Renishaw plc PI Primo Interface User Manual Primo Installation Guide Jan 2014
Renishaw plc Primo Interface Primo Installation Guide Jan 2014
User manual
Primo™ system
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of Renishaw plc.
Contents
Before you begin......................................................................................................................... 1.1
Before you begin....................................................................................................................1.1
Disclaimer................................................................................................................. 1.1
Trademarks............................................................................................................... 1.1
Warranty................................................................................................................... 1.1
Changes to equipment.............................................................................................. 1.1
CNC machines............................................................................................................1.1
Care of the Primo equipment................................................................................... 1.1
Patents................................................................................................................................... 1.2
EC declaration of conformity................................................................................................. 1.3
WEEE directive.......................................................................................................... 1.3
FCC declaration (US)................................................................................................. 1.3
Radio approvals..................................................................................................................... 1.4
Safety..................................................................................................................................... 1.5
Information to the equipment installer................................................................................. 1.6
Primo training programme.................................................................................................... 1.7
Radio Part Setter & Radio 3D Tool Setter Basics 2.1
Introduction........................................................................................................................... 2.1
Getting started.......................................................................................................... 2.1
Credit........................................................................................................................ 2.1
Modes of operation.................................................................................................. 2.1
Configurable settings............................................................................................................. 2.2
Switch on/switch off methods.................................................................................. 2.2
Enhanced trigger filter.............................................................................................. 2.2
Recalibration............................................................................................................. 2.2
Acquisition mode...................................................................................................... 2.2
Primo credit token................................................................................................................. 2.3
Upgrade credit token................................................................................................ 2.3
Credit transfer........................................................................................................... 2.3
Four low credit indicators......................................................................................... 2.3
Radio Part Setter & Radio 3D Tool Setter operation............................................................. 2.4
Achievable set-up tolerances.................................................................................... 2.4
Software routines.................................................................................................................. 2.5
Interface basics 3.1
Introduction........................................................................................................................... 3.1
Power supply............................................................................................................ 3.1
Input voltage ripple................................................................................................... 3.1
Contents
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Renikey...................................................................................................................... 3.1
Interface visual diagnostics....................................................................................... 3.1
Interface inputs...................................................................................................................... 3.2
Interface outputs................................................................................................................... 3.2
SSR output specifications.......................................................................................... 3.2
Interface output waveform.................................................................................................... 3.3
Switches SW1 and SW2.......................................................................................................... 3.4
Switch SW1 output configuration.......................................................................................... 3.5
Switch SW2 output configuration............................................................................. 3.5
Dimensions and specifications 4.1
Radio Part Setter dimensions.................................................................................................4.1
Radio 3D Radio Tool Setter dimensions................................................................................. 4.2
Interface dimensions............................................................................................................. 4.3
Radio Part Setter specification............................................................................................... 4.4
3D Radio Tool Setter specification......................................................................................... 4.5
Interface specification........................................................................................................... 4.6
System installation 5.1
Operating envelope............................................................................................................... 5.1
Signal Strength LED…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….5.1
Performance envelope........................................................................................................... 5.2
Radio Part Setter – Interface positioning.................................................................. 5.2
Performance envelope.............................................................................................. 5.2
Preparing the Radio Part Setter for use................................................................................. 5.3
Fitting the stylus..................................................................................................................... 5.3
Installing the battery.............................................................................................................. 5.4
Mounting the Radio Part Setter on a shank........................................................................... 5.5
Radio Part Setter stylus on-centre adjustment...................................................................... 5.6
Preparing the Radio 3D Tool Setter for use........................................................................... 5.7
Fitting the stylus, break stem and captive link....................................................................... 5.7
Installing the battery.............................................................................................................. 5.8
Mounting the 3D Tool Setter on a machine table............................................................... 5.9
Radio 3D Tool Setter stylus level setting.............................................................................. 5.10
Preparing the Interface for use............................................................................................ 5.11
Mounting bracket................................................................................................... 5.11
Wiring diagram.................................................................................................................... 5.12
Interface cable..................................................................................................................... 5.13
Cable specification.................................................................................................. 5.13
Cable sealing........................................................................................................... 5.13
Fitting flexible conduit............................................................................................ 5.13
Interface screw torque values............................................................................................. 5.14
Calibrating the Primo System.............................................................................................. 5.15
Why calibrate?........................................................................................................ 5.15
Radio Part Setter LED guide................................................................................................. 5.16
Start up................................................................................................................................ 5.16
Acquisition mode................................................................................................................. 5.16
Operational mode................................................................................................................ 5.16
Errors................................................................................................................................... 5.16
Credit transfer mode (Radio Part Setter only)..................................................................... 5.16
Interface LED signals............................................................................................................ 5.17
Acquisition mode................................................................................................................. 5.17
Credit transfer...................................................................................................................... 5.17
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Operational mode................................................................................................................ 5.17
Error states.......................................................................................................................... 5.17
Interface digital display codes............................................................................................. 5.18
Credit codes............................................................................................................ 5.18
Error codes.............................................................................................................. 5.18
Method of partnership........................................................................................................ 5.19
Inserting Primo Credit Token……………………………………………………………………………………………5.20
Method of credit transfer.................................................................................................... 5.21
Maintenance............................................................................................................................... 6.1
Maintenance.......................................................................................................................... 6.1
Cleaning.................................................................................................................... 6.1
Changing the batteries........................................................................................................... 6.2
Radio Part setter.................................................................................................................... 6.2
Radio 3D Tool Setter.............................................................................................................. 6.3
Allowed battery types............................................................................................................ 6.4
Interface cover....................................................................................................................... 6.5
Removing the Interface cover................................................................................................ 6.5
Routine Radio 3D Tool Setter maintenance........................................................................... 6.6
Inspecting the inner diaphragm seal...................................................................................... 6.6
Fault finding 7.1
Radio Part setter.................................................................................................................... 7.1
Radio 3D Tool Setter.............................................................................................................. 7.2
Interface................................................................................................................................. 7.3
Parts list 8.1
Appendix 1: Primo Radio Part Setter and Primo Length Tool Setter combination relay
configurations
Contents
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Before you begin
Disclaimer
RENISHAW HAS MADE CONSIDERABLE EFFORTS TO
ENSURE THE CONTENT OF THIS DOCUMENT IS
CORRECT AT THE DATE OF PUBLICATION BUT
MAKES NO WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS
REGARDING THE CONTENT. RENISHAW EXCLUDES
LIABILITY, HOWSOEVER ARISING, FOR ANY
INACCURACIES IN THIS DOCUMENT.
Trademarks
RENISHAW® and the probe emblem used in the
RENISHAW logo are registered trademarks of
Renishaw plc in the UK and other countries. Apply
innovation™ and Primo™ are trademarks of
Renishaw plc. All other brand names and product
names used in this document are trade names,
service marks, trademarks, or registered
trademarks of their respective owners.
Warranty
Equipment requiring attention under warranty
must be returned to your equipment supplier. No
claims will be considered where Renishaw
equipment has been misused, or where repairs or
adjustments have been attempted by
unauthorised persons. Prior consent must be
obtained in instances where Renishaw equipment
is to be substituted or omitted. Failure to comply
with this requirement will invalidate the warranty.
Changes to equipment
Renishaw reserves the right to change equipment
specifications without notice.
CNC machines
CNC machine tools must always be operated by
fully trained personnel in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
Care of the Primo equipment
Keep systems clean and treat the equipment as
precision tools.
