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Measurement Data Management


USB-ITPAK V2.0
Refer to pages A-10–A-12 for details.

Digimatic Gage / PC Data Input Device


USB Input Tool Direct USB-ITN
Refer to page A-5 for details.

USB Input Tool Direct


USB-ITN

Measurement Data Wireless Communication System


U-WAVE
Refer to pages A-7–A-9 for details.

Measurement Data Network System


MeasurLink
Refer to pages A-15–A-18 for details.

A-1 Mitutoyo operates a policy of continuous improvement that aims to provide the customer with the benefit of the latest technological advances.
Therefore the company reserves the right to change any or all aspects of any product specification without notice.
A
Measurement
Data Management

Measurement Data Management INDEX


Measurement Data Management
Example of Measurement Data Management System Design A-3 A
USB Input Tool Direct A-5
Input Tool Series A-6
U-WAVE A-7
Common Optional Software
for USB Input Tool Direct and U-WAVE A-10
USB-ITPAK V2.0
Digimatic Mini-Processor DP-1VR A-13
Multiplexer MUX-10F A-14
MeasurLink A-15
MeasureReport A-19
Digimatic Data Cable Selector A-21
Gage connector dimensions A-23
Quick Guide to Precision Measuring Instruments A-25

Mitutoyo operates a policy of continuous improvement that aims to provide the customer with the benefit of the latest technological advances. A-2
Therefore the company reserves the right to change any or all aspects of any product specification without notice.
Example of Measurement Data Management Sy
A system for recording and analyzing measurement results from various Mitutoyo measuring instruments for quality assurance purposes.

Implementation Step 1 Implementation Step 2


A Recording measurement results; Software dedicated to inspection and quality control

No more handwriting Inspection Certificate Creation A B C D E F

Measurement data 1 Setting 1 2 3 4 5

U-WAVE-T 2 Dimension
can be printed easily. X
3 Dimension
10.025

9.982
10.033

10.017
9.964

10.008
10.031

9.996
10.046

10.027
Data can be output 4ch RS-232C
Y
4 Dimension
H 29.97 30.02 30.07 29.96 30.04

to a PC for statistics External


5 Appearance OK OK NG
U-WAVE-R
calculations.
Data can be canceled Commercial USB hub Measurement data from
by press and hold the 4 SUB-FSW cables calipers and micrometers
data button. + are imported into an
DP-1VR A-13 USB-ITN-C 4 foot switches Excel spreadsheet.

Direct data input to a PC


Connecting-cable-integrated USB-ITN USB-ITPAK A-10

Format can be created


1ch USB freely by Excel

USB Input Tool


Series A-5 Measurement
result file

Lineups of three models with different output specifications


IT-012U/IT-005D/IT-007R
USB
1ch PS/2
RS-232C

Input Tool MeasureReport A-19


Series A-6
Statistical Process Control
Connectable to a RS-232C interface PC with 4 channels
and a sequencer

測定結果
ファイル
4ch RS-232C

Multiplexer GO/NG judgment, process


MUX-10F A-14 capability, control charts are
displayed in real time.
U-WAVE-R
Wireless U-WAVE-R

U-WAVE-T
U-WAVE-T

USB

U-WAVE-R Digimatic gages

U-WAVE A-7 MeasurLink A-15

A-3 Mitutoyo operates a policy of continuous improvement that aims to provide the customer with the benefit of the latest technological advances.
Therefore the company reserves the right to change any or all aspects of any product specification without notice.
ystem Design

Implementation Step 3
Creating a quality control network covering a wide area within the factory A
Unify management of the quality test using the network in the factory

The Quality Control


section monitors
results from the Database server
inspection room and
worksite, handles Database server
statistical analysis centralizes
USB
of stored data and
USBresults
inspection USB
PS/2
issues forms. 1ch PS/2 1ch QualityPS/2
control
RS-232C RS-232C RS-232C
Office

Terminal of the quality Storage of database Generation of


controller inspection certificates

LAN inside factory

Digimatic gages Optical measuring device Vision measuring machine CMM

USB USB
1ch PS/2 1ch PS/2
RS-232C RS-232C

QVPAK
U-WAVE-R

U-WAVE-T
QM-Data200

Production line MCOSMOS

Inspection room
MeasurLink A-15

Mitutoyo operates a policy of continuous improvement that aims to provide the customer with the benefit of the latest technological advances. A-4
Therefore the company reserves the right to change any or all aspects of any product specification without notice.
Measurement Data Management
Convenient data collection tool and quality control software

Digimatic Gage / PC Data Input Device


SERIES 264 — USB Input Tool Direct

A data collection tool that offers simple and popular operability (HID connection) and
A optional software to input data to Microsoft Excel at a reasonable price. A more sophisti-
cated way to improve operational efficiency!
Using USB-ITN standalone as a dedicated interface for Digimatic indicators compatible with HID keyboard devices
In common with the popular model IT-012U, this device is capable of entering measurement data to Microsoft Excel or a memo pad.
Application example: using USB-ITN standalone to input data while selecting the data entry point flexibly during a measurement
whose procedures cannot be determined in advance (such as the inspection of items or trial products with few measurements or
without repeated procedures).
Using USB-ITN in combination with dedicated options Refer to pages A-10 to A-12 for details.
If you need more than just the ability to load the measurement data to Excel, the optional software USB-ITPAK can create a data
input procedure to an Excel sheet to improve the operational efficiency of repeated inspections. Application example: using USB-ITN USB-ITN
in combination with USB-ITPAK V2.0 to improve the operational efficiency of daily inspections such as sampling tests or complete Released in June, 2010
inspections of mass-produced product.

Input data to the PC with just one press USB Input Tool Direct is
automatically recognized Main specification
as a HID* keyboard device •Output compatibility: USB1.1 and USB2.0
(standard driver of Windows) •Supporting driver software: Switchable between 2 items below
The result is the same by connecting it to a USB port. (1) When using standalone: HID keyboard device*
as typing a number * Human Interface Device (2) When using with USB-ITPAK V2.0: Virtual COM port (VCP)
from the keyboard (up to eight •Communication speed: 12Mbps (Full Speed)
digits) and pressing Enter. •Power supply: USB bus power
•Mass: 59g
Just press the data button to send •USB2.0 certificate
•Conforms to EMC Directives.
the displayed value to the PC. *Since this device is compatible with Windows standard driver
software, dedicated driver software is not required.
Can be connected directly to a USB USB Input Tool Direct
port on a PC with 1 cable.

System Configuration

Digimatic gages Gage selector 3 USB Input Tool Direct USB-ITN PC


(optional)
Note: Only connectable Foot Switch (optional) USB-FSW (optional) USB-ITPAK V2.0 (optional)
with USB-ITN-D.

C
Connector shape USB Input Tool Direct USB-ITN Connection port

A Connector is plugged
USB socket
Digimatic caliper into a USB port on a PC (Type A)
Cable length: 2m
B
System Environment
B Connect the C
digimatic Type Order No. Data switch • Hardware:
connector to PC with USB socket (Type A)
Digimatic micrometer D A 06ADV380A ✓ • Supporting OS:
the gage
F B 06ADV380B ✓ Windows 2000 SP4
E C 06ADV380C ✓ Windows XP SP2 (or later)
Windows Vista
D 06ADV380D –
F Windows 7
Digimatic E 06ADV380E – • Software:
indicator F 06ADV380F – Programs supporting keyboard input
G (Excel, Word, memo pad, etc.)
Refer to pages A-21 and A-22 for details G 06ADV380G –
Connection with USB-ITPAK is not
of Digimatic ports and connectors. available.

Data loading methods Measurement Data


• Data switch on the input tool Foot Switch (optional) Option for USB-ITN
Collection Software
(Type A/B/C only) No.937179T USB Foot Switch Adapter USB-FSW USB-ITPAK V2.0 (optional)
• Data switch on the measuring gage Cable length: 2m No.06ADV384
No.06AEN846
• Command transmission from a PC*
* Only available when using USB-ITPAK V2.0.
(1) Icon operation
(2) Function key operation Note:
(3) Foot switch operation • When using a foot switch in combination with USB-ITN, the optional USB-FSW
and USB-ITPAK V2.0 are required.
One of the above operations
• When the measuring gage and USB-ITN have no data pushbuttons, the optional Refer to pages A-10 to A-12 for details of the options.
USB-ITPAK is required.

