Primo™ system
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Contents I Contents Before you begin......................................................................................................................... 1.1 Before you begin....................................................................................................................1.1 Disclaimer................................................................................................................. 1.1 Trademarks...........................................................................
Contents Primo installation guide ii Renikey...................................................................................................................... 3.1 Interface visual diagnostics....................................................................................... 3.1 Interface inputs...................................................................................................................... 3.2 Interface outputs..................................................................
Parts list 8.1 Appendix 1: Primo Radio Part Setter and Primo Length Tool Setter combination relay configurations Contents Operational mode................................................................................................................ 5.17 Error states.......................................................................................................................... 5.17 Interface digital display codes...................................................................................
Before you begin 1.1 Before you begin Changes to equipment Disclaimer RENISHAW HAS MADE CONSIDERABLE EFFORTS TO ENSURE THE CONTENT OF THIS DOCUMENT IS CORRECT AT THE DATE OF PUBLICATION BUT MAKES NO WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS REGARDING THE CONTENT. RENISHAW EXCLUDES LIABILITY, HOWSOEVER ARISING, FOR ANY INACCURACIES IN THIS DOCUMENT. Renishaw reserves the right to change equipment specifications without notice.
Primo installation guide Before you begin Patents 1.
EC Declaration of conformity Renishaw plc hereby declares that the Primo Radio Part Setter, Radio 3D Tool Setter and Interface are in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1995/5/EC. Contact Renishaw plc at www.renishaw.com for the full EC Declaration of Conformity. WEEE directive FCC section 15.19 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2.
Primo installation guide Before you begin Radio approvals (radio approvals needed) 1.
Safety The Primo Radio Part Setter and the Radio 3D Tool Setter are both supplied with one 3 Volt CR2 Lithium Manganese battery each. 3.6 Volt ½ AA Lithium Thionyl Chloride batteries may also be used (see section 4.2). Lithium batteries must be approved to IEC 62133. Please dispose of the batteries on accordance with your local environmental laws once the charge has depleted. Do not attempt to recharge these batteries.
Primo installation guide Before you begin Information to the equipment installer 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: 1.6 • • • • • Any interface must be installed in a position away from any potential sources of electrical noise, i.e.
Before you begin Primo installation guide Primo training programme 1.7 The Primo system has been designed to be the ideal package for customers who are new to using metrology devices on their machine tools. To ensure that customers achieve the best results from their purchased system Primo comes with a training package designed especially for Primo. The Primo training programme consists of self study modules with a number of exercises in measuring a standard d part that is provided with the kit.
Primo Radio Part Setter and Radio 3D Tool Setter basics 2.1 Introduction Credit When used within a system: • • The Radio Part Setter enables part setup and inspection on machining centres. The Radio 3D Tool Setter enables broken tool detection and tool setting (length/diameter). Primo Radio Part Setter and Radio 3D Tool Setter; • Deliver interference-tolerant radio transmission through the use of the FHSS (Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum).
The basics – probes Primo installation guide Description Equipment switch on/ switch off method Radio on/off Factory setting Commanded by machine output. 2.2 Radio on/off Spin on/off Enhanced trigger filter Hibernation mode Spin at 1000 rpm for 1.5 s minimum. (Radio Part Setter only) The enhanced trigger filter improves the equipments’ resistance to triggering and triggering without contacting a surface.
Primo credit token Primo credit token contains the credit that allows the Primo probing system to function. The Primo system will not work without credit being available in the system. Four low credit indicators 1. Equipment LEDs When any of these low credit indicators are shown it is recommended that a new Primo Credit Token is loaded into the system. Flashing The standard Primo credit token contains 6 months worth of credit. 2.
The basics – probes 2.4 Primo Radio Part Setter operation Primo Radio 3D Tool Setter operation The Primo Radio Part Setter operates as a highly accurate and repeatable mechanical switch that triggers as the stylus deflects against a surface. The Radio 3D Tool Setter enables accurate machining by measuring the length and diameter of tools using the same highly accurate and repeatable switch mechanism has the Primo Radio Part Setter. • • • The Radio Part Setter can measure in the X, Y and Z axis.
Software routines Primo Software caters for 3-axis applications and covers basic probing routines. • • • • • Calibration Tool setting Broken tool detection Work piece set-up Work piece measurement For further information refer to the Primo Software Programming Guide H – 54XXXX NOTES: Software routines for tool setting are available from Renishaw and are described in data sheet H2000-2289, which can be found at www.renishaw.com.
