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Displacement sensor metrology characteristics 2
The ETAMIC probe has numerical metrological characteristics. The measurement
range, sensitivity, correlation and accuracy errors are among the most important ones.

The combination of the precision and accuracy errors helps to define the intrinsic error.
Accuracy, as well as precision, are concepts that associate correlation and repeatability; therefore,
are not a characteristic of metrology (to the contrary of the intrinsic error).
Note that it is preferable to use the terms correlation error and repeatability error instead of
accuracy.

CORRELATION ERROR
For analog displacement probes with differential
transformer (L.V.D.T), the linear error identifies
itself with the correlation error.
It is determined from the mastering curve
- see example shown -

maximum linear error = 0.25%

mid travel displacement

measuring range

The calibration curve shows that in the central area of the zero, the linear error is reduced.
For a probe of 1mm, the linear error is less than 1m in an interval of 0.2mm,
which is 0.125%.
Outside the central area, the max linear error linear error
is of .5% from the measured point.
For the entire measuring range,
the linear graphic representation
is in the shape of a bow.
For incremental probes, the linear errors are greatly reduced to the use of a graduated
optical scale and to an electronic process integrated in the head.
The max linear error is 0.50m on the entire measuring range, for probes of 12.5 and
25.0mm.

ACCURACY ERROR
For all LVDTs the repeatability or accuracy error is less than 0.15m for all the L.V.D.T
probes. For the entire Line of products, the display resolution and the quantification pitch of
the digital/analog converter are taken in consideration.
For example, for a probe of 1mm associated with a 14 bit converter, the quantification
pitch p will be :

E
p=
n
with E = measuring range
n = number of points equal to 214 = 16584 points
therefore p = 0.12m

With the resolution of 0.1m, the rounded max repeatability error could reach 0.2
whereas a resolution of 0.01m would not exceed 0.15m.
3 Summary

Straight LVDT probes, ZDB 4

Mini LVDT probes, ZDB 5

Straight LVDT probes, ZDB pneumatic retraction 6

Straight LVDT probes, ZDB pneumatic thrust 7

Incremental probes, ZIB 8

Incremental probes, ZIB pneumatic thrust 9

Contact tip for probes 10

Clamping systems for probes and accessories 11

Digitamic, digital comparator 12

Linear measuring units, XP90S 14

Example of instrumentation 15

Specials applications 16

. Applications
C1
C3

C1
D

C4
H
C2
C1 C2

formula : formula : formula :

C1 C1+C2 (C1+C2)-(C3+C4)

thickness diameter taper ratio

 Straight LVDT probes, ZDB 4
ZDB 033 E339412/001

The probes are shown at electric zero.

ZDB 103 E339412/003

ZDB 253 E339412/008

ZDB 503 E339412/011

ZDB 743 E339412/021

A : mechanical
retraction of 10mm

A : mechanical retraction of 10mm

Measure

. Operation of the ZDB743 probe

ZDB1003 E339412/022

Probe ZDB 033 ZDB 103 ZDB 253 ZDB 503 ZDB 743 ZDB 1003
description (straight) (straight) (straight) (straight) (straight) (straight)
Part Number E339412/001 E339412/003 E339412/008 E339412/011 E339412/021 E339412/022
Measuring range 0.3mm 1mm 2.5mm 5mm 1mm 10mm

Contact tip travel :

- recess (E) 1.350.2mm 1.350.2mm 3.350.2mm 5.850.2mm 9.850.2mm 10.850.2mm
- release (L) 0.40.02mm 1.150.05mm 2.650.05mm 5.150.05mm 1.150.05mm 10.150.05mm

Measuring force
(horizontal probe) 0.70N 0.70N 0.70N 0.70N 0.70N 0.70N

Repeatability error < 0.15m < 0.15m < 0.15m < 0.15m < 0.15m < 0.30m

Central area 0.06mm 0.2mm 0.5mm 1mm 0.2mm 2mm

Linear error
- in the central area 0.3m 1m 2.5m 5m 1m 10m
- outside the central area
(% of read value) 0.5% 0.5% 0.5% 0.5% 0.5% 0.5%

Storage temperature -40C to +105C -40C to +105C -40C to +105C -40C to +105C -40C to +105C -40C +105C

Operating temperature -10C to +80C -10C to +80C -10C to +80C -10C to +80C -10C to +80C -10C +80C

Protection index IP65 IP65 IP65 IP65 IP65 IP65

5 Mini LVDT probes, ZDB
ZDB 723 ZDB 733 ZDB 734
E339412/017 E339412/018 E339412/019

The probes are shown at electric zero.

