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Instruction Manual
POWER PANEL plus M
N° 00760220 or 00760221
Used in conjunction with the standard sets
TESA Micro-Hite plus M
N° ME07.99077
POWER PANEL plus M
1
350
00730063
600
00730064
900
00730065
B. Vuille

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  • Page 1 POWER PANEL plus M Instruction Manual POWER PANEL plus M N° 00760220 or 00760221 Used in conjunction with the standard sets TESA Micro-Hite plus M 00730063 00730064 00730065 N° ME07.99077 B. Vuille...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    POWER PANEL plus M Contents Page Main features Keyboard Starting up Establishing probe constant for length measurement with inversion of the probing direction Programming retraction travel Capturing a reference value PRESET function Display Main display Display format in mode measurement Configuration menu Unit system Printing a language or header...
  • Page 3 POWER PANEL plus M Page Entering the measuring instrument Entering data through the keyboard Capturing flatness and parallelism errors Measuring angles Measuring perpendicularity and straightness deviations PAUSE Characteristics of the measuring functions 2D measurement 14.1 Measuring in coordinate direction Y 14.2 Measuring in coordinate direction X 14.3...
  • Page 4 POWER PANEL plus M Page Executing a part programme 18.1 Simple 1D programme 18.2 Programme with angle, perpendicularity and 2D measurements Statistics menu Interfaces 20.1 RS 232 digital input 20.2 RS 232 digital output 20.3 CENTRONICS output and printer type (A4) Printing formats Exporting data files to PC 22.1...

  • Page 5: Main Features

    Angle measurement. Perpendicularity measurement using either a measuring instrument equipped with an RS 232 output or a TESA IG -13 digital probe. Whenever two measuring instruments are connected simultaneously, the culmination point will be automatically detected with the digital probe coming first.

  • Page 6: Keyboard

    POWER PANEL plus M 2) Keyboard Function keys à Paper feed for built-in printer Switching ON or OFF. Hold this key down (> 0,6 sec.) to validate your action. N° ME07.99077 B. Vuille...
  • Page 7 POWER PANEL plus M Transferring the value shown on the main display to a peripheral device. Press shortly to have this done (< 0,6 sec.) Transferring the whole contents of the table that includes the measured values to a peripheral device. Hold the key down (>...
  • Page 8 POWER PANEL plus M Calculating and further displaying the difference value obtained from the last two probe contacts or the last two numbered values you’ve previously chosen in the logbook. Probing down once pressed shortly. Keep pressing this key to move the probe down quickly (for selecting the desired speed, use the configuration menu).
  • Page 9 POWER PANEL plus M Capturing the measured value from the tool connected to the RS 232 input. Entering data through the keyboard. PAUSE key to stop the height gauge temporarily. Measuring mode for angles. Measuring mode for perpendicularity and straightness deviations. After exiting this menu, you’ll either need to take the probe constant or have it captured again.
  • Page 10 POWER PANEL plus M Moving the cursor up by one single position or one field. In mode measurement, causes the programme to access the logbook and display the four measured values coming first. The remaining values will then appear in a subsequent order while moving forward in the logbook.

  • Page 11: Starting Up

    Switch the instrument ON Probe insert moves automatically, travels past the reference mark of the precision glass scale for initialisation, then places itself into position at the master piece. Access mode for Is TESA IG13 perpendicularity connected? measurement Probe constant...
  • Page 12 POWER PANEL plus M Switching On Press this key > 0,6 sec. to initialise your control panel and load correction values stored in the EEPROM of the standard column used. Firmware V X.XX shows the software version. Searching for the reference mark Move up over a distance of approx.
  • Page 13 POWER PANEL plus M Accessing test menu : > Burn in, Moving up and down automatically :> Cancelling all data files :> Exiting test menu If you answer yes, all data files will be deleted along with the programme files If no height gauge is connected when starting up: Display shows Special cases...

  • Page 14: Establishing Probe Constant For Length Measurement

    POWER PANEL plus M 3.1) Establishing probe constant for length measurement with inversion of the probing direction Start probe constant acquisition using or rotating the power control by 1 click for probing the master piece (internal part) or pressing probing the external part Position probe insert in master piece (internal)
  • Page 15 POWER PANEL plus M Probe contact 3 Probe contact 3 (up) Exit constant mode Displayed value after probe constant acquisition Probe contact 4 (down) Ready for capturing reference value Displayed probe diameter is usually slightly smaller than the true diameter since the probe flexure is taken into account as the probe constant is being captured.
  • Page 16 POWER PANEL plus M Position probe insert above the upper face of Probe contact 2 the master piece Probe contact 2 (down) rotate the Exit constant power mode control by one click Probe contact 3 Probe contact 3 (down) Exit constant mode Displayed value after probe constant acquisition Probe contact 4 (up)
  • Page 17 POWER PANEL plus M Difference between the four measured values is too high Criteria: Resolution to 0,1 µm : Repeatability is checked after probe contact 4 has been <0,5 µm performed. If difference is too high, the last two probe Resolution to 1 µm : contacts will be deleted.
  • Page 18 POWER PANEL plus M Difference between the four measured values is too high Criteria : Resolution to 0,1 µm : Repeatability is checked again after probe contact 6 has <0.5 µm been performed. If difference between the first and the third Resolution to 1 µm : couple of measured values is too high, relevant value will <2 µm...

  • Page 19: Programming Retraction Travel

    POWER PANEL plus M Assigned New value once number = entered 20.0020 New value is registered and remains stored in the memory even after the height gauge has been switched off. Ready for probe constant acquisition 3.2) Programming the retraction travel Changing value Default value is 3 mm Input new value...

  • Page 20: Capturing A Reference Value

    POWER PANEL plus M New value once entered (e.g. 10 mm) Ready for capturing reference value with a single probe contact 3.3) Capturing a reference value Measuring without inversion of the probing direction: mode St-1 Capturing reference value St-1 with a single probe contact Position probe insert close to the reference point to be probed, then...
  • Page 21 POWER PANEL plus M Mode St-1 Display shows one single probe rotate the V-shaped signs appear power according to the control by direction to which the one click carriage moves. Number of signs at a speed of 7,5 mm/s = 1 or 15 mm/s = 2.
  • Page 22 POWER PANEL plus M Approaching first probing point Mode St-2 Display shows two probes. rotate the V-shaped signs appear power according to the control by direction to which the one click carriage moves. Number of signs at a speed of 7,5 mm/s = 1 or 15 mm/s = 2.
  • Page 23 6 measuring functions available for probing another point. – If the rotary power control is used to move the probe insert, TESA Micro-Hite plus M will repeat the same function at the new location.

  • Page 24: Preset Function

    POWER PANEL plus M 3.4) PRESET function Entering a PRESET value against an indirect reference Input PRESET value PRESET value once entered (e.g. 35.0066 mm) Ready for capturing indirect reference with a single probe contact N° ME07.99077 B. Vuille...

  • Page 25: Display

    POWER PANEL plus M 4) LC Display Consists of one main display (upper part) plus one auxiliary display (lower part). Display size: 128 x 63 mm. Main display is split into segments (7-segment/sign), providing high visibility necessary to inspect parts most accurately. Auxiliary display is a dot display, allowing a wide number of symbols to be created to make the height gauge easy to use and to learn.

  • Page 26: Main Display

    POWER PANEL plus M 4.1) Main display Displayed data related to a bore (example) F1 : Prompt for new probe constant F2 : Prompt for new capture of the relevant reference value (the counter of the measure is not reset to zero) F3 : Displaying of the difference value obtained from the last two displayed values...

  • Page 27: Display Format In Mode Measurement

    POWER PANEL plus M 4.2) Display format in mode measurement Large Small Display shows the last measured value in a large format plus the last four ones in a small format (main and auxiliary display). N° ME07.99077 B. Vuille...

  • Page 28: Configuration Menu

    POWER PANEL plus M 5) Configuration menu To access this menu, press key . To exit this menu, either press F6 or key Choose your option with then press Enter to confirm . A Unit format I Header texte You may also B Language / Header J Default paramet.

  • Page 29: Printing A Language Or Header

    POWER PANEL plus M 5.2) Language / Header (B) Allows you to choose your preferred language. If you’ve selected Header, you may set the relevant parameters as follows: Can only be activated in the configuration menu (submenu 1). Loss When starting up Execution of a part programme or pressing either key .

  • Page 30: Standard Parameters

    POWER PANEL plus M Choose speed and stabilisation time with selection you’ve then press validated Speed / Stabilisation with to confirm Measuring speed / 15 mm/s Quick move : 20 / / 40 mm/s To cancel all Stabilisation : Auto / 0,5s/ 1s / 2s / % changes and Display delay :...

  • Page 31: Rs 232 Input/Output

    POWER PANEL plus M 5.5) RS 232 input / output (E) Allows both to be activated as well as the desired format to be selected. Output With ON, output of the measured value only is prompted (Data output). With Printer SPC, data output includes the header (if any) along with the number and type of the measured dimension.

  • Page 32: Temperature Compensation

    POWER PANEL plus M 5.7) Temperature compensation (G) If you’re working in room that has no air-conditioning or if temperature of the workpiece is high, you may ask for a correction of the measured value while taking the variation in temperature of the workpiece into account along with its coefficient of linear expansion.
  • Page 33 POWER PANEL plus M Height gauge temperature is displayed as the reference value is being captured. Workpiece temperature appears continuously after each probe contact. Entering workpiece temperature In measurement mode with numbering excluded, you’re always allowed to enter the workpiece temperature. Tough displayed value will not be assigned, the correction along with the new value for Tp will be effective with the next probe contact.
  • Page 34 POWER PANEL plus M Digit input Enter 26.9 temperature value through the keyboard New value will be further input in the configuration menu Warning: If the reference is on the workpiece Manual input via RS port Press the RS key for value capture using this port Press Enter to...
  • Page 35 POWER PANEL plus M If Rs port does not answer once prompted, a message appears to warn you. Automatic input via RS port Display shows operation temperature value required Press Enter to confirm value capture. New value will be further input in the configuration menu.

  • Page 36: Date And Time

    POWER PANEL plus M 5.8) Date and time (H) Lets you enter the date and the time. Since your control panel includes a back-up type battery, these data remain stored in the memory even after the height gauge has been switched off. Choose parameters with or the...

  • Page 37: Default Parameters

    POWER PANEL plus M Choose header location with Alpha/ numerical then enter conversion text and press Header text Part No:………………………………….…………. to confirm. Serial No:………………………………….…………. Part name :…………..…………………………….. To delete all characters, Drawings No:…………….………………………….. press Company:………..…………………………..……….. Operator:….………..…………………………… Choose header location with Alpha/ numerical then enter...

  • Page 38: Features And Functions

    POWER PANEL plus M 6) Features and functions 6.1) Measuring lengths using the function « Single probe contact » Used function keys: Without inversion of the probing direction: With inversion of the probing direction: 6.2) Measuring lengths using the function « Dual probe contact » Used function keys: N°...

  • Page 39: Measuring Grooves

    POWER PANEL plus M 6.3) Measuring grooves Probing procedure Position probe insert in the groove by pressing both positioning keys or rotating the power control. Probe moves up automatically for first value capture. Single probe symbol appears as first value is being captured.

  • Page 40: Measuring Ribs

    POWER PANEL plus M Probe moves down automatically for capturing second value. Probe displacement can be accelerated by means of the rotary power control Probing procedure is ended. Probe retraction occurs automatically. Display switches over to normal display. 6.4) Measuring ribs Probing procedure Position probe insert below the rib by...
  • Page 41 POWER PANEL plus M Probe moves up automatically for first value capture. Single probe symbol appears as first value is being captured. Once retracted, probe insert comes to a standstill. Position probe insert above the rib by pressing both positioning keys or rotating the power control.

  • Page 42: Measuring Bores

    POWER PANEL plus M Probing procedure is ended. Probe retraction occurs automatically. Display switches over to normal display. 6.5) Measuring bores Probing procedure Position probe insert into the bore using both positioning keys or the rotary power control. Release measurement cycle by pressing the relevant function key or lightly rotating the...
  • Page 43 POWER PANEL plus M Probe symbol appears as soon as probe insert has stabilised after contacting the workpiece feature. Moving the workpiece (or the vertical column) laterally allows automatic detection of the culmination point with a BEEP sound and highlighted probe symbol to warn you. This point must be probed once (default setting).
  • Page 44 POWER PANEL plus M Probe symbol appears as soon as probe insert has stabilised after contacting the workpiece feature. Moving the workpiece (or the vertical column) laterally allows automatic detection of the culmination point with a BEEP sound and highlighted probe symbol to warn you. This point must be probed once (default setting).

  • Page 45: Measuring Shafts

    POWER PANEL plus M 6.6) Measuring shafts Probing procedure Position probe insert below the diameter to be measured by pressing both positioning keys or rotating the power control. Release the measurement cycle by pressing the relevant function key. Probe moves up. Probe symbol appears as soon as probe insert has stabilised after...
  • Page 46 POWER PANEL plus M Moving the workpiece (or the vertical column) laterally allows automatic detection of the culmination point with a BEEP sound and highlighted probe symbol to warn you. This point must be probed once (default setting). But, you may choose to travel past this point twice by pressing the ENTER key.
  • Page 47 POWER PANEL plus M Probe symbol appears as soon as probe insert has stabilised after contacting the workpiece feature. Moving the workpiece (or the vertical column) laterally allows automatic detection of the culmination point with a BEEP sound and highlighted probe symbol to warn you. This point must be probed once (default setting).

  • Page 48: Calculating A Median

    POWER PANEL plus M 6.7) Calculating a median Provided the value numbering option is not selected, you can access this function any time by pressing . The median is usually calculated from the measured values obtained for both part features that were last displayed. M 04 205.0232 M 05...
  • Page 49 POWER PANEL plus M Skip value storage and access directly the function by pressing for calculating a new median (M ? ? M ?) - Skip value storage when carrying out the measurement directly Registering median value as dimension M6 = (M05 :M04) Acknowledged median value as dimension.
  • Page 50 POWER PANEL plus M Choose desired values Skip one measured value upwards using the arrow keys or enter Skip one measured value downwards value number through the keyboard Skip one page (4 values) upwards Skip one page (4 values) downwards Display shows desired value (M5) along with...
  • Page 51 POWER PANEL plus M Confirm displayed value M2 for the calculation of the median as M7 = M5 : M2 6.8) Calculating distances Providing the option Value Numbering was not selected earlier, you can access this function any time by pressing .

  • Page 52: Calculating A Distance

    POWER PANEL plus M Calculation of the distance between both part features you’ve last measured. At this point, your Power Panel plus M gives you the choice between the following possibilities: Store distance value as M06 dimension by pressing function key F6 Skip value storage and access directly the function by pressing calculating a new distance (M ? - M ?) Skip value storage and take the measurement directly.
  • Page 53 POWER PANEL plus M Calculating distance value based on chosen or keyed in values Auxiliary display shows the last four values from the table. Higher value is highlighted. Choose desired values using the Skip one measured value upwards. arrow keys or enter value Skip one measured value downwards.
  • Page 54 POWER PANEL plus M Choose displayed value M2 as second parameter for calculating distance value. Confirm displayed value M2 for the calculation of distance value M7 = M5 - M2 N° ME07.99077 B. Vuille...

  • Page 55: Measuring A Diameter Or A Width

    POWER PANEL plus M 6.9) Measuring a diameter or a width Standard display M 07 after each probe contact. 123.5762 84.9040 Standard display M 08 after each probe contact. 84.9040 84.904 Main display will M 08 then show the difference 84.9040 obtained from both probe...

  • Page 56: Entering The Measuring Instrument

    7) Entering the measuring instrument This input allows the connection of an opto-electronic measuring instrument, RS type, which can be purchased from TESA or any other manufacturer. The following parameters can be altered as desired in the configuration menu: Data rate:...

  • Page 57: Entering Data Through The Keyboard

    POWER PANEL plus M 8) Entering data through the keyboard This function can M 07 be activated from the main display 123.5762 or through St 1/2. 84.9040 Enter desired M 08 value through the keyboard, then confirm by pressing Ready for all M 08 subsequent value...

  • Page 58: Capturing Flatness And Parallelism Errors

    POWER PANEL plus M 9) Measuring flatness and parallelism errors You may access the menu MAX/MIN from any position within part programs by simply activating the function key To exit this menu and return to the reference mode you’ve previously quitted, press F6 Position probe insert using the...
  • Page 59 POWER PANEL plus M Display continuously shows the measured value against active reference. V-sign indicates probe moving direction. Rotary power control may be used for approaching or rotate relevant probing power point control Zero value appears once probe insert has stabilised Display shows measured value...
  • Page 60 POWER PANEL plus M Prompting for PAUSE After PAUSE has been prompted, display shows both Min and Max values. Value acquisition is deferred. Measured value reappears. V-sign indicates probe moving direction Measured value stops fluctuating. Display shows both Max and Min values.
  • Page 61 POWER PANEL plus M Registering measured value If you’ve activated value numbering in configuration menu, value shown on main display is added in the logbook (M = ?). Prompting for value rotation on main display (?, Max and Min values) Press to get both Max and Min values...
  • Page 62 POWER PANEL plus M Exiting menu Return to main display All subsequent measurements will be taken based on the reference value you’ve activated before accessing menu Measuring parallelism errors. Prompting for parallelism measurement in ABS mode Display shows value measured against active reference value.
  • Page 63 POWER PANEL plus M Once probe insert has stabilised, display shows absolute value measured against active reference value. Measured value stops fluctuating. Display shows the deviation along with both absolute Max and Min values. or rotating power M= ? adds control by displayed value one click...
  • Page 64 POWER PANEL plus M Display shows value measured as probe is being displaced. V-sign indicates probe moving direction. Rotary power control may be used for approaching the or rotating relevant point. the power control Once probe insert has stabilised, display shows PRESET value.

  • Page 65: Measuring Angles

    POWER PANEL plus M 10) Measuring angles To access this menu, press . Next, the following submenus is available: Angle of any inclined surface to the reference surface Possible condition before accessing menu (mode St-2 with value numbering) Measuring mode Calculating the angle can only be enabled from...
  • Page 66 POWER PANEL plus M Measuring angle of any inclined surface to reference surface Mode 1 Angle calculation based on two probing points. General: Probe contacts of any type are allowed in either modes St-1 or St-2. Probe point Probe point N°...
  • Page 67 POWER PANEL plus M Probing gauge block Probe first point on the gauge block. Probe second point on the gauge block. Relevant angle = arc tg (P2-P1)/X is being calculated. Display shows calculated value in selected unit. Perform new Conversion into degree, minute and second probe contact or exit Mode 1 Conversion into decimal degree...
  • Page 68 POWER PANEL plus M Changing units of measurement Temporary conversion into degrees. Temporary conversion into radian. Press F4 to replace radian by the unit you’ve previously selected by pressing F3. Entering gauge block dimension Prompt for value input once you’ve probed point P2.
  • Page 69 POWER PANEL plus M Enter desired Entering value X value 52.8762 through keyboard Press to confirm Angle = arc tg (P2-P1)/X is calculated. Display shows calculated value in the unit previously selected in configuration menu Registering gauge block height Value remains stored for all subsequent probe contacts.

  • Page 70: Measuring Perpendicularity And Straightness Deviations

    11) Measuring perpendicularity and straightness deviations Your POWER PANEL plus M allows you to establish perpendicularity and straightness deviations using the TESA IG-13 digital probe or an RS type measuring instrument. Form and position errors are captured according to ISO 1101. For more information on the way to proceed when measuring, read chapter 4.17 in the instruction manual that...
  • Page 71 Test whether an RS tool is used. Ignore all other keys.. First option: TESA IG-13 could be recognised by switching the height gauge on. Second option: Function key could be prompted. Whenever the RS tool along with TESA IG-13 are simultaneously connected, priority is given to the IG-13.
  • Page 72 POWER PANEL plus M Main display shows computed value in Travelling the Z axis past the Auxiliary display reference shows computed mark value that refers to IG-13 (or RS tool) 2) Using along with probe connected direction in either of both X or ±Y axis.
  • Page 73 POWER PANEL plus M Measuring perpendicularity and straightness deviations Displayed data before starting up the measurements There are several ways to start up your probing operations. Activating this key or rotating the power control clockwise by one click allows you to start probing up. Activating this key or rotating the power control counter clockwise by one click lets you start probing down (the speed (v) at which probe will move should have been initially set to ON in the configuration menu).
  • Page 74 POWER PANEL plus M As you’re measuring you may also activate the following keys: To stop value capture and probe displacement. To end value capture. You may also use the rotary power control. To aboard the value capture. Prompting for PAUSE mode Stop data acquisition.
  • Page 75 POWER PANEL plus M Fin de la prise de la mesure. Affichage général Full display shows measurement results Measuring perpendicularity error appears on main or rotating display. the power Measured straight- control ness deviations, angle and range in Z axis appear on auxiliary display.
  • Page 76 POWER PANEL plus M N° ME07.99077 B. Vuille...
  • Page 77 POWER PANEL plus M Prompting for perpendicularity error Main display shows perpendicularity error (Max-Min). Auxiliary display shows measuring range in Z axis. At this point, you may decide to press either of the following keys : to save measured value in the logbook (provided value numbering was initially enabled in the configuration menu).
  • Page 78 POWER PANEL plus M Prompting for highest value Main display shows highest value (Max) while its position in Z axis appears on the auxiliary display From this stage, you may ask for all operations described under « Prompting for perpendicularity error » to be executed accordingly. Save highest value in the logbook.
  • Page 79 POWER PANEL plus M From this stage, you may ask for all operations described under « Prompting for perpendicularity error » to be executed accordingly. Save lowest value in the logbook. Prompting for straightness angle Main display shows straightness angle. At this point, you may press either of the following keys : to change temporarily angle unit into decimal degree or radian.
  • Page 80 POWER PANEL plus M Return to measurement results of - previously displayed. Prompting for straightness error Main display shows measured straightness error. From this stage, you may ask for all operations described under « Prompting for perpendicularity error » to be executed accordingly Save straightness angle in the logbook.
  • Page 81 POWER PANEL plus M Prompting for graph curve of measured values Auxiliary display shows graph curve along with Z range. The main display shows the measuring Z range. From this point, you may press either of the following keys : : to return to measurement results of - previously displayed.
  • Page 82 POWER PANEL plus M Validate PRESET value in Z axis temporarily. This value will serve as a basis for all subsequent measurements. Setting counters of both Z and X axes to zero Set both counters temporarily to zero. This setting will be cancelled each time you start measuring Measuring range in Z axis...
  • Page 83 POWER PANEL plus M Measuring range in X axis Input graph scale values related to the X range through the keyboard. Both values may be lying within ± 0,0500 and ± 50.0000 mm Confirm by pressing skip validation and press F5 to quit Confirm scale values by pressing...

  • Page 84: Pause

    POWER PANEL plus M 12) PAUSE Use this function key to activate the still mode. Once this is done, you may continue measuring based on a new reference C. The measured values will not be kept in the memory and the measurement cycle will not be interrupted. When capturing deviations in parallelism and perpendicularity, this function also serves to temporarily stop value capture, e.g.
  • Page 85 POWER PANEL plus M Prompting for reference C Prompt for the measuring mode as configured before accessing this command. Capture reference value Displayed value after first probe contact Displayed value after second probe contact N° ME07.99077 B. Vuille...
  • Page 86 POWER PANEL plus M Calculation of the distance between the last two measured values Displayed value after third probe contact. Quit PAUSE mode and return to previous stage. N° ME07.99077 B. Vuille...

  • Page 87: Characteristics Of The Measuring Functions

    POWER PANEL plus M 13) Characteristics of the measuring functions Each measuring function is given a name along with a single or several measured values. Fonction N° Type Ref Axe Val 1 Val 2 Val 3 Unité Texte Cote Pal H xxxx.xxxx Reb int H xxxx.xxxx...
  • Page 88 POWER PANEL plus M Fonction N° Type Ref Axe Val 1 Val 2 Val 3 Unité Texte Cote Rainure xxxx.xxxx xxxx.xxxx Tenon xxxx.xxxx xxxx.xxxx Diam Int xxxx.xxxx xxxx.xxxx Diam Ext xxxx.xxxx xxxx.xxxx Batt xxxx.xxxx xxxx.xxxx xxxx.xxxx Delta xxxx.xxxx xxxx.xxxx Clav xxxx.xxxx N°...
  • Page 89 POWER PANEL plus M Fonction N° Type Ref Axe Val 1 Val 2 Val 3 Unité Texte Cote Ang. 2Pal A Palp 1 Palp 2 xxxx.xxxx xxxx.xxxx xxxx.xxxx Perp Perp xxx.xxxx xxxx.xxxx Perp max - Perp Xmax xxx.xxxx xxxx.xxxx Perp min Perp Xmin xxx.xxxx...

  • Page 90: Measurement

    POWER PANEL plus M 14) 2D measurement To access this mode from the standard mode, the following conditions must first be met: Probe constant has been established prior to access mode. Reference value has been captured at least at the time yo u were accessing this mode.
  • Page 91 POWER PANEL plus M Common measurement in mode St-2 Activate St-2 Entering in measuring mode 2D M values saved in the logbook may either be retained or erased if automatic numbering has been selected. In this example, Yes prompts for next value M1.

  • Page 92: Measuring In Coordinate Direction Y

    POWER PANEL plus M 14.1) Measuring in coordinate direction Y Measuring in Y axis Probe bore 1 with detection of the culmination point. Display shows measured value H 1 (Y). Confirm next proposed value or input a new number Enter number of next bore to be probed N°...
  • Page 93 POWER PANEL plus M Input desired number to Hy. Confirm number of next bore to be probed Probe bore 3 with detection of the culmination point. Enter number of next bore (6) to be probed with detection of the culmination point..

  • Page 94: Measuring In Coordinate Direction

    POWER PANEL plus M 14.2) Measuring in coordinate direction X Prompting for workpiece rotation Confirm default value (angle to 90°) or displayed value if you’ve previously pressed F5. You may also change angle unit or input a new angle value. Rotation angle is limited to ±...
  • Page 95 POWER PANEL plus M Measuring in X axis Probe bore 1 with detection of the culmination point. Bore that comes next in the table is proposed in the order of the probe contacts made in X axis. Display shows measured value H 1 (X).
  • Page 96 POWER PANEL plus M Probing bore 7 additionally Rotate X axis to Y axis. Display shows angle value with reverse sign. 90’ Confirm rotation through axis Y. Probe bore 7 without detection of the culmination point in Y axis. Display shows measured value H 7 (Y).
  • Page 97 POWER PANEL plus M Probe bore 7 in X axis with detection of the culmination point. Display shows measured value H 7(X). End Measuring in both coordinate directions X and Y. At this point, you may activate either of the following keys : To define the origin point of the coordinate system To calculate the regression circle based on measured part features To check the measurement results...

  • Page 98: Checking 2D Measurements

    POWER PANEL plus M 14.3) Checking 2D measurements : Prompting for InSPECt to view Hy and Hx values Use the arrow keys to have measured values displayed or enter desired number directly through the keyboard. Next, press Enter to confirm. Prompt for part feature 6.
  • Page 99 POWER PANEL plus M Keep pressing this key, to print all values of the H elements. Prompting for calculation of a regression circle Number of displayed Px matches that of measured H (max. 12 per page). Number of features used for calculating the regression circle may be within...
  • Page 100 POWER PANEL plus M Confirm and return to InsPECT mode. Display shows coordinate values along with the measured diameter and the difference between both max and min values. At this point, you may either return to the probing mode by pressing or access the 2D analysis mode by activating the function key to have the origin point of...

  • Page 101: Performing 2D Analyses

    POWER PANEL plus M 15) Performing 2D analysis A 2D analysis allows you to execute various operations such as levelling and selecting the coordinate system or the numbered values M you want to print out. First, you need to determine the origin of the coordinate system. 15.1) Translation of the origin of coordinates to the bore axis Prompting for origin point If bore 1 is the...
  • Page 102 POWER PANEL plus M Display shows the feature you’ve selected in the new coordinate system. (H values are converted into d values) From then on, you may decide to view the other part features using the arrow keys to ask for next feature to be displayed to aks for previous feature to be displayed to jump forwards by 4 features to jump backwards by 4 features...

  • Page 103: Rotating The Measured Value Through The Main Part

    POWER PANEL plus M 15.2) Rotation of displayed value through the main system Shift Y value to main display. Shift mean diameter to main display. Shift measured diameter in Y axis to main display. Shift measured diameter in X axis to main display.

  • Page 104: Aligning The Coordinate System To The Bore Axis

    POWER PANEL plus M 15.3) Aligning the coordinate system to the bore axis This function is prompted for once the origin point has been determined Enter number of the relevant bore to proceed in X axis. If you want to proceed in the Y axis, first press key...
  • Page 105 POWER PANEL plus M Confirm by pressing Display shows the feature you’ve selected in the new coordinate system.. Proceeding in the Y axis Enter desired number. Follow the same procedure as for X axis. N° ME07.99077 B. Vuille...

  • Page 106: Changing Measured Values Into Polar Coordinates

    POWER PANEL plus M 15.4) Changing measured values into polar coordinates Prompting for changing coordinates Display shows the feature you’ve selected in the new polar coordinate system. Changing into cartesian coordinates N° ME07.99077 B. Vuille...

  • Page 107: Registering A Measured Dimension

    POWER PANEL plus M 15.5) Registering a measured dimension Use the arrow keys together with to choose the value you want to save in the constant table M – i.e. the distance between both part features 1 and 3 in the example shown below.

  • Page 108: Auxiliary Geometric Functions

    POWER PANEL plus M Example : prompting part feature with number 6. Display shows prompted feature. from the previous step. 15.6) Auxiliary geometric functions Have part feature 6 being displayed in polar coordinates before going on. N° ME07.99077 B. Vuille...
  • Page 109 POWER PANEL plus M Prompt for auxiliary geometric functions. Available functions Translation of coordinate system to another part feature Rotation of coordinate axes through a given angle Definition of of the coordinates of a fictitious origin point Calculation of the regression circle Storage of the measured value shown on the main display as Mn+1 providing automatic value numbering is set to On.

  • Page 110: Translating The Coordinate System From The Reference Axis To New Axis

    POWER PANEL plus M 15.6.1) Translating the coordinate system from the reference axis to new axis Prompt for auxiliary geometric functions. Prompt for translation of coordinate system. N° ME07.99077 B. Vuille...

  • Page 111: Rotating The Coordinate System Through Its Origin Point

    POWER PANEL plus M Enter number of relevant part feature. Confirm translation of origin point and return to analysis (main menu). Display shows origin point in the new coordinate system. 15.6.2) Rotating the coordinate system through its origin point Prompt for auxiliary geometric functions.
  • Page 112 POWER PANEL plus M Prompt for rotation of coordinate system. Input rotation Entering angle of 36.22 coordinate via the system. keyboard Confirm input value. Display shows part feature you’ve previously selected in the new coordinate system. N° ME07.99077 B. Vuille...

  • Page 113: Creating A Fictitious Origin Point

    POWER PANEL plus M 15.6.3) Creating a fictitious origin point Prompt for auxiliary geometric functions. Prompt for polar coordinate system. Entering Enter R value, data angle value and through feature number through the keyboard keyboard. Use the arrow ? ? ? keys ( to move from a field to another.
  • Page 114 POWER PANEL plus M Prompt for cartesian coordinate system. Entering Enter both X and data Y values along trhough with relevant number. keyboard Use the arrow ? ? ? keys ( to move from one field to another. Display shows both values alone to avoid mixing them with...

  • Page 115: Calculating The Regression Circle

    POWER PANEL plus M 15.6.4) Calculating the regression circle Prompt for auxiliary geometric functions Number of displayed Px matches that of measured H (max. 12 per page). Number of features used for calculating the regression circle may be within 3 and 64. : This option is useful then the regression circle consist of many elements.
  • Page 116 POWER PANEL plus M Enter each number. You’ll get a warning message if desired feature has been used or if it was not probed. Use arrow key to move the cursor to dr= for entering relevant 10 + number. Display shows measured diameter of the regression circle...

  • Page 117: Calculating The Angle Between 3 Geometric Elements

    POWER PANEL plus M 15.6.5) Calculating the angle between 3 geometric elements Prompt for relevant function. This function may also be prompted from 2D analysis. Enter requested Entering data. data through Special case :. Press F2 to enter keyboard the origin point from analysis, pressing allowing...

  • Page 118: Calculating The Distance Between Two Points

    POWER PANEL plus M 15.6.6) Calculating the distance between 2 points In cartesian coordinate system: Prompt for relevant function. This function can also be prompted from 2D analysis. Enter requested Entering data. data through If your entry needs to be keyboard complemented or one of the...
  • Page 119 POWER PANEL plus M In polar coordinate system : Prompt for relevant function. This function can also be prompted from 2D analysis Enter requested Entering data. data through If your entry needs to be keyboard complemented or one of the selected features does not exist, you’ll get a...

  • Page 120: Creating A Part Programme By Learning

    POWER PANEL plus M 16) Creating a part programme by learning To create a part programme by learning, you need just measure as usual, then press the key as detailed in the example that follows. Create a learn programme once you’ve executed 5 probe contacts and store...
  • Page 121 POWER PANEL plus M Display tells you that the file is existing while prompting you to answer accordingly. If the answer is NO, you may enter a new file name. Save your file «Learn programme » and return to the measuring mode.
  • Page 122 POWER PANEL plus M To create a 2D part programme, proceed in the same way. You may also access this mode after you’ve carry out a number of 1D measurements. Procedure: Capture constant value prior to reference value « St2 » by pressing Set counter to zero, if necessary, by pressing Perform 1D measurements, if required (optional) Access 2D mode by pressing...

  • Page 123: Managing Files

    POWER PANEL plus M 17) Managing files This mode may also be accessed from the measuring mode.. Prompt for managing files Make your selection using the arrow keys. ON/OFF key cannot be activated when managing or editing files. Cursor shows programme file you’ve last created.

  • Page 124: Restoring A Measurement Programme

    POWER PANEL plus M 17.1) Restoring a measurement programme Prompt for managing files Make your selection using the arrow keys. The ON/OFF key cannot be activated when managing or editing files. Cursor shows programme file you’ve last created. Confirm both displayed file and data.

