Touch Probe; General Information - HEIDENHAIN iTNC 530 Service Manual

25 Touch Probe

25.1 General Information

An iTNC 530 can be equipped with different touch probes.
Touch probe with signal transmission via cable (e.g. TS 220)
Touch probe with infrared transmission of the trigger signal (e.g., TS 640, TS 440)
May 2006
These touch probes are inserted manually into the spindle by the machine operator.
They serve the purpose of aligning work pieces, setting datums and calibrating workpieces.
These touch probes are suited for machines with automatic tool changer.
They serve the purpose of aligning work pieces, setting datums and calibrating workpieces.
The infrared transmission is established between the touch probe and the transmitter/receiver
unit.
It is immune to disturbance and also operated via reflection.
The probes are operated by batteries.
The TS 640 is equipped with an integrated air blowing unit.
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