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CMM Touch Trigger Probes

A key member of your probe system selection is the touch trigger probe. The touch trigger probe provides the connection between your probe head and the stylus and contains the necessary trigger capability to record a data point, or scan data when in contact with the artifact.

Some touch trigger probe models provide stylus separation extending the range of functionality for your CMM.

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TP2 Touch Probe

This is the traditional slimline switching probe for most applications. The small diameter, 13mm or 0.51", allows access into restricted areas. Its adjustable stylus force enables the probe to support a wide range of styli and extensions. Can be attached to the ends of the same diameter extension bars (PEL family) for longer reach. For manual or DCC applications.

Available in the 6-way configuration for minus-Z measurements.

Fixed Head	Manual Indexing Heads	Motorized Indexing Heads
PH1, PH5, PH6, MP100	PH1, MH8	PH10T

TP6 Touch Probe

A larger, more robust probe than the TP2. The body diameter is 25mm or 0.98". Recommended for shop and production applications. The extended stylus force range of 10g-30g allows the use of longer styli without the problem of false triggers.

The TP6A model connects directly to the Autojoint mounting on compatible probe heads.

Fixed Head	Manual Indexing Heads	Motorized Indexing Heads
PH1, PH5, PH6	PH1, MH8	PH10T

TP20 Modular Probe System

Mounting

Mounting	Magnetic, Indexed
Stylus Mounting	M2
Repeatability	±0.35 µm (±0.000014") to ±0.65 µm (±0.000026")
Lobe Variation	±0.6 µm (0.000023") to ±2.0 µm (0.000079")
Trigger Force	XY: 0.06 N to 0.10 N

The TP20 is basically a two-piece TP2. The switching mechanism is in the module, which attaches magnetically to the probe body via a repeatable kinematic mount. Since the modules are less expensive than a TP2, multiple stylus configurations for repetitive parts become less costly. Add to this the MCR20 Stylus Rack and you approach the versatility of a costly motorized probe head. The detachable module also prevents costly damage in the event of a collision.

Available in the 6-way configuration for minus-Z measurements.

*NOTE: The RTP20 utilizes the motorized axes of the CMM for articulation.

Fixed Head	Manual Indexing Heads	Motorized Indexing Heads
PH1, PH5, PH6, MP100	PH1, MH8	PH10T, RTP20*

TP20 Stylus Modules

CMM Style: Manual and DCC

The MCR20 system has 5 standard length modules, plus two extended length modules to fit your inspection needs.

These modules also mount directly to the MH20 and MH20i indexing probe head without the use of the TP20 touch probe body.

	Force	Trigger	Body Length	Max Stylus Len.
LF	Low	0.06 N	13 mm	10 mm
SF	Standard	0.08 N	13 mm	10 mm
MF	Medium	0.10 N	13 mm	25 mm
EF	Extended	0.10 M	13 mm	50 mm
6W	6-way	0.14 N	24 mm	10 mm
EM1	Standard	0.08 N	88 mm	10 mm
EM2	Standard	0.08 N	113 mm	10 mm

TP200 Modular Probe System

Probe Body
Mounting	M8

Probe Interface - PI200

The TP-200 is a highly sensitive and accurate probe based on micro strain gauge technology. It favors a detachable module like the TP20; the outside appearance is quite similar. The body diameter again is 13mm (.51"). Triggering takes place in the probe body, the modules are therefore less expensive. The lobing error, associated with the other mechanical probes is absent. It is, therefore, recommended for accurate roundness measurements in bearing bores and the like. To achieve the higher accuracy it is imperative that the qualification speed and the speed while taking points are the same and constant. Consequently this Probe should NOT be used on manual CMMs.

Fixed Head	Manual Indexing Heads	Motorized Indexing Heads
PH1, PH5, PH6	PH1, MH8	PH10T

SCR200 Stylus Modules

CMM Style: DCC

The SCR200 system has 3 stylus modules to fit your inspection needs. The EO module is designed to provide extended Z-Axis over travel of 12.5 mm to higher speed applications where the CMM may require extended over-shoot distances.

	Force	Trigger	Body Length	Max Stylus Len.
LF	Low	0.06 N	13 mm	20 mm 50 mm ⁽¹⁾
SF	Standard	0.08 N	13 mm	50 mm 100 mm ⁽¹⁾
EO	Standard	0.10 N	24 mm	50 mm 100 mm ⁽¹⁾
Note 1 - Carbon Fiber Styli

TP7M Strain Gauge Probe

Mounting	Autojoint, Multiwire
Stylus Mounting	M4
Repeatability	0.25 µm (0.000009")
Trigger Force XY	2.0 g
Trigger Force Z	15.0 g

The TP7M is based on strain gauge technology which provides a higher accuracy than standard touch probes. This technology should only be used on DCC style CMMs where the contact speeds can be controlled and constant. Requires the use of the PI7-2 probe interface.

Fixed Head	Manual Indexing Heads	Motorized Indexing Heads
PH6M		PH10M

SP25M Scanning Probe System

Mounting

Autojoint

Mounting	Magnetic/Optical
Resolution	<0.10 µm (<0.00004")
Stylus Length	20mm - 200mm

The SP25M scanning probe system has a compact 25mm diameter body that supports scanning and touch trigger probe configurations. There are 4 scanning modules to support various length styli and one TP20 touch probe adapter to data point capturing.

The SP25M system works with the UCC2 CMM Controller which provides full scanning and touch point operations. This system can be mounted on any Probe Head that supports the Autojoint with multiwire.

Additional accessories include various changing racks to fit your needs.

Fixed Head	Manual Indexing Heads	Motorized Indexing Heads
PH6M		PH10M

SP25M Scanning and Touch Probe Modules

CMM Style: DCC

The SP25M system has 4 scanning modules that provide a variety of stylus length, plus one TP20 touch probe adapter module to perform standard data point capturing.

	Body Length	Max Stylus Len.
SM25-1	26.25 mm	20 mm - 50 mm
SM25-2	33.85 mm	20 mm - 75 mm
SM25-3	48.05 mm	20 mm - 100 mm
SM25-4	63.05 mm	20 mm - 200 mm
TM25-20	16.95 mm	Module Dependent

MP100 MultiProbe, Video and Touch Probe

Mounting	Direct, Helmel Mount
Auto Zoom	44x - 288x
Digital Crosshair Generator
Color Video
LED Ring Illumination

The MP-100 Video Probe is intended for use with manual CMMs, and provides an accurate means of measuring 2D features, such as printed or etched images like circuit boards, where tactile probes are not effective. It is normally used to measure features in the XY plane, and is positioned manually by means of the locks and fine adjustment knobs. Positions are entered via the keyboard or footswitch.

The system includes a high resolution color camera, flat panel monitor, 6:1 motorized zoom lens, variable intensity LED ring light, a multifunctional crosshair generator, a control console, mounting shank, and cables.

As an added benefit, the MP-100 includes support for the standard Renishaw PH6 probe head and includes support for touch probes such as the TP2, TP200 and TP20. This will save having to remove one to use the other.