Touch Probes

for Machine Tools

06/2019
Touch probes for machine tools

Touch probes from HEIDENHAIN are

designed for use on machine tools—
particularly milling machines and machining
centers. Touch probes help reduce setup
times, increase machine usage time, and
improve the dimensional accuracy of the
finished workpieces. Setup, measuring,
and monitoring functions can be performed
manually or—in conjunction with most
CNC controls—can be controlled by a
program.

Workpiece measurement
HEIDENHAIN offers TS triggering touch
probes for workpiece measurement right
on the machine. The touch probes are
inserted into the tool holder either manually
or by the tool changer. Depending on the
probing functions of the NC control, they
can automatically or manually perform the
following:

• Workpiece alignment
• Preset setting
• Workpiece measurement
• Digitizing or inspecting 3-D surfaces

Tool measurement
Successful series production hinges on the
prevention of scrap or rework and on the
attainment of consistently high-quality
manufacturing. The tool is a decisive factor
in this. Wear or tool breakage that goes
undetected for extended periods, especially
during unattended operation, results in
defective parts and an unnecessary increase
in costs. Therefore, exact measurement of
the tool dimensions and the periodic
inspection of the tool for wear are absolutely
essential. HEIDENHAIN offers the TT touch
probes for tool measurement on the
machine.

With the TT triggering touch probes,

the probe contact is deflected from its
rest position, sending a trigger signal to the
NC control during three-dimensional probing
of a stationary or rotating tool.

Further information:
Comprehensive descriptions of cables
and connectors can be found in the
Cables and Connectors brochure.

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Contents

Touch probes from HEIDENHAIN

Innovative technologies 4
Application examples Aligning the workpiece and setting the preset 6
Workpiece measurement 7
Tool measurement 8
Inspecting and optimizing machine accuracy 9
Workpiece measurement

Selection guide for TS workpiece touch probes 10

Principle of operation 12
Mounting 18
Probing 21
Specifications 24
Tool measurement

Selection guide for TT tool touch probes 30

Principle of operation 33
Mounting 34
Probing 35
Specifications 36
Electrical connection

Power supply 38
Interfaces HTL trigger signals 39
EnDat for touch probes 41
Connection to CNC controls 42
Innovative technologies

HEIDENHAIN has been developing and

manufacturing touch probes for workpiece
and tool measurement on machine tools
for over 30 years now. It has set standards,
for example, with
• its wear-free optical sensor,
• its integrated flushers/blowers for
cleaning the measuring point,
• its SE 540, which is the first transceiver
capable of being fully integrated into the
spindle housing, and
• its collision protection for the TS 460
touch probe.

As a matter of course, many years of

experience feed into the continuous
development of these products. Numerous
improvements have made working with
the touch probes easier, more reliable, and
ultimately more efficient for the operator.

Wear-free optical sensor

Because the optical sensor is free of wear,
it is able to provide the specified probing
repeatability even after a large number of
probe measurements (over 5 million
switching cycles). This means that touch
probes from HEIDENHAIN are also
excellently suited for grinding machines.
The optical sensor features an optimized
lens system and an integrated preamplifier
for stable output signals.

Reliable measurement results

Clean measuring points are a prerequisite
for high process reliability. That is why all
wireless TS workpiece touch probes from
HEIDENHAIN have flushers/blowers for
cleaning the workpiece by means of
compressed air.

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Collision protection and thermal
decoupling (option for TS 460)
Collision protection is a major topic at
HEIDENHAIN. The touch probes feature a
sizable deflection path and offer additional
safety through rated break points in the
stylus and in the connecting pin for the
probe contact. For expanded collision
protection, including for the touch probe
housing of the TS 460, HEIDENHAIN offers
an optional mechanical adapter between
the touch probe and the taper shank. In the
event of a light collision against a fixture or
workpiece, the touch probe is capable of
yielding to absorb the shock. At the same
time, the integrated switch deactivates the
ready signal, and the control stops the
machine.

Furthermore, the collision protection

adapter functions as a thermal decoupler,
which protects the touch probe from being
heated by the spindle.

EnDat for touch probes

The TS 460 and TT 460 touch probes
support the EnDat output interface for
touch probes. In addition to providing the
trigger status, the EnDat interface supplies
the control with various types of additional
data and diagnostic information. As a
result, connecting touch probes to the
TNC is particularly easy, and daily operation
becomes even more reliable.

Worldwide presence
In whichever country your machine equipped
with a touch probe may be found, HEIDEN­
HAIN is there to support you on site.

Over 50 subsidiaries worldwide

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Application examples
Aligning the workpiece and setting the preset

Workpiece alignment
Exact workpiece alignment parallel to the
axes is particularly important for workpieces
that have already been partially machined
so that their existing reference surfaces are
in an accurately defined position. With the
TS touch probes from HEIDENHAIN, you
can avoid this time-consuming procedure
and forgo the clamping devices that would
otherwise be needed:
• The workpiece is clamped in any position.
• The touch probe ascertains the workpiece Compensating for misalignment through a basic Compensating for misalignment through rotation
misalignment by probing a surface, two rotation of the coordinate system of a rotary table
holes, or two studs.
• The CNC compensates for the misalign-
ment by rotating the coordinate system.
Compensation is also possible through
rotation of a rotary table.

Preset setting
Programs for machining a workpiece are
referenced to presets. Finding this point
quickly and reliably with a workpiece touch
probe reduces nonproductive time and
increases machining accuracy. Depending
on the probing functions of your CNC, the
TS touch probes from HEIDENHAIN enable
the automated setting of presets.

Center of a rectangular stud Center of a circular stud

Center of a bolt hole circle Outside corner

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Workpiece measurement

The TS touch probes from HEIDENHAIN are With the aid of external software—for
suited for program-controlled workpiece example, FormControl (software package
measurement between two machining from Blum-Novotest) or digitizing
steps, for example. The resulting position software—you can digitize models or
values can be used for tool-wear measure free-form surfaces right in the
compensation. machine tool. In this way, you can
immediately detect machining errors and
Upon completion of the workpiece, the correct them without reclamping. Thanks
measured values can be used to document to their mechanical design and wear-free
dimensional accuracy or to monitor optical switch, TS touch probes from
machine trends. The CNC can output the HEIDENHAIN are particularly well suited
measurement results through its data for this purpose. Measuring individual positions in an axis
interface.

