Important User Information Solid state equipment has operational characteristics differing from those of electromechanical equipment. “Application Considerations for Solid State Controls” (Publication SGI-1.1) describes some important differences between solid state equipment and hard-wired electromechanical devices.
- Introduction Chapter I l-l l-l l-2 l-2 1-3 UserExperience ................................. Related Publications .............................. Overview: Installation ............................ ...................... Compatibility Considerations Overview: Support Software ....................... Installation Chapter 2 Software Package: Items Included ................... .......................... Hardware Requirements ConnectingtheSLStothePC ....................
Considerations When Using the Send Option .......... Configuration Screen Fields ....................... Description ................................... S-4 55 5-6 Use Hardware Switch Settings? 5-7 ................... Switch Settings and Function Selection ............. Setpoint Settings ............................... 5-7 5-8 5-9 Edge Span and Edge Height Settings Lighting Compensation Binarization ............... (Series B SLS Only) ........
- Monitor Option Chapter 7 Monitor Menu: Function Selection .................. Monitor Display: Features and Symbols .............. Analog Bar Graphs ............................. LEDIndicators 7-2 7-3 7-3 ................................ 7-4 ............................... 7-4 SwitchSettings ................................ 7-5 Miscellaneous Data ............................. 7-S Results Statistics Monitor Functions ...............................
Specification Limits (USL and LSL) Result Description: . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-21 Chart A and Chart B . . . . . . . . . . 8-21 Chart Selection: Chart A and Chart B . . . . . . . . . . _ _ 8-22 SaveStatistics? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-24 - Long SPC Setup Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-25 Using the Long SPC Setup Method . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . 8-25 Long Setup Menu: Options . . _ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Text File/Lotus 123.PRN Format ................ 8-55 ......................... MetriStat Lab Format 8-57 DataMyte ‘kboSPC.PRN Format ............... dBASE.DBF Format .......................... ReportFunctions Program Configuration Option Program Configuration Screen Company Name and Address Setup 840 ..................... ..................... 9-l 9-2 . . . 9-3 ...................... ... 9-3 Number of Tries Before Error ............... ... 9-3 Number of Seconds Before Tieout ...
Glossary Appendix 6 SPC Formulas Appendix C C- 1 C-2 G2 Formula Variables ............................... Formulas ...................................... XBax ........................................ Range RBar C-2 ....................................... C-2 ........................................ Standard Deviation sBar C-2 ................................. XDoubleBar C-3 ............................. C-3 ........................................ EstimatedSigma: C-3 ..............
3.1 Aiig 3-2 Target Orientation Relative to the SLS ....... 3.2 MainMenu.. 3-3 ................................. 3.3 Cm&ration Menu ............................ 3-4 3.4 Ccnfiguration Screen 3-5 ........................... 3.5 “Use hardware switch settings?” Selection 3.6 Parameter Switches 3-6 .......... 3-6 ............................ 3.7 Parameter Switch Configuration .................. 3.8 SLS Analysis Function Selection .................. 3.
5.6 Set Point Method Menu ......................... 5.7 Burst Image Acquisition Using 1Oms Spacing. 5-12 5.8 Burst Image Acquisition Mode Cycle Tie 5.-15 ....... . Example 6-2 6.2 FOV, Inspection Direction, and Line Image .......... 6-3 6.3 ViewPotiAPortionoftheLineImage.. 6-4 ........... 6.5 SLS Improperly Aimed,Positioned, G-8 ............ 6-10 ..... and Focused 6.6 Object Properly Aimed .......................... 6-10 6.7 Object Properly Aimed and Positioned 6-11 .............
- 8.4 Chart Selection and Setup Menu .................. 8.5 Run-Only Short SPC Setup Menu ................. 8.6 Short SPC Setup Menu .......................... 8.7 Short SPC Setup Screen ......................... 8.8 Chart Selection Menu ........................... 8.9 Long SPC Setup Menu .......................... 8.10 Description Field: Long SPC Setup Menu ........... 8.11 Chart Scales Fields: Long SPC Setup Menu ......... 8.12 LongSPCSetupScreen(Part1of4) ............... 8.
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Introduction The SLS Configuration Support Software (CSS) is a user-friendly, menu-driven software package intended both for configuring the SLS and for monitoring its inspection functions. The CSS provides several additional functions, including statistical process control (SPC), that are not available when using the SLS alone. The CSS is easy to install and operate on your IBM (or compatible) personal computer (PC).
l dBASE User’s Manual l Lotus l-2-3 User’s Manual The DataMyte Handbook and MetriStat User’s Manual are useful if you intend to use statistical process control in your application and/or want to convert data to the format required by either of those SPC programs. The dBASE and Lotus manuals are useful if you intend to convert data to the format required by either of those Programs. Overview: Installation Hereisas ummary of the procedure for installing the CSS on your PC.
Configuration records developed while using Version 1.0 are not compatible with Version 2.0. Thus, if you have Version 1.O configuration records that you want to save, you should relocate all files in the current Version 1.0 directory before installing Version 2.0, since the new CSS overwrites the old CSS during installation. The Main Menu of the CSS appears on the display as shown in Figure 1.1: Figure Id MainMenu Snart Linear Sensor Select an option Hain tlenu using 1 and t then press Version 2.
you to exit to the disk operating system (DOS). Here is a brief description of each option in the Main Menu: Configure -This option enables you to create and store numerous SLS configuration records. Each record contains the specific analysis function, operation parameters, and set point settings for one SLS inspection application. Selecting these values in a configuration record is equivalent to setting the DIP switches and set point pots on the SLS itself.
Installation Installing the SLS Configuration Support Software (CSS) includes two main tasks: connecting the SLS to a suitably equipped personal computer (PC), and installing the CSS in the PC. Software Package: Items Included In addition to this manual, you should find the following items in the CSS package: l The SLS Configuration Support Software is supplied on two 5.2~inch diskettes and one 3%inch diskette. L.ook for these diskettes in the plastic holders at the back of this manual.
l Display adapter: A graphics display adapter and monitor (to support the View Image and Statistical Process Control options). The CSS supports hercules, CGA, EGA, and VGA adapters, and the Paradise and Video 7 super VGA adapters. Note that one RS-232 communication cable, Catalog No. 28044X1, and one g-to-25 pin adapter are supplied with the CSS.
Note the two alignment keys on the 4-pin connector Refer to Appendix A, RS-232 Cable Connections, for pinout information. Carefully align the 4-pin connector with J3 on the SLS. Refer to Figure 2.1, below. Figure 2.1 Connecting the Cable to 53 _- Attach the connector to 53, and tighten the locking ring. This completes the cable connection If your PC has a g-pin serial connector, attach the g-to-25 pin adapter to the communication cable.
- Setting the Remote Configuration Switch The Remote Configuration switch on the SLS must be set to “Enable” so that the SLS can communicate with the PC and CSS. Use the following steps to set the switch to Enable. Your Action Comments Loosen thefour screws on the SLS cover plate. Be certain that the screws remain in the cover. Carefilly remove the cover plate from the SLS, ami set it aside for future use. Use the screwdriver supplied with the 3.X The SLS appears as shown in Figure 2.
Note the column of 12 “DIP” switches. These 12 “rocker” switches select the SLS analysis function and operating parameters, including the Remote Configuration switch. Press down on the rocker switch as shown in Figure 2.2 (page 2-t). This completes the Remote Configuration Software Installation switch setting. The SLS Configuration Support Software is supplied on two 5.2~inch diskettes and one 3.5inch diskette. Use whichever diskettes are appropriate for your PC.
Software Removal In the event that you need to remove the CSS along with al! logs and saved statistics, you can use the following steps: 1. If you generated log files while using the short or long setup menu, delete the SPC setup records that contain these log files (this deletes the log files). 2. Return to the SLS Main Menu. 3. Highlight “Quit,” then press the ENTER key. This causes the DOS prompt to appear, typically, as follows: c:\sIs. 4. Type “DEL*.
Getting Started This chapter provides a quick, hands-on introduction to the main features of the SLS Configuration Support Software (CSS). Included is a set of “Getting Started” procedures for preparing an example SLS configuration record, sending it to the SLS, and looking at the View Image, Monitor, and WC display options while the SLS operates using the example configuration. .
Figure 3.1 Aiming Target Orlentatton Relative to the SLS Inspection direction Type in “SLS,” then press the ENTER key. This initializes the CSS. After a few seconds, the powerup banner appears on the display, as follows: ALLEN-BRADLEY COMPANY OPERATOR INTERFACE AND LOGIC DIVISION CONFIGURATION SUPPORT SOFTWARE - SERIES B, REVISION A 4 I This support software was created by the Allen-Bradley Company, Operator Interface and Logic Division.
Figure32 MainMenu thin tlenu nart Linear Sensor Select an option using J and t then press ENTER. Fl for help. stical Smart Linear Sensor Uersion 2.88 F2 change port.
Preparing an SLS Configuration Use the following procedure to prepare an example configuration and send it to the SLS. At this point, your SLS should be staged as indicated above, powered up, and connected to the PC. Comments Your Action Verify that the reverse video The Configure option enables you to create SLS is highlighting the configuration records. “Configure” option in the Main Menu. CUTSOT Press the ENTER key to When you press the ENTER key, the Configuration Menu select the Configure option.
When you press the ENTER key, the Configuration appears on the screen, as shown in Figure 3.4. Press the ENTER key to select the Add option. Screen Fgure 3.4 ConfigurationScreen Configuration Smart Linear Sensor Fill in the configuration Use hardmare witch -(Off) settings? Pitch screen. Version Z.BB Screen Press ESC uhen done. Fl for help.
Figure 36 We hardwm switch settings? Sakclion art Linear Sensor I Fill Description Version 2.4 Configurat ion Screen in the configuration screen. Press ESCuhen done. Fl for help. I Locate Edges P Use harduare switch settings? --IOff I muitch Ifyou see “Yes” under the cursor, press the space bar to select ‘No,” then press the ENTER h Otherwire, just press the ENTER key. a ml) 1 Settings I This field determines the source of the DIP switch settings for this configuration record.
