Hexagon TP-R-400 User manual

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Manual Version V01.00-REV01.00
Release Date 2021-09-29

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Table of Contents
1Description.......................................................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 General....................................................................................................................................................... 5
1.1.1 Preface .......................................................................................................................................... 5
1.1.2 Safety Instructions ......................................................................................................................... 5
1.1.3 Validity........................................................................................................................................... 5
1.2 Purpose...................................................................................................................................................... 6
1.3 Declarations and Approvals........................................................................................................................ 7
1.3.1 Europe and UK (EU and UKCA Declaration of Conformity) ........................................................... 7
1.3.2 USA (FCC Declaration) ................................................................................................................. 7
1.3.3 Canada (IC /RSS Declaration)....................................................................................................... 7
1.3.4 China ............................................................................................................................................. 7
1.3.5 Japan............................................................................................................................................. 7
1.4 System Components .................................................................................................................................. 8
1.5 Variant Overview ........................................................................................................................................ 9
1.6 Technical Data.......................................................................................................................................... 10
1.6.1 Technical Data, General (all Measuring Units)............................................................................. 10
1.6.2 Technical Data with Measuring Unit MY21.00 ............................................................................. 10
1.6.3 Technical Data with Measuring Unit PP41.00 .............................................................................. 10
1.6.4 Technical Data with Measuring Unit HPP41.10............................................................................ 10
1.7 Dimensions............................................................................................................................................... 11
1.7.1 Dimensions with Measuring Unit MY21.00................................................................................... 11
1.7.2 Dimensions with Measuring Unit PP41.00 ................................................................................... 12
1.7.3 Dimensions with Precision Measuring Unit HPP41.10 ................................................................. 13
1.8 Transmission and Reception Area............................................................................................................ 14
1.9 Delivery Contents, Accessories and Spares ............................................................................................. 15
1.9.1 Delivery Contents ........................................................................................................................ 15
1.9.2 Styli.............................................................................................................................................. 15
1.9.3 Tool holders................................................................................................................................. 15
1.9.4 Accessories, General................................................................................................................... 16
1.9.5 Spares ......................................................................................................................................... 17
2Operation .......................................................................................................................................................... 18
2.1 Tools, Measurement and Test Equipment ................................................................................................ 18
2.2 Commissioning and Setup of the Touch Probe......................................................................................... 19
2.2.1 Installing/Changing the Stylus...................................................................................................... 19
2.2.1.1 Installing/Changing the Stylus (Measuring Unit MY21.00) ............................................. 19
2.2.1.2 Installing/Changing the Stylus (Measuring Unit PP41.00/HPP41.10)............................. 20
2.2.2 Mounting/dismounting the tool holder .......................................................................................... 21
2.2.2.1 Mounting tool holders Ø20 ............................................................................................ 21
2.2.2.2 Mounting tool holders Ø28 ............................................................................................ 22
2.2.3 Inserting/Changing the Battery .................................................................................................... 23
2.2.4 Setting the Touch Probe and pairing with a Receiver................................................................... 24
2.2.4.1 Menu Structure.............................................................................................................. 24
2.2.4.2 Operating the menu....................................................................................................... 25
2.2.4.3 Possible settings in the "Setup” menu ........................................................................... 26
2.2.4.4 Setting Procedure.......................................................................................................... 26

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2.2.5 Aligning Stylus to Spindle Centre................................................................................................. 28
2.2.6 Adjusting the touch probe in the tool holder with a 90° adapter.................................................... 29
2.3 Optical Status Display............................................................................................................................... 30
2.4 Replacing Measuring Unit......................................................................................................................... 31
2.5 Force setting (Measuring Unit PP41.00 only)............................................................................................ 32
2.6 Maintenance and Cleaning (Measuring Unit PP41.00 only)...................................................................... 33
2.7 Modular System (for Measuring Units PP41.00 and MY21.00 only).......................................................... 34

