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TP20 touch-trigger probe system
A kinematic, module-changing touch-trigger probe system for manual and DCC CMMs
Rapid exchange (manually or automatically) between stylus configurations without the need to re-calibrate- Direct replacement for TP2-5W probe
 - A choice of seven stylus modules, giving 5 or 6-axis operation, allow optimisation of probe and stylus performance for each application
 - Easily retrofitted to all Renishaw standard probe heads (M8 or autojoint) and compatible with existing TTP interfaces
 - Metrology performance equivalent to TP2-5W probe
 - Compatible with the full range of Renishaw probe heads and accessories
 
Dimensions
 
NOTE: Dimensions in mm (in).
Specification
| Principal application | DCC and manual CMMs suitable for most applications. TP20NI is for operation within a magnetic field. | 
| Sense directions: | |
All modules except 6W  | 5-axis: ±X, ±Y, +Z | 
6W  | 6-axis: ±X, ±Y, ±Z | 
| Pre-travel variation: | |
LF  | ±0.60 μm (±0.000023 in) | 
SF / EM1 / EM2  | ±0.80 μm (±0.000032 in) | 
MF  | ±1 μm (±0.000039 in) | 
EF  | ±2 μm (±0.000079 in) | 
6W  | ±1.50 μm (±0.000058 in) | 
| Unidirectional repeatability (2σ μm) (at stylus tip): | |
SF / LF / EM1 / EM2  | ±0.35 μm (±0.000014 in) | 
MF  | ±0.50 μm (±0.000020 in) | 
EF  | ±0.65 μm (±0.000026 in) | 
6W  | ±0.80 μm (±0.000032 in) | 
| Repeatability of stylus change (maximum): | |
With MCR20  | ±0.50 μm (±0.000020 in) | 
Manual  | ±1 μm (±0.000040 in) | 
| Stylus range | M2 | 
| Mounting method | M8 thread | 
| Suitable interface  | PI 7-3, PI 200-3, UCC | 
| Stylus module changing rack | MCR20 | 
The above data applies for test conditions as follows: Stylus length 10 mm (0.39 in); stylus velocity 480 mm/min (1.57 ft/min).
| Module type | LF | SF / EM1 / EM2  | MF  | EF  | 6W  | 
| Test stylus length | 10 mm  | 10 mm | 25 mm | 50 mm | 10 mm | 
| Trigger force XY* | 0.055 N | 0.08 N | 0.10 N | 0.10 N | 0.14 N | 
| Trigger force Z | 0.65 N | 0.75 N | 1.9 N | 3.2 N | 1.60 N | 
| Overtravel force XY | 0.09 N | 0.2 N to 0.3 N | 0.2 N to 0.4 N | 0.2 N to 0.5 N | 0.25 N | 
| Overtravel force +Z | 1.15 N | 3.5 N | 7 N | 10 N | 2.5 N | 
| Overtravel force -Z | - | - | - | - | 9 N | 
| Overtravel displacement XY | ±14° | ±14° | ±14° | ±14° | ±14° | 
| Overtravel displacement +Z | 3.1 mm (0.12 in)  | 4 mm (0.16 in)  | 3.7 mm (0.15 in)  | 2.4 mm (0.09 in)  | 4.5 mm (0.18 in)  | 
| Overtravel displacement -Z | - | - | - | - | 1.5 mm (0.06 in)  | 
* Low force direction
Above data applies for test conditions as follows: Stylus length as stated above. Stylus velocity 480 mm/min (1.57 ft/min).
| Part number | |
| TP20 probe kits | |
| TP20 probe kit including 2 × standard force modules | A-1371-0290 | 
| TP20 probe kit including 1 × standard force and 1 × medium force module | A-1371-0291 | 
TP20 probe kit including 1 × standard force and 1 × extended force module  | A-1371-0292 | 
TP20 probe kit including 2 × medium force modules  | A-1371-0293 | 
TP20 probe kit including 1 × medium force and 1 × extended force module  | A-1371-0294 | 
TP20 probe kit including 2 × extended force modules  | A-1371-0295 | 
TP20 probe kit including 1 × low force and 1 × standard force module  | A-1371-0428 | 
TP20 probe kit including 1 × low force and 1 × medium force module  | A-1371-0429 | 
TP20-6W probe kit including 1 × 6-way sensing module  | A-1371-0420 | 
| TP20 NI probe kits - the following probes need to be inhibited by the metrology software | |
TP20(NI) probe kit including 2 × standard force modules  | A-1371-0640 | 
TP20(NI) probe kit including 2 × low force modules  | A-1371-0606 | 
TP20(NI) probe kit including 1 × standard force and 1 × medium force module  | A-1371-0641 | 
TP20(NI) probe kit including 1 × standard force and 1 × extended force module  | A-1371-0642 | 
TP20(NI) probe kit including 2 × medium force modules  | A-1371-0643 | 
TP20(NI) probe kit including 1 × medium force and 1 × extended force module  | A-1371-0644 | 
TP20(NI) probe kit including 2 × extended force modules  | A-1371-0645 | 
TP20(NI) probe kit including 1 × low force and 1 × standard force module  | A-1371-0603 | 
TP20(NI) probe kit including 1 × low force and 1 × medium force module  | A-1371-0604 | 
TP20(NI) probe kit including 1 × 6 way sensing module  | A-1371-0605 | 





