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ELECTRONIC UNIT FOR IN-PROCESS

APPLICATION

Instruction manual
Manual code No. D2090001U1
Manufacturer: Marposs S.p.A.
Address: Via Saliceto 13, Bentivoglio (BO) Italy
http://www.marposs.com

Manual code: D2090001UA

Issue: September 2000
Edition: ------------------
Dept.: UTD CSM

MARPOSS S.p.A. does not take on the obligation of notifying possible further changes to the
product.
The descriptions reported in this book do not authorize any tampering by non-authorized
personnel.
The warranty on the equipments will decay if such tampering are found.

© Copyright Marposs S.p.A. 2000

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Preface

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This instruction manual contains a description of the operations to be performed
in order to use the Marposs E9 gauge.
The system is described in its maximum configuration and in its possible variants,
so only the sections of the book that refer to the specific application must be
consulted.
It is advisable to follow the operating procedures indicated in this book, in order to
avoid damaging the gauging system.

The information contained in this manual are aimed to the following type of operator:
Machine operator, whose task is to check the correct operation of the system by
means of signaling toward the machine logic. If necessary, he can also make
interventions on the system is order to adapt it to the programming and to optimize
the times of interventions on the system and therefore its production.

Warning
All servicing or special maintenance operations must be carried
out by authorized personnel

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Contents
1. Use of amplifier ................................................................................................. 7
1.1 General description..................................................................................... 7
1.2 Conformation of panel................................................................................. 8
1.3 Conformation of back................................................................................ 10
2. Functions and adjustments on panel ........................................................... 12
2.1 Readout meter .......................................................................................... 12
2.2 Cycle ......................................................................................................... 13
2.2.1 Adjustment of Delay Time................................................................. 13
2.3 Controls..................................................................................................... 14
2.3.1 Adjustment of Firing Points of Controls............................................. 14
2.4 Switching and electric zero-setting ........................................................... 15
2.5 Enabling of amplifier to automatic cycle ................................................... 16
3. Zero-setting of measuring head .................................................................... 18
3.1 Mechanical zero-setting of measuring head ............................................. 19
3.1.1 Zero-setting with micrometric screw ................................................. 19
3.1.2 Zero-setting with deflection guides ................................................... 20
3.1.3 Zero-setting with screw guides or pawls ........................................... 21
3.1.4 Zero-setting on support..................................................................... 22
3.1.5 Quick zero-setting with handle.......................................................... 23

Figures
Figure 1 . Conformation of E9 panel .......................................................................... 8
Figure 2 .Conformation of back and connection of connectors................................ 10
Figure 3 . Zero-setting with micrometric screw ........................................................ 19
Figure 4 . Zero-setting with deflection guides .......................................................... 20
Figure 5 . Zero-setting with screw guides or pawls .................................................. 21
Figure 6 . Zero-setting on support............................................................................ 22
Figure 7 . Quick zero-setting with handle................................................................. 23

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1. Use of amplifier
1.1 General description
The application of the MARPOSS E9 gauging system on grinders offers a highly
reliable solution to the problem of improving the performance of this type of machine
tool.
This chapter contains a general description of the basic parts that form a gauge for
grinders:
• Measuring head.
During the grinding cycle the contacts of the measuring head touch the workpiece.
The mechanical movements of the workpiece that is being ground, transmitted by the
fingers, are converted into electric signals by the transducers and sent to the
electronic amplifier.
• Electronic amplifier.
The electronic amplifier processes the information it receives from the measuring
head, and displays, on the meter fitted on its front panel, the difference between the
actual measurement value and the final value that must be obtained.

The electronic amplifier can have several configurations, depending on the individual
applications. For instance:
• With controls, for automatic cycles;
• Without controls, for read-only cycles;
• With analog output;
• Etc.

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1.2 Conformation of panel
References in Figure 1

Figure 1 . Conformation of E9 panel

1 Power-on pushbutton
2 Power-on LED
3 Readout meter
4 LED for automatic switching of sensitivity
5 Adjustment of mechanical zero of meter
6 Manual/Automatic switch
7 Cycle-start LED
8 Potentiometer for adjustment of delay time
9 LEDs relevant to controls
10 Potentiometers for adjusting firing points of controls
11 Pushbuttons for displaying firing points of controls
12 Selector switch for selection of contacts
13 Potentiometer for electric zero-setting
14 Plate with indication of adjustment range

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1.3 Conformation of back
T1 Plate for identification of electronic amplifier
T2 Plate with indication of mains voltage and fuse rating
T3 Identification plate of I/O module
H1 Connector for mains voltage input
H2 Connector for input/output signals
W1 Connector for measuring head 1
W2 Connector for measuring head 2
W3 Connector for analog output

Note
The connectors W2 and/or W3 can be NOT present depending on the single
application.

Figure 2 .Conformation of back and connection of connectors

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2.1 Readout meter
References in Figure 1 on page 8.

