The PI6 is being made obsolete with immediate effect. The product has become a very low volume
product and a number of key components have become obsolete.
The functionality of the PI6 is available in the PI200 and PI4 interfaces
The styli listed in the table below have been extensively metrology tested to ensure that we have achieved optimum performance levels for each stylus.We have now created three styli kits that incorporate all of the suitable styli for each type of stylus holder.
As part of the UCCsuite 4.3 software release work has been undertaken to improve the stylus tuning
for REVO styli used on RSP2. The styli listed in the table below have been extensively metrology
tested to ensure that we have achieved optimum performance levels for each stylus.
Renishaw is pleased to announce the release of the SM25-5 to further enhance the SP25M probe range by enabling the use of larger star/non-linear stylus arrangements. The SM25-5 also has its own dedicated stylus holder SH25-5 that must be used with this module.
Renishaw is pleased to announce the culmination of many man years of further development and testing of its PH10 range of motorised heads.
This work on a well proven, well accepted work horse from Renishaw further demonstrates Renishaw’s commitment to continuous improvement in delivering robust, fit for purpose, high quality, well engineered and innovative products.
Since the launch of SP25M the probe has been further developed as part of Renishaw’s ongoing continuous improvement programme.
This bulletin introduces the SH25-#A range of stylus holder – specifically designed to meet the challenges posed by cranked or non-straight stylus arrangements.
It also sets out the revised stylus carrying capability of the SP25M compact scanning probe and provides examples of typical test results from trials conducted by Renishaw.
SP25M gives exceptional scanning performance over its entire stylus length range. This has been achieved by use of a dedicated set of scanning modules (SM25-1/2/3/4), each optimised to carry a specific stylus length range whilst maintaining a low contact force band and maximised sensor performance.
An occasional issue has been found with the over current protection circuit and its interaction with the emergency stop system on the SPA2-2 and SPAlite systems. This could result in the E-stop system jamming in an E-stop activated (safe) state, but rendering the system inoperable.
When we explained our software structure plans in product bulletin PBC1040
(10th December 2007) and when we announced the launch of the UCClite-2 controller in PBC1179 (6th March 2008), we implied that the UCClite-2 would only be supported by a UCCserver (I++DME) interface.
We realise that not all application software packages have a completed I++DME interface available at this time, so we are extending our support of native interfaces to cover the UCClite-2 controller in our current V4.1 release of UCCserver software.
If you are operating with a native (COM) interface the basic motion commands will be available. The advanced motion control algorithms, which include profiled acceleration, are only available through the UCCserver (I++DME) interface.
It is Renishaw’s policy to endeavour to support an obsolescent product through RBE and repair for a period of 5 years. After that time continued support is dependant on the availability of parts.
The ACC2-2 Dual communication Autochange controller was made obsolete in March 2002 and we have supported it through a repair and RBE service for the past 6 years. We now have very few replacement sub-assemblies and units remaining, so soon we will no longer be able to offer an exact replacement.
The ACC2-2 Dual communication Autochange controller supports both the RS232 and IEEE communication standards. In 2002 the dual unit was replaced by an RS232 (only) version. The IEEE communication standard has not been used for new CMM controller products for the last 10 years.
It is Renishaw’s policy to endeavour to support an obsolescent product through RBE and repair for a period of 5 years. After that time continued support is dependant on the availability of parts.
The AC1 Interface card was made obsolete in April 2002 and we have supported it with RBE product for the past 6 years. We now have very few replacement units remaining, so soon we will no longer be able to offer an exact replacement.
The AC1 Interface card was designed for use with the SP600 range of analogue scanning probes and is based on a 12-bit analogue to digital converter giving 1μm resolution. It was superseded by the AC2 Interface card which is based on a more accurate 16-bit analogue to digital converter which gives 0.1 μm resolution. The AC2 is available as a standard product.
All future issues of UCC software will be compliant with Microsoft Windows Vista® and in order for a UCC2 controller to work with Vista we have to make a small change to the firmware of the UCC2.
We are pleased to announce the availability of UCCserver release V4.1.
As previously announced (PBC1140) we are moving towards a single installation package
that incorporates all required software for current UCC products. UCCserver release V4.1
moves us a step closer to this single solution with support for both REVOTM and UCClite-2.
Support for UCC2, TTP and 3-axis scanning, will be incorporated in UCCserver release V4.2.
Renishaw is pleased to announce that the UCClite-2 and MCUlite are now available for sale. The UCClite-2 controller directly replaces the existing UCClite which will be made obsolete with immediate effect.
As part of Renishaw’s continuous product improvement program, we have reviewed the design of the SPA2 Servo Power Amplifier system and a new Mk.2 version, SPA2-2, is now available. The new SPA2-2 has been redesigned to simplify both the customer configuration process and in-house manufacturing. As part of these changes we have now incorporated motor encoder functionality as standard onto the main PCB. This means that for CMMs fitted with rotary encoders, for motor velocity control, a separate encoder plug in card is no longer required. All the motor type option cards and the additional axis card have also been updated to be compatible with the new enclosure design. The additional axis card is now fitted in the opposite side of the unit over the power supply.
