6.11 Using the Inspector............................................................................................................................. 92
6.11.1Operating elements of the Inspector......................................................................................93
7.4.2Adding a startup screen........................................................................................................ 172
7.4.3Screenshots with ScreenshotClient...................................................................................... 174
7.5Back up settings.................................................................................................................................181
7.6Back up user files...............................................................................................................................182
8.3.2Configuring VED sensors.......................................................................................................207
8.3.3Configuring OED sensors...................................................................................................... 210
8.3.4Setting the measuring application......................................................................................... 212
8.4Back up settings.................................................................................................................................219
8.5Back up user files...............................................................................................................................220
16.7 Reset all settings................................................................................................................................500
16.8 Reset to shipping conditions............................................................................................................501
17 What to do if ............................................................................................................................... 503
The ID label is provided on the back of the product.
Example:
1
Product designation
2
Index
3
Part number
Validity of the documentation
Before using the documentation and the product, you need to verify that the
documentation matches the product.
Compare the part number and the index indicated in the documentation with
the corresponding data given on the ID label of the product
Compare the firmware version given in the documentation with the firmware
version of the product
Further information: "Device information", Page 434
If the part numbers and indexes as well as the firmware versions match, the
documentation is valid
If the part numbers and indexes do not match so that the
documentation is not valid, you will find the current documentation for
the product at www.heidenhain.de.
Fatal accidents, personal injury or property damage caused by noncompliance with the documentation!
Failure to comply with the documentation may result in fatal accidents, personal
injury or property damage.
Read the documentation carefully from beginning to end
Keep the documentation for future reference
The table below lists the components of the documentation in the order of priority
for reading.
DocumentationDescription
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AddendumAn addendum supplements or supersedes
the corresponding contents of the Operating
Instructions and, if applicable, of the Installation
Instructions.
If an addendum is included in the shipment, it has
the highest priority for reading. All other contents
of the documentation retain their validity.
Installation InstructionsThe Installation Instructions contain all of the infor-
mation and safety precautions needed for the
proper mounting and installation of the product.
The Installation Instructions are contained as an
excerpt from the Operating Instructions in every
delivery.
The Installation Instructions have the second
highest level of priority for reading.
Operating InstructionsThe Operating Instructions contain all the infor-
mation and safety precautions needed for the
proper operation of the product according to its
intended use. The Operating Instructions are
included on the supplied storage medium and can
also be downloaded in the download area from
www.heidenhain.de. The Operating Instructions
must be read before the unit is put into service.
The Operating Instructions have the third highest
level of priority for reading.
Documentation of
connected measuring
devices and other
peripherals
Would you like to see any changes made, or have you found any errors?
We are continuously striving to improve our documentation for you. Please help us
by sending your requests to the following e-mail address:
These documents are not included in delivery. They
are shipped with the respective measuring devices
and peripheral devices.
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Fundamentals | Storage and distribution of the documentation
1.4Storage and distribution of the documentation
The instructions must be kept in the immediate vicinity of the workplace and must
be available to all personnel at all times. The operating company must inform the
personnel where these instructions are kept. If the instructions have become
illegible, the operating company must obtain a new copy from the manufacturer.
If the product is given or resold to any other party, the following documents must
be passed on to the new owner:
The target groups of these instructions refer to the various user types of the
product and their authorizations.
The product features the following user types:
OEM user
The OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) user has the highest level of
permissions. This user is allowed to configure the product's hardware (e.g.
connection of encoders and sensors). He can create Setup and Operator-type
users, and configure the Setup and Operator users. The OEM user cannot be
duplicated or deleted. This user cannot be logged in automatically.
Setup user
The Setup user configures the product for use at the place of operation. This user
can create Operator-type users. The Setup user cannot be duplicated or deleted.
This user cannot be logged in automatically.
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Operator user
The Operator user is permitted to use the basic functions of the product.
