EL 400

Operational Manual

Digital Readout System

For
Machine Tool
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1. Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................. 4

2. DRO SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................... 5

3. READ BEFORE PROCEEDING ............................................................................... 6

4. GETTING STARTED .............................................................................................. 7

4.1. FRONT VIEW ...................................................................................................... 7

4.2. REAR VIEW ........................................................................................................ 8
4.3. KEYBOARD LAYOUT.............................................................................................. 9

5. INSTALLATION .................................................................................................. 12

5.1. MOUNTING OPTIONS ........................................................................................ 12

5.2. POWER SUPPLY ................................................................................................ 17
5.3. ENCODER CONNECTIONS .................................................................................... 17
5.4. POWER UP...................................................................................................... 18

6. SETUP ............................................................................................................... 19

6.1. SETUP MODE ................................................................................................... 19

6.2. PARAMETERS SETTING ....................................................................................... 20
6.3. ERROR COMPENSATION ...................................................................................... 22

7. PRIMARY FUNCTIONS ....................................................................................... 30

7.1. ABSOLUTE / INCREMENTAL MODE (ABS / INC) ...................................................... 30

7.2. INCH METRIC DISPLAY (IN / MM) ......................................................................... 30
7.3. AXIS RESET ...................................................................................................... 30
7.4. AXIS SET ......................................................................................................... 31
7.5. HALF FUNCTION ............................................................................................... 31
7.6. CALCULATOR.................................................................................................... 32
7.7. SETTING OF REFERENCE ...................................................................................... 33

8. SECONDARY FUNCTIONS .................................................................................. 37

8.1. PRESET ........................................................................................................... 37

8.2. SUB DATUM MEMORY (SDM) ............................................................................ 38
8.3. NEAR ZERO WARNING ....................................................................................... 42
8.4. CENTER OF CIRCLE ............................................................................................ 42
8.5. CENTER OF LINE ............................................................................................... 43
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9. MACHINE SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS ........................................................................ 45

9.1. MILLING MACHINE SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS ............................................................... 45

9.2. LATHE MACHINE SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS .................................................................. 61
9.3. EDM MACHINE SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS ................................................................... 69

10. AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS ..................................................................................... 72

10.1. TOUCH PROBE FUNCTIONS ................................................................................. 72

10.2. SIX OUTPUT FUNCTIONS .................................................................................... 77
10.3. SERIAL COMMUNICATION FUNCTIONS................................................................... 81

11. TROUBLESHOOTING ......................................................................................... 83

11.1. SELF DIAGNOSTICS MODE .................................................................................. 83

11.2. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDELINES .......................................................................... 84

12. LIST OF DISPLAY TEXT ....................................................................................... 85

13. DRO MODELS ................................................................................................... 88

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1. Introduction
Congratulations on purchasing EL 400 series Digital Readout
System (DRO) from Electronica Mechatronic Systems. Our DRO
incorporates the latest state of the art technology; giving you world
class features which help in improving productivity, reducing
rejection and at the same time giving ease of operation to user
with its ergonomic design.

Some of the key features of EL 400 series DRO are:

Adaptability to various types of machines, old and new,

simple and complex.
Ease of installation.
Optional fourth axis gives addition encoder combination
possibilities for milling machines.
User friendly operations.

Note: Please familiarize yourself with the contents

of this Operators manual to benefit from all
features provided by EL 400 DRO.
Electronica Mechatronic Systems (I) Pvt. Ltd.
Reserves the right to change specifications
without prior notice.

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2. DRO Specifications
90…..265 VAC
Mains Supply
50/60 Hz
Fuse Rating 800mA Slow Blow 20mm
Power Consumption 20 Watts Maximum
Storage Temperature -20ºc to 70ºc
Operating Temperature 0ºc to 50ºc
Relative Humidity 20% To 85% Non-Condensing
Dimensions (mm) 155 X 270 X 80
(*excluding earth stud) Height X Width X *Depth
Net Weight Approx 1.5 Kg
Encoder Input RS422
Encoder Connector Type 9-Pin D-Type Female
15-Pin D-Type Female For
Auxiliary Output (Optional)
Encoder Jack Plug connector for
Auxiliary Connectors
Probe input(Optional)
USB B type connector
(for service only)
Encoder Resolution Supported 0.1/0.2/0.5/1/2/5/10/20/50 Micron
7 Digits with +/- indicator
Display
7 Segment LED
Quantization Error +/- 1 Digit
EMC and Low Voltage
Standard Compliance Compliance BS EN 61326
RoHS

ISO 9001:2008
COMPANY

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3. Read Before Proceeding

The EL 400 DRO is sophisticated electronic equipment and should be
carefully handled to avoid any damage.
The rated supply to DRO should be within specified limits and should
not be exceeded under any circumstances. Doing so may cause
irreversible damage to DRO.
DRO should be opened by authorized person only. Otherwise it will
invalidate the warranty of the unit.
Equipotential Point (Ground) should be provided to avoid erratic
operations of DRO.
Cable routing of DRO and encoders should not be routed through or
nearby high capacity switching/inductive load or where it can cause
danger.
EL 400 DRO is standard compliant with
EMC Directive EN61326 Standard 61326-4-2, 61326-4-4,
61326-4-11, 61326-4-5, CISPR 16-1 and 16-2.
RoHS compliant.
Warranty will be considered void if and not limited to
Failing to meet manufacturers specified supply conditions.
Abusive handling.
Environmental conditions outside of Manufacturers
specifications.
Manipulation, tampering of electronics.
Replacement of original parts with other parts than
specified by manufacturer.
Used with encoders other than those supplied by the
manufacturer.
Disposal
At the end of its life the EL 400 DRO systems should be
disposed of in a safe an environmentally sympathetic manner
as applicable to local legislation. The casework and other
components may be suitable for recycling. DO NOT BURN.

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4. Getting Started
4.1. Front View Axis Quick
Zero Keys

Basic DRO Axis Common Machine Specific Numeric

Operation Display Keys Operations Operation Keys Keypad
s

Note: In 4 Axes model, press Z followed by Z0 to toggle between

Z and U axis display and „u‟ LED glows.

4.1.1. Machine Specific Operation Keys:

Milling machine functions

Lathe machine functions.

EDM machine functions.

Note: Simple DRO doesn‟t have machine specific functions.

