Renishaw Primo Radio Part Setter User manual

Primo™ system

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Contents
Before you begin......................................................................................................................... 1.1
Be ore you begin....................................................................................................................1.1
Disclaimer................................................................................................................. 1.1
Trademarks............................................................................................................... 1.1
Warranty................................................................................................................... 1.1
Changes to equipment.............................................................................................. 1.1
CNC machines............................................................................................................1.1
Care o the Primo equipment................................................................................... 1.1
Patents................................................................................................................................... 1.2
EC declaration o con ormity................................................................................................. 1.3
WEEE directive.......................................................................................................... 1.3
FCC declaration (US)................................................................................................. 1.3
Radio approvals..................................................................................................................... 1.4
Sa ety..................................................................................................................................... 1.5
In ormation to the equipment installer................................................................................. 1.6
Primo training programme.................................................................................................... 1.7
Radio Part Setter & Radio 3D Tool Setter Basics 2.1
Introduction........................................................................................................................... 2.1
Getting started.......................................................................................................... 2.1
Credit........................................................................................................................ 2.1
Modes o operation.................................................................................................. 2.1
Con igurable settings............................................................................................................. 2.2
Switch on/switch o methods.................................................................................. 2.2
Enhanced trigger ilter.............................................................................................. 2.2
Recalibration............................................................................................................. 2.2
Acquisition mode...................................................................................................... 2.2
Primo credit token................................................................................................................. 2.3
Upgrade credit token................................................................................................ 2.3
Credit trans er........................................................................................................... 2.3
Four low credit indicators......................................................................................... 2.3
Radio Part Setter & Radio 3D Tool Setter operation............................................................. 2.4
Achievable set-up tolerances.................................................................................... 2.4
So tware routines.................................................................................................................. 2.5
nterface basics 3.1
Introduction........................................................................................................................... 3.1
Power supply............................................................................................................ 3.1
Input voltage ripple................................................................................................... 3.1
Contents

