Renishaw PH10 User manual

Installation guide
H-1000-5071-09-A
PH10 motorised heads and controllers
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Renishaw part no: H-1000-5071-09-A
Issued: 08 2008

PH10 series
Installation guide

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Contents
Contents
FCC and TÜV ............................................................................................................................................... v
EC declaration of conformity ....................................................................................................................... vi
Warnings .................................................................................................................................................... vii
International safety instructions..................................................................................................................viii
Safety ..........................................................................................................................................................x
1 Introduction.........................................................................................................................................1
2 System description.............................................................................................................................2
2.1 PH10 series motorised probe heads........................................................................................2
2.2 PHC10-2 probe head controller ...............................................................................................4
2.3 PH10 system layout .................................................................................................................5
2.4 Probes, extensions and styli.....................................................................................................6
3 Installation ..........................................................................................................................................9
3.1 Installation and dimensions of PH10 series heads ..................................................................9
3.2 Installation of PHC10-2 controller ..........................................................................................12
3.2.1 Stand-alone installation ..........................................................................................12
3.2.2 Mounting alone in a 19” rack...................................................................................12
3.2.3 Mounting next to an interface..................................................................................13
4 RS232 serial communications..........................................................................................................15
4.1 RS232 connector pinouts.......................................................................................................16
4.2 Baud rate selection ................................................................................................................16
4.3 Protocol selection...................................................................................................................16
4.3.1 Basic command set mode ......................................................................................17
4.3.2 Extended command set mode ................................................................................17
5 IEEE parallel communications..........................................................................................................19
5.1 IEEE connector pinouts..........................................................................................................20
5.2 IEEE488 capability.................................................................................................................20
5.3 Protocol selection...................................................................................................................21
6 Probing system output (RS232 and IEEE).......................................................................................22
6.1 PICS interface configuration...................................................................................................22
6.2 Interface connection...............................................................................................................22
6.3 HCU1 operation .....................................................................................................................23
6.4 Output configuration...............................................................................................................23
6.4.1 PICS output ............................................................................................................23
6.4.2 SSR output .............................................................................................................25

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6.5 Probe reset time.....................................................................................................................25
6.6 Head connector and cables ...................................................................................................25
6.7 Summary of configuration switches .......................................................................................27
6.7.1 Summary of RS232 configuration switches ............................................................27
6.7.2 Summary of IEEE configuration switches...............................................................28
7 PHC10-2 front panel LEDS ..............................................................................................................29
8 PICS stop signal...............................................................................................................................30
9 Accessories......................................................................................................................................31
9.1 HCU1 hand control unit..........................................................................................................31
9.2 AM1 adjustment module ........................................................................................................32
9.3 AM2 adjustment module ........................................................................................................33
10 System interconnection diagrams ....................................................................................................34
11 Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................39
12 Appendix 1 - International safety statements ...................................................................................40
BG - Предупреждения ....................................................................................................................40
CS - 
DA - SIKKEREDHED........................................................................................................................42
DE - SICHERHEITSANWEISUNGEN..............................................................................................43
EL - ΑΣΦΑΛΕΙΑ................................................................................................................................44
ES - SEGURIDAD ............................................................................................................................45
ET - HOIATUSED.............................................................................................................................46
FI - TURVALLISUUTTA ....................................................................................................................47
FR - SECURITE ...............................................................................................................................48
Éire - Foláirimh.................................................................................................................................49
HU - 
IT - SICUREZZA...............................................................................................................................51
LT - 
LV - 
MT - TWISSIJIET .............................................................................................................................54
NL - VELIGHEID...............................................................................................................................55
PL - 
PT - SEGURANÇA...........................................................................................................................57
RO - 
SK - 
SL - OPOZORILA.............................................................................................................................60
SV - SÄKERHETSFÖRESKRIFTER................................................................................................61
Contents

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FCC and TÜV
FCC (USA)
Information to the user (FCC section 15.105)
NOTE: This equipment 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 equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment
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.
Information to user (FCC section 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.
Special accessories (FCC section 15.27)
The user is also cautioned that any peripheral device installed with this equipment, such as a computer,
must be connected with a high-quality shielded cable to ensure compliance with FCC limits.
TÜV
This equipment has been independently certified by TÜV Product Services in accordance with OSHA
(US) and SCC (Canada) requirements to the standards UL61010-1 Second Edition and CAN/CSA-C22-2
No. 61010-1 Second Edition.
FCC and TÜV

