Zeiss CONTURA, Operating Instructions Manual

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Care
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Stylus tips
Stylus tips may be contaminated, e.g. by dust particles. Furthermore,
material from the probed workpiece may accumulate on the stylus tip,
especially during scanning.
NOTE
The styli must be handled carefully. If force is applied, the bond be-
tween the stylus tip and the stylus shaft may break and the stylus shaft
may bend or even break.
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Do not apply any force when cleaning.
NOTE
When styli are not in use, they should be stored in a safe place, ideally
in the intended packaging.
– Clean the stylus tips with a lint-free cloth.
– Use a cleaning agent if necessary.
Ensure that there is no cleaning agent residue on the stylus tip.
If material from the workpiece settles on the stylus tip, it can be re-
moved with a suitable solvent.
Removing aluminum
deposits Aluminum deposits can be removed with a solvent. However, the solu-
tion should not be allowed to act too long because it can corrode the
bond between the stylus tip and stylus shaft. When cleaning, proceed as
follows:
1. Wear rubber gloves and safety eyewear.
2. Immerse a cloth (e.g. cotton cloth) in a solvent and clean the stylus
tip with the cloth.
3. Rinse the stylus tips immediately with water and dry them.
Reference sphere
The reference sphere must be clean and undamaged to ensure correct
qualification.
– Clean the reference sphere with a lint-free cloth.
– Use a cleaning agent if necessary.
Ensure that there is no cleaning agent residue on the reference
sphere.
Adapter plate
The adapter plate must be protected against contamination.