Using RDS XXT Sensor and storing probes in the rack prior to rotation of A90B0.

[[Ri...]]

Is there a way to have the RDS sensor automatically rotate to A90 B0 during a probe change but prior to approaching the probe rack?

I would like the rotation to happen when the sensor is clear of Z safety Cube and basically central to the safety Cube in X and Y axis to prevent accidental contact with either of the Y axis columns at probe change events.

I try to plan all my articulations, butt, sometimes they slip by. 

 

Edit:

I am working with large parts and max length styli; approach parameters can't really help. This is also a dual sensor CMM, XTR and XXT. Rack assignments are limited.

Edited February 25, 2025

[[Cl...]]

All I can think of is a position point centered and above the work-piece with that rotation added?

[[Wo...]]

A workaround I was using years ago was to take a measurement of a point on top of the part with the probe rotated the same way as the probe change, just before going to the rack. Called it Point_Z_Ref.1 or something. Then just Mark/Hide the characteristic for it.

[[Ri...]]

This seems like it needs a My Voice suggestion.

We already have a method to clear the part in the Z axis in Approach parameters by using "9999" in the Z selection.

This occurs every time a probe change is signaled by the program.

If we can get Zeiss to add that the probe should move to the center of the Safety Cube at Z maximum and change the rotation to A90B0 (Or the respective setting for the location of your Probe Rack). That would solve any future issues with incidental contact.

Edited February 26, 2025