Product Overview:
The Renishaw MI8-4 is a robust and compact machine tool probe interface unit designed to seamlessly connect Renishaw's range of trigger probes to CNC machine controllers. This essential component acts as a reliable signal converter, taking the raw trigger signals from probes like the MP10, MP700, OMP40, OMP60, RMP60, and others, and transforming them into a format readily usable by your machine's control system. Engineered for demanding industrial environments, the MI8-4 ensures consistent and accurate data transmission, enabling critical automated processes such as part setup, in-process gauging, and tool setting. Its proven reliability and straightforward integration make it an indispensable asset for manufacturers striving for enhanced precision, reduced scrap, and optimized production efficiency in milling, turning, and grinding applications.

 
Technical Specifications:

 Part Number: MI8-4
 Alternative Part Number: MI84
 Input Voltage: 24 V DC nominal (18 V to 30 V DC)
 Output Signals: Probe trigger output (TTL or potential-free contact), status outputs (e.g., probe seated/unseated)
 Operating Temperature: 0°C to +55°C (32°F to 131°F)
 Storage Temperature: -10°C to +70°C (14°F to 158°F)
 Protection Rating: IP40 (for cabinet mounting)
 Mounting: DIN rail or panel mount
 Dimensions: Compact unit, typically 100mm x 70mm x 30mm (approximate)
 Weight: 0.75 kg (approximate)