MicroPak
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The MicroPak is a portable SPC computer with Portable LSIZE III software in
EPROM. It is used to collect measurements and view statistical results on
the mill floor. The MicroPak can be attached directly to the back of a
Mitutoyo caliper, weighs less than 8 ounces, features an LCD display, has 99
bins (separate storage areas) for measurement storage and downloads directly
into the LSIZE software. It includes a leather caliper case
for carrying. A leather pouch to carry the MicroPak is also available.
The MicroPak also prints histograms, X-Bar & R charts, statistical
summaries and measurements. The date and time are saved for the first
measurement in each subgroup (board, panel, etc.). This date/time
information for each subgroup is transferred, along with the measurements, into
the LSIZE software. The MicroPak features menu controlled SPC software with
only 6 function keys required for full operation. The bin specifications
are set up in the LSIZE software and transferred to the MicroPak via its serial port.
The Portable LSIZE III Operations Manual is available for download from the
manuals page on this web site.
Key Features
Here are a few of the key features of the MicroPak. Give us a call to discuss the full capabilities of the LSIZE System.
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Store up to 2,500 measurements. These measurements can spread across any of the bins and you can randomly switch from bin to bin when you enter the measurements.
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Calculates average, taper, standard deviations (within, between and total), % high, % low, range and control limits for each bin.
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Supports the standard Mitutoyo calipers, micrometers and digital indicators.
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Size: 2.92 x 2.33 x 1.52 (length x width x height)
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Print reports to a serial printer or the printer connected to your desktop PC.
- Runs for weeks on standard 9-volt alkaline battery.
Menu Structure
The easiest way to get an understanding of the features and operation of the MicroPak is to look at the menu structure and the functions available. The menus are displayed on the 2-line LCD display. As you move the cursor from one menu item to another, row 2 of the display will show a description for the current menu selection. There are 3 menu groups used to control the MicroPak.
 Main
MenuThis is the menu that is used when collecting measurements on the mill floor. This menu is also used for utility functions such as setting the date and time. |
 Printer
MenuThis menu is automatically displayed when the printer cable is attached to the MicroPak. A sample of the printed reports are shown in the operations manual. This manual is available for download from the manuals page on this web site. |
 Communications
MenuThis menu is automatically displayed when the communications cable is connected to the MicroPak. To transfer specs to the MicroPak or download measurements to the LSIZE software, you would select the Comp cmd menu item. |
Printed Reports
There are 4 printed reports available from the MicroPak. These reports can be printed on an 80-column serial printer connected to the MicroPak or the parallel printer connected to a desktop PC. To print to your desktop PC printer, you need to connect the MicroPak to a PC serial port (COM! or COM2) and use the PRT_ECHO software utility provided with the MicroPak.
