Hexagon Hexagon and Renishaw head controllers MTConnect Adapter

Metrology-focused MTConnect adapter for Leitz CMM platforms with OPC UA data alignment.

What it integrates

This adapter maps Hexagon Hexagon and Renishaw head controllers data into MTConnect-compliant streams. Coverage depends on controller family, PLC configuration, vintage, and API availability.

  • Equipment category: Metrology
  • Data source type: Other
  • Commercial path: Quote required

API dependencies

  • Hexagon FDC
  • Brown & Sharp Leitz Protocol

Adapter facts

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Prerequisites

  • Network install required
Choosing an MTConnect Adapter

Adapter overview

Deployment options

Delivery options align to plant network constraints and installation support requirements.

Software

Installation support

Install models are confirmed during scoping.

OnsiteRemote

Machine network install access is required for most deployments.

Validation evidence

Validation reports document adapter data quality, schema conformance, and common issues.

Validation reports

Public validation report

Learn more in the validator workflow guide or visit the validation hub.

Supported MTConnect Data Items

Supported Data Items vary by controller family and configuration. The table below will be populated as evidence is curated.

Explore MTConnect definitions on DataItem Types, SubTypes, and Component Types.

Type SubType Units Notes Component context
AVAILABILITY
POSITION ACTUAL MILLIMETER
POSITION COMMANDED MILLIMETER
POSITION TARGET MILLIMETER
PATH_FEEDRATE ACTUAL MILLIMETER/SECOND
PATH_FEEDRATE COMMANDED MILLIMETER/SECOND
PATH_FEEDRATE PROGRAMMED MILLIMETER/SECOND
ACCELERATION ACTUAL MILLIMETER/SECOND
ACCELERATION COMMANDED MILLIMETER/SECOND
ACCELERATION PROGRAMMED MILLIMETER/SECOND
ANGLE ACTUAL DEGREE
ANGLE COMMANDED DEGREE
CONTROLLER_MODE
PATH_POSITION PROBE MILLIMETER_3D
BLOCK
SYSTEM
TOOL_OFFSET RADIAL MILLIMETER
PROGRAM
EXECUTION
EMERGENCY_STOP

Reference the MTConnect Data Items glossary for Type/SubType definitions.

Supported components & relationships

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Guaranteed Results

We ensure your data flows are compliant and reliable.

Flexible Deployment

Hardware and software options to fit your facility’s needs.