Primo System Installation Guide

Installation guide
H-5470-8504-01-A
Primo™ system
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Renishaw part no: H-5470-8504-01-A
First issued: 11.2014

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 3D Tool 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
Primo system installation guide
Recalibration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.2
Acquisition mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.2
Primo Credit Token . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.3

Contents
Primo Upgrade Credit Token . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.3

Credit transfer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.3
How to purchase a credit token. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.3
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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
Preparing the tool setter for use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.7
Fitting the stylus, break stem and captive link. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.7
Installing the battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.8
Contents
Mounting the tool setter on a machine table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.9
Tool setter stylus level setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.10
Preparing the interface for use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.12

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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
Routine tool setter maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.6

Inspecting the diaphragm seal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.6
Fault-finding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.1
Contents
Part setter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.1
Tool setter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.6
iv Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.10
Parts list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.1

Before you begin
1.1
Disclaimer Warranty
RENISHAW HAS MADE CONSIDERABLE Equipment requiring attention under warranty
EFFORTS TO ENSURE THE CONTENT OF THIS must be returned to your equipment supplier.
DOCUMENT IS CORRECT AT THE DATE OF
Unless otherwise specifically agreed in writing
PUBLICATION BUT MAKES NO WARRANTIES
between you and Renishaw, if you purchased
OR REPRESENTATIONS REGARDING
the equipment from a Renishaw company, the
THE CONTENT. RENISHAW EXCLUDES
warranty provisions contained in Renishaw’s
LIABILITY, HOWSOEVER ARISING, FOR ANY
CONDITIONS OF SALE apply. You should
INACCURACIES IN THIS DOCUMENT.
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
Trade marks has been:
RENISHAW and the probe symbol used in the • neglected, mishandled or inappropriately used;
RENISHAW logo are registered trade marks of or
Renishaw plc in the United Kingdom and other
countries. apply innovation, Primo and names • modified or altered in any way except with the
and designations of other Renishaw products and prior written agreement of Renishaw.
technologies are trade marks of Renishaw plc or If you purchased the equipment from any other
its subsidiaries. supplier, you should contact them to find out what
All other brand names and product names used repairs are covered by their warranty.
in this document are trade names, trade marks, or
registered trade marks of their respective owners.
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.
Patents
Before you begin
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:
1.2 CN100416216 JP5238749

CN100466003 JP5254692
CN101476859 JP5390719
CN101354230 JP5410700
CN101354266 JP5491646
CN101482402 KR1001244
EP0695926 TW1380025
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EC declaration of conformity FCC Information to user (USA
Before you begin

C
only)
47 CFR Section 15.19

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Renishaw plc hereby declares that the Primo
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
Radio Part Setter, Primo Radio 3D Tool Setter
conditions: 1.3
and Primo Interface are in compliance with
the essential requirements and other relevant 1. This device may not cause harmful
provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. interference, and
Contact Renishaw plc or visit 2. This device must accept any interference
www.renishaw.com/primodownloads for the full received, including interference that may
EC declaration of conformity. 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.
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.
Radio approval Radio regulations

Before you begin
Extract from Taiwanese radio regulations

Radio equipment – Canadian warning
statements 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
English
計之特性及功能。第十四條低功率射頻電機之使用
1.4 Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio 不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信；經發現有干擾
transmitter may only operate using an antenna of 現象時，應立即停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續
a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for 使用。前項合法通信，指依電信規定作業之無線電
the transmitter by Industry Canada. 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。
To reduce potential radio interference to other
users, the antenna type and its gain should be so
Radio approvals
chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated
power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for
successful communication. Primo Radio Part Setter
This device complies with Industry Canada Canada IC: 3928A-PRPS

licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is China CMIIT ID: 2014DJ0914
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this
device may not cause interference, and (2) this Europe CE
(28 EU member countries)
device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation Japan 205-140186
of the device. Singapore Reg. No: N0522-14
Complies with
Français IDA Standards
DA104328
Conformément à la réglementation d’Industrie

South Korea MSIP-CRM-R1P-PRPS
Canada, le présent émetteur radio peut
fonctionner avec une antenne d’un type et d’un Taiwan CCAL14LP0020T1
gain maximal (ou inférieur) approuvé pour USA FCC ID: KQGPRPS
l’émetteur par Industrie Canada.
Dans le but de réduire les risques de brouillage

Australia Iceland India Indonesia Liechtenstein
radioélectrique à l’intention des autres utilisateurs,
Malaysia Montenegro New Zealand Norway
il faut choisir le type d’antenne et son gain
Switzerland The Philippines Turkey Vietnam
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.
Primo Radio 3D Tool Setter Primo Interface
Before you begin

Canada IC: 3928A-PR3DTS Canada: IC: 3928A-PI
China CMIIT ID: 2014DJ0913 China: CMIIT ID: 2014DJ3490
Europe CE Europe: CE
(28 EU member countries) (28 EU member countries)
Japan 205-140187 Japan: 205-140198
1.5
Singapore Reg. No: N0521-14 Singapore: Reg. No: N2032-14
Complies with Complies with
IDA Standards IDA Standards
DA104328 DA104328
South Korea MSIP-CRM-R1P-PR3DTS South Korea: MSIP-CRM-R1P-PI

Taiwan CCAL14LP0030T1 Taiwan: CCAL14LP0690T4
USA FCC ID: KQGPR3DTS USA: FCC ID: KQGPI
Australia Iceland India Indonesia Liechtenstein Australia Iceland India Indonesia Liechtenstein
Malaysia Montenegro New Zealand Norway Malaysia Montenegro New Zealand Norway
Switzerland The Philippines Turkey Vietnam Switzerland The Philippines Turkey Vietnam
Safety • Do not get batteries wet.

Before you begin
• If a battery is damaged, exercise caution when

Information to the user handling it.
The part setter and the tool setter are each Please ensure that you comply with international
supplied with one CR2 3 V Lithium manganese and national battery transport regulations when
dioxide battery. It is also possible to use ½ AA transporting batteries or the products.
1.6 3.6 V Lithium-thionyl chloride batteries (approved
to IEC 62133). For more information, see Lithium batteries are classified as dangerous
“Permitted battery types” on page 6.4. goods and strict controls apply to their shipment
by air. To reduce the risk of shipment delays, if
Once the charge in these batteries has depleted, you need to return the part setter or the tool setter
do not attempt to recharge them. 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.
The use of this symbol on the batteries and/
or accompanying packaging indicates that the Information to the machine supplier/
batteries should not be mixed with general installer
household waste upon disposal. It is the
responsibility of the end user to dispose of the It is the machine supplier's responsibility to ensure
batteries at a designated collection point to enable that the user is made aware of any hazards
recycling. Correct disposal of the batteries will involved in operation, including those mentioned
prevent negative effects on the environment. For in Renishaw product literature, and to ensure
more information, please contact your local waste that adequate guards and safety interlocks are
disposal service. provided.
Please ensure replacement batteries are of the Under certain circumstances, the probe signal
correct type and are fitted in accordance with the may falsely indicate a probe seated condition. Do
instructions in this manual and as indicated on not rely on probe signals to halt the movement of
the product (for more information, see section 6, the machine and always program an overtravel
“Maintenance”). For specific battery operating, distance stop into the machining program.
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.
Information to the equipment installer
Before you begin

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:
1.7
• 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.
Renishaw GoProbe cycles GoProbe training kit

Before you begin
Each Primo system is supplied with Renishaw To ensure the maximum benefit from the Primo
GoProbe software and the Renishaw GoProbe system, Renishaw provides each Primo customer
training kit. with a GoProbe training kit: the training kit helps
new users to get up and running with their new
Renishaw GoProbe software is a unique probing system quickly and easily.
‘all‑in‑one’ probing solution that supports all the
1.8 Renishaw GoProbe cycles. The GoProbe cycles The training kit centres on the GoProbe training
use a single‑line command to simplify the use of part, which has been designed to incorporate
standard probing cycles. the most common features encountered during
automated setting and manufacturing. The
GoProbe combines multiple GoProbe cycles for GoProbe training part is used to demonstrate all
part setting, tool setting and probe set-up: the probing cycles and is used in the e-learning
• 9901 – Part setting practical exercises.
• 9921 – Tool setting

• 9931 – System ready
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.
GoProbe provides:
By completing this training the user will be able to
• An easy and intuitive way to get started with
check that the Primo system is ready for use, and
setting cycles.
will be able to use part setting, tool setting and
• A simple and consistent ‘five step’ method of probe set‑up cycles with confidence.
operation.
Other learning aids included in the training kit
• A choice of manual (jog) mode or automated are the pocket guide and quick-reference tool,
mode. for convenient continual use at the machine.
A GoProbe smartphone app is also available –
• A solution that is compatible with a range of see www.renishaw.com/goprobe for details.
Renishaw probes as well as the Primo system.
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.
Primo™ Radio Part Setter and
Primo™ Radio 3D Tool Setter basics
2.1
Introduction Credit
When used within a Primo system: The Primo system requires credit to function.
Credit comes in the form of a credit token. This
• The part setter enables part set‑up and is inserted into the part setter (see “Installing
inspection on machining centres. the credit token cassette” on page 5.29, and
• The tool setter enables tool setting and broken “Changing the credit token” on page 5.30). The
tool detection (length and diameter). credit is then transferred to the interface (see
“Credit transfer” on page 5.31).
The part setter and tool setter deliver interference-
tolerant radio transmission through the use of Modes of operation
Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS),
allowing multiple systems to work in the same Standby mode: the interface is waiting for a
machine shop without interference. Using switch-on signal from the machine tool before it
radio transmission enables operation without can send a switch-on signal to the equipment.
line‑of‑sight.
Operational mode: this is activated by a
switch‑on signal from the interface or by spinning
Getting started the spindle (part setter only). The equipment is
The part setter and tool setter are fitted with LEDs ready for use.
to provide visual indication of their status as well Acquisition mode: this is used to partner the
as overall system status (see “Part setter and tool part setter and tool setter with the interface (see
setter LED guide” on page 5.18). “Acquisition method” on page 5.25).
For more information on LEDs, see “Interface LED Credit transfer mode (part setter only): this is
signals” on page 5.20. used to transfer credit from the credit token via the
part setter to the interface (see “Credit transfer” on
page 5.31).
Configurable settings
These settings can be configured by changing the
Primo system
DIP switches on the interface (see page 3.5).

basics
Function Description Factory setting

Part setter Radio on/radio off Commanded by machine output. Radio on/
2.2 switch‑on/ Turn‑on time is 1 second maximum. radio off
switch‑off method Spin on/spin off Spin at 1000 rpm for 1.5 seconds
minimum.
Enhanced trigger filter The enhanced trigger filter improves the OFF
equipment's resistance to false triggers
caused by rapid traversing or excessive
vibration.
Hibernation mode When the part setter or tool setter is ENABLED
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.
Tool setter switch‑on/switch‑off Acquisition mode

The switch‑on/switch‑off method for the tool setter The partnering of the part setter or tool setter with
is not user‑configurable. The method used is radio the interface is described in “Acquisition method”
on/radio off. on page 5.25.
Enhanced trigger filter NOTE: To place the interface in acquisition mode,

you will need to turn it off and then back on again.
When the filter is enabled, an additional 10 ms
filter delay is introduced to the equipment output.
Partnering is required during initial Primo system
It may be necessary to reduce the part setter's set‑up or if the part setter switch-on method is
approach speed to allow for the increased stylus changed.
overtravel during the extended time delay.
Partnering will not be lost by reconfiguration of
the equipment settings or when changing the
batteries.
Recalibration
Partnering can take place anywhere within
If settings are changed via the interface the performance envelope (see “Performance
DIP switches, it is vital that the equipment envelope” on page 5.2).
is recalibrated (see “Calibrating the Primo
equipment” on page 5.16).
Primo Credit Token Low credit indicators
The Primo system will not work without credit When any of these low credit indicators are
Primo system
being available in the system. shown, it is recommended that a new credit token
is loaded into the system.
basics
The standard credit token contains 6 months'
worth of credit. 1. Equipment LEDs flash yellow.
For more information on how to install the credit 2.3

token, see “Installing the credit token cassette” on
page 5.29.
Primo Upgrade Credit Token

An upgrade credit token enables the Primo
system to work for an unlimited period.
Slow flash Maximum 21 days’

credit remaining
Fast flash Maximum 10 days’
credit remaining
Credit transfer 2. Interface low credit/low battery LED is

illuminated (indicates low credit [maximum 21
Credit is loaded into the Primo system by
days] or low battery).
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
Constant
www.renishaw.com/primo.
3. Interface digital display (indicates the
You can also contact your local Renishaw supplier
number of days of credit remaining). When
(see www.renishaw.com/contact).
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).
Part setter operation Tool setter operation

The part setter operates as a highly accurate and The tool setter enables accurate machining by
Primo system
repeatable mechanical switch that triggers as the measuring the length and diameter of tools using
stylus deflects against a surface. the same highly accurate and repeatable switch
basics
mechanism as the part setter.

• The part setter can trigger in the X, Y and Z
axes. • The tool is set in the Z axis for tool length
2.4 measurement and broken tool detection.
• The part setter can be used for work
co-ordinate setting and for workpiece • Rotating tools are set in the X and Y axes for
measurement. tool radius measurement.
• A trigger signal is sent directly to the CNC

controller so that offsets can be updated – no
manual intervention is required.
X/Y
Rotate the tool in the

reverse direction for
diameter setting.
Software routines
GoProbe software caters for 3-axis applications
Primo system
and covers basic probing routines:
basics
• Workpiece set-up
• Workpiece measurement
• Tool setting 2.5
• Broken tool detection

• Calibration
For further information, see the
GoProbe programming manual (see
www.renishaw.com/goprobe for further details).
Primo system
basics
2.6
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Primo™ Interface basics
3.1
Introduction
The interface enables communication between
the machine tool, part setter and tool setter using
radio frequency transmission.
Power supply
The interface requires a 12 Vdc to 30 Vdc supply
capable of supplying 150 mA minimum.
NOTE: If the Primo system is using an upgrade

credit token and the interface is returned to
Renishaw, then the upgrade credit token must
be returned with the interface for identification
purposes.
Interface visual diagnostics
Digital ‘Remaining credit (days)’

and error code display
Part setter LED Tool setter LED
Start LED Signal LED
Low credit/low battery LED Error LED

Probe status LED
Interface inputs
Primo Interface
Machine start inputs
‘Machine start’ is configurable as a level or pulsed

basics
signal.
SW2-3 set P1 Active * Part setter is
to level switched on.
3.2
P2 Active * Tool setter is
switched on.
SW2-3 set P1 Pulsed to alternately switch
to pulsed on and off the selected probe.
P2 Active * Tool setter is
selected.
P2 OFF Part setter is
selected.
* Active = +12 Vdc to +30 Vdc with respect to the machine
start common
For the full interface switch settings, see page 3.5,

and for the full interface wiring diagram, see page
5.13.
Interface outputs
There are four SSR outputs:
• Probe status 1
• Probe status 2
• Error
• Low credit/low battery
All outputs can be inverted by using the
interface DIP switches SW1 and SW2 (for switch
configurations, see page 3.5).
NOTE: The term ‘Probe status’ refers to the

measurement hardware in the system interacting
with the interface and can therefore refer to the
part setter or the tool setter.
SSR outputs specifications

• Maximum ‘on’ resistance = 25 Ω
• Maximum load voltage = 30 V
• Maximum load current = 100 mA
Interface output waveform
Primo Interface
PROBE
basics
Power Seated Triggered Seated Low
Primo Interface off Probe Error credit/ Probe
switch Probe Probe e.g. low Error low switch
SSR output
on trigger reseat signal clean battery off
3.3
Probe status 1 SSR open
(level)
Normally open SSR closed

(pulsed)

Error SSR open
Normally closed SSR closed

(level)

(pulsed)
Normally closed SSR closed

Low battery/credit SSR open
Signal delays:
1. Transmission delay: probe trigger to output change of state = 10 ms ±10 µs without enhanced
trigger filter
2. Start delay: time from initiation of start signal to valid signal transmission = 1 second maximum
for radio on/radio off (or 1.5 seconds for spin on/spin off).
Switches SW1 and SW2

Primo Interface
NOTE: To gain access to the switches, remove the

front cover (see “Removing the interface cover” on
basics
page 6.5).
3.4
SW1 SW2
Switch SW1 output configuration
Primo Interface
NOTE: If the error code E08 appears on the
Primo interface “Remaining credit (days)” digital
basics
display when a DIP switch setting has been
changed, the part setter must be reacquired or the
DIP switch returned to its original position.
3.5
PROBE STATUS 1 Low credit/

low battery Error
Pulsed N/O N/O N/O
Abbreviations are as follows:

N/O = Normally open
N/C = Normally closed
Factory settings are shown.

