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Preparing the OTS for use ..............3.3 Fitting the stylus, break stem and captive link ........3.3 Installing the batteries ...............3.4 Mounting the OTS on a machine table ..........3.5 Positioning the optical module ............3.6 Stylus level setting ................3.7 Square stylus only .
INACCURACIES IN THIS DOCUMENT. manufacturer's instructions. Trademarks Care of the probe RENISHAW® and the probe emblem used in the Keep system components clean and treat the RENISHAW logo are registered trademarks of probe as a precision tool. Renishaw plc in the UK and other countries.
OTS installation guide Patents Features of the OTS probe, and other similar Renishaw probes, are the subject of one or more of the following patents and/or patent applications: 0695926 2994401 0974208 2004-522961 1130557 2004-530234 1373995 2005-502035 1397637 1425550 5150529 1503524 B...
FCC DECLARATION (USA) FCC Section 15.19 EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Renishaw plc declares that the product:- Operation is subject to the following two conditions: Name Description Optical tool setter 1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
OTS basics Introduction The OTS can be user configured to use one of three coded start commands, named Probe 1, The OTS is a tool setter probe with optical signal Probe 2 and Probe 3. transmission, suitable for use on small to large machining centres.
Recommended rotating tool feed rates Cutters should be rotated in reverse to the cutting direction. Renishaw tool setting software calculates the spindle speed and axis feed rates Rotate tool in reverse direction automatically using the following information.
Modes of operation The OTS can be in one of three modes. Stand-by mode: where the OTS is waiting for a switch-on signal. Operational mode: The OTS is ready for use in the operational mode, it is activated using the switch-on method described on page 2.4.
6.13 (0.24) Ø x 13 (0.51) deep MIN 5.95 (0.23) equi-spaced on Ø54 (2.125) PCD at 45° to OTS axis Square stylus Disc stylus 19.05 mm x 19.05 mm (0.75 in x 0.75 in) Ø12.7 mm × 8 mm (Ø0.5 in × 0.31 in)
OTS installation guide OTS specification Principal application: Tool setting on CNC machining centres Overall dimensions: ½ AA battery type: Length with square stylus 122.00 mm (4.08 in) AA battery type: Length with square stylus 143.55 mm (5.65 in) All battery types: Width 60.00 mm (2.36 in)
Alternative orientations The spindle mounted inspection probe must use modulated transmission Probe and optical receiver Coolant residue accumulating on the OTS or The OTS probe and receiver diodes must OMI-2T/OMI-2H/OMI-2 windows may reduce be in the other's field of view and within the the signal transmission range.
OTS installation guide OTS performance envelope with an OMI-2T/OMI-2/OMI-2H (modulated transmission) NOTE: A single OTS configured to Probe 1 MI-2T/OMI-2/OMI-2H 75° can be used with an OMI-2 1 (3.3) 60° 2 (6.5) 45° 3 (9.8) 30° 4 (13.1) 5 (16.4) 15°...
Preparing the OTS for use Fitting the stylus, break stem and captive link Stylus weak link break stem 5 mm AF (thin) A stylus weak link break stem is 2.6 Nm incorporated in the stylus mounting, (1.92 lb.ft) Captive link...
OTS installation guide Installing the batteries NOTES: Select suitable battery type, see page 5.3. If dead batteries are inadvertently inserted into the probe, the LEDs will remain a constant red, see page 4.4. Do not allow coolant or debris to enter the battery compartment.
(supplied by user) 1.1 Nm (0.81 lbf.ft) Base 1. Select a position for the OTS on the machine 4. Refit the body onto the base and tighten table. Position to minimise the possibility of screws . If a square stylus is fitted...
OTS installation guide Positioning the optical module 0° 15° 15° 30° 30° 45° 45° Reference feature Body Optical module Clamp screw 4 mm AF 5.1 Nm (3.76 lbf.ft) 2. Rotate the optical module to line up a The optical module can be set in one of seven positions at 15°...
Stylus level setting The top surface of disc and square styli must be set level, front to back and side to side. Side to side level adjustment 2.5 mm AF 1.1 Nm (0.81 lbf.ft) Probe module Side to side level adjustment is obtained by alternately adjusting grubscrews, which causes the probe module to rotate and change the stylus level setting.
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OTS installation guide Stylus level setting Front to back level adjustment Adjusting/locking screw Height adjusting screw 4 mm AF 4 mm AF 5.1 Nm (3.76 lbf.ft) To raise front To lower front Slacken adjusting/locking screw 2 and adjust Keep slackening height adjusting screw 1 and height adjusting screw 1 until the stylus is level.
Square stylus only Square stylus rotational adjustment allows the stylus to be aligned with the machine axes. Coarse rotational adjustment Support bar Stylus break stem with captive link 2 mm AF 1.1 Nm (0.81 lbf.ft) Slacken grubscrew 1 and rotate the stylus by hand to obtain alignment, then fully tighten the grubscrew.
