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Technical data

Measuring performance

NOTE: The following data is derived from high accuracy test rig measurements and may not represent the performance achievable on a CMM. Please consult your CMM supplier for overall system accuracy information.

Performance at 10 mm stylus length

Probe module type

Unidirectional repeatability*
(2σ)

2D (XY) form measurement deviation*

LF

0.35 µm

± 0.6 µm

SF

0.35 µm

± 0.8 µm

MF

0.5 µm

± 1 µm

EF

0.65 µm

± 2 µm

6-way

0.8 µm

± 1.5 µm

EM1 STD

0.35 µm

± 0.8 µm

EM2 STD

0.35 µm

± 0.8 µm

* Measured at a trigger speed of 8 mm/s

Test stylus ball diameter 4 mm

Probing forces and overtravel limits

Probe module type and stylus length

XY (Trigger force (nominal at stylus tip))

Z (Trigger force (nominal at stylus tip))

XY (Overtravel force (max. at stylus tip))

+Z (Overtravel force (max. at stylus tip))

XY** (Overtravel displacement)

+Z (Overtravel displacement)

LF 10 mm

0.055 N
(5.5 gf)

0.65 N
(65 gf)

0.09 N
(9 gf)

1.15 N
(115 gf)

±14°

3.1 mm

SF 10 mm

0.08 N
(8 gf)

0.75 N
(75 gf)

0.2 N - 0.3 N
(20 gf - 30 gf)

3.5 N
(350 gf)

±14°

4 mm

MF 25 mm

0.1 N
(10 gf)

1.9 N
(190 gf)

0.2 N - 0.4 N
20 gf - 40 gf)

7 N
(700 gf)

±14°

3.7 mm

EF 50 mm

0.1 N
(10 gf)

3.2 N
(320 gf)

0.2 N - 0.5 N
(20 gf - 50 gf)

10 N
(1kgf)

±14°

2.4 mm

6-way* 10 mm

0.14 N
(14 gf)

1.6 N
(160 gf)

0.25 N
(25 gf)

2.5 N
(250 gf)

±14°

3.6 mm

EM1 STD 10 mm

0.08 N
(8 gf)

0.75 N
(75 gf)

0.2 N - 0.3 N
(20 gf - 30 gf)

3.5 N
(350 gf)

±14°

4 mm

EM2 STD 10 mm

0.08 N
(8 gf)

0.75 N
(75 gf)

0.2 N - 0.3 N
(20 gf - 30 gf)

3.5 N
(350 gf)

±14°

4 mm

* 6-way:

-Z (Overtravel force (max. at stylus tip))

-Z** (Overtravel displacement)

1.6 N (160 gf)

1.5 mm

** NOTE: The probe module may detach if this value is exceeded.

Probe module changing repeatability

Probe module changing method

Repeatability

Automatic changing

±0.5 µm

Manual changing

±1 µm

Technical specifications

TP20

Product compatibility

The TP20 is suitable for use with all Renishaw probe interfaces and probe heads which service the TP1, TP2 and TP6 touch-trigger probes.

The TP20 is compatible with the PEL, PK, PAA and PEM series of probe extensions / adaptors.

Diameter

13.2 mm

Length - LF / SF / MF / EF

38 mm

Length - EM1 STD

88 mm

Length - EM2 STD

113 mm

Length - 6-way

42 mm

Probe mount

Thread M8 x 1.25 x 5 mm

Stylus mount

Thread M2 x 0.4

Sense directions - LF / SF / MF / EF / EM1 STD / EM2 STD

5-way (± X, ± Y, + Z)

Sense directions - 6-way

6-way (± X, ± Y, ± Z)

Probe module pull-off force

10 N (1 kgf) maximum

Sealing

IP30

Cable length

50 m with (24 awg) conductors

Probe modules life

25,000 changes

MCR20

Length200 mm
Width60 mm
Height145 mm
Port entry velocityMaximum 800 mm/s
Mounting orientationNot designed for horizontal operation with the ports in a vertical orientation
Y axis overtravelHinged breakout from base

55 mm travel at port height

Z axis overtravelHinged docking port assembly

90° travel in –Z axis

Inhibit range100 mm from port centre

TCR20

Width200 mm (7.87 in)
Depth57 mm (2.24 in)
Base diameter50 mm (1.97 in)
Height to top of rack186 mm (7.32 in)
Height to bottom of ports159 mm (6.26 in)
Port entry velocityMaximum 800 mm/s (31.5 in/sec)
Mounting orientationPorts in a horizontal position only
Tip correct artefactCentre of rack assembly
OvertravelNot required - protection provided by PH20 head
Inhibit rangeNot required - provided by UCC controller

MSR1

Length285 mm
Width86 mm
Height285 mm
Number of ports6
MountingWall mounted

CMM table mounted