Technical Data Sheet Summary: Gauge Block Comparator EPP-2
Measuring System Parameters:- Probe Design: Dual probe system LM-2-20
- Probing Forces: Upper probe < 1 N, Lower probe < 0.5 N, constant over the entire measuring range
- Repeatability: <5 nm
- Resolution: 0.1 nm
- Measuring Uncertainty: U=0.02 µm + 0.48 µm/m k=2
- Probe Tip: 3 mm diameter ruby sphere, M 2.5 mm thread
- Gauge Block Measuring Range: 0.5 mm to 100 mm
Measurement Configuration:- Abbe-error-free probing with 2 interferometric probes
Support Design:- Flat, with venting grooves
- Steel, polished, adhesion of surfaces is prevented
- Size: 150 mm x 150 mm available
Allowable Gauge Blocks:- Cross section: rectangular, square
Scale Type:- Frequency-stabilized He-Ne laser for both probes
- Laser Frequency Stability: <2 ⋅ 10-8
- Laser Wavelength: 632.8 nm
- Laser source accessible for external calibration
Compensation of Air Refractive Index:- Temperature, air pressure, humidity sensors
- Automatic corrections by Edlen-Formula
- Manual entry of sensor values for correction is possible
- External calibration of temperature and pressure sensors possible
Gauge Block Handling:- Positioning systems for gauge blocks: x-y-z manual, automatic (/A version)
- Stage motor design thermally isolated from the instrument
- Gauge block templates: three rectangular or two rectangular and one square gauge block
- Cross-sectional dimensions as specified in ASME B89.1.9 and ISO 3650
Measuring Procedure:- Measuring Time: ~ 5 sec per sample
- Optimization of the upper probe travel range available
Software:- SIOS open hardware library
- Measurement sequence customization by user is possible
- GUI Interface
Geometric Data:- Dimensions (W x D x H): 320 x 500 x 500 mm
- Mass: 88.4 kg
Electrical Data:- Cable length between sensor head and electronics unit: 3 m, optional up to 6 m
- Power Supply: 100...240 VAC / 47...63 Hz
- Laser Protection Class: I according to EN 60825-1:2014 and ANSI Z136.1 (CDRH)
Note: Specifications are subject to change as of 07/2025.
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