Data sheet

H-2000-2289-13-B

Probe software for machine tools

- program features

NEWS BULLETIN
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● Non-contact tool setting

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Software overview

Page
Software features
Illustrations in this publication demonstrate typical applications and features.
They are not a complete specification for all software packages. Please refer
to the program manual supplied with each software package for specific details.

User documentation
Program manuals are supplied in the English language, but other languages
are available for some packages. When ordering, please state the language
of your choice. If available the additional documentation will also be supplied.

Tool setting software for lathes (including Y axis capability). 3

Inspection software for lathes (including Y axis capability). 4

EasyProbe inspection software for machining centres 6

EasyProbe software for machining centres provides simple and fast job
setup and measuring routines, for operators with minimal programming skill.

Standard inspection software for machining centres 8

Basic inspection/job setup software with the ability to set work offsets,
update tool offsets and print inspection results (where this control option
is available). Suitable for use by an operator or part programmer.

Additions to standard inspection software for machining centres 9

Several packages to enhance and extend the capabilities of the standard
inspection software. Includes vector measuring and angle measure, plus
a 5-axis option.

Inspection Plus software for machining centres 12

A totally integrated package of software that includes vector and angle
measure options, print options (where this control option is available)
and an extended range of cycles. Including an SPC cycle, 1 or 2 touch
probing option, tool offset compensation by percentage of error and
output data stored in an accessible variable stack.

Multi-axis inspection software for machining centres (NOT ILLUSTRATED) —

Orientate in alternative planes.

Rotating tool setting software for machining centres 17

Uses the industry standard TS27R probe, which suits the majority of
applications.

Non-contact tool setting software for machining centres 18

Preferred for applications using delicate tools, and other applications
where the probe must not obstruct the machine's working envelope.

Non-standard applications are available on request, subject to confirmation.

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Tool setting software for lathes
Cycle features
❏ Tool length setting ❏ Broken tool detection
With automatic offset correction
❏ Complete turret of tools can be set
❏ Tool diameter, centre line and length for length, centre line and diameter
offset setting of static and powered tools With automatic offset correction

PROGRAM INPUTS DESCRIPTION

H tool nose vector/datuming direction.
T tool offset to be updated.
C cutter diameter to compensate tool
offset by the radius amount.

MANUAL TOOL SETTING

The tool is positioned in front of the
cube manually before running the
following example in MDI mode.

Example
%
G65 P9011 H3. T1.
M30

AUTOMATIC TOOL SETTING

The current tool is moved
towards the cube for setting
and automatically retracts
to the home or start position
when finished.

Example
X
AUTO MODE
%
G28 U0 W0
Z G98
+
T0101
G125 T1. H3.
8 T0202
4 3 G125 T2. H7.
T0303
G125 T3. H8.
T0313
5 7 G125 T3. H7. C20.
T0404
G125 T4. H4.
X T0505
1 2 G125 T5. H2.
Z
+ T0606
6
G125 T6. H1.
M30
TOOL NOSE VECTOR DIRECTION
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Inspection software for lathes
Cycle descriptions
RADIUS MEASUREMENT LENGTH MEASUREMENT
The internal and external diameter is measured using The single point Z measure cycle determines the
a single point touch. The results can be used to surface position for compensating tool offset or
compensate a tool offset and store the error. updating the component workpiece datum position.

Example Example
G65 P9015 X30.5 T6. M16. G65 P9018 Z30.0 E1.