An Operator-type user cannot create additional users, but is allowed to edit
various operator-specific settings, such as his name or the language. A user of the
Operator group can be logged in automatically as soon as the product is switched
on.
from which chapters these instructions are derived from
which information the chapters of the instructions contain
to which target groups the chapters of the instructions mainly apply
SectionContents
This chapter contains information about…
1 "Fundamentals"
2 "Safety"
3 "Transport and storage"
4 "Mounting"
5 "Installation"
... this product
... these instructions
... Safety regulations and safety measures
for mounting the product
for installing the product
for operating the product
... transporting the product
... storing the product
... items supplied with the product
... accessories for the product
... correct mounting of the product
... correct installation of the product
Target
group
OEM
Setup
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Operator
6 "Basic operation"
7 "Commissioning"
8 "Setup"
9 "Quick Start"
10 "Measuring"
11 "Measurement
evaluation"
12 "Programming"
... the operating elements of the product user
interface
... the user interface of the product
... basic functions of the product
... commissioning the product
... correct setup of the product
... an example of a typical measuring sequence:
Aligning the measured object
Measuring features
Creating a measuring report
... Geometry types
... the acquisition of measuring points
... performing a measurement
... the definition and construction of features
... the evaluation of measurements
... the determination of tolerances
... the creation, processing and use of measuring
Precautionary statements warn of hazards in handling the product and provide
information on their prevention. Precautionary statements are classified by hazard
severity and divided into the following groups:
DANGER
Danger indicates hazards for persons. If you do not follow the avoidance
instructions, the hazard will result in death or severe injury.
WARNING
Warning indicates hazards for persons. If you do not follow the avoidance
instructions, the hazard could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Caution indicates hazards for persons. If you do not follow the avoidance
instructions, the hazard could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE
Notice indicates danger to material or data. If you do not follow the avoidance
instructions, the hazard could result in things other than personal injury,
such as property damage.
Informational notes
Informational notes ensure reliable and efficient operation of the product.
Informational notes are divided into the following groups:
The information symbol indicates a tip.
A tip provides additional or supplementary information.
The gear symbol indicates that the function described depends on the
machine, e.g.
Your machine must feature a certain software or hardware option
The behavior of the functions depends on the configurable machine
settings
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The book symbol represents a cross reference to external
documentation, e.g. the documentation of your machine tool builder or
other supplier.
This chapter provides important safety information needed for the proper operation
of the unit.
2.2General safety precautions
General accepted safety precautions, in particular the applicable precautions
relating to the handling of live electrical equipment, must be followed when
operating the system. Failure to observe these safety precautions may result in
personal injury or damage to the product.
It is understood that safety rules within individual companies vary. If a conflict
exists between the material contained in these instructions and the rules of a
company using this system, the more stringent rules take precedence.
2.3Intended use
The products of the QUADRA-CHEK 3000 series are advanced digital evaluation
electronics for the measurement of 2-D features in metrology applications. The
products are used primarily on measuring machines, video measuring machines
and profile projectors.
The products of this series
must only be used in commercial applications and in an industrial environment
must be mounted on a suitable stand or holder to ensure the correct and
intended operation of the product
are intended for indoor use in an environment in which the contamination
caused by humidity, dirt, oil and lubricants complies with the requirements of
the specifications
The products support the use of peripheral devices from different
manufacturers. HEIDENHAIN cannot make any statements on the
intended use of these devices. The information on their intended use,
which is provided in the associated documentations, must be observed.
In particular, the products of the QUADRA-CHEK 3000 series must not be used in
the following applications:
Use and storage outside the operating conditions specified in "Specifications"
Outdoor use
Use in potentially explosive atmospheres
Use of the products of the QUADRA-CHEK 3000 series as part of a safety
function
2.5Personnel qualification
The personnel for mounting, installation, operation, service, maintenance and
removal must be appropriately qualified for this work and must have obtained
sufficient information from the documentation supplied with the product and with
the connected peripherals.
The personnel required for the individual activities to be performed on the product
are indicated in the respective sections of these instructions.
The personnel groups are specified in detail as follows with regard to their
qualifications and tasks.
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Operator
The operator uses and operates the product within the framework specified for the
intended use. He is informed by the operating company about the special tasks
and the potential hazards resulting from incorrect behavior.
Qualified personnel
The qualified personnel are trained by the operating company to perform advanced
operation and parameterization. The qualified personnel have the required technical
training, knowledge and experience and know the applicable regulations, and are
thus capable of performing the assigned work regarding the application concerned
and of proactively identifying and avoiding potential risks.
Electrical specialist
The electrical specialist has the required technical training, knowledge and
experience and knows the applicable standards and regulations, and is thus
capable of performing work on electrical systems and of proactively identifying and
avoiding potential risks. Electrical specialists have been specially trained for the
environment they work in.