ON
Level N/C N/C N/C
! CAUTION: Exercise caution when using error or probe SSR in N/O mode as a wiring
fault could cause loss of error condition and therefore could result in a non-failsafe condition.
Switch SW2 output configuration

HIBERNATION MODE
TOOL SETTER TYPE

TRIGGER FILTER
MACHINE START
ENHANCED
PROBE STATUS 2
START
Pulsed N/O Level Spin On Disabled LTS
Factory settings are shown.
ON
Level N/C Pulsed M-code Off Enabled 3D Tool setter

Primo Interface
basics
3.6

Dimensions and specifications
4.1
Part setter dimensions
50 19
Probe status LED
Battery cover A range of probe-ready
shanks are available from
Renishaw
12.5°
Ø48.5
Ø51
12.5°
61.25
+Z
Stylus overtravel limits

Stylus length ±X / ±Y +Z
±X ±Y 50 12 6
Dimensions given in mm (in) 100 22 6

Tool setter dimensions

Dimensions and
specifications
44.75 48.65 56
+ 22 for battery
4.2 removal
33
93
68.75
64.5
Cap head bolt and T nut

Ø56
M10/M12 MAX
Typical bolt length 30
Supplied by user
Stylus overtravel limits

Stylus length ±X / ±Y +Z
Dimensions given in mm 35 3.5 6
Disc stylus
Ø26 mm × 4 mm
4
Ø26
Dimensions given in mm
Interface dimensions
Dimensions and
specifications
84 40
40 40
4.3
40
45
63
16
Dimensions given in mm
Part setter specification

Dimensions and
specifications
Principal application Used for workpiece set-up and inspection.

Transmission type Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) radio
Radio frequency 2400 MHz to 2483.5 MHz
4.4 Operating range Up to 10 m (32.8 ft)
Sealing IPX8 (EN/IEC 60529)
Operating temperature +5°C to +55°C (+41°F to +131°F)
Storage temperature -25°C to +70°C (-13°F to +158°F)
Compatible interface Primo Interface
Recommended styus M4 stylus with 50 mm (1.97 in) ceramic stem and 6 mm (0.24 in)
ruby ball.
Weight without shank 350 g (12.35 oz)
(including battery and credit
token)
Switch-on / switch-off Radio on Radio off
options
Spin on Spin off
Battery types ½ AA (3.6 V) Lithium-thionyl CR2 (3 V) Lithium manganese
chloride dioxide
Battery life See table on next page.
Sense directions ±X, ±Y, +Z
Uni-directional repeatability 1 µm (40 µin) 2 s (see note 1)
Stylus trigger force
(see notes 2 and 3)
XY low force 0.50 N, 51 gf (1.80 ozf)
XY high force 0.90 N, 92 gf (3.24 ozf)
+Z direction 5.85 N, 597 gf (21.04 ozf)
Mounting Taper shank in machine tool spindle.
Low battery indication Flashing blue LED while the part setter is seated (not triggered).
Dead battery indication Continuous red LED
Low credit indication Flashing yellow LED while the part setter is seated (not triggered).
No credit indication Continuous yellow LED
Dimensions Length 61.25 mm (2.41 in)
Diameter 51 mm (2 in)
Spindle speed (maximum) 1000 rev/min
Note 1 Performance specification is tested at a standard test velocity of 480 mm/min (18.9 in/min) with a 50 mm (1.97 in)
stylus. Significantly higher velocity is possible, depending on application requirements.
Note 2 Trigger force, which is critical in some applications, is the force exerted on the component by the stylus when the
probe triggers. The maximum force applied will occur after the trigger point (overtravel). The force value depends on
related variables including measuring speed and machine deceleration.
Note 3 These are the factory settings, manual adjustment is not possible.
Part setter specification
Dimensions and
continued
specifications
5% usage
Battery type Standby life Continuous use
(72 minutes/day)
CR2 Lithium 270 days 75 days 155 hours
manganese dioxide 4.5
½ AA Lithium-thionyl
410 days 125 days 260 hours
chloride
Tool setter specification

Dimensions and
specifications
Principal application Tool measurement and broken tool detection on small to medium
CNC machining centres.
4.6 Radio frequency 2400 MHz to 2483.5 MHz
Operating range Up to 10 m (32.8 ft)
Compatible interface Primo Interface
Recommended stylus 26 mm (1.02 in) diameter disc stylus, tungsten carbide
Weight with disc stylus 660 g (23.28 oz)
(including battery)
Switch-on/switch-off options Radio on Radio off
Battery types ½ AA (3.6 V) Lithium-thionyl CR2 (3 V) Lithium manganese
chloride dioxide
Battery life See table on next page.
Sense directions ±X, ±Y, +Z
Unidirectional repeatability 1 μm (40 μin) 2σ (see note 1)
Stylus trigger force 1.30 N to 2.40 N, 133 gf to 245 gf (4.68 ozf to 8.63 ozf) depending
(see notes 2 and 3) on sense direction.
Mounting The tool setter is mounted on the machine table using a cap head
bolt and T nut (not supplied by Renishaw).
Low battery indication Flashing blue LED while the tool setter is seated (not triggered).
Dead battery indication Continuous red LED
Low credit indication Flashing yellow LED while the tool setter is seated (not triggered).
No credit indication Continuous yellow LED
Dimensions Length 93.40 mm (3.68 in)
(with stylus)
Width 56 mm (2.20 in)
Height 101.75 mm (4.01 in)
Note 1 Performance specification is tested at a standard test velocity of 480 mm/min (18.9 in/min) with a 35 mm (1.38 in)
stylus. Significantly higher velocity is possible depending on application requirements.
Note 2 Trigger force, which is critical in some applications, is the force exerted on the component by the stylus when the
probe triggers. The maximum force applied will occur after the trigger point (overtravel). The force value depends on
related variables including measuring speed and machine deceleration.
Note 3 These are the factory settings, manual adjustment is not possible.
Tool setter specification
Dimensions and
continued
specifications
5% usage
Battery type Standby life Continuous use
(72 minutes/day)
CR2 Lithium 270 days 75 days 155 hours
manganese dioxide 4.7
½ AA Lithium-thionyl
410 days 125 days 260 hours
chloride
Interface specification
Dimensions and
specifications
Principal application Used to communicate signals between the part setter or tool
setter and the CNC machining centre.
Radio frequency 2400 MHz to 2483.5 MHz
4.8 Operating range Up to 10 m (32.8 ft)
Compatible probes Primo Radio Part Setter, Primo Radio 3D Tool Setter and Primo
LTS
Weight (with 8 m (26.2 ft) cable) 950 g (33.51 oz)
Supply voltage 12 Vdc to 30 Vdc
Supply current 100 mA at 24 V peak, 30 mA typical
Output signal Four machine outputs, comprising four solid-state relays (SSR)
configurable normally open or normally closed to be used for
probe status 1, 2, error and low battery / low credit; all of which
can be inverted.
Input/output specification SSR output is protected by a circuit which limits the current to
100 mA. M-code input: up to 30 V (10 mA at 24 V max) for part
setter and tool setter. Power supply should be fused separately
within the machine cabinet.
Diagnostic LEDs Digital ‘credit days remaining’ and error codes display, part setter,
start, low credit / low battery, probe status, error, signal, tool
setter / length tool setter.
Cable Specification Ø7.5 mm (0.29 in), 15-core screened cable, each core 18 ×
0.1 mm
Length 8 m (26.2 ft)
Mounting Directional mounting with optional mounting bracket or flush
mounting (both available separately).
Conduit A flexible conduit to aid protection of the interface cable can be
purchased as an optional extra. See “interface cable” on page
5-14 for recommended conduit and installation information.
Dimensions Height 103 mm (4.05 in)
Width 84 mm (3.31 in)
Depth 40 mm (1.57 in)
System installation
5.1
Mounting bracket
(optional)
CNC Interface
machining
centre
CNC
spindle Part machine
setter control
Stylus
Tool setter
Cable
Workpiece
Operating envelope To ensure unrestricted transmission performance:
Radio transmission does not require line-of-sight • Keep all Primo system components within
and will pass through small gaps and machine the performance envelope (see “Performance
tool windows, providing a reflected path (of less envelope” on page 5.2).
than 10 m [32.8 ft]) is available.
• A green signal LED represents an excellent
signal, whereas yellow represents a reduced
signal and is an indication to check radio
Signal LED communications (see “Part setter and tool
setter LED guide” on page 5.18).
The signal LED on the interface turns gradually
from green to yellow as the environment causes • Do not allow coolant or swarf residue to
signal degradation. When communication fails, the accumulate on the equipment.
LED turns off.
• Regularly wipe clean the part setter body and
The Primo system will continue to perform 100% the tool setter body.
effectively as long as there is signal.
• Reduction in transmission range may result
ideal degradation when operating in temperatures outside the
range of +5 °C to +55 °C (+41 °F to +131 °F).
Performance envelope
Equipment positioning
installation
System
The system elements should be positioned so

that:
• The optimum range can be achieved over the

5.2 full travel of the machine’s axes.
• The front cover of the interface is facing in the

general direction of the machining area.
Performance envelope for part setter
75°
75° 75° 60°

