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Metronics QC-300 Series User Manual

Metronics QC-300 Series User Manual (254 pages)

Video Edge Detection and Crosshair System

Brand: Metronics | Category: Measuring Instruments | Size: 19 MB

Table of Contents

General Maintenance
6
Table of Contents
7
Chapter 1 Overview

17
Chapter 2 Installation

21
- Unpacking the QC-300
  21
- Assembling the Mounting Stand
  22
- Safety Considerations
  22
  - Power Cord and Plug
    22
  - Electrical Wiring and Connections
    22
  - Location and Mounting
    23
  - Power Surge Suppressor
    23
- Connecting Axis Encoders
  23
- Connecting the Optional Footswitch
  24
- Connecting a Printer
  25
- Connecting a Computer
  25
- Connecting Camera Lighting and Zoom
  26
- Connecting a Video Input
  26
- Warranty Registration Form
  27
- Repackaging for Shipment
  27
Chapter 3 User Interface Introduction

29
- Measurement Functions
  30
- Command Buttons and Wide Keys
  33
- Feature List
  34
- LCD Screen Functions
  35
- Number Keys
  36
- System Functions
  37
  - Undo
    37
  - MX (Magnification)
    37
  - MM/In
    37
  - Setup
    38
- Printing Reports and Transmitting Data
  39
- LCD ON/OFF and Deleting Feature Data
  40
Chapter 4 Quick Start Demonstration

41
Chapter 5 Probes

55
- Preparing to Use Video Probes
  56
- Using Video Probes
  62
  - Selecting a Probe
    62
    
    Selecting a Probe Color
    63
    
    Specifying Probe Data Collection Parameters
    64
    
    Crosshair Probe Data Collection Parameters
    65
    
    Edge Probe Data Collection Parameters
    66
  - Collecting Feature Data
    67
    
    The Auto-Enter Function
    67
    
    Crosshair Probes
    68
    
    Manual Probing (Crosshairs)
    68
    
    Automatic Probing (Crosshairs)
    69
    
    Manual Probing (Single Edge)
    70
    
    Single Edge Probe
    70
    
    Automatic Probing (Single Edge)
    71
    
    Multiple Edge Probe
    72
    
    Probe Seeding
    72
    
    Probing a Line
    73
    
    Probing a Circle
    74
    
    Probing an Arc
    76
    
    Seeding to Avoid Erroneous Data
    77
    
    Recovering from Data Errors
    78
Chapter 6 Measuring

82
Chapter 7 Tolerancing

155
- Applying Tolerances to Features
  157
  - Selecting a Feature
    157
  - Displaying the Tolerance Screen
    157
  - Selecting a Tolerance Type
    157
  - Selecting a Specific Tolerance
    158
  - Entering Nominal, Limit or Tolerance Values
    158
    
    Omitting a Tolerance Category
    159
  - Tolerance Types
    160
    
    Bidirectional
    160
    
    Lines
    160
    
    Points
    160
    
    Circles and Arcs
    161
    
    Slots and Rectangles
    161
    
    Circles and Arcs
    162
    
    Points and Lines
    162
    
    True Position
    162
    
    MMC Circles and Arcs
    163
    
    MMC/LMC (Material Condition)
    163
    
    LMC Circles and Arcs
    164
    
    Concentricity
    165
    
    Roundness
    165
    
    Runout
    165
    
    Straightness
    165
    
    Angle
    166
    
    Parallelism
    166
    
    Perpendicularity
    166
    
    Width
    167
Chapter 8 Programming

169
- Creating Programs
  169
- Editing Programs
  176
  - Editing Existing Steps
    176
    
    Editing Magnifications
    176
    
    Editing Tolerances
    177
    
    Editing Brightness and Contrast
    178
    
    Editing Light Intensities
    179
    
    Editing User Prompt Messages
    180
  - Appending New Program Steps to an Existing Program
    181
- Running Programs
  183
- Archiving and Retrieving Programs
  184
- Deleting Programs
  184
Chapter 9 Communication

185
- Connecting to a Computer
  185
  - Sending Data to a Computer
    186
- Connecting a Printer
  187
  - Printer Format Strings
    187
  - Report Formats
    187
  - Printing a Report
    188
    
