Installation's manual

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Hexagon probe rack

HR-R3
HR-R6
HR-R9
HEXAGON METROLOGY SENSORS
TESA S.A.
3D Probes department
Bugnon, 38
CH-1020 RENENS
SWITZERLAND

This product is protected by patents and patent applications, including the following:
EP 1557050 US 7282017 CN 100354070 JP 4231016
EP 1930687 US 8535208 CN 101196393 JP 2008145433
and other patents pending.

Document: 3912.290.1407
Version: 1.0
Edition: October 2014
Installation's manual Hexagon probe rack Table of contents
1. General 5
1.1. Introduction 5 EN
1.2. Safety information 5
1.3. Declaration of conformity 5
1.4. Validity 5
1.5. Abbreviations and acronyms 6
1.6. Environmental requirements 6
2. System description 7
2.1. Introduction 7
2.2. HR-R range 7
2.3. System layout 7
2.4. Rack Assembly 8
2.5. Adjustable base 8
2.6. Kinematic Joint mounting 9
2.7. HDKJ 9
3. HH-C rack controller 10
3.1. Description 10
3.2. System interconnection diagrams 11
3.3. Front panel LEDs 11
3.4. Serial communications 12
3.4.1. RS232 connector 12
3.4.2. USB connector 12
4. Alignment of the rack 13
4.1. Suggested alignment method 13
4.1.1. Mounting components 13
4.1.2. For small-sized CMMs 13
4.1.3. For large-sized CMMs 14
4.1.4. Set the rack 14
4.1.5. Determine port centre lines and heights (TKJ) 14
4.1.6. Determine port centre lines and heights (HDKJ) 15
4.1.7. Determine head centre line and base height 15
4.2. Docking height (TKJ) 17
4.3. Load procedure (TKJ) 18
4.4. Unload procedure (TKJ) 18
5. Command software 19
5.1. Transmission from CMM to HH-C 19
5.2. Transmission from HH-C to CMM 19
5.3. Serial command table 20
5.4. Operating modes 20
5.4.1. Command mode 20
5.4.2. Datum mode 20
5.4.3. Error mode 20
6. Additional probe modules 21

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6.1. Additional active module HR-RA 21
6.1.1. Mounting a module 21
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6.1.2. Dismantling a module 22
6.2. Additional module HR-RP-2 22
6.3. HP-L Warm-up option 23
6.4. Setting triggering force of the safety system 24
7. Accessories 25
8. Troubleshooting & maintenance 26
9. Related documents 27

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 Installation's manual Hexagon probe rack General
1. General
This manual is intended to cover the safety requirements of Hexagon probe changer series as well as to EN
provide information about the system, its operation and maintenance.

1.1. Introduction
The following conventions are used in this manual to distinguish between various kinds of information:
Symbol Definition

! Warning messages indicate the potential for bodily harm and tell you how to avoid the problem.

Caution messages indicate potential damage to the equipment or loss of data and tell you how
! to avoid the problem.

i Notes give important information taken from the text, which may be useful in ensuring that the
equipment is used to its full potential.

1.2. Safety information

All the operations described in this document for which you are responsible must be performed in accordance
with national and company safety regulations.
It is the machine supplier’s responsibility to ensure that the user is made aware of any hazards involved in
operation.
The personnel must be trained in compliance with the regulations and safety instructions and
must have been informed of possible hazards.
To reduce the risk of injury and / or property damage, the instructions in this installation guide
must be carefully read.
! Eye protection is recommended, in all applications involving the use of CMMs.
Beware of unexpected movement; the user should remain outside the full working envelope of
the complete probe system (Head, extension probe and stylus).
The probe signal could indicate a probe signal falsely, in certain conditions. Do not rely on probe
signals to stop machine movement.
For maintenance operations, refer to the machine supplier’s operation instructions, and remove
power before performing it. There are no user-serviceable parts inside power units. Return
defective units to Hexagon or your reseller.
Prevent the probe from hitting the work piece measured, the fixing element or any other part.
Check that the probe and the rack are correctly mounted and solidly attached on the machine.
Do not submit the probe and the rack to excessive force.
! Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC):
When customer-supplied devices or cables are used this can mean that these norms may not
be fulfilled. For this reason, you should only use the original devices and replacement parts and
observe the instructions for EMC-compliant installation in the handbooks that come with them.
If the head is operated inside a facility with other devices, the entire facility must comply with
the provisions in the EC-Guidelines in the demands of the general operating permit.
The information in these instructions can be changed without prior notice at any time by
i the manufacturer. It is therefore the responsibility of the user to regularly inform about the
timeliness of such information

1.3. Declaration of conformity

Declarations of Conformity can be obtained on demand. The necessary contact details are listed on the inside
cover of this installation guide.

