Renishaw MI 12 Installations- Und Anwenderhandbuch Seite 14

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CNC machine tools using a Renishaw probe system for workpiece set-up and inspection require
an interface unit, to convert probe signals into an acceptable form for the CNC machine control.
The MI 12 interface unit is for probe systems using optical signal transmission.
WORKPIECE SET-UP and INSPECTION
CNC
machine
control
MI 12
or
MI 12-B
Remote indicator
If the MI 12 is hidden from the operator, a remote
lamp or bleeper may be placed in a position where
it is easily seen or heard, when probe trigger occurs.
MI 12 INTERFACE UNIT
Lathe
OMM
LP2 probe
LTO2 or LTO2S/R module
(LTO2 shown)
WORKPIECE SET-UP and INSPECTION
CNC
machine
control
Lathe
turret
PSU3
power
supply
unit
Optional
OMM - Optical module machine
The MI 12 can process the signals from one or two
OMMs. The reception cones of OMM 1 and OMM 2
overlap, so they act as one receiver.
Machining centre
MP3-7-8-9-10-12
or 700 probe
(MP10 shown)
OMM 1
OMM 2
MI 12
or
MI 12-B
Workpiece