60° 10 (33) 60°
45° 45° 45°
30° 5 (16) 30°

30°
15° 15° Interface

15°
0° 0°
0°
15° 15°
15° 5 (16)
30° 30°
30°
45° 45°
60° 45°
60° 10 (33)
60° 75°
75° 90° 75°
Part setter
Typical plot at +20 °C (68 °F)
Range given in m (ft) Valid between temperatures of
OPERATING AND SWITCH ON/OFF +5 °C to +55 °C (+41 °F to +131 °F)
Performance envelope for tool setter

90°
105° 75°
120° 60°
135° 45°
0°
15° 15°
30° 30° 30°
150°
45° 45°
165° 15°
10 (33) 60° 60°
5 (16)
0°
75° 75°
10 (33)
165° 15° 5 (16)
90° 90°
150° 30°
105° 105°
135° 45° Tool setter

60°
side view
120°
105° 75°
90°
Tool setter
top view
Range given in m (ft) Valid between temperatures of
OPERATING AND SWITCH ON/OFF +5 °C to +55 °C (+41 °F to +131 °F)
Preparing the part setter
Fitting the stylus
installation
System
To obtain the most accurate results from your part
setter, it is recommended that you fit a Renishaw
manufactured stylus.
5.3
1
1.8 Nm – 2.2 Nm
M-5000-3707
Installing the battery
NOTES:
installation
System
See “Permitted battery types” on page 6.4 for a

list of suitable battery types.
Do not allow coolant or debris to enter the battery

5.4 compartment. When inserting the battery, check
that the battery polarity is correct.
See “Safety” on page 1.6 for battery safety

information.
1 2
3 4
Please remove the

battery isolation device
from the battery
compartment before use
5
Mounting the part setter on a shank
installation
1
System
5.5
2 3
2 mm A/F
0.5 Nm – 1.5 Nm
(0.37 lbf.ft – 1.1 lbf.ft)
(× 2)
Part setter stylus on-centre adjustment
1
installation
NOTES:
System
If a part setter and shank assembly is dropped,

it must be rechecked for correct on-centre 2 mm A/F
adjustment. 0.5 Nm – 1.5 Nm
5.6 (0.37 lbf.ft – 1.1 lbf.ft)
Do not hit the part setter to achieve on-centre (× 4)
adjustment.
2 2 mm A/F 3
1.5 Nm – 2.2 Nm
(1.1 lbf.ft – 1.62 lbf.ft)
(× 2)
2 mm A/F
1.5 Nm – 2.2 Nm
(1.1 lbf.ft – 1.62 lbf.ft)
(× 4)
Preparing the tool setter for use
Fitting the stylus, break stem and
installation
captive link
System
5 mm A/F
Stylus weak link break stem
1
2.6 Nm
(1.92 lbf.ft) Incorporated into the stylus, the break stem 5.7
protects the mechanism from damage in the event
Stylus weak
link break stem
of excessive stylus overtravel or a collision. There
is a compartment within the battery housing of the
tool setter for a spare break stem to be stored.
Captive link
2 mm A/F In the event of the break stem being damaged,

1.1 Nm the captive link ties the stylus to the probe.
(0.81 lbf.ft)
Captive link
3 mm A/F
2.6 Nm
(1.92 lbf.ft)
Installing the battery
NOTES:
installation
System
See “Permitted battery types” on page 6.4 for a

list of suitable battery types.
Do not allow coolant or debris to enter the battery

5.8 compartment. When inserting the battery, check
that the battery polarity is correct.

information.
1 2
3 4
Please remove the

battery isolation device
from the battery
compartment before use
5
Mounting the tool setter on a machine
table
installation
1. Undo three of the four screws that hold the
tool setter to the base.
System
2. Bolt the tool setter base to the table using an
M12 or M10 cap head screw and washer (not
supplied). 5.9
3. Reattach the tool setter to the base.
1 2 3
4 mm A/F
5.1 Nm
3 mm A/F
2.6 Nm
× 2
Tool setter stylus level setting

The top surface of the stylus must be set level.
installation
Front to back level adjustment

System
NOTE: It is strongly recommended that you make

this adjustment first.
5.10
To raise the front:
Slacken screw 2 and adjust the height with

screw 1 until the stylus is level. To lock the
position, fully tighten screw 2.
To lower the front:
Slacken screw 1 and adjust screw 2 until the

stylus is level. To lock the position, fully tighten
screw 1.
4 A/F
5.1 Nm
2
Side to side level adjustment
Alternately adjust the grub screws. This causes

the tool setter to rotate and change the stylus level
installation
setting.
System
When the stylus surface is level, tighten the grub
screws.
5.11
2.5 mm A/F
1.1 Nm
× 2
Preparing the interface for use
Mounting bracket (optional)

installation
System
NOTE: Install the interface with the cable exiting

from the lower side for good coolant run‑off.
5.12
4 mm A/F
19 (0.75)
25 25
8 mm A/F (0.98) (0.98)
5 Nm
38 (1.50)
2 (0.08)
100.50 (3.95)
(1.18)
30
(0.98)
25
(1.77)
45
45 º
2.0 (0.08) 45 (1.77)
90 (3.54)
Dimensions given in mm (in)

Interface wiring diagram
! CAUTION: The power supply to the interface
installation
screen should be terminated at the machine
System
ground (star point).
5.13
Orange/black
Orange/white
} LTS status input (connect to LTS
normally closed SSR)
Turquoise
Turquoise/black
} Probe status 1 (SSR)
Blue
Blue/black } Probe status 2 (SSR)
Violet
Violet/black } Low credit/low battery (SSR)
Green
Green/black
} Error (SSR)
White Machine start input P1 (part setter)
Brown Machine start common
Pink Machine start input P2 (tool setter)
12 V to 30 V Red
0V
Screen
Black
Green/yellow
} Power supply (12 V to 30 V)
Machine ground (star point)
Interface cable
Cable specification
installation
System
Length 8 m (26.25 ft)

Diameter 7.5 mm (0.29 in)
Number of cores 15 cores and screen
5.14 Dimensions of each core 18 × 0.1 mm
A ferrule should be crimped onto each cable wire

for a more positive connection at the terminal box.
A cable sealing gland prevents coolant and dirt

from entering the interface.
The interface cable can be further protected by a

flexible conduit.
Fitting flexible conduit

Adaptor A
The recommended flexible conduit is Anamet
Sealtite HFX (5/16 in) Polyurethane.
1. Slide nut B and the plastic olive onto the

conduit.
Conduit
2. Screw the conduit termination piece into the termination
piece
end of the conduit.
3. Fit the conduit to adaptor A and tighten nut B.
Plastic olive
! CAUTION: Failure to protect the cable can
result in system failure due to either cable damage Cable
or coolant ingress through cores into the interface.
Failure due to inadequate cable protection will
Flexible conduit
invalidate the warranty.
Nut B
Interface screw torque values
installation
System
3 mm A/F
2 Nm
5.15
T10 tamperproof
1 Nm
4 positions
4 mm A/F
8 mm A/F
5 Nm
A/F
19 mm
Mounting
HOLD
bracket
22 mm A/F
7 Nm
Calibrating the Primo equipment When your tool setter is assembled and mounted
on the machine table, it is necessary to align the
stylus face with the machine axes to avoid probing
Why calibrate?
installation
errors when setting tools. It is worth taking care

