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Renishaw part no.
First issued:

H-6551-8520-01-A

.2022

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Renishaw plc. Registered in England and Wales. Company no: 1106260. Registered office: New Mills,
Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, GL12 8JR, UK.

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Summary of Contents for RMI-QE

Page 1: ...RMI QE radio machine interface Installation guide H 6551 8520 01 A...

Page 2: ...transferred to any other media or language by any means without the prior written permission of Renishaw plc Renishaw plc Registered in England and Wales Company no 1106260 Registered office New Mill...

Page 3: ...ware notices 1 3 RMI QE software licensing agreement 1 3 Intended use 1 4 Safety 1 4 RMI QE basics 2 1 Introduction 2 1 Probe compatibility 2 2 Power supply 2 2 Input voltage ripple 2 2 RMI QE visual...

Page 4: ...t optional 3 2 Mounting options 3 3 Front fixing option 3 3 Rear fixing option 3 4 Sub mounting option optional 3 5 Wiring diagram with output groupings shown 3 7 Radio probe RMI QE partnership 3 8 Op...

Page 5: ...iii Contents Maintenance 4 1 Maintenance 4 1 Cleaning the window 4 1 Removing the RMI QE front cover 4 2 Fitting the RMI QE front cover 4 3 Fault finding 5 1 Parts list 6 1...

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Page 7: ...iaries Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google LLC Apple and the Apple logo are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries App Store is a service mark of A...

Page 8: ...in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Care of the interface Keep system components clean Patents Features of the RMI QE and other similar Renishaw products are the subject of one or more...

Page 9: ...2009 2015 ARM LIMITED All rights reserved Redistribution and use in source and binary forms with or without modification are permitted provided that the following conditions are met 1 Redistributions...

Page 10: ...machine Information to the equipment installer All Renishaw equipment is designed to comply with the relevant UK EU and FCC regulatory requirements It is the responsibility of the equipment installer...

Page 11: ...terface such as the RMI QE for communication The RMI QE is designed to be mounted within the machine s working envelope The RMI QE is available with 8 m or 15 m cable Application of the RMI QE enables...

Page 12: ...ble reduction in communication performance Mounting of the RMI QE outside of the machine working envelope should be avoided as a reduced communication performance may result see page 2 4 SIGNAL LED fo...

Page 13: ...Off No probes operating Good communications Poor communications Overload error KEY TO THE SYMBOLS Continuously on Flashing ERROR LED Off No error Error System error See installation guide Overload er...

Page 14: ...e Flashing Partnering complete probe full Red off Flashing Clearing complete probe empty Green red Flashing Probe authentication error Off Battery is OK and no M code start stop in progress Red Batter...

Page 15: ...is is indicated by a flashing green SIGNAL LED no change in outputs After 60 seconds it will switch to its normal mode listening for its partner The conditions shown by the LOW BATTERY PROBE STATUS an...

Page 16: ...1 Error Low battery SSR Probe status 2a 5 V isolated driven skip Output voltages Probe status 2b driven at power supply voltage Output voltages The LOW BATTERY START PROBE STATUS ERROR and SIGNAL LEDs...

Page 17: ...power supply as this could result in permanent damage to the RMI QE and or the customer power supply The use of in line fuses at the machine cabinet end is recommended to provide protection for the R...

Page 18: ...Triggered Seated Probe reseat Error clear Low battery Probe switch off Probe status 2a 2b level Normally low Output high SSR open SSR closed Error Normally closed Error clear Probe in standby Low bat...

Page 19: ...Probe status 1 pulsed Normally open Normally open PROBE SSR open SSR open SSR closed SSR closed Probe in standby Probe switch on Probe trigger Triggered Seated Probe reseat Low battery Probe switch o...

Page 20: ...gain access to the switches remove the front cover see section 4 Maintenance for further information Factory settings are shown ON CAUTION When using error or probe SSR in NO mode a wiring fault coul...

Page 21: ...seconds This will also reduce the probe s battery life These turn on times apply to radio M code on only See the appropriate probe installation guide for more details PROBE STATUS 2a 2b MACHINE START...

Page 22: ...ge NOTE Level start mode is not compatible with radio probes configured for radio M code on time out off Common start level mode In Common start level mode machine start inputs P2 and P3 are used to s...

Page 23: ...input pulsed so selected probe will change state Probe selection inputs are level signals NOTES Machine start input P4 is not used in Common start level or pulsed mode Only the probe start signal P1 w...

Page 24: ...ody at either of the two alternative cable exit positions as indicated on the above drawing RMI QE dimensions Dimensions given in mm in 71 2 2 80 30 1 18 29 2 1 15 2 through holes for hexagonal key R3...

Page 25: ...ry 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 outp...

Page 26: ...RMI QE installation guide 2 16 RMI QE basics This page is intentionally left blank...

Page 27: ...ing bracket for further information Cable The cables for RMI Q and RMI QE are 16 core See page 3 13 RMI QE cable for further information Wiring The connections for RMI Q and RMI QE are identical See p...

Page 28: ...nal Dimensions given in mm in 25 0 98 35 1 38 NOTE Install the RMI QE with cable exiting from lower side for good coolant run off 17 5 0 69 3 grip protrusions 3 holes 6 5 0 26 25 0 98 2 0 0 08 83 4 3...

