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SP600

Renishaw's SP600 family of analogue scanning probes offers high-performance inspection, digitising and profile scanning capability for a wide range of CMMs.

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About SP600

There are three, highly versatile, SP600 scanning probe systems.  Each system includes the probe itself, a PC interface card and a stylus module changing rack.

 SP600SP600MSP600Q
 SP600SP600M probeSP600Q
Length89 mm107.5 mm98 mm
Weight172 g216 g299 g
MountingAdaptors to suit clutch, shank adaptor or CMM shankRenishaw autojoint: PH10M, PH10MQ or PH6MDirect in-quill mount to CMM

Features and benefits

  • High speed scanning up to 300 mm/s, fast point measurement and high frequency response.
  • Low probing forces give maximum application flexibility.
  • Extremely robust design will withstand moderate collisions.
  • Low cost of ownership with an excellent product life, exceeding 50,000 hours in operation.
  • Low mass, high structural stiffness and friction free viscous damping give excellent dynamic performance characteristics.

 

SP600 specification

Suitable interfaceAC1 or AC2 analogue converter PC card (optional)
Probe attributes3-axis measurement (X, Y, Z) linear and parallel motion in all axes
Measurement range±1 mm (±0.04 in) (X, Y, Z)
Overtravel rangeX, Y and –Z protected by a kinematic joint
Resolution0.1 µm (0.000004 in) with optional AC2 interface card
0.5 µm (0.00002 in) with optional AC1 interface card
Spring rate1.2 N/mm nominal (X, Y and Z)
Damping20% (X, Y, Z) typical at 23 °C
Operating temperature10 °C (50 °F) to 40 °C (104 °F)
Power supply+12 V to -12 V, 5 V (±10%)
Outputs (X,Y,Z)Analogue proportional voltage output scaling: 4 V to 8.5 V/mm
Stylus rangeM4

Accessories

SCP600

SCP600The SCP600 is part of a flexible modular rack system that enables the user to define the number of stylus changing ports required and the size and spacing of the overall rack system. The individual SCP600s are fitted to the MRS rail (available in 400 mm, 600 mm or 1000 mm) at appropriate and easily adjustable spacing to suit the stylus arrangement required for the application.

SCR600

SCR600Changer rack for SP600 stylus modules. The SCR600 houses up to four stylus modules per rack and any number of racks can be used in a system.

 

Specification 
Height225 mm (8.86 in)
Width235 mm (9.25 in) 

 

AC1 PC card

The AC1 PC card is a 12-bit interface card that is simple to install and connects directly to the standard probe cable. It performs all probe management functions and communicates status information to the host PC.

The AC1 has been superseded by the AC2.

AC2 PC card

The AC2 PC card interface supersedes the 12-bit AC1 card. It has additional capability of 16-bit resolution, Delta-Tau bus compatibility, and full PICS operation.

Extended warranty

For peace of mind

A 3-year warranty is available for your new CMM products during the first 3 months from purchase. Contact your vendor.

Marketing literature

Data sheets

  • SP600M ISO 10360-4 performance technical note [36kB] SP600M ISO 10360-4 performance technical note

    Testing SP600 scanning performance at different stylus deflections and a range of stylus lengths.ISO 10360-4 test at different nominal deflections (using just one calibration).Same tests performed at different stylus lengths (50 mm to 200 mm) ISO 10360-4

Installation and user's guides

Next steps

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