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Probe arms
NOTE: It is advised that probe arms should be changed using the autochange rack. Manual probe arm change should only be used for the initial connection. The probe arm should be exchanged using the autochange rack before an application.
Specifications
Four types of probe arms are available for the PHS1 system.
Probe arm | Description |
|---|---|
HE 750 | Probe arm with integral carbon fibre extension bar and M8 bush to give 750 mm total reach with Renishaw TP20 touch-trigger probe. |
HE 500 | Probe arm with integral carbon fibre extension bar and M8 bush to give 500 mm total reach with Renishaw TP20 touch-trigger probe. |
HE 330 | Probe arm with integral carbon fibre extension bar and M8 bush to give 330 mm total reach with Renishaw TP20 touch-trigger probe. |
HA M | Probe arm with multiwire autojoint adaptor. Suitable for Renishaw multiwire probes amd extensions. |
HA 8 | Probe arm with M8 bush. |
The following figure gives dimensions with different probe arm assemblies. All dimensions are in millimetres.
Use of extensions on PHS1 system
The PHS1 has a range of extensions and adaptors. For the best system accuracy, bear in mind the following guidelines:
- Always use the probe at the minimum radius - only use extensions when necessary and then the shortest needed to reach a feature
- If an extension is necessary, use the lightest probe and extension combination
Preferred combinations:
Extension / adaptor | Radius to probe tip with TP2 or TP20 probe and 30 mm stylus |
|---|---|
HA8 | 114 mm |
HA8 + PEL1 | 164 mm |
HA8 + PEL2 | 214 mm |
HA8 + PEL3 | 314 mm |
HE330 | 330 mm |
HE500 | 500 mm |
HE750 | 750 mm |
NOTE: When using extensions it is recommended that two C-spanners should be used to fit the probe.