Mixing probe module brands?

Hey guys,

I'm going to say sorry ahead of time for this question. I have been left with a CMM and no programmer. I was taught basic operating procedure but nothing else. I have a probe module that has gone out and have a simple question about probe modules. The module that has gone bad is a Renishaw TP20 and have a random Tesa probe module. Can I use the Tesa or do I have to get a new TP20. Any insight would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

bfire85 over 8 years ago

If it is a Tesastar-MP, then yes. They are built to mimic a Renishaw TP20 module. I have a Tesa module on one of my probes with no problems. BUT... Make sure the same touch trigger style is being used. If you are replacing a Standard Force (SF) TP20 module with a SF Tesastar-MP module, then you will be OK. If you have a SF TP20 Module and you have a Light Force (LF) module or a Medium Force (MF) Tesstar-MP you might have see some variation in accuracy.

If all ducks line up, just replace the probe into the Tesa and recalibrate all probes.
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edboy707 over 8 years ago

This is the one i am trying to use. Tesa star-mp medium force

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edboy707 over 8 years ago in reply to bfire85

Will i have to rebuild the probe file or can i just swap it and leave it as is?
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edboy707 over 8 years ago

IT WORKED!!! Thanks guys.
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bfire85 over 8 years ago in reply to bfire85

KIRBSTER269 I figured I would. Might sound smarter that way....Oh wait, our posts were only a minute a part. Nevermind! lol
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bfire85 over 8 years ago in reply to edboy707

Awesome! Glad to help!
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Josh Carpenter over 8 years ago

Glad that it's working.

The Tesa Tesastar-mp (old name) Hexagon HP-TM (new name) modules sold by Hexagon in the USA are perfectly compatible with the TP20 probe body.

However: there is a European version of these Tesa probe & module systems that is incompatible with the US version. The Euro versions have a probe body with an extended "sleeve" that has the clocking triangles as little window cutouts, and the modules have much thinner plastic color bands. These have not been sold in the US for years, but there are still some around. You can't mix & match them with the US versions.

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