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4.2. Rear View

Encoder Manufacturers Power ON Fuse (Spare
Inputs label with Serial Switch included) 800mA
Number Slow Blow
20mm

Auxiliary Probe USB B type Power Inlet Equipotential

Connectors Connector connector IEC Connector Point (Ground
(optional) terminal)

Note:
1. This rear view is for 4-Axis EL 400 DRO.
2. For lathe machine, connect Z axis at ‘Y’ and Z’ at Z axis.

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4.3. Keyboard layout

Symbols Description

Setup

ABS / INC
Setup and mode
keys
Inch / mm

Reference

Preset

Numeric Keys
---
Toggle Sign

Decimal Entry

Enter NUMERIC
KEYBOARD
Cancel

Toggle Keys

Navigation Keys

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Calculator Function

Half Function
COMMON
OPERATIONS
SDM Function

Function Key

Bolt-Hole (PCD) Function

Arc Contouring Function MILLING

SPECIFIC
Angle Hole Function FUNCTIONS

Grid Hole Function

Tool Offsets

Taper Calculation LATHE

SPECIFIC
Summing Function FUNCTIONS

Vectoring Function

Bolt-Hole (PCD) Function

Arc Bolt-Hole Function EDM SPECIFIC

FUNCTIONS
Angle hole Function

PSD (Pre-Set Depth)

Function

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Axes keys for Simple, Mill

and EDM version.
Axes Quick Reset keys for
Simple, Mill and EDM
version. AXES KEYS
Axes keys for Lathe version.

Axes Quick Reset keys for

Lathe version.

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5. Installation
5.1. Mounting Options
Following are the possible options for mounting of EL 400 DRO.

Single Arm DRO mount (Code No. 0114-03-0110)

No. Description Qty. No. Description Qty.

1 Fork arm 1 7 M10 X 75mm Stud 1
2 Machine mounting 1 8 M10 Lock nut 1
Bracket
3 M10 X 60mm Allen 1 9 M6 X 8mm Allen grub 4
head Screw screw
4 M10 punched washer 4 10 M6 X 16mm Allen 2
head screw
5 M10 Nylock nut 2 11 EL 400 Series DRO 1
6 M10 Nylon spacer 4

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Double Arm DRO mount (Code No. 0114-03-0120)

No. Description Qty. No. Description Qty.

1 Fork arm 2 7 M10 X 75mm Stud 1
2 Machine mounting 1 8 M10 Lock nut 1
Bracket
3 M10 X 60mm Allen 2 9 M6 X 8mm Allen grub 4
head Screw screw
4 M10 punched washer 6 10 M6 X 16mm Allen 2
head screw
5 M10 Nylock nut 3 11 EL 400 Series DRO 1
6 M10 Nylon spacer 6

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DRO Lathe mount stand (Code No. 0114-03-0140)

No. Description Qty. No. Description Qty.

1 Bar for Lathe stand 1 6 M10 Lock nut 2
2 Base plate for Lathe 1 7 M6 X 8mm Allen 4
Stand grub screw
3 M10 X 20mm CSK 1 8 M6 X 20mm Allen 3
Allen screw head screw
4 M10 punched washer 2 9 M6 punched washer 3
5 M10 X 40mm Full 1 10 EL 400 Series DRO 1
Threaded stud

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DRO Lathe mount stand with Single ARM (Code No.

0114-03-0150)

No. Description Qty. No. Description Qty.

1 Bar for Lathe stand 1 9 M10 X 75mm Stud 1
Base plate for Lathe
2 1 10 M10 lock Nut 1
stand
M10 X 20mm CSK
3 1 11 M10 Nylock nut 1
Allen screw
M6 X 20mm Allen
4 Fork Arm 1 12 3
head screw
M10 X 60mm Allen
5 1 13 M6 punched washer 3
head screw
M6 X 8 mm Allen
6 M10 Nylon Spacer 4 14 4
grub screw
7 M10 punched washer 5 15 EL 400 Series DRO 1
8 Spacer between fork 1

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DRO Swivel mount (Code No. 0114-03-0130)

No. Description Qty. No. Description Qty.

1 Fork arm 1 7 M10 Nylock nut 2
2 M10 Lock nut 3 8 M10 X 40mm Full 1
Threaded stud
3 Swivel bracket 1 9 M10 Nylon spacer 4
4 M10 X 60mm Allen 1 10 EL 400 Series DRO 1
head screw
5 Swiveling block 1 11 Hexagon Bolt M10 X 1
60mm
6 M10 punched washer 7

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5.2. Power Supply

The EL 400 DRO series uses a Switch mode power supply inside
which covers the universal power input range i.e. 90VAC to
265VAC / 50 to 60 Hz. Ensure the input power is within the
specifications before powering the unit.

The power supply to the DRO should not be given from the same
source as that of any high capacity switching / inductive loads to
avoid interference.

Ensure proper equipotential point (Ground) connection is provided

to the DRO to avoid any erratic operations.

5.3. Encoder Connections

Pin Output
Number Signal
1 ABS*1
2 /ABS
3 VCC (+5V)
4 Shield*2
5 GND (0V)
6 Phase A
7 Phase /A
8 Phase /B
9 Phase B

Note:
*1 - ABS is Reference Mark.
*2 – Ensure proper shielding of the encoder cables for proper functioning of
the encoder and the DRO.

Encoder Cable should be properly routed as per manufacturers‟

guidelines. Cable should not be routed near any inductive loads to
avoid electrical noise interference. It should be routed away from
the machine moving parts to avoid any damage.

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5.4. Power UP
Switch ON the power switch located on the back of the DRO. The
DRO will display the power UP message momentarily as shown
below


Displays the DRO model


..
Displays the current Software version


Power up message can be bypassed by pressing the key.

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6. Setup
6.1. Setup Mode
Pressing setup key will open
Setup menu on DRO


Select Axis

With the help of navigation keys

you can choose the parameter
as shown in table2.

With the help of navigation keys

left / right you can choose the
settings of each parameter.

