RMP400 installation guide
3.2
System
installation
Positioning the RMP400 and RMI or RMI-Q
The probe system should be positioned so that the optimum range can be achieved over the full travel
of the machine’s axes. Always face the front cover of the RMI or RMI-Q in the general direction of the
machining area and the tool magazine, ensuring both are within the performance envelope shown
below. To assist in finding the optimum position of the RMI or RMI-Q, the signal quality is displayed on
an RMI or RMI-Q signal LED.
NOTE:
Installing the RMP400 and RMI or RMI-Q with the RMP400 in “radio-on” configuration.
The RMP400 has a built-in hibernation mode (battery-saving mode) that saves battery life when
the RMI or RMI-Q is unpowered in
“radio-on”
(radio-off or timer-off) configurations. The RMP400
goes into hibernation mode 30 seconds after the RMI or RMI-Q is unpowered (or the RMP400 is
out of range). When in hibernation mode, the RMP400 checks for a powered RMI or RMI-Q every
30 seconds. If found, the RMP400 goes from hibernation mode to standby mode, ready for
“radio-on”
.
Performance envelope
The RMP400 and RMI or RMI-Q must be within each other’s performance envelope, as shown below.
The performance envelope shows line-of-sight performance, however, this is not necessary for the
RMP400 radio transmission as it will operate with any reflected radio path provided that the reflected
path length does not exceed the 15 m (49.2 ft) operating range.
Typical plot at +20 °C (+68 °F)
Transmission range in m (ft)
Performance envelope when using the RMP400 with the RMI or RMI-Q
Operating and switch-on / switch-off
75°
60°
45°
30°
15°
0°
15°
30°
45°
60°
75°
90°
75°
60°
45°
30°
15°
0°
15°
45°
60°
75°
75°
60°
45°
30°
30°
45°
60°
75°
10 (33)
15 (49)
5 (16)
5 (16)
10 (33)
15 (49)
15°
0°
15°
30°
5
(16)
10
(33)
15
(49)
RMI or
RMI-Q
RMP400 probe
