Renishaw Primo User manual

Primo™ system
Installation guide
H-5470-8504-01-A

Renishaw part no: H-5470-8504-01-A
First issued: 11.2014
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does not imply freedom from the patent rights of
Renishaw plc.

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Contents
Before you begin.............................................................1.1
Disclaimer .................................................................1.1
Trade marks................................................................1.1
Warranty ..................................................................1.1
Changes to equipment .......................................................1.1
CNC machines .............................................................1.1
Care of the Primo equipment ..................................................1.1
Patents ...................................................................1.2
EC declaration of conformity...................................................1.3
WEEE directive .............................................................1.3
FCC Information to user (USA only) .............................................1.3
Radio approval .............................................................1.4
Radio equipment – Canadian warning statements ...............................1.4
Radio regulations.........................................................1.4
Radio approvals ..........................................................1.4
Safety ....................................................................1.6
Information to the user .....................................................1.6
Information to the machine supplier/installer ....................................1.6
Information to the equipment installer .........................................1.7
Equipment operation ......................................................1.7
Renishaw GoProbe cycles ....................................................1.8
GoProbe training kit .......................................................1.8
Primo™ Radio Part Setter and Primo™ Radio 3DTool Setter basics ..........2.1
Introduction ................................................................2.1
Getting started ...........................................................2.1
Credit ..................................................................2.1
Modes of operation .......................................................2.1
Configurable settings.........................................................2.2
Tool setter switch-on/switch-off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.2
Enhanced trigger filter .....................................................2.2

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Recalibration ...............................................................2.2
Acquisition mode............................................................2.2
Primo Credit Token ..........................................................2.3
Primo Upgrade Credit Token ................................................2.3
Credit transfer............................................................2.3
How to purchase a credit token ..............................................2.3
Low credit indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.3
Part setter operation .........................................................2.4
Tool setter operation .........................................................2.4
Software routines ...........................................................2.5
Primo™ Interface basics .....................................................3.1
Introduction ................................................................3.1
Power supply ............................................................3.1
Interface visual diagnostics .................................................3.1
Interface inputs .............................................................3.2
Interface outputs ............................................................3.2
SSR outputs specifications .................................................3.2
Interface output waveform.....................................................3.3
Switches SW1 and SW2 ......................................................3.4
Switch SW1 output configuration.............................................3.5
Switch SW2 output configuration.............................................3.5
Dimensions and specifications...............................................4.1
Part setter dimensions........................................................4.1
Tool setter dimensions........................................................4.2
Interface dimensions.........................................................4.3
Part setter specification.......................................................4.4
Tool setter specification.......................................................4.6
Interface specification ........................................................4.8
System installation...........................................................5.1
Operating envelope..........................................................5.1
Signal LED ................................................................5.1
Performance envelope. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.2
Equipment positioning .....................................................5.2
Preparing the part setter ......................................................5.3
Fitting the stylus..........................................................5.3
Installing the battery.......................................................5.4
Mounting the part setter on a shank. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.5
Part setter stylus on-centre adjustment ........................................5.6

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Preparing the tool setter for use ................................................5.7
Fitting the stylus, break stem and captive link ...................................5.7
Installing the battery.......................................................5.8
Mounting the tool setter on a machine table ....................................5.9
Tool setter stylus level setting...............................................5.10
Preparing the interface for use ................................................5.12
Mounting bracket (optional) ................................................5.12
Interface wiring diagram...................................................5.13
Interface cable ..........................................................5.14
Interface screw torque values. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.15
Calibrating the Primo equipment...............................................5.16
Why calibrate? ..........................................................5.16
Calibrating the part setter and tool setter together...............................5.16
GoProbe training part calibration ............................................5.16
Calibrating the part setter only..............................................5.17
Calibrating the probe length................................................5.17
Part setter and tool setter LED guide ...........................................5.18
Start-up ...............................................................5.18
Acquisition mode ........................................................5.18
Errors .................................................................5.19
Interface LED signals .......................................................5.20
Acquisition mode ........................................................5.21
Operational mode........................................................5.22
Error states.............................................................5.23
Interface digital display codes ..............................................5.24
Acquisition method .........................................................5.25
Part setter..............................................................5.25
Tool setter..............................................................5.27
Installing the credit token cassette .............................................5.29
Changing the credit token ....................................................5.30
Credit transfer .............................................................5.31
Maintenance .................................................................6.1
Maintenance ...............................................................6.1
Cleaning the equipment ......................................................6.1
Changing the battery.........................................................6.2
Part setter...............................................................6.2
Tool setter...............................................................6.3
Permitted battery types ....................................................6.4
Interface cover..............................................................6.5
Removing the interface cover................................................6.5