Renikey...................................................................................................................... 3.1
Inter ace visual diagnostics....................................................................................... 3.1
Inter ace inputs...................................................................................................................... 3.2
Inter ace outputs................................................................................................................... 3.2
SSR output speci ications.......................................................................................... 3.2
Inter ace output wave orm.................................................................................................... 3.3
Switches SW1 and SW2.......................................................................................................... 3.4
Switch SW1 output con iguration.......................................................................................... 3.5
Switch SW2 output con iguration............................................................................. 3.5
Dimensions and specifications 4.1
Radio Part Setter dimensions.................................................................................................4.1
Radio 3D Radio Tool Setter dimensions................................................................................. 4.2
Inter ace dimensions............................................................................................................. 4.3
Radio Part Setter speci ication............................................................................................... 4.4
3D Radio Tool Setter speci ication......................................................................................... 4.5
Inter ace speci ication........................................................................................................... 4.6
System installation 5.1
Operating envelope............................................................................................................... 5.1
Signal Strength LED…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….5.1
Per ormance envelope........................................................................................................... 5.2
Radio Part Setter – Inter ace positioning.................................................................. 5.2
Per ormance envelope.............................................................................................. 5.2
Preparing the Radio Part Setter or use................................................................................. 5.3
Fitting the stylus..................................................................................................................... 5.3
Installing the battery.............................................................................................................. 5.4
Mounting the Radio Part Setter on a shank........................................................................... 5.5
Radio Part Setter stylus on-centre adjustment...................................................................... 5.6
Preparing the Radio 3D Tool Setter or use........................................................................... 5.7
Fitting the stylus, break stem and captive link....................................................................... 5.7
Installing the battery.............................................................................................................. 5.8
Mounting the 3D Tool Setter on a machine table............................................................... 5.9
Radio 3D Tool Setter stylus level setting.............................................................................. 5.10
Preparing the Inter ace or use............................................................................................ 5.11
Mounting bracket................................................................................................... 5.11
Wiring diagram.................................................................................................................... 5.12
Inter ace cable..................................................................................................................... 5.13
Cable speci ication.................................................................................................. 5.13
Cable sealing........................................................................................................... 5.13
Fitting lexible conduit............................................................................................ 5.13
Inter ace screw torque values............................................................................................. 5.14
Calibrating the Primo System.............................................................................................. 5.15
Why calibrate?........................................................................................................ 5.15
Radio Part Setter LED guide................................................................................................. 5.16
Start up................................................................................................................................ 5.16
Acquisition mode................................................................................................................. 5.16
Operational mode................................................................................................................ 5.16
Errors................................................................................................................................... 5.16
Credit trans er mode (Radio Part Setter only)..................................................................... 5.16
Inter ace LED signals............................................................................................................ 5.17
Acquisition mode................................................................................................................. 5.17
Credit trans er...................................................................................................................... 5.17
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Operational mode................................................................................................................ 5.17
Error states.......................................................................................................................... 5.17
Inter ace digital display codes............................................................................................. 5.18
Credit codes............................................................................................................ 5.18
Error codes.............................................................................................................. 5.18
Method o partnership........................................................................................................ 5.19
Inserting Primo Credit Token……………………………………………………………………………………………5.20
Method o credit trans er.................................................................................................... 5.21
Maintenance............................................................................................................................... 6.1
Maintenance.......................................................................................................................... 6.1
Cleaning.................................................................................................................... 6.1
Changing the batteries........................................................................................................... 6.2
Radio Part setter.................................................................................................................... 6.2
Radio 3D Tool Setter.............................................................................................................. 6.3
Allowed battery types............................................................................................................ 6.4
Inter ace cover....................................................................................................................... 6.5
Removing the Inter ace cover................................................................................................ 6.5
Routine Radio 3D Tool Setter maintenance........................................................................... 6.6
Inspecting the inner diaphragm seal...................................................................................... 6.6
Fault finding 7.1
Radio Part setter.................................................................................................................... 7.1
Radio 3D Tool Setter.............................................................................................................. 7.2
Inter ace................................................................................................................................. 7.3
Parts list 8.1
Appendix 1: Primo Radio Part Setter and Primo Length Tool Setter combination relay
configurations
Contents
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Before you begin
Disclaimer
RENISHAW HAS MADE CONSIDERABLE EFFORTS TO
ENSURE THE CONTENT OF THIS DOCUMENT IS
CORRECT AT THE DATE OF PUBLICATION BUT
MAKES NO WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS
REGARDING THE CONTENT. RENISHAW EXCLUDES
LIABILITY, HOWSOEVER ARISING, FOR ANY
INACCURACIES IN THIS DOCUMENT.
Trademarks
REN SHAW® and the probe emblem used in the
RENISHAW logo are registered trademarks o
Renishaw plc in the UK and other countries. Apply
innovation™ and Primo™ are trademarks o
Renishaw plc. All other brand names and product
names used in this document are trade names,
service marks, trademarks, or registered
trademarks o their respective owners.
Warranty
Equipment requiring attention under warranty
must be returned to your equipment supplier. No
claims will be considered where Renishaw
equipment has been misused, or where repairs or
adjustments have been attempted by
unauthorised persons. Prior consent must be
obtained in instances where Renishaw equipment
is to be substituted or omitted. Failure to comply
with this requirement will invalidate the warranty.
Changes to equipment
Renishaw reserves the right to change equipment
speci ications without notice.
CNC machines
CNC machine tools must always be operated by
ully trained personnel in accordance with the
manu acturer’s instructions.
Care of the Primo equipment
Keep systems clean and treat the equipment as
precision tools.
Before you begin
1.1

