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MI 8 / MI 8-4 interface

MI 8 interface for use with Renishaw''s hard-wired probe systems on machining centres and lathes.

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About MI 8 / MI 8-4

MI 8The MI 8 / MI 8-4 interfaces process signals from Renishaw hard wired probes and convert them into voltage-free Solid State Relay (SSR) outputs for transmission to the CNC machine control.

SSR converter

The SSR converter is used to convert the OCT electrical output of the high precision arm (HP Arms series) with TS20 and signal conditioning module to voltage-free SSR output.

Interface options - MI 8 / MI 8-4

MI 8 interfaceMI 8-4 interface
MI 8 interfaceMI 8-4

Renishaw''s standard interface for processing signals from hard wired probes to the CNC machine control.

Interface for hard wired probes that processes signals between a trigger probe and the CNC control. The MI 8-4 is also compatible with the Fanuc Direct Measurement input option.

 

Hard-wired system set-up

MI 8 setup diagram

 

MI 8 ordering information

Part numberDescription
A-2037-0010MI 8 interface
A-2023-0010SSR converter
A-2157-0001MI 8-4 interface

Data sheets

  • MI 8 interface unit data sheet [87kB] MI 8 interface unit data sheet

    The MI 8 interface processes signals from Renishaw hard wired probes and converts the signals into voltage free solid state relay (SSR) output, for transmission to the CNC machine control. H-2000-2191-02-C

  • MI 8-4 interface unit data sheet [130kB] MI 8-4 interface unit data sheet

    The MI 8-4 interface processes the probe signal from a hard wired probe and converts it into the correct format to connect into a controller's probe input.

Installation and user's guides

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Next steps

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