RenishawMI 4Optical Probe Interface Unit – OMM to CNC Control Signal Interface

Product Description

What this part is:

Renishaw MI 4 is an interface unit for Renishaw optical probe systems on CNC machine tools. It processes signals between the optical module (OMM) and the CNC machine control, converting probe signals into a form the control accepts. New surplus unit.

Decoding the designation:

MI 4 — Renishaw machine interface, model 4, for optical transmission probe systems.

Specifications:

Product Type: Probe interface unit. Transmission Type: Optical. Application: CNC machine tool probing, workpiece inspection and set-up. Superseded By: Renishaw MI 12. Unit Quantity: 1 Pc.

Dimensions and mounting:

The unit connects between the Renishaw optical module and the CNC machine control inside or on the machine cabinet.

Compatibility and replacement:

Renishaw lists the MI 12 interface unit as the replacement for the earlier MI 4 and MI 7. MPN Variants: MI 4, MI4, MI-4.

Frequently asked questions:

What does the Renishaw MI 4 do?

It processes signals between the optical module and the CNC control in a Renishaw optical probe system.

What replaced the MI 4?

Renishaw lists the MI 12 interface unit as the replacement for the MI 4 and MI 7.

What transmission type does the MI 4 use?

Transmission Type: Optical.