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Chapter 4: Probes
• Reflection Filter - This is a filter to remove unwanted points when scanning
reflective surfaces. The filter is automatically included in the
Automatic -
Reflective
algorithms. Control the amount of filtering by moving the slider:
• Minimum amount - move the slider all the way to the left.
• Maximum amount - move the slider all the way to the right.
N
OTE
: Points affected by the Reflection Filter will be colored blue in
the Preview window.
Saving Materials
• Choose
Save As...
in the M
ATERIAL
drop-down window to save a material
setting.
In general, the default values for all settings described here will yield acceptable
data on most surfaces. The E
XPOSURE
parameter requires more frequent
adjustments based on the different surface finishes you are scanning.
Keep in mind that given the vast range of colors, textures and finishes, there is no
exact science for these FARO Laser Line Probe Settings that work best on a
particular surface. Finding the optimum settings may require some practice.
Additional Considerations
• First, if accuracy is not an issue, even failing probe compensation will not
prevent you from using the FARO Laser Line Probe to show the concept of
gathering point clouds quickly and easily, directly into software applications.
The ScanArm
does
use the new probe compensation, even if it fails.
• Second, if the probe compensation does fail, you should look at the probe
compensation log to see by how much. If the error is acceptable, you should
be able to scan effectively for medium accuracy applications.
• Third, if you need to measure in a high accuracy application, or you have a
requirement that the probe compensation pass, make sure you allow the
FARO Laser Line Probe to warm-up for the amount of time recommended
for your model.
See “Diagnosing FARO Laser Line Probe Accuracy
Problems” on page 141.
Renishaw TP-20 Probe Installation and
Operation
The Quantum supports the Renishaw TP-20 touch-trigger probe by using the
FARO i-Probe adapter to connect the TP-20 probe module to the Quantum
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