Zeiss CenterMax, Operating Instructions Manual

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Measuring operation
61211-1020202 CenterMax Operating Instructions
AUTO operating mode
In the automatic mode the workpiece is measured by means of a CNC
program. The measuring software enables programming of CNC
runs.
Important!
Before starting the CNC program in the AUTO operating mode, you
should test the program in the MAN operating mode. The test is a
safety measure to ensure that the measurement can be carried out
without collision.
Selecting the operating mode
Select the operating mode on the control cabinet
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Operating ele-
ments on the control cabinet.
Measuring software
In addition to the control console, the CMM is also operated by
means of the measuring software. There are different measuring soft-
ware versions for the UNIX and Windows NT operating systems. The
operation of the measuring software versions varies.
• Please read the corresponding chapters in the operating instruc-
tions for the measuring software before carrying out the working
steps.
Standard measuring software
UNIX
UMESS is the standard measuring software for the UNIX operating
system. There are numerous options for UMESS, e.g. UX1 - Extended
result display.
Furthermore, measuring software options are available for special
measuring tasks, e.g. KUM, SAM, GON.
Windows NT
Calypso is the standard measuring software for the Windows NT
operating system. Provacs and Holos, for example, are used for special
measuring tasks.
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