1.4. Validity
These instructions are valid for the time of available hardware. Specifications are subject to changes by the
manufacturer.

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1.5. Abbreviations and acronyms
EN HH-A Hexagon automatic head series
HH-C Hexagon automatic head controller
TKJ TesaStar Kinematic Joint
HDKJ Heavy Duty Kinematic Joint
HR-R Hexagon probe changer

1.6. Environmental requirements

Assigned operating conditions to guarantee all metrological characteristics:
Temperature 20°±1°C
Relative humidity 50% ± 10%

Operating condition limits:

Temperature range 10 to 40°C
Relative humidity 20 to 80%, non-condensing

Storage conditions with the probes packed into their original shipping box:
Temperature range -25 to +60°C
Relative humidity 20 to 80%, non-condensing
Shocks Toppling: Maximum permissible height = 1m
Vibrations 5 – 30 Hz

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 Installation's manual Hexagon probe rack System description
2. System description
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2.1. Introduction
Mounted within the CMM’s working envelope, the HR-R facilitates fast, automatic probe exchange without
the need for re-qualification of the probe assembly.
Fast ‘probing to probing’ cycles are achieved by the probe head docking one probe and selecting another. The
high repeatability of the TKJ join removes the need to re-qualify between changes.

2.2. HR-R range

The probe changer is available in 3, 5 or 9 modules configurations:

HR-R3 HR-R5 HR-R9

Modules 3 5 9
P/N With adjustable
03939110 03939111 03939112
base
P/N Without 03939080 03939081 03939082
Fig. 1 HR-R range.

2.3. System layout

The HR-R is the part of the system which is located within the CMM working volume. It is powered and
controlled by the HH-C via a rack cable.
The probe’s change system (shown below) consists of a rack (HR-R), a controller (HH-C) and a head with a TKJ
(HH-A-T or HH-A-H series), together with a connecting cable and mounting kit.

Fig. 2 System layout.

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2.4. Rack Assembly
EN The HR-R is fixed to the CMM using Screw.
Fit the rack to the CMM table.

Fig. 3 Rack Assembly.

2.5. Adjustable base

For smooth wear-free running of the system, correct alignment of the HR-R to the CMM axes is essential.
The rack base enables the HR-R to be aligned quickly and precisely with the axes of the CMM.
Three independent adjusters are used to align the rack in roll, pitch and yaw.
It is designed to cause no damage to the CMM table.

• Unscrew the roll, pitch and yaw adjusting screws so that they are near the end of their travel.

• Mount the cover onto the base plate. It is recommended that the rack is supported before screws A and
B are fitted.

• Hand tightens lock screws until resistance is felt.

• Use the hexagonal key to tighten down the roll and pitch adjusting screws until resistance is felt.
Tighten them down another 3/4 of a turn. The base is now set at the mid position of the adjusting range.
Fine adjustment can now be carried out as required

• When adjustment is complete, tighten down lock screws firmly. Maximum torque is 8 N/m.

Fig. 4 Adjustable plate.

! Maximum torque is 8 N/m for lock screws.

Adjustable base specification

Yaw adjustment range about the nominal centre position ±1mm

Pitch adjustment range nominal limit ±1mm

Roll adjustment range nominal limit ±1mm

Increasing base height when assembled 13mm

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2.6. Kinematic Joint mounting
Probes or accessories are mounted to the probe head by a repeatable kinematic joint (TKJ). All electrical EN
connections are made automatically when the probe is mounted. So that each probe can be conveniently
exchanged, the setting screw on the kinematic joint and the built-in screwdriver must necessarily be opposite
each other.

The assemblies contain electrostatic sensitive devices. Do not touch the exposed pins
! as this may damage the device.

The screw should not be tightened to the limit when using HR-R changer.

