DIGIMICROCounter

TC-200User's Manual﻿
Thank you for purchasing the Nikon DIGIMICRO Counter TC-200
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About WARNING and CAUTION symbols used in the manual
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precautions may result in injury or damage to property. Thoroughly read this user's manual before you use theproduct, and use the product appropriately. We recommend that you download or bookmark the manual so thatyou can refer to it whenever necessary.
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WARNING

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CAUTION

Failure to follow the instructions may result in injury or property damage.

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WARNINGWARNING
1.

Purpose of Using the ProductThis product is designed to indicate the positional displacement, rotation angle, and pulse count on adigital display, when used in combination with Nikon encoder products such as the DIGIMICRO androtary encoders. Do not use the product for any purposes other than its intended use.

2.

Do Not Disassemble or Modify
Do not disassemble or modify the product. Such actions may cause a malfunction and/or electricalshock. If you notice an abnormality, contact your local Nikon representative.

3.

Check the AC Adapter
This product gets its power from an AC adapter. Be sure to use the product with the dedicated AC
adapter. Use of any other AC adapter is extremely hazardous as this may cause a failure, abnormal
heat generation, or fire.
[Specified AC adapter]
AC adapter		: ATS065T-P120
Input rating		
: 100 to 240 VAC, 1.4 A
Output rating		
: 12 VDC ±5%, 5 A
Type				: Center negative
Safety standards: UL, cUL, GS, PSE, BSMI, CB, RCM, CCC, KC, PSB, EAC, BIS, NOM,
SMARK, ISC, ST-COA, SII, SABS, COC+LOA, UKCA
• To prevent any failure or fire, do not use the AC adapter in a poorly ventilated narrow place. Do
not cover or place anything on the AC adapter as doing so may obstruct heat dissipation,
resulting in abnormal heat generation.
• To prevent any failure or malfunction, always ensure that the power of the product is turned off
before connecting the AC adapter.

4.

Connections to the AC Power Cord of the AC adapter
Connect the socket of the AC power cord to the AC inlet on the AC adapter.
Plug in the other end of the cord to an AC line outlet with the ground conductor (earth conductor).
Use only the power cord set described below.
[For 100 to 120 V area]• Use only UL listed, detachable cord set, 3 conductor grounding type SVT No. 18 AWG rated at
125 V, 7 A minimum.
• In the case of using the extension cord, use only the power cord with the PE (protective earth) wire.
[For 220 V to 240 V area]• Use only the 3 pole power cord set, which must be approved according to EU/EN standards.
• Class I equipment should be connected to PE (protective earth) terminal.
• In the case of using the extension cord, use only the power cord with the PE wire.

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CAUTIONWARNING
5.

Do Not Splash Water or Allow Foreign Matter to Enter the ProductTo prevent the product from a failure or abnormal heat generated by a short circuit, never wet the
product or any other devices used with it or allow them to be contaminated by foreign matter. If theyshould get wet or foreign matter such as a piece of paper should get inside the product or peripheraldevices, immediately turn off the power of this product, and then remove the AC power cord of theAC adapter from the outlet. Avoid operating the product in this condition and contact your local Nikon
representative.

6.

Do Not Excessively Bend or Twist the Power Cord and Cables
Do not excessively bend or twist the power cord and cables. Such actions may damage the cord orcables, causing an ignition or fire.

CAUTION
1.

Turn the Power OFF before Installation or Cable Connection/Disconnection
To prevent any failure or malfunction, always turn off the power when installing the product orconnecting or removing the cables.

2.

Do Not Connect Unauthorized Devices to Connectors on the Rear Panel
To prevent any failure or accident, do not connect any product other than those shown in the user's
manual to the connectors on the rear panel of the product.

3.

Precautions for Installation and Storage• Be careful not to get your fingers or hands pinched.
• This product is precision equipment. In order to prevent any failure and maintain accuracy, always
handle the product with sufficient care and avoid applying a shock or strong vibrations.
• If the product is not to be used for a long time, turn off the power of this product and remove the
AC power cord of the AC adapter from the outlet.
• To prevent any malfunction, securely connect the grounding terminal and the frame terminal of
the AC power cord of the AC adapter to the ground. In addition, install the product away fromsources generating noise (for example, high-voltage wires, high-current circuits, or high-power
relays).

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Notes on the use of the productNotes on the use of the productHandle with careThis product is precision equipment. Handle the product carefully to avoid shock.

Installation
Install the product in a stable, vibration-free place. Do not install the product near direct sunlight, in anexcessively dusty environment, or in a place subject to extreme temperature change. Do not use the product inan environment that exceeds the operating temperature range (0°C to 40°C).

AC adapter
This product gets its power from an AC adapter. Always use the dedicated AC adapter.

Acrylic panel
The front panel of the product is made of acrylic. Avoid using organic solvents or the like to clean the panel, as
doing so might cause whitening on its surface.

Disposal
When disposing of the product, follow the laws and regulations of your country or region.

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents
About WARNING and CAUTION symbols used in the manual...................................

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WARNING.............................................................................................................. iii
CAUTION............................................................................................................... iv
Notes on the use of the product..................................................................................

