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Chapter 4: Probes
Chapter 4: Probes
This chapter describes the standard Quantum probes and optional probes for
specialty measurement. The Quantum collects data by touching the part with a
probe attached to the end of the handle. You can install a variety of probes on
your Quantum.
For more information, see “Installing Probes” on page 19.
N
OTE
: Once the probe is attached, it must be compensated.
See “Probe
Compensation” on page 59.
Quantum Ball Probes ......................................................................................85
Custom Probes ....................................................................................................................................87
FARO Laser Line Probe HD ..........................................................................88
Computer Requirements .....................................................................................................................88
Laser Safety ........................................................................................................................................89
Laser Radiation Emission ...................................................................................................................89
Serial Number Label ...........................................................................................................................91
Servicing .............................................................................................................................................91
Hardware Installation ..........................................................................................................................91
Holding the FARO Laser Line Probe .................................................................................................93
Hardware Controls and Indicators ......................................................................................................94
Software Setup ....................................................................................................................................97
FARO Laser Line Probe Compensation .............................................................................................97
DRO ..................................................................................................................................................104
FARO Laser Line Probe Settings .....................................................................................................104
Renishaw TP-20 Probe Installation and Operation .......................................109
Quantum TP-20 Probe Kit ................................................................................................................110
Probe Modules for the TP-20 Probe .................................................................................................111
Measuring Software ..........................................................................................................................111
Custom Probe Compensation ........................................................................112
Quantum Ball Probes
The Quantum uses the FARO i-Probe. This is an electronically serialized
intelligent probe that automatically provides its actual
exact
ball diameter to the
Quantum and monitors probe body temperature to compensate for thermal
deformation.
Figure 4-1 Quantum Probes
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