Heidenhain ND 2100G Bedienungsanleitung

Operating InstructionsND 2100GGAGE-CHEKSoftware Version2.60.xEnglish (en)10/2011

101.5 Operating instructions ... 41Select a part to begin a measurement ... 42Establish a reference for the measurement ... 43Calibrating channels

100 2 Installation and Specifications2.3 Software setupSelecting the channel input typeChannel input devices are attached to standard interface connec

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 1012.3 Software setupSpecifying input channel setup parametersInput channel setup parameters change to support the selected input c

102 2 Installation and Specifications2.3 Software setupSetting the resolution for the linked channelsAfter balancing the master linked channels, the r

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 1032.3 Software setupSpecifying channel input resolutionThe resolution field defines the input resolution for encoder, transducer,

104 2 Installation and Specifications2.3 Software setupSpecifying units of measureThe Units field is used to specify channel input units of measure. D

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 1052.3 Software setupSpecifying encoder reference marksEncoder reference marks can be used to home the system when it is started. T

106 2 Installation and Specifications2.3 Software setupChanging the machine zero positionThe M.Z.Cnts field can be used to specify an offset count val

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 1072.3 Software setupCentering (nulling) LVDT and HBT transducersTransducer outputs are most linear in the central portion of their

108 2 Installation and Specifications2.3 Software setupWhen the transducer gain is calibrated and the transducer has been nulled against the nominal r

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 1092.3 Software setupEnDat 2.2 encoder interfaceWhen EnDat 2.2 encoders are connected to channel inputs, Information, Diagnostics,

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 112.1 ND 2100G Shipment Contents ... 60Items included with the ND 2100G ... 60Optional items possibly included ... 60Repackaging

110 2 Installation and Specifications2.3 Software setupTo access EnDat 2.2 encoder Information, Diagnostics and Errors:U Highlight the Channel fieldU

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 1112.3 Software setupMaster setup screenThe Master setup screen contains fields for setting up and calibrating encoders and transdu

112 2 Installation and Specifications2.3 Software setupLocking the calibration process if warnings occurThe calibration process can automatically be l

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 1132.3 Software setupUsing dynamic Min/Max values for calibrationDynamic minimum and maximum measurements can be used in place of s

114 2 Installation and Specifications2.3 Software setupSpecifying Min and Max calibration warningsPeriodic calibrations of input devices are sometimes

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 1152.3 Software setupSLEC setup screenThe SLEC setup screen contains fields for configuring and enabling segmented linear error cor

116 2 Installation and Specifications2.3 Software setupThe standard and observed values at the two ends of the measurement range are entered as data f

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 1172.3 Software setupThe standard and observed values at the end of each segment are entered as data into a station in the SLEC set

118 2 Installation and Specifications2.3 Software setupSLEC setup procedureThe SLEC setup procedure includes the following steps:Clear all datumsThe f

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 1192.3 Software setupCycle power & set machine zeroThe following steps cycle power to reestablish fresh machine zeros for all i

12Tolerances setup screen ... 84Nominal values with tolerances ... 85Nominal with +/- tolerances ... 85Nominal with ++ tolerances ... 86Nominal wi

120 2 Installation and Specifications2.3 Software setupClear old values & disable SLECThe following steps disable the SLEC feature to isolate the

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 1212.3 Software setupEnter machine zero offsetThe following steps enter the offset count value from machine zero to the standard’s

122 2 Installation and Specifications2.3 Software setupEnter new station valuesThe following steps enter standard and observed values across the entir

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 1232.3 Software setupEnable SLECWhen all station data for the encoder has been entered, the SLEC function must be enabled.To enable

124 2 Installation and Specifications2.3 Software setupStartup angular and linear display modesThe Startup Angular and Startup Linear fields are used

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 1252.3 Software setupBar graph orientationThe Bar Orientation field is used to specify horizontal or vertical orientated dimension

126 2 Installation and Specifications2.3 Software setupUnits of measureUnits of measure can be displayed near dimension labels on the DRO screen to in

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 1272.3 Software setupReport setup screenThe Report setup screen contains fields for formatting and specifying the contents of print

128 2 Installation and Specifications2.3 Software setupRecord numberTwo numbers are displayed in the top-left corner of the data view screen under the

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 1292.3 Software setupColumns per pageOnly vertical columns of text are considered columns. The example report shown earlier contain

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 13SLEC setup screen ... 115SLEC or LEC, which is right for my application? ... 115LEC (Linear error correction) ... 115SLEC (Seg