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6.2. Parameters Setting

Following parameters are available for setting

Display Parameter Setting options


Counting mode Linear / Angular

Measuring system
. 0.1/0.2/0.5/1/2/5/10/20/50 Micron
resolution*6
Display resolution*5
. 0.1/0.2/0.5/1/2/5/10/20/50 Micron
(Linear)
. Degrees-Minutes/
Display resolution*6
.. Degrees-Minutes-Seconds/
(Angular)
. Degrees-Decimal
 Measurement mode*6
Radial / Diametric
 (Linear)

Direction Left / Right

Error Comp. Press for error

(Section 6.3) compensation
 Measuring system
On / Off
 error message *2

 Auxiliary function*1 Press for Auxiliary Function

(Section 10) Menu
 Data transmission
Serial or Serial Continuous
 RS232 options mode
 Touch probe function*1
DRO F / DRO T type
 (Section 10.1)
Probe Delay*1
 1 to 60 seconds
(Section 10.1.1)
 Six O/P signal*1
Pulse / Continuous
 (Section 10.2)
Taper On*1
 X / Y / Z axis
(Section 9.2.2)

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Axes summing*1
 X – Z’ axis / Z – Z‟ axis
(Section 9.2.3)

Keypad Lock*3 On / Off

 Sleep mode*4 Press to set Sleep time, from
0 to 120 minutes

 Store setting Press to store changed

settings.
 Reset*6 Press to Restore default
settings
 OEM mode Password protected OEM mode
 End Press to exit from setup
When you press key once again, you return to the set up

mode. Display shows . Press to exit.
Note:
*1 - These parameters are specific to the models as mentioned in
the given Section.
*2 - The measuring system error message is displayed when the
encoder cable gets disconnected from the DRO or it is damaged
along the length. The error message is displayed on

corresponding axis display as .
*3 - With keypad lock, all key operations except set up are locked.
This helps in not losing the datum point because of wrong reset
operation.
*4 - The display is switched off for the time in sleep timer, with any
key operation the display gets „ON‟.
*5 - The resolution of the display can be set coarser than of the
measuring system used.
*6 – It is applicable for individual axis

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6.3. Error compensation

Error compensation is required during DRO installation as there
are errors due to ball screw pitch error or deflection & tilting of
axes. The error can be also because of measuring system.

This error can either be linear or non-linear. These errors can be

determined either with the help of reference measuring system or
a slip gauge.

6.3.1. Error compensation for linear Axis

6.3.1.1. Linear Error Compensation (LEC)

Linear error compensation can be applied, if the results of the
comparison with a reference standard show a linear deviation over
the whole measuring length. In this case the error can be
compensated by the calculation of a single correction factor.

Navigation to Calibration Menu

Selection of axis for
 
error compensation.



X5

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Linear Error Compensation

Select Linear Error
 Compensation (LEC)
menu.

 . Press Enter for display

value menu.

Set the machine at datum

point (starting point) and
press the axis key to reset
the axis.

Move the axis away from

datum point to put the slip
gauge at datum point.

.

Move the axis to touch the

slip gauge. The display value
is the measured length of the
slip gauge

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Input the reference value

of slip gauge in millimeter
 (mm) and press .

Now the DRO shows the


calibration factor. Press
Enter key to read the
calibration factor.


X5
Select the save changes
mode with the help of
down arrow key. Confirm
X2
with the Enter key.

Using down arrow key exit to

display screen.
 Press enter key to exit
from setup mode.

Now the linear error compensation is stored and applied.

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6.3.1.2. Segmented Error Compensation (SLEC)

Segmented Linear Error Compensation (SLEC) is used when the
results of the comparison with a reference standard shows non-
linear error. In SLEC the entire axis travel is divided into as many
as 99 user defined segments. The error in each segment is
compensated with a single correction factor. Each correction point
is measured with respect to the starting point. This starting point is
usually set close to the end of the scale. This starting point can
coincide with the absolute datum point.

1 2 3 4 5
ERROR

Travel

Machine Reference Home Reference

point point

6.3.1.2.1. Auto Mode

Select the Calibration menu under setup as per Section 6.3.1.1

then select SLEC option as follows:
Set the machine slide
 
near encoder
reference and then
select SLEC menu.

 
Last digit of axis display
is blinking which
 indicates that this axis
is ready for sensing the
reference mark.

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Move the machine to cross

Encoder reference mark reference mark and reach
the start point of the first
.
segment.
 Press Enter key.

This will set the machine reference at the start of first segment. For
more information on machine reference see Section 7.7.2.
Now reach the end of the first segment.
.
Press the key.


(Input the length of the

segment as measured by
standard.) Repeat this step
for all segments.
After completing all
segments navigate using
key to save changes

and press .
X5

  Press key to exit

the setup mode. This
. indicates that error
compensation is
complete.

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6.3.1.2.2. Edit Mode

Edit mode allows user to check and edit the error

compensation values for each segment after setting up in
Auto mode.

Select Segmented Linear Error Compensation (SLEC) menu

as per Section 6.3.1.2.1

  Press key to

select edit mode.

Pressing axis key

.
select the axis for
. which the value is to
be edited. Using
 numeric keypad
enter the correct
value.

. . . Using left and

right keys user
. . . can go through
 
all segments.


After completing editing, navigate to mode with down arrow key

and press enter. Then exit by pressing enter again.

Note: If segmented error compensation has been defined,

no error compensation will be applied until the reference
mark is crossed.

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6.3.2. Error Compensation for Angular Axis

For error compensation of angular axis measurement, select the
angular counting mode parameter in setup as mentioned in
Section 6.2. With down arrow key select error compensation menu.

6.3.2.1. 360º Rotation Method

Select Angular mode for measurement in setup and navigate to
Calibration menu as per Section 6.3.1.1


Enter calibration menu.

Press to display
value. Set the machine
at datum point

(Stationary point) and
press axis key to reset
the axis.

Move the machine to complete one rotation of table. It is highly

recommended to place a marker so as to complete one round
accurately.
Enter value of 360º in
terms of seconds i.e.
1296000.



Save changes and exit to counting screen.

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6.3.2.2. Pulses per Revolution (PPR) Method

Enter calibration menu as per Section 6.3.1.1

Select PPR
 ...
menu.

Enter PPR value

of encoder and
 press enter.

Save changes and exit to counting screen.

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7. Primary functions
7.1. Absolute / Incremental mode (ABS / INC)
The key toggles between the Absolute / Incremental position
display.
Absolute mode displays the positions of all axes from a fixed
datum.
The Incremental mode displays each position relative to the last
position. This is also known as point to point use.
The LED indicates the current selection of mode.

Note: At the beginning of each working session, set the

datum in Absolute Mode, and then switch the DRO to
Incremental Mode. By using the DRO in this way, you
can return the machine to its absolute datum at any
time, simply by switching back to Absolute Mode.

7.2. Inch Metric Display (In / mm)

The key toggles between the Inch units (in) or the millimeter
units (mm).
The LEDs indicate the current mode of display.