Before you begin
1.1
Patents
Features of the Primo system, and other similar
Renishaw products, are the subject of one or more
of the following patents and/or patent
applications:
Publication No CountryIPSS Ref
CN100416216 China0589/CNw/0
CN100466003 China0583/CNw/0
CN101476859 China0589/CNw/2
CN101354230 China0737/CN/0
CN101354266 China0738/CN/0
CN101482402 China0583/CNw/2
EP0695926 Europe0334/EP/
EP0967455 Europe0426/EP/
EP1185838 Europe 0466/EP/
EP1373995 Europe 0492/EP/
EP1425550 Europe 0522/EP/
EP1457786 Europe 0587/EP/
EP1477767 Europe 0466/EP/
EP1477768 Europe 0466/EP/
EP1576560 Europe 0583/EP/
EP1613921 Europe 0589/EP/
EP1701234 Europe 0492/EP/
EP1734426 Europe 0492/EP/
EP1804020 Europe 0522/EP/
EP1988439 Europe 0492/EP/
EP2018935 Europe 0737/EP/
EP2019284 Europe 0738/EP/
EP2216761 Europe 0583/EP/
IN215787 India 0583/INw/0
IN234921 India 0589/INw/0
IN8707/DELNP/2008 India 0589/INw/2
JP2009-053187 Japan 0738/JP/0
JP2013-101685 Japan 0583/JP/3
JP2013-137313 Japan 0737/JP/2
JP3967592 Japan 0466/JPw/0
JP4237051 Japan 0522/JPw/0
JP4398011 Japan 0426/JP/0
JP4575781 Japan 0583/JPw/0
JP4754427 Japan 0466/JPw/2
JP4773677 Japan 0492/JPw/0
JP4851488 Japan 0492/JP/2
JP4852411 Japan 0589/JPw/0
JP5238749 Japan 0583/JP/2
JP5254692 Japan 0737/JP/0
KR1001244 Korea (South)
0583/KRw/0
TW 1380025 Taiwan 0738/TW/0
TW 200912579 Taiwan 0737/TW/0
US 2009/0028286 USA 0763/US/2
US 2011/0002361 USA 0583/US/2
US 2013/0152418 USA 0738/US/2
US 2013/0159714 USA 0737/US/2
US5669151 USA 0334/US/0
US6275053 USA 0426/US/0
US6776344 USA 0466/USw/0
US6941671 USA 0522/USw/0
US7145468 USA 0492/USw/0
US7285935 USA 0587/US/0
US7316077 USA 0589/USw/0
US7441707 USA 0466/USw/2
US7486195 USA 0492/USw/2
US7812736 USA 0492/US/3
US7821420 USA 0583/USw/0
US8437978 USA 0738/US/0
US8464054 USA 0737/US/0
Primo installation guide
Before you
begin
1.2
EC Declaration of conformity
Renishaw plc hereby declares that the Primo Radio
Part Setter, Radio 3D Tool Setter and Interface are
in compliance with the essential requirements and
other relevant provisions of Directive 1995/5/EC.
Contact Renishaw plc at www.renishaw.com for
the full EC Declaration of Conformity.
WEEE directive
The use of this symbol on Renishaw products
and/or accompanying documentation indicates
that the product should not be mixed with general
household waste upon disposal. It is the
responsibility of the end user to dispose of this
product at a designated collection point for waste
electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) to
enable reuse or recycling. Correct disposal of this
product will help to save valuable resources and
prevent potential negative effects on the
environment. For more information, please
contact your local waste disposal service or
Renishaw distributor.
Battery disposal
The crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the
batteries used in this product indicate that
batteries must be collected and disposed of
separately from household waste in accordance
with EU battery directive 2006/66/EC . Please
contact your local authority about the rules on the
separate collection of batteries because correct
disposal helps to prevent negative consequences
for the environmental and human health.
FCC declaration (US)
FCC section 15.19
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful
interference.
2. This device may accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
FCC section 15.21
The user is cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved by Renishaw
plc, or an authorized representative, could void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Before you
begin
1.3
Radio approvals (radio
approvals needed)
Approvals that are planned to be granted for
launch:
• Europe (EU & EFTA)
• USA
• Canada
• Japan
• China
• South Korea
• India
• Indonesia
• Malaysia
• Singapore
• Taiwan
• The Philippines
• Vietnam
• Australia
• New Zealand
Radio Regulations
Extract from Taiwanese radio regulations
低功率電波輻性電機管理辦法
第十二條經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電
機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用者均不
得擅自變更頻率、加大功率或變更原設計
之特性及功能。
第十四條低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響
飛航安全及干擾合法通信；經發現有干擾
現象時，應立即停用，並改善至無干擾時
方得繼續使用。前項合法通信，指依電信
規定作業之無線電信。低功率射頻電機須
忍受合法通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波
輻射性電機設備之干擾。
Radio equipment – Canadian warning
statements
English
"Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio
transmitter may only operate using an
antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser)
gain approved for the transmitter by Industry
Canada.
To reduce potential radio interference to
other users, the antenna type and its gain
should be so chosen that the equivalent
isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not
more than that necessary for successful
communication."
"This device complies with Industry Canada
licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1)
this device may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device."
Français
"Conformément à la réglementation
d'Industrie Canada, le présent émetteur radio
peut fonctionner avec une antenne d'un type
et d'un gain maximal (ou inférieur) approuvé
pour l'émetteur par Industrie Canada.
Dans le but de réduire les risques de
brouillage radioélectrique à l'intention des
autres utilisateurs, il faut choisir le type
d'antenne et son gain de sorte que la
puissance isotrope rayonnée équivalente
(p.i.r.e.) ne dépasse pas l'intensité nécessaire
à l'établissement d'une communication
satisfaisante."
"Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR
d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils
radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est
autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes: (1)
l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage,
et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter
tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si
le brouillage est susceptible d'en
compromettre le fonctionnement."
Primo installation guide
Before you
begin
1.4
Safety
Information to the user
The Primo Radio Part Setter and the Radio 3D Tool
Setter are both supplied with one 3 Volt CR2
Lithium Manganese battery each. 3.6 Volt ½ AA
Lithium Thionyl Chloride batteries may also be
used (see section 4.2).
Lithium batteries must be approved to IEC 62133.
Please dispose of the batteries on accordance with
your local environmental laws once the charge has
depleted. Do not attempt to recharge these
batteries.
Please ensure replacement batteries are fitted in
accordance with the instructions in this manual
and as indicated on the product. For specific
battery operating, safety and disposal guidelines
please refer to the battery manufacturer’s
literature.
CAUTIONS:
• Do not leave dead batteries in the
equipment.
• Do not allow coolant or debris to enter
the battery compartment.
• When changing the battery check that the
battery polarity is correct.
• Do not store batteries in direct sunlight or
rain.
• Avoid forced discharge of the batteries.
• Do not short-circuit the batteries.
• Do not disassemble, pierce, deform or
apply excessive pressure to the batteries.
• Do not swallow the batteries.
• Keep the batteries out of the reach of
children.
• Do not get batteries wet.
• If a battery is damaged, make sure to
exercise caution when handling it.
• Never dispose of batteries in fire.
NOTES:
Always ensure that the gasket and mating surfaces
are clean and free from dirt before reassembly.
After removing the old battery, wait more than 5
seconds before inserting the new battery.
If a dead battery is inadvertently inserted into the
probe then the LEDs will remain a constant red.
Please ensure that you comply with international
and national battery transport regulations when
transporting batteries or the products; Lithium
batteries are classified as dangerous goods and
strict controls apply on their shipment by air. If
you should need to return your Primo Radio Part
Setter or Radio 3D Tool Setter to Renishaw for any
reason, do not return any batteries to reduce
shipment delays.