Right position of the setting screw Wrong position of the setting screw
Fig. 5 Setting screw position
When clamping the probe or accessory using the right key, do not use excessive force to avoid damaging either
component.

! Do not exceed the clamp force of 0.3 and 0.5 Nm during part assembly.

2.7. HDKJ
HDKJ works in the same way as the standard TKJ.

Fig. 6 HDKJ

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3. HH-C rack controller
EN HH-C-V2.0 serves as electronic controller for the probe head rotation and, with the HH-CA-V2.0 extension
board, as electronic controller for the probe rack management. The HH-C is convenient for use of HH-A -T or
HH-A-H probe head series WITH HR-R probe changer.

i HH-A -M series can’t be use with HR-R.

Fig. 7 .HH-C-V2.0 controller.

3.1. Description
The HH-C-V2.0 has replaced the TesaStar – e and ae series and provides support for Serial line and USB
communications. The HH-C-V2.0 is compatible with all existing TesaStar automatic head and a provision for
the probe rack interface is fitted.

Fig. 8 Probe rack interface add on HH-CA-V2.0 (03939108).

The HH-C-V2.0 can be set via the USB (or serial line) or with the dip switches situated in the rear side.

1 2 3 9

4 5 6 7 8 10 11 12 13
1 Power Switch (OFF/ON) 5 Security control (Disable Wrist)

2 Head control via serial line (Wrist Serial) 6 Head control via USB line
3 Bus communication (PICS in) 7 Head connection (Head)

4 Power input (POWER 24Vdc) 8 Bus communication (PICS out)

9 Bus communication (PICS in) 12 Rack control via USB line

10 Rack control via serial line (Rack Serial) 13 Bus communication (PICS out)

11 Rack connection (Rack)

Fig. 9 Rear side with probe rack interface.

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3.2. System interconnection diagrams
EN

CMM controller USB or RS232 CMM controller CMM controller

(if managed by
the system) CMM controller Sync from
or Multiwire signal
computer (if needed)

Fig. 10 HH-C-V2.0 with rack management and internal probe interface.

3.3. Front panel LEDs

LED Description

Power The interface is properly powered

Power fail A power failure is detected

HP interface active The internal probe interface is active

Wrist control active Wrist controller is active (Automatic head is managed)

Rack control active A rack interface is installed

Ready Probe head is not in rotation

Active Probe head is in rotation

Datum Probe head is not seated on correctly

Obstruct Probe head was unable to reach position

Overload An excessive force was applied on the locked head

Stop A PICS stop or an emergency stop was received

Seated The probe is seated. This LED disappears with deflected probe

Damped A PDAMP request has been received from the CMM or wrist is rotated

Rack ready HR-R rack is ready for use and waits for any command

Lock error Error has occurred during lock/unlock rack process or the rack is not connected

Rack stop A screw position error has been detected

Probe seated Probe on the rack is seated. This LED disappears with deflected probe

Rack active The rack is executing a lock/unlock process

Overtravel The rack has been pushed from the front or from top

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3.4. Serial communications
EN HH-C controllers are configured depending on the machine type you’re using. Data is transmitted between
the HH-C and the CMM by a serial link (RS232 or USB), using standard ASCII code. Data has bit 8 “don’t care”.
The transmission link should be Full Duplex.

Data transmission is in the format:

Serial line USB

Baud rate 1200 bauds 19600 bauds

Data bits 7 8
Parity Even None
Stop bits 2 1

Flow control Xon / Xoff Xon / Xoff

3.4.1. RS232 connector

The HH-C-V2.0 communicates with CMM / Computer via the Serial cable as shown below. (Cable N° 03969105)
connect to the Rack Serial port.

Pin – Sub-D 9 female / male Signal

1 (CD)

2 Transmitted data (Tx)

3 Received data (Rx)

4 Data terminal ready (DTR)

5 Ground (0v)

6 Data set ready (DSR)

7 Request to send (RTS)

8 Clear to Send (CTS)

9 Ring Indicator (RI)

Fig. 11 Serial cable.

3.4.2. USB connector

USB communication is via the USB type “B” socket on the rear panel. To operate via the USB port the CMM PC
will require the correct USB drivers to be loaded.
To load the drivers, power up a HH-C-V2.0 and connect to the CMM PC via a USB cable. The CMM PC operating
system should recognise the new hardware and the ‘found new hardware’ wizard will offer to search for the
driver: FTDI, “USB Virtual Com Port drivers”.

