Introduction The M3 Version 4 Video Inspection Software User Guide describes the operation of the M3 precision measuring software for software versions 4.00.00 and above. The encoder-based systems support manual part positioning and feature measurement under user control, and CNC part positioning and automated measurement under program control. Field of view systems do not include encoders or support CNC operations; all measurements are performed in the video field of view. While many M3 functions are common to encoder-based and field of view systems, there are some important functions that are unique to one or the other of the two systems. The organization of information in this user guide is shown below. Touch probe support is provided as an option in some CNC enabled systems.
User guide organization Section Content
Systems
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Overview
Encoder and Field of View Encoder and Field of View Encoder and Field of View Encoder systems only Encoder and Field of View Encoder and Field of View Encoder and Field of View Encoder and Field of View Encoder and Field of View
User Interface
Probes
Measuring, Constructing and Creating Features Encoder and Field of View
Image Stitching
Feature List and Part View
Reference Frames
Tolerancing
Reporting Data Exporting Data Programming
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Encoder (includes CNC) and Field of View (no CNC)
Field of View Functions
Field of View Systems Only
While it is likely that this Guide includes some material that doesn’t apply to your specific M3 system, most concepts explained here can easily be applied to all M3 systems. The concepts explained in this Guide are necessary for the operation of any M3 system. Operators and supervisors will find the contents invaluable in conducting measurements, programming automatic functions and reporting results. A few user setup functions are also described that will help users and supervisors customize the M3 measurement tools, user interface screens and report formats. Prerequisites Operators and supervisors are assumed to understand dimensional metrology theory and practice and have a good working knowledge of the Microsoft Windows operating system use and conventions.
Conventions & Terms The term “M3 system” refers to the M3 software and the measuring hardware connected to it. Icons This guide uses the following icons to highlight information:
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