About OMI
The OMI optical machine interface is designed to reside in the machine's working envelope. Like the OMM, its purpose is to send and receive infra-red probe signals.
The OMI has the added benefit of supplying totem pole (transistor) output, thus eliminating the need for a separate MI 12 interface.
The OMI operates Renishaw's legacy transmission method. This has recently been superseded by a new modulated optical transmission method, which provides the highest level of resistance to signal interference from other light sources in the machine environment. Please refer to the new OMI-2 and OMI-2T receiver units.
Compatible probes
The OMI can be used with all the following inspection/setting probes for machining centres.
New generation probes (operating in legacy mode): OMP40 , OMP60 , OMP400
Legacy transmission only: MP3 , MP7 , MP8 , MP9 , MP10 , MP12 , MP700, LTO optical units
OMI specification
| Specification | |
| Principal application | Small machining centres and lathes |
| Transmission type | Infra-red optical |
| Transmission range & angle | Varies depending on probe. Please refer to the section 2 of the Technical specifications document on the right of this page. |
| Cable | Screened, 12 core x 8 m long |
| Mounting | Mounting bracket allowing directional setting |
| Sealing | IPX8 |
| Compatible interface | Not required |
Ordering information
| Part number | Description |
| A-2115-0001 | OMI interface |
The OMI optical machine interface for use with Renishaw component inspection/setting probes for machining centres.