DIAMETER MEASUREMENT TOLERANCE BAND

The feature is measured at 2 points on opposite sides Can be set to give an alarm if the feature is out of tolerance.
of the diameter. The results can be used to compensate An upper tolerance limit can be set so that no tool offset
a tool offset and store the error. corrections are performed if the error found is above the
The Z input indicates an outside diameter will be limit specified.
measured.
PRINT RESULTS
Example On completion of each measurement cycle it is possible
G65 P9019 D50.5 Z–30.0 T5. to print out feature size and position, through the RS232
to a printer or via a computer using the input V on the
RIB / GROOVE MEASUREMENT program call line.
This cycle measures the width and position of a rib or groove
around the diameter before updating the relevant tool offsets.
PROGRAM INPUTS DESCRIPTION
Example
X radial dimension.
G65 P9016 D55.0 X45.0 T10. M11.
D diameter of feature.
Z± dimension or depth.
T tool offset to be updated with error of size
e.g. T10.
M tool offset to store error.
E work offset to be updated for position
e.g. E1. for G54.
H tolerance band for no offset correction.
V print results of measurement.
Example
11
%
G80 G90 G00
T0101
9 8
T0101 X100. Z60. (co-ordinate system)
10
1. G65 P9010 X0 Z10. F1000
2. G65 P9019 D50. Z–5. T5. M6. (diameter)
3. G65 P9010 Z–10.0 2 7
4. G65 P9015 X40. T7. M8. (diameter 1 point) 6
5. G65 P9010 Z5. 4

6. G65 P9010 X45. (Length) 1

3 5
7. G65 P9018 Z0. M9. E1. (set Z datum)
8. G65 P9010 X70.
2
9. G65 P9010 Z–15.
10. G65 P9015 X65. T10. M11. (diameter 1 point)
11. G65 P9010 X100. Z60.
G28 U0 W0
M30.
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Inspection software for lathes
Cycle features
❏ Size control ❏ Tolerance band
Tool offsets can be corrected automatically. Can be set to give an alarm if the feature
is out of tolerance.
❏ Position control
Work offsets can be updated for accurate ❏ Measurement results
component positioning. Can be printed out through the RS232
to a printer or computer.
❏ Measurement error
Can be stored in a spare tool offset.

2 POINT DIAMETER MEASURE SINGLE POINT DIAMETER MEASURE

Example Example
G65 P9019 D50. Z–10. M20. G65 P9015 X50. M20.

RIB / GROOVE MEASURE Z SURFACE / DATUM POSITION MEASURE

Example Example
G65 P9016 D20. T10. G65 P9018 Z0 T10.

2 POINT DIAMETER MEASURE

Example
G9010 X50. Z20.
G65 P9019 D30. Z–5. E20.
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EasyProbe inspection software for machining centres
EasyProbe software cycles are designed for use by the operator for simple job set-up and measuring
tasks on machining centres. The software can be easily configured, using a supplied installation utility,
to suit the machine tool configuration.
Probe positioning is by using the machine handwheel/jog function and cycles run via M.D.I.
Alternatively probe positioning and cycles can be written into a part program and run automatically.

Cycle features
❏ Position control ❏ Angle find
Work offsets can be updated for accurate The angle of a surface can be found to update
component positioning. a 4th axis or enable G68 co-ordinate rotation.
❏ Measurement results / error
Results and errors are stored in a macro
variable list.

X / Y / Z SURFACE MEASURE WEB / POCKET CYCLE

Z
X

The cycle is used to measure a single surface feature.

It is also used to calibrate the length of a probe.

Example
G65 P9023 X10. S54. This cycle is used to measure the feature width and
centre position using 2 points parallel to the X or Y axis.
Set the G54 to the X surface position.
The error of size and centre position can then be stored
or used to update the relevant work offset registers.

Example
G65 P9023 D50. Y1. Z-15. S54.
Set the G54 offset to the centre of the web in the Y axis.

BORE / BOSS CYCLE ANGLE MEASURE

Y
Aa

X
P2
P1

The angle of a surface can be found by running to two single

surface measure routines, the second with an 'A' input to
This cycle is used to measure the feature width and calculate the angle between the two points.
centre position using 4 points parallel with the X and Y axis, The angle found can then be used to update a 4th axis
to determine the diameter size and centre position.
The error of size and centre position can be stored or used Example
to update the relevant work offset registers. G65 P9023 Y10. Y- single surface measure P1.
It is also used to calibrate the XY axis offsets of a probe G0 G91 X-50. Y15 Move from P1 to P2. Use either
and the radii of a probe stylus ball. the jog or handwheel mode.
G65 P9023 A160. Y10. Y- single surface P2 measure
Example to find the angle error.
G65 P9023 D50. S59. I50. J50. Stored in #144.
Set the centre at X=50 and Y=50 relative to G59 X0 Y0 G68 G90 X0.R#144 Apply rotation
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EasyProbe inspection software for machining centres

PROTECTED POSITIONING

A protected positioning move stops the machine

when a collision occurs from moving the probe to
a target position entered on the program line.

