Installation guide

H-4071-8504-01-A

OMP40-2 optical machine probe

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Renishaw part no: H-4071-8504-01-A

Issued: 05.2007
Contents

Section 1 Before you get started

Provides information on patents, trademarks, declarations of
conformity, warranty and safety.

Section 2 OMP40-2 basics

An overview of the OMP40-2.

Section 3 System installation

Explanation of how to install the batteries within the probe
module, how to mount the OMP40-2 on a shank and how to
align the stylus with the machine spindle. Information is also
provided on how to site each of Renishaw's receiver units
within the machine to obtain the optimum optical performance.

Section 4 Trigger Logic™

The 'Trigger Logic™' method developed by Renishaw, allows
probe settings to be configured using a sequence of stylus
deflections.

Section 5 Service and maintenance

Keeping your OMP40-2 in good working order.

Section 6 Troubleshooting
Find the solution.

Section 7 Parts list

Find the part you require from our comprehensive list of
spare parts and accessories.
OMP40-2 installation guide

Contents (continued)

Section 8 Probe settings record

Know your probe settings at a glance.

Section 9 Definition of probing terms

Know what is meant by the terms commonly
associated with probing.
Before you get started

1.1

Contents
Before you get started.....................................................................1.2

Disclaimer...........................................................................................1.2

Trademarks.........................................................................................1.2

Warranty.............................................................................................1.2

Changes to equipment.......................................................................1.2

CNC machines...................................................................................1.2

Care of the probe................................................................................1.2

Patents...............................................................................................1.2

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

FCC declaration (USA).....................................................................1.3

Safety.................................................................................................1.4
 OMP40-2 installation guide

Before you get started

Before you get started

Disclaimer Changes to equipment

Considerable effort has been made to ensure Renishaw reserves the right to change equipment
that the contents of this document are free specifications without notice.
from inaccuracies and omissions. However,
1.2 Renishaw makes no warranties with respect to
CNC machines
the contents of this document and specifically
disclaims any implied warranties. CNC machine tools must always be operated by
fully trained personnel in accordance with the
Renishaw reserves the right to make changes
manufacturer's instructions.
to this document and to the product described
herein without obligation to notify any person of
such changes. Care of the probe

Keep system components clean and treat the

Trademarks probe as a precision tool.

RENISHAW® and the probe emblem used in

the RENISHAW logo are registered trademarks Patents
of Renishaw plc in the UK and other countries.
Features of the OMP40-2 probe, and other similar
apply innovation and Trigger Logic are Renishaw probes, are subject of one or more of
trademarks of Renishaw plc. the following patents and/or patent applications:

All other brand names and product names EP 0337669 JP 2,994,401

used in this document are trade names, service EP 0390342 JP 2003-526,170
marks, trademarks, or registered trademarks of EP 0695926 JP 2004-522,961
their respective owners. EP 0974208 JP 2004-530,234
EP 1130557 JP 2005-502,035
Warranty EP 1185838 JP 2006-313567
EP 1373995 US 5,040,931
Equipment requiring attention under warranty EP 1397637 US 5,150,529
must be returned to your equipment supplier. EP 1425550 US 5,669,151
No claims will be considered where Renishaw EP 1477767 US 6,776,344 B2
equipment has been misused, or where EP 1477768 US 6,839,563 B1
repairs or adjustments have been attempted by EP 1503524 B US 6,860,026 B2
unauthorised persons. EP 1701234 US 6,941,671 B2
EP 1734426 US 6472981 B2
JP 2,945,709 US 7145468 B2
 C FCC DECLARATION (USA)

Before you get started

EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY FCC Section 15.19

Renishaw plc declare that the product: - This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC rules.
Name Description
Operation is subject to the following two 1.3
OMP40-2 Optical machine probe conditions:

has been manufactured in conformity with the following 1. This device may not cause harmful
standards: - interference.

BS EN 61326:1998/ Electrical equipment for 2. This device may accept any interference
A1:1998/A2:2001 measurement, control and received, including interference that may
laboratory use - cause undesired operation.
EMC requirements.
FCC Section 15.105
Immunity to annex A -
industrial locations. This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
Emissions to class A pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits
(non-domestic) limits. are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment
EN 60825-1:1993/ Safety of laser products. is operated in a commercial environment.
A1:1997/A2:2001 Part 1: Equipment classification, This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
requirements and user’s radio frequency energy and, if not installed
guide. and used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
and that it complies with the requirements of directives
communications. Operation of this equipment
(as amended): -
in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
89/336/EEC Electromagnetic compatibility interference, in which case you will be required
(EMC) to correct the interference at your own expense.

73/23/EEC Low voltage FCC Section 15.21

The above information is summarised from the full The user is cautioned that any changes or
EC Declaration of Conformity. A copy is available from modifications not expressly approved by
Renishaw on request. Renishaw plc, or authorised representative
could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.