A-5 Mitutoyo operates a policy of continuous improvement that aims to provide the customer with the benefit of the latest technological advances.
Therefore the company reserves the right to change any or all aspects of any product specification without notice.
Measurement Data Input Unit
Specifications of IT-007R RS-232C Communication
• Output specification: RS-232C compliant
Input Tool SERIES IT-012U / IT-007R
Communication method: Full duplex
Communication speed: 2400bps (fixed)
Bit configuration: Start bit 1 USB Keyboard Signal Conversion Type IT-012U
Data length 8 60,000 units have already been shipped! This input tool has the reliable business A
(Most significant bit, 0 (fixed)) performance of the USB keyboard signal conversion models!
Parity, None
Stop bit 1 The simple specifications of this first USB input tool enable anyone to input the data
Flow control: None to a PC without difficulty.
Home position: DCE (modem definition) The input tool on the interface box is equipped with connectors for accessible data pushbuttons IT-012U
• Data format Introduced April, 2003
(1) When data output
and foot switches. Although the tool does not have the scalability of the USB-ITN, which controls
Output order —>
D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 D9 D10 D11 D12 D13 the data input procedure in conjunction with options, this tool enables anyone to load the data into
"0 1 A" (fixed) Data parts (Floating decimal point) CR an active cell.
Signs, "+" or "–"
(2) Error code output
D1 D2 D3 D4 Example of format
RS-232C Communication Conversion Type IT-007R
Display Output data
"9 1" (fixed) CR 0.123 —> 01A + 0000.123CR —> Input tool for RS-232C communication best suited for communication control of the
Error code No. −0.1234� —> 01A − 000.1234CR
1: No data input
2: Loaded data with format other than specified
software!
• Data request signal Control is available by transmitting data request commands via RS-232C communication. IT-007R
Data can be output by transmitting a character from the PC. For example, production engineers can create communication programs to load the measurement Introduced February, 1998
• Connector specification and power supply from the PC data by transmitting a command from the PC.
⑤④③②① This product operates while accumulating the power supplied This product is a compact and low-cost RS-232C The HID keyboard device
⑨⑧⑦⑥ from the PC. A second or more input interval is required. communication interface, which is convenient when (standard driver software for
it is installed in a machine tool or dedicated device Windows) is automatically
Pin No. Symbol in/out Description of functions
1 (N.C.) — No connection
to feed back measurement data. recognized when connected
2 RXD OUT Data output from this product to the PC to a USB port.
Main Specifications of IT-012U
3 TXD IN Data input from the PC to this product
Output specification: USB2.0 or USB1.0 * HID (Human Interface Device)
4 DTR IN +12 V power supply from the PC*
5 GND — Ground Compatible driver: HID keyboard device*
6 DSR OUT Not used Communication speed: 12Mbps (Full Speed)
7 RTS IN +12 V power supply from the PC*
8 CTS OUT Not used
Power supply: USB bus power
9 (N.C.) — No connection USB2.0 certificate
* "4" and "6", "7" and "8" are short-circuited with each other inside this product. Conforms to EMC Directives
* When connecting to a sequencer, a power supply is required. * This product is compatible with the standard
Input voltage: Supplied in the range 6 V - 16 V driver software for Windows. No dedicated
Power supply terminal: Supplied to pins 4 and 7
driver software is required.
IT-012U/IT-007R System Configuration

Connecting cable (optional) Switch box (optional)


Digimatic gage
Input tool PC
Connecting cable (optional)

C Connector shape Foot switch (optional)


A
Refer to pages A-21 and A-22 for
details.
USB keyboard signal Connection port

conversion model Connect the


Digimatic caliper
B Model: IT-012U unit to a USB
USB socket
(Type A)
Order No.264-012-10 port of the PC
Connect the C Connector
digimatic 7 types (A to G) System Environment
B connector to D + 4 L types ② • Hardware:
the gage
DATA


GAGE

PC with USB socket (Type A)


Digimatic micrometer E • Supporting OS:
Cable length: Windows98SE WindowsXP Windows8
F F 1m or 2m WindowsMe WindowsVista
Windows2000 Windows7
G ①
• Software:
Programs supporting keyboard input
Digimatic (Excel, Word, memo pad, etc.)
indicator Connection with USB-ITPAK is not
available.
Refer to pages A-21 and A-22 for details Foot switch (optional)
of Digimatic ports and connectors. No.937179T
RS-232C communication

Connecting cable 2m
conversion type Connect the Serial port

Model: IT-007R unit to a serial


Order No. 264-007 port of the PC D-sub 9 pin
Gage selector 3 (optional)

No.939039 System Environment
DATA


GAGE

This selector can connect up • Hardware:


to 3 measuring gages and PC or sequencer with a serial port
switching is available with the Data output is available by transmitting (D-sub 9 pin)
slide switches without changing
connecting cables. data request commands from the PC. • Software:
Connecting cable (length: 1m) between two input tools A program compatible with the RS-
is a standard accessory (No. 936937). 232C communication (such as a
hyper terminal) is required.

Mitutoyo operates a policy of continuous improvement that aims to provide the customer with the benefit of the latest technological advances. A-6
Therefore the company reserves the right to change any or all aspects of any product specification without notice.
Measurement Data Management
Convenient data collection tool and quality control software

Measurement data wireless communication system


U-WAVE
U-WAVE system communication specifications
• Wireless communication
• Data from Digimatic gages can be loaded to a PC easily. Conformity standards ARIB STD-T66 (Japan)*
A • Wireless communication eliminates cabling, improving measuring operability. Wireless standards Conform to IEEE802.15.4
• The Data Interface Function of the U-WAVE-R standard accessory software enables data input Wireless communication
distance Approx. 20m (within visible range)
to commonly available software by keyboard input (Microsoft Excel*, Notepad, etc.). Wireless communication 250 kbps
• USB-ITPAK V2.0 supports U-WAVE speed
Loading multiple measurement data into separate Excel sheets, or simultaneous measurement Transmission output 1mW (0dBm) or less

using the special event drive is now available without the need for macro programming. Modulation method DS-SS (Direct Sequence - Spread Spectrum)
Resistant to interfering signals and noise
(Automatic loading in a certain interval is available with the timer function.) Communication 2.4GHz band
frequency (ISM band: Universal frequency)
U-WAVE system configuration 15 channels
Used band (2.405 to 2.475GHz at intervals of 5MHz)
The noise search function avoids interference
U-WAVE-T transfers Digimatic gage with other communication devices.
2 U-WAVE-T data to U-WAVE-R. * According to the Radio Regulations, the use of this product is
permitted in the countries listed below. This product must not
2 U-WAVE-T be used in other countries or areas.

Use of U-WAVE is allowed in the following countries:


This product is a radio equipment classified in the 2.4GHz Band
Wide-band Low Power Data Communication System. To use this
product, conformity to the radio law of each county is required.
3 Connecting
3 Dedicated cable for
The use of U-WAVE sold in Japan is permitted in the countries
listed below.
connecting cable
foot switch • 02AZD810D
Applicable
• 02AZD880D
rox. tion

models
.

• 02AZD730D
20m
app nica

Area Country
e is mu
anc com

Japan, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia,


Asia
Philippines
dist ireless

North
US, Canada
America
W

27 EU member nations (UK, France, Germany, Italy,


Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Spain, Portugal,
Austria, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Bulgaria, Cyprus,
Europe Czech, Slovakia, Estonia, Greece, Hungary, Ireland,
Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Romania, Slovenia)
1 U-WAVE-R 4 EFTA member nations (Norway, Switzerland, Iceland,
Liechtenstein) Turkey
A maximum of 100
Standard accessory Digimatic gages U-WAVE-R loads the Countries, which permit the use of U-WAVE purchased from
software enables can be connected. data received from Mitutoyo Overseas Operations or Agents/Distributors in the
data load to U-WAVE-T to a PC via intended use destination are listed below.
Microsoft Excel. USB. Area Country
Asia Singapore, South Korea
Data from Digimatic gages can be loaded to a PC easily by using items 1 to 3 below.
Central and
South Mexico, Costa Rica, Brazil
1 U-WAVE-R U-WAVE-R main unit America

Receives data from U-WAVE-T and loads to a PC via USB.


U-WAVE cannot be used in countries other than the above.
Model U-WAVE-R
Order No. 02AZD810D
Power supply USB bus power system
Number of U-WAVE-R units that
Up to 16
USB2.0 cable (1m) attached
can be connected to one PC
Number of U-WAVE-T units that U-WAVEPAK
Up to 100
can be connected
External dimensions 140×80×31.6mm
Mass 130g
U-WAVEPAK software (standard accessory)
System Environment: Compatible OS Main specifications
Windows 2000 Professional (SP4 or later)* • Setup of dedicated driver software (USB and virtual COM port)
Windows XP Home Edition (SP2 or later)* • Initial setting of ID number and frequency selection (required only
Windows XP Professional (SP2 or later)* once for first time)
Windows Vista*, Windows 7*, Windows 8* • Load data to Microsoft Excel or Notepad through data interface
* U-WAVEPAK Ver. 1.010 or later is compatible function
with 32-bit and 64-bit OS, and Ver. 1.020 or • Note: Cannot be connected to a device other than a PC (such as Refer to the Measurement Data Wireless Communication
later is compatible with Windows 8. DP-1VR, PDA, or controller). System leaflet (E12001) for more details.

A-7 Mitutoyo operates a policy of continuous improvement that aims to provide the customer with the benefit of the latest technological advances.
Therefore the company reserves the right to change any or all aspects of any product specification without notice.
Measurement data wireless communication system
U-WAVE
• Data format
Example of format when the Digimatic gage displays 12.34
DT1 01 02 +00000012.34 M

2 U-WAVE-T A
Header Unit M: mm
DT1: Measurement data Digimatic gage display value*
ST1: Status code** U-WAVE-T ID: 00 to 99
Transmits measurement data to U-WAVE-R. Select IP67 or buzzer model, according to your application.
U-WAVE-R ID: 00 to 99 U-WAVE-R can be connected to Digimatic gages by dedicated cable for U-WAVE-T (option).
* Data interface function is switchable to “Measurement value only” Model U-WAVE-T U-WAVE-T
e.g.) +00000012.34 (IP67 type) (buzzer type)
** Example of status code format
Order No. 02AZD730D 02AZD880D
ST1 01 02 0999999073 99 Protection Rating IP67 None
Data reception indication LEDs Buzzer and LEDs
Header Device ID*** Status code
Status code U-WAVE-T ID 99: Data cancellation
Power supply Lithium battery CR2032×1
U-WAVE-R ID 01: No response Battery life Approx. 400,000 transmissions
from Digimatic gage Dimensions 44×29.6×18.5 mm
03: Measurement
data missing, others Mass 23 g
*** Unique number assigned to U-WAVE at shipment
LED ON
(OK: Green, NG: Red)
Notes on identification of measurement
data and multiple systems operation Buzzer type
Buzzer indicates Receipt of data can be checked
Following the above format, the U-WAVE data format receipt of data by buzzer and LED (common
starts with a 4-digit code where the first two digits specification)
represent receiver channels and the last two are IP67 type
transmitter channels. The large number of transmitter/ Highly resistant to dust
receiver combinations possible with this scheme ensures and water ingress
that the receivers in a factory measurement system only
accept data from the intended transmitters, even when
several receivers are all within communication range of
different transmitters using the same channel.
Different frequency bands (up to 15 available) may also be
used to further ensure that there are no communication
3 U-WAVE-T dedicated connection cable
problems between adjacent U-WAVE-R units. A dedicated cable connects a Digimatic gage to U-WAVE-T. Check the connector (A to G;
refer to pages A-21 and A-22 for details) compatible with the Digimatic gage to be used
and select either standard type (figure 1) or foot switch type (figure 2) according to your
application.
Standard connecting cable Connecting cable for foot switch
Type
Part Nos. Part Nos.
(A) Water-proof model with output button 02AZD790A 02AZE140A
(B) Water-proof model with output button 02AZD790B 02AZE140B
(C) With data-out button 02AZD790C 02AZE140C
(D) 10-pin plain type 02AZD790D 02AZE140D
(E) 6-pin round type 02AZD790E 02AZE140E
(F) Plain type straight 02AZD790F 02AZE140F
(G) Plain type straight water-proof model 02AZD790G 02AZE140G

