RCS P series
Built by Renishaw · United Kingdom
The RCS P series is a Industrial Arm developed by Renishaw (United Kingdom). Key specifications: arm class standard industrial, axes 6, repeatability ±0.001 mm, ip rating IPX8.
RoboScore
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Ranked #179 of 999 in the Industrial Arm standing.
See the standingWhere it has stood41 days · best #136 · worst #179
One day of that is about RCS P series itself:
- 7 Sept Robo Score rose 0.91 — its evidence changed.
One reading per day since 3 Aug, when the current ordering began. The rank above is the reading for 12 Sept, taken against 999 robots — the standing itself is live, so a robot added since then counts there and not here yet.
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Overview
RCS P series is Renishaw’s robot probing solution for fast, accurate alignment and recovery in automated cells.
Flagship features
- Designed specifically for industrial robot end-of-arm tooling, not a stand-alone robot arm
- Enables automated part frame alignment and in-process control, reducing manual reteaching after cell relocation, maintenance, or collision
- Radio transmission uses frequency-hopping spread spectrum (FHSS) at 2.4 GHz, compliant with global radio regulations
- Two mounting variants: ISO 9409 bracket (R-PK1 F) and shank adaptor for spindles (R-PK1 S)
- Pairs with Renishaw RCS RPU for custom macros and automated calibration routines
- Recommended styli: M4, 50-100 mm, with material break stem advised
Buyer decision signals
Viability
First company registered
Availability
Certifications & autonomy
Specifications
Category: Industrial Arm- Arm class
- standard industrial
- Axes
- 6
- Repeatability
- ±0.001 mm
- IP rating
- IPX8
- Mounting
- floor, ceiling, wall
- Controller
- RCS RPU
- Programming
- RCS Software Suite
- Tool flange
- ISO 9409-1
- Safety cert.
- BS EN 61010-1:2010
- Force limiting
- No
- Maturity
- commercial
- Industries
- manufacturing
Company profile
- Founded
- 1973
Detailed specifications
What it is built for3
- Applications
- welding,additive manufacturing,machining,dispensing
- Sub Category
- probing solution
- Procedure Types
- industrial robot calibration,robot cell metrology,tool frame calibration,part frame location,drift tracking,collision recovery
Movement & precision1
- Dof
- 6
Controls & integration2
- Onboard Compute
- RCS P-series RPU controller (interfaces directly with the robot controller)
- Software Platform
- RCS Software Suite
Safety & certification3
- Operating Temp
- +10 °C to +40 °C (+41 °F to +131 °F)
- Temperature Range Max C
- 40
- Temperature Range Min C
- 10
Buying & support2
- Datasheet Url
- Preview PDF online
- Warranty Years
- 1
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Company milestones
- Apr 1973MilestoneFirst company registered
- 2023Milestone50th anniversary
- 1973MilestoneCompany founded
- 1973LaunchTP1 probe launched
- —MilestoneRCS P-series introduced for robot-cell probing
- —LaunchRenishaw launches RCS product line
Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the RCS P series?
- The RCS P series is developed by Renishaw, based in United Kingdom.
- What type of robot is the RCS P series?
- The RCS P series is a Industrial Arm made by Renishaw.
- How much does the RCS P series cost?
- Pricing for the RCS P series is not publicly listed — contact Renishaw for a quote.
- What are the key specifications of the RCS P series?
- Key specifications of the RCS P series: arm class standard industrial, axes 6, repeatability ±0.001 mm, ip rating IPX8, mounting floor, ceiling, wall.
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