MANUAL No.4769AԘSERIES No.176TM-500 SeriesTOOLMAKER’SMICROSCOPEUser’s Manual㩷Read this User's Manual thoroughlybefore operating the instrument.
1.Outline81.2 Name of Each Part89101112131412345671. Eyepiece2. Diopter adjustment ring3. Eyepiece mount4. Optical tube5. Surface illuminator6.
1. Outline913. Control panelContour illumination switchSurface illumination switch Light control knobPower switch
1.Outline1014. Power panel (for standard model)Surface illuminatorcable connector GND terminalThe voltage setting method displayAC inletFuse holde
Installation and Setup㩷This chapter lists the contents of the TM-500 series package and describes thesetup and adjustment procedures.㪉2.1 Packa
2.3 Setting-up1.Install the Micrometer Head on the XY stage.Loosen the hex-socket head screw on the bracket. Fully insert the stem of the Micrometer
2.4 Checking and Adjustment2.4.1 Checking the reticle position against the XY stage movement direction1䋮 Place a small workpiece on the stage glass an
2.4.3 Adjusting the reticle㩷(1) Adjusting the reticle with the XY stage moving direction㩷㩷Angle dial cover㩷㩷㩷㩷㩷 㩷Screws (4 pcs.) Eyepiece mountAngle d
(2) Centering the reticle1䋮 Place a small workpiece on the stage glass. Turn the Micrometer Heads to align an edge of theworkpiece with the center of
2. Installation and setup16
Measurement㩷This chapter describes the preparations for measurement and themeasuring procedures.㪊3.1 Preparations for Measurement 3.1.1Precautio
3. Measurement183.1.2 Replacing the lensesAn objective (2x) and an eyepiece (15x) are provided with a total magnification of 30x.1䋮 The following obj
3. Measurement193.1.4 Illumination modes The TM-500 series supports the following illumination modes. Select appropriate illumination modeaccording to
3. Measurement203.1.5 Replacing reticlesTo replace reticles, use the supplied reticle setting screw, as described below.1.Pull up and remove the eyep
3. Measurement213.1.7 Bringing the measuring surface into focusBring the measuring surface into focus by moving the optical tube up and down with the
3. Measurement223.2 Measurement3.2.1 Dimensional measurementAlign a measuring point on the workpiece with one of the cross-hairs and take the readi
3. Measurement233.2.2 Angle measurementAngles are measured with the angle dial, using either of the following two procedures.(1)
3. Measurement243.2.3 Template matching inspectionThis Measuring Microscope allows inspection of screw threads and involute gear teeth using theoptio
MaintenanceThis chapter describes the daily and periodical inspection and maintenancerequired to maintain the performance of this microscope.㪋4.1
4. Maintenance26(3)Focusing knob z Check this knob for any abnormal tightness, play, unevenness, and sound.(4)XY stage z Check the stage glass for sc
4. Maintenance274.3 Replacing Consumable Parts (1) Replacing the fuse (2)Replacing the stage glass 1. While pushing the stage glass in the directi
PREFACEThank you for purchasing the Mitutoyo TM-500 series Measuring Microscope. 䃂This User's Manual explains the hardware operations of the Mit
4. Maintenance28(3)Replacing the contour illumination bulb 㩷CAUTION㩷The bulb remains hot after it has been turned off. Do not replace the bulb until
4. Maintenance29(4)Replacing the surface illumination bulb 㩷CAUTION㩷The bulb remains hot after it has been turned off. Do not replace the bulb until i
4. Maintenance30
TroubleshootingIf a problem occurs, diagnose and remedy the problem with the aid of thefollowing procedures.㪌(1)The contour illumination bulb
5. Troubleshooting32㩿㪉㪀The surface illumination bulb will not light. Check1䋺Is the power switch turned on?YES No Turn on the power switch.Check2䋺
5. Troubleshooting33(4)The light intensity of surface illumination cannot be adjusted (if the surface illumination switch is turn on ).Check䋺Is the su
5. Troubleshooting34
Specifications㪍(1)Optical tube z Optical axis:30qfrom verticalz Cross-hair reticule suppliedz Adjustable diopterz Angle dial: Graduation 1q
6. Specifications36(6)Surface illuminator z Light source : 24V㧘2W (special bulb)z Continuously adjustable light intensity(7)MassTM-505 TM-505R TM-510
Optional Accessories㪎OrderNo. Name176-105 Swivel-center support㧔for TM-505/TM-505R㧕172-197 Swivel-center support 㧔for TM-510/TM-510R㧕176
PRECAUTIONSiiPRECAUTIONS(1) Relocation䃂The Measuring Microscope is a precision instrument. Handle it with care when transporting/relocating. Do not to
7. Optional Accessories38176-127 Reticle (Template) Unified screw thread NF80㨪28TPI 176-128 Reticle (Template) Unified screw thread NF24㨪14TPI 176-
Reference Diagrams㪏Top view of XY stageTM-505/505RDetail drawing of T-groove8. Reference Diagrams 39
8. Reference Diagrams40TM-510/510RDetail drawing of T-groove
䃂Only use the power cord that is supplied with the instrument. For a replacement power cord, contact Mitutoyo.䃂Only use the supplied replacement fus
CONTENTS㩷PREFACE...γCONVENTION
CONTENTSv3.2 Measurement... 22 3.2.1 Dimensional
CONTENTSvi
Outline㩷This chapter outlines the Mitutoyo Toolmaker’s Microscope TM-500 series andgives the name of each part.㪈1.1 Description The Mitutoyo
Comentários a estes Manuais