Standard accessory Application


Clip for cable fixing example of
the clip

7 types of connector 160mm

(A) (D)
DATA

Figure 1. Standard type


(E) connecting cable
(B) Foot switch (option) U-WAVE-T側
No.937179T 測定器側

(F) Approx. 500mm

Connector attached
(C) (G) to U-WAVE-T by 2
Approx. 80mm
screws
DATA

Approx. 80mm

Figure 2. Connecting cable


for foot switch

Mitutoyo operates a policy of continuous improvement that aims to provide the customer with the benefit of the latest technological advances. A-8
Therefore the company reserves the right to change any or all aspects of any product specification without notice.
Measurement Data Management
Convenient data collection tool and quality control software

Measurement Data Management


U-WAVE

Optional Accessories for U-WAVE-T


A U-WAVE-T mounting plate
Since the standard cable clip is not sufficient to support the U-WAVE-T on a Digimatic gage, a mounting plate is
provided. The mounting plate can be fixed to the gage by the easily detachable hook-and-eye type fasteners provided.
Batteries can be replaced without needing to detach the U-WAVE-T from the gage.
Mounting diagram
U-WAVE-T
U-WAVE-T
Mounting holes
*1

Detachable fastener
Mounting screws *2
The detachable fastener is a dual lock fastener
(Sumitomo 3M). It is equivalent to detachable
double-faced sheet (DK-94, Scotch 3M)
U-WAVE-T mounting plate commercially available.
Connecting cable
Part No.02AZE200
Standard accessories
• Detachable fasteners: 1 set *1 To avoid damaging the threaded holes in the plastic body of the U-WAVE-T unit,
• Mounting screw 4pcs. the mounting screws should be tightened only just sufficiently to grip. Repeated
(including 2pcs. of spare screws) removal of these screws should also be avoided for the same reason.
*2 In order to avoid loss of adhesion, do not allow oil or coolant to come into
contact with the bonding surfaces of the detachable fasteners.
Application examples of the mounting plate
Super Caliper CD67-S15PM QuantuMike MDE-25MJ Digimatic Indicator ID-C112XB

Refer to the Measurement Data Wireless Communication


Front view Rear view Front view Rear view Front view Rear view System leaflet (E12001) for more details.

Application example of the 'event drive' mode


Data request support from PC. Special order U-WAVEPAK (Event drive) Special order U-WAVEPAK (Event drive)
This is a special order product. For the latest pricing,
For standard type U-WAVE, the currently displayed data can be sent by pressing the data switch. please contact your dealer or the nearest Mitutoyo
This is called "button drive mode". Service Center.
In the "event drive mode", the measurement value is checked every 0.5 seconds and measurement data is automatically Product configuration: Program on CD
sent if there is a change. At this time, the data switch is disabled. The sent data is written in the U-WAVE-R memory, and For U-WAVE-R and U-WAVE-T,
only the latest data is kept, it is not output to the PC. The data is loaded to the PC from the U-WAVE-R memory when the please purchase the standard
data request command is sent. The mode switching between "button drive" and "event drive" is enabled by the special model.
order U-WAVEPAK (Event drive). Install this special order
In the event drive mode, pressing the data switch on the Digimatic gage is not necessary. PC operation enables loading U-WAVEPAK (Event drive) and
data from multiple gages at once. gain the ability to perform setups
without using the standard
To perform simultaneous measurement using USB-ITPAK V2.0, a special order U-WAVEPAK (Event accessory U-WAVPAK.
drive) is required. A program to send a data request command is separately
Note: There is no linkage between a data required to load data to a PC.
request sent from the PC and a data Special use Standard use The "Data Collection Macro for U-WAVE" supplied
transmission from the Digimatic gage. Event drive mode Button drive mode with U-WAVPAK is a sample program of the
To trigger data transmission, stop the "MeasureReport". It enables data to be loaded by
Digimatic gage first, and then send a function key operation.
Tran data request command from the PC. Event drive supporting software:
smissio
n of da
ta requ
est com • USB-ITPAK V2.0 (timer input enabled)
mand data Data is sent when the • MeasureReport (function key operation)
Retu the latest
rns t
he la Returns Data is sent if value
test
data
button is pressed.
changes Example of data request command - All Data Output:
U-WAVE-R (Checked every 0.5s) DR1 FF 00 1 1 CR
When using the event drive please note: Header Carriage return
• The battery life is shorter than in normal mode. ID of U-WAVE-T ID transmission order 1: ascending order,
The battery lasts approximately 20 days with continuous use. All IDs: FF 2: descending order
Switching to the button mode when the battery is not in use extends the battery life. Designating ID: 00 to 99 1: Clear memory, 2: Do not clear memory
• When using several Digimatic gages (U-WAVE-T), communication errors may occur because of radio interference in simultaneous U-WAVE-R ID: 00 to 99
measuring.
Therefore, it is required to add U-WAVE-R and set different frequencies (15ch) to avoid radio wave interference.

A-9 Mitutoyo operates a policy of continuous improvement that aims to provide the customer with the benefit of the latest technological advances.
Therefore the company reserves the right to change any or all aspects of any product specification without notice.
Common optional software
USB Input Tool Direct and U-WAVE
Order No.
Model No. USB-ITPAK V2.0
Measurement data collection software USB-ITPAK V2.0 (IT-012U, IT-007R are not supported)
Order No. 06AEN846
Upgrade pricing from V1.0 is not available. Please purchase A
V2.0.
Upgraded USB-ITPAK now supports U-WAVE, a wireless communication system.
Both wired connection (USB-ITN) and wireless system (U-WAVE) are supported.
USB-ITPAK V2.0 USB dongle
New functions of USB-ITPAK V2.0
• Supports the U-WAVE wireless communication system
• Timer input function
• Measurement date/time display
A USB dongle must be • Others: Compatible with Windows 8, 64-bit OS, and Russian included in the operating language selection
connected to the PC
running the software. USB-ITPAK V2.0 creates a procedure to input data from gages equipped with Digimatic output to Excel sheets via USB-ITN or
Operating environment U-WAVE. This optional software facilitates the daily inspection work for mass-produced products.
Windows 2000 SP4 The combined use with USB-ITPAK V2.0 will improve the operational efficiency of repetition
Windows XP SP2 or later inspection work. Best suited for keeping track of inspection data of mass-produced products.
Compatible OS *1 Windows Vista
• Automatically calls Excel sheet.
Windows7
Windows8
• Cursor moves can be specified.
• Input range can be specified per Digimatic gage, which reduces improper input.
Excel 2000 • The last data input can be canceled by a single operation (foot switch, function key etc.)
Excel 2002
Supported Excel • Data input or cancellation can be performed at once in multiple-point simultaneous measurement.
Excel 2003
versions *2
Excel 2007
Excel 2010 Main features of USB-ITPAK V2.0
Hard disk Free space of more than 10MB • Setting of Microsoft Excel input:
CD-ROM drive For program installation Designation of where to input (workbook, worksheet, cell range), cursor move (right, down), and others.
USB port * 3
2 ports or more • Selection of measuring method (3 modes available)
Monitor resolution 800×600, 256 colors or more (1) Sequential measurement (2) Simultaneous measurement (3) Individual measurement (refer to page A-12 for details).
*1: 32-bit, 64-bit OS supported • Control item and instruction at data input (Note 1: Not available during individual measurement, Note 2: Not available
*2: Operation with Excel for MAC OS is not guaranteed. during simultaneous measurement in the event drive mode)
*3: A commercially available hub can be used.
(USB certified product is recommended) Foot switch + Data switch when Data switch other
Control item Mouse operation Function key USB-FSW using U-WAVE than U-WAVE
Language support Data output request ✓ (Note 1) ✓ (Note 1) ✓ ✓ (Note 2) ✓
• Operation language (15 languages) Data cancel ✓ (Note 1) ✓ (Note 1) ✓ ✓ Press and hold (Note 2) –
Japanese, English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Czech, Data skip ✓ (Note 1) ✓ (Note 1) ✓ – –
Swedish, Turkish, Polish, Hungarian, Russian, Korean, Chinese Character input (example: OK or NG etc.) – – ✓ Pre-registered
character strings – –
(traditional/simplified), and Simplified Chinese
• Operation manual (PDF file) • Number of connectable gages (Note 3: The actual number can be less depending on the system configuration.)
Japanese, English, German
Available devices Maximum number of connection (total of (1), (2), and (3)) Others
(1) USB-ITN For Windows 2000/XP • Maximum registration (total of (1), (2), and (3))
(2) USB-FSW Up to 100 units (Note3) 400 units
(3) U-WAVE-R For Windows Vista/7/8 • Control/identification of connecting gage

( )
Up to 100 gages can be Up to 20 units (Note3) VCP (Virtual COM port)
per one unit of U-WAVE.
U-WAVE-T ID: 00 to 99 (For U-WAVE-R, plus 100 per unit
in terms of available gages. ) Switch from HID to VCP for (1) and (2).
The VCP driver software is supplied with USB-ITPAK.