Example
G65 P9770 X0 Y-25. Z10. F5000.

PROGRAM INPUTS DESCRIPTION Example

A± Angle input for measuring an angle. %
C Indicates a calibration cycle. G80 G90 G00
T01
D The nominal size of the feature for
M06
measuring a bore/boss or a web/pocket.
G54 X0 Y0
I± Required X set position of the feature G43 H1 Z100.
when setting a work offset. G65 P9023 M1. (switch on probe)
J± Required Y set position of the feature 1. G65 P9770 X-10.0 Y10.0 Z-5.0 F1000 (protected move)
when setting a work offset. 2. G65 P9023 X10.0 S54.
(single surface measure, set G54 X)
K± Required Z set position of the feature
3. G65 P9770 Y-10.
when setting a work offset.
4. G65 P9770 X10
M Used to control probe switching options. 5. G65 P9023 Y10. S54. (single surface measure, set G54 Y)
Q Probe overtravel distance. 6. G0 Z10. (clearance move)
7. G65 P9770 X50. Y50.
R± Radial clearance between the stylus and
8. G65 P9770 Z-5.
the side of a feature. Can be negative for
9. G65 P9023 D40. H0.2 (bore measure)
an internal web or boss cycle.
10. G0 Z20.0.
S Work offset to be updated for position. 11. G65 P9770 Y90.
i.e. S54 for G54. 12. G65 P9023 Z-20. S54. K5.
X+ Approximate distance and direction to (single surface measure, set G54 Z)
the X surface. 13. G28 Z100

or M30
13
X1. Indicates measuring a web/pocket in the START
X axis.
11
Y± Approximate distance and direction to
the Y surface. 10
or

Y1. Indicates measuring a web/pocket in

the Y axis. 12
7
Z± Approximate distance and direction to
the Z surface. 9
1 2 9
8 9
6
9 Y+

3 X+
5

4
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Standard inspection software for machining centres
Cycle features
❏ Size control ❏ Tolerance band
Tool offsets can be corrected automatically. Can be set to give an alarm if the feature
is out of tolerance.
❏ Position control
Work offsets can be updated for accurate ❏ Measurement results
component positioning. Can be printed out through the RS232 to
a printer or computer.
❏ Measurement error
Can be stored in a spare tool offset.

BORE / BOSS CYCLE WEB / POCKET CYCLE

The bore / boss cycle measures a diameter using This cycle determines the features, width and
4 points parallel with the X and Y axis to determine centre position using 2 points parallel to the
the diameter size and centre position. X or Y axis.
The boss measure is indicated by a Z input on the The error of size and centre position can then be
program line. stored or updated in the relevant tool and work offsets.
Example Example
G65 P9019 D20. T12. S1. H0.2 G65 P9010 X20. T12. H0.2

INTERNAL / EXTERNAL CORNER CYCLE X / Y / Z SURFACE MEASURE

Z
X

This cycle is used to find and update the work offset A single point touch is made to determine the surface
for the corner position. A single point is taken on both position in X, Y, or Z before updating the work or tool offset.
X and Y surfaces.
Example
Example G65 P9013 X10. S2.
G65 P9012 X0. Y0. S2.

