User's Guide

20
MI16 AUDIO DIAGNOSTICS
An audio facility, with adjustable volume, is
provided on the MI16 Interface to permit the
identification of interference sources.
In the event of functional disturbances that
suggest radio interference, the audio facility
should be used:
Set the audio volume to maximum, using the
buttons on the front panel of the MI16.
When the RMP3 is active a continuous tone
should be audible, the tone changes when
the probe is triggered.
MI16 OUTPUT WAVEFORMS
Probe
reseat
Open
MI 16 OUTPUTS
Triggered Seated
PROBE
Seated
Probe
switch
off
Low
battery
Error
low
received
signal (RX)
Probe
trigger
Probe
switch
on
Error
clear
Closed
Normally Open
Closed
Open
Open
Open
Normally
Open
Closed
Normally Closed
PROBE STATUS
ERROR
LOW BATTERY
Closed
Normally Closed
Solid
State Relay
Relay
PROBE STATUS
➤
➤
➤
➤
➤
➤
➤
With the RMP3 inactive no tone should be
audible; only background noise.
In either condition the sound should be
observed and any unusual sounds noted.
The frequency of occurrence may then be
correlated to adjacent machinery
(arc welders, paging devices) to identify
the interference source.
If the source of interference cannot be
eliminated, then a change in transmission
channel is recommended.
MI16 PANEL MOUNTING KIT
optional
The MI16 interface panel mounting kit (Renishaw Part No. A-2056-0005) allows the interface to be
mounted in flat panel when a section of the panel is cut out. All MI 16 front features are neatly displayed.