2-8 System installation
Assembling the SP2-1 probe and attached clutch
assembly to your machine tool
Assemble the SP2-1 probe and attached clutch assembly to your
machine tool as follows (refer to Figure 2.1):
1.
Where applicable, tighten the adapter assembly [1] to 2Nm.
2.
Assemble shank to the clutch assembly’s probe mounting
plate/adapter assembly [1] as applicable.
3.
If applicable, tighten grubscrews within shank to 6-8Nm.
4.
If applicable, fully tighten shank collett onto adapter assembly [1].
5.
Assemble shank into spindle of machine tool ensuring that:
•
The SP2-1 probe is correctly orientated (The ‘RENISHAW
SP2-1’ label [7] must be facing you when looking towards the
front of the machine tool).
•
The pin assembly [9] is correctly located either within the
designated socket capscrew, or against the designated fixed
surface.
6.
With the pin assembly [9] located as required, tighten the tube
assembly [13] against the 12mm hexagon nut [15] to lock the
pin assembly in position.
