Contents Contents Before you begin......................... 1.1 Before you begin........................1.1 Disclaimer......................... 1.1 Trademarks....................... 1.1 Warranty........................1.1 Changes to equipment....................1.1 CNC machines......................1.1 Care of the Primo equipment................... 1.1 Patents........................... 1.2 EC declaration of conformity....................1.3 WEEE directive......................1.3 FCC declaration (US)....................1.3 Radio approvals........................
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Primo installation guide Renikey........................3.1 Interface visual diagnostics..................3.1 Interface inputs........................3.2 Interface outputs........................3.2 SSR output specifications..................3.2 Interface output waveform....................3.3 Switches SW1 and SW2......................3.4 Switch SW1 output configuration..................3.5 Switch SW2 output configuration................3.5 Dimensions and specifications 4.1 Radio Part Setter dimensions....................4.1 Radio 3D Radio Tool Setter dimensions.................
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Routine Radio 3D Tool Setter maintenance................6.6 Inspecting the inner diaphragm seal..................6.6 Fault finding 7.1 Radio Part setter........................7.1 Radio 3D Tool Setter......................7.2 Interface..........................7.3 Parts list 8.1 Appendix 1: Primo Radio Part Setter and Primo Length Tool Setter combination relay configurations...
Keep systems clean and treat the equipment as RENISHAW logo are registered trademarks of precision tools. Renishaw plc in the UK and other countries. Apply innovation™ and Primo™ are trademarks of Renishaw plc. All other brand names and product names used in this document are trade names, service marks, trademarks, or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Primo installation guide Patents Features of the Primo system, and other similar Renishaw products, are the subject of one or more of the following patents and/or patent applications: Publication No CountryIPSS Ref CN100416216 China0589/CNw/0 US 2011/0002361 0583/US/2 CN100466003 China0583/CNw/0 US 2013/0152418...
FCC declaration (US) EC Declaration of conformity FCC section 15.19 Renishaw plc hereby declares that the Primo Radio This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Part Setter, Radio 3D Tool Setter and Interface are Operation is subject to the two conditions: in compliance with the essential requirements and 1.
Primo installation guide Radio equipment – Canadian warning Radio approvals (radio statements approvals needed) English Approvals that are planned to be granted for "Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio launch: transmitter may only operate using an Europe (EU & EFTA) •...
NOTES: Information to the user Always ensure that the gasket and mating surfaces The Primo Radio Part Setter and the Radio 3D Tool are clean and free from dirt before reassembly. Setter are both supplied with one 3 Volt CR2 After removing the old battery, wait more than 5 Lithium Manganese battery each.
Primo installation guide Information to the equipment installer All Renishaw equipment is designed to comply with the relevant EC and FCC regulatory requirements. It is the responsibility of the equipment installer to ensure that the following guidelines are adhered to, in order for the product to function in accordance with these regulations: •...
If you have not received the Primo Training supplier. If you have not received the Primo Training Package or any elements are missing please contact your Package or any elements are missing please contact your local Renishaw office. To find this please visit www.renisaw.com sit www.renisaw.com...
This is inserted into the Radio Part Setter • (length/diameter). which then transfers the credit to the Primo Interface. Section 5.29. Primo Radio Part Setter and Radio 3D Tool Setter; Modes of operation Deliver interference-tolerant radio • transmission through the use of the FHSS...
Radio 3D Tool Setter switch on/off Acquisition mode The switch on/off method for the Radio 3D Tool The partnering of the Primo Radio Part Setter or Setter is not user configurable. The method used is Radio 3D Tool Setter and the Interface described in radio on/off.
How to purchase credit: A new 6 month credit token, or an Upgrade credit token can be purchased from the Primo website www.primoprobing.com. You can also contact your local Renishaw supplier. See www.renishaw.com/contact. Low battery/credit output from the Interface, Installation: which can be connected to the machine control.
