Programming manual

H-2000-6031-0C-A

Inspection Plus software

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Renishaw part no: H-2000-6031-0C-A

First issued:

07.1995

Revised:

03.1997
03.2002
04.2003

Form 1

EQUIPMENT REGISTRATION RECORD

Please complete this form (and Form 2 overleaf if applicable) after the Renishaw equipment has been installed on your
machine. Keep one copy yourself and return a copy to your local Renishaw Customer Support office (refer to the manual for
the address and telephone number). The Renishaw Installation Engineer should normally complete these forms.

MACHINE DETAILS
Machine description...........................................................................................................................
Machine type.................................................................................................................................
Controller.............................................................................................................................
Special control options.................................................................................................................................
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RENISHAW HARDWARE
RENISHAW SOFTWARE
Inspection probe type .......................................

Inspection disk(s).....................................................

Interface type ...................................................

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Tool setting probe type ...................................

Tool setting disk(s) ....................................................

Interface type ...................................................

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SPECIAL SWITCHING M CODES (OR OTHER) WHERE APPLICABLE
Dual systems only
Switch (Spin) probe on ....................................

Switch on inspection probe .......................................

Switch (Spin) probe off ...................................

Switch on tool setting ...............................................

Start/Error signal ...............................................

Other ..........................................................................
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Tick box if Form 2 overleaf

has been filled in.

Customer's name.................................................................. Date installed .....................................

Customer's address..................................................................
...................................................................................................... Installation engineer ............................
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...................................................................................................... Date of training........................................
Customer's tel. no....................................................................
Customer's contact name..................................................

Form 2

SOFTWARE DEVIATION RECORD

Standard Renishaw kit no.

Software disk nos.

Reason for deviation

Software no. and

macro no.

Comments and corrections

The software product for which these changes are authorised is subject to copyright.
A copy of this deviation sheet will be retained by Renishaw plc.
A copy of the software amendments must be retained by the customer they cannot be retained by
Renishaw plc.

Cautions

Caution Software safety

The software you have purchased is used to control the movements of a machine tool. It
has been designed to cause the machine to operate in a specified manner under operator
control, and has been configured for a particular combination of machine tool hardware
and controller.
Renishaw have no control over the exact program configuration of the controller with
which the software is to be used, nor of the mechanical layout of the machine. Therefore,
it is the responsibility of the person putting the software into operation to:

ensure that all machine safety guards are in position and are correctly working
before commencement of operation;

ensure that any manual overrides are disabled before commencement of operation;

verify that the program steps invoked by this software are compatible with the
controller for which they are intended;

ensure that any moves which the machine will be instructed to make under program
control would not cause the machine to inflict damage upon itself or upon any
person in the vicinity;

be thoroughly familiar with the machine tool and its controller and know the location
of all emergency stop switches.

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Table of contents
Before you begin
Before you begin................................................................................................................. 1
Measurement values used in this manual .......................................................................... 1
List of associated publications ............................................................................................ 2
About the Inspection Plus software .................................................................................... 2
Software kit ......................................................................................................................... 2
Floppy disk assembly A-4012-0518 ............................................................................ 2
Macro memory requirements .............................................................................................. 3
File 40120519 .............................................................................................................. 3
File 40120520 .............................................................................................................. 4
File 40120521 .............................................................................................................. 4
File 40120727 .............................................................................................................. 5
Renishaw customer services .............................................................................................. 5
Calling a Renishaw subsidiary office ........................................................................... 5
Using the software with multi-buffer options ....................................................................... 6
Fanuc 15M-A02B-0094-J986 ...................................................................................... 6

Chapter 1

Getting started

Why calibrate a measurement probe?............................................................................. 1-2

Calibrating in a bored hole............................................................................................... 1-2
Calibrating in a ring gauge............................................................................................... 1-3
Calibrating the probe length............................................................................................. 1-3
Calibration cycles............................................................................................................. 1-3

Chapter 2

Installing the software

Installing the software ...................................................................................................... 2-2

#506 back-off distance..................................................................................................... 2-2
Settings macro O9724 ..................................................................................................... 2-3

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Chapter 3

Optional inputs

Optional inputs ................................................................................................................. 3-2

Chapter 4

Variable outputs

Variable outputs - chart 1................................................................................................. 4-2

Variable outputs - chart 2................................................................................................. 4-3

Chapter 5

Protected positioning cycles

Protected positioning (probe trigger monitor) (O9810) .................................................... 5-2

Chapter 6

Calibration cycles

Calibration cycles - an overview ...................................................................................... 6-2

Calibrating the probe length (O9801) .............................................................................. 6-3
Calibrating the stylus X and Y offsets (O9802)................................................................ 6-5
Calibrating the stylus ball radius (O9803)........................................................................ 6-8
Calibrating the vector stylus ball radius (O9804)........................................................... 6-11
Example 1 - Full calibration in an internal feature ......................................................... 6-15
Example 2 - Full calibration on an external feature ....................................................... 6-17

Chapter 7

Measuring cycles

X Y Z single surface measurement (O9811) ................................................................... 7-2

Web/pocket measurement (O9812)................................................................................. 7-5
Bore/boss measurement (O9814) ................................................................................... 7-9
Finding an internal corner (O9815)................................................................................ 7-13
Finding an external corner (O9816)............................................................................... 7-17

Chapter 8

Vector measuring cycles

Angled single surface measurement (O9821) ................................................................. 8-2

Angled web or pocket measurement (O9822) ................................................................. 8-5
3-point bore or boss measurement (O9823) ................................................................... 8-9

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Additional cycles

4th axis X measurement (O9817).................................................................................... 9-2

4th axis Y measurement (O9818).................................................................................... 9-5
Bore/boss on PCD measurement (O9819)...................................................................... 9-8
Stock allowance (O9820)............................................................................................... 9-11
Storing multi-stylus data (O9830) .................................................................................. 9-16
Loading multi-stylus data (O9831)................................................................................. 9-20
Spinning the probe on (O9832) ..................................................................................... 9-23
Spinning the probe off (O9833) ..................................................................................... 9-24
Determining feature-to-feature data in the XY plane (O9834)....................................... 9-25
Determining feature-to-feature data in the Z plane (O9834) ......................................... 9-29
Updating the SPC tool offset (O9835) ........................................................................... 9-33
Optimising a probing cycle (O9836) .............................................................................. 9-35
Angle measurement in the X or Y plane (O9843).......................................................... 9-38

Chapter 10 Macro alarm list

Fanuc 0M controller alarms ........................................................................................... 10-2
Mazak M32 controller alarms......................................................................................... 10-2
General alarm list........................................................................................................... 10-2
Optimisation macro only (O9836) alarms ...................................................................... 10-5

Appendix A Example job

Introduction ......................................................................................................................A-2
Probe operations..............................................................................................................A-3

Appendix B Features, cycles and limitations of the Inspection Plus

software
Features of the Inspection Plus software.........................................................................B-2
Cycles ..............................................................................................................................B-2
Limitations........................................................................................................................B-3
Mazak M32 controller ...............................................................................................B-4
Fanuc 10/11/12/15M controllers ...............................................................................B-4

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Fanuc 6M controller ..................................................................................................B-4

Fanuc 0M controller ..................................................................................................B-4
Fanuc 16M - 18M controllers ....................................................................................B-4
Limitations when using vector cycles O9821, O9822 and O9823...................................B-4
Use of 3-point bore/boss macro O9823....................................................................B-5
Mathematical precision ....................................................................................................B-5
Effect of vector calibration data on results.......................................................................B-5

Appendix C Settings macro details

Macro G65P9724.............................................................................................................C-2

Appendix D Tolerances
Tolerances .......................................................................................................................D-2
True position tolerances ..................................................................................................D-3

Appendix E Experience values Ee

Experience values Ee ......................................................................................................E-2
Reason for using this option ............................................................................................E-2

Appendix F Additional spare tool offsets

Additional spare tool offsets............................................................................................. F-2

Appendix G Printing a macro output

Example of printing a macro output ................................................................................ G-2

Appendix H Output flow (bore/boss and web/pocket cycles)

Output flow (bore/boss and web/pocket cycles) ..............................................................H-2

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Appendix I Use of macro variables

Local variables .................................................................................................................. I-2
Common variables ............................................................................................................ I-2
Common retained variables .............................................................................................. I-3

Appendix J Tool offset macros O9732 and O9723

Introduction ...................................................................................................................... J-2
Editing macro O9732 ....................................................................................................... J-2
Editing macro O9723 ....................................................................................................... J-2

Appendix K General probing applications

Example 1 - Part identification .........................................................................................K-2
Example 2 - Probe measure every nth component .........................................................K-3

Appendix L One-touch measuring

Glossary of terms - abbreviations and definitions

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Before you begin

This programming manual contains detailed information about how to use the Inspection
Plus software for programming, operating and controlling your machine tools.
Split into ten self-contained chapters, the manual is structured to provide the information
that you require to use the Inspection Plus software effectively:

Chapter 1 explains why your probe must be calibrated before you start using it.

Chapter 2 describes how to install and customise the Inspection Plus software on
your machine.

Chapter 3 provides a complete list of the optional inputs that are required by some
of the macro cycles.

Chapter 4 provides a complete list of the optional outputs that are produced by
some of the macro cycles.

Chapter 5 describes how to use the protected positioning macro (O9810). When
correctly used, this macro prevents damage to the probe stylus in the event of the
probe colliding with the workpiece.

Chapter 6 describes how to use the four macros that are provided for calibrating a
probe.

Chapter 7 describes how to use the non-vector measuring cycle macros.

Chapter 8 describes how to use the three vector measuring cycle macros.

Chapter 9 describes how to use the macro cycles that have not been described in
previous chapters.

Chapter 10 describes the macro alarm numbers or messages that may be displayed
on the screen of the machine tool controller when an error occurs. An explanation of
the meaning and possible cause of each alarm message is provided, together with
typical actions you must take to correct the fault causing the message.

Measurement values used in this manual

Throughout this manual, metric units of measurement, i.e. millimetres, are used in the
examples. The equivalent imperial measurements, i.e. inches, are shown in brackets.

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List of associated publications

When you are working with the Inspection Plus software, you may find it useful to refer to
the following Renishaw publications:

Probe systems Installation manual for machine tools (Renishaw part no.
H-2000-6040).

Probe software for machine tools Data sheet (Renishaw part no. H-2000-2289).

About the Inspection Plus software

For a comprehensive description of the facilities provided by the software and also the
limitations of the software, you should refer to Appendix B, "Features, cycles and
limitations of the Inspection Plus software".

Software kit
Inspection Plus software Renishaw part no. A-4012-0516
This comprises the following item:

Floppy disk assembly part no. A-4012-0518

Floppy disk assembly A-4012-0518

This assembly comprises one 3 inch floppy disk, MS-DOS format (720K).
The disk contains the following data:
Basic cycles
Option 1 cycles
Option 2 cycles
One-touch probe cycle

(File 40120519)
(File 40120520)
(File 40120521)
(File 40120727)

File 40120519 Basic cycles

O9721
O9802

O9722
O9803

O9723
O9810

O9724
O9811

O9726
O9812

O9727
O9814

O9731

O9732

O9801

The disk is formatted to multi-load all macros.

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File 40120520 Option 1 cycles

O9730
O9834

O9804
O9843

O9815

O9816

O9817

O9818

O9821

O9822

O9833

O9835

O9836

O9823

The disk is formatted to multi-load all macros.

File 40120521 Option 2 cycles

O9819

O9820

O9830

O9831

O9832

The disk is formatted to multi-load all macros.

File 40120727 One-touch probe cycle

09726

Macro memory requirements

This section lists the amount of memory (in Kbytes) that is required by each macro
contained in each of the Inspection Plus software floppy disks. Before you load macros,
you should first work out the total amount of memory required by the macros you wish to
load. Next, you should check that the machine controller has sufficient memory capacity
for these macros.
Useful memory size conversions:
1 Kb = 2.5 m (8.2 ft) of software tape
8 Kb = 20 m (65.6 ft) of software tape

File 40120519
The total amount of memory required for all macros in this file is 14.8 Kb. The memory
requirements for each macro are as follows:
Macro number

Function

Memory
(Kbytes)

O9721
O9722
O9723
O9724
O9726
O9727

X diameter move
Y diameter move
Active tool offset macro
Settings macro
X,Y,Z, basic move
Vector diameter move

0.594
0.578
0.156
0.371
1.526
0.510

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O9731
O9732
O9801
O9802
O9803
O9810
O9811
O9812
O9814

Vector calibration data find

(also used for ATAN calculation)
Offset update macro
Probe length calibration
Stylus X,Y offset calibration
Stylus ball radius calibration
Protected positioning
XYZ single surface measure
Web/pocket measure
Bore/boss measure

0.658
2.160
0.387
0.463
0.677
0.429
2.487
2.109
1.673

File 40120520
The total amount of memory required for all macros in this file is 26.0 Kb. The memory
requirements for each macro are as follows:
Macro number

Function

Memory
(Kbytes)

O9730
O9804
O9815
O9816
O9817
O9818
O9821
O9822
O9823
O9834
O9843

Print macro
Vector stylus ball radius calibration
Internal measure
External measure
4th axis X measure
4th axis Y measure
Angled single surface measure
Angled web/pocket
3-point bore/boss
Feature-to-feature measure
XY plane angle measure

3.771
0.991
2.813
2.941
1.448
1.440
1.983
2.452
2.839
3.893
1.401

File 40120521
The total amount of memory required for all macros in this file is 7.5 Kb. The memory
requirements for each macro are as follows:
Macro number

Function

Memory
(Kbytes)

O9819
O9820
O9830
O9831
O9832
O9833

Bore/boss on PCD
Stock allowance
Multi-stylus store
Multi-stylus load
Spin on macro
Spin off macro

1.715
2.445
0.453
0.453
0.387
0.381

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O9835
O9836

SPC tool offset update

Optimisation macro

0.515
1.159

File 40120727
The total amount of memory required for all macros in this file is 1.68 Kb. The memory
requirements for each macro are as follows:
Macro number

Function

Memory
(Kbytes)

O9726

One-touch probe cycle

1.680

See Appendix L for installation and usage details.

Renishaw customer services

Calling a Renishaw subsidiary office
If you have a question about the software, first consult the documentation and other
printed information included with your product.
If you cannot find a solution, you can receive information on how to obtain customer
support by contacting the Renishaw subsidiary company that serves your country.
When you call, it will help the Renishaw support staff if you have the appropriate product
documentation at hand. Please be prepared to give the following information (as
applicable):

The version of the product you are using (see the Equipment registration record
form).

The type of hardware that you are using (see the Equipment registration record
form).

The exact wording of any messages that appear on your screen.

A description of what happened and what you were doing when the problem
occurred.

A description of how you tried to solve the problem.

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Using the software with multi-buffer options

Various controllers now offer a multi-buffer option. If you intend using this software with
the multi-buffer option, you must use the relevant command to read only one block ahead.

NOTE: Your machine controller may have a similar option available and turned on.
Please check your controller documentation before proceeding.

Fanuc 15M-A02B-0094-J986
With this control the G5.1 command is used to limit read ahead.

Example
G5.1 P1
G65P9810Z10.
G65P9814D50.Z-10.
G65P9810Z100.
G5.1

Read only one block ahead

Protected positioning move
Measure cycle
Protected positioning move
Cancel read ahead

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Chapter 1

Getting started

Before you start to use the Inspection Plus software, take time to read this chapter. It will
provide you with a basic understanding of the importance of accurately calibrating the
probe you intend to use for measuring. Only when the probe is accurately calibrated can
you achieve total quality control over your manufacturing process.

Contained in this chapter

Why calibrate a measurement probe? ............................................................................. 1-2
Calibrating in a bored hole ............................................................................................... 1-2
Calibrating in a ring gauge ............................................................................................... 1-3
Calibrating the probe length ............................................................................................. 1-3
Calibration cycles ............................................................................................................. 1-3

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Why calibrate a measurement probe?

In Chapter 6 of this manual you will find details of the macros used to calibrate your
Renishaw probe, but why is it so important that the probe is calibrated?
When you assemble a Renishaw probe into its machine shank/holder, it is not necessary
for the probe stylus to run true to the spindle centre-line. A small amount of run-out can be
tolerated, but it is good practice to get the stylus mechanically on-centre to reduce the
effects of spindle and tool orientation errors. Without calibration of the probe, run-out will
lead to inaccurate results. By calibrating your probe, the run-out is automatically
accounted for. The calibration in a bored hole cycle (macro O9802) provides the data to
allow for this run-out.
As each Renishaw probe system is unique, it is imperative that you calibrate it in the
following circumstances:

If it is the first time your probe system is to be used.

If a new stylus is fitted to your probe.

If it is suspected that the stylus has become distorted or that the probe has crashed.

At regular intervals to compensate for mechanical changes of your machine tool.

If repeatability of relocation of the probe shank is poor. In this case, the probe may
need to be recalibrated each time it is selected.

Three different operations are used to calibrate a probe. They are:

Calibrating in a bored hole;

Calibrating in a ring gauge; and

Calibrating the probe length.

Calibrating in a bored hole

Calibrating your probe in a bored hole automatically stores values for the offset of the
stylus ball to the spindle centre-line. The stored values are then automatically used in the
measuring cycles. They compensate the measured values so that they are relative to the
true spindle centre-line.

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Calibrating in a ring gauge

Calibrating your probe in a ring gauge of a known diameter automatically stores one or
more values for the radius of the stylus ball. The stored values are then automatically
used by the measuring cycles to give the true size of the feature. The values are also
used to give true positions of single surface features.

NOTE: The stored radii values are based on the true electronic trigger points. These
values are different from the physical sizes.

Calibrating the probe length

Probe length calibration on a known reference surface stores the length based on the
electronic trigger point. This is different from the physical length of the probe assembly.
Additionally, this operation can automatically compensate for machine and fixture height
errors by adjusting the probe length value that is stored.

Calibration cycles
Four calibration cycles are provided with the Inspection Plus software. These may be
used in conjunction with one another for complete calibration of the probe. The four
macros are summarised below. For further details, see Chapter 6, "Calibration cycles".
Macro O9801

This is used to establish the probe length in its tool shank.

Macro O9802

This is used to establish the stylus off-centre values.

Macro O9803

This is used to establish the stylus ball radius values. It is suitable for all
measuring cycles except O9821, O9822 and O9823.

Macro O9804

This is used to establish the vector stylus ball radius values. It is suitable
for all measuring cycles, including O9821, O9822 and O9823.

For complete calibration of a probe system, you must use macros O9801, O9802, and
either O9803 or O9804.
The calibration cycles are split into separate cycles for flexibility. If, however, the
calibration feature is accurately known for both size and position, e.g. a ring gauge where
the size is known, and the position is accurately found using a dial test indicator (DTI), it is
then possible for you to write a program which completes the full calibration procedure in
one operation by calling all of the above macros.

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Chapter 2

Installing the software

This chapter describes how to load and customise the Inspection Plus software. It
supplements the information described in the "Software installation" section of the manual
titled "Probe systems Installation manual for machine tools" (Renishaw part no.
H-2000-6040).

Contained in this chapter

Installing the software ...................................................................................................... 2-2
#506 back-off distance..................................................................................................... 2-2
Settings macro O9724 ..................................................................................................... 2-3

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Installing the software

It is important that the software is installed to suit the type of controller and options
available. Do this as described below:
1.

