Albion Devices, Inc Micro Computer Gaging System

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Demonstration of

MicroCompmicro-computer gaging system

fromAlbion Devices, Inc.


MicroComp is a micro-computer gaging system.

When fitted to a gage fixture it can be the most accurate and repeatable dimensional measuring

instrument on the shop floor.


MicroComp 100

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Overview of MicroComp display and controls

“Hard” keys.

Used to move

selection when in a menu.

Analog “Scale” (one

of two display

options).

Digital dimensional

display.

Information window.

W = Work temperatureG = Gage temperature

M = Master temperature.

“Soft” keys.Function is

determined by box

immediately above on LCD.

LCD Display.

Select “Soft” key. Doubles as “Enter” key in some screens.


Live display demo

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Main Menu

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Adjustable tolerance markers.


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Adjustable tolerance markers.

Live display demo


MicroComp’s three operating modes:

MicroComp can be used in any of three different ways.

1. Gage amplifier, with 1 or 2 LVDTs.

2. Temperature compensated gaging system.

3. Temperature compensation system for a host gage.


Operating Mode # 1 aMicroComp as Gage Amplifier

In this mode MicroComp is used as an indicator to read and display dimensional gaging results using LVDT or similar input devices. It can be

used with a single LVDT….

Gage Fixture

Work PieceLVDT

Single LVDT Gaging Application


Operating Mode # 1 bMicroComp as Gage Amplifier - 2 LVDTs

….or with 2 LVDTs in A+B or A-B configuration.

Gage Fixture

Work PieceLVDT

Two LVDT Gaging Application

LVDTGage Fixture


Operating Mode # 2MicroComp as Temperature compensated gaging system

With the addition of temperature sensors, MicroComp can automatically compensate for the largest cause of gaging error - temperature.

Gage Fixture

Work PieceLVDT

WorktempsensorGage temp

sensor

Temperature Compensated Gaging Application


Operating Mode # 3MicroComp as Temperature

compensation system

MicroComp can be configured to automatically temperature compensate other gages, even

gages from other manufacturers.

Gage Fixture

Work PieceLVDT

Temperature Compensation System Application

WorktempsensorGage temp

sensor

GagingSystem

Compensationsignal


MicroComp’s user friendly menu system

MicroComp has a user-friendly interface, unlike previous gaging amplifiers, columns and indicators.Simple menus and “toggle” selections permit quick and easy setup and operation. Select

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Units: mm; °CMeasurement: ODTIR: OFFMode: ComparativeFunction: CompensatedAnalog: GaugeSystemFeature Setup

Main MenuUnits: mm; °C

Main menu

Pressing the “Select” soft key below the LCD (while “Menu”

shows in the LCD box above it) will

cause the Main menu to appear.


Select

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Menu item “toggle” demo

With “Units” highlighted you can

“toggle” through options by repeated

pushing on the “Select” button until the desired option is shown.

Leaving an option in view causes it to

be “selected”.

Units: Inches; °CUnits: Inches, °FUnits: mm, °FUnits: mm, °C


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Main MenuUnits: mm, °C

Menu item “scroll” demo

Similarly, other options can be selected by scrolling to the respective row using the “Down” key...

...and toggling on the highlighted row

Measurement: ODUnits: mm, °CMeasurement: IDUnits: mm, °C

TIR: OFFMeasurement: IDTIR: ONMode: ComparativeTIR: ONMode: Absolute


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Main Menu

System

System menu access

To access the System menu, scroll down until its label is highlighted and

press “Select”.

Setting up MicroComp is strait forward. System menu and Feature setup routines are easy.


System menu

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Precision: xx.xxxxChannel config: A onlyProbe calibrateErtase features

System menu

Precision: xx.xxxx

The System menu allows easy toggle options to Display Precision selection (1 to 5 dec. places) and Channel Configuration.

Probe Calibration is also accessed from this screen.

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System menu

Channel config: A only

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System menu

Probe calibrate


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A/D Counts: 093

0.0160

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Channel: Temp A

Probe Calibration

Probe calibration is also easy. A step by step routine leads the user through the calibration process.

The “Select” button toggles to the probe to be calibrated.

