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- Page 1 RTP1 installation and user's guide www.renishaw.com RTP1 installation and user's guide Document part number H-1000-5406-01-A Issued 04 2024...
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Page 2: Warranty
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. You should consult these Standard Terms and Conditions to find out the full details of your warranty. -
Page 3: Care Of Equipment
Renishaw probes and associated systems are precision tools used for obtaining precise measurements and must therefore be treated with care. Changes to Renishaw products Renishaw reserves the right to improve, change or modify its hardware or software without incurring any obligations to make changes to Renishaw equipment previously sold. Company registration details Renishaw plc. - Page 4 RTP1 installation and user's guide www.renishaw.com Patents Features of the RTP1 system and associated products (such as REVO-2), equipment and techniques are the subjects of one or more of the following patents and patent applications: CN101166951 EP1877727 IN405412 JP5196356 US10260856...
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Page 5: Eu Declaration Of Conformity
Information to user (47 CFR 15.21) The user is cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Renishaw plc or authorised representative could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. -
Page 6: Reach Regulation
RTP1 installation and user's guide www.renishaw.com ICES-001 (Canada only) This ISM device complies with Canadian ICES-001(A) / NMB-001(A). Cet appareil ISM est conforme à la norme ICES‐001﴾A﴿ / NMB‐001﴾A﴿ du Canada. REACH regulation Information required by Article 33﴾1﴿ of Regulation ﴾EC﴿ No. 1907/2006 ﴾“REACH”﴿ relating to products containing substances of very high concern (SVHCs) is available at: www.renishaw.com/REACH... - Page 7 The RTP1 is only to be used with the Renishaw REVO-2 head. Operators must be trained in the use and application of the REVO-2 system and accompanying products, in the context of the machine it is fitted to, before being allowed to operate that machine.
- Page 8 It is the machine supplier's responsibility to ensure that the user is made aware of any hazards involved in operation, including those mentioned in Renishaw product documentation, and to ensure that adequate guards and safety interlocks are provided. Refer to the machine supplier's operating instructions.
- Page 9 Remove protective caps prior to use: Avoid dropping the RTP1 or colliding with workpieces or parts of the CMM structure Particular care should be given to the two ends of the probe (the mating face to the REVO head and the temperature sensor)
- Page 10 RTP1 installation and user's guide www.renishaw.com RTP1 references and associated documents The following Renishaw documents are referred to in this document or may be a source of further relevant information. They can easily be acquired from Renishaw web site www.renishaw.com. Title...
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Page 11: System Components Overview
No specific analysis software is required, please contact your application software provider to check the RTP1 is supported. Because the RTP1 system is used as part of a multi-sensor system, and uses specially designed calibration routines, the location of the tip is known precisely. - Page 12 RTP1 installation and user's guide www.renishaw.com RCP TC-2 The thermally controlled RCP TC-2 port maintains its stored probe at operating temperature. It is compatible with Renishaw's MRS and MRS2 rack systems. It should be used for the RTP1 probe. Issued 04 2024...
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Page 13: Specification
RTP1 installation and user's guide www.renishaw.com RTP1 specifications Specification Force on part 0.47 N Mounting Magnetised kinematic coupling Probe head REVO-2 only Rack port compatibility RCP TC-2 Change rack MRS2 recommended Software compatibility UCCsuite 5.9 or later Weight 0.11 kg 25 °C temperature accuracy *... - Page 14 RTP1 installation and user's guide www.renishaw.com RTP1 dimensions NOTE: Dimensions are shown in mm (in). NOTE: Dimensions to kinematic mounting plate. Issued 04 2024...
- Page 15 To manually mount or remove the probe from the REVO head you need to: 1. Align the front of the head with the probe (look at the "Renishaw" engraving on the front of probe or alignment marks as applicable). 2. Carefully align the probe to the head, allowing the magnetic attraction to gently connect the kinematic joints.
- Page 16 RTP1 installation and user's guide www.renishaw.com RTP1 calibration Calibration of the RTP1 probe's temperature measurement capability is performed at the factory and should never require repeating. Issued 04 2024...
- Page 17 The REVO-2 probe change system is designed to allow automatic REVO-2 probe and accessory changing on a CMM. For optimum metrology, RTP1 probes should be changed automatically using the RCP TC-2 change ports . These ports are mounted on the modular rack system (MRS or MRS2).
- Page 18 RTP1 installation and user's guide www.renishaw.com Put down and pick up routines for RCP TC-2 The following routines are handled through UCCserver for RCP TC-2: Alignment routine Put down and pick up Routine safe position Issued 04 2024...
- Page 19 Connecting RCP TC-2 to PSU Using a PSU other than the one supplied by Renishaw is not recommended. DC extension cables are available for the PSU but the length should not exceed 15 m otherwise the performance can be affected.
- Page 20 RTP1 installation and user's guide www.renishaw.com RCP TC-2 switch settings The temperature can be set using the rotary switch on the rear of the RCP TC-2: RCP TC-2 switch settings Position Description 0 - 3 Reserved for future use 4 (factory set)
- Page 21 RTP1 installation and user's guide www.renishaw.com RCP TC-2 LED status indication and troubleshooting Status Troubleshooting Green Power on, probe present, temperature within target Flashing green Power on, probe present, temperature Wait for the rack to reach stable temperature. outside of target...
- Page 22 A cleaning kit for the precision ball seating and permanent magnet is available from your Renishaw supplier (part number A-1085-0016). It comprises strips of ‘yellow tack' material. Use the yellow tack to clean the areas indicated with arrows on the image below.
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Page 23: Electrical Contacts
RTP1 installation and user's guide www.renishaw.com Electrical contacts The electrical contacts, indicated with arrows in the image below, should be carefully cleaned with an alcohol-based cleaner (e.g. IPA) and a lint-free cloth. The frequency of cleaning depends on the local environment conditions, but should be at least every 500 changes. - Page 24 Visually examine the stylus tip for accumulation of dirt or dust Ensure measurement surfaces are dry and clear of debris before being inspected with the RTP1 probe If the probe is suspected of giving poor performance, or if it has been used on unclean surfaces:...
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Page 25: Rack Port Maintenance
RTP1 installation and user's guide www.renishaw.com Rack port maintenance CAUTION: Always refer to the 'Safety' and 'Warnings' sections of this guide. Failure to do so could lead to personal injury. Periodic cleaning of the ports, lids and outer surfaces using a soft, lint free cloth is recommended to prevent contamination of stored probes and modules. - Page 26 Renishaw plc +44 (0)1453 524524 New Mills, Wotton-under-Edge +44 (0)1453 524901 Gloucestershire, GL12 8JR United Kingdom www.renishaw.com/cmmsupport For worldwide contact details, please visit our main website at www.renishaw.com/contact Issued 04 2024...