Zeiss FixAssist XTR User manual

FixAssist®XTR

Probe presetting device
for probe systems with
XTR plate
Operating manual

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Information about the device
Name FixAssist® XTR
Device type Probe presetting device for probe systems 
with XTR plate
Product number 626109-9160-000
Manufacturer Carl Zeiss 3D Automation GmbH
Carl-Zeiss-Straße 32
73431 Aalen
Germany
Document version
Article no. Document Version Date Note
626109-9160-900 1.0 08.06.2017 valid
A new version status will be created if changes are made to the content
of this document. The previous status will be rendered invalid, and must
be replaced by the valid document version.

Content
626109-9160-000 FixAssist XTR Operating manual V1.0
1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.1 Warranty and liability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.2 Importance of these instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.1 Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.2 Structural modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3 Structure, function and technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.1 Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.2 Misuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.3 Scope of delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.4 Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.5 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4.1 Inserting probe plates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4.2 Configuring the angle around the Z-axis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4.3 Configuring the angle around the second axis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
5 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
5.1 Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
5.2 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
5.3 Service contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
6 Taking out of operation, disposal and transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
6.1 Disposal and recycling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
6.2 Notes on storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
6.3 Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Introduction
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1Introduction
1.1 Warranty and liability
Our General Terms and Conditions of Sale and Delivery always apply. No
warranty or liability claims for personal injury or 
material damage can be accepted if they relate to one or more of the
causes given below:
– Improper use of the product.
– Incorrect installation, start-up, operation and maintenance of the pro-
duct or use of spare parts not approved by the manufacturer.
– Failure to observe the instructions in this manual in regard to all ser-
vice life phases of the product.
– Unauthorised structural modifications made to the product.
1.2 Importance of these instructions
These instructions are intended for the user. They are used to operate the
FixAssist XTR safely and properly.

Safety
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2Safety
2.1 Safety instructions
– The regulations for occupational safety and accident prevention must
be observed.
– Place the probe presetting device on an even, stable and sufficiently
large surface so that it will not tip over.
– Ensure an ergonomic working height.
The user must be able to operate the loading station when in a sitting
or upright position Follow the instructions of the work safety
legislation.
2.2 Structural modifications
No modifications, additions or conversion work may be carried out on
the device without the manufacturer's approval.
Parts must be replaced immediately if not in perfect working order. Only
use original spare and wear parts. If third-party parts are used, it is not
possible to guarantee that they have been designed and manufactured to
the relevant load and safety requirements.

Structure, function and technical data
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3.1 Intended use
The FixAssist® XTR is used for configuring and assembling XTR
measuring probes for coordinate measuring devices. The angle around
the Z-axis of the coordinate measuring device and around a horizontal
axis can be accurately and reproducibly calibrated.
All of the specifications in these operating instructions must be heeded
during use.
3.2 Misuse
The FixAssist XTR is exclusively designed for configuring and assembling
XTR measuring probes. Use of any other kind or outside of this scope is
regarded as improper. The manufacturer cannot accept any liability for
damage arising from such use.

Structure, function and technical data
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3.3 Scope of delivery
Product Image
FixAssist XTR
Tool kit consisting of:
– 1x 1.2 Nm torque screwdriver
– 2x DG11 hook wrench
– 2x DG20 hook wrench
–1xM5,V2Aprobeextension
– 1x angle adjustment device for
DG11 angle elements
– 2x 2.9 pin wrench
– 5x Allen key; sizes 1.5–4 mm
Fig. 1: FixAssist XTR
Fig. 2: Tool kit

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Fig. 3: FixAssist structure
1. Plate support
2. Centring aid
3. Prism
4. Vertical guide
5. Fixing screw (yellow) for vertical guide
6. Fixing screw (black) for angle adjustment
7. Fixing screw for horizontal guide
8. Horizontal guide
9. Fixing screw (red) for plate support
10.Wing nut for locking the plate support around the Z-axis

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3.5 Technical data
Condition Value
Weight 19kg
Dimensions 700mm x 230mm x 515mm (LxWxH)
Ambient temperature 5–40°C
Humidity 30–95% (non-condensing)
Storage temperature 5–40°C