In all applications involving the use of machine
tools eye protection is recommended.
The Primo Radio 3D Tool Setter has a glass window
around it. Handle with care if broken to avoid
injury.
Information to the machine
supplier/installer
It is the machine supplier's responsibility to ensure
that the user is made aware of any hazards
involved in operation, including those mentioned
in Renishaw product literature, and to ensure that
adequate guards and safety interlocks are
provided.
Under certain circumstances, the probe signal may
falsely indicate a probe seated condition. Do not
rely on the probe signals to halt the movement of
the machine and always programme an over travel
distance stop into the machining programme.
Before you
begin
1.5
Information to the equipment
installer
All Renishaw equipment is designed to comply
with the relevant EC and FCC regulatory
requirements. It is the responsibility of the
equipment installer to ensure that the following
guidelines are adhered to, in order for the product
to function in accordance with these regulations:
• Any interface must be installed in a
position away from any potential sources
of electrical noise, i.e. power
transformers, servo drives etc.
• All ground connections should be
connected to the machine 'star point' (the
'star point' is a single point return for all
equipment ground and screen cables).
Failure to adhere to this can cause a
potential difference between grounds.
• All screens must be connected as outlined
in the user instructions.
• Cables must not be routed alongside high
current sources (i.e. motor power supply
cables etc), or be near high speed data
lines.
• Cable lengths should always be kept to a
minimum.
Equipment operation
If the equipment is used in a way not specified by
the manufacturer, the protection provided by the
equipment may be impaired.
Before you
begin
1.6
Primo installation guide
Primo training programme
Primo installation guide
The Primo system has been designed to be the ideal
package for customers who are new to using metrology
devices on their machine tools.
To ensure that customers achieve the best results from
their purchased system Primo comes with a training
package designed especially for Primo.
The Primo training programme consists of self study
modules with a number of exercises in measuring a
standar
d part that is provided with the kit. This should give
all of the equipment users a high level of confidence in the
equipment and their ability to use it.
Each Primo System should be supplied with a Primo
Training Programme package
from your Machine Tool
supplier. If you have not received the Primo Training
Package or any elements are missing please contact your
local Renishaw office.
To find this please vi
sit www.renisaw.com
Primo training programme
The Primo system has been designed to be the ideal
package for customers who are new to using metrology
To ensure that customers achieve the best results from
their purchased system Primo comes with a training
package designed especially for Primo.
The Primo training programme consists of self study
modules with a number of exercises in measuring a
d part that is provided with the kit. This should give
all of the equipment users a high level of confidence in the
The Primo training programme covers key routines and
skills in the following areas:
• Calibration
•
Work piece set up
• Tool setting
•
Broken tool detection
As you progress through the training programme more
routines and training areas are unlocked.
Once all of the training areas are complete each user
will be sent a digital certificate to prove that
completed the Primo Training Programme.
Each Primo System should be supplied with a Primo
from your Machine Tool
supplier. If you have not received the Primo Training
Package or any elements are missing please contact your
sit www.renisaw.com
Primo System ‘Smiley’ training work piece
Before you
begin
1.7
The Primo training programme covers key routines and
skills in the following areas:
Work piece set up
and coordinate setting
Broken tool detection
As you progress through the training programme more
routines and training areas are unlocked.
Once all of the training areas are complete each user
will be sent a digital certificate to prove that
they have
completed the Primo Training Programme.
Primo System ‘Smiley’ training work piece
Introduction
When used within a system:
• The Radio Part Setter enables part setup
and inspection on machining centres.
• The Radio 3D Tool Setter enables broken
tool detection and tool setting
(length/diameter).
Primo Radio Part Setter and Radio 3D Tool Setter;
• Deliver interference-tolerant radio
transmission through the use of the FHSS
(Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum).
o Allows multiple systems to work
in the same machine shop
without interference.
o Using radio transmission enables
non line-of-sight operation.
Getting started
The Primo Radio Part Setter and Radio 3D Tool
Setter have LEDs to provide visual indication of
their status as well as overall system status.
• See section 5.21 for an LED guide.
Credit
The Primo system requires credit to function;
• Credit is in the form of a Primo credit
token.
• This is inserted into the Radio Part Setter
which then transfers the credit to the
Primo Interface. Section 5.29.
Modes of operation
Standby mode The equipment is waiting
for a switch on signal and
the Interface is waiting to
send a switch on signal
after receiving a signal
from the machine tool.
Operational mode Activated by a switch on
signal from the Interface
or a Spin. The equipment
is ready for use.
Acquisition mode Used to configure the
partnering of the Primo
Radio Part Setter and
Radio 3D Tool Setter with
the Interface. The
acquisition method is
described in section 5.28.
Credit transfer mode
(Radio Part Setter
only)
Used to transfer credit
from the Radio Part Setter
to the Interface. Section
5.29.
Primo Radio Part Setter and Radio 3D Tool
Setter basics
2.1
Configurable settings
Radio 3D Tool Setter switch on/off
The switch on/off method for the Radio 3D Tool
Setter is not user configurable. The method used is
radio on/off.
Enhanced trigger filter
When the filter is enabled a constant 10 ms filter
delay is introduced to the equipment output.
• It may be necessary to reduce the Radio
Part Setters approach speed to allow for
the increased stylus overtravel during the
extended time delay.
Re-calibration
If settings are changed via the Interface switches,
it is vital that the equipment is re-calibrated; See
sections 5.17 – 5.20.
Acquisition mode
The partnering of the Primo Radio Part Setter or
Radio 3D Tool Setter and the Interface described in
section 5.28.
NOTE:
To enter the Interface into acquisition mode,
Renikey or a power cycle will need to be used.
Locate the Renikey manual before starting the
partnership process. See 3.1.
Partnering is required during initial system set up
or if the Radio Part Setter turn on method had
changed.
• Partnering will not be lost by
reconfiguration of the equipment settings
or when changing batteries.
• Partnering can take place anywhere
within the performance envelope
(section 5.2).
Description Factory setting
Equipment switch on/
switch off method
Radio
on/off
Commanded by machine output.
Radio on/off
Spin
on/off
Spin at 1000 rpm for 1.5 s minimum.
(Radio Part Setter only)
Enhanced trigger filter
The enhanced trigger filter improves the
equipments’ resistance to triggering and
triggering without contacting a surface.
Enhanced trigger filter
OFF
Hibernation mode
When the Primo Radio Part Setter or 3D
Tool Setter are in standby and the Primo
Interface is powered off or out of range,
the equipment enters hibernation; a low
power mode. The Part Setter or 3D Tool
Setter ‘wake’ from hibernation to
periodically check for their partnered
Interface. The ‘wake up’ frequency is
sent every 30 seconds when hibernation
is activated.
Hibernation mode
ON
Primo installation guide
The basics –
probes
2
.2
Primo credit token
Primo credit token contains the credit that allows
the Primo probing system to function.
The Primo system will not work without credit
being available in the system.
The standard Primo credit token contains 6
months worth of credit.
Upgrade credit token
Another credit token available is the Upgrade
token; this allows the Primo system to work for an
unlimited period.
Credit transfer
Credit is loaded into the Primo System by
transferring Credit from the Credit token and into
the Primo Interface. See section 5.29.
NOTE:
How to purchase credit:
A new 6 month credit token, or an Upgrade credit
token can be purchased from the Primo website
www.primoprobing.com.
You can also contact your local Renishaw supplier.
See www.renishaw.com/contact.