Electrical specialists must comply with the provisions of the applicable legal
regulations on accident prevention.
The operating company owns or leases the product and the peripherals. It is
responsible that the intended use is complied with at all times.
The operating company must:
Assign the different tasks to be performed on the product to appropriate,
qualified and authorized personnel
Verifiably train the personnel in the authorizations and tasks
Provide all materials and means necessary in order for the personnel to
complete the assigned tasks
Ensure that the product is operated only when in perfect technical condition
Ensure that the product is protected from unauthorized use
2.7General safety precautions
The safety of any system incorporating the use of this product is the
responsibility of the assembler or installer of the system.
The product supports the use of a wide variety of peripheral devices
from different manufacturers. HEIDENHAIN cannot make any
statements on the specific safety precautions to be taken for
these devices. The safety precautions provided in the respective
documentations must be observed. If there is no documentation at
hand, it must be obtained from the manufacturers concerned.
The specific safety precautions required for the individual activities to be
performed on the product are indicated in the respective sections of these
instructions.
Hazard of contact with live parts when opening the unit.
This may result in electric shock, burns or death.
Never open the housing
Only the manufacturer is permitted to access the inside of the product
WARNING
Hazard of dangerous amount of electricity passing through the human
body upon direct or indirect contact with live electrical parts.
This may result in electric shock, burns or death.
Work on the electrical system and live electrical components is to be
performed only by trained specialists
For power connection and all interface connections, use only cables and
connectors that comply with applicable standards
Have the manufacturer exchange defective electrical components
immediately
Regularly inspect all connected cables and all connections on the product.
Defects, such as loose connections or scorched cables, must be removed
immediately
NOTICE
Damage to internal parts of the product!
If you open the product, the warranty and the guarantee will be void.
Never open the housing
Only the product manufacturer is permitted to access the inside of the
This chapter contains information for the transportation and storage of the product
and provides an overview of the items supplied and the available accessories of
the product.
The following steps must be performed only by qualified personnel.
Further information: "Personnel qualification", Page 27
3.2Unpacking
Open the top lid of the box
Remove the packaging materials
Unpack the contents
Check the delivery for completeness
Check the delivery for damage
3.3Items supplied and accessories
3.3.1Items supplied
The following items are included in delivery:
NameDescription
Addendum (optional)Supplements or supersedes the contents of
the Operating Instructions and, if applicable,
of the Installation Instructions.
2-D demo partDemonstration part for 2-D application
examples
Operating InstructionsPDF issue of the Operating Instructions on
a memory medium in the currently available
languages
ProductEvaluation Unit QUADRA-CHEK 3000
Installation InstructionsPrinted issue of the Installation Instructions
Transport and storage | Items supplied and accessories
3.3.2Accessories
Software options need to be enabled on the product via a license key.
Before you can use the associated hardware components, you need to
enable the respective software option.
Further information: "Enabling the Software options", Page 130
The following accessories are optionally available and can be ordered from
HEIDENHAIN:
Transport and storage | Items supplied and accessories
Recommended cameras
The product supports only cameras from camera manufacturer IDS
Imaging Development Systems GmbH.
The product supports only cameras with a maximum resolution of 2.0
megapixels.
For connection, HEIDENHAIN recommends the use of USB connecting
cables from the manufacturer IDS Imaging Development Systems
GmbH.
HEIDENHAIN recommends the following cameras from IDS Imaging Development
Systems GmbH:
Transport and storage | In case of damage in transit
3.4In case of damage in transit
Have the shipping agent confirm the damage
Keep the packaging materials for inspection
Notify the sender of the damage
Contact the distributor or machine manufacturer for replacement parts
If damage occurred during transit:
Keep the packaging materials for inspection
Contact HEIDENHAIN or the machine manufacturer
This applies also if damage occurred to requested replacement parts
during transit.
3.5Repackaging and storage
Repackage and store the product carefully in accordance with the conditions
stated below.
Repackaging the product
Repackaging should correspond to the original packaging as closely as possible.
