Overview: This document provides a comprehensive guide for integrating GapGun and Vectro into production systems to enhance manufacturing and quality decisions. It outlines the compatibility, system requirements, and functionalities of the software toolkit.
Specifications: The toolkit is compatible with Vectro, GapGun Pro, and GapGun MX+ systems, operating on Windows 7 & 10. It supports any .net language, including C# and VB.Net, and is compatible with any VChange sensor head.
API Functions: The API allows for network discovery of GapGuns and Vectros, reading status information, sending work orders, making measurements, receiving results, exporting data in custom formats, and processing point cloud data. A full demo with source code in C# is available.
Integration Capabilities: The toolkit supports integration with measurement databases and robots. Measurement requirements and results are stored in customer data systems, with a custom Link application facilitating data transfer. In robotic setups, Vectro is used in fixed positions while robots position parts for measurement.
Real-time Data Capture: GapGuns can be integrated into existing systems for real-time data capture and display. A custom Link application relays results to the customer’s data system.
Barcode Integration: Measurement integration can be driven by barcodes, with results exported to customized output files for quality control systems. A custom Link application manages work orders and result retrieval.
Benefits: The toolkit allows for process design tailored to specific requirements, increased data collection with minimal operator training, centralized deployment of instructions, and streamlined data analysis. It also facilitates automatic data distribution to necessary locations.