Mhis PP GB 55

MHIS
POST-PROCESS
APPLICATION
Edition April 2018

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2 PP MHIS Post Process

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Index of Section PP
1 POST-PROCESS MAP FUNCTION 5
2 POST PROCESS INTRODUCTION 7
3 SETUP 9
3.1 MECHANICAL ZEROING ..................................................................................................................................... 11

3.2 TRANSDUCER ELECTRICAL ZEROING ..................................................................................................................... 13
3.2.1 Measurement step contacts electrical zeroing ............................................................................................................. 14
3.2.2 Contacts electrical zeroing reset................................................................................................................................... 14
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3.3 ENTERING VALUES FOR THE THERMAL PROBE (OPTION) .......................................................................................... 15
3.4 MEASUREMENT ELECTRICAL ZEROING .................................................................................................................. 16
3.4.1 Electrical zeroing reset.................................................................................................................................................. 17
3.5 ZERO ADJUSTMENT .......................................................................................................................................... 18

3.5.1 Modifying the zero adjustment value ........................................................................................................................... 19
3.6 VIEW SINGLE MEASUREMENT ............................................................................................................................. 20

3.7 ARCHIVES SUMMARY........................................................................................................................................ 21
3.8 ZEROING HISTORY ........................................................................................................................................... 22
3.9 ARM RATIO .................................................................................................................................................... 23
3.10 ACQUISITION RETRACTION THRESHOLD ................................................................................................................ 26
3.11 ELECTRICAL SENSITIVITY .................................................................................................................................... 28
4 SETUP WITH I/O 30
4.1 SINGLE MEASUREMENT..................................................................................................................................... 32

4.2 MECHANICAL ZEROING ..................................................................................................................................... 32
4.3 CONTACTS ZEROING ......................................................................................................................................... 33
4.4 ZEROING THE TEMPERATURE PROBE .................................................................................................................... 33
4.5 MEASUREMENT ZEROING .................................................................................................................................. 34
4.6 ARM RATIO .................................................................................................................................................... 34
4.7 RETRACTION THRESHOLD .................................................................................................................................. 35
5 PROGRAMMING 36
5.1 SETS SUMMARY .............................................................................................................................................. 38

5.2 CONTROL PLAN (SET PROGRAMMING) ................................................................................................................ 39
5.2.1 Select Measures............................................................................................................................................................ 40
5.2.2 Gauging step programming .......................................................................................................................................... 41
5.2.3 Measurement Data ....................................................................................................................................................... 43
5.2.3.1 Recognition algorithms for interrupted surfaces .......................................................................... 47
5.2.3.3 Measure Classes Programming ................................................................................................... 54
5.2.4 Geometric Coefficients (Option) ................................................................................................................................... 55
5.2.5 Zero shift ....................................................................................................................................................................... 56
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5.2.6 Transducer test conditions (Option) ............................................................................................................................. 57

5.2.7 Arm ratio auto-acquisition (Option) ............................................................................................................................. 58
5.2.8 Automatic start programming (Option) ........................................................................................................................ 59
5.2.9 Programming Output BCD ports ................................................................................................................................... 60
5.2.10 Programming of BCD ports at Input ............................................................................................................................. 62
5.2.11 Programming the Feedback/General statistical data (option) ..................................................................................... 63
5.2.12 Single measurement data (Option)............................................................................................................................... 64
5.3 APPLYING THE HEAD PARAMETERS ...................................................................................................................... 65

5.4 APPLYING THE HARDWARE MODULES INFORMATION............................................................................................... 70
5.5 OTHER APPLICATIONS....................................................................................................................................... 71
5.6 SPECIAL CYCLE FOR CENTERLESS-TYPE APPLICATION ............................................................................................... 72
5.7 SPECIAL CYCLE FOR MEASURING BARS LONG .......................................................................................................... 74
6 PROCESS VIEW 76
6.1 PROCESS VIEW SECONDARY STATUS WINDOW ....................................................................................................... 77

6.2 VIEW SINGLE MEASUREMENT ............................................................................................................................. 78
6.3 ALL MEASUREMENTS ........................................................................................................................................ 79
6.4 VIEW MEASUREMENT VALUES ............................................................................................................................ 80
6.5 PART STATUS .................................................................................................................................................. 81
6.6 ZEROING HISTORY ........................................................................................................................................... 82
6.7 ZERO ADJUSTMENT .......................................................................................................................................... 83
6.8 COMPENSATION CHART.................................................................................................................................... 84
6.9 VIEW HISTOGRAM ........................................................................................................................................... 85
6.10 VIEW SINGLE VALUES CHART (RUN CHART) ........................................................................................................... 86
6.11 ARCHIVES SUMMARY........................................................................................................................................ 87
6.12 COMPENSATIONS APPLIED TO THE MEASUREMENT ................................................................................................. 88
6.12.1 Test bit .......................................................................................................................................................................... 89
6.12.2 Alarms ........................................................................................................................................................................... 89
6.12.3 Software Code .............................................................................................................................................................. 89

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1 POST-PROCESS MAP FUNCTION
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2 POST PROCESS INTRODUCTION

A POST-PROCESS measurement is defined as the measurement performed after the part machining stage.
The measurement can be performed dynamically or statically.
The measurement result enables the operator to identify the following types of machine parts:
Parts in tolerance: suitable for the subsequent production stages.
Recoverable parts: recoverable with subsequent reworking.
Non recoverable parts: scrap due to undersize measurements
The measuring station has two basic functions: it measures the part that has just been machined, and
generates work station compensation (or feedback). Marposs has implemented a range of compensation
methods in the gauge, based on SPC (Statistical Process Control) methods and mathematical algorithms.
The aim is to provide the user with a clear indication of the process trend, and to guarantee process
control with the programmed tolerance limits.
ATTENTION
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As only the [TECHNICIAN] level user can freely access and program the pages described in
this section, the [OPERATOR] level may not be able to view them all unless the [TECHNICIAN]
has enabled them for use and viewing via the HIDE/SHOW PAGE / soft key as
described in the GP manual.
e/o
Figure 1 Post Process (PP) application page
Post Process (PP) application common functions

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The following functions can be carried out by the TECHNICIAN level user.
Softkey Description
Softkey of single measure electrical zeroing.
Select the set to activate
Pressing this softkey to reset the alarm messages.
Pressing this softkey to validating and saving the new data inserted.
Softkey of zero resetting. (It restore the measure value, not refered to zeroing master)
Press this key to enable/disable measuring head retraction. (The softkey will be
displayed only if electronic head retraction is enabled, and the machine is in automatic
setup).
Press this key to electrically zero all the contacts for a given step.
Press this key to view the previous transducer.
Press this key to view the next transducer.

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3 SETUP
Cap. 3.1
Cap. 3.2
Cap. 3.3
Cap. 3.4
Cap. 3.5
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Cap. 3.6
Cap. 3.7
Cap. 3.8
Cap. 3.9
Cap. 3.10
Cap. 3.11
N.B.
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The electronic unit must be in automatic mode ( ) for this function (selectable from the PLC).
Otherwise, the error message “Service not permitted in Manual Mode” is displayed. In addition,
the “Enable Ext. Remote Setup” signal must be setup in PLC, otherwise the error message,
“Service not permitted: <REMOTE_SETUP_ENABLE> bit low” is displayed.

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Zeroing procedures fall into a number of main categories:

Mechanical zeroing: manual operation for mechanically adjusting fingers/contacts to bring them
within the measuring range envisaged.
Electrical transducer operation that should be carried out immediately after mechanically
zeroing: adjusting the fingers/contacts in order to electrically zero the individual
transducer
Electrical measurement calibration operation to be performed periodically for maximum part
zeroing: measurement precision and reliability.
Zero adjustment: adjustment to be applied when the final size of parts processed changes
due to thermal flows or wear on the contacts.
Zero reset: cancels the offsets which the system generated during the last electrical
zeroing procedure.
Zeroing may be:
Static: The master part master does not rotate.
Dynamic: The master part rotates and is bathed in coolant.
Press the SETUP softkey to display the following page:
Figure 2 Post Process application setup page 1

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3.1 Mechanical zeroing

Mechanical zeroing is performed in PLC MANUAL ( ) and static mode. The Marposs electronic unit must
be in SETUP mode.
N.B.
Mechanical zeroing must be performed on a master part:
[ •
•
•
When setting up the measurement system;
If the measurement system drift exceeds the permitted zero adjustment range;
When electrical or mechanical modifications are made to the measurement system;
• For each contact connected to the electronic unit.
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Figure 3 Mechanical zeroing
Number Description
1 N° of measuring head which the transducer being zeroed belongs to
2 Contact selector.
3 Zeroing step selector.
4 Numerical display of current transducer value.
5 Graphic display of current transducer value.
6 Delta Master value.
Display the next zeroing step.
Display the previous zeroing step.