7.3. Axis Reset

This function is used to Zero the axis.

. . Pressing axis reset key

( , , ) will reset
the respective axis.

When axis reset function is activated in ABS mode, it will

redefine the datum of the travel, and then it is not possible to
restore the old datum.

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7.4. Axis Set

This function is used to set the axis with a known value.

Select axis key. Enter

the numeric value to
preset the selected
.
axis. Confirm with
key.

Incorrect numeric entries can be cancelled one by one using .

Using this in ABS mode will alter the datum of that axis, so it will
not be possible restore the old datum.

7.5. Half Function

This function is used to find the center of a work piece by halving
the displayed distance on the selected axis.

. 
Press key
followed by axis key
will half the value of
.
axis display.

It is recommended to use this function in INC mode. If you

press this key in ABS mode, it will change the datum point of
the axis.

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7.6. Calculator
Press key to select

the mathematical
functions from the list
 
shown.

  

  

  

7.6.1. Illustrated Example

After selecting desired

operation, enter values
and press enter.






Result will be
displayed on X axis.
.

. Press calculator key

again to exit calculator
mode.

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7.7. Setting of reference

This function allows user to set a machine zero point. With this
machine zero point users can restore the work coordinates even if
the machine is moved when the DRO is in OFF condition.
Generally each encoder has reference marks present at every
specified interval. These reference marks are used to recall the
same datum point every time.

This function works only in ABS mode. If tried to use in INC mode,
the DRO is automatically forced to ABS mode and then the
function executes.

There are two Positions which can be set as datum point (Home
function)

 Reference point of measuring system.

 Machine reference mark.

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7.7.1. Reference Point

In this function, the Datum is set at the reference mark on the
encoder.

 Press key and select

„Home‟ mode by pressing
Enter key.

  Select the corresponding

axis for referencing.

Blinking zero next to selected axis will indicate that DRO is now
waiting for the encoder reference mark. Move the machine to
select the reference mark.

After crossing reference

.
mark DRO will start
counting. Your
Encoder reference mark reference is now set.

Note: It is highly recommended to mark an indicator on the

encoder so as to use the same reference mark while
finding the datum point.

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7.7.2. Machine Reference function

Machine referencing is used when datum is not at the reference
mark on encoder but at a fixed distance from reference mark.

7.7.2.1. Setting of Machine Reference

Before setting the machine reference, make sure to perform
reference point function as discussed in Section 7.7.1

Move the machine to

.  the required machine
reference position.
  Then navigate with
left/right arrow key to
Set Machine Reference
menu and press Enter
to confirm the position.
 Select the axis for
which machine
reference is to be set.

. Now display will show

zero on selected axis.
This indicates that
selected point is set as
machine reference for
that axis.

Note: In machine reference function, the absolutes datum

is at a fixed distance from the reference mark of an
encoder. It is marked permanently on the machine

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7.7.2.2. Recall Machine Reference

 
Select reference mode
and navigate using left /
right arrow keys to
machine reference menu.
Confirm with enter key.

 Select axis for which

machine reference is to be
recalled.

 Blinking zero next to

selected axis will indicate
that DRO is now ready to
set reference. Move slide
towards reference mark
indicator.

. After crossing reference

mark on encoder DRO will
start counting.
Encoder reference mark
This indicates that
machine reference is now
recalled.

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8. Secondary Functions
8.1. Preset
Preset function allows user to set „Distance-to-Go‟ to reach the
next position. Preset function also includes Near Zero Warning
function (see Section 8.3).

 Press key and then

select the axis key.




Input the numeric value

and press Enter to confirm.

Repeat above steps for

remaining axis.

Press key again to

. . execute the function.
. . Display will show
“Distance-to-Go”.

Note: During preset mode display works only into

incremental mode and thus the datum is not disturbed.
This function also provides near zero warning alarm (see
Section 8.3).

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8.2. Sub Datum Memory (SDM)

This function allows the DRO to store up to 1000 sub datum points.
Each sub datum stores coordinates for all 3 axes (X, Y, and Z). In
operation, the datum of the machine is replaced by each sub
datum in turn, allowing the operator to work to zero for each sub
datum instead of having to constantly refer to printed list of
coordinates. SDM LED glows during working in this function

7
1 4 8
10

3 6
9
2 5

X
Absolute Datum

There are three options under SDMs.

8.2.1. Program mode ()

 Select SDM menu

and Program mode.
Press enter to
confirm.
As a standard step
number 1 is displayed.

This can be edited by
 pressing axis key
and entering the
required step number.

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.
Select the required axis
. and enter the values for
the selected step. Press
.
to confirm each
value.

Press key to go to
 next step. With right and
 left key user can select
previous/next step. To
go any step directly after
pressing press
key and then step
number which user want
to go and press
key.

Press to see current

step number Press Up
arrow key again to exit.

In this manner, you can enter all SDMs.

Press key to exit.

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8.2.2. Learn Mode ()

  Select SDM mode and

navigate to „Learn‟ menu
with left / right arrow key.


Enter the required step

number on axis
 .
display. Press Enter to
 . confirm.

Move the machine to the

.
position to be stored as
.  sub datum for all axes and
press . This will show
the current step number.
By pressing the again
will store the position and
go to the next step.

Use above steps to complete all required locations. Maximum

1000 steps can be stored.

Press key to exit.

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8.2.3. Run Mode ()

After selecting SDM
  mode Select run
program from program
 menu with navigation.

 
In run menu display will
show step number one.
Enter the required step
number by pressing
and with numeric values.
. .
Press to confirm.
. .
Pressing will
. . display distance to go
for the selected step no.

Press key to go to
next step.

This can be repeated for all the step nos.

Press key to exit.

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8.3. Near Zero Warning

EL 400 DRO features a unique Near Zero Warning function which
alerts user once the machine position is within 50 microns of the
set value.

This function is automatically enabled in the following functions:

Preset function
Sub Datum Memory (SDM)
All milling specific functions.

8.4. Center Of Circle

Center Of Circle function
R allows user to find center of a
Point 3 circle by locating three points
C
on the circle.

Q Distance to the center from

P
Point 2 current location is shown on
Point 1
DRO display as Distance-to-
go.
Work piece

Press function key to select


Center of Circle menu, press
enter key to confirm.
 .. While in this function Fn
.
LED will glow



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.
Move to first point on circle.

..
Pressing will store value.

Repeat this step for


remaining points.

