Page 3
FCC Section 15.21 The user is cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Renishaw plc, or authorised representative could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Page 4
MI 12 interface unit H-2000-5073 PATENT NOTICE Optical machine interface (OMI) H-2000-5062 Features of MP10 probes and features of PSU3 power supply unit H-2000-5057 similar probes are the subject of one or more of the following patents and/or patent applications:...
SERVICE and MAINTENANCE ..1-29 Performance envelope ...... 1-4 System performance ......1-8 Weak link for styli with steel shaft ..1-29 MP10 features ........1-9 Diaphragm inspection ......1-30 Diaphragm replacement ....1-31 MP10 dimensions ......1-10 SCREW TORQUE VALUES ..... 1-32 Modes of operation ......
Mounting bracket Machine spindle OMI (one only) Optional - PSU3 + CNC control power supply unit Shank (size 25 - 50) machine MP10 OMM (one or two) Battery cover control inspection + MI 12 probe + CNC control MI 12 interface unit...
TWO OMMs AND REMOTE INDICATOR OMM 1 OMM TANDEM MOUNTING Installations with exceptionally long spindle travel, may require a second OMM to cover signal reception over the full working envelope of the probe. The reception cones of OMM 1 Spindle OMM 2 and OMM 2 overlap, so they travel...
PERFORMANCE ENVELOPE MP10 35° OUTPUT PROBE + OMM SWITCH-ON/OFF RANGE OPERATING RANGE The OMP must be within The OMP must be within Probe and OMM diodes must be 3 m (9.8 ft) of the OMM. 6 m (19.6 ft) of the OMM.
Page 9
PERFORMANCE ENVELOPE MP10 70° OUTPUT PROBE + OMM Probe and OMM diodes must be mutually in each others field of view, 1 (3.3) and within the performance 2 (6.5) 60° envelope shown. 3 (9.8) SWITCH-ON/OFF RANGE 4 (13.1) 45° The OMP must be within 3 m (9.8 ft) of the OMM.
Page 10
PERFORMANCE ENVELOPE MP10 35° OUTPUT PROBE + OMI SWITCH-ON/OFF RANGE and OPERATING RANGE Probe and OMI diodes must be The OMP must be within mutually in each others field of view, and within the performance envelope 3 m (9.8 ft) of the OMI.
Page 11
PERFORMANCE ENVELOPE MP10 70° OUTPUT PROBE + OMI Probe and OMI diodes must be mutually in each others field of view, and within the performance envelope shown. SWITCH-ON/OFF RANGE 60° 1 (1.33) and OPERATING RANGE The OMP must be within 45°...
SYSTEM PERFORMANCE OPERATING ENVELOPE PROBE REPEATABILITY Maximum 2 sigma (2σ σ σ σ σ ) value Natural reflective surfaces within the machine may increase the signal transmission range. Repeatability of 1.0 µm (0.00004 in) is valid for Coolant residue accumulating on the OMP diodes test velocity of 480 mm/min (1.57 ft/min) at and OMM or OMI window, will have a detrimental stylus tip, using stylus 50 mm (1.97 in) long.
MP10 FEATURES On-centre Translation adjusting plate screw adjusters Battery Ø8 mm Ball cover seal (optional) (optical module probe) Battery cover 3 x Receive diode (Rx) natural colour - black 6 x Transmit LED (Tx) natural colour - clear 1 x Probe status LED...
MP10 is set to the optical-on / optical-off option. Note : A start signal received during the time (An auto start signal will force the MP10 to switch on the probe is on, also resets the timer for a further then off at 5 or 9 second intervals).
1-12 OPTIONS SETTING SWITCH AND ENHANCED TRIGGER CIRCUIT Only qualified persons OPTIONS SETTING SWITCH should change settings Remove the probe head to gain MODE DEBOUNCE TIME-OUT access to the switches and sockets. Optical on 5 seconds 33 seconds (factory set) Optical off OPTIONS SETTING SWITCH (factory set)
2. Remove battery (3). or grease. Do not remove second cover, to change 5. Replace cover (5) - with Renishaw logo . battery. 6. Replace battery with polarity as shown on label, Probe/shank mounting and stylus on-centre 7.
Page 18
When MI 12 or OMI low battery LED lights up, the threshold where performance can battery voltage is low and the end of useable be guaranteed, the MP10 probe status battery life is approaching. LED will change to constant red.
Locknut 7 mm AF following each stylus deflection. Stop Stylus pressure is set by Renishaw. The user should only adjust spring Adjusting screw pressure in special circumstances e.g. excessive machine vibration or...
