Mida E86 Radio Frequency Transmission System, with its wide transmission range, is particularly suitable for part probing applications and workpiece inspection on large milling machines, 5-axis machining centers & FMC.
Furthermore the extreme, compact dimension of the transmitter module also allows its installation on conventional machine tools for non line of sight probing operations.
The transmitting module, receiving antennas and machine interface unit are combined into a standard set, easily mounted on your machine tool for part inspection and machine coordinate setting.

SYSTEM PERFORMANCES / CHARACTERISTICS
.	Europe version	USA and Canada
Transmission distance:	15 m	10 m
Activation distance:	5 m	2 m
Transmission frequency:	433 MHz	915 MHz
No. of channels:	16 programmable on the field
No. of transmitters per system:	4
System activation:	with radio signal or mechanical switch
Battery life (running duration):	160 h*	146 h*
Response time:	4.8 ms ± 20µs
*(with lithium battery)

The system can be activated either by a radio signal controlled by an M-code command sent from the machine CNC to the E86 interface unit, or when the probe/shank is inserted into the spindle by means of the switch placed on the shank.

The transmission is automatically deactivated when the time, set by means of some switches located inside the transmitter battery housing expires.

In addition, the E86 radio transmission system allows the use of up to four probes on a single machine tool using the same radio transmission channel.

Each probe can be individually selected and activated by means of a different CNC M-code command.
The combination of transmission channels and codes gives the ability to install up to 64 probes in a single plant.
Two antennas can be connected to the E86 interface unit to increase the transmission range and to improve transmission reliability.

Type approved:
Different versions of the E86 radio transmission system are available and comply with international rules concerning radio transmissions including Part 15 of the FCC Rules (USA and Canada) and R&TTE directive (Europe).

Powerful:
It allows communication even when transmission path does not allow line of sight between transmitter and receiver.
The wide transmission range allows installation on very large milling machine tools.

Reliable:
E86 probing system is designed and inspected to assure high performance in hostile machine tool environments, increasing machine tool productivity and workpiece quality.
The modularity of the system allows you to select the most suitable Mida probe for a variety of machine applications.

SYSTEM COMPONENTS:

Transmitter
It sends a probe status signal to the receiver using radio transmission. Two types of transmitters are available based on the type of the transmission activation.

Transmitter technical features
Power supply	9 V battery
Status LED's	constant lit = probe deflected
	1 flash every 2 s = transmission activated
	2 flashes every 2 s = low battery
Protection degree	IP 67 (EN 60529 std.)

Antenna
It receives the radio signal sent by the transmitter. The antenna is connected to the E86 interface unit by means of a shielded cable and can be fixed using its magnetic base. A series of LEDs indicate the strength of the signal received.

Antenna technical features
Status LED's	- Red = no signal
	- Yellow = weak signal
	- Green = signal strength
Cable length	15 m
Protection degree	IP 67 (EN 60529 std.)

E86 Interface unit
It processes the data received by the antenna and provides direct input to the machine's CNC. The E86 interface is designed to be located inside the machine's electrical cabinet using a DIN rail (TS35). The I/O and receiver connections to the unit are made by removable cable clamps reducing the wiring and installation time.

E86 interface technical features
Power supply	nominal 24 VDC (18-35 V)
Power input	300 mA max.
Output type	Solid State Relay (SSR) 50 V; 40 mA
Output signals	- PROBE STATUS
	- SKIP
	- LOW BATTERY
	- ERROR
Protection degree	IP 40 (EN 60529 std.)

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E86 probing system with radio activation (41 KB)
E86 probing system with shank activation (40 KB)