Renishaw PH10 User manual

User’s guide
H-1000-5070-13-A
PH10 motorised head series
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Issued: 04 2010

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PH10
motorised probe head series
user’s guide

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FCC (U.S.A.)
Information to user (FCC section 15.105)
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 installed and 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
you will be required to correct the interference at your 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 its 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 insure
compliance with FCC limits.

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EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Renishaw plc declares that the products: -
Name: PH10T, PH10M, PH10MQ
Description: Motorised probe heads
Part numbers: A-1025-0050
A-1025-1520
A-1036-0001
Serial numbers: As shown by the declaration sent with the product
have been manufactured in conformity with the following standards: -
BS EN 61326-1:2006/ Electrical equipment for measurement, control and
laboratory use - EMC requirements.
BS EN ISO 12100-1:2003 Safety of machinery - Basic concepts, general
BS EN ISO 12100-2:2003 principles for design.
Reports demonstrating compliance have been compiled and are available on request,
in paper format, to market surveillance authorities.
Person authorised to compile the Renishaw technical file and issue the declaration of
conformity is:
Mark Acres
Compliance Manager
Renishaw plc, New Mills, Wotton-under-Edge
Gloucestershire, GL12 8JR, United Kingdom
This product must not be put into service until the machinery into which it is to be
incorporated has been declared in conformity with the provisions of the Machinery
Directive - 2006/42/EC.

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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.
If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection
provided by the equipment may be impaired.
The expected method of providing an emergency stop for Renishaw products is to
remove power.
Safety

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Safety
International safety instructions
BG Предупреждения: Моля, обърнете на приложение 1 и прочетете
инструкциите за безопасност на вашия собствен език, преди за
разопаковате и монтирате този продукт.
CS UPOZORNĚNÍ: Před rozbalením a instalací tohoto výrobku čtěte bezpečnostní
pokyny uvedené v Příloze 1.
DA ADVARSLER: 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 ΠΡΟΕΙΔΟΠΟΙΉΣΕΙΣ: 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 AVISOS: 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 VAROITUS: 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 RABHAIDH: 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 FIGYELMEZTETÉSEK: Lapozzon a 1. függelékhez és olvassa el a biztonsági
előírásokat az Ön saját nyelvén mielőtt kicsomagolná és beüzemelné a
terméket.
IT SICUREZZA: Prima di aprire ed installare questo prodotto dovete leggere le
istruzioni di sicurezza nella Vostra Lingua riportate nell’Appendice 1.
LT ĮSPĖJIMAI: Prieš išpakuojant ir įdiegiant produktą jums reikia grįžti prie 1 priedo
ir perskaityti nurodymus dėl saugos savo kalba.
LV BRĪDINĀJUMS: Pirms šī izstrādājuma izsaiņošanas un uzstādīšanas jums
jāiepazīstas ar 1. pielikuma drošības instrukcijām savā valodā.
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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Safety
NL WAARSCHUWINGEN: Ga nu naar Appendix 1 en lees de veiligheidsinstructies,
in uw eigen taal, voordat u dit product uitpakt en installeert.
PL OSTRZEŻENIA: Przed rozpakowaniem i instalacja produktu nalezy przeczytac
zalacznik nr 1 i zapoznac sie z zasadami bezpieczenstwa w jezyku uzytkownika.
PT ATENÇÃO: Você deve retornar ao Apêndice 1 e ler as instruções de segurança
em seu idioma antes de desembalar e instalar este produto.
RO ATENŢIONĂRI: Înainte de a desface ambalajul şi a instala acest produs, vă
rugăm să căutaţi Anexa 1 şi să citiţi cu atenţie instrucţiunile de protecţia muncii,
în limba română.
SK VÝSTRAHY: Pred rozbalením a inštaláciou tohto produktu si musíte pozrieť
prílohu 1 a prečítať bezpečnostné pokyny vo vašom jazyku.
SL OPOZORILA: Sedaj morate v prilogi 1 prebrati varnostne napotke v svojem
jeziku, preden odpakirate in namestite produkt.
SV VARNINGAR: Du måste nu gå till bilaga 1 och läsa säkerhetsinstruktionerna på
ditt eget språk innan du packar upp och installerar denna produkt.

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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) 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 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.
Safety
!
!