Installation:
Please ensure that the Primo Credit Token is
installed in the Radio Part Setter in the orientation
shown with the lip of the Token inboard. Failing to
do this will result in the Credit not being
transferred
.
Four low
credit indicators
1.
Equipment LEDs
2.
Interface low battery/credit LED
3.
Interface digital display (123 days remaining
shown). When the remaining credit display reads 0
days then the Primo System will stop working and
new credit will need to be loaded into the system.
4.
Low battery/credit output from the Interface,
which can be connected to the machine control.
When credit is running low, an alarm will be sent
to the control.
When any of these low
credit indicators are shown
it is recommended that a
new Primo Credit Token is
loaded into the system.
Primo installation guide
Constant
Flashing
The basics –
probes
2
.3
Primo Radio Part Setter
operation
The Primo Radio Part Setter operates as a highly
accurate and repeatable mechanical switch that
triggers as the stylus deflects against a surface.
• The Radio Part Setter can measure in the
X, Y and Z axis.
• The Primo Radio Part Setter can be used
for work co-ordinate setting and for work
piece measurement.
• A trigger signal is sent directly to the CNC
controller so that offsets can be updated
– no manual intervention is required.
Primo Radio 3D Tool Setter
operation
The Radio 3D Tool Setter enables accurate
machining by measuring the length and diameter
of tools using the same highly accurate and
repeatable switch mechanism has the Primo Radio
Part Setter.
• The tool is set in the Z axis for tool length
measurement and broken tool detection.
• Rotating tools are set in the X and Y axes
for tool radius measurement.
The basics –
probes
2
.4
Software routines
Primo Software caters for 3-axis applications and
covers basic probing routines.
• Calibration
• Tool setting
• Broken tool detection
• Work piece set-up
• Work piece measurement
For further information refer to the Primo
Software Programming Guide H – 54XXXX
NOTES:
Software routines for tool setting are available
from Renishaw and are described in data sheet H-
2000-2289, which can be found at
www.renishaw.com.
Software upgrades - Purchase an upgrade to the
Inspection+ and Five Face Tool Setting package, as
well as the Productivity+ package. See
www.renishaw.com
The basics –
probes
2
.5
Primo installation guide
Introduction
The Primo Interface enables communication
between the Machine Tool, Radio Part Setter and
the Radio 3D Tool Setter using radio frequencies.
Power supply
The Interface requires a 12 Vdc to 30 Vdc supply
capable of supplying 150 mA minimum (TBC).
Input voltage ripple
The input voltage ripple must not cause the
voltage to fall below 12 V or go above 30 V.
ReniKey
Renikey is a Renishaw machine programme which
is used while partnering the equipment with the
Interface. Refer to the ReniKey programming
manual for instructions on how to use ReniKey or
refer to www.renishaw.com.
Interface visual diagnostics
Primo Interface basics
3.1
Digital ‘remaining credit’
display and Error code
display
Note:
If the Primo System is using a Primo Upgrade
Credit Token and the Primo Interface is returned
to Renishaw then the Primo Upgrade Credit
Token must be returned with the interface for
identification purposes.
Interface inputs
Machine start inputs:
‘Machine start’ is configurable as a level or pulsed
signal.
Level
12 to 30 Vdc
When input is active probe is switched
on.
Pulsed
12 to 30 Vdc
Part Setter toggles from being
switched on/off. Minimum pulse width
is 10 ms.
See section 5.14 for the full wiring diagram.
Interface outputs
There are four SSR outputs:
• Probe status 1
• Probe status 2
• Error
• Low battery/credit
All outputs can be inverted by using switches SW1
and SW2 (see section 3.5 for more info).
SSR outputs specifications:
• Maximum ‘on’ resistance = 25 ohm
• Maximum load voltage = 30 V
• Maximum load current = 100 mA
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The basics -
Interface
3.2
Note:
The term ‘Probe Status’ refers to the
measurement hardware in the system
interacting with the interface and can
therefore refer to the Primo Radio Part
Setter and the Primo Radio 3D Tool
Setter.
Interface output waveform
Signal delays:
1. Transmission delay Probe trigger to output change of state = 10 ms ± 10 µs without enhanced
trigger filter
2. Start delay Time from initiation to start of signal to valid signal transmission = 1 s max
The basics -
Interface
3.3
Primo
Interface
/credit
Probe status 2
(pulsed)
Probe
status 2
(level)
SSR open
SSR closed
SSR open
SSR closed
Switches SW1 and SW2
PCB diagram like below for Primo
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The basics -
Interface
3.4
Switch SW1 output configuration
Switch SW2 output configuration
N/O
N/C
Spin
M
-
code
START
On
Off
ENHANCED
TRIGGER FILTER
Enabled
Disabled
HIBERNATION MODE
LOW
BATTERY
/CREDIT
The basics -
Interface
3.5
Disabled
Enabled
Note:
If an error code E08 appears on the Primo Interface
Credit remaining/error code display when a switch
setting has been changed the Primo Radio Part Setter
or Primo Radio 3D Tool Setter must be re-acquired.
Part Setter dimensions
Dimensions and specifications
4.1
61.25 (2.41
)
Battery cover
Primo credit
token cover
Ø
51 (2.00)
21
(0.83)
29.4
(1.16)
Ø
48.5 (1.91)
Primo
Primo
3D Tool Setter dimensions
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Dimensions
& Specs
4.2
Ø
?
44.551
(1.75)
68.75
(2.70)
93 (3.66)
55 (2.17)
?
?
?
?
25mm
(Ø
0.98 in x 0.16)
X 4mm
4 (0.16)
Ø
25 (
Ø
0.09)
Primo
Ensure this shows the new, larger disk
stylus
Interface dimensions
Dimensions
& Specs
4.3
?
40.25 (1.58)
84 (3.31)
40 (1.57)
Primo
40 (1.57)
42.1 (1.66)
43.5 (1.71)
42.1 (2.66)
15 (0.59)
Radio Part Setter Specification
Principle Application Work piece inspection and job set-up on all sizes of machining centres
Dimensions
Length
Diameter
61.25 mm (2.41 in)
51 mm (2.00 in)
Weight (no shank)
With battery and iButton
Without battery
360 g
349 g
Transmission Type Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) Radio
Radio Frequency 2400 MHz to 2483.5 MHz
Switch-on Methods Radio M Code, Spin
Switch-off Methods Radio M Code, Spin
Spindle Speed (max) 1000 rpm not yet been tested
Operating Range Transmission range 10 m
Receiver/Interface Primo Interface - combined antenna, interface and receiver unit
Sense Directions Omni-directional ±X, ±Y, +Z
Uni-directional
Repeatability
Maximum 2σ value in any
direction
1.0 µm (0.00004 in) tested with 50mm stylus.
Stylus Trigger Force
XY Low Force
XY High Force
Z
0.5 N, 50 gf (1.76 ozf)
0.9 N, 90 gf (3.17 ozf)
5.85 N, 585 gf (20.63 ozf)
The stylus trigger force is the force exerted on the
component when the probe triggers. However, the
maximum force applied to the component will occur
after the trigger point and will be greater than the
trigger force. The magnitude depends on a number of
factors affecting probe overtravel including
measuring speed and machine deceleration. If the
forces applied to the component are critical, contact
Renishaw for further information.