First, refer to Appendix B, "Features, cycles and limitations of the Inspection Plus
software" to determine whether the Inspection Plus software is suitable for your
needs.

2.

Decide which cycles you require before proceeding (see the section titled "Macro
memory requirements" in the preliminary part of this manual titled "Before you
begin").

3.

Load the basic cycles on file 40120519.

(1)

Delete any unwanted O98-- series cycles.

(2)

If the vector cycles are to be used, delete the following macro:

O9803 (macro O9804 is used instead)
Otherwise delete the following macros:
O9727, O9731, and O9804 (these macros are used only for vector cycles)

(3)

If the print option is not to be used, delete the following macro:

O9730

4.

Establish which of the Option 1 file 40120520 cycles you require.

Load the Option 1 file if required. Delete all unwanted macros from the control
before loading further macros.

5.

Establish which of the Option 2 file 40120521 cycles you require.

Load the Option 2 file if required. Delete all unwanted macros from the control.

#506 back-off distance

Run the optimisation macro (O9836) to establish the #506 back-off distance and #119 fast
feedrate.
Refer to:

Appendix I, "Use of macro variables", for a description of the use of macro variables;
and

Chapter 9, "Additional cycles", for a description on using the optimisation macro

O9836.

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For small and medium size machines, i.e. machines having less than 1000 mm (40 in) of
axis travel, the standard feedrates as supplied are normally acceptable. This macro may
be deleted by the operator after optimisation is completed.

Settings macro O9724

If the default values are not suitable, you will need to change the settings macro (O9724).
Refer to Appendix C, "Settings macro details", for a description of macro O9724.
Set the following settings macro options:

Work offset type

Tolerance alarms or flag only (FMS type application)

Tool offset type

The examples in this document are for general guidance only. Please note that the exact
programming format may not suit either your machine set or recommended method as
specified by your machine builder.

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Chapter 3

Optional inputs

This chapter lists and describes the optional inputs that may be applied to some of the
macros. You will be referred to this chapter from other chapters when an optional input is
required.
Further information regarding optional inputs is described in the appendices to this
manual.

Contained in this chapter

Optional inputs ................................................................................................................. 3-2

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Optional inputs
The examples described below assume that the controller has been configured for metric
values, i.e. millimetres. The equivalent imperial measurement values, i.e. inches, are
shown in brackets.
Bb

b=

Angle tolerance of the surface, e.g. 30 degrees 1 degree inputs A30.B1.

Example: B5. to set a tolerance of 5 degrees.

Ee

e=

Experience value.
Specify the number of a spare tool offset where an adjustment value to
the measured size is stored (see Appendix E, "Experience value Ee").
Example: E21. causes the experience value stored in tool offset 21 to be
applied to the measured size.

Ff

f=

Percent feedback when updating a tool offset (see Appendix D,

"Tolerances"). Enter a value between 0 and 1 (0% and 100%).
Default = 100%.
Also:
Feedrate in the protected positioning macro (O9810) (see Chapter 5,
"Protected positioning cycles").
Example: F15 sets a feedrate of 15 mm/min.
(F.6 sets a feedrate of 0.6 in/min.)

Hh

h=

Tolerance value of a feature dimension being measured.

Example: For dimension 50.0 mm +0.4 mm 0 mm, the nominal
tolerance is 50.2 mm with H.2.
(For dimension 1.968 in +0.016 in 0 in, the nominal tolerance is 1.976 in
with H.008.)

Ii
Jj
Kk

i=
j=
k=

Mm

m=

See the relevant measuring cycles and specific macro calls.

True position tolerance of a feature. A cylindrical zone about the

theoretical position.
Example: M.1 sets a true position tolerance of 0.1 mm.
(M.004 sets a true position tolerance of 0.004 in.)

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Qq

q=

3-3

Probe overtravel distance for use when the default values are unsuitable.
The probe will then travel beyond the expected position when it searches
for a surface.
Default = 4 mm (0.16 in) in the Z-axis, and 10 mm (0.394 in) in the X and
Y axes.
Also used in the optimisation macro (O9836) (see Chapter 9, "Additional
cycles", for details).
Example: Q8. sets an overtravel distance of 8 mm.
(Q.3 sets an overtravel distance of 0.3 in.)

Rr

r=

An incremental dimension that is used in external features, e.g. bosses

and webs, to give a radial clearance from the nominal target surface prior
to a Z-axis move.
Default = 5 mm (0.200 in).
Example: R10. sets a radial clearance of 10 mm.
(R.4 sets a radial clearance of 0.4 in.)

R-r

-r=

Similar to Rr, except that the clearance is applied in the opposite direction
to force an internal boss or web cycle.
Default = 5 mm (0.200 in).
Example: R-10. sets a radial clearance of -10 mm.
(R-.4 sets a radial clearance of -0.4 in.)

Ss

s=

Work offset number which will be set.

The work offset number will be updated.
S1 to S6 (G54 to G59)
S0 (external work offset).
S101 to S148 (G54.1 P1 to G54.1 P48) additional offsets option.
New work offset = active work offset + error.
New external offset = external offset + error.
Example: S3.

Tt

t=

Tool offset number to be updated

Example: T20 updates tool offset number 20.

Uu

u=

Upper tolerance limit. If this value is exceeded there is no tool offset or

work offset updated and the cycle is stopped with an alarm. This
tolerance is applied to both size and position where applicable.
Example: U2. to set the upper tolerance limit to 2 mm.
(U.08 to set the upper tolerance limit to 0.08 in.)

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Vv

v=

Null band. This is the tolerance zone where no tool offset adjustment
occurs.
Default = 0
Example: V.5 for a tolerance zone of 0.5 mm.
(V.02 for a tolerance zone of 0.02 in.)

Ww

w=

Print data
1. = Increment the feature number only.
2. = Increment the component number, and reset the feature number.
Example: W1.

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Chapter 4

Variable outputs

This chapter lists the variable outputs that may be produced by some of the macros. You
will be referred to this chapter from other chapters when a variable output is produced.

Contained in this chapter

Variable outputs chart 1 ................................................................................................ 4-2
Variable outputs chart 2 ................................................................................................ 4-3

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Variable outputs chart 1

Single
surface

Web/
pocket

Bore/boss

Internal
corner

External
corner

4th axis

X/Y angle
measure

G65P9817/18

G65P9843

4th angle

Angle

G65P9811

G65P9812 G65P9814

G65P9815

G65P9816

# 135

X position

X position

X position

X position

X position

# 136

Y position

Y position

Y position

Y position

Y position

# 137

Z position

# 138

Size

Size

Size

X surface
angle

X surface
angle

# 139

# 140

X error

X error

X error

X error

X error

# 141

Y error

Y error

Y error

Y error

Y error

# 142

Z error

Y surface
angle

Y surface
angle

# 143

Size error

Y angle error

Y angle
error

Height error

Height error

X angle error

X angle
error

Angle error

Angle error

True
position
error

True
position
error

Size error

Size error

# 144

# 145

True
position
error

True
position
error

True
position
error

# 146

Metal
condition

Metal
condition

Metal
condition

# 147

Direction
indicator

# 148

Out of tolerance flag (1 to 7)

# 149

Probe error flag (0 to 2)

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PCD
bore/boss

Stock
allowance

Angled single
surface

Angled
web/pocket

3-point
bore/boss

Feature to
feature

G65P9819

G65P9820

G65P9821

G65P9822

G65P9823

G65P9834

# 135

X position

X position
from start

X position

X position

X incremental
distance

# 136

Y position

Y position
from start

Y position

Y position

Y incremental
distance

# 137

PCD

# 138

Size

# 139

Angle

# 140

X error

X error

X error

X error

X error

# 141

Y error

Y error

Y error

Y error

Y error

# 142

PCD error

# 143

Size error

# 144

Angle error

Maximum
value

# 145

True
position
error

Minimum
value

True position
error

# 146

Metal
condition

Variation
(stock)

Metal condition

# 147

Hole
number

Z incremental
distance
Size
from start

Size

Minimum
distance
Angle

Z error

Size error

Size error

Size error

Minimum
distance error
Angle error

True position True position True position

error
error
error

Metal
condition

Direction
indicator

# 148

Out of tolerance flag (1 to 7)

# 149

Probe error flag (0 to 2)

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Chapter 5

Protected positioning cycle

When the probe moves around the workpiece, it is important that the stylus is protected
against a collision with the workpiece. This chapter describes how to use macro O9810 to
set up the protected positioning of the probe. After it is correctly set, the probe will stop
moving in the event of a collision

Contained in this chapter

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Protected positioning (probe trigger monitor) (O9810)

Figure 5.1 Probe protected positioning

Description
It is important when moving around the workpiece to protect the probe stylus against
collision. When this cycle is used the machine will stop in the event of a collision.

Application
Select the probe and move to a safe plane. The probe should be made active at this point
and then it can be moved to a measuring position using this macro call. In the event of a
collision, the machine will stop and either a PATH OBSTRUCTED alarm will result, or an
error flag #148 will be set (see Mm input).

Format
G65 P9810 Xx Yy Zz [Ff Mm]
where [ ] denotes optional inputs
Example: G65P9810 Z10. F0.8 M0.2

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Compulsory inputs
Xx
Yy
Zz

x=
y=
z=

The target positions for the probe positioning move.

Optional inputs
Ff

f=

The modal feedrate for all protected positioning moves. The feedrate will
be modal to this macro and subsequent feedrate calls are unnecessary
unless a change of feedrate is required. The maximum safe fast feedrate
established during installation should not be exceeded.

Mm

m=1.0 Will set a probe trigger flag (no PATH OBSTRUCTED alarm)
#148 = 0 (no probe trigger)
#148 = 7 (probe triggered)

Example
G1G54X20.Y50.
G43H20Z100.

Move to a safe plane.

G65P9832

Spin the probe on (includes M19) or M19 for spindle

orientation.

G65P9810Z10.F3000

Protected positioning move.

G65P9811Z0S1

Single surface measure.

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Chapter 6

Calibrating the probe

Before a probe is used, it is important that you calibrate it correctly. This chapter
describes the four macros you should use for calibrating a probe. If you need to know
more about calibrating a probe, you will find helpful information contained in Chapter 1,
"Getting started".

Contained in this chapter

Calibration cycles an overview...................................................................................... 6-2
Calibrating the probe length (O9801)............................................................................... 6-3
Calibrating the stylus X and Y offsets (O9802) ................................................................ 6-5
Calibrating the stylus ball radius (O9803) ........................................................................ 6-8
Calibrating the vector stylus ball radius (O9804) ........................................................... 6-11
Example 1 Full calibration in an internal feature ......................................................... 6-14
Example 2 Full calibration on an external feature ....................................................... 6-16

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Calibration cycles an overview

Four calibration cycles are provided with the Inspection Plus software. These may be
used in conjunction with one another for complete calibration of the probe. The purpose of
each macro is summarised below.
Macro O9801

This is used to establish the probe length in its tool shank.

Macro O9802

This is used to establish the stylus off-centre values.

Macro O9803

This is used to establish the stylus ball radius values. It is suitable for
all measuring cycles except for O9821, O9822 and O9823.

Macro O9804

This is used to establish the vector stylus ball radius values. It is

suitable for all measuring cycles, including O9821, O9822 and O9823.

For complete calibration of a probe system, you must use macros O9801, O9802, and
either O9803 or O9804. Examples of full calibration procedures are described in the
sections "Example 1 Full calibration in an internal feature" and "Example 2 Full
calibration on an external feature" at the end of this chapter.
The Renishaw calibration cycles are split into separate cycles for flexibility. If, however,
the calibration feature is accurately known for both size and position, e.g. a ring gauge
where the size is known, and the position is accurately found using a dial test indicator, it
is then possible for you to write a program which completes the full calibration procedure
in one operation by calling all of the above macros.

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Calibrating the probe length (O9801)

Tt Tool offset
Zz Ref. height

Z
Y
X

Figure 6.1 Calibrating the probe length

Description
The probe is positioned adjacent to a Z-axis reference surface for calibration. When the
cycle is completed the active probe tool offset is adjusted to the reference surface.

Application
Load an approximate tool offset. The probe should be positioned adjacent to the reference
surface. When the cycle is run the surface is measured and the tool offset is reset to a
new value. The probe is returned to the start position.

Format
G65 P9801 Zz Tt
Example: G65 P9801 Z50. T20

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Compulsory inputs
Tt

t=

Active tool offset number.

Zz

z=

Reference surface position.

Outputs
The active tool offset will be set.

Example
Set X, Y, Z values in work offset G54

O 0001
G90G80G40G0

Preparatory codes for the machine.

G54X0Y0

Start position.

G43H1Z100.

Activate offset 1, go to 100 mm (3.94 in).

G65P9832

Spin the probe on (includes M19) or M19 for spindle

orientation.

G65P9810Z10.F3000

Protected positioning move.

G65P9801Z0T1

Datum Z direction.

G65P9810Z100.

Protected positioning move.

G65P9833

Spin the probe off (when applicable).

G28Z100.

Reference return.

H00

Cancel offset.

M30

End of program.

NOTE: The tool offset must be active. The active tool offset H word number must be the
same as the T input number (see above)

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Calibrating the stylus X and Y offsets (O9802)

4

2
#502

Zz

Dd
Figure 6.2 Calibrating the stylus X and Y offsets

Description
The probe is positioned inside a pre-machined hole at a suitable height for calibration.
When this cycle is completed the stylus offset amounts in the X and Y axes are stored.

Application
Pre-machine a hole with a suitable boring bar, so that the exact centre of the hole is
known. Position the probe to be calibrated inside the hole, and the spindle on the known
centre position with the spindle orientation active. When the cycle is run, four measuring
moves are made in order to determine the X offset, and Y offset of the stylus. The probe
is then returned to the start position.

Format
G65 P9802 Dd [Zz]
where [ ] denotes optional inputs
Example: G65 P9802 D50.005 Z50.

Compulsory input
Dd

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Optional input
Zz

z=

The absolute Z-axis measuring position when calibrating on an external

feature. If this is omitted a bore cycle is assumed.

Outputs
The following data will be stored:
#502 = X-axis stylus offset
#503 = Y-axis stylus offset

Example 1: Stylus X, Y offset calibration

A tool offset must be active before running this program.
Position the stylus in the bored hole at the required depth. The spindle centre must be
positioned exactly on the bored hole centre-line.
O0002
G90G80G40G0

Preparatory codes for the machine.

G65P9832

Spin the probe on (includes M19), or M19 for spindle

orientation.

G65P9802D50.

Calibrate in a 50 mm (1.97 in) diameter bored hole.

G65P9833

Spin the probe off (when applicable).

M30

End of program.

Example 2: Alternative stylus X, Y offset calibration

Run a complete positioning and calibration program as follows.
Set the exact X, Y, and Z feature positions in a work offset (example using G54).
O0002
G90G80G40G0

Preparatory codes for the machine.

G54X0Y0

Move to centre of the feature.

G43H1Z100.

Activate offset 1, go to 100 mm (3.94 in) above.

G65P9832

Spin the probe on (includes M19), or M19 for spindle

orientation.

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G65P9810Z-5.F3000

Protected positioning move into hole.

G65P9802D50.

Calibrate in a 50 mm (1.97 in) diameter bored hole.

G65P9810Z100.F3000

Protected positioning move retract to 100 mm (3.94 in).

G65P9833

Spin the probe off (when applicable).

G28Z100.

Reference return.

H00

Cancel offset (when applicable).

M30

End of program

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Calibrating the stylus ball radius (O9803)

NOTE: Do not use this cycle to calibrate the radius of the stylus ball if, subsequently, you
intend using vector measuring macros O9821, O9822, or O9823. The stylus ball radius
must be calibrated using macro O9804 instead.

#500
1

#501

5
Y

Zz

Dd
Figure 6.3 Calibrating the stylus ball radius

Description
The probe is positioned inside a calibrated ring gauge at a suitable height for calibration.
When this cycle is completed the stylus ball radius values are stored.

Application
Clamp a calibrated ring gauge on the machine table at an approximately known position.
Position the probe to be calibrated inside the ring gauge on the approximate centre
position, with spindle orientation active. When the cycle is run, six moves are made in
order to determine the stylus ball radius values. The probe is then returned to the start
position.

Format
G65 P9803 Dd [Zz Ss]
where [ ] denote optional inputs
Example: G65 P9803 D50.005 Z50. S1.

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Compulsory input
Dd

d=

Reference ring gauge size

Optional inputs
Ss

s=

The work offset number which will be set.

The work offset number will be updated.
S1 to S6 (G54 to G59)
S0 (external work offset).
S101 to S148 (G54.1 P1 to G54.1 P48) additional offsets option.
New work offset = active work offset + error.
New external offset = external offset + error.

Zz

z=

The absolute Z-axis measuring position when calibrating on an external

feature. If this is omitted a ring gauge cycle is assumed.

Outputs
The following data will be stored as shown:
#500 = X+, X-, stylus ball radius

(XRAD)

#501 = Y+, Y-, stylus ball radius

(YRAD)

Example 1: Stylus ball radius calibration

A tool offset must be active before running this program. If your machine does not retain
the offset then use the alternative example.
Position the probe stylus approximately on-centre in the ring gauge and at the required
depth.
O0003
G90G80G40G0

Preparatory codes for the machine.

G65P9832

Spin the probe on (includes M19) or M19 for spindle

orientation.

G65P9803D50.001

Calibrate in a 50.001 mm (1.9685 in) diameter ring gauge.

G65P9833

Spin the probe off (when applicable).

M30

End of program.

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Example 2: Alternative stylus ball radius calibration

Run a complete positioning and calibration program as follows.
Set the approximate X, Y, Z feature positions in a work offset (example using G54).
O0003
G90G80G40G00

Preparatory codes for the machine.

G54X0Y0

Move to centre of feature.

G43H1Z100.

Activate offset 1, go to 100 mm (3.94 in) above.

G65P9832

Spin the probe on (includes M19), or M19 for spindle

orientation.

G65P9810Z-5.F3000

Protected positioning move into hole.

G65P9803D50.001

Calibrate in a 50.001 mm (1.9685 in) ring gauge.

G65P9810Z100.F3000

Protected positioning move retract to 100 mm (3.94 in).

G65P9833

Spin the probe off (when applicable).

G28Z100.

Reference return.

H00

Cancel offset (when applicable).

M30

End of program.

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Calibrating the vector stylus ball radius (O9804)

NOTE: You must use this cycle to calibrate the radius of the stylus ball if you intend using
vector measuring macros O9821, O9822, or O9823 (described in Chapter 8, "Vector
measuring cycles"). Do not calibrate the stylus ball radius using macro O9803.

Additional vector moves (7 to 14)

at every 30

4
#500

#501
1

Zz

Dd

Figure 6.4 Calibrating the vector stylus ball radius

Description
The probe is positioned inside a calibrated ring gauge at a suitable height for calibration.
When the cycle is completed the stylus ball radius values are stored. A total of 12
calibration radii at 30 degree intervals are established.

Application
Clamp a calibrated ring gauge on the machine table at an approximately known position.
The probe to be calibrated is positioned inside the ring gauge on the approximate centre
position, with spindle orientation active. When the cycle is run, 14 moves are made in
order to determine the stylus ball radius values. The probe is then returned to the start
position.

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Format
G65 P9804 Dd [Zz Ss]
where [ ] denote optional inputs
Example: G65 P9804 D50.005 Z50. S1.

