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Third Dimension GapGun Pro Operator's Manual

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© Third Dimension Confidential Document D13-1604-OP-EN-3.3
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  • Page 1 © Third Dimension Confidential Document D13-1604-OP-EN-3.3 V7.5...
  • Page 2 OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS This version produced on 16 September 2016 CLASS 2M LASER PRODUCT For support with your GapGun Pro please contact Third Dimension: The laser complies with IEC60825-1 AM2:2001. Because your blink reflex provides enough protection, it...
  • Page 3 Page Operator Guide The GapGun Pro Measuring with the GapGun Checking Sensor Calibration Administrator Guide Creating a Checkplan Measuring a Works Order Setting nominals and tolerances Glossary © Third Dimension Confidential Document D13-1604-OP-EN-3.3 V7.5...
  • Page 4 Gauge block cleaning brush Clip-on rechargeable battery pack Desktop battery charger Spare rechargeable battery GapGun Pro with VChange sensor GapGun software memory stick Calibration gauge block Space for Shock protection sensor jacket Hex tool training artifact Extra VChange Sensors Docking station...
  • Page 5 The GapGun Pro has an internal battery which can power the GapGun for 4 to 5 hours of normal use. The battery can be recharged using the docking station or via the clip-on battery which can be used to extend the period of use by a further 4-6 hours.
  • Page 6 Position III masks the laser on the right and left ends of the line presenting a shorter laser line on the feature. © Third Dimension Confidential Document D13-1604-OP-EN-3.3 V7.5...
  • Page 7 The GapGun lenses need to be clean: Inspect the highlighted areas for dust, grease or fingerprints; clean them with the kit provided if required. The GapGun Pro is designed for indoor use; keep the system and its accessories dry and clean. Do not use solvents on any surface.
  • Page 8 The display will show the GapGun locating the SPC3D It uses the pre-defined Calibration Checkplan. Open host. this in SPC3D by selecting Open from the ribbon menu. If Wi-Fi has been configured the GapGun will already be connected. © Third Dimension Confidential Document D13-1604-OP-EN-3.3 V7.5...
  • Page 9 This menu shows Groups of Features for each type of GapGun head. Click on the one that matches your GapGun head type. Pull the trigger to measure each Feature using the following steps. © Third Dimension Confidential Document D13-1604-OP-EN-3.3 V7.5...
  • Page 10 When the counters all turn green the GapGun will beep and the measurement will be made. If “Measurement Failed” is shown try again, however this may mean that the wrong virtual tool is being used. © Third Dimension Confidential Document D13-1604-OP-EN-3.3 V7.5...
  • Page 11 Always use M series measurement heads for measuring reflective finishes. When using U series light from the laser can be reflected indirectly off the object back to the camera and return false readings. © Third Dimension Confidential Document D13-1604-OP-EN-3.3 V7.5...
  • Page 12 “Lock & upload” will upload the results to SPC3D immediately. The WorksOrders shows that the Calibration checkplan is locked ready for uploading. Place the GapGun onto the Docking Station and tap on the name “Calibration” to begin the upload. © Third Dimension Confidential Document D13-1604-OP-EN-3.3 V7.5...
  • Page 13 The results from the measurements are displayed in the Results Tab. Click on the Checkplan, Group or Feature to see results for that selection. Measurements that are outside the tolerances are flagged in red for easy identification. © Third Dimension Confidential Document D13-1604-OP-EN-3.3 V7.5...
  • Page 14 Restart. Once enough successful measurements have been captured the result is shown, in green if the calibration is okay and in red if it is out of calibration. The Operator should seek advice on how to proceed from a Supervisor. © Third Dimension Confidential Document D13-1604-OP-EN-3.3 V7.5...
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  • Page 16 One side of this feature is set at an angle, to show how the GapGun can ignore surface imperfections around the GapGun can cope with geometries that are the feature when measuring. challenging to measure manually. © Third Dimension Confidential Document D13-1604-OP-EN-3.3 V7.5...
  • Page 17 Group for the opposite side of the object. The first step is to create a new Checkplan and give it a Add a Group to the Checkplan and give it a descriptive descriptive name ‘Hex’. name ‘Gaps’. © Third Dimension Confidential Document D13-1604-OP-EN-3.3 V7.5...
  • Page 18 Feature. onto the sides of the GapGun head. The Plus, Cross and Done buttons can be used to manage user-defined markers. © Third Dimension Confidential Document D13-1604-OP-EN-3.3 V7.5...
  • Page 19 The Operator Guide describes how to download the If Wi-Fi has been configured the GapGun will already be Checkplan onto the GapGun and return the results. connected. © Third Dimension Confidential Document D13-1604-OP-EN-3.3 V7.5...
  • Page 20 The GapGun will display the dimensions of the gap and flush measured. If the GapGun reports ERR11 then the wrong tool is being used, ERR13 indicates that the GapGun is no being held stably enough to get good images. © Third Dimension Confidential Document D13-1604-OP-EN-3.3 V7.5...
  • Page 21 The nominal value (and tolerances) can also be set from GapGun. engineering drawings. Select the Feature, expand the tree then select Characteristics. In the Properties tab locate the Characteristics being measured and enter the nominal and tolerance values. © Third Dimension Confidential Document D13-1604-OP-EN-3.3 V7.5...
  • Page 22 The see what they do. principles are the same. Right click on one the rounded gap Feature and select Properties, then change the Link combo box to try different ways of measuring. © Third Dimension Confidential Document D13-1604-OP-EN-3.3 V7.5...
  • Page 23 The FOV, Field Of View defines the length of the feature to be scanned in FOV40, FOV80 millimetres. GapGun Pro is an improved highly flexible and configurable handheld measure- GapGun Pro ment system designed to deliver enterprise level product build quality checks.
  • Page 24 Third Dimension is a world leading developer and manufacturer of non-contact, precision profile measurement solutions. Third Dimension has a long track record of supplying metrology equipment and services to the largest names in aerospace, automotive and energy sectors worldwide. The GapGun is a laser gauge, profile measurement system that quickly and accurately quantifies local features such as gap and flush, step, weld and mismatch, radii, scratches, seals, dents, rivets and fasteners.

