HEIDENHAIN ND 1300 VED and Crosshair Systems - Manual (Page 21)

Overview
Chapter 1:
Overview
The Quadra-Chek 300 series is a family of advanced digital readout systems for performing 2, 3 and 4
axis measurements at very high levels of precision and accuracy. Dimensional inspection of components
can be made using toolmaker’s microscopes and video measurement systems as part of in-line production
activities or final quality inspection.
Feature points are entered manually using crosshairs or video edge detection, or automatically using the
multiple video edge detection probe. Feature type can automatically be determined by the system when
using Measure Magic. Part level and skew compensation can be performed on misaligned parts prior to
measurements that eliminates the need for time-consuming fixturing.
Sequences of key-presses used to perform measurements can be recorded and stored as programs. These
programs can be replayed later to perform complete measurement sequences. Sequences can be as simple
as measuring a line, or can be expanded to include skew adjustment, datuming, the measurement of multiple
features, tolerancing and printing reports of measurement results. Programs can include the CNC motion
control option to fully automate program execution, increase thoughput and simplify operator tasks.
The intuitive interface will be familiar to users of
the QC-200 and other Metronics digital readouts.
Operators will find the QC-300 easy to understand
and use thanks to the large color touch screen
LCD display.
The color LCD displays alphanumeric
and graphic information for the current
measurement, part features and mea-
surement data clearly on one screen,
eliminating the need to page or scroll
for information.
Touch screen controls select the feature to
be measured, change operating and display
modes, zero axes, and configure setup parameters.
Touch screen controls change to support measurement-
specific functions displayed on the LCD screen.