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ACU-RITE INCORPORATEDOne Precision Way • Jamestown,NY 14701 MICRO-LINEFor Milling Applications REFERENCE MANUALReadout SystemsPrecision Glass Scalesl

SETUPLinear Error CompensationWith MICRO-LINE, you can compensate for machine tool wear. If youknow the linear error compensation (LEC) value in parts

MICRO-LINE Reference ManualSETUP(S - MMLEC =)x 1,000,000S = Standard lengthM = Measured length• In the DRO mode.• Place a standard of known length on

MICRO-LINE Reference Manual9Scale ResolutionTo ensure accurate readings, the scale resolution shown for each axismust correspond with the resolution o

MICRO-LINE Reference Manual10SETUP• Move to the “Count Direction” display in the Setup mode. (Press SETUP and then the ENTER key until “Ct dir” appear

MICRO-LINE Reference Manual11SETUPTesting the ScalesFollow these steps to confirm that the scale has been installed properly.The Counting Test will co

12O P E R AT I O NSetting the Datum (Absolute Zero)MICRO-LINE allows you to measure both absolute and incrementaldimensions. A dimension measured from

MICRO-LINE Reference Manual13OPERATION• Using the ABS/INCR key, select the absolute (ABS) mode. Also check that the proper measurement (inch or mm) is

Here is how you would drill the holes using absolute dimensions. Notice that all of the dimensions are measured from the point that was established as

MICRO-LINE Reference Manual15OPERATIONAs described earlier, incremental dimensions are measured from thecurrent tool position to the next. If the tool

MICRO-LINE Reference Manual16OPERATIONExample: Incremental DimensionsLet’s say that your print looks like this:Hole 1 is an absolute dimension (measur

MICRO-LINE Reference Manual iTABLE OF CONTENTSOverview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Preparat

MICRO-LINE Reference Manual17OPERATION1. Press the key (X, Y, or Z) for the axis you want to preset. MICRO-LINE will automatically switch to the incre

MICRO-LINE Reference Manual18OPERATIONExample: Incremental PresetsHole 1 is an absolute dimension because it’s measured from datum.Holes 2 and 3 are i

MICRO-LINE Reference Manual19OPERATIONCenterlineWith MICRO-LINE, you can find the centerline (midpoint) between anytwo positions on your part. You can

MICRO-LINE Reference Manual20OPERATIONExample: Setting the Datum on a CenterlineHere’s how you would establish the datum onthe centerline of the part

MICRO-LINE Reference Manual21Locating Centerline Using Incremental Dimensions1. Press the ABS/INCR key to select the incremental display mode.2. Move

22MICRO-LINE Reference ManualOPERATION4. Press the X key. Using the keypad, define the center point of the bolthole pattern on the X-axis. Use a decim

236. Press the Y key. Enter the bolthole pattern’s center point on the Y-axis. Use a decimal point and minus (-) sign if necessary.7. Press the ENTER

Running a Bolthole Pattern• Press the BOLT USE key. "HOLE" will appear on the X-axis display. The number of the first hole to be milled will

MICRO-LINE Reference Manual25OPERATIONNote: To select a different hole in the pattern, press the BOLT USEkey and immediately press the number of the h

MICRO-LINE Reference Manual26T R O U B L E S H O O T I N GTroubleshooting IntroductionRefer to this troubleshooting guide whenever you have questions

MICRO-LINE Reference ManualTABLE OF CONTENTSiiBolthole Patterns. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Creating

MICRO-LINE Reference ManualTROUBLESHOOTINGRecommendedCorrective ActionDecimal pointscrolls acrossdisplayPress any key or move thetable to return to th

28MICRO-LINE Reference ManualKeys notworking properlyError mes-sages (E2-E58) appearCauses varyInvalid keypressSymptomRecommendedCorrective ActionProb

MICRO-LINE Reference Manual29TROUBLESHOOTINGScale counts,but not correctlyCheck that the scale cableis securely connected tothe readout.Loose cableChe

MICRO-LINE Reference Manual30TROUBLESHOOTINGImproper procedure Press the ENTER key aftereach value is entered into aSetup screen. If you pressanother

