UCC T3 controller system overview
UCC T3 is an addition to the Renishaw CMM controller product range. UCC T3 combines the control capabilities of UCClite-2 with the
servo power amplifier performance of the SPAlite, with enhancements for higher power and category 2 ESTOP.
The high power capability combined with the compact form of the UCC T3 controller-amplifier enables use across a wide range of
machines.
The complete range of Renishaw two-wire kinematic touch-trigger probes is supported. Conventional contact and strain-gauge sensors
and manual and motorised probe heads with appropriate probe or stylus changers are supported only with additional hardware (for
example a PH10 head will need a PHC10-3 which will be connected to the serial comms port on the controller).
The UCC T3 CMM controller-amplifier has the following capabilities:
Controls three axes of a CMM
Accepts input signals from air pressure sensors, crash detectors and all axis inner and outer travel limit switches
Accepts two uncommitted general-purpose input signals and generates one uncommitted general-purpose output signal
Serial communication for use with a Renishaw PHC10 controller
Directly supports the TP1, TP2, TP6, TP20 touch-trigger probes
Indirectly supports the TP200 via an external PI 200 interface
Provides a +24 V supply for use by the CMM switches
Supports the MCUlite-2 joystick (it can also support the MCU1 and MCU5)
Provides power output of up to 800 W continuous and 960 W for up to 1 second
The voltage setting of each axis is independent, allowing differing motor voltages to be used without damage
Supports DC motors in the range 24 V to 80 V. Currents up to 10 A
Supports Encoder / Tacho or Linear Encoders (torque mode) for velocity feedback
SimulatedLinearpoweramplifier–driveoutputsarefreefromswitchingedges,eliminatingnoisefromdrivePWMimproving
repeatability and reducing emissions
Provides category 2 ESTOP