Stylus Overtravel
XY Plane
+Z Plane
±12.5˚
6 mm (0.24 in)
Environment
(As defined in
BS EN 61010-1:2001)
IP rating IPX8 (BS5490, IEC 60529) 1 atmosphere
Storage temperature -25 ˚C to +70 ˚C (-13 ˚F to +158 ˚F)
Operating temperature +5 ˚C to +55 ˚C (+41 ˚F to +122 ˚F)
Battery Types 1 x 3V CR2 Lithium Manganese Dioxide
or
1 x 3.6V ½ AA Lithium Thionyl Chloride (see section 6.4 for further details)
Battery Reserve Life Approximately one week after a low battery warning is first given
Low Battery Indication Flashing blue LED whilst probe is seated (not triggered)
Dead Battery Indication Continuous red LED
Typical Battery Life See table below
Low credit indication Flashing yellow LED (probe seated) 21 days before credit expires
No credit indication Continuous yellow LED
Battery Type
Spin switch-on Radio switch-on Continuous
use
Standby life
5% usage
(72 mins/day)
Standby life 5% usage
CR2 Lithium Manganese
Dioxide
Part of alpha
tests
Part of alpha
tests
Part of alpha
tests
Part of alpha
tests
Part of alpha
tests
½ AA Lithium Thionyl
Chloride
Part of alpha
tests
Part of alpha
tests
Part of alpha
tests
Part of alpha
tests
Part of alpha
tests
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Dimensions
& Specs
4.4
3D Tool Setter Specifications
Principal Application Tool setting and broken tool detection on all sizes of machining centres
Dimensions Diameter 115.1 mm (4.53 in)
Height with disc stylus 101.75 mm (4.01 in)
Weight (without stylus)
With battery
Without battery
610 g (21.5 oz)
599 g (21.1 oz)
Transmission Type Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) Radio
Radio Frequency 2400 MHz to 2483.5 MHz
Switch-on Methods Radio M Code
Switch-off Methods Radio M Code
Operating range Transmission range 10 m
Receiver/Interface Primo Interface - combined antenna, interface and receiver unit
Sense Directions Omni-directional ±X,±Y, ±Z
Uni-directional
Repeatability
Maximum 2σ value in any
direction
1.0 µm (0.00004 in)
Stylus Trigger Force 1.3 N to 2.4 N/130 gf to 240 gf (4.5 ozf to 8.5 ozf) depending on sense direction
Stylus Overtravel XY Plane ± 3.5 mm (0.14 in)
+Z Plane 5.5 mm (0.22 in)
Environment IP Rating IPX8 (EN/IEC60529)
Storage temperature -25 ˚C to +70 ˚C (-13 ˚F to +158 ˚F)
Operating temperature +5 ˚C to +55 ˚C (+41 ˚F to +122 ˚F)
Battery Types 1 x 3V CR2 Lithium Manganese Dioxide
or
1 x 3.6V ½ AA Lithium Thionyl Chloride (see section 6.4 for further details)
Battery Reserve Life Approximately one week after a low battery warning is first given
Typical Battery Life See table below
Low Battery Indication Flashing blue LED (probe seated)
Dead Battery Indication Continuous red LED
Low credit indication Flashing yellow LED (probe seated) 21 days before credit expires
No credit indication Continuous yellow LED
Battery Type
Turn-on Time Standby Life 5% Usage
(72 minutes/day)
Continuous use
CR2 Lithium Manganese
Dioxide
Part of alpha tests
Part of alpha tests Part of alpha tests Part of alpha tests
½ AA Lithium Thionyl
Chloride
Part of alpha tests Part of alpha tests Part of alpha tests Part of alpha tests
Dimensions
& Specs
4.5
Interface specification
Principal application The Interface communicates between the Machine Tool, the Radio Part Setter and
the Radio 3D Tool Setter
Dimensions
Height
Width
Depth
110 mm (4.33 in)
84 mm (3.31 in)
40.25 mm (1.58 in)
Weight
In box
Interface including 8 m (26.2
ft) of cable
TBC g
TBC g
Transmission type
Frequency hopping spread spectrum (FHSS) radio
2400 MHz to 2483.5 MHz
Transmission range
Transmission range 10 m
Power supply
10 Vdc to 30 Vdc
Cable
8 m (26.25 ft) standard length
Mounting
A mounting bracket can be purchased as an optional extra. See section 5.13 to find
out how to install the mounting bracket with your interface.
Conduit A flexible conduit to aid protection of the Interface cable can be purchased as an
optional extra. See section 5.15 for recommended conduits and installation
information.
Environment
IP rating IPX8
Storage temperature -10
˚
C to +70 ˚C (14 ˚F to 158 ˚F)
Operating temperature 5 ˚C to 50 ˚C (41 ˚F to 122 ˚F)
Dimensions
& Specs
4.6
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Does this diagram need updating?
Operating envelope
Radio transmission does not require line-of-sight
and will pass through small gaps and machine tool
windows, providing a reflected path (of less than
10 m (49.2 ft)) is available.
To ensure unrestricted transmission performance:
Keep all Primo System components within the
performance envelope (section 5.2).
Ensure the Interface signal LED stays close to green.
Green represents excellent signal, yellow represents
reduced signal (section 5.28).
Do not allow coolant and swarf residue to
accumulate on the equipment.
Regularly wipe clean the Part Setter Body and the
3D Tool Setter window.
Reduction in transmission range may result when
operating in temperatures 0 ˚C to +5 ˚C (+32 ˚F to
+41 ˚F) and +55 ˚C to +60 ˚C (+122 ˚F to +140 ˚F).
Avoid these temperature ranges if possible.
Signal strength LED
The signal LED on the Primo Interface indicates the number of
missed communications with the equipment. The LED shows
with Green to Amber the number of missed communications.
When communication fails the LED goes out.
The system will continue to perform 100% effectively as long
as there is signal.
System installation
5.1
PRIMO
Primo Radio
Part Setter
Primo Radio
3D Tool Setter
0% missed 100% 50%
Equipment – Interface positioning
The system elements should be positioned so that:
• The optimum range can be achieved over
the full travel of the machine’s axes.
• The front cover of the Interface is facing
in the general direction of the machining
area.
Performance envelope
System
installation
5.2
Performance envelope for Primo Radio Part Setter
Performance envelope/range will be tested in alpha testing
Diagram here
Performance envelope for 3D Tool Setter
Performance envelope/range will be tested in alpha testing
Diagram here
Preparing the Part Setter
Fitting the stylus
For the most accurate results from your Primo
Radio Part Setter it is crucial that a Renishaw
manufactured Stylus is fitted.
(Same diagram as below but with Primo Probe)
System
installation
5.3
Installing the battery
(same diagram as
below but with Primo Probe – one battery)
NOTES:
See Section 6.4 for a list of suitable batteries
and section 1.4 for battery safety information.
System
installation
5.4
Primo installation guide
Mounting the Part Setter on a
shank
(same diagram as below but with Primo
Probe)
System
installation
5.5
Primo installation guide
Part Setter stylus on-centre
adjustment
(same diagram as below but with
Primo Probe)
For the centre setting software view the
Primo Programming guide
NOTES:
If a Part Setter and shank assembly is
dropped, it must be rechecked for correct
on-centre adjustment.
Do not hit the Part Setter to achieve on-
centre adjustment.
System
installation
5.6
Preparing the 3D Tool Setter
for use
Fitting the stylus, break stem and
captive link
(same diagram as below but with
Primo Tool Setter and showing compartment in the
back for spare break stem)
Stylus weak link break stem
Incorporated into the stylus, the break stem
protects the mechanism from damage in the event
of excessive stylus over travel or a collision. There
is a compartment in the back of the 3D Tool Setter
for a spare break stem to be stored.
Captive link
In the event of the break stem being damaged the
captive link ties the stylus to the probe.
NOTE:
Always hold the support bar in the position to
avoid over stressing the break stem.
