Renishaw RENGAGE RMP400 User manual

RMP400 high-accuracy radio machine
probe
Installation guide
H-6570-8501-02-A

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Renishaw plc. Registered in England and Wales. Company no: 1106260. Registered office: New Mills,
Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, GL12 8JR, UK.
Renishaw part no: H-6570-8501-02-A
First issued: 11.2018
Revised: 08.2021

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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 .............................................................1.2
Care of the probe ...........................................................1.2
Patents ...................................................................1.2
Declaration of conformity......................................................1.3
Disposal of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) ........................1.3
Disposal of batteries .........................................................1.3
Intended use ...............................................................1.4
Safety ....................................................................1.4
REACH regulation ...........................................................1.5
China RoHS ...............................................................1.5
FCC information to user (USA only) .............................................1.6
Radio approval .............................................................1.7
RMP400 basics ...............................................................2.1
Introduction ................................................................2.1
Getting started ...........................................................2.2
System interface..........................................................2.2
Probe modes...............................................................2.3
Configurable settings.........................................................2.3
Switch-on / switch-off methods...............................................2.3
Enhanced trigger filter .....................................................2.5
Auto-reset function ........................................................2.5
Multiple probe mode.......................................................2.5
Acquisition mode .........................................................2.6
RMP400 dimensions .........................................................2.7

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Contents
RMP400 specification ........................................................2.8
Typical battery life.........................................................2.9
Recommended styli.........................................................2.10
System installation ...........................................................3.1
Installing the RMP400 with an RMI or RMI-Q ......................................3.1
Operating envelope .......................................................3.1
Positioning the RMP400 and RMI or RMI-Q ....................................3.2
Performance envelope .....................................................3.2
Preparing the RMP400 for use .................................................3.3
Fitting the stylus ..........................................................3.3
Installing the batteries .....................................................3.4
Mounting the probe on a shank ..............................................3.5
Stylus on-centre adjustment.................................................3.6
Calibrating the RMP400 ......................................................3.7
Why calibrate a probe? ....................................................3.7
Calibrating in a bored hole or on a turned diameter...............................3.7
Calibrating in a ring gauge or on a datum sphere ................................3.7
Calibrating the probe length .................................................3.8
Trigger Logic™ ...............................................................4.1
Reviewing the probe settings ..................................................4.1
Multiple probe mode settings ..................................................4.2
Probe settings record ........................................................4.3
Probe partnering function .....................................................4.4
Changing the probe settings ...................................................4.6
Master reset function.........................................................4.9
RMP400 – RMI partnership...................................................4.12
RMP400 – RMI-Q partnership.................................................4.13
Operating mode............................................................4.14
Maintenance .................................................................5.1
Maintenance ...............................................................5.1
Cleaning the probe ..........................................................5.1
Changing the batteries .......................................................5.2
Fault-finding .................................................................6.1
Parts list .....................................................................7.1

1.1
Before you begin
see Section 1, “Before you begin”
Disclaimer
WHILE CONSIDERABLE EFFORT WAS MADE TO VERIFY THE ACCURACY OF THIS DOCUMENT
AT PUBLICATION, ALL WARRANTIES, CONDITIONS, REPRESENTATIONS AND LIABILITY,
HOWSOEVER ARISING, ARE EXCLUDED TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.
RENISHAW RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THIS DOCUMENT AND TO THE
EQUIPMENT, AND/OR SOFTWARE AND THE SPECIFICATION DESCRIBED HEREIN WITHOUT
OBLIGATION TO PROVIDE NOTICE OF SUCH CHANGES.
Trade marks
RENISHAW® and the probe symbol are registered trade marks of Renishaw plc. Renishaw
product names, designations and the mark ‘apply innovation’ are trade marks of Renishaw plc or its
subsidiaries.
Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google LLC.
Apple and the Apple logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
AppStore is a service mark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
Other brand, product or company names are trade marks of their respective owners.
Warranty
Unless you and Renishaw have agreed and signed a separate written agreement, the equipment
and/or software are sold subject to the Renishaw Standard Terms and Conditions supplied with such
equipment and/or software, or available on request from your local Renishaw office.
Renishaw warrants its equipment and software for a limited period (as set out in the Standard Terms
and Conditions), provided that they are installed and used exactly as defined in associated Renishaw
documentation. You should consult these Standard Terms and Conditions to find out the full details of
your warranty.
Equipment and/or software purchased by you from a third-party supplier is subject to separate terms
and conditions supplied with such equipment and/or software. You should contact your third-party
supplier for details.
Changes to equipment
Renishaw reserves the right to change equipment specifications without notice.

