TESA MICRO-HITE+M User Manual

V15 – 03.10.2017
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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.

TESA MICRO-HITE+M Specifications

General

Resolution	0.001/0.01 mm | .00005/.0005 in
Accuracy	(1.8 + L/600) μm (L in mm)
Operating Temperature	10 - 40 °C
Repeatability	0.5 μm
Display	Digital
Interface	RS-232
Measuring Range	0-520 mm (0-20.5 in)
Measurement Range	0-520 mm (0-20.5 in)

Summary

Introduction

Safety Warning

Emphasizes reading the manual before use to prevent instrument malfunction or damage.

Product Presentation

Air Cushion Functionality

Rotary Control Handle Operation

Details the FEEL&MOOVE system for instrument movement and function activation.

Technical Specifications

Installation, Security, and Maintenance

Electrical Power Supply Guidelines

Covers stability, power cable, transformer, and voltage requirements for safe operation.

Instrument Installation Guide

Unpacking and Initial Setup

Provides step-by-step instructions for unpacking and setting up the height gauge.

Control Panel Operations

General Control Panel Description

Measurement Zone Functionality

Details the actions possible using the measurement zone keys and numerical keyboard.

System Options and Settings

Measurement Parameter Adjustments

Covers settings for resolution, units, angle units, temperature compensation, and speed.

Bore, Axis, Groove/Rib Measurement Options

Tolerance Management

Instrument Initialisation

Initialisation Process Concept

Automatic Initialisation (MH+M)

Details the automated search for the reference mark on the glass scale.

Manual Initialisation (MH)

Describes the manual process where the user moves the probe to find the reference mark.

Probe Constant Determination

Using the Master Piece

Introduces the master piece accessory and its importance for probe constant determination.

Probe Constant Calculation Procedure

Outlines the processes for determining the probe constant using the master piece.

Principles of Measurement

ST1 and ST2 Measurement Mode Philosophy

Explains the core differences and applications of ST1 and ST2 measurement modes.

Manual Single Probing (MH)

Describes the process of manual single probing using the handwheel.

Automatic Single Probing (MH+M)

Details the automated process for single probing on motorized models.

Dynamic Culmination Point Measurement (MH)

Details dynamic culmination point measurement by moving the workpiece.

ST1 Measurement Mode

ST1 Mode Generality

Capturing Reference Value in ST1

Details how to capture reference values with single probing in ST1 mode.

ST2 Measurement Mode

ST2 Mode Probe Calibration

Describes the automatic probe calibration process upon entering ST2 mode.

Capturing Reference Value in ST2

Details capturing reference values via single or double probing in ST2 mode.

Single and Double Probing Concepts

Explains the concepts of single and double probing for direct measurement and efficiency.

Max, Min, Delta Mode

Measurement Principle (MH+M)

Details the measurement principle for MH+M in this mode, involving probe positioning and workpiece movement.

Measurement Principle (MH)

Angle Measurement

Angle Measurement Principle (MH+M)

Angle Measurement Principle (MH)

Perpendicularity & Straightness Measurement

Mounting the IG13 Probe

Measurement Principle for Probes

Zero Setting Procedure

2D Measurement Mode

2D Mode Concept and Steps

Step-by-Step 2D Measurement Example

Guides through a step-by-step example of 2D measurement, focusing on angle calculation.

Defining a Datum in 2D Mode

Program Management

Program Creation Process

Explains the principle of creating measuring sequences by learning from a piece.

Inserting Tolerances

Saving Measurement Sequences

Running a Measurement Sequence

Guides on running a loaded measurement sequence.

Control and Updates

System Information Access

Sensor Control and Calibration

Reference Mark Verification

Software Update Procedure

Provides instructions for updating the instrument's software using a USB key.