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- Page 1 SFP2 installation and user's guide www.renishaw.com SFP2 installation and user's guide Document part number H-1000-5365-05-E Issued 06 2025...
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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 SFP2 installation and user's guide www.renishaw.com Patents Features of Renishaw's SFP2 and associated products (such as REVO-2) are the subjects of one or more of the following patents and patent applications: CN100453970 EP1877727 JP2016-533484 US10260856 WO2014/191729 CN101166951 EP1877732 JP2019-536032 US10627259...
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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
SFP2 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 SFP2 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 SFP2 installation and user's guide www.renishaw.com SFM-# handling The SFM-# modules are sensitive measuring devices and should be handled with care. Correct: Incorrect: Issued 06 2025...
- Page 10 NOTE: The SFM surface finish modules are consumable items subject to wear. The system has the ability to check the module condition. Please contact your local Renishaw office to arrange stylus repair or module replacement via RBE. Issued 06 2025...
- Page 11 SFP2 installation and user's guide www.renishaw.com SFP2 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 website www.renishaw.com. User guide: REVO-2 (H-1000-7590) Installation &...
- Page 12 The SFP2 system hardware is comprised of a probe, a module holder, a range of modules and accessories to enable automatic interchange of surface finish modules or between different probe types. Calibration and gain setting artefacts are also available to ensure that the system is performing at its optimum capability at all times.
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Page 13: System Components Overview
The SFH holder fits onto the SFP2 probe via a kinematic magnetic joint. It carries the required surface finish module using a manually adjustable knuckle joint. The holder can be stored in the MRS or MRS2 rack either fitted to an SFP2 probe (in an RCP TC-3 port) or separately in an RCP2 port. - Page 14 It is possible to adjust the angle to within 0.5 degrees of a required angle. RCP TC-3 The thermally controlled RCP TC-3 port maintains its stored probe at operating temperature. It is compatible with Renishaw's MRS and MRS2 rack systems. It should be used for SFP2 and RSP3-6 probes.
- Page 15 There are three SFA plates, each one supplied with screws for fixing to a single or triple SFAH artefact holder. The SFP2 gain is set using the SFA1 - 3.0 SIN fitted to the appropriate artefact holder accessory. It must be mounted on Renishaw's MRS and MRS2 rack systems.
- Page 16 SFP2 installation and user's guide www.renishaw.com SFAH-R The SFAH-R rail adaptor supports the single or triple artefact holding plate and can be fixed to the MRS2 rail or MRS2 leg via the SFAH-M universal mounting plate. SFAH-M The SFAH‐M is a universal mounting plate for the SFAH artefact holders. It can be fitted to an MRS2 rail or leg and provides 20° adjustment steps for the artefact holders so that the optimum angle can be selected for calibrating the SFM modules.
- Page 17 SFP2 installation and user's guide www.renishaw.com The TFP tip find probe with a low force module is fitted to the MRS or MRS2 rack. It is used to calibrate the C-axis geometry, knuckle angle and the tip position. Routines for using the TFP are managed as part of an automated calibration routine from UCCserver. The TFP is connected with a PICS cable to an SPA3, UCC BI or UCC AI.
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Page 18: Environmental Specification
0% to 80% (non-condensing) Electrical specification The REVO-2 head and probe electronics are powered from the UCC S5. The RCP TC-3 is powered by a separate power supply that is supplied by Renishaw. No other additional power supplies are required. Issued 06 2025... - Page 19 SFP2 installation and user's guide www.renishaw.com SFP2 dimensions NOTE: Dimensions in mm (in). Overall dimensions are to the kinematic planes. Issued 06 2025...
- Page 20 To manually mount or remove the module holder from the SFP2 you need to: 1. Align the front of the probe with the stylus (look at the "Renishaw" engraving on the side of probe or alignment marks as applicable). 2. Carefully align the module holder and the probe, allowing the magnetic attraction to gently connect the kinematic joints.
- Page 21 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 22 SFP2 installation and user's guide www.renishaw.com Assembling SFH holders and SFM modules The SFH holder and SFM modules are supplied as separate items and need to be assembled before use: 1. Bring the SFH holder and SFM module together making sure that the alignment features are correctly mated.
- Page 23 SFP2 installation and user's guide www.renishaw.com Module setting tool (MST) Using the module setting tool 1. Place the SFH holder within the MST clips so that the knuckle adjustment screw is accessable via the hole in the MST. 2. Pass the 2 mm hexagonal key through the hole and loosen the knuckle joint enough to freely move the SFM module.
- Page 24 SFP2 installation and user's guide www.renishaw.com 4. Tighten the knuckle joint using a torque of 0.4 Nm to 0.5 Nm, then remove the MST from SFH holder. Issued 06 2025...
- Page 25 To set the gain of each SFM module There can be many different holder / module configurations attached to an SFP2. Each arrangement must have its SFM module geometry calibrated and sensor gain found. However, the probe's C-axis only needs calibrating once, and is good for all the SFH holders and SFM modules.
- Page 26 SFP2 installation and user's guide www.renishaw.com Calibration summary Calibration of probe and first holder / module configuration Function Artefact Pre-requisites Status Probe's C-axis mapping None Configuration not yet available for use. Holder / module geometry calibration Sensor gain calibration Calibration plate artefact Probe's C-axis mapping and holder / Configuration can now be used.
- Page 27 It is recommended that they are attached to the MRS2 rail using the following procedure, where it is assumed that the MRS2 system is correctly installed. For full details, please refer to the MRS2 modular rack system installation guide (Renishaw part number H-1000-5255).
- Page 28 SFP2 installation and user's guide www.renishaw.com 2. Slot the holder into the SFA extension plate, align the holes and fasten together using a 5 mm hexagonal key and two M6 × 12 screws. NOTE: This angle selection allows for calibration to be completed with all surface finish module types.
- Page 29 SFP2 installation and user's guide www.renishaw.com 3. The resulting assembly can now be attached to an MRS2 rail or leg using the SFAH-M calibration mount. The SFAH-M has a hole pattern that enables the calibration artefact to be orientated at the following angles; 20˚, 70˚, 110˚, 160˚, 200˚, 250˚, 290˚, 340˚.
- Page 30 SFP2 installation and user's guide www.renishaw.com Installing the artefact assembly onto the MRS2 rail / leg When satisfied with the plate set‐up, position two M6 D‐nuts as desired within the MRS2 rail or leg. Pass the M6 × 12 screws through the universal calibration plate, align with previously placed D-Nuts and then fasten using a 5 mm hexagonal key.
- Page 31 SFP2 installation and user's guide www.renishaw.com Fitting to the MRS2 leg Issued 06 2025...
- Page 32 SFP2 installation and user's guide www.renishaw.com Fitting the SFAH-1 / SFAH-2 to the OFA 1. Align the SFAH‐1 / SFAH‐2 with the appropriate mounting holes of the OFA and secure each one using 2 M6 × 20 screws and the 5 mm hexagonal key (supplied).
- Page 33 Fitting the TFP to the MRS rail The TFP is designed to be fitted onto the Renishaw modular rack system. 1. Position two M6 D-nuts as desired within the MRS rail. 2. Use the M6 × 20 mm screws to secure the TFP in place using the supplied 5 mm hexagonal key.
- Page 34 The REVO-2 probe change system is designed to allow automatic REVO-2 probe and accessory changing on a CMM. For optimum metrology, SFP2 probes and holder / module configurations should be changed automatically using REVO-2 change ports (RCP TC-3 and RCP2). These ports are mounted on the modular rack system (MRS or MRS2).
- Page 35 Allows RSP3-6 and SFP2 probes to be rapidly interchanged automatically Mounts on the MRS or MRS2 to allow multi-port systems to be created Not to be used for changing holder / module configurations, unless it is attached to the SFP2 probe Issued 06 2025...
- Page 36 NOTE: Dimensions in mm (in). Key features of the RCP2 are: Allows RSP2 V2 stylus holders (RSH175 / 250 / 350 / 450 / 500), SFP2 holder / module configurations and RSH3-6 stylus holders (RSH3- 6#) to be rapidly interchanged automatically...
- Page 37 SFP2 installation and user's guide www.renishaw.com NOTE: The stylus tool is used to keep the port lid open during calibration. It must be removed for normal operation. Holder / module configurations should not be manually fitted to the RCP2. RCP2...
- Page 38 SFP2 installation and user's guide www.renishaw.com Put down and pick up routines for RCP TC-3 and RCP2 The following routines are handled through UCCserver for RCP TC-3, RCP2 and FCR25: Alignment routine Put down and pick up routine Safe position...
- Page 39 Connecting RCP TC-3 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 40 SFP2 installation and user's guide www.renishaw.com RCP TC-3 switch settings The temperature can be set using the rotary switch on the rear of the RCP TC-3: RCP TC-3 switch settings Position Description 0 - 3 Reserved for future use 4 (factory set)
- Page 41 SFP2 installation and user's guide www.renishaw.com RCP TC-3 LED status indication and troubleshooting Status Troubleshooting Green Power on, probe present, temperature within target Flashing green Power on, probe present, temperature outside of Wait for the rack to reach stable temperature.
- Page 42 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 43: Electrical Contacts
SFP2 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 44 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. A port replacement kit for FCR25 is available to allow the user to service ports should they become worn or damaged (Renishaw part number A-5036-0049).
- Page 45 NOTE: The SFM surface finish modules are consumable items subject to wear. The system has the ability to check the module condition. Please contact your local Renishaw office to arrange stylus repair or module replacement via RBE. Issued 06 2025...
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Page 46: Sfa Maintenance
SFP2 installation and user's guide www.renishaw.com SFA maintenance Periodically visually inspect the SFA plates for scratches and wear, and replace if necessary. Cleaning with a lint free cloth at regular intervals is recommended. Issued 06 2025... - Page 47 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 06 2025...
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