FaroArm User Guide
January 2007
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 : Introduction to the
FaroArm
General Information............................................. 2
Precautions.......................................................... 2
The FaroArm Packing Contents........................... 3
Platinum Series - Packing List................................................ 3
Titanium Series - Packing List................................................ 3
Optional Accessories .............................................................. 4
Packing the FaroArm ........................................... 4
Hardware Setup................................................... 5
Mounting the Base.................................................................. 5
Host Computer........................................................................ 8
Numerical and Signal Processing........................ 8
Handle LED ............................................................................ 9
Error and Status Indicators ................................................... 10
Referencing the Encoders ..................................................... 11
FaroArm Handle Buttons ................................... 12
Auxiliary Port (7th Variable Options Port) ......... 13
FaroArm Probes................................................. 14
Custom Probes ...................................................................... 14
Installing Probes ................................................................... 15
Renishaw Probe Installation and Operation.......................... 16
TP-20 Probe Kit.............................................................. 16
Custom Probe Calibration..................................................... 18
Certification........................................................ 18
FaroArm Accuracy ............................................. 19
Loss of a Degree of Freedom................................................ 20
Normal Maintenance.......................................... 21
Mounting Stiffness Test ..................................... 21
Temperature Considerations ............................. 23
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) ........................... 23
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