m&h IRP40.50 Infrared Touch Probe

Feb. 26, 2014
Hexagon's touch probe can find a place in any small machining center so that measurement is possible without collision.

The m&h IRP40.50 infrared touch probe for is ideal for inspection in tight spaces and was designed to address the needs of miniature machining centers. The m&h IRP40.50 is the world’s smallest self-contained wireless CNC probe with a diameter of 25 mm, a length of 44.2 mm without shank and stylus, and a probing force of 0.7N (XY). The probe’s small dimensions enable the measurement of small and delicate workpieces.

 

With the shank and stylus included, the IRP40.50 is slightly larger than a standard USB stick. Typical applications for the probe include micro-manufacturing in the firearms, medical, dental, additive manufacturing, and electronic industries or any manufacturing which involves small parts with complex geometries and tight tolerances. Small parts with tight tolerances are very difficult, if not impossible, to measure because there is little room in the Z-axis direction and the tool magazine. The IRP40.50 eliminates this concern and leaves enough room to measure in the Z-axis without the danger of collision. The stylus threading is M2 but allows fast probe cycles at speeds up to 2,000 mm/min.

 

Even with its small profile, the IRP40.50 has proven high data rate (HDR) infrared transmission. This feature guarantees that only the system's own signals are processed and disturbances caused by extraneous light are ignored. Newly developed electronics in this mini-probe enable them to use less energy, providing 400 hours of continuous run time. This results in the longest battery life in the industry.

  • Diameter 25 mm/length without stylus and shank 42.4 mm the only infrared probe of this size on the market
  • Highest precision with minimum dimensions
  • Different from worldwide line frequencies of 50 or 60 Hz
  • Transmission frequency of 75 Hz
  • Extremely high data rate of 9600 light pulses/sec
  • Large transmit and receive angle with min. 120 to 360-deg.
  • No interference from ambient light
  • Safest infrared transmission
  • Ensures process-reliable automation
  • Easily replaceable batteries 3x CR2032 (3V) 690mAh
  • Extremely long battery life with 400h
  • Support environmental action through high battery life
  • Long battery life without restrictions in terms of transmission technology and repeatability
  • Low maintenance costs due to long battery life
  • Easy battery exchange without tools
 Sensing Directions ± X, ±Y, -Z Maximum Stylus Overtravel  XY = ±11°; Z = -3 mm Trigger Force With 16-mm Stylus X/Y = 1,3 N, Z = 3 N Recommended Probing Feedrate Max. 2,000 mm/min (6.5 ft/min) Power Supply 3x 3V Battery, type CR2032
 Standby: 12 months, operation: 400 h Material Stainless steel, polyamide Weight w/out Shank Approx. 78 g Temperature
Range Operation: 50 to 122°F (10 to 50°C),
Storage: 41 to 158°F (5 to 70°C) Unidirectional
Repeatability max. 1 ?m (2 Sigma) with 16 mm (0.63 in.) stylus
 and 254 mm/min (10 in/min) probing feedrate Sealing IP68: EN60529