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Routine tool setter maintenance ................................................6.6
Inspecting the diaphragm seal...............................................6.6
Fault-finding .................................................................7.1
Part setter .................................................................7.1
Tool setter .................................................................7.6
Interface .................................................................7.10
Parts list .....................................................................8.1

1.1
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.
Trade marks
RENISHAW and the probe symbol used in the
RENISHAW logo are registered trade marks of
Renishaw plc in the United Kingdom and other
countries. apply innovation, Primo and names
and designations of other Renishaw products and
technologies are trade marks of Renishaw plc or
its subsidiaries.
All other brand names and product names used
in this document are trade names, trade marks, or
registered trade marks of their respective owners.
Warranty
Equipment requiring attention under warranty
must be returned to your equipment supplier.
Unless otherwise specifically agreed in writing
between you and Renishaw, if you purchased
the equipment from a Renishaw company, the
warranty provisions contained in Renishaw’s
CONDITIONS OF SALE apply.You should
consult these conditions in order to find out the
details of your warranty, but in summary the main
exclusions from the warranty are if the equipment
has been:
• neglected, mishandled or inappropriately used;
or
• modified or altered in any way except with the
prior written agreement of Renishaw.
If you purchased the equipment from any other
supplier, you should contact them to find out what
repairs are covered by their warranty.
Changes to equipment
Renishaw reserves the right to change equipment
specifications without notice.
CNC machines
CNC machine tools must always be operated by
fully trained personnel in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions.
Care of the Primo equipment
Keep systems clean and treat the equipment as
precision tools.
Before you begin

Primo system installation guide
1.2
Before you begin
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Patents
Features of the Primo system, and other similar
Renishaw products, are the subject of one or
more of the following patents and/or patent
applications:
CN100416216
CN100466003
CN101476859
CN101354230
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1.3
Before you begin
EC declaration of conformity
Renishaw plc hereby declares that the Primo
Radio Part Setter, Primo Radio 3D Tool Setter
and Primo Interface are in compliance with
the essential requirements and other relevant
provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
Contact Renishaw plc or visit
www.renishaw.com/primodownloads for the full
EC declaration of conformity.
WEEE directive
The use of 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 of the end user to dispose of this
product at a designated collection point for waste
electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) to
enable reuse or recycling.Correct disposal of
this product will help to save valuable resources
and prevent potential negative effects on the
environment.For more information, please contact
your local waste disposal service or Renishaw
distributor.
FCC Information to user (USA
only)
47 CFR Section 15.19
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules.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.
47 CFR 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.
C

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1.4
Before you begin
Radio regulations
Extract fromTaiwanese 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 approvals
Primo Radio Part Setter
Canada IC: 3928A-PRPS
China CMIIT ID: 2014DJ0914
Europe CE
(28 EU member countries)
Japan 205-140186
Singapore Reg. No: N0522-14
Complies with
IDA Standards
DA104328
South Korea MSIP-CRM-R1P-PRPS
Taiwan CCAL14LP0020T1
USA FCC ID: KQGPRPS
Australia Iceland India Indonesia Liechtenstein
Malaysia Montenegro New Zealand Norway
Switzerland The Philippines Turkey Vietnam
Radio approval
Radio equipment – Canadian warning
statements
English
Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio
transmitter may only operate using an antenna of
a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for
the transmitter by Industry Canada.
To reduce potential radio interference 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 for
successful communication.
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 interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation
of the device.
Français
Conformément à la réglementation d’Industrie
Canada, le présent émetteur radio peut
fonctionner avec une antenne d’un type et d’un
gain maximal (ou inférieur) approuvé pour
l’émetteur par Industrie Canada.
Dans le but de réduire les risques de brouillage
radioélectrique à l’intention des autres utilisateurs,
il faut 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
satisfaisante.
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’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter
tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le
brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le
fonctionnement.

