Heidenhain ND 1300 OED and Crosshair Systems Manuel d'utilisateur

English (en)2/2010ND 1300QUADRA-CHEK(QC 320)Operating InstructionsOptical Edge Detection and Crosshair Systems

Contents 4QC-300 Series User’s GuideConstructing features ... 70Point

82QC-300 Series User’s GuideLine constructed from a point and a slotThe line will be constructed from the point to the center of the slot.To construct

836 MeasuringLines constructed from a point and an arcUp to three line constructions can be made from a point and an arc: • Twopointline: Th

84QC-300 Series User’s GuideLines constructed from two linesUp to three line constructions can be made from two lines: • Midline1: Bisects the

856 MeasuringLine constructed from a line and a distance A line feature will be constructed and offset from a parent line feature by a parent distanc

86QC-300 Series User’s GuideLines constructed from a line and a slotTwo line constructions can be made from a line and a slot: • Perpendicularline:

876 MeasuringLine constructed from a line and an angleThe line will be constructed and rotated counterclockwise the amount equal to the parent angle.

88QC-300 Series User’s GuideLines constructed from two circlesUp to three line constructions can be made from two circles: • Twopointline: Th

896 MeasuringLines constructed from a circle and an arcUp to three line constructions can be made from a circle to an arc: • Twopointline: T

90QC-300 Series User’s GuideLines constructed from a circle and a slotUp to three line constructions can be made from a slot to a circle: • Twopoin

916 MeasuringLine constructed from a slotThe line feature will be constructed from the arc center at one end of the slot to the arc center at the oth

Contents 5QC-300 Series User’s GuideLinesconstructedbetweentworectangles ... 95Lineconstructedfromarectangle

92QC-300 Series User’s GuideLines constructed from a rectangle and a circleUp to three line constructions can be made from a rectangle to a circle: •

936 MeasuringLines constructed from a slot and an arcUp to three line constructions can be made from a slot to an anc: • Twopointline: The l

94QC-300 Series User’s GuideLines constructed from a rectangle and an arcUp to three line constructions can be made from a rectangle to an anc: • Tw

956 MeasuringLines constructed from a slot and a rectangleThe line feature will be constructed from the center of the slot to the center of the

96QC-300 Series User’s GuideLine constructed from two arcsUp to three line constructions can be made from two arcs: • Twopointline: The line

976 MeasuringLine constructed from a rectangleThe line feature will be constructed from the radius center at one end of the rectangle to the radius c

98QC-300 Series User’s GuideDistance constructionsDistances can be constructed from: • Points     • Circles • Lines     • Arcs •

996 MeasuringDistances constructed from a point and a lineThe distance feature will be construct-ed from the point to the line perpen-dicular

100QC-300 Series User’s GuideDistances constructed from a point and a circleUp to three distance constructions can be made from a point to a circle:

1016 MeasuringDistance constructed from a point and a slotThe distance feature will be constructed between the point and the cen-ter of the slot.To c

Contents 6QC-300 Series User’s GuideCreating features ... 121Cr

102QC-300 Series User’s GuideDistances constructed from a point and an arcUp to three distance constructions can be made from a point to an arc: • D

1036 MeasuringDistance constructed from a lineThe length-of-axis distance feature will be constructed from a parent line feature. To const

104QC-300 Series User’s GuideDistances constructed from two linesUp to three distance constructions can be made from two lines: • Centerdistance:

1056 MeasuringDistances constructed from a line and a circleUp to three distance constructions can be made from a line and a circle: • Centerdista

106QC-300 Series User’s GuideDistances constructed from a line and an arcUp to three distance constructions can be made from a line and an arc: • Ce

1076 MeasuringDistance constructed from a line and a slotThe distance feature will be constructed from the center of the slot per-pendicular to the l

108QC-300 Series User’s GuideDistances constructed from two circlesUp to three distance constructions can be made from two circles: • Centerdistanc

1096 MeasuringDistances constructed from a slot and a circleThe distance feature will be constructed between the centers of the slot and the circle.

