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FaroArm User Guide
January 2007

12

Chapter 1: Introduction to the FaroArm

FaroArm Handle Buttons

The FRONT button is used to collect 
data, and the BACK button to accept the 
data.  

•

The FRONT button is green and 
nearest the probe.  

•

The BACK button is red and is 
nearest the handle.  

The FaroArm has two sets of two buttons 
and an LED, where the FRONT buttons 
and BACK buttons are redundant and 
wired together internally.  When a button 
is pressed, the LED light turns on (green 
or red) and the Computer sounds.  

See 

“Handle LED” on page 9.

LED

BACK BUTTON

FRONT BUTTON

BACK BUTTON

FRONT BUTTON

LED

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Summary of Contents for FaroArm P08

Page 1: ...FAROARM USER GUIDE JANUARY 2007 08M46E00_FaroArmUSB book Page 1 Monday January 15 2007 1 12 PM...

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Page 3: ...DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH OR ARISING OUT OF THE PURCHASE OR USE OF THE FARO ARM OR ITS MATERIALS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE LIABILITY TO FARO TECHNOLOGIES INC REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF ACTION SHALL NOT...

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Page 5: ...cessing 8 Handle LED 9 Error and Status Indicators 10 Referencing the Encoders 11 FaroArm Handle Buttons 12 Auxiliary Port 7th Variable Options Port 13 FaroArm Probes 14 Custom Probes 14 Installing Pr...

Page 6: ...Measure Devices Menu Device Setup 29 Hardware Configuration 30 Probes 31 Edit Probe 31 Probe Calibration Overview 32 Calibrate Probe 33 Single Hole Method Guidance 34 Single Hole Method 37 Sphere Met...

Page 7: ...resses support faro com applications faro com training faro com Visit the FARO Customer Service area on the Web at www faro com to search our technical support database The database is available 24 ho...

Page 8: ...are includes avoiding Solvents Abuse such as dropping or twisting at end stops digitize To record the XYZ coordinates of a point or location in 3D space The word digitize is the same as the term measu...

Page 9: ...essories are standard items shipped with every unit Platinum Series Packing List Shipping Case FaroArm Accessories Manual FaroArm Dust Cover Power Supply with electrical cable Three Probes FARO Calibr...

Page 10: ...ssories Manual is also available on FARO s Web site at www faro com To purchase optional accessories contact FARO s Customer Service 800 736 2771 North America 407 333 3182 Worldwide or FAX 407 333 80...

Page 11: ...rk surface and connecting the FaroArm to the your computer Mounting the Base The counterbalance by the tension spring generates torque at the base of the FaroArm therefore the mounting must meet certa...

Page 12: ...y stable location Tighten all mounting bolts to 100 inch pounds 2 Place the FaroArm on top of the 3 5 threaded ring 3 Screw the threaded collar clamp onto the base of the FaroArm and the 3 5 threaded...

Page 13: ...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...

Page 14: ...a USB cable NOTE Complete all cable connections before applying power to the computer and the FaroArm Numerical and Signal Processing The FaroArm includes a complete electronics system located within...

Page 15: ...the encoders are not referenced See Referencing the Encoders on page 11 OFF if the FaroArm successfully communicates with the computer and the encoders are referenced See Referencing the Encoders on...

Page 16: ...hes one end of it s rotation The tube Stress Stop warnings when there is stress on one of the tubes or encoder joints The Stress Stop warnings may be disabled See Hardware Configuration on page 30 Oth...

Page 17: ...The end stop warning window shows all six encoders in error until each is referenced In a systematic manner rotate links 1 through 6 7 until each warning clears NOTE The FaroArm must be properly conne...

Page 18: ...obe The BACK button is red and is nearest the handle The FaroArm has two sets of two buttons and an LED where the FRONT buttons and BACK buttons are redundant and wired together internally When a butt...

Page 19: ...l is used to force the FaroArm to immediately issue a Capture signal From External interface to FaroArm RS485 differential signal If Pin 2 Pin1 by 200mv then the FaroArm will initiate a capture 2 Trig...

Page 20: ...ror depends on the width of the point on the probe the position and placement of the point on the object NOTE For accurate measuring you must calibrate the probe Use your measuring software to setup a...

Page 21: ...aroArm except in the button area when installing a probe Holding the FaroArm at the last joint may bend the tube and damage the system Rotate the probe clockwise and thread the probe into the FaroArm...

Page 22: ...ted TP 20 Probe Kit The TP 20 Probe kit contains Renishaw S1 C Spanner wrench Renishaw S9 double ended C Spanner wrench Two Renishaw S7 stylus tools Renishaw CK200 cleaning kit A magnetized TP 20 prob...