System
The part setter and tool setter are just two with this operation – you should try to get the face
components of the measurement system which aligned to within 0.015 mm for normal use (see
communicates with the machine tool. Each part “Tool setter stylus level setting” on page 5.10).
5.16 of the system can introduce a constant difference This is achieved by manually adjusting the stylus
between the position that the stylus touches and with the adjusting screws provided, and using a
the position that is reported to the machine. If suitable instrument such as a dial test indicator
either probe is not calibrated, this difference will (DTI) clock mounted in the machine spindle.
appear as an inaccuracy in the measurement.
Calibration of the probes allows the probing Calibrating the part setter and tool
software to compensate for this difference.
setter together
During normal use, the difference between the
GoProbe includes a cycle for calibrating the
touch position and the reported position does not
part setter and tool setter at the same time. It
change, but it is important that you calibrate your
automatically stores calibration values for use
probes in the following circumstances:
during setting and measurement cycles. For
• when a probe system is to be used for the first more information, see the GoProbe pocket guide
time; (please contact Renishaw for more information).
• when the probe settings are changed; Alternatively the part setter or tool setter can be
calibrated individually. This method is used when:
• when a new stylus is fitted to the probe;
• using a non-standard stylus;
• when it is suspected that the stylus has
become distorted or that the probe has • only one probe is to be calibrated;
crashed;
• accuracy of better than 10 µm is required;
• at regular intervals to compensate for • working on a 4‑axis or 5‑axis machine tool.
mechanical changes of your machine tool.
To ensure accurate results during use of the GoProbe training part calibration
Primo system it is vital that the measuring
An alternative to calibrating the part setter and
feedrates used to set parts and tools are the same
tool setter together is to use the GoProbe training
as the feedrates used to calibrate the part setter
part calibration cycle, designed for customers who
and the tool setter. Using different feedrates will
do not have a tool setter. The GoProbe training
produce deviations in the measurement results
part is supplied with the GoProbe training kit
and could lead to inaccuracies in machining.
and includes a calibration artefact that provides
It is good practice to set the tip of the part setter calibration results as accurately as a ring gauge.
stylus on centre, because this reduces the effect
The GoProbe training part calibration cycle will
of any variation in spindle and tool orientation (see
calibrate the part setter in X and Y. This should be
“Part setter stylus on-centre adjustment” on page
used along with the length calibration cycle that
5.6). A small amount of run-out is acceptable and
will calibrate the part setter in Z. The GoProbe
can be compensated for as part of the normal
training part and length calibration cycles use
calibration process.
single‑line commands from GoProbe which make
calibration quick and easy.
To find out more about GoProbe training part

calibration and the GoProbe training kit visit
www.renishaw.com/goprobe.
Calibrating the part setter only Calibrating the probe length
Three different operations are to be used when Calibrating a probe on a known reference surface
calibrating the part setter. They are: determines the length of the probe, based on
installation
the electronic trigger point. The stored value for
System
• calibrating either in a bored hole or on a turned
length is different from the physical length of the
diameter of known position;
probe assembly. Additionally, the operation can
• calibrating either in a ring gauge or on a datum automatically compensate for machine and fixture
height errors by adjusting the probe length value
5.17
sphere;
that is stored.
• calibrating the probe length.
Calibrating the tool setter only
Calibrating in a bored hole or on a turned
The purpose of calibration is to establish the
diameter
trigger point values of the measuring face of
Calibrating a probe, either in a bored hole or on the tool setter’s stylus under normal measuring
a turned diameter of known size, automatically conditions.
stores values for the offset of the stylus ball
Calibration should be run at the same speed as
relative to the spindle centre line. The stored
probing.
values are then used automatically in the
measuring cycles. The calibration values are stored in macro
variables for computation of the tool size during
Measured values are compensated by these
tool setting cycles.
values so that they are relative to the true spindle
centre line. Values obtained are axis trigger positions
(in machine co-ordinates). Any errors due to
Calibrating in a ring gauge or on a datum machine and probe triggering characteristics
sphere are automatically calibrated out in this way.
These values are the electronic trigger positions
Calibrating a probe either in a ring gauge, or under dynamic operating conditions and are not
on a datum sphere with a known diameter, necessarily the true physical stylus face positions.
automatically stores one or more values for the
radius of the stylus ball. The stored values are
then used automatically by the measuring cycles
to give the true size of the feature. The values are
also used to give true positions of single surface
features.
NOTE: The stored radius values are based on the

true electronic trigger points. These values are
different from the physical sizes.
Part setter and tool setter LED

guide
installation
System
Key to the symbols

LED short flash
LED double short flash
5.18 LED medium flash
LED long flash
Start‑up
LED colour Status Graphic hint

Red, green, blue Newly changed battery or
newly inserted credit token
Acquisition mode
For details of partnering in acquisition mode, see
page 5.25.

5 green flashes Acquisition prompt (seated)
5 red flashes Acquisition prompt (triggered)
Flashing violet Acquisition waiting
Continuous violet Interface identified
Green for 5 seconds Acquisition complete
Operational mode (all signals repeat)

Flashing green Equipment seated – good credit,
good battery
Flashing red Equipment triggered *
Flashing blue Equipment seated – good credit,
low battery
Flashing yellow Equipment seated – low credit,
good battery
Flashing blue and yellow Equipment seated – low credit, low
battery
Double flashing yellow Equipment seated – very low credit
* When the probe is triggered, a flashing red signal overrides any other indication such as low credit or low battery. The status
of these indicators can only be viewed when the probe is seated.
Errors
installation
Continuous violet Contact Renishaw
System
Continuous red Battery dead
Continuous yellow Credit exhausted
5.19
Credit transfer mode (part setter only)
For details of credit transfer, see page 5.31.

Flashing yellow and green Credit transfer mode (repeats until
mode change)
Flashing yellow and red Credit transfer unsuccessful
(repeats 5 times)
Flashing yellow and blue Credit transfer successful (repeats
5 times)
Flashing red and violet Credit transfer mode – represents a
lifetime system
Interface LED signals

installation
Key to LED symbols

System
Solid
Flashing
5.20
Gradient
PART SETTER LED REMAINING CREDIT DISPLAY TOOL SETTER LED
Part setter switched on Number displayed indicates the Tool setter switched on
remaining days of credit available
Part setter must be reacquired OFF Tool setter switched off

Error codes displayed
OFF Part setter switched off
SIGNAL LED
Excellent signal
START LED
Good signal
Probe starting
Poor signal ✶
✶ Check radio communications.
LOW CREDIT/LOW BATTERY LED ERROR LED
Low battery Error
Low credit PROBE STATUS LED OFF No error

Probe in standby or
Low credit and low battery probe triggered
Probe seated
OFF Good credit and good battery
Acquisition mode
The LEDs provide the following information during
acquisition (partnership).
installation
System
Graphic display
System Low
Part credit/ Probe Tool Details
status Start Error Signal
setter low status setter 5.21
battery
Interface in The part setter/
“Acquisition tool setter LEDs
waiting” state flash yellow/off (at
least once) for up to
11 seconds or until a
part setter/tool setter
is discovered.
Interface The part setter LED
identifies part flashes green for up
setter to 3 minutes or until
an “acquisition ready”
message is received
from the part setter.
Interface The tool setter LED
identifies tool flashes green for up
setter to 3 minutes or until
an “acquisition ready”
message is received
from the tool setter.
Part setter Both LEDs flash green
and tool setter for up to 3 minutes or
identified until an “acquisition
ready” message is
received from the
equipment.
The part setter The part setter LED
is acquired is on and the tool
(tool setter setter LED flashes for
acquisition 3 minutes or until the
pending) tool setter is acquired.
Tool setter The tool setter LED
acquired is on and the part
(part setter setter LED flashes for
acquisition 3 minutes or until the
pending) part setter is acquired.
Part setter The part setter
acquired LED stays on for
5 seconds.
Tool setter The tool setter
acquired LED stays on for
5 seconds.
Part setter The part setter and
and tool setter tool setter LEDs stay
acquired on for 5 seconds.
Operational mode
The LEDs provide the following information during operational mode.
installation
Graphic display
System
System Low
setter low status setter
5.22 battery
Standby System in standby
mode.
Start signal When set to level
start, the start LED
will stay yellow until
the part setter or tool
setter starts. When
set to pulsed start,
the start LED will
stay yellow until the
equipment starts, or
for up to 30 seconds.
If the probe fails to
start, check for a
dead battery or see
“Fault‑finding” on
page 7.1.
Standby low When no equipment
credit is operating, the low
credit/low battery LED
will be yellow if credit
is low.
Part setter on The part setter is not
and seated triggered on a surface.
Part setter on, The part setter is not
seated with low triggered on a surface
credit but has low credit.
Part setter on, The part setter is not
seated with low triggered on a surface
battery but has a low battery.
Part setter on, The low credit/low
seated with low battery LED will flash
battery and low red and yellow while
credit conditions persist.
Part setter on The part setter stylus
and triggered has touched a surface
and has unseated.
Part setter on, The signal LED is
seated with graded from green to
good signal yellow to show the part
setter signal integrity.
Part setter If the part setter is
triggered start triggered when it is
(level start started, the interface
only) will stop the part setter
from operating until
it has returned to a
seated position.
Error states
The LEDs provide the following error information.
installation
Graphic display
System
System Low
setter low status setter
battery 5.23
New part setter If the part setter
acquisition spin/M-code DIP
required switch is changed
after it is acquired, the
part setter will need
to be reacquired or
the switch must be
changed back.
Tool setter The part setter LED
on, attempted will flash to indicate
switch‑on of a multiple equipment
part setter error. The LED will
continue to flash while
conditions persist.
Attempted The part setter and
switch‑on of tool setter LEDs will
both pieces flash to show a multiple
of equipment equipment error.
simultaneously
System The low credit/low
overcurrent battery, status and
error LEDs will flash.
The error LEDs will
continue to flash until
the fault is cleared and
the power is cycled.
Hardware Please contact
validation Renishaw.
failure
Interface digital display codes
Credit codes
installation
System
= Available credit in days
5.24 = Credit upgraded to unlimited (upgrade credit token)
Error codes
E01 = Multiple M-code error
E02 = Multiple active equipment error
E08 = Acquisition required (incorrect DIP switch state for switch‑on method)
E20 = Output overcurrent
Flashing codes
= Credit transfer mode
= Acquision mode
All other codes should be reported to Renishaw.

