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English
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There are two ways to use theTouch Sensor: one is for establishing the datum point and the
other is for measuring a workpiece without destroying the datum point.
Absolute mode (ABS)
This
is a mode for establishing a datum point. A datum point can be established or a distance
from the datum point can be measured by the LOAD/HOLD operation.
Incremental mode (INC)
In this mode, a datum point can not be established.
Pitch measurement of a workpiece can be performed by the LOAD/HOLD operation without
destroying the datum point which has been already established.
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Depending on usage, set the display mode to INC or ABS with display mode switching controls
before starting the actual controls.
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In the following examples , the resolution is 0.0005mm, and the feeler ball of the touch sensor is
10mm across.
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If a load or hold operation has been erroneously performed, press the relevant Axis selector key
and the
key to cancel the operation, and perform the load or hold operation again.
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Be sure to touch the machine table with the touch sensor feeler ball gently. If the feeler ball
touches the table roughly, the feeler ball and the table may be damaged.
5-10-2. Specifications
Model
Shank dia. and length
Detection direction
Feeler
Accuracy
Overall length
Cable length
Remarks
TS-105A
TS-103A
ø10
×
45 mm or
0.3937 in dia.
×
1.772 in
Steel ball, ø 10 mm or
0.3937 in dia.
0.002 mm or 0.0001 in
110 mm or 4.331 in
TS-110A
TS-203A
TS-205A
TS-210A
TS-303A
TS-310A
ø32
×
55 mm or
1.260 in dia.
×
2.165 in
Steel ball, ø10 mm or
0.3937 in dia.
0.002 mm or 0.0001 in
120 mm or 4.724 in
ø12.7
×
45 mm or
0.5 in dia.
×
1.772 in
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X,
±
Y
Steel ball, ø12.7 mm or
0.5 in dia.
0.002 mm or 0.0001 in
110 mm or 4.331 in
3m or
10 ft
5m or
16.7 ft
10m or
33.3 ft
5m or
16.7 ft
3m or
10 ft
10m or
3.3 ft
5m or
16.7 ft
3m or
10 ft
10m or
33.3 ft
The cable and the Touch Sensor itself are connected/disconnected through the connector.
TS-305A
5-10-3. Maintenance
If the sensor is left unused for a long period, be sure to apply a rust-preventive. Especially, if the
steel ball or shank rusts, the accuracy will be affected.
Rust Veto Heavy by E. F. Houghton & Co. is recommended as a rust preventive oil.