Primo Interface basics 3.1 Introduction The Primo Interface enables communication between the Machine Tool, Radio Part Setter and the Radio 3D Tool Setter using radio frequencies. Power supply The Interface requires a 12 Vdc to 30 Vdc supply capable of supplying 150 mA minimum (TBC). Input voltage ripple The input voltage ripple must not cause the voltage to fall below 12 V or go above 30 V. ReniKey Renikey is a Renishaw machine programme which is used while partnering the equipment with the Interface.
Primo installation guide Interface inputs The basics Interface Machine start inputs: 3.2 ‘Machine start’ is configurable as a level or pulsed signal. Level Pulsed 12 to 30 Vdc When input is active probe is switched on. 12 to 30 Vdc Part Setter toggles from being switched on/off. Minimum pulse width is 10 ms. See section 5.14 for the full wiring diagram.
Interface output waveform The basics Interface Primo Interface 3.3 Probe status 2 (level) SSR open SSR closed Probe status 2 (pulsed) SSR open SSR closed /credit Signal delays: 1. Transmission delay trigger filter Probe trigger to output change of state = 10 ms ± 10 µs without enhanced 2.
Primo installation guide Switches SW1 and SW2 The basics Interface PCB diagram like below for Primo 3.
Note: LOW BATTERY /CREDIT If an error code E08 appears on the Primo Interface Credit remaining/error code display when a switch setting has been changed the Primo Radio Part Setter or Primo Radio 3D Tool Setter must be re-acquired. The basics Interface Switch SW1 output configuration 3.
Dimensions and specifications 4.1 Part Setter dimensions 29.4 (1.16) 21 (0.83) Ø51 (2.00) Battery cover Ø48.5 (1.91) 61.25 (2.
Primo installation guide Dimensions & Specs 3D Tool Setter dimensions ? 44.551 (1.75) 68.75 (2.70) Primo ? ? Ø? 55 (2.17) ? Ensure this shows the new, larger disk stylus 4 (0.16) 25mm X 4mm (Ø 0.98 in x 0.16) Ø25 (Ø0.09) 93 (3.66) 4.
84 (3.31) 40 ?(1.57) 40 (1.57) 40.25 (1.58) Dimensions & Specs Interface dimensions 4.3 42.1 (1.66) Primo 43.5 (1.71) 42.1 (2.66) 15 (0.
Primo installation guide Dimensions & Specs Radio Part Setter Specification 4.
3D Tool Setter Specifications Tool setting and broken tool detection on all sizes of machining centres Diameter 115.1 mm (4.53 in) Height with disc stylus 101.75 mm (4.01 in) Weight (without stylus) With battery Without battery Transmission Type 610 g (21.5 oz) 599 g (21.1 oz) Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) Radio Radio Frequency Switch-on Methods 2400 MHz to 2483.
Primo installation guide Interface specification Dimensions & Specs Principal application 4.6 Dimensions Weight Transmission type Transmission range Power supply Cable Mounting Conduit Environment The Interface communicates between the Machine Tool, the Radio Part Setter and the Radio 3D Tool Setter Height 110 mm (4.33 in) Width 84 mm (3.31 in) Depth 40.25 mm (1.58 in) In box TBC g Interface including 8 m (26.2 TBC g ft) of cable Frequency hopping spread spectrum (FHSS) radio 2400 MHz to 2483.
System installation Does this diagram need updating? PRIMO 5.1 Primo Radio Part Setter Primo Radio 3D Tool Setter Operating envelope To ensure unrestricted transmission performance: Radio transmission does not require line-of-sight and will pass through small gaps and machine tool windows, providing a reflected path (of less than 10 m (49.2 ft)) is available. Keep all Primo System components within the performance envelope (section 5.2). Ensure the Interface signal LED stays close to green.
System installation Equipment – Interface positioning 5.2 The system elements should be positioned so that: • • The optimum range can be achieved over the full travel of the machine’s axes. The front cover of the Interface is facing in the general direction of the machining area.
Fitting the stylus For the most accurate results from your Primo Radio Part Setter it is crucial that a Renishaw manufactured Stylus is fitted. (Same diagram as below but with Primo Probe) System installation Preparing the Part Setter 5.
Primo installation guide Installing the battery (same diagram as below but with Primo Probe – one battery) System installation NOTES: 5.4 See Section 6.4 for a list of suitable batteries and section 1.4 for battery safety information.
Primo installation guide Mounting the Part Setter on a shank (same diagram as below but with Primo System installation Probe) 5.
