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  • Page 1 SOFTWARE MANUAL Version 1.5.21...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    INDEX INTRODUCTION................. INITIAL SETTINGS............... 12 PROGRAMMING................25 BATCHES..................37 MEASUREMENT PAGE.............. . 42 GLOBAL SETUP ................51 PROTOCOLS................58 TRACING DATA................68 DIGITAL SIGNALS MANAGEMENT........72 ERLIN ................81 ACKUP ESTORE APPENDIX - S ..............
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  • Page 4: Command Bar

    User interface The user interface is a touch-screen, so it is necessary to tap the icons and fields in order to interact with the Merlin software, alternatively, it is also possible to connect a USB type mouse. : tap this icon to select the main menu from which it is possible to access all the software functions at any moment.

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    : this icon appears in all programming windows and it permits ANCEL to exit without saving the data. : it permits the user to confirm data entered via the virtual NTER keypad. Menu The menu can be used to access all the functionalities. Switch between A and O user levels...

  • Page 6: Settings Menu

    I/O signals associated with the connected devices (See paragraph 2.7). Access to L page that lists all the standard pro- IST OF SERIAL PROTOCOLS tocols handled by Merlin and enables the user to create customised protocols (See chapter 7). Access to M page (See chapter 6). AIN SETUP Access to T (See chapter 8).
  • Page 7 Exit from the measuring software. 1.4.1 Programming menu Access to P (See paragraph 3.2). ART PROGRAM LIST Access to M (See paragraph 3.1). ASTER SET LIST NOTE: Available languages: English, Italian, German, French, Japane- se, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, Dutch, Swedish, Polish, Hungarian, Romanian, Czech, Korean and Turkish.
  • Page 8 Oriental keyboards available: Chinese Japanese Korean 830MEFBC00 830MECBC00 830MEEBC00 Merlin NOTE: It is also possible to connect a USB keyboard to Merlin, or a laser scanner (for reading barcodes or datamatrix) if it is configured in wedge emulation. - 8 -...
  • Page 9 1.5.1 Using the Japanese keyboard (Hiragana or Katakana) When the operator selects the language from the general Menu, the software opens the corresponding keyboard and handles all the communications with the IME and selects the appropriate O.S. settings for the specific input language. In the case of Japanese, it is possible to select between 3 different keyboard types: Hiragana, Katakana, Romanji, in additional to the traditional versions.
  • Page 10 IME and return to the standard keyboard. Tap the Enter button to confirm the data and return to the initial form. NOTE: It is also possible to connect a USB keyboard to Merlin Plus, or a laser scanner (for reading barcodes or datamatrix) if it is configured in wedge emulation (for example Honeywell 6300 Series DPM).
  • Page 11 INITIAL SETTINGS When a new and unprogrammed Merlin is switched on, the M EASUREMENT DEVICES MAP page is displayed, initially empty. To carry out the initial set-up, proceed as follows; note that it is not necessary to connect any of the devices at this stage.
  • Page 12 Merlin will fail to recognize them. NOTE: If it is necessary to modify a device type that has already been configured, the system checks that the new type has the same number of inputs, and hence that it is compatible with the previous type.
  • Page 13 Multiple transducer instance Defining multiple instances for the same transducer (by the G menu, ENERAL ETUP see para. 6.1) makes it possible to use different transducers in the measurement formulas, provided the same device and input are used. In fact, the transducers connected to a given device may have different operating ranges, sensitivity etc.
  • Page 14 Vectrix DR-200R: wireless system to connect various devices (see par. 2.3.8) NOTE: If it is necessary to connect more than 5 Easy Boxes to the Merlin, use a HUB USB with its own power supply (7 USB ports: D-Link DUB H7, 4 USB ports: LINDY Smart Hub Pro powered - code 4701300468).
  • Page 15 (default: 1200 sec, minimum = 30, maximum 28800 = 8 hours) NOTE: The maximum number of Bluetooth® devices that may be con- nected to Merlin is 16, and up to 7 of these may be accessed simulta- neously. 2.3.2 Easy Box U4P Box fitted with 4 push-buttons, used for remote control and data acquisition.
