GE Everest XLG3 VideoProbe Operating Manual page 119

User Manual
Taking Comparison Measurements
1. Attach any standard forward-view or side-view tip to the probe.
2. Position the probe tip for maximum accuracy:
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3. If the object and reference are small on the screen, zoom in.
Press
4. Freeze the image.
5. Select the measurement type.
Press
6. Establish the reference distance.
Place the two reference cursors at the endpoints of a known distance. Then adjust the
displayed number until it matches that distance.
7. Place the cursors for the feature or defect you want to measure.
To learn how to place cursors for a particular type of comparison measurement, follow
the same instructions as for
8. (Optional) Reposition the cursors and measurement result.
9. (Optional) Perform any of these tasks:
Task
Add measurements, up to five total.
Clear some or all measurements.
Establish a new reference dimension.
10. Save the image.
Press
The surface should appear perpendicular to the probe
view.
The target and known object should both be in the same
view and plane.
The tip should be as close as possible to the target.
until the known object and the target fill the screen as much as possible.
. Select Measure > Comparison > measurement type.
. For details, see "Saving an Image"
Chapter 7 Measuring Features and Defects
"Types of Shadow Measurement"
Menu Item
Press . Select Measure > Add.
Press . Select Measure > Clear measurement.
Press . Select Measure > New Ref Dim.
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