H-1000-5195 (MH20 and MH20i UG)
H-1000-5195 (MH20 and MH20i UG)
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General information
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Care of equipment
Renishaw probes and associated systems are precision tools used for obtaining precise measurements and must therefore be treated with
care.
Packaging
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Product compliance
EU declaration of conformity
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EMC conformity
This equipment must be installed and used in accordance with this installation guide. This product is intended for industrial use only and
should not be used in a residential area or connected to a low voltage power supply network which supplies buildings used for residential
purposes.
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Contact Renishaw plc or visit www.renishaw.com/ChinaRoHSCMM for the full China RoHS tabulation.
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Introduction
The MH20 and MH20i are manually operated probe heads that articulate to provide orientation of the probing axis. MH20 provides non-
repeatable orientation, while MH20i permits repeatable indexing at 15° increments marked on the A and B axes. Both heads feature TP20
kinematic (magnetic) probe mounting, allowing stylus module changes without the need for re-qualification. A range of shanks is available to
suit most CMM quills.
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Product description
MH20
The MH20 incorporates the TP20 kinematic mount with 2-axis adjustable swivel. The TP20 module is carried on the A-axis swivel and rotates
through ±93° in the Z‐plane. The B‐axis rotates through ±300° in the X‐Y plane. A thumbwheel locks the swivel in any position within the
movement envelope of the head. After each adjustment qualification must take place. Module changing is possible without re-qualification.
MH20i
The MH20i incorporates the TP20 kinematic mount with 2-axis indexing. The TP20 module is carried on the A-axis swivel and rotates through
90° in the Z‐plane. The B‐axis rotates through ±180° in the X‐Y plane.
The axes are unlocked by releasing the locking lever allowing rotation to each position. Positions are set at angular increments of 15° in each
axis, providing a total of 168 positions.
When head orientation is locked, the probe is fully kinematically constrained in a highly repeatable spatial position.
This means that after initial qualification of the stylus tip, the probe may be moved to any of the qualified positions without the need for re-
qualification during a gauging routine.
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MH20 specification
Measuring performance
See 'TP20 probe module' for TP20 performance details.
Technical data
Range of articulation A‐axis 93°
B‐axis 300°
Dual axis lock Single rotary thumbwheel
Mounting MS/T range of shanks
Cable connection 5-pin DIN socket
Probe status indication 1 LED
Maximum load EM2 - 94.5 mm (3.72 in) extension module
Operating temperature range +10 °C to +40 °C ﴾+50 °F to +104 °F﴿
Storage temperature range ‐10 °C to +70 °C ﴾+14 °F to +158 °F﴿
Probe mount TP20 kinematic
Weight - without shank 100 g (3.53 oz)
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1 LED cathode
2 Ground
3 LED anode
4 Probe circuit
5 Probe circuit
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MH20i specification
Measuring performance
Positional repeatability ﴾2σ﴿
At stylus tip with TP20 standard force module and 10 mm (0.39 in) 1.5 µm ﴾0.00006 in﴿
stylus length
At stylus tip with EM2 94.5 mm (3.72 in) extended module and stylus 2.5 µm ﴾0.0001 in﴿
10 mm (0.39 in) long
Technical data
Range of articulation A‐axis: 0° to 90° in 15° increments
B‐axis: ±180° in 15° increments
Dual axis lock Single lock lever
Mounting MS range of shanks
Cable connection 5-pin DIN socket
Probe status indication 1 LED
Maximum load EM2 - 94.5 mm (3.72 in) extended module
Operating temperature range +10 °C to +40 °C ﴾+50 °F to +104 °F﴿
Storage temperature range ‐10 °C to +70 °C ﴾+14 °F to +158 °F﴿
Probe mount TP20 kinematic
Weight - without shank 210 g (7.4 oz)
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MH20i
To mount a shank to an MH20i sold without a shank, please observe the following procedure:
Hold the shank in the recess on the top face of the MH20i
Rotate the shank until four screw holes are aligned
Fix the shank in place using only M3 × 5 mm screws ﴾supplied﴿
Progressively tighten with the 2.5 mm A/F hex key (supplied)
For optimum shielding against EM phenomena it is recommended that the shank is grounded to the same electrical ground as the control
system.
Custom designed mountings are available, subject to approval from Renishaw's Custom Products Department. Please contact your supplier or
Renishaw for further information.
The head mounting must be rigid, as any movement during operation will introduce system measurement errors. If the head is replaced or
repositioned in the quill, all head positions in current use must be re-qualified before making further measurements.
NOTE: Remove plastic cap from kinematic mount prior to attaching a TP20 module. Keep in a safe place for future protection.
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MH20 operation
NOTE: Ensure thumbwheel is unlocked one full turn before re-orientation. Failure to do this will result in excessive wear to the
swivel anodised surfaces. Any wear to the swivel is cosmetic only and does not affect performance.
Unlock the head by turning the thumbwheel anti-clockwise one full turn
Grip the base of the swivel (avoid touching the stylus or stylus module) and manoeuvre the head to the desired position
Lock the head in position by turning the thumbwheel clockwise until tight (do not use excessive force) - the probe is now ready for
qualification
Qualify the stylus tip whenever the head is re-orientated
Qualify the stylus tip(s) according to the CMM supplier's instructions
Replacement thumbwheel
If the thumbwheel is removed and then lost, a replacement can be ordered by quoting part no. A-4043-0120.