Probe ZDB 723 ZDB 733 ZDB 734
description (straight) (straight) (90)
Part Number E339412/017 E339412/018 E339412/019
Measuring range 1mm 0.5mm 0.25mm
Contact tip travel :
- recess (E) 1.350.2mm 0.850.2mm 0.30 mm
- release (L) 1.150.02mm 0.650.05mm 0.30 mm

Measuring 0.70N 0.70N 0.70N

force

Repeatability error < 0.15m < 0.15m < 0.15m

Linearity 0.5% 0.5% 0.5%
(% of read value)

Storage temperature -40C to +105C -40C to +105C -40C to +105C

Operating temperature -10C to +80C -10C to +80C -10C to +80C
Protection index IP65 IP65 IP65

NOTE :
The mini LVDT probes are not equipped with ball guiding.
Therefore the mini probes are not intented for supporting laterals stress on the
contact tip.
 Straight LVDT probes, ZDB pneumatic retraction 6
ZDB 109 ZDB 259 ZDB 509
E339412/007 E339412/010 E339412/013
The probes are shown at electric zero.

thrust or retraction

.
electronic probes

Retraction principle CMZ,

CSZ...

valve control
device
In an idle position, the probes
are in position of measurement;
4 holes
the measuring pressure is given
by the spring.
The retraction is of the contact
tip is obtained by the release.
1/4 BSP . Accessories :
pneumatic plate for retraction
- pneumatic plate for probes with
or thrust probes retraction : E344138/000

Type Pneumatic retraction

Probe ZDB 109 ZDB 259 ZDB 509
description (straight) (straight) (straight)
Part Number E339412/007 E339412/010 E339412/013
Measuring range 1mm 2.5mm 5mm
Contact tip travel :
- recess (E) 1.350.2mm 3.350.2mm 5.850.2mm
- release (L) 1.150.02mm 2.650.05mm 5.150.05mm

Measuring force 0.60N 0.60N 0.60N

(horizontal probe)

Repeatability error < 0.15m < 0.15m < 0.15m

Storage temperature -40C to +105C -40C to +105C -40C to +105C
Operated temperature -5C to +80C -5C to +80C -5C to +80C
Protection index IP65 IP65 IP65
Retraction (b) 0 < P < 0.27 0 < P < 0.27 0 < P < 0.27
pressure (MPA) 0 < P < 270 0 < P < 270 0 < P < 270
(PSI) 0<P<4 0<P<4 0<P<4
 7 Straight LVDT probes, ZDB pneumatic thrust
ZDB 106 ZDB 256 ZDB 506 ZDB 746 ZDB1006
E339412/006 E339412/009 E339412/012 E339412/020 237501016

pressure idle
position position

A : mechanical retraction of 10mm

. Operation of the ZDB746 probe

. Check the diameter
The probes are shown at electric zero.
A : 10mm mechanical retraction

. Pneumatic Push CMZ,

thrust or retraction
electronic probes

principle CSZ...

valve control
device

4 holes
In the idle position
the probes are in
the retracted position.
Measuring position
1/4 BSP
. Accessories : is obtained by pressure.
- pneumatic plate for probe with pneumatic plate for retraction
or thrust probes
pneumatic push : E344010/000

Type Pneumatic push

Probe ZDB 106 ZDB 256 ZDB 506 ZDB 746 ZDB 1006
description (straight) (straight) (straight) (straight) (straight)
Part number E339412/006 E339412/009 E339412/012 E339412/020 237501016
Measuring range 1mm 2.5mm 5mm 1mm 10mm
Contact tip travel :
- recess (E) 1.350.2mm 3.350.2mm 5.850.2mm 9.850.2mm 10.850.2mm
- release (L) 1.150.05mm 2.650.05mm 5.150.05mm 1.150.05mm 10.150.05mm

Measuring strength 0.80N to 0,4bar 0.85N to 0.4bar 0.70N to 0.4bar 0.35N to 0.4bar 0.70N to 0.4bar
(horizontal probe) 2.50N to 1bar 2.50N to 1bar 2.50N to 1bar 1.90N to 1bar 2.50N to 1bar
Repeatability error < 0.15m < 0.15m < 0.15m < 0.15m < 0.30m
Storage temperature -40C to +105C -40C to +105C -40C to +105C -40C to +105C -40C to +105C
Operating temperature -5C to +80C -5C to +80C -5C to +80C -5C to +80C -5C to +80C
Protection index IP65 IP65 IP65 IP65 IP65
Pneumatic (b) 0.4 < P < 1 0.4 < P < 1 0.4 < P < 1 0.4 < P < 1 0.4 < P < 1
push (MPA) 400 < P < 1000 400 < P < 1000 400 < P < 1000 400 < P < 1000 400 < P < 1000
pressure (PSI) 6 < P < 14 6 < P < 14 6 < P < 14 6 < P < 14 6 < P < 14
Incremental probes, ZIB 8

