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Renishaw RLP40 Installation Manual

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H-5627-8504-07-B
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  • Page 1 Installation guide H-5627-8504-07-B RLP40 radio lathe probe...
  • Page 2 This document may not be copied or reproduced in whole or in part, or transferred to any other media or language, by any means, without the prior written permission of Renishaw plc. Renishaw plc. Registered in England and Wales. Company no: 1106260. Registered office: New Mills, Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, GL12 8JR, UK.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Positioning the RLP40 and RMI or RMI-Q ........
  • Page 4 Stylus trigger force and adjustment (RLP40 only) ........

  • Page 5: Before You Begin

    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.

  • Page 6: Care Of The Probe

    Keep system components clean and treat the probe as a precision tool. Patents Features of the RLP40 and RLP40H, and other similar Renishaw products, are the subject of one or more of the following patents and/or patent applications: CN 100466003...

  • Page 7: Intended Use

    Intended use The RLP40 and RLP40H are radio lathe probes that enable automated workpiece inspection and job set-up on multi-tasking machines and lathes. Safety Information to the user This product is supplied with non-rechargeable lithium metal batteries. Refer to the battery manufacturer’s literature for specific battery operating, safety and disposal guidelines.
  • Page 8 Information to the equipment installer All Renishaw equipment is designed to comply with the relevant UK, EU 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: •...

  • Page 9: Rlp40 Basics

    The RLP40 forms part of Renishaw’s family of new generation radio transmission probes. It is ideally suited to multi-tasking machines and lathes where line-of-sight between probe and receiver is difficult to achieve or where Z travel is limited.

  • Page 10: System Interface

    On insertion of batteries, the LEDs will begin to flash (for more information, see page 4.1, “Reviewing the probe settings”). System interface The RMI and RMI-Q integrated interfaces/receivers are used to communicate between the RLP40 probe and the machine controller. Trigger Logic™...

  • Page 11: Configurable Settings

    NOTE: After being switched on, the RLP40 must be on for 1 second minimum. When using spin on / spin off, ensure that the probe is stationary for 1 second minimum after it has stopped spinning before...

  • Page 12: Enhanced Trigger Filter

    NOTE: It may be necessary to reduce the probe approach speed to allow for the increased stylus overtravel during the extended time delay. Multiple probe mode The RLP40 can be configured, using Trigger Logic, to allow multiple radio probes to be used with a single RMI or RMI-Q. NOTES: The “radio on”...

  • Page 13: Acquisition Mode

    RLP40, RMI or RMI-Q is changed. NOTES: Systems using the RMI-Q can be partnered with up to four RLP40 probes manually. Alternatively this can be achieved by using ReniKey: a Renishaw machine macro cycle which does not require the RMI-Q to be power cycled.

  • Page 14: Rlp40 Dimensions

    RLP40 installation guide RLP40 dimensions Probe status LED 50 (1.97) 19 (0.75) Window Battery cassette A range of probe-ready shanks is available from Renishaw M4 stylus 12.5° 12.5° XY overtravel 51 (2.01) 58.3 (2.30) Dimensions given in mm (in) Stylus overtravel limits Stylus length ±X/±Y...

  • Page 15: Rlp40 And Rlp40H Specification

    RLP40 and RLP40H specification Principal application Workpiece inspection and job set-up on multi-tasking machines and lathes. Dimensions Length 58.3 mm (2.30 in) Diameter 40 mm (1.57 in) Weight (without shank) With batteries 260 g (9.17 oz) Without batteries 240 g (8.47 oz)

  • Page 16: Typical Battery Life

    RLP40 installation guide Environment IP rating IPX8, BS EN 60529:1992+A2:2013 IK rating IK02 (BS EN 62262:2002+A1:2021) [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) Battery types 2 ×...

  • Page 17: System Installation

    This allows easy installation, either inside or outside the machine enclosure. Coolant and swarf residue accumulating on the RLP40 and RMI or RMI-Q may have a detrimental effect on transmission performance. Wipe clean as often as is necessary to maintain unrestricted transmission.

  • Page 18: Positioning The Rlp40 And Rmi Or Rmi-Q

    RMI or RMI-Q is unpowered in “radio-on” (radio-off or timer-off) configurations. The RLP40 goes into “hibernation mode” 30 seconds after the RMI or RMI-Q is unpowered (or the RLP40 is out of range). When in “hibernation mode”, the RLP40 checks for a powered RMI or RMI-Q every 30 seconds. If found, the RLP40 goes from “hibernation mode”...

  • Page 19: Preparing The Rlp40 For Use

    Preparing the RLP40 for use Fitting the stylus 1.8 Nm – 2.2 Nm (1.3 lbf.ft – 1.6 lbf.ft) M-5000-3707...

  • Page 20: Installing The Batteries

    RLP40 installation guide 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.

  • Page 21: Mounting The Probe On A Shank

    Mounting the probe on a shank × 2 2 mm A/F 2 mm A/F × 2 × 4 × 4 × 2 0.5 Nm – 1.5 Nm (0.4 lbf.ft – 1.1 lbf.ft)

  • Page 22: Stylus On-Centre Adjustment

    RLP40 installation guide 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. Adjust in X axis < ±20 µm ×...

  • Page 23: Stylus Trigger Force And Adjustment (Rlp40 Only)

    Spring force within the probe causes the stylus to sit in a unique position and return to this position following each stylus deflection. Stylus trigger force is set by Renishaw, but can be adjusted by the user in special circumstances (for example, where there is excessive machine vibration or insufficient force to support the stylus weight, that results in a deflection of the stylus without contacting a part).

