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MICRO-LINEFor Turning Applications ACU-RITE INCORPORATEDOne Precision Way • Jamestown, NY 14701 REFERENCE MANUALAC U - RITE IS ANISO 9001C E R T I F

MICRO-LINE Reference Manual7SETUPLinear Error CompensationWith MICRO-LINE, you can compensate for machine tool wear. If youknow the linear error compe

8MICRO-LINE Reference ManualSETUP(S - MMLEC =)x 1,000,000S = Standard lengthM = Measured length• In the DRO mode.• Place a standard of known length o

MICRO-LINE Reference Manual9SETUP• Move to the “Count Direction” display in the Setup mode. (Press SETUP and then the ENTER key until “Ct dir” appears

MICRO-LINE Reference ManualSETUP10International Units OnlyInput 3 ON/OFFThis parameter allows you to activate the third input. When this inputis enabl

MICRO-LINE Reference ManualSETUP11Testing the ScalesFollow these steps to confirm that your scales have been installed proper-ly. This test will confi

12MICRO-LINE Reference ManualOPERATIONRadius and DiameterPressing the RAD/DIA key lets you view the X-axis dimension either asa radius or as a diamete

13MICRO-LINE Reference ManualOPERATIONSetting the Datum (Absolute Zero)MICRO-LINE allows you to measure both absolute and incrementaldimensions. A dim

MICRO-LINE Reference ManualOPERATION14• Using the ABS/INCR key, select the absolute (ABS) mode. Also check that the proper measurement (inch or mm) is

15MICRO-LINE Reference ManualOPERATION1. Place your workpiece into the chuck.2. Make a face cut and clear the workpiece by backing the tool off in t

16MICRO-LINE Reference ManualOPERATIONAs we described earlier, incremental dimensions are measured from thecurrent tool position. If your tool is curr

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

17MICRO-LINE Reference ManualOPERATIONExample: Incremental DimensionsLet’s say that your print looks like this:1. Move the tool until the readout disp

MICRO-LINE Reference Manual18OPERATIONThe MICRO-LINE can store the dimensional offset of an additional tool.This allows you to use two tools without h

MICRO-LINE Reference ManualOPERATION1911. Move the tool so that it touches a face of known length.12. Press the TOOL DEF key and press the Z key.13. E

20MICRO-LINE Reference ManualTROUBLESHOOTINGTroubleshooting IntroductionRefer to this troubleshooting guide whenever you have questions orconcerns abo

MICRO-LINE Reference Manual21TROUBLESHOOTINGRecommendedCorrective ActionDecimal pointscrolls acrossdisplayPress any key or move thecross slide to retu

MICRO-LINE Reference Manual22TROUBLESHOOTINGKeys notworking properlyErrormessages (E2-E56) appearCauses varyInvalid keypressSymptomRecommendedCorrecti

MICRO-LINE Reference ManualTROUBLESHOOTING23Scale counts,but not correctlyCheck that the scale cableis securely connected tothe readout.Loose cableChe

MICRO-LINE Reference Manual24TROUBLESHOOTINGImproper procedurePress the ENTER key aftereach parameter value isentered. If you pressanother key instead

MICRO-LINE Reference ManualTROUBLESHOOTING25A ROM memory error has occurred. Press the CLEARkey to acknowledge the error. If the system does notoperat

SETUP keyE11E12MM keyE15E16X keyE18E21TOOL DEF keyE22E257 keyE26E28RAD/DIA keyABS/INCR key9 key8 keyZERO key forthe X-axisE316 keyE35E36E38E41E45E46E4

MICRO-LINE Reference ManualiiTABLE OF CONTENTSTroubleshootingReferenceIntroduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

MICRO-LINE Reference ManualREFERENCECharacteristicOperating conditions0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F)25% to 85% relative humidity Storage conditions-40° to

MICRO-LINE Reference ManualREFERENCE28Factory Default SettingsDisplay ResolutionLinear ErrorCompensationCount DirectionTool OffsetDisplay UnitsDisplay

MICRO-LINE Reference ManualREFERENCE29KeypadHere’s an overview of the MICRO-LINE keypad. Each key’s functionis described below.ABS/INCRUsed to switch

MICRO-LINE Reference ManualREFERENCE30±Changes the sign of the entered value from positive (+) to negative (-) or vice versa.Numbers are positive unle

MICRO-LINE Reference ManualREFERENCE31The MICRO-LINE system is considered to be in the DRO (digital read-out) mode when the X-axis and Z-axis position

MICRO-LINE Reference ManualREFERENCE32Recalling the Last Datum Setting ForInternational UnitsIf you’re using 5µm MICRO-LINE scales, MICRO-LINE can ret

MICRO-LINE Reference ManualREFERENCE• Installation brackets and tools are available.• Your Authorized ACU-RITE Distributor can assist youin selecting

MICRO-LINE Reference Manual34REFERENCEIntroductionThe Micro-Line precision glass scale provides the accuracy and reliabili-ty of an ACU-RITE measuring

MICRO-LINE Reference Manual35REFERENCE• Understand your mounting requirements.• Mount with lipseals down and away from the work area.• Brackets should

36MICRO-LINE Reference ManualREFERENCE• Tolerances of .010” TIR apply to all mounting dimensions.• Mount the scale close to machine guide ways to ensu

MICRO-LINE Reference Manual1I N S TA L L ATION OverviewThis manual will guide you through the installation, setup, and operationof the MICRO-LINE sys

MICRO-LINE Reference Manual37REFERENCEDimensions for Both Scale TypesEnd Mounted Scale FormTop Mounted Scale FormMLTmanual.QXD 2/12/02 4:10 PM Page

MICRO-LINE Reference Manual38REFERENCEMounting Descriptions for Both Scale TypesEnd Mounted Scale FormTop Mounted Scale FormMLTmanual.QXD 2/12/02 4:

MICRO-LINE Reference Manual39Installation ProcedureThese steps apply to all mounting conditions. Although this maynot pictorially represent your appli

40MICRO-LINE Reference ManualREFERENCE7. Align to within .010” TIR to axis of travel and mark the sec-ond end mounting hole. Drill and tap.8. Attach

MICRO-LINE Reference ManualREFERENCE4113. Move the axis to align reading head mounting holes. 14. A gap may exist between the reading head and its

ACU-RITE readouts and precision glass scales are warranted to theend user against defects in material and workmanship and against anydamage that occur

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

MICRO-LINE Reference Manual2Packing List• Readout & installation instructions• Mounting arm • MICRO-LINE scales- Cable mounting hardware- Scale mo

MICRO-LINE Reference ManualINSTALLATIONInstalling the ReadoutFollow the readout installation instructions that are included with yourmounting arm brac

4MICRO-LINE Reference ManualINSTALLATIONPower UpPress the switch on the back of the readout to power up the system. Aseries of tests will check that t

5MICRO-LINE Reference ManualSETUPThere are 3 to 4 parameters that you can define on your system:• Display resolution (diS)• Linear error compensation

6MICRO-LINE Reference ManualSETUPThe display resolution determines how detailed each scale’s positionwill be displayed on the readout. Use the setting