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Measurement head mechanical zeroing procedure

• Select the set with the measurements relevant to the head to be zeroed (see GP manual - selecting
sets);
• Highlight the Mechanical Zeroing page icon;
• Place the master part in the measuring position;
• Select the contact to be zeroed;
• Select the reference (zeroing) step. The gauge displays the programmed Delta Master (ΔM) value
(target to be reached) and the current contact value both as a number and in a graph on the viewing bar.
The limits are upper zeroing limit +ΔM; lower zeroing limit +ΔM, and the central value (optimum target) is
the Delta Master value of the contact being zeroed.
• Adjust the selected finger/contact unit, moving the contact into contact with the master and adjust until
the current value for the contact is close to the programmed Delta Master value (±10µ)
• Carry out the same operations for the other head contacts;
• Repeat the same operations for the contacts any the other heads present in other data SETs);
This completes the mechanical zeroing of the measuring heads. Now carry out the Electrical Zeroing (see
para.3.2).
N.B.
[ Before carrying out electrical zeroing ensure that the arm ratio (head sensitivity) has been
acquired; this operation is usually carried out by Marposs personnel.

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3.2 Transducer electrical zeroing

Perform the associated transducers/contacts electrical zeroing for each enabled zeroing step. The Marposs
electronic unit must be in SETUP mode.
The page allows you to zero all contacts used for the selected step simultaneously and a zero reset all
contacts used for any step.
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Figure 4 Transducer electrical zeroing
Number Description
2 Retraction status indicators
3 Current contact value
Zero status indicator:
Contact zeroed
4
Contact not zeroed
NB: when zeroing a single transducer/contact, the result is a value other than zero.

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3.2.1 Measurement step contacts electrical zeroing

• Select the set with the measurements relevant to the heads to be zeroed (see GP manual - selecting
sets);
• Select the transducer electrical zeroing page;

• Select the zeroing step relative to the contacts to be zeroed;
• Press to zero all the contacts of the same step simultaneously;
• A dialog box is displayed: press “YES” to confirm zeroing;

• Repeat for all zeroing steps for the various sets.
N.B.
[ When a new contacts zeroing operation is performed, any measurement zeroing values already
acquired are simultaneously reset.
N.B.
[ If the measurement equation includes the use of the thermal probe, it is necessary to zero it
before zeroing the transducers (see chap. 3.3)
3.2.2 Contacts electrical zeroing reset

This function cancels the offsets generated by the system during the last contacts electrical zeroing. It also
cancels any zero adjustments that have been made.
Select the set (see GP manual); reset can only be requested in SETUP mode:
• following mechanical modifications to the gauge system;
• when the maximum available Zero Adjustment value is reached.
Contacts electrical zero reset procedure

• Select the Set (see GP manual);
• Enter the page;
• Press , a dialog box is displayed: press “YES” to confirm zeroing;
N.B.
[ When a new contacts zeroing operation is performed, any measurement zeroing values already
acquired are simultaneously reset.

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3.3 Entering values for the Thermal Probe (Option)

The thermal probe allows the gauge to calculate the part measurement without the errors due to the effects
of the temperature on the part and the gauge system.
When a measurement equation also includes the use of the thermal probe, proceed as follows in order to
carry out the zeroing procedure correctly.
1. Zero the thermal probe
2. Zero the transducers (if they have been programmed)
3. Zero the measurement
If the thermal probe is not zeroed first, the measurement will be invalid, as can be seen in the following
examples:
Procedure for Zeroing the Thermal Probe:

• Select the Set with the measurements relevant to the thermal probe to be zeroed.
•
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Select the thermal probe TPxx (1) to be zeroed.
• Press
• The dialog box “Reset?” is displayed, confirm.
• Set the actual room temperature at the moment of zeroing (3).
• Press to generate the thermal probe zeroing command.
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1
3
Figure 5 Values of the thermal probe
Ref. Description
1 No. of the thermal probe to be zeroed
2 Value acquired during last zeroing
3 Program the actual room temperature value detected with another device
4 Numerical display of the current value of the thermal probe
5 Graphical display of the current value of the thermal probe
Press to zero the thermal probe

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Press to reset the thermal probe
3.4 Measurement electrical zeroing

The measurement electrical zeroing page allows the user to zero the measurements in the active set.
Electrical zeroing can be performed:
• in SETUP mode;
• in Static or Dynamic mode.
Electrical zeroing MUST be carried out at the start of every working shift.
[ N.B.
Every measurement in a Set must be electrically zeroed before it can be used.
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3
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Figure 6 Measurement electrical zeroing
Ref. Description
1 Last zeroing offset value acquired.
2 Programmed delta master value.
3 Retraction status indicator
4 Numerical display of the current master measurement value.
5 Measurement step number
6 Bargraph display of the current master measurement value.
Electrical zeroing procedure:

• Enable SETUP mode from PC/CNC;

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• Select the set (see GP manual);

• Select the measurement electrical zeroing page;
• Select the measurement to be zeroed;
• Press to zero the single measurement, or press to zero all the measurements in the
same step simultaneously;
• A dialog box is displayed: press “YES” to confirm zeroing (see Figure PP 9);
• This completes the electrical zeroing.
• The gauge can be used for a measurement cycle.
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N.B.
[ If the measurement equation includes the use of the thermal probe, it is necessary to zero it
before zeroing the transducers (see chap 3.3)
3.4.1 Electrical zeroing reset

This function cancels the offsets generated by the system during the last measurement electrical zeroing. It
also cancels any zero adjustments that have been made.
Select the set (see GP manual); reset can only be requested in SETUP mode:
• following mechanical modifications to the gauge system;
• when the maximum available Zero Adjustment value is reached.
Electrical zero reset procedure

• Select (see GP manual);
• Select the measurement where the zero offset is to be reset;
• Press , a dialog box is displayed: press “YES” to confirm zeroing

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3.5 Zero adjustment

You can use zero adjustments when a part control detects small deviations in the measurements.
If, for example, a part is undersize, you must enter a measurement adjustment of equal value but with the
opposite sign.
This procedure can be carried out in SETUP mode and during an Automatic cycle.
N.B.
For an EXTERNAL DIAMETER: small part = positive adjustment; large part = negative
[ adjustment.
For an INTERNAL DIAMETER: small part = negative adjustment; large part = positive
adjustment
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Figure 7 Zero adjustments
Ref. Description
1 Graphic display of value ∑ (see point 2)
2 Sum of zero adjustments (∑)
3 Part drawing; indicates when zero is reached
4 Zero adjust value entered
5 Numerical display of the measurement
6 Indication of which measurement is being used and you want to apply zero adjust to
7 Graphic display of the measurement
Press this key to change the zero adjust value for the measuring head displayed
Zero adjust Reset key ([TECHNICIAN] only).

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3.5.1 Modifying the zero adjustment value

To change the zero adjust value, select the set whose zeroing you want to adjust (see GP manual –
selecting sets):
• Indicate the required value in field 4;
• Press ENTER after typing an adjust value in field 4 and the part drawing 3 changes, showing the effect
of the adjustment on the part. This feature is extremely useful when you aren’t sure if a negative or
positive adjustment is required;
• Press to accept the zero adjust value entered for the measuring head displayed.;
• To reset the sum of zero adjustments entered to “0”, press and press “YES” to confirm in the
following dialog box; this resets the zero adjustments.
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3.6 View single measurement

The View single measure page displays all the results for a single Set, one at a time. The page is identical in
both Setup and Automatic modes.
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4
7
5
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Figure 8 View single measurement
Ref. Description
2 Numerical value of the measurement
Measurement status/class:
++O -OK
Symbols which can be associated with classes. The definition of the meaning
+OK --O
associated with them is the programmer’s responsibility.
OK
Figure Class n°.
>>
3
> Symbols which can be associated with classes. The definition of the meaning
< associated with them is the programmer’s responsibility.
<<
Reworkable part
Scrap part
4 Applied correction value
Correction status:
>|< No compensation applied
< Single backward compensation
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<< Double backward compensation
> Single forward compensation
>> Double forward compensation
6 Measure selected number
7 Measurement zeroed Measurement not zeroed

If the box is empty/white zeroing is not possible.
8 Feedback method

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3.7 Archives summary

The archives summary page allows the user to view the number of measurement data stored (up to a
maximum of 129) and the compensation applied to them,
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Figure 9 Archives summary
Ref. Description
1 N°. of samples acquired out of total stored
2 Enable archive reset for the single measurement indicated above.
Compensation status of each individual measurement.
Meaning of the symbols:
< | > No compensation applied
3 < Single backward compensation
4 Enable compensation archive reset for the single measurement indicated above.
Press this softkey to reset all measurement archives.
Press this softkey to cancel all reset requests.
Press this softkey to request a reset of all measurement compensations.
N.B.
A measurement data archive request automatically resets the corresponding compensation data archive;
[ but not vice versa.

A measurement and compensation data archive request can be carried out for individually for
each measurement.
The requests are carried out when the page is closed: a new page is displayed where the user must confirm
the archive reset request.