.. . .
After storing all three points
press to display
. . . Distance-to-go to center of
circle.
 

8.5. Center Of Line

Center Of Line function allows
A C B user to find center of a line by
locating end points of the line.

Distance to the center from

Point 1 Point 2 current location is shown on
Work piece DRO display as Distance-to-
go.

Enter Center of Line menu

 

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.. . Move to first point on line.

. .. Pressing will store value.

  Repeat this step for second
point.

. . After storing both points

pressing will display
. . Distance-to-go to center of
line.


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9. Machine Specific Functions

9.1. Milling Machine Specific Functions

9.1.1. Circular Bolt Hole Function (PCD)

Circular Bolt-Hole function (also
known as PCD) allows user to
generate a pattern of holes along
the perimeter of circle. After
Start taking data from user such as co-
Arc Point
Radius ordinates of centre, radius,
Center
starting angle and number of
holes, the table of required points
is automatically generated and
user is shown distance required
to travel to each hole.

9.1.1.1. Procedure
Enter Bolt-Hole
 
function.

Enter X (ENTCNT0)
 and Y (ENTCNT1) axis
co-ordinates of

Centre of circle.

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Enter radius of circle.



Enter starting angle this

angle is with positive X-
axis.


θ

Enter total number

 of holes.

DRO will display the

Distance-to-Go to
.. the first hole.

. .

Traverse X and Y axes

until display value are
zero.

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9.1.1.2. Additional Options Available

Press or key to know

Distance-to-Go for each point.
Continue to drill the remaining holes
in the same way.

Press key to see current hole

number Press it again to exit.

Press key to
 select the specific
hole.

Press key to exit the function.

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9.1.2. Arc Bolt Hole Function

Arc Bolt Hole function is very

similar to Circular Bolt Hole
Start
function, except in arc hole
Point function user can enter the
Arc starting and ending angle of
Radius
Center
an arc. This angle is always
with respect to positive X-axis
End and is calculated in anti-
Point clockwise direction.

9.1.2.1. Procedure
Enter Arc Bolt-Hole
 
function.




Enter X (ENTCNT0)
and Y (ENTCNT1) axis
 co-ordinates of
Centre of arc.

Enter radius of arc.



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
Enter starting angle.

Enter ending angle.



Enter total number

 of holes.

.. DRO will display

Distance-to-Go for
. . the first hole.

9.1.2.2. Additional Options Available

Press or key to
cycle through
Distance-to-Go for
each point.

Press to see
current hole number
Press Up arrow key
again to exit.

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Press key to
 jump to specific
hole.

Press key to exit this function.

9.1.3. Arc Contouring Function

Maximum This function
Cut
calculates the
positions of points
along the line of the
Start
Point
arc using the required
End Arc parameters.
Radius
Point Center

9.1.3.1. Procedure

 Enter arc contouring

function.
 

Enter X (ENTCNT0)
 and Y (ENTCNT1) axis
co-ordinates of

Centre of arc.

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Enter radius of arc.



Enter starting angle.



Enter ending angle.



Enter tool diameter.



  Select type of cut i.e.

internal cut, external
cut or mid cut. Right
toggle key will cycle
 through all available
options.

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Enter Maximum cut or


step size.

. . DRO will display

Distance-to-Go till first
. .
hole.

9.1.3.2. Additional Options Available

Press or key to
cycle through
Distance-to-Go for
each step.

Press key to see

current hole number.
Press Up arrow key
again to exit.

Press key to jump

to specific hole.

DRO will display


Distance-to-Go till first
hole
Press key to exit this function.

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9.1.4. Angle Hole Function

This function calculates

the position of the
Pitch
holes on a line with the
help of parameters
Angle such as starting point,
pitch angle of a line
Center and no. of holes.

9.1.4.1. Procedure
Enter Angle Hole

function.
 

Enter X (ENTCNT0)
 and Y (ENTCNT1) axis
co-ordinates. Starting
 point of a line.

Enter pitch between

 two holes.

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Enter angle of line with

positive X axis between
 two holes.

Enter total number of

 holes.

DRO will display

..
Distance-to-Go till first
. . hole.

9.1.4.2. Additional Options Available

Press or key to
cycle through Distance-
to-Go for each step.

Press key to see

current hole number.
Press it again to exit.

Press key to jump to

 specific step.

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9.1.5. Grid Function

The grid function

Y axis calculates the locations
of the holes of pattern in
XY plane. This pattern
can be at a tilt angle
from X axis. The
calculations are done
Pitch with parameters like
θ starting point co-
ordinates, holes
X axis
spacing, tilting angle of
the line and number of
holes.



  Enter Grid function.

Enter X (ENTCNT0)

and Y (ENTCNT1) axis
 co-ordinates Starting
point of Grid.

Enter distance between

 two holes for X axis
and for Y axis. (Pitch X

& Pitch Y)

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Enter angle of grid with

positive X axis between
 two holes.

Enter total number of

 holes for X axis and Y
axis.


DRO will display

. . Distance-to-Go till first
hole.
. .

9.1.5.1. Additional Options Available

Press or key to
cycle through Distance-
to-Go for each step.

Press key to see

current hole number.
Press it again to exit.

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9.1.6. Linear Bolt Hole

Y Axis Linear Bolt Hole function
allows user to create an
equality spaced pattern of
holes in linear direction. After
taking data from user such as
axis and pitch, the table of
required points is
X Axis
automatically generated and
Center Pitch user is shown distance
required to travel to reach
particular hole.

 Enter Linear Bolt Hole menu.



Select axis along which

 Linear Bolt Hole pattern is to
be generated.

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 Reset axis by pressing axis

key. Enter the required pitch
.
and press to confirm
value.

Pressing again will

return DRO to counting
mode and Distance-to-go
..
will be displayed till first hole.

After reaching first hole

.. ..
pressing will show
Distance-to-go till next hole.

9.1.7. Polar Co-ordinates

Polar Co-ordinates function
allows user to measure
R distance in Polar Co-ordinate
measuring system.
θ
Here one axis is used to
display radius (R) and other is
used to display angle (θ) as
shown in table below.

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If user wants to set axis value, it should be perform prior entry in

this function.

Plane Radius (R) Angle (θ)

X-Y X Axis Y Axis
X-Z X Axis Z Axis
Y-Z Y Axis Z Axis

Enter Polar Co-ordinates


menu.

 

Select the desired Plane.

 
Pressing will cycle
 through available Plane
options.