  • Page 16 2.3.6 Digi Crown Up to one Digi Crown digital network (31 modules) can be connected to the RS232- COM port and managed by Merlin. The following Digi Crown boxes are compatible: Digicrown 232, Digicrown PSU, Digicrown BOX (single channel only), Digicrown I/O (Sink, Source and Only Input versions), Digicrown PBB (push button for “Only Input”...
  • Page 17 The Vectrix telemeasure units are used to send wirelessly the measure from a transmitter (connected to a gauge) to a receiver. The Vectrix receiver operates con- nected to the COM port of the Merlin only (no EasyBox U4S). Tap on B to interface a Vectrix transmitter.
  • Page 18 Transducer settings Once at least one device has been added to the M page, it EASUREMENT DEVICES MAP is possible to select the commands that are used to set the parameters for each transducer. Tap on T to edit the transducer parameters. The RANSDUCERS SETTINGS following parameters are always present, for all device types.
  • Page 19 • : transducer signal sign inversion option and behaviour. IGN INVERSION EASUREMENT VALUE RANSDUCER TYPE WHEN SENSOR IS PUSHED INVERSION LVDT-HBT ENCIL PROBE ECREASING (LVDT) ECREASING IRELESS BORE GAUGE MINI (HBT) IRELESS BORE GAUGE MINI NCREASING , U3A , U4A NEUMATIC USED WITH ECREASING...
  • Page 20 GENERAL PARAMETERS TAB • ±: measurement range of the encoder or line. ANGE • YPE OF INTERFACE IGITAL OUNTER NALOGUE • YPE OF SENSOR • : to be used for linear positioning transducers (optical scales typically). INEAR • : to be used for angular positioning transducers (rotary encoders OTARY typically), when an information is required about both the number of revolutions made and the position within the lap.
  • Page 21 • B: Amplitude of the signal of channel B, normally calculated by the MPLITUDE specific calibration utility • : Phase correction of the signal of channel B, with respect NGULAR ORRECTION to the signal of channel A, normally calculated by the specific calibration utility DIGITAL TAB •...
  • Page 22 2.5 Input reading Once the transducer programming procedure has been completed, it is possible to check the transducers by tapping on R EAD INPUTS This opens the Input page where the individual transducer readings are displayed in real time. The Z and the Z functions allow to set/reset a zero value on the EROING...
  • Page 23 Digi Crown probe replacement function In order to simplify the Digi Crown probe replacement after failure, we added the button in the D . It follows the sequence to carry out a EPLACE EVICE CONFIGURATION PAGE single probe replacement. From the menu, tap on S .
  • Page 24 I/O lines map This page can be used to view the status of all the I/O bits associated with the con- nected devices. - 24 -...
  • Page 25 ASTER SET NOTE: this feature causes the loss of Z compatibility. It EROING ENSITIVITY means that in case of a Merlin software updating, the M fields ASTER SET need to be programmed and a new Z acquisition must EROING ENSITIVITY be performed prior to restart the production.
  • Page 26 The configuration parameters are described below. • : name of the M to be programmed. ASTER SET • : description of the M (optional). ESCRIPTION ASTER SET • ASTER SET • : one static master EROING • : two static masters ENSITIVITY •...
  • Page 27 • : this is the function used for dynamic zeroing. UNCTION • : the zero is acquired at the S TATIC • : the zero is acquired at the point that corresponds to the dynamic ma- ximum between S and S TART •...
  • Page 28 ROGRAMS MENU . Tap A to create a new P PROGRAMMING PHASE ART PROGRAM NOTE: Merlin can manage up to 200 P ART PROGRAMS NOTE: The P name may not contain characters that Window ART PROGRAM does not accept as part of file names (E.g. / \ : * ? “<>| ø...). If any of...
  • Page 29 Define the number of measurement steps by tapping S 3.2.2 Tracing data request TAB This programming page enables the tracing parameters, and defines the way for requesting such information to the operator. T parameters are additional RACING runtime data that the operator can/has to input; these data are saved and linked with the measurements acquired.
