Measurement, Viewing and Analysis Software
The Windows – based software operating the CompuGauge System consists of three distinct modules that can be accessed simultaneously or separately: (1) the On-line Measurement module, (2) the Off-line Viewing module, and (3) the Analysis module. The On-line Measurement module allows the operator to manually or automatically record the robot’s x,y,z position statically as well as dynamically. The Off-line Viewing module offers the ability to visually inspect the recorded robot positions and paths in many different ways. Finally, the Analysis module contains a series of tests which can be performed on the recorded data to verify Accuracy, Repeatability, Cornering, Warm-Up Drift, etc. These tests include both internationally recognized standards: ISO 9283 and ANSI/RIA R15.05-1/2.
The CompuGauge software offers various tools and features. For example, the coordinate frame of the CompuGauge System can easily be aligned with the robot’s base frame, so that any subsequent measurement is automatically expressed in the robot’s frame. Furthermore, measured Robot Paths and Points can be fully rotated and translated in 3D space, offering visualization from any perspective; they can also be zoomed on, up to increments of 1 mm. A measured Path can be quickly edited to remove undesirable portions for the purpose of further analysis, such as curve fitting for example. The CompuGauge software also provides the use of cursors that can be placed along different Paths in order to quickly determine deviations, both in space and in time. Many more features are included as well….