Touch Probe features mechanical activation.
August 6, 2009 -
Suitable for HEIDENHAIN and third party controls, Model TS 642 features mechanical activation microswitch in taper shank, which allows activation once probe is inserted in spindle. Once removed, probe automatically shuts off, optimizing battery life. Integrated blower jets enable cleaning of measuring point with coolant or compressed air. With transmission range of 7 m, probe can be operated for 800 hr of continuous duty with set of Li-Ion batteries.
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Original Press release
Heidenhain Corp.
333 E. State Pkwy.
Schaumburg, IL, 60173-5337
USA
HEIDENHAIN's New Infrared Touch Probe Suitable for Mechanical Activation
SCHAUMBURG, IL - (July 2009) - The new TS 642 touch probe from HEIDENHAIN features mechanical probe activation and is suitable for both older HEIDENHAIN controls as well as current third party controls. This is especially useful in machines that are not set up to offer touch probes as standard options.
A key component in the TS 642 probe is a mechanical activation microswitch in the taper shank. This makes it useful for applications that do not permit infrared activation. This shank switch allows activation once the probe is inserted in its spindle. Once removed, the probe automatically shuts off thus optimizing probe battery life.
The new TS 642 also has flexible protocol capabilities allowing for easy interface to 3rd party controls in retrofit applications. With its integrated blower jets, the TS 642 makes it possible to clean the measuring point with coolant or compressed air.
The TS 642 can be operated for 800 hours of continuous duty with a set of lithium batteries. Alkaline or rechargeable batteries can also be used. The transmission range of the TS 642 is 7m, facilitating covering even large working spaces.
This probe's optical triggering also makes it an inherently reliable tool as no requirement for recalibration is ever necessary.
More information is available by contacting HEIDENHAIN at (847) 490-1191 or HEIDENHAIN CORPORATION, 333 E. State Parkway, Schaumburg, IL 60173. HEIDENHAIN can also be accessed directly via the web site at www.heidenhain.com or e-mail at info@heidenhain.com.
HEIDENHAIN CORPORATION is the North American subsidiary of DR. JOHANNES HEIDENHAIN GmbH, a leading international manufacturer of precision measurement and control equipment. Our product line includes linear scales, rotary and angular encoders, digital readouts, digital length gages, CNC controls and machine inspection equipment.
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