Warning labels to be placed on equipment and

for information to be supplied to the user.
 OMP40-2 installation guide

Safety
Before you get started

Information for the user • any interface MUST be installed in a position

away from any potential sources of electrical
Handle and dispose of batteries in noise, i.e. power transformers, servo drives etc;
accordance with the manufacturer's
recommendations. Use only the • all 0V / ground connections should be
1.4 recommended batteries. Do not allow the connected to the machine 'star point' (the 'star
battery terminals to contact other metallic point' is a single point return for all equipment
objects. ground and screen cables). This is very
important and failure to adhere to this can
Information for the machine supplier/ cause a potential difference between grounds;
installer
• all screens must be connected as outlined in
It is the machine supplier's responsibility to the user's instructions;
ensure that the user is made aware of any
• cables must not be routed alongside high
hazards involved in operation, including those
current sources, i.e. motor power supply cables
mentioned in Renishaw product literature, and
etc, or be near high speed data lines;
to ensure that adequate guards and safety
interlocks are provided. cable lengths should always be kept to a
•
minimum.
Under certain circumstances, the probe signal
may falsely indicate a probe seated condition.
Do not rely on probe signals to halt the
CAUTION:
movement of the machine.

! The OMP40-2 has a glass window,
Information for the equipment installer handle with care if broken to avoid injury.

All Renishaw equipment is designed to

comply with the relevant EEC 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:
OMP40-2 basics

2.1

Contents
Introduction.................................................................... 2.2

Legacy or modulated transmission modes...................... 2.2

Twin probe system........................................................... 2.2

Trigger LogicTM. .............................................................. 2.2

Probe settings................................................................ 2.2

Switch-on/swtich off methods.......................................... 2.3

Enhanced trigger filter..................................................... 2.3

Optical transmission method........................................... 2.4

Low optical power............................................................ 2.4

Probe specification....................................................... 2.5

Environmental specification............................................. 2.6

Battery life ...................................................................... 2.6

 OMP40-2 installation guide

Introduction Probe settings

Welcome to the OMP40-2 job set-up and Configurable settings on the OMP40-2 are:
OMP40-2 basics

inspection probe, an upgrade of the multiple

• switch-off method:
award winning OMP40. At only 40 mm diameter
this compact probe sets industry standards for enhanced trigger filter setting:
•
functionality, reliability and robustness in the
harshest of machine tool environments. • optical transmission method and
2.2
probe identity (ID):
The OMP40-2 is ideal for small to medium
machining centres including the growing range • optical power:
of HSK machines.

Legacy or modulated transmission modes Modes of operation

Modulated transmission is a method of sending NOTE:

signals from the probe to the interface to A visual indication of currently selected probe settings
reduce the effects of light interference that is provided, on battery insertion, by the three multi-
in certain circumstances could cause false colour LEDs located within the probe window (see
triggers in earlier legacy systems. Section 4 - Trigger Logic™).

Modulated transmission is capable of providing

two different coded start signals. This allows
the use of two probes with one interface. Twin The OMP40-2 has three modes:
probe installations require an OMI-2T interface.
Standby mode: where the probe is awaiting a
Twin probe system switch-on signal:

To operate a twin probe system, one probe Operational mode: where the probe has been
needs to be set to probe 1 start and the other activated:
set to probe 2 start, these settings are user
Configuration mode: where Trigger Logic™ may
configurable.
be used to configure the probe settings.
In a twin probe system such as a spindle probe
and an optical tool setting probe, the spindle
probe would be set to probe 1 start and the tool
setter would be set to probe 2 start.

Trigger Logic™

The user can configure probe settings

quickly and easily by deflecting the stylus
in a sequence until the correct colour
configuration is observed on the LED display,
this programmable method is known as Trigger
Logic™.
Probe settings continued
Switch-on/switch-off methods Enhanced trigger filter

OMP40-2 basics
Probes subjected to high levels of vibration or
Switch-on method Switch-off methods available shock loads may output signals without having
contacted any surface. The enhanced trigger filter
Optical on Optical off
improves the probes resistance to these effects.
Optical switch-on Optical switch-off when 2.3
when commanded commanded by an M code. When the filter is enabled, a constant 10 ms
by an M code. delay is introduced to the probe output. This is
Note: factory set to trigger filter off.
This option is required when
operating a twin probe system NOTE:
with OMI-2T. It may be necessary to reduce the probe
approach speed to allow for the increased stylus
Note: overtravel during the extended time delay.
A timer automatically
switches the probe off after
90 minutes from the last
trigger if not turned off by an
M code.

Optical on Timer off (time out)

Optical switch-on Timer off 1 12 seconds
when commanded Timer off 2 33 seconds
by an M code, or Timer off 3 134 seconds
when commanded
by an auto start. Note:
Time out is factory set to
134 seconds and will occur
after the last probe trigger or
reseat.

