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System installation Installing the OMP400 with an OMI-2T / OMI-2 / OMI-2H / OMI ......3.1 Performance envelope with an OMI-2T / OMI-2H / OMI-2 (modulated transmission) ..3.2 Performance envelope when using the OMP400 with the OMI (legacy transmission) .
Renishaw office. Renishaw warrants its equipment and software for a limited period (as set out in the Standard Terms and Conditions), provided that they are installed and used exactly as defined in associated Renishaw documentation.
Keep system components clean and treat the probe as a precision tool. Patents Features of the OMP400 probe, and other similar Renishaw probes, are subject of one or more of the following patents and / or patent applications: CN 101142461...
Lithium metal batteries are classified as dangerous goods for transportation and require labelling and packaging in accordance with the dangerous goods regulations before being offered for transportation. To reduce the risk of shipment delays, should you need to return this product to Renishaw for any reason, do not return any batteries.
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The product was evaluated and classified using the following standard: BS EN 62471:2008 The photobiological safety of lamps and lamp systems. Renishaw recommends that you do not stare at or look directly into any LED device, irrespective of its risk classification.
Performing this calibration for every 3D direction can be time-consuming. The OMP400 has almost no pre-travel variation, so a single calibration value may be used for any probing angle in 2D or 3D. This results in a vastly reduced calibration time. An additional benefit is a corresponding reduction in errors introduced by environmental changes within the machine during a long calibration cycle.
In a twin probe system, such as a spindle probe and an optical tool setting probe, the spindle probe would be set to PROBE 1 start and the tool setter to PROBE 2 start. NOTE: When used in conjunction with an OMI-2T, the OMP400 switch on method must be set to optical on (standard).
(this assumes that the tool change process is completed in less than 3 seconds). NOTES: The probing program on the machine will need to take account of this delay. When used in conjunction with an OMI-2T, the OMP400 switch on method must be set to optical on (standard).
It may be necessary to reduce the probe's approach speed to allow for increased stylus overtravel during the extended time delay. Whilst there is also a 0 ms setting, this is for Renishaw's use only. Renishaw does not recommend that you use this setting as false triggering is likely to occur.
PROBE 2 start should only be selected for a secondary spindle probe in a twin probe application. Optical power Where the separation between the OMP400 and the receiver is small (no more than 2 m), the low optical power setting may be selected. This setting reduces the optical transmission range and extends...
5.5 N, 561 gf (19.78 ozf) typical minimum † magnitude depends on a number of factors affecting probe overtravel including measuring speed and machine deceleration. If the forces applied to the component are critical, contact Renishaw for further information. Stylus overtravel XY plane ±11° +Z plane 6 mm (0.23 in)
OMP400 installation guide Environment IP rating IPX8, BS EN 60529:1992+A2:2013 Storage temperature −10 °C to +70 °C (+14 °F to +158 °F) Operating temperature +5 °C to +50 °C (+41 °F to +122 °F) Battery types 2 x 1/2 AA (3.6 V) Lithium Thionyl Chloride Battery reserve life Approximately one week after a low battery warning is first given.
CAUTION: If two systems are operating in close proximity to each other, take care to ensure that signals transmitted from the OMP400 on one machine are not received by the receiver on the other machine, and vice versa. When this is the case, use of the probe’s low power mode or receiver's low...
Performance envelope when using the OMP400 with the OMI (legacy transmission) 75° 75° 60° 60° Typical plot at 20 °C (68 °F) 360° transmission around 45° probe axis in metres (feet) 45° 30° 30° OMP400 15° 15° 0° 0° Optical centre line (3.3)
CAUTION: If two systems are operating in close proximity to each other, take care to ensure that signals transmitted from the OMP400 on one machine are not received by the receiver on the other machine, and vice versa. When this is the case, use of the probe’s low power mode or OMM low range...
Installing the batteries NOTES: See Section 5, "Maintenance" for a list of suitable battery types. If dead batteries are inadvertently inserted into the probe, 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. Do not hit or tap the probe to achieve on-centre adjustment. (x4) 360° (x2) (x4) 1.5 Nm - 2.2 Nm (1.1 lbf.ft - 1.7 lbf.in) 1.5 Nm - 2.2 Nm (1.1 lbf.ft...
OMP400 installation guide Calibrating the OMP400 Why calibrate a probe? A spindle probe is just one component of the measurement system which communicates with the machine tool. Each part of the system can introduce a constant difference between the position that the stylus touches, and the position that is reported to the machine.