  • Page 30 3.2.3 Step definition Tap on D to insert a S description. ESCRIPTION The configuration parameters are described below. • of the measurement S ESCRIPTION ESCRIPTION • : measurement S ; this message appears in the page hea- ESSAGE ESSAGE der highlighted in yellow, and it can be used to provide assistance to the ope- rator.
  • Page 31 3.2.4 Defining the characteristic Tap on C to access the form used to define the C HARACTERISTIC RACTERISTIC 3.2.4.1 Miscellaneous TAB This tab is used to enter the basic C data, i.e. name, F and tole- HARACTERISTIC ORMULA rance limits. •...
  • Page 32 • : The F may include T , mathematical functions or ORMULA ORMULA RANSDUCERS previously acquired measurements, up to a maximum of 60 characters. Tap the “T” button to select the transducer list. Tap a line to add the correspon- ding T to the F .
  • Page 33 3.2.4.2 Using the formula Tap on fx to access the keyboard with the list of complex functions. The following mathematical and trigonometric functions are available: • (): sine function • (): cosine function • (): tangent function • (): arcsine function •...
  • Page 34 • (): returns 1 during the zeroing phase and 0 during the measurement phase. NOTE: The Merlin can carry out manual dynamic acquisitions. The perfor- mances may change according to the number of the used channels. - 34 -...
  • Page 35 3.2.4.3 Zeroing parameters TAB Tap on Z to assign a M (previously configured) to the C EROING PARAMETERS ASTER SET RACTERISTIC 3.2.4.4 Classification TAB Once enabled in S 1, the C ETTINGS LOBAL SETUP ISCELLANEOUS LASS MANAGEMENT function allows to create up to 32 classes for each C HARACTERISTIC - 35 -...
  • Page 36 Here is the list of parameters to program : • LASS EFINITION • : (Default) ISABLED • & : the system sets the classes programmed; only the class NIFORM FIXED name is left editable. All C are created with the same size. LASSES •...
  • Page 37 B . Merlin can handle up to 200 B ATCHES ATCHES The following commands are available: : to create a new B (see paragraph 4.1).
  • Page 38 The A function can be used to view all active and closed batches and LL BATCHES generate an alternative command list that enables the operator to work on closed , exporting and deleting them: ATCHES : to enable the operator to transfer the exported ILE TRANSFER to a specific destination defined in the General setup (see ATCHES...
  • Page 39 Miscellaneous TAB • : field to define a production B name. ATCH • : to indicate if a statistical study on the data is required and TATISTICAL STUDY select the type. • : Only the part counters are saved in the batch. •...
  • Page 40 In the “A ” panel it is possible to select the operation to be CTIONS ON BATCH CLOSING performed when closing a batch, as described below (these parameters may be preset using the A menu, see para. 6.7). CTIONS ON BATCH CLOSING •...
  • Page 41 Duration TAB In the B window it is possible to choose between various conditions ATCH DURATION under which the B closes automatically. ATCH • : the B is automatically closed at the completion of NUMBER OF PARTS ATCH the number of parts. •...
  • Page 42 AIN MEASURE PAGE user to view the measurements acquired by the device connected to the Merlin in real time. Up to 16 measurements can be displayed simultaneously, if there are more than 8 measurements they are arranged in two columns.
  • Page 43 Tap the T button to insert the T RACING RACING DATA Tap on Z to carry out the device electrical zeroing procedure. EROING Tap on P to access the current programming ROGRAMMING PART PROGRAM phase (see para. 3.2.5). Tap on the C identification number HARACTERISTIC (yellow or grey) to access the programming phase for the corresponding...
  • Page 44 Histogram The H page allows the user to view the H as well as executing ac- ISTOGRAM ISTOGRAM quisition cycles in the same way as on the M AIN MEASURE PAGE In addition to the measurement bar and the H graph, this page also in- ISTOGRAM cludes summary table containing statistical parameters for the data stored in the...
  • Page 45 Control chart Use the C page to view the graph and carried out acquisition cycles. ONTROL CHART The adjacent table contains the numerical statistical results corresponding to the . The executed measurement S , delete and modify P ONTROL CHART ROGRAMMING functions are the same as on the M AIN MEASURE PAGE...
