Zeiss MMZ M, Operating Instructions Manual

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Safety on the CMM
61211-1270302 MMZ M
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Collision protection of the ram
The CMM ram is equipped with collision protection. In the case of an
unintentional collision, it should prevent personal injury or damage to
the CMM. The collision protection must be activated with a switch. The
collision protection is effective in all operation modes.
Safety instructions
CAUTION
Risk of injury due to disabled collision protection.
If collision protection is disabled, personal injury may occur and the
CMM could be damaged.
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Enable collision protection before starting the measuring operation.
Components and functioning
The collision protection system uses a light curtain. The sender of the
light beams is located above the probe, the receiver on the X-carriage. If
the light beam is interrupted, the drives will be switched off.
1 Receiver on X-carriage
2 Emitter at the lower end of the ram
3 Probe
When the light beam between emitter and receiver is interrupted by a
workpiece or another obstacle, the drives are switched off. All travel
movements stop.