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3.8 Zeroing History

If this key has been enabled during the hardware configuration phase,
the “zeroing history” function will also be present,
In order to display the zeroing history page, the “Zeroing History”

function must be enabled on the measurement cycle “Measure data”
programming page, chap. 5.2.3..
If the “Zeroing range” function has been enabled, the corresponding

value will also be displayed on the graph.
Figure 10 Zeroing history page
Ref. Description
The green line represents the trend of the zeroing events, each pinto in the line corresponds to
1
the zeroing event value
2 Cursor
3 The dotted red lines represent the Zero Range value
The top number represents the number of the zeroing event highlighted by the cursor, whereas
4
the bottom represents the total number of zeroing events displayed on the graph
The dotted red lines represent the Zero Range value
Press the softkey for cancel the selected measure graph.
Press the softkey to delete all graphs of all measures. (Softkey not enabled if there’s only one
measure programmed)

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3.9 Arm ratio
[ N.B.
For this function, the electronic unit must be in Setup mode (selectable from the PLC).
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Figure 11 Arm ratio page
Ref. Description
1 Transducers selection area.
2 Area for inserting the reference sample (blocks) dimensions.
3 These fields display the block measurement result.
4 Numerical and graphic display of the measuring head.
5 Calculated arm ratio value
6 List of measurements that use the transducers mentioned above
7 Retraction status
8 Current transducer value
9 Graphic display of the current transducer value.
Press this key to start the acquisition procedure.
Press this key to accept the block measurement value inserted in field 3. In this way only the
value displayed in negative on a blue background ( ) is accepted. The acquisition result is
displayed in field 8.
Automatic arm ratio calculation immediately following at least two measurement samples.
Press this key to reset the auto-acquired arm ratio value and display the default value.

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Press this key to terminate the automatic acquisition procedure
Arm ratio acquisition procedure.

• Select the set programmed with the measurement head whose arm ratio you want to acquire.
• Use field 1 to select the contact where you want to acquire the arm ratio.
• Press to start the acquisition process.

• Place the head in the measuring position. Use a part or master with a known measurement as a
reference.
• Perform the first transducer sampling operation by placing the first block between the contact and the
part or master. The transducer value for the first block is normally "0 µm"; this means that the first
measurement sampling operation is usually carried out without the block.
• Enter the applied block value (0.0 µm if the block is not used) in the first measurement sampling
operation field ). If you use a graduated master (e.g.: for Fenar L WR) instead of a
block, enter the difference between the programmed "nominal value" and the master nominal
measurement (normally indicated on the master) in this field. In particular, while acquiring the arm ratio
in the Fenar L, make sure that the applied block (thickness gauge) touches all three contact points
between V and the part, and that the value entered is twice the actual thickness gauge measurement,
since the Fenar L measures a diameter, whilst the thickness gauge represents only a variation of the
radius.
• Press to save the first measurement sample calculate the corresponding value to the transducer
automatically.
• Perform the second transducer sampling operation by placing the second block between the contact and
the part or master, or proceeding to the second position on the graduated master.
• Enter the applied block value in the second transducer sampling operation field ( ).
If you use a graduated master (e.g.: for Fenar L WR) instead of a block, enter the difference between
the programmed "nominal value" and the master nominal measurement (normally indicated on the
master) in this field. In particular, while acquiring the arm ratio in the Fenar L, make sure that the applied
block (thickness gauge) touches all three contact points between V and the part, and that the value
entered is twice the actual thickness gauge measurement, since the Fenar L measures a diameter,
whilst the thickness gauge represents only a variation of the radius.
• Press to save the second sample.

• Perform the third transducer sampling operation by placing the third block between the contact and the
part or master, or proceeding to the third position on the graduated master.
N.B.
[ Two acquisitions are sufficient for the transducer sensitivity corrections: the third sample is
optional.
• Enter the applied block value in the third transducer sampling operation field ( ). If
you use a graduated master (e.g.: for Fenar L WR) instead of a block, enter the difference between the
programmed "nominal value" and the master nominal measurement (normally indicated on the master)
in this field. In particular, while acquiring the arm ratio in the Fenar L, make sure that the applied block
(thickness gauge) touches all three contact points between V and the part, and that the value entered is
twice the actual thickness gauge measurement, since the Fenar L measures a diameter, whilst the
thickness gauge represents only a variation of the radius.
• Press to save the third sample.
N.B.
[ If a more reliable Arm Ratio value has been derived from an alternative source, you can insert
this value in the relevant text box.

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• Press to perform the automatic arm ratio calculation. The current arm ratio value (2) is
updated to the newly calculated value. If the new calculated arm ratio is very different from the
previous value, warning 10 is displayed. This warning is not a significant error and, if you are sure
that you performed measurement sampling correctly, you can ignore it (select OK to confirm).
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• Press to end the automatic acquisition procedure. In this way, the newly calculated arm ratio is
adopted and applied directly to the displayed measurement.

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3.10 Acquisition Retraction threshold

The measuring heads can be provided with retraction: this feature is used to retract the arm or move it out of
the way to avoid collisions when the part to be measured is introduced. Retraction can be activated by a
pneumatic or electrical command.
For this reason it must be remembered that even when using UNIMAR measuring heads (which are
available only with pneumatic retraction, or without retraction), a distinction must be made between
“pneumatic” and “electrical” retraction. The following applies for these measuring heads:
• Pneumatic retraction: the air used to move the contacts comes from an external valve controlled by the
machine PLC.
• Electrical retraction: the air used to move the contacts comes from a valve incorporated in a Unimar
connection box and is therefore controlled by the electronic unit itself.
This function allows the user to determine the value of the threshold that will be used by the gauge to detect
if the measuring head fingers are retracted.
[ N.B.
For this function, the electronic unit must be in Setup mode (selectable from the PLC).
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Figure 12 Retraction threshold acquisition page

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Ref. Description
1 Retraction threshold value referred to the transducer
2 Number of the active transducer.
3 Retraction status (press to activate).
4 Numerical value of the measurement.
Press this key to retract the measuring head.
Press this key to start retraction threshold acquisition.
Press this key to reset the automatically acquired retraction threshold to the default value.
Electrical retraction procedure

• Select the measurement that the transducers whose retraction thresholds you want to acquire belong to;
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select the transducer whose acquired datum is to be displayed.
• The measuring head must not be retracted:
Head not retracted.
Head retracted.
If the head is retracted, press to change the retraction status
• Press to acquire the retraction threshold. The selected transducer value with the head
retracted is displayed.
• Press again to change the head retraction status (On/Off).
Pneumatic retraction status

• Select the measurement that the transducers whose retraction thresholds you want to acquire belong to;
select the transducer whose acquired datum is to be displayed.
• It is assumed that machine logic pneumatic retraction status control request is not present, i.e. that the
head is not retracted.
Retraction signal “Off” – Head not retracted.
Retraction signal “On” – Head retracted.

• Open the measurement head fingers (manually or by applying compressed air to the pneumatic
retraction system).
• Press to acquire the retraction threshold. The selected transducer value with the head
retracted is displayed.
• Set the measuring head to NOT retracted.

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3.11 Electrical sensitivity

Use this page to setup the electronic unit electrical sensitivity.
N.B.
For this function, the electronic unit must be in Setup mode (selectable from the PLC). The
[ electrical sensitivity correction procedure requires dedicated calibration tools, therefore it must
be carried out by Marposs personnel only. Marposs sets up the sensitivity of all the units before
installation, therefore, this procedure should only be necessary when important components are
substituted.
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Figure 13 Electrical sensitivity page
Ref. Description
1 Transducers selection area.
2 Enter reference values.
3 The acquisition result is displayed in these fields
4 Numerical and graphic display of the measuring head.
5 Calculated (electrical) hardware sensitivity.
6 List of measurements that use the transducer mentioned above
7 Current transducer value.
8 Graphic display of current transducer value.
Press this key to start the acquisition procedure.
Press this key to acquire the calibration tool reference values. The acquisition result is displayed
in the adjacent field
Hardware sensitivity calculation. The calculation can be carried out after at least 2 measurement
samples.
Press this key to reset the sensitivity to the default value.
Press this key to terminate the acquisition procedure.

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Electrical sensitivity acquisition procedure.

• Select the set programmed with the measuring module (measuring head 1 = measuring module 1 =
male connector W1, etc.) whose hardware sensitivity you want to acquire.
• Select the measuring channel whose hardware sensitivity you want to acquire (T1, T2).
• Press to start the acquisition process.

• The simulator head female connector must be connected to the male connector (W1 - W8) whose
hardware sensitivity you want to acquire.
• Set the first value on the simulator head. This value is normally "0 µm";
• Enter the simulator head value (normally 0.0 µm) in the first measurement sampling field
( ).
• Press to save the first transducer sample measurement.
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• Set the second value on the simulator head.
• Enter the simulator head value (normally 0.0 µm) in the second measurement sampling field
( ).
• Press to save the second transducer sample measurement. Set the third value on the
simulator head.
• Enter the simulator head value (normally 0.0 µm) in the third measurement sampling field
( ).
• Press to save the third transducer sample measurement.
[ N.B.
The third sampling is optional.
• Press to automatically calculate the hardware sensitivity. The current hardware sensitivity
value is updated to the newly calculated value.
• Press to terminate the automatic acquisition procedure. In this way, the newly calculated
hardware sensitivity is adopted and applied directly to the displayed measurement.