- Use the space bar and ENTER key to conjigure the remaining switches as shown in Figure 3.7. Note that the Remote Configuration switch is not included in this group. That switch can be set only on the SLS itself. Figure 3.7 shows how the parameter switches are set for the “Locate Edges” example configuration record. “Off’ selects the parameter in the left column, while “On” selects the parameter in the right column. Figure 3.
because of space limitations). The SLS Function field shows the current selected function. Ifyou see “1-D Spaliul Measurement” in the function field, press the ENTER key and && the next step. Press the back space key (or the space bar) repeatedly until “I-D Sjatial tieasurement” appears in ~hefunc~ion j&U, then press Ihe ENTER Note that “Object Void Measurement” appears in the SLS Function field in Figure 3.8 (page 3-7.
- Using the View Image Option The following procedure shows you how to select and use the View Image option. The View Image option displays images from the SLS while the SLS operates using its current configuration. (In this case, it is the “Locate Edges” example configuration record, which you downloaded earlier using the Send option). Following an inspection cycle, the SLS sends image and results data to the PC, and the CSS then displays these data on the screen.
Figure3.11 View Image Display of the Aiming Target t piixiq Black bar / white c 1) First edge: 2) Last edge: I Black-gray-black 28.5~ 75.3x \ White 1-D Spatial ?kcasuraent KS = first edge il last edge The View Image contains two graphic displays: Image, and the View Port. the Line The Line Image represents the full image field of the SLS. Since the SLS acquires an image from the bottom up (Figure 3.1, page 3-Z), it “sees” the solid black bar first, then the black-gray-black bar.
Figure3.12 lnwted Line Image Diilay of the Aiming Tqet -t ET wbitc - wllib? White 7 I L J Black bar Black-gray-black Chapter 6, View Image, provides full details of the View Image display. Press the ESC key twice. This causes the CSS to exit the View Image option and return to the Main Menu. This completes the “Getting Started” procedunz for using the View Image option. Continue with Using the Monitor Option, next.
Using the Monitor Option The following procedure shows you how to select and use the Monitor option. The Monitor option displays results data from the SLS while the SLS operates using its current configuration. (In this case, it is the “Locate Edges” example configuration record, which you downloaded earlier using the Send option). Following each inspection cycle, the SC3 sends results data to the PC, and the CSS then displays these data on the screen.
Fgure 3.14 Monitoring Smart Sensor Screen Smart Linear Sensor Version Bonitoring Smart Sensor Press Fi for help. 2.86 Press ESCwhen done. Start Time: 15:51:29 Start Date: WlW1991 Result FI- First edge lean: 28.81 Standard Deuiation: 0.87 Max: 28.23 Min: 27.58 Range: 8.73 Max: 82.69 Nin: 82.68 Range: 8.61 Result B - Last edge Hean: 82.37 Standard Deuiation: 8.97 Switch Settings: Using remote configuration Lighting compensation is On Exposure Time (~1: 12.
Using the SPC Option The following procedure shows you how to select and use the Statistical Process Control (SPC) option. - The SPC option displays statistics based on results data accumulated from the SLS while the SLS operates using its current configuration. (In this case, it is the “Locate Edges” example configuration record, which you downloaded earlier using the Send option). Following each inspection cycle, the SLS sends results data to the PC.
Figure3.W ChmtSeMionandSeiupMenu K Bar and Histogram X and Histogram X and Sideways Histogram Turn Logging On Log File Cowersion SPC Log Report Delete SPC Log Saue SPC Setup Configuration Results Verify that the cursor is highlighting “‘XBar and R and Histogram,” then press the ENTER key. logging is Off. When you press the ENTER key, the software begins initializing the SPC display screen, then begins displaying the SPC data as shown in Figure 3.17 on page 3-16.
Figure 3.17 WC Data Display: X Bar and Rand Histogram Summary of CSS Procedures 3-16 When using the CSS, keep in mind the following main procedures and the order in which you perform them: l Prepare a configuration l Send the configuration l Use the View Image option to display line images and results data The View Image option can be useful for “fine tuning” the SLS staging (lighting, aiming, and focusing) and for adjusting certain operating parameters.
User Interface: Getting Around The “user interface” is the point at which you interact with the CSS. More specifically, it refers to the s~ucture of menus, data entry screens, symbols, and various other elements that the CSS displays on the PC monitor. “Getting Around” the user interface requires using specified keys on the keyboard, or using a mouse, if one is installed on your PC.
l F5: Function key #5 clears all data from a data entry field, regardless of the position of the data entry cursor. l F6: Function key #6 clears all data to the right of the data entry cursor. l F7: Function key #7 operates as an “undo” key. It restores the previously saved data to the field. l ESC (escape): The escape key, in general, returns the previous menu or screen to the display.
Using the Keyboard This section contains a procedure that illustrates the functions of the keys listed previously. It doesn’t cover every possible situation, of course, but after stepping through the procedure, you should be able to navigate efficiently throughout the CSS. The Main Menu, shown in Figure 4.1, is the starting point of the procedure. It illustrates the “prompt” he, which, in this case, is near the top of the screen (in some cases, it appears at the bottom of the screen).
Use the following procedure to familiarize yourself with the commands or keys listed above: Comments Your Action Press the down arrow key. The reverse video cursor in the Main Menu moves down to the View Image option. Press the letter “S” key, The cursor moves down to the Statistical Process Control option. Press the up arrow key. The cursor moves up to the Monitor option. Press the ENTER key. This selects the Monitor option. The Monitor Menu appears on the screen, as shown in Figure 4.2.
Figure 4.3 Fl Key: Displaying the Main Menu Help Message Version 2.00 Help iDMrt Linear Sensor Use PgUp, PgDn, Hone, End, 1, and t to uiew. The tlain Iienu lists Software. the main options Fl to search. in the SLS Configuration ESC uhen done. I Support To highlight an option in the renu, use the Up Armu t and Dow clrrou 1 keys (or the option’s initial letter) to lwue the reverse video bar Use the ENTERkey to select the (“cursor”) over the desired option. high1 ighted option.
- Figure4.4 Fi Key:String!3earchFunction hart I Linear Sensor Version 2.88 klP Use PgUp, PgDn, Hone, End, 1, and t to uiw. Fl to search. ESCuhen done. I Ccmfigure Ihe tern “Configure” means setting up the SLS for a specific application. It includes selecting and storing inspection function parameters, setpaints, and data accumulatedwhile operating in the “setup&ach” mode, If you had typed “monitor,” the software would search for the first occurrence of that string.
Figure4.5 ConfigurationMenu . Insert IrIm Delete Uersion 2.EU Configuration tlenu &art Linear Sensor Hodify Ouerwite Press the ENTER key. Send Report View lnage This selects the Configuration which appears in Figure 4.6. Utilities Screen, the upper part of Fgure 4.6 ConfigurationScreen Smart Linear Sensor Fill Version Z.BEl Configurat ion Screen in the configuration screen. Press ESCuhen done. Fl for help. I Description Pll Type “‘New Configuration” in the Description field.
Figure 4.7 SLS Function S&don r Snart Linear Sensor SLS Function Selection Menu Version Ienu 2.80 ss TABto moue to the nenu or SPfICEBARto advance or BACKSPfiCE to go back. Targeting Light On Object Void Reasurement Strobe Lighting Output Normally Closed Press the TAB key. This causes the reverse video cursor to highlight the “1-D Spatial Measurement” function as shown in Figure 4.8.
Figure4.9 MenuAfter Pressingthe DownArrow Key Twice Targeting Light On Setup / Teach Node Strobe Lighting Output Normally Closed Press the ENTER key. - This selects the “Object Void Measurement” function, and it now appears in the SLS Function field, as shown in Figure 4.10. Figure 4.
Mouse Usage This section contains a procedure that illustrates the functions of the mouse. Not every possible situation is covered, of course, but after stepping through the procedure, you should be able to navigate the mouse efficiently throughout the CSS. As you will see, the mouse performs most of the functions of the keys, but in a different manner.
Use the following procedure to familiarize yourself with the mouse functions. This procedure follows approximately the same path as the procedure described in the Using the Keyboard section. Your Action Comments Move the mouse cursor over the down arrow prompt in the prompt line. The prompt line is near the top of the screen. Click the mouse button. Notice that nothing happens. The mouse cursor does not work with the arrow prompts. Move the mouse cursor somewhere near the bottom of the Main Menu.
Move the moue cursor over the Endprompt, then click the mouse button. The help message scrolls to the last page. Move the mouse cursor The help message scrolls back to the first page. over the Home prompt, then click the mouse button. Move the mouse cursor over the down arrow in the “elevator shaft.” Refer to Figure 4.12. Figure4.12 UsingtheDown Arro~inthe~ElevatorShaW Smart Linear Sensor Version 2,b klP Use PgUp, PgDn, Home, End, J, and t to uiew. Fi to search. ESC when done.
Fgure 4.13 Usingthe Up Arrow in the Wevator Shaft” Version 2 .BE IP to uiew . Fl to search. ESCwhen done. I A I 1 the SLS ConFiguration Support/ II 1 Ciick the mouse button. The help message scrolls “up” one line. Move the cursor to the halfivaypoint in the “elevator shafl.” Here is another method of scrolling through the help message. Figure 4.14 shows the center right side of the Main Menu Help screen shown in Figure 4.12). Figure4.
Move the mouse cursor to the @ bowlda?yof the help message box. Press and && the mouse button until the help message stops scrolling. When the help message stops scrolling, it has returned to the first page. A message appears asking you to “Enter a string to look up Move the mouse cursor (EX to cancel):” Below the message is the word over the FI prompt again, then click the mouse button. “Config~,” which is the d&&t “sting.” Note: At this point, the mouse is inactive.