130 2 Installation and Specifications2.3 Software setupReport characters setup screenReport data can include ASCII codes such as Carriage Return, Line

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 1312.3 Software setupASCII codes: Code Character Code Character Code Character Code Character Code Character8 Backspace 31 US 54 6

132 2 Installation and Specifications2.3 Software setupSend setup screenThe Send setup screen contains fields for specifying the contents of record da

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 1332.3 Software setupRecord contentThe records transmitted can include a range specified by the user; records not yet transmitted (

134 2 Installation and Specifications2.3 Software setupSend characters setup screenTransmitted data can include ASCII codes such as Carriage Return (A

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 1352.3 Software setupParallel setup screenThe Parallel setup screen contains fields for enabling remote control of the ND 2100G and

136 2 Installation and Specifications2.3 Software setupRS-232 setup screenThe RS-232 setup screen contains fields for specifying the RS-232 serial por

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 1372.3 Software setupStop bitsThe Stop Bits field is used to specify the number of stop bits included after each data word.To speci

138 2 Installation and Specifications2.3 Software setupSpecifying end of line (EOL) delayThe EOL delay field is used to specify the delay inserted aft

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 1392.3 Software setupUSB setup screenThe USB port can send data to a flash drive on the USB port or to a USB printer. The USB setup

14USB setup screen ... 139Data ... 139Destination ... 139File type ... 140Current auto (file) number ... 140Hot Keys setup screen ... 141Front p

140 2 Installation and Specifications2.3 Software setupFile typeThe USB port data file type can be specified to replace existing files (of the same na

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 1412.3 Software setupHot Keys setup screenThe Hot Keys setup screen is used to map frequently used functions to front panel keys, r

142 2 Installation and Specifications2.3 Software setupRemote switches and parallel port pins for hot key mappingThe foot switch, hand switch, remote

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 1432.3 Software setupAssigning hot key functionsThe method used to assign hot key functions is identical for all hot key types.Func

144 2 Installation and Specifications2.3 Software setupSpecialSpecial menu functions are slightly different between:  Soft keys Dimension keys Unit

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 1452.3 Software setupSystem FunctionDimensDinFootHandRemoteSoftUnitWideAutoBar...ClearClr AllClr PartCycleD0/D1Data...DMS/DDDoutDRO

146 2 Installation and Specifications2.3 Software setupSpecial menu system functions descriptionsAutoThe Auto function toggles the Trip function on an

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 1472.3 Software setupData...The Data... function selects the data table view of stored records.DMS/DDToggles between the current pr

148 2 Installation and Specifications2.3 Software setupFast3The Fast3 function samples the channel 2 input each time the channel 1 input changes a spe

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 1492.3 Software setupGraph...The Graph... function selects the line graph view of stored records.Histo...The Histo... function sele

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 152.4 Formulas ... 163Introduction to formulas ... 163How do formulas relate inputs to dimensions? ... 165Visible or hidden dime

150 2 Installation and Specifications2.3 Software setupRad/DiaToggles between radius and diameter measurement types on the DRO screen if radius or dia

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 1512.3 Software setupRsetDynResets the minimum or maximum values accumulated during dynamic measurements for this dimension.r...The

152 2 Installation and Specifications2.3 Software setupClock setup screenThe Clock setup screen contains fields for setting and formatting displays of

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 1532.3 Software setupTime formatThe time format field specifies the format of the time shown on the LCD and printed on reports.Time

154 2 Installation and Specifications2.3 Software setupExternal edge setup screen (optional)The External edge setup screen contains fields for specify

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 1552.3 Software setupEdge TypeThe direction of the touch probe signal that will be recognized as a valid probe contact is specified

156 2 Installation and Specifications2.3 Software setupProbing techniqueDirection errors are generated when probing paths are so close to part surface

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 1572.3 Software setupTeaching a probe diameterDuring measurements involving the touch probe, the ND 2100G subtracts the radius of t

158 2 Installation and Specifications2.3 Software setupMisc. setup screenThe Misc setup screen contains fields for specifying keypad, LCD display, aud

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 1592.3 Software setupSwitch viewNormally, the user presses soft keys to select the screens displayed on the LCD. However, the ND 21

16Xtra menu functions ... 219Ask function ... 222Beep function ... 223Clear all data function ... 224Clear data function ... 224ClrTrig, SetTrig

160 2 Installation and Specifications2.3 Software setupScr Saver OffThe Screen Saver Off field is used to specify the range of motion in counts (incre

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 1612.3 Software setupSupervisor setup screenThe Supervisor setup screen provides fields for entering the system password required t

