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9.8.6 Inspection Mode (Advanced)
In some applications, the default parameters involved in weld quality ratings are not
sufficient to accurately characterize a particular weld nugget. For these applications, the
EPOCH 4PLUS Spotweld Assistant software allows for operator-customized rating
parameters to correctly evaluate welds according to the acceptance specifications for the
inspection in question.
9.8.6.1 Advanced User Activation
To enter this advanced algorithm setup, press the [F4] function key, TRAINING, to return
to the setup screen from the live, basic inspection screen. From the Spotweld Assistant
setup screen, press the [F4] key, ADVANCED.
If the word ADVANCED does not appear above the [F4] key in the Spotweld Assistant
setup screen, the advanced option is not activated. To activate the advanced training
function, follow the steps below:
1. Press the OPTION key to enter the Options Menu.
2. Use the slewing keys to highlight the SETUP option and then press [ENTER].
3. Highlight ADVANCED USER and press [ENTER].
4. Highlight Spotweld from the ADV. USER list and press [ENTER] to activate this
box. An āXā appears in the Spotweld box to show that the option is activated.
5. Press [OPTION] to exit the Setup Menu and return to the advanced Spotweld
Assistant setup.
Figure 65 Setup
Note: The advanced Spotweld Assistant option can be activated prior to using the
Spotweld Assistant software or during the setup of Spotweld Assistant.