110QC-300 Series User’s GuideDistances constructed from an arc and a circleUp to three distance constructions can be made from an arc and a circle: •

1116 MeasuringDistance constructed from two slotsThe distance feature will be constructed between the centers of two slots. To construct a

Contents 7QC-300 Series User’s GuideChapter 8 ProgrammingCreating programs ...

112QC-300 Series User’s GuideDistances constructed from a rectangle and an arcThe distance feature will be constructed between the centers of the rect

1136 MeasuringDistances constructed between two rectanglesThe distance feature will be constructed between the centers of two rectangles.

114QC-300 Series User’s GuideDistances constructed from two arcsUp to three different distance constructions can be made from two arcs: • Centerdis

1156 MeasuringCircle constructionsCircles can be constructed from: • Points     • Slots   • Lines     • Distances   • Circ

116QC-300 Series User’s GuideCircle constructed from a circle and a distanceAn offset circle will be constructed from circle and distance parent fea-t

1176 MeasuringCircle constructed from multiple featuresA circle feature can be constructed from any number of parent features. The parent features c

118QC-300 Series User’s GuideArc constructionsArcs can be constructed from: • Points     • Slots   • Lines     • Distances  

1196 MeasuringAngle constructionsAngles can be constructed from: • Anangle • TwolinesAngle constructed from an angleA duplicate feature can be

120QC-300 Series User’s GuideAngle constructed from two linesUp to four angle constructions can be made from two lines: • Interiorangle: The a

1216 MeasuringCreating featuresFeatures can be created by entering information that describes feature size and position. Information can be entered

Contents 8QC-300 Series User’s GuideChapter 10 SetupThe Setup Menu ...

122QC-300 Series User’s GuideCreating a lineTo create a line:1 Touch the measure line icon, and then touch the data entry icon. The dat

1236 MeasuringCreating an arcTo create an arc:1 Touch the measure circle icon, the measure arc icon and then touch the data entry icon. The data

124QC-300 Series User’s GuideCreating a rectangleTo create a rectangle:1 Touch the measure slot icon, the measure rectangle icon and then touch the

1257 TolerancingChapter 7:TolerancingTolerances can easily be applied to position, size, orientation, form, runout and concentricity measure-ment

126QC-300 Series User’s GuideThis chapter includes the following tolerance information:Applying tolerances to features ...

1277 TolerancingApplying tolerances to featuresTolerances are applied to feature measurements using tolerance screens. The method of applying toler-

128QC-300 Series User’s GuideSelecting a specific toleranceTouch the Tolerance menu title and then select the specific tolerance from the drop-down me

1297 TolerancingOmitting a tolerance categoryWhen a tolerance category is unnecessary, it can be omitted. To omit a category, select the Nominal dat

130QC-300 Series User’s GuideTolerance typesAs mentioned earlier, the method of applying tolerances to features is nearly identical for all tolerances

1317 TolerancingCircles and arcsThe tolerance screens for circles and arcs are identical, and are used to specify the acceptable deviation from nomin

Contents 9QC-300 Series User’s GuideExample .acf file ... 181Calibrati

132QC-300 Series User’s GuideTrue positionTrue position tolerances can be applied to points, lines, circles and arcs.Points and linesThe tolerance scr

1337 TolerancingMMC/LMC (Material condition)MMC and LMCtolerancescanbeappliedtobosses or to bores, compare measured center locations to the nom

134QC-300 Series User’s GuideLMC Circles and arcsThe LMC tolerance screens for circles and arcs areidentical, and are used to specify the min

1357 TolerancingRunoutRunout tolerances can be applied to circles and arcs. The tolerance screens are identical, and are used to specify the accepta

136QC-300 Series User’s GuideParallelismParallelism tolerances can be applied to lines and are used to specify the acceptable deviation from a line pe

1377 TolerancingWidthWidth tolerances can be applied to distances and are used to specify the acceptable deviation from a nomi-nallength.Thelengt

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1398 ProgrammingBegin recording all operator activitiesEnter a unique program name Create the reference for part measurementsPerform all featuremeasu

140QC-300 Series User’s GuideStart program recordingTouch the Program tab to display the programming tools. When no previous programs have been recor

1418 ProgrammingEnter a program title (or user message)The method used to enter a program title is also used to enter any text message that will be p

Contents 10QC-300 Series User’s GuideStop motion ... 200Goto feature .

