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SP25 maintenance
SP25 maintenance is described in the SP25 user guide.
TP20 maintenance
TP20 maintenance is described in the TP20 user guide.
Styli maintenance
Stylus balls, threads and mating faces should be cleaned using a proprietary cleaning cloth or solvent.
Stylus balls should be regularly inspected for damage or ‘pick-up’ of component material (a problem
sometimes encountered with continuous scanning). Renishaw offers a range of ball materials suited
to scanning of different component materials. See Renishaw’s styli catalogue (part number H-1000-
3200), which can be downloaded from www.renishaw.com/styli.
Connector maintenance
Regular checks should be made to make sure that the electrical connectors are properly located.
Controller fan filter maintenance
The fan intakes on the front of the Equator controller have filters to prevent dust and other particles
from entering. These filters should be replaced regularly to prevent overheating of the controller.
When replacing the filters, ensure that the controller is powered down and unplug the power supply
from the mains. Carefully release the snap fit clips on the covers to reveal the filters. Once the filters
are replaced, locate the covers and clip back into position. A slight click may be audible when the
covers locate.
Liquid spillage
• Reasonable measures should be taken to protect the system (machine and controller) from liquid
spillage.
• If a spillage occurs, exercise caution when unplugging the power connector from the wall socket.
• Soak and wipe up the liquid using a dry, lint-free cloth.
• Inspect the system to see if any liquid ingress has occurred. If not, the power supply can be
reconnected.
If liquid ingress occurs to the machine/controller, this is a potential electrical hazard, do not reconnect
the power connector. Please send the unit back to the supplier for replacement at customer’s cost. This
type of damage is not covered by the warranty or RBE scheme, so please ensure that the machine/
controller is given the protection required for the environment.
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