Acquisition method
Part setter
installation
System
Both the part setter and the tool setter can be
partnered with the interface simultaneously.
1 2 3 5.25
Key to the symbols

LED short flash
LED medium flash
LED long flash
NOTE: The interface will need

to be switched off and on again
during the part setter acquisition.
PROBE STATUS LED
LED check
PROBE STATUS LED
Probe status check

PROBE STATUS LED

installation
Switch the interface off and then back

System
on to activate acquisition mode.

Part setter entering
acquisition waiting
5.26
Interface trying to
establish communication
with part setter
(may take up to 11 seconds)
PROBE STATUS LED
Interface has identified the

Part setter has identified part setter
the interface
>1s
PROBE STATUS LED
Acquisition complete.
Acquisition complete. Part setter Interface will enter standby
will enter standby after 5 seconds after 5 seconds
Tool setter
1 2 3
installation
System
5.27
Key to the symbols

LED short flash
LED medium flash
LED long flash
NOTE: The interface will need

to be switched off and on again
during the tool setter acquisition.
PROBE STATUS LED
LED check
PROBE STATUS LED
Probe status check

PROBE STATUS LED

installation
Switch the interface off and then back

on to activate acquisition mode.
System
Tool setter entering

acquisition waiting
5.28
Interface trying to
establish communication
with tool setter
(may take up to 11 seconds)
PROBE STATUS LED
Interface has identified the

Tool setter has identified tool setter
the interface
>1s
PROBE STATUS LED
Acquisition complete.
Acquisition complete. Tool setter Interface will enter standby
will enter standby after 5 seconds after 5 seconds
Installing the credit token
cassette
installation
1 2
System
5.29
3 4
The part setter will automatically enter credit

transfer mode (see “Credit transfer” on page 5.31).
Changing the credit token

installation
NOTE: Please ensure that the credit token is

installed in the part setter in the orientation shown
System
in step 4. Failure to do this will result in the credit

not being transferred.
5.30
1 2
4
Correct orientation
NOTE: The part setter will automatically

enter credit transfer mode (see “Credit
transfer” on page 5.31).
Credit transfer
NOTES:
installation
System
Once credit transfer has been initiated, it cannot
be interrupted.
Once the credit has been transferred, do not

5.31
remove the token from the part setter.
Key to the symbols

LED short flash
PROBE STATUS LED LED medium flash

LED long flash
LED check
NOTE: The interface must stay
powered at all times during the
credit transfer process.
PROBE STATUS LED
Part setter seated
PROBE STATUS LED
Credit transfer ready

installation Primo system installation guide
PROBE STATUS LED

System
Credit transfer in progress

5.32
PROBE STATUS LED
Credit transfer complete
PROBE STATUS LED PROBE STATUS LED
8 4
Credit transfer failed Credit transfer successful
PROBE STATUS LED

NOTE: If credit transfer fails, the probe will revert
to “Credit transfer ready”.
Credit transfer ready
Maintenance
6.1
Maintenance
You may undertake the maintenance routines
described in these instructions; further dismantling
and repair of Renishaw equipment must be
carried out by an authorised Renishaw Service
Centre.
Cleaning the equipment

Wipe the window of the tool setter and the body
shell of the part setter with a clean cloth on a
regular basis to remove machining residue.
Changing the battery

NOTES:
Maintenance
Part setter Always ensure that the seal and mating surfaces
are clean and free from dirt before reassembly.
See “Permitted battery types” on page 6.4 for a list
of suitable battery types. After removing the old battery, wait at least
5 seconds before inserting the new battery.
6.2 information. If a dead battery is inadvertently inserted into the
probe, the LEDs will remain a constant red or off.
1 2
3 4
5
Tool setter
NOTES:
See “Permitted battery types” on page 6.4 for a list
Maintenance
of suitable battery types. Always ensure that the seal and mating surfaces
are clean and free from dirt before reassembly.
information. After removing the old battery, wait at least
5 seconds before inserting the new battery.
If a dead battery is inadvertently inserted into the 6.3

probe, the LEDs will remain a constant red or off.
1 2
3 4
5
Permitted battery types

Maintenance
CR2 (3 V) Lithium manganese dioxide × 1 ½ AA (3.6 V) Lithium-thionyl chloride × 1
6.4
4 Energizer
Duracell
EL1 CR2
Ultra CR2 4 Ecocel
Saft
EB 1425, EB1426
LS 14250 C, LS 14250
Tadiran SL-750
Xeno XL-050F
Interface cover
Maintenance
Interface body
Digital display
PCB Interface cover
Light guide
6.5
Cable
connector
Antenna
contact pins
Conduit
adaptor
Conduit
Cable
The front cover may be removed and replaced to

change the configuration of the DIP switches.
Removing the interface cover
1 2
Images required
Unscrew (but DO NOT remove) each captive

Clean thoroughly to ensure no screw and washer evenly from the cover using
debris or coolant enters the unit. the T10 tamper‑proof key.
Routine tool setter maintenance

Ensure the tool setter is securely mounted and
Maintenance
keep all electrical connections clean. Inspect the

diaphragm once a month.
NOTE: In the event of the diaphragm seal being

6.6 damaged, return the tool setter to your supplier for
repair.
Inspecting the diaphragm seal
1 2
Remove the stylus/break stem assembly. Remove the front cover.
3 4
Remove the metal eyelid and spring. Wash the inside of the probe with clean coolant.
5 6
Inspect the diaphragm seal for signs of If there is no damage, reassemble the
piercing or damage. tool setter.
Fault-finding
7.1
Part setter
Symptom Cause Action
The part setter fails No credit token. Insert a credit token (see page
to power up (no 5.29).
LEDs illuminated).
The credit token was inserted Check the credit token insertion
incorrectly. and polarity (see page 5.30).
Dead battery. Change the battery (see page 6.2).
Unsuitable battery. Change the type of battery being

used (see page 6.4).
The battery was inserted Check the battery insertion and

incorrectly. polarity (see page 6.2).
The battery was removed for too Remove the battery for a minimum
short a time and the part setter has of 5 seconds (see page 6.2).
not reset.
Poor contact between the battery Remove any dirt and clean the
cover mating surfaces and the contacts before reassembly (see
contacts. page 6.2).
Reduced range. There is local radio interference or Identify the source of interference
obstruction. or obstruction and remove it.
Radio link failure or the part setter Check the position of the interface
is out of range. and remove any obstructions (see
page 5.1).
The part setter The workpiece is obstructing the Review the software and the
crashes. path of the part setter. program (please refer to the
programming manual).
The part setter’s length offset is Review the software and the offsets
missing. (please refer to the programming
manual).

