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MIH specification

Mechanical specification

Probe mounting

Renishaw autojoint

Autojoint repeatability (at the stylus tip) (2σ)

0.5 μm (0.00002 in) *

Probe status indicator

LED

Swept radius

62 mm (5.44 in) *

MIH positional repeatability (at the stylus tip) (2σ)

1 μm (0.00004 in) *

Accuracy of step spacing from theoretical position in each axis (at the stylus tip)

±0.3 mm (±0.012 in) *

Total angular movement A-axis

0° - 105° in 7.5° step = 15 positions

Total angular movement B-axis

±180° in 7.5° steps = 48 positions

Total number of positions

720

Support limit of head (unlocked)

150 mm (5.91 in) using PAA2 and TP6

Maximum extension length

300 mm (11.81 in) using PAA3 and TP6

Lock / unlock mechanism

Single thumbwheel rotation

Weight

580 g (1.3 lb)

Working temperature range

10 °C - 40 °C (50 °F - 105 °F)

* Using a TP6A fitted with a 21 mm (0.83 in) stylus

Electrical specification

Probe connector

Renishaw 5-pin DIN connector

Battery type to power LCD

6 V silver oxide alkali manganese (Ø12 mm (0.48 in) × 25 mm (0.98 in))

Battery type

Part number

Varta V28PX

P-BT03-0011

Alternatives:
  • Duracell lithium
  • Kodak lithium
  • Varta lithium

CAUTION: Care must be taken when disposing of batteries. DO NOT INCINERATE.

Battery life

Typical battery life (10 minutes / day unlock time):

Before low battery warning

40 weeks

After low battery warning

11 days

Battery life with heavy usage (20 minutes / day unlock time):

Before low battery warning

26 weeks

After low battery warning

8 days