Press key
..
DRO will return to
 ... counting mode.

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9.1.8. Axes Summing

This function allows displaying the sum Z and U axes. Thus the
function is applicable only for 4 axes mill version DRO.

 Select Axes Summing menu.

 



Pressing will
 .
automatically switch ON the
. axes summing function.

.. Pressing will switch off

Axes Summing Function.

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9.2. Lathe Machine Specific Functions

9.2.1. Tool Offset

Tools differ in length as well as
in diameter, making
compensation in slide movement
necessary to accommodate the
dimensional variation of the tools.
Z 9 0 This compensation is known as
1
the tool offset. Once the tool
offset is established, the slide
X movement is automatically
adjusted according to the value
that is set. EL 400 series DRO
supports 9 such tool offsets.
While in this mode DRO
operates in ABS mode.
There are two options under Tool Offsets

9.2.1.1. Tool Offset Program Mode

 
Enter Tool Offset
Mode and press
Enter key to
confirm mode.

Enter Tool number.





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Take the slim cut along outside diameter of the part or touch the
tool to the surface of the part (if cylindrical)

Move the tool away from the part without disturbing X-axis and
measure the Diameter of the part

Press X axis key and enter

.
Diameter of the part and
. press Enter.

Take the facing cut or touch

.
the end of the part with the
. tool. Move the tool away
from the part, without
moving the Z axis.

. Press Z axis key and press

Enter to zero the axis.


. Now Tool Offset Datum is


established.
. 
Press Left arrow key to
move next tool offset
calculations.

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. Follow above procedure

for setting tool offset for
. the remaining tools.

9.2.1.2. Tool Offset Run Mode

Enter tool offset function
  and press Right arrow
key to select Run mode.

Press Enter key to

 confirm the mode.

 Enter Tool number and

 press Enter key.

Now display shows last

. reading changed while
tool offset calculation plus
.
tool offset value of the
entered tool number.

Press key to exit from Tool offset mode.

This is a mode in which you can execute other functions like

Taper, Addition, Vector, Steps, Half, etc.

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9.2.1.3. Additional Options available in Run Mode

In tools Run Mode menu, left

and right arrow keys can be
used to select different tool
offsets.

Press key to see

current tool number Press
Enter key to exit.

In tools Run mode menu


using key new tools
offset value can be enter

bye numeric keys

Press Enter key to confirm

.
Tool No.
. Now display shows last
reading changed while tool
offset calculation plus tool
offset value of the selected
tool no.

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9.2.2. Taper Function

Taper function allows

user to calculate taper of
the job. Measurements
carried out in Taper
function are Radius of
taper and Angle θ° of
taper. Taper on axis
setting is available in
DRO setup menu. This
will select where to
display taper angle. See
Section 6.2.
9.2.2.1. Procedure
Touch the tool to one
end of the taper and
. .
reset X and Z axis.
. .

. .

 Enter Taper Function.

function
Now move the tool to
.. the other end of the
.
taper. Taper angle is
displayed on DRO
... display.
.


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Following table illustrates Radius and Angle display relation

Taper ON axis Radius ( R ) Angle (θ°)

X axis Z axis X axis
Z axis X axis Z axis
Z’ axis X axis Z’ axis

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9.2.3. Axes Addition Function

Axes Summing function is
used to display combined
Z‟ movement of either X – Z’
Z‟
axes pair or Z – Z’ axes
pair. The summing axis
X X pair can be displayed
either on X axis or Z axis.
Z Z
Summing pair axis
Combined Combined
Movement
configuration setting is
Movement
X + Z‟ available in DRO setup
Z + Z‟
menu. See Section 6.2

9.2.3.1. Procedure

 Enter Summing pair

function.

.. Summing pair result

is displayed on DRO
.
display.
..

Following table illustrates Summing axis pair and result display

axis relation.

Summing axis pair Combined movement

displayed on axis
X axis & Z‟ axis X display
Z axis & Z‟ axis Z display

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9.2.4. Vectoring Function

Vectoring function is used
Z‟ for displaying combined
movement of either X – Z‟
axis pair or Z – Z‟ axis
Vector
Angle pair taking into
X α
consideration angle
between Z and Z‟ i.e. α.
Z
The resulting combined
Combined Movement X = X + Z‟ (Sin α)
movement is displayed on
Combined Movement Z = Z + Z‟ (Cos α)
X and Z axis.

9.2.4.1. Procedure

 Select Vectoring function


Enter angle between
. Z and Z‟ axis.

.. Resulting combined

movement will be
..
shown on DRO
.. display.

Following table illustrates combined movement and display

relation

Combined Axis
Combined Movement displayed on
Movement
X + Z‟ (Sin α) X display
Z + Z‟ (Cos α) Z display

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9.3. EDM Machine Specific Functions

9.3.1. Circular Bolt Hole Function

See Section 9.1.1

9.3.2. Arc Bolt Hole Function

For EDM machine specific DRO a dedicated key is

provided for this function. For more details see Section 9.1.2.

9.3.3. Angle Hole Function

See Section 9.1.4

9.3.4. Pre-Set Depth (PSD) Function

PSD feature is used to control relay at a pre-set depth setting. This
feature is widely used in Electric discharge machines (EDM) where
sparking process has to be stopped after reaching the required
preset depth value.

This feature is available only for Z-axis in case of 3 axes DRO and
on X axis in case of 1 Axis DRO.

PSD is also sometimes referred as Single Output function.

9.3.4.1. Setting for Time Delay

There are six pre-defined delay settings available which can be set
as follows

Enter Auxiliary setup

…  menu.
Note that this option is
available only on Z axis
for 3 axes DRO and on
X axis in case of 1 axis
DRO.
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
Select time delay by
using left and right
keys.

  

Time Delay in Time Delay in

Sensitivity Count seconds seconds
In mm mode In Inch mode
SNSTY0 () 0.000 0.000
SNSTY1 () 0.118 0.210
SNSTY2 () 0.236 0.420
SNSTY3 () 0.354 0.630
SNSTY4 () 0.472 0.840
SNSTY5 () 0.590 1.050
60

9.3.4.2. Using PSD Function Select PSD function,

Enter preset depth
for z-axis.

