H 5069 8504 05 B Installation Guide OMP400 en
H 5069 8504 05 B Installation Guide OMP400 en
H-5069-8504-05-B
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Revised: 09.2022
Contents
Trademarks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.1
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.1
Patents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.3
OMP400 basics
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.1
System installation
Installing the OMP400 with an OMI-2T / OMI-2 / OMI-2H / OMI. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.1
Performance envelope with an OMI‑2T / OMI-2H / OMI-2 (modulated transmission) . . . . . . 3.2
Contents
Performance envelope when using the OMP400 with the OMI (legacy transmission). . . . . . 3.3
Trigger Logic™
Reviewing the current probe settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.1
Maintenance
Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.1
Fault finding
Parts list
Before you begin
1.1
Disclaimer
WHILE CONSIDERABLE EFFORT WAS MADE TO VERIFY THE ACCURACY OF THIS DOCUMENT
AT PUBLICATION, ALL WARRANTIES, CONDITIONS, REPRESENTATIONS AND LIABILITY,
HOWSOEVER ARISING, ARE EXCLUDED TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.
RENISHAW RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THIS DOCUMENT AND TO THE
EQUIPMENT, AND/OR SOFTWARE AND THE SPECIFICATION DESCRIBED HEREIN WITHOUT
OBLIGATION TO PROVIDE NOTICE OF SUCH CHANGES.
Trademarks
RENISHAW® and the probe symbol are registered trade marks of Renishaw plc. Renishaw
product names, designations and the mark ‘apply innovation’ are trade marks of Renishaw plc or its
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Warranty
Unless you and Renishaw have agreed and signed a separate written agreement, the equipment
and/or software are sold subject to the Renishaw Standard Terms and Conditions supplied with such
equipment and/or software, or available on request from your local Renishaw office.
Renishaw warrants its equipment and software for a limited period (as set out in the Standard Terms
and Conditions), provided that they are installed and used exactly as defined in associated Renishaw
documentation. You should consult these Standard Terms and Conditions to find out the full details of
your warranty.
Equipment and/or software purchased by you from a third-party supplier is subject to separate terms
and conditions supplied with such equipment and/or software. You should contact your third-party
supplier for details.
OMP400 installation guide
Changes to equipment
Before you begin
CNC machines
CNC machine tools must always be operated by fully trained personnel in accordance with the
1.2 manufacturer's instructions.
Patents
Features of the OMP400 probe, and other similar Renishaw probes, are subject of one or more of the
following patents and / or patent applications:
CN 101142461 US 6860026
CN 101171493 US 7285935
CN 101198836 US 7486195
EP 1457786 US 7603789
EP 1866602 US 7689379
EP 1880163 US 7792654
EP 1893937 US 8140287
EP 2154471
IN 305341
IN 307453
IN 364693
JP 5283501
JP 530811
JP 5357541
JP 5611297
Intended use
The OMP400 is a optical spindle probe that enables automated workpiece inspection and job set-up
on multi-tasking machines and machining centres.
Safety
This product is supplied with non-rechargeable lithium metal batteries. Refer to the battery
manufacturer’s literature for specific battery operating, safety and disposal guidelines.
• Dispose of waste batteries in accordance with your local environmental and safety laws.
Ensure that you comply with international and national battery transport regulations when transporting
the batteries or this product with the batteries inserted.
Lithium metal batteries are classified as dangerous goods for transportation and require labelling and
packaging in accordance with the dangerous goods regulations before being offered for transportation.
To reduce the risk of shipment delays, should you need to return this product to Renishaw for any
reason, do not return any batteries.
It is the machine supplier's responsibility to ensure that the user is made aware of any hazards
involved in operation, including those mentioned in Renishaw product literature, and to ensure that
adequate guards and safety interlocks are provided.
Under certain circumstances, the probe signal may falsely indicate a probe seated condition. Do not
rely on probe signals to halt the movement of the machine.
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All Renishaw equipment is designed to comply with the relevant EC and FCC regulatory requirements.