Re-attach all mounting parts and dust protection caps to the product as
received from the factory, or repackage them in the original packaging as
received from the factory
Repackage the product in such a way that
it is protected from impact and vibration during transit
it is protected from the ingress of dust or humidity
Place all accessories that were included in the shipment in the original
packaging
Further information: "Items supplied and accessories", Page 32
Enclose all the documentation that was included in the original packaging
Further information: "Storage and distribution of the documentation", Page 18
If the product is returned for repair to the Service Department:
Ship the product without accessories, without measuring devices
and without peripherals
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Storage of the product
Package the product as described above
Observe the specified ambient conditions
Further information: "Specifications", Page 511
Inspect the product for damage after any transport or longer storage times
This chapter describes the installation of the product. It contains information about
the product's connections and instructions about how to correctly connect the
peripheral devices.
The following steps must be performed only by qualified personnel.
Further information: "Personnel qualification", Page 27
The type of connections for encoders may vary depending on the
product version.
Interference from sources of high electromagnetic emission!
Peripheral devices, such as frequency inverters or servo drives, may cause
interference.
To increase the noise immunity to electromagnetic influences:
Use the optional functional ground connection as per IEC/EN 60204-1
Use only USB peripherals with continuous shielding, e.g. by metalized film
and metal braiding or a metal housing. The degree of coverage provided by
the braiding must be 85 % or higher. The shield must be connected around
the entire circumference of the connectors (360° connection).
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NOTICE
NOTICE
Engaging and disengaging connecting elements!
Risk of damage to internal components.
Do not engage or disengage any connecting elements while the unit is under
power
NOTICE
Electrostatic discharge (ESD)!
This product contains electrostatic sensitive components that can be destroyed
by electrostatic discharge (ESD).
It is essential to observe the safety precautions for handling ESD-sensitive
components
Never touch connector pins without ensuring proper grounding
Wear a grounded ESD wristband when handling product connections
NOTICE
Damage to the product due to incorrect wiring!
The incorrect wiring of inputs or outputs can cause damage to the unit or to
peripheral devices.
Keep the pin layouts and specifications of the unit in mind.
Assign only pins or wires that will be used
Connections for optical edge detector for point measurement
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X107: reference input for fiber-optic cable from the light source
X108: input for fiber-optic cable from the projection screen
2X102: 37-pin D-sub connection for digital TTL interface (8 inputs, 16 outputs)
3X112: 15-pin D-sub connection for touch probes
(e.g. HEIDENHAIN touch probe)
RJ45 Ethernet connections8
X117: connection for digital camera
9X103: 37-pin D-sub connection for digital or analog interface (TTL 4 inputs, 6
Installation | Connecting an optical edge detector
5.6Connecting an optical edge detector
Remove and save the dust protection caps
Route the fiber-optic cable depending on the mounting variant
Further information: "Assembly of the device", Page 38
Adhere to the manufacturer's specifications regarding the
maximum bend radius of the fiber-optic cable
Connect the fiber-optic cable of the light source (reference) to connection X107
Connect the fiber-optic cable from the projection screen to connection X108
Installation | Wiring switching inputs and outputs
5.7Wiring switching inputs and outputs
Depending on the peripherals to be connected, the connection work
may need to be carried out by an electrical specialist.
Example: Safety Extra Low Voltage (SELV) exceeded
Further information: "Personnel qualification", Page 27
The encoder fulfills the requirements of standard IEC 61010-1 only if
the power to the peripheral devices is supplied from a secondary circuit
with current limitation as per IEC 61010-1
power limitation as per IEC 60950-1
secondary circuit as specified in UL1310.
In place of IEC 61010-1
of standards DIN EN 61010-1, EN 61010-1, UL 61010-1 and CAN/CSAC22.2 No. 61010-1 and, in place of IEC 60950-1
corresponding sections of standards DIN EN 60950-1, EN 60950-1, UL
60950-1, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1 can be applied.
3rd Ed.
, Section 9.4, the corresponding sections
3rd Ed.
2nd Ed.
, Section 2.5 or from a Class 2
, Section 9.4 or with
2nd Ed.
, Section 2.5, the
Remove and save the dust protection caps
Route the cables depending on the mounting variant
Further information: "Assembly of the device", Page 38
Connect the connecting cables of the peripherals tightly to their connectors
Further information: "Product overview", Page 46
If the cable connectors include mounting screws, do not overtighten them
The digital or analog inputs and outputs must be assigned in the device
settings of the respective switching function.
Basic operation | Using the touchscreen and input devices
6.2.2Gestures and mouse actions
To activate, switch, or move the operating elements of the user interface, you can
use the touchscreen of the unit or a mouse. Gestures are used to operate the
touchscreen and the mouse.