Measuring the angle of a line

Length measurement

Measuring a rectangular pocket Measuring a circular pocket/hole Measuring a bolt hole circle

Measuring a diameter Measuring the angle of a plane

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Tool measurement

Consistently high machining accuracy are measured, and it is also possible to Using a cuboid probe contact, you can also
requires an exact measurement of tool measure individual teeth. The CNC auto­ measure lathe tools and check them for
data and cyclical inspection of tool wear. matically saves the measured tool data in wear or breakage. For effective tool-tip
The TT tool touch probes can measure a the tool memory for later use in the part radius compensation, you need only add
wide variety of tools right on the machine. program. the cutter radius to your entries in the CNC.
For milling cutters, length and diameter

Tool length and radius measurement with Individual tooth measurement, such as for Lathe tool measurement
stationary or rotating spindle inspecting indexable inserts (not for brittle
materials)

Tool wear measurement

Tool breakage monitoring

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Inspecting and optimizing machine accuracy

Calibrating rotary axes* A particularly rigid calibration sphere should These calibration spheres are also well
Accuracy requirements are becoming ever be used for kinematics measurements. This suited for 3-D calibration* of the touch
more stringent, particularly in the realm of helps to reduce deformations that occur as probe. This kind of calibration is necessary,
5-axis machining. Complex parts must be a result of probing forces. The KKH calibration for example, when 3-D geometries are to
manufactured with both precision and spheres from HEIDENHAIN, which are be measured with exactness. Following
reproducible accuracy, including over specially designed for this type of application, 3-D calibration, the individual triggering
extended periods of time. exhibit particularly high rigidity and are behavior of the touch probe can be
available in various lengths. compensated for in any direction. By this
With a TS touch probe and a KKH calibration means, highly accurate three-dimensional
sphere from HEIDENHAIN, you can Calibration spheres: measured values can be attained.
calibrate the rotary axes of your machine KKH 100; height: 100 mm ID 655475-02
and minimize measurement error in the KKH 250; height: 250 mm ID 655475-01
machine’s kinematic description. This
capability makes sustained high-accuracy * These functions must be implemented in the
machining possible—from one-off parts all machine and control by the machine
the way to large production series. For manufacturer.
kinematics measurements, it plays no role
whether the rotary axis is a swivel head,
rotary table, or tilting table.

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Selection guide for TS workpiece touch probes

The TS workpiece touch probes from

TS workpiece touch probes
HEIDENHAIN help you perform setup,
measuring, and inspection functions
TS 460 TS 642 TS 740
directly on the machine tool.

The stylus of a TS touch trigger probe is

Area of application Machining centers; milling, drilling, and boring machines; lathes
deflected upon contact with a workpiece
with automatic tool changers
surface. In that instant, the TS generates a
trigger signal that is transmitted to the
control either over a cable or by an infrared
or radio signal. The control simultaneously
Signal transmission Radio or infrared Infrared Infrared
saves the actual position values as
measured by the machine axis encoders
Probe repeatability 2 σ  1 μm 2 σ  0.25 μm
and uses this information for further
processing.
Power supply Rechargeable or Rechargeable or nonrechargeable
nonrechargeable batteries
batteries
1)
Connection over SE 660, SE 540, SE 540, SE 642, SE 540, SE 642
SE 642,1) SE 6612) SE 660

Interface to control HTL or EnDat 2.2 via HTL via the SE

the SE
1)
Only for infrared transmission
HEIDENHAIN touch probes are available in 2)
For EnDat
various versions for the measurement of
workpieces on machining centers, milling,
drilling, and boring machines, as well as on
CNC lathes:

Touch probes with wireless signal

transmission for machines equipped with
automatic tool changers:

TS 460: new generation standard touch

probe for radio and infrared transmission,
featuring compact dimensions
TS 642: infrared transmission, activation by
switch in the taper shank, and compatibility
with previous generations of touch probes
TS 740: high probe accuracy and
repeatability, low probing force, featuring
infrared transmission

Touch probes with cable-bound signal

transmission for machines with manual
tool changing, as well as for grinding
machines and lathes:

TS 150: new generation, with axial or radial

cable connection on its base
TS 260: new generation, axial or radial
cable connection
TS 248: new generation, axial or radial
cable connection, featuring reduced
deflection force

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 Contents
TS 248 TS 150
TS 260 Principle of operation Sensor 12
Milling, drilling, and boring Grinding machines
machines with manual tool
Accuracy 13
changing, as well as lathes and
grinding machines
Signal transmission 14

Axial or radial cable Transmission range 16

2 σ  1 μm Optical status indicator 17

DC 15 V to 30 V Via UTI 150 Mounting Workpiece touch probes 18

Transceiver 20
– Via UTI 150 Probing General information 21
Collision protection and 22
HTL and floating switching output thermal decoupling

Styli 23
Specifications TS 248, TS 260, and TS 150 24
TS 460, TS 642, and TS 740 26
SE 661, SE 660, SE 642, and 28
SE 540

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Principle of operation
Sensor

TS 150, TS 248, TS 260, TS 460, TS 642 TS 740

These touch probes from HEIDENHAIN The TS 740 uses a high-precision pressure
operate with an optical switch as their sensor. The trigger pulse is obtained through
sensor. A lens system collimates the light force analysis. The forces that arise during
emitted by an LED and focuses it onto a probing are processed electronically. This
differential photocell. Upon deflection of method delivers extremely homogeneous
the stylus, the differential photocell probe accuracy over 360°.
produces a trigger signal.
With the TS 740, the deflection of the stylus
The stylus of the TS is rigidly connected to is measured by multiple pressure sensors
a plate that is integrated in the probe arranged between the contact plate and
housing on a three-point bearing. This the probe housing. During probing of a
three-point bearing ensures the physically workpiece, the stylus is deflected and a
ideal rest position. force acts on the sensors. The resulting
signals are processed and the trigger signal
Thanks to the non-contacting optical switch, is generated. The relatively low probing
the sensor is free of wear. As a result, forces involved provide high probe accuracy
HEIDENHAIN touch probes ensure high and repeatability, virtually without the
long-term stability with constant probe characteristics of tactile probing.
repeatability even after a high number of
measuring cycles (e.g., as with in-process
applications).

Contact plate

Lens system

LED Contact plate

Pressure sensors

Differential
photocell
Housing

Stylus

Stylus

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Accuracy

Probe accuracy Probe repeatability

The probe accuracy is the measurement Probe repeatability represents the
error that is determined based on the measurement errors that result after the
measurement of a test object from different repeated probing of a test object from
directions. one direction.

The probe accuracy also includes the Influence of probe styli

effective ball radius. The effective ball radius Stylus length and stylus material directly
is calculated based on the actual ball radius influence the trigger characteristics of a
and the stylus deflection required for touch probe. Styli from HEIDENHAIN meet
generating the trigger signal. Stylus bending highest quality requirements and ensure
is also taken into account. exceptional probe accuracy.

The probe accuracy of a touch probe is

measured at HEIDENHAIN on precision

Measurement error 
measuring machines. The reference
temperature is 22 °C, and the stylus used
is the T404 (length: 40 mm; ball diameter:
4 mm).

The TS 740 triggering touch probe is

particularly characterized by high probe
accuracy and repeatability. These features,
together with the low probing force of
the TS 740, make it suitable for highly
demanding measuring tasks on machine
tools.
New device Number of probing cycles 
After approx. 5 million probing cycles

Typical repeatability curve of a TS 2xx/4xx/6xx touch probe: results of

repeated probing from one direction at a defined spindle orientation

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Signal transmission

Cable-bound signal transmission

The TS 150, TS 260, and TS 248 touch
probes feature a plug-in cable over which TS 260
the voltage is supplied and the trigger
signal is transmitted. Supply voltage

When the TS 260 is used for milling,

Trigger signal
drilling, and boring machines, the machine
operator manually inserts the touch probe
into the spindle. The spindle must be
locked before the touch probe can be
inserted (spindle stop). The CNC’s probing
cycles can run with both vertical and
horizontal spindles.

