Table 4 - Loading a probe arm
Position relative to pin
datum X
, Y
, Z
D
D
D
X axis
Y axis
Z axis
+74
-135.5
+68.5
-114
-20
+74
+14.5
+68.5
+50
+14.5
+68.5
+50
+14.5
-35.5
+50
+14.5
-31.5
+53.5
+14.5
-31.5
-20
-114
+53.5
-135.5
-31.5
Manual No. H-1000-4045
4.2.2 Loading a probe arm
Recall the pin datum X
procedure in section 4.1.
The PHS should not have a probe arm fitted
Ensure the PHS is oriented into the correct position to enter the port (D
0°, E -90°)
Point
Description
A
Stand off position
Head is in front of port with no probe arm fitted.
Head is oriented to D 0°, E -90°
Transit stage
PHS contacts the ACR2 port lid
Transit stage
Renishaw recommend that servo control of the head axes
should be switched off at this point.
NOTE: Remove only 24V servo power from the head.
Do not remove logic power from the head as this will cause
head position loss.
B
PHS located in ACR2 port clear of probe arm
C
Locate PHS head onto probe arm ready for lock sequence
C1
Lock probe arm to PHS head
D
Move probe arm lock mechanism to normal position
E
Move ACR2 port into fully locked position
Transit stage
Probe arm begins to clear port location pins.
Servo control of the head should be re-enabled.
Transit stage
PHS clears the ACR2 port lid.
Probing system can now be enabled.
Note that the position of the head may have changed under
gravity and that the head should be held in its current position
before returning to the previous orientation.
F
Stand off position
Head is in front of port with new probe arm fitted
AUTOMATIC OPERATION
, Y
, Z
set in step 8 of the port datum
D
D
D
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