HEIDENHAIN IK 5494-2D User Manual
Operating Instructions
IK 5000
QUADRA-CHEK
(QC 5000)
Video Edge Detection Systems
English (en)
2/2010
Video Edge Detection Systems
QC5200, QC5210, QC5230 and QC5240
QC5200 Series User’s Guide
Video edge detection systems: QC5200, QC5210, QC5230, and QC5240
Printed in the United States of America
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Metronics part number: 11A10558
Publishing date: June, 2005
This User Guide describes the operation of the video edge series of QC5200 metrology products. This series
of QC5200 instruments conducts a wide variety of precise 2-D measurements using a wide assortment of
video edge detection probes. The QC5200 software supports manual part positioning and feature measure-
ment under user control, and CNC part positioning and automated measurement under program control.
While it is likely that this Guide includes some material that doesn’t apply to your specific QC5200 system,
information pertaining to your system will be easy to find using the Table of Contents and Index.
Who should read this Guide?
This Guide is necessary for the efficient operation of the QC5200 system. Operators and supervisors will
find the contents invaluable in conducting measurements, programming automatic functions and reporting
results. User setup functions are also described that will help users and supervisors customize the QC5200
measurement tools, user interface screens and report formats.
Operators and supervisors are assumed to have a good basic understanding of dimensional metrology
theory and practice, and a good understanding of Microsoft Windows use and conventions.
The conventions used to call attention to notes, cautions and warnings, and the shorthand used to show
menu navigation paths are described below:
This guide uses the following icons to highlight
note, warning and caution
information:
NOTE
The note icon indicates additional or supplementary information about an activity or
concept. Notes are sh
own in bold type.
CAUTION
The exclamation point icon indicates a situation or condition that can lead to
equipment malfunction or da
mage. Do not proceed until the caution message is read
and thoroughly understood. Caution messages are shown in bold type.
WARNING
The raised hand icon warns of a situation or condition that can lead to serious
equipment damage, personal injury or death. Do not proceed until the warning is
read and thoroughly understood. Warning messages are shown in bold type.
Throughout the Guide, many references are made to screens that must be displayed by clicking the mouse
cursor on a series of menu items and screen tabs. This kind of navigation path is demonstrated in this
example of displaying the
screen, shown in text as: Tools/Customize/Colors.
then clicking the Colors tab...
then clicking the Customize menu item...
displays the
screen
Introduction
Many commands are displayed by right-clicking the mouse cursor in a window, and then on one or a
series of menu items. This kind of command path is demonstrated in this example of using the Part View
window/Print Part View command to print the part view. The command is shown in text as: Part View
window/Print Part View.
Right-clicking the Part View window, then clicking Print Part View
prints the current part view
This Guide contains eleven chapters and three reference appendices. An overview of the contents is pro-
vided below. Experienced users are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the first six chapters before
beginning to use the QC5200. Users that are new to the QC5200 and similar Metronics products should
read the first six chapters carefully and then follow the tutorial in
Chapter 3:
Chapter 3:
Quick Start Demonstartion
Quick Start Demonstartion
before beginning.
Brief introduction to the QC5200 series features and benefits
Comprehensive description of the user interface covering screens, menus, toolbars the statusbar and work-
spaces.
Brief demonstration of using the basic functions of the QC5200 including:
• Organizing the workspace
• Selecting and teaching the probe
• Recording measurement activities as a program
• Measuring & constructing datums
• Measuring features
• Applying tolerances
• Exporting data
• Reporting
• Saving the part and program
Probes
Instructions for calibrating and using video edge detection measurement probes
Instructions for constructing datums and measuring, constructing and creating features.
Instructions for applying tolerances to measurements.
Instructions for organizing, formatting, exporting and printing measurement results.
Descriptions of programming functions and instructions for creating, editing, and debugging programs.
Introduction
v
Instructions for calibrating and configuring axis encoders.
Descriptions of setup tools and screens used to configure and customize measurement, programming and
display parameters
Basic troubleshooting guide in the form of a simple table of symptoms, probable causes and recommended
solutions.
