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SP25M scanning probe system
SP25M scanning probe - a compact and versatile scanning system

- The world's most compact and versatile scanning probe system
- Two sensors in one - a scanning probe and a touch-trigger probe using TP20 stylus modules
- Rapid and repeatable automatic interchange between modular elements
- Excellent scanning accuracy across an M3 stylus range of 20 mm to 400 mm (0.79 in to 15.75 in)
- Low cost, entry-level kits available which can easily be expanded
- Isolated optical metrology technology gives unrivalled measurement performance, even with long styli
- Compatible with PH10M PLUS / PH10MQ PLUS articulating probe probe heads allowing access to many features with fewer styli
- Ultra compact system at Ø25 mm (Ø0.98 in) for superior part accessibility
- Compatible with probe extensions bars up to 100 mm long
- Flexible change rack where ports can be easily configured to carry any system element
- Bump-stop crash protection in the Z-axis, together with a detachable stylus holder for XY
crash protection
System components
SP25M videos
This movie clip shows the great flexibility of the SP25M system. Having just been used in touch-trigger mode, the probe moves to the compact, modular changing rack and stows the TP20 stylus module. It then stows the touch-trigger probe module and picks up the SM25-1 scanning module and SH25-1 stylus holder.
This animation shows the internal working principles of the SP25M in use on the dental scanning machine.
Dimensions
Dimensions in mm

SM25-1 SH25-1 | SM25-2 SH25-2 | SM25-2 SH25-2A | SM25-3 SH25-3 | SM25-3 SH25-3A | SM25-4 SH25-4 | SM25-4 SH25-4A | SM25-5 SH25-5 | |
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Range (mm) | 20 - 50 | 20 - 75 | 20 - 75 | 20 - 100 | 20 - 100 | 20 - 200 | 20 - 200 | 20 - 100 |
EWL (mm) | 20 - 50 | 50 - 105 | 50 - 105 | 120 - 200 | 120 - 200 | 220 - 400 | 220 - 400 | 20 - 100 |
Probe attributes | Scanning with 3-axis measurement (X, Y, Z) Touch-trigger probing using TP20 modules |
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Measurement range | ±0.5 mm deflection in all directions in all orientations |
Overtravel range | |
X, Y | ±2 mm |
+Z | 1.7 mm |
-Z | 1.2 mm |
Resolution | Capable of <0.1 μm |
Spring rate | Nominally 0.6 N/mm - when using a module's shortest specified stylus Nominally 0.2 N/mm - when using a module's longest specified stylus |
Probe dimensions | Ø25 mm × length dependant on module used |
Weight | |
SP25M body | 65 g (2.29 oz) |
SM25-1 scanning module | 35 g (1.23 oz) (including SH25-1 but excluding stylus) |
SM25-2 scanning module | 40 g (1.41 oz) (including SH25-2 but excluding stylus) |
SM25-3 scanning module | 49 g (1.73 oz) (including SH25-3 but excluding stylus) |
SM25-4 scanning module | 71 g (2.50 oz) (including SH25-4 but excluding stylus) |
SM25-5 scanning module | 45 g (1.59 oz) (including SH25-5 but excluding stylus) |
TM25-20 adaptor module | 40 g (1.41 oz) (including TP20 STD module, but excluding stylus) |
Effective stylus length range (Always observe the specified stylus range for the scanning module being used. Use Renishaw's M3 range of styli) | SM25-1 + SH25-1 = EWL 20 mm - 50 mm (0.79 in - 1.97 in) using 20 mm - 50 mm stylus range SM25-2 + SH25-2 / SH25-2A = EWL 50 mm - 105 mm (1.97 in - 4.14 in) using 20 mm - 75 mm stylus SM25-3 + SH25-3 / SH25-3A = EWL 120 mm - 200 mm (4.73 in - 7.88 in) using 20 mm - 100 mm stylus SM25-4 + SH25-4 / SH25-4A = EWL 220 mm - 400 mm (8.67 in - 15.75 in) using 20 mm - 200 mm stylus SM25-5 + SH25-5 = EWL 20 mm - 100 mm (0.79 in - 3.94 in) using 20 mm - 100 mm stylus |