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MH20i operation
NOTE: Ensure locking lever is in fully locked position before taking gauging points.
Unlock the head by turning the lock lever to the fully anti-clockwise position
Grip the body of the probe (avoid touching the stylus or stylus module) and rotate the B-axis until the desired angle indication on the scale
is adjacent to the B‐axis reference mark, increments are in 15°
Rotate the A‐axis until the desired angle indication on the scale is at the A‐axis reference position, increments are in 15°
Lock the head by turning the lock lever to the fully clockwise position
Qualify the stylus tip(s) according to the CMM supplier's instructions
Change the orientation of the probe to the next desired position and qualify the stylus tip(s)
Repeat the qualification process for all desired orientations and stylus tips
Commence gauging, ensuring that the correct qualification data is recalled for each head position
Periodic re-qualification should be performed according to the following considerations:
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The range of modules comprises 5-way versions with length or trigger force options and a 6-way version.
Probe modules fit directly onto the MH20 and MH20i kinematic mount. It is possible to change TP20 modules with different stylus
configurations without re-qualification.
* Specified with standard force TP20 module with PS12R stylus and Renishaw PI 4-2 interface
** This can be achieved by taking care when changing modules (see 'Fitting the probe module with stylus on the MH20 or MH20i')
*** See 'Probing forces and overtravel limits' for LF, SF, MF and EF trigger force values
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Medium and extended force modules are used to overcome the effects of false triggers, caused either by stylus length and mass, or vibration
caused by machine acceleration forces.
The EM1 and EM2 extended modules allow access to otherwise inaccessible workpiece features. Both operate using standard force and offer
better measuring performance than using long styli with MF, or EF modules.
The TP20 6-way senses in the +Z and -Z directions, allowing undercuts to be checked.
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TP20 installation
Assembling the probe module and stylus
1. Select the probe module with the correct trigger force rating for the application (see 'TP20 module selector' and 'TP20 specifications').
2. Fit the stylus to the probe module, first hand tightening then using the S7 stylus tool (supplied) for final tightness. Renishaw GF styli
require an S20 spanner. The recommended tightening torque is 0.05 Nm to 0.15 Nm (0.04 lb ft to 0.11 lb ft). Torque must not exceed 0.3
Nm (0.22 lb ft).
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TP20 specifications
Probing forces and overtravel limits
Trigger force - nominal at stylus tip:
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Overtravel displacement:
Length:
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Fault finding
MH20 and MH20i
Poor measuring performance:
Loose mounting. Ensure shank mounting screws are tight and mounting to CMM is
secure.
Problem with TP20 probe module (see 'TP20 installation'). Diagnosis of the probe unit should be carried out with axes correctly
locked and without head adjustment between probe points.
Problem with swivelling / indexing unit. Diagnosis of indexing unit should only be carried out following
confirmation of satisfactory probe performance.
Cable faulty / not connected. Check continuity of cabling from head to interface / machine control.
Probe interface faulty / not connected. Ensure correct connection of interface/machine control.
NOTE: The MH20 and MH20i are not user serviceable and should be returned to Renishaw if suspected faulty.
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TP20 module
Poor measuring performance:
Mounting not secure. Check that the MH20i is correctly mounted on the shank and that the
screws are secure.
Check clamping mechanism in CMM quill is secure for MH20 and
MH20i.
MH20 / MH20i not fully locked. Ensure that the thumbwheel / lock lever is turned fully clockwise.
Force imparted to probe module after locking. Re-qualify the probe.
MH20 / MH20i worn or damaged. Use only with the specified probe and extension combinations.
Faulty probe module. Check by substitution or return to Renishaw or your supplier.
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Maintenance
Renishaw probes are intended for use in a protected metrology environment and therefore accumulation of dust or contamination should not
occur.
In common with all precision measuring equipment, regular inspection and cleaning is recommended to ensure continued high performance.
Maintenance of the head is limited to wiping the outer surfaces and axes scale labels with a clean dry cloth or proprietary cleaning material.
Maintenance of the TP20 probe is restricted to the periodic cleaning of the kinematic couplings on the probe head and the probe module. To
aid cleaning of these couplings, the MH20 and MH20i are supplied with a Renishaw CK200 cleaning kit. Do not use any other cleaning
method.
When operating the TP20 probe in environments subjected to air-borne contamination, the user should determine the frequency of cleaning
required.
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Parts list
TP20 probe modules
The MH20 and MH20i can be ordered with either LOW, STD, MED, or EXT force modules (see 'Head and shank combinations - MH20' and
'Head and shank combinations - MH20i' for details). If additional modules are required please refer to the table below for part numbers:
TP20 modules
Description Part number
LOW A-1371-0392
STD A-1371-0270
MED A-1371-0271
EXT A-1371-0272
EM1 A-1371-0430
EM2 A-1371-0431
TP20 6-way A-1371-0419
Probe tools
Description Part number
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e.g. For MH20 with STD force module and MS9/T shank the part number is: A-4043-0109.
NOTE: For more information on the Renishaw shank range please refer to H-1000-5050.
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e.g. For MH20i with MED force module and MS7 shank the part number is: A-4099-0207.
NOTE: For more information on the Renishaw shank range please refer to H-1000-5050.
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