FaroArm
®
Manual
January 2009
3
Chapter 1: Introduction to the FaroArm
®
Precautions
The FaroArm is a precision measuring instrument that is ruggedized for
shop use; however, care must still be exercised in the operating
environment when using the FaroArm. Proper operation and care
includes avoiding:
• Solvents.
• Abuse, such as dropping or twisting at end stops.
• Moisture and high humidity.
• Power fluctuations. See “FaroArm Power Supply” on page 56.
• Excessive temperature changes without appropriate elapsed time.
See “Temperature Considerations” on page 53.
Your FaroArm can give you many years of service when you treat it
with care.
The FaroArm Packing Contents
The following components and accessories are standard items shipped
with every system:
FaroArm - Packing List
• Shipping Case
•FaroArm
• FaroArm Assembly Instructions
• FaroArm Manual (this book)
• FaroArm Accessories Manual
• FaroArm Certification Documents
• Dust Cover
• Power Supply with electrical cable
• Probe Case:
• Two probes
• Renishaw Adapter (Quantum series only)
• FARO Calibration Cone
• 12mm wrench
• FARO probe torque wrench (Quantum series only)
• Mounting screws in a plastic case
• Hex wrench for the mounting screws
• USB cable
• Lithium Ion Battery
• Surface Mount Plate
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