Measuring System Implementation

Measuring System Implementation The following introduces system implementation principles showing how measurement results from various Mitutoyo measur...
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Measuring System Implementation The following introduces system implementation principles showing how measurement results from various Mitutoyo measuring instruments are recorded and used for quality control purposes.

• Recording and storing measurement results

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Implementation Step 1

Eliminating writing by hand

To input data to a PC A keyboard signal conversion type Input tool can input measurement data directly into spreadsheet software such as Excel.

Prints out measurement data easily, providing the statistical calculation function.

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1ch

Digimatic Mini-Processor DP-1VR

USB-ITN allows multichannel measurement by combination with USB-PAK.

USB

USB Input A-5 Tool Direct: USB-ITN

To perform wireless communication 1ch

Keyboard

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Input tool series

USB

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4ch

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RS-232C

Multiplexer MUX-10F

U-WAVE

• Using dedicated inspection and quality control software Setup for statistical process control

Performing statistical process control

Implementation Step 2

A form is created easily with Excel.

Displays in real time GO/NG judgment, process capability, control chart, etc.

U-WAVE-R

U-WAVE-R U-WAVE-T

U-WAVE-T

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A-11

MeasurLink Real-Time PLUS

MeasureReport

• Networking quality control data gathered from various locations Centralizing and analyzing measurement results

Implementation Step 3

Database Server Centralizes the inspection results.

Office

The control department can monitor the results from measurement rooms and the shop floor, perform statistical analysis of cumulative data, and issue data forms.

Quality control

In-plant LAN Measurement room

Displays in real time GO/NG judgment, Cpk, control chart, etc.

Machining shop floor

U-WAVE-R

Vision Measuring System

Coordinate Measuring Machine

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A-11

MeasurLink

Digimatic measuring instruments

U-WAVE-T

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Measurement Data Management

INDEX Measurement Data Management U-WAVE USB Input Tool Direct: USB-ITN Input Tool series Digimatic Mini-Processor DP-1VR Multiplexer MUX-10F Gage Selector 3 EC Counter MeasurLink MeasureReport SPC Connecting Cables USB Input Tool Direct: USB-ITN

Measurement Data Management

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A-3 A-5 A-7 A-8 A-9 A-10 A-10 A-11 A-14 A-15 A-15

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U-WAVE Measurement Data Wireless Communication System FEATURES

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Order No.

• Wireless system used to transfer data from a Digimatic measuring instrument to a PC • Easy data export to Excel or other applications using the bundled data I/F (interface) software • Water-proof and oil-proof (IP67), longer battery life, transmitted data reception confirmation (LED, buzzer) on the transmitter • Enhanced system (works with MeasurLink, MeasureReport, and PDA Navi)

n Typical application of U-WAVE in a measurement system U-WAVE-T: On the data transmission side Useful where a Digimatic gage is subject to being splashed with cutting oil

Digimatic gage

Technical Data

Connecting cable*

U-WAVE-T (IP67 type)

When used with a Digimatic gage and incoming data gage is confirmed with buzzer

Digimatic gage

U-WAVE-T (buzzer type)

Connecting cable*

• Data is transmitted by pressing the DATA switch. • The receive confirmation is returned from U-WAVE-R to U-WAVE-T.

Connect.

Install.

U-WAVEPAK, setup software package with dedicated driver (standard U-WAVE-R accessory)

U-WAVE-R with 1m USB2.0 cable

Operating system Windows Vista, Windows XP Professional / Home Edition (SP2 or higher), Windows 2000 Professional (SP4 or higher) *Connecting cable Seven types of dedicated cables ensure U-WAVE-T is compatible withany Mitutoyo Digimatic gage. Order No. 02AZD790A 02AZD790B 02AZD790C 02AZD790D 02AZD790E 02AZD790F 02AZD790G

U-WAVE wireless communication specification • Conformity standard: ARIB STD-T66 (Japan) EN 50371 : 2002 (Europe) EN 300 440-1 V1.3.1 and EN 300 440-2 V1.1.2 (Europe) EN 301 489-01 V1.6.1 and EN 301 489-03 V1.4.1 (Europe) 47 CFR Part 15.247:(Subpart:C) (USA) 47 CFR Part 15,(Subpart:B) (USA) RSS-210 (Issue 7) and RSS-Gen (Issue 2) (Canada) ICES 003 (Issue 4) (Canada) • Modulation method: DS-SS (direct spectrum spread system) System less subject to interference and noiseinterference and noise • Communication distance: Approx. 20m* line-of-sight • Communication speed: 250 kbps • Communication frequency: 2.4GHz band (ISM band: universal frequency band) If any wireless device interferes with these U-WAVE devices, the frequency band can be changed to another (2.405 - 2.475GHz, 15 bands 5MHz intervals) with the U-WAVEPAK. CAUTION Conventional Mu-Wave devices cannot be used in combination due to differences in the wireless communication specification. Specification: U-WAVE-T U-WAVE-T available in two types: buzzer type, confirming data transmission to a PC and IP67water-/oil-resistant type. An optional dedicated connecting cable is required to connect U-WAVE-T to a Digimatic gage.

