Chapter 2 Linear Measurements
Setting Up for the Measurement
Measurements Reference Guide 2-3
Setting Up for the Measurement
If you have not already done so, perform the following setup procedures
before using the rest of the instructions in this chapter to make a linear
measurement. Refer to the Agilent 5530 Getting Started Guide for
complete instructions when installing and starting the system for the first
time.
1 Mount the laser head on the tripod and place the tripod near the target
machine.
2 Connect the E1735A USB Axis Module and the E1736A USB Sensor Hub
to the USB connectors on your PC. Connect the laser head and remote
control unit to the axis module. Connect the sensors to the sensor hub.
3 Plug in and turn on all equipment.
4 Start the Agilent 10747F Metrology Software.
The Metrology Main Menu is displayed.
5 On the Metrology Main Menu, select Linear.
The Set Up Laser: LINEAR screen (Figure 2-2) is displayed.
Alternately, you can open an existing linear measurement setup file from
your database by selecting Recall Data on the Main Menu.
6 Complete the fields on the Set Up Laser: LINEAR screen.
If necessary, use the online help.