Small Tool Instruments and Data Management. Measurement Data Network System. MeasurLink. Catalog No. E4297. Centralized management of measurement data

Small Tool Instruments and Data Management Measurement Data Network System MeasurLink Catalog No. E4297 Centralized management of measurement data

MeasurLink provides total support from the production line to the management department. MeasurLink is a statistical process control (SPC) program born in the United States. SPC: Statistical Process Control The MeasurLinks program that has been developed by U.S. Mitutoyo and incorporates over a decade of expertise in the U.S., the birthplace of SPC. Industries have become increasingly borderless worldwide, and there will be more business with overseas companies, including Japanese manufacturers, in the future. In this scenario it is likely the acquisition of certified ISO9000-based quality control standards, such as QS-9000 of the automobile industry in the U.S., will be increasingly mandated, and this trend is expected to spread to other industries. In Japan today, most systems utilize inspection certificates, but process control will be required in more cases in the acquisition of international standard certificates. Preventive control via real-time control chart Real-time control charts are utilized to find abnormalities at an early stage in the workshop, to effectively prevent defects from occurring. Defective product Sign found Measures taken Sign found Measures taken Occurrence of defect USL UCL Possibilities of occurrence of future defects are found at an early stage based on previous trends. Accepted product Defective product CL LCL LSL Past Now Future Abnormalities are found based on alarm items on the control chart Out-of-control, run, trend, etc. Judgment via control charts => Example of measure Judgment Judgment Judgment Normal Trend abnormality Run abnormality Abnormalities are found and measures taken at an early stage. Measure Measure Examples of measures in the case of abnormality Adjustment of cutting depth due to wear of tool Replacement due to damage to tool Adjustment of cutting depth and maintenance of grinding wheel Maintenance due to wear and/or damage of molds Application of lubricant Adjustment of molding conditions due to material changes Adjustment of processing conditions (number of revolutions) Etc. 2

Expansion to the measurement network system! MeasurLink supports anything from stand-alone, small-scale systems to large-scale systems utilizing a PC network environment. You can choose from the 7 types of package software as shown in the right hand figure, according to your budget and application. Expansion from a stand-alone to a network system is easy, so you can gradually upgrade test operation in one section into full-scale operation. Program configuration of MeasurLink Basic Software Optional Software Data acquisition & Centralized management of measurement data real-time process control MeasurLink Real-Time PLUS for Digimatic Instruments Process monitoring MeasurLink Process Manager Gage R&R MeasurLink Gage R&R MeasurLink Data Base MeasurLink Real-Time STAT Measure PLUS for measuring system products Converts to a text file Process analysis MeasurLink Process Analyzer Calibration history management MeasurLink Gage Management Related Software Inspection report creation Measure Report MS-Excel (sold separately) 13 languages are supported in the operation menu. Online help is provided in English only. Each of the MeasurLink programs supports 13 languages* as a common quality control program of global companies, targeting increased universality. The related software, MeasureReport, however supports only Japanese and English. *English, Japanese, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Swedish, Hungarian, Chinese (simplified, traditional), and Korean. Centralized Measurement Data Management by Networking MeasurLink STAT Measure STAT Measure PLUS Inspection informationrecord MeasurLink SPC Process Analyzer Process analysis MeasurLink Manager Process monitoring Centralized management of data dispersed in factories Database server Centralized management MeasureReport Inspection report creation Factory/quality control MeasurLink STAT Measure STAT Measure PLUS Data acquisition (from system products) Inspection room LAN Office Machining shop floor Factory/shop floor MeasurLink Real-Time Real-Time PLUS Data acquisition (from system products) 3

MeasurLink Basic Program Real-time process control Data input screen You can create a data input layout for operational instruction images, using a balloon display of measurement items and image data of the work (BMP, JPG, etc.) as background figures. The measurement navigation function displays input instructions, facilitating operation by beginners. Result of statistical analysis with multiple workpieces Item to be input next is indicated The content of the measurement item balloon display can be configured as desired Character information (item information calculation result) Item name, measured value, error value, upper/lower limits, Cp, Cpk, Pp, Ppk, standard deviation, average, maximum value, minimum value, defect rate, etc. (All selectable.) Chart display (control charts, etc.) Xbar-R control chart, Xbar-S control chart, X-Rs control chart, histogram, tear chart, run chart, pre-control chart, statistic, etc. (All selectable.) Color-coding of judgment of GO/NG results The color of the outer frame of the call-out corresponds to the GO/NG result Green Yellow OK Close to out-of-tolerance Red Out-of-tolerance Display of lot management and evaluation by workpiece can be switched A display function (part data sheet) focusing on evaluation results by workpiece has been added. Total judgment, NG data, and important item narrow-down functions allow you to grasp the evaluation results of individual workpieces at a glance. Measured values and judgment by work Narrow-down function to show results for a single workpiece at a glance. Work No. switch Total judgment (a) Only out-of-tolerance data is displayed. (a), (b), and (c) can be combined for narrowing down. (b) Only warning data is displayed. (c) Only important items are displayed. Narrow-down button (a) (b) (c) (d) All item display (reset) Only items with a check mark are extracted. 4