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1

System Configuration................................................................................................................................. 1

2

Names and Functions of Components....................................................................................................... 2

3

4

2.1

Front................................................................................................................................................. 2

2.2

Rear................................................................................................................................................. 2

2.3

Bottom.............................................................................................................................................. 3

Operation................................................................................................................................................... 4
3.1

Power-up.......................................................................................................................................... 4

3.2

Setting up functions......................................................................................................................... 5

3.3

Details of features............................................................................................................................ 7

Interfacing to External Devices.................................................................................................................. 12
4.1

RS-232C interface........................................................................................................................... 12

4.2

Connecting the measurement data input unit.................................................................................. 13

4.3

Connecting a printer......................................................................................................................... 13

4.4

Correspondence between display modes and output data.............................................................. 14

5

Range of Counts Displayed....................................................................................................................... 15

6

Function Setup Table.................................................................................................................................. 16
6.1

Basic setting mode........................................................................................................................... 16

6.2

Enhanced setting mode................................................................................................................... 17

7

Error Alarming and Error Handling............................................................................................................. 18

8

Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................................................... 19

9

Performance and Specifications................................................................................................................ 20

10

Input and Output Connectors..................................................................................................................... 2210.1 Analog input connector.................................................................................................................... 2210.2 Digital input connector..................................................................................................................... 2210.3 Output connector 1.......................................................................................................................... 23
10.4 Output connector 2.......................................................................................................................... 24

11

Accessories................................................................................................................................................ 24

12

Repair......................................................................................................................................................... 25

13

Contact information.................................................................................................................................... 25

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1 System Configuration
Extension cable for MF (2m)

DIGIMICRO
MF-501/1001

MU / TC conversion cable

DIGIMICRO
MH-15M
RD/RN/RHA
SIR-H71/H81(discontinued
model)TC digital input cable

Counter TC-200
MFC/TC
RS-232C cable (2m)
(optional)

Computer

R-R-NEc-TC200MADE IN JAPAN15

No. B 0 0 0 0 1

MFC/TC
output cable (1m)
(optional)
Manufacturer: Mitutoyo Corporation
Manufacturer: Mitutoyo Corporation
Measurement data input unit (optional) (Relevant info)
Measurement data input unit (optional) (Relevant info) Printer DP-1VA LOGGER (optional)*1
Printer DP-1VA LOGGER (optional)*1
and
and
optional printer MF-9P (Discontinued model)
optional printer MF-9P (discontinued model)
Relevant info: Supported units• IT-020U*1• IT-016U*1• IT-007R*1• USB-ITN-D*3• U-WAVE series*2, *3*1: Cable 936937 is required for connection with the Counter.
*2: Cable 02AZD790D is required for connection with the Counter.
*3: Can be connected to OUTPUT1 only.
NEUTRAL Outlet
Note:
The plug of the AC power cord conforms
to a two-pole plug with a grounding wire.
For an outlet with no grounding slot,
LIVE
NEUTRALuse a conversion adapter (optional) as
Grounding wireLIVEshown in the right and securely connect
the grounding wire to a grounded
antenna or grounding terminal.
Groundedantenna

Groundingterminal

AC adapter(optional)

AC power cord(2m)
(optional)

OutletPlug

Figure 1
Notes:• The lead wires at the far end of a TC digital input cable are stranded. If you want to use a cable of that type, please contact
your local Nikon representative.
• If you want to connect and use products other than the above, please contact your local Nikon representative as well.
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2 Names and Functions of Components

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2 Names and Functions of Components

2.1 Front
LED display screen
Green LED indicates a
10-digit number (including
a minus sign).

Power switch

Function switches

Turns on or off the product.

Used to set functions(see “3.2 Setting up
functions” on P.5
and P.6).

RESET switch
Resets the readout to zero.
Also used to reset an error.

Figure 2

2.2 RearEC selector switch
Set to analog input or digital
input according to theencoder connected to thisproduct.
Frame terminal
Used to ground the product.
• Only the front nut isremovable. Connect theframe terminal byclamping it with the twonuts.
Nominal screw diameter: M4
Tightening torque: 0.75 Nm
Output connector 2
For connection with a computer(RS-232C interface), printer, or
measurement data input unit via thespecified cable

Analog input connector

R-R
-NEc
-TC200MADE IN JAPAN15

No. B 0 0 0 0 1

For connection with ananalog output encoder(e.g. DIGIMICRO)
Input connector
For connection with adedicated AC adapter(+12 VDC, center negative)

Output connector 1
For connection with aprinter and measurement
data input unit

Digital input connector
For connection with adigital output encoder(e.g. rotary encoder)Figure 3

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2.3 Bottom

Function Setup Table
Function code table used to set up
functions with function switches (Figure 2).
For details, see Table 6 through Table 8.

Figure 4

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3 Operation

3.1 Power-up

WARNING• Before turning on the product, make sure the dedicated AC adapter is connected. Do not use anyother adapter with this product.

CAUTION• Always turn off the power when installing the product or connecting or removing the cables.
• Do not connect devices other than those shown in Figure 1 to the connectors on the rear panel ofthis product.
• To ensure this product operates properly, securely connect the grounding terminal of the AC power
cord and the frame terminal to the ground.

(1)

Connecting an encoder
Connect the encoders (such as the DIGIMICRO and rotary encoder) to the product by following the system
configuration diagram in Figure 1 on page 1.

(2)

Setting the EC selector switch (Figure 3 on page 2)
Specify the input mode by setting the switch according to the encoder connected to the product.
There are two input modes in accordance with the types output from the encoder.

