Technical data

Measuring performance

NOTE: The following data is derived from high accuracy test rig measurements and may not represent the performance achievable on a CMM. Please consult your CMM supplier for overall system accuracy information.

Performance at 10 mm stylus length

Probe module type	Unidirectional repeatability* (2σ)	2D (XY) form measurement deviation*
LF	0.35 µm	± 0.6 µm
SF	0.35 µm	± 0.8 µm
MF	0.5 µm	± 1 µm
EF	0.65 µm	± 2 µm
6-way	0.8 µm	± 1.5 µm
EM1 STD	0.35 µm	± 0.8 µm
EM2 STD	0.35 µm	± 0.8 µm

* Measured at a trigger speed of 8 mm/s

Test stylus ball diameter 4 mm

Probing forces and overtravel limits

Probe module type and stylus length	XY (trigger force (nominal at stylus tip))	Z (trigger force (nominal at stylus tip))	XY (overtravel force (max. at stylus tip))	+Z (overtravel force (max. at stylus tip))	XY** (overtravel displacement)	+Z (overtravel displacement)
LF 10 mm	0.055 N (5.5 gf)	0.65 N (65 gf)	0.09 N (9 gf)	1.15 N (115 gf)	±14°	3.1 mm
SF 10 mm	0.08 N (8 gf)	0.75 N (75 gf)	0.2 N - 0.3 N (20 gf - 30 gf)	3.5 N (350 gf)	±14°	4 mm
MF 25 mm	0.1 N (10 gf)	1.9 N (190 gf)	0.2 N - 0.4 N 20 gf - 40 gf)	7 N (700 gf)	±14°	3.7 mm
EF 50 mm	0.1 N (10 gf)	3.2 N (320 gf)	0.2 N - 0.5 N (20 gf - 50 gf)	10 N (1kgf)	±14°	2.4 mm
6-way* 10 mm	0.14 N (14 gf)	1.6 N (160 gf)	0.25 N (25 gf)	2.5 N (250 gf)	±14°	3.6 mm
EM1 STD 10 mm	0.08 N (8 gf)	0.75 N (75 gf)	0.2 N - 0.3 N (20 gf - 30 gf)	3.5 N (350 gf)	±14°	4 mm
EM2 STD 10 mm	0.08 N (8 gf)	0.75 N (75 gf)	0.2 N - 0.3 N (20 gf - 30 gf)	3.5 N (350 gf)	±14°	4 mm

* 6-way:

-Z (overtravel force (max. at stylus tip))	-Z** (overtravel displacement)
1.6 N (160 gf)	1.5 mm

** NOTE: The probe module may detach if this value is exceeded.

Probe module changing repeatability

Probe module changing method	Repeatability
Automatic changing	±0.5 µm
Manual changing	±1 µm

Technical specifications

TP20

Product compatibility	The TP20 is suitable for use with all Renishaw probe interfaces and probe heads which service the TP1, TP2 and TP6 touch-trigger probes. The TP20 is compatible with the PEL, PK, PAA and PEM series of probe extensions / adaptors.
Diameter	13.2 mm
Length - LF / SF / MF / EF	38 mm
Length - EM1 STD	88 mm
Length - EM2 STD	113 mm
Length - 6-way	42 mm
Probe mount	Thread M8 x 1.25 x 5 mm
Stylus mount	Thread M2 x 0.4
Sense directions - LF / SF / MF / EF / EM1 STD / EM2 STD	5-way (± X, ± Y, + Z)
Sense directions - 6-way	6-way (± X, ± Y, ± Z)
Probe module pull-off force	10 N (1 kgf) maximum
Sealing	IP30
Cable length	50 m with (24 awg) conductors
Probe modules life	25,000 changes

MCR20

Length	200 mm
Width	60 mm
Height	145 mm
Port entry velocity	Maximum 800 mm/s
Mounting orientation	Not designed for horizontal operation with the ports in a vertical orientation
Y axis overtravel	Hinged breakout from base 55 mm travel at port height
Z axis overtravel	Hinged docking port assembly 90° travel in –Z axis
Inhibit range	100 mm from port centre

TCR20

Width	200 mm (7.87 in)
Depth	57 mm (2.24 in)
Base diameter	50 mm (1.97 in)
Height to top of rack	186 mm (7.32 in)
Height to bottom of ports	159 mm (6.26 in)
Port entry velocity	Maximum 800 mm/s (31.5 in/sec)
Mounting orientation	Ports in a horizontal position only
Tip correct artefact	Centre of rack assembly
Overtravel	Not required - protection provided by PH20 head
Inhibit range	Not required - provided by UCC controller

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