sure many RX10 users would like to benefit from the advances made by the XR20-W. To make that purchasing decision a lot easier, very attractive discounts are available, subject to return of your current RX10.

If you factor in the cost of repairing or recalibrating your current RX10 and the added value you can get from operating an XR20-W, then justifying XR20-W purchase may be easier than you think.

For more details see Offers and promotions

Useful links

Laser calibration systems support and FAQ

Offers and promotions

XL-80 laser measurement system

Calibration equipment registration form