Hardware:

The following specification is recommended for a new installation of PowerINSPECT:

Software:

PowerINSPECT 2015 R2 can be used with the following operating systems:

• Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Enterprise and Windows 7 Ultimate - 32-bit and 64-bit versions.
• 64-bit Windows 8 Pro and 64-bit Windows 8 Enterprise. Only 64-bit PowerINSPECT is available for Windows 8 - 32-bit Windows 8 is not supported and 32-bit PowerINSPECT on 64-bit Windows 8 is not supported.
• 64-bit Windows 8.1 Pro and 64-bit Windows 8.1 Enterprise. Only 64-bit PowerINSPECT is available for Windows 8.1 – 32-bit Windows 8.1 is not supported and 32-bit PowerINSPECT on 64-bit Windows 8.1 is not supported.

Because 64-bit PowerINSPECT offers significant benefits over 32-bit PowerINSPECT, you are recommended to install 64-bit PowerINSPECT on 64-bit Windows if 64-bit connection software is available for your measuring device, or if you are running a version of PowerINSPECT that does not connect directly to a measuring device. If your measuring device does not support 64-bit Windows, you must install the 32-bit version of PowerINSPECT on 32-bit Windows 7.

PowerINSPECT 2016 onwards will only support 64-bit versions of Microsoft Windows.

PowerINSPECT is not available for Windows RT. Windows RT is a new variation of Windows for devices like tablets. Windows RT only supports third-party applications purchased through the Windows Store.

Microsoft Internet Explorer:

PowerINSPECT 2015 R2 requires Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 9, 10 or 11. You can install the latest version of Internet Explorer using Windows Updates, or download it from the Microsoft website at:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/internet-explorer/default.aspx

Microsoft Excel:

PowerINSPECT 2015 R2 can generate printed reports using its own internal HTML format and Microsoft Excel. If you want to use Excel to generate reports then Excel 2010 or Excel 2013 are required. PowerINSPECT works with both the 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Excel but the 32-bit version of Excel is recommended.

Adobe Acrobat:

If you want to export reports to Portable Document Format (PDF), you must install Adobe Acrobat or another application that converts print output to PDF files.

PowerINSPECT is a market-leader for CAD functionality. We support all major CAD formats, including those listed below:

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PowerINSPECT can connect to manual CMM’s, portable articulated arms, laser trackers and camera based optical systems from all major manufacturers. For more detailed information, please contact your Delcam reseller.

PowerINSPECT can be used with a variety of laser scanning devices including all of the common laser-arm combinations. In order to access this functionality please contact your Delcam reseller.

The Device Repositioning Wizard makes it quick and easy to measure a part which is larger than the measurement volume of the device. Multiple alignments can also be used to extend the reach of the measuring device.

PowerINSPECT allows you to use most combinations of portable measuring equipment. Common combinations include dual arm or arm and laser tracker combinations. Moreover, you can combine measuring machines from different manufacturers. For questions about specific combinations of devices, please contact your Delcam reseller.

Yes. Multiple alignments allow you to move a part and then realign it to continue the inspection. Alternatively you can use the Device Repositioning Wizard to measure reference features before and after the move.

PowerINSPECT needs to connect to an I++ server by using the I++ protocol to enable it to utilise the full capabilities of the SP25 probe and its calibration routines.The I++ protocol also enables PowerINSPECT CNC to run the PH20 and RTP20 heads, and to use the probe and stylus changing racks.

No. PowerINSPECT can work with Tesa and Zeiss probing systems. PowerINSPECT receives point data from any source. There is an existing library of heads and probes and others can be added.For more information please contact your Delcam reseller.

PowerINSPECT can drive a number of different CNC CMMs.PowerINSPECT will communicate with any machine that has a controller which is I++ compliant. PoweINSPECT also has a range of ‘native’ connections to particular CMM controllers.For more information please contact your Delcam reseller.

No. PowerINSPECT cannot support disc probes.However in some cases it is possible to use an alternative probing method such as one using star probes.
For more information please contact your Delcam reseller.

No. PowerINSPECT’s CNC dual column functionality uses a separate connection protocol for each measuring device and I++ is not necessary.

• 3, 4 and 5 axis machining centres.
• Table/Table configuration
• Mixed configuration
• Head/Head configuration

Turn Mill/Mill Turn machines where the controller supports local workplane transformation. The controller must have interpolation between three orthogonal linear axes (X, Y and Z). For example, Mazak Integrex IV, Mazak Integrex E Series, Machines with FANUC controllers & G68.2 option. Machines with the Siemens 840D control & Traori or Cycle 800 function installed correctly, and Okuma Multus machines.
For more information please contact your Delcam reseller.

Touch trigger type probes from all manufacturers. Scanning probes are not supported in OMV.

Renishaw strain gauge type probes including RMP600, RMP700, OMP400. Heidenhain TS740 touch trigger probe Alternatively we recommend PowerINSPECT OMV Probe Error Mapping and PowerINSPECT OMV 3D Probe Calibration with a high quality 3D probe with excellent repeatability. For example, Blum TC50, TC52, Renishaw RMP60, OMP40, M&H 40.01, Heidenhain TS640.
For more information please contact your Delcam reseller.

PowerINSPECT OMV supports a wide range of machine tool controllers, including Andron, Fagor, Fanuc, Fidia, Haas, Heidenhain, Hurco, Makino, Mazak, Mori-Seiki, NUM, Okuma, Siemens, and Roeders.
For more information please contact your Delcam reseller.

Contact your reseller. It may be possible to add the probe head model to the probe head database.

Yes. PowerINSPECT can support star stylus but the option file needs to be configured. Please contact your Delcam reseller for more information.

The same inspection sequence can be run for a batch of similar components. The multiple measure capability ensures results and reports are kept in the same session file (pwi document) for future reference.

An SPC add-in collects and exports measured results for selected items and measures (inspected parts) and outputs data to a number of predefined formats. In addition the output can be customised to meet any specific needs.

Yes. PowerINSPECT can be automated by any programming language which supports Microsoft Common Object Model. Common examples include Visual Basic / VB.NET and C++. This can be used to automate repetitive tasks, integrate to third party applications and to create custom functions or applications.

Yes. Images containing a snapshot from PowerINSPECT’s graphics window can easily be output to the automatically generated report.

Yes. PowerINSPECT documents have a common format and can be transferred between manual, CNC and OMV users. In particular CNC and OMV documents can often be exchanged with only very minor changes.