System
installation
5.7
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Installing the battery
(same diagram as
below but with Primo Tool Setter – one battery)
NOTES:
See section 6.4 for a list of suitable battery types.
And section 1.4 for battery safety information.
System
installation
5.8
Mounting the 3D Tool Setter on a
machine table
(same diagram as below but
with Primo Tool Setter)
1)
Undo 3 of the 4 screws that hold the 3D Tool Setter to the base.
2)
Bolt the 3D Tool Setter base to the table using an M12 or M10 cap head screw and washer. (not
supplied)
3)
Reattach the tool setter to the base.
System
installation
5.9
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3D Tool Setter stylus level setting
(The same diagram but for the Primo Tool setter)
For the level setting software view the Primo
Programming guide
Side to side level adjustment
The top surface of the stylus must be set level.
• Alternately adjust the grub screws
provided this causes the 3D Tool Setter to
rotate and change the stylus level setting.
• When the stylus surface is level, tighten
the grub screws.
System
installation
5.10
For the level setting software view the Primo
Programming guide
Front to back level adjustment
To raise the front:
Slacken locking screw 2 and adjust height adjusting
screw 1 until the stylus is level. Then fully tighten
screw 2.
To lower the front:
Keep tightening/slackening the height adjusting
screw 1 and loosening/locking screw 2 until the
stylus is level. Then fully tighten screw 2.
System
installation
5.10
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Preparing the Interface for use
Mounting bracket (optional)
Diagram like below but for Primo.
System
installation
5.11
Interface wiring diagram
CAUTION:
The power supply 0 V should be terminated at the
machine ground (star point).
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System
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5.12
Interface cable
A ferrule should be crimped onto each cable wire
for a more positive connection at the terminal box.
A cable sealing gland prevents coolant and dirt
from entering the Interface.
The Interface cable can be further protected by a
flexible conduit.
Fitting flexible conduit
The recommended flexible conduit is Anamet
TM
Sealtite HFX (5/16 in) Polyurethane.
1. Slide nut B and plastic olive onto the
Conduit.
2. Screw conduit termination piece into end of
the conduit.
3. Fit conduit to adaptor A and tighten nut B.
Cable specification
Length
Diameter
Number of cores
Dimensions of each core
8 m (26.25 ft)* 7.5 mm (0.29 in) 13 cores 18 x 0.1 mm
CAUTIONS:
Failure to protect the cable can result in system
failure due to either cable damage or coolant
ingress through cores into the Interface.
Failure due to inadequate cable protection will
invalidate the warranty.
System
installation
5.13
Interface screw torque values
For Primo, this diagram will look like the RMI for
the front cover screws and conduit adaptor, but
will look like the OMI-2T for the screws at the sides
of the Interface attaching it the mounting bracket.
(See both diagrams below).
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System
installation
5.14
Calibrating the Primo equipment
Why calibrate?
The Primo system has a built in software routine. This calibration process is described in section 5.18.
Before the equipment is used it is very important that the Radio Part Setter and 3D Tool Setter are calibrated
correctly.
Calibration of the equipment allows software to compensate for possible errors in the measurements.
• This can be caused by the difference between the position that the stylus touches and the position
reported to the machine.
Calibrate:
• when a Primo system is to be used for the first time
• at regular intervals as maintenance
• when a new stylus is fitted to the probe
• when the stylus has become distorted or the equipment has crashed
• when equipment settings are changed
• If repeatability of relocation of the probe shank is poor
o In this case, the probe may need to be recalibrated each time it is selected
Traditional calibration methods should still be used when:
• when using a non standard stylus;
• when only one piece of equipment is installed in the machine;
• when high accuracy is required (<10 µm);
• When working in a 4 or 5 axis machine.
The Primo System Calibration Software routines and Traditional Calibration methods are described in the
Primo Programming Guide.
System
installation
5.15
Radio Part Setter and Radio 3D Tool Setter LED Guide
= quick flash
(32 ms, 992 ms between each flash)
= quick double flash
(32 ms flash, 128 ms separating the double flash, 832 ms between each double
flash)
= flash
(128 ms, 640 ms between each flash)
= long flash
(512 ms, 512ms between each flash in acquisition mode, 128 ms between each flash
in credit transfer mode, 16 ms between each flash in the RGB start up signal)
Start up
LED colour
S
tatus
Graphic hint
Red, Green, Blue Equipment starting up/newly changed
battery/ newly inserted credit token
Acquisition mode
LED colour
S
tatus
Graphic hint
5 green flashes Acquisition prompt (seated)
5 red flashes Acquisition prompt (triggered)
Flashing violet Acquisition waiting
Continuous violet Interface identified
On green for 5 s Acquisition complete
System
installation
5.16
Operational mode
(all signals repeat)
LED colour
S
tatus
Graphic hint
Flashing green Equipment seated – good battery, good
credit
Flashing red Equipment triggered *
Flashing blue Equipment seated – low battery, good
credit
Flashing yellow Equipment seated – good battery, low
credit
Flashing blue & yellow Equipment seated – low battery, low
credit
Double flashing yellow Equipment seated – very low credit
*Probe triggered flashing red signal overrides any other indication such as low battery or credit. The status of
these indicators can only be viewed when the probe is seated.
Errors
LED c
olour
S
tatus
Graphic hint
Continuous violet Tampered hardware
Continuous red
Battery dead
Continuous yellow
Credit exhausted
Credit transfer mode
(Primo Radio Part Setter only)
LED c
olour
S
tatus
Graphic hint
Flashing yellow and green Credit transfer mode (repeats until mode
change)
Flashing yellow and red Credit transfer unsuccessful (repeats 5
times)
Flashing yellow and blue Credit transfer successful (repeats 5
times)
Flashing red and violet Credit transfer mode – represents a
lifetime system
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installation
5.16
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Interface LED signals
Key:
= LED flashing red and yellow with even periods
= LED
constant green
= LED
flashing green/off
= LED
graded between green and amber
System
installation
5.17
Radio Part Setter
Probe status
Radio 3D Tool Setter
Start
Low battery/credit
Signal
Error
Acquisition mode
System Status
Graphic
display
Details
Part
Setter Start
Low
battery/
credit
Probe
status Error Signal 3D Tool
Setter
Interface in
“Acquisition
waiting” state
The Part Setter LEDs flash
yellow/off at least once for
up to 8s or until a Part
Setter is discovered
Interface
identifies Part
Setter*
The Part Setter LED flashes
green for up to 3 minutes or
until an “acquisition ready”
message is received from
the Part Setter
Interface
identifies 3D
Tool Setter
The 3D Tool Setter LED
flashes green for up to 3
minutes or until an
“acquisition ready” message
is received from the 3D Tool
Setter
Part Setter and
3D Tool Setter
identified
Both LEDs flash green for up
to three minutes or until an
“acquisition ready” message
is received from the
equipment
The Part Setter
is acquired (3D
Tool setter
acquisition
pending)
The part Setter LED is on, 3D
Tool Setter LED flashes for 3
minutes or until the 3D Tool
Setter is acquired
3D Tool Setter
acquired (Part
Setter
acquisition
pending)
The 3D Tool Setter LED is
on, the Part Setter LED
flashes for 3 minutes or until
the Part Setter is acquired.