  • Page 46 By means of the statistic alarms management the system notifies if there are unu- sual patterns or trends in C , which could be evidence of wrong beha- ONTROL CHARTS viour during the production. The alarms refer to: • Exceeding of C ONTROL LIMITS •...
  • Page 47 As soon as a subgroup causes an alarm condition, the C is updated ONTROL CHART with red dots in correspondence of the subgroup in alarm condition. 5.2.1 Control limits page The control limits page may only be accessed when it is working with a batch and if the X/R control chart has been enabled.
  • Page 48 depending on the measurement results) and the current limits (the limits that are currently in use). The latter limits can be set-up manually by tapping on the corresponding field. To select the calculated limits as the current limits, simply tap on the field in the desired calculated limits column.
  • Page 49 Tracing data request In order to trace production, the operator may append additional information to the completed measurements by using the T RACING button; this button opens a request form that is split into two tabs: RACING VENTS The first TAB contains all the data required for the current part-program, with the exception of the N.9 Event datum.

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    The E tab contains the list of possible values for the N.9 Event datum. VENTS For both tabs, select the desired values and confirm by tapping the O key. The following paragraphs provide a detailed description of how it works the Tra- cing key functions for the various measurement pages.
  • Page 51 GLOBAL SETUP Tap on the icon shown to access the G menu. ENERAL SETUP Miscellaneous 1 TAB • ULTIPLE TRANSDUCER INSTANCE ENABLED DISABLED • TARTUP USER ADMINISTRATOR OPERATOR • : if it is enabled, this option commands UTORUN AFTER BATCH AUTOSELECTION the measurement cycle to start after the B is selected automatically by the ATCH...
  • Page 52 TCP or UDP port using the selected ASCII protocol. In the case of serial protocols, the output may use the Merlin Plus serial port or any port on an Easy Box U4S. •...
  • Page 53 Shifts TAB This page can be used to setup a maximum of four working shifts so the system can perform the following functions when they expire: • automatic batch closing (see chapter 4.2) - 53 -...
  • Page 54 Statistics TAB The statistics tab contains all the options that can be used to set-up the measurement statistics calculation and handle the alarms. These parameters are ignored unless the measurements are acquired within a batch. • : maximum number of measurements to be used when EASURES ON HISTOGRAM calculating the histogram;...
  • Page 55 Video TAB • ARGRAPH BACKGROUND LACK OLOURED • ARGRAPH INDICATOR URSOR • : The measurement is BSOLUTE DISPLACEMENT MEASUREMENT DISPLAY MODE displayed as an A value or D with respect to the centre of the BSOLUTE ISPLACEMENT tolerance range. • ): if the option EASUREMENT PAGE TYPE...
  • Page 56 Data Export TAB • : Q-Das (File .DFQ)/ Text (File .CSV)/ SESAME (.txt). The ATA EXPORT FORMAT text file format is totally compatible with Microsoft® EXCEL. • : to enter the data saving path. Both local (Compact Flash XPORT DEFAULT PATH or USB memory) and remote (preconfigured Ethernet connection) paths may be used.
  • Page 57 NOTE: To export any data it is necessary create a batch. NOTA: The measurement data export is possible either when a batch is complete but also after each piece (for this function please refer to the page of part program definition). Actions on batch closing TAB •...
  • Page 58 The system is now capable of acquiring measurement information from the following external devices/protocols. MARPOSS • Quick Digit Simplex • Quick Digit Duplex •...
  • Page 59 ORT BEHAVIOUR NORMALLY CLOSED ALWAYS OPEN • RTS/DTR: if the box is ticked, the Merlin provides power OWER SUPPLY ON supply between RTS (-) and DTR (+) pins. A typical device that requires this feature is the Mahr Millitast 1085.
  • Page 60 : enter the initialising string required to activate communications with STRING the device. Merlin only sends the string, the first time it communicates, with the device (each time the device is switched on); the virtual keyboard includes a list of all ASCII characters, complete with control characters. Tap “fx” to access.