Page 29: ...tions front fixing rear fixing or sub mounting These options are described on pages 3 3 3 4 and 3 5 Front fixing option 3 mm A F 2 2 0 Nm 2 4 Nm 1 48 lbf ft 1 77 lbf ft Dimensions given in mm in 9 5 1...

Page 30: ...de 3 4 System installation 3 mm A F 2 2 0 Nm 2 4 Nm 1 48 lbf ft 1 77 lbf ft Rear fixing option Dimensions given in mm in 11 0 43 24 0 94 through required for rear exit only 3 holes 4 5 0 18 through eq...

Page 31: ...Sub mounting option optional 33 2 1 31 2 0 08 through 3 holes 6 3 0 25 to 6 0 0 24 equispaced 70 2 76 PCD 55 2 17 through 54 2 2 13 3 0 12 max 81 2 3 20 35 5 1 40 10 5 0 41 based on 3 mm thick panel D...

Page 32: ...n guide 3 6 System installation 3 mm A F 3 2 0 Nm 2 4 Nm 1 48 lbf ft 1 77 lbf ft 2 0 Nm 2 4 Nm 1 48 lbf ft 1 77 lbf ft 2 mm A F 2 0 7 Nm 1 1 Nm 0 52 lbf ft 0 81 lbf ft 3 mm A F 3 Sub mounting option o...

Page 33: ...see notes Machine start input P1 Machine start input P2 Machine start input P3 Machine start input P4 Machine start return Probe status 2b CAUTION The power supply 0 V should be terminated at the mach...

Page 34: ...ses Opti Logic to partner the probe and guides the user through the partnering process based on the compatibility of the probe The Probe Setup app simplifies this process with clear interactive instru...

Page 35: ...uccessful Probe is now in standby Battery status Battery good or Battery low All probe settings will be shown ending with Battery status being displayed 1 5 s 2 3 Partnering mode Off Switch on the RMI...

Page 36: ...STEM STATUS LED Partnering pending RMI QE 20 s The probe is now in standby and the system is ready for use SYSTEM STATUS LED New radio probe partnered or SYSTEM STATUS LED Radio probe cleared from loc...

Page 37: ...ding the radio probe do not wrap a hand or anything else around the glass window To partner up to four radio probes with the RMI QE without ReniKey The RMI QE has four machine start inputs P1 P4 that...

Page 38: ...leared from the RMI QE when it is removed from the system The probe number is cleared from the RMI QE by repeating the partnering procedure whilst the corresponding machine start input is held high Th...

Page 39: ...164 04 ft at 24 V Cable sealing Coolant and dirt are prevented from entering the RMI QE by the cable sealing gland The RMI QE cable can be protected against physical damage by fitting a flexible cond...

Page 40: ...ible conduit onto the conduit fitting and screw into place 2 Fit the conduit fitting onto the RMI QE and secure with the two M3 screws Torque tighten the screws to 0 9 Nm to 1 1 Nm 0 66 lbf ft to 0 81...

Page 41: ...3 15 System installation Screw torque values 3 mm A F 2 2 0 Nm 2 4 Nm 1 48 lbf ft 1 77 lbf ft 3 mm A F 2 1 8 Nm 2 2 Nm 1 33 lbf ft 1 62 lbf ft...

Page 42: ...ht 2 Fit the grommet over the cable in between the straight conduit fitting and the bulkhead conduit fitting 3 Screw the bulkhead conduit fitting onto the straight conduit fitting using the pin spanne...

Page 43: ...3 17 System installation 3 Locking nut 27 mm A F 6 0 Nm 8 0 Nm 4 43 lbf ft 5 90 lbf ft 5 Torque the M20 1 5 lock nut between 6 0 Nm and 8 0 Nm 4 43 lbf ft and 5 90 lbf ft...

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Page 45: ...must be carried out at an authorised Renishaw Service Centre Equipment requiring repair overhaul or attention under warranty should be returned to your supplier Cleaning the window Wipe the window wit...

Page 46: ...e front cover may be removed and replaced as described below to change the switch settings To remove the RMI QE front cover 1 Clean the RMI QE thoroughly to ensure no debris or coolant enters the unit...

Page 47: ...revent sealing 2 Ensure the O ring A in the RMI QE body is clean 3 Ensure that the O ring seating B and front cover C are clean 4 Place the front cover onto the RMI QE body 5 Insert the two screws int...

Page 48: ...RMI QE installation guide 4 4 Maintenance This page is intentionally left blank...

Page 49: ...not partnered Partner radio probe and RMI QE RMI QE ERROR LED illuminated For more information see page 2 4 ERROR LED Radio probe and RMI QE are not partnered Partner radio probe and RMI QE Exhausted...

Page 50: ...osed shielded by metal Review installation RMI QE SYSTEM STATUS LED is continually lit red Radio probe is not compatible with RMI QE Use a radio probe with a QE marking RMI QE SYSTEM STATUS LED does n...

Page 51: ...ications These can be downloaded from our website at www renishaw com RMI QE QSG H 6551 8500 Quick start guide for rapid set up of the RMI QE radio machine interface RMP60 QSG H 6587 8500 Quick start...

Page 52: ...iKey Siemens H 5687 8603 Renikey Siemens programming guide Styli H 1000 3200 Technical specifications guide Styli and accessories or visit our Online store at www renishaw com shop Probe software H 20...

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