U-WAVE-R: On the data reception side

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U-WAVE-T 02AZD730D: IP67 type, available in Europe*, USA, Canada and Japan 02AZD880D: Buzzer type, available in Europe*, USA, Canada and Japan U-WAVE-R 02AZD810D: Available in Europe*, USA, Canada and Japan CAUTION Distribution of U-WAVE-T and U-WAVE-R is limited to the regions / countries above. *Europe includes the following countries; EU members (27 counties), EFTA members (4 countries) and Turkey, 32 countries in total

Compatible gage/connector Coolant proof caliper Coolant proof micrometer ABSOLUTE Digimatic caliper Flat type (10 pins) Round type (6 pins) Flat straight type ABSOLUTE Digimatic indicator ID-N/B

• Cable length: 160 mm • Accessories: Cable clamp

Digimatic cable connectors

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D

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B

E

C

F

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Order No. Data incoming check Water/oil-resistant 02AZD730D LED IP67 02AZD880D LED, buzzer — • Power supply: • Battery life: • External dimensions: • Mass: • Accessories:

CR2032 (lithium battery) 1 piece Approx. 400,000 times of continuous transmissions 44.0 x 29.6 x 18.5 mm 23g (excluding the cable) CR2032 (lithium battery) 1 piece

Specification: U-WAVE-R • Connection with a PC: USB2.0 full speed • Compatible PC: PC with a USB terminal • Power supply: from the USB terminal on a PC • External dimensions: 140 x 80 x 31.6mm • Mass: 130g • Accessories: U-WAVEPAK USB2.0 cable (1m) Wall-hanging bracket CAUTION A U-WAVE-R cannot be connected to DP-1VR, Input tool, etc. because it does not support the Digimatic output utilized by the conventional Mu-Wave receiver.

Example of loading data to a PC using commercial software (e.g. Excel) 3. Transmit data by pressing the DATA switch.

Procedure for loading data to Excel 1. Open the data I/F software. 2. Open Excel and select a cell to receive data. 3. Transmit data from U-WAVE-T to display the data in the cell.

2. Booting Excel to select a cell for U-WAVE data input

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1. Booting U-WAVE data I/F

• Even if multiple U-WAVE-R units are used within range of each other, there is no risk of interference between U-WAVE-T with the same ID because the combinations of U-WAVE-R ID (00 - 99) and U-WAVE-T ID (00 - 99) are identified with 4-digit ID numbers as in the right figure. Since a different frequency can also be set for each U-WAVE-R (from 15 bands), radio interference between U-WAVE-R units can be avoided.

Using multiple U-WAVE-R and U-WAVE-T within communication range U-WAVE-T ID = 01 ID No. 0101

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U-WAVE-T ID = 99 ID No. 0199

U-WAVE-R ID = 01 Used frequency: 2.405 GHz

• The use of a virtual COM port allows measurement data to be loaded to application software compatible with the existing RS232C communication. However, the baud rate must be fixed at 57,600 bps.

Data from different gages even with the same transmitter-ID will not interfere with each other.

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U-WAVE-T ID = 01 ID No. 9901

U-WAVE-T ID = 99 ID No. 9999

U-WAVE-R ID = 99 Used frequency: 2.475 GHz

Examples of convenient usage in combination with application system • Identifies the channel number assigned to U-WAVE-T to enable data input to an associated measurement item.

with MeasurLink Real-Time PLUS (Optional)

with MeasureReport (Optional)

* For details on the function, refer to the description on page A-11.

* For details on the function, refer to the description on page A-14.

Item assigned as channel = 1

Item assigned as channel = 1

U-WAVE-T of channel = 1

Canceling data by holding the DATA switch

U-WAVE-T of channel = 1

U-WAVE + PDA Navi (MeasurLink dedicated application) In measuring operations on the shop floor, it is often the case that the PC screen cannot be seen due to the view being obscured by a large machine, or workpiece, or because the workpiece is located behind the PC. Also, information on the screen may not be readable due to distance even if it is in direct line of sight. If this is the case, a handheld PDA Navi can be used to enable you to read the information on the PC screen remotely by wireless link.

GO/NG judgment fed back via wireless LAN

Wireless LAN-equipped PDA

MeasurLink Wireless LAN

U-WAVE-T

PDA Navi

Measurement data sent with U-WAVE

U-WAVE-R

Communication range: approx. 20m (line of sight)

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USB Input Tool Direct: USB-ITN SERIES 264 — Digimatic Gage / PC Data Input Device

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FEATURES

Technical Data

• Our USB Input Tool Direct has been streamlined into a range of dedicated models for each type of measuring instrument. • In the same way as the existing model, IT-012U, measurement data can be input to Excel, Notepad, and other programs just by connecting the input tool to a computer.