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1 Description
1.1 General
1.1.1 Preface
The safety instructions in this manual have to be strictly observed to guarantee a safe and reliable function of the
touch probe and to avoid personal and material damage. The meaning of the symbols related to the safety
instructions is described in the table below:
NOTICE NOTICE indicates important information that, if not observed, could lead to
property damage/malfunctions.
INFORMATION INFORMATION indicates important information or helpful advices for the work with
the described device.
1.1.2 Safety Instructions
NOTICE
Risk of material damage!
•Manual or automatic positioning of the touch probe must be protected, in a way that the machine axis stops
feeding if the probe is triggered outside the measuring process!
NOTICE
Risk of material damage!
•Feedhold or spindle-stop resulting from a trigger or ready signal from a touch probe should only happen if the
probe is actually in the spindle. This safety logic prevents the spindle or feed being stopped during normal
milling operations if a signal from a measuring probe is triggered for one of the following reasons:
•Battery replacement and subsequent functional check of the touch probe by manually switching it on.
•Another machine with a radio-wave touch probe installed is started up and this touch probe transmits on
the same channel as a touch probe previously installed.
NOTICE
Risk of material damage caused by third-party parts!
•Only use the original spare parts listed in these operating instructions to perform maintenance and repairs.
INFORMATION
The information given in this manual can be changed by the manufacturer at any time. Thus the user is
responsible to regularly inquire about updated information.
1.1.3 Validity
These operating instructions are valid for the hardware available at the date of creation of these operating
instructions. The manufacturer reserves the right to make technical modifications.

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1.2 Purpose
The radio-wave touch probe TP-R-400 is used for workpiece measurement, and automatic determination and
compensation of deviating angular positions of workpieces. Moreover, it is used for setting zero points inside the
machine tool.
The radio-wave touch probe TP-R-400 is capable of measuring workpiece geometries, like edges, bores, pins, slots,
webs, angles, corners and circular arches. It is also suitable for measuring complex geometries, like three-
dimensional surfaces and for measurements involving picot axes.
Radio-wave transmission ensures that the measuring signals from the touch probe can be transmitted to the receiver
over large distances.

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1.3 Declarations and Approvals
1.3.1 Europe and UK (EU and UKCA Declaration of Conformity)
The EU and UKCA Declarations of Conformity can be found at the end of these operating instructions.
If required, a copy of the signed original declarations of conformity may be requested from the address given on the
back cover.
1.3.2 USA (FCC Declaration)
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
device is operated in a commercial environment. This device generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. Operation of this device in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which
case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
The radiated output power of the device is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the
device shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by m&h Inprocess Messtechnik GmbH may void the FCC/RSS
authorization to operate this equipment.
FCC ID: MFFR400
1.3.3 Canada (IC /RSS Declaration)
English:
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
IC: 5782A-R400
Français:
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence.
L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes:
(1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et
(2) l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en
compromettre le fonctionnement.
IC: 5782A-R400
1.3.4 China
This device has an RTA certificate (Radio Transmission Equipment Type Approval Certificate) issued by the SRRC
(State Radio Regulatory Committee) for use in China.
CMIIT ID: XXXXXXXXXX
1.3.5 Japan
This device has a certificate issued by the Japanese MIC (Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications) for use in
Japan. This certification complies with the Japanese Radio Law:
202-DGJ094
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1.4 System Components
System Components
m&h Radio-wave Touch Probe
TP-R-400
m&h Radio-wave Receiver
RWR95.51
Measuring unit
MY21.00
Precision
measuring unit
HPP44.10
Measuring unit
PP41.00
m&h Radio-wave Receiver
RC-R-100

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1.5 Variant Overview
TP-R-400-MY# TP-R-400-PP# TP-R-400-HPP#
Measuring unit
MY21.00
Measuring unit
PP41.00
Precision measuring unit
HPP44.10