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4 SETUP WITH I/O
Cap. 4.1
Cap. 4.7
Cap. 4.2
Cap. 4.6
Cap. 4.3 Cap. 4.5
Cap. 4.4
N.B.
[ The electronic unit must be in automatic mode ( ) for this function (selectable from the PLC).
If it is not, the “Service not allowed in Manual Mode” error message appears. The PLC must
also prepare the “Enable Ext. Remote Setup in Automatic” signal (see GP manual).

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Zeroing procedures fall into a number of main categories:
Mechanical zeroing: manual operation for mechanically adjusting fingers/contacts to bring them
within the measuring range envisaged.
Electrical transducer operation that should be carried out immediately after mechanically adjusting
zeroing: the fingers/contacts in order to electrically zero the individual transducer
Electrical measurement calibration operation to be performed periodically for maximum part
zeroing: measurement precision and reliability.
Zero adjustment: adjustment to be applied when the final size of parts processed changes due
to thermal flows or wear on the contacts.
Zero reset: cancels the offsets which the system generated during the last electrical
zeroing procedure.
Zeroing may be:

Static: The master part master does not rotate.
Dynamic: The master part rotates and is bathed in coolant.
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Press the SETUP (with I/O) softkey to display the following page:
Figure 14 Post Process application I/O setup page

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4.1 Single measurement

See para. 3.6 for the description of the following page.
Figure 15 View single measure using Setup with I/O
4.2 Mechanical zeroing

See para. 3.1 for the description of the following page
Figure 16 Mechanical zeroing using Setup with I/O

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4.3 Contacts zeroing

See para. 3.2 for the description of the following page
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Figure 17 Electrical zeroing using Setup with I/O
4.4 Zeroing the temperature probe

See para. 3.3 for a description of the following video page.
Figure 18 Azzeramento elettrico tramite setup con I/O

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4.5 Measurement zeroing

Figure 19 Measurement using Setup with I/O
4.6 Arm ratio

See para.3.9 for the description of the following page.
Figure 20 Arm ratio using setup with I/O

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4.7 Retraction threshold

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Figure 21 Retraction threshold using setup with I/O

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5 PROGRAMMING
Press the PROGRAMMING softkey to display the following page:
Sect. 5.2
Sect. 5.1
Sect. 5.3
Sect. 5.4 Sect. 5.2.1
Sect. 5.2.2
Sect. 5.2.3
Sect. 5.2.4
Sect. 5.2.5
Sect. 5.2.6
Sect. 5.2.7
Sect. 5.2.8
Sect. 5.2.9
Sect. 5.2.10
Sect. 5.2.11
Sect. 5.2.12

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Figure 22 Post Process application programming
This menu enables the operator to program the Set measurements.
NOTE
If more measurements are programmed the following softkeys will be visible:
[ PREVIOUS MEASURE to return to the measurement before the one selected and
NEXT MEASURE to display the next measurement.

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5.1 Sets summary
Figure 23 Sets Summary
See the GP manual for the definition of the sets.

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5.2 Control plan (SET Programming)

The sub-folders contain the data programming pages associated with the measurements and their
respective acquisition and processing modes. The control plan contains a data SET relating to the
measurements to be carried out.
The sub-folders contain the data programming pages associated with the measurements and their
respective acquisition and processing modes. The control plan contains a data SET relating to the
measurements to be carried out.
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Press to access the “Select Measures” programming page Section 5.2.1
Press to access the “

Gauging step programming” programming page Section 5.2.2
Press to access the “Measurement Data” programming page Section. 5.2.3
Press to access the “Geometric Coefficients” programming page Section 5.2.4
Press to access the “Contacts Zero Shift” programming page Section. 5.2.5
Press to access the “Transducer Tests” programming page Section 5.2.6
Press to access the “Arms Ratio Acquisition” programming page Section 5.2.7
Press to access the “Auto Start Programming” programming page Section 5.2.8
Press to access the “BCD/Binary Interface” programming page Section 5.2.9
Press to access the “Correction in BCD” programming page Section 5.2.10
Press to access the “Feedback method” programming page Section 5.2.11
Press to access the “Measurement Feedback” programming page Section 5.2.12

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5.2.1 Select Measures

Manual Mode
Use this page to add or remove measurements. The first time the page is opened, only measurement M01 is
present.
Figure 24 Select Measures Page
Ref Description
Measurement enabling status ON: Measure enabled OFF: Measure disables
Feedback inclusion status

On= the measure’s archive will be created and the data will be saved
Off= Only the archive will be created
- = The archive is not created
Note
[ if the software key is not activated during the installation the

feedback functions won’t be visible
Enable additional measurements (M02, M03,…) by selecting ON from each measurement

drop-down menu
Once the measurements have been selected, you can include feedback using the same
method.
When this operation has been completed, press the softkey to confirm.

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5.2.2 Gauging step programming

Within a Set it is possible to carry out different measurement steps which must be defined and associated
with the corresponding measurements.
In this folder it is possible to define:
• Number of steps to be performed and the type of step (dynamic/static/continuous/for variable lengths);
• Revolution time, if the measurement is dynamic;
• The definition of the times which characterise the step relative to data acquisition for measurement
processing: mechanical positioning wait time, start acquisition wait time, obscuration time during which
data is not acquired.
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Figure 25 Elaboration steps page
Ref Description
S T E P C ODE Code of Elaboration Step

T IP O P AS S O Step Type:
STATIC
DYNAMIC
FOR VARIABLE LENGTHS (1)
CONTINUOUS
FOR BARS (2)

(1) The “For Variable Lengths” step is for use with Centreless type applications only. For
Centerless-type applications, refer to the dedicated section (chap.5.6)
(2 The “For bars” step is for use with Bar and Variable Length applications only; refer to
the dedicated section (chap. 5.7).

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ME C H. DE L AY
TIME Mechanical positioning wait time
AC QU. DE L AY
TIME Start acquisition wait time
ME AS . AC Q. TIME Acquisition time (continuous measurements for bars and variable lengths only)
OB S C UR AT .
TIME Obscuration time (continuous measurements for bars and variable lengths only)
R E Q. P E R F . T IME
Time in which P7 keeps the Request Performed signal high, independent of the
sequence of measurement steps that was set. (continuous measurements only)
Maximum number of sub-cycles; for bar measurements only. The adjacent text box
NR . OF shows the total acquisition time i.e. the result of (Acq.Delay Time+ Meas Acq. Time) *
AC QUIS IT ION
(Nr. Of Acquisit ) (bar measurements only)
N.B.
A step can only include measurements of the same type: only static measurements in a static
step, only dynamic measurements in a dynamic step. During programming, set a number of
[ steps sufficient for processing the measurements. In particular, measurements obtained by

processing other measurements must be obtained in steps after those in which their component
measurements are taken. For example, if measurement M1 is taken in step 01 and
measurement M2 is taken in step 02, measurement M3 = abs(M1+M2) must be obtained in a
step other than 01 and 02 and after these two steps in terms of time.

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5.2.3 Measurement Data
1 3
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2
Figure 26 Single measurement page
Ref. Description Ref. paragraph
Measurement selector -
1 Measurement data setting 1

2 Measurement equation settings window 2
3 Zeroing data settings widow 3
4 Classes and tolerance limit settings window 4
Softkey for access to the Transducer Thresholds programming sub-page 6
Softkey for access to the Recognition algorithms for interrupted surfaces

7
sub-page
Softkey for access to the classes programming page 8
Fields and softkeys are described below.

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1. PARAMETER SETTINGS
Ref Description
NOMINAL V AL UE This field indicates the nominal measurement value (value used to describe the part
dimension).
E L AB OR AT ION
S TE P Measure Elaboration step
P AR T C ODE
Part code (used to provide logic signal indicating whether the part to be measured is
present or not).
V IE W
R IS OL UT ION Resolution of measure data.
C L E AR ANC E
The case of DIRAC applications, this function allows the user to program clearance
necessary to align the two parts (male/female) correctly.
Display measure in absolute value

AB S V IE W
Display measure in relative value

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2. MEASUREMENT EQUATION
3
6
4
7
5
Ref. Description
1 Reference number of the measurement equation defined in the configuration file.
2 Measurement equation.
3 Thermal coefficient (used in the equation)
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6 Integration type (dynamic and continuous step, and variable length bar measurements
Surface processing type:
Smooth
7
Grooved (dynamic, continuous and bar measurements only)
Variable length (for Centerless).

