Data sheet

H-2000-2261-07-B

MP7 and MP9 probes

MP7 or MP9 probe with

35° or 70° output
OMM + MI 12 SIGNAL STRENGTH
or To assist finding the optimum
OMI position for the OMM or OMI
VERTICAL

during installation.
OMM
A digital volt meter is used
across the MI 12 terminals
Shank to measure signal strength.
OMI
35° OMP Signal strength is indicated
by a multi-colour signal LED.
Optical
70° centre line

OMM OMI

HORIZONTAL MI 12 interface unit

or MI 12 board Optional Optional
Probe Transmitting LEDs
head PSU3 PSU3
(7 x Tx LED) power power
supply supply
unit unit
Stylus Weak link

CNC machine CNC machine

control control
Workpiece

SYSTEM COMPONENTS SYSTEM FEATURES

MP7 and MP9 probes Signal transmission and probe power supply
MP7 and MP9 probes are used for workpiece set-up and MP7 and MP9 probes are available with their optical axes
inspection on CNC machining centres. at 35° or 70° to the machine spindle centre line.
OMM + MI 12 interface Power for the probe is supplied by a long life 9 V battery
Signals pass from the CNC control to the OMP via the contained within the OMP (optical module probe).
MI 12 and OMM and return along the same route.
The MI 12 interface converts probe signals into the Probe switch-on/off
correct format for the CNC machine control input. Probe Switch-on Switch-off
OMM transmission and reception ranges are factory set MP7 Spin-on Spin-off
to 100%. If OMM signals interfere with probes on other MP9 Spin-on Timer-off
machines, then the optical range can be reduced.
To suit different operating requirements the MP7 and MP9
OMI
each have a unique switch-off procedure. The operating
An alternative to the OMM + MI 12 interface, combining
envelopes are identical for each type.
the functions of both OMM and MI 12 in one unit.
Probe, OMM and OMI sealing
PSU3 power supply unit for MI 12 or OMI
Sealed to IP68 and designed for the machine tool environment.
Used when 24 V supply is not available from the machine.
Break protection
Software for probing routines
A stylus weak link is included in each kit, to protect
Renishaw single and double touch probing cycles are
the probe in the event of excessive stylus overtravel.
availble for use with Renishaw probe systems.

Each system component is fully described on its own separate Data sheet - please see Parts list on back page.
 Installation - probes with 35° or 70° output
Maximum spindle movement
OMM or OMI OMI
±25°
OMP and OMM/OMI beams
must overlap OMI
±20°
±15°
±20°
OMM
±10°
±10° 8 ft)
OMM (3.2
1m
OMI
±20°

±15° ±15°
4 ft) OMM
(9.8
3m
Enlarged operating envelope
Two OMMs may used together 6 ft)
to increase the operating (6.5
2m
envelope. The beams of
each OMM must overlap,
so they act as one unit.

OPERATING RANGE
MP7-9 with centre ball - optional
Minimum 10 mm (0.39 in)
Maximum 3m (9.84 ft)
Alternative probe outputs Pivot on-centre
OPERATING ENVELOPE 70° or 35° adjustment
The OMP and OMM/OMI may deviate from the 35° output shown Ø8 mm centre ball
optical centre line, provided opposing light cones 28 (1.1)
always overlap with transmitters and receivers 70° M4 x
mutually in each others field of view (eye to eye). 0.7 - 8 deep
35°
Natural reflective surfaces within the machine
may increase the signal transmission range.
Coolant residue accumulating on the OMP LEDs 22
and OMM/OMI window, will have a detrimental (0.86)
effect on transmission performance.
Wipe clean as often as is necessary to
maintain unrestricted transmission.
WARNING V flange taper shank
If two systems are operating in close proximity, (not supplied by Renishaw)
take care to ensure that signals transmitted 3.3 (0.12)
35° OMP 47.5 (1.87) 58.9 (2.32)
from the OMP on one machine, are not
70° OMP 45.1 (1.77) 60.8 (2.39)
received by the OMM or OMI on the other
machine, and vice versa. The OMM/OMI
may have to be shielded from MP7-9 with adjusting plate assembly
Shank dimensions
direct light sources. Alternative probe outputs for reference only
70° or 35°
70° output shown Four equi-spaced holes
Ø62 Translational on-centre adjustment
(Ø2.44) adjusting plate M4 x 0.7 x 10 deep
Ø48 22 70°
(Ø1.89) 45° 45°
(0.87)
35° Pull stud
(Not supplied by Renishaw)
XY overtravel
(0.7)
18
36 (1.4)