Mounting | Multiwired autojoint - compatible with PH10M PLUS / PH10MQ PLUS and PH6M probe heads, extension bars and ACR1 / ACR3 sensor changers |
Crash protection | |
±X, ±Y, -Z | Via break out of module or stylus holder |
+Z | Via integral bump-stop design |
Signal outputs | Non-linear and non-orthogonal analogue outputs - rate gain and resolution are not fixed |
Power supply | +12 V (±5%), -12 V (+10% / +8%), +5% (+10% / -13%) dc at probe |
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Probe calibration | Requires that non-linear, third order polynomial calibration method is used |
Change rack options | |
FCR25 | Three port unit which mounts on MRS |
FCR25-L3 | Three port standalone rack version |
FCR25-L6 | Six port standalone rack version |
FCR25 TC | Three port unit which mounts on MRS and warms scanning module |
FCR25 TC-L3 | Three port standalone rack version |
Interface options | |
UCC S3 | |
OEM controller systems | AC3 interface card |
Interface for TP20 also required if applicable |
Brochures and flyers
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Brochure: SP25M the worlds most compact and versatile scanning probe system
Increase the functionality of your CMM with the SP25M
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Flyer: SP25M compact scanning probe system
New additions to the SP25 family enhance the range of applications The SP25M is two sensors in one, and has unrivalled flexibility due to the system’s modularity. Users can scan for form, position, and size but also take high accuracy discrete points by using a dedicated scanning module or, alternatively, use an adaptor to carry Renishaw’s TP20 range of touch‑trigger probe modules.
Installation and user's guides
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Installation guide: SP25M
This document is intended as a guide to initial installation and integration of the Renishaw SP25M analogue scanning/measurement probe system.
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User guide: SP25M, FCR25, ACR3 system
Renishaw’s innovative SP25M is the world’s most compact and versatile scanning probe system and is actually two sensors in one - enabling the user to scan for form measurement or reverse engineering and as a touch-trigger probe (TTP) for geometric size and position measurement.
Case studies
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Case study: Eponsa - “Equator™ could reduce waiting time to zero, it can gauge difficult features and the price is very competitive”
Eponsa, a manufacturer of automotive components located near Barcelona, Spain, has purchased a versatile and innovative shop-floor comparative gauge, the new Renishaw Equator, to check the quality of stamped parts and assemblies. This will reduce non-productive waiting times to a fraction of the time taken now, while maintaining the high quality and manufacturing efficiencies that are critical for the success of an automotive subcontractor. Other advantages for Eponsa are that Equator can scan the form of part features with its SP25 probe and change styli with the stylus change rack, included as standard, to check a large variety of parts.
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Case study: Case study: Meltham Mills - Gear inspection is 30 times faster with form measurement
New approach to quality control reaps significant benefits for gear supplier to Bosch Rexroth and Case New Holland.
