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GausSPCGausSPC®®
= A QUICK GUIDE == A QUICK GUIDE =
version 2version 2
©© RLS d.o.o., September 2005 RLS d.o.o., September 2005
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CONTENTSCONTENTS
1 Summary 1 Summary 2 User Interface2 User Interface 3 Data Exchange with Other 3 Data Exchange with Other
SoftwareSoftware 4 Working with GausSPC4 Working with GausSPC
4a Administrator level4a Administrator level 4b Supervisor level4b Supervisor level 4c Operator level4c Operator level
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1 Summary1 Summary
GausSPC is a complete and GausSPC is a complete and statistically reliable, yet simple, statistically reliable, yet simple,
SPC solution that stems fromSPC solution that stems fromSPC practitioners’ needs.SPC practitioners’ needs.
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GausSPC stems fromGausSPC stems fromSPC practitioners’ needsSPC practitioners’ needs
GausSPCGausSPC emerged initially as a by-product of emerged initially as a by-product of custom-designed metrology system projectscustom-designed metrology system projects..
It has grown from our clients’ needs to a stand-It has grown from our clients’ needs to a stand-alone solution, rather than incorporate SPC alone solution, rather than incorporate SPC functionality to an existing statistical package.functionality to an existing statistical package.
Logical, intuitive – and therefore simple – work-Logical, intuitive – and therefore simple – work-flows developed through working with people on flows developed through working with people on the shop-floor. The expertise of people involved the shop-floor. The expertise of people involved in conceiving GausSPC was primarily metrology in conceiving GausSPC was primarily metrology and then statistics.and then statistics.
Usually, SPC is just one of the many activities Usually, SPC is just one of the many activities performed by GausSPC users. Most companies performed by GausSPC users. Most companies do not have an SPC specialist.do not have an SPC specialist.
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Working with GausSPC isWorking with GausSPC isquick and easyquick and easy
AdministratorAdministrator Connects measuring devices (gauges)Connects measuring devices (gauges) Installs GausSPC (runs setup.exe)Installs GausSPC (runs setup.exe) Defines users (fills out one “form” for each user Defines users (fills out one “form” for each user
+ two forms to set privileges and other + two forms to set privileges and other properties of the supervisor and the operator properties of the supervisor and the operator level)level)
SupervisorSupervisor Defines characteristics to be measured (right Defines characteristics to be measured (right
clicks, fills out one form per characteristic)clicks, fills out one form per characteristic) Adds charts to the Report (right clicks, fills out Adds charts to the Report (right clicks, fills out
one form per chart)one form per chart) Sets measuring interface (fills out one form)Sets measuring interface (fills out one form)
OperatorOperator Conducts measuringConducts measuring
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solutionsolution GausSPC is a complete solution, which in a single GausSPC is a complete solution, which in a single
package provides everything from automatic data package provides everything from automatic data acquisition from measuring devices to multi-lingual acquisition from measuring devices to multi-lingual report generation.report generation.
Even the most demanding of our clients’ customers trust Even the most demanding of our clients’ customers trust GausSPC. (example: our client Kom Marovt, and their GausSPC. (example: our client Kom Marovt, and their customer BMW).customer BMW).
From the very beginning in 1990, there was not a single From the very beginning in 1990, there was not a single complaint about statistical correctness of GausSPC complaint about statistical correctness of GausSPC either from our clients or their customers.either from our clients or their customers.
In GausSPC, there are no “hidden” or “deeply burried In GausSPC, there are no “hidden” or “deeply burried somewhere” settings, which someone might once somewhere” settings, which someone might once accidentally set and would later cause “misterious” accidentally set and would later cause “misterious” mistakes.mistakes.
www.gausspc.comwww.gausspc.com GausSPC for global GausSPC for global operationsoperations
SPC solution’s language flexibility is SPC solution’s language flexibility is important toimportant to users in your foreign subsidiaries (and users in your foreign subsidiaries (and
other linked foreign businesses);other linked foreign businesses); your foreign customers, who receive the your foreign customers, who receive the
SPC reports.SPC reports.
www.gausspc.comwww.gausspc.com GausSPC incurrs lowGausSPC incurrs lowTotal Cost of Ownership Total Cost of Ownership
(TCO)(TCO)TCO structure of typical SPC solutions:TCO structure of typical SPC solutions: Initial investmentInitial investment
License feeLicense fee Initial training feesInitial training fees Training timeTraining time
(participants’ salaries)(participants’ salaries) Using SPC solution Using SPC solution (simplicity!)(simplicity!)
