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Automated Operation
The Lasercheck can be used with external inputs to start and stop the measurements in an automated
installation. The inputs on the back of the Lasercheck control box are read by the Lasercheck Windows
software, so the Lasercheck must be connected to a host computer for this option to work.
The windows software is designed to work with external inputs in two modes for automated applications.
One is for continuous surface applications in which numerous measurements are taken between one start
input and one stop input. This mode of operation is typically used to rapidly provide numerous roughness
measurements on large surfaces such as mill rolls or sheet surfaces. All data points are displayed on the
graph as they are being taken at a rate of approximately 10 readings per second. The second mode of
operation is for measuring individual parts being presented to the gage, such as parts on a conveyor. In this
mode the few measurements made between a start input and a stop are averaged and only the single average
of that part is plotted on the graph; one average point for each start and stop input received.
Numerous Continuous Measurements / Roll Grinding
Setting up Windows Software for External Inputs
Under the Setup menu, select “Setup” and “Automation Type”. Select “Roll Grinding” so that the software
can be used to perform automated measurements on large continuous surfaces.
Automatic Parameters for Automatic Start, Stop and Save Options
Under the Setup Module, select Open, and open the setup file named “automatic.stp” to modify and use.
Next select the “Automatic” button and select “Automatic” for the Start and Stop options. Select “External”
for Save Options. The name of the data file can also be generated and printed automatically or manually
each time a new data file is saved. For details of doing this refer to the Lasercheck Windows Software
Manual.