MeasurLink STATMeasure PLUS (for measuring instruments) MeasurLink Real-Time PLUS (for Digimatic instruments) Registration of measurement information, acquisition and storage of data, and real-time display of control charts and process capability, etc. File import function In addition to the inter-program communication (DDE) and RS-232C communication described below, file data capturing is also supported. Text files created with a pocket ML or old MS-DOS data processing device (e.g., MICROPAK700/2700 for CMM) can be captured. ML STATMeasure PLUS, which resides on the data processing PC, transmits measurement data in real time when the measurement program is executed with inter-program communication (DDE communication). ML STATMeasure PLUS (for measuring instrument products) Supported measuring tools and instruments Data is transmitted with repeated measurement after automatic registration of measurement information by the part program. Connectable data processing software CMM MCOSMOS V1.5R7 or later MICROPAK11000 Vision measuring QVPAK V4.0 or later QSPAK V4.2 or later Form measuring FORMPAK V2.0 or later ROUNDPAK V4.0 or later SURFPAK V1.007 or later Connection with QM-Measure requires a separate PC. Data300 V2.0 or later Vision Measuring Instrument: QSPAK ML Real-Time PLUS transmits measurement data in real time from measuring tools with Digimatic output with RS-232C communication via the interface. ML Real-Time PLUS (for Digimatic instruments) Interface equipment Multiplexer Input tool Mu wave The RS-232 output equipment of other companies may be connected with the communication format registration function. Also, USB keyboard I/F and keyboard input are supported. Measuring tools and instruments Measuring tools and instruments with digimatic output Enter part names, item names, and standard values from the measurement information registration menu to create a measurement procedure, and enter data via the interface 5

Real-time process control Statistical analysis result display Wide range of statistical analysis/display functions provides results according to characteristics and purposes. Individual item chart Xbar-R control chart (a) Xbar-S control chart X-Rs control chart EWMA control chart Histogram (b) Run chart (c) Pre-control chart (d) Tear chart (e) All item chart Multivariate control chart (f) Column indicator (g) All item Cpk sheet (h) Multivariate defect ratio (bar graph) Manager display (4 columns x 3 rows) (Histogram, meter, box and whiskers plot, Cpk) Measured value Measured value data sheet (Individual item n count x sub Gr) Part data sheet (see the left page) Statistics Maximum value Minimum value Average Standard deviation S, Rbar/d2 Process capability Cp, Cpk, Pp, Ppk Defect ratio Average +-3σ / 4σ / 6σ etc. (c) (e) (g) (a) (b) (d) (f) (h) Tracking data (comment) addition and narrow-down function You can select history information (such as the inspector, machine tool, lot number, serial number, and cause of problem) from the list or enter from the keyboard upon data acquisition to record it as additional information to the data. You can also find desired data by using additional information, date, time, etc. as keys 4. Checking measured values and history information 1. All subgroups measured 3. Subgroups in the narroweddown result 2. Narrow-down condition check Place a check mark Report output Results of statistical processing can be output in various types of report. Report by measurement item All measurement items report Printout of the graphic window *By using theoptional MeasureReport package, you can create inspection tables in a format previously defined using Excel. 6