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OTS installation guide Square stylus only Fine rotational adjustment 3.10 Slacken the four body locking screws 1. www.armata-cnc.ru info@armata-cnc.ru +7(495)797-78-97...
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Square stylus only Fine rotational adjustment 3.11 2.5 mm AF 1.1 Nm (0.81 lbf.ft) Locating pin Opposing grubscrews are tightened against a locating pin fixed to the base. By alternatively slackening and re-tightening these grubscrews, fine rotational adjustment of the stylus is achieved.
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OTS installation guide Square stylus only Fine rotational adjustment 3.12 2.5 mm AF 1.1 Nm (0.81 lbf.ft) Tighten the four body locking screws 1. www.armata-cnc.ru info@armata-cnc.ru +7(495)797-78-97...
When the probe has been correctly set up on the machine, it is time to calibrate the probe. Calibration cycles are available from Renishaw for this task. The purpose is to establish the probe stylus measuring face trigger point values under normal measuring conditions.
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Trigger Logic™ Reviewing the current probe settings Key to the symbols LED short flash LED long flash > 5 s LED check Enhanced trigger filter setting Probe identification Probe 1 Probe 2 Probe 3 Optical power Standard Battery status Battery good Battery low Probe in standby mode www.armata-cnc.ru...
This page is provided to note your probe's settings. ✔ tick Enhanced trigger filter Optical start configuration Probe 1 Probe 2 Probe 3 Optical power setting Low power Standard power OTS SERIAL No. (located on body, under stylus) ................www.armata-cnc.ru info@armata-cnc.ru +7(495)797-78-97...
Changing the probe settings Insert batteries or, if already installed, remove for flashes will be followed by a blue flash). Keep the 5 seconds and replace. Following the LED check, stylus deflected until the 'enhanced trigger filter' immediately deflect the stylus and hold deflected menu is displayed, then release the stylus.
OTS installation guide Operating mode Reference feature Reference mark Transmit LEDs x 4 Receive diode Multi-coloured probe status LED Probe status LEDs LED colour Probe status Graphic hint Flashing green Probe seated in operating mode Flashing red Probe triggered in operating mode...
Renishaw Service Centres. Equipment requiring repair, overhaul or attention under warranty should be returned to your supplier. CAUTION: The OTS has a glass window, handle with care if broken to avoid injury www.armata-cnc.ru info@armata-cnc.ru +7(495)797-78-97...
OTS installation guide Changing the batteries CAUTIONS: Do not leave exhausted batteries in the probe. When changing batteries, do not allow coolant or debris to enter the battery compartment. When changing batteries, check that the battery polarity is correct. Take care to avoid damaging the battery compartment gasket.
Approximately once a month, inspect the probe inner diaphragm seal, see page 5.5. If it is pierced or damaged please contact Renishaw. The service interval may be extended or reduced depending on experience. www.armata-cnc.ru info@armata-cnc.ru...
Inspecting the inner diaphragm seal Spanner Inner diaphragm seal 24 mm or 15/16 in 3 Nm Spanner Spring (1.47 lbf.ft) 5 mm AF 2.6 Nm (1.92 lbf.ft Metal eyelid seal Front cover Stylus and break stem assembly 1. Remove the stylus/break stem assembly 3.
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Fault finding Symptom Cause Action Probe fails to power up Dead batteries Change batteries (no LED illuminated, or fails to indicate current Wrong batteries Change batteries probe settings) Batteries inserted incorrectly Check battery insertion Probe fails to switch-on Wrong optical start configuration Reconfigure selected Dead batteries...
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OTS installation guide Symptom Cause Action Machine stops Optical communication Check interface/receiver and unexpectedly during obstructed remove obstruction a probing cycle Interface/receiver/machine fault Refer to interface/receiver/ machine User’s guide Dead batteries Change batteries False probe trigger Enable enhanced trigger filter...
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Symptom Cause Action Poor probe Debris on part or stylus Clean tool and stylus repeatability and/or accuracy Losoe probe mounting on Check and tighten as machine bed or loose stylus appropriate Excessive machine vibration Enable enhanced trigger filter Eliminate vibrations Calibration out of date and/or Review probing software incorrect offsets...
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OTS installation guide Symptom Cause Action Probe fails to switch off Optical/magnetic interference Check for interfering lights or motors Consider removing the interfering source Check that the probe and receiver windows are clean, and remove any obstruction Probe out of range...
Part Number Description OTS (½ AA) A-5401-2001 OTS probe with disc stylus, ½ AA LTC batteries, tool kit and Quick-start guide. Set to: optical on / optical off/filter off / Probe 2 start / standard power. OTS (½ AA) A-5401-2011 OTS probe with square stylus, ½...
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Raising block Ø65 mm (Ø2.55 in) x 125.5 mm (4.94 in) tall. Stylus adaptor A-2008-0448 Adaptor kit to position stylus in horizontal attitude. Publications. These can be downloaded from our web site at www.renishaw.com A-5514-8500 Quick-start guide for rapid set-up of the OTS, includes CD with OTS publications.