Output specifications: USB 2.0 or 1.1 Communication speed: 12 Mbps (full speed) Power supply: USB bus power Weight: 59g USB 2.0 certification obtained Complies with the EU EMC Directive Illustration (Example: USB-ITN-A) *Refer to page A-15 for Order No. of the Digimatic gages.

Data collection can start immediately after connecting the measuring instrument to a computer

Because the input tool is automatically recognized as an *HID keyboard device (a standard Windows driver) just by connecting it to a USB port, no special software is required. Patent pending (Japan) *HID (Human Interface Device) The input tool directly connects the measuring instrument to a USB port on a computer

USB Input Tool Direct for micrometers: USB-ITN-B

2m

USB connector (A plug) Note: It is recommended to use a commercially available USB hub that has USB certification.

USB-ITPAK usage environment Supported operating systems* Supported Excel versions Hard disk CD-ROM drive USB ports

The input tool has been streamlined by incorporating the USB function into the cable

The values displayed on the measuring instrument can be sent to the computer just by pressing the data switch.

Resolution

Cable length: 0.9 m IT-012U No.264-012-10

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The USB-ITPAK and USB-FSW options are required (see page opposite). If not using optional software the IT-012U input tool can be used with a foot switch.

USB-ITN types A B

B

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Cable length: 1 m No.05CZA662

Note on using a foot switch with USB-ITN

Plugs

Each type of USB-ITN has a unique plug to fit the instrument it is designed for (figures A to G on the left). Just select the type that fits your measuring instrument (USB-ITN-A, USB-ITN-B,...). Detailed specifications, such as part numbers, are shown on page A-15.

C The digimatic plug is connected to the measuring D instrument.

At least 20 MB of free space (required for installation) Required for installation At least two ports (for the USB dongle and USB-ITN) At least 800 x 600 pixels, and at least 256 displayable colors

USB foot switch adapter: USB-FSW No.06ADV384

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Measuring instrument with digimatic output

Excel 2000, 2002, 2003, 2007 and 2010

*• 64-bit operating systems are not supported. • The natural language selected in USB-ITPAK must be the same as that used in the operating system.

Existing model: USB input tool

This is the same result as that of typing numbers using the keyboard and then pressing Enter.

Windows 2000 SP4, Windows XP SP2 or later, Windows Vista, and Windows 7

Total length: 160 mm

Major specifications The foot switch function can be specified with USB-ITPAK and used accordingly. 1 Data control: Data Request, Data Cancellation, and Data Skip 2 Inputting any character string: Examples - pass , fail , OK , NG

External appearance of USB-FSW Foot switch (Optional) No.937179T(Cable length: 2m)

Cable length: 2m

E F G

The USB plug is connected to a computer.

• Supported operating systems: Windows 2000 SP4 Windows XP SP2 or later Windows Vista Windows 7

Connection port

Computer

USB connector (A type)

Refer to the USB Input Tool Direct leaflet (E4391) for more details.

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Using USB-ITN in Combination with the Optional Spreadsheet Software Although measurement data can be simply loaded directly into an Excel spreadsheet just by connecting the instrument and input tool to a computer, using the optional USB-ITPAK software enables time-saving operations and procedures that significantly improve reliability and efficiency.

Measurement data collection software: USB-ITPAK Order No. 06ADV386 This setup and data collection software is used to input data from one or more measuring instruments (connected by way of USB-ITN) to any Excel sheet. (This software package cannot be used with IT-012U.) Major features • Excel input settings: The input destination (a workbook, sheet, or cell), cell-fill direction (right or down), cell-fill interval, and other settings can be specified. Details about the usage environment • Measurement method selection: Any of the following three methods can be selected: Sequential measurement, batch measurement, or individual measurement. (For details, see the measurement examples.) are provided on • Data input control: Data can be requested, canceled, or skipped by using mouse buttons, function keys, or foot switch. page 5. • Character string input by the USB foot switch adapter, USB-FSW: Any previously specified character string can be input using the foot switch. Examples: pass or fail • Number of units that can be connected (total number for both USB-ITN and USB-FSW): Up to 20 units can be connected for Windows Vista USB dongle or Windows 7, and up to 100 units can be connected for Windows 2000 or Windows XP. Use is only possible However, the above numbers might be less depending on the system configuration. with a computer • Data importation time: About 0.2 to 0.3 seconds per unit. However, this value differs depending on the connected measuring instruments to which the USB and measurement environment. dongle is connected. • Driver software: The VCP (virtual COM port) drivers for USB-ITN and USB-FSW are individually recognized using a built-in COM number. USB-ITPAK

These types of measurement are made possible by using the USB-ITPAK optional software

n USB-ITPAK measurement examples Sequential measurement

For this measurement method, one or more measuring instruments (connected by way of USB-ITN) are used to sequentially input one data item at a time according to a procedure stored in advance. X

1 A micrometer is used to measure the external diameters X and Y of five workpieces.

Y

USB-ITN-B

Commercially available USB hub

2 A caliper is used to measure the length H of five workpieces.

Four USB-FSWs + four foot switches

USB-ITN-C 3 The workpieces are visually examined for problems such as damage and discoloration, and then OK or NG (not okay) is input.