Real-time process control File output Results for the specified inspection lot (data, graph, calculation result, etc.) can be output to files in Excel format. (1 sheet is created for each item.) You can easily extract the necessary results and provide them to any department not using MeasurLink. Other file output formats, such as text file and MeasurLink's dedicated format, are also available. Raw data management function By registering the links to the original result files saved in the contour measuring instrument in the individual workpiece measurement result screen, you can call up the original raw data to check detailed information without starting up the program and searching files. Similar link registration and calls are possible for Excel and image data. Select from 10 types including various charts (image capture), control charts, and histograms For statistical processing results, you can select from 30 items such as average, maximum, minimum, Cp, and Cpk. Measurement data and measurement date/time Enhanced 3D graphics functions Adoption of the 3D graphics engine allows you to locate balloons and background CAD diagrams linked together. When the figure is rotated to the desired position, the balloons also rotate correspondingly, thus achieving three-dimensional, user-friendly measurement instruction screens. Original data of Formpak is displayed One touch switching between input screens of multiple parts When sampling inspections of multiple parts are done alternately, you can open the target part files in advance and use the part number buttons displayed at the top of the input screen to switch between the desired parts. Part number Start time Elapsed time When the sampling interval is specified, the counter starts counting down, and is displayed in red when the interval is exceeded. Count value input function The count value management function for visual appearance inspection is also supported. In addition to the measured value data, you can enter the external defect count such as OK/NG judgment, scratches, and irregular colors. Count value control chart p, pn, c, u control chart, Pareto diagram, circle graph. Security function By enabling the login function, you can set access rights individually with user names and passwords. You can individually set data view, input, and change rights according to the nature of the job and the job function to ensure reliability of the data. 7

MeasurLink optional program MeasurLink Process Manager Process monitoring The alarm function notifies the administrator of any occurrence of malfunction This function monitors the data collection terminals in the process and immediately notifies the quality administrator of any abnormal trend for early measures to prevent defects from occurring. a) The background changes to red when Cak is lower than the specified value. (The specified value for a Cak error is 1.33. You can set any value.) b) A beep sounds when an error occurs. c) An error message window pops up. d) Error messages are displayed on the status bar. e) The alarm occurrence history is recorded in the log file. f) An alarm occurrence message is sent to the person in charge by e-mail. Cpk is low. Alarm occurrence item Station: MeasurLink Demo Measuring terminal name Inspection lot number: [2004/08/06 18:04:59] TEST.1.1 Part number, measurement item number Narrow-down and sort functions to suit the administrator's purpose and range of responsibilities You can narrow down the monitoring range from all data collection terminals on the network or sort them by process capability to monitor and grasp the scope of problems, according to your purpose. Narrow down key items Terminal number Part number Process number Customer Supplier Machine number Operator, etc. Sort key items Grouping (Select one item.) Process number, terminal number, inspection lot number, date In descending order of capability (Select one item.) Cp, Cpk, Pp, Ppk Chart display switching You can select and switch between chart displays according to your management purpose, such as the time series chart and frequency distribution. Histogram The administrator monitors the inspection state of the relevant process at their office Detailed information about problematic measurement locations can be inspected When you double-click the alarm location or measurement location found with the sort function, control charts pop up that allow you to check the same information as obtained on the measuring terminal at a remote office. Double-click Box and whiskers Switch display Detailed information check Control charts pop up Meter chart The same information as the end terminal is shared Cpk bar graph (sorted in descending order) 8

MeasurLink Manager* *For screen display, you can specify any number of rows and columns Process monitoring Realizes centralized monitoring of information of all the MeasurLink data acquisition terminals in the measurement sites connected via the network; allowing you to check detailed information. The state of each measuring terminal is automatically updated in certain cycles, which can be specified in seconds. (The default value is 60 seconds.) Quality administrator's terminal In-house LAN Data acquisition terminal Data acquisition terminal Data acquisition terminal Part A In measurement ML Real-Time PLUS Part B In measurement ML Real-Time PLUS Part C In measurement ML Real-Time PLUS Detailed information that can be checked on the data acquisition terminal Variable charts Process tracking data Report What was the trend? What were the conditions? Prints out the charts and tracking data above 9

MeasurLink optional program MeasurLink Process Analyzer Process analysis File combination and filter functions Based on the actual measured data collected with the basic program, you can accumulate backup data stratified under various conditions and subject to analysis from different angles such as process tracking data comments with the combination and filter functions and time factors, and use it as process expertise. Monthly lots for 6 months are combined Control charts of the combined data are displayed Combination result Data of Monday is extracted from the combination result Data of Inspector A is extracted from the combination result Data of Machine Tool 1 is extracted from the combination result Filter result Filter result Filter result Long-term trend analysis with the file combination function You can combine multiple sets of inspection lot data to analyze the long-term trend. Ex: You can collect monthly data for 6 months, combine these files, and perform statistical analysis for the entire 6 months. Search on specific conditions and data analysis with the filter function. You can perform analysis by extracting data that match the specified conditions; using the time factor and process tracking data to examine problems. <Filter item> Time factor: Year, month, week, day, and time Process tracking data: e.g., Inspector, machine tool, etc. Part tracking data: e.g., Customer, supplier, etc. Subgroup stamp, serial number Filtering using a combination of multiple conditions is also available and can be done from both actual measured data and processed files. 10