Note:
Ensure that the probe does
not remain active in the tool
changer when optical on/time
out option is selected by
observing the LEDs.
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Probe settings continued

Optical transmission method Low optical power
OMP40-2 basics

The OMP40-2 can be operated in either Where the separation between the OMP40-2 and
legacy or modulated mode. The modulated the receiver is small (no more than 2 metres), the
mode has a higher resistance to light low optical power setting may be selected. This
interference. Certain forms of light interference setting will reduce the optical transmission range
2.4 can cause false triggers or mimic a start and extend battery life. Factory setting is standard
signal and falsely activate the probe. These power.
effects are much reduced when modulated
transmission is selected.

Legacy mode

When set to legacy mode, the probe will only

function with an OMI or OMM/MI 12.

If start problems are experienced in legacy

mode, activate the Legacy Start Filter ON
option. This introduces a 1 second delay to the
probe switch on time, and improves the probes
resistance to false starts caused by light
interference

NOTE:
The probing program on the machine will need
to take account of this delay.

Modulated mode

When set to modulated mode, the probe

will only function with an OMI-2, OMI-2T
OMI-2H or OMI-2C interface.

For most applications the spindle probe should

be set to probe 1 start.

Probe 2 start should only be selected for

a secondary spindle probe in a twin probe
application.
Probe specification
Principal application: Small to medium machining centres

OMP40-2 basics
Dimensions: Length: 50 mm (1.97 in)
Diameter: 40 mm (1.57 in)

Weight (without shank) with batteries without batteries

262 g (9.24 oz) 242 g (8.53 oz) 2.5

Transmission type: 360° infra-red optical transmission

Turn on control: Machine M code

Turn off control: Machine M code or timer

Transmission operating range: Up to 5 m (16.4 ft)

Receiver/interface: OMI-2T, OMI-2, OMI-2H, OMI-2C, OMI or OMM/MI12

Sense directions: Omni-directional ± X, ± Y, + Z

Repeatability 1.00 µm (0.00004 in)

Maximum mean 2s value. Valid as tested with a
50 mm (1.97 in) straight stylus and a velocity of
480 mm/min at the centre of the stylus tip

Stylus trigger force (factory set):
low force direction XY 0.05 N, 50 gf (1.76 ozf)
using 50 mm (1.97 in) stylus Z 5.85 N, 585 gf (20.63 ozf)

high force direction XY 0.09 N, 90 gf (3.17 ozf)

using 50 mm (1.97 in) stylus Z 5.85 N, 585 gf (20.63 ozf)

Stylus overtravel: XY ± 11°

Z 6 mm (0.23 in)

Battery type: 1/2 AA size Lithium Thionyl Chloride (3.6 V) x 2

Battery reserve life: Approximately 1 week after a low battery warning

is first given

Low battery indication: Blue flashing LED in conjunction with normal red or
green probe status LED

Dead battery indication: Constant or flashing red

 OMP40-2 installation guide

Probe specification continued

Environmental:
OMP40-2 basics

OMP40-2 IP rating: IPX8

Storage temperature -10 °C to 70 °C (14 °F to 158 °F)
2.6 Operating temperature 5 °C to 50 °C (41 °F to 122 °F)

NOTE:
Some reduction in operating range may result in temperatures of 0 °C to
5 °C (32 °F to 41 °F) and 50 °C to 60 °C (122 °F to 140 °F).

Battery life (1/2 AA Lithium Thionyl Chloride (3.6 V) x 2)

Legacy optical transmission mode

Stand-by life 5% usage = Continuous use

(days-typical) 72 minutes/day (hours-typical)
(days-typical)

Standard Low Standard Low Standard Low

power power power power power power
mode mode mode mode mode mode

500 500 140 170 170 200

Modulated optical transmission mode

Stand-by life 5% usage = Continuous use

(days-typical) 72 minutes/day (hours-typical)
(days-typical)

Standard Low Standard Low Standard Low

power power power power power power
mode mode mode mode mode mode

500 500 110 160 130 170

System installation

3.1

Contents
Preparing the OMP40-2 for use....................................................... 3.2

Fitting the stylus.................................................................................. 3.2

Installing the batteries........................................................................ 3.3

Mounting the probe on a shank.......................................................... 3.4

Stylus on-centre adjustment............................................................... 3.5

Mounting the probe on the optional shank adaptor............................ 3.6

Installing the OMP40-2 on a machine tool fitted

with an OMI-2T/OMI-2/OMI-2H or OMI.............................................. 3.8

Performance envelope when using the OMP40-2

with an OMI-2T/OMI-2/OMI-2H (modulated transmission)................. 3.9

Performance envelope when using the OMP40-2

with an OMI (legacy transmission)..................................................... 3.9

Installing the OMP40-2 on a machine fitted

with an OMM and MI 12 interface.................................................. 3.10

