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4.6.2. Probe Holder Adjustment
To adjust the probe holder, follow these steps:
1.
Ensure probe holder is in latched, upper position
(Fig. 42)
. If the probe holder
is already latched, it will only move within the slip joint adjustment range and
have no spring tension.
2.
Push the probe holder yoke down toward inspection surface until the
wedge is approximately 6
mm
(¼ in)
above the inspection surface
(Fig. 43)
.
3.
Lift probe slightly and press latch button
(Fig. 44)
to apply spring pressure to
the wedge.
4.
Gently lower probe holder and wedge to the scanning surface
(Fig. 45)
.
4.6.3. Probe Holder Force Adjustment
It is possible to adjust the tension of the probe holder spring.
NOTE:
To perform this operation the 2 mm hex wrench
(Fig. 17)
and 3 mm hex
wrench
(Fig. 19)
is required.
Light
1 kg
2 lb
Medium
2 kg
4 lb
Heavy
3 kg
6 lb
When configured correctly, these
settings exert the indicated spring
force on the Probe.
Fig. 42
- Lift to latched position
Fig. 43
- Lower to scanning surface
6
mm
approx.
Fig. 44
- Lift and press latch button
Fig. 45
- Spring loaded scan position
