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Operating Instructions

Contents

Connection data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Travel speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Environmental conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Probe system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

VAST probe head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

Chapter 4

Transport and installation

Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

To be observed on delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Transport conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4

Selecting the installation site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4

Prerequisites for installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

Chapter 5

Preparations for start-up

Before you start! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

Connecting the power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

Connecting the compressed-air supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

Requirements for compressed-air supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4

Compressed-air connection to the CMM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4

Pressure gages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5

Adjusting the pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

Filter units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

Mounting the probe rack (option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8

Prerequisites for the probe rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8

Installation procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8

Visual check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14

Start-up preparation checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15

Summary of Contents for CenterMax

Page 1: ...Operating Instructions CenterMax Coordinate measuring machine for series production...

Page 2: ...he use or disclosure of its contents are prohibited unless express permission is granted Violations will be prosecuted All rights reserved especially in connection with the granting of pat ents or the...

Page 3: ...ty of the machine 1 3 Standards and regulations 1 3 Additional documents 1 4 Separate documents 1 4 Supplementary literature 1 4 Warranty 1 5 Proper use 1 6 CMM 1 6 Probe system 1 7 Safety 1 9 Require...

Page 4: ...e system types 2 14 Components of a probe system 2 14 Functions of the components 2 14 Standard version of the probe system 2 15 VAST probe system 2 15 Application 2 15 Components 2 16 limiting values...

Page 5: ...ation site 4 4 Prerequisites for installation 4 5 Chapter 5 Preparations for start up Before you start 5 2 Connections 5 3 Connecting the power supply 5 3 Connecting the compressed air supply 5 3 Requ...

Page 6: ...circuit 6 8 Check 6 8 Mounting changing the probe head 6 11 Probe assembly 6 12 Screwing technique or clamping technique 6 12 Safety measures 6 12 Criteria and limiting values for assembling probes 6...

Page 7: ...nce point 7 14 Carrying out a reference point travel 7 16 Probe calibration 7 16 What you should know 7 17 Preparation 7 17 Calibration procedure 7 19 Causes of large deviations 7 21 Temperature compe...

Page 8: ...down 7 33 Shutdown procedure 7 33 Chapter 8 Errors and faults Errors occurring prior to the measuring run 8 2 Faults during the measuring run 8 3 Special measures 8 5 After collision 8 5 Probe head ou...

Page 9: ...61211 1020202 Operating Instructions Contents7 Appendix Application examples 1...

Page 10: ...61211 1020202 Operating Instructions Contents 8...

Page 11: ...additional CMM For more information please refer to Chapter 4 Transport and installation on page 4 1 Making connections mounting of probe racks general visual check prior to start up For more informa...

Page 12: ...ors interfere with a measuring run or even lead to collisions result ing in damage to the CMM and or the workpiece This symbol indicates additional and helpful information For your orientation The fol...

Page 13: ...must be followed in chronological order Place the work piece Instructions Switch off the drives so that Instructions in warnings e g danger warn ing 1 Turning lever for 2 Metal plate with Description...

Page 14: ...Foreword 61211 1020202 Operating Instructions...

Page 15: ...ing Instructions Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter informs you about the applications of the CMM and the prerequisites for safe use This chapter contains General information 2 Additional documents 4...

Page 16: ...peripheral units Software e g UMESS UX Documents Probe system Master probe Reference sphere for calibration of probes Temperature sensor for measuring the workpiece temperature Temperature probe CE ma...

Page 17: ...ons with nominal voltages of up to 1000V EN 61010 part 1 Measuring machines control units controllers and laboratory equipment EN 60204 part 1 Safety of machines electrical equipment of machines EN 29...

Page 18: ...for the following components Standard The following documents are delivered with each CMM General safety instructions Control console standard Option The following document is delivered if the CMM is...

Page 19: ...ring parts Exclusion of warranty The manufacturer cannot be held liable for actions contrary to the instructions in this manual if the coordinate measuring machine version delivered by us was changed...

Page 20: ...turbine bucket can be determined by means of a special software Danger The CMM must not be used for determining geometric sizes of work pieces The CMM must not be used for any purposes other than thos...