Available in http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm

i There are two versions of the drivers available on FTDI’s website: VCP (Virtual COM Port) and
D2XX Direct Drivers. Install the VCP version.

To conform to USB standards a maximum cable length of 5 meters may be used.

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4. Alignment of the rack
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4.1. Suggested alignment method
This is a suggested alignment method for the HR-R. You may find more suitable techniques depending upon
your CMM and software.
To datum the rack you must take 2 sets of measurements:

• Determine the port centre lines and heights

• Determine the probe head centre line and base height

The methods for these two procedures are given below.

4.1.1. Mounting components

• Mount the motorised probe head on the machine.
• Mount M8 adapter on the probe head (HA-TM-31)
• Fit together HA-TM, HP-T-LF (for example) and the 10 mm long extension with stylus (Ø 3 , 20mm long)

HH-A-T or HH-AS-T

M8 adapter

HP-T-LF

Extension, L = 10mm (P/N. 03969231)

Stylus Ø 3mm, L = 20mm (P/N. 03969213)

Fig. 12 Overall part assembly.

• Install probe rack on the granite surface plate, and connect it to the port Rack available on HH-C. Do
not tighten screws.
• Mount the stylus that came with the probe rack (Ø 8 mm, 10 mm long) on the HP-T-EF (datum probe).

4.1.2. For small-sized CMMs

• Screw the mobile probe holder on the surface plate, connect it to the probe rack. Fit the HP-T-EF on.

Stylus Ø 8mm, L = 10mm

P/N. 03969208

HP-T-EF
P/N. 03939073

Mobile probe holder

P/N. 03939083

Fig. 13 Mobile probe holder.

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4.1.3. For large-sized CMMs
• Carry on mounting components (HP-T-EF) on the probe rack directly
EN
Stylus Ø 8mm, L = 10mm P/N. 03969208

HP-T-EF P/N. 03939073

Fig. 14 Mounting datum probe directly on HR-R.

i For HDKJ wrist, the datum probe must be mounted on a 50 mm extension (HA-MM-50).

4.1.4. Set the rack

• Calibrated the probe used for the alignment. This position will be used to align the rack.
• Mechanically align the rack to the Cmm axis selected X, Y or Z (vertical installation). Before to have this
done, make sure there’s is enough space around the rack to align.
• To do so, measure two points at each end of this axis (max. perm. deviation between both points is 0.1
mm)

Fig. 15 Mechanic alignment.

• Tighten screws, and verify alignment.
• Make sure the rear flat face of the probe head is lying parallel to the rack. Doing so, the probe head may
lightly rest against the rack while inserting a block between both components. If necessary, undo fixing
screw on the probe head to allow its correct self-positioning.

4.1.5. Determine port centre lines and heights (TKJ)

• Open each cover (you must hear a click).

• Ensure that all the ports are empty.

• Find the port centre by gauging points A, B and C on a semi-circular portion of the first port.

Fig. 16 Centre lines determination.

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• To find the average port top surface height (Z1) gauge points D and E.

EN

Fig. 16 Height determination.

• Repeat the centre line and surface height measurements for other ports.

4.1.6. Determine port centre lines and heights (HDKJ)

• Ensure that all the HD ports are empty.

• Find the port centre by gauging a point A, and a circle B.

Fig. 17 Point A determination.

Fig. 16 Circle B determination.

• Repeat the measurements for other HD ports.

4.1.7. Determine head centre line and base height

• Gauge the Ø 8mm datum probe (HP-T-EF) to define its centre point. Measure a minimum of 5 points, to
calculate a sphere and store the coordinates of the centre point (This will be the reference to calculate
TKJ position).

Fig. 17 Centre point

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• Select datum mode (see Section 5.4)

EN • Gently close the covers by retaining them to avoid this happening suddenly Unlock and remove the
extension from the Kinematic joint.
• To find the probe head centre line, gauge points F, G, H, and J on the pin of the probe head (6.8 mm),
using the datum stylus on the datum probe. For the base height, gauge point K on the flat face of the
Kinematic joint.

Fig. 18 TKJ centre determination

Fig. 19 HDKJ centre determination

• Calibration is now completed. Remove the mobile probe holder that will no longer be used.
• You can now change the probes along with their position. In order to avoid a wrong positioning, it is
advisable to fit them on the rack first rather than directly on the probe head.

