MeasurLink is a data management modular software system designed to collect data from a wide range of Mitutoyo measuring tools and systems, including Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs). By implementing a network system using a company Local Area Network (LAN), measurement data storage can be centralized. This facilitates quality information management such as checking, monitoring, and analysis of measurement results, as well as creating inspection reports that can be shared among separate offices to maximize efficiency.
- Modular Architecture: Consists of modular software packages including Real-Time, Professional, and Analysis (PA) variants to suit various operational requirements.
- Data Collection Support:
- Connects to measuring instruments with Digimatic output (equipped with PC data processing unit).
- Supports wired (USB) IT-016/USB-ITN VCP or HID and wireless (D-sub 9 pin) IT-007R, MUX-10F, DP-1VA LOGGER, and other devices.
- Data Display and Views:
- Displays statistical analysis results, data lists, and process imaging.
- Classic SPC view, Data sheet, 2D view, Parts data sheet, and Statistical Analysis result charts (Xbar-R, Xbar-S, X-Rs control charts, Histogram, Run chart, Pre-control chart, Tear chart, Meta chart, Indicator bar, Multivariate data control chart).
- Statistics display including Maximum value, Minimum value, Standard deviation, Average, Capability indices ($Cp, Cpk, Pp, Ppk$), and Defect ratio.
- Traceability and Quality Control:
- Traceability information can be added to workpieces (serial number, lot number, inspector name, machine number, cause of problems, remedies).
- Alarm function notifies operators when an "Out of Tolerance" or "Out of Control Limit" situation occurs.
- Export capabilities for data to Excel and ASCII files.
- Security and Administration:
- Role-based access control with User name and Password authentication.
- MeasurLink Process Manager for centralized monitoring of real-time measurement information and checking of detailed information from all MeasurLink data collection terminals.
- Multi-language support including Japanese, English, French, German, Dutch, Spanish, Swedish, Polish, Italian, Turkish, Korean, Chinese (simplified), Finnish, and Portuguese.