(3)• Analog input mode

: Set the switch to position "A" (connect the encoder to the analog input
connector).

• Digital input mode

: Set the switch to position "D" (connect the encoder to the digital input
connector).

Connecting peripheral devices
Make sure that the peripheral devices are turned off before connecting them to this product.
For the operation of the peripheral devices, refer to the relevant user's manual.

(4)

Connecting the AC adapter
Make sure the power switch of the product is off (position "○") before plugging the AC adapter into the input
connector and AC power cord into an appropriate outlet. Be sure to ground the AC power cord. (See Figure
1 on page 1.)(5)Turning on the power
Set the power switch to position "|" to supply power to the product.

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3.2 Setting up functions
Theandswitches on the front panel are used to set a variety of functions listed in Table 6 on
page 16 through Table 8 on page 17. See the following page for an example of operating procedure.
(1)

To enter the function setting mode
Press theswitch while holding down thedisplay screen to the function setup screen.

(2)

switch. The LED display changes from the countTo change the function codes
switch. Each time you press thePress thefunction codes change in sequence.

(3)

To change function parameters
Press the(4)switch in the function setting mode, theswitch to set the parameters for the selected function.

To enter the extended setting mode
Press theswitch when "Enhc." is displayed on the function setup screen.

This allows you to set function codes F6 through F12.
(5)

To exit the function setting mode
Press theswitch while you hold down theswitch with “End” appearing on the LED display
to change the function setup screen to the count display screen. The parameters you have so far enteredare stored and remain valid after you turn the power off and back on again.
Note: To terminate parameter setting without saving, press theswitch while holding down

switch when the LED display shows an alphanumeric code other than “End”. (Thetheparameters you specified will not be stored: those you specified at the last setup session remain
valid.)(6)

Initializing parameters
Set the power switch to position "|" to while holding down both theandswitches. Thisinitializes the parameters of the functions. The initial state of each function listed in Table 6, Table 7, andTable 8 is circled.

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Figure 5 Flow of setup operation

Switch operation

LED display

Description( Start )Count display screen
Change to function setup screen

Return to count display screen.

Return to F1.
Change to extended setting mode.

Return to F1.
Return to count display screen.

Figure 6 Example of setting up sequence

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3.3 Details of features(1)

Resetting
When you press thethat position.

switch at any position, the display is reset to zero and counting starts fromIf the non-volatile memory contains a preset value (value set by the preset function), counting starts fromthat value.
(2)

Presetting
Stores any position in the non-volatile memory as the reference point.
• When you press theswitch or turn the power off and back on again, the preset value is enabled.

• A reference point can be set or reset by following the procedures shown below.
Setting: Stop the encoder connected to this product at the position where the reference point is tobe set. Press and hold theswitch for about 3 or more seconds. The display thenchanges to “0000000000” and blinks. Presetting is now completed. The display remains
blinking until reset is performed or the power is turned off and back on again.

Resetting : To disable the preset value, press theswitch while holding down
switch for about 3 or more seconds. The display then changes tothe“0000000000” and blinks. This indicates the resetting is over. The display remains blinking
until you carry out resetting or turn the power off and back on again.
Before setting the reference point
Reference point

External system

Origin of encoder
Setting the reference
point at position X

After the power is turned on again
Origin of encoder(Rotary encoder)(Linear encoder)Figure 7 Example of presetting(3)

Pulse checking
A mode that checks the number of encoder pulses. This mode is available when the digital input mode has
been selected (when the EC selector switch is set to position "D").
• When you set the power switch to position "|" while holding down the”changes to “

switch, the display• When you turn or move the encoder until it passes the zero signal point, the display changes to “0”.
• The display changes to “the number of pulses counted between the moment a zero point signal isdetected and the moment the next zero point signal is detected (quad count value)” when you further
turn or move the encoder in the same direction until it passes another zero signal point.
• To exit from this mode, press theswitch or turn the power off and back on again.

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F1, switching of counting direction
Inverts the direction of counting.
• To use this feature, select F1 on the function setup screen. F1 is enabled when you exit from thefunction setup screen.

(5)

F2, setting of counting mode
Switches the counting mode between incremental and absolute.
• To use this feature, select F2 on the function setup screen. Upon completion of setting, press
theswitch or turn the power off and back on again.

• In the incremental mode, this product counts in the positive or negative direction with the position
enabled at the time of power-up or the one set by pressing theswitch used as the reference
point regardless of the zero signal output from the encoder.
Note that if a value has been preset, the counting starts from that value when the power is turned on ortheswitch is pressed.

• In the absolute mode, the display changes to “
” when theswitch is pressed or the poweris turned on. Counting starts when you turn or move the encoder until it passes the zero signal point. The
relationship between the encoder position and the displayed count value, therefore, corresponds to 1:1.
If a value has been preset in this product, however, a value from which the preset value is subtracted isdisplayed after the encoder passes the zero signal point.
Reselling or Power-up

Zero point signal

Origin of encoder
Incremental mode
Absolute mode

Counting starts from X“” appears

Counting starts from X

Note: The value of X is 0 or any preset value.