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4.2. Docking height (TKJ)
The docking height (DH) is the height at which the probe head enters and exits a port when carrying a probe: EN
»» DH is calculated with these 3 values:
Z1 = average port height ((D+E)/2) – see before “Determine port heights”
Z2 = height to probe head base (point K)
4.7 = is the distance between point K and point D-E when the probe is dock.

Fig. 20 Docking height determination.

When entering and leaving a port without a probe, the head is set to a height (DE) which is 10.0mm higher
than DH to avoid collision:
»» DE = DH + 10.0 mm
Height DE ensures that the probe head pushes back the port lids by their upper surface.

Fig. 21 Safety distance.

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4.3. Load procedure (TKJ)
EN • Enter the port at 90° to the HR-R at height DE, and push back the lid until the probe head centre line
matches the port centre line.

• Lower the head to the docking height DH, and then by a further 0.2mm. The HR-R locks the joint when
instructed by the CMM.

• Raise the probe head by 0.2 mm then exit the port at height DH in the same plane as step 1.

Fig. 22 Load schema.

Due to the forces exerted by the rack operation on the head, it is strongly recommended that
! the head is unlocked and re-locked immediately after picking up a probe, in order to maintain
repeatability.

4.4. Unload procedure (TKJ)

• Enter the port at 90° to the HR-R at height DH and push back the lid until the head centre line matches
the port centre line.

• Lower the head by 0.2 mm and unlock the joint. The rack unlocks the joint when instructed by CMM.

• Lift the head to height DE.

• Exit the port at height DE in the same plane as first step.

Fig. 23 Unload schema.

If a probe or extension bar is manually locked (using a key), it is advisable to lock it fully to the
cam end stop, then back the screwdriver slot off by approximately 5°. If this is not done, it is
unlikely that the probe will dock satisfactorily into the HR-R (see chapter 2.6).
! Should the motorised head overload whilst the rack screwdriver is turning, instruct the head
controller to re-lock the head before continuing. This can be done manually, or under program
control by the measuring machine computer.

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5. Command software
The letter codes used are all upper case (capitals). The codes are detailed in below, but are summarized in EN
table for convenience.
When the HH-C is powered up, it is possible that one or two spurious characters will be sent to the computer.
Spurious characters may also be transmitted on power down.
The “request to send” line is set active HIGH after the HH-C has completed its initialization routine. It will then
stay HIGH until a power down.
The interface is configured such that the product is a ‘Data Terminal Equipment’

5.1. Transmission from CMM to HH-C

All transmissions from the CMM to the HH-C must be terminated by a carriage return character (CR). If a line
feed (LF) is sent, it will be ignored by the HH-C.
• D (CR) Datum command is used to put the HH-C into Datum Mode. PICS signals are driven to CMM that
relates to probe hits from the rack probe (datum probe) but not the wrist probe (mounted on head).
• I (CR) This command inhibit the probe interface. Even the rack probe interface is selected,
either PICS operation is selected this command causes the HH-C to assert PPOFF (Probe Power
OFF) and to override any PDAMP (Probe DAMPing) signal from the CMM. This in turn causes
the PICS interface to force the probe seated state and allows automatic probe type selection.
This inhibited state can be cancelled by sending the reset command K or pressing the reset button.
• K (CR) the Reset command is used to initialize the HH-C. It clears all errors and LED displays. This
command is used before and after each HH-C process by the CMM. This command causes a reset of
the system.
• Y (CR) This command instructs the HR-R to move the screwdriver blades to the lock position. The main
use of the Y command is to correct the screwdriver blade position when loading or unloading TKJ probes.
• Z (CR) This command instructs the HR-R to move the screwdriver blades to the unlocked position. The
main uses of the Z code are the correction of the screwdriver blade position when loading or unloading
TKJ probes, and setting the screwdriver blades for easy loading of probes into the HR-R (this is best
carried out in the unlocked position).

5.2. Transmission from HH-C to CMM

Transmission from the HH-C is of two main types; normal status messages and error state messages. These
responses are automatically transmitted when the system status has changed.
All transmissions are terminated by (CR) and (LF).