Compulsory inputs
Dd

d=

Reference ring gauge size.

Optional inputs
Ss

s=

The work offset number which will be set.

The work offset number will be updated.
S1 to S6 (G54 to G59)
S0 (external work offset).
S101 to S148 (G54.1 P1 to G54.1 P48) additional offsets option.
New work offset = active work offset + error.
New external offset = external offset + error.

Zz

z=

The absolute Z-axis measuring position when calibrating on an external

feature. If this is omitted a ring gauge cycle is assumed.

Outputs
The following data will be stored as shown (as O9803):
#500 = X+, X-, stylus ball radius
#501 = Y+, Y-, stylus ball radius

(XRAD)
(YRAD)

Additional vector calibration data:

#510 = 30 degree stylus ball radius
#511 = 60 degree stylus ball radius
#512 = 120 degree stylus ball radius
#513 = 150 degree stylus ball radius
#514 = 210 degree stylus ball radius
#515 = 240 degree stylus ball radius
#516 = 300 degree stylus ball radius
#517 = 330 degree stylus ball radius

(VRAD)
(VRAD)
(VRAD)
(VRAD)
(VRAD)
(VRAD)
(VRAD)
(VRAD)

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Example 1: Vector stylus ball radius calibration

A tool offset must be active before running this program. If your machine does not retain
the offset, then use the alternative example.
Position the probe approximately on-centre in the ring gauge and at the required depth.
O0004
G90G80G40G0

Preparatory codes for the machine.

G65P9832

Spin the probe on (includes M19), or M19 for spindle

orientation.

G65P9804D50.001

Calibrate in a 50.001 mm (1.9685 in) diameter ring gauge.

G65P9833

Spin the probe off (when applicable).

M30

End of program.

Example 2: Alternative vector stylus ball radius calibration

Run a complete positioning and calibration program as follows.
Set the approximate X, Y, Z feature positions in a work offset (example using G54).
O0004
G90G80G40G0

Preparatory codes for the machine.

G54X0Y0

Move to centre of feature.

G43H1Z100.

Activate offset 1, go to 100 mm (3.94 in) above.

G65P9832

Spin the probe on (includes M19), or M19 for spindle

orientation.

G65P9810Z-5.F3000

Protected positioning move into the hole.

G65P9804D50.001

Calibrate in a 50.001 mm (1.9685 in) diameter ring gauge.

G65P9810Z100.F3000

Protected positioning move retract to 100 mm (3.94 in).

G65P9833

Spin the probe off (when applicable).

G28Z100.

Reference return.

H00

Cancel offset (when applicable).

M30

End of program.

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Example 1 Full calibration in an internal feature

This example describes how to carry out full calibration of the probe in an internal feature
using macros O9801, O9802 and O9804, using a 50.001 mm (1.9685 in) diameter ring
gauge, with a known centre position and top face height value.
The approximate probe length must be stored in the tool offset register before running this
program. Set the exact X, Y, and Z feature positions in a work offset (example using G54).

1
2

12

11
10
7

4
5

8 and 9
Figure 6.5 Full calibration in an internal feature
O0006
G90G80G40G0

Preparatory codes for the machine.

1.

G54X35.Y0

Move off centre of feature for height setting.

2.

G43H1Z100.

Activate offset 1, go to 100 mm (3.94 in) above.

3.

G65P9832

Spin the probe on (includes M19), or M19 for spindle

orientation.

4.

G65P9810Z30.F3000

Protected positioning move above reference surface.

5.

G65P9801Z20.006T1

Calibrate the probe length. Surface at 20.006 mm

(7.876 in)

6.

G65P9810X0Y0

Protected positioning move to centre.

7.

G65P9810Z5.

Protected positioning move into hole.

8.

G65P9802D50.

Calibrate in a 50 mm (1.97 in) diameter bored hole to

establish the X,Y stylus offset.

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G65P9804D50.001

Calibrate in a 50.001 mm (1.9685 in) diameter ring

gauge to establish the ball radius values, including the
vector directions.

10. G65P9810Z100.F3000

Protected positioning move retract to 100 mm

(3.94 in).

11. G65P9833

Spin the probe off (when applicable).

12. G28Z100.

Reference return.

H00

Cancel offset (when applicable)

M30

End of program

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Example 2 Full calibration on an external feature

This example describes how to carry out full calibration of the probe on an external
feature using macros O9801, O9802 and O9804, using a 50.001 mm (1.9685 in) diameter
pin gauge, with a known centre position and a Z-reference surface.
The approximate probe length must be stored in the tool offset register before running this
program. Set the exact X, Y pin feature positions and Z surface height in a work offset
(example using G54).

1
2
3

11

10
7 and 8

9
6
5

Figure 6.6 Full calibration on an external feature

O0006
G90G80G40G0

Preparatory codes for the machine.

1.

G54X135.Y100.

Move to centre of feature for height setting.

2.

G43H1Z100.

Activate offset 1, go to 100 mm (3.94 in) above.

3.

G65P9832

Spin the probe on (includes M19), or M19 for spindle

orientation.

4.

G65P9810Z30.F3000

Protected positioning move above reference surface.

5.

G65P9801Z0.T1

Calibrate the probe length. Z surface at zero.

6.

G65P9810X100.Y100.

Protected positioning move to centre.

7.

G65P9802D50.001Z10.

Calibrate on a 50.001 mm (1.9685 in) diameter pin

gauge to establish the X,Y stylus offset.

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8.

G65P9804D50.001Z10.

Calibrate on a 50.001 mm (1.9685 in) diameter pin

gauge to establish the ball radius values, including the
vector directions.

9.

G65P9810Z100.F3000

Protected positioning move retract to 100 mm

(3.94 in).

10. G65P9833

Spin the probe off (when applicable).

11. G28Z100.

Reference return.

H00

Cancel offset (when applicable)

M30

End of program

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Chapter 7

Measuring cycles

This chapter describes how to use the non-vector measuring cycles. The probe stylus ball
radius must be calibrated using either macro O9803 or O9804 (see Chapter 6,
"Calibrating the probe") before using the macros described here.

Contained in this chapter

X Y Z single surface measurement (O9811).................................................................... 7-2
Web/pocket measurement (O9812)................................................................................. 7-5
Bore/boss measurement (O9814).................................................................................... 7-9
Finding an internal corner (O9815) ................................................................................ 7-13
Finding an external corner (O9816) ............................................................................... 7-17

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X Y Z single surface measurement (O9811)

X,Y

Figure 7.1 Measurement of a single surface

Description
This cycle measures a surface to establish the size or position.

Application
The probe should be positioned with its tool offset active adjacent to the surface. The
cycle measures the surface and returns to the start position.
There are two possibilities as follows:
1.

The surface can be treated as a size, where the tool offset is updated in conjunction
with the Tt and the Hh input.

2.

The surface can be treated as a reference surface position, for the purpose of
adjusting a work offset using the Ss and Mm inputs.

Format
G65 P9811 Xx or Yy or Zz [Ee Ff Hh Mm Qq Ss Tt Uu Vv Ww]
where [ ] denotes optional inputs
Example: G65P9811X50.E0.005F0.8H0.2M.2Q10.S1.T20. U.5V.5W2.

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Compulsory inputs
Xx
or
Yy
or
Zz

x=
y=

The surface position or size.

z=

Optional inputs
Hh

h=

The tolerance value of a feature dimension being measured.

Mm

m=

The true position tolerance of a feature. A cylindrical zone about the

theoretical position.

Qq

q=

The probe overtravel distance for use when the default values are
unsuitable. The probe will then travel beyond the expected position when
it searches for a surface.
Default = 4 mm (0.16 in) in the Z-axis and 10 mm (0.394 in) in the X and
Y axes.

Ss

s=

The work offset number which will be set.

The work offset number will be updated.
S1 to S6 (G54 to G59)
S0 (external work offset).
S101 to S148 (G54.1 P1 to G54.1 P48) additional offsets option.
New work offset = active work offset + error.
New external offset = external offset + error.

Tt

t=

The tool offset number to be updated.

Ww

w=

Print data
1. = Increment the feature number only.
2. = Increment the component number, and reset the feature number.

For optional inputs Ee, Ff, Uu, and Vv, see Chapter 3, "Optional inputs".

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Example: X and Z single surface measurement

1.

T01M06

Select the probe.

2.

G54X-40.Y20.

Start position.

3.

G43H1Z100.

Activate offset 1, go to 100 mm (3.94 in).

4.

G65P9832

Spin the probe on (includes M19), or M19 for

spindle orientation.

5.

G65P9810Z-8.F3000

Protected positioning move to start position.

6.

G65P9811X-50.T10.

Single surface measure.

7.

G65P9810Z10.

Protected positioning move.

8.

G65P9810X-60.

Protected positioning move.

9.

G65P9811Z0T11

Single surface measure.

2
3

12

11
10
9

8
7
6

Z
Y
X

Figure 7.2
Probe movements

10. G65P9810Z100.

Protected positioning move.

11. G65P9833

Spin the probe off (where applicable).

12. G28Z100.

Reference return.

continue
The tool radius offset (10) is updated by the error of surface position.

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Web/pocket measurement (O9812)

Z0

Zz
Z0

Rr
Xx, Yy

Xx, Yy

Z0
Zz
Z
Y
X
R-r
Xx, Yy

Figure 7.3 Measurement of a web or pocket feature

Description
This cycle measures a web or pocket feature. It uses two measuring moves along the X Y
axis.

Application
Position the probe to the expected centre-line of the feature and a suitable position in the
Z-axis with the probe and probe offset active. Run the cycle with suitable inputs as
described.

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Format
G65 P9812 Xx [Ee Ff Hh Mm Qq Rr Ss Tt Uu Vv Ww]
or
G65 P9812 Yy [Ee Ff Hh Mm Qq Rr Ss Tt Uu Vv Ww]
or
G65 P9812 Xx Zz [Ee Ff Hh Mm Qq Rr Ss Tt Uu Vv Ww]
or
G65 P9812 Yy Zz [Ee Ff Hh Mm Qq Rr Ss Tt Uu Vv Ww]
where [ ] denote optional inputs.
Example: G65P9812 X50. Z100. E0.005 F0.8 H0.2 M.2 Q10. R10. S1. T20. U.5 V.5 W2.

Compulsory inputs
Xx
or
Yy

x=

Nominal size of feature when measured in the X-axis.

y=

Nominal size of feature when measured in the Y-axis.

Zz

z=

The absolute Z-axis position when measuring a web feature. If this is

omitted a pocket cycle is assumed.

Optional inputs
Hh

h=

The tolerance value of a feature dimension being measured.

Mm

m=

The true position tolerance of a feature. A cylindrical zone about the

theoretical position.

Qq

q=

The probe overtravel distance for use when the default values are
unsuitable. The probe will then travel beyond the expected position when
it searches for a surface.
Default = 4 mm (0.16 in) in the Z-axis, and 10 mm (0.394 in) in the X and
Y axes.

Rr

r=

An incremental dimension that is used in external features, e.g. bosses

and webs, to give a radial clearance from the nominal target surface prior
to a Z-axis move.
Default = 5 mm (0.200 in).

R-r

-r=

Similar to Rr, except that the clearance is applied in the opposite direction
to force an internal web cycle.
Default = 5 mm (0.200 in).

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Ss

s=

The work offset number which will be set.

The work offset number will be updated.
S1 to S6 (G54 to G59)
S0 (external work offset).
S101 to S148 (G54.1 P1 to G54.1 P48) additional offsets option.
New work offset = active work offset + error.
New external offset = external offset + error.

Tt

t=

The tool offset number to be updated.

Ww

w=

Print data

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1. = Increment the feature number only.

2. = Increment the component number, and reset the feature number.
For optional inputs Ee, Ff, Uu, and Vv, see Chapter 3, "Optional inputs".

Outputs
See Chapter 4, "Variable outputs".

Example 1: Measuring a web

1.

T01M06

Select the probe.

2.

G54X0Y0

Start position.

3.

G43H1Z100.

Activate offset 1, go to 100 mm (3.94 in)

above.

4.

G65P9832

Spin the probe on (includes M19), or M19 for

spindle orientation.

5.

G65P9810Z10.F3000

Protected positioning move.

6.

G65P9812X50.Z-10.S2

Measure a 50.0 mm (1.968 in) wide web.

7.

G65P9810Z100.

Protected positioning move.

8.

G65P9833

Spin the probe off (where applicable).

Figure 7.4
Probe movements

9.

G28Z100.

Reference return.

1
9

3
4

Z
Y

continue

The feature centre-line in the X-axis is stored in the work offset 02 (G55).

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Example 2: Measuring a pocket (referred datum)

2
9
8

3
4
5

1.

T01M06

Select the probe.

2.

G54X100.Y50.

Start position.

3.

G43H1Z100.

Activate offset 1, go to 100 mm (3.94 in).

4.

G65P9832

Spin the probe on (includes M19), or M19 for

spindle orientation.

5.

G65P9810Z-10.F3000. Protected positioning move.

6.

G65P9812X30.S2

Measure a 30.0 mm (1.181 in) wide pocket.

7.

G65P9810Z100.

Protected positioning move.

8.

G65P9833

Spin the probe off (where applicable).

9.

G28Z100.

Reference return.

G55
Z
Y
X

Figure 7.5
Probe movements

continue

The error of centre-line is referred to the datum point X0 and the revised X0 position is set
in work offset 02 (G55).

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Bore/boss measurement (O9814)

Z0

Zz
Z0.0

Rr
Dd dia

Dd dia

Z0
Zz

Z
Y
X

R-r
Dd dia

Figure 7.6 Measurement of a bore or boss feature

Description
This cycle measures a bore or boss feature. It uses four measuring moves along the X Y
axis.

Application
Position the probe to the expected centre-line of the feature and a suitable position in the
Z-axis with the probe and probe offset active. Run the cycle with suitable inputs as
described.

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Format
G65 P9814 Dd [Ee Ff Hh Mm Qq Rr Ss Tt Uu Vv Ww]
or
G65 P9814 Dd Zz [Ee Ff Hh Mm Qq Rr Ss Tt Uu Vv Ww]
where [ ] denotes optional inputs
Example: G65 P9814 D50.005 Z100. E0.005 F0.8 H0.2 M.2 Q10. R10. S1. T20.
U.5 V.5 W2.

Compulsory inputs
Dd

d=

Nominal size of the feature.

Zz

z=

The absolute Z-axis position when measuring a boss feature. If this is

omitted a bore cycle is assumed.

Optional inputs
Hh

h=

The tolerance value of a feature dimension being measured.

Mm

m=

The true position tolerance of a feature. A cylindrical zone about the

theoretical position.

Qq

q=

The probe overtravel distance for use when the default values are
unsuitable. The probe will then travel beyond the expected position when
it searches for a surface.
Default = 4 mm (0.16 in) in the Z-axis, and 10 mm (0.394 in) in the X and
Y axes.

Rr

r=

This is an incremental dimension that is used in external features, e.g.

bosses and webs, to give a radial clearance from the nominal target
surface prior to a Z-axis move.
Default = 5 mm (0.200 in).

R-r

-r=

This is similar to Rr, except that the clearance is applied in the opposite
direction to force an internal boss cycle.
Default = 5 mm (0.200 in).

Ss

s=

The work offset number which will be set.

The work offset number will be updated.
S1 to S6 (G54 to G59)
S0 (external work offset).
S101 to S148 (G54.1 P1 to G54.1 P48) additional offsets option.
New work offset = active work offset + error.
New external offset = external offset + error.

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Tt

t=

The tool offset number to be updated.

Ww

w=

Print data

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1. = Increment the feature number only.

2. = Increment the component number, and reset the feature number.
For optional inputs Ee, Ff, Uu, and Vv, see Chapter 3, "Optional inputs".

Outputs
See Chapter 4, "Variable outputs".

Example 1: Measuring a boss

1.

T01M06

Select the probe.

2.

G54X0Y0

Start position.

3.

G43H1Z100.

Activate offset 1, go to 100 mm (3.94 in).

4.

G65P9832

Spin the probe on (includes M19), or M19

for spindle orientation.

5.

G65P9810Z10.F3000

Protected positioning move.

6.

G65P9814D50.Z-10.S2.R10. Measure a 50.0 mm (1.968 in) diameter

boss.

7.

G65P9810Z100.

Protected positioning move.

8.

G65P9833

Spin the probe off (when applicable).

9.

G28Z100.

Reference return.

2
9
8
7

3
4
5
6

G55
Z
Y
X

Figure 7.7
Probe movements

continue

The feature centre-line in the X and Y-axis is stored in the work offset 02 (G55).

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Example 2: Measuring a bore (referred datum)

1

1.

T01M06

Select the probe.

2.

G54X100.0Y100.

Start position.

3.

G43H1Z100.

Activate offset 1, go to 100 mm (3.94 in).

4.

G65P9832

Spin the probe on (includes M19), or M19

for spindle orientation.

5.

G65P9810Z-10.F3000

Protected positioning move.

6.

G65P9814D30.S2

Measure a 30.0 mm (1.181 in) diameter

bore.

7.

G65P9810Z100.

Protected positioning move.

8.

G65P9833

Spin the probe off (when applicable)

9.

G28Z100.

Reference return

3
4

8
7

6
G55
Z
Y
X

Figure 7.8
Probe movements

continue

The error of centre-line is referred to the datum point X0, Y0 and the revised X0, Y0
position is set in work offset 02 (G55).

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Finding an internal corner (O9815)

Xx
Yy
Yy
Ii
Jj
Y

X
Figure 7.9 Finding an internal corner position

Description
This cycle is used to establish the corner position of a feature.

NOTE: A true corner intersection can be found, even if the corner is not 90 degrees

Application
The probe must be positioned with its tool offset active at a start position as shown in the
figure above. The probe measures the Y-axis surface first and then measures the X-axis
surface. The probe then returns to the start position.
Errors occurring during the cycle return the probe to the start position.

NOTE: If the I and J inputs are missing, only two gauging moves occur. The corner
feature is assumed to be parallel to the axes.
If either I or J is missing, then three gauging moves occur and the corner feature is
assumed to be 90 degrees.

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Format
G65 P9815 Xx Yy [Bb Ii Jj Mm Qq Ss Uu Ww]
where [ ] denote optional inputs
Example: G65 P9815 X100. Y100. B2. I10. J10. M.2 Q10. S1. U.5 W2.

NOTE: If inputs I and J are used, they must be stated in this order.

Compulsory inputs
Xx

x=

Nominal corner position X-axis.

Yy

y=

Nominal corner position Y-axis.

Optional inputs
Bb

b=

Angle tolerance.
This applies to both X and Y surfaces. It is equal to half the total
tolerance, e.g. 0.25 degrees = B.25 tolerance.

Ii

i=

Incremental distance to the second probe position along the X-axis

(positive value is assumed).
Default = no move.

Jj

j=

Incremental distance to the second probe position along the Y-axis

(positive value is assumed).
Default = no move.

Mm

m=

The true position tolerance of a feature. A cylindrical zone about the

theoretical position.

Qq

q=

The probe overtravel distance for use when the default values are
unsuitable. The probe will then travel beyond the expected position when
it searches for a surface.
Default = 4 mm (0.16 in) in the Z-axis, and 10 mm (0.394 in) in the X and
Y axes.

Ss

s=

The work offset number which will be set.