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1.6 Technical Data
1.6.1 Technical Data, General (all Measuring Units)
Transmission frequency
2400-2483.5 MHz (2.4 GHz)
Transmission/reception range
Up to 18 m
Power supply
2x battery (3.6 V / ½ AA)
Material
Stainless steel, POM
Temperature range
Operation: 10°C - 50°C, Storage: -20°C - 70°C
Sealing
IP68: EN60529
1.6.2 Technical Data with Measuring Unit MY21.00
Sensing Directions
±X; ±Y; -Z
Maximum Stylus Overtravel
XY = ±14°; Z = -4.5 mm
Trigger Force with 50 mm Stylus
XY = 1 N
Z = 6 N
Recommended Probing Feedrate
max. 2000 mm/min
Unidirectional Repeatability
(deflection from one direction)
max. 1 µm (2 Sigma) with 50 mm stylus
and 254 mm/min probing feedrate
Weight TP-R-400-MY without tool holder
approx. 365 g
Maximum Battery Life with Lithium Battery Operation: 300 h
Standby: 12 months
1.6.3 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. 2000 mm/min
Unidirectional Repeatability
(deflection from one direction)
max. 1 µm (2 Sigma) with 50 mm stylus
and 254 mm/min probing feedrate
Weight TP-R-400-PP without tool holder
approx. 320 g
Maximum Battery Life with Lithium Battery Operation: 300 h
Standby: 12 months
1.6.4 Technical Data with Measuring Unit HPP41.10
Sensing Directions
±X; ±Y; -Z
Maximum Stylus Overtravel
XY = ±12.5°; Z = -5 mm
Tripping force* with 50 mm stylus
XY = 0.1 N (typical value)
Z = 2.5 N (typical value)
Trigger force* with 50 mm stylus
(probing feedrate 254 mm/min)
XY = 0.75 ±0.25 N
Z = 7 N ±10%
Recommended Probing Feedrate
100 - 500 mm/min
Maximum Probing Feedrate
1000 mm/min
Unidirectional Repeatability
(deflection from one direction)
max. 0.25 µm (2 Sigma) with 50 mm stylus
and 254 mm/min probing feedrate
Weight TP-R-400-HPP without tool holder
approx. 325 g
Maximum Battery Life with Lithium Battery
Operation: 110 h
Standby: 12 months
*
Tripping force
= Force when the probing signal is tripped at the touch point not influenced by the machine
dynamics (stops without delay when the touch point is reached)
Trigger force
= Force after passing the touch point influenced by the machine dynamics (positioning speed,
delay)

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1.7 Dimensions
1.7.1 Dimensions with Measuring Unit MY21.00
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.
The total length L is the sum of the probe length and the dimension X.
Battery compartment,
Display,
Setting button
Aligning stylus
to spindle centre
Stylus
Customer specified
tool holder
Measuring unit MY21.00

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1.7.2 Dimensions with Measuring Unit PP41.00
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.
The total length L is the sum of the probe length and the dimension X.
Battery compartment,
Display,
Setting button
Aligning stylus
to spindle
centre
Stylus
Customer specified
tool holder
Measuring unit PP41.00

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1.7.3 Dimensions with Precision Measuring Unit HPP41.10
Dimensions with Measuring Unit HPP41.10
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.
The total length L is the sum of the probe length and the dimension X.
Battery compartment,
Display,
Setting button
Aligning stylus
to spindle centre
Stylus
Customer specified
tool holder
Measuring unit PP41.00

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1.8 Transmission and Reception Area
INFORMATION
The transmission/reception ranges shown below only apply under optimum operating conditions. For a secure
signal transmission probe and receiver must be located in the transmission area of the other device. The range
for a secure signal transmission is up to 18 m.
Transmission and reception area (emission/reception behaviour of antenna)
0…1 ≙0%...100%
of the maximum possible
transmission/reception area
under the given conditions of use
Example:
If the receiver is mounted at an angle of
60° above the touch probe, then:
S = 0.9 * Smax
S = Transmission/reception range
Smax = Max. transmission/reception range

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1.9 Delivery Contents, Accessories and Spares
1.9.1 Delivery Contents
INFORMATION
A complete order number must contain at least the number of the touch probe and the description of the
measuring unit (refer to chapter 1.5) (e.g. TP-R-400-PP).
Order Number
Description
TP-R-400-MM#
MM = Measuring unit
Radio-wave Touch Probe TP-R-400
1.9.2 Styli
A variety of different styli, extensions and stylus adapters are available for m&h touch probes. It is possible to adapt
the touch probe system to a wide range of use cases. A comprehensive overview of the possible stylus options can
be found in the accessories catalogue.
1.9.3 Tool holders
A variety of different tool holders is available for m&h touch probes. It is possible to adapt the touch probe system to
a wide range of use cases. An comprehensive overview of possible tool holders can be found in the accessories
catalogue.