Figure 8 Display in the two counting modes

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F3, setting of display format
Selects one of the three display formats - length, angle, and pulse.
• To use this feature, select F3 on the function setup screen. Upon completion of setting, reset operationor turn the power off and back on again is required.
• On the setting screen, select a display format from “L” (length), “P” (pulse), and “d” (angle).
Length display format : Displays values in millimeters or inches.
Pulse display format : Displays count values regardless of the unit.
Angle display format : Displays values in angles (degree, minute, second)• In the analog input mode (when the EC selector switch is set to position "A"), you can select the lengthor pulse display formal. In the digital input mode (when the EC selector switch is set to position "D"),you can select the length, pulse, and angle display formats.
• In the absolute mode, the counting operation varies with the display format selected.

(7)

For the length display format			: The value is reset to zero when the power is turnedon and the encoder passes the first zero signal point.

For the angle and pulse display formats: The value is reset to zero each time the encoder
passes a zero signal point.

F4, setting of display resolution
Switches the display resolution of the count value.
• To use this feature, select F4 on the function setup screen. The setting is enabled when you exit thescreen. The resolution can be changed with the encoder being operated because this product keeps thevalue during the setting as well.
• The F4 parameter changes according to the data you set in F3 and the position of the EC selector
switch (analog input mode or digital input mode).
Table 1
F3

Length(F3=L)

Pulse(F3=P)

Angle(F3=d)

Analog input mode

Digital input mode

Sets the minimum unit (e.g. 0.1 μm).
(The number of divisions is automaticallydetermined in correlation to F7 setting.)

Sets the display resolution to match the encoder
resolution.
(For an encoder that outputs 0.1-μm resolution,
the F4 parameter must be set to 0.000.1.)

Sets the number of divisions for one
encoder signal period regardless of thelength or angle unit.

Displays the count value of the signal regardlessof the encoder resolution.

(When it is set to 800, the display varies
from 0 to 799 per signal interval).

(When it is set to 4x, the display varies from 0 to 3
per signal interval).

The value is counted in a multiple of 4, 2, or 1.

Sets the display resolution to match the encoder
resolution.

Not available.

(For an encoder that outputs 1-sec resolution, theF4 parameter must be set to 0_00_01.)

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93 Operation(8)F5, switching of display unit (in millimeter or inch)
F5 switches the count value unit (in millimeter or inch).
• To use this feature, select F5 on the function setup screen.
• To switch to the display in millimeters, select SI. To switch to the display in inches, select E.
• The setting of display unit in inches is valid only when the Length (L) is selected in F3.
• The table below shows the correspondence between the two types of display units. The resolution of
display in inches is determined by the display resolution in F4 with F3 set to L.
Table 2

Display inmillimeters,
SI

5 μm

1 μm

0.5 μm

0.1 μm0.05 μm

0.01 μm0.001 μm

Display ininches, E

0.0002”0.00005”

0.00002”0.000005”

0.000002”

0.0000005”

0.00000005”(9)F6, setting of averaging
The count value displayed is the value obtained by averaging position data counted n times.
• To use this feature, select F6 on the function setup screen. It is enabled when you exit the screen.
• The options for the averaging count (n) are 1, 8, 16, and 32.
• If the count value does not stabilize and is hard to read (e.g. when the display resolution has been
increased), the problem can be improved by changing the averaging count to a larger value. Note that
this causes a delay in the count display response.

(10) F7, setting of scale pitch
Selects one signal pitch to the encoder connected.
• The feature is enabled only in the absolute mode with the display format set to “L” (length).
• Select F7 on the function setup screen. Upon completion of setting, you have to press theswitch or turn the power off and back on again.
• Options for “encoder's signal pitch” are 8, 10, 16, 20, and 32 μm.

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103 Operation(11) F8 and F9, setting of linear error correction

Error

Before correction

Linear error correction is provided to digitally correct system errorsthat occur when the product is connected to a linear encoder (seeFigure 9).
• To set the linear error correction, select F8 and F9 on thefunction setup screen. The settings are enabled when you exit
the screen.

After correction
Position

Figure 9 Example of applicationof linear error correction• Assume that the display reads D when the encoder is move by L by using an object as a reference oflength L or by a range finder used as a reference, such as a laser interferometer. Then, selectappropriate F8 and F9 values from the function setting table (Table 8 on page 17) so that the value
created with a combination of them is the closest to correction coefficient K calculated from the formula
L/D.
How to set the correction coefficient [Example] When measuring a 100-mm reference gauge, if the display indicates 100.02 (mm) as a result of the operating
temperature of the measuring system (including the equipment and linear encoder), the error factor can be corrected by setting
the appropriate correction coefficient (F8) and direction of correction (F9). In this case, since correction coefficient K =100/100.012 = 0.99988, set F8 and F9 as shown below.
F8: Select 122.0E-6 (∴1 – 0.99988 = 0.000120 ≈ 122 x 10-6)
F9: Select n. (if the direction of correction is positive (K>1), select P, whereas if it is negative (K<1), select n.)• When the linear error correction is not used, disable F8 by setting its parameter to “0.0E-6”.
(12) F10, displaying of double-countDisplays a doubled count.
• To set this feature, select F10 on the function setup screen and set the parameter. The setting isenabled when you exit the screen.
(13) F11, setting of RS-232C output
Allows the user to set a baud rate for the RS-232C interface.
• Options for the baud rate are 1200, 2400, 4800, and 9600 bps.
• For other RS-232C interface specifications, see page 12, “RS-232C interface”.
• To set this feature, select F11 on the function setup screen and set the parameter. The setting isenabled when you exit the screen.
(14) F12, setting of alarm
Sets the alarm to on or off.
• An alarm sounds when an error occurs, the power is turned on, the resetting is carried out, and a value
is preset.
• To set this feature, select F12 on the function setup screen and set the parameter. The setting isenabled when you exit the screen.

