Renishaw plc RMP600 PROBE FOR MACHINE TOOLS User Manual USER GUIDE

Renishaw plc PROBE FOR MACHINE TOOLS USER GUIDE

USER GUIDE

Quick-start guideH-5312-8502-01-BRMP600
© 2007 Renishaw plc. All rights reserved. This document may not be copied or reproduced in whole or in part, or transferred to any other media or language, by any means, without the prior written permission of Renishaw.The publication of material within this document does not imply freedom from the patent rights of Renishaw plc.DisclaimerConsiderable effort has been made to ensure that the contents of this document are free from inaccuracies and omissions. However, Renishaw makes no warranties with respect to the contents of this document and specifically disclaims any implied warranties. Renishaw reserves the right to make changes to this document and to the product described herein without obligation to notify any person of such changes.TrademarksRENISHAW® and the probe emblem used in the RENISHAW logo are registered trademarks of Renishaw plc in the UK and other countries.apply innovation, Trigger Logic and RENGAGE are trademarks of Renishaw plc.Adobe® and Acrobat® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.All other brand names and product names used in this document are trade names, service marks, trademarks, or registered trademarks of their respective owners.CAUTION: The RMP600 has a glass window. Handle with care if broken to avoid injury. !Part number: H-5312-8502-01-BIssued: 07.2007
3Features of the RMP600, and other similar Renishaw probes, are subject to the following patents and/or patent applications:CN 1732488ACN 1771425AEP 0337669 EP 0390342 EP 0652413 EP 0695926 EP 1185838 EP 1373995 EP 1425550 EP 1457786 EP 1477767 EP 1477768 EP 1576560 EP 1613921 EP 1701234 EP 1734426 EP 872787 BJP 2,945,709 JP 2,994,401 JP 2003-526,170 JP 2004-279,417 JP 2004-522,961 JP 2005-502,035 JP 2006/522931 JP 2006-313567 JP 2006-511860 JP 3,126,797US 2004-0178771 US 2006/0215614A1 US 5,040,931 US 5,150,529 US 5,279,042 US 5,669,151 US 6,301,796 B1 US 6,776,344 B2 US 6,941,671 B2 US 7145468B2WO 2006/134360 WO 2007/028964 WO 2006/100508 WO 2006/120403 Patents
4EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITYRenishaw plc declares that the product:Name DescriptionRMP600 Radio machine probehas been manufactured in conformity with the following standards:61010-1:2001EN 301 489-17EN 300 328EN 50371and that it complies with the requirements of the following directives (as amended):1999/5/EC - R&TTE Radio and telecommunications terminal equipmentThe above information is summarised from the full EC Declaration of Conformity. A copy is available from Renishaw on request.FCCInformation to user (FCC Section 15.19)This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions:1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.Information to user (FCC Section 15.21)The user is cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Renishaw plc or authorised representative could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.Preliminary informationC
5AA alkaline x 2 Lithium thionyl chloride x 2RS: 596-602, 201-9438Radio shack: 23-037Saft: LS 14500Sonnenschein: SL-760/STadrian: TL-5903/S, TL-2100/S Xeno: XL-060FThe RMP600 will operate with either 2 x AA alkaline batteries or 2 x lithium thionyl chloride batteries (of the types approved and listed below). 3Note: Maximum battery life is achieved when lithium thionyl chloride batteries are used.Battery specification3
6M-5000-370721Fitting the stylus
7V Take care not to short the battery contacts as this may be a fire hazard. Ensure the contact strips are located securely.1243VInstalling the batteries
8Reviewing the probe’s settingsX> 5 sKey to symbolsLED short flashLED long flash123LED checkSwitch on methodRadio on (omitted if multiple probe mode was selected) orShank on orSpin onSwitch off method (omitted for shank on)Radio off or Spin off orShort time out 12 s orMedium time out 33 s orLong time out 134 scontinued on next page
