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H00007091 - Absolute Arm User Manual │Version 5.2.0 (2019-03-07) │1

ABSOLUTE ARM

User Manual

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Table of Contents3
Introduction5
Conventions Used in this Guide6
Pictures in the Manual6
Complete Documentation6
Safety Note7
Mechanical Safety8
Battery Safety9
Power Safety9
Laser Safety10
Other Safety Care10
A.1 Overview11
Absolute Arm Presentation11
6 Or 7 Axes11
6-Axis Wrist12
7-Axis Wrist12
Compact – 1.2 Size12
Arm Wrist12
Tube Inspection Arm13
Rds13
Levels and Features of Absolute Arm14
Standard Accessories and Options14
Size of Arms17
Label Location on the A-Axis18
Arm Identification18
Label on the Arm18
Label on the Case18
Arm Label19
Control Pack Identification20
Control Pack Label20
Scanner Identification21
RS5 Label21
Components Description22
Absolute Arm 83 Series22
B.1 Arm Description22
Absolute Arm 85 Series23
Absolute Arm 87 Series24
Absolute Arm Compact 1.225
Machine Reference26
Base Description27
Front Panel27
Back Panel - Control Pack27
Base - Control Pack27
- Status Pictograms28
- Control Pack Connections29
- Adapter for HP-L-20.8 Scanning Pack30
- Battery Change on Control Pack31
- Level of the Batteries32
- Control Pack Change33
- FP4 Setup35
- Standard Cables36
- B.3 Cables - Communication36
- Connection/Disconnection of the Plugs37
- To Connect a Cable37
- Bluetooth Wireless Accessories38
- 6Axes Wrist Description39
- 7 Axes Wrist Description40
- Basic Wrist41
- Wrist Description41
- Pistol Grip42
- Change the Size of Hand Grip43
- Remove/Mount the Pistol Grip44
- Wrist Display45
- Connection45
- Status45
- Quick Access Menu46
- Screen Saver46
- Mount / Remove the Nose Cone47
- Integratd Laser Line Scanner - RS548
- Mount the Scanner49
- Status Indicator50
- Remove the Scanner50
- SE Configuration51
- Mount Scanners or Probes on the Offset Location52
- Contact Probes53
- B.6 Standard Probes53
- Other Kind of Contact Probes54
- Non-Contact Tube Probes55
- Buttons55
- Identification (Serial Number)55
- Laser Guidance56
- Sounds56
- Sizes of Probes and Tubes56
- Mount the Probe on the Arm57
- Gas Pump Counterbalance Locking System58
- B.7 Counterbalance58
- Smartlock59
- Home Dock60
- Counterweight61
- Setup61
- Dismounting61
- Inside Components62
- B.8 Travel Case62
- Accessories Case64
- Control Pack65
- Hp-L-20.865
- Leds - Sensor65
External Laser Scanners65
- Hp-L-8.966
- Power-On / Warm-Up / Status LED66
- RDS Software Package67
- Prerequisites67
- C.1 Presentation67
Software Setup67
- C.3 RDS Agent70
- Components70
- Description of the Interface70
RDS Agent70
- Shortcuts71
- RDS Messages72
- Connection Messages72
- Warning Messages72
- Other Messages72
- Installation73
- Standard Base-Plate73
- Standard Magnetic Base73
- D.1 Mounting Base73
- Fix with Screws74
- Absolute Arm Compact 1.2 Base74
- Default Use74
- Use Magnetic Anchors75
- Use Magnets76
- Mounting Ring77
- Mounting Plate Installation78
- Circular Magnetic Base79
- Standard Magnetic Support Installation79
- Vacuum Base80
- Quick Installation80
- Special Raisers81
- Raisers on Magnets81
- Heavy Duty Stands82
- Stands82
- Light Tetralock Portable Stand82
- M-Series Carbon Graphite Portable Stand83
- Recommendations about Handling the Arm84
- 2.0M to 4.5M Arms84
- D.2 Arm Installation84
- Carry an Absolute Arm Compact 1.285
