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Demonstration of
MicroCompmicro-computer gaging system
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MicroComp is a micro-computer gaging system.
When fitted to a gage fixture it can be the most accurate and repeatable dimensional measuring
instrument on the shop floor.
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MicroComp 100
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Overview of MicroComp display and controls
“Hard” keys.
Used to move
selection when in a menu.
Analog “Scale” (one
of two display
options).
Digital dimensional
display.
Information window.
W = Work temperatureG = Gage temperature
M = Master temperature.
“Soft” keys.Function is
determined by box
immediately above on LCD.
LCD Display.
Select “Soft” key. Doubles as “Enter” key in some screens.
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Live display demo
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Adjustable tolerance markers.
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Adjustable tolerance markers.
Live display demo
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MicroComp’s three operating modes:
MicroComp can be used in any of three different ways.
1. Gage amplifier, with 1 or 2 LVDTs.
2. Temperature compensated gaging system.
3. Temperature compensation system for a host gage.
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Operating Mode # 1 aMicroComp as Gage Amplifier
In this mode MicroComp is used as an indicator to read and display dimensional gaging results using LVDT or similar input devices. It can be
used with a single LVDT….
Gage Fixture
Work PieceLVDT
Single LVDT Gaging Application
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Operating Mode # 1 bMicroComp as Gage Amplifier - 2 LVDTs
….or with 2 LVDTs in A+B or A-B configuration.
Gage Fixture
Work PieceLVDT
Two LVDT Gaging Application
LVDTGage Fixture
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Operating Mode # 2MicroComp as Temperature compensated gaging system
With the addition of temperature sensors, MicroComp can automatically compensate for the largest cause of gaging error - temperature.
Gage Fixture
Work PieceLVDT
WorktempsensorGage temp
sensor
Temperature Compensated Gaging Application
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Operating Mode # 3MicroComp as Temperature
compensation system
MicroComp can be configured to automatically temperature compensate other gages, even
gages from other manufacturers.
Gage Fixture
Work PieceLVDT
Temperature Compensation System Application
WorktempsensorGage temp
sensor
GagingSystem
Compensationsignal
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MicroComp’s user friendly menu system
MicroComp has a user-friendly interface, unlike previous gaging amplifiers, columns and indicators.Simple menus and “toggle” selections permit quick and easy setup and operation. Select
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Here’s how it works…..
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Units: mm; °CMeasurement: ODTIR: OFFMode: ComparativeFunction: CompensatedAnalog: GaugeSystemFeature Setup
Main MenuUnits: mm; °C
Main menu
Pressing the “Select” soft key below the LCD (while “Menu”
shows in the LCD box above it) will
cause the Main menu to appear.
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Main MenuUnits: mm; °C
Menu item “toggle” demo
With “Units” highlighted you can
“toggle” through options by repeated
pushing on the “Select” button until the desired option is shown.
Leaving an option in view causes it to
be “selected”.
Units: Inches; °CUnits: Inches, °FUnits: mm, °FUnits: mm, °C
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Main MenuUnits: mm, °C
Menu item “scroll” demo
Similarly, other options can be selected by scrolling to the respective row using the “Down” key...
...and toggling on the highlighted row
Measurement: ODUnits: mm, °CMeasurement: IDUnits: mm, °C
TIR: OFFMeasurement: IDTIR: ONMode: ComparativeTIR: ONMode: Absolute
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Main Menu
System
System menu access
To access the System menu, scroll down until its label is highlighted and
press “Select”.
Setting up MicroComp is strait forward. System menu and Feature setup routines are easy.
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System menu
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Precision: xx.xxxxChannel config: A onlyProbe calibrateErtase features
System menu
Precision: xx.xxxx
The System menu allows easy toggle options to Display Precision selection (1 to 5 dec. places) and Channel Configuration.
Probe Calibration is also accessed from this screen.
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System menu
Channel config: A only
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Precision: xx.xxxxChannel config: A onlyProbe calibrateErtase features
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Probe calibrate
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A/D Counts: 093
0.0160
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Channel: Temp A
Probe Calibration
Probe calibration is also easy. A step by step routine leads the user through the calibration process.
The “Select” button toggles to the probe to be calibrated.
“Next” soft key moves the highlight to the “Low” box.
