RP1/RP2 PROBE
The Renishaw RP1/RP2 probe is
fitted into a purpose designed
mounting (see installation
diagrams), and is also available
in a double diaphragm version
(RP1 DD/RP2 DD).
The RP2 probe is fitted to the
Renishaw tool setting arm (TSA).
An RP1 or RP2 probe may be
fitted to the Renishaw high
precision arm (HPA).
The RP1/RP1 DD is fitted with
twin wire probe outputs.
The RP2/RP2 DD is fitted with a
connector assembly.
INTERFACE
Signals between the probe and
the CNC control are processed
by an interface unit.
An MI 8 interface unit is
r e c o m m e n d e d .
provides voltage-free solid state
relay (SSR) output, configurable
to be either normally open (NO)
or normally closed (NC).
RP1/RP2 PROBE SYSTEM
T h e M I 8
An inhibit input enables an optical transmission type inspection probe
and interface to be used on the same machine input as the RP1/RP2.
The MI 8 interface unit is fully described in the MI 8 user's guide, Part No.
H-2000-5015.
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CNC
machine
control