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- Page 1 Touch-trigger probe systems - TP1, TP2, TP6, TP6A, PH1, PH6, PH6M www.renishaw.com Touch-trigger probe systems - TP1, TP2, TP6, TP6A, PH1, PH6, PH6M Document part number H-1000-5021-08-B Issued 10 2019...
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Page 2: General Information
Renishaw distributor. Warranty Renishaw plc warrants its equipment for a limited period (as set out in our Standard Terms and Conditions of Sale) provided that it is installed exactly as defined in associated Renishaw documentation. Prior consent must be obtained from Renishaw if non-Renishaw equipment (e.g. interfaces and/or cabling) is to be used or substituted. Failure to comply with this will invalidate the Renishaw warranty. - Page 3 Renishaw probes and associated systems are precision tools used for obtaining precise measurements and must therefore be treated with care. Changes to Renishaw products 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. Packaging...
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Page 4: Product Compliance
Touch-trigger probe systems - TP1, TP2, TP6, TP6A, PH1, PH6, PH6M www.renishaw.com Product compliance EU declaration of conformity Contact Renishaw plc or visit www.renishaw.com/EU for the full EU declaration. EMC conformity This equipment must be installed and used in accordance with this installation guide. This product is intended for industrial use only and should not be used in a residential area or connected to a low voltage power supply network which supplies buildings used for residential purposes. - Page 5 In all applications involving the use of machine tools or CMMs, eye protection is recommended. For instructions regarding the safe cleaning of Renishaw products, refer to the Maintenance section of the relevant product documentation. Remove power before performing any maintenance operations.
- Page 6 A major factor in this evolution has been the touch-trigger probe and other forms of inspection probe, together with subsequent Renishaw innovations such as the motorised probe head and automatic probe exchange system for unmanned, flexible inspection.
- Page 7 Touch-trigger probe systems - TP1, TP2, TP6, TP6A, PH1, PH6, PH6M www.renishaw.com Probe system overview In the context of this user's guide a probe system comprises a stylus mounted onto a touch-trigger probe that in turn is connected to a CMM using a manual probe head.
- Page 8 Touch-trigger probe systems - TP1, TP2, TP6, TP6A, PH1, PH6, PH6M www.renishaw.com Probe product overview Renishaw's CMM touch-trigger probes detailed in this user's guide are designed to suit any CMM, but their individual characteristics are outlined below: TP1(S) A robust shank-mounted probe offering generous overtravel - ideally suited to manual CMMs.
- Page 9 Principles of operation The principle component of Renishaw touch-trigger probes is the kinematic location as shown below - a mechanical device that has the ability to return the stylus ball to the same repeatable position following any deflection. The kinematic location consists of a pivotal plate [1] that is spring-loaded against three bearing points [2] by a helical compression spring [3].
- Page 10 Probe description and operation TP1(S) touch-trigger probe The TP1(S) touch-trigger probe (illustrated below) is a robust shank-mounted probe with a generous overtravel which is especially suited to manual CMMs. It is of a maintenance-free, sealed construction to provide a long working life.
- Page 11 The TP2-5-way touch-trigger probe shown below is a compact (13 mm diameter) general-purpose probe suitable for use on all types of CMM. It has an M8 mounting thread that ensures compatibility with Renishaw's comprehensive range of probe heads and extension bars.
- Page 12 The larger diameter of the TP6 (25 mm) allows the probe to carry longer and heavier styli configurations than the TP2-5-way, allowing it to be used successfully on both universal DCC and manual CMMs. It incorporates an M3 stylus mount which allows compatibility with Renishaw's extensive M3 and M2 stylus and accessory range using the appropriate stylus adaptor where necessary.
- Page 13 TP6A touch-trigger probe The TP6A touch-trigger probe has all the features of the TP6 with the added benefit of the Renishaw autojoint. This is a highly repeatable kinematic joint which allows rapid probe exchange without the need to requalify the probe tip. It can be operated either manually, using an S10 autojoint key, or automatically, using the autochange rack system.