1.5
Before you begin
Primo Radio 3DTool Setter
Canada IC: 3928A-PR3DTS
China CMIIT ID: 2014DJ0913
Europe CE
(28 EU member countries)
Japan 205-140187
Singapore Reg. No: N0521-14
Complies with
IDA Standards
DA104328
South Korea MSIP-CRM-R1P-PR3DTS
Taiwan CCAL14LP0030T1
USA FCC ID: KQGPR3DTS
Australia Iceland India Indonesia Liechtenstein
Malaysia Montenegro New Zealand Norway
Switzerland The Philippines Turkey Vietnam
Primo Interface
Canada: IC: 3928A-PI
China: CMIIT ID: 2014DJ3490
Europe: CE
(28 EU member countries)
Japan: 205-140198
Singapore: Reg. No: N2032-14
Complies with
IDA Standards
DA104328
South Korea: MSIP-CRM-R1P-PI
Taiwan: CCAL14LP0690T4
USA: FCC ID: KQGPI
Australia Iceland India Indonesia Liechtenstein
Malaysia Montenegro New Zealand Norway
Switzerland The Philippines Turkey Vietnam

Primo system installation guide
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Before you begin
• Do not get batteries wet.
• If a battery is damaged, exercise caution when
handling it.
Please ensure that you comply with international
and national battery transport regulations when
transporting batteries or the products.
Lithium batteries are classified as dangerous
goods and strict controls apply to their shipment
by air.To reduce the risk of shipment delays, if
you need to return the part setter or the tool setter
to Renishaw for any reason, do not return any
batteries.
In all applications involving the use of machine
tools, eye protection is recommended.
The tool setter has a glass window. Handle with
care if broken to avoid injury.
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.
Under certain circumstances, the probe signal
may falsely indicate a probe seated condition. Do
not rely on probe signals to halt the movement of
the machine and always program an overtravel
distance stop into the machining program.
Safety
Information to the user
The part setter and the tool setter are each
supplied with one CR2 3 V Lithium manganese
dioxide battery. It is also possible to use ½ AA
3.6 V Lithium-thionyl chloride batteries (approved
to IEC 62133). For more information, see
“Permitted battery types” on page 6.4.
Once the charge in these batteries has depleted,
do not attempt to recharge them.
The use of this symbol on the batteries and/
or accompanying packaging indicates that the
batteries should not be mixed with general
household waste upon disposal.It is the
responsibility of the end user to dispose of the
batteries at a designated collection point to enable
recycling. Correct disposal of the batteries will
prevent negative effects on the environment. For
more information, please contact your local waste
disposal service.
Please ensure replacement batteries are of the
correct type and are fitted in accordance with the
instructions in this manual and as indicated on
the product (for more information, see section 6,
“Maintenance”). For specific battery operating,
safety and disposal guidelines, please refer to the
battery manufacturers' literature.
• Do not leave dead batteries in the equipment.
• Do not store batteries in direct sunlight or rain.
• Do not heat or dispose of batteries in a fire.
• Avoid forced discharge of the batteries.
• Do not short-circuit the batteries.
• Do not disassemble, pierce, deform or apply
excessive pressure to the batteries.
• Do not swallow the batteries.
• Keep the batteries out of the reach of children.

1.7
Before you begin
Information to the equipment installer
All Renishaw equipment is designed to comply
with the relevant EC 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, i.e. power transformers, servo drives etc;
• 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, 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
If this equipment is used in a manner not specified
by the manufacturer, the protection provided by
the equipment may be impaired.

