2.1
RTS basics
Introduction
The RTS (model RTSQE) is a new generation radio tool setting probe that is compatible for application
with either the RMI-Q or RMI-QE radio machine interface.
The RTS is a tool setting probe that enables automated broken tool detection and rapid
measurement of the tool length and diameter of a wide range of tools, on machining centres of all
sizes, or where line-of-sight between probe and receiver is difficult to achieve.
The RTS is part of the latest generation of radio transmission probes. It has been designed to comply
with worldwide standards and operates in the 2.4 GHz band. It delivers interference-free transmission
through the use of hybrid FHSS (frequency-hopping spread spectrum) technology, which allows
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ultiple systems to operate in the same machine shop without risk of interference.
All RTS settings are configured using Opti-Logic™ or Trigger Logic™. These techniques enable the
user to review and subsequently change probe settings.
Configurable settings are:
• Trigger filter setting
• Hibernation setting*
*
in RMI-Q mode only.
see Section 2, “RMP60 basics”
NOTE: Older generation RTS tool setters
without the “Model RTSQE” marking cannot
be used with the RMI-QE.