MICRO-LINE Reference Manual31TROUBLESHOOTINGA ROM memory error has occurred. Press the CLEARkey to acknowledge the error. If the system does notoperat

MICRO-LINE Reference Manual32TROUBLESHOOTINGError Messages (Keypad Test)The messages below indicate that a problem was found during the key-pad test a

MICRO-LINE Reference Manual33R E F E R E N C ECharacteristicSpecificationOperating conditions 0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F)25% to 85% relative humidity (n

MICRO-LINE Reference ManualREFERENCE34Factory Default SettingsDisplay ResolutionLinear ErrorCompensationScale ResolutionCount DirectionBolt CircleDisp

35MICRO-LINE Reference ManualKeypadHere’s an overview of the MICRO-LINE keypad. Each key’s functionis described below.ABS/INCRUsed to switch between a

36MICRO-LINE Reference ManualREFERENCE±Changes the sign of the entered value from posi-tive(+) to negative(-) or vise versa. Numbers arepositive unles

MICRO-LINE Reference Manual1G E N E R A LOverviewThis manual will guide you through the installation, setup, and operationof the MICRO-LINE system. Us

37MICRO-LINE Reference ManualREFERENCEThe MICRO-LINE system is considered to be in the DRO (digital read-out) mode when the X- and Y-axes positions ar

38MICRO-LINE Reference ManualREFERENCERecalling the Last Datum Setting ForInternational UnitsIf you are using 5µm MICRO-LINE scales, MICRO-LINE can re

MICRO-LINE Reference Manual39REFERENCENotes:MLMmanual.QXD 2/12/02 5:01 PM Page 24

40MICRO-LINE Reference ManualSCALE INSTALLATION• Installation brackets and tools are already included with eachsystem.• Your Authorized ACU-RITE Distr

41MICRO-LINE Reference ManualSCALE INSTALLATIONIntroductionThe MICRO-LINE precision glass scale provides the accuracy and relia-bility of an ACU-RITE

42MICRO-LINE Reference ManualSCALE INSTALLATION• Understand your mounting requirements.• Mount with lipseals down and away from the work area.• Bracke

MICRO-LINE Reference ManualSCALE INSTALLATION• Tolerances of .010” TIR apply to all mounting dimensions.• Mount the scale close to machine guide ways

44Scale DimensionsEnd Mounted Scale FormTop Mounted Scale FormSCALE INSTALLATIONMICRO-LINE Reference ManualMLMmanual.QXD 2/12/02 5:01 PM Page 13

MICRO-LINE Reference ManualSCALE INSTALLATIONEnd Mounted Scale FormTop Mounted Scale FormMounting Illustrations45MLMmanual.QXD 2/12/02 5:01 PM Page

MICRO-LINE Reference ManualSCALE INSTALLATION46Installation ProcedureThese steps apply to typical mounting conditions. Although thismay not pictoriall

MICRO-LINE Reference ManualGENERALPacking List• Readout instructions• Installation instructions• Mounting arm • MICRO-LINE scale(s)- Cable mounting ha

MICRO-LINE Reference ManualSCALE INSTALLATION7. Align to within .010” TIR to axis of travel and mark the sec-ond end mounting hole. Remove scale, dri

MICRO-LINE Reference ManualSCALE INSTALLATION13. Move the axis to align reading head mounting holes.14. A gap must exist between the reading head an

WARRANTYACU-RITE readouts and precision glass scales are warranted to theend user against defects in material and workmanship and against anydamage th

ACU-RITE INCORPORATEDOne Precision Way • Jamestown,NY 14701 MICRO-LINEFor Milling Applications REFERENCE MANUALReadout SystemsPrecision Glass Scalesl

MICRO-LINE Reference ManualGENERALInstalling the ReadoutFollow the readout installation instructions that are included with yourmounting arm bracket k

MICRO-LINE Reference ManualPower UpPress the switch on the back of the readout to power up the system. Aseries of tests will check that the display, k

MICRO-LINE Reference ManualSETUPThere are four parameters that you can define on your system:• Display resolution (diS)• Linear error compensation (LE

MICRO-LINE Reference ManualThe display resolution determines how detailed each scale’s positionwill be displayed on the readout. Use the setting that