Page 21: ...techniques are used Linear scales The probe system comprises several components such as the probe head and linear scales The linear scales are integrated in the machine axes of the CMM and protected b...

Page 22: ...he computer The computer calculates the coordinates of the probed point Improper use The probe head and probe must not be used for purposes other than the proper use Examples The probe head must not b...

Page 23: ...anguage spo ken by the operating personnel The operating instructions must always be available within easy reach of the CMM The operator must know and observe the safety instructions Maintenance work...

Page 24: ...er even after switching off the main switch Requirements for the safe use of the CMM In order to ensure safe operation of the coordinate measuring machine CMM certain requirements must be met Observe...

Page 25: ...r with the documents included in the scope of delivery Ensure that the operating instructions for the CMM are always available within easy reach of the CMM Where necessary further safety instructions...

Page 26: ...1 12 Introduction 61211 1020202 CenterMax Operating Instructions...

Page 27: ...ns Chapter 2 Description of the CMM This chapter provides a general overview of the CMM and its compo nents This chapter contains Identification of a CMM 2 Design of the CMM 3 Components and their fun...

Page 28: ...e measuring range Please refer to the technical data for more information on the measur ing range Type plate The identification of your CMM is given on the type plate The type plate is located on the...

Page 29: ...nstructions 61211 1020202 Design of the CMM A CMM of the series CenterMax is illustrated in the following 1 Quill cover 2 X bridge with concertina cover 3 Drive side and guideway side 4 Probe head 5 M...

Page 30: ...sbeam of the x bridge 1 Crossbeam 2 Drive side and guideway side 3 Quill 4 Guideway Measuring table The workpieces to be measured are placed on the measuring table Threaded holes Threaded holes are pr...

Page 31: ...asuring volume The measuring volume is the space in which workpieces can be probed 1 Measuring volume Coordinate axes Travelling in the x y and z axes is possible with the coordinate mea suring machin...

Page 32: ...on z direction Quill The quill is guided along the crossbeam It can be moved in the vertical direction and allows probing in the z direction The probe sys tem is located at the bottom of the quill Con...

Page 33: ...ace or clean soiled air filter 4 Door lock 5 Warning symbol for electric voltage The control cabinet must be opened only by an electrical engineer 6 Plate with technical data 7 Attention symbol Observ...

Page 34: ...follow ing Power supply Main switch 1 The main switch is used to switch the power supply of the coordinate measuring machine on and off a Direction of rotation for switching on and off 0 On 1 Off b De...

Page 35: ...tting this operating mode you should test the CNC program in the MAN operating mode Working hour meter The working hour meter 7 counts the number of hours during which the drives remain activated Quic...

Page 36: ...ing the EMERGENCY STOP but ton Press the button to switch off the drives The button engages No further travel movements are possible The button must be unlocked in order to switch the drives on again...

Page 37: ...on the con trol console Operating instructions for the control console Left joystick z direction and direc tion of rotation of the rotary table option The left joystick is used to move the quill in th...

Page 38: ...iameter of 30mm The calibration standard shown is included in the scope of delivery The calibration standard has a magnetic stand 1 Calibration sphere 2 Rotary switch for activating the magnet 3 Magne...

Page 39: ...Components and their functions 2 13 CenterMax Operating Instructions 61211 1020202 Options The following special equipment is available for CenterMax Loading device Illuminating device...

Page 40: ...Holding securing The adapter plate is used to hold one or more probes and fasten them to the probe head Proper fastening is ensured by means of a three point bearing The adapter plate is held by a mag...

Page 41: ...used universally Measurements per formed with this system provide information on the dimensions position and form of a workpiece Special applications In case of adverse ambient conditions e g vibratio...

Page 42: ...ceptacle 2 Pin for positioning the probe limiting values The limiting values for weight length and torque of a probe must be considered when assembling or mounting the probe Probe weight The adapter p...

Page 43: ...bserve the lengths indicated for the probes extensions and other joining elements when assembling probes Temperature sensing probe Application The temperature sensing probe is used to measure the the...