ZIB 1253 ZIB 2503

237118452 237118465

. Example of a CMZ connection

Acquisition kit
Ref : 237119805 Way 2 : optional

PROBE
Way 1 :
to 31 sensors

. Interface :
- Input : direct connection with the
probe by cable (2m)
- Output : transmission speed
187.5 Kbauds or 9600 bauds

Model ZIB 1253 ZIB 2503

Part Number 237118452 237118465
Measuring range 12.7 mm 25.4 mm
Travel 13 mm 26 mm
A 35.5/48.5 mm 48.0/74.0 mm
B 22.5 mm 35 mm
C 66.0 mm 92 mm
Resolution 0.05 m 0.05 m
Linear error 0.5 m 0.5 m
Reference position (before stop) 5 mm 5 mm
Stackable connector T
Measuring speed 0.5 m/s 0.5 m/s
Measuring force 0.6 N (descent) 0.6 N (descent)
(typical at mid-travel) 0.1N (ascent) 0.1N (ascent)
0.5N (horizontal) 0.5N (horizontal)
Acceptable radial force 1N 1N
Cable length 2m 2m
Operating temperature 0 to 50C 0 to 50C
Storage temperature -20 to +70C -20 to +70C
Protection IP65 (probe) IP65 (probe)
IP63 (interface) IP63 (interface)
IP40 (connector) IP40 (connector)
Power supply 5 0.25VDC 5 0.25VDC
60 mA 60 mA
Serial link (RS485) 9600 bauds 9600 bauds
ou 187.5 Kbauds ou 187.5 Kbauds
Maximum acquisition speed 1000 reading/s 1000 reading/s
EMC EN50081-1/EN50082-1 EN50081-1/EN50082-1
9 Incremental probes, ZIB pneumatic thrust

ZIB 1256 ZIB 2506

237118473 237118486

travel

M3 for air supply

PROBE

Model ZIB 1256 ZIB 2506

Part Number 237118473 237118486
Measuring range 12.7 mm 25.4 mm
Travel 13 mm 26 mm
A 42.00/55.0 mm 63.5/89.5 mm
B 22.5 mm 35 mm
C 66.0 mm 92 mm
Resolution 0.05 m 0.05 m
Linear error 0.5 m 0.5 m
Reference position (before stop) 5 mm 5 mm
Measuring speed 0.5 m/s 0.5 m/s
Measuring force 0.6 N (descent) 0.6 N (descent)
(typical at mid-travel) 0.1N (ascent) 0.1N (ascent)
0.5N (horizontal) 0.5N (horizontal)
Acceptable radial force 1N 1N
Cable length 2m 2m
Operating temperature 0 to 50C 0 to 50C
Storage temperature -20 to +70C -20 to +70C
R mini : 4 Protection index IP65 (probe) IP65 (probe)
IP63 (interface) IP63 (interface)
IP40 (connector) IP40 (connector)
Power supply 5 0.25VDC 5 0.25VDC
60 mA 60 mA
Serial link (RS485) 9600 bauds 9600 bauds
ou 187.5 Kbauds ou 187.5 Kbauds
Maximum acquisition speed 1000 reading/s 1000 reading/s
EMC EN50081-1/EN50082-1 EN50081-1/EN50082-1

Pneumayic P push (bars) 0.4 < P < 0.6 0.4 < P < 0.6
(MPA) 400 < P < 600 400 < P < 600
(PSI) 6 < P < 8.5 6 < P < 8.5
Contact tip for probes 10
The ETAMIC probes come with two types of contact tips :
. Standard contact tips that come with probes only can not be ordered
separately.
. Special contavt tips on order only.

Description Annotation Part number Size

5 Knurled

Conatct tip Ball 2.8

XT 12.A E318576/017
with carbide
ball

5 Knurled

Flat contact tip XT 12.D1 X320003/004

Special contact tips

5 Knurled

Wide flat
contact tip XT 12.E X320004/004
hardened steel

8 Knurled

R16 Spheric
Contact tip
hardened XT 12.F X320002/004
steel

. Tightening

Description Annotation Part number Size

Anvil assembly
- X404004/000
wrench

. Extension cords for probes

Description Annotation Part number Size

Incremental 8 m - 237278089

68
LVDT 3m - E401257/043
21,5

LVDT 8 m - E401257/048

. Connectors not used

segment A (RS 485)
. LVDT probes supplied with : . Incremental probes
segment B (RS 485)
- Conatct tip with a carbide ball with T connector
- Standard cable (2m) equipped 1. primary . SUB-D 9 pins wiring OV
with a DIN 5322 mal plug 2. primary socket
3. not connected
(ref : X101268/063) 4. secondary + 5V
5. secondary
. Male DIN wiring plug : 6. ground
11 Clamping systems for probes and accessories

ETAMIC sensors can be assembled using various attachment systems.