The gestures for operating the touchscreen may differ from the
gestures for operating the mouse.
If the gestures for operating the touchscreen differ from those for
operating the mouse, then these instructions describe both operating
options as alternative actions.
The alternative actions for operating the touchscreen or the mouse are
identified by the following symbols:
Operation using the touchscreen
Operation using the mouse
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The following overview describes the different gestures for operating the
touchscreen and the mouse:
Tapping
means touching the screen briefly with your finger tip
means pressing the left mouse button once
The actions initiated by tapping include
Select menus, features or parameters
Enter characters with the screen keyboard
Close dialogs
Display and hide the main menu in the Measure menu
Display and hide the Inspector in the Measure menu
Holding
means touching the screen and holding your finger(s) on it for a
few seconds
means pressing the left mouse button once and holding it down
Basic operation | General operating elements and functions
6.3General operating elements and functions
The operating elements described below are available for configuration and
operating the product via the touchscreen or input devices.
6.3.1Screen keyboard
With the screen keyboard, you can enter text into the input fields of the user
interface. The displayed screen keyboard is either numeric or alphanumeric,
depending on the input field.
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Figure 9: Screen keyboard
To enter values, tap an input field
The input field is highlighted
The screen keyboard is displayed
Enter text or numbers
In some input fields, a green check mark indicates that the entry is correct
If the entry is incomplete or incorrect, a red exclamation mark is displayed. The
entry cannot be concluded in this case
To apply the values, confirm the entry with RET
The values are displayed
The screen keyboard disappears
Basic operation | QUADRA-CHEK 3000 – switch-on and switch-off
6.4QUADRA-CHEK 3000 – switch-on and switch-off
6.4.1Switching on QUADRA-CHEK 3000
Before using the product, you need to perform the commissioning
and setup steps. Depending on the purpose of use, you may have to
configure additional setup parameters.
Further information: "Commissioning", Page 125
Turn the power switch on
The power switch is on the rear side of the unit
The unit powers up. This can take a moment
If automatic user login is active and the last user who logged in was of the
Operator type, the user interface opens with the Measure menu
If automatic user login is not active, the User login menu is displayed
Further information: "User login and logout", Page 70
6.4.2Activating and deactivating the energy saving mode
If you will not be using the unit for a while, you should activate the energy-saving
mode. This switches the unit to an inactive state without interrupting the power
supply. The screen is switched off in this state.
Activating energy-saving mode
Tap Switch off in the main menu
Tap Energy-saving mode
The screen switches off
Deactivating energy-saving mode
Tap anywhere on the touchscreen
An arrow appears at the bottom of the screen
Drag the arrow up
The screen is switched on and shows the user interface last
In the User login menu, you can log in and out of the product as a user.
Only one user can be logged in to the product at a time. The logged-in user is
displayed. Before a new user can log in, the logged-in user has to log out.
The product provides various authorization levels that grant the user full
or restricted access to management and operation functionality.
6.5.1User login
Tap User login in the main menu
In the drop-down list, select the OEM user
Tap the Password input field
Enter the user's password
6.5.2User logout
If a password other than the default password
has been assigned to the user, ask a Setup user
or OEM user for the assigned password.
If the password is no longer known, contact a
HEIDENHAIN service agency.
Confirm entry with RET
Tap Log in
The user is logged in and the Measure menu is displayed
Tap User login in the main menu
Tap Log out
The user is logged out
All functions of the main menu are inactive, except for Switch
off
The product can only be used again after a user has logged in
The default language for the user interface is English. You can switch the user
interface to the desired language.
Tap Settings in the main menu
Tap User
The logged-in user is indicated by a check mark
Select the logged-in user
The language selected for the user is indicated by a national
flag in the Language drop-down list
Select the flag for the desired language in the Language
drop-down list
The user interface is displayed in the selected language
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6.7Performing a reference mark search after startup
If "Reference mark search after unit start" is active, then all of the
unit’s functions will be disabled until the reference mark search is
successfully completed.
Further information: "Reference marks (Encoder)", Page 485
If the reference mark search is active on the product, then a wizard will ask you to
traverse the reference marks of the axes.
After logging in, follow the instructions of the wizard
upon successful completion of the reference mark search, the color of the
reference symbol changes
Further information: "Activating the reference mark search", Page 136
The illustration shows the user interface the way it looks when you switch on the
product for the first time.
This user interface will also be displayed after resetting the product to the factory
defaults.
