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MCU W-3 manual control unit
The MCU W-3 wireless manual control unit is a CMM joystick designed for use with Renishaw's range of UCC controllers
Based on the MCU5-2 joystick design, the MCU W-3 uses modern battery and wireless technology to provide the joystick with a maximum range of 25 m and over eight hours between battery changes.
- Uses wireless technology:
- Antenna gain - 2 dBi
- Operating frequency - 2404 MHz to 2480 MHz
- Modulation mode - GFSK
- Maximum of 25 m range
- Minimum eight hours between battery changes
- Battery technology - Lithium ion
- Power adaptor:
- Input voltage - AC 100 V to 240 V, 50 Hz / 60 Hz, 1.7 A
- Output voltage - DC 24 V, 1.67 A, 40 W
Dimensions
NOTE: Dimensions in mm (in).
| Key | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | LCD screen |
| 2 | Stop switch |
| 3 | Speed override |
| 4 | Joystick enabled head mode (see '6' and '15') |
| 5 | Probe disabled LED |
| 6 | Joystick enabled LED |
| 7 | Joystick control of CMM or rotary table (see ‘6' and '16') |
| 8 | Bore teach |
| 9 | 3-axis joystick with push button |
| 10 | Joystick locks (three separate buttons) |
| 11 | Take point |
| 12 | Cancel point |
| 13 | Joystick co-ordinate system (axis select) |
| 14 | Joystick orientation |
| 15 | Switch between orbital mode and head mode |
| 16 | CMM movement or rotary table |
| 17 | F1 function |
| 18 | F4 function |
| 19 | F2 function |
| 20 | F3 function |
| 21 | Engage servos |
| 22 | Stop |
| 23 | Probe disabled (see ‘5') |
Part number | |
MCUlite-2 joystick kit | A-5331-0015 |
MCU5-2 joystick kit | A-5734-0100 |
MCU W-3 joystick kit | A-6934-0400 |