The work offset number will be updated.
S1 to S6 (G54 to G59)
S0 (external work offset).
S101 to S148 (G54.1 P1 to G54.1 P48) additional offsets option.
New work offset = active work offset + error.
New external offset = external offset + error.

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Ww

w=

7-15

Print data
1. = Increment the feature number only.
2. = Increment the component number, and reset the feature number.

For optional input Uu, see Chapter 3, "Optional inputs".

Outputs
The feature measurements will be stored in variables #135 to #149 (see variable chart).
W2.

Component number +1, feature number 1

W1

Feature number +1

The following will be output:

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Corner positions
Tolerance if used
Error in the X-axis
Error in the Y-axis
Work offset number if used

Ss

The work offset stated will be set such that the nominal X Y positions will be
corrected.

Mm)
Uu )

See Appendix H, "Output flow", for the general output structure.

NOTE: #139 is the angle of the X surface and is measured from the X+ axis
direction.
#142 is the angle of the Y surface and is also measured from the X+ axis direction.

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Example: Finding an internal corner

NOTE: Co-ordinate rotation. It is possible to implement rotation using G68/G69 when the
control option is available.

2
9

1.

T01M06

Select the probe.

2.

G54X10.0Y10.

Start position.

3.

G43H1Z100.

Activate offset 1, go to 100 mm

(3.94 in).

4.

G65P9832

Spin the probe on (includes M19), or

M19 for spindle orientation.

5.

G65P9810Z-5.F3000

Protected positioning move.

6.

G65P9815X20.Y20.I10.J10.

Corner find.

7.

G65P9810Z100.

Protected positioning move.

8.

G65P9833

Spin the probe off (where applicable)

9.

G28Z100.

Reference return.

11

Z
Y
X

Figure 7.10
Probe movements

10. G17

Select plane.

11. G68X#135Y#136R#139

Set rotational position and angle.

continue machining
12. G69

Cancel rotation mode.

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Finding an external corner (O9816)

Ii

NOTE:
The start point establishes
the distance to the first
measuring position

Yy

b
Jj

Moves:
a and b are equal
c and d are equal

Xx
Figure 7.11 Finding an external corner

Description
This cycle is used to establish the corner position of a feature.

NOTE: A true corner intersection can be found, even if the corner is not 90 degrees.

Application
The probe must be positioned with its tool offset active at a start position as shown in the
diagram. The probe measures the Y-axis surface first and then measures the X-axis
surface. The probe then returns to the start position.
Errors occurring during the cycle return the probe to the start position.

NOTE: If the I and J inputs are missing, only two gauging moves occur. The corner
feature is assumed to be parallel to the axes.
If either I or J is missing, then three gauging moves occur and the corner feature is
assumed to be 90 degrees.

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Format
G65 P9816 Xx Yy [Bb Ii Jj Mm Qq Ss Uu Ww]
where [ ] denote optional inputs
Example: G65 P9816 X100. Y100. B2. I10. J10. M.2 Q10. S1. U.5 W2.

NOTE: If inputs I and J are used, they must be stated in this order.

Compulsory inputs
Xx

x=

Nominal corner position X-axis.

Yy

y=

Nominal corner position Y-axis.

Optional inputs
Bb

b=

Angle tolerance.
This applies to both X and Y surfaces. It is equal to half the total
tolerance, e.g. 0.25 degrees = B.25 tolerance.

Ii

i=

Incremental distance to the second probe position along the X-axis (a

positive value is assumed).
Default = no move.

Jj

j=

Incremental distance to the second probe position along the Y-axis (a

positive value is assumed).
Default = no move.

Mm

m=

The true position tolerance of a feature. A cylindrical zone about the

theoretical position.

Qq

q=

The probe overtravel distance for use when the default values are
unsuitable. The probe will then travel beyond the expected position when
it searches for a surface.
Default = 4 mm (0.16 in) in the Z-axis, and 10 mm (0.394 in) in the X and
Y axes.

Ss

s=

The work offset number which will be set.

The work offset number will be updated.
S1 to S6 (G54 to G59)
S0 (external work offset).
S101 to S148 (G54.1 P1 to G54.1 P48) additional offsets option.
New work offset = active work offset + error.
New external offset = external offset + error.

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Ww

w=

7-19

Print data
1. = Increment the feature number only.
2. = Increment the component number, and reset the feature number.

For optional inputs Uu, see Chapter 3, "Optional inputs".

Outputs
The feature measurements will be stored in variables #135 to #149 (see Chapter 4,
"Variable outputs").
W2.

Component number + 1, feature number set to 1.

W1.

Feature number +1

The following will be output:

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Corner positions
Tolerance if used
Error in the X-axis
Error in the Y-axis
Work offset number if used

Ss

The work offset stated will be set such that the nominal X Y positions will be
corrected.

Mm)
Uu )

See Appendix H, "Output flow" for the general output structure.

NOTE: #139 is the angle of the X surface and is measured from the X+ axis direction.
#142 is the angle of the Y surface and is also measured from the X+ axis direction.

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Example: Finding an external corner

NOTE: Co-ordinate rotation. It is possible to implement rotation using G68/G69 when the
control option is available.

1.

T01M06

Select the probe.

2.

G54X-10.Y-10.

Start position.

3.

G43H1Z100.

Activate offset 1, go to 100 mm (3.94 in).

4.

G65P9832

Spin the probe on (includes M19), or M19 for

spindle orientation.

5.

G65P9810Z-5.F3000

Protected positioning move.

6.

G65P9816X0Y0I10.J10.

Corner find.

7.

G65P9810Z100.

Protected positioning move.

8.

G65P9833

Spin the probe off (where applicable).

9.

G28Z100.

Reference return.

11

Z
Y
X

Figure 7.12
Probe movements

10. G17

Select plane.

11. G68X#135Y#136R#139

Set corner position and angle.

continue machining
12. G69

Cancel co-ordinate rotation mode.

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Chapter 8

Vector measuring cycles

This chapter describes how to use the vector measuring cycles. The probe stylus ball
radius must be calibrated using macro O9804 (see Chapter 6, "Calibrating the probe")
before using the macros described here. Do not use macro O9803 to calibrate the probe
stylus.

Contained in this chapter

Angled single surface measurement (O9821) ................................................................. 8-2
Angled web or pocket measurement (O9822) ................................................................. 8-5
3-point bore or boss measurement (O9823).................................................................... 8-9

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Angled single surface measurement (O9821)

NOTE: The probe must have recently been calibrated using the vector stylus ball radius
cycle (O9804) (described in Chapter 6, "Calibrating the probe") before using this cycle. Do
not use macro O9803 to calibrate the probe.

NOTE:
Angles in the range 180 degrees
+Aa angles (counter-clockwise)

Dd
Y

90
Aa
X

180
-90

Figure 8.1 Measuring an angled surface

Description
This cycle measures a surface feature using one vectored measuring move along the X Y
axis.

Application
Position the probe to the expected reference point of the feature and a suitable position in
the Z-axis with the probe and probe offset active. Run the cycle with suitable inputs as
described.

Format
G65 P9821 Aa Dd [Ee Ff Hh Mm Qq Ss Tt Uu Vv Ww]
where [ ] denotes optional inputs
Example: G65 P9821 A45.005 D50.005 E0.005 F0.8 H0.2 M0.2 Q10. S1.
T20. U.5 V.5 W2.

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Compulsory inputs
Aa

a=

Direction of probe measurement measured from the X+ axis direction.

Dd

d=

Nominal distance to the surface (radial).

Optional inputs
Hh

h=

The tolerance value of a feature dimension being measured.

Mm

m=

The true position tolerance of a feature. A cylindrical zone about the

theoretical position.

Qq

q=

The probe overtravel distance for use when the default values are
unsuitable. The probe then travels beyond the expected position when it
searches for a surface.
Default = 4 mm (0.16 in) in the Z-axis, and 10 mm (0.4 in) in the X and Y
axes.

Ss

s=

The work offset number which will be set.

The work offset number will be updated.
S1 to S6 (G54 to G59)
S0 (external work offset).
S101 to S148 (G54.1 P1 to G54.1 P48) additional offsets option.
New work offset = active work offset + error.
New external offset = external offset + error.

Tt

t=

The tool offset number to be updated

Ww

w=

Print data
1. = Increment the feature number only.
2. = Increment the component number, and reset the feature number.

For optional inputs Ee, Ff, Uu, and Vv, see Chapter 3, "Optional inputs".

Outputs
See Chapter 4, "Variable outputs".

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Example: Angled single surface measurement

50.0
Y
45
X

Figure 8.2 Measuring a single angled surface

1.

T01M06

Select the probe.

2.

G54X-40.Y20.

Start position.

3.

G43H1Z100.

Activate offset 1, go to 100 mm (3.94 in).

4.

G65P9832

Spin the probe on (includes M19), or M19

for spindle orientation.

5.

G65P9810Z-8.F3000

Protected positioning move to start

position.

6.

G65P9821A45.D50.T10

Single surface measure.

7.

G65P9810Z100.

Protected positioning move.

8.

G65P9833

Spin the probe off (when applicable).

9.

G28Z100.

Reference return.

4
8
5
7

6
Z
Y
X

Figure 8.3
Probe movements

The tool radius offset (10) is updated by the error of surface position.

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Angled web or pocket measurement (O9822)

NOTE: The probe must have recently been calibrated using the vector stylus ball radius
cycle (O9804) (described in Chapter 6, "Calibrating the probe") before using this cycle. Do
not use macro O9803 to calibrate the probe.

Aa

Aa
0

180
A-a
Dd
Y+

Aa
X+

NOTE:
Angles in the range 180 degrees
+Aa angles (counter-clockwise)

Aa

Figure 8.4 Measuring an angled web or pocket

Description
This cycle measures a web or pocket feature using two vectored measuring moves along
the X Y axis.

Application
Position the probe to the expected centre line of the feature and a suitable position in the
Z-axis with the probe and probe offset active. Run the cycle with suitable inputs as
described.

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Format
G65 P9822 Aa Dd [Ee Ff Hh Mm Qq Rr Ss Tt Uu Vv Ww]
or
G65 P9822 Aa Dd Zz [Ee Ff Hh Mm Qq Rr Ss Tt Uu Vv Ww]
where [ ] denotes optional inputs
Example: G65 P9822 A45.005 D50.005 Z50. E0.005 F0.8 H0.2 M0.2 Q10. R10. S1.
T20. U.5 V.5 W2.

Compulsory inputs
Aa

a=

Angle of the surface to be measured from the X+ axis direction.

Dd

d=

Nominal size of the feature.

Zz

z=

The absolute Z axis position when measuring a web feature. If this is

omitted a pocket cycle is assumed.

Optional inputs
Hh

h=

The tolerance value of a feature dimension being measured.

Mm

m=

The true position tolerance of a feature. A cylindrical zone about the

theoretical position.

Qq

q=

The probe overtravel distance for use when the default values are
unsuitable. The probe then travels beyond the expected position when it
searches for a surface.
Default = 4 mm (0.16 in) in the Z-axis, and 10 mm (0.394 in) in the X and
Y axes.

Rr

r=

This is an incremental dimension that is used in external features, e.g.

bosses and webs, to give a radial clearance from the nominal target
surface prior to a Z-axis move.
Default = 5 mm (0.200 in).

R-r

-r=

This is similar to Rr, except that the clearance is applied in the opposite
direction to force an internal web cycle.
Default = 5 mm (0.200 in).

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Ss

s=

The work offset number which will be set.

The work offset number will be updated.
S1 to S6 (G54 to G59)
S0 (external work offset).
S101 to S148 (G54.1 P1 to G54.1 P48) additional offsets option.
New work offset = active work offset + error.
New external offset = external offset + error.

Tt

t=

The tool offset number to be updated

Ww

w=

Print data
1. = Increment the feature number only.
2. = Increment the component number, and reset the feature number.

For optional inputs Ee, Ff, Uu, and Vv, see Chapter 3, "Optional inputs".

Outputs
See Chapter 4, "Variable outputs".

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Example: Angled web measurement

50.0

-10

30

Figure 8.5 Measuring an angled web

2
9

3
4

1.

T01M06

Select the probe.

2.

G54X0Y0

Start position.

3.

G43H1Z100.0

Activate offset 1, go to 100 mm (3.94 in).

4.

G65 P9832

Spin the probe on (includes M19), or M19

for spindle orientation.

5.

G65P9810Z10.F3000

Protected positioning move.

6.

G65P9822A30.D50.Z-10.S2

Measure a 50.0 mm (1.9685 in) wide web

at 30 degrees.

7.

G65P9810Z100.

Protected positioning move.

8.

G65P9833

Spin the probe off (when applicable).

9.

G28Z100.

Reference return

7
6

Z
Y
X

Figure 8.6
Probe movements

continue
The feature centre line in the X-axis is stored in the work offset S02 (G55).

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3-point bore or boss measurement (O9823)

NOTE: The probe must have recently been calibrated using the vector stylus ball radius
macro (O9804) (described in Chapter 6, "Calibration cycles") before using this cycle. Do
not use macro O9803 to calibrate the probe.

90

Bb
Aa

180

Cc

Rr

-90
Dd
NOTE:
Angles in the range 180 degrees
+Aa angles (counter-clockwise)

R-r
Figure 8.7 3-point bore or boss measurement

Description
This cycle measures a bore or boss feature using three vectored measuring moves along
the X Y axis.

Application
Position the probe to the expected centre line of the feature and a suitable position in the
Z-axis with the probe and probe offset active. Run the cycle with suitable inputs as
described.

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Format
G65 P9823 Aa Bb Cc Dd [Ee Ff Hh Mm Qq Rr Ss Tt Uu Vv Ww]
or
G65 P9823 Aa Bb Cc Dd Zz [Ee Ff Hh Mm Qq Rr Ss Tt Uu VvWw]
where [ ] denotes optional inputs
Example: G65 P9823 A45.005 B150.0 C35.005 D50.005 Z50. E.005 F0.8 H0.2 M0.2
Q10. R10. S1. T20. U.5 V.5W2.

Compulsory inputs
Aa

a=

The first angle for vector measurement, measured from the X+ axis
direction.

Bb

b=

The second angle for vector measurement, measured from the X+ axis
direction.

Cc

c=

The third angle for vector measurement, measured from the X+ axis
direction.

Dd

d=

Nominal size of feature.

Zz

z=

The absolute Z axis position when measuring a boss feature. If this is

omitted, a bore cycle is assumed.

Optional inputs
Hh

h=

The tolerance value of a feature dimension being measured.

Mm

m=

The true position tolerance of a feature. A cylindrical zone about the

theoretical position.

Qq

q=

The probe overtravel distance for use when the default values are
unsuitable. The probe then travels beyond the expected position when it
searches for a surface.
Default = 4 mm (0.16 in) in the Z-axis, and 10 mm (0.394 in) in the X and
Y axes.

Rr

r=

This is an incremental dimension that is used in external features, e.g.

bosses and webs, to give a radial clearance from the nominal target
surface prior to a Z-axis move.
Default = 5 mm (0.200 in).

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R-r

-r=

This is similar to Rr, except that the clearance is applied in the opposite
direction to force an internal boss cycle.
Default = 5 mm (0.200 in).

Ss

s=

The work offset number which will be set.

The work offset number will be updated.
S1 to S6 (G54 to G59)
S0 (external work offset).
S101 to S148 (G54.1 P1 to G54.1 P48) additional offsets option.
New work offset = active work offset + error.
New external offset = external offset + error.

Tt

t=

The tool offset number to be updated.

Ww

w=

Print data
1. = Increment the feature number only.
2. = Increment the component number, and reset the feature number.

For optional inputs Ee, Ff, Uu, and Vv, see Chapter 3, "Optional inputs".

Outputs
See Chapter 4, "Variable outputs".

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Example: 3-point bore measurement (referred datum)

1.

T01M06

Select the probe

2.

G54X100.Y100.

Start position

3.

G43H1Z100.

Activate offset 1 go to 100 mm

(3.94 in)

4.

G65 P9832

Spin the probe on (includes M19),

or M19 for spindle orientation.

5.

G65P9810Z-10.F3000

Protected positioning.

6.

G65P9823D30.A30.B150.C-90.S2

Measure a 30.0 mm (1.181 in)

diameter bore.

7.

G65P9810Z100.

Protected positioning move.

8.

G65P9833

Spin the probe off (when

applicable).

9.

G28Z100.

Reference return

4
8
5

Z
Y
X

Figure 8.8
Probe movements

continue
The error of centre line is referred to the datum point X0,Y0 and the revised
X0,Y0 position is set in work offset 02 (G55).

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Chapter 9

Additional cycles

The Inspection Plus software contains a number of macro cycles that cannot be
categorised under the headings used in previous chapters of this manual (Chapters 5 to 8
inclusive). This chapter describes how to use these cycles.

Contained in this chapter

4th axis X measurement (O9817) .................................................................................... 9-2
4th axis Y measurement (O9818) .................................................................................... 9-5
Bore/boss on PCD measurement (O9819) ...................................................................... 9-8
Stock allowance (O9820)............................................................................................... 9-11
Storing multi-stylus data (O9830) .................................................................................. 9-16
Loading multi-stylus data (O9831) ................................................................................. 9-20
Spinning the probe on (O9832)...................................................................................... 9-23
Spinning the probe off (O9833)...................................................................................... 9-24
Determining feature-to-feature data in the XY plane (O9834) ....................................... 9-25
Determining feature-to-feature data in the Z plane (O9834).......................................... 9-29
Updating the SPC tool offset (O9835) ........................................................................... 9-33
Optimising a probing cycle (O9836)............................................................................... 9-35
Angle measurement in the X or Y plane (O9843) .......................................................... 9-38

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4th axis X measurement (O9817)

Xx

NOTE:
Angle correction to 4th axis
+ (positive) counter-clockwise
(negative) clockwise

X0 (BO)

Z+
Zz

X+

Figure 9.1 4th axis X measurement

Description
The purpose of this macro is to find the slope of a surface between two points Z1 and Z2
to allow the 4th axis to be rotated to compensate for the surface error.

Application
The 4th axis must be positioned to the expected angular position of the feature (i.e.
surface normal to the Z axis). If the Ss input is used, the work offset register is adjusted by
the error amount.

NOTE: It is normally necessary on most machines to re-state the work offset and move
to the angular position after the cycle to make the new work offset active.

Format
G65 P9817 Xx Zz [Qq Bb Ss Ww]
where [ ] denotes optional inputs.
Example: G65 P9817 X100. Z50. Q10. B2. S1. W2.

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Compulsory inputs
Xx

x=

The X-axis distance between Z1 and Z2 measurement positions.

Zz

z=

The Z-axis expected surface position.

Optional inputs
Bb

b=

Set a tolerance on the angular position of the feature. It is equal to half the
total tolerances, e.g. component dimension 45 degrees (0.25 degrees)
the 4th axis would be positioned to 45 degrees and B.25 tolerance.

Qq

q=

The probe overtravel distance for use when the default values are
unsuitable. The probe then travels beyond the expected position when it
searches for a surface.
Default = 10 mm (0.4 in).

Ss

s=

The work offset number which will be set.

The work offset number will be updated.
S1 to S6 (G54 to G59)
S0 (external work offset).
S101 to S148 (G54.1 P1 to G54.1 P48) additional offsets option.
New work offset = active work offset + error.
New external offset = external offset + error.

Ww

w=

Print data
1. = Increment the feature number only.
2. = Increment the component number, and reset the feature number.