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Page 14: Installation
Touch-trigger probe systems - TP1, TP2, TP6, TP6A, PH1, PH6, PH6M www.renishaw.com Installation Electrical installation TP1(S) The 5-pin DIN socket on the TP1(S) probe provides the connections (shown below) to the probe interface. Function LED cathode Screen LED anode Probe circuit... - Page 15 Fitting a stylus To fit a stylus to a Renishaw touch-trigger probe, insert the correct threaded stylus or stylus adaptor into the stylus mount and tighten the stylus securely using the S7 stylus tool provided. Tightening the stylus by any means other than the stylus tool provided (e.g. spanners, drill bits, etc.) may cause internal damage to the probe mechanism.
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Page 16: Applications Guide
EWL is the penetration that can be achieved by any ruby ball before its stem fouls against the feature. Generally, the larger the ball diameter, the greater the EWL (see figure below). Overall working length Ball / stem clearance EWL can also be affected by assembly tolerances. For this reason, Renishaw styli are assembled to exacting standards in controlled conditions. Issued 10 2019... - Page 17 All Renishaw's touch-trigger probes have an optimum trigger force setting for general purpose applications as detailed in the table below. Trigger force:...
- Page 18 Touch-trigger probe systems - TP1, TP2, TP6, TP6A, PH1, PH6, PH6M www.renishaw.com Checking trigger force with the Renishaw gram gauge 1. Ensure that the probe is held firmly in position (preferably on a CMM) and connected to an interface to detect a probe trigger.
- Page 19 Trigger force adjustment - TP1(S) The trigger force of a TP1(S) probe is preset by Renishaw at an optimal performance setting, but can be altered if necessary as follows: 1. Remove the probe from the quill of your CMM.
- Page 20 Manual probe heads product overview Renishaw manual probe heads detailed in this user's guide are designed to suit any CMM and this specifically covers: PH6M Each is designed for a specific application and purpose. The figure below explains the product interconnections and both include the MH8 and MIH for completeness.
- Page 21 Touch-trigger probe systems - TP1, TP2, TP6, TP6A, PH1, PH6, PH6M www.renishaw.com * This probe head can only connect one electronic probe (e.g. TP200). Issued 10 2019...
- Page 22 Installed within the quill of the CMM via the shank supplied, a manual probe head permits a CMM touch-trigger probe to be held rigidly in position. It also allows a touch-trigger probe to be connected to a Renishaw probe extension bar and probe knuckle joint for improved probe orientation and component penetration (where indicated).
- Page 23 Touch-trigger probe systems - TP1, TP2, TP6, TP6A, PH1, PH6, PH6M www.renishaw.com PH1 probe head Probe cable (not supplied) Shank 2.5 mm AF Allen key 2 mm AF Allen key Probe status LED 3 mm AF Allen key TP2 5-way touch-trigger probe (not supplied) B-axis force adjustment screw The A‐axis may be swivelled through ±115°...
- Page 24 Touch-trigger probe systems - TP1, TP2, TP6, TP6A, PH1, PH6, PH6M www.renishaw.com Technical data - PH1 Number of sockets Style of probe joint M8 bush Probe status indication One LED located on the A-axis swivel Cable connection Renishaw standard 5-pin DIN 180 socket Overtravel break load Adjustable from 0.02 kgf (0.44 lbf) to locked solid...
- Page 25 Touch-trigger probe systems - TP1, TP2, TP6, TP6A, PH1, PH6, PH6M www.renishaw.com Moving and locking the B-axis The B-axis locking force of the PH1 can be adjusted so that no B-axis rotation is possible. If the PH1 will not index by hand, the locking force must be decreased.
- Page 26 Touch-trigger probe systems - TP1, TP2, TP6, TP6A, PH1, PH6, PH6M www.renishaw.com PH6 manual probe head The PH6 is a compact, vertically mounted probe head that is ideally suited to a manual CMM where a single probe is required. It can be used with TP2, TP6, and TP20 touch-trigger probes.