Wireless signal transmission

In the case of wireless touch probes,
signals are transmitted to the SE transceiver
as follows: TS 460
• For the TS 460, by radio or infrared
transmission
• For the TS 642 and TS 740, by infrared TT 460 SE 660
Supply voltage
transmission
Start signal
As a result, these touch probes are well
Ready signal
suited for use on machines with automatic
tool changers. Trigger signal

Battery warning
The following transceivers are available:
• SE 660, SE 661 for radio and infrared
transmission; SE shared by TS 460 and
TT 460
• SE 540 for only infrared transmission;
for installation in the spindle head
SE 660 SE 661 SE 540 SE 642
• SE 642 for only infrared transmission;
SE shared by TS and TT
TS 460 Radio/infrared Infrared Infrared
The SE 660 and SE 661 communicate with
TS 642 Infrared – Infrared Infrared
the TS 460 and TT 460. The SE 540 and
SE 642 can be used in any combination
TS 740 – Infrared Infrared
with the TS 4xx, TS 642, and TS 740 touch
probes.
Signal transmission types and combinations between TS and SE
The following signals are transmitted: the
start signal activates the touch probe. The
touch probe indicates operability by means
of a ready signal. A deflection of the
stylus produces the trigger signal. When
the battery capacity becomes low, a battery
warning is output. The falling edge of the
start signal switches the touch probe off.

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Infrared transmission
Infrared transmission is ideal for compact
machines with closed working spaces.
Thanks to reflection, the signal is received
even in otherwise inaccessible locations.
Infrared transmission has a range of up to
7 m. The carrier frequency method used by
the TS 460 provides high noise immunity
with extremely short transmission times of
approximately 0.2 ms for the trigger signal.

Radio transmission (only TS 460, TT 460)

Radio transmission is used primarily for
large machine tools. The range is usually
15 m, but much larger ranges are possible
in practice under ideal circumstances.
Radio transmission operates in the free ISM
band at 2.4 GHz and features 16 channels.
The transmission times for the trigger
signal are approximately 10 ms. Each touch
probe is uniquely addressed.

Hybrid technology: signal transmission

via radio or infrared signals (only TS 460,
TT 460)
The dual signal transmission of the TS 460
combines the advantages of radio signals
(high range and large quantities of data) with
infrared signals (fast signal transmission).
You can switch between three possibilities:
pure infrared transmission (factory default
setting), pure radio transmission, or mixed
operation. This arrangement offers the
following benefits:
• You save time per measuring cycle
without sacrificing accuracy if you activate
the touch probe by radio while it is still in
the tool changer (i.e., outside of the
working space). Measurement is then
conducted with infrared transmission,
thereby enabling short transmission
times.
• You can operate a single touch probe
version on different types of machines
(milling machines, lathes, grinding
machines) and on any machine size (from
small and enclosed to large and open).
Infrared
Regardless of whether you work with radio
or infrared transmission, you require only
one SE 660 or SE 661 transceiver. 15 m
(typical)

Radio

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Transmission range

Infrared transmission
The transmission area between the SE Transmission range of the TS 460, TS 642, and TS 740
transceiver and touch probes with infrared
transmission exhibits a lobe shape. To
ensure optimum signal transmission in both
directions, you should mount the transceiver
such that the touch probe is located within
this area during all of its operating positions.
If the infrared transmission is disturbed or )
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the signal becomes too weak, the SE notifies TS7
2/
the CNC by means of the ready signal. The 64
S
size of the transmission area depends on ly T
both the touch probe and the transceiver (on
being used.

360° emission
The LEDs and receiver modules for infrared
transmission are distributed in such a way
that uniform emission is available over the
entire circumference (360°). This ensures a
360° emission range for reliable reception
without prior spindle orientation.

Angle of emission
The TS 642 and TS 740 wireless touch probes
are available with horizontal emission
angles of 0° or +30° for adaptation to the
given machine design. The TS 460 permits
communication with the SE 540 in the
normal version.

Radio transmission
The TS 460 touch probe’s radio transmission
is direction-independent. The transmission
range is typically 15 m, but much larger Transmission range of the TS 460, TS 642, and TS 740
ranges are possible under optimum
conditions.

Transmission signal quality

The signal quality of the infrared or radio
transmission is shown on the SE by means
of a multicolor LED (see Optical status
indicator). It can thus be immediately seen
whether the touch probe is still within the
transmission range of the SE.

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Optical status indicator

Touch probes and transceivers from

HEIDENHAIN are equipped with LEDs that
indicate not only the output signals but also
the respective state of the device (stylus
deflection, readiness, etc.). You can therefore
check the touch probe status and the
transmission distance at a single glance.
This feature simplifies both installation and
operation.

TS touch probes
The TS touch probes feature multiple LEDs
arrayed along their circumference (although
not on the TS 150) such that they are visible
at any angle. These LEDs indicate stylus
deflection and, in the case of wireless
touch probes, also display their readiness.

SE 540 transceiver
The SE 540 transceiver features a single
multicolor LED indicator that continuously
displays the state of the touch probe
(readiness, deflection, and battery capacity).

SE 642 transceiver
Infrared Output
The SE 642 is equipped with multiple
transmission
multicolor LED indicators that, in addition to
indicating status, also facilitate diagnostics.
These LEDs indicate the following:
• Readiness
• Active touch probe TS touch probe TT touch probe
• Deflection
• Battery capacity
• Quality of infrared transmission
• Disturbances and faults Start signal of TS Start signal of TT

SE 660 and SE 661 transceivers

In addition to featuring LEDs, the SE 660
for radio and infrared transmission also
features segment and bar displays. These Measurement error
provide comprehensive information on
commissioning, operation, and diagnostics:
Output
• Readiness Infrared transmission
• Active touch probe
• Deflection
• Battery capacity Mode of operation
• Quality of the radio or infrared signal
Channel
• Connection setup
• Channel utilization for radio signal Operating buttons
• Collision and faults
• Channel
Radio transmission TT touch probe
• Mode of operation

TS touch probe

Channel utilization

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Mounting
Workpiece touch probes

The TS workpiece touch probes from

HEIDENHAIN are suitable for use on a
wide variety of machine tools and feature a
corresponding selection of mounting
options:
• Taper shanks for machining centers and
for milling, drilling, and boring machines
• Tool holders for special solutions
• Fastening screw threads for custom
mounting solutions (e.g., on lathes or
grinding machines)

Taper shanks
The TS workpiece touch probes are DIN 69871
inserted directly into the machine spindle. Taper D
An assortment of taper shanks is delivered SK-A 40 M16
with the TS for use with various clamping SK-A 45 M20
systems. A selection is listed here. All SK-A 50 M24
other commercially available taper shanks
are available upon request. SK-AD/B 30 M12
SK-AD/B 401) M16
SK-AD/B 45 M20
SK-AD/B 501) M24
SK-AD/B 60 M30
SK-AD/B 50 BIG PLUS M24
1)
Also available in extended length

DIN 2080 JIS B 6339

Taper D Taper D
SK-A 40 M16 BT 30 M12
SK-A 45 M20 BT 40 M16
SK-A 50 M24 BT 50 M24
SK-A 50 UNC 1.000-8

DIN 69893
Taper
HSK-E 25 ASME B5.50
HSK-E 32 Taper D
HSK-A 40 SK 40 UNC 1x000-8
HSK-E 40 SK 50 UNC 1x000-8
HSK-A 50
HSK-E 50
HSK-A 631)
HSK-B 63
HSK-F 63
HSK-A 80
HSK-A 1001)
1)
Also available in extended length

BIG PLUS is a registered trademark of BIG DAISHOWA SEIKI CO., LTD.