Part Setter stylus on-centre adjustment (same diagram as below but with Primo Probe) System installation For the centre setting software view the Primo Programming guide 5.6 NOTES: If a Part Setter and shank assembly is dropped, it must be rechecked for correct on-centre adjustment. Do not hit the Part Setter to achieve oncentre adjustment.
Primo installation guide Fitting the stylus, break stem and captive link (same diagram as below but with Primo Tool Setter and showing compartment in the back for spare break stem) Stylus weak link break stem Incorporated into the stylus, the break stem protects the mechanism from damage in the event of excessive stylus over travel or a collision. There is a compartment in the back of the 3D Tool Setter for a spare break stem to be stored.
Installing the battery (same diagram as below but with Primo Tool Setter – one battery) See section 6.4 for a list of suitable battery types. And section 1.4 for battery safety information. System installation NOTES: 5.
Primo installation guide Mounting the 3D Tool Setter on a machine table (same diagram as below but System installation with Primo Tool Setter) 5.9 1) Undo 3 of the 4 screws that hold the 3D Tool Setter to the base. 2) Bolt the 3D Tool Setter base to the table using an M12 or M10 cap head screw and washer. (not supplied) 3) Reattach the tool setter to the base.
3D Tool Setter stylus level setting (The same diagram but for the Primo Tool setter) For the level setting software view the Primo Programming guide Side to side level adjustment • • Alternately adjust the grub screws provided this causes the 3D Tool Setter to rotate and change the stylus level setting. When the stylus surface is level, tighten the grub screws. System installation The top surface of the stylus must be set level. 5.
Primo installation guide For the level setting software view the Primo Programming guide Front to back level adjustment System installation To raise the front: 5.10 Slacken locking screw 2 and adjust height adjusting screw 1 until the stylus is level. Then fully tighten screw 2. To lower the front: Keep tightening/slackening the height adjusting screw 1 and loosening/locking screw 2 until the stylus is level. Then fully tighten screw 2.
Preparing the Interface for use Diagram like below but for Primo. System installation Mounting bracket (optional) 5.
Primo installation guide System installation Interface wiring diagram 5.12 CAUTION: The power supply 0 V should be terminated at the machine ground (star point).
Interface cable Length Diameter Number of cores Dimensions of each core 8 m (26.25 ft)* 7.5 mm (0.29 in) 13 cores 18 x 0.1 mm System installation Cable specification 5.13 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.
Primo installation guide System installation Interface screw torque values 5.14 For Primo, this diagram will look like the RMI for the front cover screws and conduit adaptor, but will look like the OMI-2T for the screws at the sides of the Interface attaching it the mounting bracket. (See both diagrams below).
Why calibrate? The Primo system has a built in software routine. This calibration process is described in section 5.18. Before the equipment is used it is very important that the Radio Part Setter and 3D Tool Setter are calibrated correctly. Calibration of the equipment allows software to compensate for possible errors in the measurements. • This can be caused by the difference between the position that the stylus touches and the position reported to the machine.
Radio Part Setter and Radio 3D Tool Setter LED Guide = quick flash = quick double flash (32 ms flash, 128 ms separating the double flash, 832 ms between each double flash) = flash (128 ms, 640 ms between each flash) = long flash (512 ms, 512ms between each flash in acquisition mode, 128 ms between each flash in credit transfer mode, 16 ms between each flash in the RGB start up signal) Start up LED colour Red, Green, Blue Status Graphic hint Equipment starting up/newly changed battery/ newly inserted cr
Primo installation guide Operational mode (all signals repeat) System installation LED colour 5.
Interface LED signals = LED flashing green/off = LED constant green = LED flashing red and yellow with even periods System installation Key: 5.
Primo installation guide System installation Acquisition mode System Status Graphic display Part Setter Start Low battery/ credit Probe status Error Details Signal 3D Tool Setter Interface in “Acquisition waiting” state The Part Setter LEDs flash yellow/off at least once for up to 8s or until a Part Setter is discovered Interface identifies Part Setter* The Part Setter LED flashes green for up to 3 minutes or until an “acquisition ready” message is received from the Part Setter The 3D Tool Sett
System installation Credit transfer System Status Graphic display Part Setter 5.
System installation Primo installation guide 5.17 Part Setter on, seated with low battery and credit The low credit/battery LED will flash Red and Yellow while conditions persist Part Setter on and triggered Part Setter on, seated with poor signal The signal LED is graded from Green to Amber to show the Part Setter signal strength.
Interface digital display codes Credit codes: = CREDIT UPGRADED TO UNLIMITED (upgrade credit token) System installation = AVAILABLE CREDIT (in days) 5.
