HEIDENHAIN GAGE-CHEK 4000 (1089185.1.0.0) User manual

GAGE-CHEK 4000 SW

User’s Manual

English (en)

08/2023

Contents

1 Fundamentals........................................................................................................................ 9

2 Safety..................................................................................................................................... 15

3 Software Installation.............................................................................................................. 19

4 Basic Operation..................................................................................................................... 25

5 Commissioning...................................................................................................................... 35

6 Setup..................................................................................................................................... 65

7 Measuring.............................................................................................................................. 89

8 Settings.................................................................................................................................. 129

9 What to do if ......................................................................................................................... 145

10 Index...................................................................................................................................... 149

11 List of figures........................................................................................................................ 151

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Contents

1 Fundamentals........................................................................................................................ 9

1.1 Overview..................................................................................................................................... 10

1.2 Information about the software.................................................................................................. 10

1.3 Documentation on the product................................................................................................... 10

1.3.1 Applicability of the documentation................................................................................................... 10

1.3.2 Notes on reading the documentation.............................................................................................. 11

1.3.3 Storage and distribution of the documentation............................................................................. 11

1.4 Target groups for the instructions.............................................................................................. 12

1.5 Notes in this documentation...................................................................................................... 12

1.6 Symbols and fonts used for marking text................................................................................... 13

2 Safety..................................................................................................................................... 15

2.1 Overview..................................................................................................................................... 16

2.2 General safety precautions......................................................................................................... 16

2.3 Intended use............................................................................................................................... 16

2.4 Improper use.............................................................................................................................. 16

2.5 Personnel qualification............................................................................................................... 16

2.6 Obligations of the operating company........................................................................................ 17

2.7 General safety precautions......................................................................................................... 17

3 Software Installation.............................................................................................................. 19

3.1 Overview..................................................................................................................................... 20

3.2 System requirements................................................................................................................. 20

3.3 Installation.................................................................................................................................. 20

3.4 Licensing.................................................................................................................................... 21

3.5 Uninstalling GAGE-CHEK 4000 SW............................................................................................. 23

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4 Basic Operation..................................................................................................................... 25

4.1 Overview..................................................................................................................................... 26

4.2 General operating elements and functions................................................................................. 26

4.3 User login and logout................................................................................................................. 27

4.3.1 User login................................................................................................................................................ 28

4.3.2 User logout............................................................................................................................................. 28

4.4 Setting the language.................................................................................................................. 28

4.5 User interface............................................................................................................................. 29

4.5.1 Main menu of the user interface....................................................................................................... 29

4.6 Position display.......................................................................................................................... 30

4.6.1 Operating elements of the position display.................................................................................... 30

4.7 Customizing the workspace....................................................................................................... 30

4.7.1 Hiding and showing the main menu................................................................................................ 30

4.7.2 Hiding or displaying the function bar............................................................................................... 31

4.7.3 Scrolling the function bar.................................................................................................................... 31

4.7.4 Moving functions on the function bar.............................................................................................. 31

4.8 Using the function bar................................................................................................................ 31

4.8.1 Operating elements of the function bar........................................................................................... 31

4.8.2 Function elements................................................................................................................................ 31

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5 Commissioning...................................................................................................................... 35

5.1 Overview..................................................................................................................................... 36

5.2 Logging in for commissioning.................................................................................................... 36

5.2.1 User login................................................................................................................................................ 36

5.2.2 Setting the language............................................................................................................................ 37

5.2.3 Changing the password...................................................................................................................... 37

5.3 Individual steps for commissioning............................................................................................ 38

5.4 Basic settings............................................................................................................................. 39

5.4.1 Configuring the interface to the EIB 700......................................................................................... 39

5.4.2 Connecting the EIB 700....................................................................................................................... 40

5.4.3 Connecting second EIB 700............................................................................................................... 41

5.5 Configuring the axes.................................................................................................................. 41

5.5.1 Configuring Alias assignment for axis names............................................................................... 42

5.5.2 Configuring axes for encoders with EnDat interface.................................................................... 43

5.5.3 Configuring the axes for encoders with a 1VPP or 11 µAPP interface....................................... 45

5.5.4 Performing error compensation........................................................................................................ 48

5.5.5 Reference marks................................................................................................................................... 63

6 Setup..................................................................................................................................... 65

6.1 Overview..................................................................................................................................... 66

6.2 Logging in for setup................................................................................................................... 66

6.2.1 User login................................................................................................................................................ 66

6.2.2 Setting the language............................................................................................................................ 67

6.2.3 Changing the password...................................................................................................................... 67

6.3 Setup steps................................................................................................................................ 68