9Reviewing the probe’s settingsMultiple probe mode (omitted for radio-on)(see ‘Multiple probe mode settings’ to view all 16 choices)Mode off Mode onorMachine 1orMachine 2 Machine 16Battery statusBattery goodorBattery lowProbe in standby mode (after 5 s) Auto-reset offFilter off Auto-reset offFilter on16 ms Enhanced trigger filter setting and auto reset facilityAuto-reset offFilter on8 ms Auto-reset onFilter on8 msAuto-reset onFilter on16 msor or or or
10Multiple probe mode settingsMultiple probe modeMode off Mode onMachine 1 Machine 2 Machine 3 Machine 4Machine 5 Machine 6 Machine 7 Machine 8Machine 9 Machine 10 Machine 11 Machine 12Machine 13 Machine 14 Machine 15 Machine 16Deflect stylus < 4 secto cycle to nextsettingReturn to mode off
11Battery statusBattery goodorBattery lowKey to the symbolsLED short flash. LED long flash.Deflect the stylus < 4 seconds to move to the next menu option.Deflect the stylus > 4 seconds to move to the next menu.To exit , leave the stylus untouched for >20 seconds.Placing the probe into configuration modeLED checkTo change the switch off methodgo to the next pageDeflect the stylus and hold deflected until after the battery status has been displayed at the end of the review sequence.3X> 5 s123
12 Changing the probe settingsAuto-reset offFilter on16 msAuto-reset offFilter on8 ms Auto-reset onFilter on8 msAuto-reset onFilter on16 msAuto-reset offFilter off To change enhanced trigger filter setting and auto-reset facilityNEW SETTINGS COMPLETETo change switch on methodRadio on (omitted if multiple probe mode was selected)Shank on Spin onTo change switch off method (omitted for shank on)Radio off or Spin offShort time out 12 sMedium time out 33 sLong time out 134 scontinued on next page
13Acquisition modeAcquisition modeoffAcquisition modeonMultiple probe mode (omitted for radio-on)(see ‘Multiple probe mode settings’ to view all 16 choices)Mode off Mode onMachine 1 Machine 2 Machine 16Changing the probe settingsAcquisition modeAcquisition modeoffAcquisition modeonReturn to ‘To change switch-on method’Note: Once acquisition has been successful, the RMP600 will revert to ‘Aquisition mode off’.Cease triggering here, unless the multiple probe mode is required in which case deflect stylus > 4 secondsNote: If no changes are made in multiple probe mode, then deflecting the stylus for more than 4 seconds will return the probe settings to ‘To change switch-on method’NEW SETTINGS COMPLETENote: To partner a RMP600 with a RMI please see page 12.
14RMP600 - RMI partnershipAcquisition modeAcquisition modeoffAcquisition modeonContinuously deflect stylus whilst switching on the RMI.continued on next page SIGNAL LEDRMI in acquisition mode3Note: In configuration mode, configure settings as required and then enter the ‘Acquisition mode’ menu. Select ‘Acquisition mode off’.3Note: Unless the RMP600 is in ‘Multiple probe’ mode, it will be necessary to partner it with the RMI before use.
15RMP600 - RMI partnershipNew partner RMP acquired SIGNAL LEDRelease and deflect the stylus to select ‘Acquisition mode on’. X3X> 20 sProbe in standby and system ready for use.X3
1621×4×2 4 mm AF 2 - 3 Nm ×2Mounting the probe to a shank
171+10 µm -10 µm2.5 mm AF 1 Nm ×4Stylus on-centre adjustment
182+10 µm -10 µm4 mm AF 6 - 8 Nm ×2Stylus on-centre adjustment
193+2.5 µm -2.5 µm2.5 mm AF 1.5 - 3.5 Nm ×4Stylus on-centre adjustment
20RMI visual diagnosticsLOW BATTERY/START LEDBattery lowM code start/stop in progressBattery low and M code start/stop in progressBattery is ok and no M code start/stop in progress PROBE STATUS LEDProbe triggered Probe seated ERROR LEDError No errorSIGNAL LEDSignal excellentSignal goodSignal poorNo signalOFFIn acquisition modeNew partner RMP acquiredOFF OFF
21Renishaw receiver visual diagnostics CleaningUse clean cloth
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