Note: At this point, the mouse is inactive. To proceed, you must use the keyboard, as follows: Type in “2,” then press the ENTER key. If COM 2 is not installed in your PC, this message appears: “The specified communication port number does not exist. The hardware does not show the presence of COMZ.” Move the mouse cursor onto the Configure line in the Main Menu, then “double click” the mouse button. This selects the Configuration in Figure 4.5 on page 4-7.
Move he mouse cursor over the ESCprompt, then click the mouse button. Note that the prompt line is now at the bottom of the screen. When you click the button, the Main Menu returns (Figure 4.1, page 4-3). This completes the mouse familiarizafion procedure. You have seen how the mouse functions work, except for the F3 key. The F3 key selects a calibration function that is active only when you configure specific SPC parameters. Chapter 8, StatisGcal Process Control Option, demonstrates using the F.
Configure Option When you performed the procedures in Chapters 3 and 4, you had a preview of the Configure Option and the Configuration Menu and Configuration Screen. (If you have not yet performed those procedures, it is recommended that you do so before continuing with this chapter and the remaining chapters.
COnfiCJU~tiOn &?nU Options When you select the Configure Option in the Main menu, the Configuration Menu appears, the top half of which is shown in Figure 5.1. Note that the Configuration Menu options are displayed across the upper part of the screen. You can highlight a menu option by typing its initial letter, by pressing the right (or left) arrow key, or by pressing the SPACE BAR (or BACKSPACE) key. You can select an option by pressing the ENTER key.
“‘No”; otherwise, select “Yes.” When you delete a record, it disappears from the list, and the records below the deleted record all move up one line. 4. Modify - Select this option to modify the highlighted configuration record, or just review the current contents of that record. 5. Overwrite - Select this option to upload the configuration in the SLS and use it to overwrite the configuration data in the highlighted configuration record.
Considerations When Using the Send Option After preparing a new configuration record, or modifying an existing one, you can use the Send option to download the data in the new or modified configuration record to the SLS. When you select the Send option and press the ENTER key, the CSS uploads a set of “variables” from the SLS (such as lighting compensation parameters) that the SLS “learned” from initial image acquisitions.
message appears, select the Yes prompt to ensure that the SLS operates using the newest variables, not the ones stored in the configuration record. Select No, typically, whenever the SLS must be m-configured for an inspection application that requires a different set of variables. In this case, highlight the appropriate configuration record and download it to the SLS.
Figure59 lnttial ConfigurationScreen(PartI of 2) hart Linear Sensor Fill in the configuration Use hardware switch settings? -(Off 1 Mitch Version 2.88 Configuration Screen screen. Press ESC when done. Fi for help. Yes Set.tingsTargeting Light On Setup 1 Teach tlode 1-D Spatial Heasurenrent Send Setpoint values to the Smart Linear Sensor? Yes Set Point A (Ei - 1W 198.88 Set Point B (9 - 1M) 188.
Use Hardware Switch Settings? This field asks whether you settings of the DIP switches “switch settings” (including select in the Switch Settings Screen. want the SLS to use the on its access panel, or the the analysis function) that you section of the Configuration Use the SPACE BAR to select Yes or No. If you select Yes, the SLS uses the DIP switch settings to determine its analysis function and operating parameters.
Figure 5.3 SLSFunctionSelectionMenu - II 1-D Spatial Measurement Object Width Measurement Object Void Measurement Largest Object Width 1-D Object Recognition Included Obj a Texture Recognition Full Field Texture Recognition Note that the menu does not show the entire list of analysis functions at one time; however, you can select any function using e&r of the following methods: l Use the SPACE BAR to scroll down through the list of functions in the menu, or use the BACKSPACE key to scroll up.
If you answer “No” to the setpoint setting question, ignore the next two data entry fields. In this case, the SLS uses the settings of the two setpoint “pots” on its access panel. If you answered “Yes,” enter the appropriate values (0 to 100 percent) for “Set Point A” and “Set Point B” in the next two data entry fields (you can enter decimal values having up to two digits to the right of the decimal). The SLS uses these values instead of the setpoint pot settings.
Figure5.4 InitialConfiguration Screen(Part2 of2) hart Linear Sensor Fill Version 2.08 Configurat ion Screen screen. in the configuration Press ESC when done. Fl for help. Series B - ONLY &x Lighting Corrpensation? No Binarization Function Paraaeters (B - 255) 48 Binarization Level Background Probe Position (fl - 99.6) 23.
Binarization Function Parameters (Series B SLS Only) Ignore this field unless you selected one of the two binarization analysis functions for this configuration and you want to include the threshold level and probe position parameters in this configuration. (For a complete description of the binarization parameters, refer to Chapter 6, View Imuge, in this manual.) Briefly, the binarization level is the luminance threshold at which the SLS differentiates between the inspected object and its background.
Figure5.5 Using Both Set Points on OneInspectionResult Discrete outputs = N.C. 1 Set point A = 38% olFOV 1 Dkcreteoutput A = closed Dkcrete output B = closed Output B (inverted) q open A I I I 1 I I Set point B =42% ofFOV - : I 1 I I I I I I I- : Both discrete outputs : + areopen + 0when result is between 1 I 38% and428 ’ Dkcrete output A = open ) Discrete outpot B = open ) Output B (inverted) = closed l You can select one of the following set point methods: 1.
You can select any menu option using either of the following methods: Use the SPACE BAR to scroll down through the list of options in the menu, or use the BACKSPACE key to scroll up. In either case, the currently selected option appears in the Set Point Method field. Stop scrolling when you see the correct option in the option field. Press the TAB key. When you do this, the cUrrent option (the one in the option field) is highlighted in the menu.
For example, if an SLS inspection application requires a moving object to be measured at four places along its length, but the object crosses the FOV in 5Oms, the SLS would be able to acquire and process only two images during that time, assuming an Object Width cycle time of 25ms. However, by selecting the burst mode and specifying four image acquisitions with 1Oms spacing, you can enable the SLS to acquire four object width measurements, as shown in Figure 5.7 on page 5-15.
Fgure 5.7 Burst Image Aqulsltion Using 10111sSpacing Inspected object FOV I Use the SPACE BAR to select Yes or No. If you select No, the image acquisition is “normal”; that is, the SLS acquires andprocesses one image per trigger. If you select Yes, the SLS can acquire either a “burst” of images from one trigger or from a “burst” of triggers.
this case, the SLS acquires all images before it processes any of them. The “Use Tied Burst Mode Acquisition?” field asks whether or not you want to use a single trigger for the burst acquisition or one trigger for each acquisition. Again, use the SPACE BAR to select Yes or No. If you answer No, the SLS requires a trigger for each of the image acquisitions that you specify in the “Burst Mode Acquisition” field. If you answer Yes, the SLS acquires the specified number of images from a single trigger.
_- Burst Mode Cycle Time Factors The burst mode cycle time includes the time required to acquire the designated number of images, using the designated spacing, plus the time required to process the designated number of images. These considerations can be summarized by the example shown by the following formula, and by Figure 5.8, below. Burst (Burst + ((hdysis cycle time - spacing * No. of images) jimction cycle time - ks) *No. of images) Figure 5.
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View Image Option The SLS Configuration Support Software (CSS) provides two versions of the View Image Option: One version is in the Main Menu, while the other version is in the Configuration Menu. Since the Configuration Menu version has the most functions, the information and procedures in this chapter cover its functions, and they include notes to indicate which functions do not apply the Main Menu version.
bar second. Figure 6.2 shows the relation between the FOV, the inspection direction, and the Line Image. - Figure 8.1 View Image Ufsplay of the Almlng Target QD (LineImage Black-gray-black Black bar White White White - Em t) First edge: !I1 Lastedge: - 22.52 w 1-D Spatial Xs = first i!!!Q tkasurement edge & last edge Look closely at the lower right comer of Figure 6.1, above.
Figure 62 FDV, Inspection Direction, and Line Image \ Inspection direction . \ . \ .
View Port As stated earlier, the View Port is an adjustable, “magnified” portion of the Line Image. It enables you to “zoom in” on a selected portion of the Line Image for a closer look. Figure 6.3 shows this relationship. Figure 6.3 View Port A Portion of the Line Image -I.- I First edge: 22.52 1 last edge: m ---m-D-- I Xs q ---w--- - 1-D Spatial kasurenenl first edge & last edge You can adjust the image in the View Port using the icons and symbols described in the following section.
View Image Symbols The View Image display contains a number of icons and other symbols, most of which pertain to the View Port adjustments. These are numbered in Figure 6.3 (page +I), and they represent the following functions: 1. Horizontal View Port Marker - This symbol indicates the specific horizontal segment of the Lime Image that appears in the View Port. The vertical dotted lines in Figure 6.3 (page 6A) show this segment in the Line Image.
7. Arrow Position Select - This icon prompts you to press the TAB key (or “click” the icon directly with the mouse cursor) to position the limit selector arrow at either the upper or the lower end of the vertical marker. You can toggle between the upper and lower positions by pressing the TAB key repeatedly. 8. Up Arrow-This icon prompts you to press the up arrow key to move the designated moveable end of the vertical marker upward.
Binary Object Count analysis function. In these cases, edge span and edge height are not available. 13. Send Parameters - This symbol prompts you to press the ENTER key to activate any changes that you make to the Edge Span and/or Edge Height parameters. After you press BNIXR. the effects of the parameter changes appear in the Line Image and View Port displays. 14.
trigger. The main function of the Viiw Image display is to assist you during the setup and configuration process, not monitor real time operations. Keyboard Trigger When you select Keyboard Trigger, the CSS forces the SLS “offline” and assumes triggering control, as it does with Automatic Trigger. However, instead of automatically issuing a trigger command to the SLS, it waits for you to press the 7”’ key before issuing a trigger command.
