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PHC10-3 Probe Head Controller
The PH10 heads must be used in conjunction with either the PHC10-3 controller or the UCC (universal CMM controller).
The PHC10-3 incorporates an integral power supply for the head, manages all head functions and communicates via a suitable interface with the CMM computer. A separate probe interface is required for probe signal conditioning when using the PHC10-3.
If using the UCC, the PHC1050 daughtercard takes its power from the host unit.
Powering the PHC10-3
The PH10-3 head controller is to be used with the provided PSU - (Emerson DP4024N3M AC power adptor). www.emerson.com This is a 24 V DC 49W supply and is conected to the PHC10-3 via Ø5.5 mm dc jack plug.
PHC10-3 does not does require a protective earth, however an equipotential bonding point is provided on the rear panel for connection to the rest of the installation.
- PHC10-3 controller is rated to opperate at +24V d.c. 1A max input current
If an internal interface is fitted with the PHC10-3 it will obtain its power internally from the PHC10-3 controller.
PHC10-3 LED names, colours and functions
Name | Colour | Function |
POWER | Green | Power ON when lit |
STOP | Red | PHC10-3 asserting PICS STOP when lit |
HEAD READY | Green | Head ready for use when lit |
HEAD ACTIVE | Yellow | Head indexing when lit |
DATUM ERROR | Red | Head datum error when lit |
OBSTRUCT ERROR | Red | Head obstruct error when lit |
OVERLOAD ERROR | Red | Head overload error when lit |
TP7 | Green | TP7 detected when lit |
TP200 | Green | TP200 detected when lit |
STD | Green | TP2 / TP20 / TP6 detected when lit |
SEATED | Green | Probe seated when lit |
DAMPED | Yellow | Probe damped when lit |
Rear panel layout
| Key | Description |
| 1 | 9-way D-type plug for PICS output |
| 2 | 9-way D-type connector to HCU1 |
| 3 | 25-way D-type plug RS232 communications connector to CMM computer |
| 4 | USB type “B” socket |
| 5 | PHC10-3 Configuration switches |
| 6 | 15-way D-type connector to probe head |
| 7 | 7-pin DIN raw probe connector to probe interface or multiwire input for internal interfaces |
| 8 | DC Power jack |
| 9 | Equipment bond point |
Refer to PHC10-3 Installation Guide (H-1000-7543) for further detail regarding PHC10-3 and its installation and operation.