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Automating Measurements
Some of the analyzer features that support automation are built-in and
operate solely on the analyzer; limit testing is one example of a built-in
automated feature. Other features can be executed by programs
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(Option or an external computer. Use of automation improves
the productivity of a measurement system by increasing the system’s
throughput. For the discussions in this document, throughput is defined as
the sum of the following factors:
operator interaction time
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measurement speed
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data transfer speed
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computation speed (when applicable)
Be sure to consider all of these factors when choosing and setting up an
automated system.
An automated system can perform repetitive tasks quickly and repeatedly.
Automation can be used to direct you through a sequence of tests, to set
instrument parameters, and to send prompts with helpful directions or
diagrams. Automation is also used to collect data, to monitor production
line performance, and to archive and analyze data. Automating your
measurements can help ensure consistent quality on a production line.
Using a consistent, documented production process, while monitoring product
quality are important attributes of modern production standards such as
These attributes are best achieved with an automated system.
N O T E
Hewlett-Packard offers professional consulting services to help increase your manufacturing productivity
A complete test process analysis can be performed by HP system engineers, who will work with your
factory management, engineering, and production groups to evaluate various automation solutions. For
more information contact the nearest HP sales office Refer to Chapter 10 for a table of sales and
service offices.
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