Helpful Hints; Scan Speed And Data Quality; Sensor Head Positioning - Sensors & Software Conquest Series Manual

Conquest
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Helpful Hints

8.1

Scan Speed and Data Quality

Conquest uses DynaQ, an advanced patented technology that adjusts data quality as the sensor
head movement speed varies. In most situations, moving the sensor head at a comfortable
speed generates data of good quality. In situations where target resolution or maximum
penetration depth is critical, moving slower increases data quality.
During Grid Scanning, the progress bar moves across the screen as the Conquest sensor head
is pushed along a grid line to indicate that data are being collected. With DynaQ, the colour of the
progress bar indicates the quality of the data at that point along the line:
Figure 8-1:With DynaQ, the colour of the progress bar indicates the quality of the data being collected.
Dark blue, indicating the highest quality of data, is achieved by moving the sensor head more slowly com-
In general, avoid collecting data at extremely high rates of speed. The microcomputers are
programmed to sense if the sensor head is moved too quickly. There are limits on the speed of
movement to ensure data quality. The system will "beep" to indicate if a data quality issue has
been detected. If this occurs, the operator is prompted to recollect the line.
8.2

Sensor Head Positioning

Proper positioning of the Sensor Head is very important for generating accurate depth slice
images. Before starting a line, use the arrows to ensure that the center of the Sensor Head is
correctly aligned on the start line on the grid mat.
Yellow = normal quality
Light blue = better quality
Dark Blue = highest quality
pared to the speed for the light blue or yellow colors.
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