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44 Interfacing to External Devices

4.1 RS-232C interface(1)

Communications specification• Data			: Full duplex asynchronous communication• Data bit length: 8 bits• Stop bit		: 2 bits• Parity			: None(2)

• Delimiter		: CR + LF• Baud rate		

: 4,800 bps (Can also be set to 1,200, 2,400, or 9,600 bps.)• Flow control: Hardware flow control required

Transmission data format• Any data items are transmitted in ASCII characters.
• The transmission data format is fixed to 13 characters.
(13 data characters + delimiter)(3)

Commands available for RS-232C
Table 3
CommandName

Description“RX”

Reset command

Resets the Counter.

“QX”

Request command

Outputs data from the Counter when a command is received.

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Sample program
10 CLS						Clear display

20 OPEN “COM:N83NN” AS #1		Open the standard line30’							(8 data bits, 2 stop bits)

40 GOSUB *TIMER				

Timer processing

50 PRINT #1, “RX”				Send the Reset command

60’
70 FOR LOOP=1 TO 100			

Repeating of communication

80 GOSUB *TIMER				

Timer processing

90 PRINT #1, “QX”				Send the Request command

100 LINE INPUT #1, IBUF$		

Read data sent from this product110 PRINT “N=”, LOOP, “TC=”; IBUF$

Display data

120 NEXT LOOP				

Repeating of communication

130’
140 CLOSE #1					Close the standard line

150 END						End of communication

160’
170 *TIMER					Timer routine

180 FOR 1=1 TO 1000:NEXT 1
190 RETURN

4.2 Connecting the measurement data input unit
The display data of the product can be sent to a computer.
Supported devices: IT-020U, IT-016U, IT-007R, USB-ITN-D, and U-WAVE series (manufacturer: Mitutoyo
Corporation)
Please refer to each User's manual for details.
Notes:• Do not use the two output connectors at the same time.
• There is no reset command for the measurement data input unit.

4.3 Connecting a printerThe display data of the product can be printed out.
Supported printer: DP-1VA LOGGER (manufacturer: Mitutoyo Corporation) and MF-9P (discontinued model)
For the operation of the printer, refer to the relevant instruction manual.

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4.4 Correspondence between display modes and output data
Table 4
Display
formatPrinter format(data output to theprinter)±999999.995±999999.995±999.995 M

1 µm±999999.999±999999.999±999.999 M

0.5 µm±99999.999.5±99999.9995±99.9995 M

0.1 µm±99999.999.9±99999.9999±99.9999 M

0.05 µm±9999.999.95±9999.99995±99.9999 M

0.01 µm±9999.999.99±9999.99999±99.9999 M

0.001 µm±999.999.999±999.999999±99.9999 M

0.0002”(5 μm)
0.00005”(1 μm)
0.00002”(0.5 μm)
0.000005”(0.1 μm)
0.000002”(0.05 μm)
0.0000005”(0.01 μm)
0.00000005”(0.001 μm)±99999.999.8±99999.9998±99.9998 I±9999.999.95±999.999995±9.99995 I±9999.999.98±9999.99998±9.99998 I±999.999.995±999.999995±9.99999 I±999.999.998±999.999998±9.99999 I±99.999.999.5±99.9999995±9.99999 I±9.999.999.95±9.99999995±9.99999 I

1 pulse±999999999±999999999±999999 M

0.1°±99999999.9±99999999.9d(NO DATA)

0.01°±9999999.99±9999999.99d(NO DATA)

0.005°±999999.995±999999.995d(NO DATA)

0.001°±999999.999±999999.999d(NO DATA)

0.0001°±99999.9999±99999.9999d(NO DATA)

1’±999999_59±999999d59m(NO DATA)

30”±999_59_30±999d59m30s(NO DATA)

1”±999_59_59±999d59m59s(NO DATA)

0.1”±999.59.59.9±999d59m59.9s(NO DATA)(mm)(inch)

RS-232C format(data displayed on acomputer)

5 µm

LengthLengthDisplay format(data displayed on theCounter)

Display
resolution

Pulse

Angle

Notes on printer output:• If the value is out of the range shown in the table, an asterisk, “”, will be printed.

• In the angle display format, the data cannot be output to a printer (the printer will not respond).
• DP-1VA LOGGER does not support E mode for printing.
Note on the measurement data input unit:• The measurement data input unit manufactured by Mitutoyo Corporation features a six-digit display.