Outputs
#143

will show (Z1 - Z2) value

#144

will show angle correction value

#139

will show 4th axis measured position.

NOTE: Different machines and application may require the 4th axis system
variable number to be changed. It will be achieved by editing macro O9817 when
the macro is installed to suit your machine.

Edit as follows:
#3 = 4 (4th axis number) change axis number as required (see the Fanuc macro
section for axis numbers)

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Axis direction change

Edit as follows:
#4 = 1(1 = clockwise, and -1 = counter-clockwise) change as required.

Example: Set the 4th axis to a milled flat

1.

T01M06

Select the probe.

2.

G43H1Z200.

Activate offset 1, go to 100 mm (3.94 in).

3.

G65P9832

Spin the probe on (includes M19), or M19

for spindle orientation.

4.

G0B45.

Position 4th axis to 45 degrees.

5.

G65P9810X0Y0Z20.F3000

Position 10 mm (0.394 in) above the

surface.

6.

G65P9817X50.Z10.B5.

Measure at 50 mm (1.9685 in) centres,

update G54 and set a tolerance of 5
degrees.

7.

G65P9810Z200.

Protected positioning move.

8.

G65P99833

Spin the probe off (when applicable).

9.

G28Z200.

Reference return.

2
8

BO

45

Z
C

Y
A
X

Figure 9.2
Probe movements

continue

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4th axis Y measurement (O9818)

Yy

NOTE:
Angle correction to 4th axis
+ (positive) counter-clockwise
(negative) clockwise

Y0 (BO)
Z+

Zz
Y+
Figure 9.3 4th axis Y measurement

Description
The purpose of this macro is to find the slope of a surface between two points Z1 and Z2
to allow the 4th axis to be rotated to compensate for the surface error.

Application
The 4th axis must be positioned to the expected angular position of the feature (i.e.
surface normal to the Z axis). If the Ss input is used, the work offset register is adjusted by
the error amount.

NOTE: It is normally necessary on most machines to re-state the work offset and move to
the angular position after the cycle to make the new work offset active.

Format
G65 P9818 Yy Zz [Qq Bb Ss Ww]
where [ ] denotes optional inputs
Example: G65 P9818 Y100. Z50. Q10. B2. S1. W2.

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Compulsory inputs
Yy

y=

The Y axis distance between Z1 and Z2 measurement positions.

Zz

z=

The Z axis expected surface position.

Optional inputs
Bb

b=

Set a tolerance on the angular position of the feature. It is equal to half the
total tolerances, e.g. component dimension 45 degrees .25 degrees the
4th axis would be positioned to 45 degrees and B.25 tolerance.

Qq

q=

The probe overtravel distance for use when the default values are
unsuitable. The probe then travels beyond the expected position when it
searches for a surface.
Default = 10 mm (0.4 in).

Ss

s=

The work offset number which will be set.

The work offset number will be updated.
S1 to S6 (G54 to G59)
S0 (external work offset).
S101 to S148 (G54.1 P1 to G54.1 P48) additional offsets option.
New work offset = active work offset + error.
New external offset = external offset + error.

Ww

w=

Print data
1. = Increment the feature number only.
2. = Increment the component number, and reset the feature number.

Outputs
#143

will show (Z1 - Z2) value

#144

will show angle correction value

#139

will show 4th axis measured position

NOTE: Different machines and application may require the 4th axis system
variable number to be changed. It is achieved by editing macro O9818 when the
macro is installed to suit your machine.

Edit as follows:
#3 = 4 (4th axis number) change axis number as required (see Fanuc macro
section for axis numbers)

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Axis direction change

Edit as follows:
#4 = 1 (1 = clockwise, and -1 = counter-clockwise) change as required.

Example: Set the 4th axis to a milled flat

1.

T01M06

Select the probe.

2.

G43H1Z200.

Activate offset 1, go to 100 mm (3.94 in).

3.

G65P9832

Spin the probe on (includes M19), or M19

for spindle orientation.

4.

G0A45.

Position 4th axis to 45 degrees.

5.

G65P9810X0Y0Z20.F3000

Position 10 mm (0.394 in) above the

surface.

6.

G65P9818Y50.Z10.S1.B5.

Measure at 50 mm (1.9685 in) centres,

update G54 and set a tolerance of 5
degrees.

7.

G65P9810Z200.

Protected positioning move.

8.

G65P9833

Spin the probe off (when applicable).

9.

G28Z200.

Reference return.

1
2

45
AO

Y
X

Figure 9.4
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Bore/boss on PCD measurement (O9819)

NOTE:
Angles in the range 180 degrees
+Aa angles (counter-clockwise)

90
Aa
180

Kk

Kk

Dd
-90
Cc P.C.D.

Zz

Zz

Figure 9.5 Bore/boss on PCD measurement

Description
The macro measures a series of bores or bosses on a pitch circle diameter (PCD). All
probe moves occur automatically and return to the start position at the centre of the PCD.

Application
1.

The probe is positioned at the centre of the PCD above the component. The probe
moves to all bore/boss features and measures each feature automatically. The
probe then returns to the PCD centre at the end of the cycle.

2.

The macro makes use of the bore/boss macro which is nested within the moves.
This means that the macro nesting level is four deep, which means that this macro
cannot be nested inside a customer macro.

3.

If a 'probe open' condition occurs during any of the moves between bore/boss
features, a PATH OBSTRUCTED alarm occurs and the probe stays in position
instead of returning to the start position as is usual. This is done for safety reasons
because the return path to centre-line of the PCD may be obstructed.

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Format
Boss: G65 P9819 Cc Dd Zz [Aa Bb Ee Hh Mm Qq Rr Uu Ww]
or
Bore: G65 P9819 Cc Dd Kk [Aa Bb Ee Hh Mm Qq Rr Uu Ww]
where [ ] denotes optional inputs.
Example: G65 P9819 C28.003 D50.005 K11. A45.005 B2. E0.005 H0.2 M0.2
Q10. R10. U.5 W2.

Compulsory inputs
Cc

c=

PCD. The pitch circle diameter of the bore/boss feature.

Dd

d=

Diameter of the bore/boss.

Kk

k=

Absolute Z axis position where the bore is to be measured.

Zz

z=

Absolute Z axis position where the boss is to be measured.

Optional inputs
Aa

a=

Angle measured from the X axis to the first bore/boss feature.

Default = 0.

Bb

b=

The number of bore/boss features on the PCD.

Default = 1.

Hh

h=

The tolerance value of the bore/ boss dimension being measured.

Mm

m=

The true position tolerance of the bore or boss. A cylindrical zone about
the theoretical position.

Qq

q=

The probe overtravel distance for use when the default values are
unsuitable. The probe then travels beyond the expected position when it
searches for a surface.
Default = 4 mm (0.16 in) in the Z-axis, and 10 mm (0.394 in) in the X,Y
axis.

Rr

r=

This is an incremental dimension that is used in an external bore or boss

to give a radial clearance from the nominal target surface prior to a Z-axis
move.
Default = 5 mm (0.200 in).

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R-r

-r=

This is an incremental dimension that is used in an internal boss or web to

give a radial clearance from the nominal target surface prior to a Z-axis
move.
Default = 5 mm (0.200 in).

Ww

w=

Print data
1. = Increment the feature number only.
2. = Increment the component number, and reset the feature number.

For optional inputs Ee and Uu, see Chapter 3, "Optional inputs".

Outputs
The feature measurements will be stored in variables #135 to #149 (see Chapter 4,
"Variable outputs").
W2.0

Component number (incremented by 1). Feature number (set to 1).

W1.

Feature number (incremented by 1).

The following data is output to the on-line device (printer):

Diameter of each bore/boss

XY absolute position, angle position and pitch circle diameter of each feature.

Feature number.

Error of size and position.

Refer to the print macro details for the output format.

Uu

u=

When the upper tolerance is exceeded, the macro continues to the end
and print data is output for each feature. If #120 is set, the UPPER
TOLERANCE EXCEEDED alarm occurs and #119 = 2 is set. Otherwise
the flag #119 = 2 is set only. The program continues.

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Stock allowance (O9820)

P2

P(6 max)

P1

P(6 max)

P1

P2

P(6 max)

P1

P2

Figure 9.6 Measuring the stock allowance

Description
The cycle measures either an X or Y or Z surface at defined positions to establish the
maximum and minimum stock condition of the surface.

Application
The probe should be positioned above the surface at the first measuring position. The
cycle measures the surface at this position (P1). Additional points P2 to P6 maximum are
measured as defined, depending on the number of sets of I, J, or K inputs.

NOTES:
1.

If setting a work offset, the surface position will be at the minimum measured position
and the stock value is seen in #146.

2.

If NOT setting a work offset, the nominal position is assumed and the maximum and
minimum values are seen in #144 and #145.

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Format
X-surface measure
G65 P9820 Xx Jj Kk [Ss Uu]

NOTE: Successive pairs of Jj, Kk values

must be in order for P2 to P6.

or
Y-surface measure
G65 P9820 Yy Ii Kk [Ss Uu]

NOTE: Successive pairs of Ii, Kk values

must be in order for P2 to P6.

or
Z-surface measure
G65 P9820 Zz Ii Jj [Ss Uu]

NOTE: Successive pairs of Ii, Jj values

must be in order for P2 to P6.

where [ ] denotes optional inputs

Example:

G65 P9820 X100. J10. K11. S1. U.5

(this shows one additional [JK] pair of values, i.e. P2)

Compulsory inputs
Xx
or
Yy
or
Zz

x, y, z =

I1 (P2) to
I5 (P6)

The nominal surface position for stock allowance check

i=

X surface positions for P2 to P6 (maximum five additional

positions).

j=

Y surface positions for P2 to P6 (maximum five additional

positions).

k=

Z surface positions for P2 to P6 (maximum five additional

positions).

or
J1 (P2) to
J5 (P6)
or
K1 (P2) to
K5 (P6)

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Optional inputs
Uu

Ss

u=

The maximum stock allowance or upper tolerance (metal condition).

s=

1.

Uu input only
The upper tolerance metal condition, e.g., surface at
30.00 +2.0/-0.0
G65P9820Z30.0U2.0IiJj

2.

Uu and Ss input.
The maximum stock allowance.

The work offset number which will be set. This will be set to the minimum
metal position #145.
The work offset number will be updated.
S1 to S6 (G54 to G59)
S0 (external work offset).
S101 to S148 (G54.1 P1 to G54.1P48) additional offsets option.
New work offset = active work offset + error.
New external offset = external offset + error.

Outputs
1.

Uu input only

Upper tolerance exceeded flag #148 will be set to 3

2.

Uu and Ss input Excess stock flag #148 will be set to 6

#144

Maximum value (metal condition)

#145

Minimum value (metal condition)

#146

Variation (stock allowance)

Uu AND Ss INPUT

Uu INPUT ONLY
Upper tolerance exceeded
Uu

Excess stock

#195
#194

Uu

#195

#196

#194
Nominal
position

Nominal
Work
offset set position
to this
position

Figure 9.7 Outputs for the stock allowance cycle

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Example 1 Checking a Z surface for stock variation

P3

P2
P1

X50.0

Y50.0
Z0
P1 at X55 Y55
P2 at X155 Y55
P3 at X55 Y155
Figure 9.8 Checking a Z surface for stock variation

Select the probe.

G65P9810X55.Y55.Z20.F3000

Protected move to P1.

G65P9820Z0I155.J55.I55.J155.U2.

Measure at P1, P2, P3 and set a 2 mm

(0.0 39 in) tolerance.

continue machining

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Example 2 Checking an X surface and updating a work offset

X20.0

Y50.0

P2
Z50.0
P1
X

P1 at Y55. Z45.
P2 at Y105. Z45.
P3 at Y180. Z45.

P3

Figure 9.9 Checking an X surface and updating a work offset

Select the probe.
G65P9810X40.Y55.Z45.F3000

Protected move to P1.

G65P9820 X20.J105.K45.J180.K45.S2

Measure at P1, P2, P3 and set the X-axis work

offset G55 to the minimum stock position at
program position X20. Retract, select tool and
offset G55 for machining X surface at the new
X20. surface position.

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Storing multi-stylus data (O9830)

Probe 1

Probe 2

K2
Calibration data

K1
Calibration data

Figure 9.10 Storing multi-stylus data

Description
The macro is used to store probe stylus calibration data that has been established during
the calibration cycles. It is stored in a spare set of macro variables. This macro must be
used in conjunction with macro O9831 to recall relevant calibration data for each probe.

Application
Calibrate the stylus using macro O9802 and O9803. Run macro O9830 to store the
calibration data #500 to #503. The values are recalled when macro O9831 is run.
It is also possible to store calibration data for vector cycles, by the use of the optional
input.

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Format
G65 P9830 Kk
Example:

G65P9830K11.

Compulsory input
Kk

k=

The multi-stylus probe number for data storage.

Active calibration data

K1
K2
K3
K4

Store location

XRAD

YRAD

XOFF

YOFF

XRAD

YRAD

XOFF

YOFF

#500
#500
#500
#500

#501
#501
#501
#501

#502
#502
#502
#502

#503
#503
#503
#503

#518
#522
#526
#530

#519
#523
#527
#531

#520
#524
#528
#532

#521
#525
#529
#533

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For vector calibration data storage

#500 to #503 are stored as shown above, plus all the vector radii as shown below.
Buffer calibration data

Store location

RAD

RAD

RAD

RAD

K11

#510
#514

#511
#515

#512
#516

#513
#517

#534
#538

#535
#539

#536
#540

#537
#541

K12

#510
#514

#511
#515

#512
#516

#513
#517

#542
#546

#543
#547

#544
#548

#545
#549

When the additional macro option is installed, K13 and K14 can be used.
K13

#510
#514

#511
#515

#512
#516

#513
#517

#550
#554

#551
#555

#552
#556

#553
#557

K14

#510
#514

#511
#515

#512
#516

#513
#517

#558
#562

#559
#563

#560
#564

#561
#565

NOTE: Spare macro variable locations, where data can be stored, are dependent on the
machine options available, and the variables that are already used by your programs.

Example: Multi-stylus store K1

O0003
G90G80G40G0

Preparatory codes for the machine.

G54X0Y0

Start position (X, Y, Z values must be set in the work offset)

G43H1Z100.

Activate offset 1, go to 100 mm (3.94 in).

G65P9832

Spin the probe on (includes M19), or M19 for spindle

orientation.

G65P9810Z-5.F3000

Protected positioning move for Z.

G65P9803D50.001

Calibrate in a reference feature (ring gauge).

G65P9830K1

Store calibration values for multi-stylus K1.

G65P9810Z100.

Protected positioning move.

G65P9833

Spin the probe off (when applicable)

G28Z100.

Reference return.

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H00

Cancel offset.

M30

End of program

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Loading multi-stylus data (O9831)

Probe 1

Probe 2

K2
Calibration data

K1
Calibration data

Figure 9.11 Recalling multi-stylus data

Description
This macro is used in conjunction with O9830. It is used to recall stored calibration data to
the active calibration variable range prior to using a particular probe stylus configuration.

Application
The program must be run immediately before any measuring cycle to select the correct
probe calibration data. The Kk input determines the data to be recalled.

Format
G65 P9831 Kk
Example:

G65P9831K11.

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Compulsory input
Kk

k=

The multi-stylus probe number for data recall. The Kk input number
should always be the same as that used to store the data using O9830 for
a given stylus.

Active calibration data

K1
K2
K3
K4

Store location

XRAD

YRAD

XOFF

YOFF

XRAD

YRAD

XOFF

YOFF

#500
#500
#500
#500

#501
#501
#501
#501

#502
#502
#502
#502

#503
#503
#503
#503

#518
#522
#526
#530

#519
#523
#527
#531

#520
#524
#528
#532

#521
#525
#529
#533

For vector calibration data storage

#500 to #503 are stored as shown above, plus all the vector radii as shown below.
Buffer calibration data

Store location

RAD

RAD

RAD

RAD

K11

#510
#514

#511
#515

#512
#516

#513
#517

#534
#538

#535
#539

#536
#540

#537
#541

K12

#510
#514

#511
#515

#512
#516

#513
#517

#542
#546

#543
#547

#544
#548

#545
#549

When the additional macro option is installed, K13 and K14 can be used.
K13

#510
#514

#511
#515

#512
#516

#513
#517

#550
#554

#551
#555

#552
#556

#553
#557

K14

#510
#514

#511
#515

#512
#516

#513
#517

#558
#562

#559
#563

#560
#564

#561
#565

NOTE: Spare macro variable locations, where data can be stored, are dependent on the
machine options available, and the variables that are already used by your programs.

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Example: Multi-stylus load K1 and K2

T01M06

Select the probe.

G54X100.Y100.

Start position.

G43H1Z100.

Activate offset 1, go to 100 mm (3.94 in).

G65P9832

Spin the probe on (includes M19), or M19 for spindle

orientation.

G65P9810Z-10.F3000

Protected positioning move.

G65P9831K1

Load calibration values for multi-stylus K1.

G65P9814D30.S2

Measure a 30.0 mm (1.181 in) diameter bore.

G65P9810Z10.

Protected positioning move.

G65P9810X350.

Protected positioning move.

G43H2Z-10.

Activate offset 2.

G65P9831K2

Load calibration values for multi-stylus K2.

G65P9814D130.S2

Measure a 130.0mm (5.12in) diameter bore.

G65P9810Z100.

Protected positioning move.

G65P9833

Spin the probe off (when applicable).

G28Z100.

Reference return.

continue

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Spinning the probe on (O9832)

Description
This macro is used to spin the probe on prior to it being used. The probe is loaded into the
spindle and moved to a safe start plane, where the above format is used to activate the
probe.
In the event of a startup failure, there is a loop in the software which tries to activate the
probe up to four times. An alarm results if the probe does not activate.
It should be noted that a small automatic Z axis movement takes place within the macro to
test if the probe is active.

NOTE: The probe tool offset must be active.

Format
M98P9832

Example
G43H20Z100.

Apply a tool offset and move to a safe plane.

G65P9832

Spin the probe on (includes M19), or M19 for spindle

orientation.

G65P9810X- - --Y- - -F- - -

Move to a gauging position.

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Spinning the probe off (O9833)

Description
This macro is used to spin the probe off prior to it being used. The probe is retracted to a
safe start plane, where the above format is used to switch the probe off prior to a tool
change.
There is a loop in the software, which will tries to de-activate the probe up to four times.
An alarm results if the probe does not switch off.
It should be noted that a small automatic Z-axis movement takes place within the macro to
test if the probe is active. This means that the G28 reference return must be done
following this macro, otherwise the G28 position is not effective.

NOTE: The probe tool offset must be active.

Format
M98P9833

Example:
G65P9810Z100.

Retract to a safe plane with the tool offset still active.

G65P9833

Spin the probe off.

G91
G28Z0

Retract

continue

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Determining feature-to-feature data in the XY plane

(O9834)
NOTE:
Angles in the range 180 degrees
+Aa angles (counter-clockwise)

Dd

P2

Yy
Aa
P1

Xx

Figure 9.12 Determining feature-to-feature data in the XY plane

Description
This is a no-movement macro that is used after two measuring cycles to determine
feature-to-feature data.

Application
Data for P1 and P2 must already be stored in variables #130 to #134 and #135 to #147 for
P2, by running suitable measuring cycles.

NOTE: The order P1 and P2 is important, because the data calculated is that of P2 with
respect to P1.

