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.
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...
Information to user (47 CFR 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.
PHC10-3 PLUS installation guide www.renishaw.com REACH regulation Information required by Article 33﴾1﴿ of Regulation ﴾EC﴿ No. 1907/2006 ﴾“REACH”﴿ relating to products containing substances of very high concern (SVHCs) is available at: www.renishaw.com/REACH China RoHS Contact Renishaw plc or visit www.renishaw.com/ChinaRoHS for the full China RoHS tabulation.
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PHC10-3 PLUS installation guide www.renishaw.com Safety If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired. There are no user serviceable parts inside the equipment. The PHC10-3 head controller is to be used with the provided PSU - Emerson DP4024N3M. See manufacturer's datasheet at www.emerson.com.
PHC10-3 PLUS installation guide www.renishaw.com Environmental conditions The following environmental conditions comply with those defined in BS EN61010 - 1:2001: Indoor use IP30 (no protection against water) Altitude Up to 2000 m Operating temperature 0 °C to +50 °C Storage temperature ‐10 °C to +70 °C...
The PH10 PLUS series of motorised probe heads can only be used in conjunction with the PHC10-3 PLUS when part of an OEM system installation. PHC10-3 PLUS has replaced the PHC10-2 and provides support for RS232 and USB communications (IEEE is no longer supported).
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Conversion from PHC10-2 to PHC10-3 PLUS PHC10-3 PLUS is designed to be a plug in functional replacement for PHC10-2. There are some differences which the user needs to be aware of, the connectors have been rearranged on the rear panel but are of the same type and are labelled in the same way. A USB connector has been added for those requiring USB communications.
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PHC10-3 PLUS installation guide www.renishaw.com Changes in configuration switches The table below is a summary of the differences between PHC10-3 PLUS and PHC10-2 configuration switch settings that allows you to correctly configure your PHC10-3 PLUS when replacing a PHC10-2. PHC10-2 switch...
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DIN 'raw probe' connection. The following descriptions are specific to PHC10-3 PLUS PICS connections when an internal interface is not present. Please refer to the PICS installation guide (Renishaw part number H-1000-5000) for further information when interfaces are fitted.
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PDAMP is an active low signal Pull down to 0 V to partially which can be set by the CMM inhibit the probe during rapid computer, the PHC10-3 PLUS or moves. by the optional HCU2. PDAMP can influence an interface by...
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TP2 / TP20 / TP6 detected when lit SEATED Green Probe seated when lit DAMPED Yellow Probe damped when lit NOTE: The probe reset button on the front of PHC10-3 PLUS only functions if a probe interface card is installed within the unit. Issued 03 2020...
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Standard PHC10-3 PLUS with provision for interface card to be inserted (Renishaw part number A-5863-0100) PHC10-3 PLUS with single rear panel and integrated PI 200-3 probe interface (Renishaw part number A-5863-0200) PHC10-3 PLUS with integrated PI 200-3 probe interface and additional PICS...
PHC10-3 PLUS installation guide www.renishaw.com System interconnection diagrams PH10 PLUS system with standard two wired touch-trigger probes Issued 03 2020...
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PHC10-3 PLUS installation guide www.renishaw.com PH10 PLUS system with standard two wire touch-trigger probe and autochange Description Communication connection to CMM controller RS232 or USB Communication to CMM controller Communication to autochange rack PICS output to CMM Probe output to CMM controller...
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PHC10-3 PLUS installation guide www.renishaw.com PH10 PLUS system with standard two wire touch-trigger probe, PI 200-3 and autochange Description Communication connection to CMM controller - RS232 or USB Communication to CMM controller Communication to autochange rack PICS output to CMM controller...
PHC10-3 PLUS installation guide www.renishaw.com RS232 setup RS232 connector pinouts The PHC10-3 PLUS communicates with the CMM computer via the RS232 cable as shown in the table below: Signal Screen Transmitted data (Tx) to CMM computer Received data (Rx) from CMM computer...
1 or 2 stop bits (switch 4) Protocols: PHC10-3 PLUS RTS is asserted before first transmission from the head and remains asserted. If switch 5 is UP, CTS must be asserted by the CMM computer to allow the head to transmit. If switch 6 is UP, the PHC10-3 will add an ASCII LF character to every transmitted message.
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PHC10-3 PLUS or the output buffer overflows. It is possible to continue transmissions to the PHC10-3 PLUS while it is in the XOFF state, although this is not recommended as it may cause overflow of the output buffer, resulting in lost responses.
USB communications USB communication is via the USB type "B" socket on the rear panel. The PHC10-3 PLUS is self powered and therefore takes no power from the PC bus. The PHC10-3 PLUS will switch automatically from RS232 to communicate via the USB port if a powered up cable is connected.
DOWN Disabled Probe reset time The extended probe reset timer on the PHC10-3 PLUS unit is designed to be used where the touch probe fails to remain seated following a head index move. E.g, when using long extension bars. Switch...
PHC10-3 PLUS installation guide www.renishaw.com Output configuration The PHC10-3 PLUS can be connected to a probe interface via the PICS connection or via the raw probe connection (7-pin DIN connector). Switch Description Position Probe output configuration PICS Probe output configuration...
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- head will continue to move in single steps. Head will lock up as normal when movement key is released. System in automatic mode - stop asserted PHC10-3 PLUS will not unlock or index the Normal system operation resumed. before update command received. head.
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2. The overall cable screen is continuous and connected to the system ground on the user's equipment through the bodies of the connectors. CAUTION: For correct system function, the maximum overall single core resistance between the head and PHC10-3 PLUS should be 2.5 ohm.
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NOTE: The male pins numbered 4 and 7 of the 14-way LEMO connector are linked together. Motorised head cables The table below shows the standard range of motorised head cables available from Renishaw: PHC: Probe head cable MC: Machine cable...
This is a 24 Vdc 49 W supply and is conected to the PHC10‐3 PLUS via Ø5.5 mm dc jack plug. PHC10-3 PLUS does not does require a protective earth, however an equipotential bonding point is provided on the rear panel for connection to the rest of the installation.
180 mm (7.1 in) Weight 1.5 kg (3 lb 3 oz) The PHC10-3 PLUS controller can be used in a 19 inch rack system or as a stand-alone unit. CAUTION: Ensure the controller is disconnected from the power supply during installation. Stand-alone installation Four self-adhesive rubber feet are supplied with the unit for stand-alone use.
This section on troubleshooting is a guide to problems associated with the installation and integration of the system only. Refer to the 'PH10 PLUS installation and user's guide' (Renishaw part number H-1000-5070) regarding problems associated with normal operation of the system.
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PHC10-3 PLUS installation guide www.renishaw.com No output signal received by the CMM computer Possible cause Solution Cable / connection fault Check connection and integrity of cabling between head and controller. Check connection and integrity of cabling between controller and interface.
Maintenance There are no user serviceable parts inside any PH10 PLUS system units. Units requiring attention must be returned to an authorised Renishaw customer service centre. The probe head, controller and hand control unit should be cleaned with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth.
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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 03 2020...
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