Renishaw LP2 User Manual

4 Introduction
Introduction
The LP2 is a compact and versatile probe for
applications on CNC lathes and machining
centres. A wide range of styli and accessories is
available to provide custom installations.
Principal applications
Horizontal lathes
Small enough to t on a turret for part measuring,
tool setting and broken tool detection when
mounted in a suitable position.
Machining centre applications
Set-up and part measuring when spindle
mounted. Tool setting and broken tool detection
when table mounted.
Signal transmission systems
• Hard-wired – a range of hard-wired probe
sockets is available for inspection and tool
setting applications. For machining centres
with manual tool change the LP2 will t the
MA2 probe holder.
• Optical or radio – for lathes and machining
centres. Easy installation, particularly in
retrot applications because there is no
need for the prepared passageways required
for hard-wired transmission cables. LP2
can be used with OMP40M, OMP60M,
RMP40M, RMP60M.
Interface unit
A hard-wired installation with LP2 may use the
following interfaces:
• HSI-C interface, see the HSI-C hard-wired
system interface – congurable installation
guide (Renishaw part no. H-6527-8501).
• HSI interface, see the HSI hard-wired
system interface installation guide
(Renishaw part no. H-5500-8554).
• MI8-4 interface, see the MI 8-4 interface unit
installation and user’s guide (Renishaw part
no. H-2000-5008).
The FS1i and FS2i probe sockets with integral
interface may also be used, see the FS1i and
FS2i sockets data sheet (Renishaw part no.
H-2000-2073).

Renishaw LP2 Specifications

General

Brand	Renishaw
Model	LP2
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English