Values for P1 are obtained by programming G65 P9834 without any inputs after the first
measuring cycle.
Values for P2 are obtained by running a second measuring cycle the feature-to-feature
data is established by programming G65 P9834 with suitable inputs after the second
measuring cycle.

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Format
G65 P9834 Xx [Ee Ff Hh Mm Ss Tt Uu Vv Ww]
or
G65 P9834 Yy [Ee Ff Hh Mm Ss Tt Uu Vv Ww]
or
G65 P9834 Xx Yy [Bb Ee Hh Mm Ss Uu Ww]
or
G65 P9834 Aa Dd [Bb Ee Hh Mm Ss Uu Ww]
or
G65 P9834 (with no inputs).
where [ ] denotes optional inputs
Examples: G65P9834X100.E0.005F0.8H0.2M0.2S1.T20.U.5V.5W2.
or
G65P9834Y100.E0.005F0.8H0.2M0.2S1.T20. U.5V.5W2.
or
G65P9834X100.Y100.B2.E0.005H0.2M0.2S1. U.5W2.
or
G65P9834A45.005D50.005B2.E0.005H0.2 M0.2S1.U.5W2.

NOTES: 1. Updating a tool offset with T input is only possible if either O9811 or O9821 is
used for P2 data. Otherwise an alarm (T INPUT NOT ALLOWED) results.
2. This cycle cannot be used in conjunction with the web/pocket cycle macro
O9812.
3. Angles. The XY plane is with respect to the X+ axis direction. Use angles in
the range 180 degrees.
4. When G65P9834 (without any inputs) is used, then the following data is
stored:
from #135 to #130
#136
#131
#137
#132
#138
#133
#139
#134

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Compulsory inputs
Xx

x=

The nominal incremental distance in the X axis.

Yy

y=

The nominal incremental distance in the Y axis.

Aa

a=

The angle of P2 with respect to P1 measured from the X+ axis (angles

between 180 degrees).

Dd

d=

The minimum distance between P1 and P2.

(No inputs)

This is used to store output data of the last cycle for P1 data.

Optional inputs
Bb

b=

The angle tolerance of the surface, e.g. 30 degrees 1 degree.

Hh

h=

The tolerance value of the feature dimension being measured.

Mm

m=

The true position tolerance of a feature. A cylindrical zone about the

theoretical position.

Ss

s=

The work offset number which will be set.

The work offset number will be updated.
S1 to S6 (G54 to G59)
S0 (external work offset).
S101 to S148 (G54.1 P1 to G54.1 P48) additional offsets option.
New work offset = active work offset + error.
New external offset = external offset + error.

Tt

t=

The tool offset number to be updated.

Ww

w=

Print data
1. = Increment the feature number only.
2. = Increment the component number, and reset the feature number.

For optional inputs Ee, Ff, Uu and Vv, see Chapter 3, "Optional inputs".

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Example 1

1 2
3

7
8
6

Measuring the incremental distance between two holes

1.

G65P9810X30.Y50.F3000

Protected positioning move.

2.

G65P9810Z-10.

Protected positioning move.

3.

G65P9814D20.

P1 20 mm (0.787 in) bore.

4.

G65P9834

Store data.

5.

G65P9810Z10.

Protected positioning move.

6.

G65P9810X80.Y78.867

Move to new position.

7.

G65P9810Z-10.

Protected positioning move.

8.

G65P9814D30.

P2 30 mm (1.181 in) bore.

9 and 10
4 and 5

Z
Y

And either this

Figure 9.13
Probe movements

9.

G65P9834X50.Y28.867M.1

Incremental distance measure with

0.1 mm (0.0039 in) true position
tolerance.

or this
9.

G65P9834A30.D57.735M.1

Example 2: Surface to bore measurement

1

8 and 9

6
7
5
3 and 4

1.

G65P9810X10.Y50.F3000

Protected positioning move.

2.

G65P9810Z-10.

Protected positioning move.

3.

G65P9811X0.

P1 at X0 mm (0 in) position.

4.

G65P9834

Store data.

5.

G65P9810Z10.

Protected positioning move.

6.

G65P9810X-50.

Move to new position.

7.

G65P9810Z-10.

Protected positioning move.

8.

G65P9814D20.5

P2 20.5 mm (0.807 in) bore.

9.

G65P9834X-50.H.2

Measure distance -50 mm (-1.97 in)

Z
Y
X

Figure 9.14
Probe movements

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Determining feature-to-feature data in the Z plane (O9834)

NOTE:
Angles in the range 180 degrees
+Aa angles (counter-clockwise)

P2

+Aa
+Zz

Zz

P1
+Dd

Zz
Z+
Y+
P2
-Zz

+Aa
X+

P1
-Dd

Figure 9.15 Determining feature-to-feature data in the Z plane

Description
This is a no-movement macro that is used after two measuring cycles to determine
feature-to-feature data.

Application
Data for P1 and P2 must already be stored in variables #130 to #134 and #135 to #147 for
P2, by running suitable measuring cycles.

NOTE: The order P1 and P2 is important, because the data calculated is that of P2 with
respect to P1.

Values for P1 are obtained by programming G65 P9834 without any inputs after the first
measuring cycle.
Values for P2 are obtained by running a second measuring cycle, and the feature-tofeature data is established by programming G65 P9834 with suitable inputs after the
second measuring cycle.

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Format
G65 P9834 Zz [Ee Ff Hh Mm Ss Tt Uu Vv Ww]
or
G65 P9834 Aa Zz [Bb Ww]
or
G65 P9834 Dd Zz [Bb Ww]
or
G65 P9834 (with no inputs)
where [ ] denotes optional inputs
Examples: G65P9834Z50.E0.005F0.8H0.2M0.2S1.T20. U.5V.5W2.
or
G65P9834A45.005Z50.B2.W2.
or
G65P9834D50.005Z50.B2.W2.
or
G65P9834 (with no inputs)

NOTES:

1. Updating a tool offset with T input is only possible if O9811 is used for P2
data. Otherwise an alarm (T INPUT NOT ALLOWED) results.
2. Angles. These are with respect to the XY. Use angles in the range 180
degrees.
3. When G65P9834 (without any inputs) is used, then the following data is
stored:
from #135 to
#130
#136
#131
#137
#132
#138
#133
#139
#134

Inputs
Aa Zz or Dd Zz inputs
1.

+Dd/-Dd values should be used to indicate the direction of P2 with respect to P1.

2.

+Aa angles (counter-clockwise).

3.

Angles between 180 degrees.

Zz only input
+Zz/-Zz values should be used to indicate the direction of P2 with respect to P1.

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Compulsory inputs
Aa

a=

The angle of P2 with respect to P1 measured from the XY plane (angles

between 180 degrees).

Zz

z=

The nominal incremental distance in the Z axis.

Dd

d=

The minimum distance between P1 and P2 measured in the XY plane.

Zz

z=

The nominal incremental distance in the Z axis.

or

or
(No inputs)

This is used to store output data of the last cycle for P1 data.

Optional inputs
Bb

b=

The angle tolerance of the surface, e.g. 30 degrees 1 degree.

Hh

h=

The tolerance value of the feature dimension being measured.

Mm

m=

The true position tolerance of a feature. A cylindrical zone about the

theoretical position.

Ss

s=

The work offset number which will be set.

The work offset number will be updated.
S1 to S6 (G54 to G59)
S0 (external work offset).
S101 to S148 (G54.1 P1 to G54.1 P48) additional offsets option.
New work offset = active work offset + error.
New external offset = external offset + error.

Tt

t=

The tool offset number to be updated.

Ww

w=

Print data
1. = Increment the feature number only.
2. = Increment the component number, and reset the feature number.

For optional inputs Ee, Ff, Uu and Vv, see Chapter 3, "Optional inputs".

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Example 1: Measuring the incremental distance between two

surfaces
1.

G65P9810X30.Y50.F3000

Protected positioning move.

2.

G65P9810Z30.

Protected positioning move.

3.

G65P9811Z20.

P1 20 mm (0.787 in) surface.

4.

G65P9834

Store data.

5.

G65P9810X50.

Move to new position.

6.

G65P9811Z15.

P2 15 mm (0.591 in) surface.

7.

G65P9834Z-5.H.1

Feature to feature at -5.0 mm (-0.197 in).

1
2
5
3 and 4
6 and 7

Z
Y
X

Figure 9.16
Probe movements

Example 2: Measuring an angled surface

1.

G65P9810X30.Y50.F3000

Protected positioning move.

2.

G65P9810Z30.

Protected positioning move.

3.

G65P9811Z20.

P1 at 20 mm (0.787 in) position.

4.

G65P9834

Store data.

5.

G65P9810X77.474

Move to new position.

6.

G65P9811Z10.

P2 at 10 mm (0.394 in) position.

1
2
5
3 and 4
6 and 7

Z
Y
X

Figure 9.17
Probe movements

and either this

7.

G65P9834D27.474Z-10.B.5

Measure slope -20 degrees (clockwise)

angle tolerance 5 degrees.

or this
7.

G65P9834A-20.Z-10.B.5

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Updating the SPC tool offset (O9835)

Cc

+
x

x x

Cc Run of measurements out of

limit prior to correction

Vv
xx
x

Nominal size

Vv

Figure 9.18 Updating the SPC tool offset

Description
This macro can be used in conjunction with measuring cycles to control tool offset
updates. It offers the possibility of providing an update based on the average value of a
sample of measurements.

Application
A measuring cycle should be run, but with no tool offset update (Tt input). A component
tolerance (Hh input) can be used if required. The SPC macro should follow. An average
value is accumulated until a specified continuous run of values are outside the control
limit. At this point the tool offset is updated, based on the average value.

IMPORTANT:

Set the Mm store tool offsets to 0 on the offset page prior to use.

Format
G65P9835 Tt Mm [Vv Cc Ff Zz]
where [ ] denotes optional inputs
Example: G65P9835T20.M0.2V0.25C4F0.8Z1.

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Compulsory inputs
Tt

t=

Tool offset number for updating.

Mm

m=

Spare tool offset pair for storing average value and counter.
m

= Accumulated average value store location.

m+1

= Counter store location.

Optional inputs
Cc

c=

Number of measurements out of tolerance before corrective action is

taken
Default = 3.

Ff

f=

See Chapter 3, "Optional inputs".

Vv

v=

See Chapter 3, "Optional inputs".

Zz

z=

Flag for Z length offset update.

A Z value needs to be input to force the length offset register to be
updated, otherwise the radius register will be updated.

NOTE: This input is only necessary when using type 'C' tool offset option.

Example: SPC tool offset updating

From previous
G65P9814D50.H.5

Measure bore to 0.5 mm (0.0197 in) tolerance.

G65P9835T30.M31.V.1C4. T30 = Tool offset number for updating.

M31. = Spare tool offsets pair (31 and 32).
V.1 = Control limit.
C4. = Run of measurements out of limit.
continues

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Optimising a probing cycle (O9836)

(b)
(a)

(c)

Z
#506
x
Qq

a = Start at 30 mm/min (1.181 in/min)

b = #119*.6 feedrate
c = Maximum feedrate
Figure 9.19 Optimising a probing cycle

NOTE: For small and medium machines the default values for feedrate and back-off
distance are adequate. Therefore it is not essential to run this macro in every case.

Description
This macro is used to establish the optimum maximum feedrate and back-off distance
values for the probing cycles.

Application
1.

The probe should be made active. At this stage the spin-on macro for the optical
probe may not be functioning. Therefore, use the MDI mode and spin the probe at
S500, then stop the spindle.

2.

Position the probe stylus within 2 mm (0.08 in) of the surface. Call this macro within a
small program, and run the cycle.

The probe moves towards the Z surface at 30 mm/min. (1.2 in). The cycle continues to
retract and find the surface several times to establish the optimum values.
At the end, the cycle returns to the start position.

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NOTE: The repeat surface finding moves get progressively faster until the maximum
overtravel is reached. Also, the retract position off the surface increases. It is important,
therefore, that you allow for adequate Z axis movement, e.g., 60 mm (2.4 in).

The macro ends with a macro alarm message:

MESSAGE 75 (#118=BMCF DIST AND #119=FAST FEED)
These values are recommended values. They are not automatically installed into the
active variables.
Install values
1.

The fast feed value in #119 must be loaded into the setting macro O9724. See
Appendix C, "Settings macro details", for details.

2.

The back-off distance in #118 must be transferred into variable #506. This is possible
in manual data input mode. The variable is to be found on the common retained
variable page.

Format
G65 P9836 Qq
Example: G65P9836Q10.

Optional input
Qq

q=

The maximum overtravel for the probe.

Default = 4 mm (0.16 in).

Diagnostic alarms
See Chapter 10, "Macro alarms", for details.

NOTE: Feedrates. All the feedrates within the software are related, and are dependent on
the fast feedrate #119 value, with the exception of the gauging move. This is always at
30 mm/min (1.2 in/min). It should also be noted that the back-off distance #506 can be
affected by changing the feedrate #119. Running this macro will establish compatible
setting data.

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Feedrates
Feedrates are internally calculated as shown:
Basic move macro O9726
Z axis fast approach

#119*.6 (3000 mm/min [120 in/min.] standard).

XY axis fast approach

#119*.6 (3000 mm/min [120 in/min.] standard).

Gauge move

30 mm/min. (1.2 in/min) all axes.

All other feedrates

Z axis positioning

#119*.6 (3000 mm/min. [120 in/min.] standard).

XY axis positioning

#119 (5000 mm/min. [200 in/min.] standard).

Example
Write a small program to run this macro.
Position the probe at approx. 2 mm (0.08 in) above a surface, with the probe active.
%
O5036
G40G80G90

Preparatory codes for the machine.

H00

Make tool offset zero

G65P9836Q6.0

Optimise for 6 mm (0.24 in) overtravel

M30
%

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Angle measurement in the X or Y plane (O9843)

Dd
NOTE:
Aa positive angles (counterclockwise)

Aa
Dd

X+ (AO)

Yy

Y+

X+
Xx

Figure 9.20 Measuring an angled surface in the X or Y plane

Description
This cycle measures an X axis or Y axis surface at two positions to establish the angular
position of the surface.

Application
The probe stylus must be positioned adjacent to the surface and at the required Z axis
position to provide a suitable start position. The cycle makes two measurements,
symmetrically about the start position, to establish the surface angle.

Format
G65 P9843 Xx Dd [Aa Bb Qq Ww]
or
G65 P9843 Yy Dd [Aa Bb Qq Ww]
where [ ] denotes optional inputs
Example: G65P9843 X50.D30.A45.H.2Q15.W1.

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Compulsory inputs
Dd

d=

The distance moved parallel to the X axis or Y axis between the two
measuring positions.

Xx

x=

The mid-point surface position of the surface. An Xx input results in a

cycle measuring in the X axis direction.

Yy

y=

The mid-point surface position of the surface. A Yy input results in a cycle

measuring in the Y axis direction.

NOTE: Do not mix the Xx and Yy inputs.

Optional inputs
Aa

a=

The nominal angle of the surface measured from the X+ axis direction
positive angles (counter-clockwise). Specify angles between 90 degrees
of the default value.
Defaults: X axis measuring 90 degrees.
Y axis measuring 0 degrees.

Bb

b=

The angle tolerance of the surface, e.g., 30 degrees 1 degrees. Inputs

A30.B1.

Qq

q=

The probe move overtravel distance. Default value is 10 mm (0.394 in).

Ww

w=

Print data
1. = Increment the feature number only.
2. = Increment the component number, and reset the feature number.

Outputs
#139

The surface angle measured from the X+ direction.

#143

The measured height difference.

#144

The surface angle error.

Alarms
Refer to Chapter 10, "Macro alarm list", for details of the macro alarms.

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Additional cycles

Example
30.0

45

Y30.0

Y+

X+
X30.0

Figure 9.21 Example of an angled surface measurement

G65P9810 X30.Y50.Z100.F3000

Protected positioning move.

G65P9810 Z-15.

Protected move to start position.

G65P9843Y30.D30.A45.

Angle measure.

G65P9810 Z100.

Retract to a safe position.

continue
G17
G68G90X0Y0 R[#139]

Rotate co-ordinate system by the angle.

continue machining program

NOTE: The Renishaw probe cycles cannot be used while co-ordinate rotation is in force,
i.e. cancel code G69.

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Chapter 10

Macro alarm list

When an error occurs during use of the Inspection Plus software, an alarm number or
message is generated. This may be displayed on the screen of the controller. This
chapter describes:

How to identify an alarm number that may be displayed on a Fanuc 0M controller.

The meaning and likely cause of each alarm message that may be displayed on the
screen of a Mazak M32 controller. It then describes typical actions that you should
take to clear the fault.

The meaning and likely cause of each alarm message that is associated with the
optimisation macro (O9836). It then describes typical actions that you should take to
clear the fault.

Contained in this chapter

Fanuc 0M controller alarms ........................................................................................... 10-2
Mazak M32 controller alarms......................................................................................... 10-2
General alarm list ........................................................................................................... 10-2
Optimisation macro only (O9836) alarms ...................................................................... 10-5

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Macro alarm list

Fanuc 0M controller alarms

Alarm messages are not displayed on the screen, only the alarm number. The alarm
numbers displayed are (500 + n), where n is the alarm number.
Example: 92(PROBE OPEN) is alarm 592

Mazak M32 controller alarms

Alarms are not automatically displayed. The message can be seen on the screen by
pressing the MNT button.

General alarm list

Format
3006=

1 (OUT OF TOL)
1 (OUT OF POS)
1 (ANGLE OUT OF TOL)
1 DIA OFFSET TOO LARGE

Updates the offset if the

cycle start button is
pressed to continue

1 (UPPER TOL EXCEEDED)

1 (EXCESS STOCK)

No offset update if the

cycle start button is
pressed to continue

1 (PROBE SWITCH OFF FAILURE)

Spin-off macro O9833

#148 flag
1
2
4
5
3
6

Action
Check the following:
The spin-off cycle may fail if the spindle speed of S500 is not achieved. Check that the
spindle speed override is not active.
Possible faulty probe.
Press cycle start to continue

NOTE: Fanuc 0M or 6M Alarms will be a reset condition. Restart the program from a
safe position.

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Format
#3000 =

101(PROBE START UP FAILURE)

Spin-on macro O9832

Action
Check the following:
The spin-on cycle may fail if the spindle speed of S500 is not achieved. Check that the
spindle speed override is not active.
Possible faulty probe.
This is a reset condition. Edit the program and start again from a safe start position.

Format
#3000 =

91

(MESSAGE)

91

(FORMAT ERROR)

91
91
91
91
91
91
91
91
91
91
91

(A
(B
(C
(D
(I
(J
(K
(X
(Y
(Z
(XYZ

91 (DATA

#130 TO #139 MISSING)

91
91
91
91
91

(X0
(Y0
(H
(T
(IJK

INPUT NOT ALLOWED)

INPUT NOT ALLOWED)
INPUT NOT ALLOWED)
INPUT NOT ALLOWED)
INPUTS 5 MAX)

91
91
91
91
91
91
91

(XY
(XY
(ZK
(SH
(ST
(TM
(XYZ

INPUT MIXED)
INPUT MIXED)
INPUT MIXED)
INPUT MIXED)
INPUT MIXED)
INPUT MIXED)
INPUT MIXED)

91 (K

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INPUT MISSING)
INPUT MISSING)
INPUT MISSING)
INPUT MISSING)
INPUT MISSING)
INPUT MISSING)
INPUT MISSING)
INPUT MISSING)
INPUT MISSING)
INPUT MISSING)

INPUT OUT OF RANGE)

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Macro alarm list

Action
Edit the program. This is a reset condition. Edit the program and start again from a safe
start position.