timetime software administration – new workpiece set-up software administration – new workpiece set-up
e.t.c.e.t.c. operator’s timeoperator’s time
probability/frequency/speed of probability/frequency/speed of makingmaking and and detectingdetecting mistakesmistakes
Training new usersTraining new users UpgradesUpgrades
Instead of a few days external training,
only 30-60 mins* of internal training is required for a group of 3 to 9 operators*
to work with GausSPC(* data from Training
Reports – SGA Schefenacker Automotive Slovenia)
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SPC for SPC for Workgroups!Workgroups!
TQM and SPC are all about what people do, not about what technology does!
If the SPC system is not convenient, if it is just one more thing for the operator to do,
he or she will “sabotage” it.
Software does not improve processes – people do!In most cases, SPC software is not used by statisticians.
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GausSPC – no Ph.D. required!
Download the free trial version of GausSPC from www.gausspc.com
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User InterfaceUser Interface There are tThere are threehree main windows (see the next slide): main windows (see the next slide):
1. A1. A spreadsheet window used to enter and spreadsheet window used to enter and view view the data the data (Main Window)(Main Window)
2. A window displaying user-defined graphic (or non-2. A window displaying user-defined graphic (or non-graphic) views of the process graphic) views of the process (Report Window)(Report Window)
33. A . A quick chart, which can quick chart, which can display display a a user-user-selected chart selected chart and basic statistical parameters for a characteristic after and basic statistical parameters for a characteristic after each entry of a new measurement for this characteristic. each entry of a new measurement for this characteristic. ((Quick Chart)Quick Chart)
All these All these windows can be opened windows can be opened simultaneouslysimultaneously All data and graphicsAll data and graphics in in thesethese windows are windows are
updated in real-timeupdated in real-time - whenever data is being - whenever data is being entered, deleted or otherwise modifiedentered, deleted or otherwise modified
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Main WindowMain WindowMenu BarTool Bar
Cell Information Bar
Title Bar
Cell Information Interface Information
Dimensionname
Actual (measured)dimensions
Spreadsheet data view
column = dimension (e.g. first column is length)
cell = a measured dimension (e.g. the first measured length was 25.02)
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Main Window - Tool BarMain Window - Tool Bar
Channel is usually selected automatically, but it is also possible to set it manually.
GausSPC also allows simultaneous readout of
data from all the channels on a single trigger impulse.
Logoff current
user
Open data file
(operator level)
New file
Open file
Save file
CutCopy
Paste
Add new chart/ table
to the Report Window
Interface channel selection
Show Report Window
Show Quick Chart
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Quick ChartQuick Chart
Basic StatisticalParameters
(depending on the type of statistical analysis
selected)
Title Bar
User-selected chart
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Report WindowReport WindowMenu Bar
Report Header
Title Bar
Report First-page-onlyHeader
Report Body
Report Report BodyBody is is more than just a more than just a printed printed report report
preview!preview!(see further (see further
slides)slides)
Source of data for current element
(e.g. a run chart)
www.gausspc.comwww.gausspc.com IInformationnformation stored by stored by GausSPC for each GausSPC for each
measurement (datapoint)measurement (datapoint) You can see detailed information about each You can see detailed information about each datapoint in the Main Window...datapoint in the Main Window...
...or you can view basic information by sliding a ...or you can view basic information by sliding a mouse pointer over a graphical representation of a mouse pointer over a graphical representation of a datapoint in the Report Windowdatapoint in the Report Window(see the next two slides)(see the next two slides)
Each data point includes information onEach data point includes information on who who entered entered the data and the data and whenwhen..
It also includes information on whether it was ever It also includes information on whether it was ever modifiedmodified..
It is also possible to attach a It is also possible to attach a notenote to each datapoint. to each datapoint. You can set GausSPC to You can set GausSPC to beepbeep whenever a new whenever a new
datapoint is entered, or when a new datapoint is out datapoint is entered, or when a new datapoint is out of tolerance.of tolerance.