6.3.1 Setting the units of measure............................................................................................................. 68

6.3.2 Entering and configuring users.......................................................................................................... 70

6.3.3 Adding the Operating Instructions.................................................................................................... 71

6.3.4 Configuring the network...................................................................................................................... 72

6.3.5 Configuring the RS-232 interface...................................................................................................... 73

6.3.6 Network protocols................................................................................................................................ 80

6.3.7 Remote access...................................................................................................................................... 81

6.3.8 Activating the interface for Data transfer........................................................................................ 86

6.4 Back up settings......................................................................................................................... 87

6.5 Back up user files...................................................................................................................... 88

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7 Measuring.............................................................................................................................. 89

7.1 Preparing a measurement.......................................................................................................... 90

7.1.1 Cleaning the measured object and the measuring machine....................................................... 90

7.1.2 Stabilizing the temperature of the measured object..................................................................... 90

7.1.3 Reducing environmental influences.................................................................................................. 90

7.1.4 Fixing the measured object in place................................................................................................ 90

7.1.5 Conducting the reference mark search........................................................................................... 90

7.2 Preset......................................................................................................................................... 92

7.2.1 Creating a preset table........................................................................................................................ 92

7.2.2 Deleting presets..................................................................................................................................... 92

7.2.3 Selecting a preset................................................................................................................................. 92

7.3 Lengths and angles.................................................................................................................... 94

7.3.1 Measuring lengths and angles........................................................................................................... 94

7.4 Minimum, maximum, and range................................................................................................. 95

7.4.1 Configuring the MinMax function...................................................................................................... 95

7.4.2 Acquiring the minimum, maximum, and range.............................................................................. 97

7.5 Diameter/Radius......................................................................................................................... 99

7.5.1 Configuring the Diameter/Radius function..................................................................................... 99

7.5.2 Displaying the diameter....................................................................................................................... 100

7.6 Relative measurement................................................................................................................ 101

7.6.1 Configuring the Relative function...................................................................................................... 101

7.6.2 Performing a relative measurement................................................................................................. 102

7.7 Mastering................................................................................................................................... 103

7.7.1 Configuring the Mastering function.................................................................................................. 103

7.7.2 Mastering................................................................................................................................................ 105

7.8 Dial gage.................................................................................................................................... 106

7.8.1 Configure the Dial gage function...................................................................................................... 106

7.8.2 Measuring with the dial gage............................................................................................................. 110

7.9 Formula...................................................................................................................................... 112

7.9.1 Fundamentals of Formula function.................................................................................................. 112

7.9.2 Adding the Formula function............................................................................................................. 112

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7.9.3 Configuring the Formula function..................................................................................................... 113

7.9.4 Formula application example: Calculating the mean value......................................................... 115

7.10 Management of parts................................................................................................................. 118

7.10.1 Configuring the Part function............................................................................................................. 118

7.10.2 Working with part management........................................................................................................ 121

7.11 Sending measured values........................................................................................................... 122

7.11.1 Functions for measured value output.............................................................................................. 122

7.11.2 Configuring the measured value output.......................................................................................... 122

7.11.3 Sending measured values................................................................................................................... 125

7.12 LOG............................................................................................................................................ 126

7.12.1 Functions for LOG function................................................................................................................ 126

8 Settings.................................................................................................................................. 129

8.1 Overview..................................................................................................................................... 130

8.2 General....................................................................................................................................... 131

8.2.1 Device information................................................................................................................................ 131

8.2.2 Display..................................................................................................................................................... 131

8.2.3 Sounds..................................................................................................................................................... 132

8.2.4 Printers.................................................................................................................................................... 132

8.2.5 Function bar........................................................................................................................................... 133

8.2.6 Copyrights............................................................................................................................................... 133

8.2.7 Service info............................................................................................................................................. 133

8.2.8 Documentation...................................................................................................................................... 133

8.3 Interfaces................................................................................................................................... 134

8.4 User............................................................................................................................................ 135

8.4.1 OEM.......................................................................................................................................................... 135

8.4.2 Setup........................................................................................................................................................ 135

8.4.3 Operator.................................................................................................................................................. 136

8.5 Axes........................................................................................................................................... 137

8.5.1 Information............................................................................................................................................. 138

8.5.2 Diagnostics for encoders with 1VPP/11µAPP interface............................................................... 138

8.5.3 Diagnostics for encoders with EnDat interface.............................................................................. 138

8.6 Service....................................................................................................................................... 141

8.6.1 Firmware information.......................................................................................................................... 142

8.6.2 Restore user files.................................................................................................................................. 142

8.6.3 Restoring settings................................................................................................................................. 143

8.6.4 Reset all settings.................................................................................................................................. 144

8.6.5 Reset to shipping conditions.............................................................................................................. 144

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9 What to do if ......................................................................................................................... 145

9.1 Overview..................................................................................................................................... 146

9.2 Troubleshooting......................................................................................................................... 147

9.3 Resetting the EIB 700................................................................................................................. 148

10 Index...................................................................................................................................... 149

11 List of figures........................................................................................................................ 151

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Fundamentals

Fundamentals | Overview

1

1.1 Overview

This chapter contains information about the product and this manual.

