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FaroArm
®
Quantum
August 2017
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Chapter 6: Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Single Point Articulation Test (SPAT)
Mounting should always be tested prior to a SPAT test. The SPAT test checks the
repeatability of the Quantum's X, Y and Z coordinates throughout its range of
motion.
 Set up the FARO compensation cone, or a hole on your part,
approximately
⅔ of the Quantum's reach away from its base.
 In CAM2 software, start the SPAT routine from the D
IAGNOSTICS
dialog
box.
•
In the FaroArm Manager, click P
ROBE
M
ANAGEMENT
.
• In CAM2 Measure, click
Devices
>
Hardware Configuration
, and
in the FARO D
EVICE
C
ONTROL
P
ANEL
click P
ROBE
M
ANAGEMENT
.
 In the P
ROBE
M
ANAGEMENT
dialog box, click S
INGLE
P
OINT
A
RTICULATION
T
EST
(SPAT).
•
For more information, see “Probes” on page 55.
 Place and hold the calibrated probe in the compensation cone or any
conical socket.
 Start with the elbow of the Quantum to one side and press the green
Front
button.
 Watch the screen and slowly sweep the elbow so that it ends up on the
opposite side.
N
OTE
: Measurements automatically record as the elbow moves.
• In the dialog box, watch the status bar. Sweep the elbow all the way
to the opposite side.
Figure 6-8 Single Point Articulating Test (SPAT)
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