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Renishaw RMP40, Installation Manual

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CNC machines

CNC machine tools must always be operated by fully trained personnel in accordance with the 
manufacturer’s instructions.

Care of the probe

Keep system components clean and treat the probe as a precision tool.

Patents

Features of the RMP40, and other similar Renishaw products, are the subject of one or more of the 
following patents and/or patent applications:

Summary of Contents for RMP40

Page 1: ...RMP40 radio machine probe Installation guide H 5480 8504 04 B...

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

Page 3: ...nterface 2 2 Trigger Logic 2 2 Probe modes 2 2 Configurable settings 2 2 Switch on switch off methods 2 2 Enhanced trigger filter 2 3 Multiple probe mode 2 4 Acquisition mode 2 5 RMP40 dimensions 2 6...

Page 4: ...ere 3 7 Calibrating the probe length 3 8 Trigger Logic 4 1 Reviewing the probe settings 4 1 Multiple probe mode settings 4 2 Probe settings record 4 3 Changing the probe settings 4 4 RMP40 RMI partner...

Page 5: ...rk of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries Other brand product or company names are trade marks of their respective owners Warranty Unless you and Renishaw have agreed and signed a sepa...

Page 6: ...KR 1001244 TW I333052 US 6941671 US 7285935 US 7316077 US 7486195 US 7665219 US 7821420 US 9140547 CNC machines CNC machine tools must always be operated by fully trained personnel in accordance with...

Page 7: ...teries Do not short circuit the batteries Do not disassemble apply excessive pressure pierce deform or subject the batteries to impact Do not swallow the batteries Keep the batteries out of the reach...

Page 8: ...s 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 fa...

Page 9: ...ss interference All RMP40 settings are configured using Trigger Logic This technique enables the user to review and subsequently change probe settings by deflecting the stylus whilst observing the LED...

Page 10: ...process with clear interactive instructions and informative videos and is available for download on the following app stores or Current probe settings can also be reviewed by simply removing the batte...

Page 11: ...matically switches the probe off 90 minutes after the last trigger if it is not spun Timer off timeout Timeout will occur 12 33 or 134 seconds user configurable after the last probe trigger or reseat...

Page 12: ...jacent machines must all be set to an alternative mode on colour choice Only one probe per mode on colour choice needs to be partnered with the RMI or RMI Q as by configuring multiple probes to a sing...

Page 13: ...h up to four RMP40s manually Alternatively this 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...

Page 14: ...Stylus length X Y Z 50 1 97 12 0 47 6 0 24 100 3 94 22 0 87 6 0 24 50 1 97 19 0 75 12 5 12 5 50 1 97 40 1 57 A range of probe ready shanks is available from Renishaw Battery cassette M4 stylus XY ove...

Page 15: ...Y high force Z 0 50 N 51 gf 1 80 ozf 0 90 N 92 gf 3 24 ozf 5 85 N 597 gf 21 04 ozf Stylus overtravel XY plane Z plane 12 5 6 mm 0 24 in Environment IP rating IPX8 BS EN 60529 1992 A2 2013 IK rating RM...

Page 16: ...Low battery indication Blue flashing LED in conjunction with normal red or green probe status LED Dead battery indication Constant or flashing red Typical battery life See the table below Spin switch...

Page 17: ...t between the probe and transmitter and will pass through very small gaps and machine tool windows This allows easy installation either inside or outside the machine enclosure Coolant and swarf residu...

Page 18: ...ered in radio on radio off or timer off configurations The RMP40 goes into hibernation mode 30 seconds after the RMI Q is unpowered or the RMP40 is out of range When in hibernation mode the RMP40 chec...

Page 19: ...3 3 System installation Preparing the RMP40 for use Fitting the stylus 1 2 M 5000 3707 1 8 Nm 2 2 Nm 1 3 lbf ft 1 6 lbf ft...

Page 20: ...a constant red Do not allow coolant or debris to enter the battery compartment When inserting batteries check that the battery polarity is correct After the batteries have been inserted the LEDs will...

Page 21: ...3 5 System installation Mounting the probe on a shank 2 mm A F 2 2 mm A F 4 4 2 2 mm A F 2 0 5 Nm 1 5 Nm 0 4 lbf ft 1 1 lbf ft 1 2...

Page 22: ...tment NOTES If a probe and shank assembly is dropped it must be rechecked for correct on centre adjustment Do not hit or tap the probe to achieve on centre adjustment 360 1 5 Nm 2 2 Nm 1 1 lbf ft 1 6...