PROTECTED POSITIONING PROGRAM INPUTS DESCRIPTION

X± direction and dimension.
Y± direction and dimension.
D diameter of feature.
Z± Z depth for boss measure.
T tool offset to be updated with error of size
e.g. T10.
M tool offset to store error.
A protected positioning move stops the machine when S work offset to be updated for position
a collision occurs from moving the probe to a target position e.g. S1 for G54.
entered on the program line.
H tolerance band for "OUT OF TOL
Example machine alarm.
G65 P9014 X10. Y30. Z–10. F1000. V&W print results of measurement.
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Standard inspection software for machining centres

START 10

4
3 6
2 6
5 6
6
2 Y+
1

X+

Example
%
G80 G90 G00
T01
M06
G54 X0 Y0
G43 H1 Z100.0
1. G65 P9014 X–10.0 Y–10. Z–5.0 F1000 (protected move)
2. G65 P9012 X0.0 Y0.0 S1. (corner measure)
3. G65 P9014 Z10.0
4. G65 P9014 X50.0 Y40.0
5. G65 P9014 Z–5.0
6. G65 P9019 D40.0 T10 M20 H0.2 (bore measure)
7. G65 P9014 Z20.0
8. G65 P9014 Y90.
9. G65 P9018 Z5.0 S2. (Z measure)
10. G65 P9014 Z50.0
G28 Z100.0
M30.
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Additions to standard software packages
for machining centres
Standard software vector measure option

3 POINT BORE / BOSS ANGLED SURFACE

Aa

Aa
Y Aa

X PLAN VIEW

ANGLED WEB ANGLED POCKET

Aa
Aa

Standard software angle measure option

4th AXIS MEASURE ANGLED SURFACE

Y
Aa

X PLAN VIEW

Multi-axis inspection package (complete)

Standard inspection features in 5 axis directions.
Including calibration on a sphere.

PROBE DIRECTION

X
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Standard inspection software for machining centres

Print macro function for standard software

pages 8-10

On completion of each cycle, it is possible to print out the feature size and position,
via the RS232 port, to a printer or computer with suitable communications interface.
By using the inputs 'V' or 'W' (when fitted) on the measuring macro call line, the print out
will appear in different formats as shown below.
Alternatively, the print macro can be programmed directly to print out measured results.
Example
G65 P9019 D20. M99. V2. H0.1 (bore measure and print results in offset 99)
or
G65 P9730 D15. E0.055 M99. V2. (print results in offset 99)

Machining centre or lathe 'V2' input (print heading)

COMPONENT No. 1
OFFSET NO NOMINAL TOLERANCE DEVIATION FROM COMMENTS
DIMENSION NOMINAL
99 15.000 0.100 0.055

Machining centre or lathe 'V1' input (no heading)

99 15.000 0.100 0.055

Machining centre 'W2' input (print heading)

COMPONENT No. 1
WORK OFFSET NOMINAL DEVIATION FROM
POSITION NOMINAL
G54 X – 135.155 – 0.155
X – 85.235 – 0.235

Machining centre 'W1' input (no heading)

G54 X – 135.155 – 0.155

X – 85.235 – 0.235
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Inspection Plus software for machining centres
Benefits - compared with standard software

❃ All cycles in one package (no options).

❃ Improved output data information stored

in variables, and print report generation.

❃ Improved print macro data.

❃ Cycles with additional capability.

i.e. Angle corner find.
Internal boss/web.

❃ Feature to feature relationship measurement.

❃ Additional cycles list - see illustrations.

❃ Optional 1 or 2 touch probing (included).

Cycle features

❏ Protected positioning.
2-TOUCH PROBING - STANDARD

❏ Size and position calculated for

internal/external features. Find
fast
❏ Tolerances can be applied to size and position.

Measure
❏ Error bands set for no offset compensation. slow

❏ Offsets compensated for by % of error. Small back off

for optimised cycle

❏ Statistical Process Control (SPC) feedback

based on trend analysis and average readings.

❏ Process errors can be applied to measurement

1-TOUCH PROBING - OPTIONAL
results.
Includes false trigger recovery

❏ Print results out through the RS232 serial port.

❏ 1-Touch measuring option.

(for machines with high
speed probe input signal).

❏ 2-Touch measuring option.