Figure 10: User interface in factory default setting of the device
User interface after startup
If automatic user login is active and the last user who logged in was of the
Operator type, the Measure menu with the workspace and the Inspector is
displayed after the product has started up.
Further information: "Measure menu", Page 75
If automatic user login is not active, the product opens the User login menu.
Tap Measure in the main menu
The user interface for manual measuring, constructing and
defining is displayed
Measure menu without software option
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Figure 12: Measure menu without software option
1
The function palette provides functions for manual measuring and defining. The
selected function is displayed as an active operating element.
2
The geometry palette provides all geometries for manual measuring,
constructing and defining. Some geometries are combined into geometry
groups. The selected geometry is displayed as an active feature. The
geometries available on the geometry palette depend on the selected function.
3
The workspace displays, for example, the current position of the measuring
plate or the features view (graphical representation of the features).
4
The Inspector provides the quick access menu, the position preview or features
preview, and the feature list or program step list. The feature list contains the
features that have been measured, constructed or defined.
Measure menu with QUADRA-CHEK 3000 VED software option
Figure 13: Measure menu with QUADRA-CHEK 3000 VED software option
1
The function palette includes the functions for manual measuring and defining.
The selected function is displayed as an active operating element.
2
The sensor palette provides the optional sensors (e.g., VED). It is only visible if
the software option is active.
3
The workspace displays, for example, the live image or the input area for
constructing and defining features.
4
The Inspector contains the quick access menu, the position preview, the
features preview, and the feature list or the program step list. The feature list
contains the features that have been measured, constructed, or defined.
5
The workspace displays tool-dependent and sensor-dependent settings and
control elements.
6
The geometry palette provides all geometries for manual measuring,
constructing, and defining. Some geometries are combined into geometry
groups. The selected geometry is displayed as an active feature. The
geometries available on the geometry palette depend on the selected function.
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The tool palette provides the measuring tools required for conducting the
selected measurement. The tool palette is only visible if the live image from the
VED sensor is displayed in the workspace.
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The lighting palette is only displayed if the VED software option is active.
Measure menu with QUADRA-CHEK 3000 OED software option
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Figure 14: Measure menu with QUADRA-CHEK 3000 OED software option
1
The function palette includes the functions for manual measuring and defining.
The selected function is displayed as an active operating element.
2
The sensor palette contains the optional sensors (e.g., OED). It is only visible if
the software option is active.
3
The workspace displays, among other things, the position display or the input
area for constructing and defining elements.
4
The Inspector contains the quick access menu, the position preview, the
features preview, and the feature list or the program step list. The feature list
contains the features that have been measured, constructed or defined.
5
The geometry palette provides all geometries for manual measuring,
constructing, and defining. Some geometries are combined into geometry
groups. The selected geometry is displayed as an active feature. The
geometries available on the geometry palette depend on the selected function.
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The tool palette provides the measuring tools required for conducting the
selected measurement.
The operating elements of the sensor palette are only available if software options
are active. If one software option is active, the software option is displayed. If
multiple software options are active, you can choose between the options.
The Reference plane operating element is only available if
the Z axis is active.
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Crosshair
Single
edge
Circle
Buffer
Contour
DXF
pattern
Crosshair
OED
Auto OED
Basic operation | User interface
Operating elements of the VED tool palette
The operating elements of the tool palette are only available if a software option
is active. They are displayed only in the manual measuring function if video edge
detection is activated and e.g. if the live image is in the workspace.
CrosshairSingle edgeCircle
BufferContourDXF
template
Operating elements of the OED tool palette
The operating elements of the tool palette are only available if a software option
is active. They are only displayed in the manual measuring function if optical edge
detection is activated.
Tap Measurement report in the main menu
The user interface for displaying and creating the
measurement reports appears
Short description
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Figure 15: Measurement report menu
1
List of default templates
2
Preview of the selected template
3
Display of information on the selected template
4
List of custom templates
In the Measurement report menu, you can select existing report templates and
create custom templates. A list of the created templates is shown in the column
on the left. A preview of the selected template is displayed in the column on the
right.
Further information: "Measurement reports", Page 399
Opens a dialog for copying the selected template. After
editing the properties, you can save a copy of the template
under a new name and edit the copy.
Edit template
Activates the edit mode for a custom template.
Default templates cannot be edited.