Patents
Features o the Primo system, and other similar
Renishaw products, are the subject o one or more
o the ollowing patents and/or patent
applications:
Publication No CountryIPSS Ref
CN100416216 China0589/CNw/0
CN100466003 China0583/CNw/0
CN101476859 China0589/CNw/2
CN101354230 China0737/CN/0
CN101354266 China0738/CN/0
CN101482402 China0583/CNw/2
EP0695926 Europe0334/EP/
EP0967455 Europe0426/EP/
EP1185838 Europe 0466/EP/
EP1373995 Europe 0492/EP/
EP1425550 Europe 0522/EP/
EP1457786 Europe 0587/EP/
EP1477767 Europe 0466/EP/
EP1477768 Europe 0466/EP/
EP1576560 Europe 0583/EP/
EP1613921 Europe 0589/EP/
EP1701234 Europe 0492/EP/
EP1734426 Europe 0492/EP/
EP1804020 Europe 0522/EP/
EP1988439 Europe 0492/EP/
EP2018935 Europe 0737/EP/
EP2019284 Europe 0738/EP/
EP2216761 Europe 0583/EP/
IN215787 India 0583/INw/0
IN234921 India 0589/INw/0
IN8707/DELNP/2008 India 0589/INw/2
JP2009-053187 Japan 0738/JP/0
JP2013-101685 Japan 0583/JP/3
JP2013-137313 Japan 0737/JP/2
JP3967592 Japan 0466/JPw/0
JP4237051 Japan 0522/JPw/0
JP4398011 Japan 0426/JP/0
JP4575781 Japan 0583/JPw/0
JP4754427 Japan 0466/JPw/2
JP4773677 Japan 0492/JPw/0
JP4851488 Japan 0492/JP/2
JP4852411 Japan 0589/JPw/0
JP5238749 Japan 0583/JP/2
JP5254692 Japan 0737/JP/0
KR1001244 Korea (South)
0583/KRw/0
TW 1380025 Taiwan 0738/TW/0
TW 200912579 Taiwan 0737/TW/0
US 2009/0028286 USA 0763/US/2
US 2011/0002361 USA 0583/US/2
US 2013/0152418 USA 0738/US/2
US 2013/0159714 USA 0737/US/2
US5669151 USA 0334/US/0
US6275053 USA 0426/US/0
US6776344 USA 0466/USw/0
US6941671 USA 0522/USw/0
US7145468 USA 0492/USw/0
US7285935 USA 0587/US/0
US7316077 USA 0589/USw/0
US7441707 USA 0466/USw/2
US7486195 USA 0492/USw/2
US7812736 USA 0492/US/3
US7821420 USA 0583/USw/0
US8437978 USA 0738/US/0
US8464054 USA 0737/US/0
Primo installation guide
Before you
begin
1.2

EC Declaration of conformity
Renishaw plc hereby declares that the Primo Radio
Part Setter, Radio 3D Tool Setter and Inter ace are
in compliance with the essential requirements and
other relevant provisions o Directive 1995/5/EC.
Contact Renishaw plc at www.renishaw.com or
the ull EC Declaration o Con ormity.
WEEE directive
The use o this symbol on Renishaw products
and/or accompanying documentation indicates
that the product should not be mixed with general
household waste upon disposal. It is the
responsibility o the end user to dispose o this
product at a designated collection point or waste
electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) to
enable reuse or recycling. Correct disposal o this
product will help to save valuable resources and
prevent potential negative e ects on the
environment. For more in ormation, please
contact your local waste disposal service or
Renishaw distributor.
Battery disposal
The crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the
batteries used in this product indicate that
batteries must be collected and disposed o
separately rom household waste in accordance
with EU battery directive 2006/66/EC . Please
contact your local authority about the rules on the
separate collection o batteries because correct
disposal helps to prevent negative consequences
or the environmental and human health.
FCC declaration (US)
FCC section 15.19
This device complies with Part 15 o the FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harm ul
inter erence.
2. This device may accept any inter erence
received, including inter erence that may
cause undesired operation.
FCC section 15.21
The user is cautioned that any changes or
modi ications not expressly approved by Renishaw
plc, or an authorized representative, could void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Before you
begin
1.3