(for general applications, and use on
machines with standard input signal).
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List of cycles
❏ X or Y or Z single surface measure. ❏ 4th Axis measure.
(component, fixture or machine table can be
❏ Web / pocket measure.
compensated for alignment).
❏ 4 point bore / boss measure.
❏ Stock allowance.
❏ Internal/external corner. (maximum metal condition can be measured
(3 point measure for right angled corners). to eliminate any unnecessary fresh air cutting).
(4 point measure for intersection of angled
❏ Multi-stylus calibration.
surfaces).
(several stylus ball configurations can be
❏ 3 point bore / boss vector measure. calibrated and stored).
(approach angles are specified for each point).
❏ Feature to feature measure.
❏ Angled web / pocket measure.
❏ Angled XY surface (angle find).
❏ Angled XY surface measure.
❏ Statistical process control (SPC) macro
❏ Holes on a pitch circle diameter (PCD). for tool offset updates.

BORE / BOSS WEB / POCKET

Example Example
G65 P9814 D50. Z–10. S4. G65 P9812 X50. Z–10. S4.

3 POINT BORE / BOSS X / Y / Z SURFACE MEASURE

Aa
Z surface

Aa X or Y surface

Example Example
G65 P9823 A0 B120. C–120. D50. S4. G65 P9811 X30. T20.
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INTERNAL / EXTERNAL CORNER

Example Example
G65 P9815 X0 Y0 I20. J20. S6. G65 P9816 X0 Y0 I20. J20. S6.

ANGLED SURFACE

Y
Y Aa
Aa
PLAN VIEW X
X
Example Example
G65 P9821 A60. D30. G65 P9843 Y50. D30. A–30.

ANGLED WEB / POCKET

Aa Aa
Aa

Example
G65 P9822 D50. Z–10. A45.

4th AXIS MEASURE CYCLE STOCK ALLOWANCE

Example Example
G65 P9817 X100. Z50. S1. G65 P9820 Z0 I20. I20 I30. J30 I40. J40. S6.
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BORE / BOSS ON P.C.D. CYCLE FEATURE TO FEATURE

Dd

Aa

Aa Yy

P.C.D.

Xx

Example Example
G65 P9819 C200. D25. K–10. B4. A45. G65 P9810 X0 Y0 F5000.
G65 P9814 D20.
G65 P9834
G65 P9810 X50.
G65 P9814 D20.
G65 P9834 X50.

Inspection Plus software for MP700 probe

Inspection Plus software for the MP700 probe comprises
the cycles and features described on pages 5, 6, 7 and 8
with the additional cycles and features shown below.

Additional cycles Additional features

❏ Calibration on a sphere. ❏ Simplified calibration and calculation

routines based on a constant stylus
❏ XYZ single surface measurement ball radius for all directions.
(3D measure). This feature is unique to the MP700 probe.

❏ 3D measuring application capability.

SPHERE CALIBRATION X / Y / Z SINGLE SURFACE MEASURE - 3D MEASURE

X Y and Z

Z
Y

Example Example
G65 P9804 X200. Y100. Z50. D30. S6. T20. G65 P9821 X50. Y30. Z50. C1.
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Print macro function for Inspection Plus software

pages 12-15

On completion of each cycle, it is possible to print out the measured results, via
the RS232 port, to a printer or computer with suitable communications interface.

Use the 'W1' input on the measuring macro call line.

W1. Increment the feature number only.
W2. Increment the component number, and reset the feature number.

Example

G65 P9834 X45. Y–65. W2. (feature to feature)

G65 P9810 X–135. Y–65. F3000.
G65 P9814 D71. W1. (bore measure)