Appendi
Appendi
x B:
ASCII Codes
Appendi
x C:
Index
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The QC5200 is inherently safe, and in proper use few if any potential safety hazards exist. However, many
systems include motorized CNC stages that, as is the case with all motorized equipment, must be treated
with caution to avoid collision and pinch injuries. Also, an entire system often consists of electrical equip-
ment connected by many cables, which must be treated with care to avoid shock and tripping injuries.
Be prepared to depress the emergency off mushroom switch or other similar device
quickly in the event of an emergency when motor axes are active.
on or create a tripping hazard.
The system components are equipped with 3-wire power plugs that include a separate ground
connection, or are grounded through a separate wire. Always connect the power plug to a 3-wire
grounded outlet. The use of 2-wire power plug adapters or any other connection accessories that
remove the third grounded connection create a safety hazard and should not be permitted. If a
3-wire grounded outlet is not available, ask your electrician to provide one. Never disconnect any
separate ground wire.
Do not open the QC5200 enclosure. There are no user-serviceable components or assemblies
inside.
General safety precautions must be followed when configuring, maintaining or operating the system.
Failure to observe these precautions could result in damage to the equipment, or injury to personnel.
It is understood that safety rules within individual companies vary. If a conflict exists between the material
contained in this guide and the rules of a company using this system, the more stringent rules should take
precedence.
Additional safety information is included throughout the remainder of this guide.
WARNINGS - AXIS MOTION
Always stay clear of axis motion paths.
Disconnect axis motor power when motor activities are not required.
WARNINGS - ELECTRICAL
Disconnect the system components from electrical sources before cleaning or
servicing.
Do not allow any power cord or signal cable to be located such that it can be walked
Introduction
vii
Disconnect the QC5200 from the power source and seek the assistance of a qualified service
technician if:
• The power cord is frayed or damaged or the power plug is damaged
• Liquid is spilled or splashed onto the enclosure
• The QC5200 has been dropped or the exterior enclosure has been damaged
• The QC5200 exhibits degraded performance or indicates a need for service some other way
Use only a cloth dampened with water and a mild detergent for cleaning the exterior surfaces and display
screens. Never use abrasive cleaners, and never use strong detergents or solvents. Only dampen the cloth,
do not use a cleaning cloth that is dripping wet.
Display resolutions in this guide are examples. User display resolutions are likely to vary according to the
specific application. Metric units of measure are used in examples.
Accuracy & Precision
Measurement accuracy is determined by many factors, such as the resolution of the encoders connected to
axis inputs. Generally, the display resolution of the QC5200 can exceed encoder resolutions. Setting the
display resolution to exceed the encoder resolution does not increase measurement accuracy.
Help is available in this printed Guide, in the electronic version of this Guide accessed from the Help
menu of the QC5200 software, from your Metronics distributor or system provider and directly from
Metronics.
The information contained in this guide should be adequate to customize the measurement, display and
programming aspects of system, and to perform the minimal setup and troubleshooting required beyond
the services provided by your Metronics distributor or system provider. However, in the event that your
Metronics distributor or system provider cannot provide the assistance you need, our support staff is com-
mitted to insuring your positive experience with the QC5200 series of products. To receive technical
support:
Routine issues
e-mail our support staff at: techsupport@metronics.com
viii
Telephone your Metronics distributor, or telephone our support staff at: (603) 622.0212
• A description of the equipment attached to the QC5200 computer, including the
manufacturer and model number
• The QC5200 software version number, found on the Help/About QC5000
menu screen
The most recent version of the QC5200 software can be downloaded from the
Product Support
Product Support
section of
our web site at:
http://www.metronics.com
Please carefully read all the instructions and cautions published on our site regarding your software update
before attempting to perform the update.
Additional publications for the QC5200
Additional application or instructional information is sometimes available for download from the Product
http://www.metronics.com
NOTE
If it becomes necessary to contact us directly, be prepared to supply the following
information:
• The QC5200 series serial number
(5-Digit number printed on back label)
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Overview of system features
............................................................................
