HEIDENHAIN IK 5294 - Manual (Page 21)

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System Overview
Chapter 1:
System Overview
The Metronics QC5200 series of metrology instruments is a family of Windows PC-based products for
conducting precision dimensional measurements on 2-D parts. Systems can be supplied with optical com-
parators and measuring microscopes. Systems support manual part positioning and feature measurement
under user control, or CNC part positioning and automated measurement under program control.
All QC5200 systems consist of a Windows-based user interface and a dedicated Metronics axis PC card.
All axis cards include input circuitry for reading the axis position. Axis cards in systems capable of CNC
axis motion control also include circuitry for driving CNC stepper motor or CNC servo motor amplifiers.
All systems measure 2-D part features in the
X–Y plane. Additionally, systems can in-
clude a Z-axis input for height measurements
and part leveling and a Q-axis for rotational
measurements.
Basic QC5200 for comparators or microscopes with
joystick part positioning
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