Individual measurement Input Input character character string: OK string: NG

Batch measurement

H

Measurement example Measure outside diameter at positions X / Y and length H of 5 workpieces sequentially. Finally, perform GO/NG judgment for the external view (scratches, color shading, etc.) by visual check (see figure at left).

Data Data request cancellation

For this measurement method, data is imported in batches from multiple measuring instruments (connected by way of USB-ITN).

Measurement example Measuring the height of a workpiece at the four positions A to D in batches (at the same time) as shown in the figure below Four USB-ITN-Fs

For this measurement method, multiple operators make random measurements, and then data is input from the corresponding measuring instruments (by way of USB-ITN) according to individually specified input procedures.

Measurement example Dividing six workpieces into two groups of three, one of which is measured by each of two operators (parallel work)

Operator 1

Commercially available USB hub

B A

Operator 2 USB-ITN-C

USB-ITN-C

Workpieces 1 to 3 Height A

B

C

D

Data Data request cancellation

C

Commercially available USB hub

Data Data request cancellation

Data Data request cancellation

Four USB-FSWs + four foot switches

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Workpieces 4 to 6

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Input Tool series

SERIES 264 — Digimatic Gage / PC Data Input Device FEATURES

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• The input tool is an interface that converts measurement data to keyboard signals for sending to a PC, enabling you to easily input data from a Mitutoyo measuring instrument, equipped with Digimatic output, directly to cells in off-the-shelf spreadsheet software such as Excel. • USB, RS-232C and PS/2 versions are available to cater for the various PC input requirements.

• Measurements can be made even more conveniently by using the optional foot switch instead of the data switch on the instrument.

USB keyboard signal conversion model Order No.: 264-012-10* Input: Digimatic signal x 1 channel Output: USB keyboard signal x 1 channel (USB 2.0) Power supply: 5V from the PC bus power Cable length: 0.9m Weight: 61g (including cable) * Applicable to US keyboard, please contact Mitutoyo when using with other type of keyboard.

PS/2 keyboard signal conversion model Order No.: 264-005 Input: Digimatic signal x 1 channel Output: PS/2 keyboard signal x 1 channel Power supply: 5V from the PC bus power Cable length: 0.9m Weight: 70g (including cable)

264-005

RS-232C conversion model Order No.: 264-007 Input: Digimatic signal x 1 channel Output: RS-232C x 1 channel Power supply: 12V from the PC bus power Cable length: 0.9m Weight: 91g (including cable) 264-007

264-012-10

Connection Configuration

Digimatic Caliper

Common to all models DATA switch: Switch life of one million operations Dimensions (W x D x H): 72 x 44 x 23.5mm (main body)

Optional Accessories Other measuring instruments with the Digimatic output feature

Surface roughness measuring machine

Digimatic Micrometer

937179T: 939039:

Foot switch Gage selector

One-channel Digimatic input:*

PS/2 keyboard signal conversion model

USB keyboard signal conversion model

264-012-10

Foot switch 937197T

USB keyboard signal Cable length 0.9m

PC supporting USB (Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP/Vista)

RS-232C conversion input tool

264-005

Foot switch 937197T

PS/2 keyboard signal Cable length 0.9m

PC not supporting USB (Windows 95/NT4.0)

264-007

Foot switch 937197T

RS-232C communication Cable length 0.9m

In case RS-232C communication such as a data request from the PC is required

* When using an optional Gage Selector 3 (refer to page A-8), up to three measuring gages can be connected. Input selection is performed with a manual switch. Multiple 264-012, input tools can be connected to a PC with an off-the-shelf USB hub. Simultaneous input is not supported. For cables used to connect measuring gages to the input tool, refer to page A-13.

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Refer to the Input Tools leaflet (E4250) for more details.

DP-1VR

SERIES 264 — Digimatic Mini-Processor FEATURES

Order No. 264-504: 264-504A: 264-504D: 264-504E:

(w/100V AC adaptor) (w/120V AC adaptor) (w/220V AC adaptor) (w/240-220V AC adaptor)

• The versatile DP1-VR printer not only prints measurement data, but performs a variety of statistical analyses, draws histograms and D charts and also to performs complicated operations for X bar R control charts. • Equipped with RS-232C output and GO/NG judgment output as standard functions, this processor ensures high reliability as an advanced quality inspection machine. • The line thermal printer enables fast and quiet printing.

• This is a palm-sized printer used to print measurement data from Digimatic gages or to perform statistical analysis.

