1 Introduction The Mx100 user guide describes the operation of the Mx100 readout. The Mx100 supports manual part positioning and encoder displacement feedback from a preset or zero position. While this guide might include some material that doesn’t apply to your specific Mx100 configuration, the concepts explained are applicable to all Mx100 systems. For example, Mx100 systems can be 2 or 3 axis systems with X, Y, Z or X, Y axes, however some screens in this document will display one or the other. Mx100 Readout The Mx100 is a metrology readout for applications where precise machine travel in the X, Y, or Z axis needs to be assessed. The Mx100 can be used with optical comparators, measuring microscopes and a variety of other crosshair measurement systems where accurate encoder displacement must be maintained. All user interaction with the software is through the color touchscreen or through the use of softkeys and function keys on the rubberized keypad. 1.1 Current encoder position can be assessed from a pre-established zero position or by pre-setting the position of an axis to a specific value. X, Y and Z positions can be displayed in Inch or Millimeter units. A Q axis display is also available for Rotary Encoder position output and can be displayed in Decimal Degrees(DD) or in Degrees Minutes Seconds(DMS) format. 1.2 Prerequisites Operators are assumed to understand the basics of dimensional metrology. 1.3 Getting Help Help is available: • In this guide. • In the electronic version of this guide accessed from the Help function(“?” Button) in the Mx100 Setup Menu toolbar.
• From your MetLogix distributor or system provider. • From our product support page at www.metlogix.com.
If it becomes necessary to contact your MetLogix distributor or system provider, be prepared to supply the following information: • The Mx100 software version number and serial number. These can be read from the main Setup--> “About” page in the Mx100 software. • Information describing the system hardware. • A detailed description of the problem and the steps that you’ve already attempted to resolve it.
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