Renishaw plc RMP40 PROBE FOR MACHINE TOOLS User Manual USERS MANUAL

Renishaw plc PROBE FOR MACHINE TOOLS USERS MANUAL

USERS MANUAL

Quick-start guideH-5480-8500-01-ARMP40
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 plc.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 and Trigger Logic 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.Renishaw part no: H-5480-8500-01-A Issued: 09.2007!CAUTION: The RMP40 has a glass window, handle with care if broken to avoid injury © 2007 Renishaw plc. All rights reserved.
Batteries : 1/2 AA (3.6 V) Lithium Thionyl Chloride × 2 3Ecocel: EB 1425, EB1426Saft: LS 14250 C, LS 14250Sonnenschein: SL-750 Xeno: XL-050FDubilier: SB-AA02Maxell: ER3SSanyo: CR 14250 SESonnenschein: SL-350, SL-550Tadiran: TL-4902 TL-5902, TL-2150, TL-5101Varta: CR 1/2 AA1Batteries
M-5000-3707212Fitting the stylus
2314V Take care not to short the battery contacts as this may be a fire hazard. Ensure the contact strips are located securely.V3Installing the batteries
LED checkSwitch on methodRadio on (omitted if multiple probe mode was selected) orSpin onKey to the symbolsLED short flash LED long flashReviewing the probe settings123> 5 s4
Multiple 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 seconds)Switch off methodRadio off or Spin off orShort time out 12 s orMedium time out 33 s orLong time out 134 sReviewing the probe settings5
Multiple 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 offMultiple probe mode settings6
Placing the probe in configuration modeKey to the symbolsLED short flashLED long flashDeflect the stylus < 4 seconds to move to the next menu optionDeflect the stylus > 4 seconds to move to the next menuTo exit, leave the stylus untouched for > 20 secondsBattery statusBattery good or Battery lowDeflect the stylus and hold deflected until the battery status has been displayed at the end of the review sequenceTo change to switch on method go to the next pageLED check123> 5 s 37
Acquisition modeOFF ONCease triggering here, unless the multiple probe mode is required in which case deflect stylus > 4 secondsNote: After the RMI has been acquired, the RMP40 will only show Acquisition mode off. See RMP40 - RMI partnership.To change switch on methodRadio on (omitted if multiple probe mode was selected)Spin onTo change switch off methodRadio off or Spin offShort timeout 12 sMedium timeout 33 sLong timeout 134 sNew settings completeChanging the probe settings8
Multiple 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 settings (continued)Acquisition modeOFF ONReturn to ‘To change switch-on method’Note: After the RMI has been acquired, the RMP40 will only show Acquisition mode off. See RMP40 - RMI partnership.Note: 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 complete9
RMP40 - RMI partnershipAcquisition modeOFF ONContinuously deflect stylus whilst switching on the RMIcontinued on next pageNote: In configuration mode, configure settings as required and then enter the ‘Acquisition mode’ menu. Select ‘Acquisition mode off’.Note: Unless the RMP40 is in ‘Multiple probe’ mode, it will be necessary to partner it with the RMI before use.SIGNAL LEDRMI in acquisition mode3310
SIGNAL LEDNew partner RMP acquiredRMP40 - RMI partnershipRelease and deflect the stylus to select ‘Acquisition mode on’. > 20 sProbe in standby and system ready for use3311
2 312.5 mm AF × 42.5 mm AF × 24 mm AF 2 Nm - 3 Nm × 212Mounting the probe on a shank
12,5 mm AF 1 Nm × 4+10 µm -10 µm13Stylus on-centre adjustment
24 mm AF 6 Nm - 8 Nm × 2+10 µm -10 µm14Stylus on-centre adjustment
3+2.5 µm -2.5 µm2.5 mm AF 1,5 Nm - 3,5 Nm × 415Stylus on-centre adjustment
Use clean cloth16Cleaning
Low battery/start LEDBattery lowM code start/stop in progressBattery low and M code start/stop in progressOffBattery is OK and no M code start/stop in progressError LEDOffError No errorProbe status LEDProbe triggeredProbe seatedSignal LEDSignal excellentSignal goodSignal poorOff No signalIn acquisition modeNew partner RMP acquiredRMI visual diagnostics17
Declarations of conformity and complianceFCC DECLARATION (USA)FCC Section 15.19This 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 may accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.FCC Section 15.21The 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.EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITYRenishaw plc declares that the product:- Name: RMP40 Description: Radio machine probehas been manufactured in conformity with the following standards: 61010-1:2001 EN 301 489-17 EN 300 328 EN 50371and that it complies with the requirements of 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.C
PATENT NOTICEFeatures of the RMP40 probe and features of similar probes are the subject of one or more of the following patents and/or patent applications:CN CN1732488AEP 0390342EP 0652413EP 065926EP 1185838EP 1373995EP 1425550 BEP 1457786EP 1477767EP 1477768EP 1576560EP 1701234EP 1734426EP 1804020JP 2,945,709 JP 2,994,401JP 2004-279,417JP 2004-522,961JP 2005-502,035JP 2006-313567JP 2006-511860JP 3,126,767JP 3967592WO 2007/028964TW 200720626US 2004-0178771US 2006/0215614A1US 5,040,931US 5,150,529US 5,212,872US 5,279,042 US 5,669,151US 6,776,344 B2US 6,941,671 B2Patent notice
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