Stylus alignment with the spindle centre line need only be approximate, except in the following Adjusting circumstances. plate Shank Centre ball OMP/adjusting plate (optional) screw Battery Shank/adjusting plate cover screw On-centre adjusting screw Seal Battery Cover screw Battery Cover cover screw MP10 probe...
1-17 PROBE/SHANK MOUNTING WITH ADJUSTING PLATE Stage 1 Probe/shank mounting Special 4 mm AF 1. Remove battery covers and battery short arm - see page 1-13. hexagon key 2. Tighten probe/adjusting plate screws A PROBE to 5.1 Nm (3.76 lbf.ft) using special 4 mm AF hexagon key (supplied in tool kit).
Page 22
1-18 STYLUS ON-CENTRE ADJUSTMENT WITH ADJUSTING PLATE Stage 2 on-centre adjustment 7. Each of the four screws B will move the probe relative to the shank, in the X or Y 4 mm AF direction as pressure is applied. SHANK Tighten individually, backing off after each movement.
Page 23
1-19 PROBE/SHANK MOUNTING WITH ADJUSTING PLATE + CENTRE BALL Stage 1 Probe/shank mounting Special 4 mm AF 1. Remove the battery covers and battery short arm - see page 1-13. Then remove the adjusting hexagon key Ø8 mm plate from the probe body. ball PROBE 2.
Page 24
1-20 STYLUS ON-CENTRE ADJUSTMENT WITH ADJUSTING PLATE + CENTRE BALL Stage 2 On-centre adjustment 7. Check the stylus for vertical alignment 4 mm AF relative to the bore hole. Adjust screws A SHANK if alignment is required, and then fully tighten screws A to 5.1 Nm (3.76 lbf.ft).
1-21 PROBE MOVES A probe trigger signal is generated when the probe is in the operating mode and the stylus is driven against a surface and is deflected. The machine control records the probe contact position and instructs machine motion to stop. High probing speeds are desirable, however a probing velocity must be chosen which allows the...
Page 26
1-22 PROBE MOVES Single and double touch (continued) With some types of controllers, it is an advantage to use the two touch method. The first move finds the surface quickly. Then the probe is reversed to a position clear of the surface, before making the second touch at a slower feed rate, thereby recording the surface position at a higher resolution.
1-23 SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS VERIFY YOUR SOFTWARE 1-1 Does your software have calibration routines which compensate for stylus on centre errors? If not you must set the probe stylus on centre mechanically. Note : When using probe styli which are not on spindle centre. Spindle orientation positioning repeatability is important to avoid probe measurement errors.
Page 28
1-24 SOFTWARE FOR MACHINING CENTRES Simple to use canned cycles for basic features CALIBRATION INSPECTION Probe XY offset Bore and boss measure Web and pocket measure Stylus ball radius Probe length Internal and external corner find PROBE COLLISION PROTECTION XYZ single surface position TOOL SETTING PROBE...
Page 29
1-25 SOFTWARE FOR MACHINING CENTRES Simple to use canned cycles for additional features INSPECTION Bore and boss (three point) Stock allowance Bore and boss on PCD Angled web and pocket 4th axis measure measure Feature to feature measure Angled surface measure...
Page 30
1-26 MP10 - OPTICAL ON The flow chart is provided as a guide only. Gauge moves are dependant on START the control system. READ If there is a system fault alarm, the LOW BATTERY operator should check if the probe...
Page 31
1-27 GAUGING MOVES FOR PROBE The flow chart is provided as a guide only. Gauge moves are dependant on the control system. READ AND STORE ➤ PROBE READY MP10 START POSITION FOR USE (optical switch off) REGISTERS RETURN TO ➤...
Page 32
1-28 MP10 - OPTICAL OFF The flow chart is provided as a guide only. Gauge moves are dependant on the control START system. READ ERROR SIGNAL AND STATUS SIGNAL CALL OPERATOR IS ERROR IS ERROR PRESENT AND STATUS CLEAR AND STATUS...
THE PROBE IS A PRECISION TOOL HANDLE WITH CARE ENSURE THE PROBE IS FIRMLY SECURED IN ITS MOUNTING Although Renishaw probes require little maintenance, their performance will be adversely affected if dirt, chips or liquids are allowed to enter the sealed working parts.
1-30 DIAPHRAGM INSPECTION PROBE DIAPHRAGMS The probe mechanism is protected from coolant and debris by two STYLUS HOLDER OUTER DIAPHRAGM diaphragms. These provide adequate protection under normal working conditions. The user should periodically check the outer diaphragm, for signs of damage INNER DIAPHRAGM and coolant leakage.
