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Technical data sheet: Gauge Block Calibration System EPP-2

Technical data sheet: Gauge Block Calibration System EPP-2

Technical data sheet: Gauge Block Calibration System EPP-2

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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
Interfaces:
  • RS-232, USB
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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