TESA Power Panel Plus M 00760220 User manual

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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 350 00730063
600 00730064
900 00730065

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Contents Page
1Main features 5
2Keyboard 6
3Starting up 11
3.1 Establishing probe constant for length measurement 14
with inversion of the probing direction
3.2 Programming retraction travel 19
3.3 Capturing a reference value 20
3.4 PRESET function 24
4Display 25
4.1 Main display 26
4.2 Display format in mode measurement 27
5Configuration menu 28
5.1 Unit system 28
5.2 Printing a language or header 29
5.3 Temperature stabilisation 29
5.4 Standard parameters 30
5.5 RS 232 input/output 31
5.6 Printer 31
5.7 Temperature compensation 32
5.8 Date and time 36
5.9 Header text 36
5.10 Default parameters 37
6Features and functions 38
6.1 Measuring lengths using the function « Single probe contact »38
6.2 Measuring lengths using the function « Dual probe contacts »38
6.3 Measuring grooves 39
6.4 Measuring ribs 40
6.5 Measuring bores 42
6.6 Measuring shafts 45
6.7 Calculating a median 48
6.8 Calculating a distance 51
6.9 Measuring a diameter or a width 55

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7Entering the measuring instrument 56
8Entering data through the keyboard 57
9Capturing flatness and parallelism errors 58
10 Measuring angles 65
11 Measuring perpendicularity and straightness deviations 70
12 PAUSE 84
13 Characteristics of the measuring functions 87
14 2D measurement 90
14.1 Measuring in coordinate direction Y 92
14.2 Measuring in coordinate direction X 94
14.3 Checking 2D measurements 98
15 Performing 2D analyses 101
15.1 Translating the origin point of coordinates to the bore axis 101
15.2 Rotating the measured value through the main part 103
15.3 Aligning the coordinate system to the bore axis 104
15.4 Changing measured values into polar coordinates 106
15.5 Registering a measured dimension 107
15.6 Auxiliary geometric functions 108
15.6.1 Translating the coordinate system from the reference axis to new axis 110
15.6.2 Rotating the coordinate system through its origin point 111
15.6.3 Creating a fictitious origin point 113
15.6.4 Calculating the regression circle 115
15.6.5 Calculating the angle between 3 geometric elements 117
15.6.6 Calculating the distance between two points 118
16 Creating a part programme by learning 120
17 Managing files 123
17.1 Restoring a measurement programme 124
17.2 Editing a measurement programme 125
17.3 Cancelling a measurement programme 132
17.4 Managing measurement files 133

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18 Executing a part programme 134
18.1 Simple 1D programme 135
18.2 Programme with angle, perpendicularity and 2D measurements 140
19 Statistics menu 150
20 Interfaces 156
20.1 RS 232 digital input 156
20.2 RS 232 digital output 157
20.3 CENTRONICS output and printer type (A4) 158
21 Printing formats 159
22 Exporting data files to PC 161
22.1 Data file format 162
23 Sales programme 162
24 Warranty 163
25 Declaration of conformity 164

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1) Main features
In the tradition of the 1D control panel, your POWER PANEL plus M provides
exceptional ease of use. Based on the concept One Key = One Function, it allows a
direct and easy access to the variety of measuring and analytical functions available.
The measured values are displayed along with a number of icons enabling a clear
interpretation of the results.
Besides 1D measurement, your POWER PANEL plus M has the following additional
features and functions:
-Possible use of two references A and B.
-Possible connection of an RS type instrument.
-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.
-2D measurement with graphical representation of the coordinate axes available
on display along with the measured part features.
-Creation of a part programme by learning.
-Automatic edition and generation of the measurement cycles. The memory can
accept up to 9999 part features distributed in several part programmes, each
including as much as 999 values.
-Memory capacity for 25.000 measured values.
-SPC capabilities with output of the average, range, standard deviation, histogram,
actual/effective value comparison, number of out-of-tolerances values, control
limits and control charts.
-Temperature compensation.
-Possible output of reports with all measurement and statistical data in A4 format.
-Two models available (with or without built-in printer).
-Connectors on the back panel:
-Column: SUB-D connector, 15-pin female
-RS output: SUB-D connector, 9-pin female
-RS input: SUB-D connector, 9-pin male
-TESA IG-13: MINI-DIN input
-Printer: CENTRONICS output, 25-pin
-Power input for the foot switch
-Power input for the battery charger whenever the control-panel is used
with TESA-µHite.

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2) Keyboard
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Function keys
Paper feed for built-in printer
Switching ON or OFF. Hold this key down (> 0,6 sec.)
to validate your action.

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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
(> 0,6 sec.) to have this done.
Resetting the counter to zero. If the option « Header ON» has been
selected, a new header can be entered each time this key is
pressed. Also allows you to reinitialise the part programme created
by learning.
Cancelling the last function or the last probe contact.
Measuring the centre and the width of a rib.
Measuring parallelism and runout errors.
Calculating and further displaying the median obtained from the
last two probe contacts or the last two numbered values you’ve
selected earlier in the logbook.
Cancelling both references A and B with return to menu St1/2 for
taking a new reference A and/or B along with a new probe constant
if you wish to. Also permits to reset the counter to zero and
reinitialise the registration of the learn programme.
Probing up once pressed shortly.
Hold the key down to move the probe up quickly (desired speed is
selected in the configuration menu).
Probe will stop moving as soon as key is released.
Probing up with detection of the highest culmination point.
Probing up with detection of the lowest culmination point.

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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).
Probe will stop moving as soon as key is released.
Probing down with detection of the lowest culmination point.
Probing down with detection of the highest culmination point.
Displaying a bore or shaft diameter as well as the width of a groove
or a rib whether temporarily or permanently (difference value
obtained from two probe contacts).
Measurement of the centre and the width of a groove.
Measurement of both the centre and diameter of a bore.
Measurement of both the centre and diameter of a shaft.
ENTER key to validate your action.

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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.
2D measuring mode.
Saving a part programme created by learning.
Statistics menu.
Configuration menu.
Executing a part programme.

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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.
Menu for managing files including part programmes and
measurement results.
Moving the cursor to the left by one single position or one field.
In mode measurement, causes the programme to display the
measured values at the rate of 4 while moving back in the logbook.
Moving the cursor down by one single position or one field.
In mode measurement, causes the programme to access the
logbook and have thelast four measured values displayed. The
remaining values will then appear subsequently while moving back
in the logbook.
Moving the cursor to the right by one single position or one field.
In mode measurement, causes the programme to display the
measured values at the rate of 4 while moving forward in
the logbook..