Video
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SP25M module and stylus changing
This movie clip shows the great flexibility of the SP25M system. Having just been used in touch-trigger mode, the probe moves to the compact, modular changing rack and stows the TP20 stylus module. It then stows the touch-trigger probe module and swaps
- SP25 scanning animation
Part number | |
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SP25M scanning probe kits | |
SP25M special scanning and touch-trigger probing full combination kit includes 1 × SP25M scanning probe kit # 1, 1 × SM25-2 scanning module kit,1 × SM25-3 scanning module kit and 1 × TM25-20 TTP module adaptor only | A-2237-1015 |
SP25M scanning probe kit # 1 (entry level kit) includes 1 × SP25M probe body and 1 × SM25-1 scanning module kit | A-2237-1001 |
SP25M scanning probe sensor kit #2 (entry level kit) includes 1 × SP25M probe body and 1 × SM25-2 scanning module kit | A-2237-1002 |
SP25M scanning probe sensor kit #3 (entry level kit) includes 1 × SP25M probe body and 1 × SM25-3 scanning module kit | A-2237-1003 |
SP25M scanning probe sensor kit #4 (entry level kit) includes 1 × SP25M probe body + 1 × SM25-4 + 1 × SH25-4 + 'basic' stylus kit | A-2237-1004 |
SP25M scanning probe sensor kit #5 (entry level kit) includes 1 × SP25M probe body + 1 × SM25-5 + 1 × SH25-5 + 'basic' stylus kit | A-2237-1005 |
SP25M probe module kits | |
SM25-1 scanning module kit includes 1 × SM25-1 and 2 × SH25-1 | A-2237-1101 |
SM25-2 scanning module kit includes 1 × SM25-2 and 2 × SH25-2 | A-2237-1102 |
SM25-3 scanning module kit includes 1 × SM25-3 and 2 × SH25-3 | A-2237-1103 |
SM25-4 scanning module kit includes 1 × SM25-4 and 1 × SH25-4 plus a 'basic' stylus kit | A-2237-1108 |
SM25-4 scanning module kit includes 1 × SM25-4 and 2 × SH25-4 plus a ''basic' stylus kit | A-2237-1109 |
SM25-4 scanning module kit includes 1 × SM25-4 and 2 × SH25-4 plus a 'full' stylus kit | A-2237-1104 |
SM25-5 scanning module kit includes 1 × SM25-5 and 2 × SH25-5 | A-2237-1105 |
TM25-20 touch-trigger probe module adaptor only | A-2237-1200 |
TM25-20 touch-trigger probe module adaptor kit #1 includes 1 × TM25-20 and 2 × TP20 'STD' modules | A-2237-1201 |
SP25M body | |
SP25M body only | A-2237-1000 |
SP25M scanning modules | |
SM25-1 scanning module | A-2237-1111 |
SM25-2 scanning module | A-2237-1112 |
SM25-3 scanning module | A-2237-1113 |
SM25-4 scanning module | A-2237-1114 |
SM25-5 scanning module | A-2237-1115 |
SP25M stylus holders | |
SH25-1 stylus holder kit (includes 1 x stylus holder, 1 x stylus tool kit) | A-2237-1301 |
SH25-2 stylus holder kit (includes 1 x stylus holder, 1 x stylus tool kit) | A-2237-1302 |
SH25-3 stylus holder kit (includes 1 x stylus holder, 1 x stylus tool kit) | A-2237-1303 |
SH25-4 stylus holder kit (includes 1 x stylus holder, 1 x stylus tool kit) | A-2237-1304 |
SH25-5 stylus holder kit (includes 1 x stylus holder, 1 x stylus tool kit) | A-2237-1305 |
SH25-2A stylus holder kit (includes 1 x stylus holder, 1 x stylus tool kit) | A-2237-1702 |
SH25-3A stylus holder kit (includes 1 x stylus holder, 1 x stylus tool kit) | A-2237-1703 |
SH25-4A stylus holder kit (includes 1 x stylus holder, 1 x stylus tool kit) | A-2237-1704 |
FCR25 change racks | |
FCR25 flexible change rack unit (triple-port units for MRS system) includes 1 × FCR25, 3 × PA25-SH and 3 × PA25-20 | A-2237-1401 |
FCR25 - 3 port standalone change rack unit includes 1 × FCR25 with integral leg for table mount, 3 × PA25-SH and 3 × PA25-20 | A-2237-1403 |
FCR25 - 6 port standalone change rack unit includes 2 × FCR25 with integral leg for table mount, 3 × PA25-SH and 3 × PA25-20 | A-2237-1406 |
FCR25 port adaptor insert kit includes 3 × PA25-SH and 3 × PA25-20 | A-2237-1415 |
FCR25 TC flexible change rack unit (triple-port units for MRS system) includes 1 × FCR25 TC | A-2237-1408 |
FCR25 TC - 3 port standalone change rack unit includes 1 × FCR25 TC with integral leg for table mount | A-2237-1409 |
SP25M interface card | |
AC3 ISA interface card for use with SP25M | A-2237-1601 |