Introduction
......................................................................................................
7
Windows
...................................................................................................
8
DRO
...................................................................................................
8
Templates
..........................................................................................
8
Results
...............................................................................................
8
Part View
...........................................................................................
8
Live Video
.........................................................................................
8
Menus
.......................................................................................................
9
Toolbars
....................................................................................................
9
...................................................................................................
0
Windows
..........................................................................................................
DRO window
............................................................................................
Part View window
....................................................................................
2
Adding feature data
...........................................................................
3
Live Video window
..................................................................................
5
Results window
.........................................................................................
7
Template Windows
...................................................................................
8
separating templates
.....................................................
8
Adding and
deleting
template content
...............................................
9
Features template
..............................................................................
0
Program template
..............................................................................
2
0
Report template
.................................................................................
0
Tolerance templates
...........................................................................
2
Menus
...............................................................................................................
2
2
Menubar menus
........................................................................................
File menu
...........................................................................................
2
3
Edit menu
...........................................................................................
5
View menu
.........................................................................................
2
9
Measure menu
...................................................................................
3
5
Datum menu
3
5
Probe menu
........................................................................................
3
5
Tools menu
........................................................................................
3
6
Windows menu
..................................................................................
3
9
On-screen
menus
Template window menus
...................................................................
4
Template edit menus
..................................
Program edit menus
4
4
Results window menus
...............................................................
6
Part View window menus
..........................................................
5
0
Toolbar menus
............................................................................
5
3
Toolbars
...........................................................................................................
5
5
Changing
toolbar shape
............................................................................
5
6
Docking and
undocking toolbars
..............................................................
5
6
Customizing and
creating toolbars
...........................................................
5
7
...........................................................................................................
5
8
Workspaces
......................................................................................................
5
9
Creating
custom workspaces
....................................................................
5
9
.......................................................................
6
0
Opening custom workspaces
....................................................................
6
0
Demonstration steps
.........................................................................................
6
Organizing the
workspace
................................................................................
6
5
..........................................................................................
6
5
T
eaching the
video
probe
.................................................................................
6
6
Turning
program
recording ON
.......................................................................
6
6
Measuring
part
skew and
datum
...............................................................
6
7
..................................................................................................
6
7
Datum
................................................................................................
6
7
Measuring
features
....................................................................................
6
9
Applying
feature
tolerances
......................................................................
7
0
Adding
data to the
Runs template
.............................................................
7
Exporting data
...........................................................................................
7
Printing
reports
.........................................................................................
7
3
Turning program recording OFF
.....................................................................
7
3
.................................................................................................
7
4
Running the program
.......................................................................................
7
4
4 Probes
Preparing to
use video probes
..........................................................................
7
7
part condition
........................................................................
7
7
video
magnification
..................................................................
7
7
Adjusting
light control
..............................................................................
7
7
Associating
lighting with magnifications
.................................................
7
7
Enabling and
disabling light associations
.................................................
7
8
Using video probes
..........................................................................................
7
8
probe type
...............................................................................
7
9
Changing
probe
position
...........................................................................
7
9
Changing
probe
orientation
......................................................................
7
9
Changing
probe
size
.................................................................................
8
0
Changing
scan
direction
...........................................................................
8
0
Changing
edge detection order
.................................................................
8
Enabling and disabling
high accuracy scanning
.......................................
8
2
Firing video probes
...................................................................................
8
3
Dry firing probes
...............................................................................
8
3
Continuous probe firing
.....................................................................
8
3
Loading a
video
chart
...............................................................................
8
4
Video
probe descriptions
.................................................................................
8
5
Crosshair probe
.........................................................................................
8
6
.............................................................................................
8
7
Buffer Probe
..............................................................................................
8
9
Average probe
...........................................................................................
9
Nearest probe
............................................................................................
9
3
Farthest probe
...........................................................................................
9
4
Height probe
.............................................................................................
9
5
Width Probe
..............................................................................................
9
7
Circle Probe
..............................................................................................