142QC-300 Series User’s GuideMeasure a skew and create a datumSkew and datum operations are described in Chapter 6: Measuring. In this example, the

1438 ProgrammingThen measure the largest hole in the QC Quickie slide. Details of performing circle measurements are described in Chapter 6: Mea-

144QC-300 Series User’s GuideStop the program recordingTouch the Program tab to display the programming icons, and then touch the Stop icon to stop re

1458 ProgrammingSpecifying part fixturing (CNC option)Default part fixturing is configured in the CNC General setup screen by OEMs and Distributors f

146QC-300 Series User’s GuideEditing ProgramsPrograms can be edited to: • Reviseunitsofmeasure   • Revisetolerances • Reviseuserpromp

1478 Programming2 Touch the first or second step to display the desired settings fields and perform the required edits.Select the first st

148QC-300 Series User’s GuideEditing tolerancesTolerances are contained in the feature measurement data associated with each feature in the feature li

1498 ProgrammingEditing user prompt messagesTo revise message text:1 Touch the Program tab, the program title and the Edit icon. Program steps wil

150QC-300 Series User’s GuideInserting or appending new program stepsTo insert new steps into an existing program:1 Touch the Program tab, the prog

1518 Programming4 Touch the Program tab and the Stop icon. The new program steps will be displayed at the insertion point.5 Press the Finish ke

Contents 11QC-300 Series User’s GuideDigital positioner screen ... 214Enabl

152QC-300 Series User’s GuideRunning programsThe operator will position the part and collect measurement data points in response to program text and t

1538 ProgrammingSaving and retrieving programsPrograms can be saved by themselves, or included in settings files and saved as part of the complete co

154QC-300 Series User’s Guide2 Select the desired program and touch the Copy icon. The selected program will be copied to the local drive (C:). T

1558 ProgrammingDeleting programsPrograms are deleted by selecting the desired program and pressing the Cancel key. You will be asked to confirm you

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1579 CommunicationChapter 9:CommunicationThe QC-300 can communicate with a computer over the RS232 serial port and with printers over the USB port.Co

158QC-300 Series User’s GuideSending data to a computerMeasurement data can be sent to a computer over the RS-232 serial port in the following formats

1599 CommunicationConnecting a printerThe QC-300 supports certain USB printers. The printer must be approved for use by Metronics. The cur-rent prin

160QC-300 Series User’s GuidePrinting a reportFeature measurement data or records of QC-300 system settings can be printed at the USB port.Printing fe

1619 CommunicationPrinting QC-300 system settingsTo print a report of the QC-300 setup parameters:1 Touch the question mark Icon and displ

Contents 12QC-300 Series User’s GuideChapter 13 Product OptionsListofproductoptions ...

162QC-300 Series User’s GuideRS232 connector pin designations Pin No. Description Direction 2 Data in Input 3 Data out Output

16310 SetupChapter 10:SetupThe operating parameters of the QC-300 must be configured prior to using the system for the first time, and any time part

164QC-300 Series User’s GuideThe Setup MenuAll setup operating parameters of the QC-300 are con-figured using screens accessed from the setup m

16510 SetupEntering the supervisor passwordThe supervisor password must be entered into the Supervisor setup screen to access most setup fields. To

166QC-300 Series User’s GuideSelecting items from the Setup MenuSetup menu items are selected by touching the item on the left side of the screen. Men

16710 SetupStoring a parameter and advancing to the next stepPress the Enter key to store the highlighted value and advance to the next setup field.