External Trigger When you select External Trigger, the CSS forces the SLS “offline.” Instead of assuming triggering control, however, it issues an enubling or arming command to the SLS, then waits for an “external” trigger to the SLS to cause the SLS to acquire an image. The trigger input mode designated in the current SLS configuration determines the source of the “external” trigger signal.
Using the View Image Display This section shows you how to use the View Image display to help you aim, position, and focus the SLS, and to “fine tune” the edge location function when the FOV has unavoidable visual “noise.” - Aiming, Positioning, and Focusing the SLS You can use the View Image display to aim and position the SLS for optimum use of the FOV, and focus the SLS. Figure 6.5 shows an image of the “target” shown in Figure 6.2 (page 6-3).
Figure 6.7 shows the same image with the SLS properly aimed and positioned (larger size), but still out of focus. Fgure 6.7 Object Property Aimed and Positioned Figure 6.8 shows the image with the SLS properly aimed, positioned, and focused (the object’s edges are nearly vertical). Figure IS Obieci Properly Aimed, Positioned, and Focused *Edge Height and Edge Span Parameters Most of the SLS analysis functions must locate the edges of the inspected object in order to perform their inspection function.
Image amplitude is also high where the object appears in the FOV. Figure 6.9 shows the Line Image amplitude changes between a white background and black and medium gray objects. Fgure 6.9 Line Image Ampliide: Black and Gray Obiects Black Object Black-gray-black amolitude Edge Height The edge height parameter specifies the minimum contrast that must exist between an inspected object and its background before the SLS can detect its edges. Edge height values range from 1 to 10.
By raising the edge height value to 6, the SLS no longer detects an edge on the clutter object, since its contrast (amplitude) is too low for the higher edge height value. Figure 6.11 shows the result. Note that the small “x” is now located on the first edge of the inspected object. Fgure 8.
Figure 0 12 EdgeSpan Adjustment Results : I Note: In applications where the default values for edge height and span (4 and 3, respectively) are not satisfactory, you will probably need to adjust both parameters to achieve the most stable edges. Setting the Edge Parameters - As noted earlier, and shown in Figure 6.13. the Edge Span and Edge Height values appear in the bottom-center of the View Image display. Figure 6.
To decrement the highlighted BACKSPACE key. value, press the To send the altered values to the SLS, press the ENTER key. In a moment, the efict of the altered values appears in the View Image display. Repeat steps 1 through 6, as necessary, until the small “x’s” are correctly positioned on the first and last edges of the inspected objects.
lBinarization Parameters and Graphic Indicators (Series B SLS Only) When you select either the Binary Object S,ize or the Binary Object Count analysis function, the View Image display replaces the edge span and edge height values with the binarization level and background probe position values. In addition, it provides two graphic indicators of these values: a horizontal line that indicates the binarization level, and a vertical line that indicates the position of the background probe. Figure 6.
Binarization Level Briefly, the binurizution level controls the luminance threshold at which the SLS differentiates the inspected object from its background. Its value ranges from 0 to 255. The lower the value, the closer the binarization level is to the background luminance level; the higher the value, the closer the binarization level is to the inspected object’s luminance level. In effect, the SLS ignores everything in the Line Image that falls below the binarization level.
Figure0.15 BinarkationLevelindicatorand Parameter 1-h-C El bject Blnarization Levelindicator -BackgFound prohe indicator is fiush with edge II! q Exposure Time hsl: I Cycle Time hsl:3Q 11.0 1 q •.u f / Bin&&ion 22.92 1) Object size: !I Object center: m level Background probe position q-/ 2) ea.. lm Binary Object Siu X = object center When the probe position is set to a non-zero value, the probe is visible in the View Image display, as shown in Figure 6.14 (page 6-16).
binarization level, which indicates that it is currently selected and can be changed. Fgure 6.16 Binarlzdion and Probe Parameters in View image I Biuarization level Background probe Note: As soon as you change either parameter, the binarization level symbol (horizontal line) changes to a dashed line, as shown in Figure 6.17, below. This is a reminder to press the ENTER key to validate the parameter changes bv sending them to the SLS. When -you .press &R, the solid iine reappears. Figure 0.
To alter the background probe position parameter, use the keys shown in Table 6.2: Table02 Altering BackgroundProbe Position Desired Result Hiqhliaht probe position parameter. I Your Action 1 Press the 2 key. Increment probe position by 0.4%. Press the 2 key or space bar. Increment probe position by 4.0%. Press the asterisk (7 key. Decrement probe position by 0.4%. Decrement probe position by 4.0%. Press the backspace key. 1 Press the ampersand (&) key.
Under “Switch Settings,” set the operation mode to “Set-uplTeach Mode.” Set the other “switches” as required for your application. - Select the appropriate binary analysbfinction. In the SLS Function field, you can select either Binary Object Size or Binary Object Count. Select “Yes” in the “Use Lighting Compensation?” field. This enables the lighting compensation Enter “0” (zero) in the Background Probe Position field. This selects the absolute threshold function.
Press the ESC key, then press the ENTER key to save the configuration record. When you press the ESC key, the “Save” menu option is highlighted. Select the Send option to send the new configuration to the SM. When you press the ENTER key, the “taught variables don’t match” message appears. Select “Yes,” then press the This downloads the new configuration ENTER key. new taught variables. to the SLS with the This completes the configuration procedure for the binary analysisfunctions.
maximum luminance differentiation and inspected object. between background Briefly, the SLS staging and setup procedure when using bright backlighting involves these main steps: 1. Place one or two sheets of white paper over the background light source, and place the inspected object on top of the paper. 2. Select an appropriate configuration record from the Configuration Menu and download the configuration the SLS using the Send option. to 3. Select the View Image option in the Configuration Menu.
F@ure 6.19 Object image With Saturated Background Luminance Inspected object 1 r’ Saturated background luminance Saturated background luuduance 3ff q . I I Specular reflections; bright areas on object - Lighting compensation always bases its adjustments on the difference between the background part of the image and the peak “amplitude” of the object.
5. After a few moments, set the lighting compensation “Off.” The image should not change. to 6. Remove the mask fmm the inspected object. When you do, the image should appear as shown in Figure 6.22. 7. To save the configuration, return to the Configuration Menu. Use the Add or Insert option to create a new configuration record, or use the Overwrite option to update an existing configuration record.
The same steps can be applied to an application using a light object on a dark background, as shown in Figure 6.23, Figure 6.24, and Figure 6.25.
Monitor Option The main function of the Monitor option is to monitor SLS inspection operations and provide a rapidly updated graphic display of inspection results from the SLS. More specifically, the Monitor option provides these functions: l Displays analog results in horizontal bar graphs. l Displays discrete outputs in simulated JXDs. l Displays statistics based on analog results. l Logs analog results in a monitor log file on disk.
Monitor Menu: Function Selection When you select the Monitor option in the Main Menu, the Monitor Menu appears on the screen, as shown in Figure 7.1. This menu contains all of the Monitor functions. - Figure7.1MonitorMenu nart Linear Sensor Version 2.8 llonitor Henu Use 4 and t then press MITER. ESCprevious menu. Fl help. FZ change port, I co Vi flu St ii Qu Save Log to Text File / Lotus 123 .PRN te TurboSPC .
Figure 72 MonitorSmartSensorDisplay: BasicFeatures Snart Linear Sensor Nonitoring Snart Sensor Press Fl for help. Version Z.E# Press ESCuhen done. Start Time: i2:B8:3f Result B - Last edge Hean: 74.85 / Standard Deviation: 5 0 Using remote configuration Nax: 74.87 Switch Settings: Lighting compensation is On Exposure Time HIS): 18.4 Cycle Tine (ml: 25 Triggers Processed : 569 of 569 Function: 1-D Spatial tkasurement Monitor Display: Features and Symbols ii.B8 Nin: 74.82 I Range: B.
The analog bars am updated rapidly, as quickly as the PC can update the screen. LED Indicators @ These simulated LED indicators correspond following LEDs on the SLS: to the l a - discrete output A. l b-discrete output B. l e - fault/error l c-contrast When an LED appears on the screen, it is “on,” and when an LED does not appear, it is “off.” Note in Figure 7.2 (page 7-3) that the a and b LEDs are “on,” but the e and c LEDs are “off .
l Max-This l Min - This is the current minimum result value. l Range - This is the difirence between the current maximum and minimum result values. is the current maximum result value. Switch Settings @ These “switch settings” are the operating parameters in the current SLS configuration. They reflect the parameters designated by either the DIP switch settings on the SLS or the “switch settings” contained in a downloaded configuration.
l Function-This line indicates the analysis function in the current SLS configuration. It reflects the analysis function designated by either the DIP switch settings on the SLS or the “SL.S Function” contained in a downloaded configuration. Monitor Functions As mentioned earlier, the Monitor Menu enables you to select the appropriate Monitor function. Figure 7.3 shows the Monitor Menu and its functions. Note that the top four functions in the menu perform inspection monitoring and/or logging operations.
Listed in order from slowest to fastest, the logging functions are: l Monitor with Logging l Monitor & Log, NO Statistics l Log Results ONLY Some PC’s, such as those operating at 4.77MHz. may be unable to process results data rapidly enough to “keep up” with the SLS under some circumstances. For example, if you select the “Monitor with Logging” function and the following message appears . . . can't keep up with the SLS, some data is being ignored. . . .
- Monitor & Log, NO Statistics This function selects the “Monitoring Smart Sensor” display without the statistics under each analog bar. It stores results data in a log file on disk. Log Results ONLY This function selects the “Monitoring Smart Sensor” display without the analog bars, statistics, switch settings, and configuration information. It stores results data in a log file on disk. Log File Report This function generates a statistical report from the results data stored in the log file.
