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Safety
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Radio probe family . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.1
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.1
RMI-Q basics
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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.1
Power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.1
Input voltage ripple . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.1
RMI-Q visual diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.2
Magnetic label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.2
P1, P2, P3, P4 SYSTEM STATUS LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.3
LOW BATTERY / START LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.3
PROBE STATUS LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.3
ERROR LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.3
SIGNAL LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.3
RMI-Q inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.4
RMI-Q outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.4
RMI-Q output waveforms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.5
RMI-Q seated start option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.6
Switches SW1 and SW2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.7
Switch SW1 output configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.7
Switch SW2 output configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.8
Remote external audible output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
RMI-Q dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.11
RMI-Q specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.12
System installation
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RMI to RMI-Q upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.1
Mounting bracket (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.2
Wiring diagram (with output groupings shown) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3
Page 1: ...RMI Q radio machine interface Installation guide H 5687 8504 04 A...
Page 2: ...ights reserved 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 The publica...
Page 3: ...BE STATUS LED 2 3 ERROR LED 2 3 SIGNAL LED 2 3 RMI Q inputs 2 4 RMI Q outputs 2 4 RMI Q output waveforms 2 5 RMI Q seated start option 2 6 Switches SW1 and SW2 2 7 Switch SW1 output configuration 2 7...
Page 4: ...robe position 3 6 RMI Q cable 3 7 Cable sealing 3 7 Fitting flexible conduit 3 7 Screw torque values 3 8 Maintenance 4 1 RMI Q cover 4 1 Removing the RMI Q cover 4 1 Replacing the RMI Q cover 4 2 Side...
Page 5: ...n to the equipment installer All Renishaw equipment is designed to comply with the relevant EU and FCC regulatory requirements It is the responsibility of the equipment installer to ensure that the fo...
Page 6: ...RMI Q installation guide 1 2 Safety This page is intentionally left blank...
Page 7: ...eration radio probes Optimum communication performance between the RMI Q and the radio probe is achieved when the RMI Q is aligned towards the radio probe both positioned within the machine working en...
Page 8: ...EM STATUS LOW BATTERY START PROBE STATUS ERROR SIGNAL CONDITION Magnetic label A summary of RMI Q activity is provided on a magnetic label The label may be placed on any flat metal surface of the mach...
Page 9: ...trical signal outputs Off Probe number empty Yellow Probe number full in standby Green Probe number full operating Red Probe number full 0 5 s compatibility error Yellow off Flashing Selection error G...
Page 10: ...output overload has occurred All outputs will be switched off If this occurs turn off the power supply and remove the source of the problem Turning on the power supply will reset the RMI Q CAUTIONS Po...
Page 11: ...ted Probe reseat Error clear Error e g low signal Low battery Probe switch off Probe status 2a 2b level Normally low Output high SSR open SSR closed Error Normally closed Error clear Power off Low bat...
Page 12: ...Probe status 1 level Probe status 1 pulsed Normally open Normally open PROBE SSR open SSR open SSR closed SSR closed Power off Probe switch on Probe trigger Triggered Seated Probe reseat Error e g lo...
Page 13: ...ion see section 4 Maintenance Factory settings are shown Pulsed N O PROBE STATUS 1 Low battery N O Error N O N C N C N C Level ON CAUTION Exercise caution when using error or probe SSR in N O mode a w...
Page 14: ...ntrollers that regard the radio probe to be in error if it is started in a triggered condition Fast turn on Fast turn on provides compatibility with controllers that have quicker response times to giv...
Page 15: ...chine start input active Any attempt to turn on more than one probe simultaneously will result in an error condition Machine start input active When P1 is off all probes are off When P1 is active the...
Page 16: ...he output transistor specification up to 50 mA up to 30 V Wiring configurations are shown below Option 1 SSR output Option 2 Using 5 V output Option 3 Using machine voltage output RMI Q Red Turquoise...
