PowerInspect 2018 Essential Skills – Tutorial 3 – Machine Connection
Inspection Process Overview
Introduction to Pairen Spec
- The Pairen Spec can interface with various inspection devices, including articulated arms, laser trackers, scanners, coordinate measuring machines (CMM), and machine tools.
- Extensive protocols are included to enable clients to capture live measurement data during the inspection process.
Connection Protocols
- When working with multiple documents, the active document must be linked to the hardware device for effective inspections.
- The inspection sequence is designed for manual CMM measurements; ensuring the device is powered on and connected to a PC is crucial before starting.
Configuring Devices
- To connect Pairen Spec to a device, navigate to the tools tab and select the configure option.
- Users must choose the correct protocol from a list based on their specific device type. This setup also applies when using an articulated arm.
Measuring Techniques
- For on-machine verification using machine tools, inspection programs are created with Pro Paths.