MetLogix M2 User Manual

Auto Edge Detection Crosshair Probe The auto edge detection crosshair includes an edge detection zone around the crosshair intersection. When the edge is recognized by the system, a tone is produced to alert the operator, the probe is fired and a point is entered. Single points are acquired manually or automatically in program playback (in CNC enabled systems) as the crosshair

passes over a feature edge. To use the auto edge detection crosshair probe: 1 Select the auto edge detection crosshair probe from the Probe menu.

Measure toolbar > Probe menu > Auto edge detection crosshair probe

2 Select a feature type to probe (circle in this example). Measure toolbar > Measure Circle button 3 Sweep the crosshair probe over a feature edge. The probe will fire, a tone will be produced and the point will be entered.

Crosshair sweeps over edge from outside feature to inside

4 Probe the required number of points and then press the Done button to complete the feature measurement. Measure toolbar > Done button The feature will be shown in the Feature List and in the Feature Detail screen.

NOTE The DRO updates the stage position only after a new edge crossing when an edge detection probe is used to probe features.

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