Utilizes the database with data collected and accumulated by the basic program to support the verification of problems with various statistical operations and file connection/filter functions. Operation of database files with the inspection lot manager Archive function You can virtually separate old and unnecessary data to a separate database. Archived data is hidden in the basic program and can be redisplayed when archiving is cleared. Analysis charts Sorting of data windows Actual measured data collected with basic program File connection Filter process Copy edit Statistical processing item Archive DB Functions equivalent to the basic program Data import/export Measurement item individual report All measurement item list report. Refer to pages 3 and 4. Processed data after edit Process analysis Sorting of data windows You can sort the tree display of actual measured data and processed data to easily select the target data. a) By station ID Inspection lot number Measurement item ID b) By inspection routine Inspection lot number Measurement item ID c) Part ID Measurement item ID Revision Inspection lot number Processing by copy edit You can copy the original actual measured data and perform calculation again under different conditions. <Conditions that can be changed> Design value, upper/lower limits, control limit values (calculation method changes (a) calculation from data (b) standard given (c) user defined), etc. Creation of new item by inter-item calculation You can create a formula with the existing measurement items to create a new calculation item. Differences from the basic program All operation terminal data can be viewed in the network environment. (Only data you collected can be viewed in the basic program.) Various types of data processing such as combination and filtering are available. (Only sectional division can be done in the basic program.) Only file import is available for data capturing. (Data capturing with RS-232C and DDE is not available.) In addition to the 10 types of the same statistical processing as the basic program, a variety of analysis functions strongly enhances troubleshooting, such as correlation on a scatter diagram, time on a process capability sheet, and correlation with process tracking data. Individual measurement item statistical charts 1. Xbar-R control chart 2. Xbar-S control chart 3. X-Rs control chart 4. EWMA control chart 5. Histogram 6. Pre-control chart 7. Run chart 8. Tear chart 9. Statistic 10. Measurement data sheet 11. Normal probability 12. Scatter diagram 13. Process capability sheet 14. Measurement result sheet 15. Process capability report *The statistical charts 1 through 10 are the same as the basic program. 11. Normal probability Logarithmic normal distribution, cosine distribution, and 13 other types 12. Scatter diagram Correlation chart between 2 items 13. Process capability sheet 14. Measurement result sheet* A list of measurement data, statistic results, and tracking data Process capability Sub group Process capability vs. process tracking data Process capability *Process capabilities can be selected from Cp, Cpk, Pp, and Ppk. *Files can be saved in Excel format. sampling time 1st 2nd 3rd Normal statistical calculation results by subgroup Average, range Statistical calculation result correlated with the sampling order Maximum Minimum Cp Cpk 11

MeasurLink optional program MeasurLink Gage R&R* *Evaluation/analysis program for Gage R&R required by QS-9000 Note: QS-9000 is a required quality system standard for automobile part/material suppliers of the U.S. Big 3 (DaimlerChrysler, Ford, and GM) and 5 companies in the truck industry. QS9000 Automatic calculation of Gage R&R evaluation results by simple operation Example of operational procedure (Gage R&R: Average and range method) (1) Selection of evaluation methods Select 2 methods from 9 evaluation (1) methods. (2) Selection of evaluation conditions 1) Selection of appraiser count (2 to 15 persons) (2) 2) Selection of part count (2 to 15 parts) 3) Selection of trial count (2 to 15 times) * If a tolerance and process variation are entered, the respective % variations are (3) calculated. (3) Input of measurement data Parts are randomly given to the appraisers, who are asked to report measurement results. The resulting values are entered into the corresponding sheet. Ten parts are measured twice each by the 3 appraisers. (Online input of measurement data via RS232C communication is available.) Evaluation methods in accordance with MSA (third edition) Evaluation based on the following items in accordance with MSA (Measurement System Analysis) is available. 1. Gage R&R analysis (Repeatability&Reproducibility) 1) Range Method 2) Average & Range Method 3) Average & Range Method-Including Within-Part Variation 4) Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) Method 5) Attribute Gage Study, Short Method 6) Custom Method for Attribute Gages 2. Other evaluation 7) Bias 8) Linearity 9) Stability After all the measured data is input, calculation is carried out Analysis chart display Charts such as control charts are useful to analyze and judge variation among appraisers and gage precision to solve problems. Spike chart X-Y comparison plot Scatter diagram Average control chart - nonmultiple/xbar - R control chart Part plot for each appraiser/run chart Evaluation results and selected statistical charts can be printed out into reports 12