- Extract the Arm from the Case86
- Setup the Arm87
- Absolute Arm Compact87
- Absolute Arm (2.0 to 4.5)88
- Absolute Arm Compact (1.2)89
- Pack the Arm89
- Arm Tube Raisers91
- Arm Tube Installation-Uninstallation91
Tube Inspection Arm Installation91
- Available - Effective Connections92
- E.1 Common Features92
- Power Battery93
- Power Supply93
- Battery93
- Power Supply Connection93
- TCP/IP Access Detail94
- How to Access the Network Settings95
- Arm Setup96
- RDS Setup96
USB Connection (Arm Only)96
USB + Scanner Connection97
USB Connection (Arm + Integrated Scanner)97
- Computer Setup for the Scanner98
- Note about Wi-Fi99
- Customized Setup - Authorized Channels99
- Wi-Fi Advanced Settings99
Wireless Connection (Arm / Scanner)99
- Wireless Connection100
- Computer Setup102
Ethernet Connection (Arm / Scanner)103
External Scanners Connection106
- Hexagon HP-L-20.8 Scanner107
- Hardware Connection107
- Leds109
- Management Software109
- Hexagon HP-L-8.9 Scanner110
- Hardware Setup110
- Perceptron V5 Scanner112
- Cables Connection113
- Scanner Qualification114
- Software Installation114
- Sphere Calibration115
- Measure with the Arm116
- Standard Rest Positions116
- Secured Rest Position116
How to Use the Arm116
- Holding the Arm117
- Hand Grips (85 / 87 Series)118
- Counterbalance118
- Orientation and Limits of the Axes119
- Tube Inspection Arm Handling120
- Carrying the Arm121
- On SE / si Arm123
- On a 6 Axes Arm123
- How to Use the Arm Remote Mouse123
- Activate / Deactivate the Remote Mouse124
- How to Use the Arm Buttons125
- Trigger Button125
- 3-State Button125
- Haptic Feedback126
- How to Interpret the Arm Sounds126
- F.2 Wrist Feedback126
- Available Actions127
- Activation/Navigation127
- Description of the Menu127
Quick Access Menu127
Probes Recognition and Alignment128
How to Use Contact Probes128
- Use the Contact Probe129
- Touch Triggering Probe129
- Probing Tips and Tricks130
- Which Tip Diameter to Use130
- Probe Orientation131
- Number of Points to Probe132
- Location of Probed Points133
- Probe Guidance133
- Probe Radius Compensation134
- Measurement Best-Fit134
- Stylus Change135
- Contact Probe Alignment136
- Principle136
- Alignment Short Description136
- Contact Probe Verification139
- Volumetric Performance Test139
- Single Point Test140
- Sphere Diameter Test140
- Plane Test140
- End Measurement141
- Measuring a Tube141
- Straight Measurement141
How to Use NC-Probes for Tube141
- Tube Probe Alignment142
- Artefact Properties142
- Vertical Tube Measurement142
- Horizontal Tube Measurement143
- Horizontal Tube Right Extremity Measurement143
- Horizontal Tube Left Extremity Measurement143
- Calculation144
- Tube Probe Verification145
- Start/Stop Scan146
- Warm up146
How to Use Scanners146
- How to Handle and Digitize147
- Scanner Handling147
- Scanning Window148
- Camera Distance149
- RS5 Field of View150
- Scanning Z-Scales150
- Scanning Tips and Tricks152
- Speed152
- Points Density152
- Total Reflection153
- Shadow Fields153
- Over Exposure153
- Camera Orientations153
- Secondary Reflection154
- Edges154
- Hexagon Scanners Common Settings155
- Scanning Profiles156
- Save a Profile156
- Use a Profile156
- Sampling Filters157
- Exposure Modes158
- Manual Setup158
- Capture the Exposure159
- Manage the Exposure through the Quick Access Menu159
- Scanning Modes HP-L-20.8160
- Gain-Quality Filter160