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Cell information Cell = C1 Value (Actual Dimension) = 26.95 Workpiece = Tube Dimension name = Inside diameter Nominal Dimension = 27.00 mm Position of Actual Dimension in respect to the Tolerance Area = in green
Cell information(Operator who entered the data = Andrew S.; Time = 10 hr : 12 min : 04 sec; Date = June 7th, 2005)
Information about each Information about each measurement Imeasurement I
This cell is paintedred because the dimension is outof tolerance
Note = (no note)
A blue box indicates this cell has a note attached
This cell is paintedyellow because the dimension is out of the user-defined “reduced tolerance”
A red triangle indicates the value in this cell has been modified
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Report Window is more than just a report preview!
e.g.: by positioning a mouse pointer over a datapoint, some basic information about this datapoint can be seen.
(it is easier and more convenient to identify
“interesting” points on a chart than in a table)
Information about each Information about each measurement IImeasurement II
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Right clickRight click
Most common cell-related (datapoint-Most common cell-related (datapoint-related) or column-related (dimension-related) or column-related (dimension-related) functions can be reached by related) functions can be reached by simply right-clicking on the cell / simply right-clicking on the cell / columncolumn
For Example: adding a new chart to the For Example: adding a new chart to the Report Window is as simple as right-Report Window is as simple as right-clicking in the desired column clicking in the desired column (dimension) and selecting “Add New (dimension) and selecting “Add New Chart”Chart”
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click!click!
Each chart has different properties which can be set.
e.g. You can set the number of bars (divisions) of a
Histogram. By default, the number of bars is a square
root of n, where n is the number of datapoints.
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3 Data Exchange 3 Data Exchange with Other with Other SoftwareSoftware
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Windows ClipboardWindows Clipboard
Windows ClipboardWindows Clipboard You can You can copy/pastecopy/paste data to or from data to or from
GausSPC through Windows’ Clipboard. GausSPC through Windows’ Clipboard. Administrator can also Administrator can also disable this disable this optionoption for operators, but as previously for operators, but as previously explained, you can see for each cell explained, you can see for each cell copied into GausSPC when it was copied into GausSPC when it was inserted and by whom.inserted and by whom.
Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation, Inc.
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Text FilesText Files
Text FilesText Files You can You can importimport data to GausSPC from data to GausSPC from
text files of various formatstext files of various formats
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PC-DMIS ™ FilesPC-DMIS ™ Files PC-DMIS ™ text files: see the previous slidePC-DMIS ™ text files: see the previous slide PC-DMIS ™ *.rtf filesPC-DMIS ™ *.rtf files
From the PC-DMIS™ software you can also From the PC-DMIS™ software you can also import data from the text-only Rich Text Fromat import data from the text-only Rich Text Fromat (*.rtf) files. (*.rtf) files. Measurements as well as Measurements as well as characteristics can be importedcharacteristics can be imported..
PC-DMIS is a registered trademark of Wilcox Associates, Inc.
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44a Administrator a Administrator levellevel
Setting up the systemSetting up the system
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Measuring deviceMeasuring device setup setup
Connect Connect measuring devicesmeasuring devices to your to your computercomputer
measuringdevices
interfaces
workpiecemeasuring device
device-to-PC interface
your PC
wireless device-to-interfaceconnection
operator
interface-to-PC connection
See the measuring device manufacturer’s instructions for details!
www.gausspc.comwww.gausspc.comMeasuring devicesMeasuring devices – – most common most common configurationconfiguration
one interfaceone interface many gamany gauuges ges
connected to the connected to the interface by cableinterface by cable
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Measuring devicesMeasuring devices – – an example configurationan example configuration
8 gauges on 8 8 gauges on 8 channels channels wirelessly wirelessly connected to the connected to the interfaceinterface
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InstallingInstalling GausSPC GausSPC
Run setup.exeRun setup.exe Setup Wizard will install Setup Wizard will install GausSPC GausSPC
on your computeron your computer in a matter of in a matter of secondsseconds..