Primo installation guide Method of partnership Both the Part Setter and the 3D Tool Setter can be partnered with the Primo interface simultaneously. Note: System installation 1) 2 1 1 3 5.19 Primo System Kits will be supplied with Equipment that has already been acquired. Using this acquisition process will only be needed when using replacement equipment or when equipment has been bought separately. 3 2 1. Remove betteries >5s 2. Trigger stylus and hold 3.
(same diagram as below but with Primo Probe – one iButton) remove metal ring, insert ibutton, return metal ring, reinsert cartage System installation Installing the credit token 5.20 Note: At the time of purchase the 1 month credit token is already inserted into the Part Setter’s credit Token ‘cassette’. All subsequent tokens must be inserted into this cassette.
Method of credit transfer If credit transfer is interrupted after it’s been initiated (stage 4), then credit transfer must be completed on that system. Once all the credit has been transferred do not remove the token from the Primo Probe.. Insert Primo credit token and replace cover. 2) RGB start up LED signal. This is followed by the 5 green acquisition prompt flashes. A 3) The Part Setter has entered credit transfer mode. 5) 4) Credit transfer unsuccessful indicated by yellow/red flashes.
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 Services Centre. Cleaning the equipment Wipe the window of the Radio 3D Tool Setter and the body shell of the Radio Part Setter with a clean cloth on a regular basis to remove machining residue.
Primo installation guide Maintenance Changing the battery 6.
(Same diagram as below but with Primo Probe – one CR2 battery) Maintenance 3D Tool Setter 6.
Primo installation guide Maintenance Allowed battery types 6.4 CR2 Lithium Manganese (3V) All batteries of this type (CR2) are fine* ∞ ½ AA Lithium Thionyl Chloride (3.
Interface body Interface cover Maintenance Interface cover 6.5 CAUTION: Keep interface clean - No liquids or particles should enter the interface Do not allow the antenna contacts to be contaminated. Do not twist or rotate the cover by hand.
Maintenance 6.6 NOTE: Routine 3D Tool Setter maintenance • • • Ensure the 3D Tool Setter is firmly secured to its mounting. Keep all electrical connections clean. Inspect the inner diaphragm once a month. Inspecting the inner diaphragm seal In the event of inner diaphragm seal damage, return the 3D Tool Setter to your supplier for repair.
Primo installation guide Fault finding 7.1 Primo Radio Part Setter Fault finding Symptom 7.1 Part Setter fails to power up (no LEDs illuminated or fails to indicate current Part Setter settings) Part Setter fails to switch on Cause Action No credit token Insert credit token Dead battery Wrong battery Battery inserted incorrectly Change battery Change battery Check battery insertion/polarity.
Calibration and measurement speeds not the same Calibration feature has moved Measurement occurs as stylus leaves surface Measurement occurs within the machine’s acceleration and deceleration zone Probing speed too high or too low Part Setter status LEDs do not correspond to Interface LEDs Interface error LED lit during probing cycle Interface low battery LED lit Temperature variation causes machine and workpiece movement Machine tool faulty Radio link failure – Part Setter out of Interface range Part Se
Tool Setter Cause Action 3D Tool Setter fails to power up (no LEDs illuminated or fails to indicate current probe settings) or erratic LED behaviour Dead battery Wrong battery Battery inserted incorrectly Battery removed for too short a time and probe has not reset Change battery Change battery Check battery insertion/polarity Remove battery for a minimum of 5 seconds 3D Tool Setter fails to switch on Dead battery Change batteries Battery inserted incorrectly 3D Tool Setter out of range No Interface
Primo installation guide Radio link failure – 3D Tool Setter out of Interface range 3D Tool Setter has been enclosed/shielded by metal 3D Tool Setter and Interface are not partnered 3D Tool Setter not switched on or timed out Probe out of range Dead Interface batteries 3D Tool Setter and Interface not partnered Low battery Check position of 3D Tool Setter Reduced range Local radio interference Identify and remove Probe fails to switch off No Interface ‘start/stop’ signal (radioon mode only) Check In
Interface Cause Action No LEDs lit on interface No power to interface Check wiring Interface status LEDs do not correspond to status LEDs Radio link failure – probe out of interface range Probe has been enclosed/shielded by metal Check position of interface.
Parts list 8.
Appendix 1: Primo Radio Part Setter and Primo Length Tool Setter combination relay configurations
Interface switch relays If the Primo Radio Part Setter is used in conjunction with the Primo Z Tool Setter on a machine with only one Skip input then a relay will be required to switch between the equipment.
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