1.2 Information about the software

GAGE-CHEK 4000 SW is software that you install on a computer. Using connected

hardware, such as the EIB 700, and combining it with encoders, you can capture and

process measured values.

The measurement results can be used for the following applications:

Creating log tables in Excel

Measured value output through manual or continuous data transfer

Configurable data formats for the measurement output

1.3 Documentation on the product

1.3.1 Applicability of the documentation

This User's Manual is valid for version 1.0.0 of the GAGE-CHEK 4000 SW software.

Before using the documentation, make sure that the documentation and

software version match.

If the version numbers do not match so that the documentation is not valid,

you will find the current documentation at www.heidenhain.com.

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Fundamentals | Documentation on the product

1.3.2 Notes on reading the documentation

WARNING

Fatal accidents, personal injury or property damage caused by non-compliance

with the documentation!

Failure to comply with the documentation may result in fatal accidents, personal

injury or property damage.

Read the documentation carefully from beginning to end

Keep the documentation for future reference

The following table lists the various parts of the documentation in their order of

reading priority.

Document type Description

Addendum An Addendum supplements or supersedes the correspond-

ing contents of the Operating Instructions and the User's

Manual. If an Addendum is included in the shipment, it has

the highest reading priority. All other documentation content

retains its validity.

Operating Instruc-

tions

The Operating Instructions contain all the information and

safety precautions needed for the proper mounting and

installation of the product. The Operating Instructions are

included in delivery. The Operating Instructions have the

second highest priority for reading.

User's Manual The User's Manual contains all the information and

safety precautions needed for the proper operation of

the product according to its intended use. The User's

Manual can be downloaded from the download area at

www.heidenhain.com. The User's Manual has the third

highest reading priority.

Have you found any errors or would you like to suggest changes?

We are continuously striving to improve our documentation for you. Please help us

by sending your suggestions to the following e-mail address:

[email protected]

1.3.3 Storage and distribution of the documentation

The instructions must be kept in the immediate vicinity of the workplace and must

be available to all personnel at all times. The operating company must inform

the personnel where these instructions are kept. If the instructions have become

illegible, the operating company must obtain a new copy from the manufacturer.

If the product is given or resold to any other party, the following documents must be

passed on to the new owner:

Addendum (if supplied)

Operating Instructions

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Fundamentals | Target groups for the instructions

1

1.4 Target groups for the instructions

These instructions must be read and observed by every person who performs any of

the following tasks:

1.5 Notes in this documentation

Safety precautions

Precautionary statements warn of hazards in handling the product and provide

information on their prevention. Precautionary statements are classified by hazard

severity and divided into the following groups:

DANGER

Danger indicates hazards for persons. If you do not follow the avoidance

instructions, the hazard will result in death or severe injury.

WARNING

Warning indicates hazards for persons. If you do not follow the avoidance

instructions, the hazard could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION

Caution indicates hazards for persons. If you do not follow the avoidance

instructions, the hazard could result in minor or moderate injury.

NOTICE

Notice indicates danger to material or data. If you do not follow the avoidance

instructions, the hazard could result in property damage.

Informational notes

Informational notes ensure reliable and efficient operation of the product.

Informational notes are divided into the following groups:

The information symbol indicates a tip.

A tip provides important additional or supplementary information.

The gear symbol indicates a function that depends on the machine.

The function described depends on the machine if, for example:

A certain software or hardware option is required on your machine

The behavior of the functions depends on the configurable machine

settings

The book symbol indicates a cross reference.

A cross reference leads to external documentation for example the

documentation of your machine manufacturer or other supplier.

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Fundamentals | Symbols and fonts used for marking text

1.6 Symbols and fonts used for marking text

In these instructions the following symbols and fonts are used for marking text:

Depiction Meaning

...

Identifies an action and the result of this action

Example:

Tap OK

The message is closed

...

Identifies an item of a list

Example:

TTL interface

EnDat interface

...

Bold Identifies menus, displays and buttons

Example:

Tap Shut down

The operating system shuts down.

