Kinova Link 6 - Exporting Calibration Files

EN UG-020 Link 6 user guide r1.0 90
State Description
Waiting Arm Power On The controller is switched on and validation of the
calibration file is successful.
The serial number does not match the serial
number in the calibration file; the arm cannot
power on.
Tip: To recover from this situation,
restore the neutral calibration file and
reboot the controller.
Calibrated The controller is switched on, the calibration file is
valid, and the arm serial number is valid.
Exporting calibration files
When you first switch on your Link6, save the default arm calibration package. Use the exported
arm calibration package to communicate with Kinova support if anything goes wrong when you
first start your robot.
About this task
If you have multiple Link6 units, you may want tot save a backup calibration package for
each unit. Each backup calibration package can be re-uploaded on controllers if you end up
inadvertently matching an arm with a controller that is not its original controller.
The default arm calibration file is also known as the neutral arm calibration file. It can be used to
back up the default calibration for a specific arm.
Important: Only an administrator can export calibration files.
Procedure
Procedure
1. Insert a USB into the controller.
2. Tap Systems > Robot > Arm > Calibration..
3. Tap Export in theExport calibration file pane.
A Select mount to export dialog launches with the name of the USB drive.
4. Tap EXPORT.
Note: Tap CANCEL when you do not want to export the current calibration package.
Results
The current arm calibration is saved as a zip file on the USB drive.
What to do next
Remember to remove the USB from the controller and store the USB in a safe place.
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