Part Setter
acquired
Part Setter LED stays on for
5 sec
3D Tool Setter
acquired
3D Tool setter LED stays on
for 5 sec
Part Setter and
3D Tool Setter
acquired
Part Setter and 3D Tool
Setter LEDs stay on for 5 sec
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System
installation
5.17
Credit transfer
System Status
Graphic display
Details
Part
Setter Start
Low
battery/
credit
Probe
status Error Signal 3D Tool
Setter
Credit transfer
in progress
The low credit/low battery
LED will flash yellow for 2s
to show credit transfer in
progress
Operational mode
System Status
Graphic display
Details
Part
Setter Start
Low
battery/
credit
Probe
status Error Signal 3D Tool
Setter
Standby
Primo System in standby
mode
Start signal
When set to level start, the
start LED will stay yellow
until the Part Setter or 3D
Tool Setter starts. When set
to pulsed start, the start LED
will stay yellow for 30s or
until the equipment starts.
Standby low
credit
When no equipment is
operating the low
credit/battery LED will be
yellow if credit is low
Part Setter on
and seated
Part Setter on,
seated with low
credit
Part Setter on,
seated with low
battery
System
installation
5.17
Error states
System Status
Graphic display
Details
Probe Start
Low
battery/
credit
Probe
status Error Signal Tool
Setter
New Part Setter
acquisition
required
If the Part Setter spin/m-
code sip switch is changed
after it is acquired, the part
Setter will need to be re-
acquired or the switch must
be changed back
3D Tool setter
on, attempted
switch on of
Part Setter
The part Setter LED will flash
to indicate a multiple
equipment error, the LED
will continue to flash while
conditions exist
Attempted
switch on of
both pieces of
equipment
simultaneously
The Part Setter and 3D Tool
Setter LEDs with flash to
show a multiple equipment
error
System over
current
Flash the low credit/battery,
status and error LEDs. The
error will continue until the
fault is cleared and the
power is cycled
Hardware
validation
failure
Part Setter on,
seated with low
battery and
credit
The low credit/battery LED
will flash Red and Yellow
while conditions persist
Part Setter on
and triggered
Part Setter on,
seated with
poor signal
The signal LED is graded
from Green to Amber to
show the Part Setter signal
strength. 100% indicates
best signal
Part Setter
triggered start
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System
installation
5.17
Interface digital display codes
Credit codes:
Error codes:
E01 = Multiple M-code Error
E02 = Multiple active equipment Error
E08 = Acquisition required (incorrect dip switch state for turn on method)
E20 = Output over current
NOTE:
There may be more error codes to come!!!
System
installation
5.18
= CREDIT UPGRADED TO UNLIMITED (upgrade credit token)
= AVAILABLE CREDIT (in days)
Interface enters “Acquisition waiting”
Interface identifies probe
Acquisition complete (probe LED green 5 s)
Method of partnership
Both the Part Setter and the 3D Tool Setter can be partnered with the Primo interface simultaneously.
Turn the Primo Interface off and on to activate
Acquisition mode
Trigger the stylus again for more than 1 second
Primo installation guide
1)
1
)
Probe enters “Acquisition waiting”
Release stylus
Probe identifies Interface
Acquisition complete (LED green 5 s)
3
)
3
)
4
)
5
)
5
)
>1s
1. Remove betteries >5s
2. Trigger stylus and hold
3. Re
-
insert batteries
System
installation
5.19
Note:
Primo System Kits will be supplied with Equipment that has
already been acquired. Using this acquisition process will only
be needed when using replacement equipment or when
equipment has been bought separately.
2
)
2
)
Primo Radio Part Setter
Primo Radio
3D Tool Setter
Primo Radio Part Setter
Primo Radio Part Setter
Primo Radio
3D Tool Setter
Primo Radio
3D Tool Setter
Part setter identified,
3D Tool
Setter waiting
Part setter acquired
, 3D Tool
Setter waiting
1
2
3
1
2
3
A
Probe status check
LED check
Installing the credit token
(same diagram as below but with Primo Probe – one iButton) remove metal ring, insert ibutton, return metal
ring, reinsert cartage
Note: At the time of purchase the 1
month credit token is already inserted
into the Part Setter’s credit Token
‘cassette’. All subsequent tokens must
be inserted into this cassette.
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installation
5.20
Trigger the stylus, the LED’s will
flash at an increasing rate; hold
the stylus until LED’s show solid
Yellow.
Method of credit transfer
Insert Primo credit token and
replace cover.
RGB start up LED signal.
This is followed by the 5 green
acquisition prompt flashes.
1)
2
)
The Part Setter has entered
credit transfer mode.
3
)
> 5s
4
)
Method of credit transfer
Credit transfer
successful
indicated by
yellow/blue flashes. These flashes repeat 5
times. The
Interface display shows
credit.
Credit transfer
unsuccessful
indicated by
yellow/red flashes. These flashes repeat 5 times.
Part Setter returns
to credit transfer mode.
5
)
5
)
NOTES:
If credit transfer is interrupted
after it’s been
initiated (stage 4), then credit transfer
must
completed on that system.
Once all the credit has been transferred
remove the token from the Primo Probe
.
A
indicated by
yellow/blue flashes. These flashes repeat 5
Interface display shows
remaining
indicated by
yellow/red flashes. These flashes repeat 5 times.
to credit transfer mode.
System
installation
5.21
after it’s been
must
be
Once all the credit has been transferred
do not
.
Maintenance
You may undertake the maintenance routines
described in these instructions; further
dismantling and repair of Renishaw equipment
must be carried out by an authorised Renishaw
Services Centre.
Cleaning the equipment
Wipe the window of the Radio 3D Tool Setter and
the body shell of the Radio Part Setter with a clean
cloth on a regular basis to remove machining
residue.
Maintenance
6.1
Changing the battery
Part Setter
(same diagram as below but with
Primo Probe – one CR2 battery)
Maintenance
6.2
Primo installation guide
3D Tool Setter
(Same diagram as below but with Primo Probe –
one CR2 battery)
Maintenance
6.3
Allowed battery types
CR2 Lithium Manganese (3V)
All batteries of this
type (CR2) are fine*
*All CR2 batteries have worked fine so far, but still more testing to be done
∞
Most of these batteries have not been tested yet, but it is assumed at the moment that the
batteries and not allowed batteries, will basically be the same as for the RMP40
Maintenance
6.4
Primo installation guide
Allowed battery types
½
AA Lithium Thionyl Chloride (3.6V)
Ecocel: EB1426
Saft: LS 14250C, LS 14250
Tadiran: SL-750
Xeno: XL-050F
Dubilier:
Maxwell
Sanyo:
Tadiran:
Varta:
*All CR2 batteries have worked fine so far, but still more testing to be done
Most of these batteries have not been tested yet, but it is assumed at the moment that the
batteries and not allowed batteries, will basically be the same as for the RMP40
AA Lithium Thionyl Chloride (3.6V)
∞
Dubilier:
SB-AA02
Maxwell
: ER3S
Sanyo:
CR 14250SE
Tadiran:
SL-350, SL-550,
TL-4902, TL-5902,
TL-2150, TL-5101
CR ½ AA
Most of these batteries have not been tested yet, but it is assumed at the moment that the
list of allowed
Interface cover
CAUTION:
Keep interface clean - No liquids or particles
should enter the interface
Do not allow the antenna contacts to be
contaminated.
Do not twist or rotate the cover by hand.
Removing the Interface cover
Maintenance
6.5
Interface body
Interface cover
Routine 3D Tool Setter
maintenance
• Ensure the 3D Tool Setter is firmly
secured to its mounting.
• Keep all electrical connections clean.
• Inspect the inner diaphragm once a
month.
Inspecting the inner
diaphragm seal
NOTE:
In the event of inner diaphragm seal damage,
return the 3D Tool Setter to your supplier for
repair.
