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FAULT FINDING - If in doubt, consult your probe supplier.
PROBE IS TRANSMITTING SPURIOUS READINGS
Damaged cables.
Check and replace cable if
damage is found.
Electrical or optical
Move transmission cables
interference.
away from other cables
carrying high currents.
System malfunctiong or
Shield from intense light
inducing intermittent errors.
sources e.g. xenon beams.
Electrically isolate OMM
from the machine to
prevent any possibility
of earth loop.
Ensure there are no arc
welders, stroboscopes or
other high intensity light
sources in close proximity
to the probe system.
Poorly regulated power
Ensure power supply is
power supply.
correctly regulated.
Excessive machine vibration.
Eliminate vibration.
Loose mountings or styli.
Check and tighten loose
connections.
Low LP2 spring pressure.
Increase spring pressure.
PROBE FAILS TO RESEAT CORRECTLY
Probe trigger occurred
Move stylus clear of
on reseat.
workpiece.
Inner probe diaphragm
Return to supplier if inner
is damaged.
diaphragm is damaged.
