FaroArm User Guide
January 2007
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Chapter 1: Introduction to the FaroArm
3 Screw the TP-20 probe body into the FaroArm and hand-
tighten with the C Spanner (S9) wrench.
4 Attach a probe module to the TP-20 probe body. On the probe
body and probe module are triangle, half-moon, and square
markers that must be matched for the probe to work properly.
5 Screw the Ruby Ball Stylus into the probe module with the
Stylus Tool (S7). Do not under- or over-tighten any of the
components.
I
MPORTANT: Replace the set screw after removing the Renishaw
Probe.
Probe Modules for the TP-20 Probe
Probe modules are available in three trigger force ratings.
• Standard Force Probe Module (Black cap)
• Medium Force Probe Module (Gray cap)
• Extended Force Probe Module (Brown cap)
Refer to the Renishaw TP-20 Installation and User’s Manual for the TP-
20 Probe assembly instructions.
Measuring Software
The measuring software must be configured for the probe.
• In CAM2 Measure choose the PROBES command. See
“Probes” on page 31.
• Create a new probe and switch the auxiliary port to the ON
position by placing a check mark in the Aux Switch check box.
See “Edit Probe” on page 31.
• Calibrate the probe using the sphere after installation. See
“Sphere Method” on page 39.
Some software packages have other probe options that must also be
controlled. See the Renishaw User’s Manual for more information.
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