Page 44: ...Description of the CMM 61211 1020202 CenterMax Operating Instructions Design A Adapter plate B RST temperature sensing probe C Temperature sensor 1 Connector 2 Knurled ring with internal thread A C B...

Page 45: ...rm a probe combination 1 Probe combinations 2 Probe configuration It is basically possible to create a probe configuration with several probe combinations However certain assembly criteria must be obs...

Page 46: ...of the connection thread is M5 A VAST adapter plate 1 Anchor plate 2 Groove for pin in the adapter plate receptacle of the probe head the pin allows correct positioning of the adapter plate 3 M5 thre...

Page 47: ...nts 1 Sphere 2 Cylinder 3 Cone 4 Disc Application of the probe elements Sphere The sphere is the standard probe element suitable for most measuring jobs Cylinder Cylinders are preferably used for prob...

Page 48: ...isc offers the advantage of shorter travel paths as compared with the sphere Principles for assembly There are two ways to assemble a probe Screwing technique Clamping technique Preference should be g...

Page 49: ...ement The probe weight var ies accordingly The following table shows the technical data of some available probes This data shows the influence of the material and the geo metric sizes e g length of th...

Page 50: ...T loss of rigidity at each joint Storage of probes Once the probe has been assembled it can be used as long as required It does not need to be disassembled Careful handling is necessary This applies p...

Page 51: ...probe in a cloth This is necessary to protect the adapter plate and probe ele ments against being scratched Drawer Wrap the probe in a cloth or lay it on a soft support This is necessary to protect th...

Page 52: ...ge positions 8 holders belong to a probe rack The holders are preassembled Screws and mounting aids Probe system order numbers Two probe racks are available for CenterMax One rack is included in the s...

Page 53: ...tem CMM Data referring to dimensions measuring range weight noise level parameters environmental conditions requirements for the electric power supply and compressed air supply Probe system Data refer...

Page 54: ...lation Instructions General data CMM parameters CenterMax 11 12 7 Dimensions Width mm 2090 Length mm 2126 Heighta a An additional distance is required for mounting work min 200mm mm 3000 Measuring ran...

Page 55: ...0 115 120 125 230 240 VAC 10 Type of current 1 N PE Frequency 50 to 60Hz 3 5 Power consumption max 2500VA Fuse for 230V or 240V C 25A for 100V or 125V 25A Requirements Pressure 6 10bar Degree of purit...

Page 56: ...s The following conditions must be fulfilled to guarantee perfect opera tion of the coordinate measuring machine Ambient temperature for storage 5 C to 40 C Ambient temperature for operational readine...

Page 57: ...91mm Height 200mm Probing directions 6 x y z Measuring force 0 05 to 1N continuous Diameter of adapter plate 69mm Probe head deflection max 5mm Probe weight max 600g incl adapter plate Probe length m...

Page 58: ...3 6 Technical data 61211 1020202 CenterMax Operating Instructions...

Page 59: ...n Do you want to install the CMM at another location or install an addi tional CMM In either case this chapter provides the basic informa tion you will need on the required condition of the installati...

Page 60: ...n order to avoid tilting of the load the forks must be completely underneath the transport pallets or shipping con tainers and the fork width must be variable You will find the weight and dimensions o...

Page 61: ...Instructions 61211 1020202 Dimensions Are the height and width of the doorways and routes sufficient for the transport containers and the fork lift truck Fork lift truck Does the fork lift truck comp...

Page 62: ...rong are the vibrations at the installation site Disturbing vibrations may for example be caused by machines in adjacent rooms or buildings Does the installation site comply with all of the environmen...

Page 63: ...ation of compressed air supply Adaptation of CMM to room temperature You will find the data required for preparation in the document Installation Instructions Adaptation to room temperature During sta...

Page 64: ...4 6 Transport and installation 61211 1020202 CenterMax Operating Instructions...

Page 65: ...is the visual check The visual check should be part of your routine daily measuring operation It is possible that the probe rack must be removed replaced or modi fied In this case please refer to the...

Page 66: ...by a ser vice engineer Initial start up is carried out by a ZEISS service engineer However you must familiarize yourself with the preparations required for start up and know as well as observe the cor...

