Manual

Look at the drawing to familiarize yourself with MachineEye:

(1) Integrated LCD display with crosshairs reticle
(2) Battery pack enclosure
(3) Precision gage plate
(4) 5/8” shank
(5) Easy on/off switch
(6) Charger and illuminator receptacles (one on each side of the battery pack enclosure)
(7) Kinematically mounted optical head
(8) Objective
(9) Illuminator

Please take theses precautions when using MachineEye:

Do not turn the spindle on with MachineEye in the spindle.
For machines that use R8 collets, mount MachineEye into the spindle via the optional R8 adapter or any 5/8” end mill holder. Do not use a regular 5/8” collet to mount MachineEye into the spindle as MachineEye could fall out of the collet as the collet is taken out of the machine.
MachineEye is a rugged device designed for shop floor use. However it is a precision optical instrument and it should be handled with care. Also, the LCD display is sensitive and could be damaged with too much pressure or sharp objects.
MachineEye is factory pre-aligned. The gap between the optical head (see drawing on page 3) and Machine Eye’s body is normal and necessary. Do not adjust the screws on the bottom of the optical head as that may cause the misalignment of MachineEye.

To install the illuminator:

To check your machine’s xy stage just:

Install MachineEye via a tool holder that accepts a 5/8” shank.
Flip the ON/OFF switch on the back of MachineEye.
Put the precision gage plate into your machine’s vise.
Raise/lower your machine’s stage until the gage plate is in focus.
Line up the starting point on the grid with the crosshairs of MachineEye.
Set your machine tool’s position display to Zero.
Move the machine a grid separation.
If MachineEye’s crosshairs line up with the crosshairs on the grid, your machine’s movement is accurate.

To check your machine’s xy stage just:

Note: A CNC enabled machine can be programmed for automatic movement between the checkpoints.

To accurately set up your work piece:

Install MachineEye via a tool holder that accepts a 5/8” shank.
Flip the ON/OFF switch on the back of MachineEye.
Raise/lower your machine’s stage until your work piece is in focus (~1” away).
Move your work piece in the machine until the desired point of the work piece is in the crosshairs.
The point of the work piece that is in the crosshairs is now on the axis of your machine tool’s spindle.

Note: Both the x and the y coordinates are set simultaneously.

To inspect a work piece in process or a finished part:

Install MachineEye via a tool holder that accepts a 5/8” shank.
Flip the ON/OFF switch on the back of MachineEye.
Raise/lower your machine’s stage until your work piece is in focus (~1” away).
Line up the starting point on your work piece with the crosshairs on MachineEye’s LCD display.
Zero your machine tool’s display.
Move your work piece so its features line up with MachineEye’s crosshairs.
Check the position and compare with the print.

To charge the battery pack:

Plug the charger into your MachineEye into the battery charger receptacle marked.
Plug the other end of the charger into the appropriate electrical outlet.
The indicator light on the charger will turn red.
When the indicator light on the charger turns green the charge is complete.
Remove the charger.

To exchange the battery pack:

Place MachineEye face down on the LCD display.
Remove the 4 screws (using a 1/8” hex driver) holding the battery enclosure cover.
Remove the battery enclosure cover.
Slide out the bottom of the battery enclosure.
Remove the battery pack out of the enclosure. Do not tug on any of the wires.
Disconnect the battery pack from the wiring harness.
Replace it with the new battery pack.
Slide the bottom of the battery enclosure back in making sure the dovetails are properly aligned.
Reinstall the battery enclosure cover.
Charge the new battery pack.