168QC-300 Series User’s GuideMinimum setup requirementsIn most cases, the QC-300 will be provided by a Metronics distributor or an OEM and will be con

16910 SetupSetup screen descriptionsThe setup screen descriptions are presented in the order of their appearance in the setup menu. However, the firs

170QC-300 Series User’s GuideSupervisor screen The Supervisor screen contains fields for entering the supervisor password, choosing to keep privileg

17110 SetupSaving and loading settingsSystem settings can be saved to storage devices, or loaded from storage devices attached to the USB

11 OverviewChapter 1:OverviewThe Quadra-Chek 300 series is a family of advanced digital readout systems for performing 2, 3 and 4 axis measurements

172QC-300 Series User’s GuideEncoders screen The Encoders screen contains data and choice fields for specifying encoder resolution, units of me

17310 SetupSelecting reference marksSelections are made by repeatedly touching the Reference marks choice field to cycle through all the avail-able e

174QC-300 Series User’s GuideSetting a new machine zero referenceA machine zero is established each time the QC-300 is powered. However, it might be n

17510 SetupSquareness screenThe Squareness screen contains data and choice fields for calibrating the squareness of the measuring system. The calibr

176QC-300 Series User’s GuideSLEC screenTheSLECscreencontainsfieldsforenablingandcon-figuring linear error correction (LEC) or segmented

17710 Setup2 Make sure the Enabled choice field is toggled to Off, and erase any existing data in all the data fields using the methods described

178QC-300 Series User’s GuideSLEC (Segmented linear error correction) SLECcompensatesforencodernon-linearities by applying correction values to in

17910 Setup4 Make sure the Enabled choice field is toggled to Off, and erase any existing data in all the data fields using the methods described

5 Enter the MZ Offset value noted earlier in step 2.6 Zero the DRO for the axis being calibrated at the part zero position of the standard

NLEC ScreenTheNLECscreencontainsfieldsforenablingandconfiguring nonlinear error correction (NLEC) forthe X and Y encoder axes.Nonlinear e

2QC-300 Series User’s GuideFrontpanelkeysenternumericdata,turntheLCDonoroffandsenddatatoaprinterorcomputer.Twowide keys located

182QC-300 Series User’s GuideNonlinear error correction calibration can be performed using one of three methods: • Calibratefromfeaturesobtained

18310 Setup4 Exit the setup mode, measure the skew through the bottom grid points of the calibration grid and create a zero datum at the l

184QC-300 Series User’s GuideCalibrating NLEC by adjusting station valuesThe process of calibrating by adjusting sta-tion values is shown by

18510 Setup5 Measure only the grid values that need to be adjusted, starting at the bottom left corner of the grid (X1, Y1) and proceeding from le

186QC-300 Series User’s GuideMagnifications screenThe magnifications screen contains fields and tools for adding and deleting magnifications

18710 SetupEdge calibrations for routine measurementsTeaching the edge detector calibrates it to correctly recognize dark to light transitions (edges

188QC-300 Series User’s Guide2 Touch the Dist Cal button. You will be prompted to repeatedly place the edge detector probe over the standard parts

18910 Setupwill be entered into the Cross Cal Offset value fields automatically by the system during the calibration process.2 When the cross cali

190QC-300 Series User’s Guide5 Select the next lower mag-nification. This is M2 in this example.6 Focus the circle artifact image at

19110 SetupMeasure screenThe Measure screen contains fields for specifying the method of data point collection, specifying the mini-mum num

31 OverviewMeasurementsviewedontheLCDcanbetransmittedtoaPCoverUSB or RS-232 ports or to a printer over the USB port. The compact ergon

192QC-300 Series User’s GuideLocking features to their original datumsFeatures can be locked to their original datums or can be referred to new datums

19310 SetupEnabling point filtrationTouch the Point Filtration choice field and toggle the choice to Yes to enable point filtration.Specifying a filt

194QC-300 Series User’s GuideCrosshair timeout delayWhen the auto-enter crosshair probe is used, a point is automatically col-lected by the system e

19510 SetupDisplay screenThe Display screen contains fields for configuring dis-playresolutionandotherLCDdisplayparameters.Display resolution T