Format
#3000 =

86(PATH OBSTRUCTED)

protected positioning cycle only.

Action
Edit the program. This is a reset condition. Clear the obstruction and start again from a
safe position.

Format
#3000 =

88(NO FEED RATE)

protected positioning cycle only

Action
Edit the program. This is a reset condition. Insert the F___ code input, and start again
from a safe position.

Format
#3000 =

89(NO TOOL LENGTH ACTIVE)

Action
Edit the program. This is a reset condition. G43 or G44 must be active before the cycle is
called. Edit and start again from a safe position.

Format
#3000 =

92(PROBE OPEN)

This alarm occurs if the probe is

already triggered before a move.

Action
Clear the fault. This is a reset condition. Clear the fault and start again from a safe start
position. The stylus may be in contact with a surface, or the probe has failed to reseat.
This could be due to swarf trapped around the probe eyelid.

Format
#3000 =

93(PROBE FAIL)

This alarm occurs if the probe did

not trigger during the move.

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Action
Edit the program. This is a reset condition. Edit the program and start again from a safe
start position. The surface was not found or the probe has failed.

Optimisation macro only (O9836) alarms

Format
#3000 =

72(SKIP SIGNAL ALREADY ACTIVE)

optimisation macro only.

This indicates that the machine skip signal is high prior to the probe move. Check that the
probe is active and that the interface is not in error. Check wiring. Check that the interface
output relay is configured correctly, i.e. N/C or N/O. Is the stylus in contact with a surface?
A possible reseat problem.
Action
Clear the fault
Format
#3000 =

73(NO SKIP SIGNAL DURING MOVE)

optimisation macro only

The skip signal was not activated during the move. Check the wiring. Check probe
operation and interface LED outputs to confirm operation when the stylus is manually
deflected. Also relay output voltage to skip when the probe is triggered.
Action
Edit the program

Format
#3000 =

74(H00 CODE TOOL LENGTH NOT ACTIVE)

optimisation macro only.

The tool length offset must be set to zero by programming H00 prior to calling the macro.
This permits the safe operation of jogging the stylus into a start position before running the
macro.
Action
Edit the program

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Macro alarm list

Format
#3000 =

75(#118=BMCF DIST AND #119=FAST FEED)

optimisation macro only.

This is the end of the optimisation cycle. The values in #118 and #119 can be installed
(see "Optimising a probing cycle (O9836)" in Chapter 9, "Additional cycles" for details).
Action
Install setting values

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Appendix A

Example job

Contained in this appendix

Introduction ......................................................................................................................A-2
Probe operations..............................................................................................................A-3

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Example job

Introduction
The component shown in Figure A.1 is to be machined on two faces by rotating the
component about the machine A axis on the 4th axis unit.

0
face
X+

Machined
lower left
pad
Y+

'A' axis
270
face
Motorised
arm base

Fixture
Y

X
Figure A.1 Motorised arm base General view
The following probe operations are carried out:

The probe is used initially on the 0 degree face to level up the component using an A
axis work offset shift.

The component datum is then set in the X, Y, and Z axis for machining.
During machining of this face, the side face of the lower left pad is machined as a
datum for the 270 degree face machining (Ref. Y axis datum).

The probe is also used on the 270 degree face to set the Y, Z axis component datum.

Nominal work offset data is entered in G54 and G55 before the machining operation.

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Probe operations
%
O5866
(M-2116-0031-01-D)
(MOTORISED ARM-BASE)
(TAPE NO - T5866)
(*)
(PROBE TO FIND CENTRE)
G17G94
G90G40G80
N10M00
(COMPONENT SET UP PROBING)
(LOAD NOMINAL WORK OFFSETS)
/T30

Select the probe

/G91G28Z0A0

Retract

/G28A0

Position A axis

/G90

Absolute co-ordinates

Refer to Figure A.2 for probe movements 1 to 18

18
17

6
'A'

16

NOTE:
The machine Z-axis is initially
aligned with the 0-degree face

3
4

11
10

Z
Y

5 8
9

14
15
X+

Figure A.2 Probing operations on the 0-degree face

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Example job

1.

/G00G54X90.Y0.

Rapid positioning

2.

/G43G1H30Z100.F3000

Go to Z 100 mm (3.94 in), apply tool offset.

3.

/G65P9832

Spin the probe on.

4.

/G65P9810Z10.F3000

Protected move to start position.

5.

/G65P9818Y79.Z0S1.

Set G54 A axis on the top face.

6.

/G0A0

Level to new A axis position.

7.

/#2802=#2801

Transfer G54 A axis to G55 A axis work offset.

8.

/G65P9810Z-28.F3000.

Protected move to position.

9.

/G65P9812Y69.S1.

Set G54 Y centre.

10.

/G65P9810X-35.Y0

Protected move to position.

11.

/G65P9811X-44.S1.

Set G54 X position.

12.

/#2502=#2501

Transfer G54 X axis to G55 X axis work offset.

13.

/G65P9810X0

Protected move to position.

14.

/G65P9810Z-84.

Protected move to position.

15.

/G65P9811Z-94.S1.

Set G54 Z position.

16.

/G65P9810Z100.

Protected move retract.

17.

/G65P9833

Spin the probe off.

18.

/G91G28Z0
/G90
/M01

Continue machining 0-degree face

G0A-90.

Index to 270 degree face.

N210
(PROBE TO SET G55 Y Z)
/M01
/T30

Select probe.

/M09

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/G91G28Z0
/G90
Refer to Figure A.3 for probe movements 20 to 30

21

NOTE:
The machine Z-axis is now
aligned with the 270-degree base

20

22
23
'A'

24

25

30
26

27

28

29

270 o
Face

Z
X
Y
X+

Figure A.3 Probing operations on the 270-degree face

20.

/G0G55X-38.0Y-74.0

Rapid positioning move

21.

/G43G1H30Z100.F3000

Go to Z 100 mm (3.94 in), apply tool offset.

22.

/G65P9832

Spin the probe on.

23.

/G65P9810Z-5.F3000.

Protected move to position.

24.

/G65P9811Y-66.S2.

Set G55 Y axis work offset.

25.

/G65P9810X0Z10.

Protected move to position.

26.

/G65P9810Y-60.

Protected moves to position.

27.

/G65P9811Z0S2.

Set G55 Z axis work offset.

28.

/G65P9810Z100.

Protected move retract.

29.

/G65P9833

Spin the probe off.

30.

/G91G28Z0

Retract

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/G90
/M01
Continue machining 270-degree face
G91G28Z0

Z return

G28X0Y0A0

X, Y, A return to start position.

G90
N420
M01
M30
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Appendix B

Features, cycles and limitations of the

Inspection Plus software

Contained in this appendix

Features of the Inspection Plus software.........................................................................B-2
Cycles ..............................................................................................................................B-2
Limitations ........................................................................................................................B-3
Mazak M32 controller ...............................................................................................B-3
Fanuc 10/11/12/15M controllers ...............................................................................B-4
Fanuc 6M controller ..................................................................................................B-4
Fanuc 0M controller ..................................................................................................B-4
Fanuc 16M 18M controllers ...................................................................................B-4
Limitations when using vector cycles O9821, O9822 and O9823 ...................................B-4
Use of 3-point bore/boss macro O9823....................................................................B-5
Mathematical precision ....................................................................................................B-5
Effect of vector calibration data on results .......................................................................B-5

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Features, cycles and limitations

Features of the Inspection Plus software

Protected positioning

Measurement of internal and external features to determine both size and position.
This includes:

Obtaining a hardcopy printout of feature data

Applying tolerances to both size and position

Additional features for feedback of errors include:

Experience values can be applied to the measured size

Percentage feedback of the error can be applied

Null band zone for no-tool offset update

SPC (statistical process control) feedback based on average value

Calculation of feature-to-feature data

Measurement of external and internal corners for corner surfaces which may not be
parallel to an axis

Calibration of multiple styli

4th axis datum setting and tolerancing

Angular measurement of features

Software option to turn off the tolerance alarms and provide a flag-only alarm.
Suitable for FMS and unmanned applications

Built in stylus collision and false trigger protection for all cycles

Diagnostic and format error checking routines for all cycles

Protected positioning

Measurement:

Cycles

XYZ single surface

Web/pocket

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Bore/boss (four measuring points)

Internal and external corner find

Vectored measurement:

3-point bore/boss

Web/pocket

Single surface

Additional macros:

4th axis measurement

Bore/boss on a PCD

Stock allowance

Multi-stylus calibration

XY plane angle measurement

Limitations

The probe cycles will not run if mirror image is active.

The probe cycles will not run if co-ordinate rotation is active.

Consider macro variable availability.

This software package can be used in the following controls.

Mazak M32 controller

The standard variables are sufficient.

Limitations

None ISO/EIA programming only.

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Features, cycles and limitations

Fanuc 10/11/12/15M controllers

Limitations

#500 to #549 standard variable option.

The use of multi-stylus data storage for vector calibration is not possible, unless the
option for extra variables is installed.

Fanuc 6M controller
Limitations

#500 to #511 standard variables (no option).

It not possible to use the multi-stylus macro option or the vector cycles.

Fanuc 0M controller
Limitations

#500 to #531 standard variables (no option).

It is not possible to use the multi-stylus macro to store vector calibration data (K11
to K14).

Fanuc 16M 18M controllers

Limitations

None.

Limitations when using vector cycles O9821, O9822 and

O9823
Vectored cycles involve the mathematical operation of squared values. This can lead to
precision errors if large values are used. The following factors must be considered:

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Use of 3-point bore/boss macro O9823

The macro may be used to establish the centre and diameter of a bore or external feature.
There is however a practical limitation to the use of the macro. It is advisable to use the
largest distance between contacts, that is practical. The minimum conditions to give
reliable data are as follows:

168 degrees total span.

48 degrees between any two points.

The software does not check the minimum condition inputs.

The accuracy of the result deteriorates if the minimum conditions are not followed.

Mathematical precision
The mathematical precision of the controller is a limiting factor if large values are used.
The Fanuc controller works within an accuracy of eight significant figures. Because of the
mathematical operations concerned, an error may accumulate if large values for probing
positions about the centre are used for calculation. It is suggested that, at this moment, X
Y coordinate values of 300.00 mm (30.000 in) from the feature centre are not exceeded
for any position around a bore, to retain a resultant resolution of better than 0.01 mm
(0.001 in).

Effect of vector calibration data on results

The vector calibration cycle establishes true calibration data at each 30 degree increment.
A small error due to the probe trigger characteristics may occur at intermediate angles
between the 30 degree calibration points. However this error is small for standard
machine tool probes with standard styli.

NOTE: For better accuracy, always use the standard bore/boss cycle (O9814) where
possible.

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Appendix C

Settings macro details

Contained in this appendix

Macro G65P9724.............................................................................................................C-2

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Settings macro details

Macro G65P9724
This macro is called at the beginning of all top level macros to establish the necessary
modal information.
The following data may be adjusted to suit during the installation by editing this macro.
The following values are supplied as standard:
#120 = 1 (SELECT OPTIONS)

(see table below)

#123 = .05 (POSITION ZONE MM)

This is the zone at either the start or end of the

block in which the cycle is aborted with either
Probe Open or Probe Fail.

#119 = 5000 (FAST FEED MM)

#119 = 200 (FAST FEED INCH)

The fast feed rate of the cycles can be adjusted by

this variable to suit the machine characteristics and
should be optimised.

NOTES:
1.

The Z axis P9726 basic move macro fast feedrate is #119*.6, i.e. 3 metres/min as
standard.

2.

All Z axis positioning moves are also #119*.6, i.e. 3 metres/min as standard.

3.

All XY axis positioning moves are #119 value i.e. 5 metres/min as standard.

Select value for #120

Work offset type
Tool offset

Tolerance alarm condition

FS9 type
10/11/12/15/M

FS6 type
0/6/16/18M

A type
B type
C type

Flag and alarms

Flag and alarms
Flag and alarms

# 120=1
# 120=2
# 120=3

# 120=9
# 120=10
# 120=11

A type
B type
C type

Flag
Flag
Flag

# 120=5
# 120=6
# 120=7

# 120=13
# 120=14
# 120=15

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It is expected that the settings to enable Flag only alarms will suit FMS machining cells
where the requirement is to run unmanned. The process error flag #148 will be set and it
should be monitored after relevant probe cycles for corrective action (for use of extended
tool offsets, see Appendix J, "Tool offset macro 09732 and 09723").

Example
G65 P9812 X30.H.2

Set tolerance on measured size

IF[#148EQ1] GOTO999

Test for out of tolerance

continue part program

GOTO1000
N999 G65P5001

Pallet change. This changes the pallet to select the next

component for machining (details are machine-dependent)

GOTO1

Go to start of program

N1000
M30

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Appendix D

Tolerances

Contained in this appendix

Tolerances .......................................................................................................................D-2
True position tolerances...................................................................................................D-3

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Tolerances

Tolerances
Uu, Hh and Vv apply to size and tool offset updates only.

e
d
c

Uu

Hh tol
b

Vv input

_
a

Nominal size

Null band. This is the tolerance zone where no tool offset adjustment occurs.

Area where the Ff input is effective in percetage feedback. F (0 to 1) gives 0% to

100% feedback to the tool offset

Hh 'Out of tolerance' alarm occurs. The tolerance value is that which is applied
to the size of the feature

Uu upper tolerance. If this value is exceeded there is no tool offset or work offset
updated and the cyle is stopped with an alarm. This tolerance applies to both
size and position where applicable.
Figure D.1 Size and tool offset update tolerances

Also see SPC macro O9835 (see Chapter 9, "Additional cycles") which can be used as a
modified method for the feedback of tool offset corrections. Use this instead of Ff.

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True position tolerances

For a true position tolerance (Mm input), see Figure D.2 below.

Axis of datum

True position

Possible axes

Tol. 0.1
(Mm input)

Figure D.2 Cylinders centred on true positions

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Appendix E

Experience values Ee

Contained in this appendix

Experience values Ee ......................................................................................................E-2
Reason for using this option ............................................................................................E-2

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Experience values Ee

Experience values Ee
The measured size can be adjusted by an amount stored in a spare tool offset.

Example
Measure a 40 mm diameter and update tool offset 20
G65P9814 D40. T20 E21

An experience value stored in tool offset 21 will be

applied to the measured size.

NOTE: The experience value is always added to the

measured size.

Also refer to Appendix F, "Additional spare tool

offsets".

Reason for using this option

Component clamping forces in some applications can influence the measured size.
Therefore, an adjustment value to relate measurement to a traceable standard, such as a
co-ordinate measuring machine, is desirable. Thermal effects can also be compensated
by this means.

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Appendix F

Additional spare tool offsets

Contained in this appendix

Additional spare tool offsets ............................................................................................. F-2

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Additional spare tool offsets

Additional spare tool offsets

The range of spare tool offsets can be extended when either a Type B or Type C tool
offset option is installed on the machine.
Figure F.1 shows the extra tool store locations.

Type A

Tool offset E1 to E____

Type B

Type C

Tool wear E201 to E2____

Tool radius E601 to E6____

Figure F.1 Spare tool offset location details

From the figure, you can see that you should add either 200 or 600 to the tool offset
number.
These additional tool offset registers can safely be used for both Ee experience values
and also with the SPC macro O9835 Mm input provided. The tool offset number is not
used as a normal tool offset location.

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Appendix G

Printing a macro output

Contained in this appendix

Example of printing a macro output ................................................................................ G-2

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Printing a macro output

Example of printing a macro output

-------------------------------------------------------------------------COMPONENT NO 31
FEATURE NO 1
-------------------------------------------------------------------------POSNR79.0569 ACTUAL 79.0012 TOL TP 0.2000 DEV -0.0557
POSN X-45.0000 ACTUAL -45.1525 TOL TP 0.2000 DEV -0.1525
POSN Y-65.0000 ACTUAL -64.8263 TOL TP 0.2000 DEV 0.1737
+++++OUT OF POS+++++ ERROR TP 0.1311 RADIAL
ANG -124.6952 ACTUAL -124.8578 DEV -0.1626
--------------------------------------------------------------------------COMPONENT NO 31
FEATURE NO 2
--------------------------------------------------------------------------SIZE D71.0000 ACTUAL 71.9072 TOL 0.1000 DEV 0.9072
+++++OUT OF TOL+++++ ERROR 0.8072
POSN X-135.0000 ACTUAL -135.3279 DEV -0.3279
POSN Y-65.0000 ACTUAL -63.8201 DEV 1.1799

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Appendix H

Output flow (bore/boss and web/pocket

cycles)

Contained in this appendix

Output flow (bore/boss and web/pocket cycles) ..............................................................H-2

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Output flow

Output flow (bore/boss and web/pocket cycles)

Measure

If error flag
#149 NEO

If #149
NE 2

Probe fail
#3000

N10

If E input

N
If U input

If size
error

If pos
error

Size adjust
experience

N11

Output variables
#135 to #149

Probe
open
#3000

If W input

If H input

If size
error

Print data to
RS232 port

Flag #148=1

N10

If flag only
#120.4=1

If size
error

Flag #148=3

If flag only
#120.4=1

Upper tol
exceeded
#3006

Y
END

Out of tol
#3006

#3000 alarms must reset machine

#3006 cycle start to continue

N13

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N13

N15

If M input

If T input

If pos
error

If V band
exceeded

Flag #148=2

If F input

If flag only
#148=1

If pos
error

N15

Flag #148=5

If flag only
#120.4=1

Out of tol
#3006

N19

If S input

Work offset
update

Y
END

Update tool offset

error x F

If radius
too large

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Set F=1

Out of
position
#3006

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Appendix I

Use of macro variables

Contained in this appendix

Local variables .................................................................................................................. I-2
Common variables ............................................................................................................ I-2
Common retained variables .............................................................................................. I-3

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Use of macro variables

Local variables
#1 to #32

These are used within each macro as required for calculation etc.

Common variables
#100 to #115

Are NOT used by this software.

#116

Active tool length - calculated in macro O9723.

#117

Modal feedrate value is used in the protected positioning macro (O9810).

#118

Radius too large flag macro O9812, O9814, O9822, O9823 (also used for
temporary ATAN store in macro O9731).

#119

Fast feed rate value. This is set in macro O9724 at 5000 mm/min
(200 in/min) default value.

#120

Setting variable used in macro O9724.

#121

Print, component number (6-digit) increment by 1, with each heading

program #121 = 0 to reset.

#122

Feature number (4-digit) increment by 1, with each print macro call

program #122 = 0 to reset.

#123

Start and end of block position zone normal setting 0.05 mm (0.002 in). If
the skip position is within this zone, the cycle aborts, with a Probe Open
or Probe Fail alarm.

#124

Stored X skip position at the end of the basic move macro O9726

#125

Stored Y skip position at the end of the basic move macro O9726.

#126

Stored Z skip position at the end of the basic move macro O9726.

#127

X average skip position at the end of the X diameter move macro O9721.

#128

Y average skip position at the end of the Y diameter move macro O9722.

#129

Inch/metric multiplier (0.04/1.0)

#130 to #134

Output data #135 to #139 is stored when the feature-to-feature macro

O9834 is used.

#135 to #149

See Chapter 4, "Variable outputs", for an output reference chart.