It is the responsibility of the equipment installer to ensure that the following guidelines are adhered to,
in order for the product to function in accordance with these regulations:
• any interface MUST be installed in a position away from any potential sources of electrical noise,
i.e. power transformers, servo drives etc;
1.4
• 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 failure to
adhere to this can cause a potential difference between grounds;
Equipment operation
If this equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the
equipment may be impaired.
Optical safety
This product contains LEDs that emit both visible and invisible light.
The product was evaluated and classified using the following standard:
Renishaw recommends that you do not stare at or look directly into any LED device, irrespective of its
risk classification.
OMP400 basics
2.1
Introduction
Welcome to the OMP400, Renishaw's ultra compact probe for small to medium machining centres that
sets new standards for reliability and robustness in the harshest of machine tool environments.
Successfully combining the miniaturisation of the popular OMP40 with the high accuracy of the
MP700, the OMP400 provides existing probe users with a simple upgrade to solid-state strain gauge
technology and all the associated benefits this brings:
In addition to providing high accuracy measurement on your machine tool, the OMP400 also offers:
• Faster calibration:
On complex 3D parts, it is common to measure in several different directions. Each direction
of a standard mechanical probe must be calibrated to ensure that the pre-travel variation is
compensated in the measurement. Performing this calibration for every 3D direction can be
time-consuming.
The OMP400 has almost no pre-travel variation, so a single calibration value may be used for any
probing angle in 2D or 3D. This results in a vastly reduced calibration time. An additional benefit is a
corresponding reduction in errors introduced by environmental changes within the machine during
a long calibration cycle.
OMP400 installation guide
The OMP400 can be operated in either legacy or modulated mode. The modulated mode has a
higher resistance to light interference. Certain forms of light interference can cause false triggers or
mimic a start signal and falsely activate the probe. These effects are much reduced when modulated
transmission is selected.
When set to legacy mode, the probe will only function with an OMI or OMM / MI 12.
If start problems are experienced in legacy mode, activate the Legacy Start Filter ON option. This
introduces a 1 second delay to the probe switch on time, and improves the probe's resistance to false
starts caused by light interference.
NOTE: The probing program on the machine will need to take account of this delay.
Modulated mode
When set to modulated mode, the probe will only function with an OMI-2, OMI-2T OMI-2H or
OMI-2C interface.
Modulated transmission is capable of providing two different coded start signals. This allows the use of
two probes with one interface. Twin probe installations require an OMI-2T interface.
In a twin probe system, such as a spindle probe and an optical tool setting probe, the spindle probe
would be set to PROBE 1 start and the tool setter to PROBE 2 start.
NOTE: When used in conjunction with an OMI‑2T, the OMP400 switch on method must be set to
optical on (standard).
Trigger Logic™
Trigger Logic™ (see Section 4 - Trigger Logic™) is a method that allows the user to view and select
all available mode settings in order to customise a probe to suit a specific application. Trigger Logic™
is activated by battery insertion and uses a sequence of stylus deflection (triggering) to systematically
lead the user through the available choices to allow selection of the required mode options.
A Probe Setup app is available that simplifies this process with clear, interactive instructions and
informative videos and is available for download on the App Store and Google Play.
OMP400 basics
or
2.3
Current probe settings can be reviewed by simply removing the batteries for a minimum of 5 seconds,
and then replacing them to activate the Trigger Logic™ review sequence
Modes of operation
The OMP400 probe can be in one of three modes.
Operational mode: activated by one of the switch-on methods described later in this section. In this
mode the OMP400 is ready for use.
Configuration mode: where Trigger Logic™ may be used to configure the following probe settings.
Configurable settings
Switch-on delay
When the standard switch-on is selected, the probe will be operational in less than 0.8 seconds. After
being switched on, the OMP400 must remain operational for a minimum of 1 second before being
switched off.
A second switch-on mode is available where a 3 second delay is invoked after the probe start signal
is received. This feature is aimed at machines where 'Auto-start' is required, i.e. it will ensure that
when the probe receives a start signal during a tool change, it will switch-on correctly in the spindle.
To ensure that the probe activates correctly, it is important to make sure that it is stationary when it is
switched on. If the probe is not stationary during a start sequence, there is a possibility that the strain
gauges could auto-zero in the incorrect position and produce a permanently triggered output. The
3 second delay ensures that the start sequence only occurs when the probe is safely located in the
machine spindle (this assumes that the tool change process is completed in less than 3 seconds).