Page 67: ...power plug to the electric outlet provided By ZEISS service engi neers Connection of the power supply is part of the CMM installation pro cedure It may be carried out only by ZEISS service engineers...

Page 68: ...essure 10bar Quality of the compressed air Degree of purity 99 Free from solid particles Free from water in liquid or gaseous form Free from oil in liquid or gaseous form Compressed air connection to...

Page 69: ...ir gages and connectors for five different devices 8 Pressure controller Important The valves of pressure gages which are not connected must be closed The connection shank should be covered by a cap 2...

Page 70: ...readjusted If the required pressure is not indicated proceed as follows Identify the cause of the decrease or increase of pressure Faults during the measuring run on page 8 3 Call a ZEISS service eng...

Page 71: ...Connections 5 7 CenterMax Operating Instructions 61211 1020202 2 Combination 1 membrane dryer for filtering out moisture Optional 3 Combination 2 combination 1 Optional Combination...

Page 72: ...may be necessary to install two probe racks Clarify questions in advance The following questions must be clarified before installing the probe rack Number of holders used for the measurement Space re...

Page 73: ...ions 61211 1020202 Attaching the holders to the profile rail 1 Holder storage position 2 Profile rail 3 Guideway for holder at the top or at the bottom The holders are fastened to the profile rail usi...

Page 74: ...holder 4 Brush for cleaning the adapter plate Remove the cap A Move the cover of the holder in the direction of the arrow 3 and loosen the two hexagon socket screws 2 slightly do not remove them comp...

Page 75: ...Mounting the probe rack option 5 11 CenterMax Operating Instructions 61211 1020202 Distribute the holders evenly on the profile rail and tighten the screws 2...

Page 76: ...s on the guide way side can be used for installing the profile rail If you only have one profile rail you must mount it at the lower position first This is neces sary for reasons of safety A CenterMax...

Page 77: ...file rail at the top you have to use long threaded bolts If you mount the profile rail at the bottom you have to use short threaded bolts Three threaded bolts are required per profile rail Two threade...

Page 78: ...in perfect condition It must not be bent or damaged Make sure that the cable is in perfect condition Ensure that no heavy objects are lying on the cable Compressed air line The line and connections m...

Page 79: ...the power supply connected Are the cables in perfect condition Compressed air supply Is the compressed air supply connected Does the compressed air supply have sufficient pressure Is the required pre...

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Page 81: ...to switch the CMM on again after it has been put out of operation The follow ing pages provide the corresponding information Furthermore the procedure for checking the protective circuit for the drive...

Page 82: ...ating instructions for the measur ing software Danger There must not be any grease film on the measuring table Work pieces may slide and fall off of the measuring table thus endangering personnel Make...

Page 83: ...kpiece on the measuring table The surface of the table could be scratched when sliding the work piece thus impairing the measuring accuracy of the CMM Clamping the workpiece Important The maximum perm...

Page 84: ...lock Activate the crane interlock when using lifting equipment to lower workpieces onto the measuring table The crane lock is an option This option requires additional hardware and software For more...

Page 85: ...switched on only if it is in perfect condition Make sure that the CMM is in perfect condition Visual check on page 5 14 Switch on sequence Proceed as follows when switching the control on 1 Connect po...

Page 86: ...o position 1 The power supply for all electronic components of the CMM is switched on Switching the control on Turn the rotary switch 2 to the ON position The indicator lamp above the switch lights up...

Page 87: ...s Testing CNC programs AUTO Automatic mode series measurement mode Travel at maximum speed in all axes You must set this operating mode for Workpiece measurement by means of a CNC program Danger When...

Page 88: ...t out automatically If the traveling motion is obstructed by a collision in the x or y axis and the shearing force therefore exceeds a value of approx 150N the drives must cut off automatically Danger...

Page 89: ...Do not press against the quill or against the probe head The probe head and quill could otherwise be damaged Check by a ZEISS service engineer Under normal circumstances the force of your hand should...

Page 90: ...ed manually against the crossbeam on the drive side Perform crossbeam travel in the y axis at constant speed While the crossbeam is traveling try to stop its movement by pressing against the crossbeam...

