1.1
Safety
Radio probe family
The radio probe family currently consists of the
RMP40, RMP40M, RLP40, RMP400, RMP60,
RMP60M and RMP600. The RTS radio tool setter
also forms part of Renishaw’s family of radio
transmission probes. The term radio probe used
throughout this installation guide refers to both the
probes and the tool setter.
Safety
Information to the user
In all applications involving the use of machine
tools or CMMs, eye protection is recommended.
Information to the machine supplier/
installer
It is the machine supplier’s responsibility to ensure
that the user is made aware of any hazards
involved in operation, including those mentioned
in Renishaw product literature, and to ensure
that adequate guards and safety interlocks are
provided.
If the probe fails, the probe signal may falsely
indicate a probe seated condition. Do not rely
on probe signals to halt the movement of the
machine.
Information 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 following
guidelines are adhered to, in order for the product
to function in accordance with these regulations:
•
any interface MUST be installed in a position
away from any potential sources of electrical
noise (for example power transformers, servo
drives);
•
all 0 V/ground connections should be
connected to the machine “star point” (the “star
point” is a single point return for all equipment
ground and screen cables)
.
This is very
important and failure to adhere to this can
cause a potential difference between grounds;
•
all screens must be connected as outlined in
the user instructions;
•
cables must not be routed alongside high
current sources (for example motor power
supply cables), or be near high-speed data
lines;
•
cable lengths should always be kept to a
minimum.
Equipment operation
If this equipment is used in a manner not specified
by the manufacturer, the protection provided by
the equipment may be impaired.