Radio approvals (radio
approvals needed)
Approval that are planned to be granted for
launch:
• Europe (EU & EFTA)
• USA
• Canada
• Japan
• China
• South Korea
• India
• Indone ia
• Malay ia
• Singapore
• Taiwan
• The Philippine
• Vietnam
• Au tralia
• New Zealand
Radio Regulations
Extract from Taiwanese radio regulations
低功率電波輻性電機管理辦法
第十二條經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電
機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用者均不
得擅自變更頻率、加大功率或變更原設計
之特性及功能。
第十四條低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響
飛航安全及干擾合法通信；經發現有干擾
現象時，應立即停用，並改善至無干擾時
方得繼續使用。前項合法通信，指依電信
規定作業之無線電信。低功率射頻電機須
忍受合法通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波
輻射性電機設備之干擾。
Radio equipment – Canadian warning
statements
English
"Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio
transmitter may only operate using an
antenna o a type and maximum (or lesser)
gain approved or the transmitter by Industry
Canada.
To reduce potential radio inter erence to
other users, the antenna type and its gain
should be so chosen that the equivalent
isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not
more than that necessary or success ul
communication."
"This device complies with Industry Canada
licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is
subject to the ollowing two conditions: (1)
this device may not cause inter erence, and
(2) this device must accept any inter erence,
including inter erence that may cause
undesired operation o the device."
Français
"Con ormément à la réglementation
d'Industrie Canada, le présent émetteur radio
peut onctionner avec une antenne d'un type
et d'un gain maximal (ou in érieur) approuvé
pour l'émetteur par Industrie Canada.
Dans le but de réduire les risques de
brouillage radioélectrique à l'intention des
autres utilisateurs, il aut choisir le type
d'antenne et son gain de sorte que la
puissance isotrope rayonnée équivalente
(p.i.r.e.) ne dépasse pas l'intensité nécessaire
à l'établissement d'une communication
satis aisante."
"Le présent appareil est con orme 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'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter
tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si
le brouillage est susceptible d'en
compromettre le onctionnement."
Primo installation guide
Before you
begin
1.4

Safety
nformation to the user
The Primo Radio Part Setter and the Radio 3D Tool
Setter are both supplied with one 3 Volt CR2
Lithium Manganese battery each. 3.6 Volt ½ AA
Lithium Thionyl Chloride batteries may also be
used (see section 4.2).
Lithium batteries must be approved to IEC 62133.
Please dispose o the batteries on accordance with
your local environmental laws once the charge has
depleted. Do not attempt to recharge these
batteries.
Please ensure replacement batteries are itted in
accordance with the instructions in this manual
and as indicated on the product. For speci ic
battery operating, sa ety and disposal guidelines
please re er to the battery manu acturer’s
literature.
CAUT ONS:
• Do not leave dead batteries in the
equipment.
• Do not allow coolant or debris to enter
the battery compartment.
• When changing the battery check that the
battery polarity is correct.
• Do not store batteries in direct sunlight or
rain.
• Avoid orced discharge o the batteries.
• Do not short-circuit the batteries.
• Do not disassemble, pierce, de orm or
apply excessive pressure to the batteries.
• Do not swallow the batteries.
• Keep the batteries out o the reach o
children.
• Do not get batteries wet.
• I a battery is damaged, make sure to
exercise caution when handling it.
• Never dispose o batteries in ire.
NOTES:
Always ensure that the gasket and mating sur aces
are clean and ree rom dirt be ore reassembly.
A ter removing the old battery, wait more than 5
seconds be ore inserting the new battery.
I a dead battery is inadvertently inserted into the
probe then the LEDs will remain a constant red.
Please ensure that you comply with international
and national battery transport regulations when
transporting batteries or the products; Lithium
batteries are classi ied as dangerous goods and
strict controls apply on their shipment by air. I
you should need to return your Primo Radio Part
Setter or Radio 3D Tool Setter to Renishaw or any
reason, do not return any batteries to reduce
shipment delays.
In all applications involving the use o machine
tools eye protection is recommended.
The Primo Radio 3D Tool Setter has a glass window
around it. Handle with care i broken to avoid
injury.
nformation to the machine
supplier/installer
It is the machine supplier's responsibility to ensure
that the user is made aware o any hazards
involved in operation, including those mentioned
in Renishaw product literature, and to ensure that
adequate guards and sa ety interlocks are
provided.
Under certain circumstances, the probe signal may
alsely indicate a probe seated condition. Do not
rely on the probe signals to halt the movement o
the machine and always programme an over travel
distance stop into the machining programme.
Before you
begin
1.5