162 2 Installation and Specifications2.3 Software setupClearing DataMeasurement data can be removed from the ND 2100G database by the operator when th

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 1632.4 Formulas2.4 FormulasFormulas define dimensions that are displayed on the LCD screen. Formulas can be created that make a dim

164 2 Installation and Specifications2.4 FormulasThe channel inputs, Formula setup screens and resulting DRO screen for the examples are shown below:

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 1652.4 FormulasHow do formulas relate inputs to dimensions?Formulas can be constructed that make dimensions equal to channel inputs

166 2 Installation and Specifications2.4 FormulasWhen are dimensions stored in the ND 2100G database?Visible dimension values are displayed on the scr

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 1672.4 FormulasWhen are formulas constructed or edited?Formulas are constructed as the last step of the essential or minimum setup

168 2 Installation and Specifications2.4 FormulasConstructing and editing formulasFormulas are constructed in the Formula setup screen.To navigate to

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 1692.4 FormulasEntering dimension formula functionsTo enter dimension formula functions:U Press the DOWN ARROW cursor key to positi

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170 2 Installation and Specifications2.4 FormulasPressing a dimension key (1) at the right of a Formula setup screen inserts the formula function (2)

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 1712.4 FormulasFormula construction exampleThe exact steps required to construct or edit formulas are unique to each formula, and m

172 2 Installation and Specifications2.4 FormulasSelect or assign a part numberSince separate dimension formulas can be created for each of up to 100

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 1732.4 FormulasAssign formula functions to each dimensionNow that the correct part is selected, and the dimensions are labeled to r

174 2 Installation and Specifications2.4 FormulasNow that the formula line for P is empty, the following new formula will be entered: 2*(C1+C2)U Pres

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 1752.4 FormulasTest the formulas prior to useAlways test formulas thoroughly to confirm their correct operation before using them f

176 2 Installation and Specifications2.4 FormulasFormula functionsThe remainder of this chapter describes formula functions in detail. Each descriptio

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 1772.4 FormulasBasic and advanced formula functionsBasic and advanced formula functions are displayed and selected in the Formula s

178 2 Installation and Specifications2.4 FormulasBasic formula functionsBasic functions calculate and display dimensions based on channel inputs, othe

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 1792.4 FormulasBasic functions include: Channel functions (C1...) include channel inputs in formulas Dimension functions (D1,D2..

18 1 Operation1.1 ND 2100G Overview1.1 ND 2100G OverviewOverviewThe ND 2100G is an advanced digital readout system for performing single or multiple

180 2 Installation and Specifications2.4 FormulasChannel functions can be assigned units of measure for linear, angular or temperature values, or can

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 1812.4 FormulasDimension functionsDimension function values are determined by formulas acting on channel functions, constants or ot

182 2 Installation and Specifications2.4 FormulasInsert dimension functions into formulas to include values of existing dimensions in new dimensions.T

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 1832.4 FormulasArithmetic operatorsArithmetic operators are used to add, subtract, multiply and divide. The use of arithmetic opera

184 2 Installation and Specifications2.4 FormulasInsert parentheses into formulas as required by the application.To insert parenthesis:U Press the +-*

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 1852.4 FormulasBasic math functionsBasic math functions include: Square root functions (sqrt)The square root function (sqrt) is use

186 2 Installation and Specifications2.4 FormulasExponent function (exp)The exponent function (exp) is used to raise a term or collection of terms to

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 1872.4 FormulasTrig and inverse trig functions (sin through atan)Trig functions are used to calculate the sine, cosine or tangent o

188 2 Installation and Specifications2.4 FormulasAbsolute value (abs) functionThe Absolute value function is used to remove the sign from a negative t

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 1892.4 FormulasInteger function (int)The integer function is used to remove the fractional portion from a term, leaving only the in

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 191.1 ND 2100G OverviewThe intuitive user interface includes a large character color LCD for fast and accurate measurement feedback

190 2 Installation and Specifications2.4 FormulasPi and other constantsConstants are numeric values that do not change. The constant pi, or numbers en

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 1912.4 FormulasAdvanced formula functionsAdvanced functions are used in visible and hidden dimension formulas to assign values, per

192 2 Installation and Specifications2.4 FormulasAdvanced formula functions: + - * / Math Other,minif; max case> avg seq>= (≥) md trip<moddmn

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 1932.4 FormulasAdvanced functions include +-*/, Math and Other menus: Comma: Separate arguments for a single formula Semicolon: S

