Faro Edge - Troubleshooting

FARO Edge
September 2012
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Chapter 4: Probes
During the compensation of the FARO Laser Line Probe, this setting
temporarily changes to Automatic - Normal except when using Fixed
Exposure. For more information, see “Compensation” on page 60.
• 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 97.
Renishaw TP-20 Probe Installation and
Operation
The Edge supports the Renishaw TP-20 touch-trigger probe by using the
FARO i-Probe adapter to connect the TP-20 probe module to the Edge Handle.
Simply attach this assembly just as you would any other probe. See “Installing
Probes” on page 53.
The Renishaw TP-20 touch-trigger probe automatically digitizes a point by
touching the stylus to the part.
N
OTE: The Renishaw TP-2 Probe is not supported.
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