Fault-finding
Poor part setter Debris on the part or the stylus. Clean the part and the part setter’s
repeatability and/or stylus.
accuracy.
Poor tool change repeatability. Recalibrate the part setter after
each tool change (please refer to
7.2 the programming manual).
Loose part setter mounting on the Check the part setter has been
shank or loose part setter stylus. mounted correctly, adjust if required
and tighten the stylus as appropriate
(see pages 5.3 and 5.5).
Calibration is out of date causing Recalibrate the part setter (please

the calibration values to be refer to the programming manual).
inaccurate.
An environmental or physical Review the program and repeat the

change (e.g. significant temperature calibration routine (please refer to
change, new stylus etc) within the the programming manual).
machine has caused a discrepancy
in the calibrated offsets.
Calibration and usage speeds are Review the program and make the
not the same. speeds the same (please refer to
the programming manual).
Measurement occurs as the stylus Review the program (please refer to

leaves the surface. the programming manual).
Measurement occurs within Review the part setter filter settings

the machine’s acceleration and and the program to increase the
deceleration zone. back‑off distance from the part
(see page 3.5 and also refer to the
The movement speeds are too fast Review the program and perform
or too slow. simple repeatability trials at
various speeds (please refer to the
Temperature variation causes Minimise temperature changes

machine and workpiece movement. (please refer to the machine tool
documentation).
The machine tool is faulty. Perform health checks on the

machine tool (please refer to the
machine tool documentation).
Excessive machine vibration. Enable the enhanced trigger filter

and recalibrate the part setter.
Eliminate vibrations. (See page 2.2
and also refer to the machine tool
documentation).
Fault-finding
The machine stops Radio link failure or the part setter Check the position of the interface
unexpectedly during is out of range. and remove any obstruction (see
a probing cycle. page 5.1).
Interface or machine fault. Check the interface error code (see

page 5.24) and the machine user’s 7.3
guide (please refer to the machine
tool documentation).
Exhausted credit (a yellow LED will Insert a new credit token into the
be shown on the part setter, see part setter (see page 5.29).
page 5.19).
The part setter is unable to find the Check that the part is correctly
target surface. positioned and the stylus has not
broken (see pages 5.2 and 5.3).
The stylus was not given sufficient Add a short dwell before the
time to settle from a rapid probing move (the length of dwell
deceleration. will depend on the stylus length and
rate of deceleration). The maximum
dwell is one second (please refer to
A false probe trigger. Enable the enhanced trigger

filter (see page 2.2 and 3.5) and
recalibrate the part setter (please
refer to the programming manual).
The interface error The part setter is not switched on Review the switch-off method (see
LED is lit during the or it is in hibernation mode. page 2.2) and the program.
probing cycle.
is out of range. (see page 5.2) and remove any
obstructions.
The part setter and interface are Partner the part setter and the
not partnered. interface (see page 5.30).
The interface low There is low credit in the system (a Replace the credit token in the part
credit/low battery flashing yellow LED will be shown setter soon (see page 5.30).
LED is lit yellow. on the part setter, see page 5.18).
The interface low The part setter battery is low (a Replace the battery in the part
credit/low battery flashing blue LED will be shown on setter soon (see page 6.2).
LED is lit red. the part setter, see page 5.18).

Fault-finding
The interface low There is low credit in the system Replace the credit token (see page
credit/low battery and the part setter battery is low 5.30) and the battery (see page
LED is flashing (a flashing yellow/blue LED will be 6.2) in the part setter soon.
yellow/red. shown on the part setter, see page
5.18).
7.4
The part setter fails No credit token. Insert a credit token (see page
to switch on. 5.29).
page 5.19).
The credit token was inserted Check the credit token insertion
incorrectly. and polarity (see page 5.29).
The battery was inserted Check the battery insertion and

incorrectly. polarity (see page 6.2).
The part setter is out of range. Check the position of the part setter
and the interface (see “Performance
envelope” on page 5.2).
No interface “start/stop” signal Check the interface for a yellow

(radio‑on method only). start LED (see page 5.20).
Incorrect spin speed (spin‑on Check the spin speed and duration
method only). (see page 2.2).
Incorrect switch-on method Check the configuration and alter

configured. as required (see page 2.2).
The part setter is in hibernation Ensure the part setter is in range

mode (radio-on method only). and wait for 30 seconds (see page
5.2).
Machine raises alarm The part setter fails to switch off Either reset the alarm, enter the
during cycle and after the cycle is stopped. required M-code or wait for the part
stops. setter to timeout (90 minutes after
last probing cycle) (Please refer to
The part setter is out of range and it Move the part setter into the range
cannot be switched off. of the interface or the part setter
will enter standby mode after
30 seconds and hibernation mode
after a further 30 seconds if no
signal is received.
Fault-finding
The part setter LED The part setter is not switched on Review the switch-on setting and
does not correspond or it is in hibernation mode. change as required (see page 2.2).
to the interface
LEDs. Radio link failure or the part setter Check the position of the part setter
is out of range. and the interface (see page 5.2).
7.5
page 5.19).
The part setter and interface are Partner the part setter and the
The part setter fails Incorrect switch-off method Check the configuration and alter
to switch off. configured. as required (see page 2.2).
There is no interface “start/stop” Check the interface for a yellow

signal (radio‑on method only). start LED (see page 5.20).
The spin speed is incorrect (spin‑on Check the spin speed (see
method only). page 2.2 and also refer to the
is out of range. and remove any obstructions (see
page 5.1).
Tool setter
Fault-finding
The tool setter fails Dead battery. Change the battery (see page 6.3).
to power up (LED not
illuminated). Unsuitable battery. Change the type of battery being
used (see page 6.4).
7.6
The battery is inserted incorrectly. Check the battery insertion and
polarity (see page 6.3).
Poor contact between the battery Remove any dirt and clean the
cassette mating surfaces and the contacts before reassembly (see
contacts. page 6.3).
The tool setter fails Dead battery. Change the battery (see page 6.3)
to switch on.
The battery is inserted incorrectly. Check the battery insertion and
polarity (see page 6.3).
be shown on the tool setter, see part setter (see page 5.30).
page 5.19).
Radio link failure or the tool setter is Check the position of the tool setter
out of range. and the interface (see page 5.2).
No interface “start/stop” signal. Check the interface for a yellow

start LED (see page 5.20).
The tool setter is in hibernation Ensure the tool setter is in range

mode. and wait up to 30 seconds, then
resend the switch-on signal (see
page 5.2).
The machine stops Radio link failure or the tool setter is Check the position of the tool setter
unexpectedly during out of range. and the interface (see page 5.2).
a probing cycle.
Interface or machine fault. Check the interface error code (see
page 5.24) and the machine tool
user guide.
be shown on the tool setter, see part setter (see page 5.30).
page 5.19).
False trigger. Enable the enhanced trigger filter

(see page 2.2) and recalibrate
the tool setter (please refer to the
programming guide).
Fault-finding
Poor tool setter Debris on the tool or the stylus. Clean the tool setter and the
repeatability and/or stylus (see page 6.1).
accuracy.
Loose tool setter mounting on the Check and tighten as appropriate
machine bed or a loose stylus. (see pages 5.7 and 5.9).
7.7
Excessive machine vibration. Enable the enhanced trigger filter
(see page 2.2) and eliminate any
vibrations (please refer to the
Calibration is out of date causing Recalibrate the tool setter (please

the calibration values to be refer to the programming manual).
inaccurate.
An environmental or physical Review the program and repeat

change (e.g. significant the calibration (please refer to the
temperature change, new stylus programming manual).
etc) within the machine has
caused a discrepancy in the
calibrated offsets.
The calibration and measurement Review the program and make the
speeds are not the same. speeds the same (please refer to
Measurement occurs as the tool Review the program (please refer

leaves the stylus. to the programming manual).
Measurement occurs within Check the tool setter filter settings

the machine’s acceleration or and the program to increase the
deceleration zone. back-off distance of the tool from
the stylus (see page 2.2 and also
refer to the programming manual).
The measurement speed is too Review the program and perform

high. simple repeatability trials at
various speeds (please refer to
Temperature variation causes Minimise temperature variation

machine and tool movement. (refer to the machine tool
documentation).
The machine tool is faulty. Perform health checks on the

machine tool (please refer to the

Fault-finding
The tool setter LED Radio link failure or the tool setter Check the position of the tool
does not correspond to is out of range. setter and the interface (see page
the interface LEDs. 5.2).
The tool setter has been Remove the obstruction.