NOTES:
The probing program on the machine will need to take account of this delay.
When used in conjunction with an OMI‑2T, the OMP400 switch on method must be set to optical on
(standard).
OMP400 installation guide
2.4 NOTE: A visual indication of currently selected probe settings is provided, on battery insertion, by the
three multicoloured LEDs located within the probe's window (see Section 4 - Trigger Logic™).
Probes subjected to high levels of vibration or shock loads may output signals without having
contacted any surface. The enhanced trigger filter improves the probe's resistance to these effects.
When the filter is enabled, a constant 8 or 16 ms delay is introduced to the probe's output. The probe
is factory set to 8 ms. If false triggering is noticed then consider increasing the filter delay to 16 ms.
NOTES:
It may be necessary to reduce the probe's approach speed to allow for increased stylus overtravel
during the extended time delay.
Whilst there is also a 0 ms setting, this is for Renishaw's use only. Renishaw does not recommend that
you use this setting as false triggering is likely to occur.
NOTE: After being switched on, the OMP400 must be on for 1 second before being switched off.
Auto-reset facility
OMP400 basics
The Auto-reset function in the OMP400 compensates for stylus forces, due to high accelerations and
changes in probe orientation, that can cause the probe to trigger when using long styli (>100 mm).
This feature is suitable for radial rotations (e.g. vertical to horizontal). It is selectable using Trigger
Logic™.
2.5
NOTE: The Auto-reset function cannot compensate for rotations around the probe's axis when
horizontal with long styli (>100 mm). A manual reset will be required in this situation.
When a manual reset is required, the method used will depend on the probe's switch-off setting:
• In optical off mode, the probe must be switched off then on again.
• In timer off mode, the probe must be switched on using an M code start signal.
The OMP400 can be operated in either legacy or modulated mode. The modulated mode has a
higher resistance to light interference. Certain forms of light interference can cause false triggers or
mimic a start signal and falsely activate the probe. These effects are much reduced when modulated
transmission is selected.
Legacy mode
When set to legacy mode, the probe will only function with an OMI or OMM / MI 12.
If start problems are experienced in legacy mode, activate the Legacy Start Filter ON option. This
introduces a 1 second delay to the probe switch on time, and improves the probe's resistance to false
starts caused by light interference.
NOTE: The probing program on the machine will need to take account of this delay.
Modulated mode
When set to modulated mode, the probe will only function with an OMI-2, OMI-2T OMI-2H or
OMI-2C interface.
For most applications, the spindle probe should be set to PROBE 1 start.
PROBE 2 start should only be selected for a secondary spindle probe in a twin probe application.
Optical power
Where the separation between the OMP400 and the receiver is small (no more than 2 m), the low
optical power setting may be selected. This setting reduces the optical transmission range and extends
battery life.
OMP400 installation guide
OMP400 dimensions
OMP400 basics
50 (1.97) 19 (0.75)
Ø40
(1.57)
2.6
11° UK
11°
50 (1.97)
Dimensions given in mm (in)
OMP400 basics
Principal application Small to medium machining centres and mould and die applications
Dimensions Length 50 mm (1.97 in)
Diameter 40 mm (1.57 in)
Weight (without shank) With batteries 262 g (9.24 oz)
Without batteries 242 g (8.53 oz)
2.7
Transmission type 360° infra-red optical transmission
Switch-on methods Machine M code or Auto-start
Switch-off methods Machine M code or timer
Operating range Up to 5 m (16.4 ft)
Receiver/interface OMI-2T, OMI-2, OMI-2H, OMI-2C, OMI or OMM / MI 12
Sense directions Omni-directional ±X, ±Y, +Z
Repeatability 0.25 µm (10 µin) 2 sigma – 50 mm stylus length*
0.35 µm (14 µin) 2 sigma – 100 mm stylus length
X, Y (2D) form ±0.25 µm (10 µin) – 50 mm stylus length*
measurement deviation ±0.25 µm (10 µin) – 100 mm stylus length
X, Y, Z (3D) form ±1.00 µm (40 µin) – 50 mm stylus length*
measurement deviation ±1.75 µm (70 µin) – 100 mm stylus length
Stylus trigger force The stylus trigger force is the
XY plane 0.06 N, 6 gf (0.22 ozf) typical minimum force exerted on the component
when the probe triggers. However,
+ Z direction 2.55 N, 260 gf (9.17 ozf) typical minimum
the maximum force applied to
Stylus overtravel force the component will occur after
XY plane 1.04 N, 106 gf (3.74 ozf) typical minimum § the trigger point and will be
+ Z direction 5.5 N, 561 gf (19.78 ozf) typical minimum † greater than the trigger force. The
magnitude depends on a number
of factors affecting probe overtravel
including measuring speed and
machine deceleration. If the
forces applied to the component
are critical, contact Renishaw for
further information.
