Fitting the Z probe plate
What is a Z probe plate?
The Z probe plate is used in finding the tool's zeroth position, or Z datum, relative to the workbench.
Setting the Z datum can be done automatically using the Z probe plate. SmartBench will lower the tool until it touches the Z probe plate. On touch down, SmartBench receives a signal to give it the position of the Z axis.
Click here to learn more about what a datum is.
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On newer SmartBench models the Z probe plate is pre-fitted into the Z head. |
Assembling the Z probe plate
A: Z probe plate
Z probe plate housing is located on the right hand side of the Z head as shown below.
Slide the Z probe plate into the housing like this:
B: Z probe plate housing
C: Z probe plate
The signal socket for the Z probe plate is located on the right hand side of the Z Head, close to the base.
Connect the Z probe plate cable to this socket, as shown:
The assembly should look like this:
