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F A R O Ed ge a n d F AR O L as er Sc a n Ar m Ma n ua l
September 2012

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  • Page 1 F A R O Ed ge a n d F AR O L as er Sc a n Ar m Ma n ua l September 2012...
  • Page 5 ® ® Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. ® Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance. ® FARO Technologies, Inc. Internal Control File Locations: \CONTROL\REFERENC\08PRODUC\ENGLISH\Prdpub52\08m52e00 - FARO Edge and FARO Laser ScanArm Manual - September 2012.pdf \CONTROL\RECORDS\05MANUFA\PARTSPEC\14259-001.pdf...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    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 ..............
  • Page 8 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................
  • Page 9 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...
  • Page 10 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 ...............
  • Page 11 FARO Edge September 2012 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...
  • Page 12 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...
  • Page 13 FARO Edge September 2012 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 ...............

  • Page 15: Chapter 1: Introduction

    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.
  • Page 16 FARO Edge September 2012 You may also see a few new words. It is important that you understand the meaning of these words before proceeding. 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.

  • Page 17: General Information

    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.
  • Page 18  Buttons  USB Drive Port  Handle  SD RAM Card Port  7-Axis Handle (Removable)  Base Collar : Newer Edge revisions do not have the  Locking Button. Figure 1-1 FARO Edge front view Chapter 1: Introduction...
  • Page 19 FARO Edge September 2012  Bumper  USB Port  On/Off Switch  Ethernet Port  Power Supply Port  Handle Storage Latching Lock Figure 1-2 FARO Edge back view Chapter 1: Introduction...
  • Page 20  Battery Pack Release Lever  Fold-Down Touch Screen Controller  Base Collar  Locking Button  SD RAM Card Port : Newer Edge revisions do not have the  Locking Button. Figure 1-3 FARO Edge Base Chapter 1: Introduction...

  • Page 21: Regulatory Information

    FARO Edge September 2012 Regulatory Information Regulatory information for the wireless components of the Edge is listed on the back of the base. Open the fold-down touch screen controller to see this label. Bluetooth FCC ID: ED9LMX9838 IC: 1520A-LMX9838 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY FCC Compliance Statement: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
  • Page 22 • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help. CAUTION: Any change or modification not expressly approved by FARO Technologies, Inc. may void the user's authority to operate the equipment. : Bluetooth can be used concurrently with the USB Device and/or Ethernet ports but not the WLAN (802.11g) port.

  • Page 23: Wireless Local Area Network (Wlan 802.11)

    • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help. CAUTION: Any change or modification not expressly approved by FARO Technologies, Inc. may void the user's authority to operate the equipment. : The WLAN (802.11b/g) can be used concurrently with the USB Device but not the LAN (Ethernet) or Bluetooth ports.
  • Page 24 FARO Edge September 2012 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Industry Canada Statement: This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1 This device may not cause interference, and 2 this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

  • Page 25: Product Environmental Information

    FARO Technologies, Inc., as a producer of electrical and electronic equipment (EEE), has endeavored to meet these environmental responsibilities for managing WEEE. In so doing, FARO is providing the following to inform its customers about the WEEE collection process: In order to avoid any potential dissemination of hazardous substances into the...

  • Page 26: Precautions

    • Power fluctuations. See “Edge Power Supply” on page 26. • Excessive temperature changes without appropriate elapsed time. See “Temperature Considerations” on page 81. Your FARO Edge can give you many years of service when you treat it with care. Chapter 1: Introduction...

  • Page 27: Chapter 2: Setup

    September 2012 Chapter 2: Setup This Chapter describes the basic setup and packing of the Edge. You should also refer to the FARO Edge Assembly Instructions booklet and the Packing the FARO Edge instruction sheet both found inside the lid of your Edge shipping case.

  • Page 28: Shipping Case

    Figure 2-1 Edge Shipping case Portable Storage Case You can use the portable storage case to store and transport the Edge. This case is not designed for any type of shipping. WARNING: The portable storage case must be packed into the shipping case for shipping the Edge.

  • Page 29: Probe Case

    Figure 2-2 Edge Standard Probe case Figure 2-3 Edge i-Probe case Optional Accessories The Accessories Manual that is on your Edge Manual CD lists all of the optional accessories that you can order from FARO. Installation and detailed operational instructions are included.

