Faro Gage, Manual

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FARO Gage
May 2011
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Chapter 3: Operation
Wired Connection
CAUTION : Complete all cable connections before applying power to the
computer and the Gage.
N
OTE
: For optimum performance, allow the Gage to warm-up for at least 30
minutes before using.
FARO Wireless
The Gage is a Bluetooth
®
equipped device and can connect to your computer
without using a USB cable.
Bluetooth wireless is a short-range communications technology intended to
replace the cables connecting devices. The range of a Class 2 system, such as the
Gage, is approximately 30 feet or 10 meters. Bluetooth devices are generally
paired, or associated with each other, either openly or employing security, with
one serving as the master device and the second as the slave. In the case of the
Gage:
• The Gage is the slave.
• The host computer is the master.
• Basic PIN based security is employed.
• The host computer establishes an RS-232 emulation or Serial Port Profile
(SPP) connection to the Gage.
• Once the connection is established the PC and Gage can transfer data at a rate
of 921600bits/second.
N
OTE
: If a Gage is connected with USB cable and Bluetooth, only the
Bluetooth connection will be active.
Figure 3-4 Gage USB port
U S B
PORT
On/Off
S WITCH
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