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9.3.4.3. Pin Connection Details (V10):

Pin No. Description Pin No. Description

1 Relay NC 1
9 Relay NC
2 Relay Pole 9 10 Relay Pole
2
10
3 Relay NO 3
11
11 Relay NO
4 - 4 12 -
12
5
5 - 6
13 13 -
6 Ext. SW + 7
14 14 -
15
7 - 8 15 Ext. SW -
8 - -

The external switch (Pin no. 6 and 15) has the same
functionality as key on keyboard.
Relay contact ratings: 24 V at 2A current maximum.
PSD ON will activate the relay connecting the Relay NO
and Pole.

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10. Auxiliary Functions

10.1. Touch Probe Functions
Touch probe also called as Contact probe is a device which gives
a trigger signal when it comes in contact with the work-piece. The
EL 400 DRO uses this trigger signal to execute certain functions
which helps the operator to set an axis or measure a work-piece.

Probe functions are categorized into following categories:

10.1.1. Basic Settings:

DRO Type: The DRO can be configured as “DRO T” and
“DRO F” in setup mode. The “DRO T” mode flashes the
probe message on trigger. And the “DRO F” freezes the
coordinates on trigger.

…  Enter Auxiliary setup

menu.

…  Toggle using key

and key.

Probe Delay: This delay is provided to avoid multiple probe

trigger during measurement. The user can set value
between 1 second to 60 seconds.

o …  Enter Auxiliary setup

menu.


…

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 Previous delay value

is displayed.

Enter new delay.

value.

Probe Diameter and length: Before using the other probe

functions make sure that the probe diameter and length are
entered.
Select Probe
… 
menu.

 Enter Probe

configuration menu.
… 

Enter Probe diameter.



.

 Probe Length message.

.

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Enter Probe Length.

Press key to come to

normal counting mode.

10.1.2. Special Probe Functions:

Datum Function: The co-ordinates of the datum can be set
by probing edges or surfaces and capturing them as datum.
Datum by edge: Here the DRO sets the datum at the trigger
edge of the work piece.

EDGE 1 EDGE 2
Work Piece

 Select Probe menu.

 Select the Probe Edge

datum menu.
… 

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
Select axis for the
 Datum.

 Toggle between Edge

1 and 2 and execute

function.

The DRO receives the trigger pulse form the probe and sets the
datum accordingly. (After the trigger pulse the DRO waits for the
user to set the axis at the datum point) When the trigger pulse is
sensed user can enter the desired co-ordinates of the datum.

Datum by midpoint: Here the DRO sets the datum at

the midpoint of the two work piece edges.

Point 1
Work Piece Point 2

 Select Probe menu.

Select Probe Midpoint


datum menu.
… 

 Select axis for the

Datum.


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Move the probe towards work piece edge 1 till the DRO receives
first trigger pulse. Move the probe towards work piece edge 2 till
the DRO receives second trigger pulse. Enter the co-ordinates of
the midpoint as datum on selected axis.

Inside / Outside Measurement: This function is used to

measure work piece center and width.

Outside Measurement

Inside Measurement

 Select Probe menu.


Select inside or
 outside measurement
…
option.

 Select axis for

 measurement.

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Move the probe towards work piece edge 1 till the DRO receives
first trigger pulse. Move the probe towards work piece edge 2 till
the DRO receives second trigger pulses. The display shows co-
ordinates of the center and width of the work piece on the selected
axis.

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10.2. Six Output Functions

There are six optically isolated outputs.
User entered position for six outputs are stored in DRO; however
at any point of operation user has flexibility to edit values using
Program function.
In continuous mode if current tool position is greater than the
entered value then respective output remains high, and when it is
less the corresponding output remains low. However in case of
pulse mode, only pulse is obtained whenever tool passes the set
position in either direction.
0 Set Position

-ve +ve

Continuous mode

Pulse mode

10.2.1. Program Six Output ()

 Enter Six Output

menu.

Enter program menu.

 

 Select total number of

outputs using left and
right key.

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Enter position for each

 output at the respective
axis.

Repeat this step for all

outputs.

Press cancel key to exit

.
to DRO display screen.
.

10.2.2. Execute Six Output ()

 Program runs as per

positions specified by
user.

The decimal point on the


last digit of the axis
indicates that the “six
output” is active for that
. axis.

..
..


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10.2.3. Pin Connections

Pin No. Description Pin No. Description

1 Ext. +24V 1
9 O/P 1
2 O/P 2 2
9 10 O/P 3
10
3 O/P 4 3 11 O/P 5
11
4 O/P 6 4 12 Ext. GND
12
5 - 5
13
13 -
6 - 6 14 -
14
7
7 - 15 15 -
8
8 - - -

Electrical Output specifications:

Outputs are open collector.

Maximum current rating 500mA max.
Output voltage rating 24V max.

For testing output of the function make the use of external

components with connector as shown in figure below
9 - 24Vdc

Pin 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 or 11
1KΩ
Pin 1 Resistor
(as required)

0V (Gnd) Pin 12
LED

Note: “Six output” function is not available in EDM

version DRO.

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10.3. Serial Communication Functions

EL 400 allows two modes of serial communication continuous

mode and on request transfer. In continuous mode the current
displayed counts are transmitted to PC and can be viewed on
windows Hyper Terminal Software.
The Following results are shown on Terminal screen.
0010.005 ARMX 0086.980 ARMY 0000.000 ARMZ

Symbol Meaning

A Absolute readings

I Incremental

R Radial

D Diametric

X/Y/Z Axes

M MM

N Inch

The Hyper Terminal Settings should be as under

Setting options Values

Communication port Com1 / Com2

Baud rate /Bits Per 9600

second

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Date Bits 8

Parity None

Stop bits 1

Flow Control None

On request mode the current displayed counts are transferred to

PC by pressing key and can be viewed with EL300 PC Side

Utility software (Refer Software Utility Guide for details). If there is
a communication error between DRO and PC, DRO displays “Pc
fail” message.

Press key to exit the function.

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11. Troubleshooting
11.1. Self Diagnostics Mode
EL 400 DRO features self diagnostics mode which checks for
following areas.

Memory corruption
Display function
Keyboard functioning
Encoder diagnostics

Self diagnostics mode is enabled by pressing during startup

message. First it will enter in memory diagnostic mode.


If no fault is found in memory the display will show

Press any key to stop display diagnostic and proceed with

keyboard diagnostic. Here DRO will display the pressed key.

Press key once to exit any diagnostic mode.

To exit Self diagnostics mode press key twice.