Performance envelope when using the OMP40-2

with an OMM (modulated transmission)........................................... 3.11

Calibrating the OMP40-2................................................................ 3.12

Probe datuming - general................................................................. 3.12

Probe datuming - OMP40-2 ............................................................ 3.12

 OMP40-2 installation guide

Preparing the OMP40-2 for use

System installation

Fitting the stylus

3.2

M-5000-3707
 System installation
Installing the batteries

3.3

CAUTION

! If dead batteries are inadvertently inserted
into the probe then the LEDs will remain a
constant red
Do not allow coolant or debris to enter the
battery compartment
When inserting batteries, check that the
battery polarity is correct

7
Review current probe settings in accordance
with 'Section 4 - Trigger Logic™
 OMP40-2 installation guide

Mounting the probe on a shank

System installation

0.5 to 1.5 Nm
(x2)

3.4 (x2)

(x4)
Stylus on-centre adjustment

System installation
0.5 to 1.5 Nm (x4) 1.5 to 2.2 Nm (x2)

3.5

360 ° 360 °

1.5 to 2.2 Nm (x4)

360 °
 OMP40-2 installation guide

Mounting the probe on the optional shank adaptor

System installation

The optional shank adaptor assembly allows the OMP40-2 to be mounted to shanks
suitable for other Renishaw optical transmission probes such as the MP700, MP10,
MP12 and OMP60.

3.6 3 to 4 Nm (x2) 3 to 4 Nm (x1)

1. Remove 2. Assemble adaptor 3. Grease and assemble 4. Fit to shank

(A-4071-0031) adaptor.
Mounting the probe on the optional shank adaptor continued

System installation
1.5 to 2.2 Nm (x4)
3.7
1.5 to 2.2 Nm (x2)

1.5 to 2.2 Nm

5. Fully tighten 6. Fit to spindle 7. Screw in opposition to adjust runout < 5 µm.
When complete fully tighten to between
1.5 and 2.2 Nm
 OMP40-2 installation guide

Installing the OMP40-2 with an OMI-2T/OMI-2/OMI-2H/OMI

System installation

CNC machining centre spindle

Mounting bracket

OMI-2T/OMI-2/OMI-2H/OMI

CNC
machine
control
3.8 OMP40-2
inspection probe

Cable
Stylus
PSU3 power supply
(optional)

Workpiece
Renishaw publications:
OMI-2T user's guide H-2000-5439
OMI-2 user's guide H-2000-5233
OMI user's guide H-2000-5062
PSU3 user's guide H-2000-5057
Tool setting probe, only with OMI-2T/OMI-2H

All Renishaw equipment is designed to comply • cable lengths should always be kept to a
with the relevant EEC and FCC regulatory minimum.
requirements. It is the responsibility of the
equipment installer to ensure that the following The probe and receiver must be in the other's field
guidelines are adhered to, in order for the of view, and within the performance envelope shown.
product to function in accordance with these The OMP40-2 performance envelope is based on
regulations: the receiver being at 0°, and vice-versa.

• any interface MUST be installed in a Natural reflective surfaces within the machine may
position away from any potential sources change the signal transmission range.
of electrical noise, i.e. power transformers,
servo drives etc; Coolant residue accumulating on the probe or
receiver windows will have a detrimental effect on
• all 0V / ground connections should be transmission performance. Wipe clean as often as is
connected to the machine 'star point' necessary to maintain unrestricted transmission.
(the 'star point' is a single point return for
all equipment ground and screen cables). Operation in temperatures of 0 °C to 5 °C or 50 °C
This is very important and failure to adhere to 60 °C (32 °F to 41 °F or 122 °F to 140 °F) will
to this can cause a potential difference result in some reduction in range.
between grounds;

• all screens must be connected as outlined

in the relevant user instructions; CAUTION: If two systems are operating in close
proximity to each other, take care to ensure that
• cables must not be routed alongside high signals transmitted from the probe on one machine
current sources, i.e. motor power supply are not received by the receiver on the other machine,
cables etc, or be near high speed data and vice versa. When this is the case, use the probe’s
lines; low power mode and/or receiver low range setting.
OMP40-2 performance envelope with an OMI-2T/OMI-2/OMI-2H (modulated transmission)
75° 75°

System installation
60° Typical plot at 20 °C (68 °F) 60°
360° transmission around
probe axis in metres (feet) 45°
45°

30° 30°

OMP40-2
OMI-2T/ 3.9
15° 15° OMI-2/
OMI-2H

0° 0°

Optical
1 (3.3)
centre line
1 (3.3)
15° 15°

2 (6.5) 2 (6.5)

30° 30°
3 (9.8) 3 (9.8)

4 (13.1) 45° 45° 4 (13.1)

Switch on/off
60° 60°
5 (16.4) Operating - standard power mode 5 (16.4)
75° Operating - low power mode 75°

OMP40-2 performance envelope with an OMI (legacy transmission)