Page 91: ...ad 6 11 CenterMax Operating Instructions 61211 1020202 Mounting changing the probe head Important With the CenterMax the probe head must not be changed by the operator The probe head may be changed on...

Page 92: ...age of probes on page 2 24 Safety measures Important Probes must not be assembled on the probe head The probe head could thus be damaged Do not attach any probe elements to the probe while it is inser...

Page 93: ...counterweights if nec essary Probe extensions may be used as counterweights Check the balance by holding the adapter plate between two fingers and letting it swing back and forth until it comes to a s...

Page 94: ...not be exceeded in order to ensure error free measurement by the probe system The limiting values depend on the probe system used Example Connecting parts are usually required to assemble the required...

Page 95: ...15 CenterMax Operating Instructions 61211 1020202 Screwing technique Example of probe assembly via the screwing technique using the VAST adapter plate A Probe stylus in adapter plate B Extension in a...

Page 96: ...probe elements to the probe as long as it is inserted in the adapter plate receptacle Important A VAST probe automatically falls off of the adapter plate receptacle after a specified period of time H...

Page 97: ...procedure for removing a probe is basically the same for all probe systems However several special points must be observed First the procedure must be initiated by the measuring software Please read...

Page 98: ...rMax Operating Instructions Special features of probe systems VAST Hold the probe it falls off automatically Automatic probe change Information on automatic probe change is provided in the chapter Aut...

Page 99: ...rack Is the workpiece clamped page 6 3 Switching on the CMM Has the CMM been switched on in the correct order page 6 5 Is the power supply connected Control cabinet switched on Drives switched on Oper...

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Page 101: ...egin This chapter describes the procedure for correct measurement with the CMM Furthermore the possible causes of unusual measured results are also explained This chapter contains What you should know...

Page 102: ...ystem xG yG zG Workpiece coordinate system xW yW zW Control coordinate system xS yS zS For more information on the coordinate systems please refer to the operating instructions for the measuring softw...

Page 103: ...possible with the VAST probe system Single point probing Multipoint measurement Scanning Dimensions positions and form Information can be obtained on the size and position Furthermore the workpiece fo...

Page 104: ...static state Multipoint measurement Multipoint measurement is only possible with the VAST probe system During multipoint measurement the probe is moved perpendicular to the probing direction The prob...

Page 105: ...on on the form of a surface No axis clamping The axes of the probe head are generally not clamped during scan ning I e measurement takes place with freely movable axes The measuring software offers se...

Page 106: ...to be reinitialized For more information on the initialization procedure please refer to the Operating instructions for the measuring software If the quill or the probe head collides with an obstacle...

Page 107: ...y set in the basic setting of the measuring software Vector probing ensures optimum probing results for most measuring jobs In the ideal case the measuring force acts vertically on the sur face being...

Page 108: ...ease the mea suring force or to specify the direction in which the measuring force is to act The direction is specified by clamping the axes in which prob ing should not take place Measuring software...

Page 109: ...asurement The temperature measurement should be carried out on thick walled workpieces The workpiece surface must be clean and flat The surface to be probed should be larger than the contact surface o...

Page 110: ...ce surface B Probing Deflection at two points 1 Temperature sensor 2 Workpiece 3 Deflection of the probe head 4 Maximum deflection of temperature sensor 5 Possibilities A temperature sensing probe off...

Page 111: ...easured values are continuously transferred evaluated and saved Inclusion of the temperature sens ing probe in a CNC program If the temperature sensing probe is to be included in a measuring run the p...

Page 112: ...o 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 me...

Page 113: ...on occurs the protective circuit causes the drives to be cut out The function of the protective circuit must be checked regularly in order to guarantee the safety of the CMM Check the function of the...

Page 114: ...e CMM must be adapted to room temperature prior to the mea suring run Always carry out a reference measurement after the reference point travel and calibrate each probe used for measurement Carry our...

Page 115: ...suring run 7 15 CenterMax Operating Instructions 61211 1020202 Signs of the coordi nates Signs of the coordinates x y and z 1 Reference point 2 Measuring volume 3 Safety position 4 Zero point 5 Coordi...