Technical Data

Printing method: Thermal line printer Printing dot: 384 dot (8 dots/mm) Printing speed: 6.5mm/s (using AC adapter) Printing paper: 48m Printing line: Approx. 6500 lines for large characters Approx. 12000 lines for normal characters Processing capacity: 9999 data items (mode 1/2/3) 100000 data items (mode 0) Printing data: Measurement data, GO/±NG judgment, No. of data, Max/min value, Range, Average, Standard deviation, No. of defective, Fraction defective, Process capability index, Histogram, D-chart, Control chart generation for Xd-bar and control limit data, date and time Output function: Output the measurement data (RS232C) or GO/±NG judgment Input timer: 0.25s, 1s, 5s, 30s, 1min, 30min, 60min Power: AC adapter 6V Electric battery: LR6 (alkaline), Ni-Mh (AA size) Battery life: 10 years (clock battery), 10000 lines (1600mA 1time/5 sec. using a nickel hydrofluoric battery) Dimensions (W x D x H): 94 x 201 x 75.2mm Mass: 390g

264-504

Lower limit Upper limit Input data

Average Process capability index Range

Number of data Lower control limit (x control)

Upper control limit (x control)

Mode 0:

* The user can select large character format (excluding mode 2).

Records the measurement data and tolerance judgment. Number of Division of the histogram

Optional Accessories

09EAA084*: RS-232C changing cable (1m, 9 pin) 965516*: GO/±NG judgment cable 937179T: Foot switch

*The RS-232C cable and GO/±NG judgment cable cannot be used at the same time.

Lower control limit (R control)

Mode 3:

Upper control limit (R control)

Automatically records the various calculation results to make an X bar R control chart.

Mode 2:

A "D-chart" can be used to describe measurement data visually. It's also possible to record the measurement data, statistical analysis and histogram at the same time.

Mode 1:

Records the measurement data, statistical analysis and histogram.

Refer to the DP-1VR leaflet (E4209) for more details.

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Multiplexer MUX-10F

SERIES 264 — Digimatic/RS-232C Interface Unit FEATURES

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Order No.

• A measurement data transfer device, multiplexer MUX-10F converts incoming Digimatic output measurement data to RS232C and outputs it to an external device such as a PC.

264-002: 264-002A: 264-002D: 264-002E:

• Up to four measuring instruments with the Digimatic output feature can be connected.

Technical Data

Data input port: 4 channels for Digimatic gages Data output: Via RS-232C interface Data output format: RS-232C (D-SUB 9P in connector) Data transmission method: Half-duplex transmission Data transmission code: ASCII/JIS Data length: 8 bits Start bit: 1 bit Stop bit: 1 bit Parity check: Non Synchronizing method: Start-stop system Data transmission speed: 300bps, 600bps, 1200bps, 2400bps, 9600bps, 19200bps Power supply: AC adapter Dimensions (W x D x H): 91.4 x 92.5 x 50.4mm

264-002

Usage Example

Optional Accessory

RS-232C (ASCII code)

Data input using the data switch on the Digimatic gage

• If the digimatic gage has a data switch, data is sent to the MUX-10 from the gage, converted to RS-232C and sent out.

937179T: Foot switch

MUX-10F PC

Digimatic output

Press the data switch on the measuring gage.

Data input using the load switch

•If the digimatic gage does not have a data switch or when simultaneous measurements are performed, the MUX10 load switch is used to poll data from the measuring gage(s) selected by the tool selection switch(s), converted to RS-232C, and sent out. • If multiple measuring gages are selected by the tool selection switch, data is input in the order of channels 1 through 4. • Optional foot switch (937179T) is available for quick data entry.

Foot switch

MUX-10F Digimatic output

PC Tool selection switch

w

q

e

Press the load switch on the front of MUX-10F.

Data input using the external commands

• Data from a specified measuring gage connected to MUX-10F can be polled (ch 1 - 4) by inputting a command at the PC. PC Commands (ASCII) 1 (ASCII corde31) CR 2 (ASCII corde32) CR 3 (ASCII corde33) CR 4 (ASCII corde34) CR A (ASCII corde41) CR B (ASCII corde42) CR C (ASCII corde43) CR D (ASCII corde44) CR E (ASCII corde45) CR F (ASCII corde46) CR G (ASCII corde47) CR H (ASCII corde48) CR I (ASCII corde49) CR J (ASCII corde50) CR K (ASCII corde51) CR

Transfer channels 1 2 3 4 1, 2, 3, 4 1, 2, 4 1, 3, 4 2, 3, 4 1, 2, 3 1, 2 1, 3 1, 4 2, 3 2, 4 3, 4

Command

Measurement data

MUX-10F

Digimatic output w q

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(w/100V AC adaptor) (w/120V AC adaptor) (w/220V AC adaptor) (w/240-220V AC adaptor)

e

r

r

Gage Selector 3

3-channel Switching Box for Data Transmission FEATURES Order No. 939039:

Technical Data

Connection: Up to three gages Signal: Digimatic code format Connection: Bidirectional External dimensions (W x D x H): 100 x 70 x 33mm

• 3 Digimatic gages can be connected. • The channel switch is used to specify gage selection for data output.