196QC-300 Series User’s GuideDefault units of linear measureThe Startup Units field is used to spec ify the default display of linear measurements whe

19710 SetupDisplay mode switchingThe QC-300 provides two display modes for measurements, Single View and Dual View.In the Single View mode, the scree

198QC-300 Series User’s GuideConfiguring the Extra tabThe Extra tab can be configured to contain controls for transmitting measurement data, contr

19910 SetupExtra tab functionsSpace menu insertThe space insert are included in the Ex-tra tab to separate control functions into groups

200QC-300 Series User’s Guideperformed along the part’s X-axis, when part following is enabled, subsequent X-axis motion will follow the part skew, no

20110 SetupHeader screenThe Header screen contains fields for formatting text headers for printed and exported reports.Creating report headersTwo

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202QC-300 Series User’s GuidePrint screenThe Print screen contains fields for formatting printed reports and RS232 data streams of feature measurement

20310 SetupSpecifying column separatorsColumns of feature measurement data in printed reports and in transmitted data can be contiguous or can be sep

204QC-300 Series User’s GuidePorts screenThe ports screen contains fields for configuring the RS-232 serial communication port. The RS-232 co

20510 SetupClock screenThe clock screen contains fields for setting the date and time included in data transmissions and printed on reports.T

206QC-300 Series User’s GuideSound screenA sound can be generated by the system to call atten-tion to point entries. The sound is generated each time

20710 SetupMiscellaneous screenThe Miscellaneous screen contains fields for calibrating andconfiguringtheLCDtouchscreen.Return to DRO thresholdTh

208QC-300 Series User’s GuideCalibrating the touchscreenThe touch-pressure of the touchscreen should be calibrated as part of the initial setup an

20910 SetupTouch zone size The size of the touch zone can be changed to accommodate different users. When the touch zone size value is zero, the tou

210QC-300 Series User’s GuideButtons screenThe Buttons screen contains fields for assigning fre-quently used QC-300 functions to joystick and

21110 SetupSelecting button responsesAll button responses are either momentary or toggle. Momentary functions are level-based and are ac-tive only w

52 InstallationChapter 2:InstallationThe QC-300 is easy to install in a variety of basic and advanced measurement applications. This chapter describe

212QC-300 Series User’s GuideJoystick screenThe Joystick screen contains fields calibrating and configuring overall joystick motion.Enabling joy

21310 SetupSpecifying linear and nonlinear joystick motion controlThe axis velocity controlled by the joystick is changed from linear to varying deg

214QC-300 Series User’s GuideDigital positioner screenThe Digital positioner screen contains fields for cali-brating and configuring digital positio

21510 SetupProbe path screenCNC probing parameters are specified in the Probe path screen to control CNC probing and non-probing velocities a

216QC-300 Series User’s GuideApproach and search distancesThe probing velocity is maintained over the approach distance to the target data

21710 SetupEdge values screenThe optical probe input from the edge detection cir-cuit is debounced by time and distance to eliminate

218QC-300 Series User’s GuideHardware screenThe Hardware screen contains fields that describe the software and hardware configuration of your sys

21911 Problem SolvingChapter 11:Problem SolvingThe QC-300 is based on years of experience manufacturing the Metronics QC-100, QC-200 and QC-5000 prod

220QC-300 Series User’s GuideSymptoms, probable causes and solutionsSome common symptoms of problems are listed in the following pages with probable c

22111 Problem Solving Probable cause 4: The wrong encoder is connected to the axis Possible solutions: 1 Connect the axis enco

6QC-300 Series User’s GuideAssembling the mounting standThe QC-300 is secured to the swivel slots of the mounting stand by a shoulder screw, a cap scr

222QC-300 Series User’s GuideReports are not printed or are incomplete Probable cause 1: The channel input device is not connected

22311 Problem SolvingOptical edge detection is not working properly Probable cause 1: Reference or sensor light levels are incorrect Pos