Page 17: ...ide a 25 mm 1 0 in hole in the mounting for the cable to exit RMI Q dimensions Dimensions given in mm in 97 3 82 44 1 73 45 5 1 79 46 1 81 46 1 81 71 5 2 81 47 5 1 87 17 5 0 69 45 4 holes M5 13 deep o...
Page 18: ...y Error Voltage free solid state relay SSR outputs configurable normally open or normally closed Probe Status 2a 5 V isolated driven output invertible Probe Status 2b Power supply voltage driven outpu...
Page 19: ...ion on the RMI Q cable see RMI Q cable on page 3 7 Wiring Due to the extra cable cores the wiring for the RMI Q is slightly different to allow multiple radio probes or tool setters to be used For inst...
Page 20: ...p protrusions 100 5 3 95 2 0 0 08 30 1 18 25 0 98 45 1 77 45 1 77 45 90 3 54 3 pairs of holes 5 5 0 20 permit RMI Q mounting in an alternative orientation 2 0 0 08 3 holes 6 4 0 25 NOTES Install the R...
Page 21: ...input P2 see notes Machine start input P3 see notes Machine start input P4 see notes Machine start return Probe status 2b CAUTION The power supply 0 V should be terminated at the machine ground star...
Page 22: ...of the radio probe Partnering will be lost when multiple probe mode is selected Multiple probe mode is a function of the radio probe See the relevant radio probe installation guide For more informati...
Page 23: ...l in which the RMI Q is in acquisition mode 8 Deflect the stylus for less than 4 seconds to initiate the acquisition process 9 After successful acquisition the RMI Q respective system status LED will...
Page 24: ...wire This enables the RMI Q to be momentarily powered off and then back on for each of the probes being partnered without having to power off the machine Removing the radio probe from the RMI Q A rad...
Page 25: ...onduit if required The recommended flexible conduit is Anamet Sealtite HFX 5 16 in polyurethane A conduit kit is available for more information see Section 6 Parts list CAUTIONS Failure to adequately...
Page 26: ...lation Screw torque values 3 0 mm AF 2 Nm 1 47 lbf ft 2 4 0 mm AF 5 1 Nm 3 76 lbf ft 2 HOLD 19 mm AF T10 tamperproof 1 0 Nm 0 74 lbf ft 22 0 mm AF 7 8 AF Conduit adaptor to RMI Q body 7 Nm 5 16 lbf ft...
Page 27: ...re servicing to ensure no debris or coolant enters the unit 2 Using the T10 tamperproof key provided unscrew but do not remove each captive screw and washer evenly from the cover When removing the cov...
Page 28: ...ersion from side exit cable to rear exit cable must only be undertaken by qualified personnel Failure to do so will invalidate the warranty 1 Remove RMI Q cover For instructions describing how to remo...
Page 29: ...tnered Partner radio probe and RMI Q RMI Q error LED illuminated For more information see Error LED in Section 2 RMI Q basics Radio probe and RMI Q are not partnered Partner radio probe and RMI Q Exha...
Page 30: ...es soon Reduced range Local radio interference Identify and remove Radio probe has been enclosed shielded by metal Review installation RMI Q system status LED continually lit red Radio probe is not co...
Page 31: ...tware A 5687 5000 ReniKey machine macro cycles with programming manual and macro software for multiple RTS Publications These can be downloaded from our website at www renishaw com RMI Q QSG H 5687 85...
Page 32: ...software generic ReniKey Heidenhain H 5687 8602 Programming guide ReniKey software Heidenhain ReniKey Siemens H 5687 8603 Programming guide ReniKey software Siemens Styli H 1000 3200 Technical specif...
Page 33: ...uipment supplier Unless otherwise specifically agreed in writing between you and Renishaw if you purchased the equipment from a Renishaw company the warranty provisions contained in Renishaw s CONDITI...
Page 34: ...f 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 an...
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