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Renishaw RTS Installation Manual

Renishaw RTS Installation Manual

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  • Page 1 Installation guide H-5646-8504-01-A (BETA SITE VERSION) RTS radio tool setter...
  • Page 2 © 2011 Renishaw plc. All rights reserved. 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. The publication of material within this document does not imply freedom from the patent rights of Renishaw plc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    RTS basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
  • Page 4 Operating envelope ............3.2 Performance envelope when using the RTS with an RMI/RMI-Q ..... . . 3.3 RTS –...

  • Page 5: Before You Begin

    Keep system components clean and treat the Trademarks probe as a precision tool. RENISHAW® and the probe emblem used in the RENISHAW logo are registered trademarks of Renishaw plc in the UK and other countries. apply innovation and Trigger Logic are trademarks of Renishaw plc.

  • Page 6: Patents

    RTS installation guide Patents Features of the RTS probe, and other similar Renishaw probes, are the subject of one or more of the following patents and/or patent applications: CN100466003C CN101287958A 1 .2 CN101482402A 0652413 0695926 0967455 1373995 1425550 B 1457786...

  • Page 7: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    FCC declaration (USA) FCC Section 15 .19 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Renishaw plc hereby declares that the RTS is in 1 .3 compliance with the essential requirements and Operation is subject to the following two other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.

  • Page 8: Radio Approval

    RTS installation guide Radio approval Europe: USA: Japan: 1 .4 China: Canada: Australia: New Zealand: Switzerland: Norway:...

  • Page 9: Safety

    Equipment operation handling it. If this equipment is used in a manner not specified The RTS has a glass window. Handle with care if by the manufacturer, the protection provided by broken to avoid injury. the equipment may be impaired.
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  • Page 11: Rts Basics

    RTS basics 2 .1 Introduction System interface The RTS is a tool setter with radio transmission The RMI and RMI-Q are combined antenna, suitable for use on small to large machining interface and receiver units used to communicate centres, or where line-of-sight between probe and between the RTS and the machine controller.

  • Page 12: Configurable Settings

    Switch-on When the RTS is used with an RMI the turn-on time is 1.0 second. When the RTS is used with an RMI-Q the turn-on time can be configured, in the RMI-Q, to either 0.5 seconds or 1.0 second. For best battery life, select 1.0 second turn-on time.

  • Page 13: Operation

    Operation Recommended rotating tool feed rates Cutters should be rotated in reverse to the cutting direction. Renishaw tool setting software calculates speeds and feeds automatically using the following information. 2 .3 First touch – machine spindle rev/min Stylus Rev/min for the first move against the probe stylus: Diameters below 24 mm, 800 rev/min is used.

  • Page 14: Rts Dimensions

    Two holes for dowel pins supplied by user 6.13 (0.24) Ø x 13 (0.51) deep MIN 5.95 (0.23) equi-spaced on Ø54 (2.125) PCD at 45° to RTS axis Machining details for dowel pins Ø54 (2.125) 45° M/C bed holes for dowel pins 6.13 (0.24) x 13 (0.51) deep MIN...
  • Page 15 RTS dimensions (continued) 2 .5 Square stylus Disc stylus 19.05 mm x 19.05 mm (0.75 in x 0.75 in) Ø12.7 mm × 8 mm (Ø0.5 in × 0.31 in) Ceramic 75 Rockwell C Tungsten carbide 75 Rockwell C 19.05 (0.75)

  • Page 16: Rts Specification

    RTS installation guide RTS specification Principal application Tool setting on CNC machining centres Overall dimensions Length with disc stylus 116.40 mm (4.58 in) Length with square stylus 119.58 mm (4.71 in) Width 62.50 mm (2.46 in) 2 .6 Height with disc and square 107.50 mm (4.23 in)

  • Page 17: System Installation

    Workpiece Operating envelope When in operation, do not touch either the RMI cover or the RTS glass window with your hand as Radio transmission does not require line-of- this can also affect transmission performance. sight between the probe and transmitter and will...

  • Page 18: Installing The Rts With An Rmi-Q

    Workpiece Operating envelope When in operation, do not touch either the RMI-Q cover or the RTS glass window with your hand as Radio transmission does not require line-of- this can also affect transmission performance. sight between the probe and transmitter and will...

  • Page 19: Performance Envelope When Using The Rts With An Rmi/Rmi-Q

    RMI/RMI-Q in the general direction M code. If the RTS goes out of range, for example of the machining area and the tool magazine, if the RTS is fitted to a pallet which is removed...

  • Page 20: Preparing The Rts For Use

    RTS installation guide Preparing the RTS for use Stylus weak link break stem A stylus weak link break stem is incorporated in the stylus mounting. This protects the probe Fitting the stylus, break stem and mechanism from damage in the event of captive link excessive stylus overtravel or a collision.

  • Page 21: Installing The Batteries

    Installing the batteries NOTES: See Section 5, "Maintenance" for a list of suitable battery types. 3 .5 If dead batteries are inadvertently inserted into the probe, the LED will remain a constant red (for details, see Section 4, "Trigger Logic™" page 4.4).

  • Page 22: Mounting The Rts On A Machine Table

    M10 / M12 bolt and T nut (not supplied) Locating pin Base Select a position for the RTS on the Refit the body onto the base and tighten screws 1 and 2. If a square stylus is machine table. Position to minimise the...

  • Page 23: Stylus Level Setting

    Stylus level setting The top surface of the stylus must be set level, front to back and side to side. Side to side level adjustment Side to side level adjustment is obtained by 3 .7 alternately adjusting the grub screws provided, which causes the probe module to rotate and change the stylus level setting.
  • Page 24 RTS installation guide Stylus level setting (continued) 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 3 .8 fully tighten screw 2. To lower the front Keep slackening height adjusting screw 1 and adjusting/locking screw 2 until the stylus is level.