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Before you begin
CN 100416216
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IN 215787
IN 234921
IN 305341
IN 307453
IN 364693
IN 8707/DELNP/2008
WO 2004/057552
JP 4237051
JP 4575781
JP 4852411
JP 5238749
JP 5283501
JP 5308811
JP 5357541
JP 5390719
JP 5611297
KR 1001244
TW I333052
US 6941671
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US 7812736
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US 9140547
CNC machines
CNC machine tools must always be operated by fully trained personnel in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
Care of the probe
Keep system components clean and treat the probe as a precision tool.
Patents
Features of the RMP400, and other similar Renishaw products, are the subject of one or more of the
following patents and/or patent applications:

1.3
Before you begin
Declaration of conformity
Renishaw plc hereby declares that the RMP400 is in compliance with the essential requirements and
other relevant provisions of:
• the applicable EU directives
• the relevant statutory instruments under UK law
The full text of the declaration of conformity is available at:
www.renishaw.com/mtpdoc
Disposal of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE)
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,
contact your local waste disposal service or Renishaw distributor.
Disposal of batteries
The use of this symbol on the batteries, packaging or accompanying documents indicates that used
batteries should not be mixed with general household waste. Dispose of the used batteries at a
designated collection point. This will prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human
health which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling. Contact your local authority or
waste disposal service concerning the separate collection and disposal of batteries. All lithium and
rechargeable batteries must be fully discharged or protected from short circuiting prior to disposal.
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Intended use
The RMP400 is a radio spindle probe that enables automated workpiece inspection and job set-up on
multi-tasking machines, machining centres and gantry machining centres.
Safety
Information to the user
This product is supplied with non-rechargeable lithium metal batteries. Refer to the battery
manufacturer’s literature for specific battery operating, safety and disposal guidelines.
• Do not attempt to recharge the batteries.
• Replace the batteries only with the specified type.
• Do not mix new and used batteries in the product.
• Do not mix different types or brands of batteries in the product.
• Ensure that all batteries are inserted with the correct polarity in accordance with the instructions in
this manual and indicated on the product.
• Do not store the batteries in direct sunlight.
• Do not expose the batteries to water.
• Do not expose the batteries to heat or dispose of the batteries in a fire.
• Avoid forced discharge of the batteries.
• Do not short circuit the batteries.
• Do not disassemble, apply excessive pressure, pierce, deform or subject the batteries to impact.
• Do not swallow the batteries.
• Keep the batteries out of the reach of children.
• If the batteries are swollen or damaged do not use them in the product and exercise caution when
handling them.
• Dispose of waste batteries in accordance with your local environmental and safety laws.
Ensure that you comply with international and national battery transport regulations when transporting
the batteries or this product with the batteries inserted. Lithium metal batteries are classified as
dangerous goods for transportation and require labelling and packaging in accordance with the
dangerous goods regulations before being offered for transportation. To reduce the risk of shipment
delays, should you need to return this product for any reason, do not return any batteries.
In all applications involving the use of machine tools, eye protection is recommended.
The RMP400 has a glass window. Handle with care if broken to avoid injury.

1.5
Before you begin
Information to the machine supplier / installer
It is the machine supplier’s responsibility to ensure that the user is made aware of any hazards
involved in operation, including those mentioned in Renishaw product literature, and to ensure that
adequate guards and safety interlocks are provided.
If the probe fails, the probe signal may falsely indicate a probe seated condition. Do not rely on probe
signals to halt the movement of the machine.
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,
(for example power transformers, servo drives);
•all 0V/ground connections should be connected to the machine “star point” (the “star point” is a
single point return for all equipment ground and screen cables).This is very important and failure to
adhere to this can cause a potential difference between grounds;
•all screens must be connected as outlined in the user instructions;
•cables must not be routed alongside high current sources,(for example, motor power supply
cables), or be near high-speed data lines;
•cable lengths should always be kept to a minimum.
Equipment operation
If this equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the
equipment may be impaired.
REACH regulation
Information required by Article 33(1) of Regulation (EC) No1907/2006 (“REACH”) relating to products
containing substances of very high concern (SVHCs) is available at:
www.renishaw.com/REACH
China RoHS
For more information, on China RoHS visit:
www.renishaw.com/mtpchinarohs.

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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.