Renishaw XL-80 - Measurement Considerations

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Measurement considerations
Alignment
Correct alignment of the laser is essential to provide an accurate measurement�
Basic alignment rules are shown on the following pages; further alignment
steps for each measurement type are detailed in each section�
Environment
The environmental conditions during measurements will signicantly
affect measurement accuracy� The factors below can introduce noise
and drift to measurements:
• Thermal stability
• Shock and vibration
• Air turbulence
These should be reduced or eliminated where possible before commencing�
XL-80 Applications