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OMP40-2 installation guide Patents Features of the OMP40-2 probe, and other similar Renishaw probes, are the subject of one or more of the following patents and/or patent applications: EP 0695926 JP 3967592 EP 0974208 JP 4237051 EP 1130557 JP 4294101...
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, The use of this symbol on Renishaw products pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits and/or accompanying documentation indicates...
To reduce the risk of shipment delays, if you need to return the products to Renishaw for any reason, do not return any batteries. The OMP40-2 has a glass window. Handle with care if broken to avoid injury.
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Optical safety This product contains LEDs that emit both visible and invisible light. OMP40-2 is ranked Risk Group: Exempt (safe by design). The product was evaluated and classified using the following standard: BS EN 62471:2008...
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OMP40-2 basics Introduction Getting started Three multicolour probe LEDs provide visual The OMP40-2 is an optical machine tool probe indication of selected probe settings. suitable for use on small to medium machining and multi-tasking centres. It is designed to resist For example: optical interference, false triggering and shock.
5 seconds and then replacing them, which activates the Trigger Logic review sequence. Probe modes The OMP40-2 probe can be in one of three modes: Standby mode – probe is waiting for a switch-on signal.
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OMP40-2 switch-on method OMP40-2 switch-off method Switch-on time Switch-on options are configurable Switch-off options are configurable Optical on Optical off Legacy (start filter off): 0.5 seconds Optical switch-on is commanded by Optical switch-off is commanded by Legacy (start filter on): machine input.
Probes subjected to particular forms of light interference may accept spurious start signals. Optical power The OMP40-2 can be operated in either ‘Legacy’ Where the separation between the OMP40-2 or ‘Modulated’ optical transmission mode. and the OMM-2 with OSI / OMI-2 / OMI-2T /...
OMP40-2 dimensions Window 50 (1.97) 19 (0.75) Battery cassette A range of probe-ready shanks is available from Renishaw M4 stylus 12.5° 12.5° XY overtravel Transmit diode Probe status LED Receive diode 50 (1.97) Dimensions given in mm (in) Stylus overtravel limits Stylus length ±X/±Y...
±12.5° +Z plane 6 mm (0.24 in) Environment IP rating IPX8 (EN/IEC 60529) IK rating (OMP40-2 and IK01 (EN/IEC 62262) [for glass window] OMP40-2 LS) IK rating (OMP40M) IK02 (EN/IEC 62262) [for glass window] Storage temperature -25 °C to +70 °C (-13 °F to +158 °F) Operating temperature +5 °C to +55 °C (+41 °F to +131 °F)
Typical battery life Modulated transmission 2 x ½AA 3.6 V LTC batteries Standard power Low power (typical) Standby life 430 days 5% usage 140 days 180 days Continuous use 250 hours 350 hours Legacy transmission 2 x ½AA 3.6 V LTC batteries Standard power Low power (typical)
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System installation Installing the OMP40-2 with an OMM-2 / OMI-2T / OMI-2H / OMI-2 / OMI / OMM OMI / OMI-2 / OMI-2T / OMP40-2 probe OMI-2H OMM-2 MI 12 interface unit or MI 12-B interface unit Workpiece CNC machine...
The probe and OMM-2 / OMI-2T / OMI-2H / OMI-2 diodes must be in each other’s field of view and within the performance envelope shown. The OMP40-2 performance envelope is based on the OMM-2 / OMI-2T / OMI-2H / OMI-2 being at 0° and vice versa.
OMP40-2 installation guide Stylus weak link 1.8 Nm – 2.2 Nm NOTE: Must be used with steel styli. For optimum (1.3 lbf.ft – 1.6 lbf.ft) metrology performance do not use a weak link with ceramic or carbon fibre styli. Fitting a stylus with a weak link onto the...
Installing the batteries NOTES: See Section 5, “Maintenance” for a list of suitable battery types. If dead batteries are inadvertently inserted, the LEDs will remain a constant red. Do not allow coolant or debris to enter the battery compartment. When inserting batteries, check that the battery polarity is correct.
Stylus on-centre adjustment NOTES: If a probe and shank assembly is dropped, it must be rechecked for correct on-centre adjustment. × 4 Do not hit or tap the probe to achieve on-centre adjustment. 360° 1.5 Nm – 2.2 Nm × 2 (1.1 lbf.ft –...
