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TRIMOS V3 - User Manual

TRIMOS V3
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USER’S MANUAL
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Table of Contents

Questions and Answers

  • S
    spencerSep 28, 2026
    i have just opened my trimos. from new. I have attached all cables and probes and have undone the safety/transport screw. However the hand reel to move the probe up and down is not engaging. It will rotate but will not move the probe itself

    Summary

    Safety Regulations

    Important Information

    General safety instructions and disclaimer for proper user manipulation of the instrument.

    Security Symbols

    Explanation of safety symbols used throughout the manual to indicate potential hazards.

    General Warnings

    Covers electrostatic discharge, prohibition of disassembly, and environmental operation guidelines.

    Instrument Description

    Instrument Components

    Identification and description of the physical parts of the TRIMOS measuring instrument.

    Interfaces and Connectors

    Details on the instrument's data ports, power connections, and probe interfaces.

    Display Overview

    Explanation of the instrument's display elements, status symbols, and screen lines.

    Setting Up

    Packing List

    Lists all items included in the standard packaging of the measuring instrument.

    Initial Setup Procedure

    Step-by-step guide for unpacking, cleaning, and assembling the instrument.

    Getting Started

    Displacement Modes

    Describes manual and motorized carriage movement operations for the instrument.

    Setting into Operation

    Guides through initial power-on, reference setting, and probe constant input.

    Main Functions

    Measurement Mode Selection

    Selection process for height, diameter, and centerline measurement modes.

    Height Measurements

    Procedures for performing vertical measurements and chain dimensions.

    Diameter and Centerline Measurements

    Instructions for measuring internal/external diameters and centerlines.

    References Management

    Setting measurement origins and assigning preset values.

    Resolution Selection

    Adjusting the display resolution for measurement accuracy.

    Probe Constant Management

    Setting, memorizing, and manually recording the probe constant.

    Unit Selection

    Switching between metric (mm) and imperial (inch) units.

    Min;Max;Delta Mode

    Performing measurements to find minimum, maximum, or difference values.

    Measurement Calculations

    Calculating averages and differences between recorded measurements.

    Zero Setting

    Resetting the display to zero for various measurement contexts.

    Secondary Functions

    Perpendicularity Measurement

    Procedures to measure the perpendicularity of a surface using different methods.

    Measurement History (Buffer)

    Accessing, navigating, and processing stored measurement data.

    Distance and Centerline Measurement

    Measuring distances and centerlines between features.

    Inversion of Measuring Direction

    Reversing measurement direction for expanded range.

    Probe Holder Change

    Procedure for switching probe holders while maintaining measurement origin.

    Manual Probe Constant Recording

    Manually inputting the probe constant value.

    Display Modes

    Configuring display formats for height measurements (standard/direct).

    Shrinking Factor

    Applying a factor to adjust measurements for material expansion/contraction.

    Temperature Compensation

    Compensating measurements for ambient temperature variations.

    Data Transfer and Print-out

    USB Connection

    Connecting the instrument to a PC via USB for data transfer.

    RS232 Connection

    Connecting the instrument via RS232 for data transfer.

    Remote Control of the Instrument

    Command Attributes

    Specifies prerequisites for executing remote control commands.

    List of Commands

    Reference for ASCII commands for remote instrument operation.

    Configuration

    Probe Weight Balancing

    Adjusting the balancing of the floating probe suspension.

    Measuring Force Adjustment

    Electronically setting the force applied by the measuring probe.

    Reference Number Definition

    Setting the number of available measurement references (1-9).

    Air Cushion Adjustment (V4 ÷ V8)

    Adjusting air cushion airflow for instrument displacement.

    Probing Filter Settings

    Adjusting probing sensitivity based on insert type for accuracy.

    SmartReverse Function

    Enabling/disabling automatic reversal point detection for diameter measurements.

    Data Sending Configuration

    Configuring data output for diameter and centerline measurements.

    Data Transfer Mode

    Selecting between manual and automatic data transfer methods.

    Display Line Configuration

    Masking or activating the second display line in height mode.

    Programmable Buttons

    Assigning specific functions to programmable buttons on the instrument.

    Unit Blocking

    Locking or unlocking the measurement unit to prevent changes.

    Reference Gauge Size

    Entering the height of a non-standard reference gauge for calibration.

    Standby Mode Configuration

    Setting the time interval before the instrument enters standby mode.

    Buzzer Configuration

    Adjusting the frequency and volume of the instrument's buzzer.

    Start-up Function Selection

    Choosing the function active immediately after instrument start-up.

    Serial Number and Firmware

    Displaying instrument serial number and firmware versions.

    Calibration Dates

    Viewing the latest calibration date and entering the next calibration date.

    Application and Adjustments

    Probing

    Understanding probing indicators, direction, and acoustic signals for precise measurements.

    Floating Probe Suspension Balancing

    Adjusting probe suspension to ensure consistent measuring force.

    Motorised Movement Methods

    Utilizing keyboard keys or function buttons for motorized carriage movement.

    Battery Replacement

    Step-by-step guide for replacing the instrument's battery block.

    Electronic Component Recycling

    Environmental guidelines for recycling electronic components (WEEE).

    Instrument Resetting

    Procedure to force a reset of the instrument's electronics in case of blocking.

    Cleaning Instructions

    Guidance on cleaning instrument parts and air cushion pads.

    After Sales Service

    Complaints and Repairs

    Information on contacting local agents for service and repairs.

    Agent List

    How to find an official list of TRIMOS agents.

    Dimensions

    V3, V4, V5, V6 Dimensions

    Technical drawings and specific dimensions for V3, V4, V5, and V6 models.

    V8 Dimensions

    Technical drawings and specific dimensions for the V8 model.

    Technical Specifications

    V3 Specifications

    Detailed technical specifications for the V3 instrument.

    V4 Specifications

    Detailed technical specifications for the V4 instrument.

    V5 Specifications

    Detailed technical specifications for the V5 instrument.

    V6 Specifications

    Detailed technical specifications for the V6 instrument.

    V8 Specifications

    Detailed technical specifications for the V8 instrument.

    Declaration of Conformity

    TRIMOS V3 Specifications

    General IconGeneral
    BrandTRIMOS
    ModelV3
    CategoryMeasuring Instruments
    LanguageEnglish

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