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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:
PHC10-2:
+10 °C to +40 °C
0 °C to +50 °C
Storage temperature -10 °C to +70 °C
Relative humidity PH10:
PHC10-2:
80 % maximum for temperatures up to +31 °C.
Linear decrease to 50 % at +40 °C
80 % maximum for temperatures up to +31 °C.
Linear decrease to 50 % at +50 °C
Transient voltages Installation category II
Pollution degree 2
Safety

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Contents
Contents
1 Introduction ..............................................................................................................11
2 System description ..................................................................................................12
2.1 Introduction...................................................................................................12
2.2 PH10 motorised probe head range ..............................................................12
2.3 Features .......................................................................................................13
2.4 PH10T ..........................................................................................................13
2.5 PH10M..........................................................................................................14
2.6 PH10MQ.......................................................................................................15
2.7 Probe head specification ..............................................................................16
2.8 PHC10-2 probe head controller....................................................................18
2.9 HCU1 hand control unit ................................................................................21
2.10 PH10 probe carrying capability ....................................................................22
2.11 Connection of probes and extensions ..........................................................24
2.12 Probes ..........................................................................................................25
2.13 Probe extension bars....................................................................................26
2.14 Styli...............................................................................................................29
3 Accessories .............................................................................................................30
3.1 Adjustment modules ....................................................................................30
3.2 Trigger force gauge (gram gauge) ................................................................32
3.3 Machine checking gauge..............................................................................33
3.4 Universal datum sphere................................................................................34
3.5 Autochange rack ..........................................................................................34
4 System operation.....................................................................................................36
4.1 Introduction...................................................................................................36
4.2 Operating modes..........................................................................................36
4.3 Caution .........................................................................................................37
5 Troubleshooting........................................................................................................38
5.1 Introduction...................................................................................................38
5.2 Poor measurement performance..................................................................39
5.3 No probe signal ............................................................................................39
5.4 No head movement ......................................................................................40

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5.5 Datum error ..................................................................................................40
5.6 Obstruct error ...............................................................................................41
5.7 Overload error ..............................................................................................41
6 Maintenance ............................................................................................................42
6.1 Maintenance.................................................................................................42
6.2 Cleaning .......................................................................................................42
7 Appendix 1 - International safety statements...........................................................43
BG - ПРЕДУПРЕЖДЕНИЯ .....................................................................................43
CS - UPOZORNĚNÍ .................................................................................................44
DA - ADVARSLER....................................................................................................45
DE - SICHERHEITSANWEISUNGEN .....................................................................46
EL - ΠΡΟΕΙΔΟΠΟΙΉΣΕΙΣ ........................................................................................47
ES - AVISOS............................................................................................................48
ET - HOIATUSED.....................................................................................................49
FI - VAROITUS.........................................................................................................50
FR - SECURITE.......................................................................................................51
GA - RABHAIDH......................................................................................................52
HU - FIGYELMEZTETÉSEK ....................................................................................53
IT - SICUREZZA ......................................................................................................54
LT - ĮSPĖJIMAI ........................................................................................................55
LV - BRĪDINĀJUMS .................................................................................................56
MT TWISSIJIET ......................................................................................................57
NL - WAARSCHUWINGEN......................................................................................58
PL - OSTRZEŻENIA ................................................................................................59
PT - ATENÇÃO ........................................................................................................60
RO - ATENŢIONĂRI.................................................................................................61
SK - VÝSTRAHY .....................................................................................................62
SL - OPOZORILA ....................................................................................................63
SV - VARNINGAR....................................................................................................64
8 Appendix 2 - User registration .................................................................................65
Contents

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1 Introduction
This user’s guide will enable you to maximise the performance of your PH10 system
and ensure, safe reliable operation.
Please fill in the user registration form at the end of this guide and return it to Renishaw
plc to obtain further information on the PH10 system and accessories. This will enable
Renishaw to keep you informed of the latest product information, special offers,
upgrade news and new product developments.
You may find it useful to note below information about your system.
CMM make
CMM model
Head serial number
PHC10-2 serial number
PHC10-2 version number
NOTE: There may be variations in the installation and use of the PH10 range
of motorised probe heads on different CMMs. This user’s guide must be read in
conjunction with the documentation provided by your CMM supplier.
Introduction