  • Page 24: Calibrating The Rlp40

    RLP40 installation guide Calibrating the RLP40 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.

  • Page 25: Calibrating The Probe Length

    Calibrating the probe length Calibrating a probe on a known reference surface determines the length of the probe, based on the electronic trigger point. The stored value for length is different from the physical length of the probe assembly. Additionally, the operation can automatically compensate for machine and fixture height errors by adjusting the probe length value that is stored.
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  • Page 27: Trigger Logic

    Trigger Logic™ Reviewing the probe settings LED check > 5 s Key to the symbols LED short flash LED long flash   Switch-on method Radio on Spin on (omitted if “Multiple probe mode” was selected) or Switch-off method Radio off or Short timeout Medium timeout Long timeout...

  • Page 28: Multiple Probe Mode Settings

    RLP40 installation guide Multiple probe mode settings Deflect the stylus for less than 4 seconds to cycle to the next setting. Multiple probe mode Mode off Mode on Machine 4 Machine 1 Machine 2 Machine 3 Machine 5 Machine 6...

  • Page 29: Probe Settings Record

    Medium timeout (33 s) Long timeout (134 s)  Enhanced trigger Trigger filter off (0 ms) filter Trigger filter on (10 ms)  Multiple probe mode Off (factory set) See “Multiple On (machine number) probe mode settings” RLP40 serial no ........

  • Page 30: Changing The Probe Settings

    RLP40 installation guide Changing the probe settings Insert the batteries or, if they have already been installed, remove them for 5 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).
  • Page 31 Further probes used require the same “Multiple probe mode” setting, but do not need to be partnered with the RMI or RMI-Q. To partner an RLP40 with an RMI see page 4.6, “RLP40 – RMI partnership”, or with an RMI-Q see page 4.7, “RLP40 – RMI-Q partnership”, for further information. Once acquisition has been...

  • Page 32: Rlp40 - Rmi Partnership

    System set-up is achieved using Trigger Logic and powering the RMI. Partnering is only required during initial system set-up. Further partnering will be required if either the RLP40 or RMI is changed, or if a system is reconfigured for multiple probes (“multiple probe mode”).

  • Page 33: Rlp40 - Rmi-Q Partnership

    Partnering will not be lost by reconfiguring the probe settings or changing the batteries. Partnering can take place anywhere within the operating envelope. An RLP40 that is partnered with the RMI-Q but then used with another system will need to be repartnered before being used again with the RMI-Q.

  • Page 34: Operating Mode

    RLP40 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 –...

  • Page 35: Maintenance

    Wipe the window of the probe with a clean cloth to remove machining residue. This should be done on a regular basis to maintain optimum transmission. CAUTION: The RLP40 has a glass window. Handle with care if broken to avoid injury.

  • Page 36: Changing The Batteries

    RLP40 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.
  • Page 37 ER3S Xeno: XL-050F Sanyo CR 14250SE Tadiran: SL-350, SL-550, TL-4902, TL-5902, TL-2150, TL-5101 Varta: CR ½AA NOTE: Lithium-thionyl chloride batteries are available from other manufacturers. However, these are untested by Renishaw so correct operation of the probe cannot be guaranteed.

  • Page 38: Rlp40 Eyelid

    RLP40 installation guide RLP40 eyelid The RLP40 is fitted with a metal eyelid that protects the internal components of the probe from hot chip and coolant environment. Dirt may accumulate in the cavity underneath the metal eyelid seal. To remove this dirt, once a month, remove the front cap (using a coin or flat blade screwdriver) and then remove all the residue with a low-pressure jet of coolant.

  • Page 39: Fault-Finding

    Fault-finding Symptom Cause Action Probe fails to Dead batteries. Change batteries. power up (no LEDs Unsuitable batteries. Fit suitable batteries. illuminated or fails to indicate current Batteries inserted incorrectly. Check battery insertion/polarity. probe settings). Batteries removed for too short a time Remove batteries for a minimum and probe has not reset.
  • Page 40 RLP40 installation guide Symptom Cause Action Machine stops Radio link failure/RLP40 out of Check interface/receiver and unexpectedly during a range. remove obstruction. probing cycle. RMI or RMI-Q receiver/machine Refer to receiver/machine user’s fault. guide. Dead batteries. Change batteries. Excessive machine vibration Enable enhanced trigger filter.
  • Page 41 Machine tool faulty. Perform health checks on machine tool. RLP40 status LEDs do Radio link failure – RLP40 out of Check position of RMI or RMI-Q; not correspond to RMI RMI or RMI-Q range. see operating envelope. or RMI-Q status LEDs.
  • Page 42 Probe out of range. Check position of RMI or RMI-Q; see operating envelope. Dead batteries. Fit new batteries. RLP40 and RMI or RMI-Q are not Partner RLP40 with RMI or partnered. RMI-Q. Probe selection error. Verify that one RLP40 is working and is correctly selected on the RMI or RMI-Q.

  • Page 43: Parts List

    Type Part number Description RLP40 A-5627-0001 RLP40 probe with batteries, tools and support card (factory- set to radio on / radio off, trigger filter off). RLP40H A-5627-0120 RLP40H probe with batteries, tools and support card (factory- set to radio on / radio off, trigger filter off).
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  • Page 45 Renishaw plc +44 (0)1453 524524 +44 (0)1453 524901 New Mills, Wotton-under-Edge uk@renishaw.com Gloucestershire, GL12 8JR United Kingdom www.renishaw.com For worldwide contact details, visit www.renishaw.com/contact Issued: 04.2023 Part no. H-5627-8504-07-B © 2010–2023 Renishaw plc...

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