Foreword61211-1020202 Operating Instructions
Foreword
Information about these operation
instructions
CenterMax coordinate measuring machine (CMM) is described in
these operating instructions.
These operating instructions address operators and users of the coor-
dinate measuring machine.
Short information about the contents:
– Warranty and safety-relevant information in ➤ Chapter 1 “Intro-
duction” on page 1-1.
– What is what, e.g. quill, coordinate axes? What is required for
operating the CMM? The answers can be found in ➤ Chapter 2
“Description of the CMM” on page 2-1.
– Dimensions, connection data, travel speed, environmental condi-
tions of the CMM and probe system data can be found in
➤ Chapter 3 “Technical data” on page 3-1.
– You want to install the CMM at another place. Or you want to
install an additional CMM. For more information, please refer to
➤ Chapter 4 “Transport and installation” on page 4-1.
– Making connections, mounting of probe racks, general visual
check prior to start-up. For more information, please refer to
➤ Chapter 5 “Preparations for start-up” on page 5-1.
– The workpiece and the CMM must be prepared before starting the
measuring run. To do so, please refer to ➤ Chapter 6 “Start-up” on
page 6-1.
– Connections made, workpiece clamped on measuring table, probe
system prepared. The preparations for the measuring run can
begin ➤ Chapter 7 “Measuring operation” on page 7-1.
– In case the CMM is not doing what you expect it to, please refer to
➤ Chapter 8 “Errors and faults” on page 8-1.
– A CMM also requires care, especially for ensuring safe and correct
measurements. The corresponding measures are explained
➤ Chapter 9 “Maintenance and care” on page 9-1.
Further chapters:
– Detailed listing of all chapters: ➤ Contents.
– Explanation of important terms: ➤ Glossar.
– Examples of CMM applications: ➤ Appendix.