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#150 onwards Are NOT used by the software.

Common retained variables

#500

(XRAD) X calibration radius

#501

(YRAD) Y calibration radius

#502

(XOFF) X axis stylus offset

#503

(YOFF) Y axis stylus offset

#504

(Reserved for other software packages)

#505

(Reserved for other software packages)

#506

Basic move control factor. This is used to control the back-off distance in
the basic move before the final gauge move. It should be fine tuned on
installation to suit the machine. Refer to Figure I.1 for a diagrammatic
representation.
A default value of 0.5 is installed by the software. The actual factor should
normally be between 0 and 1.0. Reduce the value to reduce the back-off
distance.

NOTE: This value can be found by using the optimisation macro O9836. The value must
be set in the settings macro O9724.

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(a)

(c)

(b)

X
#506
(BMCF)
X

Move 1 fast feed to find the surface

Move 2 recover off the surface
Move 3 gauge feed 30 mm/min (1.2 in/min)

a = Fast feed
b = Gauge feed (30 mm/min)
c = Return

Figure I.1 Basic move control factor

#507

(Reserved for other software packages)

#508

(Reserved for other software packages)

#509

Active vector radius used in macros O9821, O9822, O9823

#510 to #565

These are reserved for vector calibration data and multi-stylus storage as
shown below:

#510 (30 degree)

#511 (60 degrees)
#512 (120 degrees)
#513 (150 degrees)
#514 (210 degrees)
#515 (240 degrees)
#516 (300 degrees)
#517 (330 degrees)

Vector calibration data

#518
#519
#520
#521

Multi-styus data K1 and K11

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#522
#523
#524
#525

Multi-styus data K2 and K12

#526
#527
#528
#529

Multi-stylus data K3 and K13

#530
#531
#532
#533

Multi-stylus data K4 and K14

#534
#535
#536
#537
#538
#539
#540
#541

Vector multi-stylus data K11

#542
#543
#544
#545
#546
#547
#548
#549

Vector multi-stylus data K12

#550
#551
#552
#553
#554
#555
#556
#557

Vector multi-stylus data K13

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#558
#559
#560
#561
#562
#563
#564
#565

Vector multi-stylus data K14

The actual variables available are the limiting factor and depend on the control options
available.

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Appendix J

Tool offset macros O9732 and O9723

Contained in this appendix

Introduction ...................................................................................................................... J-2
Editing macro O9732 ....................................................................................................... J-2
Editing macro O9723 ....................................................................................................... J-2

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Tool offset macro O9732 and O9723

Introduction
Macros O9732 and O9723 are used to address the correct tool offset registers during
macro execution.
The macro uses the #2--- system variables, which permit access to the 200 tool offset
option.
Additional tool offsets can be addressed by changing the system variable numbers to
#10--- type, when available.

Editing macro O9732

Edit macro O9732 as follows:
O9732 (REN OFFSET TYPE)
#27 = 2000 (L WEAR 10000)
#28 = 2200 (L G-W 11000)
#29 = 2600 (R WEAR 12000)
#30 = 2400 (R GEOM 13000)

Numbers in brackets are the alternative

system variable numbers

macro continued

Editing macro O9723

Edit macro 09723 as follows:
O9723 (REN ACT OFFSET)
#27 = 2000 (L wear 10000)
#28 = 2200 (L G-W 11000)

Numbers in brackets are the alternative

system variable numbers.

In cases where more than 200 tool offsets are available, it is necessary to use the
alternative system variable numbers.

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Appendix K

General probing applications

Contained in this appendix

Example 1 Part identification.........................................................................................K-2
Example 2 Probe measure every nth component.........................................................K-3

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General probing applications

Example 1 Part identification

If a group of components can be identified by a single feature a probe can be used to
inspect that feature and decide which component is present. This is done by using data
from the output chart following a measuring program.

74
72

70

Each part surface is known to be within + 0.5

Figure K.1 Part identification
G65 P9810Z84.F3000

Protected move to start position

G65P9811Z70.

Single surface measure (target C surface)

IF[#137GT73.]GOTO100

If error greater than 73.0 goto N100

IF[#137GT71.]GOTO100

If error greater than 71.0 goto N200

IF[#137GT69.]GOTO100

If error greater than 69.0 goto N300

GOTO400
N100(PROGRAM TO MACHINE A)
continue 'A component
GOTO400
N200(PROGRAM TO MACHINE B)
continue 'B' component
GOTO400
N300(PROGRAM TO MACHINE C)

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continue 'C' component

N400
M30
%

Example 2 Probe measure every nth component

It is often a requirement to probe every nth component in the interests of reducing overall
cycle time.
The following programming method can be employed:
O5000(PART PROGRAM)
#100=0

Reset counter

#101=5

Count limit

N1
(START OF MACHINING)
conventional part programming
N32
(START OF PROBE ROUTINES)
IF[#100LT#105]GOTO33

If counter less than 5 jump to N33

T01M06 (PART INSPECTION)

Select inspection probe

probing routines
#100=0

Reset counter to zero

N33
(CONTINUE MACHINING OR END)
#100=#100+1

Increment counter

rest of machining program

M99P1

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M30
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Appendix L

One-touch measuring

Contained in this appendix

Introduction ...................................................................................................................... L-2
Why use a one-touch probe cycle? .......................................................................... L-2
Using the high speed skip option .............................................................................. L-2
Machine distortion.............................................................................................. L-2
Servo delays ...................................................................................................... L-3
Comparing cycle times ............................................................................................. L-3
Installing the one-touch cycles......................................................................................... L-4
Macro edits ............................................................................................................... L-4
Measuring the feedrate...................................................................................... L-5
Stand-off and overtravel distance...................................................................... L-5
System operation ............................................................................................................. L-5
Using standard skip .................................................................................................. L-5
Additional variables used .......................................................................................... L-6
Approach feedrates .................................................................................................. L-6
Back-off distance #506 ............................................................................................. L-6
False trigger loop ...................................................................................................... L-6
Acceleration and deceleration allowance.................................................................. L-6
Q input ...................................................................................................................... L-8
Measuring move detail.............................................................................................. L-8
One-touch measuring move logic ............................................................................. L-9

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Introduction
The Inspection Plus software package provides an optional one-touch measuring
capability to supplement the standard two-touch cycles. The one-touch cycles are
intended for use on machines with a fast probe trigger detection ability so that high
measuring feedrates can be used.
The Inspection Plus software (Renishaw part no A-4012-0516) comprises the following:
Disk assembly

A-4012-0518

Files

Two-touch probe cycles

40120519
40120520
40120521

Additional one-touch probe cycles

(macro O9726 only)

40120727

Table L-1 Inspection Plus software kit

Why use a one-touch probe cycle?

A one-touch cycle offers the benefit of reduced cycle times and fewer probe triggers per
cycle. It can be used in the following circumstances:

On machines fitted with fast probe trigger signal detection (ie the high speed skip
option - see below)

When the nominal surface position is known to within a small window of uncertainty

Using the high speed skip option

This makes it possible to probe at high feedrates of typically 1 m/min without any loss of
measuring accuracy, provided the surface is hit at a constant velocity. When this cannot
be relied on, the following must be considered:

Machine distortion
The machine is under stress during acceleration and deceleration and therefore the
recorded trigger values may have errors depending on machine tool condition.

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Servo delays
Normally the axis servo delays are included in the result unless steps are taken to
account for it. Refer to your machine parameter manual for setting information so that
these errors are considered and compensated for.
Examples:
Fanuc 15
Setting parameter 7300.7=1 (SEB) will enable this function
Fanuc 16/18
Setting parameter 6201.1=1 (SEB) will enable this function

NOTE: When not fitted as standard, the high speed skip option may not be easily
retrofitted to a machine because of hardware and configuration requirements.

Fanuc 0
Setting parameter - none available

Comparing cycle times

A program was prepared to perform five surface measurements as follows:

Start 50 mm above the ring gauge

Measure a 50 mm bore at 5 mm deep (four cardinal points)

Retract to 5 mm above, move over and make a Z measure on top of the ring gauge.

Retract to 50 mm and return to the centre

Table L-2 below shows cycle time comparisons only. Check for suitable measuring
feedrates on your machine.

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Two-touch cycles

Time in
seconds @
500 mm/min

Time in
seconds @
120 mm/min

Time in
seconds @
60 mm/min

Time in
seconds @
30 mm/min

27.6

18.0
18.2
18.7
19.1

18.5
19.8
22.4
24.4

20.0
22.2
27.4
32.2

22.4
27.3
37.1
47.0

One-touch cycle:
Stand-off
distance

0.5
1.0
2.0
3.0

Table L-2 Cycle time comparison

Installing the one-touch cycles

NOTE: The new one-touch basic move macro O9726 is only compatible with the
software supplied with this package. Previous versions are not compatible.

Before installing the one-touch cycles, the standard two-touch cycles must already have
been installed.
The one-touch cycles file (40120727.**) contains a new one-touch macro O9726. This
should be loaded once the existing two-touch macro O9726 has been deleted from
memory.

Macro edits
The macro O9726, shown below, may be edited for measuring feedrate and standoff/overtravel distance values:
:9726(REN BASIC MEASURE - 1T)
#9=500*#129(EDIT MEAS FEED) .... * Feed - edit 500 value
#28=#9/1000(EDIT ZONE) .... accel / deceleration zone
#31=0
IF[#17NE#0]GOTO2
#17=3*#129(EDIT) ....... * stand off - edit 3 value
N2

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NOTE: * denotes this value must be in millimetres

Measuring the feedrate

The default value is 500 mm/min (20 in/min). This may be changed by editing the macro,
for example if not using the high speed skip function or if the servo delays are included in
the results.

Stand-off and overtravel distance

The default value is 3 mm (0.12 in) in the X, Y and Z axes. Edit the macro to set a new
default or, alternatively, use the Q input to override the default value (see page L.8).

System operation
Refer to the relevant chapters of this manual for a description of the cycles and their use.

Using standard skip

Based on a typical 4 millisecond scan time of the PLC, the standard two-touch method
uses a feedrate of 30 mm/min (1.18 in/min). This gives a measuring uncertainty of
0.002 mm (0.0001 in).
Generally, the two-touch method is well suited to this situation because the back-off
distance can be optimised to provide a short measuring move; for example less than
0.5 mm (0.020 in). If the one-touch cycles are chosen, the stand-off distance should be
kept small and higher feedrates used if accuracy of measuring is not critical.

NOTE: Measuring uncertainty is related to the feedrate.

Feedrate

Measuring uncertainty

30 mm/min
60 mm/min
120 mm/min
500 mm/min

0.002 mm
0.004 mm
0.008 mm
0.033 mm

Table L-3 Example using the 4 millisecond scan time allowance

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Additional variables used

The following additional variables are used by this software:
#124

This is used to store the X axis measured skip position. The value is set in
macro O9726.

#125

This is used to store the Y axis measured skip position. The value is set in
macro O9726.

#126

This is used to store the Z axis measured skip position. The value is set in
macro O9726.

Approach feedrates
The feedrate for the approach to the stand-off position in macro O9726 is set at
3000 mm/min (120 in/min) in the X, Y and Z axes.

Back-off distance #506

This variable is not used in the one-touch cycles.

False trigger loop

At the end of the measuring move a false trigger test is made to see if the probe is
triggered against a surface. If the probe has reseated, the measuring move continues.
Four attempts are made before a PROBE OPEN alarm occurs.

Acceleration and deceleration allowance

To avoid the possibility of capturing bad data (see Machine distortion and Servo delays on
page L-2 and L-3), the one-touch basic move sets a checking zone dimension at the start
and end of the measuring move. If the data captured is within these zones, a PROBE
OPEN or PROBE FAIL alarm is generated.
The zone dimension is related to the feedrate and is currently set as follows:
zone dimension = measuring feedrate / 1000
(ie zone factor = 1000)

NOTE: See Macro edits on page L-4 for details of setting the measuring feedrate.

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Feedrate
30 mm/min
60 mm/min
120 mm/min
500 mm/min

L-7

Acceleration and deceleration allowance

0.03 mm
0.06 mm
0.12 mm
0.50 mm

Table L-4 Example of zone allowance using default zone factor 1000

NOTE: The allowance measuring range is the Q stand-off distance + twice this zone
value.

These values will be suitable in most cases, but optimisation or adjustment may be
required on some machines. A test program can be prepared to test the measuring
accuracy as follows:
1.

Set the measuring feedrate in macro O9726.

2.

Set a large Q value, for example 3 mm (0.12 mm) or greater.

3.

Prepare a test program to measure a surface.

4.

Measure the surface, ensuring the trigger is in the constant velocity zone (ie middle
of measuring move) and record the first measured value.

5.

Make a small STEP adjustment to the programmed surface position (for example
0.5 mm) and repeat the test, recording the total STEP dimension and the measured
value.

6.

Repeat step 5, making several STEP changes (in the same direction). You will see
when the measured result deviates from the first recorded value. This is the point
where measurement becomes affected by acceleration/deceleration.
Calculate the acceleration/deceleration value:
A = absolute (Q value - total STEP value)
Calculate the zone factor (see descriptions above):
Zone factor = measuring feedrate / A

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Q input
Qq

q=

Overtravel and stand-off position

The programming input and format is the same whether using one- or two-touch cycles.
The exception is that the Q input, which with two-touch cycles controls the overtravel
distance, also controls the stand-off position for the one-touch cycles (see also
Acceleration and deceleration allowance on page L-6).

NOTE: The Q value represents the allowable measuring range. The actual overtravel and
stand-off distance is automatically increased by the acceleration and deceleration
distance (see Acceleration and deceleration allowance on page L-6).

Measuring move detail

One-touch

Stand-off position

Stand-off and overtravel positions

Figure L-1 Measuring move detail

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Start
IF probe
fail

IF
short
move

Move to
stand-off
position

Measure
move

Store position

IF probe
open

False
trigger
move
check

IF false
trigger
loop > 4

IF false
trigger

Return to start

END

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Glossary of terms - abbreviations and

definitions

Definitions of many of the terms used are provided here to assist your understanding of
the Inspection Plus software.

NOTE: This glossary also includes terms that are associated with probing but which have
not been used in this publication.

ATAN calculation
This describes a user transparent macro written by Renishaw to handle the ATAN
function in mathematical calculations.
User transparent
Macros which are used by the software but which do not get called directly by the user,
i.e. they are for internal use by the software only.
BRDO
Ball radius directional offsets. This is a term that is used to describe the stored software
compensations for the stylus ball radius. They are determined during calibration of the
probe.
Bore/boss measure
This is a Renishaw measuring cycle type definition.
Bore is an internal-width feature measurement on a circle. Feature types consist of
holes or bores.
Boss this is an external-width feature measurement on a circle. Feature types consist of
shafts, bosses, and spigots.
Calibration
This is the method of establishing the probe trigger point compensations. They include the
probe and machine effects which the software must use to correct the results.
C.W.
Clockwise

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C.C.W.
Counter-clockwise.
Datum, datuming
This is the method used to establish a part feature reference point which is subsequently
used for other measurement or machining operations. A datum defines any co-ordinate
value as a reference position.
DPRNT
This is a Fanuc control command. It outputs ASCII data to the RS-232 port of the
controller. It is used to output a part inspection report that is based on probe results.
DTI
Dial test indicator. This instrument is traditionally used for aligning vices and fixtures with
respect to the machine axis.
Gauging move
This describes the movement of the probe onto the surface with data capture active, i.e. it
is a measurement move.
IMM
Inductive module machine. Together with the IMP, it forms part of the inductive
transmission system that is used to transmit signals back to the machine tool controller.
The IMM is part of the inductive coupling and is mounted on the machine. See also IMP.
IMP
Inductive module probe. Together with the IMM, it forms part of the inductive
transmission system that is used to transmit signals back to the machine tool controller.
The IMP is part of the inductive coupling and is mounted on the probe. See also IMM.
INHIBIT
This is a Renishaw interface input signal. It is used to either stop or inhibit the
transmission of the probe signal to the machine controller.
MDI
Manual data input. This is a commonly used term on Fanuc controllers (and controllers
that emulate the Fanuc). It means that operation of the machine is determined by data
that is entered through the keyboard.
MMS menu cycles
Mazatrol monitoring system. This is a standard Mazak probe option unit that is normally
fitted as original equipment.

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MI5 interface
This is the Renishaw probe interface that is used to condition and control the probe signal
to the machine tool.
M19 spindle orientation
This is the machine manufacturers M-code function that instructs the machine spindle to
rotate and orientate to a fixed position.
Nominal surface position
This is the expected surface position, or theoretical position. When used in relation to
tolerances, it refers to the mid-position of the upper and lower limit of the surface.
OMI
Optical module interface. This is a combined optical receiver and machine interface unit
that forms part of the Renishaw optical probe transmission system. The unit is mounted
either on the guarding or some other suitable position where it is within the transmission
envelope and range of the probe.
OMM
Optical module machine. This is part of the Renishaw optical probe transmission
system. The unit is mounted either on the guarding or some other suitable position where
it is within the transmission envelope and range of the probe.
OMP
Optical module probe. This is part of the Renishaw optical probe transmission system.
The unit is mounted on the probe unit.
Optimisation macro
This is part of the Renishaw software package. It is used to establish the optimum fast
feed rates for probing and the optimum back-off distance.
PCD
Pitch circle diameter. This is a commonly used British term to mean a set of features
placed in a circular pattern.
Probe trigger flag
This is a variable or diagnostic register which is set to a value when the probe is triggered.
Protected positioning
This is a means of moving the probe from place to place while the probe trigger signal is
monitored. In the event of an unexpected triggering signal, the machine axis is halted to
prevent damage to the probe stylus.

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PTR
Paper tape reader. This is the machines interface which is used to load the stored part
programs. It is now largely superseded by the use of floppy disk drives, external PCs, and
the RS-232 serial interface.
RMM
Receiver module machine. This is part of the Renishaw radio probe transmission
system. The unit is mounted either on the guarding or some other suitable position where
it is within the transmission envelope and range of the probe.
RMP
Radio module probe. This is part of the Renishaw radio probe transmission system. The
unit is mounted on the probe.
SPC
Statistical process control. Some Renishaw software packages contain a macro which
uses a simple form of SPC to control tool offset update corrections in closed loop
machining.
Stylus
This is the probe tip assembly that is used to trigger the probe on the tool during
measurement.
SSR
Solid state relay. The SSR converter terminal block is a Renishaw hardware unit which is
used to convert the signal from a signal conditioning module into an SSR output signal.
Tolerance limits
These are the extreme upper and lower metal condition values from the nominal surface
position.
Vector cycle, vector measure/calibration
This is a probe move, which move one or more machine axes simultaneously to approach
the surface from the normal direction.
Vector stylus ball radius calibration
This is an extra set of probe stylus ball radius calibration values which must be
determined when using vector cycles. They are the probe software compensation values
required for probing in different directions.

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Web/pocket measure
This describes a Renishaw measuring cycle type definition.
Pocket is an internal-width feature measurement. Feature types consist of slots,
pockets, and internal recesses.
Web is an external-width feature measurement. Feature types consist of blocks, plate
widths, and upstanding keys.
Work zero point
This is a similar concept to Datum. It defines where the work co-ordinate system is set to
zero. A datum can define any co-ordinate value as a reference position.
Workpiece datum
This can be any workpiece feature or co-ordinate, which is chosen as a reference
position.

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