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EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Renishaw plc declare that the product: -
Name: PHC10-2 series
Description: Probe head controller
Part numbers: A-1368-XXXX series
has been manufactured in conformity with the following standards: -
BS EN 61326:1998/ Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use -
A1:1998/A2:2001 EMC requirements.
Immunity to annex A - industrial locations.
Emissions to class A (non-domestic) limits.
BSEN 60204-1:1998 Safety of machinery - Electrical equipment of machines -
Part 1: General requirements
BSEN 61010-1:2001 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control
and laboratory use.
Part 1: General requirements.
and that it complies with the requirements of directives (as amended): -
89/336/EEC - Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
73/23/EEC - Low voltage
Signature...........................................................................
David R. Whittle
Laboratory Services Supervisor
Group Engineering
Renishaw plc
Dated: 20th December 2005 Reference no. ECD2005/21F
Declaration of conformity

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EN - Warnings
Pinch hazards exist between moving parts and between moving and static parts. Do not hold the probe
head during movements, or when manually changing a probe.
Beware of unexpected movement. The user should remain outside the full working envelope of probe
head/extension/probe combinations.
In all applications involving the use of machine tools or CMMs, eye protection is recommended.
There are normally no user-serviceable parts inside Renishaw mains-powered units. Return defective
units to an authorised Renishaw Customer Service Centre.
Replace blown fuses with new components of the same type. Refer to the safety information in the
relevant product documentation.
For instructions regarding the safe cleaning of Renishaw products, refer to the maintenance information in
the relevant product documentation.
Remove power before performing any maintenance operations.
Refer to the machine supplier’s operating instructions.
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.
Under certain circumstances the probe signal may falsely indicate a probe-seated condition. Do not rely
on probe signals to stop machine movement.
The PHC10-2 is isolated from AC power by means of the mains switch on the rear panel. If any additional
means of isolation is required, it must be specified and fitted by the machine manufacturer or the installer
of the product. The isolator must be sited within easy reach of the CMM operator and comply with
IEC61010 and any applicable national wiring regulations for the country of installation.
Safety

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International safety instructions
EN WARNING: Please turn to appendix 1 and read the safety instructions in your own language
before unpacking and installing this product.
BG Внимание: Моля, обърнете на приложение 1 и прочетете инструкциите за безопасност на
вашия собствен език, преди за разопаковате и монтирате този продукт.
CS UPOZORNĚNÍ: 

DA SIKKEREDHED: Læs sikkerhedsinstrukserne i Appendix 1 FØR udpakning og installation af dette
produkt!
DE SICHERHEITSANWEISUNGEN: Lesen Sie die Sicherheitsanweisungen in Ihrer Sprache im
Anhang 1 vor dem Auspacken und Installieren des Produktes.
EL ΑΣΦΑΛΕΙΑ: Πρέπει τώρα να γυρίσετε στο Κεφάλαιο 1 και να διαβάσετε τις οδηγίες ασφαλείας στη
δική σας γλώσσα προτού ανοίξετε αυτό το προϊόν για να το εγκαταστήσετε.
ES SEGURIDAD: Debe volver al Apéndice 1 y leer las instrucciones de seguridad en su propio idioma
antes de abrir e instalar este producto.
ET HOIATUSED: Nüüd peate vaatama 1. lisa ja enne selle toote lahtipakkimist ja paigaldamist lugema
läbi ohutusjuhendi oma keeles.
FI TURVALLISUUTTA: Ennen tämän tuotteen pakkauksen avaamista ja asentamista lue liitteessä 1
olevat omalla kielelläsi kirjoitetut turvaohjeet.
FR SECURITE: Vous devez à présent consulter l’annexe 1 et les instructions de sécurité dans votre
propre langue avant de déballer et d’installer ce produit.
GA RABHADH: Téigh chuig aguisín 1 agus déan na treoracha sábháilteachta a léamh i do theanga
féin le do thoil sula ndéantar an táirge seo a dhíphacáil agus a shuiteáil.
HU FIGYELMEZTETÉS: 

IT SICUREZZA: Prima di aprire ed installare questo prodotto dovete leggere le istruzioni di sicurezza
nella Vostra Lingua riportate nell’Appendice 1.
LT ĮSPĖJIMAI: 

LV BRĪDINĀJUMS: 

MT TWISSIJIET: Issa għandek tmur f’appendiċi 1 sabiex taqra l-istruzzjonijiet tas-sigurtà l-lingwa
tiegħek qabel ma tispakkja u tinstalla dan il-prodott.