  • Page 25: Square Stylus Only

    Square stylus only Square stylus rotational adjustment allows the stylus to be aligned with the machine axes. Coarse rotational adjustment Slacken grub screw 1 and rotate the stylus by 3 .9 hand to obtain alignment, then fully tighten the grub screw. NOTE: Always hold the support bar in position to counteract twisting forces and avoid over- stressing the stylus break stem.
  • Page 26 RTS installation guide Square stylus only (continued) Fine rotational adjustment Slacken the four body locking screws 1. 3 .10...
  • Page 27 Square stylus only (continued) Fine rotational adjustment (continued) Opposing grub screws 2 are tightened against a locating pin fixed to the base. By alternately slackening and re-tightening these grub screws, 3 .11 fine rotational adjustment of the stylus is achieved. Then tighten the grub screws.
  • Page 28 RTS installation guide Square stylus only (continued) Fine rotational adjustment (continued) Tighten the four body locking screws 1. 3 .12 2.5 mm AF 0.8 Nm (0.6 lbf.ft)

  • Page 29: Calibrating The Rts

    When the probe has been correctly set up on the machine, it is time to calibrate the probe. Calibration cycles are available from Renishaw for this task. The purpose is to establish the probe stylus measuring face trigger point values under normal measuring conditions.
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  • Page 31: Trigger Logic

    Trigger Logic™ 4 .1 Reviewing the current probe settings Key to the symbols LED short flash LED long flash > 5 s LED check Enhanced trigger filter Battery status Battery good Battery low Probe in standby mode...

  • Page 32: Changing The Probe Settings

    Acquisition mode Acquisition mode Return to ‘Enhanced trigger filter’ New settings complete NOTE: To partner an RTS with an RMI/RMI-Q please see "RTS – RMI/RMI-Q partnership" page 4.3. Once acquisition has been successful, the RTS will revert to "Acquisition mode off".

  • Page 33: Rts - Rmi/Rmi-Q Partnership

    RMI/RMI-Q. Partnering is settings as required until you reach the only required during initial system set-up. Further "Acquisition mode" menu, which defaults to partnering is only required if either the RTS or "Acquisition mode off". RMI/RMI-Q is changed. 4 .3 Partnering will not be lost by reconfiguring the probe settings or when changing batteries.

  • Page 34: Operating Mode

    RTS installation guide Operating mode Antenna 4 .4 Multicoloured probe status LED 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 -...

  • Page 35: Maintenance

    Wipe window of probe with a clean cloth to described in these instructions. remove machining residue. This should be done on a regular basis to maintain optimum Further dismantling and repair of Renishaw transmission. equipment is a highly specialised operation, which must be carried out at authorised Renishaw Service Centres.

  • Page 36: Changing The Batteries

    RTS installation guide Changing the batteries CAUTIONS: Do not leave exhausted batteries in the probe. When changing batteries, do not allow coolant or 5 .2 debris to enter the battery compartment. Ensure product is clean and dry before inserting batteries.

  • Page 37: Battery Types

    Battery types AA (1 .5 V) Alkaline × 2 supplied with probe 5 .3 All AA alkaline batteries AA (3 .6 V) Lithium Thionyl Chloride (LTC) × 2 (optional type) Minamoto: Maxell: ER14505, ER14505H ER6C 596-602, 201-9438, Minamoto: ER14505S 324-6748 Tadiran: SL-560/S, Radio shack:...

  • Page 38: Routine Maintenance

    Approximately once a month, inspect the probe inner diaphragm seal, see page 5.5. If it is pierced or damaged please contact Renishaw. The service interval may be extended or reduced depending on experience.

  • Page 39: Inspecting The Inner Diaphragm Seal

    Inspecting the inner diaphragm 3. Wash inside the probe, using clean coolant. (DO NOT use sharp objects to clean out seal debris). 1. Remove the stylus/break stem assembly 4. Inspect the diaphragm seal for signs of using the 5 mm AF spanner. piercing or damage.
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  • Page 41: Fault Finding

    Ensure probe is in range and wait up to 30 seconds, then resend switch-on signal. Check position of RMI/RMI-Q, see operating envelope. Machine stops Radio link failure/RTS out of Check interface/receiver and unexpectedly during a range. remove obstruction. probing cycle .
  • Page 42 Machine tool faulty. Perform health checks on machine tool. RTS status LEDs do Radio link failure – RTS out of Check position of RMI/RMI-Q, see not correspond to RMI RMI/RMI-Q range. operating envelope. status LEDs .
  • Page 43 Probe in timeout mode and Use shorter timeout setting or use placed in tool magazine and is different switch-off mode. being triggered by movement. Probe goes into Trigger Probe trigger function is Return to Renishaw. Logic™ configuration damaged. mode and cannot be reset .
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  • Page 45: Parts List

    Parts list 7 .1 Type Part number Description A-5646-0001 RTS probe with disc stylus, AA alkaline batteries, tool kit and quick-start guide. Set to trigger filter off. Disc stylus A-2008-0382 Disc stylus (tungsten carbide, 75 Rockwell C) Ø12.7 mm (Ø0.5 in).
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  • Page 48 +44 (0)1453 524901 New Mills, Wotton-under-Edge, uk@renishaw.com Gloucestershire, GL12 8JR United Kingdom www .renishaw .com For worldwide contact details, please visit our main website at www .renishaw .com/contact *H-5646-8504-01* © 2011 Renishaw plc Issued BETA SITE ONLY VERSION Part no. H-5646-8504-01-A...

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