QS-9000 provides detailed procedures to analyze the precision of instruments and performance of operators to achieve appropriate measurement systems in the MSA manual, and requires their implementation. MeasurLink Gage R&R is an evaluation/analysis program for measurement systems, based on the analysis methods of MSA, that allows you to implement gage R&R evaluation easily. (MSA is also called Gage R&R.) Gage R&R evaluation result display The Gage R&R evaluation result list and related detailed information are displayed. QS9000 Average and range method (1) Gage R&R (2) Repeatability (Equipment Variation: EV) (3) Reproducibility (Appraiser Variation: AV) (4) Part variation (PV) * The items above will be calculated for σ, % variation (evaluation), % variation (tolerance), % variation (process), and % (contribution ratio). Desired statistical charts are selected [Other detailed information] Total variance (TV) %EV %AV %R&R %PV Rbar UCLr LCLr Xbar Diff Rp Number of individual sections(ndc) Storage Call Storage, search, and call of evaluation results 1. The evaluation result is saved under a name (evaluation ID). 2.For the called result, searching and sorting by the following items an be done. 1) Evaluation ID 2) Evaluation type 3) Evaluation date 4) Gage ID 5) Gage type 6) Manufacturer Report output of evaluation results Evaluation results and charts can be printed into reports. Gage R&R evaluation result Registration of evaluation gage information 1. Input of information on the target gage to be evaluated. Registration of the following gage information and linkage with evaluation results can be done. Item: Gage ID, type, model, manufacturer, serial number, note 2. Information link with MeasurLink Gage Management Gage information registered in Gage Management can be used as choices by linking with the database. The gage R&R evaluation results are also linked, so that schedule management of expiration date of Gage R&R can be done using Gage Management. Other functions Data import Text files of measurement data can be loaded. Direct input from Digimatic measuring instruments Online input of evaluation data via MUX-10F, IT-007R, and DP-1VR is available. Capturing of equipment with RS-232C output is also available. Any chart such as the Xbar-R control chart can be printed out 13

MeasurLink optional program MeasurLink Gage Management MeasurLink Gage Management allows you to: Record gage usage (operation, storage, calibration, gage R&R, repair, and decommission) easily and quickly and grasp the current locations and states of all gages. Perform search with various conditions regarding gages using the powerful search functions and easily list up target information. View common gage information from any terminal on the network where this program is installed. Share gage information among programs with MeasurLink Gage R&R. Creation of a gage list of the calibration target by the powerful search function You can perform search using various criteria such as the gage ID, gage type, model, manufacturer, supplier, calibration date, current usage state, and current location to create a list of the target gages. Dedicated buttons to issue lists of gages for the day of the calibration and gages whose expiration date has passed Calibration history Powerful search criteria such as calibration date Issuance of a list Implementation of calibration Gage search result Double-click a desired gage to display details The pre-registered calibration procedure is called, and calibration is implemented according to the procedure. Input of calibration result data OK/NG judgment Gage detailed information check Auto setting of the next calibration date The next schedule is automatically set based on the previous calibration date and specified calibration interval. You can create a calibration plan without holidays by setting business days using the calendar function. Calibration and Gage R&R condition setting For Gage R&R evaluation operation, similar processing as calibration can also be performed. Color-coding of calibration expiration date Within the Close to the The expiration expiration expiration date has date date passed Green Yellow Red Gage specification information list Registration of variable, count and reference gages is possible <Registered item> Gage ID Gage type Model Serial number Resolution Uncertainty Manufacturer Supplier Owner Storage location Drawing number Note Measurement range Price Gage s entire usage state history When? Who? Where? For what reason? Entire history of calibration results The calibration result is automatically recorded Storage Operation Calibration Percentage bar chart with color coding of gage state Repair Decommission 14