9
8
Circles
................................................................................................
9
8
Arcs
....................................................................................................
9
9
Blob Probe
................................................................................................
Worm probe
..............................................................................................
2
New probe
.................................................................................................
5
Pattern Finder probe
.................................................................................
8
Initial setup of the video probe system
............................................................
Adding
magnifications with associated
zooms
.........................................
6
Adding magnifications to the
Probe toolbar
......................................
7
Adding the
highest magnification to the
probe library
......................
8
Adding other magnifications and
associating
Zoom positions
.........
9
Deleting
magnifications
............................................................................
0
Configuring the
highest
magnification
.....................................................
Configuring the
lower
magnifications
......................................................
Calibrating
auto
focus
...............................................................................
2
Calibrating
video
edge recognition (
Teach)
.............................................
Advanced
Edge
Teach
......................................................................
6
Calibrating
pixel
resolution
......................................................................
7
Calibrating
offset
......................................................................................
9
Compensating for
camera
skew
................................................................
Configuring
video
probe
data collection parameters
................................
5
Measurement activities
....................................................................................
8
The
measurement workspace
...........................................................................
8
The
measurement process
................................................................................
8
Preparing to use video probes
...................................................................
9
Establishing the
measurement
reference
..................................................
9
Leveling the part (optional)
......................................................................
9
Creating a
skew
alignment
........................................................................
0
Creating a
datum
zero point
......................................................................
Probing a datum zero point
................................................................
Constructing a datum zero point
........................................................
Probing and
measuring features
................................................................
4
Measure Magic
.........................................................................................
4
Probing features
...............................................................................................
Probing specific feature types
...................................................................
6
Points
.................................................................................................
6
Lines
..................................................................................................
7
Arcs
....................................................................................................
8
Circles
................................................................................................
9
...................................................................................................
Distances
............................................................................................
2
Angles
................................................................................................
3
Blobs
..................................................................................................
5
Profile measurements
........................................................................
6
Constructing features
.......................................................................................
Point constructions
....................................................................................
3
Line constructions
.....................................................................................
8
Distance constructions
..............................................................................
5
Circle
constructions
..................................................................................
Arc constructions
......................................................................................
4
Creating features
..............................................................................................
6
Creating a point
.........................................................................................
7
Creating a line
...........................................................................................
7
Creating a distance
....................................................................................
8
Creating a circle
........................................................................................
8
Creating an arc
..........................................................................................
9
Applying tolerances to features
.......................................................................
20
3
Tolerance screens
......................................................................................
20
3
Tolerance menu
........................................................................................
20
4
Tolerance toolbar
......................................................................................
20
Display of
tolerance results
......................................................................
20
5
Naming and saving tolerances
..................................................................
20
6
Deleting
Named Tolerances
.....................................................................
20
6
Tolerance types
................................................................................................
20
7
Bidirectional
.............................................................................................
20
7
True position
.............................................................................................
20
8
MMC/LMC (Material condition)
.............................................................
20
9
Runout
.......................................................................................................
21
0
Circularity
.................................................................................................
...............................................................................................
21
Concentricity
.............................................................................................
Profile
.......................................................................................................
21
2
Parallelism
................................................................................................
3
Perpendicularity
........................................................................................
3
Angularity
.................................................................................................
21
3
Angle
.........................................................................................................
Width
........................................................................................................
21
4
Template descriptions
......................................................................................
7
Features template
......................................................................................
21
7
Program template
......................................................................................
8
Runs template
...........................................................................................
9
Runs charts
................................................................................................
22
0
Report template
.........................................................................................
Tolerance templates
..................................................................................
22
3
Opening templates
...........................................................................................
Generating new default templates
....................................................................
22
4
Editing templates
.............................................................................................
5
Adding and
deleting data
..........................................................................
22
5
Adding data
.......................................................................................
5
Adding multiple data fields as a single new column
.........................
6
A
dding multiple data fields as multiple new columns
......................
22
7
Appending data fields to an existing column
....................................
8
Deleting data
......................................................................................
22
9
Deleting
rows
............................................................................................