  • Page 30: Hardware Setup

    Edge; therefore, the mount must meet certain requirements to achieve optimum machine accuracy. : The Edge must be mounted in a upright position. Do Not mount the Edge in an inverted (upside down) or sideways position. If you are not using a tripod, attach the 3½” threaded ring and surface mount plate to any stable location.
  • Page 31 FARO Edge September 2012 2 Unclip the two straps to open the bottom cover. Place the Edge onto the 3½” ring of your tripod or surface mount plate. Thread the base collar onto the ring and hand tighten. Figure 2-5 Mounting the Edge on the 3½” ring 3 Unclip the three straps to open the case and remove the portable storage case.

  • Page 32: Surface Mount Plate Dimensions

    Performance Verification Checklist” on page 89. Surface Mount Plate Dimensions The Surface Mount Plate is used to clamp or bolt the Edge to a stable mounting surface. It is an assembly of a standard 3½” mounting ring and a FARO-designed base plate.
  • Page 33 FARO Edge September 2012 You can bolt the Surface Mount Plate directly to a surface using the mounting screws in the Accessories Case. Make sure to tighten each mounting screw to 100-inch pounds. .001 .001 5.187 .12 X 45 CHAMFER 2.970...

  • Page 34: Installing Probes

    September 2012 Installing Probes The probe attaches to the handle at the end of the Edge. Use the 12mm wrench in the Probe Case to install the probe. : Use the FARO Probe Torque Wrench to tighten the FARO i-Probe. The probe wrench will break free when you apply the proper amount of torque.

  • Page 35: Handle Storage

    FARO Edge September 2012 Handle Storage The Edge has a latching lock attached to Tube 2 for easy storage of the handle.This storage system helps prevent damage to the probe. Figure 2-11 Handle Storage Swing the handle up and rotate it until either metal circle is aligned with the lock attached to Tube 2, and press together until the lock engages.
  • Page 36 Press the side of the handle to unlock the handle. Figure 2-13 Unlocking the Handle : In older models of the Edge a magnet is attached to Tube 2 for storage of the handle. Swing the handle up and rotate it until the metal circle is aligned with the magnet on either side of the handle.

  • Page 37: 7-Axis Handle

    September 2012 7-Axis Handle You can attach the 7-Axis Handle, a pistol-grip handle, to the Edge Handle to give you another control option. This handle stores in a cutout of the shipping case foam. The 7-Axis Handle can be attached/detached while the Edge is powered On.
  • Page 38 FARO Edge September 2012 2 Insert the front edge of the 7-Axis Handle into the slot. Figure 2-15 Attaching the 7-Axis Handle 3 Push the 7-Axis Handle in so that the connectors connect. 4 Tighten the locking ring by turning it clockwise. Do not over-tighten the ring.

  • Page 39: Fold-Down Touch Screen Controller

    FARO Edge September 2012 Fold-Down Touch Screen Controller Located on the front side of the Edge base is a fold-down touch screen controller. The controller is built into a panel that folds down from the top of the base. Press ...

  • Page 40: Edge Power Supply

    September 2012 Edge Power Supply Power the Edge with the supplied power supply. The power supply is NRTL Listed for US and Canada. For IEC member countries and Europe, the power supply must be certified for the country in which the equipment is sold. Contact FARO’s Customer Service to order a replacement.

  • Page 41: Edge Battery Pack

    Your Edge may be powered using the supplied battery pack. Install the battery pack to power your Edge when you are not near a grounded power outlet. On the front side of the base, open the fold-down touch screen controller to access the battery pack slot.

  • Page 42: Installing The Battery Pack

    FARO Edge September 2012 Installing the Battery Pack Slide the battery pack in with the rounded side down. Figure 2-18 Installing the battery pack Push the battery all the way in until it snaps into place. Removing the Battery Pack Push the ...

  • Page 43: Charging The Battery Pack

    September 2012 Charging the Battery Pack Install the battery pack and connect the Edge to a power outlet and the battery pack will begin to charge. The battery pack will charge if the On/Off switch is set to the OFF position. Charging automatically stops when the battery pack is completely charged.

  • Page 44: Auxiliary Port

    September 2012 Auxiliary Port On the front side of the Edge base, an optional 9-pin communications port is available to connect external equipment. To get a list of approved FARO devices, contact your Customer Service Representative by Phone, Fax or E-Mail. See “Technical Support”...
  • Page 45 FARO Edge September 2012 2 Open the portable storage case and place it around the Edge. The case foam near the hinges should rest on the top of Edge base. Figure 2-21 Portable case packing 3 Pull the handle slightly away from the base to fit into the case foam.

