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Calibration application notes

Browse our selection of application notes for Renishaw laser measurement and ballbar products.

XM-60 application notes

Application note: XM-60 wireless communications security protocol

Application note: XM-60 wireless communications security protocol

Support document on request when the customer is concerned about data security.
[127kB]
Application note: Manual sign convention using XM systems

Application note: Manual sign convention using XM systems

This document explains the process of defining the sign convention when there are fewer than three axes with controlled motion whilst performing an XM system measurement.
[730kB]
Application note: XM-60 and XM-600 multi-axis calibrator spares list

Application note: XM-60 and XM-600 multi-axis calibrator spares list

This application note lists the available spares for the XM-60 and XM-600 multi-axis calibrator.
[359kB]

XK10 application notes

Application note: Explaining XK10 parallelism

Application note: Explaining XK10 parallelism

XK10 can measure both parallelism and parallel straightness. This document aims to explain the differences between parallelism and parallel straightness for machine tool assembly and alignment, and the traditional methods for performing these measurements.
[1.4MB]
Application note: Explaining XK10 squareness

Application note: Explaining XK10 squareness

The XK10 alignment laser system can measure the squareness deviation between two nominally square axes on a machine. This document aims to explain the differences between squareness measurements using traditional methods and the XK10 system.
[1.1MB]
Application note: XK10 alignment laser spares list

Application note: XK10 alignment laser spares list

This application note lists the key system components for the XK10 alignment laser.
[484kB]

XL-80 application notes

Application note: Adjustment of tripod column for XL-80 laser systems

Application note: Adjustment of tripod column for XL-80 laser systems

This application note explains adjustments to reduce column rotation that may occur when extending or retracting the main column of the universal tripod.
[857kB]
Application note: Effect of environmental compensation errors on measurement accuracy

Application note: Effect of environmental compensation errors on measurement accuracy

This application note describes the accuracy of measurements taken with a laser interferometer system depends upon the environmental and machine conditions of the system under test.
[97kB]
Application note: Straightness and squareness optical set-ups using fixed turning mirror and LS350 beam steerer

Application note: Straightness and squareness optical set-ups using fixed turning mirror and LS350 beam steerer

This application note describes when performing certain straightness and squareness measurements how it is now possible to use a combination of beam steerer and fixed turning mirror instead of an adjustable turning mirror.
[1.1MB]
Application note: XL-80 ±0.5ppm uncertainty breakdown

Application note: XL-80 ±0.5ppm uncertainty breakdown

This application note provides a breakdown of the XL-80 uncertainty (accuracy) and provides clarity on the error budget which the system components meet.
[126kB]
Application note: XL-80 laser system spares list

Application note: XL-80 laser system spares list

This application note lists the key system components for the XL-80 laser system.
[2.0MB]

XR20 application notes

Application note: Bluetooth troubleshooting for QC20-W ballbar and XR20-W rotary axis calibrator

Application note: Bluetooth troubleshooting for QC20-W ballbar and XR20-W rotary axis calibrator

This application note contains Q and As related to Bluetooth communications with QC20-W ballbar and XR20-W rotary axis calibrator
[113kB]
Application note: How robust is XR20-W?

Application note: How robust is XR20-W?

This application note describes the tests carried out to ensure the XR20-W remains operational after factors it would experience through transportation, set up and use.
[712kB]
Application note: Principles of XR20-W measurement

Application note: Principles of XR20-W measurement

This application note describes how the XR20-W system allows the measurement of rotary axes angular positioning. The true angular position of the axis is calculated from a combination of the rotational position recorded by the XR20-W's internal encoder and measurements from a laser and angular optic mounted on the XR20-W axis.
[331kB]
Application note: System comparison RX10 vs XR20-W

Application note: System comparison RX10 vs XR20-W

This application note compares the weight, dimensions, performance, features and compatibility of the RX10 and XR20-W rotary axis calibrators.
[206kB]
Application note: What is the role of the laser when using XR20-W?

Application note: What is the role of the laser when using XR20-W?