• Data loading time: when using USB-ITN, 0.2s to 0.3s per gage unit
U-WAVE event drive mode: 0.5s data refresh interval
• Timer input function (only in simultaneous measurement)
Input interval (time): 0.1s (Note 4) to 24 hours at maximum
(Note 4: If a shorter time is set, a priority is given to the longer time compared with the actual communication time.)
• Measurement date/time display function (available in sequential and simultaneous measurements)
The display format is subject to the setting of the Excel sheet.

Order No. Price USB Foot Switch Adapter USB-FSW


Model No. USB-FSW
Order No. 06ADV384 This USB adapter for connecting a PC is required when using the Foot Switch (No. 937179T) in USB-ITN.
A dedicated VCP driver* for this adapter is included in USB-ITPAK.
Foot Switch Adapter USB-FSW Main specification
Overall length: 160mm • With USB-ITPAK, application of the foot switch can be set.
• Data control: “Data request”,“Data cancel”, “Data skip” Foot switch (No.937179T)
• Character string input (e.g. GO/NG, etc.)
*USB-FSW is used for installation of the VCP driver.

USB-FSW

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USB-ITPAK V2.0 USB-ITPAK V2.0 (Not available for IT-012U, IT-007R)

A More applications can be handled due to new features (Wireless (U-WAVE) support, Timer input, Measurement date/time display)
Example of measurement using the U-WAVE wireless communication system — data sorting of individual measurements
Data from multiple Digimatic gages sent to separate Excel sheets
U-WAVE-T U-WAVE-T Loading data from multiple Digimatic gages (U-WAVE-T) into separate Excel sheets is now
available without the need for macro programming.
………
USB-ITPAK V2.0 (Individual measurement) ID=99
ID=98
U-WAVE-T A B C
ID=01 ID=98 A B C 1 2.341 2.274 2.007
U-WAVE-T
1 2.341 2.274 2.007 2 2.039 1.963
2 2.039 196.3 2.274 3 A 1.996 B 2.152 C
3 A 1.996 B C 1 2.341Sheet 2.274
99 2.007
ID=99 1 2.341 2.274
Sheet 98 2.007 2 2.039 1.963
ID=00 2 2.039 196.3 2.274 3 1.996 2.152
3 1.996 Sheet 01
Sheet 00 ID=01
ID=00

U-WAVE-R Entry point can be specified per gage (by U-WAVE-T ID).
The last data input may be
• Specifying an Excel file: Excel Book (full path) + sheet name
cancelled by pressing and Up to 100 gages can be handled by • Specifying data input cells (example: A1:C3)
holding the data switch one U-WAVE-R unit • Specifying cursor move (right or down)

Example of measurement using the U-WAVE wireless communication system — timer input + measurement date/time display during simultaneous measurement
Automatically obtains displacement data in a certain input interval

If using USB-ITPAK V2.0 supporting U-WAVE event drive, arbitrary timer input is allowed without the
need for macro programming.
To perform simultaneous
measurement using U-WAVE, USB-ITPAK V2.0 simultaneous measurement + timer input (example: 5s interval)
a special order U-WAVEPAK
(Event drive) is required. (Refer to A B C D E F G
page A-9.) 1 Displacement (1) Displacement (2) Displacement (3) Displacement (4) Displacement (5) Displacement (6) Measurement date/time
USB hub (Commercial item) 2 0.281 0.162 0.121 0.051 0.011 −0.001 2013/4/1 7 30 00
5s
3 0.279 0.152 0.133 0.064 0.018 −0.003 2013/4/1 7 30 05
5s
U-WAVE-R
4 0.265 0.149 0.142 0.089 0.021 −0.007 2013/4/1 7 30 10
5s
5
6
Frequency Frequency
2.405GHz 2.475GHz The input interval can be arbitrarily set by 0.1s intervals up to 24 hours. If a smaller value than the data loading
time is set, the actual measurement time will be the input interval.
With U-WAVE, an error (no data) may occur if less than 0.5s is set for the input interval. This is because the data
request signal is issued before the data comes in, based on the event drive data refresh interval that is set to 0.5s
(fixed).

Points to note when performing simultaneous measurement using U-WAVE and USB-ITPAK V2.0
• Besides U-WAVE, a special order U-WAVEPAK (Event drive) is required.
U-WAVE-T U-WAVE-T • The battery life of U-WAVE-T becomes shorter in the event mode, reducing to approximately 20 days for
continuous measurement.
• When using several Digimatic gages, communication errors may occur because simultaneous transmission
from all gages may cause radio interference.
With U-WAVE, radio wave interference can be mostly avoided if data is transmitted after making sure there
is no other radio communication.
CSMA/CA method: this avoids radio interference and enables successful simultaneous data transmission of
three U-WAVE-T units per U-WAVE-R.
Displacement To perform simultaneous measurement with more than three units of U-WAVE-T, add U-WAVE-R and set
different frequencies (15 ch) to avoid radio interference.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)

Workpiece Data input order

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Create Microsoft Excel input procedures with USB-ITPAK V2.0 to handle data from U-WAVE or the USB Input Tool Direct
A
Measurement applications of USB-ITPAK V2.0 (Three examples of how USB-ITPAK V2.0 can be deployed are shown below)

Sequential measurement Measurement values are input one by one according to a procedure previously defined by using one or morel Digimatic gages (via USB-ITN or U-WAVE).
(Measurement example – see figure at right)
X When a measuring procedure is executed, a window (as below) is displayed. “Data
request*”, “Data cancel*”, “Data skip*”, “Aborting”, “Complete” can be specified.
U-WAVE-T Y * These operations can be allocated to the function key or foot switch (via USB-FSW).
(1) Measure
outside diameter Cell movement
at X and Y of 5 direction after inputting
workpieces with a data (down and right)
micrometer. U-WAVE-R
The last data input H Carriage return
may be cancelled by A B C D E F (Low, column)
pressing and holding USB hub (Commercial item) Microsoft Excel
(2) Measure the data switch 1 Setting 1 2 3 4 5 sheet previously
length H of 5 USB-FSW × 4 pcs. specified
workpieces. USB-ITN-C + Dimension 10.025
2 10.033 9.964 10.031 10.046
Foot switch × 4 pcs. X Input range of
Dimension micrometer (B2 to F3)
3 9.982 10.017 10.008 9.996 10.027
Y
(3) Inspect
external view to Dimension Input range of
4 29.97 30.02 30.07 29.96 30.04 caliper (B4 to F4)
check if there are H
any scratches or External Input range of visual
color shading and 5 Appearance OK OK NG judgment (B5 to F5)
Character Character Data Data
input “OK” or strings strings request cancel
“NG”. Cell that will receive next input is highlighted in green
Input OK Input NG

Simultaneous measurement Measurement values are input simultaneously from several Digimatic gages (via USB-ITN, U-WAVE)

U-WAVE-R

A B C D E
USB hub (Commercial item)
A special order U-WAVEPAK (Event 1 Height A Height B Height C Height D
drive) is required. (Refer to A-9.)
USB-ITN-C × 2
USB-FSW × 2 pcs. 2 1 5.02 8.03 9.96 6.03 First measurement (finished)
+
Foot switch × 2 pcs.
3 2 4.98 8.02 10.01 5.99 Second measurement (finished)

U-WAVE-T × 2 pcs. 4 3 4.97 8.04 10.07 5.96 Third measurement (finished)

5 4 Fourth measurement
(Measurement examples) (Wait for next input)
Simultaneous measurement of the heights 6 5
A to D on the workpiece below. Data Data
Height A B C D
request cancel

Individual Several operators input measurement data asynchronously according to individually defined procedures (where to input, move direction, etc.)
measurement from each Digimatic gage via USB-ITN or U-WAVE.
B Since several individual operators perform measurement simultaneously, an operation
U-WAVE-R key and a function key in the window below cannot be used at the same time. The
(Measurement example)
Two operators measure 6 workpieces only effective input device in this case is the foot switch (via USB-FSW).
(three each, both working at the A
same time)
C
USB hub (Commercial item)

Operator 1 Operator 2 A B C D E F G

USB-ITN-C 1 Setting 1 2 3 4 5 6
U-WAVE-T
Dimension
2 10.02 10.03 9.96 10.15 10.23 10.04
A
Dimension
3 9.98 10.01 10.07 9.99 9.78
B
Dimension
4 10.15 10.14 9.96 10.27
The last data input may be C
Data Data cancelled by pressing and
Workpiece Nos. 1 to 3 request cancel Workpiece Nos. 4 to 6
holding the data switch Cell that will Cell that will
USB-FSW x 4 pcs. + Foot switch x 4 pcs. Operator 1 receive next input Operator 2 receive next input

Notes on using USB-ITPAK:


Do not merge the cells in the specified range as a measurement data input.
During measurement, the Microsoft Excel worksheet cannot be modified in any way apart from entering data. If you need to
modify the sheet, it is necessary to abort or finish the measurement.