These attachment systems are glued and screwed on a support.

Description Part number Size Housing

Probe
E341359/000
collet

clamp screw

Probe support
with screw
E343457/000
perpendicular
to the probe

Probe support
with screw 1.5 Allen key
E342971/000
parallel
to the probe
support glued

Set of screw X415475/063

and +
ring X438084/094

Adaptor
M12x1/M16x1 E343540/000
and +
probe collet E341359/000

2 thread root 19 on flat

Digitamic : Digital comparator 12

. Description
The Digitamic is used with one or two probes. It is designed to perform very accu-
rate measurements. The Digitamic is low cost, simple, easy to integrate and user
friendly. The module aspect of the Digitamic simplifies the connection and data
exchange between units and/or external network.

. Features
The DIGITAMIC offers the following benefits :
. In shop measurement (in harsh conditions).
. High sensitivity.
. Large choice of probes.
. Easy installation.
. Static or dynamic measurements.
 13 Digitamic digital comparator
. Configuration
The Digitamic digital reference gauge is fully programmable using three data
entry keys :

Display.
. Actual dimension or difference from a floating zero.
. metric or inch.
. Dimension status : within specification, oversize or undersize.
. Reversible display.

Measurement.
. Simple or differential.
. Dynamic gauging with hold feature : max, min, max-min, (max+min)/2.
. Upper and lower limits.
. Zero offset.
. Compensation for surface finish.
. Memorization of measurement result with auto reset at each gauging cycle.

Mastering.
. With one master anywhere within part specification limits.
. With one set of min-max masters, the Digitamic computes the gain
automatically based on certified values of the masters.

. Technical characteristics

The module aspect

of the Digitamic simplifies Probe Types LVDT, 1/2 bridge, microprobe
the connection and data Probe connection 6-pin socket
exchange between units Measuring range From 0.010 to 10 mm
Digital display 8 digits
and/or an external network. Protection IP65
Operating temperature +5C to +50C
Electrical power supply 220/110V AC
Stacking 8 units with electrical supply
Networking RS232

Digitamic Description Part number Remarks

The single Digitamic

LVDT probe, E500001/920 can be used by itself or
Single

half bridge probe, E500001/921 as a head of battery.

microprobe E500001/922 It is equipped with an
electrical supply.

The stackable Digitamic

Stackable

LVDT probe, E500001/925 can not be used itself.

half bridge probe, E500001/926 An single Digitamic
microprobe E500001/927 is needed for.
Linear measuring units XP90S 14

. description
and Function
The Etamic linear measuring block XP90S
is a key element of the modular measurement
product range.
A gauge finger with contact is used to measure
adjustable stop and spring the particular part or object.
contact The slide is mounted on a precision ball
surface
guide which is connected to the gauging
finger/contact.
The gauge finger transmits its motion to the
measuring element (electric probe, indicator
unit etc.).
XP90S measuring blocks can be mounted
side by side and connected to one or more
accessories in the modular measuring
products range.

The XP90S comes complete with a set of

adjustable stop Allen wrenches and springs for adjusting the
1.5 mm Allen wrench unit.

. Dimensions 40 10
2 M6 depth 10
(attachment on sole-plate)

(depth 4) (dowel pin)

3M4 (for anvil attachment)

(side attachment)

. Characteristics
. Part number : E343503/000 . Standard springs :
. Travel : 3mm in relation to center position - springs with no color (original assembly 300g)
. ETAMIC specifies a measurement pressure - red spring : 30g (delivered with XP90S)
between 110g and 150g - yellow spring : 160g (delivered with XP90S)
- blue spring :250g (delivered with XP90S)

. Accessory
Description Annotation Part number Visualisation

Probe locking
Micro retraction - E342636/000 collet
cylinder

Attachment system
for electric probe - E343428/000
or dial indicator
15 Examples of measuring chains

Digitamic

Digitamic

CMZ03

CMZ03
 16

. Special applications

Cone depth
ETAMIC reserves the right to make any changes to its products to reflect improvements in methods and technology, without notice. 03/02

assembly

Slide assemblies

Cylinder sleeve control station

Joint fitting
controls

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