Can you program a Contura with a vast XTR head to use vast MT probe sockets?

[[Br...]]

I have a Vast XTR sensor and use a mix of XTR and MT adapter plates. Currently my rack only has ZCR sockets for the XTR plates. While trying to add a MT socket to my rack I only get the option to add a ZCR socket. Is there a way to program both socket types with a XTR sensor? My machine is running Calypso 2019.

[[Ri...]]

The ZCR will hold both. You just have to change the index position of the tab on the inside of the socket holder.

I use position 3 for MT plates, and position 6 for XTR plates.

[[To...]]

The MT probe sockets will not work with XTR

[[Br...]]

Thank you for the reply. It is not the ZCR sockets I am having a problem with. I have 4 MT probe sockets that I am trying to add to my rack. Calypso only gives me the option to add ZCR sockets when I try to establish their position. Is there possibly a setting that needs changed? Or a way to lie to the machine? I only plan on placing MT plates in the MT sockets.

[[Br...]]

Thank you Tom. Looks like I will be ordering ZCR sockets.

[[To...]]

Here's the info on using an MT stylus system holder on an XTR machine

MT vs ZCF.jpg

[[Je...]]

I know that is the official documentation...

MT = VAST/XT Gold only - 100%

I have set up ZCR pockets to accept MT plates without issue. There may even be a few still set up on Prismos in the Wixom QEC from my last experiment.

[[Je...]]

at our Micura575 with XTR we use 2 MT-plates (Reference-probe and a Ø5 probe) and 5 XTR-plates, all on XTR-holders, without any issues.

Like Richard wrote, you just need to change the index-position.

greets
Jens

[[To...]]

I am getting conflicting info from “qualified” sources that an MT holder CAN be used with XTR. My BS detector is going off but if there is a work-around, can someone please share it. My experience says its not possible but I am always willing to learn something new.

[[Je...]]

Tom,

I will ask a few of my colleagues what their experience with this is next week when they are back in the office and let you know what they come up with.

[[Wo...]]

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ZCR pockets accept MT plates with no issues.
But I don't think its possible to use MT pockets on VAST XTR.
It would have to be a massive workaround to get by both the physical and software limitations.

[[Ri...]]

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Oh but they do work. 😉
I use them all the time.
The only issue is the Tool holder on the rack.
An XTR will not fit into a MT type holder.

[[To...]]

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Am I missing something? A probe socket is not an adapter plate.

Let me rephrase this. When adding a holder on a machine with an XTR sensor, the only option available is ZCR. There is no option to add an MT holder.

[[Ri...]]

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Ohhhh...I see the 🤣 light now.

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Hey Jeff, Any feedback on this?