- Hexagon Scanners Alignment161
- New Scanner161
- Run the Script161
- Reference Sphere162
- Use Scanner162
- Field Measurement163
- Global Sphere Measurement164
- Connect an Accessory165
- Use the Accessory165
Bluetooth Wireless Accessories165
- G.2 Wi-Fi Chipset Configuration166
- Description of the Kit167
Mounting Ring Kit (1.2 Series - Option)167
- Maintenance and Troubleshooting169
- H.1 10 Years Serviceability169
10 Years Serviceability169
- Measurement Arm and Computer170
- Storage Place170
- Delivery of the Measurement Arm170
Arm Storage, Use and Transport170
- H.3 Cleaning171
- Requirements171
- Cleaning the Scanner171
- Cleaning the Arm171
- Cleaning172
- Visual Inspection173
- Manual Inspection173
- Parts Replacement173
- H.4 Standard Maintenance173
Accuracy Verification / Calibration174
- User Systematic Checking174
- Customer’s Periodic Control174
- RDS Procedures174
- H.6 WLAN Connection175
- H.7 Others178
- Appendix181
- I.1 Terminology, Symbols181
Configuration for End-Software182
- Pc-Dmis184
- Tubeshaper184
- 3Dreshaper184
- Contact Probing184
- Spatial Analyzer185
- Quindos7185
- Configuration for Probing185
- Probing Scan185
- Romost186
- Docs186
- Device Activation187
- Configuration for Contact Probe187
- Absolute Arm Settings187
- Polyworks187
- Configuration for Perceptron Scanner188
- Verisurf189
- Device Setup and Start189
- Activating a Device190
- Probe Management191
- Powerinspect192
- CMM Toolbar193
- Powershare193
- Configuration for Scanners193
- Configuration for Contact Probes193
- Metrolog/Μlog194
- Configuration for HEXAGON Scanners195
- Configuration for Perceptron195
- Geomagic196
- Configuration for Probing or HEXAGON Scanners196
- Aberlink3D197
- Configuring Aberlink3D197
- Using Aberlink3D199
- Calypso201
- Rhinoceros202
- Dimensions and Weights203
- Absolute Arm 2.0 to 4.5 Dimensions203
- Absolute Arm Compact 1.2 Dimensions203
- I.3 Technical Specifications203
- Arm Base205
- Travel Case Dimensions and Weights205
- Wrap Expedition Box206
- Absolute Arm Compact Base207
- Mounting Plate207
- Vacuum Mounting Base208
- Magnetic Base208
- Tube Inspection Arm Raiser209
- Tube Probes210
- Verifications Bars211
- ISO 10360-12 Probing Specifications212
- Absolute Arm 6-Axis Probing Accuracy and Size Specifications212
- Absolute Arm 7-Axis Probing Accuracy and Size Specifications213
- Absolute Arm -T Probing Accuracy and Size Specifications213
- ISO 10360-8 Annex D Scanning System Accuracy214
- Absolute Arm 7-Axis Scanning System Accuracy214
- Tube Probes Specifications215
- Acceleration216
- Permissible Environment Conditions216
- Temperature216
- CE Compliancy and Other Specifications216
- Wi-Fi217
- Bluetooth217
- Power Supply Specification Summary218
- CP2 / CP3 Battery Pack Specification Summary220
- Regulatory Information220
- Rohs2 Conformance220
- RS5 Scanner Specifications221
Hexagon ® Scanners Specifications221
- RS5 Scanner Safety Care222
- Scan Mode Max Points Rate223
- Scan Mode Max Points223
- Scan Mode Pitch223
- HP-L-20.8 Scanner Specifications223
- Scan Mode Lines224
- Other Specifications224
- Warm-Up Time224
- HP-L-8.9 Scanner Specifications225
- HP-L-8.9 Scanner Compliance and Safety Care227
Bluetooth Certified Equipment229
European Union (and EEA) Only Recycling231
- I.7 Patents Details232
- I.8 Illustration Table233

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