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NL VELIGHEID: Ga nu naar Appendix 1 en lees de veiligheidsinstructies, in uw eigen taal, voordat u
dit product uitpakt en installeert.
PL BEZPIECZEŃSTWO: 

PT SEGURANÇA: Você deve retornar ao Apêndice 1 e ler as instruções de segurança em seu idioma
antes de desembalar e instalar este produto.
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odpakirate in namestite produkt.
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ditt eget språk innan du packar upp och installerar denna produkt.
Safety

xSafety
Safety
Electrical requirements
The PHC10-2 is powered from the a.c. mains supply via an IEC 320 connector. The operating voltages of
the unit are as follows:
100 - 240 V ac +10%, -15% 47 - 66 Hz 30 W maximum
Fuse replacement
There are two 2 Amp (T) HBC slow-blow fuses which are used for all voltages (one is a spare). Fuses are
replaced as follows:
1. Disconnect the mains power.
2. Use a screwdriver to lever out the fuseholder to reveal the fuse.
3. Remove the fuse and replace it with a 2 Amp (T) HBC 250 V 20 mm x 5 mm fuse, rating as IEC 127.
4. Replace the fuseholder.
5. Reconnect the mains power.
WARNING: Make sure that only fuses of the specified type are used for replacement.
This equipment must be connected to a protective earth conductor via a three core mains (line) cable.
The mains plug shall be inserted only into a socket outlet provided with a protective earth contact.
The protective earth contact shall not be negated by the use of an extension cable without protective
conductor.
WARNING: Any interruption of the protective conductor may make the equipment dangerous.
Make sure that the grounding requirements are strictly observed.
Environmental requirements
The following environmental conditions comply with those defined in BS EN61010-1:2001.
Indoor use IP30 (no protection against water)
Altitude Up to 2000 m
Operating temperature PH10 +10 °C to +40 °C
PHC10-2 0 °C to +50 °C
Storage temperature PH10 -10 °C to +70 °C
PHC10-2 -10 °C to +70 °C
Relative humidity
PH10 80% maximum for temperatures up to +31 °C
Linear decrease to 50% at +40 °C
PHC10-2 80% maximum for temperatures up to +31 °C
Linear decrease to 50% at +50 °C
Transient overvoltages Installation category II
Pollution degree 2
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1
Introduction
1 Introduction
This guide describes the installation of the PH10 series of motorised probe heads and the PHC10-2
probe head controller.
The guide gives information on physical installation, system connections, communications and interface
settings, as well as assistance in fault-finding during the installation of a system.
WARNING: The components of the PH10 system are not compatible with PH9 system
components. No attempt should be made to connect PH10 system components to a PH9 system,
as this will result in damage to the product.
The guide should be read in conjunction with the PH10 series user’s guide (Renishaw part number
H-1000-5070) in order to fully understand the system’s features, capabilities and operation.
Associated documentation
Title Part number
PH10 series user’s guide H-1000-5070
HCU1 hand control unit user’s guide H-1000-5016
AM1 adjustment module user’s guide H-1000-4010
AM2 adjustment module - new product information sheet H-1000-2051
Touch-trigger probe user’s guide H-1000-5021
Styli and accessories - technical specifications H-1000-3200
Basic command set for indexing heads programmer’s guide H-1000-5075
PICS installation guide H-1000-5000
Probing systems for co-ordinate measuring machines - H-1000-5050
technical specifications
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2System description
2 System description
2.1 PH10 series motorised probe heads
Each of the heads in the PH10 motorised probe head range is a general purpose, versatile unit designed
specifically for use on direct computer controlled (DCC) coordinate measuring machines (CMMs).
The range comprises three heads:
• PH10T
• PH10M
• PH10MQ
All the heads in the range incorporate the following features:
• 720 indexing positions
• 0.5 µm (2 s) indexing repeatability
• 7.5° indexing steps in both axes
• 300 mm extension bar capability
Additionally, the PH10M and PH10MQ heads offer the following features:
• Autochange compatibility
• Multiwired probe compatibility
See the PH10 series user’s guide (Renishaw part number H-1000-5070) for test conditions and full
specification.
Figure 1 shows the shank-mounted PH10T motorised probe head fitted with a TP200 probe.
Figure 1 - PH10T with TP200
B axis
A axis

