Replacement Electronics

In some cases, it may not be possible to directly interface to an existing controller, often due to the age or condition of the machine, or due to the obsolescence or lack of serviceability of the existing controller. In these cases, we are able to supply state of the art replacement electronics including PCI counter cards (for all types of manual CMM), CNC controllers, digital readouts (DRO), upgrade probe systems, cabling, etc. 

Manual CMM's

Manual CMM's can be easily upgraded using the Metrologic ME532 PCI counter card. The card can be installed directly inside a standard desktop PC, and includes fully integrated 3-axis scale and Renishaw probe interface. The ME532 is suitable for use with most makes of scale system, and completely replaces the electronics of any type of manual CMM.

For larger horizontal arm applications and layout machines, the ME3007 DRO (digital readout) provides an independent XYZ readout that can be used alone or in conjunction with Metrologic software.

CNC CMM Controllers

For CNC measuring machines with old or obsolete controllers, we have a range of controller solutions available according to application and machine type.

The entry-level ME5008 LITE is ideal for smaller machines requiring a low cost solution with basic functionality. The system is an "all-in-one" compact unit comprising 3-axis scale interface, motorised probe head controller, power supply and servo amplifiers. The unit is quick to install and can be used with a PC standard joystick unit (e.g. Microsoft, Logitech, etc.) to further reduce the overall upgrade cost. Alternatively, all standard Metrologic joystick controls are fully compatible with the ME5008 LITE.

For more advance applications and larger machines, the Metrologic ME5008 is one of the most advanced CNC controllers available today. The system includes 3-axis scale interface, motorised probe head controller, power supply and servo amplifiers as standard. However, the ME5008 can also be upgraded to include ;

	a 4th axis scale and servo (e.g. rotary table, gantry CMM, etc.)
	integration of scanning probes (e.g. Renishaw SP25, SP800, SP600, etc.)
	integration of laser scanning probes (e.g. Kreon, etc.)
	fully automated probe changing systems

The ME5008 can be installed on any make or model of CMM. All controllers are professionally installed by our Metrologic trained technicians, who have experience of retrofitting numerous makes of CMM.

Control Keyboards for CNC Controllers

A range of control keyboards are available, offering a variety of levels of functionality according to requirements. All keyboards include joystick control of machine movement, built-in display of coordinate position and other information, emergency stop, motorised probe head controls and programmable function keys.

The ME470 (single joystick) and ME670 (twin joystick) keyboards offer excellent portability due to their lightweight and small size, and also have the added option of Wi-fi operation.

The ME6700 is probably the most advanced control keyboard available for a CMM, and includes a full colour 1024x768 integrated display, enabling full control of the CMM software without having to return to the main PC system. All control keyboards are fully compatible with both entry-level ME5008 LITE and advanced ME5008.

Direct Interfaces - Standard Fixed Bed CMM

In cases where the existing controller is still serviceable, direct interfaces are available for a vast range of CMM's and portable measuring systems, removing the need to replace electronics systems

Any Make, Any Model, Any Type - We Have A Solution !

It doesn't matter what make or model of measuring system you have - with Metrologic Group software, we have a solution. Here is just a small example of devices that have recently benefited from a Metrologic CMM retrofit :

If your machine is not listed, simply give us a call to discuss your needs - new interfaces are being added on a regular basis.