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.
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3Structure, function and technical data
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.
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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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3.4 Design
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1 2 3 4
5
6
7 8
9 9
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
Operation
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4Operation
Assembling probe systems requires a very high degree of precision. For
this reason, you should always work with extreme care when configuring
your desired probe system.
Faults during assembly have a direct impact on your measurement results.
Always use a stainless steel extension when bolting down extensions or
probes to hold them in place.
Fig. 4: Extension as counter support
NOTE:
If possible do not use your original probe for configuring your probe
system. Use old probes with a large sphere diameter for configuration,
and your original probe exclusively for your measurements.
Operation
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4.1 Inserting probe plates
1. Release the red fixing screws
(1) and push them out.
1
2. Insert the probe plate with
assembled extension into the
holder. In this process, the
alignment plate (2) fits into
the groove (3).
The two snaps of the probe
plate move into the recesses
designed to accommodate
them.
2
3
3. Fix down the probe plate.
Push the red fixing screws (1)
inwards and tighten them.
Important! Do not tighten
the fixing screws too much,
because the plate could
become damaged.
The probe plate is clamped in
to the precise position.
1
Fig. 5:
Fig. 6:
Fig. 7:
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4.2 Configuring the angle around the Z-axis
1.
2.
Release the four screws (1)
slightly with a torque
screwdriver until
the probe system can rotate.
Turn the probe system
towards the prism.
1
1
Fig. 8:
3.
4.
Release the wing nuts (2) of
the angular scale and adjust
the desired angle by rotating
the angular scale.
In this process, think about
in which direction you want
your probe system to turn.
Re-apply the wing nuts. The
angle of the probe plate is
set.
2
Fig. 9:
5.
6.
7.
Set the prism vertically.
To do this, release the fixing
screws (3) and adjust the
prism angle 0°.
Re-apply the fixing screws
again.
Release the yellow fixing
screw (4) of the horizontal
guide and push the prism
slide carefully toward the
probe until it is against the
prism.
3
4
Fig. 10:
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8.
9.
Re-apply the fixing screw (4).
The probe sphere must be
right in the centre of the
prism.
Fig. 11:
10.
11.
12.
Re-apply the screws (5)
slightly
.
Check whether the probe
sphere is still centred in the
prism.
If the configuration is cor-
rect, tighten the screws with
the torque screwdriver.
The angle around the Z-axis
is configured.
5
5
Fig. 12:
Operation
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4.3 Configuring the angle around the second
axis
Requirements:
– A probe system with extension and probe is fixed in the plate support.
– The angle around the Z-axis is configured.
1. Insert the centring aid (1)
into the prism slide.
1
2.
3.
4.
5.
Release the fixing screw of
the vertical and horizontal
guide.
Push the centring aid
carefully both vertically and
horizontally until the tip of
the probe is precisely in the
centre.
Re-apply the fixing screw of
the vertical guides.
The prism is now set to the
correct height.
Push prism slides
horizontally. Remove the
centring aid and probe
once again,
Fig. 13:
Fig. 14:
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Below the adjustment of the second axis is described using a probe with
a cube and screw as an example.
6.
7.
Replace the probe on the
cube with a stainless steel
extension.
Release the screw (1) of the
cube slightly. The cube can
now be rotated.
1
8.
9.
Release the fixing screws (2)
of the angular adjustment
and set the desired angle of
the second axis.
Tighten fixing screws again.
2
10.
11.
12.
13.
Push the prism slide
horizontally, carefully until
the extension is against the
prism without backlash.
Re-tighten the screw of the
cube.
Check the angle once more.
Replace the stainless steel
extension with the probe.
The probe system is set up
and ready for operation.
Fig. 15:
Fig. 16:
Fig. 17:
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5 Maintenance
Cleaning and maintenance work is only allowed to be carried out by
instructed personnel.
5.1 Cleaning and care
The FixAssist and the guides in particular must always be kept in a clean
state. The device must always be kept free of tools, liquids, chips and
other foreign substances.
Used substances and materials must be handled and disposed of
correctly, in particular when cleaning with solvents.
Basic requirements for all materials:
Dusty parts are damp-cleaned, never wipe in dry condition! It is necessary
to use a mild detergent and soft cleaning materials (cloth, sponge or
chamois leather).
The following are not allowed to be used:
– Abrasive agents or sharp/degreasing cleaning agents.
– Hard sponges or brushes.
–Chemicalssuchasacetone, carbon, carbon tetrachloride, methyl ethyl
ketone, paint thinners or alcohol compounds with an alcohol
concentration of more than 5%.
– Compressed air for cleaning by blowing out.
5.2 Maintenance
The FixAssist does not require any additional maintenance.
5.3 Service contact
Carl Zeiss 3D Automation GmbH
Carl-Zeiss-Straße 32
D-73431 Aalen
Germany
Tel.: +49 7361 6336-0
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6Taking out of operation, disposal and transport
6.1 Disposal and recycling
Disassembly and disposal must only be carried out by specialised
personnel from the owner, observing the relevant accident prevention
regulations. When disposing of FixAssist XTR or individual components,
different elements must be disposed of separately in accordance with
relevant national and regional waste disposal regulations.
6.2 Notes on storage
If the FixAssist XTR is put into storage, it must be stored in a dry and
dust-free location. The recommended storage temperature is +5°C to
40°C.
6.3 Transport
The device is only allowed to be transported in the cardboard box
provided for this purpose.
Important note: The probe presetting device is never allowed to be lifted
by the vertical prism slide under any circumstances. The FixAssist XTR is
lifted at both sides on the subframe.
Safe transport is guaranteed only if all parts have been carefully packed
and cushioned and secured on the transport equipment in such a way as
to prevent any shifting, tilting, falling or damage.
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