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Emissions to class A (non-domestic) limits. and that it complies with the requirements of directive (as amended): - 89/336/EEC Electromagnetic compatibility The above information is summarised from the full EC declaration of conformity. A copy is available from Renishaw on request.
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–10° to 70° C (14° to 158° F) and operation RMI with care. over 5° to 60° C (41° to 140° F) ambient temperature range. Do not apply metallic labels to the front of the RMI. Sealing Changes to equipment The unit is fully sealed to IPX8.
Input voltage ripple The input voltage ripple shall not cause the The RMI can draw its supply from the CNC voltage to fall below 12 V, or rise above 30 V. machine 12 V to 30 V d.c. supply and presents a...
RMI visual diagnostics RMI visual diagnostics A visual indication of system status is provided by LED's. Status is continuously updated and indication is provided for START, LOW BATTERY, PROBE STATUS, ERROR, SIGNAL STRENGTH LED LIGHT SIGNALS 1. LOW BATTERY Battery is low.
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Yellow Medium signal strength. LEDs will be off. Low signal strength, radio 3. When the RMI is powered it will enter the link may fail. acquire partner mode which will be indicated by the flashing green signal LED. No signal detected.
RMI outputs RMI outputs SSR outputs: There are four outputs: Probe status 1 (SSR) DC ‘ON’ resistance 60 ohms max. Up to 50 mA protected. Probe status 2a (driven skip 5 V isolated) Probe status 2b (driven at power supply Switching time = Less than 10 µs (low to high)
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(grey/black), or the red and black wires (power supply), as this could result in permanent damage to the RMI and/or the customer power supply. The use of in-line fuses at the machine cabinet end is recommended to provide protection...
Wiring diagram Wiring diagram (with the output groupings shown) Turquoise Probe status pair (SSR) Turquoise / black Violet Low battery pair (SSR) Violet / black Green Error pair (SSR) Green / black Orange Skip drive at power supply voltage Yellow High speed skip drive (5 V) Grey High speed skip return (0 V)
PROBE PROBE LOW BAT N.O. STATUS 1 N.O. STATUS 1 N.O. Pulsed To gain access to the switches, remove the RMI cover - see page 20 PROBE PROBE STATUS 1 ERROR STATUS 1 LOW BAT Start input Level N.C. N.C.
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Switches SW1, SW2, and start input Switch SW2 output configuration PROBE PROBE HEIDENHAIN STATUS 2 STATUS 2 COMPATIBLE Pulsed Trigger low NOT USED PROBE HEIDENHAIN NOT USED PROBE STATUS 2 COMPATIBLE STATUS 1 Level Trigger high NOTE: When in Heidenhain compatible on mode M code turn off cannot be used...
Cable termination Standard cable A ferrule should be crimped onto each cable The RMI standard cable is 15 m (49.2 ft) long, core for more positive connection at the terminal longer cables are avaible (see page 25). box. To fit a ferrule, insert the prepared core into...
3. Fit conduit to adaptor A and tighten nut B. CAUTION: Failure to adequately protect the cable can result in system failure due to either cable damage or coolant ingress through cores into the RMI. Failure due to inadequate cable protection will invalidate the warranty.
RMI records the RMP serial number. It is not window. possible for an RMI to be partners with more than one RMP. 3. Power on the RMI. It is possible for an RMP to be partners with more than one RMI, but the system will not 4.
Installation with inspection and tool setting probe Installation with inspection and tooletting probe On machines where the RMI is to be integrated with a tool setting probe input, and only one probe input is provided on the control, an M code can be utilised...
Remote external audible autoput Remote external audible output The audible indicator must comply with the The pulsed output can be utilized to operate output transistor specification an external remote audible indicator. i.e. 50 mA peak Wiring configurations are shown below. 30 V peak Pulse duration is 40 ms ±1 ms.
Install RMI with cable exiting from 6 holes lower side for good coolant run off. Ø5.3 (0.20) Mounting bracket cannot be used with an RMI in rear exit configuration. 45° 45 (1.77) Do not apply any metallic label to 90 (3.54) the front cover, as this will shield (0.08)
For torque settings please could prevent sealing. see page 24. 2. Ensure that the 'O' ring seating on the RMI body is clean, and there are no scratch Removing the RMI cover marks which could prevent complete sealing.
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Removing and refitting the RMI cover RMI body Cable clamp RMI cover Conduit adaptor Conduit Cable CAUTION: KEEP RMI CLEAN No liquids or solid particles must be allowed to enter the RMI body. DO NOT allow the antenna contacts to be contaminated.
2mm hex key, 4 mm hex key, 14 x ferrules, 4 x M5 screw, 2 x M5 nut, 4 x M5 washer, O ring (34.5 x 3 mm) The serial number of each RMI is found at the top of the housing.
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