Electrical Connection; Mounting The Probe To The Probe Head - Renishaw MH8 Benutzerhandbuch

Electrical connection

Connection is by means of a 5 pin DIN socket on the side of the head
(see Figure 2).
The pin numbering functions are given in the Table below:
Pin number
1
2
3
4
5

Mounting the probe to the probe head

If fitting a TP20 probe, mount the probe body to the probe head before
fitting the probe module and stylus.
•
Screw the threaded end of the probe into the M8 connector on the
probe head until it is finger tight.
•
Fit the S1 'C' spanner (supplied) to the location holes in the probe
body and tighten by hand.
•
The recommended tightening torque is 0.3Nm – 0.5Nm.
Refer also to the user's guide of the probe type being used.
MH8 User's Guide
Designation
LED cathode
Ground
LED anode
Probe circuit
Probe circuit
Installation procedure
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