9
Deleting
columns
......................................................................................
23
0
....................................................................
23
0
Aligning column titles and data
................................................................
23
Changing the
order of columns
.................................................................
23
Displaying
horizontal and
vertical
grid line
.............................................
23
Headers and
footers
..........................................................................................
23
2
...........................................................................
23
Editing headers and footers
..............................................................................
23
3
Adding text
...............................................................................................
23
3
Editing text
................................................................................................
23
3
Formatting
text
..........................................................................................
23
4
Including
automatic
text entry
..................................................................
23
5
Prompting the user for alphanumeric information
....................................
23
5
Deleting text
..............................................................................................
23
6
Enabling
text to
speech output
..................................................................
23
6
Adding
graphics from files
.......................................................................
23
6
Drawing
graphics
......................................................................................
23
8
Printing
reports
.................................................................................................
24
Exporting data
..................................................................................................
DDE Output
.....................................................................................................
24
3
Output parameters
.....................................................................................
3
Connection
................................................................................................
24
3
Data
...........................................................................................................
General guidelines
....................................................................................
24
4
8 Programming
Introduction
......................................................................................................
24
9
Creating Programs
...........................................................................................
25
0
Creating the new part
................................................................................
25
program
recording
.......................................................................
25
Performing a
skew and
datum
..................................................................
25
Choosing a
measurement
programming method
......................................
25
Adding tolerances
.....................................................................................
25
4
Reporting results
.......................................................................................
25
Optimizing program steps
.........................................................................
25
4
Adding
special steps to a program
............................................................
25
5
Finalizing
feature properties
.....................................................................
25
7
Finalizing
program properties
...................................................................
25
8
program
recording
.....................................................................
26
..........................................................................................
26
Editing Programs
.............................................................................................
26
Part fixturing
.............................................................................................
26
2
Program runtime environment
..................................................................
26
Palletizing multiple parts
..........................................................................
26
2
Editing
initial
program settings
................................................................
26
5
Probe
position indicator
............................................................................
26
6
Template state
...........................................................................................
26
6
Light controls
............................................................................................
26
7
Optical
magnification
...............................................................................
26
7
Probe selection
..........................................................................................
26
7
High accuracy mode
.................................................................................
26
8
Focus lock
.................................................................................................
26
8
Units of measure
.......................................................................................
26
8
Editing
feature properties
.........................................................................
26
9
Hiding features
..........................................................................................
26
9
Displaying
phantom features
....................................................................
26
9
Displaying
guide features
.........................................................................
26
9
note with a feature
..................................................................
27
0
feature name
........................................................................
27
0
Editing
feature
point
filtration
..................................................................
27
0
filtration
error limit
..............................................................
27
filtration
standard deviation range
.......................................
27
Adding
special and CNC program steps
..........................................................
27
Comment
...................................................................................................
27
2
Delay
.........................................................................................................
27
3
Play
sound
.................................................................................................
27
3
Program
image
..........................................................................................
27
4
User message
............................................................................................
27
Enabling or
disabling
run time
graphic displays
......................................
27
5
Enabling or
disabling
full
CNC mode
......................................................
27
5
Enabling or
disabling
power assist mode
.................................................
27
6
Enabling or
disabling
focus lock
..............................................................
27
6
output lines
...................................................................................
27
7
program
steps
...................................................................................
27
8
.........................................................................
27
8
..........................................................................
27
8
Clearing
step selections
............................................................................
28
Editing individual steps
....................................................................................
28
2
Changing the
target position for
probing
..................................................
28
Changing
parents of
construction features
...............................................
28
3
Requiring
user interaction to
complete a measurement
............................
28
Optimizing program steps
.........................................................................
28
5
Cutting,
copying,
pasting and
deleting program steps
..............................
28
5
Cutting steps
......................................................................................
28
5
Copying steps
....................................................................................
28
5
Pasting steps
......................................................................................
28
5
Deleting steps
....................................................................................
8
5
Inserting new program steps
.....................................................................
28
6
Debugging programs
........................................................................................