nformation to the equipment
installer
All Renishaw equipment is designed to comply
with the relevant EC and FCC regulatory
requirements. It is the responsibility o the
equipment installer to ensure that the ollowing
guidelines are adhered to, in order or the product
to unction in accordance with these regulations:
• Any inter ace must be installed in a
position away rom any potential sources
o electrical noise, i.e. power
trans ormers, servo drives etc.
• All ground connections should be
connected to the machine 'star point' (the
'star point' is a single point return or all
equipment ground and screen cables).
Failure to adhere to this can cause a
potential di erence between grounds.
• All screens must be connected as outlined
in the user instructions.
• Cables must not be routed alongside high
current sources (i.e. motor power supply
cables etc), or be near high speed data
lines.
• Cable lengths should always be kept to a
minimum.
Equipment operation
I the equipment is used in a way not speci ied by
the manu acturer, the protection provided by the
equipment may be impaired.
Before you
begin
1.6
Primo installation guide

Primo training programme
Primo installation guide
The Primo system has been designed to be the ideal
package or customers who are new to using metrology
devices on their machine tools.
To ensure that customers achieve the best results rom
their purchased system Primo comes with a training
package designed especially or Primo.
The Primo training programme consists o sel study
modules with a number o exercises in measuring a
standar
d part that is provided with the kit. This should give
all o the equipment users a high level o con idence in the
equipment and their ability to use it.
Each Primo System should be supplied with a Primo
Training Programme package
rom your Machine Tool
supplier. I you have not received the Primo Training
Package or any elements are missing please contact your
local Renishaw o ice.
To ind this please vi
sit www.renisaw.com
Primo training programme
The Primo system has been designed to be the ideal
package or customers who are new to using metrology
To ensure that customers achieve the best results rom
their purchased system Primo comes with a training
package designed especially or Primo.
The Primo training programme consists o sel study
modules with a number o exercises in measuring a
d part that is provided with the kit. This should give
all o the equipment users a high level o con idence in the
The Primo training programme covers key routines and
skills in the ollowing areas:
• Calibration
•
Work piece set up
• Tool setting
•
Broken tool detection
As you progress through the training programme more
routines and training areas are unlocked.
Once all o the training areas are complete each user
will be sent a digital certi icate to prove that
completed the Primo Training Programme.
Each Primo System should be supplied with a Primo
rom your Machine Tool
supplier. I you have not received the Primo Training
Package or any elements are missing please contact your
sit www.renisaw.com
Primo System ‘Smiley’ training work piece
Before you
begin
1.7
The Primo training programme covers key routines and
skills in the ollowing areas:
Work piece set up
and coordinate setting
Broken tool detection
As you progress through the training programme more
routines and training areas are unlocked.
Once all o the training areas are complete each user
will be sent a digital certi icate to prove that
they have
completed the Primo Training Programme.
Primo System ‘Smiley’ training work piece

