OMI

The OMI optical machine interface for use with Renishaw component inspection/setting probes for machining centres.

OMI provides legacy transmission method and has now been superseded by the OMI-2 and OMI-2T.

About OMI

The OMI optical machine interface is designed to reside in the machine's working envelope. Like the OMM, its purpose is to send and receive infra-red probe signals.

The OMI has the added benefit of supplying totem pole (transistor) output, thus eliminating the need for a separate MI 12 interface.

The OMI operates Renishaw's legacy transmission method. This has recently been superseded by a new modulated optical transmission method, which provides the highest level of resistance to signal interference from other light sources in the machine environment. Please refer to the new OMI-2 and OMI-2T receiver units.

Compatible probes

The OMI can be used with all the following inspection/setting probes for machining centres.

New generation probes (operating in legacy mode): OMP40 , OMP60 , OMP400 

Legacy transmission only: MP3 , MP7 , MP8 , MP9 , MP10 , MP12 , MP700, LTO optical units

OMI specification

Specification
Principal application	Small machining centres and lathes
Transmission type	Infra-red optical
Transmission range & angle	Varies depending on probe. Please refer to the section 2 of the Technical specifications document on the right of this page.
Cable	Screened, 12 core x 8 m long
Mounting	Mounting bracket allowing directional setting
Sealing	IPX8
Compatible interface	Not required

Ordering information

Part number	Description
A-2115-0001	OMI interface

Useful links

OMM / MI 12

OMI-2

OMI-2T