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5 Range of Counts Displayed

5

5 Range of Counts Displayed
Table 5
Analog Input

Digital input

Maximum measuring range
Count display

5 µm

○

○

0.005

±999999.995–999999.995

999999.995

1 µm

○

○

0.001

±999999.999–999999.999

999999.999

0.5 µm○○0.000.5±99999.999.5–99999.999.5

99999.999.5

0.1 µm○○0.000.1±99999.999.9–99999.999.9

99999.999.9

0.05 µm○○

0.000.05±9999.999.95–9999.999.95

9999.999.95

0.01 µm○○

0.000.01±9999.999.99–9999.999.99

9999.999.99

0.001 µm×○0.000.001±999.999.999–999.999.999

999.999.999

0.0002”(5 μm)
0.00005”(0.1 μm)
0.00002”(5 μm)
0.000005"(0.1 μm)
0.000002”(0.05 μm)
0.0000005”(0.01 μm)
0.00000005”(0.001 μm)○○

0.000.2±99999.999.8–99999.999.8

99999.999.8○○

0.000.05±9999.999.95–9999.999.95

9999.999.95○○

0.000.02±9999.999.98–9999.999.98

9999.999.98○○

0.000.005±999.999.995–999.999.995

999.999.995○○

0.000.002±999.999.998–999.999.998

999.999.998○○

0.000.000.5±99.999.999.5–99.999.999.5

99.999.999.5

×○0.000.000.05±9.999.999.95–9.999.999.95

9.999.999.95

1 pulse○○1±999999999–999999999

999999999

0.1°

×

○

0.1

±99999999.9

0.0

359.9

0.01°

×

○

0.01

±9999999.99

0.00

359.990.005°

×

○

0.005

±999999.995

0.000

359.995

0.001°

×

○

0.001

±999999.999

0.000

359.9990.0001°×○0.0001±99999.9999

0.0000359.9999

1’

×

○

0_01

±999999_59

0_00

359_5930”

×○0_00_30±999_59_30

0_00_00

359_59_30

1”

×

○

0_00_01±999_59_59

0_00_00

359_59_59

0.1”

×

○

0.00.00.1±999.59.59.9

0.00.00.0

359.59.59.9

Display
resolution

Incremental mode
Measuring range

Absolute mode
Measurement innegative derection

Measurement inpositive direction

Notes:• If the counted value is out of measuring range, “Error 2” appears.
•○
 : Conforms to display resolution.
×: Does not conform to display resolution.

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6

6 Function Setup Table

6.1 Basic setting mode
(1)

Analog input mode
Table 6
F1

nor.

Inu.

Switching of counting
direction

NORMAL

INVERSE

F2

Inc.

Abs.

Counting mode

Incremental

Absolute

F3

L

P

Display format

LengthPulse

F4 (F3=L)

0.001

0.000.50.000.1

0.000.05

0.000.01

0.005

Display resolution

1 μm

0.5 μm

0.1 μm0.05 μm

0.01 μm

5 μm

F4 (F3=P)

8

16

20

32

40

80

100

8

16

20

32

40

80

100

160

200

320

400

800

1600

3200

160

200

320

400

800

1600

3200

F5

SI

E

Display unit

mm
(millimeter)

E (inch)Number of divisions

End
Data stored(End of setting)

Enhc.
Enhanced setting(2)

Digital input mode
Only the functions F3 and F4 differ from those in the analog input mode.
Table 7
F3

L

P

d

Display format

LengthPulse

Angle (degree,
minute, second)

F4 (F3=L)

0.001

0.000.50.000.1

0.000.05

0.000.01

0.000.001

0.005

Display resolution

1 μm

0.5 μm

0.1 μm0.05 μm

0.01 μm0.001 μm

5 μm

F4 (F3=P)

4

2

1Multiple

4x

2x

1x

F4 (F3=d)

0.1

0.01

0.005

0.001

0.0001

0_01

0_00_30

0.1°

0.01°

0.005°

0.001°

0.0001°

1’

0.5’

0_00_01

0.00.00.1

1”

0.1”

Display resolution

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6 Function Setup Table

6.2 Enhanced setting mode
Pressing theswitch withappearing on the display enables the enhanced setting mode.
Table 8

F6

1

8

16

32

Averaging

1 time8 times

16 times

32 times

F7

8u

10u

16u

20u

32u

Scale pitch

8 µm

10 µm

16 µm

20 µm

32 µm

F8

0.0E-6

7.6E-6

15.3E-6

22.9E-6

30.5E-6

38.1E-6

45.8E-6

1±0.0×10-6

1±7.6×10-6

1±15.3×10-6

1±22.9×10-6

1±30.5×10-6

1±38.1×10-6

1±45.8×10-6

53.4E-6

61.0E-6

68.7E-6

76.3E-6

83.9E-6

91.6E-6

99.2E-61±53.4×10
Correction
coefficient oflinear error
correction
K=D/L

-6

106.8E-6
1±106.8×10
160.2E-6

1±61.0×10-6114.5E-6-61±114.5×10
167.9E-6

1±68.7×10-6122.0E-6-61±76.3×10-6129.7E-6-61±83.9×10-6137.3E-6

145.0E-6

183.1E-6-61±99.2×10-6
152.6E-6

1±122.0×10 1±129.7×10 1±137.3×10 1±145.0×10 1±152.6×10-6
175.5E-6-61±91.6×10-6190.7E-6-6

198.4E-6

206.0E-6

1±160.2×10-6 1±167.9×10-6 1±175.5×10-6 1±183.1×10-6 1±190.7×10-6 1±198.4×10-6 1±206.0×10-6
213.6E-6

221.3E-6

228.9E-6

236.5E-6

1±213.6×10-6 1±221.3×10-6 1±228.9×10-6 1±236.5×10-6F9Sign of correction
coefficient K
F10

P

n

+

–

1

2

Double-count display

×1

×2

F11

9800

4800

2400

1200

RS-232C setting

9600 bps

4800 bps

2400 bps

1200 bps

F12

on

oFF

Alarm

ON

OFF

Notes:• Values circled () are initial values.

