DeFelsko PosiTector UTG v.3.1 Full Manual - Manual (Page 20)

17
SmartCouple
ü
When selected, the probe, once coupled, will remain coupled until
the (+) button is pressed. Eliminates unintentional decoupling.
During scanning operations, the probe can be become physically
decoupled, that is physically separated from the material, either
due to the rough and/or scaly surface of the material or due to user
operation.
When this happens, analysis of the material stops and statistics
are displayed for only that portion of the surface to which the probe
was coupled. If the probe re-couples on purpose or accidently,
statistical values are reset to zero, and a new measurement
analysis session begins.
Due to the physical decoupling of the probe, the Gage may output
two or more independent measurement sessions. If the intention
was to measure the maximum and minimum thicknesses
continuously, erroneous indications may result due to the physical
decoupling of the probe from the material.
Smart Couple TM mode maintains a continuous measurement
session regardless of whether the probe becomes physically
decoupled from the material, and analyzes the thickness values of
the material at all locations where the probe was coupled.
This mode of operation provides a number of advantages. For
example, the user can make multiple passes between various
points of a material to be measured, and not have to actively
concentrate on ensuring that the probe is physically coupled to the
material. The user can therefore focus on the material itself, rather
than the instrument, or can focus more closely on the
measurement results displayed on the display. In addition, it
provides higher accuracy and faster scanning, since the user does
not have to stop and record between different scanning operations.
The user can deliberately lift the probe and scan a new area
knowing that all results will be analyzed if it were from one
continuous scan.
Coupled Smart Coupled