Page 116: ...ut automatically Start by the measuring software The reference point travel is started by the measuring software Read the corresponding chapter in the operating instructions for the measuring software...

Page 117: ...a collision when inserting a new stylus into the probe Normally it is sufficient to calibrate the new stylus However you should also recalibrate all other styli of the probe This is advisable since th...

Page 118: ...ogether firmly The limiting values for the probe design are observed The calibration sphere probe elements and adapter plate are clean and not damaged Probe components are not damaged Mounting the cal...

Page 119: ...1 Insert the master probe in the adapter plate receptacle page 6 16 2 Call the menu for reference measurement Operating instruc tions for the measuring software 3 Select probe stylus 1 on the control...

Page 120: ...VAST probe system 5 Select the stylus to be calibrated on the control panel 6 Call the menu for calibration in the measuring software and probe the calibration sphere Operating instructions for the me...

Page 121: ...sources of faults and errors which may lead to increased devia tions are listed in the following Probe design Probe design is not stable Probe components are not screwed together firmly enough The per...

Page 122: ...ting instructions for the measuring software Procedure Enter the expansion coefficient for the workpiece material in the measuring software Connect the temperature sensors page 7 22 Calculating the co...

Page 123: ...MM Application of the sen sors Place the copper blocks at two different locations in or on the workpiece to be measured When should temperature compensation be carried out Temperature compensation can...

Page 124: ...and the required number of measuring points Position measurement requires only one or several single point probings Multipoint probing or scanning can be used to measure surfaces Scanning must be used...

Page 125: ...setup mode the max speed is approx 70mm s The actual speed depends on the standard value defined in the measuring software and the position of the control knob on the control panel Proceed as follows...

Page 126: ...completely unscrew the screws Insert the probe in the adapter plate receptacle Turn the probe configuration until the required position is reached Hold the probe configuration and remove the probe fr...

Page 127: ...obing the probe element causes changes of the workpiece form The extent of these form changes influences the precision of the calculated values In order to avoid falsified measuring data the measuring...

Page 128: ...asuring force can be set continuously Normally a measuring force of 0 2N has to be used for measurement If larger form changes are to be expected the measuring force should be 0 1N Set the measuring f...

Page 129: ...he surface of the workpiece This may cause abrasion and material deposits Abrasion Material may be rubbed off the workpiece or probe element e g in case of sintered material by the probe as it glides...

Page 130: ...e rack must be allocated to each probe You should note which storage position is allocated to which probe Make sure that there is no collision during the probe change It is possible to define intermed...

Page 131: ...probe rack it is possible to mount several probe racks on the measuring table Do not switch off the CMM if The start up procedure involves a number of worksteps which take a while to perform Furthermo...

Page 132: ...the following Source of error Cause Reference point No reference point travel has been carried out No reference measurement has been carried out Calibration Different axis clamping than for calibratio...

Page 133: ...oid faults when the CMM is put back into operation the measuring run should be terminated correctly For information on the operator s controls please refer to page 2 8 Proceed as follows CMM 1 Move th...

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Page 135: ...g operation of the CMM The causes may be incorrect operation or technical defects This chapter helps you to identify and quickly eliminate the cause of a fault This chapter contains Errors occurring p...

Page 136: ...switch to position 1 Position 1 must be visible Control Control is not switched on Switch on control Turn the rotary switch clock wise The indicator lamp above the rotary switch must light up Drives T...

Page 137: ...is locked Unlock the button Turn the quickstop button slightly The button pops a few millimeters Collision for exam ple with the work piece Eliminate the cause of the colli sion Switch on the drives R...

Page 138: ...ware is too low Set the standard speed value in the measuring software to 100 The SLOW function is active Deactivate the SLOW function via the control console Indication on the control console Probe c...

Page 139: ...ives Collision during probe change A collision occurring during probe change may be caused by missing intermediate positions Reallocate the storage position to the probe and choose the inter mediate p...

Page 140: ...n Always observe the following Push against the marked spot on the cover and move the quill back into the measuring volume Depending on the quill position you have to push against the cover from the l...

