MCU5
Compatible with the range of Renishaw CMM controllers and incorporates all the functionality of the HCU1 hand controller for motorised head- Controls motion of CMM axes
- Indexes the motorised head and rotary table
- Operates as a computer mouse
- Has a system menu for navigating the operating software
- Handheld or table mounted operation
The MCU5 has an additional STOP button on the membrane keypad. This augments the E-STOP and allows a rapid stop of the CMM without disengaging the motors and is recommended for use with the REVO system.
The E-STOP switch has to cut the motor power to all the axes, including the two REVO axes. This is not always appropriate as the REVO A-axis will drop to 0° by gravity. Operation of the STOP switch will bring the CMM to a fast stop but the motors will remain engaged in the ‘hold' state.
Technical specification
MCU comparison
■ Standard specification
- Not available
| MCUlite-2 | MCU5 | MCU W | MCU5-2 | MCU W-2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display window | - | ■ | ■ | ■ | ■ |
| Fast / slow button | ■ | On paddle | On paddle | On paddle | On paddle |
| Programmable function keys | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Axis locks | ■ | ■ | ■ | ■ | ■ |
| Engage / re-engage | ■ | ■ | ■ | ■ | ■ |
| Disable probe | ■ | ■ | ■ | ■ | ■ |
| Take point / delete point | ■ | ■ | ■ | ■ | ■ |
| Speed override | ■ | ■ | ■ | ■ | ■ |
| Operate rotary table | - | ■ | ■ | ■ | ■ |
| Run / stop program | - | ■ | ■ | - | - |
| Move in part CS | - | ■ | ■ | ■ | ■ |
| Soft stop facility | - | ■ | ■ | ■ | ■ |
| Wireless operation | - | - | ■ | - | ■ |
| Battery life | - | - | 8 hours | - | 10 hours |
| Move in stylus CS | - | Via menu | Via menu | ■ | ■ |
| Macro cycles | - | - | - | ■ | ■ |
| Orbital mode | - | UCCsuite 4.8 Via menu | UCCsuite 4.8 Via menu | ■ | ■ |
| Tap touch | UCCsuite 4.8 | UCCsuite 4.8 | UCCsuite 4.8 | ■ | ■ |
UCC retrofit
Renishaw has formed a technical partnership with some of the industry's leading software companies and retrofitters to provide powerful CMM retrofit solutions using Renishaw's UCC controllers.
Retrofits
Learn about retrofitting options for your CMM.
Extended warranty
For peace of mind a 3-year warranty is available for your new CMM products during the first 3 months from purchase. Contact your vendor.