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Before you begin
Safety
Information to the user
In all applications involving the use of
machine tools, eye protection and safety
footwear is recommended.
Remove power before performing any
maintenance operations.
The expected method of providing an
emergency stop for Renishaw products is
to remove power.
Information to the machine supplier /
installer
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
literature, and to ensure that adequate
guards and safety interlocks are provided.
If the probe system fails, the probe signal
may falsely indicate a probe seated
condition. Do not rely on probe signals to
halt the movement of the machine.
The high-precision generic arm (HPGA)
system must be installed by a competent
person, observing relevant safety
precautions. Before starting work, ensure
that the machine tool is in a safe condition
with the power switched OFF and the
power supply to the TSI 3, TSI 3-C or HSI
disconnected.
CAUTION: HPGA and TSI 3 / TSI 3-C /
HSI are intended for exclusive use as
part of the HPGA system. Any attempts
to integrate with other arms or interfaces
could result in unexpected behaviour and/
or product damage.
Information to the equipment installer
All Renishaw equipment is designed to
comply with the relevant UK, EU and
FCC regulatory requirements. It is the
responsibility of the equipment installer
to ensure that the following guidelines
are adhered to, in order for the product
to function in accordance with these
regulations:
• Any interface MUST be installed in
a position away from any potential
sources of electrical noise (for
example, power transformers, servo
drives).
• All 0 V/ground connections should be
connected to the machine “star point”
(the “star point” is a single point return
for all equipment ground and screen
cables). This is very important and
failure to adhere to this can cause a
potential difference between grounds.
• All screens must be connected as
outlined in the user instructions.
• Cables must not be routed alongside
high current sources (for example,
motor power supply cables), or be
near high-speed data lines.
• Cable lengths should always be kept
to a minimum.
Equipment operation
If this equipment is used in a manner
not specied by the manufacturer, the
protection provided by the equipment may
be impaired.
