Version 11.6.2
Training • No Dongle RequiredVMA 11.6.2 Manual
For NEXIV systems without a touch probe
The most comprehensive VMA 11.6.2 guide ever written. Covers every panel, command, measurement type, calibration procedure, and workflow — the way Nikon's manual should have been.
Read Manual →VMA 11.6.2TP Manual
For NEXIV systems with a touch trigger probe
Covers all TP-specific functionality. Includes everything in VMA 11.6.2 plus physical contact measurement — enabling true 3D inspection of cones, cylinders, torus, and geometries vision alone cannot reach.
Read Manual →VMZ-R 11.6.2 Manual
For the premium VMZ-R hardware platform
Complete guide to VMZ-R 11.6.2 — Nikon's premium vision platform at the 11.6.2 software generation. Covers the expanded capabilities and hardware-specific features of the VMZ-R system.
Read Manual →Version 15.0.0
Current ProductionVMA 15.0.0 Manual
For current-generation NEXIV vision systems
Complete guide to VMA 15.0.0 — the current production release of NEXIV AutoMeasure. Covers all interface panels, measurement workflows, and features introduced in the 15.x generation.
Read Manual →VMA 15.0.0TP Manual
For current-generation NEXIV with touch probe
Complete guide to VMA 15.0.0TP — the current production touch probe release. Covers all TP-specific features including probe calibration, 3D measurement, and the expanded geometry types available in version 15.
Read Manual →VMZ-S 15.0.0 Manual
For the flagship VMZ-S hardware platform
Complete guide to VMZ-S 15.0.0 — Nikon's flagship vision CMM platform. Covers the full suite of VMZ-S capabilities including the advanced optics, expanded measurement range, and production-grade features exclusive to this tier.
Read Manual →Not sure which manual you need?
Match your system to the right manual — check your machine's software version and whether it has a physical probe.
| System | Version | Dongle | Touch Probe | Training Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VMA 11.6.2 | 11.6.2 | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Best for training |
| VMA 11.6.2TP | 11.6.2 | ✕ No | ✓ Yes | ✓ Good for training |
| VMZ-R 11.6.2 | 11.6.2 | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Training-compatible |
| VMA 15.0.0 | 15.0.0 | ✓ Yes | ✕ No | Production |
| VMA 15.0.0TP | 15.0.0 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | Production |
| VMZ-S 15.0.0 | 15.0.0 | ✓ Yes | ✕ No | Production |
If your machine has a physical probe that touches the part, you have a TP system. If it measures purely with the camera and light, you have the standard version. The software version number appears in the AutoMeasure title bar at startup.