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Tool holders
If you use other shanks, the touch probes
can be held by standardized cylindrical
shanks in commercially available collet
chucks. Cylindrical shanks are available for
the following tool holders:
• Weldon or shrink-fit chuck as per
DIN 6535-HB16 DIN 6535-HE16
DIN 6535‑HB16
• Whistle notch as per DIN 6535-HE16

For hexagon head,

with width A/F 17

Threaded mounting hole

The TS touch probes can also be supplied
without taper shanks. In this case, a thread
is used for mounting.
• M16x1 for the TS 150
• M28x0.75 for the TS 260/TS 248
• M12x0.5 for the TS 460/TS 444
Rotatable
• M30x0.5 for the TS 642/TS 740/TS 460

Accessories:
Coupling joint for the TS 260/TS 248
ID 643089-01

The M22x1 coupling joint with external

thread is used for simple attachment of the
TS 260/TS 248 to a machine element, or
mounting base, or via a tilting device (e.g.,
on lathes or grinding machines). With the
aid of the coupling joint, the TS can also be
rotated as desired on a rigid fastening
Threaded ring
element. This allows you, for example, to
align the TS with an asymmetric or cuboid
probe contact exactly parallel to the
machine axes.

M12/M30 threaded ring Mounting wrench

ID 391026-01

The threaded ring serves to adapt the taper

shanks and tool holders with M30 thread
to the TS 4xx (M12 x 0.5)

Mounting wrench
For mounting a taper shank on the
TS 460: ID 1034244-01
TS 740/TS 642: ID 519833-01

Mounting base for TS 150

ID 1184715-10 axial M22x1
ID 1213408-10 radial
20.5
The mounting base with integrated cable
4

outlet is required for installation of the

TS 150.
4.6
22.8

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15.7

 25 SW24
 25
SW24
M16x1  44
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6.7
Transceiver

The SE transceiver for infrared transmission

should be mounted such that it remains
within the transmission range of the touch
probe across the machine's entire range of
traverse. For radio transmission, sufficient
clearance from sources of interference
must be ensured. The lateral clearance to
metal surfaces must be at least 60 mm.

SE 660, SE 661, and SE 642 transceivers

Thanks to their high IP67 rating, these SE
can be mounted as desired in the working
space and can be exposed to coolant. If
the SE is to be used for both a workpiece
touch probe and a TT 460 tool touch probe,
then it must be ensured during mounting
that the SE can communicate with both
touch probes.

The transceiver is fastened from the side

by two M5 threaded holes. Appropriate
holders are available as accessories for
simple mounting. It is also easy to retrofit.

Accessories
Holder for SE 660 and SE 661
ID 744677-01

The holder for the SE 660 is secured to a M4

machine element with two M4 screws,
while the SE itself is simply clipped in.

Holder for SE 642

ID 370827-01

SE 540 transceiver
The SE 540 is intended for integration in
the spindle head. Except for a few cases,
such as on machines with quills, this fact
ensures transmission on machines with
very large traverse ranges or with swivel
heads. The transmission range of the
infrared signal is appropriate to the mounting
situation. Because the SE 540 is always
located above and to the side of the TS,
HEIDENHAIN recommends the use of
touch probes with a +30° emission angle.
The machine must be designed to support
the SE 540.

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Probing

The workpiece geometry or position is

ascertained by the TS workpiece touch probe
through mechanical probing. To ensure
correct measurement, the workpiece
should be free of chips and other foreign
matter.

Upon deflection of the stylus, a trigger signal

is transmitted to the control. In addition,
the deflection is indicated by LEDs on the
circumference of the touch probe.

The wireless touch probes feature an

integrated flusher/blower system: the
probing point can be cleaned of coarse
contaminants by means of compressed air
through jets at the bottom of the probe.
Even chip accumulation in pockets is no
problem. This feature allows automatic
measuring cycles during unattended
operation. The flusher/blower system can
work only on machines with a compressed-
air duct running through the spindle.
Maximum pressure is 15 bar for the TS 460.

Probing velocity Deflection of

Signal propagation times of the CNC, as the stylus
well as infrared transmission and especially
radio transmission, influence the probe
repeatability of the touch probe. In addition
to the signal propagation time, the
permissible stylus deflection must also be
taken into account for the maximum
probing velocity. The mechanically
permissible probing velocity is shown in
the specifications.

Deflection of the probe contact

The maximum permissible deflection of
the stylus is 5 mm in every direction (for a
stylus length of 40 mm). The machine must
stop moving within this distance in order to
avoid damage to the touch probe.

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Collision protection and thermal decoupling
(option with TS 460)

Mechanical collision protection

A mechanical adapter between the touch
probe and taper shank is used for collision
protection. The touch probe is thus capable
of giving slightly during light collisions of
its housing against a fixture or workpiece.
An integrated switch simultaneously
deactivates the ready signal, and the
control stops the machine. Thus, collision
protection works only when the touch
probe is activated.

The undamaged touch probe is recalibrated

(via the control’s calibration cycle), and you
can then continue working. The collision
protection adapter does not cause any
additional error—not even at high The collision protection adapter protects the touch probe from
accelerations (e.g., during tool change). mechanically induced damage ...

Thermal decoupling
The collision protection adapter also
functions as a thermal decoupler. This feature
protects the touch probe from being
heated by the spindle.

If the spindle heats up strongly due to

previous machining operations—particularly
during long measuring cycles—then the
touch probe can become hot as well.
Faulty measurements may be the result.
Yet thanks to its collision protection feature,
the touch probe with thermal decoupling
reduces heat conduction from the spindle
to the touch probe.

... and serves as a thermal decoupler (at left, with collision protection
adapter)

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Styli

Styli for the TS

HEIDENHAIN offers styli in a variety of
lengths and ball-tip diameters. All styli are
attached to the TS touch probes by means
of an M3 thread. Starting from a ball-tip
diameter of 4 mm, a rated break point
protects the touch probe from mechanically
induced damage caused by operator error.
The following styli are included in delivery
with the TS touch probes:
• For the TS 150,
T404
• For the TS 260/TS 248,
2 x T404
• For the TS 460,
T404 and T409
• For the TS 642 and TS 740, Ball-tip stylus with carbon-fiber shaft
T404 and T424

By means of the coupling joint, the TS 260/

TS 248 can be mounted in a particular
orientation so that asymmetric and cuboid
probe contacts can be exactly aligned.

Ball-tip styli with steel shaft Ball-tip styli with carbon-fiber shaft Styli
Model ID Length l Ball Model ID Length l Ball
diameter diameter
D D
T421 295770-21 21 mm 1 mm T510 805228-01 100 mm 5 mm
T422 295770-22 21 mm 2 mm T515 805228-02 150 mm 5 mm
T423 295770-23 21 mm 3 mm T520 805228-03 200 mm 5 mm
T424 352776-24 21 mm 4 mm T530 805228-05 300 mm 5 mm
T403 295770-03 40 mm 3 mm T615 805228-10 150 mm 6 mm
T404 352776-04 40 mm 4 mm T610 805228-07 100 mm 6 mm
T405 352776-05 40 mm 5 mm
T406 352776-06 40 mm 6 mm
T408 352776-08 40 mm 8 mm Additional styli, including special shapes,
T409 352776-19 60 mm 4 mm are available upon request.

Star-type insert Stylus extension Extension

For up to five styli Model ID Length l Material
(e.g., T404 or T421) T490 296566-90 50 mm Steel
ID 1090725-01 T790 1213836-06 60 mm Titanium

Stylus adapters The stylus extension may be used only in

For the fastening of styli conjunction with the short styli (21 mm in
with M4 thread length).
ID 730192-01

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TS 248, TS 260, and TS 150
Workpiece touch probes

TS 248, TS 260

54.2

16.8

17.8

56.8
M12
SW28
1.5

1.5
40

40
Axial flange socket Radial flange socket

TS 150 M22x1
20.5
4
4.6
22.8

23
15.7

 25 SW24
 25
SW24
M16x1  44
6.7

 4.5
36.25

4
7.3

 37

With mounting base  25

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 Cable

Workpiece touch probe TS 248 TS 150

TS 260

Probe accuracy  ±5 µm with use of the T404 standard stylus

Probe repeatability 2 s  1 μm at a probing velocity of 1 m/min

Repeated probing from one Typical values:
direction 2 s  1 μm at a probing velocity of 3 m/min
2 s  4 μm at a probing velocity of 5 m/min

Deflection of probe  5 mm in all directions (with stylus length L = 40 mm)

contact

Deflection forces Axial:  8 N (TS 248:  4 N)

Radial:  1 N (TS 248:  0.5 N)

Probing velocity  5 m/min

Protection EN 60529 IP68

Operating temperature 10 °C to 40 °C

Storage temperature –20 °C to 70 °C

Mass without taper shank  0.15 kg  0.1 kg

1)
Fastening* • With taper shank (only with radial flange socket) • Via M16x1 external thread on the mounting base
• Via M28x0.75 external thread • Contact on the mounting base
• Via coupling joint with M22x1 external thread • Axial cable outlet: M22x1 for fastening to the
machine
• Radial cable outlet: fastened to the machine with
four M3 screws

Electrical connection* 8-pin M12 flange socket, axial or radial Two-pole sliding contact on the mounting base

Cable length  25 m

Supply voltage2) DC 15 V to 30 V/ 100 mA (without load) DC 15 V to 30 V/ 85 mA (without load)

Output signals2) • Trigger signals S and S (square-wave signal and its inverted signal)
• Floating trigger output

HTL signal levels2) UH  20 V at –IH  20 mA

UL  2.8 V at IL  20 mA
at rated voltage of DC 24 V

Signal transmission Cable

* Please select when ordering

1)
See Mounting on page 18
2)
With the TS 150: over the UTI 150

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 TS 460, TS 642, and TS 740
Workpiece touch probes

TS 460 TS 642 TS 740

With collision protection

M30x0.5
M30x0.5

M30x0.5
M30x0.5
8

M12x0.5
M12x0.5
8.5

8.5

18.5

18.5

 40 40
53.8

53.8
10.5

10.5
40

40

 41 41
With collision protection

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 Radio and infrared Infrared

Workpiece touch probe TS 460 TS 642 TS 740

Probe accuracy  ±5 µm with use of the T404 standard stylus  ±1 µm with use of the T404
standard stylus

Probe repeatability 2 s  1 μm at a probing velocity of 1 m/min 2 s  0.25 μm

Repeated probing from Typical values: at a probing velocity of 0.25 m/min
one direction 2 s  1 μm at a probing velocity of 3 m/min
2 s  4 μm at a probing velocity of 5 m/min

Deflection of probe  5 mm in all directions (with stylus length L = 40 mm)

contact

Deflection forces Axial:  8 N Axial:  0.6 N

Radial:  1 N Radial:  0.2 N

Probing velocity  5 m/min  0.25 m/min

Collision protection Optional –

Protection EN 60529 IP68

Operating temperature 10 °C to 40 °C

Storage temperature –20 °C to 70 °C

Mass without taper shank  0.2 kg  1.1 kg

1) 1)
Fastening* • With taper shank • With taper shank
• Via M12x0.5 external thread • Without taper shank (M30x0.5 connecting thread)

Signal transmission Radio and infrared transmission Infrared transmission with 360° emission
(selectable) with 360° emission
to the SE

Emission angle of the 0° 0° or +30°

infrared signal*

TS switch-on/off Radio or infrared signal Via switch in the taper shank or Infrared signal from the SE
(selectable) from the SE infrared signal from the SE

Power supply Two rechargeable or Two rechargeable or nonrechargeable batteries, 1 V to 4 V each;

nonrechargeable batteries, 1 V to size C or size A4)
1 4)
4 V each; size /2 AA or size LR1

Operating time Typically 90 h3) with alkaline Typically 400 h with alkaline Typically 220 h with alkaline
batteries (included in delivery); batteries (included in delivery); batteries (included in delivery);
typically 400 h3) possible with typically 800 h possible with typically 500 h possible with
lithium batteries lithium batteries lithium batteries
2)
Transceiver* • SE 661 /SE 660 for radio and SE 540, SE 642, or SE 660 (only SE 540 or SE 642
infrared transmission infrared)
• SE 642 for infrared transmission
• SE 540 for infrared
transmission; for integration in
the spindle head

Interface HTL or EnDat 2.2 via the SE HTL

* Please select when ordering

1)
See Mounting on page 18
2)
With EnDat interface
3)
Reduced operating time in the presence of high ambient radio traffic or with frequent, short probing intervals
4)
Via adapter, included in delivery
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SE 661, SE 660, SE 642, and SE 540
Transceivers

SE 660
SE 661

SE 642

SE 540

À = If L1 > 100: provide a drain hole;

L2 = 10 mm to 100 mm

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 Radio and infrared Infrared
Transceiver
SE 661 SE 660 SE 642 SE 540

Use with TS 460 and TT 460; TS 460 and TT 460; TS 460, TS 642, TS 740, TS 460, TS 642, or TS 740
any number may be up to four each may be and TT 460
connected connected (depending
on version)

Signal transmission Radio or infrared Infrared

Area of application In working space of machine In location hole

in the spindle head

Interface Serial data (EnDat 2.2) Square-wave signals (HTL) Square-wave signals
• Activation • Start signals R(-TS) and R(-TT) (HTL)
• Trigger signal • Ready signals B(-TS) and B(-TT) • Start signal R
• Ready signal • Trigger signals S and S • Ready signal B
• Diagnosis • Battery warning W • Trigger signal S
• Battery warning W

Optical status indicator For infrared transmission, radio transmission, For infrared transmission, For touch probe
radio channel quality, channel, operating mode, errors, and whether
and whether workpiece or tool touch probe workpiece or tool touch
probe

Electrical connection* 8-pin M12 flange socket 12-pin M12 flange socket Cable, 0.5 m/2 m with 8-pin M9 flange socket
12-pin M12 connector

Cable length  50 m  20 m with adapter cable ¬ 6 mm  30 m with adapter

 50 m with adapter cable ¬ 6 mm and cable ¬ 4.5 mm
adapter cable ¬ 8 mm for extension  50 m with adapter
cable ¬ 4.5 mm and
adapter cable ¬ 8 mm
for extension

Supply voltage DC 15 V to 30 V

Current consumption
without load1)
Infrared 3.8 Weff ( 220 mAeff) 3.4 Weff ( 200 mAeff) 5.1 Weff ( 250 mAeff) 3.7 Weff ( 150 mAeff)
Normal operation 12 WPK ( 755 mAPK) 10.7 WPK ( 680 mAPK) 8.3 WPK ( 550 mAPK) 4.3 WPK ( 210 mAPK)
Transmission (max. 3.0 s) 2.4 Weff ( 135 mAeff) 2.1 Weff ( 120 mAeff) – –
Radio

Protection EN 60529 IP68

Operating temperature 10 °C to 40 °C 10 °C to 60 °C

Storage temperature –20 °C to 70 °C –20 °C to 70 °C

Mass without cable  0.3 kg  0.2 kg  0.1 kg

* Please select when ordering

1)
At minimum supply voltage

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Selection guide for TT tool touch probes

Tool measurement on the machine TT touch probes

shortens non-productive times, increases The TT 160 and TT 460 tool touch probes are
machining accuracy, and reduces the touch trigger probes for the measurement
scrapping and reworking of machined and inspection of tools. The TT 160 uses
parts. The tactile TT touch probes allow you cable-bound signal transmission, while the
to measure your tools efficiently and TT 460 communicates wirelessly with the
reliably. SE 660 or SE 661 via a radio or infrared
transmission path.
Due to their rugged design and high
degree of protection, these tool touch The disk-shaped probe contact of the TT is
probes can be installed directly within the deflected during the tactile probing of a tool.
machine tool’s work envelope. In that instant, the TT generates a trigger
signal that is transmitted to the control,
where it is then processed further. The
trigger signal is generated by means of a
wear-free optical sensor featuring a high
level of reliability.

The probe contact is easy to exchange.

The connecting pin for the probe contact
features a rated break point. This protects
the touch probe from mechanically induced
damage due to operator error.

TT tool touch probes

TT 160 TT 460

Probing forces Axial: 8 N, radial: 1 N

Sensitivity to unclean Very small

tools

Possible measuring cycles Length, radius, breakage, individual teeth

Signal transmission Cable Radio/infrared to SE 660, SE 661;

infrared to the SE 642

Interface HTL HTL, EnDat 2.2 over the SE

Repeatability 2 s  1 µm
1)
Min. tool diameter 3 mm

Max. tool diameter Unlimited

1)
Probing force must not result in tool damage

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Contents

General information 32
Principle of operation Sensor 33
Mounting TT tool touch probe 34
Probing 35
Specifications TT 160, TT 460 36

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General information

In conjunction with the measuring cycles

of the CNC control, the TT tool touch probes
enable the control to measure tools
automatically while they are in the machine
spindle. The control saves the values
measured for tool length and radius in the
central tool file. By inspecting the tool during
machining, you can quickly and directly
measure wear or breakage so as to prevent
scrap or rework. If the measured deviations
lie outside the tolerances, or if the monitored
life of the tool is exceeded, the control can
lock the tool or automatically insert a
replacement tool.

With the TT 460, all signals are conveyed to

the control via radio or infrared transmission.
Advantages:
• Greatly increased mobility
• Rapid installation at any location
• Deployable on rotary and tilting tables
as well

You benefit from the following: with the

TT 160 or TT 460 tool touch probe, you can
have your CNC machine be productive
during unattended shifts without expecting
a loss in accuracy or even scrap.

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Principle of operation
Sensor

Touch probes from HEIDENHAIN operate Repeatability

with an optical switch as sensor. A lens For tool measurement, the repeatability of
system collimates the light emitted by an the probing process is of primary importance.
LED and focuses it onto a differential The probe repeatability specifies the error
photocell. Upon deflection of the probe that is determined through repeated
contact, the differential photocell produces probing of a tool from one direction at an
a trigger signal. The probe contact of the TT ambient temperature of 20 °C.
is rigidly connected to a plate that is
integrated in the probe housing on a three- The probe accuracy of a touch probe is
point bearing. This three-point bearing measured at HEIDENHAIN on precision
ensures the physically ideal rest position. measuring machines.

Due to its contact-free optical switch, the

sensor operates without wear, thereby
ensuring the high long-term stability of
HEIDENHAIN touch probes.

Measurement error 

Probe contact

Connecting pin with rated break point

New device Number of probing cycles 

After approx. 5 million probing cycles
Lens system
Typical repeatability curve of a touch probe: results of repeated probing
Differential from one direction
photocell

Switch

LED

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Mounting
TT tool touch probe

The tool touch probes feature an IP67

rating and can thus be installed within the Fastening with fixing Horizontal mounting
clamps
working space of the machine. The TT is
mounted with two fixing clamps or on a
space-saving mounting base that is
available as an accessory.

The TT with 40 mm probe contact should

be operated vertically to ensure reliable
probing and optimum protection against
contamination. Like the cuboid probe
contact, the 25 mm diameter SC02 probe
contact can also be operated when
mounted in a horizontal position. Fixing clamp

During workpiece machining, the TT must

be switched off in order to ensure that the
vibrations that accompany normal machining
Fastening with
do not trigger a probe signal and cause an mounting base
interruption. Pressure ring

Accessories:
Mounting base for TT
For fastening with a central screw
TT 160: ID 332400-01
TT 460: ID 651586-01

Mounting base

Mounting base with flusher/blower

For cleaning the tool Mounting base with
flusher/blower
Air connection for ¬ 4/6 tube Flusher/blower
ID 767594-01

Supply voltage and signal transmission

For the TT 160 touch probe, both the
supply voltage and the trigger signal are
provided over the touch probe’s cable.
The TT 460 wirelessly transmits the trigger
signals to the SE 660 or SE 661 transceiver TT 160
(see page 14/15). Supply voltage

Trigger signal

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Probing

The hardened probe contact of the TT tool

touch probe permits direct probing of the
tool as it rotates in its noncutting direction.
Depending on the tool diameter, speeds of
up to 1000 rpm are permissible. The probe
contact can be exchanged quickly by
simply screwing it into the touch probe
through a fit.

The maximum permissible deflection of

the probe contact is 5 mm in any direction.
The machine must stop moving within this
distance.

The probe contact of the TT features a

rated break point in order to protect the
touch probe from mechanically induced
damage due to operator error. The rated
break point is effective in all probing
directions. A rubber sleeve offers protection
from splinters. A defective connecting pin
can easily be replaced without needing to
readjust the TT.

Optical deflection display Connecting pin for the probe contact

LEDs on the TT 160 additionally indicate (shown without rubber sleeve)
deflection of the probe contact. On the
TT 460, the state of the touch probe is also
shown by LEDs on the SE transceiver. This
characteristic is especially useful for testing
correct operation, since you can see at a
glance whether the TT is currently deflected.

Probe contacts
For probing milling cutters, the tool touch
probes are equipped with a disk-shaped
probe contact with a diameter of 40 mm
(for example). A disk-shaped probe contact
with a diameter of 25 mm is available as an
accessory. Due to its low weight, this
probe contact is particularly recommended
when the TT is mounted horizontally.

The TT tool touch probe can also be used

to calibrate lathe tools. To this end, a
cuboid probe contact (available as an
accessory) is used, whose flat surfaces are
contacted by the lathe tool. By this means,
you can periodically inspect tools in NC- Accessories:
controlled lathes for breakage and wear in Probe contact SC02  25 mm
order to ensure process reliability. ID 574752-01
The probe contacts can be ordered Probe contact SC01  40 mm
separately for replacement. Replacing ID 527801-01
them is simple and does not require
readjustment of the TT. Probe contact cuboid
ID 676497-01

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TT 160 and TT 460
Tool touch probes

TT 160

TT 460

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 Cable Radio and infrared

Tool touch probe TT 160 TT 460

Probe accuracy  ±15 µm

Probe repeatability 2 s  1 μm at a probing velocity of 1 m/min

Repeated probing from Typical values:
one direction 2 s  1 μm at a probing velocity of 3 m/min
2 s  4 μm at a probing velocity of 5 m/min

Deflection of the probe  5 mm in all directions

contact

Deflection forces Axial:  8 N

Radial:  1 N

Probing velocity  5 m/min

Protection EN 60529 IP68

Operating temperature 10 °C to 40 °C

Storage temperature –20 °C to 70 °C

Mass  0.3 kg  0.4 kg

Mounting on the • Fastening via fixing clamps (included in delivery)

machine table • Fastening with mounting base (accessory)
1)
Electrical connection* 8-pin M12 flange socket • SE 660 for radio and infrared transmission
• SE 642 1) for infrared transmission
• SE 6613) for radio and infrared transmission

Signal transmission Cable Radio or infrared transmission (selectable)

with 360° emission to the SE

Cable length  25 m –

Interface HTL, floating switching output (trigger) HTL or EnDat 2.2 via the SE

TT switch-on/off – Radio or infrared signal (selectable) from the SE

Power supply DC 10 V to 30 V/ 100 mA (without load) Two rechargeable or nonrechargeable batteries,
1
1 V to 4 V each; size /2 AA or size LR1

Operating time – Typically 90 h2) with alkaline batteries (included in

delivery);
typically 400 h2) possible with lithium batteries

* Please select when ordering

1)
SE shared by TS 460 and TT 460, see page 28
2)
Reduced operating time in the presence of high ambient radio traffic or with frequent, short probing intervals
3)
With EnDat interface

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Power supply

Cable-connected touch probes Battery size Operating time

1)
The cable-bound TS 260, TS 248, and TT 160
touch probes, as well as the SE transceivers, Lithium battery Alkaline battery NiMH battery
are powered by the control. The cable-
bound TS 150 touch probe is powered by TS 460 1
/2 AA 400 h – 60 h
the UTI 150. The maximum cable lengths TT 460 N/LR1/Lady2) – 90 h3) 60 h
shown in the specifications apply to
HEIDENHAIN cables. TS 642 C 800 h 400 h 250 h
Wireless touch probes A
2)
400 h 200 h 125 h
The TS 460, TS 642, TS 740, and TT 460
touch probes with wireless transmission TS 740 C 500 h 220 h
3)
140 h
are each powered by two rechargeable or
nonrechargeable batteries with a nominal A2) 250 h 110 h 70 h
voltage of 1 V to 4 V. The length of the
operating time depends heavily on the type 1)
Please note: These are approximate values that can vary depending on the manufacturer
and size of battery used (see table for 2)
Via adapter
examples). The typical operating times 3)
Included in delivery
indicated in the specifications apply only to
the use of lithium batteries. An operating
time of 400 h assumes utilization over a
period of 12 months in three-shift operation
and at a 5 % usage rate.

The touch probe electronics automatically

detect the type of batteries being used.
When the battery capacity gets low, the
SE outputs a battery warning to the
control. For operation with rechargeable Start
batteries, the touch probes are provided
with deep discharge protection: the touch
probe switches off before the battery
charge is exhausted. 100%
ton2 toff1 ton1
Current consumption

The TS 460 and TT 460 touch probes

feature intelligent battery management 50%
for the purpose of minimizing current
consumption. When switching off, the
touch probe switches incrementally to its tR
stand-by state. The longer a touch probe
has been switched off, the less current it
consumes. Activation of a touch probe TS 460/TT 460 current consumption
from a low stand-by level takes only a split Signal times
second longer. This ensures high, praxis- Switch-on delay
oriented availability. • From stand-by mode: ton2 typically 1 s
• From reduced consumption mode: ton1 typically 0.25 s
When switched off in infrared transmission, Switch-off delay
the touch probes go into stand-by mode • With infrared transmission: toff1 < 1 s
• With radio transmission: toff1 < 1 s
and, after eight hours, into sleep mode.
Longer switch-on times for activation of the
touch probe should thus be expected
(see Switching the TS 460/TS 642/TS 740/
TT 460 on and off).

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Interfaces
HTL trigger signals

Touch probes with cable-bound

signal transmission
Upon deflection of the stylus or probe
contact of the TS 150, TS 260, TS 248, or
TT 160, a square-wave trigger signal S and
its inverted signal S are generated.
HTL signal levels S, S
UH ≥ (UP – 2.2 V) at –IH ≤ 20 mA
UL ≤ 1.8 V at IL ≤ 20 mA
In addition, these touch probes feature two
floating switching outputs (Trigger NO and Trigger NC
Trigger NC) that are realized by means of Trigger NO
an optocoupler as a normally closed contact
and normally open contact. The switching
outputs can be connected directly to control
inputs that require galvanic isolation (e.g., Trigger signal for TS 260/TS 248/TT 160
Fanuc High Speed Skip). Response time tR  10 µs
Repeat interval tW > 25 ms
Load capacity of optocoupler
Umax ≤ 15 V
Imax ≤ 50 mA
¹U ≤ 1 V (typically 0.3 V at I = 50 mA)
Since the spindle must be locked in place
before the TS can be inserted, the
connecting cables and adapter cables are
equipped with jumpers. This enables the
CNC to conduct the required safety check
when the touch probe is connected.

Touch probes with wireless Switch-on after break Subsequent switch-on

signal transmission
The TS 460, TS 740, and TT 460 touch
probes are triggered by the CNC over the
SE. The rising edge of the start signal R
activates the TS, while the falling edge
deactivates it.
When inserted into the spindle, the TS 642 0<t<8h tE1
touch probe is activated via the microswitch
tE2
integrated in the taper shank.
tA
The SE uses the ready signal B to notify
the control that the touch probe is activated
Probing Possible Possible
and within the reception area of the SE.
The workpiece can now be probed.
Switching the TS 460/TS 642/TS 740/TT 460 on and off
The delay time t when switching the probe Signal times
on or off depends on the distance between Switch-on delay
the SE and TS, and on the mode of the touch tE1  1000 ms (typically 250 ms)
probe’s power supply. Subsequent to initial tE2  3000 ms
switch-on (when the TS is in stand-by mode), Switch-off delay
tA  1000 ms (typically 350 ms)
the typical value for activation is 250 ms;
for deactivation, it is 350 ms (1000 ms for
the maximum distance). When activating
the probe after a longer interval (the TS
goes into sleep mode after 8 hours), the
delay can be up to 3 s.
Further information:
Comprehensive descriptions of general
electrical information can be found in the
Cables and Connectors brochure.

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Upon deflection of the stylus or probe
contact, a square-wave trigger signal S is
generated.

Signal times
Response time tR1
• With infrared transmission: 0.2 ms
• With radio transmission: 10 ms
Repeat interval tW > 25 ms

In the event of a disturbance, the ready

signal B is reset. The response time
between the occurrence of the disturbance
and the resetting of the ready signal depends
on the type of signal transmission.

Signal times Probing with TS 460/TS 642/TS 740/TT 460

Response time for interrupted signal
transmission tS
• With infrared transmission: ≤ 40 ms Disturbance Battery < 10 %
• With radio transmission: ≤ 55 ms

Response time for collision (with collision

protection adapter) tS
• With infrared transmission: ≤ 40 ms
• With radio transmission: ≤ 20 ms

The battery warning W reports that the

battery capacity has fallen below 10 %.
The ready signal also resets the battery
warning. Probing Possible Possible

Behavior during disturbance and battery warning

« HTL signal levels

R B/S/W
UH = (10 V ... 30 V) at IH  4 mA UH  (UP – 2.2 V) at –IH  20 mA
UL  2 V at –IL  0.2 mA UL  1.8 V at IL  20 mA

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EnDat for touch probes

Certain versions of the TS 460 and TT 460 Subsequent

touch probes are available with the EnDat electronics
interface. The EnDat interface from
HEIDENHAIN is a digital, bidirectional
interface that transmits the trigger status

EnDat interface
as well as diagnostic information and
additional data from the touch probe.
Thanks to the interface’s serial transmission Trigger state in
method, multiple items of data can be the position value
transmitted simultaneously.

EnDat for touch probes

The switching data is transmitted in the
Operating Operating Diagnostic Electronic
position value. The interface is a device- parameters ­status ­values ID label
specific interface for touch probes.

The EnDat interface transmits the following

data: The TS 460 and TT 460 touch probes can Installation and device management are
• Position value: be connected to the SE 661 through radio performed on the control. The control
–– Touch probe is deflected (timestamp and/or infrared transmission. In infrared display can provide an overview of all of
in additional data) mode, the probing information, readiness the connected devices, including their
–– Touch probe is ready status, and battery warning are available. In serial numbers and transmission types.
–– Battery warning radio mode, additional data from the touch
–– Collision (if supported by touch probe) probe is available. The provision of this Upon deflection of the touch probe, a
• Additional data and diagnostic additional data is an enormous benefit of timestamp is sent along with the switching
capabilities: EnDat-capable touch probes. data. This timestamp allows the control to
–– Battery voltage (only with activation calculate the correct probing position,
via radio) EnDat transmission allows the status of regardless of the probing velocity.
–– Timestamp the touch probe to be depicted in detail via Recalibration is therefore unnecessary for
–– Type of transmission (infrared or radio) the subsequent electronics. Information probing at different velocities or for
–– Signal strength and transmission about the touch probe, the battery, and the switching between radio and infrared
statistics signal strength can be shown in a straight- transmission.
–– Installation (only with activation via forward manner. In the case of a TS 460
radio) with collision protection, differentiation
– Device name ­between a collision and the lack of readiness
– ID number is possible as well. The availability of the
– Serial number touch probe can be increased by this
– Radio channel ­differentiation.
• Commands:
–– Connect touch probe to SE, switch on
–– Scan radio channels

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Connection to CNC controls

HEIDENHAIN touch probes feature

universal interfaces that permit connection
with virtually all relevant CNC controls for
machine tools. As needed, HEIDENHAIN
offers UTI interface electronics and optional
software packages to supplement the
touch probe cycles in the control. A reliable
connection and the functional deployment
of HEIDENHAIN touch probes is thereby
ensured, regardless of the make of the
control.

CNC Touch probes Interface Control input Cycles

CNC-internal Separate software from

HEIDENHAIN

HEIDENHAIN Radio/infrared: EnDat for touch Only PLB 62xx: Workpiece measurement –
TNC 640 TS 460 probes X112, X113 • Workpiece alignment
TNC 620 TT 460 • Preset setting
CNC PILOT 640 Via SE 661 • Workpiece measurement
MANUALplus 620 Tool measurement
• Length, radius
HEIDENHAIN Cable: HTL HSCI1): • Wear, breakage
TNC 640 TS 248 X112, X113 • Individual teeth
TNC 620 TS 260
iTNC 530 TS 150 with Others2):
TNC 320 UTI 150 X12, X13
TNC 128 TT 160
CNC PILOT 640
MANUALplus 620 Radio/infrared:
TS 460
Siemens TT 460 X121, X122, or Workpiece measurement
828D Via SE 660 X132 • Workpiece alignment
840D • Preset setting
840D sl Infrared: • Workpiece measurement
TS 460 Tool measurement
TS 444 • Length, radius
TS 642 • Wear, breakage
TS 740
Fanuc TT 460 Recommended: – Workpiece measurement
0 Via SE 642, HIGH SPEED • Workpiece alignment
0i SE 540 SKIP3) • Preset setting
16 • Workpiece measurement
18 Possible: Tool measurement
21 SKIP (24 V) • Length, radius
30 • Wear, breakage
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32
3xi

Mitsubishi SKIP (24 V) Basic cycles for

M70/M700 series • Preset setting
M64/M640 series • Tool length

Mazak
Mazatrol Fusion
Mazatrol Matrix
Mazatrol Smart
Mazatrol Smooth X
1)
When multiple touch probes are operated with the SE 660, a UTI 660 is required
2)
If the TS 460 and TT 460 are operated together, a UTI 240 is required
3)
If the trigger signal S is used, a UTI 491 is required
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Interface electronics for integration

For adaption of the touch probe signals to

the CNC control, a UTI interface unit may
be required under certain circumstances.
This is particularly true when SE transceivers
are connected to Fanuc controls, or when
older CNC controls are retrofitted with a
touch probe.

UTI 491
Die UTI 491 interface unit is a simple
optocoupler relay. With it, touch probes can
be connected with galvanic isolation to the
High-Speed Skip input on Fanuc controls.
The floating touch-probe switching inputs
(Trigger NO and Trigger NC) can also be
connected directly to control inputs that
require galvanic isolation.
ID 802467-01

UTI 150
The UTI 150 interface unit is required if
you want to operate the TS 150 touch
probe on NC controls. It adapts the touch
probe signals to the control and serves as
the power supply for the touch probe. The
touch probe status is indicated by LEDs.
The UTI 150 is installed in the electrical
cabinet of the machine.
ID 1133534-01

UTI 660
The UTI 660 interface unit is required if
you want to connect multiple TS 460 and
UTI 150
TT 460 touch probes to a HEIDENHAIN
control that does not support EnDat. The
UTI 660 enables you to operate up to four
TS 460 and four TT 460 probes on a
control.
ID 1169537-01 UTI 660

Further information:
Comprehensive descriptions of cables
and connectors can be found in the
Cables and Connectors brochure.

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