Machining Centre Using 'W2.' and 'W1.' INPUT

COMPONENT NO 31 FEATURE NO 1

POSN R79.0569 ACTUAL 79.0012 TOL TP 0.2000 DEV–0.0557

POSN X–45.0000 ACTUAL –45.1525 TOL TP 0.2000 DEV–0.1525
POSN Y–65.0000 ACTUAL –64.8263 TOL TP 0.2000 DEV–0.1737

+++++OUT OF POS+++++ERROR TP 0.1311 RADIAL

ANG–124.6952 ACTUAL–124.8578 DEV–0.1626

COMPONENT NO 31 FEATURE NO 2

SIZE D71.0000 ACTUAL 71.9072 TOL 0.1000 DEV 0.9072

+++++OUT OF TOL+++++ERROR 0.8072

POSN X–135.0000 ACTUAL –135.3279 DEV–0.3279

POSN Y–65.0000 ACTUAL –63.8201 DEV–1.1799
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Rotating tool setting software for machining centres
Cycle features
❏ Tool length setting ❏ Rotating tool diameter setting of
With automatic offset correction single and multiple tip tools
❏ Rotating tool length setting of ❏ Fully automated measurement cycle
single and multiple tip tools With tool change positioning and offset
correction.
❏ Broken tool detection

TOOL LENGTH SETTING ROTATING LENGTH SETTING ROTATING DIAMETER SETTING

TOOL LENGTH / DIAMETER SETTING

The tool is manually positioned over the stylus
within 10mm of the surface. The following example
program is then executed.

Example
1. G65 P9851 T1. (tool length setting).
2. G65 P9852 D21. (tool diameter setting).

AUTOMATIC TOOL MEASUREMENT BROKEN TOOL DETECTION

The tool will be selected automatically from the tool

change magazine positioned over the stylus, then After machining, the tool is positioned by the program
measure the length and/or diameter before returning over the stylus before running the following cycle to
to the home position and updating the relevant offsets. check the length or diameter offset.

Example Example
1. G65 P9853 B3. T01.001 D11. 1. G65 P9853 B1. T1. H0.2
(selects tool 1 and automatically measures (tool breakage tolerance ±0.2mm).
length offset No. 1 and diameter offset No. 11).
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Non-contact tool setting software for machining centres
Cycle features
❏ Tool length setting ❏ Rotating tool diameter setting of
With automatic offset correction single and multiple tip tools

❏ Rotating tool length setting of ❏ Cutter radius and linear profile checking
single and multiple tip tools Cutter edge/missing tooth checking

❏ Broken tool detection ❏ Temperature compensation checking

❏ Program examples for broken tool detection using the NC2 probe
are available as a download from the Renishaw web site
www.renishaw.com/NC2 software
Downloads

TOOL LENGTH SETTING ROTATING LENGTH SETTING ROTATING DIAMETER SETTING

TOOL LENGTH / DIAMETER SETTING

The tool is automatically positioned over the laser beam.
The two following example programs can then be executed.
Examples
1. G65 P9862 (tool length setting).
2. G65 P9862 B3. D31. (tool length and diameter setting).
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BROKEN TOOL DETECTION

PLUNGE CHECK RADIAL CHECK

When running the following cycle after machining, When running this cycle, the tool should first be moved to
the tool is automatically positioned over the laser beam. a safe, clear position in the Z, X and Y axis. The cycle will
It is then plunged into the beam to check its overall length. position the tool in the Z axis on one side of a beam and
With the following example, both long and short tool check its length by a rapid move radially through the beam.
conditions can be checked to a tolerance of 0.5 mm. It can only check a short tool condition.

Example Example
G65 P9863 H-0.5 G65 P9864

CUTTER RADIUS AND LINEAR PROFILE CHECKING

Checking a form with a convex corner radius Checking a form with a linear profile

With
Without
R18=r input R06=k
R06=k R18=r input
–Tol +Tol
R18=–r
+Tol –Tol
R17=q
R11=h

x
R11=h

4=
R2

R05=j

R17=q
R25=y
R25=y

Checking a form with a concave radius

With
R18=r input

R18=–r
–Tol This cycle is used to check the profile of
ballnose cutters, cutters with corner radii,
x

and cutters with linear profiles.

4=
R2

The profile is checked to find out if it is

within a specified form tolerance.
R17=q
R11=h

R05=j R09=f
Example
+Tol G65 P9865 B3. H0 J0.5 Q90. R5. X10.

R06=k

R25=y
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