Rename template
Opens a dialog for renaming the template.
Default templates cannot be renamed.
Delete selection
Opens a dialog for deleting the custom template.
Default templates cannot be deleted.
Tap File management in the main menu
The user interface for file management is displayed
Short description
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Figure 16: File management menu
1
List of available storage locations
2
List of folders in the selected storage location
The File management menu shows an overview of the files stored in the
product's memory.
Any connected USB mass storage devices (FAT32 format) or available network
drives are displayed in the list of storage locations. The USB mass storage devices
and the network drives are displayed with their names or drive designations.
The features view is only available in the measuring function. In the features view,
you can select and deselect features. You can construct a new feature from the
selected features. You can add annotations to one or more features.
In the Measure menu:
Call the features view: Tap the Features preview in the Inspector
The features view is displayed in the workspace
The current content of the workspace switches to the Inspector
Deselect or select features: Tap the features in succession
The selected features are highlighted in green
The current selection is suggested as new feature in the feature list
Confirm the addition of the new geometry: Tap Finish in the new feature
Figure 21: Feature with annotations in the features view
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The Edit annotations operating element
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Operating elements for adding annotations to one or more features
The operating elements for adding annotations are displayed if the edit
mode for annotations is activated and if at least one feature is selected
in the feature list. The available operating elements depend on the
geometry type of the selected feature.
The Inspector contains the following areas and operating elements:
Quick access menu
Position preview (only available in the manual measuring function)
Features preview (only available in the manual measuring function and the
definition function)
Live image preview (only available in the manual measuring function and if the
QUADRA-CHEK 3000 VED software option is active)
Feature list or program step list
Miscellaneous functions
Undo (only available in the manual measuring function)
Enter (only available in the manual measuring function)
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Operating
element
Short description
Quick access menu
The quick access menu displays the current settings for
manual measuring, constructing and defining:
Unit of measurement for linear values (millimeters or
inches)
Selected magnification
Type of measuring point acquisition (automatic or
manual)
Timeout for automatic measuring point acquisition
To adjust the settings of the quick access menu, tap the
quick access menu
Position preview
The position preview is only available in the manual
measuring function.
The current axis positions are displayed.
If no reference mark search has been performed, the axis
positions are displayed in red.
Further information: "Conducting the reference mark
search", Page 225
To display the position preview in the workspace, tap
the position preview
The position preview is displayed in the workspace
The current content of the workspace switches to the
Inspector
Features preview
The features preview is only available in the measuring
function.
The features preview displays a reduced view of the
measured, constructed and, defined features. The current
image section of the live image is highlighted.
To display the features preview in the workspace, tap
Features preview
The features preview is displayed in the workspace
The current content of the workspace switches to the
The live image preview is only available in the manual
measuring function.
The live image preview displays a reduced view of the live
image. The live image preview is shown if the position
preview or the features preview is displayed in the
workspace.
To display the live image preview in the workspace, tap
Live image preview
The live image preview is displayed in the workspace
The current content of the workspace switches to the
Inspector
Feature list
The feature list contains a list of all features that have been
measured, constructed, or defined. The feature list provides
the following information:
1: Measured feature with symbol, name, and
consecutive number
2: Function that was used for creating the feature
SymbolMeaning
Measured feature
Constructed feature
Defined feature
3: Concludes the measuring point acquisition
4: Number of measuring points that have been acquired
5: Newly acquired feature with symbol
Each feature contains details on the measurement results
as well as selectable tolerances.
To display the measured values and adjust the
tolerances, drag a feature into the workspace
A detail view with the Overview and Tolerance tabs
now opens in the workspace.
Further information: "Measurement evaluation",
Page 350
Further information: "Defining tolerances", Page 358
To select or deselect features, tap the features in
succession
The selected features are highlighted in green
To delete a feature, drag the feature to the right out of
After completion of a measurement process, the measurement result preview appears in the workspace and displays
information about the measured feature. For every geometry type, it is possible to define which parameters are
displayed in the measurement result preview. The respective geometry type determines which parameters are available.
Further information: "Configuring the measurement result
preview", Page 216
Program step list
The program step list shows all actions that occur during
the measurement. It is displayed instead of the feature list
in the Inspector.
The program steps can be combined and saved as measuring programs.
