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Zeiss CMM over MTConnect

Protocol: MTConnect · Agent port: 5000 or 5001, set during install · Verify: http://<cmm-pc-ip>:<port>/current · Cable: the network port on the CMM's CALYPSO PC — the adapter runs on that PC, not on the measuring head.

For where the cable goes and how to set the control's IP, subnet and gateway, see Physical Connection in the MTConnect overview.

Zeiss coordinate measuring machines report inspection activity over MTConnect.

Enabling MTConnect​

Prerequisites:

  • CALYPSO 7.2+ installed and licensed
  • Zeiss MTConnect Data Interface license
  • Windows 10/11 64-bit PC
  • Network access to MachineMetrics Edge
  • Administrator permissions on controller PC

Installation Steps:

  1. Obtain Installer

  2. Run Installer

    • Execute as Administrator on CMM PC
    • Accept default path: C:\Program Files\Zeiss\MTConnectAdapter

  3. Activate License

    • Open Zeiss License Manager
    • Import MTConnect entitlement file
    • Verify "MTConnect Interface" shows as "Licensed"

  4. Configure Adapter

    • Launch "MTConnect Configuration Utility"
    • Set machine name
    • Set HTTP port (default 5000 or 5001)
    • Configure CALYPSO data path
    • Click "Apply and Start Service"

  5. Test Locally

    • On CMM PC, open browser
    • Navigate to http://localhost:5000/current
    • Should see XML output with MTConnect data

Data Items Available:

  • Machine status (Idle / Measuring / Alarm)
  • Current part program name
  • Measurement count and cycle time
  • Operator ID (if configured)

Configuration​

Supported Software:

  • CALYPSO 7.2 or newer
  • PiWeb 8.x or newer

License Requirement:

  • Zeiss MTConnect Data Interface license
  • 60-day trial available
  • Trial Download

Key Configuration:

  • Default port: 5000 or 5001
  • CALYPSO data path must be configured
  • Service runs in background

Data Available:

  • Machine status (Idle / Measuring / Alarm)
  • Current part program name
  • Measurement count
  • Cycle time
  • Operator ID (if configured)

Best Practices:

  • Use static IP for CMM PC
  • Schedule weekly service restart via Windows Task Scheduler
  • Keep CALYPSO and MTConnect adapter versions in sync