A manual indexing probe head, the MH8 is designed for use on all small manual CMMs, also known as portable CMMs. It is made with an M8 thread probe connection and can carry any of Renishaw's M8 probes.
The reach can also be extended by fitting a 50 mm probe extension bar into the probe head.
| Weight | 205 g |
| Probe mounting | M8 thread |
| Head mounting | MS range of shanks |
| Suitable interface | PI 4-2, PI 200 |
| Probe status indication | 1 LED |
| Cable connection | 5 pin DIN 180º socket |
| A-axis indexing | 0° to 90° in 15° repeatable steps = 7 positions |
| B-axis indexing | ±180° in 15° repeatable steps = 24 positions |
| Repeatability of position (2s) | 1.5 µm (0.00006 in) TP2 and 10 mm (0.39 in) stylus fitted |
| Maximum extension bar | 50 mm (1.97 in) PEL1 only |