Recognition algorithms for interrupted surfaces sub-page
N.B.: the softkey is enabled when the operator selects grooved or variable length surface.
Transducer Thresholds programming sub-page
N.B.: the softkey is enabled when the operator selects grooved or variable length surface.
The types of integration (ref. 6) that are currently available for dynamic measurements are listed in the table
below.
Icon Criterion Expression
Maximum Value V= Max (V i );
Minimum Value V= Min(V i );
V= Mean; Σ i
n
Mean Value =1 (V i )/n
Ovality/TIR based on the diameter V= Max(V i )-Min(V i );

Ovality/TIR based on the radius V= (Max(V i )-Min(V i ))/2;
Mean Value V= (Max(V i )+Min(V i ))/2;
if (abs(Max) > abs (Min))
V= abs(Max);
Absolute Maximum
or
V= abs(Min);
if (abs(Max) > abs (Min)
V= Max;
Worst Value
or
V= Min;
Maximums mean (valid only for variable
Σ i =1 (M i )/10 ; M i =max
10
lengths)
N.B.
[ The number of measurement equations and type of formulas is setup during the configuration
phase, and can only be modified using the Configuration Tool, contact Marposs customer
service for more information.

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Possible Step programming combinations

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5.2.3.1 Recognition algorithms for interrupted surfaces
NB
[ Active only for dynamic, bar, and continuous for interrupted or variable length surface
measurements.
Press in the “Measurement Equations” page (enabled only for dynamic measurements of
interrupted surfaces) to access the sub-page for programming “recognition algorithms for interrupted
surfaces”.
The equipment supports four different modality for detecting gaps when inspecting interrupted surfaces:
• Threshold algorithm:
• Derivative algorithm:
•
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Validity Thresholds
• External HW Sync
Figure 27 algorithms for interrupted surfaces page

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THRESHOLD ALGORITHM
The “Threshold algorithm” is the default one and is based on the comparison of the value of four samples
detected at fixed time intervals, as defined by the following formula:
|x1-x3| + |x2-x4| ≤ ThrV
where:
x1-x4 are the samples
ThrV is the Threshold.
When the value of each transducer included in the equation associated with the selected measurement is
below a threshold programmable on the page “Threshold programming for measurement validation” (see
section 5.2.3.1), the gauge does not pick up samples. Above the threshold, the criteria of the previous
formula applies.
When the previous condition is not satisfied, the gauge “assumes” that a gap edge (leading or trailing) is
present.
The algorithm is defined by two parameters:

• Thresholds Value: the Threshold value in µm, i.e. the comparison thresholds value.
• Samples Timing the sampling time in msec, which is the distance between two consecutive
samples (x1, x2 ….)
The softkey ripristina i valori di

default:
Threshold Value = 5 µm,
Samples Timing = 8 msec
DERIVATE ALGORITHM
The “Derivative algorithm” is based on the continuous calculation of the derivative value of the signal
generated during sampling operations. When the speed variation of the signal is greater than a given value
for a given time, the gauge assumes it is entering or exiting the gap.
below a threshold the gauge does not take any samples.
Three parameters are required for this algorithm:
• Latency Time (msec): the period during which the measurement is not taken after an edge is
detected. This value may be used to avoid contact bouncing after an edge.
• Derivative Time (msec): the required time for which the speed variation must be greater than a given
value (Derivative Limit)
• Derivative Limit (µm/sec): the required speed variation used as the threshold value.
The screen shows the parameters described

above.
The softkey restores the default

values:
Latency Time = 5 msec,
Derivative Time = 6 msec,
Derivative Limit = 1000 µm/sec
A different algorithm can be chosen for each measurement. For multiple-measurement Sets, program this
data for each dynamic measurement on interrupted surface.

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VALIDITY THRESHOLDS
“Validity Thresholds” is based on the calculated internal value of a threshold programmable on the
“Programming thresholds for measurement validation” (see section 5.2.3.2) When the value of each
transducer included in the equation associated with the selected measurement is above this threshold the
measurement is produced according to the programmed equation.
below this threshold the measurement is not produced.
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EXTERNAL HW SYNC
For this reason the External HW Sync based on a measurement signal from an external source via a fast
input on the measurement head connector is displayed only if the measurement modules to which the
transducers included in the selected measurement equation belong, are provided with an external hardware
synchronism.
below a threshold, the measurement is produced when the external hardware synchronism is high.

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5.2.3.2 Transducer’s Thresholds
N.B.
[ Active only for dynamic, bar, and continuous for interrupted or variable length surface
measurements.
Figure 28 Transducer’s thresholds page
It is possible to set the threshold value for each transducer included in the equation associated with the
selected measurement. The minimum and maximum limits of the value that can be edited correspond to the
data of the measurement range of the head each transducer belongs to.
REMARK:
[ If no threshold is set on no transducer, only the algorithm programmed on the previous page
will be applied. If the equation includes more transducers the algorithm programmed on the
other page will be applied only when all the transducers are above the threshold.
1. VARIABLE LENGTHS
In this case the threshold represents one of the conditions necessary to update the measurement value.
Once the value exceeds the pre-set threshold, the system starts acquiring the measurement, stopping in
various different modes, depending on how the "Meas. Acquisition Time” parameter has been set-up. If the
“Meas. Acquisition Time” parameter has not been programmed and has been set to “NO”, the acquisitions
will stop when the transducer falls below the pre-set threshold value again, whereas a value is set-up in the
"Meas. Acquisition Time" parameter, this value shall determine the duration of the acquisition period.

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[ NOTE
When measuring variable lengths, we advise associating a single measurement.
2. FOR BARS AND CONTINUOUS STEPS

In these cases the threshold corresponds to transducer value below which the acquisitions are rejected since
they represent anomalous measurement conditions.
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Example of Bars:
Example of continuous parts:
3. FOR DYNAMIC
In this application the system begins acquiring the measurements when the "start cycle" signal is received
from the PLC. During the acquisition period, if the transducer falls below the threshold, the corresponding
measurements are rejected.

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3. ZEROING DATA
Ref Description
 Measure zeroable
Z E R O AB L E
 Measure not zeroable
Z E R OING N.B.: This function is enabled only if the hardware key was enabled during the
HIS T OR Y configuration phase.
 If this function is active a “measuring zeroing” menu page appears with a graph that
displays the zero-settings that have been carried out.
 Function deactivated.
Z E R OING S T E P Measurement zeroing step
M AS T E R V AL UE
Nominal value of the master
D E L T A M AS T E R Difference between the real and nominal master values (1)
U P P . Z E R OING
L IM .
& These values can be used to set the upper and lower limits within which the zeroing is
L OW . Z E R OING permitted. If these limits are exceeded during the zeroing procedure, the operator is
L IM . alerted by an alarm on the control panel.
Z E R OING
This values is disabled by default, select the checkbox  to enable it
R ANG E
This value represents the maximum and minimum variation with respect to the previous
&
zeroing value. If these limits are exceeded during the check, the operator is alerted by an
Z E R OING
alarm on the control panel.
B OUNDAR Y
(1) NOTA
[ Changing the programmed value causes the measurement calibration to be reset (a warning
message appears): Resetting the calibration implies deleting the zero adjust values
(programmed or from BCD) as well.
N.B.
[ As the “zeroing step” parameter affects the “zero shift” parameter, it remains valid even when a
measurement is defined as “not zeroable” (see para PP 1.3.1.5).

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4. CLASSES AND TOLERANCE LIMITS
Define the reworkable part and scrap part limits, part classification criteria, class separation limits, class
display colours and measurement class identification symbols for each measurement.
If no classes have been defined (classes value set to NO) and you wish to define them, proceed as follows:
Select the Classes box
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Ref Description
Reject limit value that indicates whether a part can be reworked or not..
select the checkbox  to enable it
Limit value that defines the part as a reject that cannot be reworked..
select the checkbox  to enable it
Classes # Classes number. select the checkbox  to enable it
Classes Dir Class numbering direction.
Select one of the two directions in order to

reverse the measurement polarity.
Press the softkey to access the measurement class programming page. The softkey is
enabled only if the operator enables the measurement classes Classes #

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5.2.3.3 Measure Classes Programming

Define the reworkable part and scrap part limits, part classification criteria, class separation limits, class
display colours and measurement class identification symbols for each measurement.
2 3
Figure 29 Measure classes programming
Ref Description
1 Measurement state symbol
Symbols associated with the classes - the meaning of the symbols is

defined by the programmer.
2 Selecting the class display colours:
3 Separation limits of the different classes

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5.2.4 Geometric Coefficients (Option)

This page is for programming the Geometrical coefficients that multiply the measurement equation
transducer symbols.
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Figure 30 Geometric coefficients page
Ref Description
1 Geometric coefficients.
Press this key to display the next group of 25 coefficients.
Press this key to display the previous page.
It is possible to program up to 100 coefficients that may be used in all the formulas, only coefficients that are
included in the equations downloaded from the configuration file are displayed
[ N.B.
If these data are not relevant to the current application, this page may not be displayed.

