Using a PCMM Arm within SA

SA offers two possible instrument interface for arm operation. In most cases users will want to use the Instrument Toolbar. Its a simple easy to use solution. However, the full interface may also be quit helpful for more specialized applications for more information on the full interface click here: 

Full Arm Interface

 

Instrument Toolbar

The instrument toolbar is a simpler, easier to learn and use interface for arm measurement than the full arm interface. It is well suited for performing simple point measurement and scanning tasks, for new users, and when performing inspection routines using the SA Tool- kit. It does not have any of the geometry measuring routines that are found in the traditional arm interface.

The instrument toolbar is displayed like this: 

It is accessible from the main arm interface by clicking the icon. (Similarly, the icon switches back to the standard interface).

 

Setting the Point Name

To explicitly set the point name for the next measured point, click the text field above the probe diameter listing. This will call up the Instrument Interface Point Naming dialog, which allows you to specify the collection, group, and target names. If performing an inspection routine, the SA toolkit will name your data for you.

 

Measurement Modes

There are three measurement modes available to you in the tool- bar: single point measurement, stream measurement, and scanning mode:

 

Click the single point or streaming measurement mode to activate it. For arms that have a scanner device with a switch attached, flip the switch to activate scanning mode. Some instruments may require you to click the scanning measurement mode button.

 

Measuring In The Toolbar

The following buttons control measurement using the arm toolbar.

 

Checks / Utilities

By clicking the icon, you can access calibration, scanner, and arm settings (these are the same destinations as found in the traditional arm interface).