    Printing Feature Measurement Data
    188
    
    Printing QC-300 System Settings
    189
- RS232 Connector Pin Designations
  190
- ASCII Code Table
  190
Chapter 10 Setup

191
- The Setup Menu
  192
  - Accessing and Using the Setup Menu
    192
    
    Entering the Supervisor Password
    193
    
    Entering and Deleting Setup Data
    194
    
    Selecting Items from the Setup Menu
    194
    
    Selecting Setup Parameter Choices
    194
    
    Leaving the Setup Menu
    195
    
    Storing a Parameter and Advancing to the Next Step
    195
- Essential Setup Requirements
  196
- Setup Screen Descriptions
  196
  - Language Screen
    197
    
    Specifying the Displayed Language
    197
  - Supervisor Screen
    198
    
    Entering the Supervisor Password
    198
    
    Hiding Setup Parameters from Unauthorized Personnel
    198
    
    Keeping Setup Privileges until the Power Is Cycled
    198
    
    Limiting Access to Program Functions
    198
    
    Saving and Loading Settings
    199
  - Encoders Screen
    200
    
    Selecting an Axis to Configure
    200
    
    Specifying Encoder Resolution
    200
    
    Specifying Encoder Type
    200
    
    Absolute
    201
    
    Manual
    201
    
    None
    201
    
    Selecting Reference Marks
    201
    
    Single
    201
  - Setting a New Machine Zero Reference
    202
  - Reversing the Encoder Count Direction
    202
  - Enabling Axis Error Messages
    202
- Squareness Screen
  203
- SLEC Screen
  204
  - LEC or SLEC, Which Is Right for My Application
    204
    
    LEC (Linear Error Correction)
    204
    
    SLEC (Segmented Linear Error Correction)
    206
- VED Screen
  209
- Measure Screen
  219
  - Annotation
    219
  - Minimum Points Required for a Feature Measurement
    219
  - Retaining Feature Data through a Power Cycle
    220
  - Locking Features to Their Original Datums
    220
  - Specifying Signed Distances
    221
  - Startup Zero
    221
- Display Screen
  222
  - Display Resolution
    222
  - Default Units of Linear Measure
    223
  - Radix for Numeric Displays
    223
  - Angular Units of Measure
    223
  - Time Formats
    223
  - Date Formats
    223
  - Screen Saver Delay
    224
  - Display Mode Switching
    224
  - Video DRO Alpha Blending
    225
  - Print Screen
    226
    
    Lines Per Page
    226
    
    Specifying a Data Destination
    226
    
    Specifying a Data Type
    226
    
    Buffer Page
    227
    
    Labeling Axes on Display Printouts
    227
    
    Parallel Communication Retries
    227
    
    Printing Units of Measure on Reports
    227
    
    Specifying Dividing Lines
    227
    
    Baud Rate
    228
    
    EOC Delay
    228
    
    EOL Delay
    228
    
    Parity
    228
    
    Ports Screen
    228
    
    Stop Bits
    228
    
    Word Length
    228
  - Clock Screen
    229
  - Sound Screen
    230
  - Miscellaneous Screen
    231
    
    Return to DRO Threshold
    231
    
    Touchscreen Calibration Rows and Columns
    231
    
    Calibrating the Touchscreen
    232
    
    Touch Screen Cursor
    232
    
    Touch Screen Repeat Delay
    232
    
    Screen Contrast and Brightness
    233
    
    Touch Zone Size
    233
Chapter 11 Problem Solving

235
- Symptoms, Probable Causes and Solutions
  236
Chapter 12 Reference Material

241
- Product Specifications
  241
  - Electrical
    241
  - Environmental
    241
  - Dimensions
    241
  - Lcd
    241
- ENC Tests
  241
- Footswitch Wiring
  242
- Connector Wiring
  243
- Lighting/Zoom Connector Wiring
  243
- Tolerances
  244
  - Concentricity Tolerance
    244
  - Reference Features
    244
Chapter 13 Common Options

245
- Remote Footswitch
  245
- Remote Keypad
  245
- Serial Cable
  245
- Arm Mounting Bracket
  245
- Arm Mounting Bracket Adapter
  245
- Winwedge Software
  245

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