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Measurement Data Management
Convenient data collection tool and quality control software Specifications
• Order No.: 264-504
• Model: DP-1VR
Data processing printer for quality control • Data processing capacity:
Mode 0: 100000 data items
SERIES 264 — Digimatic Mini-Processor DP-1VR Modes 1,2: 9999 data items
Mode 3: Sample size (10 x subgroup 9999=99990 data)
Upper/lower limit value 5 pairs can be held in memory
• Output : (1) RS-232C output level (TTL)
• This is a palm-sized printer used to print measurement data from Digimatic gages or to function (2) GO/±NG judgment output (+NG, GO, -NG)
A perform statistical analysis. • Input timer: Input intervals
0.25s, 1s, 5s, 30s, 1min, 30min, 60min
• The versatile DP-1VR printer not only prints measurement data, but performs a variety of • Printing method: Thermal line printer 384 dots/char
• Character specification: Normal character 24 x 16 dots /
statistical analyses, draws histograms and D-charts and also performs complex operations on Large character 36 x 24 dots
X-bar R control charts. • Printing speed: 0.5s per line (using AC adapter)
• Printing line: 10000 lines of normal characters per roll
• Equipped with RS-232C output and GO/NG judgment output as standard functions, this 7000 lines of large characters per roll
• Printing paper: High durability thermo-sensitive paper
processor delivers the high reliability expected from an advanced quality inspection machine. Width 58mm x length 48m
• This line thermal printer enables fast and quiet printing. Note: Printed characters do not fade if a printout is
stored in a cool dark place, but if it is to be used
for official documents, or stored more than 5
years, it is recommended that a copy be made.
• Power supply: 2 power methods
(1) AC adapter 100V (6VDC, 1000mA) supplied as a
standard accessory.
(2) 4pcs. of LR6/AA size (alkaline or Ni-Mh)
• Battery life: 10000 lines (5s/line using a 1600mAh Ni-Mh battery)
Note: This is a typical value and is not guaranteed.
• External dimensions: 94 (W) x 201 (D) x 75.2 (H) mm
• Mass: 390g (main unit)
• Optional Accessories:
(1) RS-232C changing cable
For connection with a PC
264-504 Cable length 1m, D-sub 9 pin
DP-1VR (2) RS-232C counter cable
For connection with KA counter
Cable length 1m, D-sub 25 pin
(3) GO/±NG judgment cable
Examples of printout Cable length 2m, D-sub 10 pin terminal/separate wires
(4) Foot switch
• Consumable items:
Printing paper (10 rolls)
RS-232C communication specification
(Output specification)
• Output signal level: TTL
• Communication method: Half-duplex
• Communication speed: 1200/2400/4800/9600/19200
• Bit configuration: Start bit 1 bit
Data length: 7/8 bit
Parity check: Even/odd/none
Stop bit: 2 bit
• Data format
When data output
Number of bytes 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
Data 0 1 A Model MSD LSD CR
Data parts (Floating decimal point)
Model: + or –
Measurement item
Channel No.
Code No.
Example of format
Display of a Digimatic gage Output data
0.123 01A+0000.123CR

Error code Data request command


Number of bytes 1 2 3 4 Number of bytes 1 2
Error
Data 9 1 code CR Data 1 or A CR
Error code: 1 (No data input)
2 (Loaded data with the format other than specified)
9 (System error head temperature error, overflow,
Channel No. power supply/voltage error, head up, paper error)
Error format

Statistical calculations
Mode 0 Modes 1,2 Mode 3
GO/±NG judgment N : Number of data N : Number of data
MAX : Maximum value MAX : Maximum value
MIN : Minimum value MIN : Minimum value
R : Range n : Number of subgroup (Max.10)
X : Average value X : Average value of subgroup
n : Standard deviation of the sample (N) R : Range of subgroup
n-1 : Sample standard deviation (N-1) X : Mean value
-NG : Number of data smaller than lower limit value X-UCL : Upper control limit
+NG : Number of data larger than upper limit value R : Mean (R control)
Refer to the DP-1VR leaflet (E4209) for more details.
P : Fraction defective R-UCL : Upper control limit (R control)
Cp : Process capability index R-LCL : Lower control limit (R control)
Cpk : Process capability index (process target centered)

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Digimatic/RS-232C Interface Unit
Specifications
Multiplexer MUX-10F
• Order No.: 264-002
• Model: MUX-10F • Multiplexer MUX 10F is a measurement data transfer device that converts incoming
• Data input port: 4 channels for Digimatic gages
• Output: (RS-232C) Digimatic output measurement data to RS-232C and outputs it to an external device A
• Data output Via RS-232C interface: such as a PC.
Data transmission method: Half-duplex
Data transmission code: ASCII/JIS Up to four measuring instruments with Digimatic output can be connected.
Data length: 8 bits
Parity check: None
Stop bit: 1
Data transmission speed: 300/600/1200/2400/9600/19200bps
• Connector specification:

Pin No. Signal Function in/out 264-002


1 CD out MUX-10F
2 RD Received data out
3 TD
Communication
in
Usage Example
data RS-232C
4 Data input using the data button (ASCII cod)
5 GND Ground on the Digimatic gage
6 DR out
7 • If the Digimatic gage has a data button, data is MUX-10F
8 CS out sent to the MUX-10 from the gage, converted PC
Digimatic output
9
to RS-232C and sent out.
* For connection with a PC, use a commercially available
RS-232C straight cable.

• Data format
(1) When data output Press the data button on the measuring gage.
D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 D9 D10 D11 D12 D13

Model: + or – CR
Measurement item: A LSD (Floating decimal point) Data input using the load switch
Channel No.: 1-4
Foot switch
Data format code No.: 0 • If the Digimatic gage does not have a data
(2) Example of format button, or when simultaneous measurements MUX-10F
Display (CH1)
-0.018
Display (CH2)
0.1234
are performed, the MUX-10 load switch is
used to poll data from the measuring gage(s) PC
Digimatic output
Output data
01A - 0000.018CR
Output data
02A + 000.1234CR
selected by the tool selection switch(es),
The smallest input channel number data
converted to RS-232C, and sent out. Tool Select Switch
is output first in the output stream, with • If multiple measuring gages are selected by
the others following in ascending order.
(3) Error code output the tool selection switch, data is input in the
D1 D2 D3 D4 order of channels 1 through 4.
CR 1: No data input • Optional foot switch (937179T) is available Operate the load switch
Error code No.
Channel No.: 1 - 4
2: Loaded data with format for quick data entry. on the front of MUX-10F.
other than specified
Error format: 9

• Power supply: AC adapter (9V, 500mA) Data input using the external commands
External dimensions: 91.4 (W) x 92.5 (D) x 50.4 (H) mm
Note: Communication software is not attached. • Data from a specified measuring gage connected
to MUX-10F can be polled (ch 1- 4) by inputting a
command from the PC. PC

Commands (ASCII) Transfer channels


1 (ASCII code31) CR 1 Command Measurement data
2 (ASCII code32) CR 2
3 (ASCII code33) CR 3
4 (ASCII code34) CR 4
*A (ASCII code41) CR 1, 2, 3, 4 MUX-10F
*B (ASCII code42) CR 1, 2, 4
*C (ASCII code43) CR 1, 3, 4
*D (ASCII code44) CR 2, 3, 4 Digimatic output
E (ASCII code45) CR 1, 2, 3
F (ASCII code46) CR 1, 2
G (ASCII code47) CR 1, 3
H (ASCII code48) CR 1, 4
I (ASCII code49) CR 2, 3
J (ASCII code50) CR 2, 4
K (ASCII code51) CR 3, 4
* Command will operate the same as previous MUX-10 when 4-channel mode is
turned off.

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Measurement Data Management
Convenient data collection tool and quality control software

Measurement Data Network System


MeasurLink

• MeasurLink® software was developed in the U.S., the birthplace of SPC, by Mitutoyo
A America and incorporates years of industry expertise. Manufacturing globally has become
borderless with an increasing number of companies, including Japanese manufacturing,
doing business abroad. Adoption of certified ISO9000-based quality control standards, such
as QS-9000 in the automobile industry in the U.S., is becoming a requirement, a trend that is MeasurLink program configuration
expected to spread to other industries as well. In Japan today, most systems utilize inspection Data acquisition & Centralized management of
certificates, but process control will be increasingly required as standard, international, measurement data real-time process control
MeasurLink Real-Time STATMeasure PLUS

Basic software
certificates are adopted. PLUS for Digimatic for measuring system
• MeasurLink® supports anything from stand-alone, small-scale systems to large-scale systems Instruments products
utilizing a PC network environment. Expansion from a stand-alone installation to a network
system can easily be performed, allowing a gradual upgrade from a single test operation in
MeasurLink
one section to a full-scale operation. Data Base

Centralized measurement data management by networking


Centralized management of data dispersed throughout factories Process monitoring Process analysis

Optional Software
MeasurLink MeasurLink
Process Process
MeasurLink Process Analyzer Manager Analyzer
MeasurLink Process Manager

Process analysis Process monitoring Gauge R & R Calibration record control


MeasurLink MeasurLink
MeasureReport Gage Gage
Inspection report creation R & R* Management*

Factory/quality control *Available without basic software


Data Base
Office Server
Related Software
Centralized
management
Inspection report creation

LAN MeasureReport Converts to a text file

Inspection
MeasurLink STATMeasure PLUS
room
Data acquisition Microsoft Excel
Machining (sold separately)
shop floor

Factory/shop floor

MeasurLink Real-Time PLUS

Data acquisition

The measurement data can be centralized by implementing a network system using a company LAN.
Quality information such as checking, monitoring, analysis of the measurement results and creating
inspection reports can be shared among separate offices to maximize efficiency.