224QC-300 Series User’s GuideData cannot be transmitted to a computer Probable cause 1: The wrong serial cable (or no cable) is connected

22512 ReferenceChapter 12:Reference MaterialThis chapter contains technical information regarding:  • QC-300productspecifications      

226QC-300 Series User’s GuideFootswitch wiringThe optional foot switch is connected to the RJ-45 connector on the left side of the QC-300.The wiring o

22712 ReferenceRS-232 connector wiringThe RS-232 wiring is shown by the table below.Pin No. Description Direction2 Data in Input3 Data o

228QC-300 Series User’s GuideTolerancesThe following information is supplemental to the tolerance discussions provided earlier in Chapter 7: Toleranc

22913 OptionsChapter 13:OptionsAvailable options for the QC-300 are listed and shown here with Metronics part numbers: • Foot switch for remote ope

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Index 1Axis error messages 174BBacklighting 220Backup battery 164Backward/forwardannotation61Backward annotation 61, 191Baud rate 204Best-fit

72 InstallationLocation and mountingRest the QC-300 on a flat, stable surface, or bolt it to a stable surface from the bot-tomusingfour10/32screw

Index 2QC-300 Series User’s GuideCircle Constructions 115 Maximum inscribed 228 Measuring a 35 Probing 65 Minimum superscribed 228Circles 6

Index 3QC-300 Series User’s GuideDistance), iso (least radial 228Distance Approach 216 Calibration 47 Constructions 98 Debounce 217 Search

Index 4QC-300 Series User’s GuideGGetting help from your distributor 224Grid,NLEC181,184HHard stop 173Hardware setup screen 224Headers, report

Index 5QC-300 Series User’s GuideMMCandLMCtolerances133MMCcircles and arcs 133Mode, edit 15Motion Calibrating the joystick range of 213 Digi

Index 6QC-300 Series User’s GuidePrinter 8, 159Printer USB 203 Format strings 159Probe Crosshair 50 Edge detection 48 Screen 43 Select a new

Index 7QC-300 Series User’s GuideRS-232 Cable 229 Connector wiring 162 227 Port settings 224 Serial port 3, 8, 157, 158Runout tolerances 135

Index 8QC-300 Series User’s GuideTTab, extra 15, 16, 19, 198Tab, measure 14Tab, program 15Tabs, multiple extra 19Taltech winwedge© 229Teach, edge

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8QC-300 Series User’s GuideConnecting a printerThe QC-300 supports certain USB printers. Printer models must be specified by Metronics when t

92 InstallationConnecting an optional footswitchThe optional foot switch is connected to the RJ-45 connector on the rear of the QC-300.1 Verify th

10QC-300 Series User’s Guide4 Secure the sensor cable to the plastic mounting plate.5 Point the reference sensor directly at the comparator lam

112 InstallationWarranty registration formThe warranty registration form included in the shipping carton should be completed and mailed as soo

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133 User InterfaceChapter 3:User InterfaceThe QC-300 user interface consists of hardware front panel buttons and number keys that work in coopera-tio

14QC-300 Series User’s GuideMeasurement functionsThe measurement functions are divided into two tabbed areas: • Measure   Selectameasurementt

153 User InterfaceAccessing programming functionsProgramming functions are accessed from the Program tab. Touch the Program tab to display a list of

16QC-300 Series User’s GuideSending data to a computer from the Extra tabTouch a data icon shown in the Extra tab to send the corresponding data eleme

173 User InterfaceThe Extra tab is typically used to send abbreviated data to the serial port since complete reports or screens of data can be sent u

18QC-300 Series User’s GuideCNC and other Extra tab functionsAdditional CNC functions for programming, motion control, edge probe calibration and Extr

193 User InterfacePart followingThe Part following function is included in the Extra tab of sys-tems with the CNC option. Part following changes

20QC-300 Series User’s GuideCommand buttons and wide keysThe command buttons and wide keys are primarily used to support measurement and

213 User InterfaceFeature listThe feature list provides access to all fea-tures that have been measured, constructed or created. Measurements are se

