Checking the TP-200 Touch Probe State

Owned by Gabi Vergara
Last updated: May 05, 2021 by Hanno Mueller
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This test is for Post 2020 Machines

Using https://microvu.atlassian.net/l/c/3JJpdfVN check the states of the touch probe system:

  1. Initialize the machine in vision mode in InSpec.

  2. Close InSpec and open MotorScope. 

  3. Go to View > Testing

  4. Find the PI-200 section in the Sensors panel.

  5. Manually attach a TP-200 probe module to the TP-200 body.

  6. Set the "Trip Mode" to "Expected". Ensure that none of SYNC, HALT, or ERROR are asserted. If any of them are when the probe is not touching something, there is a hardware issue somewhere from the probe to the cable connecting the PI-200 to the logic board.

  7. When the "Trip Mode" is set to "Expected" touch the stylus with your finger. Make sure SYNC and HALT flash.

  8. Using the pendant joystick, slowly drive into a part. When the touch probe touches the part the machine should back off.

  9. When finished testing, set the "Trip Mode" back to "Ignore" and remove the TP-200 probe module from the machine.

Addditional instructions for a general touch probe check can be found at TP20 and TP200 Touch Probe Check

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