### Parameter Settings: Opt. Probe (Optional Probe) tab

Parameter Settings dialog box-Opt. Probe tab

The Opt. Probe tab gives you additional capabilities for controlling analog probes. These capabilities include the following probing related values:

- Max Force

- Low Force

- Upper Force

- Trigger Force

- # Return Data

- Return Speed

- Positioning Accuracy

- Probing Accuracy

- Probing Mode

- Manual Fine Probing

It also includes the following scan-related values and general purpose buttons:

- Point Density

- Offset Force

- Acceleration

- Default button

- Recall button

- Clear button

Each of these is described below in greater detail.

To access the Opt. Probe tab:

1. Access the Parameter Settings dialog box from the main menu (Edit | Preferences | Parameters).

2. Select the Opt. Probe tab.

Caution: The values on the Opt. Probe tab are machine specific. With the exception of the Manual Fine Probing check box and the Point Density box, they generally shouldn't be changed. Check with your machine's manufacturer before making changes.

Clicking Apply or OK on the Opt. Probe tab inserts an OPTIONPROBE command into the Edit window.

For information on using the OPTIONPROBE command with analog probes during calibration, see the "Notes on SP600 Upper Level Matrix (Regular Calibration):" topic in the "Defining Hardware" chapter.

More:

Max Force

Low Force

Upper Force

Trigger Force

# Return Data

Return Speed

Positioning Accuracy

Probing Accuracy

Probing Mode

Manual Fine Probing

Point Density

Offset Force

Acceleration