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5.2.5 Zero shift

The Zero shift page is for programming, for each zeroing step, the zeroable status of all contacts in the step,
the zero shift value to be assigned to each of the contacts, the Delta Master component relative
to each contact used in that step.
4
1
2
5
Figure 31 Zero shift page
Ref Description
2 Contact zero shift.
3 Contact delta master.
4 Contacts zeroable flag
5 List of measurements associated with the step
Different zeroing steps may have different zero shift and Delta Master values for the same transducer.
If the step is indicated as not zeroable at transducer level, the gauge simply zeroes the measurement
associated with that step, just like the standard Post-Process gauges (Quick-SPC E3μ): this is often the case
with measuring heads which do not allow the zero shift.
Even if the step is programmed as not zeroable at transducer level, the associated Delta Master values can be
programmed. These values will subsequently be used to change the mechanical zeroing limits.
N.B.
[ The operator is responsible for ensuring that the Delta Master transducer values are consistent
with the Delta Master measurements that use them.

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5.2.6 Transducer test conditions (Option)

Use the Transducer test conditions page to define the measurement transducer conditions during the
functional test.
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Figure 32 Transducer test conditions page
Number Description
Transducer condition settings:
If the programmed conditions (+OVR or –OVR) are not verified, an alarm is generated on the control panel
and by the logic.
[ N.B.

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5.2.7 Arm ratio auto-acquisition (Option)
Use the Arm ratio auto-acquisition page to program the data necessary for adjusting the transducer
sensitivity using an automatic cycle managed by the CNC logic.
Figure 33 Arm ratio auto-acquisition page
Ref Description
1 Transducer affected by the procedure
2 Number of samples used in the procedure.
3 Maximum permitted arm ratio percentage variation.
4 Reference measurement that must be used in the acquisition procedure.
5 Real values of the two or three samples used in the procedure.
[ N.B.

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5.2.8 Automatic start programming (Option)

Use the Automatic start programming page to program data necessary to enable automatic measuring step
start when the contacts are in range
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Figure 34 Automatic start programming
Use the ADD and DEL keys to add or delete the autostart formulas. These formulas
allow you to program the conditions under which the measuring cycle starts automatically
Each formula used reduces the number of measurements available for the Set being programmed by one.
Use of one or more formulas reduces the steps which can be used in the Set being programmed by one,
irrespective of the number of formulas used.
After a formula has been selected, it is possible to program certain parameters:
• “Equation Code”: code identifying the equation that, upon becoming valid, starts the measuring step; it is
not necessary that this equation matches the one of the measuring step being started.
• “First Limit” and “Second Limit”: these values define an interval; within these limits the equation is valid,
outside them, the equation is invalid.
• “Step To Start”: the measuring step that is started when the equation becomes valid; the default value is
1.
If the ranges have been programmed in this page, when the gauge enters the automatic mode it runs a test
cycle continuously, checking the programmed equation (or equations, if programmed). When the value of
this equation is within the defined limits, the programmed measuring step is started. At the end of the
measuring step the gauge resumes the test cycle.
The measuring step can be performed in two modes:
• Normal speed;
• Fast speed.
. The "Fast check" check box enables/disables the fast speed (by default the box is deselected).
[ N.B.

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5.2.9 Programming Output BCD ports

Use the Programming BCD/Binary interface parameters page to program data exchange parameters
between in-process and post-process cycles, via the gauge BCD ports; in particular, if you select BCD mode
4 during the configuration phase, you can apply post-process measurement feedback data to an in-process
gauge in order to correct its measurement.
Figure 35 Programming output BCD ports page
Softkey Description
This is the wizard key. It opens the automatic Data Reg. Code value calculation sub-page.
Press this key to display the next page.
Program the following parameters for each measurement:

• Data Req. Code: Unique measurement identification code.
• Interface #: BCD interface number.
Each time a device connected to the gauge sends the value programmed for the Data Req. Code parameter
to its programmed interface (Interface #) input port, the gauge send the associate measurement data to the
interface (Interface #) output port: measurement/compensation value, measurement/compensation status
Place the cursor on a measurement field and press the wizard key to display the following page:

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Figure 36 Programming parameters page
Use this page to calculate the Data Req. Code for an associated in-process cycle. The following parameter
values are proposed for each measurement:
• I(n) P(rocess) Part Code: Marposs in-process cycle part code (part/cycle).
• I(n) P(rocess) Cycle Code: Marposs in-process cycle code (part/cycle).
• I(n) P(rocess) Measure Code: in-process measurement using a single head (A) or two heads (select A
or B).
The Calculated Request Code is supplied for each of these values. The gauge automatically creates a table
matching the post process measurement number and part code, cycle code and the in process
measurement code to be corrected.
The values may be accepted or changed; press the to accept the calculated value, and the
programming procedure returns to the previous page.
[ N.B.

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5.2.10 Programming of BCD ports at Input

This page makes it possible to set the measurement compensation data.
Figure 37 Programming of BCD ports at Input page
Rif. Description
1 Measurement number
2 Enable Compensation: Enable/Disable the measurement compensation
3 Interface #: BCD interface number
4 Measurement Code; Measurement identification code
Compensation mode:
Incremental – The value of the acquired measurement will be added to the value obtained from
the previous acquisition
5
Absolute – The value of the measurement previously acquired will be eliminated so as to be
replaced by the value obtained from the new acquisition; therefore only the last value obtained
will be visible.
Compensation type:
6 Addition – The value received at input will remain unchanged
Subtraction – the sign (+ or -) of the measurement value received will be inverted.
7 Reset with zeroing: if enabled, all the value set will be reset at the zeroing execution.

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5.2.11 Programming the Feedback/General statistical data (option)

Use this page to program the method used for generating feedback and for statistical analysis of
measurement data (X&R / X&S, Trend, Rolling Average, Counters), the general parameters for processing
and viewing results and the method for using the skip counter.
Only the parameters relating to the method used can be programmed, with the exception of those relative to
the histogram (which are always programmable). For further information refer to the appendix (x).
1
3
PP
5
Figure 38 Feedback/general statistical data page
Rif. Description
Method used.
2
Skip counter method used.
Number of parts used to calculate the rolling average.
Program one of the following modes for management of the skip counter as a result of a general
reset:
3 Programmed Reset to programmed value (see next page)
Set zero Counter is set to zero after correction
Retain Counter maintains value reached at moment of reset
Statistical gathering parameters for methods X&R and X&S: dimension, frequency and number
4
of sub-groups.
5 Number of histogram classes above, below and between limits

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5.2.12 Single measurement data (Option)

Use this page is to program the feedback processing parameters for each measurement according to the
method used.
Figure 39 Feedback/statistics: single measurement data page
Rif. Description
1 Selected measurement.
T AR G E T Value algebraically added to machine compensation
C OR R E C T ION Correction factor which multiplies the value of the correction applied to the machine.
F AC T OR
Limit value of the consecutive reject parts counter. A variable counts the consecutive
R E J E C T ION
C OUNT E R
parts rejected at measurement. Each good part resets the counter to zero. If the counter
exceeds the limit value set, the gauge generates an alarm signal to stop the machine.
Counter for parts that must not be evaluated in the feedback calculation immediately
S K IP C OUNT E R after a correction; corresponds to the number of parts between the gauge station and
the machining station.
S T AR T P E R IO D Number of initial sub-groups before calculating Cp and Cpk.
R E C A L C . P E R IOD Cp and Cpk recalculation period in number of subgroup
N.B.
[ The programmed parameters are the discrimination thresholds used to generate the correction
status symbols (see para PP 1.1.5).
N.B.
The page features depend on the method used..

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5.3 Applying the head parameters

The TECHNICIAN level user can view, but not modify the following folder.
1
3
PP
6
4
Figure 40 Heads programming page
The page displays the measuring head hardware parameters (set during application configuration phase).
Check boxes and parameters which are light grey were not made available or were not programmed during
application configuration and so cannot be programmed at this stage.

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1. MODULE PARAMETERS
Rif. Description
This field displays the number of the amplifier module (hardware) to which the
measuring head is connected and to which the programmable data displayed belongs.
M ODUL E
Use the selection field to retrieve the other modules. If a module is not present, the data
and icons are shown in grey.
This check box determines whether or not the measuring head is actually connected to
the electronic unit. If the check box is deselected, measuring head presence is not
H E AD F L AG checked and the head cannot be programmed in any set.
heads connected
head not connected
Unit of measurement: select between microns and tenths of microns
The value that can be programmed in the “Fine Tuning” range allows a fine adjustment
of the measurement transducer drive frequency: this aims at preventing possible
resonance phenomena with the drive frequency of other equipments.
This datum can be programmed with the values –1, 0 and +1. The transducer drive
frequency, based on the programming of this datum, is the following:
F INE T UNING
Fine Tuning Drive Tuning
-1 7400 Hz
0 7500 Hz
+1 7600 Hz
This field displays the type of amplifier module selected (Standard, Unimar Standard,
T YPE
Unimar WR, Air Gap, LVDT, HBT, etc.)
Use this field to select the maximum measuring range

displayed by the electronic unit. If this value is exceeded, the
range indication shows “+OVR” or “-OVR”.
If you select “+- 1000 µm” and “+- 2000 µm” the resolution is
set to “µ”; therefore, in this case it is not possible to display
M E AS . R ANG E 1/10 µ!
Furthermore, for the Fenar L WR you must select the “+- 1000
µm” measuring range, otherwise it would not be possible to
obtain the require arm ratio of approximately 6.3.

