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Basic Operation Using Control Box Pushbuttons
Once the cables are attached and measurement head is mounted and aligned, you are ready to perform a
measurement. Lasercheck is run from the control unit keypad and LCD screen or optionally 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 performance of a measurement
sequence.
Turning the System On
The control unit has a main on/off power switch. The control box provides regulated DC power to the
Lasercheck head. The control unit also powers the internal electronics, and automatically loads and
executes software internal to the controller.
Main Screen
When the main power switch is turned to the “on” position the internal electronics will turn on and software
will begin executing. During this startup period you will see will see the words displayed on the LCD
screen:
Once the electronics and software are fully executed, you will see the LCD screen display:
Or the current version of the software will be displayed. After 2 seconds, the LCD screen display will
change to the Main Screen:
The system is now ready to perform measurements. The control unit also has a second non-backlit on/off
switch. This must be turned to the on position to provide power to the internal laser. A red LED above the
switch is illuminated when the laser is operational.
Control Unit and Displays
LCD Screen
The Lasercheck Sensor Control Box has a 2 row, 16-column LCD screen. There are also 4 push button
inputs to control measurements, data storage, and data transfer.
LCD Push Buttons
The four push buttons are labeled as following (in the following order left to right) and are for:
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Switch highlight between options
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Take measurement at any time from main or measure windows
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