Faro Edge User manual

FARO Edge and FARO Laser ScanArm Manual
September 2012
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction
General Information........................................................ 3
Regulatory Information................................................... 7
Bluetooth ...........................................................................................7
Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN 802.11).................................9
Product Environmental Information ............................ 11
Precautions .................................................................... 12
Chapter 2: Setup
The Edge Packing Contents......................................... 13
Shipping Case ................................................................................14
Portable Storage Case.............................................................. 14
Probe Case ....................................................................................15
Optional Accessories .....................................................................15
Hardware Setup............................................................. 16
Mounting the Base ........................................................................ 16
Surface Mount Plate Dimensions...............................................18
Installing Probes ............................................................................. 20
Handle Storage.............................................................................. 21
7-Axis Handle.................................................................................. 23
Fold-Down Touch Screen Controller ........................... 25
Edge Power Supply ....................................................... 26
Supplying Power to the Edge....................................................... 26
Edge Battery Pack......................................................................... 27
Installing the Battery Pack......................................................... 28
Removing the Battery Pack ...................................................... 28
Charging the Battery Pack ....................................................... 29
USB Devices.................................................................... 29
Auxiliary Port................................................................... 30
Packing the Edge.......................................................... 30
Packing the Edge Shipping Case.................................................32
Chapter 3: Operation
Numerical and Signal Processing................................ 35
Handle LED..................................................................................... 35
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Edge Handle Buttons .................................................................... 36
Error and Status Indicators............................................................ 36
Referencing the Encoders............................................................ 38
Host Computer .............................................................. 38
Wired connections........................................................................ 38
USB................................................................................................ 39
Ethernet....................................................................................... 39
Wireless Connections.................................................................... 40
FARO Wireless - Bluetooth.......................................................... 40
Using Bluetooth - Windows XP................................................... 40
Using Bluetooth - Windows 7..................................................... 43
FARO Wireless - WLAN................................................................ 44
Wireless Zero Configuration Reference ................................... 48
FARO Ethernet Setup ................................................................. 49
Chapter 4: Probes
Edge Probes................................................................... 51
FARO i-Probe...................................................................................52
Custom Probes............................................................................... 53
Installing Probes ............................................................................. 53
FARO Laser Line Probe.................................................. 54
Computer Requirements...............................................................54
Laser Safety.................................................................................... 54
Laser Radiation Emission............................................................... 55
Serial Number Label...................................................................... 56
Servicing ......................................................................................... 56
Hardware Installation.................................................................... 56
Holding the FARO Laser Line Probe............................................. 58
Hardware Controls and Indicators.............................................. 58
Buttons......................................................................................... 58
LEDs.............................................................................................. 58
Range Finder............................................................................... 59
Software Setup............................................................................... 60
Compensation............................................................................... 60
Plane Compensation................................................................. 61
DRO................................................................................................. 64
FARO Laser Line Probe Settings.................................................... 64
Line Probe Settings......................................................................66
Additional Considerations..........................................................69
Renishaw TP-20 Probe Installation and Operation .... 69
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Edge TP-20 Probe Kit ......................................................................70
Probe Modules for the TP-20 Probe..............................................70
Measuring Software .......................................................................71
Operation.................................................................................... 72
FARO Sensor................................................................... 72
Sensor Probe Kit ..............................................................................72
Measuring Software .......................................................................73
Operation.................................................................................... 73
Custom Probe Compensation..................................... 74
Chapter 5: Accuracy
Compensation and Calibration .................................. 75
Compensation versus Calibration................................................75
Edge Compensation..................................................................... 75
Edge Calibration ........................................................................... 76
Repeatability .............................................................................. 76
Volumetric Accuracy ................................................................ 76
Loss of a Degree of Freedom....................................... 77
Chapter 6: Maintenance and
Troubleshooting
Normal Maintenance ................................................... 79
Edge.................................................................................................79
Host Computer................................................................................79
Mounting Stiffness Test .................................................. 80
Temperature Considerations........................................ 81
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)....................................... 82
ESD Best Practices ..........................................................................82
Troubleshooting ............................................................. 83
Power Issues.................................................................................... 84
Hardware Communication Issues................................................ 85
FARO Wireless Connection Issues ................................................ 85
FARO Wireless FAQ........................................................................ 86
FARO i-Probe FAQ ......................................................................... 88
Edge Performance Verification Checklist .................. 89
Issues That Will Degrade Accuracy..............................................89
Edge Setup......................................................................................90
Probe Setup.....................................................................................91
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Probe Compensation.....................................................................91
Mounting .........................................................................................92
Base Deflection .......................................................................... 93
Tilt.................................................................................................. 93
Single Point Articulation Test (SPAT)..............................................94
User Compensation........................................................................96
Calibrated Artifact ........................................................................96
Diagnosing FARO Laser Line Probe Accuracy Problems...........97
FARO Laser Line Probe Compensation........................................98
Chapter 7: Software
Screen Layout ............................................................. 101
Main Menu................................................................... 102
New Part....................................................................... 102
Construct...................................................................... 103
Part Setup..................................................................................... 103
Right-Hand Rule........................................................................ 103
Plane Line Line...........................................................................104
Plane Plane Plane.....................................................................106
Plane Line Circle........................................................................107
Plane Circle Circle.....................................................................109
Plane Line Cylinder....................................................................110
Cylinder Cylinder Plane............................................................112