• F5, F8, F9, and F10 are only available with the length display format selected.
• F7 is only available in analog input mode with the length display format selected.

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7 Error Alarming and Error Handling

Should an error occur, an error code appears, alarming the user. Check the cause of the error and reset thealarm condition.
Table 9Error code
Error 1Cause

How to reset the alarm condition

Overspeed• Keep clear of any source generating noise.

• Counting speed has exceeded its limit.

• Press the RESET switch or turn the power off
and back on again.

• Signal disturbance caused by a fault (e.g. noise)
Error 2

Counting overflow
The counting value is out of range (see Table 5 onpage 15).

Error 3

• Press the RESET switch or turn the power off
and back on again.

CPU runaway• Turn the power off and back on again.

• CPU runaway caused by a disturbance (e.g. noise)• Keep clear of any source generating noise.

• Instantaneous failure of power supply
Error 4-1

Erroneous signal detected (analog input mode)• Keep clear of any source generating noise.

• Signal disturbance caused by a fault (e.g. noise)• Press the RESET switch or turn the power off
and back on again.

• Abnormal encoder signal (e.g. disconnection)
Error 4-2

Disconnection (digital input mode)• Check the signal line for connection.

• Encoder signal line disconnected.

• Turn the power off and back on again.

• Error has detected in the encoder.
Error 5• Check the communication conditions before
pressing the RESET switch or turn the power
off and back on again.

RS-232C communication error• An undefined command received.
• Overrun error has been detected.
• Framing error has been detected.
• Signal disturbance caused by a fault (e.g. noise)

If the error persists, refer to “8 Troubleshooting” on page 19.

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8

8 Troubleshooting

Should the product fail to operate property, locate a possible cause of the trouble by referring to the table below.
Table 10
Trouble• Power is not supplied to the product.

Check to see if:• Power supply cable has no problem.
• Encoder is properly connected.
• The dedicated AC adapter is used.

• Faulty counting• Encoder is properly connected.

• A message “Error X” appears
frequently.

• Encoder rotation and travel speed are appropriate.
• There are no sources generating noise in the vicinity of the product.
• Equipment is properly grounded.
• Input connector and cable have no problem.
• EC selector switch is set to a proper position.
• The AC power cord of the AC adapter is grounded.

• No counting• Encoder is properly connected.
• EC selector switch is set to proper position.
• Input connector and cable have no problem.
• The input connector is disconnected.

• Erroneous display• There are no sources generating noise in the vicinity of the product.

• Poor accuracy• No mechanical deflection or play is seen.
• No irregular temperature rise is seen.
• Function settings (including setting of linear error correction, double count,and signal pitch) have no problem. (Try to restore the initial settings.)• The stem of the DIGIMICRO is properly tightened with the clamp screws.
• Clamping of the clamp screw is not loose.
• Excessive load is not applied to the DIGIMICRO.

• RS-232C communication error• Communications conditions (including baud rate and delimiter) are properly
set.
• The program includes no invalid commands.
• A dedicated cable is used.

• Printer error• The printer and Counter are securely connected with a dedicated cable. (Forthe operation and handling of the printer, refer to its instruction manual.)• Communication error with themeasurement data input unit

• An appropriate communication cable is used and not broken or
disconnected. (For operation and handling of the measurement data input
unit, refer to the relevant instruction manual.)

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99 Performance and Specifications

1.

Display					: 7-segment green LED, 10 digits (including minus sign), zero blanking,floating minus sign

2.

Minimum reading			: Varies with encoder connected and function settings(See Table 5 on page 15.)3.

Functions					: Resetting, presetting, pulse checking, RS-232C interface, error
alarming, connection to a measurement data input unit,
connection to printer DP-1VA LOGGER

4.

Power supply				: +12 VDC (when an optional AC adapter is used)

5.

Power consumption			: Approx. 6 W

6.

Operating temperature		: 0°C to 40°C

7.

Storage temperature		: -20°C to 60°C

8.

External dimensions (in mm): 150.2 (width) x 67.2 (height) x 176 (depth)

9.

Weight					: Approx. 1 kg (AC adapter not included)

10. Protection class			

: Class III

11. Conforming standards		

: CE
EMC Directive
RoHS Directive
This product conforms to EN standards and shows the CE
Marking.
This product has been tested and found to comply with thelimits for a Class A device, pursuant to EMC DIRECTIVE.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This product mustnot be used in residential areas.

KC사용자안내문이 기기는 업무용 환경에서 사용할 목적으로 적합성평가를받은 기기로서 가정용 환경에서 사용하는 경우 전파간섭의우려가 있습니다 .

WEEE
This symbol indicates that this product is to be collected
separately.
The following apply only to users in European countries.
• This product is designated for separate collection at an
appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as
household waste.
• For more information, contact the retailer or the local
authorities in charge of waste management.

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9 Performance and Specifications							UKCA

FCCThis device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) thisdevice must accept any interference received, includinginterference that may cause undesired operation.
CAN ICES-3 (A)/NMB-3 (A)

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10 Input and Output Connectors

10.1 Analog input connector• Model: RP17A-13R-12SC(71) (manufacturer: Hirose Electric Co., Ltd.)		
12-pin circular connector (receptacle)• Matching connector: RP17A-13P-12PC(71) (manufacturer: Hirose Electric Co., Ltd.)
Table 11 Pin assignment and signal names
Pin No.

