Quick-start guide
H-6794-8501-01-A
Advanced calibration sphere (ACS-1)
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Issued: 11.2021
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Intended use
The ACS-1 is used to accurately calibrate a Renishaw spindle probe, within a CNC machine tool. The
stylus offset, size and probe length can be established. It is recommended that the ACS-1 is removed
after use and before machining is commenced.
Safety
Information to the user
In all applications involving the use of machine tools, eye protection is recommended.
Information to the machine supplier/installer
It is the machine supplier’s responsibility to ensure that the user is made aware of any hazards
involved during operation, including those mentioned in Renishaw product literature, and to ensure that
adequate guards and safety interlocks are provided.
Equipment operation
If this equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the
equipment may be impaired.
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ACS-1 components
Calibration sphere
Quick-start
guide
Pin spanner ACS-1
Recommended parts for use with ACS-1 (images are examples only):
Typical spindle probe Test bar (of known length)
(Renishaw strongly recommends a
4 RENGAGE™ strain gauge probe)
Mounting the ACS-1
Fit the calibration sphere into the desired position on the ACS-1 using the pin spanner supplied.
CAUTION: Ensure the working area is clear from swarf and debris when mounting the unit.
Mount the ACS-1 to the CNC machine table or chuck and hold in place by moving the magnetic base
rotary switch from OFF to ON.
The following pages are an overview of the calibration process, this may differ based on the CNC control
or the calibration cycles used, refer to your software programming guide for a detailed explanation.
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Mounting the ACS-1
Calibration
disc (domed)
Plunger
Locking
lever
Magnetic base
rotary switch Calibration
sphere
Mount the ACS-1 on Mount the ACS-1 on the
the machine table multi-tasking lathe
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How to calibrate the probe using the ACS-1
1. With the ACS-1 in the unlocked state, position the test bar in X and Y and then depress the
plunger (whilst considering the guidance below for different test bar types). Ensure not to exceed
the maximum travel mark.
Maximum travel
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2. The lever can now be locked and a machine datum set in Z.
If the test bar is positioned accurately on centre, the X,Y datum can be set, otherwise refer to
step 3.5.
CAUTION: Once the plunger has been set in position
using the locking lever, do not depress the plunger again
until calibration has been completed and the locking lever
has been released. The plunger provides 10 mm of travel.
Damage to the unit can occur beyond this point.
NOTE: Because the calibration disc is domed the Z length
calibration must be performed on centre.
3. Using the calibration 3.5. Probe the calibration disc to accurately 4. Calibrate in Z
sphere, set a datum update X,Y datum. (optional)
and calibrate in X,Y.
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Maintenance
CAUTION: Keep the ACS-1 swarf free by brushing away any swarf residue that has accumulated.
The ACS-1 unit requires minimal maintenance and it has been designed to operate on all sizes of
vertical and horizontal machining centres, multi-tasking machines and gantry machining centres.
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This document may not be copied or reproduced in whole or in part, or transferred to any other media or language by
any means, without the prior written permission of Renishaw.
Renishaw plc. Registered in England and Wales. Company no: 1106260. Registered office: New Mills, Wotton-under-
Edge, Gloucestershire, GL12 8JR, UK.
Disclaimer
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AND/OR SOFTWARE AND THE SPECIFICATION DESCRIBED HEREIN WITHOUT OBLIGATION TO PROVIDE
NOTICE OF SUCH CHANGES.
Trade marks
RENISHAW® and the probe symbol are registered trade marks of Renishaw plc. Renishaw product names,
designations and the mark ‘apply innovation’ are trade marks of Renishaw plc or its subsidiaries. Other brand, product
or company names are trade marks of their respective owners.
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Warranty
Unless you and Renishaw have agreed and signed a separate written agreement, the equipment and/or software
are sold subject to the Renishaw Standard Terms and Conditions supplied with such equipment and/or software, or
available on request from your local Renishaw office.
Renishaw warrants its equipment and software for a limited period (as set out in the Standard Terms and Conditions),
provided that they are installed and used exactly as defined in associated Renishaw documentation. You should
consult these Standard Terms and Conditions to find out the full details of your warranty.
Equipment and/or software purchased by you from a third-party supplier is subject to separate terms and conditions
supplied with such equipment and/or software. You should contact your third-party supplier for details.
REACH regulation
Information required by Article 33(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (“REACH”) relating to products containing
substances of very high concern (SVHCs) is available at:
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China RoHS
For more information, on China RoHS visit:
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用户须知
在所有涉及使用机床的应用中，建议采取保护眼睛的措施。
机床供应商/安装商须知
机床制造商有责任确保用户了解操作中存在的任何危险，包括雷尼绍产品说明书中所述的危险，并应确保提供充
分的防护装置和安全联动装置。
如果测头测量失败，则有误发测头已复位状态信号的可能。切勿单凭测头信号来停止机床运动。
设备操作
如果设备使用方式与制造商要求的方式不符，设备提供的保护功能可能会减弱。
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