Recommended operating environments


OS*1 Windows 2000 SP3 or later / Windows XP SP2 or later / Windows Vista / Windows 7
CPU X86:1GHz or more
Hard disk*2 2 GB or more
Memory RAM more than 1GB
Display SVGA or more
Media drive CD-ROM drive (for the installation)
Communication port RS-232C port (For connecting with MUX-10F, etc.)
LAN card 100BaseT (For operating with network)
Others Keyboard, mouse, and printer support with the operating system
If used in a network, configuration will be changed by the database management system (Sybase,
Server specification
Oracle, SQL, Server, etc.) used or the number of clients to be serviced.
*1: 64-bit OS is not supported. Refer to the MeasurLink leaflet (E4297) for more details.
*2: Hard disk storage required depends on the amount of data to be stored.
Recommended memory is 75,000 data items and approx. 5MB.

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MeasurLink Basic Software
MeasurLink Real-Time PLUS
MeasurLink Real-Time PLUS (for Digimatic instruments)
(for Digimatic instruments) MeasurLink STATMeasure PLUS (for measuring instrument products)
• MeasurLink Real-Time PLUS transmits measurement
data in real time from measuring tools with Digimatic A
output with RS-232C communication via the interface. • Registration of measurement information, data collection/saving, control chart, process
Input parts name, item name, standard value,etc., from capability, etc., are displayed in real time.
measurement information register menu and create
measurement procedure to input data via interface.
Digimatic instrument
By just inputting data to MeasurLink, various kinds of statistical results can
be checked immediately.
• Xbar-R control chart or histogram
Digimatic output can be displayed in real time for every
measurement item. Time-series data or
data dispersion is recognized at a glance.
RS-232 interface • Allows navigation screen setting of
operation instruction by combining
measurement item call-out display and
image data of workpieces (BMP, JPG, DXF,
MUX-10 Input tool U-WAVE etc.). Support function helps inexperienced
operators.

MeasurLink
Real-Time
PLUS

Measurement values and Judgment by workpiece


• GO/±NG judgment result can be Total judgment

displayed clearly by identifying with red, Work No. switch

MeasurLink STATMeasure PLUS yellow, and green coloring. In conjunction


(for measuring instrument products) with the alarm message function, NG
• STATMeasure PLUS, which resides on the data data is sure to be recognized.
processing PC, transmits measurement data in real time • In ”parts data sheet”, evaluation by
when the measurement program is executed with inter-
program communication (DDE communication). workpiece can be recognized at a glance
even for multi-measurement items by
After storing measurement data from total judgment, NG data, and narrow-
part program automatically, data is down function of important items.
transmitted when measurement is Narrow-down button

repeated. Only NG Warning


Important
item Reset

<Connectable data processing software>


CMM
MCOSMOS V1.5R7 or later
MICROPAK11000
Vision measuring system
QVPAK V4.0 or later
QSPAK V4.2 or later
QIPAK V1.0 or later
Form measuring instrument
FORMPAK V2.0 or later
ROUNDPAK V4.0 or later

SURFPAK V1.007 or laterPC is required for connecting


with data processing unit for flexible gage QM-Data 300.
QM-Data 300 V2.0 or later

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Measurement Data Management
Convenient data collection tool and quality control software

MeasurLink Basic Software


MeasurLink Real-Time PLUS (for Digimatic instruments)
MeasurLink STATMeasure PLUS (for measuring instrument products) Other functions
• Trace data (comment) addition and narrow-down
function
A Statistical analysis result display Wide range of statistical analysis/display functions provides results History information (Inspectors, Machining No., Lot No.,
etc.) can be recorded as additional information to the
according to characteristics and purposes. measurement data. Also, data can be narrowed-down
by filtering using key words such as trace data and
Character information (item information calculation result) dates.
• Report output
Item name, measured value, error value, upper/lower limits, Cp, Cpk, Pp, Ppk, standard Results of statistical processing can be output in various
deviation, average, maximum value, minimum value, defect rate, etc. (All selectable.) types of report.
• Measurement item report, All item report, Graphic
window printout
• Raw data control function
Chart display (control charts, etc.) Measurement result loaded to MeasurLink and original
data of form measuring instrument are linked so that
Xbar-R control chart, Xbar-S control chart, X-Rs control chart, histogram, tear chart, run chart,
they can be called easily and it is possible to check the
pre-control chart, statistical, etc. (All selectable.) point group raw data or to recalculate by changing the
condition.
• Discrete value input function
Color-coding of judgment of GO/NG results Number of defectives by visual inspection can be input.
• Discrete value control chart p, np. C, u, pareto chart,
The color of the outer frame of the callout corresponds to the GO/NG result circle graph
OK ··············· Close to out-of-tolerance ···· Out-of-tolerance • Security function
Access rights to the system can be set for individual
Green Yellow Red users with user names and passwords. Reference
rights, input rights, and modification rights can be set
according to the work requirements and responsibility
(1) level so that reliability of data is ensured.
Individual item chart Measurement value • File import function
• Xbar-R control chart (1) • Measurement value data sheet Allows file data input
Supports text results files such as MICROPAK2700*/700.
• Xbar-S control chart (Individual item n count x subgroup)
• X-Rs control chart • Part data sheet
• EWMA control chart
• Histogram (2) Statistics
(2)
• Run chart • Maximum value
• Pre-control chart (3) • Minimum value
• Tear chart • Average
• Standard deviation S, Rbar/d2
All item chart
• Process capability
• Multivariate control chart Cp, Cpk, Pp, Ppk (3)
• Column indicator • Defect ratio
• All item Cpk sheet • Average ±3 /4 /6 etc.
• Multivariate defect ratio (bar graph)
• Manager display (4 columns x 3 rows)
(Histogram, meter, box and whiskers plot, Cpk)

Export to the Excel file and create an inspection table in conjunction with MeasureReport
You can easily extract the necessary results and provide them to any department not using MeasurLink.

Select from 10 types of 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.
All check items are
output to one sheet. Measurement data and
measurement date/time

All measurement data can be


summarized in an inspection table
with a freely defined inspection
table (Excel base) by MeasureReport
(optionally available).

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MeasurLink Option program
MeasurLink Process Manager — Process Monitoring Program
• This program can monitor each inspection process state on the network even in the QC office.
• Quickly notifies the Quality
administrator of a problem that control A
office
occurs in a process (using the
alarm function). In-plant LAN

Displays a state of the entire operation, allows Shop floor/inspection room


confirmation of details.

MeasurLink Process Analyzer — Process Analysis Program


• This program supports verification of problems
through various analyses according to historical
information (such as environment, time, machine
tool, and operator) about parts and processes using
the database in which data has been acquired and
accumulated by MeasurLink SPC.
• Enables differential analysis under a specific condition
with the filter function and indication of long-term
trends with the combination function.

MeasurLink Gage R&R — Gage R&R Assessment Program


• This program can perform gage R&R assessment as required by QS-9000 in a
straightforward manner.
(1) Selection of evaluation methods
(2) Selection of evaluation conditions
(3) Input of measurement data

Gage R&R evaluation result display Analysis chart display


(1) Gage R&R
(2) EV (Equipment Variable)
(3) AV (Assessor Variable)
(4) PV (Part Variable)
Analysis charts (5 types)

Report output of
evaluation results

MeasurLink Gage Management — Calibration History Management Program


• This program allows records
to be kept of each measuring
instrument’s calibration history List
in order to support proper creation
calibration management. A Calibration
execution
powerful search function aids
effective monitoring of all
relevant data. Powerful search function using an optional
item (e.g. next calibration date) as a keyword
Note: Can be used without basic program.

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Data Conversion Program into Inspection Certificates in Excel Format


MeasureReport Main specifications of MeasureReport
• Document creation:
• Data from a measurement result file generated with a CMM, vision measuring machine or other Automatic creation of template sample style (Number
A machine can be output to an inspection table generated with Excel. Data from multiple measuring
of items x number of workpieces specified)
• GO/±NG Judgment:
machines can be combined into a single inspection table (up to 200 measurement items). Tolerance judgment (marked in NG value)
Workpiece judgment (OK or NG in judgment column)
• An inspection table can be generated by inputting data from a Digimatic measuring gage via • Statistical analysis: mean, maximum, minimum, range,
the interface. Calculation results of optical measuring machine, QM-Data 200 and the counter standard deviation, Cp, Cpk, fraction defective, number
values for the X-axis and Y-axis output through RS-232C can be processed in the same way. of defectives, etc. 15 items in total.
• Capacity:
• An original Excel form can be generated by using an attached sample form as a template and (1) Measurement result file conversion
making simple edits (such as copy and paste). (2) On-line data input
Max. 200 items x Max. 2,000 workpieces
• The computation function is available for tolerance judgment, workpiece judgment, statistical (3) MeasurLink database import
calculation and other types of processing at inspection table generation time. Max. 200 items x Max. 2,000 workpieces or
Max. 2,000 items x Max. 200 workpieces
• File combined:
Create inspection table from measurement result file of each measuring A maximum of 10 measurement files can be specified
and both measurement items and workpieces can be
machine (PC data processing) combined respectively.
CMM Vision Measuring Systems Optical Instruments • Printing and saving of inspection table:
MCOSMOS, MICROPAK2700 QVPAK, QSPAK Automatic printing and saving in Excel format
Vision Unit
• Function of comment output to the inspection table:
MICROPAK700 QIPAK QSPAK 30 items including part number and lot number can be input.
• Function of workpiece drawing output to the inspection table:
Image files (bmp, jpg) can be displayed in arbitrary
position.
• Others:
Decimal point digit justification, error display, automatic
page break
• File conversion: Supported file formats
<CMM>
Measurement result file Measurement result file Measurement result file (1) MCOSMOS ASCII file (Geopak-3)
(2) MPK2700 statistic file (Binary format)
(3) MPK2700 ASCII file (Text format)
Select and extract data, design value, <Vision Measuring Systems>
Measurement result file conversion ①
● tolerance value, etc., and output to specified (1) QUICK VISION QVPAK-QV Report
(2) QUICK SCOPE QSPAK measurement result file
Excel format.
(3) QUICK IMAGE QIPAK measurement result file
<Optical Instruments>
Excel inspection table creation macro program (1) Vision Unit QSPAK measurement result file
• Communication function RS-232C communication
• Measurement result file, data loaded from on-line communication, or data program: Supported instruments
specified from database file of MeasurLink can be output to an Excel table. (1) Input Tool IT-007R
• Original format can be created by simple editing with sample style as a template. (2) Multiplexer MUX-10F
• Desired template style can be automatically created by specifying required (3) Digimatic Mini Processor DP-1VR
(4) MF (Microscope)
number of items and workpieces. (5) KC Counter
• Tolerance judgment (*marked in NG data), workpiece judgment (OK or NG is (6) General measuring machines 20 models (Desired
indicated in judgment column), statistical analysis, page break are automatically format can be registered)
processed. • USB connection: Supported instruments
• Data from several measurement machines can be combined in 1 inspection table. (1) Input Tool IT-007R
(2) U-WAVE
• 1 timer input command can be specified by RS-232C
Example of inspection table ②
● On-line data input
data request command
created

On-line data (via RS-232C or USB


ports) is loaded from the mea-
NG data are
surement data input window displayed in cells
and an inspection table is created with red.

after saving the on-line data.