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2. HEAD PARAMETER
Rif. Description
T OT A L
Number of finger /contact assemblies in measuring head.
S E NS OR
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S E NS OR T Y P E Type of sensor connected to the measurement module.
T Y P IC A L
A P P L IC A T ION
Measurement application corresponding to measuring head.

Maximum range available with linearity error within the maximum value specified for the
T .W : R ANG E
transducer in use.
T 1 OVR . These values correspond to the upper and lower OVR limits for each transducer within the
T 2 OVR . operating range.
3. ARM RATIO
Rif. Description
an “X” is in the left hand box if the measuring head has a buffer circuit for setting the
B UF F E R
arm ratio
N OMINAL A R M
R A T IO
Arm ratio value defined during the system configuration stage.
S E L F -L E AR NE D A R M Arm ratio value displayed that can be modify manually and set after a careful
R A T IO calculation.
E L E C T R IC A L
S E NS IV IT Y
Value of the electric sensitivity constant defined during the system configuration stage

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4. ZERO RANGE AND ZERO SHIFT
Rif. Description
Z E R O R ANG E Value referred to the sample part maximum deviation in relation to the nominal value.
 Zero shift disabled
Z E R O S HIF T
 Zero shift enabled
The electric zero shift of the contact (meant as offset in relation to natural zero) is the
Z E R O S HIF T R A NG E ability of the application (electronic unit + measuring head) of gauging parts of different
sizes provided they are included in the head work range.
5. RETRACTION
Rif. Description
 Retraction enabled
R E T R AC T ION
 Retraction disabled
R E T R AC T ION
T YPE
Type of configured retraction: Serial (24 Volt), Parallel (12 Volt), 1/3 (8 Volt), Pneumatic.
R E T R AC T ION
R ANG E
Maximum retraction range (expressed in microns at the contact).
F ALL S PE E D The drop speed of the finger/contact assembly onto the workpiece
V IB R AT ION Time upon which the software delays the alarm output if a transducer has lost the retraction
T IME condition, once the PLC has requested to verify the retraction execution (e.g. for fast
mechanical oscillations during the slide movement).

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6. CORRECTIONS
Rif. Description
Measurement head thermal correction enabling/disabling. Activate this function only for
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wide range measurement heads such as Fenar L WR or Unimar WR. Remember that you
can only correct a temperature variation which occurs slowly and evenly over the entire
measurement head. This function cannot correct a thermal shock caused, for example, by
splashing coolant on the fingers.
T HE R MAL In order to avoid general temperature problems, Marposs recommends using a “shower” of
C OR R E C T ION which constantly bathes the measuring head and fingers with coolant.
thermal correction enabled

thermal correction disabled
Enable/disable measurement head linearity correction. Used with Unimar WR, Unimar R or
Unimar L.
L INE AR IT Y
C OR R E C T ION
Linearity correction enabled.
Linearity correction disabled.
Linearity correction may or may not be programmable, depending on the type of module.
If the Thermal Correction check box is selected, use this parameter to correct the
measurement variations caused by measuring head transducer T1 and/or T2 temperature
variations. The default value is valid for most of the applications. For especially demanding
applications this parameter value must be calculated according to tests carried out on the
T HE R MAL specific head you want to use for the application.
S E NS IV IT Y The parameter KS intervenes when the head is working a long way from the natural zero of
C OE F F .(K S ) the transducer, whereas K0 is an offset that intervenes at the transducer zero
E
T HE R MAL
S E NS IV IT Y When using a module with a temperature probe, the default (non-modifiable) values will be
C OE F F . (K 0) displayed (the temperature sensitivity coefficient value will displayed in degrees).

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5.4 Applying the hardware modules information

Use this page to display and enable/disable the connections between the measuring heads and the amplifier
modules. Enabling the connection allows you to process the sensor signal.
The content of the screen page depends on the electronic unit connected and shows the configuration of the
relative hardware.
4
2
Figure 41 hardware modules information
Rif. Description
Amplifier module to which the measuring head is connected. There may be up to 4 modules.
Only one measuring head can be connected to each module, that in programmation and display
phases is identified in this way:
• Module 1: Measuring Head H1 (Contacts S1; S2)
• Module 2: Measuring Head H2 (Contacts S3; S4)
1
• Module 3; Measuring Head H3 (Contacts S5; S6)
• Module 4; Measuring Head H4 (Contacts S7; S8)
Each passive expansion post process card provides up to four additional modules, up to a
maximum of 8 modules.
amplifier module/measuring head connection present
2
amplifier module/measuring head connection absent
Measuring head sensors. Each measuring head may have a maximum of two sensors
3
(contacts)
A measuring head may have one or two finger/contact units. If the measuring head only has
one, then “-------------” appears in place of the second name. If the measuring head has two such
4 units, they have identical names. The selection field shows the name of the measuring head
programmed at the configuration stage. In place of the original, you can programme another
measuring head compatible with the type of module.
5 Measuring head icon. The drawing indicates the presence of one or two finger-contact units
Press this key to restore the original values set during electronic unit configuration. This
operation is preceded by a request for confirmation:

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5.5 Other applications

The applications listed in Table PP 29 are described in the GP manual.
Softkey Description
Hardware info page

This application is described in the GP manual.
Field Bus parameters page

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Test bit page
Alarms viewing page

Software version page.

Mida programming page

Communication and connections programming page.


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5.6 Special Cycle for Centerless-type Application

For Centerless machines there are many applications where a single measurement must be performed on a
large number of parts which continuously pass under the measuring heads. In case of these applications, the
gauge:
• automatically recognises the part arriving under the measuring heads;
• tolerates part speed variations;
• uses a fast measuring speed.
The variable lengths step ( ), see para 0) is

provided for these applications. Once started, it
continues uninterrupted until it is switched off
There is only one dedicated measurement type

that can be associated with this step type: “
Variable length”, which can be selected from the
“Surface Type” field on the Measurement equation
sub-page (see para. 5.2.3)
When this cycle is activated, the gauge performs the following operations:
• Using the Interrupted Surface algorithm, the machine waits until the part arrives under the measuring
head.
• When the heads are on the part, the surface is sampled, irrespective of its length, until the part is fed
out. if the “Meas. Acq. Time” parameter is disabled, whereas if it is enabled the head will acquire the
sample for the length of time set-up using this parameter.
• When the part is fed out the mean value of the maximums is assigned to the measurement and the
machine waits for the next part.
As already stated, the interrupted surfaces algorithm is used to determine when a part enters and leaves,
therefore, the algorithm must be programmed
N.B.
[ Since a variable lengths step will only support "Variable length" type measurements, any
<<elaboration step  measurement type>> association that does not comply with this condition
will produce an error: “ERROR 9: Bad Association Meas. Type/Elaboration Step”

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Programming
The programming sequence for this type of measurement is:
• Select the “
• Gauging step programming” page, see
para. 0
• Select (for variable lengths) in the

Step Type field.
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• Access the Measurement Data para. 5.2.3
• Select (Variable length) from the
Surface Type field.
The machine is now ready to perform the required operation. The cycle can be started by a logic signal or by
automatic start programming (see para. 5.2.8). The measurement cycle can only be stopped by switching
the machine to manual mode. Depending on the part speed, it may be acceptable to reject the measurement
of the first part, i.e. the one that triggered the start cycle.

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5.7 Special cycle for measuring bars long

This cycle is used to measure bars of various lengths, up to several metres.
The cycle performs a series of acquisition cycles, at a pre-established rate, in order to monitor the bar
working process in real time. When the acquisition cycles have been completed an overall value is assigned
to the bar measurement.
The cycle, which is enabled by a logic signal or an autostart equation, has three distinct phases:
• The cycle start is followed by a programmable delay time T1 (Mech. Delay time), this is to avoid
measuring the initial portion of the bar, i.e. the measurement is delayed until the measuring heads
have settled.
At the end of T1, the acquisition operations are activated, these last for the period T2 (programmable). This
period is subdivided into a whole number of intervals lasting Tm (Nr. Of Acquisit.), each of which consists of
a acquisition delay time Td (Acq. Delay Time) and an acquisition time Ta (Meas. Acq. Time). Acquisitions
performed during each period Tm generate a (local) measurement that is used to provide real time feedback
to the machine, and update any measurement and/or part status logic outputs, which will be self-locked until
the end of the following Tm interval. Each Tm interval consists of a single dynamic measurement cycle
performed on a portion of the part, therefore, all the usual dynamic cycle functions are available, including:
maximum, minimum, average etc. The Interrupted Surfaces (key-slots) processing function is not available
though.
If the heads move outside the measurement field during the sub-cycle, the entire cycle is terminated
immediately, and the value generated by the last sub-cycle is ignored.
• At the end of T2, the acquisitions are interrupted and the final obscuration period T3 (Obscurat. time)
starts, this is to avoid measuring the final portion of the bar.
• The measurement cycle stops either at the end of T3, or when it is interrupted because the heads
are outside the measurement field. The final overall value is assigned to the measurement. This
value depends on the programmed integral processing type. The final overall value is displayed on
the screen and used to activate the measurement and/or part status outputs, but does NOT
contribute to the feedback algorithm.
Naturally, in the case of variable length bars, it is sufficient to program the above parameters based on the
maximum possible length; since the automatic stop function interrupts the cycle when the heads move
outside the measurement field the system is able to measure all shorter lengths.