OMP40-2 installation guide Calibrating the OMP40-2 Three different operations are to be used when calibrating a probe. They are: Why calibrate a probe? • calibrating either in a bored hole or on a turned diameter of known position; A spindle probe is just one component of the measurement system which communicates with •...
Trigger Logic™ Reviewing the probe settings LED check > 5 s Key to the symbols LED short flash LED long flash Switch-off method Optical off Short timeout Medium timeout Long timeout 12 s 33 s 134 s Enhanced trigger filter 0 ms 10 ms Optical transmission method...
OMP40-2 installation guide Changing the probe settings Insert the batteries or, if they have already been > 5 s installed, remove them for five seconds and then refit them. Following the LED check, immediately deflect the stylus and hold it deflected until five red flashes have been observed (if the battery power is low, each red flash will be followed by a blue flash).
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Optical power Standard Return to “Switch-off method” New settings complete...
OMP40-2 installation guide Operating mode LEDs LEDs LEDs flashing flashing flashing green Probe status LEDs LED colour Probe status Graphic hint Flashing green Probe seated in operating mode Flashing red Probe triggered in operating mode Flashing green and blue Probe seated in operating mode – low battery Flashing red and blue Probe triggered in operating mode –...
Further dismantling and repair of Renishaw transmission. equipment is a highly specialised operation, which must be carried out at an authorised Renishaw Service Centre. Equipment requiring repair, overhaul or attention under warranty should be returned to your supplier.
OMP40-2 installation guide Changing the batteries CAUTIONS: Do not leave dead batteries in the probe. When changing batteries, do not allow coolant or debris to enter the battery compartment. When changing batteries, check that the battery polarity is correct. Take care to avoid damaging the battery cassette gasket.
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NOTES: After removing the old batteries, wait more than 5 seconds before inserting the new batteries. Do not mix new and used batteries or battery types, as this will result in reduced life and damage to the batteries. Always ensure that the cassette gasket and mating surfaces are clean and free from dirt before reassembly.
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OMP40M system OMP40M system OMP40M is a special modular version of OMP40-2 which has an enhanced window and metal battery cassette. It enables probe inspection of part features inaccessible to OMP40-2, by fitting selected adaptors and extensions as shown below.
OMP40-2LS system Introduction The OMP40-2LS probe has a reduced switch-on range when compared to an OMP40-2 probe. Performance envelope with an OMM-2 / OMI-2T / OMI-2H / OMI-2 (modulated transmission) 75° 75° 60° 60° 45° OMM-2 45° OMI-2T OMP40-2LS 30°...
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Batteries inserted incorrectly. Check battery insertion/polarity. Optical/magnetic interference. Check for interfering lights or motors. Transmission beam obstructed. Check that the OMP40-2 and receiver windows are clean and remove any obstruction. Probe out of range/not aligned with Check alignment and if receiver receiver.
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OMP40-2 installation guide Symptom Cause Action Machine stops Optical communication obstructed. Check interface/receiver and unexpectedly during a remove obstruction. probing cycle. Interface/receiver/machine fault. Refer to interface/receiver/ machine user’s guide. Dead batteries. Change batteries. False probe trigger. Enable enhanced trigger filter.
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Symptom Cause Action Poor probe repeatability Debris on part or stylus. Clean part and stylus. and/or accuracy. Poor tool change repeatability. Redatum probe after each tool change. Loose probe mounting on shank Check and tighten as appropriate. or loose stylus. Excessive machine vibration.
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OMP40-2 installation guide Symptom Cause Action Probe fails to switch off. Wrong switch-off mode selected. Reconfigure to optical off mode. Optical/magnetic interference. Check for interfering lights or motors. Consider removing the interfering source. Probe is inadvertently switched Check position of receiver.
Parts list Item Part number Description OMP40-2 A-4071-2001 OMP40-2 probe with batteries, tool kit and quick-start guide (set to optical on / optical off) – modulated transmission, PROBE 1 start. OMP40-2 A-4071-2002 OMP40-2 probe with batteries, tool kit and quick-start guide (set to optical on / time off 134 sec) –...
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A-2063-7600 MA4 90° adaptor assembly. A-2063-6098 LP2 probe complete with two C spanners and TK1 tool kit. Publications. These can be downloaded from our website at www.renishaw.com. OMP40-2 A-4071-8500 Quick-start guide: for rapid set-up of the OMP40-2 probe (includes CD with installation guides).
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