Renishaw plc RMP60Q RMP60 Radio Machine Probe User Manual Manual pt2
Renishaw plc RMP60 Radio Machine Probe Manual pt2
Contents
- 1. Manual pt 1
- 2. Manual pt2
Manual pt2

7.1
Symptom Cause Action
Probe fails to power up 
(no LEDs illuminated or 
fails to indicate current 
probe settings).
Exhausted batteries. Change batteries.
Unsuitable batteries. Change batteries.
Batteries inserted incorrectly. Check battery insertion.
Batteries removed for too short a 
time and probe has not reset.
Remove batteries for a minimum 
of 5 seconds.
Probe fails to switch on. Exhausted batteries. Change batteries.
Batteries inserted incorrectly. Check battery insertion.
Probe out of range. Check position of RMI or RMI-Q, 
see operating envelope.
No RMI or RMI-Q 'start/stop' 
signal (radio on mode only).
Check RMI or RMI-Q for green 
start LED.
Incorrect spin speed (spin switch 
on only).
Check spin speed and duration.
Malfunctioning shank switch 
(shank switch mode only).
Check switch operation.
Incorrect switch on method 
configured.
Check configuration and alter as 
required.
Incorrect multiple probe mode 
setting configured.
Check configuration and alter as 
required.
RMP60 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 RMI or RMI-Q, 
see operating envelope.
Fault finding
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7.2
Fault-finding
Symptom Cause Action
Machine stops 
unexpectedly during a 
probing cycle. 
Radio link failure/RMP60 out of 
range.
Check interface/receiver and 
remove obstruction.
RMI or RMI-Q receiver/machine 
fault.
Refer to receiver/machine user’s 
guide.
Exhausted batteries. Change batteries.
Probe 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 
probing move (length of dwell will 
depend on stylus length and rate 
of deceleration).
False probe trigger. Enable enhanced trigger filter.
Selection error for RMI-Q. Review interface error indication 
and correct.
Probe crashes. Workpiece obstructing probe path. Review probing software.
Probe length offset missing Review probing software.
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7.3
Fault-finding
Symptom Cause Action
Poor probe repeatability 
and/or accuracy.
Debris on part or stylus. Clean part and stylus.
Poor tool change repeatability. Redatum probe after each tool 
change.
Loose probe mounting on shank 
or loose stylus.
Check and tighten as appropriate.
Calibration out of date and/or 
incorrect offsets.
Review probing software.
Calibration and probing speeds 
not the same.
Review probing software.
Calibration feature has moved. Correct position.
Measurement occurs as stylus 
leaves surface.
Review probing software.
Measurement occurs within 
the machine’s acceleration and 
deceleration zone.
Review probing software and 
probe filter settings.
Probing speed too high or too 
slow.
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.
RMP60 status LEDs do 
not correspond to RMI 
or RMI-Q status LEDs.
Radio link failure – RMP60 out of 
RMI or RMI-Q range.
Check position of RMI or RMI-Q, 
see operating envelope.
RMP60 has been enclosed/
shielded by metal.
Change batteries.
RMP60 and RMI or RMI-Q are 
not partnered.
Partner RMP60 and RMI or 
RMI-Q.
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7.4
Fault-finding
Symptom Cause Action
RMI or RMI-Q error LED 
lit during probing cycle.
Probe not switched on or probe 
timed out.
Change setting. Review turn off 
method.
Probe out of range. Check position of RMI or RMI-Q 
see operating envelope.
RMI or RMI-Q low 
battery LED lit. 
Low batteries. Change batteries soon.
Reduced range.  Local radio interference. Identify and remove.
Probe fails to switch off. Incorrect switch off method 
configured.
Check configuration and alter as 
required.
No RMI or RMI-Q 'start/stop' 
signal (radio on mode only).
Check RMI or RMI-Q for green 
start LED.
Probe in timeout mode and 
placed in tool magazine and is 
being triggered by movement.
Use shorter timeout setting or use 
different switch off mode.