28
7
9 Encoders
TTL encoders
...................................................................................................
28
9
Analog encoders
...............................................................................................
29
0
Joystick setup and
limiting
maximum
axis velocity
........................................
29
0
Axis velocity
.............................................................................................
29
Curvature joystick parameter
....................................................................
29
Axis displacement
.....................................................................................
29
Counter setup
...................................................................................................
29
Limit Switch setup
...........................................................................................
29
2
Calibrating
analog
encoders
.............................................................................
29
3
QC5200
encoder setup
.....................................................................................
29
6
encoder
resolution
..................................................................
29
6
encoder
unit of measure
.........................................................
29
6
encoder
count direction
..........................................................
29
6
encoder
reference marks
.........................................................
29
6
r
eference offsets
.....................................................................
29
7
Tools/Customize menu item screens
...............................................................
29
9
Including a
startup message
......................................................................
30
0
Customizing
colors
...................................................................................
30
on-screen
help tips
..................................................................
30
5
error messages
........................................................................
30
6
status bar information
.............................................................
30
8
Customizing
toolbars
................................................................................
30
9
Tools/Options menu item screens
....................................................................
3
programming parameters
.........................................................
31
4
maximum program executions
.........................................
31
7
Restricting
access to setup screens
...........................................................
31
8
Configuring
measurement parameters
......................................................
32
0
Displaying
parts and
probe position
.........................................................
32
Configuring
joystick and
footswitch buttons
............................................
32
7
display of
resolution,
time and
date
........................................
33
0
encoder parameters
.................................................................
33
file names, locations and backups
..........................................
33
2
serial port,
machine zero and
general parameters
........................
33
7
video
probes
.......................................................................
34
0
Tools/CNC menu item screens
.......................................................................
350
joystick
..............................................................................
35
0
QC5200
settings or
appearance have changed. Everything looked
okay the last time you were on the system, now it’s different
....................
35
5
A QC5200
Window is missing from the screen, but is enabled
in the
QC5200 Windows menu
..................................................................
35
5
Measurements are inaccurate or inconsistent
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35
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axis
counts in the
wrong direction
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Cannot drag data fields from the Results window into a template
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Changes
to the QC5200 settings, window positions, etc.
are not saved
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The
QC5200 program doesn’t launch, but other Windows programs do
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Cannot print from the QC5200 program
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default
template contains
unwanted data or formatting
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Cannot make changes to the QC5200 settings
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The system seems slow
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Cannot see image in the live video window
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The auto focus does not work properly
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The measurements finish before I’m ready
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Cannot find captured images
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Appendix A Import File Formats
Appendix B ASCII Codes
Appendix C Tolerances
Concentricity toleranc
e
Reference Feature
s
Reference feature called for in
MMC or
LMC circle toleranc
e
Projected zon
e
1 System Overview
The Metronics QC5200 series of metrology instruments is a family of Windows PC-based products for
conducting precision dimensional measurements on 2-D parts. Systems can be supplied with video sys-
tems and measuring microscopes. Systems support manual part positioning and feature measurement
under user control, or CNC part positioning and automated measurement under program control.
All QC5200 systems consist of a Windows-based user interface and a dedicated Metronics
axis
PC card.
All axis cards include input circuitry for reading the axis position. Axis cards in systems capable of CNC
axis motion control also include circuitry for driving
CNC stepper motor or
CNC servo motor amplifiers.
All systems measure
2-D part features in the X–Y plane. Additionally, systems can include a Z-axis input
for height measurements and part leveling and a Q-axis for rotational measurements.
Basic QC5200 for video systems or microscopes with
joystick part positioning
Part
features can be measured, constructed from measured features, created from user data, copied from
existing features or imported from .dxf, .igs and other files.
Geometric
tolerances include location,
form, orientation, runout and size. In
addition, tolerances can be applied to
groups of selected features.
Tolerances are context sensitive. For
example, straightness is provided for
lines and circularity is provided for
circles. Tolerances can be displayed
for evaluation and the tolerance criteria
can be edited with a few clicks of the
mouse, as shown in this example of a
form tolerance.