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11.2. Troubleshooting Guidelines

Problem Observed Guidelines
Mains supply should be
o L – N : As specified
o N – E: < 3Vrms
o L – E : As specified
No display / Display glows
Check the fuse. Note that if the fuse
momentarily
has blown, this suggests a fault with
the Power source which must be
corrected before the fuse is
replaced.
Check if encoder connections are
proper.
Check calibration factor and if
Readings are incorrect required recalibrate DRO.
If using segmented error
compensation, verify the datum
position.
Ensure that supply is within
specified limits.
This is possible because of poor
earth connection. Ensure that the
The displays work, but give DRO and the machine on which it is
erratic readings, the last digit installed must have proper earth
jitters or the measurements connection.
jump to new figures Ensure that cable routing is proper
unexpectedly. and away from high capacity
inductive load.
Ensure that encoder armor is intact
and properly routed.
Check for voltage fluctuation.
Try switching DRO Off and turning it
back on after 1 min.
Erratic behavior of DRO Check if keypad is locked.
Try resetting DRO to default
settings.
For any additional assistance contact your nearest service
center.

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12. List of Display Text

 VER Version

 SELECT Select
 LINEAR Linear measurement
 ANGULAR Angular Measurement
 SC Scale resolution
 DP Display resolution
 RAD Radial mode
 DIA Diametric mode
 RIGHT Right counting direction
 LEFT Left counting direction
 CALIB Calibration mode
 LEC Linear error correction
Segmented linear error
 SLEC
correction
 DISPVAL Display value
 CAL FAC Calibration factor
 ENF ON Encoder fail ON
 ENF OFF Encoder fail OFF
 AUX Fn Auxiliary function settings
 SERIAL Serial handshake mode
 SER CON serial continues mode
DRO Freeze mode in probe
 DRO F
sensing
DRO transmit mode in probe
 DRO T
sensing
 PRB DLY Probe sensing delay
 LOC OFF Keyboard lock OFF
 LOC ON Keyboard lock ON
 SLEEP T Sleep timer
 SAV CHG Save changes in Set up mode
 RST OEM Reset to OEM settings
 OEM MOD OEM mode
 END End of SET UP mode
 HOME Home function
 MC REF Machine reference function
 SET MC Set machine reference
 TOOLS Tool offset function
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 RUN Execute SDMs

 LEARN Learn mode in SDMs
 STEPNO Step no. in SDMs
 Probe Probe function
 CENTRE Center function
 POLAR Polar coordinates display
 SUM Axis Summing Function in Mill
 6OP Auxiliary function
 DATUM Datum setting
 PROB ED Probe edge option
 PROB MD Probe midpoint option
 INSIDE inside measurement
 MEASURE Measurement
 OUTSIDE Outside measurement
 CONFIG Configuration
 B HOLE Bolt hole function
 CIRCLE Circular bolt hole option
 ARC Arc bolt hole option
 ENTCNT Center coordinate entry
 RADIUS Radius entry
 STR ANG Starting angle entry
 End ANG End angle entry
 HOLES No. of Holes
 Arc CNT Arc contouring function
 TOOL DI Tool diameter
 INT CUT internal cut
 EXT CUT External cut
 MID CUT Middle cut
 MAX CUT Maximum cut distance
 ANGHOLE Angle hole function
 PITCH Pitch of Angle hole
 ANGLE Angle entry
 GRID Grid function
 INVALID Invalid entry
 TAPER Taper function
 ADITON Axis summing function in lathe
 VECTOR Axis vectoring in lathe
 V ANGLE Vector Angle
 ADD Add in Calculator
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 SUB Subtract in Calculator

 MULTI Multiply in Calculator
 DIV Division in Calculator
 Sin Sine in Calculator
 COS Cosine in Calculator
 TAN Tan in Calculator
 ASIN Sine-1 in Calculator
 ACOS Cosine-1 in Calculator
 ATAN Tan-1 in Calculator
 INF VAL Infinite Value
 RAMPASS Memory ok
 RAMERR Memory error
 PRB DIA Probe Diameter
 PRB LEN Probe Length
 RST DRO Reset DRO
 HOLE NO Hole number
 LINE Line
 TOOL NO Tool number
 NO SIG No signal
 HOLE X Holes in X direction
 HOLE Y Holes in Y direction
 PITCH X Pitch in X direction
 PITCH Y Pitch in Y direction
 STP Step
 ENTER Enter
 CANCEL Cancel
 F1 Function 1
 ENC_DIG Encoder Diagnostic
 ON On
 OFF Off
 OPT ON Options on
 OPT OFF Options off
 T OFF Tool offset
 TRY Try
 AGAIN Again

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13. DRO Models

Description Ordering Code No.

EL401-S, 1 Axis Simple without Options EL4P-11-0000

EL402-L, 2 Axes Lathe without Options EL4L-21-0000

EL403-L, 3 Axes Lathe without Options EL4L-31-0000

EL402-M, 2 Axes Mill without Options EL4M-21-0000

EL403-M, 3 Axes Mill without Options EL4M-31-0000

EL404-M, 4 Axes Mill without Options EL4M-41-0000

EL411-S, 1 Axis Simple with Options EL4P-11-1110

EL412-L, 2 Axes Lathe with Options EL4L-21-1110

EL413-L, 3 Axes Lathe with Options EL4L-31-1110

EL412-M, 2 Axes Mill with Options EL4M-21-1110

EL413-M, 3 Axes Mill with Options EL4M-31-1110

EL414-M, 4 Axes Mill with Options EL4M-41-1110

EL491-E, 1 Axis EDM EL4E-11-1000

EL493-E, 3 Axes EDM EL4E-31-1000

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Code No: 0073-14-0960

Code No : 0073-14-0961
Revision Date : 22th Oct, 2010

Sales Office: Factory:

Electronica Mechatronic Systems (I) Pvt. Ltd., Electronica Mechatronic Systems (India) Pvt. Ltd.,
Electronica House, 2 Nursery Court, Unit No. 37&44, Electronic Co-operative Estate,
Kibworth, Leicestershire, Pune-Satara road, Pune – 411009
LE8 0EX, United Kingdom, Maharashtra, India
Phone: +44 (0) 116 279 68 91 Phone: +91 (020) 2422 4440, 2422 9398,
Fax: +44 (0) 116 279 67 02 Fax: +91 (020) 2422 1881
Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
Web: www.electronicaems.co.uk Web: www.electronicaems.com

Electronica Mechatronic Systems (I) Pvt. Ltd. Is a division of Electronica

Mechatronic Systems (India) Pvt. Ltd.

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