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Primo Radio Part Setter Primo Radio 3D Tool Setter operation operation The Primo Radio Part Setter operates as a highly The Radio 3D Tool Setter enables accurate accurate and repeatable mechanical switch that machining by measuring the length and diameter of tools using the same highly accurate and triggers as the stylus deflects against a surface.
For further information refer to the Primo Software Programming Guide H – 54XXXX NOTES: Software routines for tool setting are available from Renishaw and are described in data sheet H- 2000-2289, which can be found at www.renishaw.com. Software upgrades - Purchase an upgrade to the Inspection+ and Five Face Tool Setting package, as well as the Productivity+ package.
The input voltage ripple must not cause the voltage to fall below 12 V or go above 30 V. ReniKey Renikey is a Renishaw machine programme which is used while partnering the equipment with the Interface. Refer to the ReniKey programming manual for instructions on how to use ReniKey or refer to www.renishaw.com.
Primo installation guide Interface inputs Machine start inputs: ‘Machine start’ is configurable as a level or pulsed signal. Level 12 to 30 Vdc When input is active probe is switched Pulsed 12 to 30 Vdc Part Setter toggles from being switched on/off.
Interface output waveform Primo Interface Probe status 2 SSR open (level) SSR closed Probe status 2 SSR open (pulsed) SSR closed /credit Signal delays: Probe trigger to output change of state = 10 ms ± 10 µs without enhanced Transmission delay trigger filter Time from initiation to start of signal to valid signal transmission = 1 s max...
If an error code E08 appears on the Primo Interface Credit remaining/error code display when a switch BATTERY setting has been changed the Primo Radio Part Setter /CREDIT or Primo Radio 3D Tool Setter must be re-acquired. Switch SW2 output configuration...
Dimensions and specifications Part Setter dimensions 29.4 (1.16) 21 (0.83) Ø51 (2.00) Battery cover Ø48.5 (1.91) 61.25 (2.41) Primo credit token cover Primo Primo...
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Primo installation guide 3D Tool Setter dimensions 44.551 (1.75) Primo Ø? 55 (2.17) Ensure this shows the new, larger disk stylus X 4mm (Ø 0.98 in x 0.16) 25mm...
The 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 ±12.5˚ +Z Plane 6 mm (0.24 in)
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3D Tool Setter Specifications Principal Application Tool setting and broken tool detection on all sizes of machining centres Dimensions Diameter 115.1 mm (4.53 in) Height with disc stylus 101.75 mm (4.01 in) Weight (without stylus) With battery 610 g (21.5 oz) Without battery 599 g (21.1 oz) Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) Radio...
Primo installation guide Interface specification Principal application The Interface communicates between the Machine Tool, the Radio Part Setter and the Radio 3D Tool Setter Height 110 mm (4.33 in) Dimensions Width 84 mm (3.31 in) Depth 40.25 mm (1.58 in) Weight In box TBC g...
System installation Does this diagram need updating? Primo Radio Part Setter PRIMO Primo Radio 3D Tool Setter Operating envelope To ensure unrestricted transmission performance: Radio transmission does not require line-of-sight Keep all Primo System components within the and will pass through small gaps and machine tool performance envelope (section 5.2).
The front cover of the Interface is facing in the general direction of the machining area. Performance envelope Performance envelope for Primo Radio Part Setter Performance envelope/range will be tested in alpha testing Diagram here Performance envelope for 3D Tool Setter...
Preparing the Part Setter Fitting the stylus For the most accurate results from your Primo Radio Part Setter it is crucial that a Renishaw manufactured Stylus is fitted. (Same diagram as below but with Primo Probe)
Primo installation guide Installing the battery (same diagram as below but with Primo Probe – one battery) NOTES: See Section 6.4 for a list of suitable batteries and section 1.4 for battery safety information.
Primo installation guide Mounting the Part Setter on a shank (same diagram as below but with Primo Probe)
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Part Setter stylus on-centre adjustment (same diagram as below but with Primo Probe) For the centre setting software view the Primo Programming guide NOTES: If a Part Setter and shank assembly is dropped, it must be rechecked for correct on-centre adjustment. Do not hit the Part Setter to achieve on- centre adjustment.