  • Page 125: Editing A Measurement Programme

    POWER PANEL plus M 17.2) Editing a measurement programme Prompt for managing files Make your selection using the arrow keys. The ON/OFF key cannot be activated when managing or editing files. Cursor shows programme file you’ve last created. Edit chosen tolerance and printing options.
  • Page 126 POWER PANEL plus M Displayed constant value which may needs to be captured as the programme is started up. If not, jump to the next step. Capture reference value. You may also input a preset value or enter desired retraction travel.
  • Page 127 POWER PANEL plus M Automatic prompting for next value as soon as the response time of display is over. OFF: In the Execution mode, press F6 to have this done. ON : Automatic positioning of the probe. The relevant value will be captured automatically as soon as the given response time is over.
  • Page 128 POWER PANEL plus M Direct access to a dimension Prompt for listed dimensions Select desired dimension using the arrow keys or enter relevant number through the keyboard. Confirm by pressing Inserting a dimension First choose the programme step you want to be inserted before the one shown on display :...
  • Page 129 POWER PANEL plus M Editing a new name Select default name you want to change. Display shows dimension M02, M01 before inserting. Inserting the calculation of the bore diameter To have this done, the function you’ve previously selected must include a dual probe contact.
  • Page 130 POWER PANEL plus M Display shows dimension M04. Tolerances may be changed along with both UCL/LCL control limits according to the configuration of this part programme. Display shows dimension M05. Tolerances may be changed along with both UCL/LCL control 74.9963 limits according to the configuration of...
  • Page 131 POWER PANEL plus M Display shows the distance M05. Tolerances may be changed along with both UCL/LCL control limits according to the configuration of this part programme. Save your file before exiting the Edit mode. You may create a new file by simply changing the file name and leave the older...

  • Page 132: Cancelling A Measurement Programme

    POWER PANEL plus M 17.3) Cancelling a measurement programme Prompt for managing files Select desired programme file using the arrow keys. Do not use the ON/OFF key while both managing and edition modes are activated. Programme file which was last saved is pointed.

  • Page 133: Managing Measurement Files

    POWER PANEL plus M 17.4) Managing measurement files Prompt for managing measurement files Select desired data file using the arrow keys. Do not use the ON/OFF key while both Generation and Edition modes are activated. Programme file which was last saved is highlighted.

  • Page 134: Executing A Part Programme

    POWER PANEL plus M 18) Executing a part programme The configuration menu provides a number of parameters which may need to be specifically set for each part programme. The settings that need be made for running this part programme are described as follows: Probing speed: 7,5 / 15 mm/s Fast displacement: 20 / 30 / 40 mm/s.

  • Page 135: Simple 1D Programme

    POWER PANEL plus M 18.1) Simple 1D programme : Follow this procedure to execute a part programme: Accessing the Execution mode Choose desired measurement programme Select desired file using the arrow keys Press F1 to return to St-1/2. Special case as this mode was first prompted Use Start if you want the values measured in the...
  • Page 136 POWER PANEL plus M Display shows next part feature to be probed Condition: M0 : Auto/OFF, depending M1 : Pos/OFF previous Position probe setting manually. using the rotary power control Probe relevant bore or using the rotary power control Display shows Numbered numbered value value M1...
  • Page 137 POWER PANEL plus M Probe is Automatic automatically positioning positioned to the part feature M3. Positioning options: - at the centre of a bore or a groove -3 mm away from the surface to be probed once for a shaft or a rib Automatic Activate double positioning...
  • Page 138 POWER PANEL plus M Automatic Probe is positioning automatically as set positioned to the next part feature (M4). Display shows Numbered numbered value value M4 has been captured Response and waiting times are those previously entered in the configuration mode. Depending on your Display shows...
  • Page 139 POWER PANEL plus M Once each workpiece has been measured, the following options are available: To save the measured values in the relevant data file, close data file, return to first step for selecting another part programme or exit. To view out-of-tolerance values To cancel the measured workpiece To erase last measured value To save the measured values in data file and start probing another workpiece...

  • Page 140: Programme With Angle, Perpendicularity And 2D Measurements

    POWER PANEL plus M 18.2) Programme with angle, perpendicularity and 2D measurements: The way some specific measurements are carried out is described hereafter: Generating the capture of a new reference B Activating Display shows numbered value according to set parameters Response and in the waiting times are...
  • Page 141 POWER PANEL plus M Carrying on with flatness measurement Activating Access the measuring mode. according to the Programme is previous waiting until first dim ension probe contact is parameters started up. set in the edition mode Display shows floating value. V-sign indicates or using moving direction.
  • Page 142 POWER PANEL plus M Main display shows numbered value M8. Auxiliary display shows next part feature to be probed. or using the rotary power control Next step Activating depends on the action you want according to take, i.e: to the execute another previous measurement,...
  • Page 143 POWER PANEL plus M Second probe contact or using the rotary power control At this point, you may go ahead according to the procedure you’ve followed when creating the part programme, i.e.: - Gauge block has been measured (as described in chapter 10). - Gauge value has been entered manually (as described in chapter 10) - Gauge value has been registered in the memory...
  • Page 144 In this example, mark display shows Z value along with the value obtained from TESA IG-13. The probe may also be positioned by rotating the power control. Probe moves as instructed when creating part programme.
  • Page 145 POWER PANEL plus M Display shows the curve of the form error as measured, if the curve has been acceded during de creation of the Learn or using programme the rotary power control Display shows numbered value M7 (Max-Min) along with the Z range.
  • Page 146 POWER PANEL plus M Activating Display shows angle value M10 according to the previous dimension parameters set in the edition mode Activating Display shows straightness according value M11 to the previous dimension parameters set in the edition mode Carrying on with 2D measurement Displaying Usual positioning...
  • Page 147 POWER PANEL plus M Displaying Displayed value positioning once captured along with as soon as given related response time probe went by go to the contact next step. This sequence may be interrupted using the rotary power control Displaying Display shows positioning probe position along with...
  • Page 148 POWER PANEL plus M Proceed as in 2D mode for entering angle value. Value last input replaces the previous one. Auxiliary display shows probe position for next value capture (H1.) Carrying on with next values that are identical for both X and Y axes Display shows H values captured in...
  • Page 149 POWER PANEL plus M Activating Display shows numbered value according to the previous Response time dimension is the one parameters previously set in the entered in edition mode configuration mode. Activating Display shows numbered value according to the Last measured previous value usually dimension...