* Performance specification is for a test velocity of 240 mm/min (9.45 in/min) with a 50 mm carbon fibre stylus. Test velocity does not constrain performance in application.
§ Stylus overtravel force in XY plane occurs 70 µm after the trigger point and rises by 0.1 N/mm, 10 gf/mm (9.1 oz/in) until the machine tool stops (in the high force
† Stylus overtravel force in + Z direction occurs 10 µm to 11 µm after the trigger point and rises by 1.2 N/mm, 122 gf/mm (109.6 oz/in) until the machine tool stops.
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Recommended styli
High modulus carbon fibre styli are designed to minimise pre-travel and improve accuracy, as the
stem material is extremely stiff. This inherent stiffness makes the following styli most suitable for strain
gauge applications.
B
3.1
Mounting bracket
OMI-2T / OMI-2H / OMI-2 / OMI
CNC
machine
control
OMP400
inspection TM
probe
TM
Cable
Stylus
Workpiece
Power supply
(optional)
The probe and OMI-2T / OMI-2H / OMI-2 / OMI diodes must be in the others field of view or line of
site, and within the performance envelope shown. The OMP400 performance envelope is based on the
receiver being at 0°, and vice-versa.
Natural reflective surfaces within the machine may change the signal transmission range.
Coolant residue accumulating on the OMP400 or receiver windows will have a detrimental effect on
transmission performance. Wipe clean as often as is necessary to maintain unrestricted transmission.
CAUTION: If two systems are operating in close proximity to each other, take care to ensure that
signals transmitted from the OMP400 on one machine are not received by the receiver on the other
machine, and vice versa. When this is the case, use of the probe’s low power mode or receiver's low
range setting.
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30° 30°
OMI-2T /
OMP400 OMI-2H /
OMI-2
15° 15°
0° 0°
Optical
1 1
(3.3) centre line
15° 15° (3.3)
2 (6.5) 2 (6.5)
30° 30°
3 (9.8) 3 (9.8)
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75° 75° 3.3
60° 60°
Typical plot at 20 °C (68 °F)
360° transmission around
45° probe axis in metres (feet) 45°
30° 30°
OMP400
15° 15° OMI
0° 0°
Optical
1 1
(3.3) centre line (3.3)
15° 15°
2 (6.5) 2 (6.5)
30° 30°
3 (9.8) 3 (9.8)
45°
4 (13.1) Switch on/off 45° 4 (13.1)
Mounting bracket
3.4
OMM CNC
machine
control
OMP400
inspection probe TM
Cable
TM
MI 12 interface
Stylus MI 12
Workpiece
Power supply
(optional)
The probe and OMM diodes must be in the others field of view, and within the performance envelope
shown. The OMP400 performance envelope is based on the OMM being at 0°, and vice-versa.
Natural reflective surfaces within the machine may change the signal transmission range.
Coolant residue accumulating on the OMP400 or OMM windows will have a detrimental effect on
transmission performance. Wipe clean as often as is necessary to maintain unrestricted transmission.
On large machine tools, it is possible to provide greater reception coverage by mounting two OMMs
connected to a single MI 12 interface.