Maintenance
6.6
Primo Radio Part Setter
Symptom Cause Action
Part Setter fails to
power up (no LEDs
illuminated or fails to
indicate current Part
Setter settings)
No credit token
Insert credit token
Dead battery Change battery
Wrong battery Change battery
Battery inserted incorrectly
Check battery insertion/polarity.
Battery not removed for long enough
so the Part Setter has not reset
Remove battery for a minimum of 5
seconds
Part Setter fails to
switch on
Dead battery Change battery
Battery inserted incorrectly Check battery insertion/polarity
Part Setter out of range Check position of Interface
No Interface ‘start/stop’ signal (radio-
on mode only)
Check Interface for green start LED
Incorrect spin speed (spin-on mode
only)
Check spin speed and duration
Incorrect switch-on method configured Check configuration and alter as required
Primo in hibernation mode (radio-on
mode only)
Ensure probe is in range and wait up to
30 seconds, then resend switch-on signal.
Check position of Interface
System credit depleted
Insert new credit token
Machine stops
unexpectedly during a
cycle
Radio link failure/Part Setter out of
range.
Check Interface/receiver and remove
obstruction
Interface receiver/machine fault Refer to receiver/machine user’s guide
Dead battery Change battery
Part Setter unable to find target
surface
Check that part is correctly positioned
and that stylus has not broken
Stylus not given sufficient time to
settle from a rapid deceleration
Add a short dwell before the move
(length of dwell will depend on stylus
length and rate of deceleration). Max
dwell is one second
Part Setter crashes Work piece obstructing Part Setter
path
Review software
Part Setter length offset missing Review software
Poor repeatability
and/or accuracy
Debris on part or stylus Clean part and stylus
Poor tool change repeatability Redatum after each tool change
Loose Part Setter mounting on shank
or loose stylus
Check and tighten as appropriate
Calibration out of date and/or
incorrect offsets
Review probing software
Fault finding
7.1
Primo installation guide
Fault
finding
7.1
Calibration and measurement speeds
not the same
Review probing software
Calibration feature has moved Correct the position
Measurement occurs as stylus leaves
surface
Review software
Measurement occurs within the
machine’s acceleration and
deceleration zone
Review software and probe filter settings
Probing speed too high or too low Perform simple repeatability trials at
various speeds
Temperature variation causes machine
and workpiece movement
Minimise temperature changes
Machine tool faulty Perform health checks on machine tool
Part Setter status LEDs
do not correspond to
Interface LEDs
Radio link failure – Part Setter out of
Interface range
Check position of Part Setter
Part Setter has been enclosed/shielded
by metal
Remove from obstruction
Part Setter and Interface are not
partnered
Partner Part Setter and Interface
Interface error LED lit
during probing cycle
Part Setter not switched on or timed
out
Change setting. Review turn-off method
Part Setter out of range Check position of Interface
Interface low battery
LED lit
Low battery Change battery soon
Reduced range Local radio interference Identify and remove
Part Setter fails to
switch off
Incorrect switch-off method
configured
Check configuration and alter as required
No Interface ‘start/stop’ signal (radio-
on mode only)
Check Interface for green start LED
Incorrect spin speed Check spin speed
Tool Setter
Symptom Cause Action
3D Tool Setter fails to
power up (no LEDs
illuminated or fails to
indicate current probe
settings) or erratic LED
behaviour
Dead battery Change battery
Wrong battery Change battery
Battery inserted incorrectly Check battery insertion/polarity
Battery removed for too short a time
and probe has not reset
Remove battery for a minimum of 5
seconds
3D Tool Setter fails to
switch on
Dead battery Change batteries
Battery inserted incorrectly Check battery insertion/polarity
3D Tool Setter out of range Check position of Interface
No Interface ‘start/stop’ signal (radio-
on mode only)
Check Interface for green start LED
3D Tool Setter in hibernation mode
(radio-on mode only)
Ensure 3D Tool Setter is in range and wait
up to 30 seconds, then resend switch-on
signal.
Check position of Interface
System credit depleted Insert new credit token into Part Setter
and upload credit
Machine stops
unexpectedly during a
probing cycle
Radio link failure/3D Tool Setter out of
range.
Check Interface/receiver and remove
obstruction
Interface receiver/machine fault Refer to receiver/machine user’s guide
Dead battery Change battery
3D Tool Setter unable to find target
surface
Check that part is correctly positioned
and that stylus has not broken
False trigger Enable enhanced trigger filer
Spindle crashes into 3D
Tool Setter
Tool length offset incorrect Review offsets
Wrong piece of equipment selected if
multiple are available
Review interface wiring or part program.
Poor repeatability
and/or accuracy
Debris on part or stylus Clean part and stylus
Loose 3D Tool Setter mounting on
shank or loose stylus
Check and tighten as appropriate
Excessive machine vibration Enable enhanced trigger filter. Eliminate
vibrations.
Calibration out of date and/or
incorrect offsets
Review probing software. Repeat
calibration routine.
Calibration and machine speeds not
the same
Review software
Calibration feature has moved Correct the position
Measurement occurs within the
machine’s acceleration and
deceleration zone
Review software to increase back-off
distance and review probe filter settings
Machine speed too high or too low Perform simple repeatability trials at
various speeds
Temperature variation causes machine
and workpiece movement
Minimise temperature changes
Machine tool faulty Perform health checks on machine tool
Fault
finding
7.2
3D Tool Setter status
LEDs do not correspond
to Interface LEDs
Radio link failure – 3D Tool Setter out
of Interface range
Check position of 3D Tool Setter
3D Tool Setter has been
enclosed/shielded by metal
Remove from obstruction
3D Tool Setter and Interface are not
partnered
Partner 3D Tool Setter and Interface
Interface error LED lit
during probing cycle
3D Tool Setter not switched on or
timed out
Change setting. Review turn-off method
Probe out of range Check position of Interface
Dead Interface batteries Change Interface batteries
3D Tool Setter and Interface not
partnered
Partner 3D Tool Setter and Interface
Interface low battery
LED lit
Low battery Change battery soon
Reduced range Local radio interference Identify and remove
Probe fails to switch off No Interface ‘start/stop’ signal (radio-
on mode only)
Check Interface for green start LED
Primo installation guide
Fault
finding
7.2
Interface
Symptom Cause Action
No LEDs lit on interface No power to interface Check wiring
Interface status LEDs do
not correspond to status
LEDs
Radio link failure – probe out of
interface range
Check position of interface.
Probe has been enclosed/shielded by
metal
Review installation
Interface and probe are not partnered Partner interface and probe
Interface probe status
LED continually lit red
Dead probe batteries Change probe batteries
Interface error LED lit
during probing cycle
Damaged cable Check wiring
Loss of power Check wiring
Dead probe batteries Change probe batteries
Interface error LED
illuminated during
intended probing cycle
Probe not switched on Check configuration and alter as
required
Probe out of range Check position of interface
All interface LEDs flashing Wiring fault Check wiring
Output over-current Check wiring, turn power to interface
off and on again to reset
Interface low battery LED
lit
Low equipment batteries Change equipment batteries soon
Reduced range Local radio interference Identify and move
Fault
finding
7.3
Type Part Number Description
Primo training programme kit
Parts list
8.1
Appendix 1: Primo Radio Part Setter and
Primo Length Tool Setter combination relay
configurations
Interface switch relays
If the Primo Radio Part Setter is used in conjunction with the Primo Z Tool Setter on a machine with only one
Skip input then a relay will be required to switch between the equipment. The relays that Renishaw
recommends are:
Wieland 24VDC relay, part number is 341-4812
Wieland 110VAC relay, p
art number is 341
-
4828
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