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Starting GausSPCStarting GausSPC
StartStart GausSPC GausSPC either byeither by
clicking on the desktop icon, orclicking on the desktop icon, or
using Windows’ Start buttonusing Windows’ Start button Start Start Programs Programs GausSPC GausSPC GausSPC GausSPC
www.gausspc.comwww.gausspc.com SSetupetup of connections of connections between your PC and between your PC and
gaugesgauges When first startedWhen first started, , GausSPC GausSPC will ask you to sewill ask you to set up the t up the
connections between your PC and any measuring devicesconnections between your PC and any measuring devices If you do not have any measuring devices connected to If you do not have any measuring devices connected to
the PC, select “not connected”.the PC, select “not connected”. You can connect the measuring devices to your PC either You can connect the measuring devices to your PC either
through a measuring interface, orthrough a measuring interface, or directly to computer portsdirectly to computer ports
Some measuring interfaces emulate the keyboard. In this Some measuring interfaces emulate the keyboard. In this case no settings for the measuring interface are needed. case no settings for the measuring interface are needed. Just select “not connected”. Settings for manual data Just select “not connected”. Settings for manual data entry will apply.entry will apply.
www.gausspc.comwww.gausspc.comConnection between your Connection between your PC and the measuring PC and the measuring
interfaceinterfaceSelect your interface
Select the types of measuring
devices connected to
the interface on different channels
If your interface is not listed, select an interface with
the same number of channels.
Select to which cell to move after the value from the device is entered
into the current cell
Select the computer port to which the interface is
connectedChoose“not
connected”if you do not
use an interface or if you use an
interface emulating a
keyboardYou can also define a preset to be added to
each measureme
nt
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Direct connection between Direct connection between your PC and gaugesyour PC and gauges
Up to two gauges can connect directly to your Up to two gauges can connect directly to your PC’s COM portsPC’s COM ports
Select the gaugeSelect the computer port to which the interface is
connected
Select to which column the measurement from this gauge should go
Select to which cell to move after the value from the device is entered into the current cell
You can also define a preset to be added to
each measureme
ntYou can add a
button for triggering the
gauge from GausSPC
www.gausspc.comwww.gausspc.comLogging in & defining Logging in & defining user privileges and user privileges and
passwordspasswords WhenWhen running GausSPC for the first running GausSPC for the first
timetime, select the pre-defined user , select the pre-defined user “Administrator GausSPC – 0001” “Administrator GausSPC – 0001” and set your passwordand set your password1. select the pre-defined administrator user2. type in your password and click “OK”
3. Re-type the password and click “OK”
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passwordspasswords Once inOnce in GausSPC GausSPC, you (as an , you (as an
administrator) can add or remove administrator) can add or remove users, set their privileges and other users, set their privileges and other propertiesproperties..
In the menu, select:In the menu, select:
File File User List User List
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passwordspasswords There are three levels of users inThere are three levels of users in GausSPC GausSPC::
administratoradministrator supervisorsupervisor operatoroperator
Users set their passwords on their first log-Users set their passwords on their first log-inin
For the supervisor and the operator levelsFor the supervisor and the operator levels,, you can also set “no password required at you can also set “no password required at log-in”log-in”
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Congratulations!Congratulations! You have successfully set up the system:You have successfully set up the system:
measuring devices are connected,measuring devices are connected, software is installedsoftware is installed,, users are defined and user privileges are users are defined and user privileges are
setset.. In the future, you willIn the future, you will
add new users, delete old users, add new users, delete old users, andand clear a clear a user’s password if requireduser’s password if required
maybe set up new interfaces and measuring maybe set up new interfaces and measuring devices (could also be done by devices (could also be done by a a supervisor)supervisor)
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44b Supervisor b Supervisor levellevel
Setting up the process Setting up the process information (preparing information (preparing
templates for operators)templates for operators)
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Supervisor’s log-inSupervisor’s log-in When you start GausSPC for the first When you start GausSPC for the first
time, you have to set your password:time, you have to set your password: Select your username from the Select your username from the
pulldown menu:pulldown menu:
Type in your password:Type in your password:
Retype the password to confirm:Retype the password to confirm:
www.gausspc.comwww.gausspc.comPreparing a template for Preparing a template for operatorsoperators
Let’s say...Let’s say... ...your operators will measure the ...your operators will measure the
length and the head diameter of an length and the head diameter of an M3x25 screwM3x25 screw
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Setting dimensionsSetting dimensions The first thing you should do is define the The first thing you should do is define the
product dimensions (characteristics) to be product dimensions (characteristics) to be measured.measured.
As explained in the “2 User Interface” section, As explained in the “2 User Interface” section, every column in the Main window represents every column in the Main window represents one dimension.one dimension.
To set a dimension, select the appropriate To set a dimension, select the appropriate column or a cell in that column, and eithercolumn or a cell in that column, and either select select Edit Edit Product Characteristics... Product Characteristics... from the from the
menu, ormenu, or right-click and select right-click and select Product Characteristics...Product Characteristics... from from
the drop-down menu.the drop-down menu.