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22QC-300 Series User’s GuideLCD Screen functionsTheLCDfunctionsareusedtoselectthescreenthatwillbepresentedonthecolortouchLCD,general

233 User InterfaceNumber keysThe number keys are used to enter data into feature constructions and creations, tolerances, programs, and

24QC-300 Series User’s GuideSystem functionsSystem functions support a wide variety of mea-surement and setup activities. System functio

253 User InterfaceTouch the desired probe type to select it. Magnification The Magnification function provides access to a drop down list of avai

26QC-300 Series User’s GuideSetupThe setup function provides access to all of the system setup screens required for configuring QC-300 measureme

273 User InterfaceLCD ON/OFF and deleting feature dataTheLCDscreencanbeturnedoffwithoutcyclingpowerwhen the QC-300 will not be used for an

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294 Quick StartChapter 4:Quick Start DemonstrationThis chapter demonstrates the operation of the QC-300 system. The demonstration is provided as a m

30QC-300 Series User’s GuideStart recording a programTo record the following activities as a program:1 Touch the Program tab to dis-play the progra

314 Quick StartCreate part skew and datum referencesWhen the part is misaligned (twisted) in the X-Y plane, errors can be generated during the measur

Conventions & TermsQC-300 refers to any of the QC-300 series of instruments. System refers to the QC-300 and the measuring devices connected to i

32QC-300 Series User’s GuideCreate a datum zero pointCreating the datum zero point is the final step in establishing a valid Cartesian or polar coordi

334 Quick StartConstructing a datum zero pointThe datum zero point can be constructed from parent features when simply probing the desired point is n

34QC-300 Series User’s Guide4 While the point feature is selected touch the X and Y axis Zero buttons to zero the values and establi

354 Quick StartMeasure a featureIn this example, the largest of the three holes of the QC Quickie slide will be measured using the crosshair probe.NO

36QC-300 Series User’s Guide3 Press the Finish key to com-plete the feature measurement and store the feature in the fea-ture list. The f

374 Quick StartApply tolerances to a feature measurementIn this example, a true position tolerance will be applied to the circle measurement. To appl

38QC-300 Series User’s Guide5 Enter nominal, limit or tolerance values. In this example, the Nominal and Tol Dia (Tolerance diam-eter around the n

394 Quick StartPrint a reportTo print a report of the current position (Display), the feature list (Report) or tolerances (Tol Report):1 Verify th

40QC-300 Series User’s GuideStop program recordingTo end a recording session:1 Touch the Program tab to display the programming tools, and then tou

414 Quick StartRunning the programTo run a program, touch the Pro-gram tab to display the program screen, select the desired program and then tou

WARNINGSDisconnect the QC-300 from power before cleaning.The QC-300 is equipped with a 3-wire power plug that includes a separate ground connection. A

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5 Probes43Chapter 5:ProbesMeasurements are conducted using crosshairs or (optional) optical edge detection. In either case, point entry can be manua

44QC-300 Series User’s GuideProbesEdge detector and crosshair probes can be used to collect data points for feature measurements. Both probe

5 Probes45Automatic point entryWhen automatic point entry is used to measure features, the point is entered each time the stage is moved to position

46QC-300 Series User’s GuidePreparing to use probesThe accuracy and repeatability of measurements depend on the mechanical condition of the system, th

5 Probes47CalibrationSpecification of encoder resolution is the first essential setup step explained in Chapter 10: Setup.NOTEAll the essential setu

48QC-300 Series User’s GuideProbing with edge detectorsPoints can be probed at light to dark or dark to light transitions using automatic or manual po

5 Probes49Manual point entryTo probe using edge detection and manual point entry:1 Select the manual point entry edge probe.2 Teach the edge detect

50QC-300 Series User’s GuideProbing with crosshairsPoints can be probed using automatic or manual point entry.Automatic point entryTo probe using cros

516 MeasuringChapter 6:MeasuringMeasurements can be performed manually or automatically (CNC option) using crosshairs or optional optical

