User's Manual

Description RWP20.50
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1.8 Activation Methods
For activation of the radio-wave touch probe RWP20.50-G there are four different methods (see Fig. 6). These
methods are described in the subsequent chapters.
Fig. 6 Overview of activation methods (stylus not included in the delivery contents)
1.8.1 Activation Method - AZ (patented)
Activation method AZ is a mechanical activation method. If the shank is equipped with a pullstud, the probe is
activated via tension on the pullstud (refer to Fig. 6).
1.8.2 Activation Method - WS (patented)
Activation method WS can be applied to all machines with programmable through-spindle coolant or switchable air
blast > 3.5 bar. The touch probe is activated by programmed switching on of the medium by the M code. The probe is
active while under pressure (refer to Fig. 6).
1.8.3 Activation Method - ME
Activation method ME is a mechanical activation method. The probe is activated by a mechanical switch inside the
HSK. If the probe is on inside the spindle, the probe is off inside the magazine (refer to Fig. 6).
1.8.4 Activation Method - BI (Bidirectional Activation)
In the case of the activation method BI, the probe is directly activated via a radio-wave signal sent from the receiver.
Activation Method AZ
Activation Method WS
Activation Method ME
Activation Method BI