Renishaw RVP User manual

RVP user's guide
Document part number: H-1000-3322-05-D
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General information
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prior written permission of Renishaw.
Disclaimer
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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®, the probe symbol and REVO®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.
Other brand, product or company names are trade marks of their respective owners.
Third party licences
Third party licence information can be found in the following UCCsuite installation directory:
…\Renishaw\UCC\Utilities\UCCassist Mark II\Firmware\RVP\Licences
In a typical installation the location address will be:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Renishaw\UCC\Utilities\UCCassist Mark II\Firmware\RVP\Licences
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, please contact your local waste disposal service
or Renishaw distributor.
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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.
Care of equipment
Renishaw probes and associated systems are precision tools used for obtaining precise measurements and must therefore be treated with
care.
Changes to Renishaw products
Renishaw reserves the right to improve, change or modify its hardware or software without incurring any obligations to make changes to
Renishaw equipment previously sold.
Company registration details
Renishaw plc. Registered in England and Wales. Company no: 1106260. Registered office: New Mills, Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire,
GL12 8JR, UK.
Packaging
To aid end user recycling and disposal the materials used in the different components of the packaging are stated here:
Packaging component Material 94/62/EC code 94/62/EC number
Outer box Non-corrugated fibreboard PAP 21
Storage box Polypropylene PP 05
Packing foam Low density polyethylene LDPE 04
Packaging insert Corrugated fibreboard PAP 20
Stylus box Polypropylene PP 05
Stylus box label Polypropylene PP 05
Bag Low density polyethylene LDPE 04
CAUTION: If it is necessary to return any part of the system please ensure it is packaged carefully. Failure to do so could result in
transit damage for which the customer would be liable. Products supplied in plastic boxes must be returned in the original
packaging.
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Patents
Features of Renishaw's RVP and associated products (such as REVO-2) are the subjects of one or more of the following patents and patent
applications:
CN100453970
CN101166951
CN101166953
CN101405563
CN101405564
CN101490430
CN101772690
CN102305613
CN102906533
CN103842766
CN105190230
CN105408723
CN105793695
CN107532930
CN107850425
CN109964098
EP1877727
EP1877732
EP1989504
EP2002206
EP2002207
EP2035719
EP2140318
EP2167911
EP2431707
EP2564151
EP2764324
EP3004797
EP3052926
EP3289314
EP3322959
EP3542130
JP2016-533484
JP2018-522240
JP2019-536032
JP2021-193400
JP5196356
JP5350216
JP5425476
JP5653581
JP5658863
JP5706158
JP5851969
JP6013533
JP6199870
JP6348577
JP6510425
JP7042620
US10260856
US10591289
US10627259
US10775159
US2020-0049498
US7533574
US7809523
US7861430
US7885777
US7971365
US8006398
US8186882
US8302321
US8425119
US8474148
US8511898
US8601701
US8756973
US8978261
US9038282
US9366519
US9903713
WO2014/191729
WO2015/049341
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Product compliance
EU declaration of conformity
Contact Renishaw plc or visit www.renishaw.com/EUCMM for the full EU declaration.
UK declaration of conformity
Contact Renishaw plc or visit www.renishaw.com/UKCMM for the full UK declaration.
EMC conformity
This equipment must be installed and used in accordance with this installation guide. This product is intended for industrial use only and
should not be used in a residential area or connected to a low voltage power supply network which supplies buildings used for residential
purposes.
FCC (USA only)
Information to user (47 CFR 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 (47 CFR 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.
Equipment label (47 CFR 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.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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ICES-001 (Canada only)
This ISM device complies with Canadian ICES-001(A) / NMB-001(A).
Cet appareil ISM est conforme à la norme ICES‐001﴾A﴿ / NMB‐001﴾A﴿ du Canada.
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
Contact Renishaw plc or visit www.renishaw.com/ChinaRoHSCMM for the full China RoHS tabulation.
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Safety
Before unpacking and installing the RVP system, the user should carefully read the safety instructions below and ensure that they are followed
at all times by all operators.
The RVP vision probe system should only be used with the REVO-2 head.
Operators must be trained in the use and application of the REVO-2 system and accompanying products, in the context of the machine it is
fitted to, before being allowed to operate that machine.
Permanent magnets are used in some components of the REVO-2 system and associated products. It is important to keep them away from
items which may be affected by magnetic fields, e.g. data storage systems, pacemakers and watches.