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Programming
Errore. L'origine riferimento non è stata trovata.Select the Programming/Measurement Steps page, see
para.
1. Select (variable length bars)

in the Step Type field.
2. Program the following parameters,
depending on the maximum bar
length:
Mech. Delay time
Acq. Delay Time
Meas. Acq. Time
Obscurat. Time
Nr. Of Acquisit
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3. Select the “Elaboration”, page , see
selection 5.2.3, and select the
required integral measurement in
the Integr. Type field.

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6 PROCESS VIEW
Press the PROCESS VIEW softkey to display the following page:
Figure 42 Post Process view application
The following pages are displayed only if the Automatic bit is active (see description in GP manual).

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6.1 Process view secondary status window
Figure 43 Process view window
GAP command status (if present),
CRASH command status (if present),
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RETRACTION command status (if present),
Display MIDA probe command, if present.

Led Off: finger probe at rest Led On: finger probe deflected
NOTE: If the electronic unit s programmed for 2 MIDA probes, in the process view status
window, the 2 probes status led will be displayed even if the second probe is not used. ( for
further information please refer to the installation manual of P7 electronic unit)
Error Signal

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6.2 View single measurement

Following page, which is the same, regardless of whether you press the or the softkey,
displays all the results for a single Set, one at a time. The page is identical in both Setup and Automatic
modes.
o
4
2
3
5
6
Figure 44 Measurement monitoring/single measurement
Ref. Description
1 Graphic display of the measurement.
Measurement zeroed
3
Measurement not zeroed
If the box is empty/white zeroing is not possible.

Measurement status/class.
++O
+OK
OK
-OK
--O
Figure Class n°.
4
>>
<<
Reworkable part
Scrap part
5 Applied correction value
6 Feedback method
Correction status:
7 >|< No compensation applied

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8 Selected measure number
6.3 All measurements
PP
3
Figure 45 All measurements
Ref. Description
1 Selected measurement
2 Graphic display of the measurement.
++O
+OK
OK
-OK
--O
Figure Class n°.
4
>>
<<
Reworkable part
Scrap part
The Viewing measurements in bargraphs page displays the selected Set measurement data using
bargraphs. The page displays four measurements at a time, but only displays the numerical value of the
selected measurement.

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6.4 View measurement values

The View measurement values page displays the value, class and status of each measurement in the
selected set in a series of text boxes.
2
1
Figure 46 View measurement values
Ref. Description
++O
+OK
OK
-OK
--O
Figure Class n°.
2
>>
<<
Reworkable part
Scrap part

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6.5 Part status

The Part status page displays the individual and overall measurement step part status. It is also possible to
carry out the measurement steps manually.
PP
2
Figure 47 Part status
Ref. Description
1 Single step part status (the displayed number identifies the step).
2 Part status (overall, for all steps).
3 Processing step code
Press this key to carry out the step

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6.6 Zeroing History
May be carried out in either Manual or Automatic Mode. See section 3.8
Figure 48 Zeroing History
[ NB
This page is present only if the key has been enabled during the hardware configuration phase.

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6.7 Zero adjustment

This page can be used in both Setup and Automatic mode. Refer to para. 3.5 for more information.
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Figure 49 Zero adjustment
[ N.B.

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6.8 Compensation Chart

Select the Set and measurement data to be displayed on the charts.
This page displays the Xm subgroups and R range (standard deviation S) mean value graphs for the
3
1
Figure 50 X&R / X&S control chart
Ref. Description
1 Chart Xm section.
2 Chart R/S section.
3 Numerical values section.
Correction status:
> | < No compensation applied
4
5 Measurement that the numerical values belong to.
Press this key to advance the cursor.
Press this key to move the cursor back.

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6.9 View histogram

The archived data histogram page displays a histogram containing the stored data for each measurement in
the active set, the statistical data calculated using these data, the quality and production process capacity
indices.
1
7
PP
5
Figure 51 Histogram
Number Description
1 Histogram.
2 Measurement associated with the histogram.
Correction status:
3
4 Numerical values sub-page – histogram class number.
5 Numerical values sub-page – number of class events.
6 Numerical values sub-page – number of class events expressed as a percentage.
Statistical parameters deduced from the histogram data.
Mean of the values archived for the measurement that the data displayed on the
histogram correspond to
Standard deviation of the values archived for the measurement that the data displayed
7 on the histogram correspond to
Quality index (intrinsic process capacity)
Capacity index (process qualitative capacity)
Zoom key.

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6.10 View single values chart (Run Chart)

The values Run Chart displays the values measurement graph for each active set.
7
1
5
2
3 4
Figure 52 Single values chart (Run Chart)
Number Description
1 Graphical trend display (with mobile vertical cursor).
2 Number of samples identified by cursor.
3 Total number of samples acquired.
4 Measurement status
5 Numerical value of the measurement
6 Measurement that the numerical values belong to.
Correction status:
4
Press this key to advance the cursor.
Press this key to move the cursor back.

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6.11 Archives summary

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Figure 53 Archives summary

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6.12 Compensations applied to the measurement
2
1
3
5 4
6
9
7
10
8
11
Figure 54 Screen page showing the compensations applied to the measurement
Number Description
1 Number of the selected measurement
2 BCD correction value
Display of the zero compensation value applied to the measurement, defined upon the
2
programming stage.
3 This field displays the play value value set in the “Single Measurement” programming menu
In this area there will be displayed the measurement compensation parameters, defined upon
the programming stage in the menu “Programming of BCD ports at input (see section.5.2.10).
5-11
The function indicated in point 5 indicates whether the compensations set are active for the

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6.12.1 Test bit
[ N.B.
This page is described in the GP manual.
6.12.2 Alarms
[ N.B.
6.12.3 Software Code
PP
[ N.B.

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2 POST PROCESS INTRODUCTION 7

3.1 MECHANICAL ZEROING ..................................................................................................................................... 11

3.5 ZERO ADJUSTMENT .......................................................................................................................................... 18

3.6 VIEW SINGLE MEASUREMENT ............................................................................................................................. 20

4 SETUP WITH I/O 30

4.1 SINGLE MEASUREMENT..................................................................................................................................... 32

5.1 SETS SUMMARY .............................................................................................................................................. 38

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5.2.6 Transducer test conditions (Option) ............................................................................................................................. 57

5.3 APPLYING THE HEAD PARAMETERS ...................................................................................................................... 65

6.1 PROCESS VIEW SECONDARY STATUS WINDOW ....................................................................................................... 77

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1 POST-PROCESS MAP FUNCTION

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2 POST PROCESS INTRODUCTION

Figure 1 Post Process (PP) application page

Post Process (PP) application common functions

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Softkey of single measure electrical zeroing.

Select the set to activate

Pressing this softkey to reset the alarm messages.

Press this key to view the previous transducer.

Press this key to view the next transducer.

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Zeroing procedures fall into a number of main categories:

Press the SETUP softkey to display the following page:

Figure 2 Post Process application setup page 1

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3.1 Mechanical zeroing

Figure 3 Mechanical zeroing

Display the next zeroing step.

Display the previous zeroing step.

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Measurement head mechanical zeroing procedure

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3.2 Transducer electrical zeroing

Figure 4 Transducer electrical zeroing

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3.2.1 Measurement step contacts electrical zeroing

• Place the master part in the measuring position;

• Press to zero all the contacts of the same step simultaneously;

• A dialog box is displayed: press “YES” to confirm zeroing;

3.2.2 Contacts electrical zeroing reset

Contacts electrical zero reset procedure

• Press , a dialog box is displayed: press “YES” to confirm zeroing;

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3.3 Entering values for the Thermal Probe (Option)

Procedure for Zeroing the Thermal Probe:

• Press to generate the thermal probe zeroing command.

Figure 5 Values of the thermal probe

Press to zero the thermal probe

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Press to reset the thermal probe

3.4 Measurement electrical zeroing

Figure 6 Measurement electrical zeroing

Electrical zeroing procedure:

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