7.8 enclosed or shielded by metal.
The tool setter and interface are Partner the tool setter and the
The interface error LED Dead battery Change the battery (see page
is lit. 6.3).
The tool setter is not switched on Review the program (please refer
or it is in hibernation mode. to the programming manual).
Radio link failure or the tool setter Check the position of the tool
is out of range. setter and the interface (see page
5.2).
The tool setter and interface are Partner the tool setter and the
The interface low credit/ There is low credit in the system Replace the credit token in the
low battery LED is lit (a flashing yellow LED will be part setter soon (see page 5.30).
yellow. shown on the tool setter, see
page 5.18).
The interface low credit/ The tool setter battery is low (a Replace the battery in the tool
low battery LED is lit flashing blue LED will be shown setter soon (see page 6.3).
red. on the tool setter, see page 5.18).
The interface low credit/ There is low credit in the system Replace the credit token in the
low battery LED is and the tool setter battery is low part setter and the battery in the
flashing yellow/red. (a flashing yellow/blue LED will tool setter soon (see pages 5.30
be shown on the tool setter, see and 6.3).
page 5.18).
Reduced range. There is local radio interference. Identify the source of interference
and remove it.
Radio link failure or the tool setter Check the position of the tool
is out of range. setter and the interface (see page
5.2).
Fault-finding
The spindle or tool The tool length offset is incorrect. Review the tool offsets (please refer
crashes into the tool to the programming manual).
setter.
The tool setter fails No interface “start/stop” signal. Check the interface for a yellow
to switch off. start LED (see page 5.20). 7.9
Machine raises alarm The tool setter fails to switch off Either reset the alarm, enter the
during cycle and after the cycle is stopped. required M-code or wait for the tool
stops. setter to timeout (90 seconds after
last probing cycle). (Please refer to
The tool setter is out of range and it The tool setter will enter standby
cannot be switched off. mode after 30 seconds and
hibernation mode after a further
30 seconds if no signal is received.
Interface
Fault-finding
No LEDs lit on the No power to the interface. Check the interface wiring (see
interface. page 5.13).
7.10 The interface Radio link failure or the selected probe Check the position of the selected
status LED does is out of the interface range. probe and the interface (see page
not correspond to 5.2).
the selected probe
LEDs. The selected probe has been enclosed Remove the obstruction.
or shielded by metal.
The selected probe is not partnered Partner the selected probe to the
with the interface. interface (see pages 5.25 and 5.27).
The interface probe Radio link failure or the selected probe Check the position of the selected
status LED is is out of the interface range. probe and the interface (see page
continually lit red. 5.2).
The interface low There is low credit in the system (a Replace the credit token in the part
credit/low battery flashing yellow LED will be shown on setter soon (see page 5.30).
LED is lit yellow. the selected probe, see page 5.18).
The interface low The selected probe’s battery is low (a Replace the battery as required
credit/low battery flashing blue LED will be shown on the (see pages 6.2 and 6.3).
LED is lit red. selected probe, see page 5.18).
The interface low There is low credit in the system and Replace the credit token soon and
credit/low battery the selected probe’s battery is low (a replace the battery as required
LED is flashing flashing yellow/blue LED will be shown (see pages 5.30, 6.2 and 6.3).
yellow/red. on the selected probe, see page 5.18).
The interface error Radio link failure or the selected probe Check the position of the selected
LED is lit during the is out of the interface range. probe and the interface (see page
probing cycle. 5.2).
Dead battery in selected probe. Check battery and replace as

required (pages 6.2 and 6.3).
Selected probe and interface are not Partner selected probe and
partnered. interface (pages 5.25 and 5.27).
Hardware fault or electrical issue. Review LED signals and error

codes (see pages 5.20 to 5.24).
Multiple interface Wiring fault. Check the error codes, wiring and
LEDs are flashing restart the machine (see page
red. 5.13, 5.24 and please refer to the
Reduced range. Local radio interference. Identify the interference and

remove it.
Parts list
8.1
Type Part number Description

Primo™ Radio A-5471-2011 Part setter with stylus, battery and quick-start guide.
Part Setter
Primo Radio 3D A-5472-2001 Tool setter with disc stylus, battery, tool setter and quick-start
Tool Setter guide.
Primo Interface A-5473-0049 Interface with 8 m (26.2 ft) cable, tool kit and quick-start guide.
Primo LTS A-5475-0001 LTS with 8 m (26.2 ft) cable and quick-start guide.
GoProbe software Contact GoProbe software package with cycles for part setting, tool
Renishaw setting and calibration.
GoProbe training Contact GoProbe training kit with pocket guide, GoProbe training part,
kit Renishaw e-learning course and quick-reference tool.
Primo 6-Month A-5474-0006 6-month credit token and instruction leaflet.
Credit Token
Primo Upgrade A-5474-0099 Upgrade credit token and instruction leaflet.
Credit Token
Battery P-BT03-0014 ½ AA Lithium-thionyl chloride 3.6 V battery.
Battery P-BT03-0010 CR2 Lithium manganese dioxide 3 V battery.
Stylus A-5000-3709 PS3-1C ceramic stylus, 50 mm long with Ø6 mm ball, for the
part setter.
Stylus A-5472-3000 26 mm diameter disc stylus, tungsten carbide with break stem
for the tool setter.
Weak link A-2085-0068 Weak link (× 2) and 5 mm A/F spanner for the part setter.
Tool setter break A-5472-3003 Kit comprising: Break stem (× 2); captive link; support bar;
stem kit M4 screws (× 2); M4 grub screws (× 3); 2 mm and 3 mm A/F
hexagon keys and 5 mm A/F spanner.
Stylus tool M-5000-3707 Tool for tightening and releasing styli.
Part setter tool kit A-4071-0060 Kit comprising: Stylus tool; 2 mm A/F hexagon key, M4 cone
point grub screws (× 2) and M4 flat point grub screws (× 4).
Tool setter tool kit A-5472-0060 Kit comprising: Break stem; captive link (× 2); M4 screws (× 2);
M4 grub screws (× 3); 2 mm, 3 mm and 4 mm A/F hexagon keys
and 5 mm A/F spanner.
Type Part number Description

Interface tool kit A-5473-0300 Kit comprising: T10 tamperproof key; 4 mm A/F hexagon key;
ferrules (× 16); M5 screws (× 2); M5 nuts (× 2) and M5 washers
Parts list
(× 4).
Credit token A-5471-3000 Replacement credit token cassette for the part setter.
cassette
8.2 Battery cover A-5471-3001 Replacement battery cover for the part setter.
Battery cover A-5472-3001 Replacement battery cover for the tool setter.
Battery cover A-5471-3002 Replacement O-rings for the part setter battery cover (× 2).
O-rings
Battery cover A-5472-3002 Replacement O-ring for the tool setter battery cover.
O-ring
Mounting bracket A-2033-0830 Mounting bracket with fixing screws, washers and nuts for the
interface.
Conduit kit A-4113-0306 Conduit kit with 1 m (3.28 ft) of polyurethane conduit and
bulkhead connector (M16 thread) for the interface.
Replacement A-5473-0305 Replacement window for the interface.
window
Panel-mount kit A-5473-0315 Kit for mounting the interface in the machine panel rather than
on the mounting bracket.
Publications. These can be downloaded from our website at www.renishaw.com/primodownloads
Quick-start guide A-5470-8500 For rapid set up of the Primo system, includes CD with
installation guide.
Installation guide H-5470-8504 Detailed installation and set‑up information for the Primo system.
Data sheet H-5470-8200 Technical information and specifications for the Primo system.
Programming H-5990-8600 GoProbe software.
manual
Technical H-1000-3200 Styli and accessories.
specification
Data sheet H-2000-2011 Details of taper shanks for machine tool probes.
Parts list
8.3

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First issued: 11.2014

Before you begin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.1

Trade marks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.1

Changes to equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.1

CNC machines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.1

Care of the Primo equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.1

EC declaration of conformity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.3

WEEE directive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.3

FCC Information to user (USA only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.3

Radio approval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.4

Renishaw GoProbe cycles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.8

Configurable settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.2

Acquisition mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.2

Primo Credit Token . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.3

Primo Upgrade Credit Token . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.3

Part setter operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.4

Tool setter operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.4

Software routines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.5

Primo™ Interface basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.1

Interface inputs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.2

Interface outputs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.2

Interface output waveform. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3

Switches SW1 and SW2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.4

Dimensions and specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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

Signal LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.1

Performance envelope. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.2

Preparing the part setter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.3

Preparing the interface for use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.12

Calibrating the Primo equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.16

Part setter and tool setter LED guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.18

Interface LED signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.20

Acquisition method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.25

Installing the credit token cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.29

Changing the credit token. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.30

Credit transfer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.31

Cleaning the equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.1

Changing the battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.2

Interface cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.5

Routine tool setter maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.6

Part setter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.1

Tool setter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.6

Parts list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.1

Care of the Primo equipment

Features of the Primo system, and other similar

1.2 CN100416216 JP5238749

Before you begin

47 CFR Section 15.19

47 CFR Section 15.21

Radio approval Radio regulations

Extract from Taiwanese radio regulations