TESA MICRO-HITE 2016 Technical manual

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HEIGHT GAUGES
for MICRO-HITE 2016 (MH 2016)
for MICRO-HITE+M 2016 (MH+M 2016)
This document is confidential and only to be used internally by the company that has purchased one of the height gauges
mentioned above. Before duplicating or transmitting it to third parties without any connection to the use of these instruments,
an official request has to be sent to TESA SA.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................................................................3
1.1 Acknowledgements.................................................................................................................................................3
1.2 Warning...................................................................................................................................................................3
1.3 Copyright.................................................................................................................................................................3
1.4 Preamble.................................................................................................................................................................3
1.5 Symbols ..................................................................................................................................................................4
2PRESENTATION.............................................................................................................................................................5
2.1 General description.................................................................................................................................................5
3INSTALLATION, SECURITY & MAINTENANCE...........................................................................................................7
3.1 Location...................................................................................................................................................................7
3.2 Place of use ............................................................................................................................................................7
3.3 Lighting....................................................................................................................................................................7
3.4 Measuring surface ..................................................................................................................................................7
3.5 Cleanliness..............................................................................................................................................................7
3.6 Vibrations................................................................................................................................................................7
3.7 Electric power supply..............................................................................................................................................7
3.8 Batteries..................................................................................................................................................................8
3.9 Final use..................................................................................................................................................................8
3.10 Storage....................................................................................................................................................................8
3.11 Cleaning..................................................................................................................................................................8
3.12 Opening elements...................................................................................................................................................8
4INSTALLATION ..............................................................................................................................................................9
4.1 Packaging ...............................................................................................................................................................9
4.2 Unpacking & installation..........................................................................................................................................9
5SIMPLIFIED USER MANUAL.......................................................................................................................................17
5.1 Panel.....................................................................................................................................................................17
5.2 Starting..................................................................................................................................................................17
5.3 Initialisation ...........................................................................................................................................................17
5.4 Main menu ............................................................................................................................................................18
5.5 Measurement mode..............................................................................................................................................18
5.6 ST1 & ST2 modes.................................................................................................................................................19
6CONTEXTUAL ACTIONS.............................................................................................................................................22
6.1 General actions.....................................................................................................................................................22
6.2 Actions regarding ST1 & ST2 modes ..................................................................................................................23
6.3 Actions regarding Perpendicularity mode...........................................................................................................23
6.4 Actions regarding Angle mode.............................................................................................................................23
6.5 Actions regarding Min, max, Δmode...................................................................................................................24
6.6 Actions regarding 2D mode .................................................................................................................................24
6.7 Actions regarding Calculator mode......................................................................................................................24

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1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Acknowledge-
ments
Dear user,
We would like to thank you for having chosen TESA as your metrology partner. We thank you for
your confidence in purchasing one of our high-end height gauges from our MICRO-HITE or
MICRO-HITE+M range.
Your metrological concerns are important to us and we are convinced that this instrument will
meet your expectations. We are constantly striving to develop solutions adjusted to your needs.
The result? Your satisfaction for many years. Our pleasure? To know that our products help you
meet your needs in research, development and production in a quick and efficient way, and for a
long time.
The whole TESA team welcomes you to our family of TESA product users.
Your TESA team
1.2 Warning
This instruction manual must be read by every technician or operator before the installation,
maintenance or use of the instrument. Not adhering to certain instructions regarding its use could
lead to malfunction or deterioration of the instrument.
1.3 Copyright
The content of this document has been created subject to subsequent modifications without prior
notice. All modification rights are reserved.
The French version is the reference language. All other language versions are only translations.
1.4 Preamble
The MICRO-HITE or MICRO-HITE+M is the result of more than 70 years of experience in the
conception and production of high-precision measurement equipment. It has been designed to
meet the needs of a production environment and to offer its users an affordable, quick and precise
way for dimensional control of small or large workpieces in workshops or laboratories.
This document describes the first steps for quick and easy handling of both our manual range
MICRO-HITE 2016 and our motorised range MICRO-HITE+M 2016.
With the exception of features specific to the automatic movement of the gauge, the software
provided is the same for all models, which allows an experienced user of manual height gauges
to easily use an automatic height gauge (and vice versa).

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1.5 Symbols
Several different types of symbols are used in this manual. They give important information that
has to be taken into account in order to correctly use the measuring instrument.
Position
Description
Not adhering to these instructions can lead to incorrect
measurement results.
Corresponds to help for better use of the product.