17.5°

17.5°
Ø6
(0.23)
Stylus Ø15
50 (1.96) long B V flange taper shank (Ø0.59)
21.5 7 (0.27) See Data sheet
Other length Taper shanks to suit machine
(0.85) Two holes
styli may be H-2000-2011 (available from Renishaw)
3 (1.12) M4 x 0.7 x 10 deep
used A for dimensions
A and B
35° OMP 47.5 (1.87) 63.0 (2.48)
GAUGE LINE
70° OMP 45.1 (1.77) 64.9 (2.55)
Z overtravel
8 (0.31) Dimensions mm (in)
 System operation Probe features
CAUTION
It is imperative that the program selected to Stylus on-centre adjustment
'drive' the probe has been verified. Incorrect with Ø8 mm centre ball
programming could result in damage to the Optional use - supplied with each kit.
machine, workpiece and probe system. For applications where the stylus
stem must be parrallel with the
The probe is programmed for use as any other tool spindle centre line
in the system. Prior to a probing cycle, the probe is
transferred from the tool magazine to the machine
spindle for a workpiece set-up or inspection routine. Shank

Modes of operation
Stand-by mode - The probe OMP uses a small
current while passively waiting for switch on.

Operating mode - Activated by switch on. Probe

signals are only transmitted during the operating mode.

MP7 probe
Switch on
The probe is mounted in the machine spindle and spun Stylus on-centre
adjustment Type PP3
for a minimum of 1 second, and a maximum of 4 seconds, Translation 9 V alkaline
screw adjusters battery
at 500 rev/min ±10%. A centrifugal switch switches the
probe to operating mode.
Switch off
To switch off after use spin the probe for a minimum of
1 second, and maximum of 4 seconds, at 500 rev/min ±10%.

MP9 probe OMP

Transmitting
Switch on LEDs 7 x Tx
The probe is mounted in the machine spindle and spun
for a minimum of 1 second, and a maximum of 4 seconds,
at 500 rev/min ±10%. A centrifugal switch switches the Increase Stylus spring pressure
adjustment
probe to operating mode. pressure + Only used for special
Switch off circumstances
A probe timer automatically switches power off 3 min ±1 min
Decrease
pressure
- e.g. To support heavy
styli or if machine
after switch on. Each probe trigger during this active 3 min vibration is excessive
time segment will reset the probe on for a further 3 min.
Probe
head
MP7 and MP9 time delays
Following probe switch on, a minimum of 7 seconds must
elapse before switch off. A further minimum of 7 seconds
must elapse before the probe can be switched on again.
Stylus

Optional
Weak link/
break protection
Battery life and low battery indication
Battery life depends on the operating time. When the system is in the operating mode, the MI 12
interface or OMI low battery LED will warn users when the end of battery life is approaching.
The machine control may also be programmed to flag up a low battery alarm. After the low battery
LED illuminates the probe may be used for a maximum 8 hours at 5% use, after which time the
battery voltage drops below the threshold where performance can be guaranteed.

5% USE - 72 min/day CONTINUOUS LIFE

BATTERY LIFE STAND-BY
EXPECTANCY LIFE MP7 and MP9
MP7 MP9

Battery Type Minimum Typical Minimum Typical Minimum Typical Minimum Typical
Alkaline
TM
Duracell MN 1604 458 days 764 days 42 days 70 days 33 days 50 days 53 hrs 92 hrs
or equivalent
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Specification
REPEATABILITY
σ) value
Max 2 sigma (2σ
Repeatability of 1.0 µm (40 µin) is valid for test velocity
of 480 mm/min (1.57 ft/min) at stylus tip, using stylus
50 mm (1.97 in) long.

