Faro FaroArm P08, User Manual

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FaroArm User Guide
January 2007
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Chapter 1: Introduction to the FaroArm
Test the stability of the mount with a dial indicator. Attach a rigid bar
(approximately 250 millimeters/10 inches) to base of the FaroArm.
Remove either screw from the outer plastic cover from the side of the
FaroArm using a #4M hex wrench.
N
OTE
: The bar must have a 6M thread on one end to connect to the
FaroArm.
Measure the deflection of the bar when the FaroArm is fully extended.
The angular deflection and lateral deflection of the base must not exceed
the values in Table 1-1.
Figure 1-4 Stability test
FaroArm
Size
Error at 250 mm
(10 in) from center
of base
Total Angular deflection
4 <<: 0.005 mm
<<: 0.0002 inches <<: .529 µm/mm
<<: 20.83 micro inches/inch
6 <<: 0.005 mm
<<: 0.0002 inches <<: .564 µm/mm
<<: 22.22 micro inches/inch
8 <<: 0.005 mm
<<: 0.0002 inches <<: .529 µm/mm
<<: 20.83 micro inches/inch
10 <<: 0.007 mm
<<: 0.0003 inches <<: .719 µm/mm
<<: 28.33 micro inches/inch
12 <<: 0.008 mm
<<: 0.0003 inches <<: .847 µm/mm
<<: 33.33 micro inches/inch
Table 1-1 FaroArm base mounting specifications
FaroArm
AT EXTENSION
INDICATOR
250mm (10in)
RIGID BAR
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