- Note: Since the CSS generates the log report ikom the accumulated results data in the monitor log, it requires an amount of time that varies with the size of the monitor log. Thus, a large log may require several minutes of processing Save Log Functions You can use the ‘Save Log” functions to save the monitor log to any of four formats that you can then use the logged data with other application software, namely: 1. Save Log to Text File/Lotus 123.PRN 2. Save Log to Me&tat 3.
Fields 2 and 3 contain the date and time of the trigger that started the inspection cycle. - Field 4 contains the exposure time (12.2m.9). Field S contains the inspection cycle time (25ms). Field 6 contains the error LED status (0 = Off). Field 7 contains the contrast LED status (0 = Off). Field 8 contains the discrete output A LED status (1 = On). Field 9 contains the analog output A result (26.69).
This screen contains several data entry fields, which are described as follows: Import File Name - The default file name, \MSXXSJMPTXT, appears the fust time you use this function. You can use this file name, or enter a file name of your choice. This is a requited entry. Use Automatic Datdime? - Select Yes if you want the MetriStat program to enter the date and time for each subgroup, or select No if you want the ach& dates and times to be used.
When the conversion is completed, a message appears with instructions for importing the file into the MetriStat Lab program. DataMyte ‘IhrboSPC.PRN Format When you select this Save Log function, the CSS converts the monitor log into a file that you can import into the DataMyte TurboSPC program. The converted file contains basic inspection results data. When the conversion is completed, a message appears with instructions for importing the file into the DataMyte TurboSPC program. dBASE.
Field 10 contains the discrete output B LED status (“F” = OW, “T’ = On). Field 11 contains the analog output B result. When the conversion is completed, a message appears stating that a “DBF’ file has been created that the dBASE program can use directly. Consult your dBASE manual, if necessary, for more information about dBASE files. Delete Monitor Log You can use this function to delete the monitor log file from the system disk.
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Statistical Process Control Option The Statistical Process Control (SPC) option provides simultaneous displays of a variety of SPC data using histognuns, control charts, and tables of cumulative statistics. You can select from among several data display options, such as X Bar and Histogram, X Bar and R and Histogram, and so on. In addition, the SPC option can log results data and statistics to disk files for later use in reports or, when converted, in other application programs.
PC Hardware Performance vs SPC During SPC operations, the css must perform a large number of statistical and other calculations from the moment it acquires inspection results data from the SLS until it updates the graphic and numeric data on the PC display. These calculations require time; thus, in some circumstances the SLS can deliver results data faster than the CSS can process that data and display the results on the PC monitor.
Here are some performance guidelines: l An IBM AT or compatible PC, operating at 8Mhz, with a math coprocessor, can service four SLS’s delivering a total of 30 SLS inspection results “data points” per second. l An IBM XT or compatible PC, operating at 4.77Mhz. without a math coprocessor, can service five SLS inspection results “data points” per second. The remainiig sections of this manual provide details about using each of the SPC setup and operation methods outlined above.
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SPC Chart Display: Typical Features Figure 8.2 shows how the SPC display might appear when your SLS is set up as described under Staging SLS For SPC Data Displays, and you have started an SPC operation. It is intended to give you a general idea of how a typical SPC chart display looks. Figure 82 SPC Chart Display: X Bar and R and Histogram The graphic data “pans” across the display from left to right; that is, the data display begins at the left chart boundary and moves toward the right boundary.
Figure 8.2 (page 8-5) also identifies the main features of a typical chart display. They are identified by the circled numbers. and are described briefly as follows: 1. Chart A - This two-part chart reflects the inspection results from analog output A on the SLS, except when a formula is defined for chart A.
7. Histogram: Chart A - This histogram reflects the inspection results (or formula results) that am displayed on chart A. The bars or “cells” in a verticufhistogram indicate relativeaccumulations of data point values that fall within both an overall range (max. - min.) and several subordinate ranges that are determined by the number of cells in the histogram (see Long SPC Setup Method). Both the “max. -min.
12. Plus Icon-This icon signifies that when you press the “+” key (or “click” the icon with the mouse), the apparent panning speed of the chart increases. The visual effect is to “stretch” the data display horizontally. - 13. Minus Icon -This icon signifies that when you press the “-” key (or “click” the icon with the mouse), the apparent panning speed of the chart decreases. The visual effect is to “shrink” the data display horizontally. 14.
and statistics that accumulated from the time that the data display stopped. (Alternatively, you can press the F2 key to freeze the data display and start it again.) 17. F,se - This icon signifies that when you press the ESC (escape) key (or “click” the icon with the mouse), the SPC operation and data display stop, and the display returns to the previous setup menu.
Figure6.3 spcsetupMenu I I Iion I He1 Short SPC Setup llenu Qui I Long SPC Setup Menu (If the SPC Setup Menu does not appear, it was not selected as the default setup menu in the Program Configuration Screen. If this is the case, refer to Chapter 9, Progrum Configuration Option, for information about selecting the SPC Setup Menu as the default setup menu.) Note that the Chart Selection and Setup Menu option is always highlighted when the SPC Setup Menu tirst appears on the display.
Figure 8.4 Chart 8ektion and setup Menu I Ii1 Log File Results Conversion logging is Off. (The number YYY is derived from the numbers entered in the Program Configuration Screen under the Automatic SPC Setup section. The CSS multiplies the “Number of subgroups” by the “Number of inspections per subgroup” to get YYY. The number XXX is updated until it equals YYY.) This is the “automatic” part of the Charts method.
Chart Selection and Setup Menu: Options Here are the options in the Chart Selection and Setup Menu. Note that when you select one of the chart options, it applies to both chart A and chart B. To select any menu option, first highlight the option, then press the ENTER key. 1. 2. X Bar and R and Histogram - This option plots graphic data as follows: a. Subgroup average data (X bar). b. A running average of X bar data (X double bar). c. A histogram based on X data. d. Range data points (R). e.
5. c. Upper and lower control limits for X. d. A histogram based on X data. X and Sideways Histogram-This graphic data as follows: option plots a Individual data points (X). b. A running average of individual data points (X bar). c. Upper and lower control limits for X. d. A sideways histogram based on X data. 6. ‘lkn Logging On (Off) -Select this option to enable (if OJ) or disable (if On) the logging function. (Logging operations are described in Logging Functions on page 8-52.) 7.
centimeters. For more information about the F3 calibrate function, refer to Calibration, Chart Scaling, and SLS Scaling on page 8-46. F$J4llly SPC setup The run-only SPC setup and operation method enables you to perform SPC operations by selecting an existing SPC setup record. Thus, you need little or no experience with statistical process control to use this setup option.
- Conj&ration Menu (described in Chapter 5). highlight the -appropriate configuration record, and use the Se& option to download that conjigumtion to the SLS. FigureM Run-Only Short WC setup Menu lhart Linear Sensor m Short SPC Setup tlenu Uersion 2-B Clear Report Toggle Logging Log Report Convert Log Delete Log Results logging is Off. Use + and l for options. Use 1, t, PgUp, PgDn, Hone, and End for records. Press ENTER to run option. ESCprevious menu. Fl for help. FZ change port.
SPC - Select this option to begin SPC operations using the highlighted setup record. Clear - Select this option to clear statistics from a highlighted setup record that has “Yes” in the “Saved Stats” column. Report - Select this option if you want to generate a report based on saved statistics, histograms, or the setup record. (These reports are described in Report Functions on page 8-60.
- ~hort~Pc setup The short SPC setup and operation method enables you to specify a few SPC parameters in a short setup record, then run SPC operations using that record. You need little or no experience with statistical process control to use this setup option. Using the Short SPC Setup Method Here is the procedure for using the short method of SPC setup and operation: Your Action Comments Return to the Main Menu, if you have not already done so.
appropriate configuration record, and use the Send option to dbwnkmd thut configuration to the SLS. Use the next step to start SPC operations at this time. Otherwise, skip to Short Setup Menu: Options. Flgure 8.6 Short SPC setup Menu hart Linear Sensor m Log Add Insert Short SPC Setup tlenu Delete Modify Charts Version2.88 Clear Report Utilities tleasuremnts tleasuremnts Use f and + for options. Press MTER to run option. Use 4, t, PgUp, PgDn, Hone, and End for records. ESC previous mmu.
1. SPC - Select this option to begin SPC operations using the highlighted setup record. 2. Log - Select this option to set up multiple log files in the Log File Menu and perform SPC operations using any of specified log files to log SPC data. (Logging operations are described in Logging Functions on page 8-52.) 3. Add - Select this option to create a new SPC setup record in the Short SPC Setup Screen. The new setup record is added to the end of the list of setup records in the setup menu. 4.
- Short Setup Screen: Fields When you select the Add, Insert, or Modify option, the Short SPC Setup Screen appears in the display. Figure 8.7 is typical of an initial Short SPC Setup Screen. Figure8.7 snartLinearsensor I ShortSPCSetupScreen Short SPC Setup Screen Enter the On-Line SPCoptions. Press ESCuhen done. Version 2.88 Fl for help.
Sample Size Use this field to enter the sample size, which is the number of data points (inspection results) to be used in each subgroup. The sample size to enter depends partly on the chart options that you intend to use for charts A and B, as follows: l For the “x” chart options, which display individual inspection results, the sample size must always be 1. l For the ‘%” chart options, which display inspection results averages, the sample sire must be 2 or greater (up to 99).
results description for chart A is First Edge, and the description for chart B is Last Edge. These reflect the results frcm the analog A and B outputs. You can use these fields to enter any name or description, up to 33 characters long, that is better suited to your application. Chart Selection: Chart A and Chart B Use the chart selection fields to select a chart option for chart A and chart B.
Here are the chart options in the Chart Selection Menu. (Note that the first five options are the same as those in the Chart Selection and Setup Menu shown in Figure 8.8 on page 8-22.) 1. X Bar and R and Histogram - This option plots graphic data as follows: a. Subgroup average data (X bar). b. A running average of X bar data (X double bar). c. A histogram based on X data. d. Range data points (R). 2. e. A running average of range data (R bar). f. Upper and lower control limits for X bar and R.