3
System description
Figure 2 - PH10M with AM1 and TP7M
B axis
A axis
B axis
A axis
Figure 2 shows the shank-mounted PH10M motorised probe head fitted with an AM1 adjustment module
and a TP7M probe.
Figure 3 shows the quill-mounted PH10MQ motorised probe head fitted with an AM2 adjustment module
and a TP7M probe.
Figure 3 - PH10MQ with AM2 and TP7M

4System description
2.2 PHC10-2 probe head controller
The PH10 series of motorised probe heads can only be used in conjunction with the PHC10-2 controller.
The PHC10-2 incorporates an integral power supply for the PH10 series of heads, manages all head
functions and communicates via a suitable interface with the CMM’s computer. The PHC10-2 does not
manage probe functions as it passes signals out to interfaces for this.
Figure 4 - PHC10-2 controller
The PHC10-2 is available in two versions:
• PHC10-2 RS232 (see section 4)
• PHC10-2 IEEE (see section 5)

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System description
2.3 PH10 system layout
Figure 5 shows the PH10T/PH10M and PHC10-2 used in conjunction with two-wire touch-trigger probes
and appropriate interface.
Head cable
connects head
to machine
cable
PH10M motorised
probe head Trigger output to CMM
HCU1 hand
control unit
(optional)
PHC10-2 controller
Communications
connection to
CMM controller
Machine cable
PICS product
interconnect cable
Probe
interface
(e.g. PI 7-2)
Multiwired
probe
cable
Machine cable
Head cable
connects head to
machine cable
PH10T motorised
probe head
PH10M motorised
probe head
PHC10-2 controller
Communications
connection to
CMM controller
Trigger output to CMM
HCU1 hand
control unit
(optional)
PICS product
interconnect cable
Probe
interface
(e.g. PI 200)
Figure 5 - PH10T / PH10M with two-wire probe
Figure 6 shows the PH10M and PHC10-2 used in conjunction with multiwired probes and appropriate
interface.
Figure 6 - PH10M with multiwired probe

6System description
2.4 Probes, extensions and styli
Figure 7 shows the range of extensions, probes and styli which can be used in conjunction with the
PH10T head.
Figure 7 - Probes, extensions and styli for PH10T
Shank
AM1
PH10T
PEL4
TP6
TP20 TP200
M3 thread styliM2 thread styli
PEL1
PEL2
PEL3
TP2-5w

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System description
Figure 8 shows the range of extensions, probes and styli which can be used in conjunction with the
PH10M and PH10MQ heads.
Figure 8 - Extensions, probes and styli
* When using a PH10MQ with SP600M a PEM25 extension bar is required to achieve
A = 97.5° or A = 105° in all B-axis positions.
** TP20, TP200 and SP25M are only shown with one module. Other modules are also available, for
further details refer to the necessary users guides H-1000-5008, H-1000-5014 and H-1000-5104
respectively.
Shank
AM1
PH10M
Quill
AM2
PH10MQ
PAA1
PEM1
PEM25
OTP6M
TP6A
TP200**
TP2-5W
SP25M
TP6 TP7M
PEM3
PEM2
PEM1
PEM25
PEL1
PAA3
SP600M*
TP20**
M2 thread styli M3 thread styli M4 thread styli
PEL2
PEL3
PAA2

8System description
The maximum cable length for the PH10 system is 50 m, on condition that the maximum single wire
resistance is less than 2.5 W.
The mechanical specification for Renishaw cables is as follows:
• Life: 1 x 106180° Ø70 mm rolling bends
• Ø6.7 mm overall cable diameter
• Continuous screen
See section 6.6 for cable specifications and connections.