CALYPSO——The total program for standard geometries and more
 
Ø    Many tasks – one tool
CALYPSO is designed for manual and CNC measurements, online and offline programming. CALYPSO is multisensor capable and supports all current sensors and measuring capabilities from Carl Zeiss. Via the I++ DME interface, CALYPSO allows you to control non-ZEISS measuring systems such as 3D measuring machines, articulated arm measuring machines, laser trackers and computer tomographs.
 
Ø    Collision-free – automatically
As soon as you define a part feature and the associated tolerances with a few clicks of the mouse, CALYPSO automatically generates an appropriate measuring strategy that can be modified and applied to other features at any time. CALYPSO quickly moves the stylus around the workpiece without collisions and approaches the part features correctly – you are free to deal with other tasks.
 
Ø    Dynamic mini-plan
CALYPSO’s hierarchical design and feature-oriented programming give you the flexibility to focus your measurement planning on the production process. For example, you can interrupt measuring runs to quickly measure another part. The interrupted measurement can be easily continued afterwards. More intelligent scanning with VAST Navigator CALYPSO supports VAST Navigator – the fifth generation of scanning from Carl Zeiss. Without unnecessary interruptions and with optimal approach and travel paths, VAST Navigator allows you to measure smoothly in one run. A tangential approach is standard. Fully integrated intelligence enables CALYPSO to determine the maximum scanning speed depending on the required accuracy.
 
Optional interfaces: IGES 2D/3D, VDA 2D/3D, STEP 3D, DXF 2D, PMI, and FTA can be directly processed.
Optional direct interfaces: ParaSolid, CATIA V4, CATIA V5, ProEngineer, UniGraphics, Inventor, Solid Works
 
CALYPSO options——Extension: Tools for Special Jobs
 
Ø    CALYPSO curve
Measure and calculate 2D and 3D curves. Inspection features: curve slope, cam throw, curve length, curve form, surface area, etc. Fields of application: crankshafts, cam shafts, turbine blades, powertrains.
 
Ø    CALYPSO freeform surfaces
Measurement of freeform surfaces. Deviations from plan are marked in color. Typical fields of application include medical technology, moldmaking and engine construction in which freeform surfaces have to be inspected along with standard geometries.
 
Ø    CALYPSO preset
Preset erosion electrodes and processing tools. Users are graphically guided through the manual measuring run. The most commonly used measurement plans are saved. CNC extensions are available for square and round basic geometries.
 
Ø    CALYPSO PCM
Menu-guided control of parameter-supported measuring runs. Workpiece variations can be efficiently measured using a measurement plan parameterized with CALYPSO PCM.
 
Ø    myCALYPSO
myCALYPSO turns your measuring machine into a flexible gage. Standard measuring tasks, such as the measurement of the interior diameter or height, are saved as macros and can be loaded with a few clicks of the mouse.
 
Ø    CALYPSO simulation
Virtual collision observation. The part, clamping equipment, stylus, probe, base plate, rotary table, measuring range, or the entire measuring machine, are simulated in the CAD window. In conjunction with CALYPSO planner, measuring runs can be generated and simulated remotely.
 
Ø    CALYPSO/qs-STAT export
Export measuring results in the Q-DAS format for analysis in the qs-STAT statistics program. CALYPSO qs-STAT export converts the CALYPSO result files from a CNC measuring run into Q-DAS description and value files. With qs-STAT, you can then statistically evaluate production processes, for example.
 
Ø    CALYPSO planner
The offline version of CALYPSO. Use CALYPSO planner to write measuring programs offline. Your measuring machine is not blocked by CALYPSO planner and can continue being used for additional measurements. CALYPSO planner saves the finished measuring program. Furthermore, it can be loaded and run at any time with CALYPSO. In conjunction with CALYPSO simulation, measuring runs can be generated and simulated remotely.
 
Ø    FACS automation
FACS (Flexible Automation and Control System) is used to integrate the measurement cells into CIM automation environments. FACS establishes the connection between the measuring cell and the process control computer. This allows you to initiate measuring runs from a customer-specific user interface.

RDS——The basis for maximum flexibility
VAST XT gold——All systems go for active scanning
VAST XXT——Scanning done differently
VAST gold——Peak scanning performance guaranteed


Ø     RDS——The basis for maximum flexibility
The RDS articulating probe holder is particularly well-suited for measuring complex parts, where features require many styli with different spatial directions. It reaches up to 20,736 positions in 2.5-degree increments – thus providing access to every part feature. This is made possible by the horizontally and perpendicularly arranged rotary axes with rotational ranges of plus/minus 180 degrees.
Furthermore, the RDS-CAA for touch-trigger and measuring sensors leads to shorter calibration times: only a few spatial angular positions require calibration. During programming, the RDS can be easily positioned using the joystick on the control panel to enable shorter programming times. Designs are available for machines in standard, compact and multisensor configurations.
 
Ø     VAST XT gold——All systems go for active scanning
VAST XT gold features an additional measuring system. The measuring force can be configured depending on the measuring job. It is also used for a line of correction procedures.
In addition to active scanning, this sensor also allows single-point measurements: for example, the sensor enables the flexible use of complex stylus configurations and self-centering.
Thanks to its high-speed scanning capabilities, VAST XT gold can complete practically any job: form and position measurements, curve and freeform measurements, and reverse engineering. The applications cover plastic machined parts and Styrofoam, brake components, crankshafts, engine blocks and turbine blades.
 
Ø    VAST XXT——Scanning done differently
There are a large number of measuring applications that can benefit from the flexibility of an articulating probe holder combined with scanning capability. VAST XXT is ideal for such tasks.
Compared to touch-trigger sensors, VAST XXT increases the operational safety and accuracy of the measurements. It also adds scanning functionality, thus providing information on the form of the features.
The compact design of lightweight scanning sensors on the articulating probe holder requires different sensor modules. With only three modules, VAST XXT covers the typical stylus length ranges for this sensor design. This sensor accommodates lateral styli up to 65 millimeters. It is also suitable for fixed installation.
 
Ø    VAST gold——Peak scanning performance guaranteed
VAST gold is the ideal sensor for contact scanning and single-point measurements with long styli up to 800 mm and stylus weights up to 600 g. Asymmetrical stylus configurations can also be used with VAST gold.
VAST gold is also known for its high scanning speeds with navigator technology. Thanks to the integrated collision protection, VAST gold is extremely robust. Dynamic damping enables continuous operation. The probing force can be adjusted to the stylus geometry and the workpiece material, and is always constant – it can be programmed between 50 and 1,000 millinewtons.
In combination with navigator technology in particular – object-oriented CALYPSO software from Carl Zeiss featuring automatically generated measurement strategies – VAST gold increases the measuring performance and thus productivity considerably. The FlyScan and QuickChange technologies in the Performance Package ensure maximum productivity. The short travel path on FlyScan results in time savings of up to 40 percent. The QuickChange function accelerates the automatic change out of measuring styli by up to 60 percent.

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