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Examples of Connections

939039

Digimatic Indicator

Digimatic Micrometer

Digimatic Mini-Processor DP-1VR

Gage Selector 3 Digimatic Caliper

Input Tool

EC Counter

SERIES 542 — Low-cost, Assembly Type Display Unit FEATURES • Compact panel mounting type and DIN size. It can be easily incorporated into each system.

542-007

Order No. 542-007

DIMENSION Unit: mm

Technical Data

91.4

6.6

67

44.4

48

48

96

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Compatible gage: LGD, LGS Resolution: 0.001mm, 0.01mm No. of gage inputs: 1 Display: 6-digit LED and a negative [-] sign Function: Preset GO/±NG judgment Output (open-collector): 3-step limit signal, Normal signal External control: Preset, Data hold Power supply: Via AC adaptor Dimensions (W x D x H): 96 x 48 x 84.6mm Mass: 50g

92 +0.8 0

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MeasurLink

Measurement Data Network System a requirement, a trend that is expected to spread to other industries as well. In Japan today, most systems utilize inspection certificates, but process control will be required in more cases in the adoption of international standard certificates. MeasurLink programs Basic software

Past

Now

Future Occurrence of defect

Sign found Measures taken

USL UCL

MeasurLink Real-Time MeasurLink Real-Time PLUS (for Digimatic instruments) STATMeasure STATMeasure PLUS (for measuring system products) Optional software MeasurLink Process Manager (for process monitoring) MeasurLink Process Analyzer (for process analysis) MeasurLink Gage R&R (for gage R&R calculation) MeasurLink Gage Management (for calibration history management) Related software MeasureReport (for inspection report creation)

Accepted product

Note: Database software is separately required for network construction.

CL

LCL LSL

Possibilities of occurrence of future defects are found at an early stage based on current trends.

Abnormalities are found based on signs on the control chart Out-of-control, run, trend, etc.

Expansion® to the measurement network system MeasurLink supports anything from stand-alone, small-scale systems to large-scale systems utilizing a PC network environment. Expansion from a stand-alone installation to a network system can easily be performed, allowing a gradual upgrade from a single test operation in one section to a full-scale operation. Centralized measurement data management by networking

Recommended operating environments Standalone or Client computer system requirements

OS Database CPU Memory Hard disk Display Others

Windows 2000/XP Sybase SQL Anywhere* Pentium 1.4GHz 256MB or more 2GB or more (10GB or more) SVGA CD-ROM drive, keyboard, mouse**

* If used in a network, it is necessary to purchase the database license according to the number of servers and clients. ** If used in a network, the parts comprising the network environments such as LAN card, LAN cables and hub are required.



Program configuration of MeasurLink Basic Software

Defective product

Preventive control via real-time control chart Real-time control charts are utilized to find abnormalities at an early stage in the production run and so effectively prevent defects from occurring.

Defective product

Data acquisition & Centralized management of measurement data real-time process control MeasurLink Real-Time PLUS for Digimatic Instruments

STATMeasure PLUS for measuring system products

MeasurLink Data Base Converts to a text file

Optional Software

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MeasurLink® software is developed in the U.S., the birthplace of SPC, by Mitutoyo America and incorporates years of industry expertise. Manufacturing globally has become borderless with an increasing number of companies, including Japanese manufacturing, doing business abroad. Adoption of certified ISO9000-based quality control standards, such as QS-9000 in the automobile industry in the U.S., is becoming

Process monitoring MeasurLink Process Manager

Process analysis MeasurLink Process Analyzer

Gage R&R

Calibration history management MeasurLink Gage Management

MeasurLink Gage R&R Related Software

Inspection report creation MeasureReport

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Microsoft Excel® (sold separately)

Basic Software

MeasurLink Real-Time PLUS (for Digimatic instruments) STATMeasure PLUS (for measuring instrument products) MeasurLink Real-Time PLUS (for Digimatic instruments) MeasurLink Real-Time PLUS transmits measurement data in real time from measuring tools with Digimatic output with RS-232C communication via the interface.

Real-time process control Result of statistical analysis

The content of the measurement item balloon display can be configured as desired Character information (item information calculation result) Item name, measured value, error value, upper/lower limits, Cp, Cpk, Pp, Ppk, standard deviation, average, maximum value, minimum value, defect rate, etc. (All selectable.)

Digimatic instrument

Digimatic output

Chart display (control charts, etc.) Xbar-R control chart, Xbar-S control chart, X-Rs control chart, histogram, tear chart, run chart, pre-control chart, statistical, etc. (All selectable.)

RS-232 interface

MUX-10

Input tool

Color-coding of judgment of GO/NG results The color of the outer frame of the callout corresponds to the GO/NG result

U-WAVE RS232C output

Measured values and Judgment by workpiece

Work No. switch

Total judgment

MeasurLink Real-Time PLUS

STATMeasure PLUS (for measuring instrument products) STATMeasure PLUS, which resides on the data processing PC, transmits measurement data in real time when the measurement program is executed with inter-program communication (DDE communication).

