RMP400 installation guide
2.6
RMP400 basics
To allow multiple radio probes to work in close proximity, and with a single RMI or RMI-Q, 16 choices
of “
mode on
” colours are available, each representing a different machine tool installation (for more
information, see page 4.2, “Multiple probe mode settings”).
All probes operating with a single RMI or RMI-Q must be set to the same “
mode on”
colour choice;
any multiple probes located on adjacent machines must all be set to an alternative “
mode on”
colour
choice.
NOTE:
Each probe per “
mode on
” colour choice must be partnered with the RMI or RMI-Q. By
configuring multiple probes to a single
“mode on”
colour choice, all probes using this
“mode on”
colour choice will have the same identity.
The probe to be partnered is partnered after selecting the multiple probe mode setting and choosing
the
“mode on”
option. (for more information, see page 4.6, “Changing the probe settings”).
There is no limit to the number of probes that can be used with a single RMI or RMI-Q so long as they
all have the same
“mode on”
colour choice. All RMP400 probes are factory set to “
mode off
”.
The addition of any further probe(s) into a single probe installation will require that all probes are
reconfigured to the same
“mode on”
colour choice and that one of the probes is then repartnered with
the RMI or RMI-Q.
The addition of any further probe(s), or replacements, into a multi-probe installation can be achieved
through the reconfiguration of the probe to the same “
mode on
” colour choice.
Acquisition mode
System set-up is achieved using Trigger Logic and powering-on the RMI or RMI-Q.
Partnering is required during initial system set-up. Further partnering is only required if the RMP400,
RMI or RMI-Q is changed.
NOTES:
Systems using the RMI-Q can be partnered with up to four RMP400 probes manually. Alternatively,
partnering to an RMI-Q, can be achieved by using ReniKey; a Renishaw machine macro cycle which
does not require the RMI-Q to be power cycled.
For more information or to download ReniKey free of charge visit:
www.renishaw.com/mtpsupport/renikey
Partnering by ReniKey is not available for the RMI.
Partnering will not be lost by reconfiguration of probe settings or when changing batteries, except
where multiple probe mode is selected.
Partnering can take place anywhere within the operating envelope.