5. X and Sideways Histogram - This option plots graphic data as follows: a. Individual data points (X). b. A running average of individual data points (X bar). 6. 7. c. Upper and lower control limits for X. d. A sideways histogram based on X data. p Chart and Sideways Histogram-This graphic data as follows: option plots a. Individual data points (p). b. A running average of individual data points 6). c. Upper and lower control limits for p. d. A sideways histogram based on p data.
- Long SPC Setup Method The long SPC setup and operation method enables you to specify all of the SPC parameters that are available in the CSS. then run SPC operations using that record. Before using this option, you should have a full knowledge of SPC concepts and parameters. Using the Long SPC Setup Method Here is the procedure for using the long method of SPC setup and operation: Comments Your Action Return to the Main Menu, if you have notalready done SO.
Figurew LongWC setup Menu hart Linear Sensor SPC Log m Insert Version 2.8 Long SPC Setup tlenu Delete Hodify Rescale Charts Clear Report Utils chartA Lou Value HighValue Precision Chart B Lou Value High Value Precision Saved Stats? I Use * and + for options. Press ENlEBto run option. Use 1, t, PgUp, PgDn, How, and End for retards. ESCprevious menu. Fl for help. F2 change port. Long Setup Menu: Options Here is a brief description of the menu options in the Long SPC Setup Menu in Figure 8.
3. Add - Select this option to create a new SPC setup record in the Long SPC Setup Screen. The new setup record is added to the end of the list of setup records in the setup menu. 4. Insert - Select this option to create a new SPC setup record in the Long SPC Setup Screen. The new setup record is inserted above the highlighted setup record in the setup menu. 5. Delete - Select this option to delete the highlighted setup record in the setup menu. 6.
c. Change to a different DOS file, either a new file or an existing file. d. Copy the highlighted current file. ^ setup record within the Long Setup Screen: Fields When you select the Add option, the cursor moves to the Description field in the Long SPC Setup Menu, as shown in Figure 8.10. Figure 8.10 Description Field: Long SPCSetup rt Limar .smsm Rtcr tk Menu lLmgsFcsetuplkw setup descrlptlol. hwa BC to cmcd. uonlml2.d H for klp.
To continue on to the Long SPC Setup Screen, press the EW key, then press the ENTER key to “save” the Chart Scales screen and display the fiit group of data entry and option fields in the setup screen, as shown in Figure 8.12. (The remainder of the long setup Screen is shown in Figure 8.14, page 8-34; Figure 8.16, page 8-39; and Figure 8.17, page 8-41.) Figure8.12 Long!WCSetupScreen(Part1 of 4) Enter the On-Line SPC options. Press ESCuhen done.
Note: Initially, the description field contains the name that you just entered if you used the Add or Insert option. Otherwise, the existing name appears if you used the Modii option. Chart Scale Values These fields indicate the current low and high values tiom the Chart Scales screen. They appear in the setup screen for informational purposes only. You cannot change them in the setup screen.
specification limit divided by the number of items in the sample. (For more information about chart attributes, refer to Chuti Attributes Method: Chart A and Churt B on page g-36.) Use these fields to enter values that you deem to represent the ideal outcome for all inspection results in each chart While the CSS does not use these values in any of the SPC calculations, it does include them in the statistics report.
Figure 8.13 8hgk-Chart Display of X Bar and R and Histogram - Chart Boundary Values Use these fields to specify the upper and lower boundaries for each control chart that you select for your application. Separate chart boundary fields are provided for the X and X bar charts, the R and s charts, and the p charts. Initially, when you create a new setup record using the Add or Insert option, these fields are blank.
Note: When you perform an automatic SPC setup using the Charts menu option, the CSS calculates the chart boundaries during the initialization phase. If you then save the resulting setup record (by selecting Save SPC Setup Configuration and naming the setup record), the CSS inserts the calculated chart boundaries into the appropriate fields.
- Rgure 8.14 Long WC setup Screen[part2 of 4) Smart Linear Sensor Long SPC Setup Screen the On-Line SPC options. Press ESCuhen done. Use fixed control limits? Lower Control Limit X (LCLX) Upper Control Linit X (UCLX) Use fixed center line? Center Line Numberof sigma units for limits Uersion 2.88 Fl help.
Use Fixed Control Limits? Use these fields control limits to display. Separate provided for the the p charts. to indicate whether or not you want fiied appear in the chart A and/or chart B “Use fixed control limits?” fields are X and X bar charts, the R and s charts, and If you select “Yes” for chart A or chart B, you must enter the upper and lower control limit values for that chart in the following fields.
The formula for calculating UCLx is: mean + (sigma x sigma units). The formula for calculating LCLx is: mean - (sigma x sigma units). Chart Attributes Method: Chart A and Chart B Note: These fields apply only when you have selected a p chart option for chart A and/or chart B. Use these fields to select the “attribute” that determines whether an inspected item is defective. You can select the same “attribute method” or different methods for each p chart, according to the requirements of your application.
Flgure8.15 pChaiAtlribubzsMethodMenu It Result out of spec Result above USL Result below LSL Discrete output closed You can select a menu option using either of the following methods: l Use the SPACE BAR to scroll down through the list of options in the menu, or use the BACKSPACE key to scroll up. In either case, the currently selected option appears in the chart attributes field. Stop scrolling when you see the correct option in the field. l Press the TAB key.
Number of Cells Use these fields to specify the number of cells in the histogram for chart A and/or chart B. You can select the same number of cells, or a different number, for each chart, according to the requirements of your application. The default number is 15 in a new setup record. The valid numbers range from 5 to 30. Stabilization Value Use these tields to specify the number of individual inspection results (data points) that the CSS uses to “stabilize” the initial histogram boundaries.
Figure8.16LongSPCSetupScreen(Part3.of4) Smart Linear Sensor Long SPC Setup Screen Enter the On-Line SPC options. Version 2 Press ESCuhen done. llultiple Fl help.
2. d. Division: e. Exponentiation: - / h or$ A formula must specify the analog result from at least one SLS, as follows: a. SLS 1: laand lb b. SLS2: c. SLS 3: 3a and 3b d. SLS4: 2aand2b 4aand4b Thus, la is the analog A output from SLS 1, and 4b is the analog B output from SLS 4. In both of the following examples, assume that the SLS is configured with the 1-D Spatial Measurement function.
SLS Scale Values Use these fields, along with the “FC3calibrate” function, to enter calibrated scale values for any SLS connected to COMl, COM2, COM3, and/or COM4. The calibration and scaling functions and procedures are described in the Calibration, Chart Scaling, and SLS Scaling on page 8-46. Log Results? Use these fields to enable (if OJn or disable (if On) the logging function for each SL.S used in your application. (Logging operations are described in Logging Functions on page 8-52.
Note: Your process must be both normally distributed and in control in order to use the estimated value of sigma. Refer to Appendix C. SPC Formulas, for an explanation of the formulas used to calculate Cp, Cpk, and estimated sigma. Control Chart Panning Percentage Use these fields to enter the percentage of the control charts to be cleared at the end of the “panning” cycle, when the charts are full. The valid percentage numbers range from 25% to 100%.
Flgure 8.18 Panning Operatton With Percentage Set to 80% Firsteds mdiuidusls New display cycle begins here Result Description: Chart A and Chart B Use these fields to enter a descriptive name for the results that are displayed in each chart. These names appear above the corresponding charts in the display, and also appear in the setup and statistics reports. Thus, in Figure 8.17, page 8-41, the names are Object Width for chart A, and Object Center for chart B.
1-D Spatial Measurement function is in operation, the results description for chart A is Fit Edge, and the description for chart B is Last Edge. These reflect the results from the analog A and B outputs. You can use these fields to enter any name or description, up to 33 characters long, that is better suited to your application.
highlight the correct chart option, then press the ENTER key to select that option. Hem are the options in the Cpk Calculation Method Menu: 1. Min of (USL - Mean) or (Mean - LSL) - This is the standard method for calculating Cpk, which is the lesser result of these two calculations: cpk = UJSL -Mean) 3a or (Mean - LSL) CM= 3a 2. USL - Mean -Use this method for calculating Cpk when the specification midpoint is closer to the USL. 3.
Calibration, Chart Scaling, and SLS Scaling CuZibration enables you to convert or “rescale” inspection results data from an SLS, which you normally see as percentages from 0% to 100% in the Monitor and View Image displays, to “real world” units of your choice, such as inches, centimeters. and so on. The effect is that when you perform SPC operations, the statistical data is based on actual measurement values.
lOO), the results data from the SLS could appear anywhere within the entire chart scale range of 0 to 100. If, however, the SLS scales were reset to 0 and 10, the results data could only appear within the 0 to 10 portion of the chart scale range. You can specify any negative or positive number that fits in the ten-character field. The only requirement is that the low value must be lower (or more negative) than the high value.
To start the calibration process, press the ENTER key again. When you press ENTER, the CSS begins acquiring results data (object width or edge location), and the image count begins to increment. When the countfigure reaches 30 to 50. Dress the ESC key to stop ihe View Image and return to the Chart Selection and Setup Menu. The CSS calculates the average of the accumulated results, and uses that as the basis of the calibration.
Highlight the “TEST’ setup record, Note that the Chart Scales screen shows the calibrated low and high values. They sre the same for both charts. The calibrated low value is always zero. The calibrated high value reflects the “real world” value entered and the percentage of the SLS FOV that it occupies. As an example, if you enter 4.0 as width of anobject, and it occupies exactly 50% of the FOV, the CSS will calculate the high value as 8.0. It will then base all subsequent width measurements on a 0-to-8.
Highlight the Add option, then press the ENTER key. This creates a new setup record. Type in TEST, then press the ENTER key. This names the setup record “TELST,” and moves the cursor to the Chart Scales screen (which you will not change at this time). Press the ESC key, then the ENTER key. This exits and “saves” the Chart Scales screen, then displays the Long SPC Setup Screen. Using the PgDn and down arrow keys, highlight the Law Valuefield under SLS 1 in the SLS Scaling section.
Press the ESC key, then press the ENTER key, to exit and save the long setup screen. When you press ENTER, the long setup menu reappears on the display, with the Add option highlighted. Press the “‘R”key to highlight the Rescale option. The Rescale option is used to rescale the low and high values in the Chart Scales screen. Press the ENTER key to select the Rescaie option. When you press ENTER, the cursor highlights the Chart A Low Value field in the Chart Scales screen.
- Logging Functions The CSS can perform logging operations using any of the four setup methods. The automatic and run-only setup methods share a common logging function (logging on or logging off) and default log file. The short and long setup methods also share a common logging function, and they can share the same log files or use different ones. Automatic and Run-Only Setup Methods These two setup methods use a menu option that turns logging on or off, as required.
the setup menu when you selected the Log option, and logging to the Ne that is currently highlighted in the Log File Menu. Figure820 LogFileMenuandLoggingOptionsMenu Slmart Linear Sensor SPC m Delete Lag File tlenu Renaae Clear Use + and + for options. Press ENTER to run option. Version 2.88 Report Convert Clear Stats Use 4, t, PgUp, PgDn, Hone, and End for logs. ESCsetup menu. Fl for help. FZ change port. 2. Add - Select this option to create a new log fiie in the Log File Menu.
print the report, or save the report to a DOS file. (These reports are described in Report Functions on page 8-60.) 7. Convert - Select this option to convert the data accumulated in the highlighted log Ne to a format that is compatible with one of a number of other application programs, such as Lotus 123 and MetriStat Lab. These am described in Conversion Functions on page 8-54. 8.
Figure 821 SFC Log Conversion Menu Dataflyte TurboSPC . PRN dIMSE JBF Here is a description of each SPC conversion Text File/Lotus lW.PRN - function: Format When you select this Save Log function, the CSS converts the SPC log to a text file, each line of which contains results data and other data from one SLS inspection cycle. Figure 8.22 is a sample of a few lines of converted text file. Fgure 822 2, “06/03/1991”, “15:28:11.15”,14.1,25,0,0,0,20.07,0,83.5~ 2,“06/03/1991”,“15:28:11.
Field 4 contains the exposure time. Field 5 contains the inspection cycle time. Field 6 contains the error LED status (1 = On; 0 = Off). Field 7 contains the contrast LED status (1 = On; 0 = Off). Field 8 contains the discrete output A LED status (1 = On; O-Off). Field 9 contains the analog output A result. Field 10 contains the discrete output B LED status (1 = On; o-off). Field 11 contains the analog output B result. In the second group of three lines, each line contains four fields, separated by commas.
MetriStat Lab Format When you select this conversion function, the CSS displays the MetriStat Import Setup Screen. Figure 8.23 shows how the screen would appear if you selected “Yes” in the SLS 1 and SLS 2 “Log Results?” fields of the long setup menu (see Figure. 8.16 on page 8-39). Note that Figure 8.23 is a composite - it shows more than you will see on your display at one time.
Here are the data entry fields in each group: Import File Name - The default file name, \MSXXSJMF?TXT, appears the first time you use this function. You can use this file name, or enter a file name of your choice. This is a required entry. Use Automatic Datdl’ime? - Select Yes if you want the MetriStat program to enter the date and time for each subgroup, or select No if you want the actual dates and times to be used.
DataMyte ‘hrboSPC.PRN Format When you select this Save Log function, the CSS converts the SPC log into a file that you can import into the DataMyte TurboSPC program. The converted file contains basic inspection results data. When the conversion is completed, a message appears with instructions for importing the file into the DataMyte TurboSPC program. dBASE.DBF Format When you select this Save Log function, the CSS converts the SPC log to a dBASE.
When the conversion is completed, a message appears stating that a “DBF’ fne has been created that the dBASE program can use directly. Consult your dBASE manual, if necessary, for mom information about dBASE files. Report Functions SPC operations can generate a number of reports, each of which you can view on the display, send to a printer, or save in a DOS file.
Fgure 8.25 Basic SPC Log Report: Short and Long Hay 13, 1991 Page - 16:07:38 Allen-Bradley ccmpany -- smart Linear A)ax Widget 123. nain sensor -- spc 1 Log Report Co. street CenteI city, us.4 _-_________-____________________________---*-----------------------------------: Part DWCriptiOll Width lag File : TEST.LcG ---_____________________________________----------------------------------~----Chart A Chart B SPC Charts ____________________~---~-----~.--~.
Flgure 8X 8PC Log Report Showing Wed SLS Logging ___-___--__-___-________________________---------------------------------------wa* 14, 1991 - 10:08:05 Allen-Bradley Page Conlpany -- Smart Linear Ajax Widget 1234 nain : Part -- SPC Log 1 Report Co. street center city, __-__-__-__-____-_______________________-----*---------------------------------Demcrlption sensor USA Width lag File : TEST.
Figure 8.27 spc sfatktics Report (1 of 2) ----------___--------------------*------------------------------------*--------- Nay 08:44:29 14, 1991 Allen-Bradley Ccppany -- Smart Linear Ajax Widget 1234 Main Sensor -- Statistics Re,x,rt Co.
Figure 8.2s SKi statlsnes Report (2 of 2) B Bar Calculated LCLs Calculated UCLs CP 0.95 WA CPk Cr 0.79 N/A 1.05 WA 0.18 Estimated 0.36 sigma l SPC Setup Report-This is an SPC setup record, and it always contains the contents of the currently highlighted setup record, using the Long SPC Setup Screen format, regardless of whether you access it from the run-only, short, or long setup menu. Figure 8.29 (page 864) and Figure 8.30 (page 8-65) show the entire SPC setup report in two parts.
Figure 8.30 Spc setup Report Iover Chart Boundary Dpper Chart Boundary Display Use control fixed limits? control limits? Lover Control Limit (LCLR or I.
l Histogram Report - This report, like the Statistics Report, is based on inspection results that were saved during SPC operations using the currently highlighted setup record. The report can originate from run-only SPC operations, or from SPC operations based on the short or long setup screen. The histogram report (Figure 8.31, page 8-67, and Figure 8.32, page8-68) contains two pages. Each page contains a horizontal “histogram” consistine of “*” (asterisk) characters, and a Able showing &ll contents.
Figure 8.31 Histogram Report (I of 2) ____-__-____________*----------------------------------------------------------- way 14, 1991 - 08:45:11 Allen-Bradley Description Chart Low Bigh : Part Description: Wlue -- smart Idnear Ajax Widget 1234 Hain Sensor -- Histogram 1 Report Co. street center city, Minimum: 67.50 USA Width Object width : 0.00000 Value : 100.00000 ISI,: 67.69 wan: page Company USIA: 69.69 68.52 Histogram Standard Deviation: waximum: 69.60 0.
Figure 8.32 Histogram Report p of 2) ___-__-_--_-_-__--______________________---------------------------------------nay 14, 1991 - 08:15:16 Allen-Bradley Company -- Smart Linear Ajax Widget 1234 Main Sensor Page -- Eistcqram Report Co. Street Center City, OSA ________________________________________---------------------------------------DeSCriptiOU Chart Low : Part Description: value Eigh wean: : 100.00000 59.58 60.12 Histogram center : 0.
Program Configuration Option The function of the Program Configuration option is to configure the CSS according to your hardware setup and other application requirements. More specifically, you can use the Program Configuration option to define the following hardware, communication, and SPC application parameters: l Enter a name and address header for the configuration, monitor, and SPC reports. l Define the default communication communication error procedure. port and the port setup.
FigureQ.1ProgramConfigurationScreen(FullScreen) hart Fill Linear Sensor Program Configuration Screen in the progran configuration Center record. Version Press ESC uhen done. 2.88 Fi for help.
reports: the Configuration the four SPC reports. Report, the Monitor Report, and Communication Setup This section consists of three fields that specify certain communication parameters, as follows: Default Communication Port Number This field specifies the port to which an SL.S must be connected in order to use all of the CSS options. If the current default setting is incorrect for your application, enter a different port number (1 through 4 are valid).
Port Address - This field shows the address for each of the four communication ports: COMl, 03F8; COM2,02F8; COM3, 03E8; and COM4, CY2E8.Refer to your communication adapter reference manual for information about port addresses. Port IRQ Number This field shows the default IRQ number for each of the four communication ports: COMl and COM3, IRQ$ COM2 and COM4, IRQ3. Note: The CSS supports IRQ3, IRQ4, IRQS, and IRQ7 only.
appear whenever you select a “new” setup screen using the “Add” or ‘Tnsert” option. Number of Subgroups Enter into this field the number of subgroups that you want the CSS to use as the basis for the chart boundary calculation. Number of Inspections per Subgroup Enter into this field the number of inspections that you want in each subgroup.
Figure 92 Graphics ModeSelection Menu Automatic CGA648 x 288 (2 colors1 EGA64B x 288 (16 colors1 EGA648 x 356 (2 colorsl EGA648 x 3% 116 colors1 VGA6448x 488 (16 colors) VGA8BB x 688 (16 colors) Paradise UGA868 x 6BB (16 colors) Uideo-7 Hercules 728 x 348 (2 colors) This menu enables you to select the resolution/color combination that optimizes your graphics adapter for displaying View Image and SPC data.
EGA 640 x 350 (2 colors): This option provides the highest resolution that is available from EGA adapters. View Image and SPC displays appear in two colors (black and white), while text-only displays appear in color. Note: If you selected “Automatic” or “EGA 640 x 350 (16 colors)” and are using a color monitor, but the View Image and SPC data displays do not appear in color, your EGA adapter probably has only 64K-bytes of memory.
