Contents
Measurements Reference Guide iii
About This Guide
1 Planning Your Measurements
Introduction 1-2
Measurement Planning Guidelines 1-2
Planning and Storing a Calibration Program 1-4
Coordinating Multiple Types of Measurements 1-4
Triggering Options 1-5
Record button 5
Auto 5
Encoder 6
Using Online Help 1-7
2 Linear Measurements
Introduction 2-2
Setting Up for the Measurement 2-3
Placing and Using the Sensors 2-6
Mounting and Aligning the Optics on the Target
Machine 2-9
Mounting the optics 9
Aligning the optics 20
Aligning the Laser Beam to the Machine’s Travel Path
for Long-Range Measurements 2-23
Aligning the Laser Beam to the Machine’s Travel Path
for Short-Range Measurements 2-25
Making the Measurement 2-26
3 Timebase Measurements
Introduction 3-2
Setting Up for the Measurement 3-3