3 Readout meter
It displays the difference between the actual measurement value and the
final value that must be obtained. The scale can be white or yellow, and in
metric or inches.
4 LED for automatic switching of sensitivity
Led off. The value indicated by the scale must be multiplied by 10
Led on. The value indicated by the scale is the actual one
For instance:
Led off Led on

Actual value 500 Actual value 50

Led off Led on

Actual value 20 Actual value 2

5 Adjustment of mechanical zero of meter

If when the equipment is off the meter does not read zero exactly, act on the
screw under the closing plug. This operation must always be performed with
the equipment switched off.

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2.2 Cycle
References in Figure 1 on page 8.

6 Manual/Automatic selector switch

Position . The electronic amplifier is in the manual mode. No control
signals are given out.
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Position . The electronic amplifier is in the Automatic mode. During
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normal operation the selector switch must be in this position.

Note
Put the selector switch 6 in its position before performing any operation
on the unit and/or machine tool.

7 Cycle-start LED
8 Potentiometer for adjusting the delay time.
It adjusts the duration of the delay between the beginning of the grinding
cycle and the enabling of the gauging system (controls).
2 Power-on LED.
In applications with memory (oscillating head or workpieces with interrupted
surfaces), the underlighting of this LED indicates that the measurement is
stored during the moments in which the contact does not touch the surface
that is being ground.

2.2.1 Adjustment of Delay Time

The adjustment of the delay time, which is performed by acting on potentiometer 8
visible in Figure 1 on page 8, must be done in order to ensure that the gauging
system is enabled only when the measuring head is over the workpiece.
To facilitate the upward movement of the contacts, the measuring head can be
supplied with an electric retraction that is enabled during the delay.

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2.3 Controls
References in Figure 1 on page 8.
The controls are signals that are fed to the machine tool during the grinding cycle in
order to change the speed of stock removal in relation to the dimension of the
workpiece.

9 LEDs for controls.

They light up to indicate that the relevant control has been activated.
10 Potentiometers for adjusting firing points of controls.
They determine the firing points of the respective controls.
11 Pushbuttons for displaying firing points of controls.
When one of these pushbuttons is pressed, the meter indicates the firing
point of the control.
NOTE The following number of controls can be present on the panel:
None
1 + zero control (sparkout, end of cycle)
2 + zero control (finish-grinding, sparkout, end of cycle)
3 + zero control (rough-grinding, finish-grinding, sparkout, end of cycle)

2.3.1 Adjustment of Firing Points of Controls

• Put the unit in the manual mode (switch 6 in position )
• Set the controls, starting from the third one and ending with the first one (from left
to right). The final dimension control (0 È) is preset to be activated at zero.
• Press the relevant pushbutton 11, and at the same time act on the potentiometer
10 so as to cause the meter 3 to indicate the desired firing point.
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• Put the unit in the automatic mode (switch 6 in position ).
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2.4 Switching and electric zero-setting

References in Figure 1 on page 8.

12 Selector switch for selection of contacts (where present)

Position 1 First contact connected
Position 2 Second contact connected
Position ∑ The algebraic sum of the contacts is obtained. During
normal operation the selector switch must be in this
position.
13 Zero-setting potentiometer
Three types of zero-setting potentiometers can be supplied:
• 1 turn
• 10 turns with window
• 10 turns with dial
The potentiometer is used for the electric zero-setting of the gauging
system on a master workpiece. Its position must not be changed during the
grinding cycle.
14 Plate for indication of range of potentiometer 13.
O For applications with type “a” potentiometer.
Range:
− 100 microns (0,04”)
− 1000 microns (0,4”)
4l l3 µm For applications with type “b” or “c” potentiometer. The
plate indicates the amount of the displacement for each
4l l3 “
division of the potentiometer. For instance:

4l l3 0,2 µm range 100 microns.

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2.5 Enabling of amplifier to automatic cycle
References in Figure 1 on page 8.

a) Switch the unit on (pushbutton 1)

b) Electronic unit in manual mode (selector switch 6 in ) and measuring
head over the master workpiece
c) Check the zero-setting of the measuring system. Any slight corrections that
might be needed can be performed by acting on the zero-setting
potentiometer 13. Should this not be possible, carry out a complete zero-
setting on the gauging system (see chapter 3 -“Zero-setting of measuring
head” on page 18).
d) Make sure that the controls have been set correctly by means of buttons 11.
e) Bring the measuring head back to its home position and put the unit in the
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automatic mode (selector switch 6 in ).
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Warning
During the automatic function, should the amplifier not give out the correct
indications on the measurement, consult the Installation Manual in paragraph "1.4
Internal Programming and adjusting operations”.