Page 23: ...t of any variation in spindle and tool orientation see page 3 6 Stylus on centre adjustment for further information A small amount of run out is acceptable and can be compensated for as part of the no...

Page 24: ...termines the length of the probe based on the electronic trigger point The stored value for length is different from the physical length of the probe assembly Additionally the operation can automatica...

Page 25: ...timeout 33 s or Long timeout 134 s Probe in standby mode after 5 seconds Multiple probe mode omitted for Radio on see Multiple probe mode settings to view all 16 choices Mode off Mode on or Machine 1...

Page 26: ...to cycle to the next setting Multiple probe mode Mode off Mode on or Machine 1 or Machine 2 or Machine 3 or Machine 4 Machine 5 or Machine 6 or Machine 7 or Machine 8 Machine 9 or Machine 10 or Machin...

Page 27: ...pin Short timeout 12 s Medium timeout 33 s Long timeout 134 s Enhanced trigger filter Trigger filter off 0 ms Trigger filter on 10 ms Multiple probe mode Off factory set On machine number See Multiple...

Page 28: ...he stylus and hold it deflected until five red flashes have been observed if the battery power is low each red flash will be followed by a blue flash Keep the stylus deflected until the Switch on meth...

Page 29: ...off Mode on Machine 1 Machine 2 Machine 16 Acquisition mode Acquisition mode off Acquisition mode on Acquisition mode Acquisition mode off Acquisition mode on New settings complete Return to Switch o...

Page 30: ...ll not be lost by reconfiguring the probe settings or when changing batteries except where multiple probe mode is selected Partnering can take place anywhere within the operating envelope In configura...

Page 31: ...In configuration mode configure the probe settings as required until you reach the Acquisition mode menu which defaults to Acquisition mode off Deflect the stylus to select Acquisition mode on Ensure...

Page 32: ...age 4 1 Reviewing the probe settings for further information 4 Again the batteries discharge and the probe ceases to function 5 Again the batteries recover sufficiently to provide the probe with power...

Page 33: ...horised Renishaw Service Centre Equipment requiring repair overhaul or attention under warranty should be returned to your supplier Cleaning the probe Wipe the window of the probe with a clean cloth t...

Page 34: ...t or debris to enter the battery compartment When changing batteries check that the battery polarity is correct Take care to avoid damaging the battery cassette gasket Only use specified batteries CAU...

Page 35: ...e to the batteries Always ensure that the cassette gasket and mating surfaces are clean and free from dirt before reassembly If dead batteries are inadvertently inserted the LEDs will remain a constan...

Page 36: ...5 4 Maintenance This page is intentionally left blank...

Page 37: ...part features inaccessible to RMP40 by fitting selected adaptors and extensions as shown below See Section 8 Parts list RMP40M system M4 stylus LP2 probe LPE3 extension bar 150 mm LPE2 extension bar...

Page 38: ...ue values RMP40M dimensions 40 75 1 60 50 100 150 1 97 3 94 5 91 54 2 13 25 0 98 40 1 57 Dimensions given in mm in 10 Nm to 12 Nm 7 37 lbf ft to 8 85 lbf ft 10 Nm to 12 Nm 7 37 lbf ft to 8 85 lbf ft 6...

Page 39: ...ts Remove any dirt and clean the contacts before reassembly The probe fails to switch on Dead batteries Change batteries Batteries inserted incorrectly Check battery insertion polarity Probe out of ra...

Page 40: ...ng Probe unable to find target surface Check that part is correctly positioned and that stylus has not broken Stylus not given sufficient time to settle from a rapid deceleration Add a short dwell bef...

Page 41: ...rect the position Measurement occurs as stylus leaves surface Review probing software Measurement occurs within the machine s acceleration and deceleration zone Review probing software and probe filte...

Page 42: ...ime to 1 second RMI or RMI Q low battery LED lit Low batteries Change batteries soon Reduced range Local radio interference Identify and remove The probe fails to switch off Incorrect switch off metho...

Page 43: ...support card RMI Q A 5687 0050 RMI Q side exit with 15 m 49 2 ft cable tools and support card Mounting bracket A 2033 0830 Mounting bracket with fixing screws washers and nuts Styli tool M 5000 3707 T...

Page 44: ...e Gloucestershire GL12 8JR United Kingdom T 44 0 1453 524524 F 44 0 1453 524901 E uk renishaw com www renishaw com For worldwide contact details visit www renishaw com contact 2010 2022 Renishaw plc I...

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