Decide number of items and workpieces from data
input menu of inspection table creation macro, Counter Calculation RS-232C Key input
register item ID, design value, and tolerance value, value X result or USB
and input data. and Y RS-232C output
RS-232C output Keyboard
output
MUX-10F
QM-Data Input Tool
200 U-WAVE

Projectors/Microscopes Digimatic gages


Optical Instruments Measuring tools
RS-232C output data of sensor instruments LSM and LG counter can be loaded.

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Measure Report operation environment
(recommended)
• OS: Windows 2000 SP3 or later / Windows XP SP2 or
later / Windows Vista / Windows 7 A
• Spreadsheet software:
Creation of inspection table by using the data collected with MeasurLink
Excel 2000/2002/2003/2007/2010
• CPU: 500MB or more Execute inspection table creation referring to the database of MeasurLink and
• Memory: 500MB or more specifying the part ID and the inspection lot file.
• Hard disk: 2GB or more free space
• Display: 1024 x 576 or larger
• Media drive: CD-ROM drive*1
• Communication port: RS-232C port D-sub 9 pin*2
• Others: Keyboard and mouse supported by OS
*1: Uses when installing
*2: Necessary for connecting to the MUX-10F, etc. If
you have only USB ports, use a commercial serial/USB MeasurLink database
conversion adapter. ③
● import

MeasurLink
database

The data loaded to MeasurLink from various kinds of


measuring instruments is saved in the database.

MeasurLink Real-Time PLUS


MeasurLink STATMeasure PLUS

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Digimatic Data Cable Selector (including USB Input Tool Direct) 


A USB Input Tool Direct L type with output
USB-ITN Connector type (A) Water-proof type Water-proof type Straight type with
with output button (B) with output button (C) output button (CR) switch (cable outlet
is right)
Select a USB-ITN whose gage connector fits the Digimatic
port on your gage No applicable models
Model No. USB-ITN-A USB-ITN-B USB-ITN-C USB-ITN-C is available
Order No. 06ADV380A 06ADV380B 06ADV380C Refer to the following figure.

IT-012U/IT-007R/DP-1VR/MUX-10F/ Water-proof Water-proof L type with output


EC Counter Connector type (A) type with output (B) type with output (C) Straight type with
output button (CR) switch (cable
button button outlet is right))
Select a cable whose gage connector fits the Digimatic
port on your gage
1m 05CZA624 05CZA662 959149 04AZB512
Order No.
+ 2m 05CZA625 05CZA663 959150 04AZB513

U-WAVE-T Water-proof Water-proof L type with output


Connector type (A) type with output (B) type with output (C) Straight type with
output button (CR) switch (cable
button button outlet is right)
No applicable models
Standard 02AZD790A 02AZD790B 02AZD790C Type C connectors are
available, but take care
of the cable when using
thimbles
For foot switch 02AZE140A 02AZE140B 02AZE140C Refer to the following
figure.

Select a cable whose gage connector fits the


Digimatic port on your gage
Water-proof Water-proof Straight type with L type with output
Connector type ⃝
A type with output ⃝
B type with output ⃝
C output button ⃝
CR switch (cable
button button outlet is right)

Gage connectors on data cable Picture of gage


connector

The connector dimensions are given on page A-23. Data switch Available Available Available Available

Picture of Digimatic
Digimatic ports on gage
port

• Digimatic caliper • Digimatic micrometer • Digimatic caliper • Digimatic micrometer


500-776/500-777, etc. 293-100/293-130 500-150-20/500-151-20, etc. 293-582/293-583, etc.
500-712-10/500-713-10, etc. 293-140/293-141, etc. 500-500-10/500-501-10, etc. 340-520/340-521, etc.
500-712/500-612, etc. 293-230/293-234, etc. 500-443/500-444, etc. 389-514/389-714
550-301-10/550-331-10, etc. • Dedicated micrometers
Please note that some high-precision 551-301-10/551-331-10, etc. • Digimatic special
for Digimatic application caliper
Digimatic gages are capable of displaying the 552-302-10/552-303-10, etc. 422-230/422-231, etc. 573-118-10/573-119-10. etc.
measurement result to more than 6 digits. 552-150-10/552-151-10, etc. 406-250/406-251, etc. L-shape
573-116-10/573-117-10, etc.
However, according to the Digimatic output 552-155-10/552-156-10, etc. 343-250/343-251, etc. 573-191-20/573-291-20
specification, the result may be output in 6 552-181-10/552-182-10, etc. 369-250/369-251, etc. 573-181-20/573-182-20, etc.
digits only. • Digimatic special 345-250-10/345-251-10, etc.
application caliper 314-251-10/314-252-10, etc. • Digimatic depth gage Straight
Applicable models 573-601/573-602, etc. 571-201-20/571-202-20, etc.
Digimatic gages whose display may exceed 6 • Digimatic micrometer head
Type C straight connectors
digits • Digimatic depth gage 350-251-10/350-281-10, etc. • Digimatic micrometer head are available, but may
571-251-10/571-252-10, etc. 164-163/164-164
• Laser Scan Micrometers • Digimatic holtest interfere with thimble
• Litematic • Digimatic scale unit 468-161/468-162, etc. operation.
• Digimatic scale unit
• Linear gage counter (EH) 572-600, 572-601, etc. • Digimatic depth gage 572-203-10/572-213-10
• High-Accuracy Digimatic Micrometer 329-250-10/329-251-10, etc. 572-300-10/572-301-10, etc.
(293-100/293-130)

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(D) Flat 10-pin type (E) Round 6-pin type (F) Flat straight type (FB) Flat L-shape Flat L-shape Flat L-shape Flat straight
(cable outlet is back) (FR) (cable outlet is right) (FL) (cable outlet is left) (G) waterproof type

USB-ITN-D USB-ITN-E USB-ITN-F No applicable models USB-ITN-G


06ADV380D 06ADV380E 06ADV380F USB-ITN-F is available 06ADV380G

(Note 1) The Digimatic gages which require the USB-ITPAK are (D)[Digimatic indicator] ID-F, (D)[Linear gage counter] EB, EC-101D, (F)[Digimatic indicator] ID-C112A, ID-U, ID-SS, ID-SX.
(Note 2) [Linear gage counter] EF/EH, [Litematic] VL-A/AS/AH, [Surftest] SJ-500/SV-2100 cannot be used.

(D) Flat 10-pin type (E) Round 6-pin type (F) Flat straight type (FB) Flat L-shape Flat L-shape Flat L-shape Flat straight
(cable outlet is back) (FR) (cable outlet is right) (FL) (cable outlet is left) (G) waterproof type

936937 937387 905338 905689 905691 905693 21EAA194

965014 965013 905409 905690 905692 905694 21EAA190

(D) Flat 10-pin type (E) Round 6-pin type (F) Flat straight type (FB) Flat L-shape Flat L-shape Flat L-shape Flat straight
(cable outlet is back) (FR) (cable outlet is right) (FL) (cable outlet is left) (G) waterproof type

02AZD790D 02AZD790E 02AZD790F 02AZD790G


No applicable models
Use 02AZD790F or 02AZD140F.
02AZE140D 02AZE140E 02AZE140F 02AZE140G

(Note 2) [Linear gage counter] EF/EH, [Litematic] VL-A/AS/AH, [Surftest] SJ-500/SV-2100 cannot be used.