Primo system installation guide
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Before you begin
Renishaw GoProbe cycles
Each Primo system is supplied with Renishaw
GoProbe software and the Renishaw GoProbe
training kit.
Renishaw GoProbe software is a unique
‘all-in-one’probing solution that supports all the
Renishaw GoProbe cycles.The GoProbe cycles
use a single-line command to simplify the use of
standard probing cycles.
GoProbe combines multiple GoProbe cycles for
part setting, tool setting and probe set-up:
• 9901 – Part setting
• 9921 – Tool setting
• 9931 – System ready
GoProbe provides:
• An easy and intuitive way to get started with
setting cycles.
• A simple and consistent ‘five step’method of
operation.
• A choice of manual (jog) mode or automated
mode.
• A solution that is compatible with a range of
Renishaw probes as well as the Primo system.
GoProbe training kit
To ensure the maximum benefit from the Primo
system, Renishaw provides each Primo customer
with a GoProbe training kit: the training kit helps
new users to get up and running with their new
probing system quickly and easily.
The training kit centres on the GoProbe training
part, which has been designed to incorporate
the most common features encountered during
automated setting and manufacturing.The
GoProbe training part is used to demonstrate all
the probing cycles and is used in the e-learning
practical exercises.
The GoProbe e-learning course is a PC-based
course that will guide both new and experienced
users through the basics of probing using a
combination of intuitive tutorials, interactive
quizzes and practical exercises.
By completing this training the user will be able to
check that the Primo system is ready for use, and
will be able to use part setting, tool setting and
probe set-up cycles with confidence.
Other learning aids included in the training kit
are the pocket guide and quick-reference tool,
for convenient continual use at the machine.
A GoProbe smartphone app is also available –
see www.renishaw.com/goprobe for details.
Each Primo system should be supplied with a
training kit from your machine tool supplier. If
you have not received the training kit or if any
elements are missing, please contact your local
Renishaw office, which can be found by visiting
www.renishaw.com/contact.

2.1
Introduction
When used within a Primo system:
• The part setter enables part set-up and
inspection on machining centres.
• The tool setter enables tool setting and broken
tool detection (length and diameter).
The part setter and tool setter deliver interference-
tolerant radio transmission through the use of
Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS),
allowing multiple systems to work in the same
machine shop without interference.Using
radio transmission enables operation without
line-of-sight.
Getting started
The part setter and tool setter are fitted with LEDs
to provide visual indication of their status as well
as overall system status (see “Part setter and tool
setter LED guide” on page 5.18).
For more information on LEDs, see “Interface LED
signals” on page 5.20.
Credit
The Primo system requires credit to function.
Credit comes in the form of a credit token.This
is inserted into the part setter (see “Installing
the credit token cassette” on page 5.29, and
“Changing the credit token” on page 5.30).The
credit is then transferred to the interface (see
“Credit transfer” on page 5.31).
Modes of operation
Standby mode: the interface is waiting for a
switch-on signal from the machine tool before it
can send a switch-on signal to the equipment.
Operational mode: this is activated by a
switch-on signal from the interface or by spinning
the spindle (part setter only).The equipment is
ready for use.
Acquisition mode: this is used to partner the
part setter and tool setter with the interface (see
“Acquisition method” on page 5.25).
Credit transfer mode (part setter only): this is
used to transfer credit from the credit token via the
part setter to the interface (see “Credit transfer” on
page 5.31).
Primo™ Radio Part Setter and
Primo™ Radio 3DTool Setter basics