Green

Yellow

Red

OK

Close to outof-tolerance

Out-oftolerance

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(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)

(f)

Narrow-down function to show results for a single workpiece at a glance.

Statistical analysis result display

Wide range of statistical analysis/display functions provides results according to characteristics and purposes.

Report output

Results of statistical processing can be output in various types of report. Measurement item report

Individual item chart • Xbar-R control chart (a) • Xbar-S control chart • X-Rs control chart • EWMA control chart • Histogram (b) • Run chart (c) • Pre-control chart (d) • Tear chart (e)

Measured value • Measured value data sheet (Individual item n count x sub Gr) • Part data sheet

Statistics • Maximum value • Minimum value • Average • Standard deviation S, All item chart • Multivariate control chart (f) Rbar/d2 • Process capability • Column indicator (g) Cp, Cpk, Pp, Ppk • All item Cpk sheet (h) • Defect ratio • Multivariate defect ratio • Average ±3s / 4s / 6s etc. (bar graph) • Manager display (4 columns x 3 rows) (g) (Histogram, meter, box and whiskers plot, Cpk)

(h)

Graphic window printout

File output

Results for the specified inspection lot (data, graph, calculation result, etc.) can be output to files in Excel format. (1 sheet is created for each item.)

You can easily extract the necessary results and provide them to any department not using MeasurLink. Other file output formats, such as text file and MeasurLink's dedicated format, are also available. Select from 10 types of charts (image capture), control charts, and histograms For statistical processing results, you can select from 30 items such as average, maximum, minimum, Cp, and Cpk.

*By using the optional MeasureReport package, you can create inspection tables in a format previously defined using Excel.

Measurement data and measurement date/time

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Optional Software

MeasurLink Process Manager — Process Monitoring Program

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• This program can monitor each inspection process state on the network even in the QC office. • This program quickly notifies the administrator of a problem that occurs in a process with the alarm function.

Quality control office In-plant LAN

Shop floor/ inspection room

MeasurLink Process Analyzer — Process Analysis Program • This program supports verification of problems through various analyses according to historical information (such as environment, time, machine tool, and operator) about parts and processes using the database in which data has been acquired and accumulated by MeasurLink SPC. • This program enables differential analysis under a specific condition with the filter function and grasp of long-term trend with the combination function.

MeasurLink Gage R&R — Gage R&R Assessment Program • This program can perform gage R&R assessment as required by QS-9000 in a straightforward manner. (1) Selection of evaluation methods (2) Selection of evaluation conditions (3) Input of measurement data

Gage R&R evaluation result display Analysis chart display (1) Gage R&R (2) EV (Equipment Variable) (3) AV (Assessor Variable) (4) PV (Part Variable) Analysis charts (5 types)

Report output of evaluation results

MeasurLink Gage Management — Calibration History Management Program •This program allows records to be kept of each measuring instrument’s calibration history in order to support proper calibration management. A powerful search function aids effective monitoring of all relevant data.

List creation

Calibration execution Powerful search function using an optional item (e.g. next calibration date) as a keyword

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Refer to the MeasurLink leaflet (E4297) for more details.

MeasureReport

Data Conversion Program into inspection Certificates in Excel Format FEATURES • Data from a measurement result file generated with a CMM, vision measuring machine or other machine can be output to an inspection table generated with Excel. Data from multiple measuring machines can be combined into a single inspection table (up to 200 measurement items). • An inspection table can be generated by inputting data from the measuring gage with the digimatic output feature via the interface. Calculation results of optical measuring machine, QM-Data200 and the counter values for the X-axis and Y-axis output through RS-232C can be processed in the same way. • An original Excel form can be generated by using an attached sample form as a template and making simple editing (such as copy and paste). • The computation function is available for tolerance judgment, workpiece judgment, statistical calculation and other types of processing at inspection table generation time.

MR-MeasurLink export program

Converts selected data from the database collected by MeasurLink and outputs it to a file, starts up Excel and executes macro processing. After the part ID and lot number (date/time) are specified, file conversion is performed to create an Excel file.

ODBC database file whose data was collected by MeasurLink

File conversion

Excel starts up. Macro is executed.

Data file in the Excel format (Part ID, item ID, design value, tolerance value, measurement data, measurement date/time, etc.)

Inspection table creation macro program

Based on the data file created, the inspection table creation macro adds OK/NG judgment and statistical calculation results by macro processing, and displays them in Excel inspection table format.

• Creation of a new format file You can create your original format easily by editing the attached sample format file. • Workpiece shape display The workpiece shape file used in the data acquisition of MeasurLink is automatically displayed. • Design/tolerance values The design and tolerance values registered in MeasurLink are used as they are. • Error value display Errors in the design values can be displayed. • NG marking You can add any mark in front of NG data. • Workpiece judgment OK/NG judgment is performed by work. (OK/NG is displayed.) • Statistical calculation Desired calculation results can be displayed from 15 types of statistical items. • Maximum value • Minimum value • Range • Average • Standard deviation • Cp ((UTL-LTL)3/6s) • CpU ((USL-Xbar) /3s) • CpL ((Xbar-LSL) /3s) • CpU or Cpl, whichever is smaller

• Defect count (data count outside tolerances) • Defect % (Defect count/Data count x 100) • Data count • Skew • Kurtosis • Coefficient of variation %

Note: Items in parentheses indicate the Excel functions or calculation methods used.