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3. Zero-setting of measuring head
This chapter contains a description of the operations that must be performed on the
electronic amplifier and on the measuring head, in order to zero-set the gauging
system.
The procedure consists of two stages:
1. The machine tool and electronic amplifier are prepared for the zero-setting.
• Put the selector switch 6 in position (Manual mode)
• Put the zero-setting potentiometer 13 at the center of its range.
• Load the master workpiece in the machine.
2. The gauging system is zero-set by acting on the measuring head and on the
electronic amplifier (see paragraph 3.1, “Mechanical zero-setting of measuring
head” on page 19).
It is advisable to carry out these operations with the utmost care, in order to obtain
the accuracy and repeatability that the gauging system can ensure.

References in Figure 1 on page 8.

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3.1 Mechanical zero-setting of measuring head

The zero-setting of the measuring heads can be performed with several mechanical
methods, which will be examined individually in the subsequent paragraphs. Only the
description that refers to the specific application that is being used must be read.
3.1.1 Zero-setting with micrometric screw
a) Loosen screw 1 and move contact 2 as far back as it will go.
b) Loosen screws 3 and 4
c) Slide the fork assembly on rod F so as to obtain a distance between contacts 5
and 6 approximately equal to the diameter to be measured.
d) Tighten screw 3.
e) Move the contacts to the central line of the master workpiece and rotate knurled
ring 7 until the indicator of the meter goes near zero, then tighten screw 4.
f) Move fork CF until the point is found where the meter indicates the maximum
measurement value.
g) In this position, slide contact 2 in order to cause it to touch the workpiece, then
tighten screw 1.
h) If the meter has moved too far away from zero, correct it by loosening screw 4
and rotating ring 7; then tighten screw 4.
i) Bring the indicator of the meter exactly to zero by acting on the zero-setting
potentiometer 13 (Figure 1).
j) Put the machine in working conditions (workpiece and wheel revolving, coolant
on workpiece), then correct any differences by acting on the zero-setting
potentiometer 13 (Figure 1).

Figure 3 . Zero-setting with micrometric screw

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3.1.2 Zero-setting with deflection guides
a) Bring the measuring head to its measuring position.
b) Loosen screws 2 and 3.
c) Move the contacts so as to cause them to touch the workpiece.
d) Tighten screws 2 and 3
e) Put selector switch 12 (Figure 1), if present, in position 1.
f) Act on screw 1 so as to cause the meter to read zero.
g) Put selector switch 12 (Figure 1) in position 2.
h) Act on screw 4 so as to cause the meter to read zero.
i) Put selector switch 12 in position ∑.
j) If necessary, act on zero-setting potentiometer 13 (Figure 1) so as to cause the
meter to read zero.
Note
In applications with measuring head with only one contact, perform the operations
relevant to contact T1.

Figure 4 . Zero-setting with deflection guides

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3.1.3 Zero-setting with screw guides or pawls

a) Bring the head to measuring position.
b) Loosen screws 2 and 3
c) Bring selector switch 12 (Figure 1), if present, to position 1.
d) Act on screw 1 so as to cause the meter to read zero, then tighten screw 2.
e) Put selector switch 12 (Figure 1), if present, in position 2.
f) Act on screw 4 so as to cause the meter to read zero, then tighten screw 3.
g) Put selector switch 12 (Figure 1) in position ∑.
h) If necessary, act on zero-setting potentiometer 13 (Figure 1) so as to cause the
meter to read zero.
Note
In applications with measuring head with only one contact, carry out the operations
relevant to contact T1.

A) With pawls

B) With adjustable guides with screw

Figure 5 . Zero-setting with screw guides or pawls

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3.1.4 Zero-setting on support
a) Bring the head to measuring position.
b) Loosen nuts 1 and 2.
c) Put selector switch 12 (Figure 1), if present, in position 1.
d) Turn knob 4 so as to cause the meter to read zero, then tighten nut 1.
e) Put selector switch 12 (Figure 1) in position 2.
f) Turn knob 3 so as to cause the meter to read zero, then tighten nut 2.
g) Put selector switch 12 (Figure 1) in position ∑
h) If necessary, act on zero-setting potentiometer 13 (Figure 1) so as to cause the
meter to read zero.
Note
In applications with a measuring head with only one contact, carry out the
operations relevant to the parts indicated in Figure B.

A) Support for two measuring heads

B) Support for one measuring head

Figure 6 . Zero-setting on support

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3.1.5 Quick zero-setting with handle

a) Put selector switch 12 (Figure 1), if present, in position ∑.
b) Turn knob 1 toward SET UP as far as it will go.
c) Bring the head to its measuring position.
d) Bring the contacts on the sample workpiece.
e) Turn knob 1 toward RUN as far as it will go, without pressing on the contacts.
f) If necessary, act on zero-setting potentiometer 13 (Figure 1) so as to cause the
meter to read zero.
g) By means of selector switch 12 (Figure 1), verify whether both contacts are
within the range of the meter. If they are not, repeat the zero-setting operations.

A) Measuring head with 2 contacts

B) Measuring head with 1 contact

C) Two measuring heads with 1 contact

Figure 7 . Quick zero-setting with handle

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