Primo installation guide Preparing the 3D Tool Setter for use Stylus weak link break stem Fitting the stylus, break stem and captive link Incorporated into the stylus, the break stem (same diagram as below but with protects the mechanism from damage in the event Primo Tool Setter and showing compartment in the of excessive stylus over travel or a collision.
Installing the battery (same diagram as below but with Primo Tool Setter – one battery) NOTES: See section 6.4 for a list of suitable battery types. And section 1.4 for battery safety information.
Primo installation guide Mounting the 3D Tool Setter on a machine table (same diagram as below but with Primo Tool Setter) Undo 3 of the 4 screws that hold the 3D Tool Setter to the base. Bolt the 3D Tool Setter base to the table using an M12 or M10 cap head screw and washer. (not supplied) Reattach the tool setter to the base.
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3D Tool Setter stylus level setting (The same diagram but for the Primo Tool setter) For the level setting software view the Primo Programming guide Side to side level adjustment The top surface of the stylus must be set level. Alternately adjust the grub screws •...
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Primo installation guide For the level setting software view the Primo Programming guide Front to back level adjustment To raise the front: Slacken locking screw 2 and adjust height adjusting screw 1 until the stylus is level. Then fully tighten screw 2.
Interface cable Cable specification Length Diameter Number of cores Dimensions of each core 8 m (26.25 ft)* 7.5 mm (0.29 in) 13 cores 18 x 0.1 mm 5.13 A ferrule should be crimped onto each cable wire for a more positive connection at the terminal box. A cable sealing gland prevents coolant and dirt from entering the Interface.
Primo installation guide Interface screw torque values For Primo, this diagram will look like the RMI for the front cover screws and conduit adaptor, but will look like the OMI-2T for the screws at the sides of the Interface attaching it the mounting bracket. (See both diagrams below).
Calibrating the Primo equipment Why calibrate? The Primo system has a built in software routine. This calibration process is described in section 5.18. Before the equipment is used it is very important that the Radio Part Setter and 3D Tool Setter are calibrated 5.15 correctly.
Radio Part Setter and Radio 3D Tool Setter LED Guide = quick flash (32 ms, 992 ms between each flash) = quick double flash (32 ms flash, 128 ms separating the double flash, 832 ms between each double flash) = flash (128 ms, 640 ms between each flash) = long flash 5.16...
Continuous violet Tampered hardware Continuous red Battery dead Continuous yellow Credit exhausted Credit transfer mode (Primo Radio Part Setter only) LED colour Status Graphic hint Flashing yellow and green Credit transfer mode (repeats until mode change) Flashing yellow and red...
Interface LED signals Key: = LED flashing green/off = LED constant green = LED flashing red and yellow with even periods 5.17 = LED graded between green and amber...
Primo installation guide Acquisition mode System Status Graphic display Details Part Probe 3D Tool Start battery/ Error Signal Setter status Setter credit Interface in The Part Setter LEDs flash “Acquisition yellow/off at least once for waiting” state up to 8s or until a Part 5.17 Setter is discovered Interface...
Credit transfer System Status Graphic display Details Part Probe 3D Tool Start battery/ Error Signal Setter status Setter 5.17 credit Credit transfer The low credit/low battery in progress LED will flash yellow for 2s to show credit transfer in progress Operational mode System Status Graphic display...
Primo installation guide Part Setter on, The low credit/battery LED seated with low will flash Red and Yellow battery and while conditions persist credit Part Setter on and triggered 5.17 Part Setter on, The signal LED is graded seated with from Green to Amber to poor signal show the Part Setter signal...
Interface digital display codes Credit codes: = AVAILABLE CREDIT (in days) = CREDIT UPGRADED TO UNLIMITED (upgrade credit token) 5.18 Error codes: E01 = Multiple M-code Error E02 = Multiple active equipment Error E08 = Acquisition required (incorrect dip switch state for turn on method) E20 = Output over current NOTE: There may be more error codes to come!!!