Page 141: ...be head and the crossbeam at the drive side The probe head quill or crossbeam may be damaged z direction You must release the quill fall brake before moving the probe head back into the measuring volu...

Page 142: ...A Front view B View from the right 1 Switch for fall brake 2 Quill 3 Pull direction Switching on the drives The drives can be switched on after the probe head has been in the measuring volume Turn the...

Page 143: ...s 61211 1020202 If nothing else helps hotline Hotline 49 0 180 3336337 If a fault cannot be eliminated and occurs again after a renewed start up call a ZEISS service engineer or our hotline in Oberkoc...

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Page 145: ...l maintenance and care are essential for perfect operation of the CMM The first section of this chapter will provide you with infor mation on maintenance The following section will inform you on the m...

Page 146: ...nce agreements which relieve you of any need to worry about maintenance If you would like to subsequently conclude a maintenance agree ment retrospectively call our hotline The phone number of our hot...

Page 147: ...ual maintenance work 1 shift operation 1 x maintenance 2 shift operation 1 maintenance 1 machine care 3 shift operation 2 maintenance Components Examples Safety devices standard equipment For example...

Page 148: ...of linen A vacuum cleaner If necessary special solvent for removing aluminum deposits from the probe element e g KOH 10 Danger When carrying out care measures make sure that no travel move ments are p...

Page 149: ...e Every week Vacuum cleaner page 9 6 Probe elements At least every week Depending on the degree of soiling cleaning agent Special solvent e g KOH for removing alu minum deposits page 9 6 Calibration s...

Page 150: ...g by dust particles Furthermore material from the workpiece being probed may settle on the probe element especially during scanning Clean the probe elements with a fluff free cloth Use a cleaning agen...

Page 151: ...he probe element is free from cleaning agent resi dues Adapter plate The adapter plate must be protected against soiling Store the adapter plate in a dust free and clean place e g in a cabinet or draw...

Page 152: ...ted Probe rack Vacuum the probe rack and the storage positions with a vacuum cleaner and clean them with a mild cleaning agent Remove all cleaning agent residues Concertina cover Vacuum the concertina...

Page 153: ...certain materials such as aluminum material may be removed from the workpiece and deposited on the probe element For this reason probe elements should be checked regularly during all scanning operatio...

Page 154: ...mpressed air filters The compressed air unit is equipped with at least two filters The CMM is usually equipped with a fine filter and an extra fine filter The filters have to be checked regularly The...

Page 155: ...n the filter cap in the direction of the arrow 3 Pull the filter cap downwards 4 Turn the filter element in the direction of the arrow and unscrew it 5 Dispose of the filter element 6 Screw in the new...

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Page 157: ...6 3 Clamping technique 2 24 CMM 1 6 bridge 2 4 coordinate axes 2 5 design 2 3 identification 2 2 improper use 1 7 initializing 7 6 installation 4 4 number of the CMM type 2 2 serial number 2 2 series...

Page 158: ...of deviations 7 32 deviations 7 32 evaluate 7 32 Measuring force 7 8 7 27 standard value 7 28 Measuring range 3 2 Measuring run start up 6 5 terminate 7 33 Measuring software 7 12 Calypso 7 12 UMESS...

Page 159: ...all bore 7 9 V groove 7 8 vector 7 7 with VAST 7 4 Probing speed 7 25 Proper use 1 6 CMM 1 6 probe system 1 7 Protective circuit 6 8 check in the y axis 6 10 check of x axis 6 8 function of protective...

Page 160: ...ture measurement 7 9 possibilities 7 10 Tensor calibration 7 20 Threaded holes in the measuring table 2 4 Transport 4 2 Type plate CMM 2 2 control 2 6 Types of measurement 7 3 multipoint measurement 7...

Page 161: ...MT Measuring probe system Probe Unit consisting of a adapter plate and probes Probe head The probe head registers a probing and transfers the pulse to the measuring system Probe rack Device for autom...

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Page 163: ...1020202 Operating Instructions Appendix1 Appendix Application examples Components Probe systems in operation Calibration RDS RST probe system VAST probe system Circle scanning Probing a part feature c...

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