Overview of SpatialAnalyzer

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Overview of SpatialAnalyzer
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Overview of SA

• Metrology Architecture
• Instruments CAD Analysis Traceable!
• Object Oriented Open Architecture
• Easy to Use Graphical Environment
• Visualize ? Communicate
• Common User Interface
• Interfaces to 50 different instruments
• Multiple On-Line instruments (simultaneously)
• Advanced Analysis Technology
• Bundle different instruments and stations
• Relationship Optimization
• Rigorously - Tested Optimization Engine

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Overview of SA

• Direct Model Controlled Assembly Automation
• Direct CAD Import (CATIA V4 V5, UG, ProE)
• Closed-loop assembly with the design features
• Real-Time 6D control of assembly process
• ISO Combined Uncertainty and Analysis
• Graphics ? Visualize 3D Uncertainty Clouds
• Combine Measurement Technologies
• Programmable Measurement Process Scripting
• Integrated Custom Reporting
• Collections ? Manage Large Scale Jobs

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SAs Distributed Computing Architecture
Interfaces
Instruments
SpatialAnalyzer
TCP/IP Port j
NetBEUI Port XX
TCP/IP Port 1
TCP/IP Port 2
TCP/IP Port 3
TCP/IP Port m
TCP/IP Port k
TCP/IP Port n
TCP/IP Port X
Network Sessions
Remote Monitor SA
TCP/IP Port o
RS-232 ComX
TCP/IP Port m
TCP/IP Port X
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Distributed Computing Architecture

• SA is Object Oriented
• Encapsulates unique instrument capabilities
• Inheritance between interfaces ? Common UI
• Cooperative Environment between Instruments
• Communication Architecture
• TCP/IP from SA to Instrument Interfaces
• Instrument Interface to Instrument in RS-232,
  TCP/IP, NetBEUI, etc.
• Direct interface to Aux Instrumentation (e.g.,
  Level, Alignment Lasers, Thickness etc.)
• Remote Monitoring TCP/IP from SA0 to SA1, SAn

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Integrated Metrology Technologies

• Laser Trackers
• Laser Radar Targetless
• Laser Scanners
• PCMMs
• Digital Videogrammetry
• Optical Triangulation
• Local GPS
• Theodolite Networks
• Auxiliary Instrumentation
• e.g., Levels, Alignment Lasers, Thickness,
  Environmental more

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Optimize with SA

• Relationships NonLinear Constraints
• Point to Point
• Points to Objects
• Groups to Objects
• Frame to Frame
• Object to Object Etc.

• Classic Optimization
• Points to Points
• Points to Surface

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Build Direct from CAD Model

• Multiple Watch Windows
• Watch to CAD Features
• Multiple Stations On-line
• Synchronized Build Updates
• Integrated 3D 6D Updates
• MP Script support for Build

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SA ? Solutions

• Inspection ?Automation!
• Direct to CAD Feature GDT
• ISO Combined Uncertainty Analysis
• Traceable Measurements ? all raw data is archived
• Building
• Direct to CAD Features ? Relationship
  Optimization
• Multiple Instruments and Stations
• 3D 6D Real-Time Control
• Analysis
• Simulation ? Pre-Planning
• Machine Control
• Robot and Metrology Integration
• Reverse Engineering
• Surface Creation

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Templates and Measurement Plans

• SA Template Files
• CAD Model and Setup
• Instruments Location and Settings
• MP ? Script of Measurement Process
• Load Template
• Start Instrument Interface
• Data Collection ? Drive Instrument
• Auto-Alignment to CAD
• Feature Detection ? Extraction
• Feature Analysis
• Generate Report
• Save and Archive Inspection

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Integrated Reporting

• Reporting Graphics, Tables, Results
• OfficeXP Word and Excel docs
• Custom Reports with MP
• SPC Charting
• HTML
• AVI Movies
• ODBC

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