Normal status messages (the “zero” after the first character indicates no errors)

Start Datum mode D0

Inhibit Cmm probe signal I0

Reset K0

Lock completed Y0

Unlock completed Z0

Error status messages (Any unsolicited error is prefixed with the “status letter” of the command)

Timeout x1 Lock/Unlock operation abort x5

Command not accepted x2 RESERVED x6

Rack over travel x3 Invalid command x7

Rack not connected x4

x = status letter

If an error occurs during the processing of any of the commands above then the appropriate error code is
appended to the response. As the system remains in error mode until a reset is received.

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5.3. Serial command table
EN Function CMM to HH-C HH-C to CMM (x = error code)

Datum mode D0 Dx

Unsolicited error - Ex

Inhibit probe I0 Ix

Reset K0 Kx

Mechanism lock Y0 Yx

Mechanism unlock Z0 Zx

5.4. Operating modes

5.4.1. Command mode
There are 3 commands I, Y and Z which the CMM can send to directly command system actions. See previous
section for a detailed explanation.
The HH-C can receive commands and reply to them while it is in any operating mode except start sequence.
When the command has been processed, the HH-C returns to the mode it was in before the command was
received unless that command was a K, in which case a restart is performed.

5.4.2. Datum mode

Datum mode is used for the alignment and the datum of the HR-R. It is necessary because the datum probe
must be active for part of the procedure.
Datum mode can be selected and de-selected in two ways:
• By using the direct commands D (select datum mode) and K (reset).
• Manually by switching off the HH-C.

In datum mode the datum probe is enabled and the CMM probe disabled, this allows the probe Head TKJ to
be aligned and its position to be determined.

The system status characters are: D0 (CR) (LF)

5.4.3. Error mode

This mode is entered if:
• The system is switched on without the rack being connected.
• An over travel error occurs.
• An invalid command is received.
• A command is received while the system is busy.
• An external STOP is received.
Error messages sent are as follows:

Error status messages (Any unsolicited error is prefixed with the “status letter” of the command)

Timeout x1 Lock/Unlock operation abort x5

Command not accepted x2 RESERVED x6

Rack over travel x3 Invalid command x7

Rack not connected x4

The first character “x” of these messages indicates the state of the system before the error occurred. In
the case of “Command Not Accepted” or “Invalid Command”, the appropriate reply x5 or x7 is given, and the
system returns to what it was doing.

“Command Not Accepted” is given in response to a valid command, received when the system is performing
another task.

“Invalid Command” response is given in reply to a command that is not recognised by the system.
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6. Additional probe modules
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6.1. Additional active module HR-RA
These modules are available in two sizes, i.e. 40 or 65 mm in width. Delivery includes two countersunk screws
together with two mounting nuts.

HR-RA-40 (P/N 03939091) HR-RA-65 (P/N 03939092)

Fig. 24 HR-RA.

6.1.1. Mounting a module

• Remove plastic cover plate on the rack side with the aid of a screwdriver. Proceed very carefully as this
item could be broken.
• Unscrew and remove the dust guard

Plastic cover removed Dust guard removed

Fig. 25 Disassembling.
• Mount additional module after the last one on the rack. Make sure the spindle of the rotating device and
the hole on that of the additional module are facing each other.

• Use both screws for coupling the last module with the added one.
• Tighten screws and mounting nuts.
• Mount dust guard back and refit plastic cover plate.

Dust guard Plastic cover

Fig. 26 Dust guard.

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6.1.2. Dismantling a module
Both dismantling and mounting procedures are identical, but there might be some problems when loosening
EN
components.
The mounting nut on the dust guard may start rotating so that loosening is quite impossible. In this case,
proceed as described hereafter.
• Insert a socket head key or any other tool on the right side of the screw to lock the nut.

Fig. 27 Lock the nut.

• Use a suited key or a screwdriver to lock the screw.

Fig. 28 Lock the screw.

6.2. Additional module HR-RP-2

Extra HR-RP-2 (P/N 03939192) type modules provided with adapter can be mounted on any HR-R probe
changer for swapping magnetic probes, but also probe extensions with kinematic joint.
This kit is specially designed to fit any HR-R probe changer with serial number later as 2Z xxxx xx or equipped
with lateral clamping plates right (P/N 051262) and left (P/N 051263) provided with two M5 mounting threads.
Otherwise either of both plates can be purchased according to the mounting side you have chosen to add
HR-RP-2.