Lengths.......................................................................................... 113
Point to Point..............................................................................113
Point to Plane.............................................................................114
Point to Line................................................................................115
Plane to Plane ...........................................................................116
Circle to Circle...........................................................................117
Sphere to Sphere.......................................................................118
Angles........................................................................................... 119
Plane to Plane ...........................................................................119
Plane to Cylinder.......................................................................120
Line to Line .................................................................................121
Apex............................................................................................122
Features........................................................................................ 123
Circle: Best Fit.............................................................................123
Line: Best Fit................................................................................124
Line: Project to Plane................................................................125
Line: From 2 Planes....................................................................125
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Line: Parallel...............................................................................126
Plane: Best Fit.............................................................................127
Plane: Parallel............................................................................127
Point: Best Fit ..............................................................................128
Point: From 2 Lines.....................................................................128
Point: From 3 Planes ..................................................................129
Point: Line Intersect Plane ........................................................130
Point: Project to Line .................................................................131
Point: Project to Plane ..............................................................132
Sphere: Best Fit...........................................................................133
Measure........................................................................ 134
Features........................................................................................ 134
Circle...........................................................................................134
Cylinder ......................................................................................136
Line..............................................................................................137
Plane...........................................................................................138
Point............................................................................................139
Sphere.........................................................................................140
Check Feature............................................................................. 141
Review Features........................................................................... 143
Nominals.................................................................................... 143
Measurement Pictures............................................................. 143
Printing....................................................................................... 144
Position Display ............................................................................ 144
Files................................................................................ 146
File Backup................................................................................ 146
Load Macro ................................................................................. 146
Save Macro.................................................................................. 147
Transfer Files.................................................................................. 147
Load Parts..................................................................................... 148
Save Parts..................................................................................... 148
Save Report.................................................................................. 149
Using Report Files in Excel........................................................ 149
Settings.......................................................................... 151
Application................................................................................... 151
Connection.................................................................................. 151
Bluetooth....................................................................................152
Ethernet......................................................................................152
WiFi..............................................................................................152
Display........................................................................................... 153
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Sound............................................................................................ 153
Language..................................................................................... 153
Software Update ......................................................................... 154
Diagnostics................................................................... 155
Mount............................................................................................ 155
Tilt................................................................................................ 155
Level........................................................................................... 155
Base Deflection ........................................................................ 156
Temperature................................................................................. 156
Graph ........................................................................................ 156
Stability ...................................................................................... 157
Convert Units................................................................................ 157
Calculator .................................................................................... 157
Event Log...................................................................................... 157
Environment Log.......................................................................... 158
System Information...................................................................... 158
FARO Edge Compensation........................................................ 158
Compensation............................................................. 160
Hole Compensation.................................................................... 160
Sphere Compensation................................................................ 161
Compensation Log ..................................................................... 163
Single Point Articulating Test (SPAT)........................................... 164
Best Fit Examples.......................................................... 166
Chapter 8: Configuring the FARO Edge in
CAM2 Measure
Device Control Panel.................................................. 169
Add a Device ...............................................................................169
Change Probe..............................................................................170
Hole Compensation.....................................................................170
Sphere Compensation.................................................................170
Hardware Configuration..............................................................170
Diagnostics....................................................................................170
Temperature..................................................................................170
Measurement Mode Setting .......................................................170
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Chapter 9: Configuring the FARO Edge in
CAM2 Q
Device Control Panel.................................................. 173
Add a Device ...............................................................................173
Change Probe..............................................................................173
Hole Compensation.....................................................................174
Sphere Compensation.................................................................174
Hardware Configuration..............................................................174
Diagnostics....................................................................................174
Temperature..................................................................................174
Measurement Mode Setting .......................................................174
Chapter 10: Configuring the FARO Edge in
CAM2 Measure
Device Setup ............................................................... 177
Hardware Configuration............................................. 178
Probes........................................................................... 178
Using FARO i-Probes .....................................................................179
Edit Probe..................................................................................... 180
Probe Compensation Overview................................................ 180
Compensate Probe .................................................................... 181
Hole Method - Guidance.........................................................182
Hole Compensation Method...................................................185
Sphere Compensation Method ..............................................187
View Log....................................................................................... 189
Diagnostics................................................................... 190
Temperature ................................................................ 190
Technical Support.................................. 191
Software License Agreement................A-1
Purchase Conditions.............................. B-1
FARO Products Service Policy...............C-1
FARO Service Policy...............................D-1
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Chapter 1: Introduction
Thank you for choosing FARO’s Portable Measurement Arm - the FARO Edge,
and FARO’s Portable Laser Line Measurement Arm - the FARO Laser ScanArm.