  • Page 61 The E TAB defines the external device, end of answer message, ND OF MESSAGE recognition parameters. • : to select the closing message maximum waiting time, expressed in se- IMEOUT conds • : end of message option based on length; it ND OF ANSWER MESSAGE ON LENGHT states the number of characters in the answer message.
  • Page 62 If a data output protocol has been setup, upon completion of each measurement, the Merlin software creates the message corresponding to the piece that has just been measured and sends it automatically (without the need for confirmation on the part of the operator).
  • Page 63 Standard protocol N°1 (DOP-STD01) The following is a description of the standard data output protocol on a serial port for the Merlin software, denominated DOP-STD01. OUTPUT MESSAGE FORMAT START Name Characters Meaning Start Start message character: <STX> <CR><LF> GLOBAL DATA...
  • Page 64 <LF>: character ASCII 10 <CR>: character ASCII 13 _ : ASCII space character 32 xxx: it indicates the value calculated for the checksum NOTE: The default parameters used by the standard protocols on Merlin are: Baudrate: 9600 Bit: 8 Parity: None StopBit: 1...
  • Page 65 Standard protocol N°2 (DOP-STD02) The following is a description of the standard data output protocol on a serial port for the Merlin software, denominated DOP-STD02. OUTPUT MESSAGE FORMAT START Name Characters Meaning Start Start message character: <STX> <CR><LF> GLOBAL DATA...
  • Page 66 Characteristic classification code, calculated on the basis of the measurement value, in ac- cordance with the table selected during the pro- Class gramming phase. If the classification code is not required for the characteristic a series of space characters is sent instead. <CR><LF>...

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    Protocol implementation method The standard protocols, denominated DOP_STDxx, where xx is the id assigned to the protocol, are distributed with the Merlin software installation packages. The type of protocol to be used is selected in the M 2 TAB on the G...
  • Page 68 NOTE: The Q-DAS catalogue may only contain the keys that are listed in the above table, if it is necessary to use Q-Das keys that are not included in the table, please contact the nearest Marposs office. - 68 -...
  • Page 69 Catalog using the I command. MPORT The file import must be done through a USB memory stick, the Merlin software will look for the “Kataloge.dfd” file in the USB memory root. Add a new datum or modify an existing one (using the E command) to access the following form.
  • Page 70 This code is automatically suggested by the software during the creation but it could be customized in a way to assure an unique identification in case of many Merlin are used in the same plant and/ or company. •...
  • Page 71 Q-DAS EXPORTATION Parameter K02131 Upper plausibility limit K-Field connected Measurement unit K02141 K00005 Events index K00006 SerialNum Description of measu- K02142 rement unit K00007 CavityNum Measurement system K00008 OperatorName K02404 resolution (characteri- K00010 MachineNum stic accuracy) K00011 Process Parameter K04060 Machine Num K00012 GageNum...
  • Page 72 MERLIN DIGITAL SIGNALS MANAGEMENT In order to minimize the programming performed by the user, the Merlin software manages digital signals (Input and Output) using precompiled lists of signals. The operator has only to choose the I/O layout according to his needs.
  • Page 73 “Error status” output signal is enabled. : The signal indicates that Merlin is available to receive measu- EADY TO START ring or zeroing commands. This output is available for: Easy Box U8IO.
  • Page 74 Available layouts LAYOUT 1 [io-std01.iom] LAYOUT 2 [io-std02.iom] LAYOUT 3 [io-std03.iom] Start (T3) Start/Stop (T2) Batch code Bit4 (MSB) Stop (T3) Batch code bit2 (MSB) Batch code Bit3 Zeroing mode Batch code bit1 (LSB) Batch code Bit2 Next Zero Step Ready Batch code Bit1 (LSB) Easy BOX U8IO...
  • Page 75 LAYOUT 4 [io-std04.iom] LAYOUT 5 [io-std05.iom] LAYOUT 6/P [io-std06.iom] Start/Stop (T2) Start (T3) Start/Stop (T2) Redo Step Stop (T3) Redo Step Zeroing mode Zeroing mode Zero mode (on/off sul fronte) Next Zero Step Ready Next Zero Step Easy BOX U8IO N°1 Disable Stat Part Good...