(see the next slide)(see the next slide)
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Setting a dimensionSetting a dimension Right-click in the appropriate column and select Right-click in the appropriate column and select Product Characteristics...Product Characteristics...::
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Setting a dimensionSetting a dimension
A A Product Characteristic Dialog BoxProduct Characteristic Dialog Box appears:appears:
You can select the Quick Chart for this dimension
Sample sizefor some charts(Xbar-R, Xbar-s,
EWMA)
Image (product image, instructions...) shown for this dimension when user presses F4
Select “Simple” for dimensions for which you do not need statistical analysis (but you may want to keep a record of the measurements)
You can set narrower “safety”
tolerances not affecting statistical
analysis (the “yellow area”)
A characteristic may also be calculated instead of measured. e.g. for colulmn C: “(A-B)/2”
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Setting dimensionsSetting dimensions
This is how the Main window looks This is how the Main window looks when you have set both dimensions: when you have set both dimensions:
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Setting the quick chartSetting the quick chart By right-clicking the quick chart you can set By right-clicking the quick chart you can set
the chart-specific parameters e.g., for the Xbar-the chart-specific parameters e.g., for the Xbar-R chart you might want to specify the criteria R chart you might want to specify the criteria used to test the stability of the process:used to test the stability of the process:
click!click!
click!click!
click!click!
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Setting reportsSetting reports
To add a new element to the Report To add a new element to the Report Window, either:Window, either: select the columnselect the column (dimension) you want (dimension) you want
in the Report Window (selecting just one in the Report Window (selecting just one cell in that column will also do), then cell in that column will also do), then right clickright click and and select “New chart”select “New chart” from from the pop-up menu, orthe pop-up menu, or
Select “New chart”Select “New chart” from the from the Tool BarTool Bar..
(see the next slide)(see the next slide)
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click!click!
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Setting reportsSetting reports Explore the Report Window for further Explore the Report Window for further
options!options! Try MenusTry Menus Try right-clicking on different elements in the Try right-clicking on different elements in the
Report WindowReport Window See what happens when you drag the mouse See what happens when you drag the mouse
pointer over certain elementspointer over certain elements Customize your report!Customize your report! Add your own logo, Add your own logo,
set colors (screen, printer), select SPC set colors (screen, printer), select SPC parameters to be displayed...parameters to be displayed...
You can view & print reports in You can view & print reports in different different languageslanguages – you can – you can define your own define your own translationtranslation of report elements for different of report elements for different languages.languages.
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Multilingual Multilingual reportsreports
Select Select Text Text Edit SPC Terms Edit SPC Terms for for translationtranslation
Select Select Text Text Language Language to see the to see the report in a certain languagereport in a certain language
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Select Select Text Text Header Lines Header Lines..
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Writing instructionsWriting instructions
You can also write instructions on how to You can also write instructions on how to perform the measurement. perform the measurement. Edit Edit Measuring Measuring InstructionInstruction
Operator will see these instructions when he Operator will see these instructions when he or she logs-in, or whenever he or she presses or she logs-in, or whenever he or she presses the “F3” key.the “F3” key.
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Save it as a “Gauss Templates” File Type, not as a “Gauss Files”
File Type
(See next slide for explanation)
Saving a templateSaving a template
Now, save file as a Now, save file as a GausSPC GausSPC TemplateTemplate (select(select File File Save As Save As from the Menu)from the Menu)
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GausSPC data-files andGausSPC data-files andGausSPC templatesGausSPC templates
There are two types of files in GausSPC:There are two types of files in GausSPC: templatestemplates with an ending with an ending .gst.gst data filesdata files with an ending with an ending .gsd.gsd
When you open a template, GausSPC When you open a template, GausSPC will ask you for a filename when you will ask you for a filename when you want to save it, and it will save it as want to save it, and it will save it as a .gsd file.a .gsd file.
(Continued on the next slide)(Continued on the next slide)
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GausSPC data-files andGausSPC data-files andGausSPC templatesGausSPC templates
Usually, templates contain no Usually, templates contain no measurementsmeasurements – they only contain data – they only contain data regarding:regarding: properties of dimensions, and properties of dimensions, and charts and other elements on the Report charts and other elements on the Report
Window.Window.They are typicaly prepared by supervisors They are typicaly prepared by supervisors or others who knowor others who know the dimensions to be measuredthe dimensions to be measured ““quick charts” to be displayedquick charts” to be displayed what the Report should contain.what the Report should contain.