  • Page 25: Typical Application

    Typical Application Features/Benefit With greatly improved speed, ease of use, portability and ruggedness, the GapGun Pro measures gap and flush, radius, edge break, burr, countersink, scratch, weld, seal, angle and more, as the ultimate quality inspection tool. Ultra fast processing capability –...
  • Page 26 20dBm Receiver Sensitivity -69 dBm to -89dBm across the frequency range Power Requirements Supply Voltage 12V dc Charger Voltage 240V/110V ac Regulatory Approvals FCC (US) IC (Canada) CE/ETSI (Europe) C-TICK (Australia) Telec (Japan) © Third Dimension Confidential Document D13-1604-OP-EN-3.3 V7.5...
  • Page 27 BS EN ISO9001:2008. Europe The placement of the CE marking on our product Third Dimension Software Ltd is declaring, on its sole responsibility, conformity with all of the legal requirements to achieve CE marking. Third Dimension Software Ltd is thus ensuring validity for that product to be sold throughout the European Economic Area (EEA).
  • Page 28 This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. Conformité aux normes d’IC Cet appareil est conforme à la(aux) norme(s) RSS sans licence d’Industry Canada. © Third Dimension Confidential Document D13-1604-OP-EN-3.3 V7.5...
  • Page 29 The specified radio equipment as defined as the radio equipment used for small-scale radio station specified in the Ordinance of Technical Regulations Conformity Certification of Specified Radio Equipment. The following three pages contain the TELEC test certificate. © Third Dimension Confidential Document D13-1604-OP-EN-3.3 V7.5...
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  • Page 33 Certificate Release Issued: 12 March 2015 Third Dimension Software Ltd. Signed: Steve Robinson, Principal Engineer This declaration has been issued under the sole responsibility of Third Dimension Software Ltd. © Third Dimension Confidential Document D13-1604-OP-EN-3.3 V7.5...