CAUTION: If two systems are operating in close proximity to each other, take care to ensure that
signals transmitted from the OMP400 on one machine are not received by the receiver on the other
machine, and vice versa. When this is the case, use of the probe’s low power mode or OMM low range
setting
Performance envelope with an OMM (legacy transmission)
installation
75° 75°
System
60° 60°
Typical plot at 20 °C (68 °F)
45° 45°
360° transmission around 3.5
probe axis in metres (feet)
30° 30°
OMP400
15° 15°
OMM
0° 0°
Optical
1 centre line 1
(3.3) (3.3)
15° 15°
2 (6.6) 2 (6.6)
30° 30°
3 (9.8) 3 (9.8)
45° 45°
4 (13.1) 4 (13.1)
60°
5 (16.4) 60° 5 (16.4)
Switch on/off
75° 75°
Operating - standard power mode
1
3.6
M-5000-3707
Installing the batteries
NOTES:
installation
See Section 5, "Maintenance" for a list of suitable battery types.
System
If dead batteries are inadvertently inserted into the probe, the LEDs will remain a constant red.
Do not allow coolant or debris to enter the battery compartment.When inserting batteries, check that
3.7
the battery polarity is correct.
After inserting the batteries the LEDs will display the current probe settings (for details, see Section 4,
"Trigger Logic™").
1 2
3 4
X
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1 2
3.8
(x2)
0,5 - 1,5 Nm
(0.37 lbf.ft - 1.1 lbf.ft)
(× 2)
Stylus on-centre adjustment
NOTES:
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System
If a probe and shank assembly is dropped, it must be rechecked for correct on-centre adjustment.
Do not hit or tap the probe to achieve on-centre adjustment.
1 3.9
(x4)
360°
2 3
1.5 Nm - 2.2 Nm
(1.1 lbf.ft
- 1.7 lbf.in)
360° 360°
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A spindle probe is just one component of the measurement system which communicates with the
machine tool. Each part of the system can introduce a constant difference between the position that
the stylus touches, and the position that is reported to the machine. If the probe is not calibrated,
3.10 this difference will appear as an inaccuracy in the measurement. Calibration of the probe allows the
probing software to compensate for this difference.
During normal use, the difference between the touch position and the reported position does not
change but it is important that the probe is calibrated in the following circumstances:
It is good practice to set the tip of the stylus on-centre, because this reduces the effect of any variation
in spindle and tool orientation (see page 3.9). A small amount of run-out is acceptable, and can be
compensated for as part of the normal calibration process.
Three different operations are to be used when calibrating a probe. They are:
Calibrating a probe either in a bored hole or on a turned diameter of known size automatically stores
values for the offset of the stylus ball to the spindle centre-line. The stored values are then used
automatically in the measuring cycles. Measured values are compensated by these values so that they
are relative to the true spindle centre-line.
Calibrating a probe either in a ring gauge or on a datum sphere with a known diameter automatically
stores one or more value for the radius of the stylus ball. The stored values are then used
automatically by the measuring cycles to give the true size of the feature. The values are also used to
give true positions of single surface features.
NOTE: The stored radii values are based on the true electronic trigger points. These values are
different from the physical sizes.
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Calibrating the probe length
Calibrating a probe on a known reference surface determines the length of the probe, based on the 3.11
electronic trigger point. The stored value for length is different from the physical length of the probe
assembly. Additionally, the operation can automatically compensate for machine and fixture height
errors by adjusting the probe length value that is stored.
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3.12
4.1
1 2
>5s
LED check
Key to the symbols
LED short flash
LED long flash 3
X
Switch on method
Optical on (standard) Optical on (3 second delay)
or
Optical power
Low Standard
or
Battery status
Battery good Battery low
or
4.2
Optical on (3 second delay)
Modulated (PROBE 1)
Modulated (PROBE 2)
Standard power
Trigger Logic™
Insert the batteries or, if they have already been installed, remove them for five seconds and then refit them.
Following the LED check, immediately deflect the stylus and hold it deflected until five red flashes have
been observed (if the battery power is low then each of the five red flashes will be followed by a blue flash).
Keep the stylus deflected until the "Switch on method" setting is displayed, then release the stylus.