MeasurLink operating environment (recommended) Stand-alone/ client Communication port RS-232C port (used for connection with MUX-10F, etc.) LAN card 100Base T (Used for operation in a network) Other Keyboard, mouse, and printer supporting the operating system When used in a network, the specifications vary depending on the Server Above system configuration such as the database management system used (Sybase, Oracle, SQL Server, etc.) and the number of client units. *1: For Windows NT 4.0, the latest Service Pack is required. *2: The required hard disk space may vary depending on the amount of data to be stored. It is about 5MB for 75,000 data items as a guide. Basic program 02ARA810 02ARA820 Related program 02ARA750 02ARA790 02ARA771 02ARA791 02ARA772 02ARA792 02ARA773 02ARA793 02ARA774 OS Windows95/98/NT4.0 (Note1: 2000/XP) CPU Pentium II 400MHz or faster HDD 2 GB space or more (Note 2) Memory 256 MB or more Display SVGA or better Media Drive CD-ROM drive (used in installation) Optional program MeasurLink Real-Time PLUS Former SPC-Light MeasurLink STATMeasure PLUS Former SPC-Super 02ARA830 MeasurLink Process Manager Former Manager 02ARA840 MeasurLink Process Analyzer Former Analyzer 02ARA850 MeasurLink Gage R&R 02ARA860 MeasurLink Gage Management Former Gage Master *MeasurLink is sold worldwide, and the product names have been changed for unification. Database 02ARA890 02ARA891 SQL Anywhere Studio 1 server/1 client license SQL Anywhere Studio Client access kit/single sheet MeasureReport/J for CMM MeasureReport/J for CMM, with Excel MeasureReport/J for vision measuring instruments MeasureReport/J for vision measuring instruments, with Excel MeasureReport/J for digitizers MeasureReport/J for digitizers, with Excel MeasureReport/J for optical measuring instruments MeasureReport/J for optical measuring instruments, with Excel MeasureReport/J for measuring tools Interface equipment for Digimatic measuring instruments Digimatic 1ch input=>usb keyboard signal conversion Input tool IT-012U (264-012) Digimatic 1ch input=>rs-232c conversion Input tool IT-007R (264-007) Digimatic 4ch=>RS-232C conversion Multiplexer MUX-10F (265-002) + Commercial RS-232C straight cable Digimatic 1ch=>RS-232C conversion Digimatic mini-processor DP-1VR (264-504) + RS-232C conversion cable (09EAA084) Optional equipment Digimatic 3ch switcher Gage selector3 (939039) Foot switch (937179T) Measurement data wireless communication system <Mu Wave system> Transmitter Mu Wave transmitter C type 02AZB580C In addition, A/E/G/E types with different connectors are available. Receiver Mu Wave receiver C type 02AZC740 2-way output Digimatic output RS-232C output System configuration example Digimatic mini-processor DP-1VR (264-504) *It can be connected to the input tool series and multiplexer MUX-10F. 15 Commercial RS-232C cable Straight Measurement PC (general-purpose PC) *A program with communication functions is separately required. Digimatic Output Measurement data Mu Wave Mu Wave Receiver Transmitter * Data requests from a device connected to a Mu Wave receiver cannot be supported. Digimatic measuring instruments (with output) can transmit measurement data when connected to a Mu Wave transmitter.

MeasurLink related program MeasureReport Converts data collected by MeasurLink into inspection certificates in MS-Excel format. MS-Excel inspection certificate MR-MeasurLink export program Converts selected data from the database collected by MeasurLink and outputs it to a file, and starts up MS- Excel and executes macro processing. Part ID and inspection routine selection Inspection table creation macro program Based on the data file created, the inspection table creation macro adds OK/NG judgment and statistical calculation results by macro processing, and displays them in Excel inspection table format. [Creation of a new format file] You can create your original format easily by editing the attached sample format file. Lot number (measurement date/time) selection After the part ID and lot number (date/time) are specified, file conversion is performed to create an Excel file. ODBC database file whose data was collected by MeasurLink File conversion [Workpiece shape display] The workpiece shape file used in the data acquisition of MeasurLink is automatically displayed. [NG marking] You can add any mark in front of NG data. [Design/tolerance values] The design and tolerance values registered in MeasurLink are used as they are. [Workpiece judgment] OK/NG judgment is performed by work. (OK/NG is displayed.) [Error value display] Errors in the design values can be displayed. Data file in the Excel format (Part ID, item ID, design value, tolerance value, measurement data, measurement date/time, etc.) *Measurement item count and convertible workpiece count 1) Items in columns, workpieces in rows: 200 items - 2600 workpieces 2) Items in rows, workpieces in columns: 2600 items - 200 workpieces Excel starts up. Macro is executed. [Statistical calculation] Desired calculation results can be displayed from 15 types of statistical items. <Statistical calculation items supported by the inspection table creation macro> 1) Maximum value 2) Minimum value 3) Range 4) Average 5) Standard deviation 6) Cp ((UtL-LTL)3/6σ) 7) CpU ((USL-Xbar) /3σ) 8) CpL ((Xbar-LSL) /3σ) 9) CpU or Cpl, whichever is smaller 10) Defect count (data count outside tolerances) 11) Defect % (Defect count/data count x 100) 12) Data count 13) Skew 14) Kurtosis 15) Coefficient of variation % Note: Items in parentheses indicate the Excel functions or calculation methods used. 16