Turn the power switch off

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2

Safety

Safety | Overview

2

2.1 Overview

This chapter contains important safety information needed for setting up and using

the software.

2.2 General safety precautions

General accepted safety precautions, in particular the applicable precautions relating

to the handling of live electrical equipment, must be followed when operating the

system. Failure to observe these safety precautions may result in personal injury or

damage to the product.

It is understood that safety rules within individual companies vary. If a conflict exists

between the material contained in these instructions and the rules of a company

using this system, the more stringent rules take precedence.

2.3 Intended use

The GAGE-CHEK 4000 SW software is an advanced digital evaluation software

for capturing exact measured values and for positioning tasks in metrology

applications. It must be used only in commercial applications and in an industrial

environment.

The products support the use of peripheral devices from different

manufacturers. HEIDENHAIN cannot make any statements on the intended

use of these devices. The information on their intended use, which is

provided in the respective documentation, must be observed.

2.4 Improper use

Any use not specified in 'Intended use' is considered improper use. The company

operating the device is solely liable for any damage resulting from improper use.

Especially its use as part of a safety function is not permitted.

2.5 Personnel qualification

The personnel required for the individual activities to be performed on the product

are indicated in the respective sections of these instructions.

The personnel groups are specified in detail as follows with regard to their

qualifications and tasks.

Qualified personnel

The qualified personnel are trained by the operating company to perform advanced

operation and parameterization. The qualified personnel have the required technical

training, knowledge and experience and know the applicable regulations, and are

thus capable of performing the assigned work regarding the application concerned

and of proactively identifying and avoiding potential risks.

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Safety | Personnel qualification

Electrical specialist

The electrical specialist has the required technical training, knowledge and

experience and knows the applicable standards and regulations, and is thus capable

of performing work on electrical systems and of proactively identifying and avoiding

potential risks. Electrical specialists have been specially trained for the environment

they work in.

Electrical specialists must comply with the provisions of the applicable legal

regulations on accident prevention.

2.6 Obligations of the operating company

The operating company owns or leases the device and the peripherals. At all times,

the operating company is responsible for ensuring that the intended use is complied

with.

The operating company must:

Assign the different tasks to be performed on the device to suitable, qualified and

authorized personnel

Verifiably train the personnel in the authorizations and tasks

Provide all materials and means necessary in order for the personnel to complete

the assigned tasks

Ensure that the device is operated only when in perfect technical condition

Ensure that the device is protected from unauthorized use

2.7 General safety precautions

The safety of any system incorporating the use of this product is the

responsibility of the assembler or installer of the system.

The product supports the use of a wide variety of peripheral devices from

different manufacturers. HEIDENHAIN cannot make any statements

on the specific safety precautions to be taken for these devices. The

safety precautions provided in the respective documentation must be

observed. If there is no documentation at hand, it must be obtained from

the manufacturers concerned.

The specific safety precautions required for the individual activities to be performed

on the product are indicated in the respective sections of these instructions.

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Software

Installation

Software Installation | Overview

3

3.1 Overview

This chapter provides all of the information needed for downloading and properly

installing GAGE-CHEK 4000 SW on a computer.

3.2 System requirements

If you want to install GAGE-CHEK 4000 SW on a computer, the computer system

must meet the following requirements:

Microsoft Windows 10, version 1803 and higher

At least 250 MB of available hard disk space

Screen resolution of at least 1280 × 800 recommended

At least Visual C++ 2015 Update 3 (x64)

To be able to use the LOG function, Microsoft Excel is required.

The following requirements must be fulfilled to enable communication with the

EIB 74x:

The corresponding TCP port on the PC must be enabled

Have an IT specialist configure the firewall to enable the required TCP

ports.

If you connect the EIB 74x with the computer via USB, ensure that the

energy settings of Microsoft Windows enable a stable data transfer.

3.3 Installation

Downloading the installer

To install GAGE-CHEK 4000 SW, you need to download the installer from the

HEIDENHAIN website (www.heidenhain.com).

Download the current version from

www.heidenhain.com/service/downloads/software/

Navigate to the Downloads folder of your web browser

Unpack the downloaded file (with the extension *.zip) into a temporary storage

folder

The SetupGC4000.exe installer is unpacked and available in the temporary

folder.

Installing GAGE-CHEK 4000 SW under Microsoft Windows

In order to perform the installation, you need to log in to Microsoft

Windows as an administrator.

Double-click the installer file

The Setup Wizard opens.

Select the setup language

Follow the setup wizard instructions

Accept the license conditions

Click the Finish button to complete the installation process

GAGE-CHEK 4000 SW has been installed successfully.

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