Page 23: ...ree trigger force ratings Standard Force Probe Module Black cap Medium Force Probe Module Gray cap Extended Force Probe Module Brown cap Refer to the Renishaw TP 20 Installation and User s Manual for...

Page 24: ...peatability of your FaroArm The certification commands allow you to test the FaroArm using a single hole a ball bar or a step gauge The single hole certification is a quick and easy test that you shou...

Page 25: ...ce is measured with a single point repeatability test Measurements are well distributed in all regions of the working volume Instrument accuracy can also be described statistically in standard deviati...

Page 26: ...d by the Arm s encoder system Measurement results taken in these positions are not accurate This condition is never encountered in the calibration of the FaroArm Common areas of measurement where this...

Page 27: ...the FaroArm accuracy and repeatability See Certification on page 18 Mounting Stiffness Test The FaroArm is portable and can be mounted in a variety of environments The FaroArm is counterbalanced and i...

Page 28: ...xceed the deformation reported at certification In general the excessive translation deformations are added directly to the certified accuracy while the excessive angular deformations of the base affe...

Page 29: ...ngth corrections are made constantly by the inboard processor which adjusts the kinematics and constantly adapts the output to changing environmental temperature However because different components h...

Page 30: ...oArm Power Supply Power the FaroArm with the supplied power supply The power supply shall be NRTL Listed for US and Canada For IEC member countries and Europe the power supply must be certified for th...

Page 31: ...A W G power supply cord terminating in a molded on plug cap rated 125 VAC 15A minimum with a minimum length of six feet For 220 240V Connection Use an international harmonized 300V rated PVC insulated...

Page 32: ...ttery pack and connect the FaroArm to a power outlet and the battery begins charging Charging automatically stops when the battery pack is completely charged The DIAGNOSTICS dialogue box displays the...

Page 33: ...alibrate the probe again and check that all points were digitized properly Make sure that probe tip is in contact with hole or sphere Use the other method sphere or hole Buttons FRONT BACK will not re...

Page 34: ...t the Z axis giving X Y Z C Direction cosines I J and K can be computed from two of three Eulerian angles The direction of these vectors are in to the part or out of the FaroArm probe I sin B sin A J...

Page 35: ...he DEVICES menu Choose a primary input measuring device from the DEVICE SETUP dialogue box The default device is the FaroArm To change the primary input device select the device name and click the STA...

Page 36: ...CANCEL button to discard any changes and exit the command Arm Controlled Mouse The movement of the mouse cursor can be switched as it relates to the movement of the probe Set the option for the device...

Page 37: ...he three standard probes for the FaroArm 3mm Ball 6mm Ball and Point are created by default Each of these probes must be calibrated before you begin measuring your parts Edit Probe Click the EDIT butt...

Page 38: ...nce system The FaroArm is factory calibrated from the base to the last joint or axis and the position of this joint is defined by the coordinate system which originates at the base of the FaroArm The...

Page 39: ...tion maximizes measurement accuracy Calibrate Probe When changing the style or dimension of the probe at the end of the FaroArm it must be calibrated for the FaroArm to measure and function accurately...

Page 40: ...in this method will be collected by holding down the FRONT button The FaroArm will collect points as fast as possible scanning until you release the FRONT button You will collect 200 points in three...

Page 41: ...le up to the vertical position making sure to move in a straight line Be sure that the ball probe remains seated in the hole Release the FRONT button to pause Look at the dialogue box to help you stay...

Page 42: ...e and time is added to the probe information You can view the details for all of the calibrations of a probe by clicking the View Log button See View Log on page 40 5 Rotate the Probe to the next posi...

Page 43: ...page 31 All of the points in this method will be collected by holding down the FRONT button The FaroArm will collect points as fast as possible scanning until you release the FRONT button 1 Place the...

Page 44: ...m The calibration points are then calculated and the probe Calibration Status is updated If the probe passes then the current date and time is added to the probe information You can view the details f...

Page 45: ...for each CAUTION The ball probe must remain in contact with the sphere while digitizing points Even one or two poorly digitized points significantly affects the optimization process which then has an...

Page 46: ...a probe by clicking the View Log button See View Log on page 40 View Log The Calibration Log dialogue displays the calibration history of the current probe Any previous calibration can be set to acti...

Page 47: ...oArm battery Click the CREATE REPORT button to run a diagnostic test on your FaroArm This report can be saved to a file which can be sent to FARO s Customer Service Department Press the ESC key or cli...

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Page 49: ...solve If you still cannot resolve your problem have your Serial Number available before calling Technical Support hours are from 8 00 a m to 5 00 p m Eastern Standard Time EST Monday through Friday Yo...

Page 50: ...on of your question and your Serial Number Do not forget to include your name fax number telephone number and extension so we can reach you promptly 08M46E00_FaroArmUSB book Page 108 Monday January 15...