1-31 OUTER DIAPHRAGM INSPECTION 1. Remove the stylus. 2. Unscrew the front cover. 3. Inspect outer diaphragm for damage. 4. To remove outer diaphragm, grip near the middle and pull upwards. INNER DIAPHRAGM INSPECTION 5. Inspect inner diaphragm for damage. If damaged return the probe to your supplier for repair.
1-32 SCREW TORQUE VALUES - Nm (lbf.ft) 3 mm AF 2 Nm (1.47 lbf.ft) OMM or OMI 4 mm AF 6 - 8 Nm (4.4 - 5.9 lbf.ft) 25 mm AF 8 mm AF 2.5 mm AF 25 Nm 5 Nm 1.5 - 3.5 Nm (18.44 lbf.ft) (3.68 lbf.ft)
Page 37
1-33 SCREW TORQUE VALUES - Nm (lbf.ft) 2.5 mm AF 1.5 Nm 2.5 mm AF (1.10 lbf.ft) 1.5 Nm Shank (1.10 lbf.ft) MP10 Align electrical probe head contacts extension Align electrical housing contacts LP2 probe 2.5 mm AF Shank thread 1.5 Nm...
1-34 FAULT FINDING - If in doubt, consult your probe supplier. PROBE FAILS TO SWITCH ON PROBE CRASHES Probe is already If necessary switch Inspection probe When two systems active, switched on. probe off. using tool setting isolate tool setting probe. probe signals.
Page 39
1-35 FAULT FINDING - If in doubt, consult your probe supplier. POOR PROBE REPEATABILITY (continued) PROBE STATUS LED FAILS TO ILLUMINATE Probing occurs within Review probe software. Battery installed Check battery installation. machine’s acceleration incorrectly. and deceleration zones. MI 12 POWER LED FAILS TO ILLUMINATE Probe feedrate too Perform simple WITH POWER ON...
Page 40
1-36 FAULT FINDING - If in doubt, consult your probe supplier. PROBE IS TRANSMITTING SPURIOUS READINGS Damaged cables. Check and replace cable if damage is found. Electrical interference. Move transmission cables away from other cables carrying high currents. System malfunction or Shield from intense light sources inducing intermittent e.g.
ADAPTOR + EXTENSION BAR dimensions mm (in) Features with restricted access can be probed using an LP2 MP10 probe head replaced with probe. MA6 adaptor + LPE extension + LP2 probe The MA6 adaptor allows an LP2 probe to be used in place of the...
The OMM is fully described in User's guide H-2000-5057 User's guide H-2000-5044 The PSU3 provides a +24 V supply for Renishaw interface units when a power supply is not available from the CNC machine control. Front View KEEP WINDOW CLEAN...
1-39 APPENDIX 4 MI 12 INTERFACE UNIT The MI 12 is fully described in User's guide H-2000-5073 MI 12 2 3 4 5 MI 12-B 4. LED probe status 1. Audible indicator (bleeper) Lit when probe is seated. The speaker is behind the front panel. Off when stylus is deflected or an error has occurred.
1-40 APPENDIX 5 OMI (OPTICAL MACHINE INTERFACE) The OMI is fully described in User's guide H-2000-5062 1. LED (yellow) – START signal status. Lit when a START signal is transmitted to the probe. KEEP THE This LED will either flash once when a WINDOW CLEAN machine controlled START signal is commanded, or flash continuously at...
Page 45
1-41 5. LED (red, yellow, green) – Infrared SIGNAL 3. LED (red, green) – PROBE STATUS. strength received from probe. This bicolour LED is lit when the OMI As long as there is power to the system, this LED is powered. will always be lit.
MP10 70° probe + battery, stylus, OMM, MI 12 interface and toolkit. MP10 A-2033-1099 MP10 35° probe + battery and Ø8 mm centre ball - factory set to time out. MP10 A-2033-1100 MP10 70° probe + battery and Ø8 mm centre ball - factory set to time out.
Page 47
MPE3 A-2033-6667 MPE3 extension housing Ø62 x 200 mm long with holding screws and washers. A-2063-7774 MA6 adaptor - allows LP2 probe to be used in place of MP10 probe. LPE1 A-2063-7001 LPE1 extension bar Ø25 x 50 mm long.
Page 48
Renishaw plc +44 (0)1453 524524 New Mills, Wotton-under-Edge, +44 (0)1453 524901 Gloucestershire, GL12 8JR uk@renishaw.com United Kingdom www.renishaw.com For worldwide contact details, please visit our main website at www.renishaw.com/contact *H-2000-5059-05*...
Need help?
Do you have a question about the MP10 and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers