TESA MICRO-HITE User manual

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Instruction manual
HEIGHT GAUGES
for MICRO-HITE (MH)
for MICRO-HITE+M (MH+M)
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
If you are using the PDF version of this document, you can directly access the required chapter by
clicking on the respective line of the table of contents.
1INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................................................................7
1.1 Acknowledge-ments................................................................................................................................................7
1.2 Warning...................................................................................................................................................................7
1.3 Copyright (document) .............................................................................................................................................7
1.4 Copyright (software)................................................................................................................................................7
1.5 Preamble.................................................................................................................................................................7
1.6 Symbols ..................................................................................................................................................................8
2PRESENTATION.............................................................................................................................................................9
2.1 General description.................................................................................................................................................9
2.2 Instrument base ....................................................................................................................................................11
2.3 Air cushion ............................................................................................................................................................11
2.4 Vertical column......................................................................................................................................................12
2.5 Rotary control handle............................................................................................................................................13
2.6 Handwheel............................................................................................................................................................15
2.7 Lever-type locking ring..........................................................................................................................................15
2.8 Electric power supply............................................................................................................................................16
2.9 Measuring system.................................................................................................................................................16
2.10 Control panel.........................................................................................................................................................18
2.11 Fixing arm .............................................................................................................................................................18
2.12 Information LED....................................................................................................................................................19
2.13 Interface & displayed values................................................................................................................................19
2.14 Printer....................................................................................................................................................................19
2.15 Connectors............................................................................................................................................................20
3TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS...................................................................................................................................21
4DELIVERY CONTENTS................................................................................................................................................22
4.1 System components .............................................................................................................................................22
4.2 Packaging .............................................................................................................................................................22
4.3 Fine adjustment system........................................................................................................................................23
4.4Calibration certificate ............................................................................................................................................23
5INSTALLATION, SECURITY & MAINTENANCE.........................................................................................................27
5.1 Location.................................................................................................................................................................27
5.2 Place of use ..........................................................................................................................................................27
5.3 Lighting..................................................................................................................................................................27
5.4 Measuring surface ................................................................................................................................................27
5.5 Cleanliness............................................................................................................................................................27
5.6 Vibrations..............................................................................................................................................................27
5.7 Electric power supply............................................................................................................................................27
5.8 Batteries................................................................................................................................................................28
5.9 Final use................................................................................................................................................................29
5.10 Storage..................................................................................................................................................................29
5.11 Cleaning................................................................................................................................................................29
5.12 Opening elements.................................................................................................................................................29
6INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................................................................30
6.1 Packaging .............................................................................................................................................................30
6.2 Unpacking & installation........................................................................................................................................30
6.3 Installation of the printer........................................................................................................................................38
6.4 Installation of the foot switch.................................................................................................................................39

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7CONTROL PANEL........................................................................................................................................................40
7.1 General description...............................................................................................................................................40
7.2 Touchscreen .........................................................................................................................................................40
7.3 Measurement zone ...............................................................................................................................................41
7.4 Calculation zone....................................................................................................................................................42
7.5 Software navigation ..............................................................................................................................................42
7.6 Context-based actions ..........................................................................................................................................43
8MEASUREMENT INTERFACE.....................................................................................................................................44
8.1 Status bar..............................................................................................................................................................44
8.2 Main zone..............................................................................................................................................................44
8.3 Measuring force ....................................................................................................................................................45
8.4 Context-based actions bar....................................................................................................................................45
8.5 Measurements list.................................................................................................................................................45
8.6 Location.................................................................................................................................................................46
9SYSTEM OPTIONS.......................................................................................................................................................48
9.1 Access...................................................................................................................................................................48
9.2 System configuration ............................................................................................................................................48
9.3 Measurement parameters.....................................................................................................................................49
9.4Bore/axis, groove/rib measurement......................................................................................................................50
9.5 Input/Outputs.........................................................................................................................................................52
9.6 Tolerances ............................................................................................................................................................53
9.7 Temperature..........................................................................................................................................................54
9.8 Results and reports...............................................................................................................................................54
9.9 Languages ............................................................................................................................................................55
9.10 Customised language ..........................................................................................................................................55
10 INITIALISATION............................................................................................................................................................56
10.1 Concept.................................................................................................................................................................56
10.2 Automatic process (MH+M) .................................................................................................................................56
10.3 Manual process (MH)...........................................................................................................................................56
11 DETERMINATION OF THE PROBE CONSTANT .......................................................................................................58
11.1 Masterpiece...........................................................................................................................................................58
11.2 Concept.................................................................................................................................................................58
11.3 Procedure..............................................................................................................................................................60
11.4 Steps.....................................................................................................................................................................60
12 PRINCIPLES OF MEASUREMENT..............................................................................................................................63
12.1 Generality..............................................................................................................................................................63
12.2 Probe support........................................................................................................................................................63
12.3 Measurement modes ...........................................................................................................................................63
12.4 ST1 & ST2 philosophy .........................................................................................................................................64
12.5 Measurement functions........................................................................................................................................65
12.6 Manual single probing (MH).................................................................................................................................67
12.7 Automatic single probing (MH+M) .......................................................................................................................69
12.8 Static culmination point (MH), bar graph ............................................................................................................70
12.9 Static culmination point (MH), galvanometer......................................................................................................74
12.10 Static culmination point (MH), help LED............................................................................................................76
12.11 Bore measurement, static mode (MH)................................................................................................................78
12.12 Dynamic culmination point (MH).........................................................................................................................78
12.13 Bore measurement, dynamic mode (MH)..........................................................................................................80
12.14 Culmination point (MH+M)...................................................................................................................................80
12.15 Bore measurement (MH+M) ...............................................................................................................................82
13 ST1 MODE ....................................................................................................................................................................84
13.1 Generality..............................................................................................................................................................84

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13.2 Capturing the reference value..............................................................................................................................85
13.3 Reference value management.............................................................................................................................86
13.4 Secondary functions FX.......................................................................................................................................86
13.5 Context-based actions .........................................................................................................................................86
14 ST2 MODE ....................................................................................................................................................................87
14.1 Generality..............................................................................................................................................................87
14.2 Probe calibration...................................................................................................................................................87
14.3 Capturing the reference value..............................................................................................................................87
14.4 Single & double probing.......................................................................................................................................88
14.5 Secondary results ................................................................................................................................................90
14.6 Secondary functions FX.......................................................................................................................................91
14.7 Indirect reference (PRESET)...............................................................................................................................91
14.8 A&B references management..............................................................................................................................92
14.9 Delete last measurement block...........................................................................................................................92
14.10 Edit a measurement block ..................................................................................................................................92
14.11 To run a probe calibration....................................................................................................................................93
14.12 Distance between two heights.............................................................................................................................93
14.13 Average between two heights..............................................................................................................................93
14.14 Selection of a measurement block......................................................................................................................94
14.15 Two measurement blocks selection....................................................................................................................94
15 MAX, MIN, Δ MODE......................................................................................................................................................95
15.1 Introduction ...........................................................................................................................................................95
15.2 Fine adjustment.....................................................................................................................................................95
15.3 Measurement principle (MH+M) ..........................................................................................................................95
15.4 Measurement principle (MH)................................................................................................................................97
15.5 Graph....................................................................................................................................................................98
16 ANGLE MEASUREMENT...........................................................................................................................................100
16.1 Introduction .........................................................................................................................................................100
16.2 Measurement principle (MH+M) ........................................................................................................................100
16.3 Measurement principle (MH)..............................................................................................................................102
16.4 Cone angle measurement principle....................................................................................................................103
17 CALCULATOR............................................................................................................................................................104
17.1 Generality............................................................................................................................................................104
17.2 Concept...............................................................................................................................................................104
17.3 Use of the measurement blocks .......................................................................................................................105
17.4 Changing measurements list .............................................................................................................................105
17.5 Customised calculation function .......................................................................................................................105
18 PERPENDICULARITY & STRAIGHTNESS MEASUREMENT..................................................................................107
18.1 Generality............................................................................................................................................................107
18.2 Mounting an IG13 ..............................................................................................................................................108
18.3 Mounting a TESA USB probe.............................................................................................................................109
18.4 Adaptor for IG13 connection.............................................................................................................................110
18.5 IG13 positioning..................................................................................................................................................111
18.6 Measurement principle.......................................................................................................................................111
18.7 Displacement speed and direction (MH)..........................................................................................................113
18.8 Zero setting.........................................................................................................................................................114
18.9 Measuring range................................................................................................................................................114
18.10 To pause the measurement...............................................................................................................................115
18.11 Measurement results .........................................................................................................................................115
19 2D MODE ....................................................................................................................................................................117
19.1 Introduction .........................................................................................................................................................117
19.2 Concept...............................................................................................................................................................117

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19.3 Two measurement possibilities.........................................................................................................................118
19.4 Application examples.........................................................................................................................................119
19.5 Step by step example ........................................................................................................................................120
19.6 Results analysis.................................................................................................................................................123
19.7 To define a datum..............................................................................................................................................124
19.8 Where is the current datum?..............................................................................................................................125
19.9 Change the coordinate system.........................................................................................................................125
19.10 To define an origin .............................................................................................................................................126
19.11 To defined a reference axis ...............................................................................................................................126
19.12 Midpoint...............................................................................................................................................................126
19.13 Intersection of two lines .....................................................................................................................................126
19.14 Line through 2 points .........................................................................................................................................127
19.15 Bestfit line............................................................................................................................................................127
19.16 Circle through 3 points.......................................................................................................................................127
19.17 Bestfit circle.........................................................................................................................................................127
19.18 Distance between 2 points................................................................................................................................128
19.19 Angle by 3 points ...............................................................................................................................................128
19.20 Angle between two lines ....................................................................................................................................128
19.21 Angle with axes of the current datum ...............................................................................................................128
19.22 Perpendicular distance ......................................................................................................................................129
19.23 To create a virtual point .....................................................................................................................................129
19.24 To create a virtual circle.....................................................................................................................................129
19.25 Origin translation................................................................................................................................................130
19.26 Datum rotation.....................................................................................................................................................131
19.27 How to integrate a result from the 2D mode into a measurement program? ................................................132
20 ZZ MODE.....................................................................................................................................................................134
20.1 Generality............................................................................................................................................................134
20.2 Operating principle..............................................................................................................................................134
21 DATA MANAGEMENT................................................................................................................................................136
21.1 Generality............................................................................................................................................................136
21.2 Automatic or manual transmission....................................................................................................................136
21.3 Transmission format ..........................................................................................................................................137
21.4 Transmission via TLC (cable) ............................................................................................................................138
21.5 Transmission via TLC (wireless)........................................................................................................................139
21.6 Use of the printer.................................................................................................................................................139
21.7 *.Pdf report..........................................................................................................................................................140
21.8 Annotate a measurement program.....................................................................................................................141
21.9 Screenshot..........................................................................................................................................................142
22 PROGRAM MANAGEMENT.......................................................................................................................................143
22.1 Introduction .........................................................................................................................................................143
22.2 Program creation.................................................................................................................................................143
22.3 Insert tolerances..................................................................................................................................................143
22.4 Tolerancing with ISO table.................................................................................................................................145
22.5 To save a sequence...........................................................................................................................................145
22.6 Sequence loading ...............................................................................................................................................146
22.7 To run a sequence.............................................................................................................................................147
22.8 Pause a sequence run.......................................................................................................................................148
22.9 Remeasure a block............................................................................................................................................149
22.10 Waiting time (timer)..........................................................................................................................................149
22.11 Results................................................................................................................................................................150
22.12 To run a sequence in loop ............................................................................................................................151
22.13 Calibration block and execution in a loop ..................................................................................................151
22.14 Reference block and execution in a loop...................................................................................................151

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23 CONTROL AND UPDATES........................................................................................................................................153
23.1 Generality............................................................................................................................................................153
23.2 System information ............................................................................................................................................153
23.3 Control of the system.........................................................................................................................................153
23.4 Sensor control.....................................................................................................................................................154
23.5 Reference mark control......................................................................................................................................154
23.6 Software update..................................................................................................................................................154
24 CONTEXT-BASED ACTIONS ....................................................................................................................................157
24.1 General actions...................................................................................................................................................157
24.2 Actions regarding ST1 & ST2 modes ...............................................................................................................158
24.3 Actions regarding Perpendicularity mode........................................................................................................158
24.4 Actions regarding Angle mode..........................................................................................................................158
24.5 Actions regarding Min, max, Δ mode ................................................................................................................159
24.6 Actions regarding 2D mode ..............................................................................................................................159
24.7 Actions regarding Calculator mode...................................................................................................................159
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES:.............................................................................................................................................160
EXAMPLE, TESA WORKPIECE........................................................................................................................................163

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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 of 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
(document)
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 Copyright
(software)
The software delivered with MICRO-HITE or MICRO-HITE+M contains copyright-protected
software that is licensed under the following open source licenses:
•MIT: https://opensource.org/licenses/MIT
•CDDL: https://opensource.org/licenses/cddl1.php
•CPOL: http://www.codeproject.com/info/cpol10.aspx
•LGPLv2: https://opensource.org/licenses/LGPL-2.1
For more information, please contact your local representative.
1.5 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 different procedures to be followed in order to allow for a quick and
easy handling of both our manual range MICRO-HITE 2016 and our motorised range MICRO-
HITE+M 2016.

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Apart from particular features for each type of displacement and measurement process, the
software provided with all height gauges is the same, which allows an experienced user of manual
height gauges to easily use an automatic height gauge (and vice versa).
1.6 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 an assistance for better use.

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2 PRESENTATION
2.1 General description
The MICRO-HITE 2016 height gauge range is different from any other height gauge as
it offers an exceptional performance as well as intuitive and easy use.
This autonomous measuring instrument is designed for measuring lengths such as
external, internal, step, height or depth dimensions as well as distances. Its concept also
enables measurements of form and orientation tolerances such as straightness or
perpendicularity errors.
A cast-iron base (No. 10) including a hardened stainless steel plate supports the
instrument. Three resting points guarantee the stability of the height gauge (see here).
The integrated electric pump (No. 12) generates the air cushion so that your height gauge
can easily be moved across the granite table.
The rigid vertical column under the protective housing (No. 17) includes the guiding part
that is rigorously straight and perpendicular to the base.
A measuring head slides on the guiding element, while the optoelectronic measuring
system (patented by TESA) measures any head displacement.
Each height gauge is used with a control panel (No. 14) with numerous calculation
possibilities offering a measuring solution adjusted to each application.
Therefore, each instrument features several patented technologies, which makes it a
reliable and unique tool that can be used by any operator.
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). Instead
it has a handwheel as well as a locking ring as described here and here.
No.
Description
1
Cap cover
2
Electronic system reading the position (sensor + scale)
3
Fixing knob of the measuring carriage
4
Handle for motorised 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
Switch for electric pump
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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2.2 Instrument base
The base is chemically nickel-plated in order to make it very resistant to corrosion. Its lower
face, which has been machined to ensure that is rigorously flat, includes three finely-machined
support lugs (air bearings) that guarantee the stability of the height gauge.
These lugs form a large surface so that any grooves or other similar
irregularities on the granite table can be easily cleared.
The faces (9) defined by the red zones in the schema below are specially designed to support
the instrument against a parallel gauge block or for guiding it along such a block.
2.3 Air cushion
The air cushion, which is generated by an integrated electric pump, allows the height gauge to
be easily moved on the granite table. The height gauge can then be moved effortlessly and
any wear created by friction is avoided.

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This pump is activated by pushing a control button, which immediately activates an air cushion
between the instrument and the granite table (violet zone below), which is only a few microns
thick.
The thickness of the air cushion can be adjusted according to the quality of the granite table.
You can adjust it via the control software (for further details, see this chapter).
When measuring workpieces where the dimensions or weight don’t allow for any movement,
the height gauge can be moved by using the air cushion.
Experience has shown that the air cushion should not be thicker than
necessary. When it is activated, it has to support the weight of the instrument
while still being slightly in contact with the granite table.
2.4 Vertical column
The rigid vertical column of the instrument is perpendicular to the cast-iron base, to which it is
permanently fixed.
The perpendicularity of each instrument is adjusted mechanically in the factory using a
patented TESA system, which makes it possible to use it for a reliable and quick control of
perpendicularity.
The height gauge is adjusted for frontal as well as lateral perpendicularity
measurements.

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2.5 Rotary control
handle
On the MICRO-HITE+M models, a rotary control handle (FEEL&MOOVE patented system) is
located close to the instrument base. It serves for guiding the instrument when it is moved on
the air cushion and for starting the fast displacement of the probe as well as for triggering all
main measuring functions (up or down probing, bore or shaft measurement).
The height gauge is very user-friendly with easy and precise handling. Any fast displacement,
slow approach to the point to be measured, probing up and down or bore measurement can
be carried out using this rotary control handle.

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In general, the following measuring functions can be executed directly via this rotary control
handle, without the need to select the key on the keyboard of the control panel: , and
.
Definition of actions
Moving up
Turning the rotary control handle clockwise will move
the probe up.
Moving down
Turning the rotary control handle counterclockwise will
move the probe down.
Probe positioning
A continuous rotation of the rotary control handle
accelerates the displacement of the probe progressively
(speed of displacement according to the rotation angle).
It will decelerate and then stop when approaching the
zero point or when releasing the rotary control handle.
The rotation window between and is considered as
the speed window that corresponds to the position of
the probe.
Fast displacement
In case of a large distance between two points to be
measured, you can move the probe in such way that the
displacement time between two measurements is
minimised. To do so, the rotary control handle features
another graduation (from or to the end), which
allows a fast displacement of the probe.
Probing up
One small and fast rotation (no need of a long rotation)
of the rotary control handle to the right side will start
probing up. The column will move up until the probe is
in contact with the workpiece.

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Probing down
Same as for probing up.
Bore measurement
Activating the rotary control handle twice in the same
direction allows bore measurement with detection of the
culmination point.
•When rotating clockwise, the measurement will start
with probing the upper point of the bore.
•When rotating counterclockwise, the measurement
will start with probing the lower point of the bore.
When an automatic measurement process is started (not necessarily with the
rotary control handle), it is possible to stop it by a short rotation/activation of
the rotary control handle in the opposite direction of the one of the movement
or by pressing one of the keys of the control panel keyboard.
2.6 Handwheel
On manual models, the main handwheel located above the base is the element that allows you
to move the probe during a measurement.
The handwheel can include a fine adjustment system, which allows to adjust
the displacement to the measurement of small elements. A manual MICRO-
HITE that does not include that system can be upgraded at any time with it.
For further information, please contact your local reseller.
This handwheel and the drive system it is linked to have been specially designed to allow the
user to feel the different pressure on the probe and when the measurement is carried out.
2.7 Lever-type
locking ring
The lever-type ring allows to tighten the drive of the measuring head, which can still be slightly
moved.

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This ring is mainly used for bore and axis measurements (static process) in order to allow the
determination of the culmination point. It is also used to avoid any displacement of the carriage
when the system is transported.
2.8 Electric power
supply
There are two different possibilities for supplying the instrument with power.
•Via a power supply (TESA reference: 00760245)
•Via a rechargeable removable battery (TESA reference: 00760244)
The battery simplifies working on the granite table as no power cable hinders the operator
when displacing the height gauge.
The battery also supplies the panel connected to the instrument base with
power.
It is important to always use the cable and power supply unit provided with
the height gauge (TESA reference mentioned above). Not adhering to these
instructions can lead to malfunction of your instrument or irreversibly
damage it.
In case of questions, please contact your local reseller.
2.9 Measuring
system
The height gauge features an optoelectronic measuring system digitally capturing the
measured length, which is also called measurand (TESA patent). The glass scale with both
incremental graduations and a reference mark serve as material measure. According to a
principle of reflection, the scale is scanned by a sensor with no mechanical contact. The
measuring signal is then transmitted to the control panel.
From the neutral position A, the system for determining the measured values can move in both
directions up to the switch points. As soon as one of the two points is reached, it starts capturing
and the information is sent to the control panel.
In order to guarantee that your height gauge is functioning correctly, it is
important that the scale and the sensor remain free of any solid or liquid
particles that could impede the functioning of the scale.
The distance C, which is symmetrical to the position of the relevant trigger point, is only used
for detecting the culmination point when probing cylindrical circular surfaces (for further details,
see this chapter).
The system for obtaining the measured values can be moved from the neutral position up to
the spring-loaded end stops via the distance D. However, too much pressure will lead to an
invalid measurement of the point.

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On the manual MICRO-HITE, the probing force (and therefore the position of the probe on the
measuring carriage) is visible through a coloured bar on the right side of the screen. At any
moment, when the probe comes in contact with the workpiece to be measured, this bar is
activated and changes its colour according to the applied pressure.
When the probe touches the piece, the bar on the right displays a unique horizontal black mark.
This mark corresponds to the minimum required pressure in order to have a single probing be
taken. If the pressure is not high enough, the bar colour is orange. When the mark has been
passed by the displayed force, the colour becomes green or even red if the pressure is too
high.
Two horizontal lines are also displayed in the middle of the bar. They represent the ends of the
measurement zone defined by letter C in the table below.
Position
Description
A
Neutral position
B
Travel to the upper (resp. lower)
trigger point for determination of
the value
C
Partial measuring span for
detecting the culmination point
D
Travel in one direction from the
neutral position to the end stops.

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2.10 Control panel
The control panel has been developed as ergonomic and intuitive as possible. Its keyboard is
separated in 4 different zones each focusing on particular actions.
For further details, see this chapter.
2.11 Fixing arm
As all environments the instrument is used in are different, your system includes a flexible
control panel support, which offers you two degrees of freedom through adjustable screws.
Then it is possible to:
•adapt the angle of the screen for easier reading
•position the control panel for an ideal ergonomic use

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2.12 Information LED
For more comfort during measurements, an informative LED has been placed at the end of the
probe support mounting shaft. This LED changes its colour according to the current action and
the measurement pertinence.
This system developed by TESA is patented.
For further details, see this chapter.
2.13 Interface &
displayed values
The ergonomic software has been designed to avoid any ambiguous situations. At any time,
the displayed values correspond only to a measurement or a calculation and never to the probe
position (except in mode “scanning” or Max, Min, Δ ).
Results of last measurement in red, previous measurement results in green.
In order to avoid any reading errors of the displayed values on the screen,
only measurement results or calculations are visible. Except for a few specific
modes, your height gauge will not display the current value of the position of
the probe.
2.14 Printer
An USB matrix printer especially designed for your height gauge is available as an optional
accessory.
Its installation does not require any special intervention. Each MICRO-HITE or MICRO-
HITE+M is directly compatible with this printer, which can be connected to an USB port on the
back of the control panel at any time.

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For further details on the printer installation, see this chapter. For its use, see this chapter.
2.15 Connectors
The control panel features several connectors allowing to manage the obtained data. Besides
three USB connectors on the top of the back, there is also a TLC (TESA Link Connector) IP65
connector, which enables you to send data to an external device.
For further details, see this chapter.
No.
Description
1
TLC connector (equivalent to standard serial output)
2
Power supply (not used when the control panel is
connected to the height gauge via connector No. 4)
3
USB connectors
4
“Height gauge to control panel” connector