Online RS232C

Online RS232C

• Multiplexer MUX-10F • Input Tool

• QM-Data • Linear Height

Offline File conversion

*For file conversion, up to 200 items are convertible.

• Coordinate Measuring Machine • Vision Measuring System

Online Digimatic • Digimatic gages

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SPC Connecting Cables

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• These cables are used to output measurement data from the Digimatic gage with the output feature to the Digimatic mini processor, Digimatic display unit, multiplexer or other device. • Cables of one or two meters are available. *SPC cable for U-WAVE is 160mm.

• Note that the shape of connector differs depending on the model.

Order No. Straight type

Order No. With data out switch type

905338: 1m (40") 905409: 2m (80") 02AZD790F*: 160mm (6.3”)

05CZA624: 1m (40”) 05CZA625: 2m (80”) 02AZD790A*: 160mm (6.3”)

Back type

With data out switch type

905689: 1m (40") 905690: 2m (80")

05CZA662: 1m (40”) 05CZA663: 2m (80”) 02AZD790B*: 160mm (6.3”)

Right type

6 pins type

905691: 1m (40") 905692: 2m (80")

937387: 1m (40”) 965013: 2m (80”) 02AZD790E*: 160mm (6.3”)

Left type

10 pins type

905693: 1m (40") 905694: 2m (80")

936937: 1m (40”) 965014: 2m (80”) 02AZD790D*: 160mm (6.3”)

With data out switch type

Flat type

959149: 1m (40") 959150: 2m (80") 02AZD790C*: 160mm (6.3”)

21EAA194: 1m (40”) 21EAA190: 2m (80”) 02AZD790G*: 160mm (6.3”)

SPC cable

Types of gage side connector vary among order numbers. Cable clamp

U-WAVE-T

Connecting cable for U-WAVE

*For U-WAVE

Codes for the main measuring instruments classified according to the USB Input Tool Direct code, part number, and plug type Determine the plug type suitable for your measuring instrument (one of the seven types from A to G) in the following table, and then select the corresponding USB Input Tool Direct. Model Order No.

USB-ITN-A 06ADV380A

USB-ITN-B 06ADV380B

USB-ITN-C 06ADV380C

Whether the existence of Incorporates a data switch, so the tool is usable regardless of whether a data switch or not the measuring instrument has a switch. affects usability Water-proof with Water-proof with Cable type A C With switch B switch switch Illustration of the plug that connects to the measuring instrument

Data switch

Data switch

USB-ITN-D 06ADV380D

USB-ITN-E 06ADV380E

USB-ITN-F 06ADV380F

USB-ITN-G 06ADV380G

Does not incorporate a data switch, so an instrument fitted with a switch is required in order to use the instrument alone. (However, the tool can be used with USB-ITPAK.) D 10-pin plain

E 6-pin round

F Straight type

Water-proof straight G type

Data switch

Socket type on the measuring instrument

Codes of major compatible measuring instruments

[Digimatic Caliper /Super Caliper] [Digimatic Carbon Fiber Caliper] [Digimatic Depth Gage] [Digimatic Scale Unit] [Digimatic Exclusive Caliper]

[Digimatic Micrometer, QuantuMike] [Tubular Inside Micrometer] [Digimatic Micrometer Head] [Digimatic Exclusive Micrometer] [Digimatic Holtest]

[Digimatic Micrometer Head] [Digimatic Caliper] [Digimatic Depth Gage] [Digimatic Scale Unit] [Digimatic Exclusive Caliper] The end of the mark is -CX/C

Measuring instrument models that incorporate a data switch [Surface Roughness [Digimatic Micrometer] [Digimatic Height Gage] [Digimatic Indicator] [Tubular Inside [Digimatic Caliper] Tester] [Digimatic Bore Gage] Micrometer] SJ-210/301/400 [Digimatic Indicator] [Coating Thickness [Digimatic Holtest] [Reference Gage] Gage] [Digimatic Depth Gage/ [Borematic] [Linear Height] Digimatic Thickness Gage] [Hardness Testing Digimatic model (ID-CX) [Reference Gage] Machines] [Digimatic Indicator] [Digimatic Carbon Fiber [Laser Scan Micrometer] Caliper] [μ-checker] [Digimatic Scale Unit] (Using the foot switch) [Portable Hardness Testing Instruments] Measuring instrument models that do not have a data switch No corresponding [Digimatic Indicator] [Digimatic Indicator] No corresponding [Linear Gage/Counter] models models [Digimatic Depth Gage/ EC/EB Counter Digimatic Thickness Gage] Digimatic model (ID-C)

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