194 2 Installation and Specifications2.4 FormulasCommas (,)Most advanced functions require or permit the use of multiple arguments to support function

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 1952.4 FormulasSemicolon (;)The ND 2100G permits the use of multiple formulas on a single dimension formula screen. When multiple f

196 2 Installation and Specifications2.4 FormulasLogical and controlLogical functions assign values to dimensions or perform operations based on true/

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 1972.4 FormulasThe logical test condition functions are only included in If and Case functions for true/false and sorting tests.Tes

198 2 Installation and Specifications2.4 FormulasDinDin ranges can only be specified for the data input pins of the parallel connector.DoutDout ranges

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 1992.4 FormulasMinIndex and MaxIndexThe index location of the minimum or maximum value in a range can be specified for channels, di

20 1 Operation1.2 Basic operation of the ND 2100G1.2 Basic operation of the ND 2100GSwitching on the ND 2100GSwitch on the ND 2100G. The POWER switc

200 2 Installation and Specifications2.4 FormulasIf functionThe If function performs a logical true/false test and assigns a value to a dimension or p

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 2012.4 FormulasCase functionThe Case function performs logical sorting tests to assign values to dimensions or perform operations b

202 2 Installation and Specifications2.4 FormulasH1 = Case(C1<=1mm,SendMsg”Case 1”,C1<=2mm,0 ”Case 2”,C1>2mm,SendMsg”Case 3”)Incomplete case

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 2032.4 FormulasDefault cases provide an output category for any inputs that do not fit into the defined set of cases.While it is re

204 2 Installation and Specifications2.4 FormulasMinimum (min) and maximum (max) functionsThe min or max functions are used to find minimum or maximum

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 2052.4 FormulasMin and max functions can be used to evaluate many inputs simultaneously to produce a single result. The flatness me

206 2 Installation and Specifications2.4 FormulasAverage (avg) and median (md) functionsThe avg or md functions are used to find average or median val

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 2072.4 FormulasModulo (mod) functionThe Modulo (mod) function is used to return the remainder of a division operation. Modulo value

208 2 Installation and Specifications2.4 FormulasSequence (seq) functionThe Sequence function (seq) is used to control the order of measurement steps.

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 2092.4 FormulasTo accomplish this sequence of measurements using only one channel, the operator performs the following steps from t

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 211.3 Panel key descriptions1.3 Panel key descriptionsDescriptions of panel key functions are provided in the following pages for

210 2 Installation and Specifications2.4 FormulasU Position the block and channel input to measure length (L)U Press the ENTER key to store the final

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 2112.4 FormulasExample: Hidden dimension 1 is used to continually evaluate C2, and the sequence is reinitiated at step 1 if the val

212 2 Installation and Specifications2.4 FormulasTrip function and measurement automationThe Trip function automates the data entry (storage) process.

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 2132.4 FormulasThe trip function can be used by itself, included in If statements or Case statements as the logical result of eithe

214 2 Installation and Specifications2.4 FormulasThe rate of continuous sampling is determined by the Delay parameter and the system refresh time. Sys

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 2152.4 FormulasDynamic minimum (Dmn) and dynamic maximum (Dmx) functionsThe dynamic minimum (dmn) and dynamic maximum (dmx) functio

216 2 Installation and Specifications2.4 FormulasIn this example, the runout of a shaft is determined by spinning the shaft, dynamically measuring the

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 2172.4 FormulasDynamic average (Davg) and dynamic median (Dmd) functionsThe dynamic average (davg) and dynamic median (dmd) functio

218 2 Installation and Specifications2.4 FormulasFail functionThe fail function tests the current pass/fail tolerance status of any dimension, list of

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 2192.4 FormulasXtra menu functionsXtra menu functions are accessed by pressing the OTHER... soft key and then pressing the XTRA dim

22 1 Operation1.3 Panel key descriptionsLCD On/Off key FunctionTurn the LCD off or clear data: Press the LCD ON/OFF key to toggle between LCD on and L

220 2 Installation and Specifications2.4 Formulas DateStr (Date string): Returns the current system date Din (Data in): Returns logic levels from th

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 2212.4 Formulas Recall: Recalls dimension values that were specified the last time the Preset function was used Relay: Operate dr

222 2 Installation and Specifications2.4 FormulasAsk functionThe ask function displays messages that prompt the user for data or display instructions

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 2232.4 FormulasBeep functionThe Beep function generates a beep sound. The volume of beep is determined by the Volume parameter spec

224 2 Installation and Specifications2.4 FormulasClear all data functionThe Clear All Data (ClrAllD) function clears all data stored in the ND 2100G d

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 2252.4 FormulasClrTrig, SetTrig and user defined eventsUser defined trigger events cause OnEvent functions to execute once each tim

226 2 Installation and Specifications2.4 FormulasOnEvent functionThe OnEvent function is used to assign values to dimensions or to perform operations

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 2272.4 FormulasTo insert a OnEvent function:U Press the OTHER... soft keyU Press the XTRA dimension keyU Use the arrow cursor keys

228 2 Installation and Specifications2.4 FormulasDateStr functionThe DateStr function displays the current system date on the LCD screen in the format

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 2292.4 FormulasTime functionThe Time function is used to assign the elapsed time in seconds since system startup or assign the elap

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 231.3 Panel key descriptionsDimension keysDimension keys can be assigned one of six hot key functions for use when the DRO screen i

230 2 Installation and Specifications2.4 FormulasDin and DinBin functionThe primary parallel port is configured as a general-purpose data Input/Output

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 2312.4 FormulasDin function syntaxA = Din(Pin number)The logic level at a single Din pin is assigned to a dimension as a numeric 1

232 2 Installation and Specifications2.4 FormulasDinBinInsert the DinBin function to read the logic levels of multiple parallel port input pins simult

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 2332.4 FormulasDout and DoutBin functionThe primary parallel port is configured as a general purpose data Input/Output (I/O) port,

234 2 Installation and Specifications2.4 FormulasDout function syntaxHn = Dout(Pin number/range of pins, state, delay)Where: Pin number/range of pins

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 2352.4 FormulasDoutBinInsert the DoutBin function to output a specified logic level to multiple parallel port output pins simultane

236 2 Installation and Specifications2.4 FormulasExample:H1 = DoutBin(2262,1,10sec)Includes a lines value of 2262, which when converted to a binary ma

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 2372.4 FormulasDisplay functionThe Display function sets the current graph display to a specified dimension and a specified number

238 2 Installation and Specifications2.4 FormulasFnDefine, FnParam and FnCall functionsA custom ND 2100G function is a collection of formula operation

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 2392.4 FormulasExample:A custom function is defined to change the logic state of parallel port output pins Dout(3) and Dout(4) to i

24 1 Operation1.3 Panel key descriptionsPressing the VIEW... soft key changes soft key labels to show five screen viewing options, graph, histogram, b

240 2 Installation and Specifications2.4 FormulasVariable and Global functionsVariables and Globals are used to: Assign values to dimensions Create

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 2412.4 FormulasVariables as loop or event countersVariables can be incremented or decremented to serve as loop or event counters. I

242 2 Installation and Specifications2.4 FormulasGlobalsGlobals are variables that are available to all parts in the system. For example, a global use

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 2432.4 FormulasLoop functionThe loop function performs an evaluation or operation repeatedly through a specified number of executio

244 2 Installation and Specifications2.4 FormulasRemark functionThe Remark function adds a comment to a formula, but does not affect values or operati

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 2452.4 FormulasHwDmn and HwDmx functionsThe HwDmn and HwDmx functions are identical to the dmin and dmax functions described earlie

246 2 Installation and Specifications2.4 FormulasHwLx functionThe hardware latch (HwLx) function is used to include the value of one channel when a se

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 2472.4 FormulasLookup and data lookupThe Lookup function is used to include SPC, tolerance, database record and other information i

248 2 Installation and Specifications2.4 Formulas IsInch, IsMM: The current system linear units of measure MaxSGrp: The Max Subgroups value from the

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 2492.4 FormulasDatabase record elements are numbered starting with element 0 at the top of the list for each dimension. The most re

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 251.3 Panel key descriptionsPressing the currently highlighted soft key alternates between single-dimension and multiple-dimensions

250 2 Installation and Specifications2.4 FormulasMaster functionThe Master function is used to perform a master calibration of input channel groups in

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 2512.4 FormulasMaxIndex and MinIndex functionsThe MaxIndex and MinIndex functions return the position of either the minimum or maxi

252 2 Installation and Specifications2.4 FormulasPartNo functionThe PartNo function is used to change part numbers from within a formula. The ND 2100G

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 2532.4 FormulasPreset functionThe Preset function is used to preset a dimension to a specified value.To insert the Preset function:

254 2 Installation and Specifications2.4 FormulasRecall functionThe Recall function is used to reestablish the last dimension preset value or values s

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 2552.4 FormulasRelay functionThe Relay function provides formula control of electrical relay contact operation.The contacts of two

256 2 Installation and Specifications2.4 FormulasRelay function appended to formula.Relay function syntax appended to a formulaA = Formula;Relay(Relay

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 2572.4 FormulasReport functionThe Report function is used to print reports on the USB port. Contents can include a user specified r

258 2 Installation and Specifications2.4 FormulasScan functionThe scan function rapidly collects potentially large quantities of measurement data from

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 2592.4 FormulasScanningAll input channel valuesare scanned into a buffermemory.The scan function isaborted if a timeoutoccurs befor

26 1 Operation1.4 LCD screens and menus1.4 LCD screens and menusThe ND 2100G LCD presents a variety of screens and menus selected by the user to dis

260 2 Installation and Specifications2.4 FormulasEach time the value of the reference channel increases or decreases by the specified increment (inc),

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 2612.4 FormulasIn the following two examples, camshaft lift profiles will be measured at 1 degree intervals over 360 degrees of rot

262 2 Installation and Specifications2.4 FormulasExample 1: Scanning data to the ND 2100G database.The channels are scanned and then entered into the

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 2632.4 FormulasSend functionThe Send function is used to transmit the current value of the formula’s dimension or other numeric dat

264 2 Installation and Specifications2.4 FormulasSendMsg functionThe Send Msg function is used to transmit text or ASCII codes over the RS-232 port.Te

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 2652.4 FormulasSendRec functionThe SendRec function is used to send records over the USB or RS-232 (serial) ports.To insert the Sen

266 2 Installation and Specifications2.4 FormulasSetColor functionThe SetColor function is used to set the DRO display color of a single dimension. Th

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 2672.4 FormulasSetup functionThe Setup function is used to specify bar graph parameters for the current part including: Max value

268 2 Installation and Specifications2.4 FormulasXlatch functionThe XLatch function is used to latch and assign the value of a channel to a dimension

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 2692.4 FormulasA Trip function event can be initiated to automatically enter the latched channel value into the ND 2100G database w

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 271.4 LCD screens and menusHome screenThe home screen is displayed after the startup screen when power is applied to the ND 2100G,

270 2 Installation and Specifications2.5 Specifications2.5 SpecificationsSpecificationsChannel inputs  1, 4 or 8 single-input channels Up to 16 netw

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 2712.5 SpecificationsDimensions  Enclosure (W x H x D): 11.5” X 7.5” X 2.75” (29.21cm X 19.05 cm X 6.99 cm) Base (W x H x D: 10”

272 2 Installation and Specifications2.5 SpecificationsDimensionsThe ND 2100G enclosure, tray stand and arm mount bracket dimensions are shown in the

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 2732.5 SpecificationsArm mount bracket

274 2 Installation and Specifications2.5 Specifications

IndexND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 275NUMERICS2-wire power plug adapters ... 73-wire grounded outlet ... 7AAbout setup screen ... 76Absolute value function ... 1

Index276 IndexFFormulas setup screen ... 82, 168Front panel keys ... 3Arrow cursor keys ... 3Command keys ... 3Dimension keys ... 3Fast track keys ...

IndexND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 277NNext record ID ... 92Nulling transducers ... 107OOnEvent function ... 226PPanel keys ... 21Descriptions ... 21Parallel set

Index278 IndexTTime function ... 229TimeStr function ... 228Tolerances setup screen ... 84TransducersCentering ... 107Nulling ... 107Trig functions ..

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28 1 Operation1.4 LCD screens and menusView soft keys and screensView soft keys for subgroups of onePressing the VIEW... soft key when using subgroups

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 291.4 LCD screens and menusDimension histograms for SPC subgroups of oneThe dimension histogram screen displays histograms of value

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 3ND 2100G IntroductionND 2100G panel keysPanel keys are used to initiate feature measurements, apply tolerances, send reports of me

30 1 Operation1.4 LCD screens and menusBar and dial current value displaysThe bar and dial screens provide graphic displays of the current values of u

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 311.4 LCD screens and menusDimension data tables for SPC subgroups of oneDimension data screens contain measurement data stored for

32 1 Operation1.4 LCD screens and menusView soft keys for subgroups greater than onePressing the VIEW... soft key, when using subgroups greater than o

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 331.4 LCD screens and menusDimension r charts for subgroups greater than oneFor SPC subgroups greater than 1, the dimension r scree

34 1 Operation1.4 LCD screens and menusDimension data tables for subgroups greater than oneDimension data screens display measurement data for up to 4

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 351.4 LCD screens and menusin/mm menu itemsPress the IN/MM soft key to toggle the display between inch and millimeter units of meas

36 1 Operation1.4 LCD screens and menusMaster screen for calibrating transducer rangesWhen the Master setup screen is configured to perform full calib

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 371.4 LCD screens and menusMenu soft keysPressing the MENU... soft key changes soft key labels to show Menu options: View..., in/mm

38 1 Operation1.4 LCD screens and menusThe Extra menu functionsThe Extra menu provides quick access to a variety of display and other system functions

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 391.4 LCD screens and menusFast3The Fast3 function samples the channel 2 input each time the channel 1 input changes a specified sa

4 PrefaceNumeric keypad: Used to enter numeric data. Additionally, the decimal point key and +/- key are used to adjust the contrast of the LCD displa

40 1 Operation1.4 LCD screens and menusWhen the Fast3 function is successfully completed, the stored sets of channel input values are processed by the

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 411.5 Operating instructions1.5 Operating instructionsBasic operation of the ND 2100G is illustrated by the typical process steps

42 1 Operation1.5 Operating instructionsSelect a part to begin a measurementThe correct part (number) must be selected prior to conducting measurement

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 431.5 Operating instructionsEstablish a reference for the measurementA measurement reference should be established prior to conduct

44 1 Operation1.5 Operating instructionsCalibration of a single reference pointA single measurement reference point can be calibrated for encoders and

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 451.5 Operating instructionsCalibration groups (G1, G2, G3...G18)All calibration values shown on the screen are simultaneously appl

46 1 Operation1.5 Operating instructionsCalibrations of transducer resolution (Min-Max calibrations)Transducers such as LVDT and half bridge devices d

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 471.5 Operating instructionsCalibrate maximum level:U Press the MAX soft keyU Use the arrow cursor keys to select the same channel

48 1 Operation1.5 Operating instructionsEstablishing a temporary dimension referenceEstablishing a temporary dimension reference is useful when quick

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 491.5 Operating instructionsPresetting a dimension reference to a specific valueDimensions can be preset to a user-specified value

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 5ND 2100G rear panelND 2100G side panel13215161471 Power switch2 Power connection with fuse3 Ground (protective ground)4 Encoder in

50 1 Operation1.5 Operating instructionsClearing channel calibrationsThe reference calibrations and full calibrations of all channels can be cleared u

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 511.5 Operating instructionsConducting measurementsOnce a part number is selected and a reference is established, measurements can

52 1 Operation1.5 Operating instructionsSequential measurementsThe ND 2100G can be configured in the Formula setup screen to direct the user through a

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 531.5 Operating instructionsDynamically sampled measurementsThe ND 2100G can be configured in the Formula setup screen to sample in

54 1 Operation1.5 Operating instructionsSemi-automated measurementsNormally, measurements shown on the DRO screen are not stored in the ND 2100G datab

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 551.5 Operating instructionsReviewing measurementsMeasurement results can be reviewed in graphs or in data tables using the screens

56 1 Operation1.5 Operating instructionsSending data to a computerCurrent dimension values, or a collection of stored dimension measurement results ca

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 571.5 Operating instructionsData reportsReport type Screen User actionsCurrent dimensions (Numeric display) DROU Press PRINT keyGra

58 1 Operation1.5 Operating instructionsClearing stored measurement dataStored measurement data can be cleared for a single part, or for all parts by

Installation, Setup, Formulas and Specifications

6 PrefaceInformation contained in this manualThis User's manual covers the operation, installation, setup and specifications of the ND 2100G. Ope

60 2 Installation and Specifications2.1 ND 2100G Shipment Contents2.1 ND 2100G Shipment ContentsThe contents of your ND 2100G shipment are described b

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 612.1 ND 2100G Shipment ContentsRepackaging the ND 2100GWhen shipping the ND 2100G on to an end-user, repackage all ND 2100G compon

62 2 Installation and Specifications2.2 Hardware Installation2.2 Hardware InstallationThe ND 2100G is easy to install in a variety of measurement appl

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 632.2 Hardware InstallationArm mounting (optional)Secure the arm mount adapter to the ND 2100G and bolt the adapter and ND 2100G to

64 2 Installation and Specifications2.2 Hardware InstallationConnecting powerConnect the ND 2100G to power through a high-quality power surge suppress

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 652.2 Hardware InstallationConnecting channel inputsChannel input devices are attached to standard interface connectors or to the R

66 2 Installation and Specifications2.2 Hardware InstallationConnecting a computerMeasurement result data can be sent to a computer over the RS-232 po

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 672.2 Hardware InstallationConnecting an optional foot switch or remote keypadThe optional foot switch and remote keypad are connec

68 2 Installation and Specifications2.3 Software setup2.3 Software setupThe operating parameters of the ND 2100G must be configured prior to using the

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 692.3 Software setupSetup menuMost operating parameters of the ND 2100G are configured using screens and data fields accessed from

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 7Safety considerationsGeneral accepted safety precautions must be followed when operating the system. Failure to observe these prec

70 2 Installation and Specifications2.3 Software setupAccessing and navigating the Setup menuTo access the Setup menu:U Press the MENU... soft keyU Pr

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 712.3 Software setupUsing dimension keys in the setup modeThe functions of the dimension keys change to speed setup screen navigati

72 2 Installation and Specifications2.3 Software setupDeleting data entriesPress the CANCEL key to erase the last (right-most) numeric digit or alpha

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 732.3 Software setupEntering parametersWhen a setup parameter field (1) is highlighted, setup alternatives are shown above the soft

74 2 Installation and Specifications2.3 Software setupSaving a parameter and advancing to the nextPress the ENTER key to save the highlighted value an

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 752.3 Software setupLeaving the Setup menuPress the FINISH key repeatedly to conclude the setup session and return to the home scre

76 2 Installation and Specifications2.3 Software setupMinimum setup requirementsThe minimum setup steps required to begin conducting measurements are

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 772.3 Software setupDimensions setup screenThe Dimensions setup screen contains fields for defining the part and dimension labels d

78 2 Installation and Specifications2.3 Software setupLabeling parts and dimensionsPart labels contain up to 8 alpha numeric characters. Dimension lab

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 792.3 Software setupCopying dimension parameters to other partsDimensions assigned to one part can be copied to another to save set

8 Preface

80 2 Installation and Specifications2.3 Software setupFormats setup screenThe Formats setup screen contains fields for specifying the display format a

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 812.3 Software setupDisplay resolutionThe display resolution fields are used to specify how numbers are shown on the DRO screen. Di

82 2 Installation and Specifications2.3 Software setupFormulas setup screenThe ND 2100G uses formulas to define and display dimensions based on channe

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 832.3 Software setupVariables setup screenFormulas use variables as symbols or names that represent values.For example, in the expr

84 2 Installation and Specifications2.3 Software setupTolerances setup screenThe tolerances setup screen contains fields for specifying nominal values

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 852.3 Software setupNominal values with tolerancesNominal values with tolerances can be specified as a nominal value between +/- to

86 2 Installation and Specifications2.3 Software setupNominal with ++ tolerancesA nominal value is displayed with tolerances entirely on the plus side

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 872.3 Software setupNominal with -- tolerancesA nominal value is displayed with tolerances entirely on the minus side of nominal. T

88 2 Installation and Specifications2.3 Software setupNominal with fixed limitsA nominal value is displayed between plus and minus fixed limits.To spe

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 892.3 Software setupSpecifying an audio alertAudio alerts can be specified that sound when a dimension reaches warning and limit va

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 91.1 ND 2100G Overview ... 18Overview ... 181.2 Basic operation of the ND 2100G ... 20Switching on the ND 2100G ... 20Switching

90 2 Installation and Specifications2.3 Software setupMirror valuesPositive and negative Max and Warn values can be set automatically.The UCL and LCL

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 912.3 Software setupSPC setup screenThe SPC setup screen contains fields for specifying statistical process control parameters incl

92 2 Installation and Specifications2.3 Software setupGraph pointsGraph Pnts (Points) is the maximum number of points that will be plotted on graphs o

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 932.3 Software setupUCL and LCLThe UCL and LCL fields are displayed when the subgroup size is 1. Subgroup sizes greater than 1 chan

94 2 Installation and Specifications2.3 Software setupr Ucl and Lcl The r Ucl and r Lcl are the likely limits of the values of the r of future subgrou

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 952.3 Software setupWarning limitsThe Warning Per field is used to specify the upper and lower warning limits on the x and r SPC ch

96 2 Installation and Specifications2.3 Software setupHeader setup screenThe Header setup screen contains fields for creating header labels and user p

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 972.3 Software setupMemory setup screenThe Memory setup screen contains fields that describe memory allocations and use for the tot

98 2 Installation and Specifications2.3 Software setupS formulas setup screenSystem formulas are created in the S Formulas setup screen and are used l

ND 2100G GAGE-CHEK 992.3 Software setupChannels setup screenThe Channels setup screen contains fields for selecting, configuring and calibrating input