  • Page 150: Statistics Menu

    POWER PANEL plus M 19) Statistics menu This menu can be called out from either of the three following sequences: 1) Measuring mode 2) Execution mode 3) Managing data file menu Prompting statistics menu from measuring mode Displayed bore diameter as measured on 25 workpieces subsequently.
  • Page 151 POWER PANEL plus M Choose the numbered values M12 to M22 as statistical data processing. Confirm selected values M12 to Displayed histogram Processed data include 10 classes as well as the number of inspected workpieces with their related percentage, i.e : M 11:22 for numbered values M11 to M22...
  • Page 152 POWER PANEL plus M Auxiliary display shows selected values M12 to M22 after data processing has occurred. Exit statistics menu and return to the measuring mode. Prompting statistics menu from execution or managing data files Access from the execution mode You may prompt for this menu once each part...
  • Page 153 POWER PANEL plus M Prompting statistics menu from execution or managing data files Displayed data Numbered value M1 appears as default value. You won’t be able to activate F2 unless you’ve entered desired values for : UCLX and LCLX. If not, you’ll get the message «...
  • Page 154 POWER PANEL plus M Auxiliary display shows processed values that relate to selected dimension. Prompting for histogram Displayed data related to M1 with: 8 good classes 2 out-of tolerance values Standard deviation (S) Cp= (upper T minus lower T) / 6S Cm= (upper T minus lower T) / 8S : To enter header text...
  • Page 155 POWER PANEL plus M Prompting for Xbar card Displayed measuring process for M1. X scale always shows the last 25 samples of n workpieces. Samples that are not within control limits are either marked with the arrow key ? or with ? pointed to the relevant limit value.

  • Page 156: Interfaces

    20.1) RS 232 digital input This input allows the connection of an opto-electronic measuring instrument, RS type, which can be purchased from TESA or any other manufacturer. The following parameters can be altered as desired in the configuration menu: Data rate:...

  • Page 157: Rs 232 Digital Output

    POWER PANEL plus M 20.2) RS 232 digital output The connecting cable 04761052 is used to link TESA Micro-hite plus M to SPC Printer or a host computer. Data rate: 4800 bauds Data bits: 7 bits Start : 1 bit...

  • Page 158: Centronics Output And Printer Type (A4)

    POWER PANEL plus M 20.3) CENTRONICS output and printer type (A4) The Centronics output can accept any A4 printer type fitted with a parallel port. Choice of drivers that can be used: A) Epson LX 80 B) HP PCL (HP Laser Jet 1200 series) Paper length: From 9 to 13 inches.

  • Page 159: Printing Formats

    POWER PANEL plus M 21 Printing formats SPC Printer Perpendicularity curve Part Nbr:……….………………………….. Series Nbr:………….……………………….. Part name:……….……………………….. Drawing Nbr:…………..……………………… Company:…………….……………………… Operator:………….…………………… ____________________________________ Deviation from perpendicularity: X = 0.3460 mm: Z = 100.7285 mm Highest value: X1= 0.0000 mm: Z1= 0.0000 mm Lowest value: X2= -0.3460 mm : Z2= 99.9635 mm Deviation from straightness :RCT= 0.00283460 mm...
  • Page 160 POWER PANEL plus M Centronics Perpendicularity curve Part Nbr:……………………………..Series Nbr:………………………….. Part name:…………………………...Drawing Nbr:………………………… Company: ………………………..Operator:………………………… Deviation from perpendicularity: X = 0.3460 mm ; Z = 100.7285 mm Highest value X1 = 0.0000 mm ; Z1= 0.0000 mm Lowest value X2 = -0.3460 mm ; Z2= 99.9635 mm Deviation from straightness : RCT= 0.00283460 mm Sloping deviation...

  • Page 161: Exporting Data Files To Pc

    POWER PANEL plus M 22) Exporting data files to PC A program used on a PC allows the transfer of program and data files from the column gauge into the PC and in the opposite way. By means of this program it is possible to load a language file into the column gauge.

  • Page 162: Data File Format

    M011,"lg. 2.40: Centre X",-2.4124,-2.4000,0.1000,-0.1000,-0.0124, M012,"largeur 0.27: Composante Y",0.2573,0.2700,0.0300,-0.0200,-0.0127, 23) Sales programme POWER PANEL plus M with built-in printer : 00760220 TESA Order N° Pupitre POWER PANEL plus M without built-in printer : 00760221 TESA Order N° Options : Thermal paper roll, : 04765008 TESA order N°...

  • Page 163: Warranty

    POWER PANEL plus M 25) Warranty We guarantee this product against any fault of design, manufacture or material for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase. any repair work carried out under the guarantee conditions is free of charge. Our responsibility is limited to the repair of the product or, if we consider it necessary, to its free replacement.

  • Page 164: Declaration Of Conformity

    Rue du Bugnon 38 CH-1020 RENENS Switzerland We declare that the following product(s): Product name TESA MICRO-HITE plus M Power Panel plus M Product type 00730060 / 00730061 / 00730062 00730063 / 00730064 / 00730065 00760220 / 00760221 is (are) in compliance with the following standard (*):...

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