Probe selection
changes as “Select” is
pressed.
Channel: Temp BChannel: Probe AChannel: Probe A
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A/D Counts: 093
0.0160
SELECTNEXT
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Channel: Temp A
Probe Calibration: digit screenThe intended low calibration point is entered into this box, using the “Digit” screen that appears when “Select” is pressed.
Channel: Probe A
0.0160
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Enter Calibration Point:
7 8 9 ESC
4 5 6 CLR
1 2 3 DEL
0 . - RET
Arrow keys are used to highlight digits, “Select” enters digits into the “Entry” box, and “RET” returns to calibration screen when done.
0
Enter Calibration Point:
7 8 9 ESC
4 5 6 CLR
1 2 3 DEL
0 . - RET
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A/D Counts: 0
0.0000
MASTERNEXT
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Channel: Temp A
Probe Calibration: set low pointThe “Low Calibration” box is automatically highlighted after entry has been made in the Digit screen.
The probe should now be set at its low end position, using gage blocks, masters or micrometer. The center soft key, now labeled “Master” in the LCD box above it, is pressed and the low point is set.
Channel: Probe A
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Probe Calibration: set high point
After mastering the low point the screen automatically highlights the “High Calibration” box.
The same procedure is followed for the high point, and calibration is complete for the selected probe.
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A/D Counts: 0
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Channel: Temp A
0.0880
Channel: Probe A
A/D Counts: 4000
1.50001.5000
4000
Master on High probe setting.
Position probe at high setting.
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Enter Calibration Point:
7 8 9 ESC
4 5 6 CLR
1 2 3 DEL
0 . - RET
“Exit” soft key returns to System menu...
Enter intended High Calibration point, using the “Digit” screen.
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Exit System menu
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Precision: xx.xxxxChannel config: A onlyProbe calibrateErtase features
System menu
Precision: xx.xxxx
…and “Exit” again to Main menu.
Note: The “Erase features” option on the System menu is password controlled and confined to authorized use only.
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Precision: xx.xxxxChannel config: A onlyProbe calibrateErtase features
System menu
Channel config: A only
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Precision: xx.xxxxChannel config: A onlyProbe calibrateErtase features
System menu
Probe calibrate
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System
Feature Setup menu access
To access the Feature Setup menu, scroll down until its label is highlighted and press “Select”.
Feature Setup menu provides for configuration for specific gaging applications.
Feature SetupSystem
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Feature Setup menuUsing the “Digit” screen that has already been demonstrated, Measurement Range, Tolerances and Presets can be entered here.
A Load/Save function also allows the storage and retrieval of up to 100 Feature Setups using individual alpha/numeric descriptions for each one.
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Range: 0.0020Upper Tolerance: 0.0050Lower Tolerance: -0.0050Preset: 0.0000Temp Comp OptionsLoad/Save Features
Feature SetupRange: 0.0020
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Temperature Compensation options access
The “Temp Comp Options” selection is available when temperature compensation is to be used in any given application.
It can be ignored in cases where dimensions are unlikely to be significantly affected by temperature.
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Range: 0.0020Upper Tolerance: 0.0050Lower Tolerance: -0.0050Preset: 0.0000Temp Comp OptionsLoad/Save Features
Feature Setup
Temp Comp Options
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Temperature Compensation screenThe Temp Comp screen provides easy-to-use, comprehensive routines for customizing the system for a given temperature compensation application.
Of course, Albion’s line of durable temperature sensors are all compatible with MicroComp. Select
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Uncompensated: -0.0048 mmCompensated: -0.0052 mmWork Temp: 24.2 CGauge Temp: 21.6 CMaster Temp: 22.1 CNominal Size: 84.215 mmWork coeff: 11.2Gauge coeff: 10.8Master coeff: 11.8Mech. Unc. W: 2.3Mech. Unc. G: 1.0Mech. Unc. M: 0.0
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MicroComp is a small, powerful and supremely accurate gaging system
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Small, compact size/footprint:
115mm x 102mm x
64mm
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MicroComp is a small, powerful and supremely accurate gaging system.
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It is the ideal, state-of-the-art solution to benchtop gaging applications.
MicroComp is just the first of several gaging products that
will be based on Albion’s new,
proprietary hardware and
software platform.
Be sure to look for future
developments.
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