75° 75°
Typical plot at 20 °C (68 °F)
60° 60°
360° transmission around
probe axis in metres (feet)
45° 45°

30° 30°

OMP40-2

15° 15° OMI

0° 0°

Optical
1 (3.3) centre line 1 (3.3)
15° 15°

2 (6.5) 2 (6.5)

30° 30°
3 (9.8) 3 (9.8)

45°
4 (13.1) 45° 4 (13.1)
Switch on/off
60° Operating - standard power mode 60°
5 (16.4) 5 (16.4)
75° Operating - low power mode 75°
 OMP40-2 installation guide

Installing the OMP40-2 with an OMM and MI 12

System installation

CNC machining centre spindle

Mounting bracket
OMM

CNC
3.10 machine
control
OMP40-2
inspection probe

MI 12 interface Cable

Stylus

PSU3 power supply

Renishaw publications: (optional)
Workpiece
OMM user's guide H-2000-5044
MI 12 user's guide H-2000-5073
PSU3 user's guide H-2000-5057

All Renishaw equipment is designed to comply The probe and OMM diodes must be in the other's
with the relevant EEC and FCC regulatory field of view, and within the performance envelope
requirements. It is the responsibility of the shown. The OMP40-2 performance envelope is
equipment installer to ensure that the following based on the OMM being at 0°, and vice-versa.
guidelines are adhered to, in order for the
product to function in accordance with these Natural reflective surfaces within the machine may
regulations: change the signal transmission range.

• any interface MUST be installed in a Coolant residue accumulating on the OMP40-2

position away from any potential sources or OMM windows will have a detrimental effect on
of electrical noise, i.e. power transformers, transmission performance. Wipe clean as often as is
servo drives etc; necessary to maintain unrestricted transmission.

• all 0V / ground connections should be Operation in temperatures of 0 °C to 5 °C or 50 °C to

connected to the machine 'star point' 60 °C (32 °F to 41 °F or 122 °F to 140 °F) will result
(the 'star point' is a single point return for in some reduction in range.
all equipment ground and screen cables).
This is very important and failure to On large machine tools, it is possible to provide
adhere to this can cause a potential greater reception coverage by mounting two OMMs
difference between grounds. connected to a single MI 12 interface.

• all screens must be connected as outlined

CAUTION: If two systems are operating in close
in the relevant user instructions;
proximity to each other, take care to ensure that
• cables must not be routed alongside high signals transmitted from the probe on one machine
current sources, i.e. motor power supply are not received by the receiver on the other
cables etc, or be near high speed data lines; machine, and vice versa. When this is the case, use
cable lengths should always be kept to a the probe’s low power mode and/or receiver low
•
minimum. range setting.
OMP40-2 performance envelope with an OMM (legacy transmission)

75° 75°

System installation
60° Typical plot at 20 °C (68 °F)
60°
360° transmission around
probe axis in metres (feet)
45° 45°

30° 30°

OMP40-2 3.11
15° 15° OMM

0° 0°

Optical
centre line
1 (3.3) 1 (3.3)
15° 15°

2 (6.6) 2 (6.6)

30° 30°
3 (9.8) 3 (9.8)

45° 45°
4 (13.1) 4 (13.1)

60°
5 (16.4) 60° 5 (16.4)
75°
Switch on/off
75°
Operating - standard power mode
Operating - low power mode
 OMP40-2 installation guide

Calibrating the OMP40-2

System installation

Probe datuming - general Probe datuming - OMP40-2 probe

Often referred to as ‘calibration’ or ‘qualifying’,

NOTE:
probe datuming involves the measurement of
Best accuracy will be achieved by
a calibrated feature, usually a precision ring
minimising stylus on-centre errors during
gauge or reference sphere of precisely known
3.12 probe installation. This is necessary to
diameter.
allow for poor probe location in the spindle
Datuming software then compares the size of following a tool change, spindle orientation
the ring gauge/sphere as ‘measured’ by the repeatability and ‘hunting’ of the spindle
probe and machine tool to its calibrated size, orientation if not mechanically clamped.
thus calculating the ‘effective’ diameter of the Stylus ball centre to spindle centre-line
stylus tip. relationship can be compensated for by
suitable calibration of a known feature.
As each spindle probe system is unique, it is
imperative that you datum your probe:
To relate the actual location of the
• before it is used for the first time;
workpiece surface to the machine tool’s
• when a new, replacement stylus is fitted; reference frame, it is necessary to datum
your OMP40-2 probe. This will allow you to:
• if it is suspected that the stylus has
become distorted; • determine the position of the stylus
ball centreline relative to the machine
• periodically to allow for any thermal spindle centreline;
growth of the machine tool;
• determine the effective size of the
• if the repeatability of relocation of the stylus ball (electronic ball radius).
probe shank is poor (datuming may be
required each time the probe is selected); Prior to datuming, you will need to establish
the optimum length and diameter of the
• whenever the probe is moved from one stylus to be used.
machine tool to another;
To datum the probe:
• whenever a new shank is fitted to the
probe. 1. Perform a probe length calibration
cycle in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions supplied
with your calibration software.

