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Quadra-Chek
®
QC100
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Presetting datums Presetting datums
Presetting datums Presetting datums
Presetting datums
Datums can be set to non-zero values that match known part co-
ordinates using the numeric keypad and Preset Preset
Preset Preset
Preset function.
Presetting datums is useful when measurements must be made
from a part coordinate specified on a part drawing. To preset
datums to a known part coordinate:
Step 1
Select the datums you wish to
preset (Abs Abs
Abs Abs
Abs or Inc Inc
Inc Inc
Inc).
Step 2
Move the stage to target the
part coordinate that you wish to
use as a measurement datum
and press the Preset softkey
Preset softkey
Preset softkey Preset softkey Preset softkey.
You will be instructed to select
the axes to preset.
Step 3
Select the axes you wish to pre-
set by pressing the desired zero
axis softkey(s). An axis will be
underlined.
Step 4
Enter the preset coordinate for
the datum using the numeric
keypad.