Video Inspection Software User’s Guide
Section 1: System Overview
The M3 video inspection software is advanced metrology software for performing two and three axis measurements in encoder-based systems and field of view systems at very high levels of precision and accuracy. Measurements can be performed using video comparators, measuring microscopes and a variety of video and touch probe measurement systems. Component inspection can be performed as part of prototype development, in-line production or final quality inspection. Part measuring programs are created automatically during the measurement process. Programs can be saved when measurements have been completed and played back later to measure identical parts. Measurement results from program runs can be displayed in a variety of customized report template views with a separate tab for each run. Result review tools display measurement data and statistics for each run or compare selected data across multiple runs. Feature detail windows display drawings that include point cloud distribution, data fit type, actual values, nominal values, deviations, and tolerance results. NOTE M3 systems are provided as either encoder-based or field of view measuring systems. Only encoder-based systems support CNC functions. The touch probe option is available only for systems that include CNC support. User interaction with the software can be through a conventional mouse interface or through the M3 MultiTouch Logic. The user interface is controlled by clicking items with a mouse or by touching the screen. MultiTouch Logic greatly increases ease of use by allowing pan and zoom of the live video and Part View displays with simple finger pinch, swipe, and press actions. During part feature measurement, feature points are entered manually or automatically using an advanced collection of video probes or touch probes. Probes include: • EyeMeasure: This custom probe is created as the user's finger draws a path over an edge of the video part image on the screen. The EyeMeasure probe ensures the capture of points along complex part edges. • MeasureLogic probe: The MeasureLogic probe incorporates pattern recognition to determine feature type and collect data points automatically with a single mouse click or finger press on a feature edge. • Vtouch probe: The Vtouch probe moves the active crosshair to a clicked or pressed point on the live video window to collect a data point located on a part edge using video edge detection. • Pattern probe (optional): The pattern probe teaches specific image patterns to the system for automatic detection during program playback. • Active crosshair: The active crosshair collects a single point on a part edge at the center of the live video window or at a point clicked by the user using video edge detection. • Standard crosshair : The standard crosshair collects a point at the intersection of the crosshair lines. The standard crosshair can be translated or rotated in the Field of View By pressing and dragging. • Touch probe (optional): Touch probes capture a single point when contact is made with a part surface. Straight down and star probes can be used. While video probes typically probe part features in 2D space, touch probes probe features in 3D space. Touch probe support is available as an option for CNC enabled systems. CNC-enabled systems include DXF auto-programming functions that convert DXF drawing files to part measurement programs automatically. Part pallet programs can be generated quickly by simply specifying pallet rows and columns. Step and repeat programs can be generated to measure a matrix of identical features on a single part. CNC-enabled systems and Manual systems that include the Digital Comparator option and field of view systems can also be taught image patterns for automatic pattern recognition during program playback. Added support for rotated
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