IRP25.50 Table of Contents Table of Contents Description ................................5 General ................................5 1.1.1 Preface ............................. 5 1.1.2 Safety Instructions ..........................5 1.1.3 Declaration of Conformity ......................... 6 1.1.4 Validity .............................. 6 Purpose ................................6 System Components ............................. 7 Variant Overview ............................8 Technical Data ...............................
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Table of Contents IRP25.50 Adjusting Trigger Force (Measuring Unit PP41.00 only) ................30 Maintenance and Cleaning (Measuring Unit PP41.00 only) ............... 31 2.10 Temperature Measurement ......................... 32 2.10.1 Temperature Measurement Process ..................... 32 2.10.2 Temperature Measurement: Example Applications ............... 33 2.11 Probe Extension ............................
IRP25.50 Description Description General 1.1.1 Preface It is imperative that the safety information contained in these operating instructions is strictly observed to guarantee the safe and reliable operation of the touch probe and avoid personal injury and damage to property. The table below explains the symbols used for the relevant safety information: NOTICE indicates important information that, if not observed, could lead to NOTICE...
Description IRP25.50 1.1.3 Declaration of Conformity The EU/UKCA Declaration of Conformity can be found at the end of these operating instructions. If required, a copy of the signed original declaration of conformity may be requested from the address given on the back cover.
Description IRP25.50 Variant Overview 25.50-MY 25.50-PP 25.50-TP Infrared touch probe with Infrared touch probe with Infrared touch probe with measuring unit MY21.00 measuring unit PP41.00 temperature measuring unit TP44.10...
IRP25.50 Description Technical Data 1.5.1 Technical Data, General (all Measuring Units) Power Supply 1x 9 V Battery, Block, 6LR61, Lithium: 1200 mAh, Alkaline: 550 mAh Material Stainless steel, POM Weight without Tool Holder approx. 920 g Temperature Range Operation: 10°C - 50°C, Storage: 5°C - 70°C Sealing IP68: EN60529 Maximum Battery Life for Temperature...
Description IRP25.50 1.5.3 Technical Data with Measuring Unit PP41.00 Sensing Directions ±X; ±Y; -Z Maximum Stylus Overtravel XY = ±12,5°; Z = –6 mm Trigger Force with 50 mm Stylus XY = 0,3-1,4 N (factory setting = 1 N) Z = 2,5-12,5 N (factory setting = 8,5 N) Recommended Probing Feedrate max.
IRP25.50 Description Dimensions 1.6.1 Dimensions with Measuring Unit MY21.00 Customer specified tool holder Aligning stylus to spindle centre Battery compartment Push-button High-Power infrared diodes Measuring unit MY21.00 Stylus Fig. 2 Dimensions with measuring unit MY21.00 INFORMATION The dimension X for the length of the tool holder, required to calculate the total length L of the probe system, can be found in the accessories catalogue.
Description IRP25.50 1.6.2 Dimensions with Measuring Unit PP41.00 Customer specified tool holder Aligning stylus to spindle centre Battery compartment Push-button High-Power infrared diodes Measuring unit PP41.00 Stylus Fig. 3 Dimensions with measuring unit PP41.00 INFORMATION The dimension X for the length of the tool holder, required to calculate the total length L of the probe system, can be found in the accessories catalogue.
IRP25.50 Description 1.6.3 Dimensions with Temperature Measuring Unit TP44.10 Customer specified tool holder Aligning stylus to spindle centre Battery compartment Push-button High-Power infrared diodes Temperature measuring unit TP44.10 Temperature sensor Fig. 4 Dimensions with temperature measuring unit TP44.10 INFORMATION The dimension X for the length of the tool holder, required to calculate the total length L of the probe system, can be found in the accessories catalogue.
Description IRP25.50 Transmission/Reception Angles 1.7.1 Transmission Angles INFORMATION The transmission/reception ranges shown below apply when setting the transmission power to 100% and can be reduced by infrared components of the ambient light. 60° 70° 80° 50° 40° 30° 20° 10° 0°...
IRP25.50 Description 1.7.2 Reception Angles 50° 60° 70° 80° 40° 30° 20° 10° 0° 100% Fig. 6 Reception angles IRP25.50 (depending on transmitting receiver) Example (see red mark): Transmission range of receiver = 10 m, angle to receiver = 0°; reception power of probe at 0°= approx. 80% →...
Description IRP25.50 Activation methods For activation of the infrared probe IRP25.50 there are four different methods (refer to Fig. 7). These methods are described in the subsequent chapters. Activation Method ME Activation Method AZ Activation Method WS Activation Method BI Aktivation bolt Fig.
Delivery Contents, Accessories and Spares INFORMATION A variety of different accessories, such as extensions, styli and adapters are available for touch probes from Hexagon Metrology. An overview of possible options for each system and any limitations can be found in the accessories catalogue. 1.9.1...
Styli A variety of different styli, extensions and stylus adapters are available for touch probes from Hexagon Metrology. It is possible to adapt the touch probe system to a wide range of use cases. A comprehensive overview of the possible...
Tool holders A variety of different tool holders are available for touch probes from Hexagon Metrology. It is possible to adapt the touch probe system to a wide range of use cases. A comprehensive overview of the possible tool holder options can...
Operation IRP25.50 Sensor-/Stylus Change 2.2.1 Sensor Change (Temperature Measuring Unit TP44.10) NOTICE Risk of damage to the equipment! • Clean and dry the probe well! Do NOT blow off with compressed air! • • Do not touch the sensor tip. Solely hold the white base of the socket and pull carefully.
IRP25.50 Operation 2.2.3 Stylus Change (Measuring Unit PP41.00) NOTICE Risk of damage to the equipment! The measuring mechanic is sensitive, thus the stylus must not be screwed in with high force! The torque for screwing in the stylus is M=2 Nm! •...
Operation IRP25.50 Battery Replacement NOTICE Risk of damage to the equipment! Before opening probe, clean and dry well! • Do NOT blow off with compressed air! • Replace empty battery immediately! • Laterally pull the snap ring off from the probe (1./0). Carefully slide the battery compartment sleeve down (2./0).
Check the alignment of the stylus. Calibrate the probe. NOTICE Risk of damage to the equipment! When closing the battery compartment sleeve, make sure the O-Ring is properly seated! • Hexagon key AF2 mm (1097) Battery compartment sleeve A=Adjustment screw M4x8 (AF2 mm)(4x) (H00057628) M=1,5 Nm (1,1 lbf.ft)
Operation IRP25.50 Optical Status Display Subsequent table gives an overview of the blinking patterns of the LEDs (Fig. 14) and their meaning. LEDs blinking green Probe is transmitting signals LEDs blinking green/red Low battery LEDs blinking orange Stylus deflected LEDs permanently red Error LEDs permanently red (for 5 s after battery is inserted) Temperature measuring unit inserted...
IRP25.50 Operation Measuring Unit Replacement Remove the stylus or the temperature sensor respectively according to chapter 2.2.3 and 2.2.1. Remove the battery from the touch probe according to chapter 2.3. Insert the C-Spanner into the bores of the measuring unit and carefully unscrew the measuring unit in counter clockwise direction.
Operation IRP25.50 Setting the Activation Method/Transmission Protocol NOTICE Risk of damage to the equipment! Clean and dry the probe well before opening! • Do NOT blow off with compressed air! • Battery Push button Battery compartment sleeve Fig. 16 Setting the activation method/transmission protocol Slide the battery compartment sleeve partially down, keeping the battery held in place (Fig.
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IRP25.50 Operation Press push button for 1 s Wait for at least 3 s Wait for at least 3 s Setting level 2 Initial state Setting level 1 Setting Level 3 Transmission power and Standby or Operation Protocol selection Activation code activation method Wait for at least 3 s When no bidirectional setting is used...
Unscrew the stylus (refer to chapter 2.2.3). Increase or decrease the probing force with a Hexagon key AF1.3 mm (refer to Fig. 18). Revolutions based on lowest ≈ Probing force with 50 mm stylus in N...
IRP25.50 Operation Maintenance and Cleaning (Measuring Unit PP41.00 only) NOTICE Risk of damage to the equipment! Wipe the probe clean and dry before opening! • Do NOT use compressed air or high pressure water to clean! • Do NOT use any sharp tools (these could damage the inner seal)! •...
Operation IRP25.50 2.10 Temperature Measurement INFORMATION The following points must be observed during temperature measurement: • Probing should always be done at a right angle to the measuring surface. The surface must always be clean. • • The measurement process described here must be adhered to. When using a measured temperature to correct working dimensions, a second control measurement and a •...
IRP25.50 Operation 2.10.2 Temperature Measurement: Example Applications Mass production Heavy roughing 32 °C 9 °C 18-22 °C 18-22 °C Fig. 20 Temperature Measurement: Example Applications...
Operation IRP25.50 2.11 Probe Extension NOTICE Risk of damage to the equipment! Before dismounting the probe clean and dry the probe well! • Do NOT blow off with compressed air! • When assembling the extension and the probe, ensure the O-Rings are properly seated. •...
IRP25.50 Operation 2.12 Modular System (Measuring Units PP41.00 and MY21.00) NOTICE Risk of damage to the equipment! Clean and dry the probe body well before removing the measuring unit. • Do NOT blow off with compressed air! • When screwing in the extension, make sure the O-Ring is properly seated. •...
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