The probe is now in configuration mode and Trigger Logic™ is activated. 4.3
Battery status
Battery good Battery low
or
Switch on method
Optical on Optical on
(standard) (3 second delay)
Optical power
Low Standard
New settings
complete
Operating mode
Trigger Logic™
LEDs LEDs LEDs
flashing flashing flashing
green red red
4.5
Z
X/Y
Flashing green and blue Probe seated in operating mode – low battery
Flashing red and blue Probe triggered in operating mode – low battery
Flashing red
or
Flashing red and green Unsuitable battery
or
Sequence when batteries are inserted
NOTE: Due to the nature of Lithium Thionyl Chloride batteries, if a 'low battery' LED sequence is
ignored or overlooked, then it is possible for the following sequence of events to occur:
1. When the probe is active, the batteries discharge until battery power becomes too low for the
probe to operate correctly.
2. The probe stops functioning, but then reactivates as the batteries recharge sufficiently to provide
the probe with power.
3. The probe begins to run through the LED review sequence (see page 4.1).
4. Again, the batteries discharge and the probe ceases to function.
5. Again, the batteries recharge sufficiently to provide the probe with power, and the sequence
repeats itself.
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Trigger Logic™
4.6
5.1
Maintenance
You may undertake the maintenance routines described in these instructions.
Further dismantling and repair of Renishaw equipment is a highly specialised operation, which must
be carried out at authorised Renishaw Service Centres.
Equipment requiring repair, overhaul or attention under warranty should be returned to your supplier.
CAUTIONS:
When changing batteries, do not allow coolant or debris to enter the battery compartment.
5.2
When changing batteries, check that the battery polarity is correct.
1 2
CAUTION: Please dispose of exhausted batteries in accordance with local regulations. Never dispose
of batteries in a fire.
NOTES:
After removing the old batteries, wait more than 5 seconds before inserting the new batteries.
Do not mix new and used batteries or battery types, as this will result in reduced life 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 into the probe, the LEDs will remain a constant red.
3
Maintenance
5.3
Varta: CR 1/2 AA
4 5
X
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Maintenance
5.4
6.1
Probe fails to switch-on. Wrong transmission mode selected. Reconfigure transmission mode.
Probe out of range / not aligned with Check alignment and if receiver
receiver. fixing is secure.
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Stylus not given sufficient time to Add a short dwell before the
settle from a rapid deceleration. probing move (length of dwell
will depend on stylus length and
rate of deceleration). Maximum
dwell is 1 second.
Probe crashes. Inspection probe using tool When two systems are active,
setting probe signals. isolate tool setting probe.
Fault-finding
Poor probe repeatability and / Debris on part or stylus. Clean part and stylus.
or accuracy.
Poor tool change repeatability. Re-datum probe after each tool
change.
Probe permanently triggered. Probe orientation has changed - Select probe Auto-reset
i.e. from horizontal to vertical. function.
Probe fails to switch- Wrong switch-on mode selected. Reconfigure to optical off mode.
off (where optical off is
required). Optical / magnetic interference. Check for interfering lights or
motors.
Consider removing the source of
6.4 the interference.
Probe fails to switch- Wrong switch off mode selected. Reconfigure to time out mode.
off (where time out is
required). Probe placed in carousel when in Ensure that carbon fibre styli are
time out mode. Timer can be reset being used.
by carousel activity. Enable enhanced trigger filter.
Shorten time out setting.
Consider use of optical on / optical
off setting.
Probe goes into Trigger Probe was triggered when Do not touch the stylus or stylus
Logic™ setup mode and batteries were inserted. mounting face during battery
cannot be reset. insertion.
Probe status LED shows Probe damaged beyond use. Return to your nearest Renishaw
a constant blue. supplier for repair / replacement.
Symptom Cause Action
Fault-finding
3 second switch-on mode Reconfigure to the standard
the OMI-2T does not selected. switch-on delay.
respond.
Probe out of range. Review performance envelopes.
6.6
7.1
Parts list
Taper shanks H-2000-2011 Data sheet: Taper shanks for machine tool probes.
Probe software H-2000-2298 Data sheet: Probe software for machine tools – programs
and features. 7.3
OMI-2T H-5439-8510 Installation guide: for set-up of the OMI-2T
OMI-2 H-5191-8504 Installation guide: for set-up of the OMI-2
OMP400 installation guide
Parts list
7.4