Renishaw PH9A Motorized CMM Probe Head Kit & PH9C Control Unit

Renishaw PH9A Motorized CMM Probe Head Kit

Model: PH9A | Controller: PHC9 MK2 | Hand Control: PHD 9

Complete Automated Inspection System

The Renishaw PH9A kit is a turnkey solution for direct computer-controlled (DCC) CMMs. By allowing the probe to be repeatably re-oriented to 720 different positions, the system eliminates the need for complex, heavy stylus clusters and minimizes manual intervention. Its hard-bearing design ensures that once a probe position is qualified, it can be recalled with high precision throughout the inspection cycle.

Technical Specifications

• Total Positions: 720 repeatable positions (7.5° increments)
• Angular Movement: A-axis (0° to 105°) | B-axis (±180°)
• Repeatability: 0.5 µm (2σ) at a 62 mm radius
• Controller Interface: PHC9 MK2 (RS232 or IEEE-488 communication options)
• Hand Control: PHD 9 manual jog/sweep unit with digital position display
• Probe Mounting: Industry-standard Autojoint for rapid, repeatable changes
• Extension Capability: Supports aluminum extension bars up to 100 mm

Key Components & Functions

• PH9A Motorized Head: Features a quick-release mechanism for rapid probe removal and storage without losing alignment.
• PHC9 MK2 Controller: The "brain" of the system, managing all drive commands from the CMM computer. The MK2 version is known for its rugged reliability in legacy shop environments.
• PHD 9 Hand Control Unit: Essential for manual part setup and teach-cycle programming. It allows operators to manually move the head and features a digital display showing current A and B axis positions.
• Overtravel Protection: Built-in protection helps safeguard the head and probe in the event of an accidental collision.

Dealer Note

"This complete PH9A kit is a cost-effective solution for maintaining or expanding legacy CMM capacity. It is a perfect fit for facilities using TP2, TP6, or TP20 probes that want to avoid the high expense of a modern PH10 Plus system upgrade. The inclusion of the PHD 9 hand control makes this a particularly valuable 'ready-to-run' package for any metrology lab."