STYLUS TRIGGER FORCE

Set at factory using stylus 50 mm (1.97 in) long.
X and Y trigger forces vary around the stylus seating.
X and Y direction - lowest force 0.75 N / 75 gf (2.64 ozf)
21.5 mm
(0.85 in) X and Y direction - highest force 1.4 N / 140 gf (4.92 ozf)

Z Z direction force 4.2 N / 420 gf (14.83 ozf)

Stylus overtravel limits

Stylus length X Y Z
17.5° 17.5°
X/Y 21.5 mm 21.5 mm 8 mm
50 mm (1.96 in)
(0.84 in) (0.84 in) (0.31in)

100 mm (3.93 in) 36.5 mm 36.5 mm 8mm

(1.43 in) (1.43 in) (0.31in)

Parts List - Please quote the Part no. when ordering equipment

Type Part No. Description

MP7 system kit A-2033-6410 MP7 35° probe + battery, stylus Ø6 x 50 mm, OMM, mounting bracket, MI 12 interface & tool kit.
MP7 system kit A-2033-6411 MP7 70° probe + battery, stylus Ø6 x 50 mm, OMM, mounting bracket, MI 12 interface & tool kit.
MP7 system kit A-2115-0020 MP7 35° probe + battery, stylus Ø6 x 50 mm, OMI, mounting bracket and tool kit.
MP7 system kit A-2115-0021 MP7 70° probe + battery, stylus Ø6 x 50 mm, OMI, mounting bracket and tool kit.
MP7 probe A-2033-0700 MP7 35° probe + battery, adjusting plate and tool kit.
MP7 probe A-2033-0701 MP7 70° probe + battery, adjusting plate and tool kit.
MP7 probe A-2033-0984 MP7 35° probe + battery, Ø8 centre ball and tool kit.
MP7 probe A-2033-0985 MP7 70° probe + battery, Ø8 centre ball and tool kit.
MP9 system kit A-2034-6001 MP9 35° probe + battery, stylus Ø6 x 50 mm, OMM, mounting bracket, MI 12 interface and tool kit.
MP9 system kit A-2034-6002 MP9 70° probe + battery, stylus Ø6 x 50 mm, OMM, mounting bracket, MI 12 interface and tool kit.
MP9 system kit A-2115-0022 MP9 35° probe + battery, stylus Ø6 x 50 mm, OMI, mounting bracket and tool kit.
MP9 system kit A-2115-0023 MP9 70° probe + battery, stylus Ø6 x 50 mm, OMI, mounting bracket and tool kit.
MP9 probe A-2034-0035 MP9 35° probe + battery, adjusting plate and tool kit.
MP9 probe A-2034-0036 MP9 70° probe + battery, adjusting plate and tool kit.
MP9 probe A-2033-0045 MP9 35° probe + battery, Ø8 centre ball and tool kit.
MP9 probe A-2033-0046 MP9 70° probe + battery, Ø8 centre ball and tool kit.
Stylus A-5000-3709 PS3-1C stylus Ø6 ball x 50 mm long with ceramic shaft.
Weak link kit A-2085-0068 Kit comprising: two stylus weak link stems, spanner and instruction sheet.
Weak link stem M-2085-0069 Stylus weak link stem for use with steel shaft styli.
Spanner P-TL09-0003 Spanner for weak link stem.
Battery P-BT03-0001 PP3 9 V alkaline battery.
Styli - standard M4 — See Brochure H-1000-3200 Styli and accessories.
Shank — See Data sheet H-2000-2011 Taper shanks.
OMM — See Data sheet H-2000-2275 OMM
MI 12 interface unit — See Data sheet H-2000-2195 MI 12 interface unit.
OMI — See Data sheet H-2000-2285 OMI (alternative to OMM + MI 12).
PSU3 power supply — See Data sheet H-2000-2200 PSU3 power supply unit (optional).
Software — See Data sheet H-2000-2289 Probe software for machine tools.

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