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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.

Renishaw part no:

H-5312-8503-08-B

First issued:

01.2008

Revised:

08.2022

Compliance information for this product is available by scanning the QR code or visiting

www.renishaw.com/mtpdoc

Summary of Contents for RMP600

Page 1: ...RMP600 high accuracy radio machine probe Installation guide H 5312 8503 08 B...

Page 2: ...ithout the prior written permission of Renishaw Renishaw plc Registered in England and Wales Company no 1106260 Registered office New Mills Wotton under Edge Gloucestershire GL12 8JR UK Renishaw part...

Page 3: ...3 Intended use 1 4 Safety 1 4 RMP600 basics 2 1 Introduction 2 1 Getting started 2 2 System interface 2 2 Trigger Logic 2 2 Probe modes 2 3 Configurable settings 2 3 Switch on switch off methods 2 3...

Page 4: ...Calibrating the RMP600 3 7 Why calibrate a probe 3 7 Calibrating in a bored hole or on a turned diameter 3 7 Calibrating in a ring gauge or on a datum sphere 3 8 Calibrating the probe length 3 8 Trigg...

Page 5: ...mark 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 se...

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Page 7: ...materials provided with the distribution 3 Microchip s name may not be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software without specific prior written permission THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVID...

Page 8: ...orced discharge of the batteries 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 b...

Page 9: ...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 10: ...RMP600 installation guide 1 6 Before you begin This page is intentionally left blank...

Page 11: ...ce to machine tool vibration resistance to shock and false triggering through the use of solid state accelerometers In addition to providing high accuracy measurement on your machine tool the RMP600 a...

Page 12: ...er radio machine interface RMI integrated interface receiver For more details refer to the RMI radio machine interface installation guide Renishaw part no H 4113 8554 Trigger Logic Trigger Logic for m...

Page 13: ...s hibernation mode is only applicable to radio on mode Operational mode When activated by one of the switch on methods the probe is switched on and ready for use Configuration mode Ready to change the...

Page 14: ...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 2 5 seconds minimum The probe must be stationary for 2 5 s...

Page 15: ...follows any reorientation of the probe When using a stylus of up to 150 mm long a 0 2 second dwell is necessary In most applications the machine response time will adequately provide this When using...

Page 16: ...de off The addition of any further probe s into a single probe installation will require that all probes are reconfigured to the same mode on colour choice and that one of the probes is then repartner...

Page 17: ...overtravel limits Stylus length X Y Z 50 1 97 18 0 70 11 0 43 100 3 94 31 1 22 11 0 43 A range of probe ready shanks is available from Renishaw 50 1 97 19 0 75 Battery cassette Shank switch optional W...

Page 18: ...XY plane typical minimum Z plane typical minimum 0 20 N 20 gf 0 72 ozf 1 90 N 194 gf 6 83 ozf Stylus overtravel force XY plane typical minimum Z plane typical minimum 2 8 N 285 gf 10 07 ozf typical m...

Page 19: ...s Either Nickel Cadmium NiCd or Nickel Metal Hydride NiMh can be used However when these battery types are fitted expect a battery life of approximately 50 less than that quoted for alkaline batteries...

Page 20: ...tured range of solid carbon fibre styli may not be suitable for every RMP600 application and that it may be necessary to select specialised styli configurations to meet specific application requiremen...

Page 21: ...and will pass through very small gaps and machine tool windows This allows easy installation either inside or outside the machine enclosure as long as the probe and RMI or RMI Q are kept within the p...

Page 22: ...RMP600 goes into hibernation mode 30 seconds after the RMI or RMI Q is unpowered or the RMP600 is out of range When in hibernation mode the RMP600 checks for a powered RMI or RMI Q every 30 seconds If...

Page 23: ...3 3 System installation Preparing the RMP600 for use Fitting the stylus 2 M 5000 3707 1 8 Nm 2 2 Nm 1 3 lbf ft 1 6 lbf ft 1...

Page 24: ...ance for a list of suitable battery types Ensure the product is clean and dry before inserting batteries Do not allow coolant or debris to enter the battery compartment After inserting the batteries t...

Page 25: ...hank 1 3 2 2 NOTE Where the RMP600 is to be used with a shank switch remove the plug from the rear of the probe using pliers and replace it with the bobbin A 4038 0303 Bobbin A 4038 0303 2 5 mm A F 2...

Page 26: ...adjustment care must be taken not to rotate the probe relative to the shank as damage to the bobbin A 4038 0303 can occur where fitted If a probe and shank assembly is dropped it must be rechecked for...

Page 27: ...to compensate for mechanical changes of your machine tool if repeatability of relocation of the probe shank is poor In this case the probe may need to be recalibrated each time it is selected It is g...

Page 28: ...are also used to give true positions of single surface features NOTE The stored radius values are based on the true electronic trigger points These values are different from the physical sizes Calibra...

Page 29: ...e 16 Reviewing the probe settings 1 5 s 2 3 Switch on method Radio on omitted if multiple probe mode was selected or Shank on or Spin on Enhanced trigger filter setting and auto reset facility Auto re...

Page 30: ...ne 3 or Machine 4 Machine 5 or Machine 6 or Machine 7 or Machine 8 Machine 9 or Machine 10 or Machine 11 or Machine 12 Machine 13 or Machine 14 or Machine 15 or Machine 16 Return to Mode off Multiple...

Page 31: ...filter setting and auto reset facility Auto reset off Filter on 8 ms Auto reset off Filter on 16 ms Auto reset on Filter on 8 ms Auto reset on Filter on 16 ms Auto reset off Filter off Multiple probe...

Page 32: ...guration mode and Trigger Logic is activated CAUTION Do not remove the batteries whilst in configuration mode To exit leave the stylus untouched for more than 20 seconds Key to the symbols LED short f...

Page 33: ...omitted for Radio on see Multiple probe mode settings to view all 16 choices Mode off Mode on Machine 1 Machine 2 Machine 16 Acquisition mode Acquisition mode off Acquisition mode on Acquisition mode...

Page 34: ...elected Partnering can take place anywhere within the operating envelope In configuration mode configure the probe settings as required until you reach the Acquisition mode menu which defaults to Acqu...

Page 35: ...e 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 this is done within 60 seconds of...

Page 36: ...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 and th...

Page 37: ...rised 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 to...

Page 38: ...batteries do not allow coolant 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 Onl...

Page 39: ...and damage 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...

Page 40: ...do the three M3 front cover screws and remove the front cover 3 Inspect the outer diaphragm for damage 4 To remove the outer diaphragm grip by the outer edge and pull off Inner diaphragm inspection In...

Page 41: ...ion polarity Probe out of range Check position of RMI or RMI Q see operating envelope No RMI or RMI Q start stop signal radio on mode only Check RMI or RMI Q for green start LED Incorrect spin speed s...

Page 42: ...stylus length and rate of deceleration Maximum dwell is 1 second The probe crashes Workpiece obstructing probe path Review probing software Probe length offset missing Review probing software In cases...

Page 43: ...ct 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 filter...

Page 44: ...he probe fails to switch off Incorrect switch off method configured Check configuration and alter as required No RMI or RMI Q start stop signal radio on mode only Check RMI or RMI Q for green start LE...

Page 45: ...ery cassette assembly Battery gasket A 4038 0301 Battery cap gasket kit Diaphragm kit A 5312 0302 RMP600 diaphragm kit Bobbin kit A 4038 0303 Bobbin for shank switch supplied with shank RMI A 4113 005...

Page 46: ...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 2008 2022 Renishaw plc I...

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