MS-Excel inspection certificate MeasureReport can also collect data alone, independent of MeasurLink. Vision measuring instrument Measurement result file QVPAK QSPAK Offline File conversion* *For file conversion, up to 200 items are convertible. CMM <Measurement data input screen> Micropack2700 Micropack2900/2 Micropack700 MCOSMOS GeoSpin Floppy disk LAN MeasureReport + MS-Excel If measurement item information is registered and design values and tolerances are input, NG data is displayed in red. QM-Data200 Online RS232C MUX-10F IT-012U IT-005D IT-007R DP-1VR Online RS232C* *Keyboard signal for some products Offline Pocket DL Digimatic measuring instrument Optical measuring instrument 17

MeasurLink system configuration When it is used in a stand-alone environment, a stand-alone database file is created on each PC. MeasurLink SPC-Light (RS-232C connection) PC (Windows) Stand-alone MeasurLink Real-Time PLUS Optional Program QM-Data200 Digimatic or RS-232C RS232C RS232C USB keyboard LG counter LSM Measuring microscope Measuring projector IT-007R MUX-10F DP-1VR Digimatic Output Digimatic measuring instrument IT-012U Other companies' measuring instruments Measuring instruments with RS-232C output Each software package of MeasurLink includes Sybase SQL Anywhere stand-alone database, which is automatically set up upon installation. Select an optional program that supports the necessary functions. If there are insufficient RS-232C ports for the equipment to be connected, the addition of ports or switch may be required. MeasurLink SPC-Super (DDE connection) When it is installed in a separate PC: ML STATMeasure PLUS GW ML for MeasurLink Optional Program Separate PC (WindowsXP) RSS232C *QM-Data and PC are connected with an RS-232C cross cable. QM-Measure Dedicated electronic data processing QM-Data300. *Optional QM-STAT is required. ML STATMeasure PLUS GateWay2900 for MeasurLink Optional Program Separate PC (WindowsXP) RSS232C Data processing PC (OS/2) MPK2900/2 *PCs are connected with an RS-232C cross cable. When it is installed in the data processing PC: MeasurLink STATMeasure PLUS Optional Program QVPAK QSPAK Data processing PC (Windows) MCOSMOS MPK11000 FORMPAK1000 Measuring instrument main unit CMM Quick vision Quick scope Image unit Contracer Measuring projector Measuring microscope 18

Network environment When it is used in a network environment, server and client packages and licenses of a commercial database are required in addition to the MeasurLink package. Network System Example MeasurLink Process Manager Client 1 Server Client 6 MeasurLink Process Analyzer MeasurLink Gage R&R MeasurLink Gage Management MeasureReport + MS-Excel Quality administrator s terminal Database storage Inspection table creation In-house LAN Digimatic measuring instrument Optical measuring instrument Vision measuring system CMM Client 2 Client 3 Client 4 Client 5 MCOSMOS MUX-10F QM-Data200 QVPAK MeasurLink Real-Time PLUS MeasurLink Real-Time PLUS MeasurLink STATMeasure PLUS MeasurLink STATMeasure PLUS The configuration of database software required in the system example (1 server, 6 clients) is as follows. 1. Basic package "Sybase SQL Anywhere Studio" (including 1 server/1 client license) x 1 2. Additional licenses "Client access kit-single sheet" x 5 The recommended database is Sybase SQL Anywhere, but Oracle or SQL Server may be used. Enhanced measures against network troubles To prevent malfunction due to LAN line troubles during data communication with the server, failure/recovery of the network is monitored and server and local databases are automatically switched to avoid any interruption of operation and damage to the database. 19

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