Faro FaroArm Quantum User Manual

FaroArm® Quantum
August 2017
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Chapter 3: Operation
Chapter 3: Operation
This chapter describes the controls, visual indicators, and advanced connection
options for the Quantum. Make sure that you have read the setup instructions and
set up your Quantum properly.
For more information, see “Setting up the
Quantum” on page 13.
Numerical and Signal Processing ...................................................................35
Handle LED ........................................................................................................................................36
Quantum Handle Buttons ....................................................................................................................37
Error and Status Indicators .................................................................................................................37
Referencing the Encoders ...................................................................................................................38
Host Computer ................................................................................................39
Wired connections ..............................................................................................................................39
Wireless Connections .........................................................................................................................40
FaroArm Manager ...........................................................................................49
Devices ................................................................................................................................................50
Probes ..................................................................................................................................................55
Using FARO i-Probes .........................................................................................................................57
Edit Probe ...........................................................................................................................................57
Probe Compensation Overview ..........................................................................................................58
Probe Compensation ...........................................................................................................................59
Configuration ......................................................................................................................................76
Diagnostics ..........................................................................................................................................79
Temperature ........................................................................................................................................83
Numerical and Signal Processing
The Quantum contains a complete electronics system. Signals from each joint are
processed and positional data is sent out to the host computer.
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Faro FaroArm Quantum Specifications

General

Brand	Faro
Model	FaroArm Quantum
Category	Robotics
Language	English