Signalname

Description

Pin No.

Signalname

Description

1

FG

Frame ground

7

Zin

Analog phase Z input

2

NC

NC open

8

NC

NC open

3

Ain

Analog phase A input

9

L+

Power supply for LED

4

REF

Phase A/B center voltage input

100V

Signal ground5

Bin

Analog phase B input

11

VCC

+12V power supply for EC

6

REF

Phase A/B center voltage input

120V

Signal ground10.2 Digital input connector• Model: PCS-E20LMD+ (manufacturer: Honda Tsushin Kogyo Co., Ltd.)		
20-pin half-pitch pin contact• Matching connector: PCS-E20FS+ (plug), PCS-E20LB (plug cover) (manufacturer: Honda Tsushin Kogyo
Co., Ltd.)
Table 12 Pin assignment and signal names
Pi No.

Signalname

Description

Pin No.

Signalname

Description

1(yellow)DA+

Differential input, phase A (+side)11(orange)

5V+5V power supply for EC

2(white)DA–

Differential input, phase A (-side)12(brown)0V

Signal ground3(green)DB+

Differential input, phase B (+side)

13(white)DA1

Signal-end input, phase A

4(white)DB–

Differential input, phase B (-side)

14(white)DB1

Signal-end input, phase B

5(blue)

DZ+

Differential input, phase Z (+side)15(white)DZ1

Signal-end input, phase Z

6(white)DZ–

Differential input, phase Z (-side)

16

(red)

DISEL

Terminal for setting EC*

7

NC

Open

17

5V

+5V power supply for EC

8

NC

Open

18

0V

Signal ground9(black)5V+5V power supply for EC

19

FG

Frame ground10(white)0V

Signal ground

20

FG

Frame ground

Notes:• How to set the DISEL terminal:
To connect a differential output encoder -- OpenTo connect a single end output encoder -- Connect to 0V• The colors in parentheses indicate those of the lead wires connected to the TC digital input cable.
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10.3 Output connector 1• Model: XG4C-1034 (manufacturer: OMRON Corporation)
		
10-pin connecter
Table 13 Pin assignment and signal names
Pin No.

Signal name

I/O

Description

1

0V

2

DATA

O

Send Data

3

CK

O

Clock to Send

4

(NC)

5

/REQ

6

(NC)

Open

7

(NC)

Open

8

(NC)

Open

9

(NC)

Open

10

FG

Frame Ground

Signal Ground

Open
I

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10.4 Output connector 2• Model: DX10GM-20SE(50) (manufacturer: Hirose Electric Co., Ltd.)		
20-pin half pitch pin bellows-type contact• Matching connector: DX40M-20P (plug), DX30M-20-CV (plug cover) (manufacturer: Hirose Electric Co., Ltd.)
Table 14 Pin assignment and signal names

11

Pin No.

Signal name

I/O

Description

1

FG

Frame Ground

11

FG

Frame Ground

2

/TXD

O

Send Data

12

/RXD

I

Receive Data

3

RTS

O

Request to Send

13

CTS

I

Clear to Send

4

(NC)

Open

14

0V

Signal Ground

5

(NC)

Open

15

DTR

O

Fixed to High

6

SEL1

I

For switching interface

16

SEL2

I

For switching interface

7

0V

17

DATA

O

Send Data

8

CK

O

Clock to Send

18

/REQ

I

Request

9

(NC)

Open

19

0V

Signal Ground10/EXT-R

20

0V

Signal Ground

I

External Reset
Signal Ground11 Accessories• Safety Precautions x 1• Product warranty x 1

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12 RepairIf you need repair, contact your local Nikon representative.

Repairs covered by the warranty• A natural failure occurred within the warranty period (one year after the date of purchase), and the productwarranty is present.
• After repair, the same part failed in normal handling conditions within six months after the date of return fromthe previous repair, and the relevant documentation for the previous repair is present.
Any other cases constitute out-of-warranty repairs. Store the product warranty so that it is not lost.
For details, contact your local Nikon representative.

13

13 Contact information
Table 15 Contact information
RegionCompany name

Address

Phone

Japan

NIKON CORPORATION

Shinagawa Intercity Tower C, 2-15-3,
Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-6290, Japan+81-3-6433-3726

China

NIKON PRECISION(SHANGHAI) CO., LTD.

11-12F, Tower 5, Crystal Plaza No. 36, Ping
Jia Qiao Road, Pudong New District,
Shanghai 200126, China+86-21-6841-2050

Korea

NIKON INSTRUMENTS
KOREA CO., LTD.

21F, City Air Tower, 36, Teheran-ro 87gil,
Gangnam-gu, Seoul, 06164, South Korea+82-2-6288-1900

Europe (Belgium)

NIKON METROLOGYEUROPE NV

Interleuvenlaan 86 3001 Leuven Belgium+32-16-74-01-01

Europe (UK)NIKON METROLOGY UK LTD.

Nottingham EMA, Argosy Road Castle
Donington Derby DE74 2SA United
Kingdom+44-1332-811-349

USA

NIKON METROLOGY, INC.

12701 Grand River, Brighton Avenue, MI
48116 U.S.A.

+1-810-220-4360

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