Newall Electronics Offers C80 Digital Readout
Newall Electronics offers the C80 digital readout, available in both 2- and 3-axis configurations. The display is supplied with all of the features commonly found on DRO's such as inch/metric, absolute/incremental, zero reset, axis preset, center find and more. In addition, advanced features such as bolt hole calculator, arc contouring, programmable memory, job numbers, polar coordinates, line hole calculator, tool offsets, taper calculation, data hold, data recall and feed rate display are all standard.
"One of the unique aspects of the C80 is that the operator can customize it as the machine function changes. Its flexibility allows it to be used as a milling-specific display one day and then used as a lathe-specific display the next; the operator simply activates the features that apply to the current job," stated a company spokesperson.
To further increase the capabilities of the machine, the C80 provides segmented error compensation (SEC). SEC provides a mechanism that applies an error compensation factor in segments of travel. The operator can define the length of the segment. "The more segments that are defined and compensated, the more accurate will be the overall positioning accuracy," the spokesperson said. The C80 provides for up to 99 segments to be defined on any length of travel.
Another feature of the C80 is its upgradeability. Using a built-in interface, the unit can be connected to a personal computer for the purpose of downloading free firmware updates or adding new features. This means that the C80 can continue to be a productivity enhancer into the future without having to invest in a completely new system.
The C80 is designed for use in conjunction with Newall's Spherosyn and Microsyn linear encoders. With an environmental protection rating of IP67 and in standard accuracies of ±0.0004" and ±0.0002", all Newall encoders are designed specifically to withstand harsh machine shop environments. "They will continue to provide accurate, reliable readings even when fully submerged in coolant, oil, water and lubricants, and require no regular cleaning or maintenance. As non-contact systems, the encoders have no general wear characteristics. There are no LEDs to burn out or glass to get scratched or broken. There are no roller bearings, leaf springs, or other moving parts to wear out or fail," the spokesperson explained.
Designed for fast and easy installation, universal scale support brackets are included with each encoder. Even with scale lengths up to 11 meters, machined surfaces or backer bars are not needed, the spokesperson stated. For more compact installations, scales less than 20" in length need only be supported on one end of the scale. Spherosyn® and Microsyn® do not rely on a head-to-tape gap height that can vary due to pitch, roll and yaw of a machine's traveling axis.
For more information contact:
Newall Electronics
1778 Dividend Drive
Columbus, OH 43228
800-229-4376
E-mail: info@newall.com