Primo system installation guide
2.2
Primo system basics
Function Description Factory setting
Part setter
switch-on/
switch-off method
Radio on/radio off Commanded by machine output.
Turn-on time is 1 second maximum. Radio on/ radio off
Spin on/spin off Spin at 1000 rpm for 1.5 seconds
minimum.
Enhanced trigger filter The enhanced trigger filter improves the
equipment's resistance to false triggers
caused by rapid traversing or excessive
vibration.
OFF
Hibernation mode When the part setter or tool setter is
in standby mode and the interface
is powered off or out of range, the
equipment enters hibernation (low
power) mode after a timeout.The
part setter or tool setter ‘wakes’from
hibernation periodically to check for
their partnered interface.The ‘wake’
signal is sent every 30 seconds when
hibernation is enabled.
ENABLED
Tool setter switch-on/switch-off
The switch-on/switch-off method for the tool setter
is not user-configurable.The method used is radio
on/radio off.
Enhanced trigger filter
When the filter is enabled, an additional 10 ms
filter delay is introduced to the equipment output.
It may be necessary to reduce the part setter's
approach speed to allow for the increased stylus
overtravel during the extended time delay.
Recalibration
If settings are changed via the interface
DIP switches, it is vital that the equipment
is recalibrated (see “Calibrating the Primo
equipment” on page 5.16).
Acquisition mode
The partnering of the part setter or tool setter with
the interface is described in “Acquisition method”
on page 5.25.
NOTE: To place the interface in acquisition mode,
you will need to turn it off and then back on again.
Partnering is required during initial Primo system
set-up or if the part setter switch-on method is
changed.
Partnering will not be lost by reconfiguration of
the equipment settings or when changing the
batteries.
Partnering can take place anywhere within
the performance envelope (see “Performance
envelope” on page 5.2).
Configurable settings
These settings can be configured by changing the
DIP switches on the interface (see page 3.5).

2.3
Primo system basics
Low credit indicators
When any of these low credit indicators are
shown, it is recommended that a new credit token
is loaded into the system.
1. Equipment LEDs flash yellow.
2. Interface low credit/low battery LED is
illuminated (indicates low credit [maximum 21
days] or low battery).
3. Interface digital display (indicates the
number of days of credit remaining).When
the remaining credit display reads 0 days,
the Primo system will stop working and new
credit must be loaded into the system to
continue operation.
4. Low credit/low battery solid state relay
(SSR) output from the interface, which can
be connected to the machine control.When
credit is running low, the SSR changes state.
The SSR can be configured normally open or
normally closed (see page 3.5).
Primo CreditToken
The Primo system will not work without credit
being available in the system.
The standard credit token contains 6 months'
worth of credit.
For more information on how to install the credit
token, see “Installing the credit token cassette” on
page 5.29.
Primo Upgrade CreditToken
An upgrade credit token enables the Primo
system to work for an unlimited period.
Credit transfer
Credit is loaded into the Primo system by
transferring credit from the credit token into the
interface (see “Credit transfer” on page 5.31).
How to purchase a credit token
You can purchase 6-month credit tokens and
upgrade credit tokens from the Primo website
www.renishaw.com/primo.
You can also contact your local Renishaw supplier
(see www.renishaw.com/contact).
Slow flash Maximum 21 days’
credit remaining
Fast flash Maximum 10 days’
credit remaining
Constant

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Primo system basics
Part setter operation
The part setter operates as a highly accurate and
repeatable mechanical switch that triggers as the
stylus deflects against a surface.
• The part setter can trigger in the X,Y and Z
axes.
• The part setter can be used for work
co-ordinate setting and for workpiece
measurement.
• A trigger signal is sent directly to the CNC
controller so that offsets can be updated – no
manual intervention is required.
Tool setter operation
The tool setter enables accurate machining by
measuring the length and diameter of tools using
the same highly accurate and repeatable switch
mechanism as the part setter.
• The tool is set in the Z axis for tool length
measurement and broken tool detection.
• Rotating tools are set in the X andY axes for
tool radius measurement.
Rotate the tool in the
reverse direction for
diameter setting.
Z
X/Y

2.5
Primo system basics
Software routines
GoProbe software caters for 3-axis applications
and covers basic probing routines:
• Workpiece set-up
• Workpiece measurement
• Tool setting
• Broken tool detection
• Calibration
For further information, see the
GoProbe programming manual (see
www.renishaw.com/goprobe for further details).

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Primo system basics
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