3.2
System
installation
Positioning the RMP40 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 RMP40 and RMI or RMI-Q with the RMP40 in “radio-on” configuration
The RMP40 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 RMP40 goes into
“hibernation mode”
30 seconds after the RMI-Q is unpowered (or the RMP40 is out of range). When
in
“hibernation mode”
, the RMP40 checks for a powered RMI or RMI-Q every 30 seconds. If found,
the RMP40 goes from
“hibernation mode”
to
“standby mode”
, ready for
“radio-on”
.
Performance envelope
The RMP40 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, radio transmission does not
require this, as any reflected radio paths will be less than the 15 m (49.2 ft) operating range.
Typical plot at +20 °C (+68 °F)
Transmission range in m (ft)
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
RMP40 probe
