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Four markers
Place two vertical and two horizontal lines at the impression edge. Fine-adjust one source pixel at a time.
Multitek BMS Essentials
Brinell indentation measurement software built around the source image.
Live camera or file, calibrated diameters, manual and automatic circle tools, HBW calculation, tolerances, trends and image-backed reporting in one operator workspace.
One measurement workspace
See the indent, place the geometry and retain the evidence.
BMS Essentials keeps the camera view, measurement tools, current hardness, results grid, trend chart and machine controls together. Operators do not need to transfer diameters into a separate calculator and then reconstruct the report later.
Demonstration workspace with synthetic indent and sample results. Production accuracy depends on the commissioned camera, optics, force and calibration.
Measurement tools
Automatic when useful, manual when necessary.
A practical system needs more than one way to handle a difficult surface or an unusual impression.
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Three-point circle
Select three edge points and let the geometric circle define the diameter and centre.
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Best-fit circle
Pick multiple boundary points so a fitted circle averages the chosen edge evidence.
AI
ROI-based detection
Restrict automatic indentation detection to a region of interest and review the proposed boundary.
AF
Autofocus
Machine-integrated systems can drive a staged focus sweep while recording sharpness and camera diagnostics.
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Crosshair & zoom
Centre the feature, zoom around the pointer and pan without changing the source-image measurement.
Camera selection, negotiated mode, orientation, latest-frame delivery and live diagnostics.
Multitek.LiveCam V7 integration
A camera is a measurement input, not a floating preview.
BMS Essentials identifies the camera by stable Windows device identity, negotiates the selected capture mode and displays connection state rather than treating a frozen image as “live.”
- camera and resolution discovery;
- mirror, flip and rotation controls;
- latest-frame dispatch to avoid displaying a stale backlog;
- source/delivered frame rate, dropped-frame and callback diagnostics;
- access to the camera manufacturer’s property page.
From reading to record
Results remain connected to the test evidence.
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Pattern rows
Preload location descriptions, tolerances and target report cells from a workbook.
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HBW and scale
Store the measured hardness, ball/force designation, two diameters and optional conversion.
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Evaluation
Apply minimum/maximum limits and make pass/fail visible in the grid and report.
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Report
Create a chart, test-information block and optional indent images with diameter/force/HBW footer.
Example report layout with test information, trend, result table and indentation evidence.
User data that survives an upgrade
MT.Service.Packs keeps installation-specific data together.
Licences, test patterns, records/database, restore points and report stationery live under a single folder beside the application. That makes backup and controlled software replacement clearer than scattering user data across the executable directory.
Service-pack folders
- Binding — machine licence files
- Patterns — reusable test-pattern workbooks
- Records — BMS database and operational data
- RestorePoints — user-settings backups
- Stationery — report headers and templates
Deployment options
New system or measurement upgrade
Integrated Multitek machine
Coordinate machine state, force selection, turret/lens position, focus, camera, measurement and reporting in the commissioned configuration.
Explore machine approachesExisting-machine assessment
Review optical access, magnification, camera, resolution, calibration, test workflow and whether machine integration is practical or required.
Request upgrade assessmentOperator documentation
Download the BMS Essentials user manual
The 69-page manual covers safety, licensing, camera setup, calibration, autofocus, indentation detection, measurement, results, machine operation, reporting, backup and troubleshooting.
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BMS Essentials questions
What does BMS Essentials measure?
It measures the Brinell indentation diameter from a calibrated camera image, calculates HBW from the selected ball and force, records the result and can create reports with image evidence.
Does resizing the software window change the measurement?
No. Measurement geometry is held in source-image coordinates and projected into the preview. Zooming or resizing changes the view, not the stored source-pixel positions.
Can the software measure a still image?
Yes. BMS Essentials can stop the live camera and open a supported image file for measurement, review or demonstration.
Does BMS Essentials automatically find the indentation?
It supports ROI-based automatic detection as well as manual markers, three-point circle and best-fit circle tools. The operator should review the proposed boundary.
Can I install BMS Essentials on any Brinell tester?
A retrofit is possible only after reviewing the optics, camera, resolution, mechanical access, calibration and any machine/PLC interface. Contact Multitek for a compatibility assessment.