NOTE: The stored radii values are based on the true electronic trigger points. These values are different from the physical sizes. Calibrating the probe length 3.11 Calibrating a probe on a known reference surface determines the length of the probe, based on the electronic trigger point.
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Trigger Logic™ Reviewing the current probe settings > 5 s LED check Key to the symbols LED short flash LED long flash Switch on method Optical on (standard) Optical on (3 second delay) Switch off method Optical off Short timeout Medium timeout Long timeout 12 s...
Auto-reset on/filter on (8 ms) Auto-reset on/filter on (16 ms) Auto-reset off/Filter off Optical transmission Legacy (start filter off) type Legacy (start filter off) Modulated (PROBE 1) Modulated (PROBE 2) Optical power setting Low power Standard power OMP400 serial no ........
Changing the probe settings Insert the batteries or, if they have already been 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 then each of the five red flashes will be followed by a blue flash).
OMP400 installation guide Changing the probe settings (continued) Enhanced trigger filter setting and auto-reset facility Auto-reset off Auto-reset off Auto-reset on Auto-reset on Auto-reset off filter on filter on filter on filter on filter off 8 ms 16 ms 8 ms...
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 –...
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Maintenance You may undertake the maintenance routines described in these instructions. Further dismantling and repair of Renishaw equipment is a highly specialised operation, which must be carried out at authorised Renishaw Service Centres. Equipment requiring repair, overhaul or attention under warranty should be returned to your supplier.
OMP400 installation guide Changing the batteries CAUTIONS: Do not leave exhausted 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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Battery type: 1/2 AA Lithium Thionyl Chloride (3.6 V) x 2 Dubilier: SB-AA02 Ecocel: EB 1425, EB1426 Saft: Maxell: ER3S LS 14250 C, LS 14250 Sanyo: Sonnenschein: SL-750 CR 14250 SE Sonnenschein: SL-350, SL-550 Xeno: XL-050F Tadiran: TL-4902 TL-5902, TL-2150, TL-5101 SL-750 Varta:...
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Optical / magnetic interference. Check for interfering lights or motors. Consider removing interfering source. Transmission beam obstructed. Check the OMP400 and receiver windows are clean, and remove any obstruction. No receiver start signal. Check start signal by reviewing receiver start LED. Refer to the relevant user's guide.
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(length of dwell will depend on stylus length and rate of deceleration). Maximum dwell is 1 second. Transmission beam obstructed. Check that the OMP400 and receiver windows are clean, and remove any obstruction. Probe crashes. Inspection probe using tool When two systems are active, setting probe signals.
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Symptom Cause Action Poor probe repeatability and / Debris on part or stylus. Clean part and stylus. or accuracy. Poor tool change repeatability. Re-datum probe after each tool change. Loose probe mounting on Check and tighten as shank or loose stylus. appropriate.
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Enable optical transmission legacy on by light interference. mode (start filter on), or consider upgrading to a modulated system. Transmission beam obstructed. Check the OMP400 and receiver windows are clean, and remove any obstruction. Probe fails to switch- Wrong switch off mode selected.
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Reconfigure to the standard the OMI-2T does not selected. switch-on delay. respond. Probe out of range. Review performance envelopes. Transmission beam obstructed. Check the OMP400 and receiver windows are clean, and remove any obstruction. Probe set to legacy transmission. Reconfigure to modulated transmission.
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Parts list Type Part number Description OMP400 probe (factory set to operate in legacy mode OMP400 probe A-5069-0001 using optical on / optical off settings). OMP400 probe (factory set to operate in legacy mode OMP400 probe A-5069-0002 using optical on / time out settings).
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Adaptor assembly for mounting to MP10, MP12, MP700 A-4071-0031 assembly type shanks. Battery cassette A-4071-1166 Battery cassette kit. Gasket A-4038-0301 OMP400 battery cap gasket. MI 12 A-2075-0142 MI 12 interface unit. MI12-B A-2075-0141 MI 12 interface panel mount kit. Panel mount kit A-2033-0690 MI 12 interface panel mount kit.
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Type Part number Description Publications. These can be downloaded from our web site at www.renishaw.com Styli H-1000-3200 Technical specification: Styli and accessories. Taper shanks H-2000-2011 Data sheet: Taper shanks for machine tool probes. Probe software H-2000-2298 Data sheet: Probe software for machine tools – programs and features.
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