“Next” soft key moves the highlight to the “Low” box.

Probe selection

changes as “Select” is

pressed.

Channel: Temp BChannel: Probe AChannel: Probe A

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A/D Counts: 093

0.0160

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Channel: Temp A

Probe Calibration: digit screenThe intended low calibration point is entered into this box, using the “Digit” screen that appears when “Select” is pressed.

Channel: Probe A

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Enter Calibration Point:

7 8 9 ESC

4 5 6 CLR

1 2 3 DEL

0 . - RET

Arrow keys are used to highlight digits, “Select” enters digits into the “Entry” box, and “RET” returns to calibration screen when done.

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7 8 9 ESC

4 5 6 CLR

1 2 3 DEL

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A/D Counts: 0

0.0000

MASTERNEXT

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Channel: Temp A

Probe Calibration: set low pointThe “Low Calibration” box is automatically highlighted after entry has been made in the Digit screen.

The probe should now be set at its low end position, using gage blocks, masters or micrometer. The center soft key, now labeled “Master” in the LCD box above it, is pressed and the low point is set.

Channel: Probe A

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Probe Calibration: set high point

After mastering the low point the screen automatically highlights the “High Calibration” box.

The same procedure is followed for the high point, and calibration is complete for the selected probe.

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A/D Counts: 0

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0

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Channel: Temp A

0.0880

Channel: Probe A

A/D Counts: 4000

1.50001.5000

4000

Master on High probe setting.

Position probe at high setting.

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7 8 9 ESC

4 5 6 CLR

1 2 3 DEL

0 . - RET

“Exit” soft key returns to System menu...

Enter intended High Calibration point, using the “Digit” screen.


Exit System menu

Select

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System menu

Precision: xx.xxxx

…and “Exit” again to Main menu.

Note: The “Erase features” option on the System menu is password controlled and confined to authorized use only.

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System menu

Channel config: A only

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System menu

Probe calibrate


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Main Menu

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Feature Setup menu access

To access the Feature Setup menu, scroll down until its label is highlighted and press “Select”.

Feature Setup menu provides for configuration for specific gaging applications.

Feature SetupSystem


Feature Setup menuUsing the “Digit” screen that has already been demonstrated, Measurement Range, Tolerances and Presets can be entered here.

A Load/Save function also allows the storage and retrieval of up to 100 Feature Setups using individual alpha/numeric descriptions for each one.

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Range: 0.0020Upper Tolerance: 0.0050Lower Tolerance: -0.0050Preset: 0.0000Temp Comp OptionsLoad/Save Features

Feature SetupRange: 0.0020


Temperature Compensation options access

The “Temp Comp Options” selection is available when temperature compensation is to be used in any given application.

It can be ignored in cases where dimensions are unlikely to be significantly affected by temperature.

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Range: 0.0020Upper Tolerance: 0.0050Lower Tolerance: -0.0050Preset: 0.0000Temp Comp OptionsLoad/Save Features

Feature Setup

Temp Comp Options


Temperature Compensation screenThe Temp Comp screen provides easy-to-use, comprehensive routines for customizing the system for a given temperature compensation application.

Of course, Albion’s line of durable temperature sensors are all compatible with MicroComp. Select

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Uncompensated: -0.0048 mmCompensated: -0.0052 mmWork Temp: 24.2 CGauge Temp: 21.6 CMaster Temp: 22.1 CNominal Size: 84.215 mmWork coeff: 11.2Gauge coeff: 10.8Master coeff: 11.8Mech. Unc. W: 2.3Mech. Unc. G: 1.0Mech. Unc. M: 0.0


MicroComp is a small, powerful and supremely accurate gaging system

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Small, compact size/footprint:

115mm x 102mm x

64mm


MicroComp is a small, powerful and supremely accurate gaging system.

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Small, compact size/footprint:

115mm x 102mm x

64mm


It is the ideal, state-of-the-art solution to benchtop gaging applications.

MicroComp is just the first of several gaging products that

will be based on Albion’s new,

proprietary hardware and

software platform.

Be sure to look for future

developments.


Albion Devices, Inc.742 Genevieve StreetSolana Beach, CA 92075

858-792-9585

Find out more at:Email: [email protected]

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