ntroduction
When used within a system:
• The Radio Part Setter enables part setup
and inspection on machining centres.
• The Radio 3D Tool Setter enables broken
tool detection and tool setting
(length/diameter).
Primo Radio Part Setter and Radio 3D Tool Setter;
• Deliver inter erence-tolerant radio
transmission through the use o the FHSS
(Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum).
o Allows multiple systems to work
in the same machine shop
without inter erence.
o Using radio transmission enables
non line-o -sight operation.
Getting started
The Primo Radio Part Setter and Radio 3D Tool
Setter have LEDs to provide visual indication o
their status as well as overall system status.
• See section 5.21 or an LED guide.
Credit
The Primo system requires credit to unction;
• Credit is in the orm o a Primo credit
token.
• This is inserted into the Radio Part Setter
which then trans ers the credit to the
Primo Inter ace. Section 5.29.
Modes of operation
Standby mode The equipment is waiting
or a switch on signal and
the Inter ace is waiting to
send a switch on signal
a ter receiving a signal
rom the machine tool.
Operational mode Activated by a switch on
signal rom the Inter ace
or a Spin. The equipment
is ready or use.
Acquisition mode Used to con igure the
partnering o the Primo
Radio Part Setter and
Radio 3D Tool Setter with
the Inter ace. The
acquisition method is
described in section 5.28.
Credit transfer mode
(Radio Part Setter
only)
Used to trans er credit
rom the Radio Part Setter
to the Inter ace. Section
5.29.
Primo Radio Part Setter and Radio 3D Tool
Setter basics
2.1

Configurable settings
Radio 3D Tool Setter switch on/off
The switch on/o method or the Radio 3D Tool
Setter is not user con igurable. The method used is
radio on/o .
Enhanced trigger filter
When the ilter is enabled a constant 10 ms ilter
delay is introduced to the equipment output.
• It may be necessary to reduce the Radio
Part Setters approach speed to allow or
the increased stylus overtravel during the
extended time delay.
Re-calibration
I settings are changed via the Inter ace switches,
it is vital that the equipment is re-calibrated; See
sections 5.17 – 5.20.
Acquisition mode
The partnering o the Primo Radio Part Setter or
Radio 3D Tool Setter and the Inter ace described in
section 5.28.
NOTE:
To enter the Inter ace into acquisition mode,
Renikey or a power cycle will need to be used.
Locate the Renikey manual be ore starting the
partnership process. See 3.1.
Partnering is required during initial system set up
or i the Radio Part Setter turn on method had
changed.
• Partnering will not be lost by
recon iguration o the equipment settings
or when changing batteries.
• Partnering can take place anywhere
within the per ormance envelope
(section 5.2).
Description Factory setting
Equipment switch on/
switch o method Radio
on/o
Commanded by machine output.
Radio on/off
Spin
on/o
Spin at 1000 rpm or 1.5 s minimum.
(Radio Part Setter only)
Enhanced trigger ilter
The enhanced trigger ilter improves the
equipments’ resistance to triggering and
triggering without contacting a sur ace.
Enhanced trigger ilter
OFF
Hibernation mode
When the Primo Radio Part Setter or 3D
Tool Setter are in standby and the Primo
Inter ace is powered o or out o range,
the equipment enters hibernation; a low
power mode. The Part Setter or 3D Tool
Setter ‘wake’ rom hibernation to
periodically check or their partnered
Inter ace. The ‘wake up’ requency is
sent every 30 seconds when hibernation
is activated.
Hibernation mode
ON
Primo installation guide
The basics –
probes
2
.2

Primo credit token
Primo credit token contains the credit that allows
the Primo probing system to unction.
The Primo system will not work without credit
being available in the system.
The standard Primo credit token contains 6
months worth o credit.
Upgrade credit token
Another credit token available is the Upgrade
token; this allows the Primo system to work or an
unlimited period.
Credit transfer
Credit is loaded into the Primo System by
trans erring Credit rom the Credit token and into
the Primo Inter ace. See section 5.29.
NOTE:
How to purchase credit:
A new 6 month credit token, or an Upgrade credit
token can be purchased rom the Primo website
www.primoprobing.com.
You can also contact your local Renishaw supplier.
See www.renishaw.com/contact.
Installation:
Please ensure that the Primo Credit Token is
installed in the Radio Part Setter in the orientation
shown with the lip o the Token inboard. Failing to
do this will result in the Credit not being
trans erred .
Four low
credit indicators
1. Equipment LEDs
2. Inter ace low battery/credit LED
3. Inter ace digital display (123 days remaining
shown). When the remaining credit display reads 0
days then the Primo System will stop working and
new credit will need to be loaded into the system.
4. Low battery/credit output rom the Inter ace,
which can be connected to the machine control.
When credit is running low, an alarm will be sent
to the control.
When any of the e low
credit indicator are hown
it i recommended that a
new Primo Credit Token i
loaded into the y tem.
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Constant
Flashing
The basics –
probes
2
.3