This application note describes the multiple roles of the laser when used with an XR20-W rotary axis calibrator.
[245kB]
Application note: XR20 rotary axis calibrator spares list

Application note: XR20 rotary axis calibrator spares list

This support article lists the available spares for the XR20 rotary axis calibrator.
[344kB]

QC20 application notes

Application note: QC20 volumetric testing using a single program

Application note: QC20 volumetric testing using a single program

This application note explains how to create a single part program using Ballbar 20 software which enables the QC20 ballbar user to carry out three plane testing without the need to remove the Ballbar / switch machine programs between test planes, reducing test time.
[242kB]
Application note: Risers for partial arc tool paths

Application note: Risers for partial arc tool paths

This application note explains how partial arc testing can be performed using ballbars of up to 150 mm in length with no additional components. For longer ballbars a riser block must be used under the centre pivot to prevent a collision with the machine bed.
[103kB]
Application note: How to check QC20 ballbar Bluetooth compatibility

Application note: How to check QC20 ballbar Bluetooth compatibility

The QC20 ballbar communicates with a PC using Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) wireless technology. This can be achieved by using a PC with built-in Bluetooth capability or by using a USB Bluetooth dongle.
[166kB]
Praktijktoepassing: Introductie over Bluetooth® voor de QC20-W [en]

Praktijktoepassing: Introductie over Bluetooth® voor de QC20-W

No description available
[85kB]
Application note: Bluetooth troubleshooting for QC20-W ballbar and XR20-W rotary axis calibrator

Application note: Bluetooth troubleshooting for QC20-W ballbar and XR20-W rotary axis calibrator

This application note contains Q and As related to Bluetooth communications with QC20-W ballbar and XR20-W rotary axis calibrator
[113kB]
Application note: Comparison of partial arc and 360° tests

Application note: Comparison of partial arc and 360° tests

This application note describes how partial arc testing can be performed to save both test time and axis travel. So how do the results compare between a partial arc test and a full 360° test performed in the same part of the machine volume?
[279kB]
Application note: Comparison of Ballbar 5 and Ballbar 20 analysis

Application note: Comparison of Ballbar 5 and Ballbar 20 analysis

This application note describes the differences between a typical example of a 360° test analysed with Ballbar 5 and Ballbar 20.
[248kB]
Application note: QC20-W spares list

Application note: QC20-W spares list

This support article lists the available spares for the QC20-W wireless ballbar.
[338kB]
Application note: QC20-W COM port profile for Windows 7

Application note: QC20-W COM port profile for Windows 7

The application note explains how to configure Ballbar 20 software to connect to QC20-W ballbar via a Bluetooth device set up as a COM port (Windows 7).
[924kB]
Application note: QC20-W COM port profile for Windows 8

Application note: QC20-W COM port profile for Windows 8

The application note explains how to configure Ballbar 20 software to connect to QC20-W ballbar via a Bluetooth device set up as a COM port (Windows 8).
[1.1MB]
Application note: 'Unhandled exception' during file selection for volumetric analysis

Application note: 'Unhandled exception' during file selection for volumetric analysis

This application note explains the background and solution to Ballbar 20 giving an 'Unhandled exception' when opening multiple results files for volumetric analysis.
[174kB]
Application note: Errors diagnosed using partial arc analysis

Application note: Errors diagnosed using partial arc analysis

This application note describes how partial arc analysis allows quicker, single set-up ballbar checks to be performed. The Renishaw analysis is able to diagnose most of the machine errors identified using 360° tests.
[163kB]
Application note: Ballbar Trace Bluetooth connection fix

Application note: Ballbar Trace Bluetooth connection fix

This application note explains the procedure to clear the previous device from the Ballbar Trace history to enable connection to a new device.
[163kB]
Application note: Using ballbar for ISO 10791-6

Application note: Using ballbar for ISO 10791-6

This document details the Renishaw solution for capturing data according to ISO 10791-6 using a QC20-W ballbar, associated software and hardware.
[851kB]

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