  • Page 76 LAYOUT 7 [io-std07.iom] LAYOUT 8 [io-std08.iom] LAYOUT 9 [io-std09.iom] Start (T3) Start/Stop (T2) Redo Step Stop (T3) Zeroing mode Zeroing mode Redo Step Next Zero Step Next Zero Step Zeroing mode Ready Disable Stat Easy BOX U8IO N°1 Next Zero Step Running Running Ready...
  • Page 77 LAYOUT 10 [io-std10.iom] LAYOUT 11 [io-std11.iom] LAYOUT 12 [io-std12.iom] Redo Step Zeroing mode Zeroing mode Measuring mode Emergency (active low) Next zero step Motor out Easy BOX U8IO N°1 Running Part Good Part Trend Part Reject Batch code bit2 (MSB) Batch code-Part Type bit1 (LSB) Batch code bit1 (LSB) Batch code - Part Type bit2...
  • Page 78 LAYOUT 13 [io-std13.iom] LAYOUT 14 [io-std14.iom] LAYOUT 15 [io-std15.iom] Batch code bit 7 (MSB) Data OK Batch code bit 7 (MSB) Batch code bit 6 Get Zero (one shot) Batch code bit 6 Batch code bit 5 Next Page Batch code bit 5 Batch code bit 4 Message OK Batch code bit 4...
  • Page 79 LAYOUT 18 [io-std18.iom] LAYOUT 22 [io-std22.iom] LAYOUT 23 [io-std23.iom] Start /Stop/Get Zero (T2) Start/Stop (T2) Zeroing mode Redo step Batch code bit 1 (LSB)* Batch F Batch code bit 2 Batch E Easy BOX U8IO N°1 Batch code bit 3 Batch D Batch code bit 4 (MSB) Batch C...
  • Page 80 LAYOUT 24 [io-std24.iom] LAYOUT 25 [io-std25.iom] LAYOUT 26 [io-std26.iom] Start (T3) Start/Stop (T2) Batch code Bit4 (MSB) Stop (T3) Active batch code bit 2 (MSB) Batch code Bit3 Zeroing mode Active batch code bit 1 (MSB) Batch code Bit2 Next zero step Ready Batch code Bit1 (LSB) Easy BOX U8IO...
  • Page 81 If necessary it is possible to restore the system using these data. It is possible to run the Backup & Restore software either as a tool from the Merlin software by tapping on an icon in the menu, or in stand-alone mode by running the executable file in the Merlin installation path.
  • Page 82 The default name of the file where the data backup will be saved appears, consisting of the name of the computer and the current date and time, however the user may modify it as desired. The N can be used to provide additional OTES information about the contents of the backup and are added to the comments in the file.
  • Page 83 10.2.3 Reset all The third option - ‘Reset all’ - deletes all the archives and restores the Merlin to its initial state. After carrying out this procedure it is necessary to reconfigure all the devices and re-enter all the programs.
  • Page 84 APPENDIX - Statistical analysis General definition BATCH A set of similar measurements that are to be subjected to statistical analysis. CHARACTERISTIC TYPE Bilateral characteristic: this type of characteristic has no natural limits, therefore it is necessary to indicate specification limits; e.g. a diameter that may have a dimension greater or less than the design.
  • Page 85 Position indices Mean - The sum of all the measurements carried out, divided by the number of measurements. Where: is the i measurement N is the number of measurements Dispersion indices Range - The difference between the largest and the smallest value in a set of N measurements Where is the maximum value...
  • Page 86 Natural tolerance Indicates the variability inherent in the measurements. It is determined using different methods, depending on the characteristic type: Bilateral or single limit characteristic Natural Tolerance = 6*S where S is the standard deviation of the measurements Unilateral characteristic with upper limit: Natural Tolerance = Minimum between (6*S) and (3*S + X) with lower limit: Natural Tolerance = Minimum between (6*S) and (3*S - X) Where:...