Further information: "Programming", Page 381
Miscellaneous functions
The miscellaneous functions contain the following
functions:
Switching the display between feature list and program
step list
Creating, saving, and opening a program
Calling the program control in the workspace
Opening and saving a coordinate system
Deleting selected features or all features from the
feature list
Feature selection
Multiple selection of features of the same geometry type
Tap Feature selection
To select all of the features of a geometry type in the
feature list, tap the desired geometry type.
Confirm with OK
The selected features are highlighted in green
With the quick access menu, you can adjust the following settings:
Coordinate system used
Automatic generation of a coordinate system
Selection of magnification
Unit for linear values (Millimeters or Inch)
Unit for angular values (Radian, Decimal degrees or Deg-Min-Sec)
Type of coordinate system (Cartesian or Polar)
Type of measuring point acquisition (Auto enter)
Timeout for automatic measuring point acquisition (Auto enter timeout in ms)
Display of contrast bar
Orientation of contrast bar (Horizontal or Vertical)
Selecting the coordinate system
Depending on the measuring task, you can set the coordinate system used in the
Inspector's quick access menu. As the standard value, the coordinate system of
the measuring plate with the designation World is used. You can define a new
coordinate system by defining a new zero point; this can be done automatically
with the option Create coordinate system automatically.
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Tap the Quick access menu in the Inspector
Select the desired Coordinate system
Activate Create coordinate system automatically with the
ON/OFF sliding switch
Tap Close to close the quick access menu
The positions are displayed in the position preview
If an optical sensor is active, you can take the optical magnification of the
measured object (e.g. due to camera optics) into account. To do this, select
the magnification that corresponds to the camera optics or OED optics in the
quick access menu. The number of available magnification levels depends on the
configuration of the measuring machine.
The optical magnification must match the magnification that is set in
the product.
When measuring with an OED sensor/VED sensor: To ensure that the
live image is focused in the workspace, adjust the working distance
between the measured object and the camera, if required.
Tap the Quick access menu in the Inspector
Select the desired magnification so that it corresponds to the
optics
If required, adjust the respective magnification and the focus
of the optics
Tap Close to close the quick access menu
The selected magnification is displayed in the quick access
menu
When measuring with a VED sensor: If the selected magnification has
not yet been set, the pixel size of the sensor must be determined in the
Settings menu.
Further information: "Determining the pixel sizes", Page 166
Setting the units of measure
Before you start measuring, you need to set the desired units of measure in the
Inspector's quick access menu.
Tap the Quick access menu in the Inspector
Select the desired Unit for linear values
Select the desired Unit for angular values
Tap Close to close the quick access menu
The selected units are displayed in the Quick access menu
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Select the type of coordinate system
Depending on the measuring task, you can set the type of coordinate system in
the Inspector's quick access menu.
Tap the Quick access menu in the Inspector
Select the desired Type of coordinate system
Tap Close to close the quick access menu
The positions are displayed in the Position preview
You can acquire measuring points automatically or manually one at a time. The
automatic acquisition (auto enter) function automatically enters the measuring
points as soon as the measuring tool has remained at a standstill above the
measuring point for a short period of time. You can activate or deactivate this
function, and set the standstill time ("timeout").
Tap the Quick access menu in the Inspector
Activate or deactivate Auto enter
When Auto enter is active, a red dot is shown in the Enter
button
Set the Auto enter timeout in ms (150 ms to 10 000 ms)
As soon as the measuring tool has remained at a standstill
above a measuring point for longer than the selected period
of time, the measuring tool automatically enters one or more
measuring points
Tap Close to close the quick access menu
The manual or auto status is indicated in the quick access
menu
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Show contrast bar
If you show the contrast bar slider in the workspace, this enables stepless
adjustment of the contrast threshold.
Tap the Quick access menu in the Inspector
Show the contrast bar with the ON/OFF sliding switch
Select the desired orientation in the Orientation of contrast
bar field
Horizontal: The contrast bar is shown in the workspace with
horizontal orientation
Vertical: The contrast bar is shown in the workspace with
vertical orientation
Tap Close to close the quick access menu
6.11.3Adjusting miscellaneous functions of the Inspector
Switching between feature list and program step list
The feature list shows the acquired features whereas the program step list shows
the program steps of the measuring program.
Further information: "Programming", Page 381
Tap Miscellaneous functions in the Inspector
Select the Feature list or Program step list display
Activating the program step list also activates the display of
the program control in the workspace
Tap Close to close the miscellaneous functions