Page 51: ...copy transfer or otherwise use the software except as permitted by this section The Licensee further agrees not to copy any written materials accompanying the software III The Licensee is licensed to...

Page 52: ...and any provision of Florida law shall not apply if the law of a state or jurisdiction other than Florida would otherwise apply B If any provision of this Agreement is determined by a court of compete...

Page 53: ...evailing party shall be entitled to recover all reasonable costs and expenses including reasonable attorney s fees before trial and in appellate proceedings 08M46E00_FaroArmUSB book Page 3 Monday Janu...

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Page 55: ...interest will remain in effect until payment in full of the purchase price together with interest on late purchase price payments payable thereon had been received by FARO 1 03 If the Purchaser fails...

Page 56: ...uct is being purchased pursuant to the Order unless otherwise set forth herein each payment received by FARO from Purchaser shall be applied pro rata against the cost of each product rather than being...

Page 57: ...ible for installation of the Product including without limitation the preparation of its premises the uncrating of the Product and setting up of the Product for operation Purchaser may elect to order...

Page 58: ...within the meaning of this Section If in the reasonable opinion of FARO after diagnosis of the system and the FaroArm are not defective the Purchaser shall pay the cost of service which shall be the a...

Page 59: ...ry Replacements while corresponding parts of the Purchaser s system or FaroArm are undergoing repair at FARO s factory Shipping charges for these Temporary Replacement parts or FaroArm s will be the r...

Page 60: ...and exclusive liability and the Purchaser s sole and exclusive remedy with respect to the system THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF FARO UNDER THE WARRANTIES IS STATED HEREIN AND FARO SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR...

Page 61: ...THE USES TO WHICH THE SYSTEM WILL BE PUT FARO SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTY OR LIABILITY RELATED TO THE FITNESS OF THE SYSTEM FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR ARISING FROM THE INABILITY OF THE PURC...

Page 62: ...any of the terms or conditions hereof Any such modifications shall be absolutely void unless made by instrument in writing properly executed by an actual authorized employee or agent of FARO 7 03 The...

Page 63: ...nt to the Order 8 05 System means a combination of the FaroArm the Software the Computer and optional parts and accessories associated with the FaroArm 8 06 Certified user means any person who has com...

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Page 65: ...ase 3 FARO will return the hardware via 2 day air service to the Conti nental U S Outside the Continental U S FARO will return the hardware to the customs broker via 2 day air service Expedited servic...

Page 66: ...as soon as it arrives at FARO s fac tory 5 The customer is responsible for all shipping charges to and from FARO including import and export fees for international custom ers FARO Software All FARO So...

Page 67: ...surements In order to establish the proficiency of FaroArm operators FARO has instituted an Operator Certification program where each operator s knowledge and understanding of the FaroArm is evaluated...

Page 68: ...repair charges must be paid in full prior to the actual disassembly repair However if no repairs are needed the fee will be applied to the cost of system testing and evaluation All evaluations contai...

Page 69: ...Policy from __________________ Date of Transfer This transfer is only valid under the following conditions 1 The FaroArm is currently under maintenance warranty 2 New owner is or becomes a certified u...

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Page 71: ...ferred 1 03 The plan shall not cover Hardware or Software which has been subjected to misuse or intentional damage FARO reserves the right to determine the condition of all returned Hardware and or So...

Page 72: ...rams disk drive directory organization and content including the diskettes containing such computer programs and disk drive directory organization and content sold pursuant to the Order 2 04 Product m...

Page 73: ...er Tracker and Laser Scanner working days The equipment will be returned via 2 Day air ser vice therefore total service repair time will vary due to return ship ping location Since the FaroArm is desi...

Page 74: ...e This will be supported through the life of the product version All enhancement and functionality upgrades will be available in the next full version for a fee Not Covered End users are responsible f...

Page 75: ...ed for a service has been verified by FARO FARO will make its best effort to ship all loaner computers within 72 hours of the receipt of the purchasers request 08M46E00_FaroArmUSB book Page 5 Monday J...

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Page 77: ...tup 29 temperature 41 toolbar 29 diagnostics 41 E edit probe 31 electrostatic discharge 23 encoders referencing 11 error and status indicators 10 eulerian angles 28 F FARO hardware not under maintenan...

Page 78: ...installing probes 15 Introduction 1 introduction FaroArm 1 M maintenance 21 maintenance warranty FARO hardware 1 2 FARO software 2 menus devices 29 mounting stiffness test 21 mounting the base 5 N num...

Page 79: ...tware training 2 software coverage 4 software license agreement 1 software training 2 sphere calibration 39 standard service plans 2 T technical support 43 temperature considerations 23 display 41 tit...

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