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1.9.4 Accessories, General
Order Number
Description
Illustration
91.00-SWV-XX
(on request) Air jet with swivel screw fitting
D20-VDI-90 Angle adapter for tool holder VDI
D20-MO-B Modular adapter D20/D28 (Ø20/Ø28)
41.00-PP# Measuring unit PP41.00
41.10-HPP# Precision measuring unit HPP41.10
21.00-MY# Measuring unit MY21.00
41.00-KA Cross adapter
41.00-KA-V Screw plug for cross adapter
21.00-VE30 Extension (L=30 mm/1.18")
21.00-VE50 Extension (L=50 mm/1.97")
41.00-VE100 Extension (L=100 mm/3.94")
41.00-VE200 Extension (L=200 mm/7.87")

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1.9.5 Spares
Order Number Description Illustration
4316 Battery (3.6 V, ½ AA)
40.02-
BATTERIE-
DECKEL
Battery cover
5764 Battery cover lock
5186 20x1 Viton O-ring for battery cover
1351 Clamping screw M5x0.5x7 (AF2.5 mm)
1352 Adjustment screw M4x8 (AF2 mm)
3240 Service cover
3455 O-ring 16x1 for service cover
2906 Metal eyelid
2931 Conical spring
5642 O-ring 25x2 for measuring unit holder

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2 Operation
2.1 Tools, Measurement and Test Equipment
Order Number Description Illustration
0227 Hexagon key AF1.3 mm
1097 Hexagon key AF2 mm
1346 Hexagon key AF2.5 mm
1780 Hexagon key AF3 mm
3489 Hexagon key AF4 mm
5840 Assembly key for battery cover
1665 Spanner AF4 mm
0885 Mounting pin
2951 C-spanner
3079 Dial gauge
TP-R-400-TB
Tool box, consisting of:
2x Battery (3.6 V / ½ AA) (4316)
1x Mounting pin (0885)
1x Spanner AF4 mm (1665)
2x C-Spanner (2951)
2x Hexagon key AF2 mm (1097)
2x Hexagon key AF2.5 mm (1346)
1x Hexagon key AF3 mm (1780)
2x Hexagon key AF4 mm (3489)
1x Hexagon key AF1.3 mm (0227)
1x Assembly key for battery cover (5840)
Not illustrated

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2.2 Commissioning and Setup of the Touch Probe
2.2.1 Installing/Changing the Stylus
2.2.1.1 Installing/Changing the Stylus (Measuring Unit MY21.00)
NOTICE
Risk of damage to the equipment!
•Do not apply any turning force to the measuring unit!
•During replacement, always hold the stylus connection with the spanner AF4 mm!
1. Unscrew the stylus from the touch probe using the mounting pin.
1. Carefully screw the new stylus with mounting pin into the touch probe (Fig. 6).
2. Align the stylus to spindle center (refer to chapter 2.2.5).
3. Calibrate the touch probe.
Stylus change with measuring unit MY21.00
Mounting pin
(0885)
Stylus
M=0.6 Nm (0.44 lbf.ft)
Spanner
AF4
mm
(1665)

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2.2.1.2 Installing/Changing the Stylus (Measuring Unit PP41.00/HPP41.10)
NOTICE
Risk of damage to the equipment!
The probe mechanic is sensitive, therefore never use excessive force when screwing in the stylus!
•The screwing torque is M=2 Nm!
•When using a break shaft adapter (91.00-S-M4/M4), only screw in the stylus with a maximal torque of 1 Nm
(0.74 lbf.ft)!
•The use of a break shaft adapter (91.00-S-M4/M4) is not permitted in conjunction with precision measuring
unit HPP41.10!
1. Unscrew the stylus from the touch probe using the mounting pin.
2. Carefully screw the new stylus with mounting pin into the touch probe (Fig. 7).
3. Align the stylus to spindle center (refer to chapter 2.2.5).
4. Calibrate the probe.
Stylus change with measuring unit PP41.00/HPP41.10 (using PP41.00 as an example)
Mounting pin
(0885)
Stylus
M=2 Nm (1.47 lbf.ft)