(D) Flat 10-pin type (E) Round 6-pin type (F) Flat straight type (FB) Flat L-shape Flat L-shape Flat L-shape Flat straight
(cable outlet is back) (FR) (cable outlet is right) (FL) (cable outlet is left) (G) waterproof type

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

• Digimatic indicator • Digimatic micrometer • Digimatic indicator • Digimatic indicator


ID-H 293-666/293-667, etc. ID-CX, ID-C (Peak-Value Hold Type) (Note1), ID-C (Calculation type), ID-C (Bore Gage Type), ID-U ID-N
ID-F (Note1) 293-571/293-572, etc. (Note2), ID-SS (Note1), ID-SX (Note1) ID-B
• High-precision height gage 227-201/227-221, etc.
• Digimatic height gage
QM-Height 369-411/369-412, etc. 192-663-10/192-613-10/570-322/570-227/574-112-1, etc. (Flat L-shape, cable outlet is right)
121-145/121-155
• Mu-checker • ABS borematic • Digimatic bore gage
Digital Mu-checker • Digital height master
568-361/568-362, etc. 511-501/511-502, etc.
(using a foot switch) 515-374/515-376, etc.
• Hardness testing machines • Scale unit • Hardness testing machines • Digimatic depth gage
• Laser scan micrometer 572-460/572-560/ HH-300 Digimatic type (ID-CX)
LSM-9506 HM-100
HM-211/221 572-480-10/572-580-10, etc.
• Digital height master HV-100
515-341/515-342 HR-300/400/500
• Linear gage counter HH-411
EF/EH (Note 2)
EB (Note 1), EC-101D (Note 1)
• Litematic
VL-A/AS/AH (Note 2)
• Contour measuring system
SJ-210/310/410
SJ-500/SV-2100 (Note 2)
• Hardness testing machines
HM-210/220

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Digimatic data cable specifications (Dimensions)

Gage connector dimensions


A (A) (1) No.06ADV380A (2) No.05CZA624 (1m) (3) No.02AZD790A (Standard) (E) (1) No.06ADV380E (2) No.937387 (1m) (3) No.02AZD790E (Standard)
No.05CZA625 (2m) No.02AZE140A (FSW) No.965013 (2m) No.02AZE140E (FSW)

22.3
13.9 31.5
9.8 1

ø10.5
2

ø4.2
ø4.1

1 3
19.3

6 4
5 5

E 937387(1m) 965013(2m)
A 05CZA624(1m) 05CZA625(2m)
(B) (1)

No.06ADV380B (2) No.05CZA662 (1m) (3) No.02AZD790B (Standard)
No.05CZA663 (2m) No.02AZE140B (FSW)
(F) (1) No.06ADV380F (2) No.905338 (1m) (3) No.02AZD790F (Standard)
No.905409 (2m) No.02AZE140F (FSW)

22 5 8

ø4.2
26.9
14.4 11.1 5

13
ø4.1

1
19.3

(C) (1) No.06ADV380C (2) No.959150


No.959149
(2m)
(3) No.02AZD790C (Standard)
(1m) 05CZA663(2m)
B 05CZA662(1m)
No.02AZE140C (FSW)
(FB) (1)

No applicable models (2) No.905689 (1m) (3) No applicable models
F 905338(1m) 905409(2m)
No.905690 (2m)

28.5 10
ø4.2

24.5 5
7.8 13.4
1
14

1
ø4.2

DATA

17.8

5 20.5 8 13

C No.04AZB512
959149(1m)(1m)
959150(2m)
(CR) (1)

No applicable models (2)
No.04AZB513 (2m)
(3) No applicable models (FR) (1)

No applicable models (2) No.905691 (1m) (3) No applicable models
FB 905689(1m)
No.905692 (2m) 905690(2m)
20.5 13 8

5
ø4.2

27.8 9.5 18.7


14
ø4.3

DATA
1
32
17

5 1 (FL) and (FR) is symmetrical and the same size.

FR 905691(1m) 905692(2m)
(D) (1)

No.06ADV380D (2) No.936937 (1m) (3) No.02AZD790D (Standard)
No.965014 (2m) No.02AZE140D (FSW)
(G) (1)

No.06ADV380G (2) No.21EAA194 (1m) (3) No.02AZD790G (Standard)
 No.21EAA190 (2m)  No.02AZE140G (FSW)

31.5 7 25 9
ø4.3
ø4.2

5
20

20

3 4 1
1 2

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Quick Guide to Precision Quality Control
Measuring Instruments
■ Quality control (QC) ■ Histogram
A system for economically producing products or services of a quality that meets A diagram that divides the range between the maximum and the minimum
customer requirements.
A measured values into several divisions and shows the number of values
(appearance frequency) in each division in the form of a bar graph. This
■ Process quality control makes it easier to understand the rough average or the approximate extent
of dispersion. A bell-shaped symmetric distribution is called the normal
Activities to reduce variation in product output by a process and keep this
distribution and is much used in theoretical examples on account of its easily
variation low. Process improvement and standardization as well as technology
calculable characteristics. However, caution should be observed because many
accumulation are promoted through these activities.
real processes do not conform to the normal distribution, and error will result
if it is assumed that they do.
■ Statistical process control (SPC)
Process quality control through statistical methods. ■ Process capability
Process-specific performance demonstrated when the process is sufficiently
■ Population standardized, any causes of malfunctions are eliminated, and the process is in
A group of all items that have characteristics to be considered for improving and a state of statistical control. The process capability is represented by mean ±3
controlling processes and quality of product. A group which is treated based on or 6 when the quality characteristic output from the process shows normal
samples is usually the population represented by the samples. distribution. (sigma) indicates standard deviation.

■ Lot ■ Process capability index (PCI or Cp)


Collection of product produced under the same conditions. A measure of how well the process can operate within the tolerance limits of
the target characteristic. It should always be significantly greater than one.
The index value is calculated by dividing the tolerance of a target characteristic
■ Sample by the process capability (6 ). The value calculated by dividing the difference
An item of product (or items) taken out of the population to investigate its between the mean (X) and the standard value by 3 may be used to represent
characteristics. this index in cases of a unilateral tolerance. The process capability index
assumes that a characteristic follows the normal distribution.
■ Sample size
Number of product items in the sample.
Notes: If a characteristic follows the normal distribution, 99.74% data is
■ Bias within the range ±3 from the mean.
Value calculated by subtracting the true value from the mean of measured Bilateral tolerance
values when multiple measurements are performed.

USL-LSL
Cp = — USL: Upper specification limit
■ Dispersion 6 LSL: Lower specification limit

Variation in the values of a target characteristic in relation to the mean value.
Standard deviation is usually used to represent the dispersion of values around Unilateral tolerance ... If only the upper limit is stipulated
the mean.
USL-X
Cp = —
3
Upper specification limit (USL)
Target process mean
Lower specification limit (LSL)

Mean


Unilateral tolerance ... If only the lower limit is stipulated
Frequency


X-LSL
Cp = —
3

Noncompliance

Measured values
Bias

Dispersion/imprecision

Tolerance (USL - LSL)

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Specific examples of a process capability index (Cp) (bilateral tolerance) ■ How to read the control chart
LSL USL Typical trends of successive point position in the control chart that are
considered undesirable are shown below. These trends are taken to mean
The process capability is that a ‘special cause’ is affecting the process output and that action from the A
barely achieved as the process operator is required to remedy the situation. These determination
Cp = 1 6 sigma process limits rules only provide a guideline. Take the process-specific variation into
are coincident with the consideration when actually making determination rules. Assuming that the
6
tolerance limits. upper and the lower control limits are 3 away from the center line, divide
the control chart into six regions at intervals of 1 to apply the following
LSL USL
rules. These rules are applicable to the X control chart and the X control chart.
The process capability is
Note that these 'trend rules for action' were formulated assuming a normal
the minimum value that
distribution. Rules can be formulated to suit any other distribution.
can be generally accepted
Cp = 1.33 as it is no closer than 1 UCL X+3 UCL X+3
sigma to the tolerance X+2 X+2
6 limits. X+1 X+1
8 X X
X−1 X−1
LSL USL
X−2 X−2
LCL X−3 LCL X−3
The process capability (1) There is a point beyond either of (2) Nine consecutive points are to
is sufficient as it is no the control limit lines (±3 ). one side of the center line.
Cp = 1.67 closer than 2 sigma to the
UCL X+3 UCL X+3
tolerance limits.
X+2 X+2
6 X+1 X+1
10
X X
Note that Cp only represents the relationship between the tolerance limits X−1 X−1
and the process dispersion and does not consider the position of the process X−2 X−2
mean. LCL X−3 LCL X−3
(3) Six points consecutively increase (4) 14 points alternately increase
or decrease. and decrease.
Notes: A process capability index that takes the difference between the
process mean from the target process mean into consideration is UCL X+3 UCL X+3
generally called Cpk, which is the upper tolerance (USL minus the X+2 X+2
mean) divided by 3 (half of process capability) or the lower tolerance X+1 X+1
(the mean value minus LSL) divided by 3 , whichever is smaller. X X
X−1 X−1
X−2 X−2
■ Control chart LCL X−3 LCL X−3
Used to control the process by separating the process variation into that due (5) Two of three consecutive points are over (6) Four of five consecutive points are over
to chance causes and that due to a malfunction. The control chart consists of ±2 from the center line on either side. ±1 from the center line on either side.
one center line (CL) and the control limit lines rationally determined above and UCL X+3 UCL X+3
below it (UCL and LCL). It can be said that the process is in a state of statistical X+2 X+2
control if all points are within the upper and lower control limit lines without X+1 X+1
notable trends when the characteristic values that represent the process X X
output are plotted. The control chart is a useful tool for controlling process X−1 X−1
output, and therefore quality. X−2 X−2
LCL X−3 LCL X−3
Upper control limit (UCL) (7) There are 15 consecutive points within (8) There are eight consecutive points over
±1 from the center line. ±1 from the center line.

Center line (CL)

Lower control limit (LCL) Note: This part of 'Quick Guide to Precision Measuring Instruments' (A-25 to
A-26) has been written by Mitutoyo based on its own interpretation of
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 the JIS Quality Control Handbook published by the Japanese Standards
Subgroup number Association.

■ Chance causes References


- JIS Quality Control Handbook (Japanese Standards Association)
These causes of variation are of relatively low importance. Chance causes are
technologically or economically impossible to eliminate even if they can be Z 8101: 1981
identified.
Z 8101-1: 1999
Z 8101-2: 1999
■ X-R control chart
Z 9020: 1999
A control chart used for process control that provides the most information on
the process. The X-R control chart consists of the X control chart that uses the Z 9021: 1998
mean of each subgroup for control to monitor abnormal bias of the process
mean and the R control chart that uses the range for control to monitor
abnormal variation. Usually, both charts are used together.

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