WARNING: Avoid touching the probe (including counter balance arms), modules, and ACM when attached to the REVO-2 head,
especially when it is engaged (servo LED green) and the system is ready for measurement. If contact is made with the hardware, the
tool will need to be reconfigured before continuing.
VM10, VM11-2 and VM12 LED emissions
The vision modules incorporate high power LED lights and should not be used in the event of serious damage to any part of the VM10,
VM11-2 or VM12 modules. In such cases immediately disconnect the power source, remove and do not attempt to reuse the parts. Contact
your supplier for advice.
CAUTION: This equipment uses LED illumination that may flash at a variable rate. Avoid exposure or seek advice from your
medical practitioner if you are susceptible to photosensitivity or related health effects.
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Environmental and electrical specifications
Environmental specification
Ambient operating temperature range +10 °C to +40 °C
Storage temperature range ‐25 °C to +70 °C ﴾‐13 °F to 158 °F﴿
Operating humidity 0% to 80% (non-condensing)
Storage humidity 0% to 80% (non-condensing)
Electrical specification
The REVO-2 head and probe electronics are powered from the UCC S5. The head motors are powered from the SPA3. The VPCP and VMCP
are powered by a separate power supply that is supplied by Renishaw. Any additional backlighting is powered by a separate power supply
that is supplied by Renishaw. No additional power supplies are required.
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References and associated documents
The following Renishaw documents are referred to in this document or may be a source of further relevant information. They can easily be
acquired from Renishaw web site www.renishaw.com.
Title Document number
Installation and user's guide: REVO-2 and RSP2 H-1000-7590
Installation and user's guide: RSP3 H-1000-5124
Installation and user's guide: SFP2 H-1000-5365
User's guide: RVP H-1000-3322
User's guide: RFP1 H-1000-5430
Installation guide: UCC S5 H-1000-7598
Installation guide: SPA3-2 H-1000-5364
Installation & user's guide: MCUlite-2, MCU5-2 and MCU W-2 H-1000-5280
Installation and user's guide: MRS modular rack system H-1000-5088
Installation guide: MRS2 modular rack system H-1000-5255
Installation guide: REVO-2 change system port spacing guide H-1000-5408
Technical specifications guide: Styli and accessories H-1000-3200
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System description
RVP is a non-contact vision measurement probe for use with the REVO-2 5-axis measurement system on co-ordinate measuring machines.
RVP increases the multi-sensor capability of REVO-2 by adding non-contact inspection to the existing touch-trigger, high-speed tactile
scanning and surface finish capability of the system.
The RVP system comprises a probe and a range of modules that are automatically interchangeable with all other probe options available for
REVO. This flexibility means that the optimum tool can be selected to inspect a wide range of features, all on one CMM platform.
The RVP system is managed by the same I++ DME compliant interface as REVO-2 and full user functionality is provided by Renishaw's
MODUS metrology software. New MODUS vision software capability includes RVP configuration, image processing with application specific
options and automatic image storage for review and further analysis.
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Design principles of the RVP system
The RVP system uses an industry standard CMOS image sensor to capture and then detect the position of features using the contrast between
light and dark areas of the image. Data points are projected on to the location where the image contrast changes from light to dark. A detailed
calibration model of the lens system transforms the co-ordinates of the projected point on the image to real-world, three dimensional co-
ordinates on the part.
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System components overview
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Key Description Part number
1REVO-2 head A-5759-0001
2RVP vision probe A-5378-0080
3VM10 vision module A-5378-0082
4VM11-2 vision module A-5378-0093
5VM12 vision module A-5378-0088
6VPCP probe change port A-5378-0081
7VMCP module change port A-5378-0083
8VA90 calibration adaptor A-5378-0091
9ACM kit A-5378-0094
10 VA11 calibration artefact A-5378-0089
* NOTE: VA90 calibration adaptor shown fitted to VA11. The VA90 calibration adaptor (A-5378-0091) does not include the VA11.
RVP probe
RVP is the probe component of the system that houses the sensor and digital signal processor. There are currently two vision modules that
attach to the probe body that enable the inspection of a range of size and shape features.
The RVP component of the system is automatically interchangeable with other probe options using the VPCP heated change port that can be
fixed to the MRS rack system.