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System description
2 System description
2.1 Introduction
This user’s guide describes an automated inspection system using the Renishaw PH10
series of motorised probe heads; the PH10T, PH10M and PH10MQ.
Information is given on the elements of the system and accessories.
A typical installation is shown, followed by a description of manual mode and automatic
mode operation.
A list of possible operating errors is also given together with maintenance information.
The installation of the PH10 system is described in the PH10 series installation guide
(Renishaw part number H-1000-5071) which is intended primarily for use by the CMM
supplier for installation and commissioning purposes.
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.
2.2 PH10 motorised probe head range
Each of the heads in the PH10 range is a general-purpose, versatile unit designed
specifically for use on direct computer controlled (DCC) CMMs.
The range consists of three heads:
• PH10T a shank-mounted head with two-wired probe capability and an M8 thread
• PH10M a shank-mounted head with multiwired probe capability and a Renishaw
autojoint
• PH10MQ a quill-mounted head with multiwired probe capability and a Renishaw
autojoint
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System description
2.3 Features
All the heads in the range incorporate the following features:
• 720indexingpositions
• 0.4µmindexingrepeatability*
• 7.5°indexingstepsinbothaxes
• 300mm(maximum)extensionbarcapability*
* Seesection2.7forspecicationsandtestconditions.
2.4 PH10T
Figure 1 shows the PH10T motorised probe head fitted with a TP200 probe.
Figure 1 - PH10T
B axis
A axis

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System description
2.5 PH10M
Figure 2 shows the PH10M motorised probe head fitted with an AM1 adjustment
module and an SP25M probe.
B axis
A axis
Figure 2 - PH10M

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System description
2.6 PH10MQ
Figure 3 shows the PH10MQ motorised probe head fitted with an AM2 adjustment
module and a TP7M probe.
Figure 3 - PH10MQ
A axis
B axis

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System description
2.7 Probe head specification
Table 1 - Probe head specification
Repeatability of
position (2s)PH10T <0.4µm(0.00002in)-equivalenttoaTP20
and stylus (part number A-5000-3604)
PH10M
PH10MQ
<0.4µm(0.00002in)-equivalenttoaTP6A
and stylus (part number A-5000-3553)
Accuracy of step
spacing from
theoretical position
PH10T
±0.24 mm (±0.012 in)
(using TP6 probe and stylus part number
A-5000-3553)
PH10M
PH10MQ
±0.3 mm (±0.012 in)
(using TP6A probe and stylus part number
A-5000-3553)
Positioning Step 7.5°
A axis 0° to 105° 15 positions
B axis -180° to +180° 48 positions
Total 720 positions
Probe
mounting
PH10T M8 thread, 18 mm (0.709 in) diameter bush
face
PH10M
PH10MQ Multiwired autojoint
Dimensions
from quill
face
XY 62 mm (2.44 in) square
Z
PH10T 102 mm (4.09 in)
PH10M 117 mm (4.6 in)
PH10MQ 73 mm (4.6 in)
Weight PH10T 595 g (20.9 oz)
PH10M 620 g (21.8 oz)
PH10MQ 730 g (25.7 oz)
System operating temperature 10 °C to 40 °C (50 °F to 104 °F)
System storage temperature -10 °C to 70 °C (14 °F to 158 °F)

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System description
62 mm (2.44 in)
117 mm
(4.6 in)
38 mm
(1.5 in)
A axis
B axis
PH10M
62 mm (2.44 in)
102 mm
(4.0 in)
25 mm
(0.98 in)
A axis
B axis
PH10T
A axis
B axis
73 mm
(2.87 in)
80 mm
(3.12 in)
square
38 mm
(1.5 in)
60 mm
(2.36 in)
square
34 mm
(1.34 in)
10 mm
(0.39 in) 70.5 mm
(2.78 in)
square
PH10MQ

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System description
2.8 PHC10-2 probe head controller
The PH10 series of motorised probe heads can be used in conjunction with either the
PHC10-2 controller or the UCC (universal CMM controller). The PHC10-2 incorporates
an integral power supply for the head, manages all head functions and communicates
via a suitable interface with the CMM computer. A separate probe interface is required
for probe signal conditioning when using the PHC10-2. If using the UCC, the PHC1050
daughtercard takes its power from the host unit.
The PHC10-2 is available in two versions:
• PHC10-2RS232
• PHC10-2IEEE
Figure 4 shows the front panel.
Figure 4 - PHC10-2 front panel
2.8.1 PHC10-2 specification
Table 2 - PHC10-2 probe head controller specification
Data transmission RS232 serial or IEEE488 parallel
Power supply Universal, autoselecting
Voltage range 85 - 364 V, 47 - 66 Hz
Power connector IEC320
Fuse 2 A (T) HBC 20 mm x 5 mm
Dimensions 2/3 19 in rack, 2U high 290 mm x 80 mm x 220 mm
(11.42 in x 3.46 in x 2.66 in)
Mounting 19 in rack mounting or stand-alone