Primo Radio Part Setter
operation
The Primo Radio Part Setter operates as a highly
accurate and repeatable mechanical switch that
triggers as the stylus de lects against a sur ace.
• The Radio Part Setter can measure in the
X, Y and Z axis.
• The Primo Radio Part Setter can be used
or work co-ordinate setting and or work
piece measurement.
• A trigger signal is sent directly to the CNC
controller so that o sets can be updated
– no manual intervention is required.
Primo Radio 3D Tool Setter
operation
The Radio 3D Tool Setter enables accurate
machining by measuring the length and diameter
o tools using the same highly accurate and
repeatable switch mechanism has the Primo Radio
Part Setter.
• The tool is set in the Z axis or tool length
measurement and broken tool detection.
• Rotating tools are set in the X and Y axes
or tool radius measurement.
The basics –
probes
2
.4

Software routines
Primo So tware caters or 3-axis applications and
covers basic probing routines.
• Calibration
• Tool setting
• Broken tool detection
• Work piece set-up
• Work piece measurement
For urther in ormation re er to the Primo
So tware Programming Guide H – 54XXXX
NOTES:
Software routines or tool setting are available
rom Renishaw and are described in data sheet H-
2000-2289, which can be ound at
www.renishaw.com.
Software upgrades - Purchase an upgrade to the
Inspection+ and Five Face Tool Setting package, as
well as the Productivity+ package. See
www.renishaw.com
The basics –
probes
2
.5
Primo installation guide

ntroduction
The Primo Inter ace enables communication
between the Machine Tool, Radio Part Setter and
the Radio 3D Tool Setter using radio requencies.
Power supply
The Inter ace requires a 12 Vdc to 30 Vdc supply
capable o supplying 150 mA minimum (TBC).
nput voltage ripple
The input voltage ripple must not cause the
voltage to all below 12 V or go above 30 V.
ReniKey
Renikey is a Renishaw machine programme which
is used while partnering the equipment with the
Inter ace. Re er to the ReniKey programming
manual or instructions on how to use ReniKey or
re er to www.renishaw.com.
nterface visual diagnostics
Primo nterface basics
3.1
Digital ‘remaining credit’
display and Error code
display
Note:
I the Primo System is using a Primo Upgrade
Credit Token and the Primo Inter ace is returned
to Renishaw then the Primo Upgrade Credit
Token must be returned with the inter ace or
identi ication purposes.

nterface inputs
Machine start inputs:
‘Machine start’ is con igurable as a level or pulsed
signal.
Level
12 to 30 Vdc
When input is active probe is switched
on.
Pulsed
12 to 30 Vdc
Part Setter toggles rom being
switched on/o . Minimum pulse width
is 10 ms.
See section 5.14 or the ull wiring diagram.
nterface outputs
There are four SSR outputs:
• Probe status 1
• Probe status 2
• Error
• Low battery/credit
All outputs can be inverted by using switches SW1
and SW2 (see section 3.5 or more in o).
SSR outputs specifications:
• Maximum ‘on’ resistance = 25 ohm
• Maximum load voltage = 30 V
• Maximum load current = 100 mA
Primo installation guide
The basics -
Interface
3.2
Note:
The term ‘Probe Status’ re ers to the
measurement hardware in the system
interacting with the inter ace and can
there ore re er to the Primo Radio Part
Setter and the Primo Radio 3D Tool
Setter.

nterface output waveform
Signal delays:
1. Transmission delay Probe trigger to output change o state = 10 ms ± 10 µs without enhanced
trigger filter
2. Start delay Time rom initiation to start o signal to valid signal transmission = 1 s max
The basics -
Interface
3.3
Primo
nterface
/credit
Probe status 2
(pulsed)
Probe
status 2
(level)
SSR open
SSR closed
SSR open
SSR closed