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2 PRESENTATION
2.1 General description
The table above shows a motorised height gauge. Apart from No. 4 and
11, all elements of the manual height gauges are identical. The MICRO-
HITE doesn’t have a handle for motorised displacement (No. 4).
N°
Description
1
Cap cover
2
Electronic system reading the position (sensor + scale)
3
Fixing knob of the measuring carriage
4
Handle for manual probe displacement
5
Connector for accessory
6
Information LED
7
Probe support
8
Probe
9
Guiding and support faces
10
Cast-iron base
11
Rotary control handle or handwheel for displacement
12
Electric pump
13
Electric pump switch
14
Control panel
15
Touchscreen
16
Adjustable arm for control panel
17
Protective housing

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Fig. Description of the constitutive elements of the TESA MICRO-HITE+M

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3 INSTALLATION, SECURITY & MAINTENANCE
3.1 Location
The instrument has to be installed in a location satisfying the general required conditions, but
also the specific and very precise conditions regarding the environment, power supply, etc. It
is essential to be able to identify important factors and to correctly prepare the zone the
instrument is installed and used in.
3.2 Place of use
In order to use the instrument correctly, the following precautions have to be taken into
account:
Avoid placing the instrument close to a window, door, cooling or heating system.
Avoid causing recurrent temperature variations due to direct exposure of the instrument to
the sun.
Avoid installing it close to other machines that could induce large electromagnetic fields.
3.3 Lighting
Use indirect or fluorescent light. Avoid direct exposure to the sun or any other strong light.
3.4 Measuring surface
Choose a surface free of any vibrations that could lead to measurement or reading errors
despite the stability of the mechanical and electronic components.
Make sure that the surface can carry the weight of the machine and the workpiece to be
measured. Ideally, the surface should not have any splits or joints.
It is recommended to use a measuring surface that is big enough to enable smooth and easy
movements of the instrument around the workpiece to be measured if the latter cannot be
displaced manually.
3.5 Cleanliness
Make sure the gauge is used on a clean surface, so that there is no dust, condensation or
metal filings. The supports and scales have to be perfectly clean without any oily particles on
it.
3.6 Vibrations
Floors of companies are constantly at risk of vibration due to different reasons:
CNC and other machines, transportation vehicles and any other source of vibrations. These
vibrations can directly influence the metrological performances of the machine.
3.7 Electric power
supply
Stability
When the instrument is powered electrically via the cable connected to the network, make
sure that the electric power supply of the machine is as stable as possible, as it could
otherwise damage the system. If the electric network the machine is connected to does not
provide sufficient stability, it is highly recommended to use an additional device to avoid any
damage. These devices can be found locally.
Power cable
Do not use any other power cable than the one provided with the instrument.
Transformer
Do not use any other transformer than the one provided with the instrument.
Voltage
Do not use the instrument with any other voltage than the one indicated in the technical
specifications of the instrument.

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3.8 Batteries
Interchangeability
MICRO-HITE height gauges are provided with batteries easily accessible and removable from
the instrument.
Recharging the batteries
The batteries are only to be recharged with the charger provided with the height gauge
(TESA reference: 00760245).
Not adhering to this rule can cause irreversible damage to the instrument or
its instability.
3.9 Final use
The instrument is to be used for measurements only.
3.10 Storage
It is important to respect the storage temperature limit indicated in the specifications of the
instrument.
3.11 Cleaning
Only use a dry, lint-free cloth for cleaning the instrument. Do not use aggressive solvents.
3.12 Opening elements
Never try to open the control panel or the height gauge. Access is only allowed to qualified
and authorised personnel.
If a person not authorised opens one of these elements, the warranty period
automatically ends.

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4 INSTALLATION
4.1 Packaging
Each MICRO-HITE or MICRO-HITE+M instrument is delivered in packaging developed to
protect it from shocks and corrosion.
Only transport the height gauge in this packaging. Any other transport using
unofficial packaging is not recommended and will not be covered by TESA in
case of dispute.
4.2 Unpacking &
installation
1 Bring the pallet as close as possible to the installation area.
2 Remove the accessories and panel boxes as well as the document folder from the pallet.
3 Take the power supply and cables out of the box.
4 Remove the masterpiece from the box and its plastic bag. Clean its base before placing it
on the granite table.

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5 Remove the probe and its support from the box. Mount the probe on the support. Do not
forget to tighten the assembly with the tightening wheel.
6 Accessories are now ready to be used.
7 Remove the top two protection foam pieces from the box.
8 With a second person, take carefully the gage out of the box.

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It is highly recommended not to do this step alone. Two persons are required
to avoid any damage of the instrument in case of a shock or an uncontrolled
movement. Because of the weight of the instrument, it is not recommended
to lift the unit on your own.
9 Carefully place the height gauge on the measuring surface keeping it in a horizontal
position.
The MICRO-HITE+M are equipped with a handle directly fixed on the carriage
system.

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This handle is used for manual fast displacement of the probe between two
measurement zones. It is very fragile and no force whatsoever must be
applied on it, except for the force applied for normal displacement during a
measurement.
It cannot be used as a handle when moving the instrument as it could be
heavily damaged or completely broken.
10 Delicately remove the plastic cover protecting the base of the height gauge.
11 Make sure you have access to the air bearings.
12 Remove the grease from the instrument base surface. Use a non-aggressive solvent to
do so.

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13 Install the instrument vertically on the clean granite plate (or any other support).
14 Remove the protective plastic cover.
15 Carefully remove the panel arm protection.
16 Carefully remove the protective tape from the base, the handle and the gage top’s cap.

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17 Remove the two screws from the front shipping bracket.
18 Carefully pull the plate off.
19 Carefully remove the shaft protection (where the probe holder is going to be mounted).
20 Mount the probe support and its probe on the shaft.

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21 Remove the panel from its box.
22 Screw the control panel on the articulated support.
Any cable connections have to be established while the instrument is turned
off. Make sure that the instrument is turned off each time the control
panel/height gauge cable is connected or disconnected.
23 Connect the control panel to the height gauge.

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24 Make sure that the battery is correctly installed in the height gauge.
25 Connect the height gauge to a power source using the power supply unit for direct main
operation or later use (with batteries once they are charged).

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5 SIMPLIFIED USER MANUAL
5.1 Panel
The control panel of your height gauge has been developed to enable an ideal navigation
through its software and an intuitive use. Its keyboard is separated in four sets of keys that
are easily distinguishable by their functionality. The control panel below is defined for
motorised height gauges type MICRO-HITE+M. The panel provided with manual models has
fewer functionalities in zone No. 1.
To improve your user experience, most of the functions available via the keyboard of the
control panel are also available via the touchscreen (with touchscreen only technology,
swiping the screen is not possible).
N°
Description
1
Measurement zone + numerical keyboard
Start a measurement (on MH+M)
Define the type of measurement: axis or bore (on MH)
Insert a numerical value
2
Calculation zone
Calculate differences or averages
Manage references
Change measuring units
Manage transmission of data
Access to secondary functions
3
Software navigation
Turn the instrument on or off
Access to online help
Validate or cancel actions
Go back to main menu
Displace selection of options
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Validation of contextual options
5.2 Starting
Pushing the electric pump switch button will activate the pump creating an air cushion enabling
the instrument displacement on the granite table.
The instrument can be switched on pressing the button from the panel keyboard.
5.3 Initialisation
In general, the initialisation process is the first step after turning on the instrument. It consists
in moving the sensor in front of the reference mark, which is located approximately at 15 cm
from the instrument base.
MICRO-HITE+M
The probe will move automatically in order to detect the reference mark. No action from the
user is required. Wait until the process ends.
MICRO-HITE

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The probe will have to be moved manually by the user in order to detect the reference mark.
Once the mark is found, the instruments beeps and the software enters in ST1/ST2 mode or
displays the main menu (user selection in system options).
5.4 Main menu
Once the initialisation process has been performed, the software will display by default its
main menu.
Four main modes are displayed on this page.
Mode
Description
ST1
Allows quick measurements in one probing direction, without
the need to calibrate the probe prior to it.
The probing direction must be identical as the one used to
define the current reference.
ST2
Allows quick measurements in two probing directions
Probe calibration is mandatory before any access to the mode
Perpendicularity
To measure using an accessory as IG13 probe and define
perpendicularity or straightness errors.
Calculator
Allows to proceed to the following calculations:
With values inserted manually
With values previously measured
To save a customised function that takes (or not) into account
the results measured previously.
5.5 Measurement
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N°
Description
1
Measurements’ list
2
Status bar
3
Main and secondary results of the last measure
4
Help zone
5
Contextual actions (options are displayed regarding the software
active page and the action the user performs)
N°
Description
1
Block title
Label automatically created
Editable name
2
Scroll bar
In order to move up/down in the measurements’ list
3
Active mode
4
Calculated or measured value
5
Active reference when creating the block
6
Block characteristic
7
Block action
8
Active reference
9
Icons related to secondary results
10
Secondary results
The values are not automatically saved in the measurements’ list
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Main result
Is automatically saved as last block in the measurements’ list
12
Single/double probing
Valid for MICRO-HITE only
13
System state
Displays hour, units and active peripherals
14
Measuring force
Displays the status of the pressure applied on the probe
15
Save
In order to save the wanted secondary result as a block in the
measurements’ list
16
Help picture
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Help text
Zone defined to display texts in order to help the user when going
through processes and modes.
5.6 ST1 & ST2 modes
The two main modes integrated in the height gauge range are defined by the names ST1
and ST2 . These are the most frequently used modes. The major difference between these
two measurement modes is closely linked to the features (height, diameter etc.) that will be
determined during one measurement sequence. The determination of certain features does
not require an inversion of the probing direction, while others entirely depend on it.

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Mode
Description
ST1
Lengths measurement in only one probing direction.
The calibration of the probe is not necessary.
ST2
Lengths measurement in two probing directions.
The calibration of the probe is mandatory.
Measurement with one probing direction
Measurement with two probing directions
ST1
The access to ST1 mode does not require the determination of the probe constant. After
entering in this mode, the first mandatory step is to define a reference.
All measurements regarding the same reference have to be carried out by probing in a
direction similar to the one chosen when the active reference has been captured.
ST2
Each time when entering ST2 mode, it is necessary to calibrate the probe . This must
be done using the masterpiece delivered with your instrument. For more details regarding
this process please refer to the user manual. Once this has been carried out, the software
will ask you to define a reference (always by double probing).
Then you can perform your measurements in both probing directions (up or down).