This document contains detailed instructions on how to use your new USB/TCP-
IP communication-based or WLAN/Bluetooth wireless Edge, and the FARO
Laser Line Probe. Additional information about probes and important guidelines
on maintaining your new Edge/ScanArm is also included. If you have any
questions or need further instructions about any procedure, contact your
Customer Service Representative by Phone, Fax or E-Mail. See “Technical
Support” on page 191.
Visit the FARO Customer Care area on the Web at www.faro.com to search our
technical support database. The database is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a
week, and contains hundreds of solutions to product and application questions.
Listed below are some visual and typographical conventions used in each of the
sections.
ALL CAPITAL text Indicates directory names, menu names, buttons, tabs,
key names, acronyms, and modes.
monospaced text Indicates alpha/numeric characters or values you
enter in a field on the screen. For example, “Type
0.005 for the tolerance setting.”
bold text Anything you must enter exactly as it appears on your
keyboard. For example, to type a:install, you would
see text in bold type exactly as it should be entered.
SMALL CAPS text Indicates dialog box, icon names, and window names.
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You may also see a few new words. It is important that you understand the
meaning of these words before proceeding.
Warning
A WARNING notice denotes a hazard. It calls attention to an operating
procedure, practice, or the like that, if not correctly performed or adhered to,
could result in personal injury or death. Do not proceed beyond a WARNING
notice until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met.
Caution
A CAUTION notice denotes a hazard. It calls attention to an operating
procedure, practice, or the like that, if not correctly performed or adhered to,
could result in damage to the product or loss of important data. Do not proceed
beyond a CAUTION notice until the indicated conditions are fully understood
and met.
Note
A NOTE notice denotes additional information that aids you in the use or
understanding of the equipment or subject. Specifically, they are not used when a
WARNING or CAUTION is applicable. They are not safety related and may be
placed either before or after the associated text as required.
digitize Indicates the recording of XYZ coordinates of a point
or location in 3D space. The word digitize is the same
as the term measure when referring to points.
choose or select Indicates that you are initiating an action. For
example, “Select FILE < INSERT < CAD PARTS.”
left-click, right-click,
click, or press
Indicates that you press and release the corresponding
mouse button or keyboard key. Also used when
referring to the hardware device buttons. For
example, “After selecting a file from the OPEN FILE
dialog box, click OK to open the file” or “Press ESC
at anytime to cancel a command.”
drag Indicates that you press and hold the LEFT MOUSE
button down and move the mouse. Release the mouse
button to finish. This word is often used when
changing the size of a window or toolbar.
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General Information
The Edge is a 7-axis, articulated arm with a spherical working volume. Each joint
has a rotary optical encoder. The signals from these encoders are processed, using
advanced error coding and temperature compensation technology, and positional
data is sent to the touch screen controller, or the host computer using various
wired and wireless communication protocols.
The Base Assembly contains the majority of the electronics, including a power
switch, status indicators, fold-down touch screen controller, battery pack bay, and
communication ports. There are five major communications ports on the Edge
located on the Base Assembly:
• USB 2.0 Host Port (located on the fold-down controller)
• USB 2.0 Device
• Ethernet (802.3)
• Bluetooth (Internal Base Module)
• Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN 802.11 - Internal Base Module)
The Edge uses a non-volatile read/write FLASH memory. This memory stores
programming and some compensation data for the Edge. There are proprietary
methods that are capable of erasing, reading, and writing the FLASH memory.
These methods are used during manufacturing and field updating. Security for
the FLASH is limited to the anonymity of the access methods and the
unavailability of documentation for the address structure of the FLASH memory.
The only dynamic data stored in the Edge are settings which relate directly to the
operation of the Edge. Examples include the probe XYZ position, connection
settings, etc. The Edge does not maintain in memory, or cache, measurement data
of any type. Measurements recorded with the Edge are sent directly to the
properly connected computer.
The Probe End Assembly is found at the farthest point from the base. It is free to
rotate, has two control (Red and Green) buttons and two circular LED indicators
that provide visual feedback to the user. This assembly provides for the
attachment of probes and handle accessories.
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Tube 1
Tube 2
Probe
Buttons
Handle
7-Axis Handle (Removable)
Locking Button
Status Panel
Fold-Down Touch Screen Controller
USB Drive Port
SD RAM Card Port
Base Collar
NOTE: Newer Edge revisions do not have the Locking Button.
Figure 1-1 FARO Edge front view
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Bumper
On/Off Switch
Power Supply Port
USB Port
Ethernet Port
Handle Storage Latching Lock
Figure 1-2 FARO Edge back view
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Battery Pack
Battery Pack Release Lever
Base Collar
SD RAM Card Port
USB Drive Port
Fold-Down Touch Screen Controller
Locking Button
NOTE: Newer Edge revisions do not have the Locking Button.
Figure 1-3 FARO Edge Base
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