ZEISS VAST/VAST Gold
Adapter plates for the VAST/VAST gold sensor with activated chip functions and M5 connection thread
CMM Adapter Plates
The adapter plate is an important interface between the CMM and the workpiece. Particularly at the measuring sensor, no compromises should be made. ZEISS adapter plates are manufactured exclusively by ZEISS in Germany under strict quality testing and procedures. Laboratory approvals and constant quality and process control guarantee full functionality on all ZEISS CMMs.
Types of adapter plates
Original ZEISS adapter plates - The perfect adapter plate for your measuring system
ZEISS VAST
ZEISS VAST adapter plates support ZEISS VAST Gold and ZEISS VAST XT Gold sensors. ZEISS VAST Gold is the ideal sensor for tactile scanning and single-point measurements with long styli. They can handle styli with a length of up to 800 millimeters and a weight of up to 800 grams. This sensor is characterized by its high scanning speeds.
ZEISS VAST XTR
ZEISS VAST XTR adapter plates are the right choice for ZEISS VAST XTR Gold sensors. This type of sensor has an integrated rotation axis, which means that the stylus is aligned in the direction of the feature to be measured.
ZEISS VAST XXT
These adapter plates support ZEISS VAST XXT sensors. This sensor allows high-precision scanning at the ZEISS RDS swivel/rotate joint. The refined bearing point of the XXT adapter plates ensures system stability and a high degree of accuracy. The gold-plated contact points improve electrical conductivity for more robust data transmission.
Ihre Vorteile auf einen Blick
Überlegene Wechselteller: das Original von ZEISS
Vermeidung von Bedienfehlern und falschen Messungen
ZEISS Wechselteller identifizieren Taststifte in der Software über den integrierten ID-Chip. Diese Technologie verhindert Fehlbedienungen und Fehlmessungen. Ein weiterer Vorteil des Originals: Auf dem Display des Bedienfelds stehen Ihnen weitere Informationen zur Verfügung, wie z.B. die Druckmessung oder der Winkel des aktiven Tastsystems.
Reduzierte Messzeit
Die "Fly Scan"-Funktion der Original ZEISS Wechselteller ermöglicht es dem Taster, unterbrochene Konturen reibungslos und ohne Unterbrechung zu scannen. Daraus resultieren deutlich kürzere Programmier- und Messzeiten. Je nach Werkstück können durch dieses Verfahren bis zu 70% Messzeit eingespart werden, beispielsweise bei Spitzenkreismessungen an Zahnrädern.
Schnellere Tasterwechsel
Die Softwarefunktion "Quick Change" beschleunigt den Austausch von Tasterkonfigurationen um 50%. Der Wert dieser Funktion ist am relevantesten bei der Messung komplexer Werkstücke, die mehrere Tasterwechsel erfordern. Alle Funktionen des VAST Performance Kits können nur mit original ZEISS Wechseltellern genutzt werden.
Robustere Datenübertragung
Die verfeinerte Lagerposition der XXT-Wechselteller bewahrt die Systemstabilität bei gleichbleibend hoher Genauigkeit. Goldbeschichtete Kontaktpunkte verbessern die elektrische Leitfähigkeit und sorgen für eine robustere Datenübertragung. Insgesamt ist die Effizienz von KMG-Anlagen nur durch die Verwendung der Original ZEISS Wechselteller gewährleistet.
Frequently asked questions about adapter plates
The tightening torque for the adapter plates is very critical and must be maintained. If the screws are tightened with less torque, there is a risk of the stylus system becoming angled, which may result in measuring errors due to shaft probing. If the screws are tightened too much, the aluminum body of the adapter plate will be distorted and can no longer be picked up by the head properly and the measured values cannot be reproducibly transferred.
The golden spheres have been implemented to ensure more stable data transmission. The gold coating transmits electronic data much better than the pure steel sphere as known from previous embodiments. These gold coatings are also known from the audio field, where connectors are also gold-coated. Especially on CMMs that are located in an oil- and dust-containing environment in production, these golden spheres enable considerably better results.
Since the introduction of the VAST XT probe, it has been technically possible to identify stylus systems via a chip. This is the basis for a large number of options in machine controls and CALYPSO software. This chip has been activated since 2007 and is used in many applications. Increasingly more features of the machine or the software can only be implemented with the help of these activated chips. You can see plates with activated chop on the ZEISS logo and 2 stickers with article and serial numbers.
Regardless of the probe used, all adapter plates feature the product as the most important component in the stylus system chain. The plate transfers the probing deflection to the probe. The better and more stable this connection is, the more reliable the measurable values that can be achieved. This transmission safety may be restricted in the case of contaminated or damaged plates. Therefore, we recommend regular cleaning and checking of the critical components under the microscope. The critical components are the 3 glued-in rollers and the so-called anchor plate in the center of the plate. Both should be completely free from contamination and damage. Appropriate cleaning cloths can be used for cleaning. Other cleaning agents may also be used depending on the type and tenacity of the contamination. However, we recommend consulting your ZEISS representative in advance.
ZEISS adapter plates are part of the ZEISS probe technology, which cannot be copied so easily. The basic functions of the machine and CALYPSO can certainly be used. However, the new controllers and many software options can only read the specially developed technology in the original ZEISS adapter plates. However, many cheap copies on the market are not able to map this particular technology, so it may happen that these no longer work with new controllers or new features. Only original ZEISS adapter plates can guarantee full functionality of the machine.