2. Perform a stylus X, Y offset calibration

cycle in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions supplied
with your calibration software.

3. Perform a stylus ball calibration cycle

in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions supplied with your
calibration software.
Trigger Logic™

4.1

Contents
Reviewing the current probe settings............................................4.2

Changing the current probe settings.............................................4.3

Operating mode................................................................................4.4
 OMP40-2 installation guide

Reviewing the current probe settings

Key to the symbols

Trigger Logic™

2
LED short flash. 1 wait more
LED long flash. than 5
seconds
3
4.2
7
LED check

Switch off method

Optical off Short timeout Medium timeout Long timeout
12 s 33 s 134 s
or or or

Enhanced trigger filter setting

Trigger filter Trigger filter
OFF ON
or

Optical transmission method / Probe identification

Legacy Legacy Modulated Modulated
Start filter Start filter PROBE 1 PROBE 2
OFF ON
or or or

Optical power
Low Standard
or

Battery status
Battery good Battery low
or

Probe in standby mode (after 5 s)

Changing the current probe settings
Insert batteries or, if already installed, remove for power is low then each of the five red flashes will be
5 seconds and replace. Allow the probe to run through followed by a blue flash). Keep the stylus deflected

Trigger Logic™
the review sequence until the 'optical power' setting is until the 'switch off method' setting is displayed, then
showing. Immediately deflect the stylus and hold deflected release the stylus. The probe is now in configuration
until five red flashes have been observed (if the battery mode and Trigger Logic™ is activated.

Key to the symbols 4.3

2
LED short flash. 1 LED check
wait more
LED long flash.

Deflect the stylus. Wait

than 5
seconds
3
less than 4 seconds 3
before moving to next
menu option.
Deflect the stylus and hold deflected
Deflect the stylus. Wait
more than 4 seconds until the battery status has been
before moving to next displayed at the end of the review
menu. sequence.

To exit, leave the

stylus untouched for
more than 20 seconds.

Battery status
Battery good Battery low
or

To change switch-off method

Optical off Short timeout Medium timeout Long timeout
12 s 33 s 134 s

To change enhanced trigger filter setting

OFF ON

To change optical transmission method / Probe identification

Legacy Legacy Modulated Modulated
Start filter OFF Start filter ON PROBE 1 PROBE 2

To change optical power

Low Standard

New settings complete

Return to ‘To change switch-off method’

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Operating mode
Trigger Logic™

LEDs
LEDs LEDs flashing
flashing flashing red
green red

Z
4.4
X/Y

Probe status LEDs

LED colour Probe status Graphic hint

Flashing green Probe seated in operating mode

Flashing red Probe triggered in operating mode

Flashing green and blue Probe seated in operating mode

- low battery

Flashing red and blue Probe triggered in operating mode

- low battery

Constant red Battery dead

Flashing red
or
flashing red and green Unsuitable battery
or
sequence when batteries are
inserted

NOTE:
Due to the nature of Lithium Thionyl Chloride batteries, if a 'low battery' LED sequence is
ignored or overlooked, then it is possible for the following sequence of events to occur:

1. When the probe is active, the batteries discharge until battery power becomes too low for
the probe to operate correctly.

2. The probe stops functioning, but then re-activates as the batteries recharge sufficiently to
provide the probe with power.

3. The probe begins to run through the LED review sequence (see page 4.2).

4. Again, the batteries discharge and the probe ceases to function.

5. Again, the batteries recharge sufficiently to provide the probe with power and the
sequence repeats itself.
Service and maintenance

5.1

Contents
Cleaning the probe...........................................................................5.2

Changing the batteries.....................................................................5.3

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Cleaning the probe

Wipe window of probe with a clean cloth to remove machining residue.
maintenance

This should be done on a regular basis to maintain good optical transmission.

Service and

5.2
Changing the batteries

maintenance
Service and
5.3

CAUTION

! Do not leave exhausted batteries in probe
When changing batteries, do not allow coolant
or debris to enter the battery compartment
When changing batteries, check that the
battery polarity is correct

CAUTION

! Please dispose of exhausted batteries in
accordance with local regulations
Do not dispose of batteries in a fire
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Changing the batteries continued

Battery type: 1/2 AA Lithium Thionyl Chloride (3.6 V) x 2
maintenance
Service and

Dubilier: SB-AA02

3 Ecocel:
Saft:
EB 1425, EB1426
LS 14250 C, LS 14250
Maxell:
Sanyo:
ER3S
CR 14250 SE
5.4 Sonnenschein: SL-750 Sonnenschein: SL-350, SL-550
Xeno: XL-050F Tadiran: TL-4902 TL-5902,
TL-2150, TL-5101
Varta: CR 1/2 AA

NOTE:
If dead batteries are inadvertently inserted
into the probe then the LEDs will remain a
constant red.