  • Page 87 Process natural tollerance Natural Tolerance is an attempt to express the variability inherent in a given pro- cess. The formula depends on how the measurements are distributed. As the aim is to represent the variability of the process, we use the Sigma Hat, estimated using the samples, rather than the Standard Deviation S used in the case of Natu- ral Tolerance.
  • Page 88 Unilateral or single limit characteristic: upper limit only; Cpk = (2*(TL – X)) / (6*σ) lower limit only Cpk =(2*(X – TL)) / (6*σ) Where: TL = Tolerance limit <> 0 X = mean measurement value σ= estimated deviation of the measurements Quality control chart Standard XR and XS chart for bilateral or unilateral characteristics.
  • Page 89 Calculated control limits The XR and XS charts are based on a series of values known as Control Limits that are used to control the process trend; these limits can be calculated by using the appropriate sample measurement formulas (if possible, after having completed a chart consisting of 25 samples, with no out of control alarms).
  • Page 90 Table of coefficients Sampl e size 2.121 3.686 0.000 2.606 0.000 4.494 0.305 1.128 .7979 1.732 4.358 0.000 2.276 0.000 3.979 0.498 1.693 .8862 1.500 4.698 0.000 2.088 0.000 3.686 0.638 2.059 .9213 1.342 4.918 0.000 1.964 0.000 3.491 0.749 2.326 .9400 1.225...
  • Page 91 Sample size 1.880 3.267 .000 2.659 3.267 .000 2.660 3.760 1.023 2.575 .000 1.954 2.568 .000 1.772 3.385 0.729 2.282 .000 1.628 2.266 .000 1.457 3.256 0.577 2.115 .000 1.427 2.089 .000 1.290 3.191 0.483 2.004 .000 1.287 1.970 .030 1.184 3.153 0.419...
  • Page 92 From the menu tap on the E button to exit the measurement sof- tware. Merlin enters the Windows® CE Operating System. Double tap on the digital clock displayed in the bottom right hand corner of the screen. The date/time setting Windows® is displayed.
  • Page 93 Calibrating the touch-screen • Connect a USB keyboard to the system. • Tap S on the operating system desktop. TART • Select Settings\Control Panel. • Select the Stylus function. • Use the Calibrate function to activate the touch-screen calibration procedure. •...

  • Page 94: Hardware Requirements

    The following procedure defines the steps necessary to link the Merlin to a PC. Specifi- cally, we are creating a network with the PC as the “host” and Merlin as its “guest.” The purpose of the connection is for simple file sharing of statistical and measurement data.
  • Page 95 TATISTICS 9. Press OK 10. The Merlin is now set up to send Measurement & Statistical information to the PC NOTE: a “Computer Name” “User” “Password” screen may appear at the first batch exchange. If this window appears, enter the name of the computer (this can be found by right-clicking ‘My Computer’).
  • Page 96 (1) on a Windows Server 2000 (or 2003). The Windows server and Merlin are on different IP subnets separated by a router (you can understand also that Merlin and server are in different VLANs (2) or, the server is in a DMZ(3)).
  • Page 97 Windows 7 This document shows how to connect in a network a PC desktop (operating sy- stem Windows7) with a Merlin (operating system Windows CE 5.0) Shows the settings of the network board inside the PC then disabling the option “Internet Protocol version 6 (TCP/IPv6).
  • Page 98 Tick the option of sharing files and printers then allow to the users any operation on reading/writing and then save the changes. See the picture 3 below. Picture 3 Create the folder for sharing. Picture 4 shows the folder “Test” created. Tap on the right button of the mouse on the folder created and select “Properties”.
  • Page 99 Picture 5 The configuration of the PC is ended. NOTE: Before accessing from Merlin to the shared folder on the PC, it’s essential to use a user profile with administrator rights. If it doesn’t exist it’s necessary to create it.
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  • Page 104 MARPOSS, and other names/signs relative to Marposs products, referred to or shown in this document are registered trade marks or tra- de marks of Marposs in the United States and in other countries. Any third party rights relating to trade marks or registered trade marks referred to in this document are recognised for the respective holders.

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