Fig. 29 Assembly schema.

In order to use HR-RP in conjunction with HR-R, the software should be informed accordingly. Both versions
being unlike, they also need to be aligned separately.
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6.3. HP-L Warm-up option
The warm-up option (P/N 03939507) can be added to the 65 mm post by fixing it with the two supplied screws. EN
The power supply cable has a 90° connector and can be settled inside the lateral plastic cap, popping out
towards the rear part of the rack.

Fig. 30 HP-L Warm-up option.

The cable must be connected to the HP-L controller on the Warm-Up connector (situated at the rear face).

Use a Sub-D 9 pins male connector with following connection:

• White cable part to the pin 4.
• Black cable part to the pin 5.

Fig. 31 HP-L controller.

The cable must be fixed but left with convenient abundances, in order to permit the vertical and
horizontal movements foreseen for the anti-crash functionality of the rack. A wrong installation

! can lead to an impediment to a correct movement during the tool load /unload cycles, with
consequent possible damages to the rack and to the tools, HP-L included.

Wrong connection can damage the HP-L sensor.

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6.4. Setting triggering force of the safety system
EN Adding or removing one or several modules on HR-R causes its weight to change.
This has a direct effect on the triggering force of the safety system. If not appropriately set, this force may
bring about unexpected E-stops.
HR-R can support a force up to 10 N before releasing an E-stop.
Procedure to adjust the triggering force:
• Exert a force of ≈10 N on the probe changer (using a mass of about 1 kg).
• Set triggering force using a 3 mm socket head key. Setting screw located inside the base is accessible
from the rear of HR-R.
• Proceed until you reach the safety detector limit.

Fig. 32 Setting screw.

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7. Accessories
Description Cable length (m) P/N EN

Cable for HH-C (rack serial) to computer (RS232) 3 03969105

Cable for HH-C (rack) to rack (HR-R) 2 03969106

Cable for HH-C (rack) to rack (HR-R) 5 03969123

Extension cable for 03969123 5 03969122

Cable for HH-C PICS-IN to PICS-OUT 0.3 03969110

Rising Block L=100mm - 03969370

Rising Block L=750mm - 03969371

HR-R adjustment base - 052901

HR-RA-40 (Additional active port 40mm width) - 03939091

HR-RA-65 (Additional active port 65mm width) - 03939092

HR-RH (Additional active port for HDKJ wrist) - 03939093

3 additional ports for HP-S-X1 scanning probe - M00-114-134-000

HR-RP-2 (2 additional ports adapter) - 03939192

HR-PA-2 (2 additional ports for HR-RP-2) - 03969190

Horizontal mount support for HP-S-X1 - 03939518

Horizontal mount support for HP-C-VE - 03939519

Horizontal mount support for HP-L-10.6 - 03939520

Horizontal mount support for HR-RH port (long extension up to 400) - 03939545

Horizontal mount support for HR-RH port (short extension) - 03939546

Warming post for HP-L - 03939507

Mobile probe holder connector for small CMM - 03939083

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Troubleshooting & maintenance Hexagon probe rack Installation's manual
8. Troubleshooting & maintenance
EN There are no user serviceable parts inside any Hexagon system units. Units requiring attention must be
returned to Hexagon Metrology or your resellers.
The probe head and the rack should be cleaned with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth.
This product is intended for use in a protected metrology environment and therefore accumulations of dust or
swarf should not occur. In common with all precision measuring equipment, regular inspection and cleaning
are recommended to ensure continued high performance.

Observation Possible cause Checks / remedies

Check mains cable connections

POWER ON LED off Power loss. Check Adapter power supply

Check CMM emergency stop condition

Power loss See above

No head movement Communication failure Check baud rate

Cable/connection fault Check connections and integrity of cabling

No output signal received by the

Cable/connection fault Check connections and integrity of cabling
Cmm

Ensure all mounting screws are tight and

Poor measurement Loose mounting head.
mounting to Cmm is secure.
Fig. 33 Troubleshooting table.

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9. Related documents
3912.287.1407 - Hexagon Automatic Head Series - User’s Manual EN
3912.288.1407 - Hexagon Automatic Head Series - Installation’s Manual
3912.289.1407 - Hexagon Head Controller - Installation’s Manual

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