Renishaw RMP60, Installation Manual

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RMP60 installation guide
7.2
Fault-finding
Symptom Cause Action
The machine stops
unexpectedly during a
probing cycle. Radio link failure/RMP60 out of
range. Check interface/receiver and
remove obstruction.
RMI-Q or RMI-QE receiver/
machine fault. Refer to receiver/machine user’s
guide.
Dead batteries. Change batteries.
Excessive machine vibration
causing false probe trigger. Change trigger filter setting.
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 before the
probing move (length of dwell will
depend on stylus length and rate
of deceleration).
False probe trigger. Change trigger filter setting.
Selection error for RMI-Q or
RMI-QE. Review interface error indication
and correct.
The probe crashes.
Workpiece obstructing probe path. Review probing software.
Probe length offset missing. Review probing software.
In cases where there is more than
one probe on a machine, incorrect
probe activated. Review interface wiring or part
program.