HEIDENHAIN ND 1200 - Manual (Page 14)

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1.1 ND 1200 Overview
The ND 1200
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is an advanced digital readout (DRO) system for
performing high-precision 2, 3 or 4 axis measurements using analog or
TTL encoders. The ND 1200 can be used with optical comparators,
toolmaker’s microscopes or video measurement systems as part of in-
line production or in final quality inspection.
The following functions are available in the ND 1200:
„ Reference mark evaluations for distance-coded and single reference
encoders
„ Linear, segmented linear and optional nonlinear error correction
„ Scaling factor for parts that expand or shrink
„ Multilingual LCD user interface: language is selected by the user
„ soft key functions under LCD change to support different user
activities
„ Arrow cursor keys for easy navigation of lists and menus
„ Measurement support function keys clearly marked with:
„ Unit of measure: mm or inch
„ Datum 1 or datum 2
„ Cartesian or polar coordinate system
„ Skew compensation for part alignment prior to measurement,
eliminating the need for time-consuming fixturing
„ Two datums for absolute and incremental measurements
„ Axis zero and preset keys for establishing datums
„ Easy selection of feature measurement type using clearly marked
measure function keys:
„ Points, lines, circles, distances, angles
„ Skew for part alignment
„ Measure Magic
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for automatic feature type identification
„ Feature measurement can include:
„ Dimensional measurements of geometric part features
„ Creation of features by entering dimensional data
„ Construction of new features from existing features
„ Applying tolerances
ND 1200 Front panel