Contents 1ContentsChapter 1 OverviewOverview of the QC-300 features and functions ... 1Chapter 2 Install

52QC-300 Series User’s GuideMeasurement activitiesQC-300 measurement sessions can include two or more of the following activities: • Establishinga

536 MeasuringNOTEWhen edge detection is used, the edge detection must be calibrated, and the optical system must be clean. The edge calibration is d

54QC-300 Series User’s Guide2  TouchtheLeveliconandperformthelevelingmeasurementbyprobingthreeormorepointsthatarewell distributed a

556 Measuring2 Perform the skew alignment by probing 2 or more points well distributed along the entire length of the desired part referenc

56QC-300 Series User’s Guide3 While the point feature is selected touch the X and Y axis Zero buttons to establish a datum zero at the pr

576 Measuring2 Probe two or more points well distributed along the left side of the part, and then press the Finish button. The li

58QC-300 Series User’s GuideProbing and measuring featuresPart features are measured by creating a part datum, and then by probing points that define

596 MeasuringProbing specific feature typesWhen measure magic is not used a measure icon must be touched before each specific feature ty

60QC-300 Series User’s GuideProbing processThe feature probing process is essentially the same for all feature types.Supported feature typesThe f

616 MeasuringBackward/forward annotationForward annotation is used to specify a required number of probed points for each feature type. Backward ann

Contents 2QC-300 Series User’s GuideGoto feature ... 19Multiple Extra

62QC-300 Series User’s GuideProbing specific feature typesWhile the probing process is essentially the same for all feature types, the minimum

636 MeasuringProbing linesA minimum of two probed points is required to measure a line. There is no practical limit to the number of points that can

64QC-300 Series User’s GuideProbing arcsA minimum of three probed points is required to measure an arc. There is no practical limit to the number of

656 MeasuringProbing circlesA minimum of three probed points is required to measure a circle. There is no practical limit to the number of points th

66QC-300 Series User’s GuideProbing slotsFive probed points are required to measure a slot. The five points must be probed in a prescribed pattern, a

676 MeasuringProbing rectanglesFive probed points are required to measure a rectangle. The five points must be probed in a prescribed pattern, and m

68QC-300 Series User’s GuideProbing distancesTwo probed points are required to measure a distance.Measurement results are shown in the Feature

696 MeasuringProbing anglesA minimum of four probed points are required to measure an angle. The points must be probed in a pre-scribed pattern on t

70QC-300 Series User’s GuideConstructing featuresFeatures can be constructed from one or more existing features. Existing features used to construct

716 MeasuringPoints constructed from an arc and a lineUp to three point constructions can be made from an arc and a line: • Intersectionpoint1:

Contents 3QC-300 Series User’s GuideSelecting a magnification ... 46Lighting ...

72QC-300 Series User’s GuidePoints constructed from a lineUp to four point constructions can be made from a line: • Midpoint: The center of the

736 MeasuringPoint constructed from two linesThe intersection point of the lines will be constructed. The virtual intersec-tion point will be c

74QC-300 Series User’s GuidePoint constructed from a distance and a pointA point feature will be constructed and offset from the parent point fea-ture

756 MeasuringPoints constructed from a circle and a lineUp to three point constructions can be made from an circle and a line: • Intersectionpoint

76QC-300 Series User’s GuidePoints constructed from two circlesUp to three point constructions can be made from two circles: • Intersectionpoint1:

776 MeasuringPoint constructed from a slot A point feature will be constructed at the center of a slot. To construct a point from a slot:1 Touch t

78QC-300 Series User’s GuidePoint constructed from an arcA point feature will be constructed at the center of an arc. To construct a point from an arc

796 MeasuringLine constructionsLinescanbeconstructedfrom: • Points     • Angles   • Lines     • Arcs • Distances  

80QC-300 Series User’s GuideLines constructed from a point and a lineTwo line constructions can be made from a point and a line: • Perpendicularlin

816 MeasuringLines constructed from a point and a circle Up to three line constructions can be made from a point and a circle: • Twopointline: