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Faro Edge User Manual

Faro Edge
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FARO Edge and FARO Laser ScanArm Manual
September 2012
08M52E00_FaroArm_Edge.book Page 1 Thursday, October 4, 2012 9:31 AM

Table of Contents

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Faro Edge Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandFaro
ModelEdge
CategoryMeasuring Instruments
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Chapter 1: Introduction

General Information

Describes the 7-axis articulated arm, encoders, base assembly, communication ports, and probe end assembly.

Regulatory Information

Provides FCC and Industry Canada compliance statements for wireless components.

Product Environmental Information

Explains WEEE directive and product disposal guidelines for European Union countries.

Precautions

Lists precautions for using the Edge, avoiding solvents, abuse, moisture, power fluctuations, and temperature changes.

Chapter 2: Setup

The Edge Packing Contents

Lists standard items shipped with the Edge system, including shipping case and accessories.

Hardware Setup

Describes the process of setting up the Edge, including mounting the base.

Mounting the Base

Explains how to mount the Edge base to a stable surface using threaded rings and plates.

Installing Probes

Details the procedure for attaching and tightening probes using a wrench.

Fold-Down Touch Screen Controller

Explains the location and functions of the fold-down touch screen controller.

Edge Power Supply

Covers power supply specifications, voltage tolerance, and connection.

Packing the Edge

Provides instructions on how to carefully pack the Edge for shipping.

Chapter 3: Operation

Handle LED

Describes the meaning of different LED colors and states on the handle.

Referencing the Encoders

Instructions on how to reference the seven encoders in the Edge for accurate measurement.

Host Computer

Discusses PC compatibility and communication protocols (USB, Ethernet, Bluetooth, WLAN).

Wireless Connections

Covers connecting the Edge to a computer using wireless options.

FARO Wireless - Bluetooth

Describes the Bluetooth connection, pairing process, and data transfer rates.

WLAN Primer

Provides background information on WLAN, IEEE 802.11 standards, and network types.

Chapter 4: Probes

Edge Probes

Describes the standard 6mm and 3mm ball probes and how to enter their exact diameters in software.

FARO i-Probe

Introduces the optional FARO i-Probe, its features, and activation process.

FARO Laser Line Probe

Explains the non-contact laser line probe, its operation, and computer requirements.

Laser Safety

Details laser safety precautions and warnings for the FARO Laser Line Probe.

Compensation

Explains the necessity of probe compensation and the procedure involving the Compensation Plate.

Line Probe Settings

Details settings for the FARO Laser Line Probe, including scan rate, density, and exposure.

Chapter 5: Accuracy

Compensation and Calibration

Defines compensation and calibration concepts for measurement equipment like the Edge.

Edge Compensation

Explains factory compensation procedures and conditions that may invalidate it.

Edge Calibration

Describes software commands for testing accuracy and repeatability using holes, ball bars, or gauges.

Loss of a Degree of Freedom

Discusses how loss of a degree of freedom can affect measurement accuracy.

Chapter 6: Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Normal Maintenance

Provides general maintenance guidelines for the Edge and Host Computer.

Mounting Stiffness Test

Explains how to test the mounting stiffness to ensure optimal performance.

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)

Information on ESD, its effects, and procedures to follow if an error occurs.

Troubleshooting

Addresses common problems like error messages and probe compensation failures.

Hardware Communication Issues

Troubleshooting communication problems between the Edge and the host computer.

Issues That Will Degrade Accuracy

Identifies factors affecting accuracy, including mounting, compensation, probes, and measurement environment.

Chapter 7: Software

Screen Layout

Describes the elements at the top and bottom of the Edge software screen.

Main Menu

Outlines the six groups of commands available in the Edge software's main menu.

Construct

Use of commands in the Construct menu for Part Setup, Lengths, Angles, and Features.

Part Setup

Creating a coordinate system and aligning it to the part using the Right-Hand Rule.

Features

Using feature commands to construct exact or best-fit features.

Measure

Using commands in the Measure menu for features, lengths, and angles.

Files

Storing measurement steps, nominal values, pictures, and part data in files.

Chapter 8: Configuring the FARO Edge in CAM2 Measure

Device Control Panel

Explains the Device Control panel for configuring devices and viewing properties.

Change Probe

How to change the probe via the Probe Management button in the Device Control panel.

Hole Compensation

Compensating the probe using the Probe Compensation Point button.

Sphere Compensation

Compensating the probe using the Probe Compensation Sphere button.

Hardware Configuration

Changing the Edge setup through the Hardware Configuration button.

Diagnostics

Accessing Edge diagnostics through the Diagnostics button.

Chapter 9: Configuring the FARO Edge in CAM2 Q

Device Control Panel

Explains the Device Control panel in CAM2 Q for configuring devices.

Change Probe

How to change the probe in CAM2 Q via Probe Management.

Hole Compensation

Compensating the probe in CAM2 Q via Probe Compensation Point.

Sphere Compensation

Compensating the probe in CAM2 Q via Probe Compensation Sphere.

Hardware Configuration

Changing Edge setup in CAM2 Q via Hardware Configuration.

Diagnostics

Accessing Edge diagnostics in CAM2 Q.

Chapter 10: Configuring the FARO Edge in CAM2 Measure

Device Setup

Setting up the primary input device in CAM2 Measure.

Hardware Configuration

Configuring hardware settings like trigger mode, stress stops, and mouse control.

Probes

Managing probes, including compensating, viewing logs, and enabling i-Probes.

Compensate Probe

Procedure to compensate the probe for accurate measurements, with Hole and Sphere methods.

Hole Method - Guidance

Performing Hole Compensation using the probe cone with guidance.

Hole Compensation Method

Detailed steps for performing Hole Compensation using the probe cone.

Sphere Compensation Method

Detailed steps for performing Sphere Compensation using a precision sphere.

View Log

Displays compensation history and allows setting to active or deleting previous compensations.

Diagnostics

Using diagnostics menu to test mounting, accuracy, temperature, and environment.

Temperature

Displays current temperature and sampling time, advising steady state before measuring.

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