Adjustable update rate for measuring probe

A method for operating a measuring system including a measuring probe with a contact portion to be in contact with a workpiece to be measured, the method comprising:

• operating the measuring probe with a first update rate during at least part of a moving mode, wherein the moving mode comprises at least one of a movement of the measuring probe such that the contact portion is moved away from the workpiece or a movement of the measuring probe such that the contact portion is moved at a distance from the workpiece that is equal to or greater than a threshold distance;
• determining that a transition is to occur from the first update rate to a second update rate;
• and
• operating the measuring probe with a second update rate during at least part of a measuring mode, wherein the measuring mode comprises a movement of the measuring probe such that the contact portion is moved toward the workpiece for obtaining a measurement, and the second update rate is faster than the first update rate.

A measuring system, comprising:

• a measuring probe comprising:
• a stylus having a contact portion to be in contact with a workpiece to be measured;
• at least one detection element capable of detecting a movement of the contact portion as corresponding to a contact with a workpiece;
• and
• a signal processing portion configured to process a generated signal obtained from an output of the at least one detection element to output a measurement signal;
• and
• a controller portion configured to:
• provide a signal which indicates that the measuring probe is to operate with a first update rate during at least part of a moving mode, wherein the moving mode comprises at least one of a movement of the measuring probe such that the contact portion is moved away from the workpiece or a movement of the measuring probe such that the contact portion is moved at a distance from the workpiece that is equal to or greater than a threshold distance;
• and
• provide a signal which indicates that the measuring probe is to operate with a second update rate during at least part of a measuring mode, wherein the measuring mode comprises a movement of the measuring probe such that the contact portion is moved toward the workpiece for obtaining a measurement, and the second update rate is faster than the first update rate.