FaroArm
®
Manual
January 2009
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Chapter 1: Introduction to the FaroArm
®
• Down - as you move the Laser Line Probe farther from your part
• Left - the right side of the line is in range
• Right - the left side of the line is in range
The target box changes color:
• Green - all of the laser is in range
• Blue - some of the laser is in range
• Red - none of the laser is in range
When the Laser Line Probe is outside of the operating range, the target
box moves to a side of the R
ANGE FINDER dialog box and an arrow in
the center of the dialog box points to the target box, see Figure 1-30.
If the Laser Line Probe is set to automatic exposure, there is an
additional symbol in the upper left corner of the R
ANGE FINDER dialog
box. The symbol changes describes the exposure:
• Red Minus Sign (-) - low exposure
• Green Circle (O) - good exposure
• Red Plus Sign (+) - high exposure
For more information, see “Laser Line Probe Settings” on page 40.
Software Setup
The FaroArm/FARO Laser Line Probe system can be used with many
software packages. Refer to the particular application software for
installation and proper use of the software with the FARO Laser Line
Probe.
N
OTE: Some software packages automatically add the FaroArm
software driver to your computer. To ensure that you have the latest
version of the FaroArm software driver, install the CD-ROM found
inside your FARO Laser Line Probe case.
Calibration
After you complete the installation and warmup of the FARO Laser
Line Probe and the standard probe, this system of probes must be
calibrated. Calibration requires measuring the FARO Calibration Sphere
or FARO Calibration Plate, with the standard probe and the Laser Line
Probe.
N
OTE: Clean the top and bottom lenses with the cloth from the Laser
Line Probe case. Dirt and grease on either lens can cause poor results.
1 In you measuring software, start the PROBE command.
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