- Page 27 PH6M manual probe head The PH6M is a fixed probe head that incorporates the Renishaw autojoint [6]. It has the ability to convey complex probe signals via its 15-way micro ‘D' connector, thus permitting the use of the Renishaw TP7 high accuracy touch‐trigger probe and OPT6M optical touch‐trigger probe.
- Page 28 Touch-trigger probe systems - TP1, TP2, TP6, TP6A, PH1, PH6, PH6M www.renishaw.com Technical data - PH6M Number of sockets Style of probe joint Multiwired autojoint Probe status indication One LED Cable connection 15-way micro D' connector Autojoint repeatability ﴾2σ﴿ 1 µm ﴾0.00004 in﴿ using a TP6A touch‐trigger probe and 21 mm...
- Page 29 Touch-trigger probe systems - TP1, TP2, TP6, TP6A, PH1, PH6, PH6M www.renishaw.com Installing a manual probe head Fitting an M8-threaded CMM touch-trigger probe to a manual probe head Fit an M8-threaded non-autojointed CMM touch-trigger probe to a manual probe head as described below: 1.
- Page 30 Fitting an autojointed CMM touch-trigger probe to a manual probe head The repeatability of the Renishaw autojoint ensures that a probe need only be qualified once. The qualification data can then be recalled whenever the probe is re-attached. Fit an autojointed CMM touch-trigger probe or PAA series adaptor to a manual probe head as described below: 1.
- Page 31 Attaching a shank to a manual probe head (except PH6) Renishaw products may incorporate either three or four tapped holes to facilitate fitting a shank. Renishaw shanks are supplied with five holes to allow either three-hole or four-hole products to be fitted to them.
- Page 32 Connecting a manual probe head electrically to a CMM All Renishaw manual probe heads (except the PH6 and PH6M) have an integral 5-pin DIN female connector. This connector is compatible with the Renishaw moulded 5-pin plug that is fitted to all Renishaw manual probe head cables.
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Page 33: Maintenance & Cleaning
Touch-trigger probe systems - TP1, TP2, TP6, TP6A, PH1, PH6, PH6M www.renishaw.com Maintenance - cleaning Renishaw manual heads and touch-trigger probes are sealed, maintenance-free products. They may be wiped with a clean, dry, lint-free cloth. The units are not sealed against water. Issued 10 2019... - Page 34 Renishaw manufacture an extensive range of precision styli and stylus accessories. The Renishaw stylus range can be used with any probe covered in this guide and offers a variety of ball sizes in industrial ruby from 0.3 mm (0.012 in) to 8 mm (0.31 in) diameter. These are available with steel, tungsten carbide, ceramic and Renishaw graphite fibre (GF) stems to cover a wide range of applications.
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Page 35: Troubleshooting
If you experience problems which you are unable to identify or solve satisfactorily, please contact your Renishaw representative for further advice or contact the Technical Support Department at any Renishaw office for free assistance by telephone (see address list on rear cover). - Page 36 Touch-trigger probe systems - TP1, TP2, TP6, TP6A, PH1, PH6, PH6M www.renishaw.com Probe fails to re-arm after trigger: Possible cause Solution Trigger force set too low. Increase trigger force to the minimum necessary to ensure reliable triggering. Stylus configuration too heavy.
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Page 37: Technical Product Specifications
Touch-trigger probe systems - TP1, TP2, TP6, TP6A, PH1, PH6, PH6M www.renishaw.com Technical product specifications TP1(S) TP2-5 way TP6 / TP6A Sense directions X, Y, +Z X, Y, +Z X, Y, +Z Uni-directional repeatability 0.5 µm 0.35 µm 0.35 µm ﴾max 2σ... - Page 38 Renishaw plc +44 (0)1453 524524 New Mills, Wotton-under-Edge, +44 (0)1453 524901 Gloucestershire, GL12 8JR United Kingdom www.renishaw.com/cmmsupport For worldwide contact details, please visit our main website at www.renishaw.com/contact Issued 10 2019...
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