GE Everest XLG3 VideoProbe Operating Manual page 115

User Manual
To Take a Shadow Measurement
1. Attach the shadow tip securely, and verify it.
See
2. Position the probe tip for maximum accuracy.
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3. Freeze the image.
4. Select the measurement type and tip.
Press
5. If a vertical dashed line (called the shadow line) appears, center it over the shadow.
Measurement accuracy depends on centering this line accurately.
6. Place the cursors.
Measurement accuracy depends on all cursors being positioned accurately. For best
accuracy in cursor placement, press
view of the image around the active cursor.
To learn how to place cursors for specific measurement types, see
Measurement"
7. (Optional) Reposition the cursors and the measurement result.
8. (Optional) Perform any of these tasks:
Task
Add measurements, up to five total.
Clear some or all measurements.
Select the correct tip in the software (if the selected
tip is not the one that you are using).
Adjust the shadow line's position.
9. Save the image.
Press
"Verifying Measurement Tips"
"To Position the Probe Tip for a Shadow Measurement Image"
. Select Measure > Shadow > measurement type > tip.
on page 108.
. For details, see "Saving an Image"
Chapter 7 Measuring Features and Defects
on page 112.
to activate the zoom window for a close-up
Menu Item
Press . Select Measure > Add.
Press . Select Measure > Clear measurement.
Press . Select Measure > Tip.
Press . Select Measure > Move Shadow Line.
(Shortcut: Hold .)
on page 65.
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on page 105.
"Types of Shadow