Default SPC SetupSelection -. When you highlight the “Default SPC setup selection” field, the Default SPC Setup Menu appears, as shown in Figure 9.3. Fgure 9.3 Defautt SPC Setup Menu SPC Setup Menu Chart Selection and Setup Menu Short SPC Menu MN Only) Short SPC Setup Menu Long SPC Setup Menu This menu enables you to select a default setup menu to appear on the display whenever you select the Statistical Process control (SPC) option in the Main Menu.
Figure 9.4 SFC Setup Menu Short SPC Menu (RUN Only): If you select this option, the Short SPC Setup menu (the “run only” version) appears on the display when you select the SPC option. The “run only” menu enables you to select SPC operations directly, using any existing SPC setup record (stored in either the short or the long setup menu). You cannot create new setup records, however, or modify existing records.
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Online Help Messages The SLS Configuration Support Software (CSS) provides both a general help message and numerous “context-specific” help messages to assist you in performing the various setup, configuration, and operational tasks within the software. Chapter 4, User Interface: Getting Around, introduced you to the online help message concept.
Fl Key: Searching Help Messages You can enter the help message search function by pressing the Fl key again after displaying any help message on the screen. When you press Fl, a message asks you to “Enter a string to look up (ESC to cancel):“. Beneath this message is a default string, which reflects the name of the menu option or data entry field that the reverse video cursor highlighted when you pressed Fl to access the help message.
RS-232 Cable Connections Cable Connectors The RS-232 communication cable is included with the SLS Configuration Support Software (CSS), Catalog No. 2804sWl. This cable has a small 4-pin connector on one end and a 25-pin &type connector on the other end. Both connectors are shown in Figure A. 1. Note: You can order the cable separately as Catalog No. 2804-CSCl. Figure A.1 Pinout Diagram: Connectors 4-Pin To: SLS 53 Port TXD on Cable 2804-CSCi RXD N.C.
Figure A.2 on page A-2 shows the connections between the pins on each end of the o-to-25 pin adapter. If your PC is an IBM-PC, XT or compatible, need the o-to-25 pin adapter. Fgure A.2 Pinout Diagram: 9-b-25 you may not Pin Adapter O-Pin (Female) (pG-&) N.C. 1 8 N.C. RXD 2 TXD 3 N.C. 4 GRD 5 II I 3 RXD 2 TXD Ifit. GkD 25-Pin N.C. 6 N.C. 7 NC. 8 N.C. 9 - N’C. (Female) N:C. N%. i:. N.C. = No Connection If you are using an Allen-Bradley industrial terminal, Catalog No.
Figure A.3 Schematic Diagram for Modifying 2!i-pin Connector 3. Reassemble the 25-pin connector. Note: Using a modified cable with other IBM-compatible PC’s may result in unsatisfactory performance. Use the unmodified cable with those PCs. .
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Glossary Here is a list of terms used in this manual and/or in statistical process control. Assignable cause - A non-random cause of variation in a process resulting from an identifiable, and therefore correctable, source (see Common cause). Also called special cause. Cell - For a sample based on a continuous variable, a cell is an interval into which individual data points are grouped.
the cells provide a visual representation process (see Cell). Individuals - Individual observations of the variation in : or results (X). LCL - The lower control limit (see Control limits). LSL - The lower specification limit (see Specification). Mean - The arithmetic average of a series of values (X bar). Non-conforming units - Units that do not conform to a specification or other inspection standard. Sometimes called defective or discrepant units.
and upper and lower limit values. To be acceptable, an item must lie within the upper and lower specification limits. Standard deviation - A measure of the variation or dispersion in a process, usually based on the evaluation of a sample (instead of the entire “population”) of units produced by the process. Subgroup - A sample of individual observations or results of a specified size, upon which statistical operations are performed. These include mean, range, and standard deviation.
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Formulas Here is a list of the SPC formulas that are applicable to the SPC option in the support software.
- Standard Deviation The formula for calculating the standard deviation of a subgroup (sample) is: A$- s = (g&)*/n i=l i=l J (n- 1) s Bar The formula for calculating the mean of a series of standard deviation values (s) is: k c si s = izl - k Estimated Sigma: X Bar and R Chart The formula for calculating estimated sigma (a) for the X Bar and R chart is: estimated a CJ = d 2 Estimated Sigma: X Bar and s Chart The formula for calculating estimated sigma (CT)for the X Bar and s chart is: e
- Non-Conforming Units (p) The formula for calculating the fraction of non-conforming (defective) units @) in a sample is: P= number of non-conforming unirs n p Bar The formula for calculating the mean of a series of “p” values is: k c p = h ‘-’ X Pi) k ni c i=l Process Capability (Cp) and Inverse (Cr) The formulas for calculating the capability of a process (Cp), and its inverse (Cr), are: 60 cr C-4 = (USL-LSL)
- Cpk Index The formulas for calculating the Cpk index are: C = minimum of (USL -x) pk 30 or (x- LSL) or, use these formulas to determiue unilateral tolerances: or - Control Limits: X Bar and R Charts The formulas for calculating the control limits for an X Bar and R chart are: UCL, = DJT Control Limits: X Bar and s Charts The formulas for calculating the control limits for an X Bar and s chart are: UCL, = BJ c-s
Control Limits: Individuals Charts - The formulas for calculating the control limits for individuals charts are: UCL, = x+ ya LCL, = x-y7 Note: y defaults to 3, but you can change it to any value from 1 to 5.
- Formula Constants Divisors for est. ofstd XBar R Consts Sample Size n The following twwpart table contains the constants that the CSS uses to calculate control limits: 1 A2 d2 D3 I - D4 I =43 I c4 I 1.880 1.023 0.729 0.577 1.128 1.693 2.059 2.326 0.000 0.000 0.000 3.267 2.574 2.282 2.114 2.659 1.954 1.628 1.427 0.7979 0.8862 0.9213 0.94cO 6 7 8 9 10 0.483 0.419 0.373 0.337 0.308 2.534 2.704 2.847 2.970 3.078 0.000 0.076 0.136 0.184 0.223 2.004 1.924 1.864 1.816 1.777 1.287 1.
Sample Size XB%R COflStS Divisor for est of std n A2 4 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 Note: C-8 see note RChsrt RCitti LOWeI upper CtlL.h CtlLh D3 Se43 See note note D4 see note xBar COIlStS XBar s A3 0.548 0.507 0.474 0.447 0.424 Divisors forest. of std c4 See note 0.405 see note See note See See note note see note SCX note See note see note Use the values given for a sample size of 25. 0.387 0.372 0.358 0.346 0.335 0.325 0.316 0.308 0.
- Send Configuration Utility The Send Configuration utility, SENDCONEEXE, provides a method for the knowledgeable DOS user or programmer to download specified SJ.S configuration records to the SL.S while running application software other than the SLS Configuration Support Software (CSS). Directory Requirements For most applications, the SENDCONEEXE file should be located in the same directory as the CSS files. usually the SLS directory.
The options have the following functions; 1. -v Use this option to display the current version number of the Send Configuration utility. Note that you should use this option alone. If you include other options, they are ignored - only the version number is displayed. 2. -ffie.fid Use this option when the required configuration record is in a different .CFG file than the SLS.CFG file. The filename, “fie.fid,” must include the path when the .CFG file is not in the same directory as the SFNDCONEEXE file. 3.
Example 3: Type sendconf -p2 -d“Object Length” This causes the utility to download the “Object Width” configuration record to the SLS attached to the COM2 port.
Example Batch File - One method of using the Send Configuration utility is to include it in a DOS batch fde.
- - echo goto :err7 echo goto :err6 echo goto :err5 echo goto :exr4 echo goto :err3 echo goto :enZ echo goto :errl echo goto :done Invalid port. done Missing path name. done Path name is too large. done Missing description. done Description done is too large. Missing configuration done file name. File name is too large. done Missing description.
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Experience, User, l-l F Fl - F7 keys, Summary, 4-l I?2 key, Using, 4-6 Line Image, Description, 3-10,&l F4 key, Using, 4-6 FS key, Using, 4-7 F6 key, Using, 4-7 F7 key, Using, 4-7 H 2-2 Help message Example, 4-5 String search example, 4-6 Help Option General help message, 10-l Printing help message, 10-2 Searching help messages, 10-2 Specific help messages, 10-l Help option, Summary, l-4 Home key, Using, 4-S I Initialization, General, 1-2 Initialization 3-2 procedure, CSS, Overview, l-2 Install
Cpk calculation method, Description, 8-29 Display chart?, 8-31 Display control limits?, 8-33 Fixed center line value, 8-35 Fixed control limits values, 8-35 Log nXults?, 8-41 Number of cells, 8-38 Number of sigma units, 8-35 Number of triggers before limit change, 8-38 Result description, 843 Sample size, 8-30 Save statistics?, 84.5 SLS scales values.
Default SPC setup selection, 9-8 Graphics mode, 9-5 Multiple port setup Port address, 9-4 Port IRQ number, 9-4 Number of seconds before timeout, 9-3 Number of tries before error, 9-3 Prompt line, Definition, 4-3 Quit option, Summary, l-4 R Reference publications, l-l Removal procedure, CSS, 2-6 Reports Histogram, 8-66 Monitor log, 7-8 SPC log Auto and run-only, 8-60 Short and long setup, 8-60 SLS scaling, 8-61 SPC setup, 8-64 statistics, &62 S Send Configuration Utility Directory requirements, D-l Error
View Image Trigger Menu, 3-9 Up arrow key, Using, 44 V view Image display, SLS preparation, 6-9 View Image option, Summary, 14 View Image symbols, Description, 65,645, 6-7 View Image trigger mode Automatic trigger, 6-7 External trigger, 6-g Keyboard trigger, 6-g Keyboard/External trigger, 6-9 View Port, Description, 3-10, 64 I-5
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