11
Performing Measurements
Once the measurement head is mounted and aligned, the cables attached, and the software is installed in the
host computer you are ready to perform a measurement. Lasercheck is set up and run from the Windows
software on the host computer.
Detailed
instructions on specific setups and operations can be found in the
software users manual. Following is an abbreviated description for setup and measurement.
Operation Using Windows Software
The Lasercheck can also be used and controlled through the Lasercheck windows software. For a detailed
explanation of using the Lasercheck windows software see the included software manual. A PDF version of
the software manual can be found under the C:\Program Files\Lasercheck directory created by the
installation program. The following is just a simple example of using the basic features of the windows
software.
Control Box Setup File
Using the “>” button on the control box scroll to a setup file that is set up for serial communication.
Instructions on changing screens is in the section named “Control Unit and Displays” in this manual. The
Control Box should be loaded with a proper setup file so that it is ready to communicate with the windows
software. This setup file tells it to take all its commands from the windows software on the host computer
through the serial port. If there is no setup file on the control box configured for “serial” communication
with a PC, use the Setup File and Calibration Template.xls to create a setup file with the line in the file:
“START_INPUT= SERIAL”
For instructions about how to create or edit a setup file see the section in this manual under “Appendix -
Calibration Procedures”. For instructions about how to load a setup file into the control box see the section
in this manual under “File Management / Receive Command”.
Initiating a Measurement
Starting Software
Make sure the Lasercheck system is connected correctly and powered on. For more detail on doing this
refer to the “Setting Up the Instrument” section in the beginning of the manual. Next start the Lasercheck
Windows Software Program. Click on the
Start
button, choose
Programs
, and then
Lasercheck
. Then
choose
Lasercheck Windows Program
.