Release stylus Turn the Primo Interface off and on to activate Acquisition mode Interface enters “Acquisition waiting” Primo Radio Part Setter Primo Radio 3D Tool Setter Interface identifies probe Probe identifies Interface Primo Radio Part Setter Primo Radio 3D Tool Setter...
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Installing the credit token (same diagram as below but with Primo Probe – one iButton) remove metal ring, insert ibutton, return metal ring, reinsert cartage 5.20 Note: At the time of purchase the 1 month credit token is already inserted into the Part Setter’s credit Token ‘cassette’.
Method of credit transfer Method of credit transfer NOTES: If credit transfer is interrupted after it’s been after it’s been initiated (stage 4), then credit transfer must must be completed on that system. Once all the credit has been transferred Once all the credit has been transferred do not 5.21 remove the token from the Primo Probe.
You may undertake the maintenance routines described in these instructions; further dismantling and repair of Renishaw equipment must be carried out by an authorised Renishaw Services Centre. Cleaning the equipment Wipe the window of the Radio 3D Tool Setter and...
Primo installation guide Allowed battery types Allowed battery types ∞ CR2 Lithium Manganese (3V) ½ AA Lithium Thionyl Chloride (3.6V) AA Lithium Thionyl Chloride (3.6V) All batteries of this Ecocel: EB1426 Dubilier: Dubilier: SB-AA02 type (CR2) are fine* Saft: LS 14250C, LS 14250 Maxwell Maxwell: ER3S Tadiran: SL-750...
Interface cover Interface body Interface cover CAUTION: Keep interface clean - No liquids or particles should enter the interface Do not allow the antenna contacts to be contaminated. Do not twist or rotate the cover by hand. Removing the Interface cover...
NOTE: In the event of inner diaphragm seal damage, Routine 3D Tool Setter return the 3D Tool Setter to your supplier for repair. maintenance Ensure the 3D Tool Setter is firmly • secured to its mounting. • Keep all electrical connections clean. •...
Primo installation guide Fault finding Primo Radio Part Setter Symptom Cause Action Part Setter fails to No credit token Insert credit token power up (no LEDs illuminated or fails to Dead battery Change battery indicate current Part Wrong battery Change battery...
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Calibration and measurement speeds Review probing software not the same Calibration feature has moved Correct the position Measurement occurs as stylus leaves Review software surface Measurement occurs within the Review software and probe filter settings machine’s acceleration and deceleration zone Probing speed too high or too low Perform simple repeatability trials at various speeds...
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Tool Setter Symptom Cause Action Dead battery Change battery 3D Tool Setter fails to power up (no LEDs Wrong battery Change battery illuminated or fails to Battery inserted incorrectly Check battery insertion/polarity indicate current probe Battery removed for too short a time Remove battery for a minimum of 5 settings) or erratic LED and probe has not reset...
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Primo installation guide Radio link failure – 3D Tool Setter out Check position of 3D Tool Setter 3D Tool Setter status LEDs do not correspond of Interface range to Interface LEDs 3D Tool Setter has been Remove from obstruction enclosed/shielded by metal 3D Tool Setter and Interface are not Partner 3D Tool Setter and Interface partnered...
Interface Symptom Cause Action No power to interface Check wiring No LEDs lit on interface Interface status LEDs do Radio link failure – probe out of Check position of interface. not correspond to status interface range LEDs Probe has been enclosed/shielded by Review installation metal Interface and probe are not partnered...
Parts list Type Part Number Description Primo training programme kit...
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Appendix 1: Primo Radio Part Setter and Primo Length Tool Setter combination relay configurations...
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Interface switch relays If the Primo Radio Part Setter is used in conjunction with the Primo Z Tool Setter on a machine with only one Skip input then a relay will be required to switch between the equipment. The relays that Renishaw...
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