Malfunctioning shank switch 
(shank switch mode only).
Check switch operation.
Incorrect spin speed (spin switch 
on only).
Check spin speed.
Level start used for M code on/off 
when the probe is set to radio on/
timeout off.
Change to a pulsed M code or 
change the probe to radio on/off.
Probe goes into Trigger 
Logic™ configuration 
mode and cannot be 
reset.
Probe was triggered when 
batteries were inserted.
Do not touch the stylus or stylus 
mounting face during battery 
insertion.
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8.1
Type Part number Description
RMP60 A-5742-0001 RMP60 probe with batteries, tool kit and quick-start guide 
(factory set to radio on/radio off).
RMP60M module A-5742-1003 RMP60M module with batteries, tool kit and quick-start guide 
(factory set to radio on/radio off).
Battery P-BT03-0005 AA battery – alkaline type – supplied as standard with probe 
(two required).
Battery P-BT03-0008 AA battery – Lithium Thionyl Chloride (two required).
Stylus A-5000-3709
PS3-1C ceramic stylus 50 mm long with Ø6 mm ball.
Weak link kit A-2085-0068
Weak link (Part no. M-2085-0069 x 2) and 5 mm AF 
spanner.
Tool kit A-4038-0304 Probe tool kit comprising Ø1.98 mm stylus tool, 2.0 mm AF 
hexagon key, 2.5 mm AF hexagon key (x 2), 4.0 mm AF 
hexagon key (x 2) and shank grub screw (x 2).
Battery cassette A-4038-0300 RMP60 battery cassette assembly.
Cassette seal A-4038-0301 Battery cassette housing seal.
Diaphragm kit A-5312-0302 RMP60 diaphragm kit.
Bobbin kit A-4038-0303 Bobbin for shank switch (supplied with shank).
RMI A-4113-0050 RMI – side exit – with 15 m (49.2 ft) cable, tool kit and user's 
guide.
RMI-Q A-5687-0050 RMI-Q – side exit – with 15 m (49.2 ft) cable, tool kit and user's 
guide.
Mounting bracket A-2033-0830 Mounting bracket with fixing screws, washers and nuts.
Styli tool M-5000-3707 Tool for tightening/releasing styli.
LP2 A-2063-6098 LP2 probe complete with two C spanners and TK1 tool kit.
Extension L100 A-4038-1010 RMP60M extension - 100 mm long.
Extension L150 A-4038-1027 RMP60M extension - 150 mm long.
Extension L200 A-4038-1028 RMP60M extension - 200 mm long.
RMP60/OMP60M 
probe module 
assembly
A-4038-1002 RMP60M probe module assembly.
Parts list
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8.2
Parts list
Type Part number Description
RMP60M/LP2 
adaptor
A-4038-0212 RMP60M LP2 adaptor assembly.
LPE1 A-2063-7001 LPE1 extension bar - 50 mm long.
LPE2 A-2063-7002 LPE1 extension bar - 100 mm long.
LPE3 A-2063-7003 LPE1 extension bar - 150 mm long.
MA4 A-2063-7600 MA4 90° adaptor assembly.
Publications. These can be downloaded from our web site at www.renishaw.com
RMP60 A-5742-8500 Quick-start guide: for rapid set-up of the RMP60 probe, 
includes CD with installation guides.
Styli H-1000-3200 Technical specification: Styli and accessories.
Software features H-2000-2289 Data sheet: Probe software for machine tools – illustrated 
features.
Software list H-2000-2298 Data sheet: Probe software for machine tools – list of 
programs.
Taper shanks H-2000-2011 Data sheet: Taper shanks for machine tool probes.
RMI A-4113-8550 Quick-start guide: RMI – radio machine interface.
RMI-Q A-5687-8500 Quick-start guide: RMI-Q – radio machine interface.
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United Kingdom
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*H-5742-8504-01*
© 2012 Renishaw plc  Issued  July 2012  Part no. H-5742-8504-01-A
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