NOTE:
After removing old batteries, wait more than
5 seconds before inserting new batteries.
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Troubleshooting

6.1

Contents
Fault finding...................................................................................... 6.2
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Fault finding - If in doubt, consult your probe supplier.

Symptom Probable cause Remedial action

Probe fails to power up

Troubleshooting

Dead batteries. Change batteries.

(no LEDs illuminated, or
fails to indicate current Wrong batteries. Change batteries.
probe settings).
Batteries inserted incorrectly. Check battery insertion.

Batteries removed for too short a Remove batteries for a minimum of

6.2 time and probe has not reset. 5 seconds.

Probe fails to switch-on. Wrong transmission mode selected. Reconfigure transmission mode.

Dead batteries. Change batteries.

Wrong batteries. Change batteries.

Batteries inserted incorrectly. Check battery insertion.

Optical/magnetic interference. Check for interfering lights or

motors.
Consider removing interfering
source.

Transmission beam obstructed. Check that OMP40-2 and receiver

windows are clean, and remove any
obstruction.

Probe out of range/not aligned with Check alignment and if receiver

receiver. fixing is secure

No receiver start signal. Check start signal by reviewing

receiver start LED.
Refer to relevant user’s guide.

Machine stops unexpectedly Optical communication obstructed. Check interface/receiver and

during a probing cycle. remove obstruction.

Interface/receiver/machine fault. Refer to interface/receiver/machine

user’s guide.

Dead batteries. Change batteries.

False probe trigger. Enable enhanced trigger filter.

Probe unable to find target surface. Check that part is correctly

positioned and that stylus has not
broken.

Adjacent probe. Reconfigure adjacent probe to low

power mode and reduce range of
receiver.

Transmission beam obstructed. Check that the probe and receiver

windows are clean, and remove any
obstruction.
 Symptom Probable cause Remedial action

Troubleshooting
Probe crashes. Inspection probe using tool setting When two systems are active, isolate
probe signals. tool setting probe.

Workpiece obstructing probe path. Review probing software.

Adjacent probe. Reconfigure adjacent probe to low

power mode and reduce range of
receiver. 6.3

Probe length offset missing. Review probing software.

Poor probe repeatability Debris on part or stylus. Clean part and stylus.
and/or accuracy.
Poor tool change repeatability. Re-datum probe after each tool change.

Loose probe mounting on Check and tighten as appropriate.

shank or loose stylus.

Excessive machine vibration. Enable enhanced trigger filter.

Eliminate vibrations.

Calibration out of date and/or Review probing software.

incorrect offsets.

Calibration and probing speeds not Review probing software.

the same.

Calibration feature has moved. Correct position.

Measurement occurs as stylus Review probing software.

leaves surface.

Measurement occurs within Review probing software, probe filter

the machine’s acceleration and settings and stylus trigger force.
deceleration zone.

Probing speed too high or too slow. Perform simple repeatability trials at
various speeds.

Temperature variation causes Minimise temperature changes.

machine and workpiece movement.

Machine tool faulty. Perform health checks on machine tool.

Probe fails to switch off Optical/magnetic interference Check for interferring lights or motors
Consider removing the interfering
source
Check position of receiver
Increase receiver signal start range
Ensure window is clean

Probe out of range Review performance envelopes

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Symptom Probable cause Remedial action

Troubleshooting

Probe fails to switch-off Wrong switch-off mode selected. Reconfigure to optical off mode.
(where optical off is
required). Optical/magnetic interference. Check for interfering lights or
motors.

Consider removing the interfering

source.
6.4
Probe is inadvertently switched- Check position of receiver.
on by the receiver when using Reduce receiver signal strength.
autostart.

Probe out of range. Review performance envelopes.

Probe is regularly falsely Enable optical transmission legacy

switched-on by light mode (start filter on), or consider
interference. upgrading to modulated system.

Transmission beam obstructed. Check that the probe and receiver

windows are clean, and remove any
obstruction.

Probe fails to switch-off Wrong switch-off mode is selected. Reconfigure to time out mode.
(where time out is required).
Probe placed in carousel when in Ensure that carbon fibre stylus is
time out mode. Timer can be reset being used.
by carousel activity. Enable enhanced trigger filter.
Shorten timeout setting.
Consider use of optical on/optical
off setting.