Measured feature
Measured feature
1 System Overview
Programs can be created in manual sys-
tems to semi-automate repetitive tasks
and simplify operator interactions, or
in systems that include
CNC control
to automate measurements eliminat-
ing measurement errors and increasing
throughput. Programs can be recorded
automatically as a series of measure-
ments are performed, can be created
to include conditional branching and
messages, can be edited in static or
single-step modes and can be created
from imported
CAD files. The task of
programming is simplified by
programming wizards and a comprehensive program debugging environ-
ment.
Reports can be custom-formatted in a
wide variety of formats to satisfy the
requirements of different audiences
by simply dragging and dropping data
selections into templates.
Templates
can easily be customized. Completed
reports can be archived, printed, ex-
ported or saved for e-mailing.
Exported
data can be sent to CAD applications,
Microsoft
Excel and
Microsoft
Access
for processing.
The user interface conforms to stan-
dard Windows conventions and can
be quickly mastered by experienced
Windows users. Task-specific menus,
icons and toolbars further simplify in-
teractions with QC5200 features and measurement functions. Many aspects of the user interface can be
customized to suit the needs of each user.
Customized arrangements of windows and toolbars can be saved
as unique workspaces to facilitate the most efficient use of the system by different users.
This User’s Guide can be accessed and displayed from the
Help menu, and includes links from all page
references in the Table of Contents and Index to Guide content.
Example of a program recorded automatically as measurements
were performed
Example of a report of feature data
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2 User Interface
The QC5200 user interface is a
workspace consisting of
menus,
windows,
toolbars and a
statusbar. The
overall appearance of the user interface can vary greatly and can be customized to satisfy the requirements
and personal preferences of the user. The following pages contain a detailed description of the QC5200
user interface. Here’s what you’ll find in this chapter:
Introduction
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Windows
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Menus
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Toolbars
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DRO window
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Part View window
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Live Video window
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Results window
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Template Windows
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separating templates
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Adding and
deleting
template content
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Features template
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Program template
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Report template
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Tolerance templates
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Menus
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Menubar menus
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File menu
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Edit menu
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View menu
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Measure menu
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Datum menu
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Probe menu
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Tools menu
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Windows menu
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On-screen
menus
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Template window menus
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Template edit menus
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Program edit menus
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Results window menus
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Part View window menus
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Live
Video window menus
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Toolbar menus
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Toolbars
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Changing
toolbar shape
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Docking and
undocking toolbars
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Customizing and
creating toolbars
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Workspaces
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Creating
custom workspaces
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Opening custom workspaces
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Launching the QC5200 program into a specific workspace
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2 User Interface
The QC5200
user interface is a workspace consisting of windows, menus, toolbars and a statusbar. The
overall appearance of the user interface can vary greatly and can be customized to satisfy the requirements
and personal preferences of the user. However, the individual elements of every workspace are consistent
in purpose and function, and do not significantly change. Workspace elements include:
• The DRO, Template, Results, Part View and Live Video windows
• Menu bar and on-screen menus
• Toolbars
• Statusbar
The overall appearance of the user interface, or workspace,
can be customized to vary greatly as shown here, but indi-
vidual workspace elements remain essentially unchanged.
DRO window
Results window
Part View window
to the
Part View window
Statusbar
Menubar menus
Introduction
Windows
Four window types are used to present numeric, text and graphic information:
• DRO • Templates • Results • Part View • Live Video
DRO
The Digital Readout (DRO) presents numeric position information for
each axis.
Template windows present tabular data describing fea-
tures, programs, runs database contents and tolerance
measurements. The template windows shown here
are stacked. However, each window can be presented
alone.
Results
The Results window contains measurement data related
to a feature selected in a template or in the Part View
window.
Part View
The Part View window contains a graphic display of the
measurement reference frame and measured features.
Live Video
The Part View window contains a real-time display of the
video camera image including the part view at the active
magnification with the active video probe superimposed
over the part image.
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