Data filesData files also contain measurements also contain measurements entered by the operators.entered by the operators.
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Interface setupInterface setup FinallyFinally, , you should also set how measurements you should also set how measurements
are going to be entered into GausSPC.are going to be entered into GausSPC. SelectSelect
the computer the computer portport,, the interface, andthe interface, and types of measuring devicestypes of measuring devices
from which the data is to be acquired.from which the data is to be acquired. You can also define in which direction the You can also define in which direction the
cursor will move after data is inserted into the cursor will move after data is inserted into the current cell.current cell.
You set all this in one Dialog Box (see the next You set all this in one Dialog Box (see the next slide).slide).
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Interface setupInterface setupSelect your interface
Select the types of measuring
devices connected to
the interface on different channels
If your interface is not listed, select an interface with
the same number of channels.
Select to which cell to move after the value from the device is entered
into the current cell
Select the computer port to which the interface is
connectedChoose“not
connected”if you do not
use an interface or if you use an
interface emulating a
keyboardYou can also define a preset to be added to
each measureme
nt
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Congratulations!Congratulations!
You have successfully set up the You have successfully set up the process! You have defined:process! You have defined: dimensions to be measured or dimensions to be measured or
calculated,calculated, quick charts to be shown,quick charts to be shown, report layout,report layout, instructions for the operator,instructions for the operator, interface and measuring devices used, interface and measuring devices used,
and cursor movement.and cursor movement.
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44c Operator levelc Operator level
Entering the dataEntering the data
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Operator’s log-inOperator’s log-in When you first start GausSPC, you When you first start GausSPC, you
have to set your passwordhave to set your password Select your username from the Select your username from the
pulldown menu:pulldown menu:
Type in your password:Type in your password:
Retype the password to confirm:Retype the password to confirm:
www.gausspc.comwww.gausspc.comSelect a template and/or Select a template and/or work orderwork order
Select the template to work on.Select the template to work on. Template names are usually logical, Template names are usually logical,
e.g.:e.g.: ““Screw M3x25.gst”Screw M3x25.gst” ““Control procedure 154.gst”Control procedure 154.gst” ......
Administrator can also define that an
operator is required to enter a work order number
(manually or by selecting from a pre-
defined list)
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Read the instructionsRead the instructions
The selected template might contain The selected template might contain instructions on how to perform the instructions on how to perform the measurement.measurement.
You can also view the instructions You can also view the instructions later by pressing the “F3” keylater by pressing the “F3” key
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Enter dataEnter data
...and start entering data....and start entering data.
If data is entered automatically from the measuring devices, thecursor will also move automatically, according to the settings made by the supervisor.
You can enter data manually only if the Administrator has given you the rights to do so.
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Look out for alarms!Look out for alarms! You might have instructions to react when You might have instructions to react when
values are out of certain boundaries.values are out of certain boundaries.
GausSPC might GausSPC might beepbeep when a value when a value is out of tolerance, is out of tolerance, or you might be or you might be required to keep required to keep an eye on the an eye on the quick chartquick chartor the or the color indicatorcolor indicator..
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Hot KeysHot Keys F2 – Open data fileF2 – Open data file F3 – View Operator’s instructionsF3 – View Operator’s instructions F4 – View characteristic-related image F4 – View characteristic-related image
(product drawing, measurment instructions...)(product drawing, measurment instructions...) F5 – Log-offF5 – Log-off
F10 – MenuF10 – Menu F11 – View Quick Chart / Hide Quick ChartF11 – View Quick Chart / Hide Quick Chart F12 – View Report Window / Hide Report F12 – View Report Window / Hide Report
WindowWindow
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Log Off (and Save File!)Log Off (and Save File!)
When you finish, log-out from GausSPC When you finish, log-out from GausSPC ((File File Log Off Log Off).).
If the Administrator did not set If the Administrator did not set automatic save at log-outautomatic save at log-out, then GausSPC , then GausSPC will ask you whether you want to save will ask you whether you want to save the measurements before logging out.the measurements before logging out.
Of course, you can also save Of course, you can also save measurements at any other time (measurements at any other time (File File SaveSave)! )!
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THANK YOU!THANK YOU!
GausSPC – no Ph.D. required!
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