Data Sheet RP3 Tool Setting Probe

Data sheet
H-2000-2014-06-B
RP3 tool setting probe
The RP3 probe is suitable for OEM installation into The RP3 utilises a universal M4 stylus mounting
purpose built holders, or for use with Renishaw’s range allowing the full range of Renishaw styli to be used.
of tool setting arms. It features a unique mounting
The RP3 should be used in conjunction with any
design to ensure correct orientation during installation.
Renishaw tool setting interface.
Where the RP3 probe is to be fitted to a probe holder
not manufactured by Renishaw, a special OEM kit is
available which includes a probe connection printed CAUTION: Any Renishaw arm system that
circuit board. ! incorporates an LED in the probe holder
must be used in conjunction with a
The RP3 probe has been designed primarily for tool
Renishaw interface. The system will not
setting applications but can also be used for workpiece
operate with any other interface.
setup.
The probe is extremely compact, resulting in significant

advantages in tool setting applications, and has the
performance of traditional Renishaw touch trigger probes.
Data sheet
RP3 system kit

Renishaw arm Non Renishaw arm
(HPRA configuration shown)
RP3 probe RP3 OEM

A-2197-0049† A-2197-0007†
M4 M4
MI8-4
or A-2175-0001
TSI2
A-2176-0010
Printed circuit board

(PCB)
NOTE: Check that the RP3 is pressed fully into the probe holder so that the spring pins make electrical contact.
Specification
Application Tool setting Stylus trigger force XY 3.5 N (350 gf/12.3 ozf) max
in high force direction
Sense directions 5-way *
Z 12 N (1200 gf/42.3 ozf) max
Moisture protection IPX8
class Operating 5 °C to 60 °C (41 °F to 140 °F)
temperature
Repeatability of 1 µm 2σ (with a 35 mm (1.38 in)
trigger points stylus at 480 mm/min) Storage -10 °C to 70 °C (14 °F to 158 °F)
temperature
Stylus overtravel X 9°
Y 9°
Z 2 mm (0.08 in)
* Where the RP3 is to be used in its ‘Z’ axis (i.e. in the lathe ‘Y’ axis), then a five-faced
stylus is available to order from the Styli and Custom Products Division in the UK.
† Stylus not included.

Interfaces
One of three types of interface must be used in conjunction with the RP3 probe kit:
1. A TSI2 interface unit must be used with the Renishaw HPRA or HPPA.
TSI2 interface unit

130 mm (5.12 in)
34.6 mm
(1.36 in)
2. A TSI3 interface unit must be used with the Renishaw HPMA.
TSI3 interface unit

130 mm (5.12 in)
35 mm
(1.38 in)
R
3. An MI8-4 interface unit must be used with any other type of arm.
MI8-4 interface unit
93 mm (3.66 in)
80 mm
(3.15 in)
Data sheet
RP3 probe mounting dimensions and installation instructions

RP3 printed circuit board (PCB) installation
Printed circuit board (PCB)
adhesive side down
Solder earth wire here
Insert wires here

1 Solder wires here
Earth tab
(makes contact with probe body)
Insert earth wire here
if required
Peel off backing sheet 2

Adhesive
Target face must be clean

and grease free
CAUTION: Earthing
! Where the RP3 is to be installed into a non-Renishaw manufactured holder, the builder must ensure that the probe
body is suitably grounded. All exposed wire connections must also be suitably screened.
Electrical connections Recommended ground

protection circuit
A1
MI8-4
A2
A3
OR
TSI2
NOTE: The capacitor fitted to the PCB PL1-3
provides protection from ground loops. PL1-1
PL1-2
CAUTION: Sealing
! Where the RP3 is to installed into a non-Renishaw manufactured holder, the builder must ensure that the electrical
connections and PCB are sealed.
Renishaw plc T +44 (0)1453 524524
New Mills, Wotton-under-Edge, F +44 (0)1453 524901
Gloucestershire GL12 8JR E [email protected]
United Kingdom www.renishaw.com
Part numbers
15
mm
(0.
59
“)
Recommended for:
4 mm
(0.16 “)
16 mm A-2197-0157 14.2 mm (0.56 ")
20 mm A-2197-0158 19.5 mm (0.77 ")
25 mm A-2197-0159 29.5 mm (1.16 ")
32 mm A-2197-0160 34.5 mm (1.36 ")
40 mm A-2197-0161 39.5 mm (1.55 ")
50 mm A-2197-0162 49.5 mm (1.95 ")
A-2197-0006 M-2197-0150 M-2197-0156
Associated publications
MI8-4 Data sheet H-2000-2185 HPPA Data sheet H-2000-2032 HPPA User’s guide H-2000-5186
RP3 User’s guide H-2000-5187 HPRA Data sheet H-2000-2029 HPRA User’s guide H-2000-5124
Machine tool styli H-1000-3200 HPMA Data sheet H-2000-2037 HPMA User’s guide H-2000-5141
brochure
For worldwide contact details, please visit our
*H-2000-2014-06-B*
main website at www.renishaw.com/contact
© 2002 Renishaw plc Renishaw reserves the right to change specifications without notice Issued 0604 Part no. H-2000-2014-06-B

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RP3 tool setting probe

The probe is extremely compact, resulting in significant

RP3 system kit

RP3 probe RP3 OEM

Printed circuit board

† Stylus not included.

TSI2 interface unit

2. A TSI3 interface unit must be used with the Renishaw HPMA.

TSI3 interface unit

MI8-4 interface unit

RP3 probe mounting dimensions and installation instructions

Solder earth wire here

Insert wires here

Peel off backing sheet 2

Target face must be clean

Electrical connections Recommended ground

16 mm A-2197-0157 14.2 mm (0.56 ")

20 mm A-2197-0158 19.5 mm (0.77 ")

25 mm A-2197-0159 29.5 mm (1.16 ")

32 mm A-2197-0160 34.5 mm (1.36 ")

40 mm A-2197-0161 39.5 mm (1.55 ")

50 mm A-2197-0162 49.5 mm (1.95 ")

A-2197-0006 M-2197-0150 M-2197-0156

For worldwide contact details, please visit our

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