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Trademarks RENISHAW® and the probe emblem used in the RENISHAW logo are registered trademarks of Renishaw plc in the UK and other countries. apply innovation is a trademark of Renishaw plc.
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Renishaw probes and associated systems are precision tools used for obtaining precise measurements and must therefore be treated with care. Changes to equipment Renishaw reserves the right to improve, change or modify its hardware or software without incurring any obligations to make changes to Renishaw equipment previously sold. Warranty Renishaw plc warrants its equipment provided that it is installed exactly as defi...
Contents Contents Introduction ...................4 Installation and connection ............5 Dimensions ...................6 Operation ..................7 System connection ................9 Interconnecting cables ..............10 Specifi cation ................11 Probe compatibility ..............12 Accessories and parts list ............14 Accessories ................14 Parts list ................14...
Introduction Introduction The PH6M is a shank mounted, fi xed orientation, probe head incorporating the Renishaw autojoint probe connector. The PH6M is compatible with the AM1 adjustment module to allow precise autojoint alignment with machine axes, enabling trouble-free autochange operation.
Installation and connection Installation and connection The PH6M is fi tted with an integral 15-pin micro ‘D’ socket. If required, this socket can be adapted by using a suitable cable to which a 5-pin DIN socket has been fi tted.
S10 joint key for manual probe or extension bar changing applications (see fi gure 2 on page 8). Automatic probe or extension bar changing is possible using the Renishaw ACR1 or ACR3 autochange systems. The status of the probe is indicated by the probe status LED. This is normally lit when the probe is ready for use and extinguishes as the probe triggers.
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Operation Allen key 2.5 AF Shank M3 x 8 socket head screws Multiwire (3 off) probe cable Probe status LED Autojoint adaptor S10 joint key Figure 2 - PH6M...
Interconnecting cables Interconnecting cables There is a choice of standard cables to connect from PH6M to probe interfaces PI 7-2, PI 200, OPI6, the AC2 card for SP600M or the ACR3 card for SP25M. Connectors shown in brackets are supplied in kit form. The cable is supplied with the micro ‘D’...
Specifi cation Specifi cation Repeatability 1 µm (2σ) at stylus tip 50 mm (1.97 in) from connector face. Probe compatibility Direct fi tting of SP25M, TP7M, OTP6M, SP600M and TP6A. PAA series adaptor/extension required for M8 connector probes TP200, TP20 and TP2.
CMM or autochange rack. Autojoint key A-1051-0040 Parts list Please quote the part number when ordering. Type Part number PH6M + MS1 shank A-1074-0031 PH6M + MS2 shank A-1074-0032 PH6M + MS3 shank A-1074-0033 PH6M + MS9 shank A-1074-0039...
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