Probe goes into Trigger Probe was triggered when batteries Do not touch the stylus during
Logic™ set up mode and were inserted. battery insertion.
cannot be reset.
Parts list

7.1

Contents
OMP40-2 probe part numbers.........................................................7.2

OMP40-2 system parts and accessories........................................7.3

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OMP40-2 probe part numbers

Switch-on Switch-off
Type Part number Legacy Modulated
method method
Parts list

OMP40-2 probe A-4071-0001 • Optical Optical

7.2
OMP40-2 probe A-4071-0002 • Optical Timer

OMP40-2 probe A-4071-2001 • Optical Optical

OMP40-2 probe A-4071-2002 • Optical Timer

OMP40-2 system parts and accessories

Type Part number Descripion

Battery P-BT03-0007 1/2 AA batteries (pack of two)

Pats list
Battery cassette A-4071-1166 Battery cassette kit
7.3
Gasket A-4038-0301 Gasket for OMP40-2 battery cassette

Probe tool kit comprising:

Tool kit A-4071-0060
Ø1.98 mm stylus tool, 2.0 mm AF hexagon key

Stylus tool M-5000-3707 Tool for tightening/releasing styli

Shank adaptor
A-4071-0031 Adaptor assembly for mounting to MP10, MP12, MP700 type shanks
assembly

Adaptor A-5069-0720 MP700 to OMP40-2 adaptor

OMM/OMI/OMI-2 mounting bracket

Mounting bracket A-2033-0830
with fixing screws, washers and nuts

OMI A-2115-0001 OMI complete with cable 8 m (26.25 ft) long

OMI-2T A-5439-0049 OMI-2T complete with cable 8 m (26.25 ft) long

OMI-2 A-5191-0049 OMI-2 complete with cable 8 m (26.25 ft) long

OMM A-2033-0576 OMM complete with cable 25 m (82 ft) long

MI 12 A-2075-0142 MI 12 interface unit

MI 12-B A-2075-0141 MI 12 interface unit printed circuit board

Panel mount kit A-2033-0690 MI 12 interface unit panel mount kit

PSU3 A-2019-0018 PSU3 power supply unit 85-264 V input

Quick start guide A-4071-8500 Quick start guide for rapid set-up of the OMP40-2 probe

Probe software Software features - see Data sheet H-2000-2289

for machine tools Software list - see Data sheet H-2000-2298

Styli see catalogue H-1000-3200

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Probe settings record

8.1

Contents
Probe settings record table.............................................................8.2
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Probe settings record table

Probe settings record

✔ tick

Switch-on method Optical-on commanded by an

M code ✔
Switch-off method Optical off
8.2

Short time out (12 sec)

Medium time out (33 sec)

Long time out (134 sec)

Enhanced trigger filter setting Trigger filter off

Trigger filter on

Optical transmission method Legacy (start filter off)

Legacy (start filter on)

Modulated (probe 1)

Modulated (probe 2)

Optical power setting Low power

Standard power

OMP40-2 serial no ..............................................

Definition of probing terms

9.1

Contents
Definition of terms commonly associated with probing...............9.2
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Definition of terms commonly associated with probing

Accuracy Kinematic switching probe

Glossary

The closeness of agreement between the A contact probe in which the kinematic seating
results of a measurement and the true value forms an electrical circuit that is broken by the
of the part being measured. action of displacing the stylus, to provide the
9.2 trigger signal. After displacement, the stylus
Repeatability ball returns to the highly repeatable position
defined by the kinematic location points.
The variation in measurements obtained when
multiple readings are taken with the same Lobing
instrument and technique on the same part or
item. In Renishaw terms, repeatability is the The variation in trigger point position from
ability of a probe to trigger at the same point a perfect spherical locus, as the direction of
each time. probing varies.

Calibration Overtravel

The operation that identifies and corrects any The distance travelled by the probe after the
deviation from the stated performance targets. trigger point has been reached.

Probe calibration Pre-travel

Where a datum feature, of known size and The displacement from the point where the
position, is measured to establish the average stylus ball contacts the workpiece, to the point
pre-travel for the stylus concerned. where a probe trigger is asserted.

Datum Pre-travel variation

The reference feature from which other The deviation of the pre-travel from its average
co-ordinates are measured. value as it varies with trigger direction. This
may be specified for 2D (X-Y) or 3D (X-Y-Z)
Hysteresis measurements. Pre-travel itself is not a form of
error, since it can easily be compensated for,
A systematic error arising from the difference in
by probe calibration.
direction of a probing move resulting from the
preceding reseat. Strain gauge probe

Kinematic seating Although a strain gauge probe still uses a

kinematic mechanism to retain the stylus, it
A seating mechanism in which the spatial
does not use the resistance through the contact
position of a movable component is constrained
elements as the means to sense a trigger.
in all 6 degrees of potential movement. This
Instead, a set of strain gauges are positioned
is achieved in a Renishaw probe by 6 contact
on carefully designed webs within the probe
points formed by a system of radial rollers (or
structure, beyond the kinematics.
‘V’ grooves) and ball bearings.
These gauges measure the contact force
applied to the stylus and generate a trigger.
This provides a low trigger force, low pre-travel
and therefore low pre-travel variation.
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