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Vision modules
The RVP system features three interchangeable vision modules (VM10, VM11-2 and VM12) which are tailored to provide inspection capability
for different applications. The vision modules attach to the probe body using the same style kinematic mount utilised by all the current REVO
probes.
VM10 has a wider field of view allowing larger features to be inspected. VM11-2 has a greater stand-off distance which improves accessibility
when inspecting complex parts with hard to reach features. VM12 has high magnification for inspection of very small features.
ACM accessory
The ACM is an accessory designed to enhance access for the RVP non‐contact vision system. Using a precision, first‑surface mirror, ACM
rotates the field of view through 90° allowing vision inspection of bore surfaces and other features previously inaccessible to RVP. ACM is
compatible with VM11-2, attaching magnetically to a kinematic ring on the module.
VA11 calibration artefact and VA90 calibration adaptor
The VA11 is a dedicated calibration artefact used to calibrate the target feature size and stand-off distance of the RVP system when using a
VM10, VM11-2 or VM12. The VA90 calibration adaptor converts VA11 into a calibration artefact compatible with ACM. The calibration routine
for RVP is fully automated through MODUS and UCCsuite.
VPCP and VMCP change ports
There are two new change ports that can be mounted to an MRS rack system to allow the automated changing of all the RVP probe and
module components.
The VPCP change port is used to change and house the RVP probe body on the machines rack system. The VMCP change port changes and
houses the ACM and vision module components of the RVP system. Both rack ports are temperature controlled to ensure that the housed
components are at the correct and most efficient operating temperature.
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Dimensional information
RVP REVO vision probe
Vision modules
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Angle change mirror
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Change ports
VA11 calibration artefact
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VA90 calibration adaptor fitted to VA11
NOTE: Dimensions in mm (in).
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Installation
Fitting VPCP and VMCP to the MRS / MRS2 rack
The VPCP and VMCP heated change ports can be fixed to an MRS or MRS2 rack system. It is recommended that they are attached to the MRS
/ MRS2 rail using the following procedure, where it is assumed that the MRS / MRS2 rack system is correctly installed.
1. Insert one of the fixing screws through the VPCP / VMCP.
2. Position the VPCP / VMCP underneath the rail and locate the respective T-nut within the rail*.
3. Hand tighten the fixing screw into the T-nut and repeat the process for the next fixing screw.
4. Position the VPCP / VMCP and tighten both fixing screws using the hexagonal key supplied.
NOTE: The image above shows the VPCP change port but the procedure is the same for the VMCP change port.
* NOTE: T-nuts must be used with the MRS system. However T-nuts and D-nuts are compatible with the MRS2 system.
NOTE: Please refer to the REVO-2 change port system spacing guide (Renishaw part number H-1000-5408) for full details of the
recommended spacing for positioning all sensors and artefacts on the MRS / MRS2 rail.
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Fixing VA11 calibration artefact and VA90 to CMM
The VA11 calibration artefact is designed to be fixed securely to the bed of the CMM to allow accurate and repeatable calibration of the RVP
system components. The diagrams below show how to fix the VA11 to the bed of the CMM.
1. Locate an appropriate threaded hole in the bed of the machine.
2. Position the artefact plate above the threaded hole.
3. Screw the correct cap head bolt through the hole into the threaded hole on the machine. The supplied washer can be used to correctly fit
smaller diameter bolts.
4. Tighten with a hex wrench.
5. Attach the calibration pillar to the kinematic mount. Integral magnets will secure it in place. Polarisation of the magnets will ensure the
pillar is fitted in the correct orientation.
6. For use with ACM, VA90 can be fitted to the VA11 kinematic mount and the calibration pillar fitted instead to the kinematic mount on the
VA90.
Securing the pillar / VA90
The VA11 pillar and VA90 can optionally be secured to the baseplate or each other using the supplied bracket and screws.
1. Fix the VA11 baseplate to the bed of the CMM before securing the pillar or VA90.
2. Position the bracket with the curved face towards the pillar.
3. Attach the bracket to the baseplate or VA90 using the supplied M2 cap head screw and tighten with a hex wrench.
4. Screw the M2 shoulder bolt through the bracket into the pillar or VA90 and tighten with a hex wrench. Ensure the bolt is not overtightened,
it should float within the bracket so as not to affect the kinematic location of the pillar or VA90.
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