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Hello. I am trying to add probe angles using a VAST XXT RDS-CAA. I am running Calypso 2021 on a Contura. I am using a single point, and not a star probe. I am needing to go from A0,B0 to A90,B90. Thank you!
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Is there a way to have it so when i select a new angle, I won't need to qualify it. Basically when i need a new angle, its tedious to have to break out the calibration set. Feel like there should be a way where it stores a set value for any additional angles. Thanks in advance
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We have about 30 standard angles we use in addition to the standard five. For example...
0,45
0,-45
90,45
90,-45
0,30
0,-30
90,30
90,-30

We just have to make sure we do not shank out the probe.
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It is important to note that using the CAA calibration option, although it reduces total cal. time, sacrifices some accuracy. I just finished a training at Zeiss in Maple Grove last week, and the trainer confirmed this (although he had a better explanation as to why).


Jeff Frodermann
Meier Tool & Engineering
Anoka, Minnesota

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Aaron,

CAA is an option that has to be "turned-on," for lack of a better definition, by Zeiss. Usually, the hardware tech. who calibrates our machine enables it, but perhaps Zeiss can do this remotely.


Jeff Frodermann
Meier Tool & Engineering
Anoka, Minnesota
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Aaron, How old is your machine? Look under the RDS unit. Does it say "RDS-CAA" in large red letters? If not, your machine does not have the capability. Do you have a TL-1 sensor? I believe TL-1 is not capable of RDS-CAA.

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It does have the RDS-CAA in red, its a 2010 contura g2. Also it is a TL1, although we are having issues with it and will soon be replaced with a TL3 model within a few days to a week.
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Interesting. I was under the impression that if you had those letters, you had the option.

When you create a NEW stylus system, is the RDS-CAA checkbox option not available?
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Not a new stylus. A new stylus system. If you're trying to add angles to an existing stylus system that wasn't created as RDS-CAA you wont have the option.

Have you tried creating a brand new stylus system as RDS-CAA?
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Aaron,

As I mentioned, you need to contact Zeiss to have them turn on the CAA option. It has to do with files that communicate with the controller.



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Meier Tool & Engineering
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