PICS connection
PICS interface configuration
If PHC10-3 PLUS is to be used in a PICS linked system, the PPOFF configuration is selected using switch 7.
Switch
Description
Position
Information
7
PPOFF
UP
PPOFF and PDAMP active during
head index
7
PPOFF
DOWN
PDAMP only active during head
index
PICS output
Renishaw's PICS (product inter-connection system) allows a standard method of connection for real-time signals used by current Renishaw
products and gives access to probing system control features through the DIN 'raw probe' connection.
The following descriptions are specific to PHC10-3 PLUS PICS connections when an internal interface is not present. Please refer to the PICS
installation guide (Renishaw part number H-1000-5000) for further information when interfaces are fitted.
Pin
Signal
Function
1
STOP
This signal is active when low
and is responded to, and can be
asserted by the PHC10-3 PLUS .
Read from PHC10-3 PLUS to
indicate an error in the PH10
system. Pull down to 0 V to
indicate a STOP condition
external to the PH10 PLUS
system.
2
PPOFF
PPOFF is an active low inhibit
signal which can be set by the
CMM computer or the PHC10-3
PLUS. PPOFF is overridden by the
use of the STOP signal.
-
3
0 V
This the common reference and
return path for all signals.
-
4
LED anode
This is a constant current input,
normally from the interface to
illuminate the head LED.
-
5
Probe signal
This pin and pin 9 transmit the
probe output signals from the
PHC10-3 PLUS when a multiwire
cable is not in use. As these
signals have not been interfaced,
it is important that the PICS cable
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PHC10-3 PLUS installation guide
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Issued 12 2021
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