Hardware Requirements; Probes That Can Be Used - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Function Manual

M5: Measurement

8.2 Hardware requirements

Measuring cycles
A description of how to handle measuring cycles can be found in:
Literature:
Programming Manual Measuring cycles
8.2 Hardware requirements
8.2.1

Probes that can be used

Overview
A switching probe that supplies a constant bounce-free signal on deflection must be used for
the "Measuring" function in SINUMERIK controls. Probes that supply only one pulse for
deflection are not suitable.
Probe types
The probe types listed below differ depending on the number of possible deflection directions:
● Multidirectional probe (1)
● Bidirectional probe (2)
● Monodirectional probe (3)
Probe types
Multidirectional probe (3D)
Multidirectional probes can be used unconditionally for measuring tool and workpiece
dimensions.
Bidirectional probe
Bidirectional probes are treated like monodirectional probes for the workpiece measurement
in milling and machining centers. Bidirectional probes for the workpiece measurement can be
used for turning machines.
Monodirectional probe
Monodirectional probes can be used for workpiece measurement on milling machines and
machining centers with only slight limitations.
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