Calibration Topic

Use the Calibration topic to configure calibration files (1D, 2D, and Galvo 2D) and Galvo Power Correction files. You can also create and merge Galvo 2D Axis calibration files. This topic and its modules are in the Controller category of the Configure workspace in Automation1 Studio.

Calibration Module

Use the Calibration module to configure axis calibration files (1D, 2D, and Galvo 2D) and Galvo Power Correction files. You can see the status of each file and modify the configured calibration files on the controller.

This module contains the buttons that follow:

  • Add Axis Calibration: Add an axis calibration file to the module.
  • Module Menu: Shows more things you can do, such as download, upload, or remove a file.
  1. In the Configure workspace, find the Controller category. Then select the Calibration topic.
  2. At the bottom of the topic, select the Calibration tab.
  3. Select the Menu button next to the calibration file type that you want to download. Then click Download.
  1. In the Configure workspace, find the Controller category. Then select the Calibration topic.
  2. At the bottom of the topic, select the Calibration tab.
  3. Select the Menu button next to the calibration file type that you want to upload. Then click Upload.
  1. In the Configure workspace, find the Controller category. Then select the Calibration topic.
  2. At the bottom of the topic, select the Calibration tab.
  3. Select the Menu button next to the calibration file type that you want to remove. Then click Remove.

For more information about 1D, 2D, and Galvo 2D axis calibration and the correct formats for calibration tables and files, see Axis Calibration. For more information about Galvo Power Correction files, see Galvo Power Correction.

As an alternative to the Configure workspace, you can use the CalibrationLoad() function to load and activate axis calibration and Galvo Power Correction files without resetting the controller. For more information, see Calibration Functions.

Galvo 2D Axis Calibration Module

IMPORTANT: Galvo, GI4, and GL4 functionality are available only if you are using a PC-based controller.

Use the Galvo 2D Axis Calibration module to create, open, edit, and merge Galvo 2D Axis calibration files that you can use with an Aerotech controller.

This module contains the buttons that follow.

Table: Galvo 2D Axis Calibration Toolbar

Name Type Description

New File (Ctrl+N)

Button

Makes a new calibration file.

Open File (Ctrl+O)

Button

Opens a calibration (.cal) file or comma-separated values (.csv) file from the MDK file system.

Save File

Button

Save (Ctrl+S): Saves the changes that you make to an existing file on the MDK file system. The file must be open in the Galvo 2D Axis Calibration module and its tab must be selected.

This button also saves the changes that you make to an existing calibration table in the configured Galvo 2D Axis Calibration. The calibration table must be open in the Galvo 2D Axis Calibration module, and its tab must be selected.

Button

Save As… (Ctrl+Shift+S): Saves a new file to the MDK File System. You can save it as a calibration (.cal) file or comma-separated values (.csv) file.

Button

Save to Configured Calibration: Saves the calibration table from the open calibration file to the configured Galvo 2D Axis Calibration file.

Button

Save to File...: Saves a new file to the MDK File System, which contains the selected calibration from the configured Galvo 2D Axis Calibration file. You can save it as a calibration (.cal) file or a comma-separated values (.csv) file.

Merge File

Button

Merge: Merges a file into the selected file. For more information about how to merge two files, see Calibration Topic.

Button

Merge with Configured Calibration: Merges axis calibration from the configured Galvo 2D Axis Calibration file into the selected file. This button is available only if the configured Galvo 2D Axis Calibration file contains a calibration table for the same axes as those corrected by the calibration file that is currently open.

Edit File Properties

Button

Opens a dialog that lets you edit the properties of the selected file.

Menu

Button

You can find more settings for the Galvo 2D Axis Calibration module. To do this, select the Menu () button and click Settings. Then, make sure the Galvo 2D Axis Calibration tab is selected.

If a Galvo 2D Axis Calibration file is configured, you can look at the calibration tables. (See Figure: Galvo 2D Axis Calibration Module.) To remove a calibration table, use the Remove button.

Add Galvo 2D Axis Calibration

You can add a calibration table to the configured Galvo 2D Axis Calibration regardless of if a file is currently configured.

  1. In the Configure workspace, find the Controller category. Then select the Calibration topic.
  2. At the bottom of the topic, select the Calibration tab.
  3. Click the Add Axis Calibration… button. The application goes to the Galvo 2D Axis Calibration module. A Create New Galvo 2D Axis Calibration File dialog comes into view.

    4. Tip: For information about how to create and merge calibration files, see Galvo 2D Axis Calibration Module.

  4. Make your selections. Then click OK. A new tab comes into view in the Galvo 2D Axis Calibration module.
  5. Enter the correction values. Click Save. Then click Yes to continue. The application goes back to the Calibration module and shows the calibration table that you added.
  6. Click Yes to reset the controller.

Edit Galvo 2D Axis Calibration

You can also edit a calibration table in the configured Galvo 2D Axis Calibration.

  1. In the Configure workspace, find the Controller category. Then select the Calibration topic.
  2. At the bottom of the topic, select the Calibration tab.
  3. Find the configured Galvo 2D Axis Calibration that you want to change. Click the Edit button. The application goes to the Galvo 2D Axis Calibration module.
  4. In the new tab that comes into view, make your edits. Click Save. Then click Yes to continue. The application goes back to the Calibration module.
  5. Click Yes to reset the controller.

For instructions about how to create, merge, and change the precisions of GI4 and GL4 scanner calibration files and for more information about each file type, see the Galvo 2D Axis Calibration Module. Also, see the Galvo 2D Axis Calibration section on the Axis Calibration page.

Related Help Pages 

Controller Category Overview