  • Page 46: Packing The Edge Shipping Case

    FARO Edge September 2012 5 Loosen the base collar. 6 Remove the Edge from the mounting ring and close the case bottom. Figure 2-24 Closing the portable storage case bottom Packing the Edge Shipping Case 1 Insert the  portable storage case into the shipping case.
  • Page 47 FARO Edge September 2012 2 Pack the  FARO Laser Line Probe (optional),  Accessories Case,  Probe Case,  7-Axis Handle, and  Surface Mount Plate as shown. Figure 2-26 Pack the Additional Cases and Parts 3 Close the shipping case and secure all the case latches.

  • Page 49: Chapter 3: Operation

    Chapter 3: Operation This chapter describes the controls, visual indicators, and advanced connection options for the Edge. Make sure that you have read the setup instructions and set up your Edge properly. For more information, see “Setup” on page 13.

  • Page 50: Edge Handle Buttons

    September 2012 Edge Handle Buttons The Edge Handle has two buttons and an LED. When a button is pressed, the LED light turns on (green or red) and the fold-down touch screen controller or host computer sounds. See “Handle LED” on page 35.
  • Page 51 See “Hardware Configuration” on page 178. Figure 3-3 Edge stress stop warning • The unknown FARO i-Probe warning - This warning appears when a FARO i- Probe is attached to the Edge and never compensated. For accurate measuring, you must compensate the probe. Use your measuring software to set up and compensate the probe.

  • Page 52: Referencing The Encoders

    FARO Edge September 2012 Referencing the Encoders You must first reference each of the seven encoders in the Edge. The R EFERENCE dialog box shows all seven encoders in error until each is referenced. NCODERS In a systematic manner, rotate joints 1 through 7 until each warning clears.

  • Page 53: Usb

    Ethernet communication connects from the Edge to the computer using a regular or crossover twisted-pair Ethernet cable (Cat 5, Cat5e or Cat 6) with RJ-45 connectors. When Ethernet is used the Edge is configured as a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) client.

  • Page 54: Wireless Connections

    • The host computer establishes an RS-232 emulation or Serial Port Profile (SPP) connection to the Edge. • Once the connection is established, the PC and Edge can transfer data at a rate of 921600bits/second. : If an Edge is connected with USB cable and Bluetooth, only the Bluetooth connection will be active.
  • Page 55 Figure 3-8 Connecting the Edge to the Computer All Edges are identified by their serial number. Once an Edge is identified in the list, a persistent SPP connection must be created. Once the connection exists, the software will display the connection’s COM port number, for example COM10.
  • Page 56 The icon without a check box selected is an inactive connection. Figure 3-12 Connecting the Edge to the Computer : No more than two (2) Edge pairings can be active at any one time, but any number can be defined. Editing a Pairing Right-click any Bluetooth pairing icon to edit.

  • Page 57: Using Bluetooth - Windows 7

    NTER THE DEVICE S PAIRING CODE 4 Enter the Edge pairing code, faro, and click the NEXT button to create the SPP connection. Look at the status bar in the lower right corner of the screen to see what COM port is assigned to your Edge. This is usually COM3.

  • Page 58: Faro Wireless - Wlan

    The icon without a check box selected is an inactive connection. : No more than two (2) Edge pairings can be active at any one time, but any number can be defined. Editing a Pairing Right-click any Bluetooth pairing icon to edit.
  • Page 59 The Edge can support all 14 channels - factory programming is performed for the specific country where the Edge is to be used (this is not a user option).
  • Page 60 Association Identifier (AID - logical port) at this time. Authentication Apply Security - establish a secure wireless network. WPA2-Personal is recommended for the FARO WLAN security (based on IEEE 802.11i and Advanced Encryption Standard -AES). The password is the real key to security!
  • Page 61 : Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA). Fold-Down Touch Screen Controller - WLAN Client Setup Sequence The AP should be configured and running. For steps to enable the Edge for wireless communication, see “WiFi” on page 152. The Host Computer Setup The AP should be configured and running.

  • Page 62: Wireless Zero Configuration Reference

    FARO Edge September 2012 5 The last step is most important - the Network Key entered and confirmed must be the same as the network key (password) that was entered on the AP. : Network keys are case sensitive. Wireless Zero Configuration Reference The Wireless Zero Configuration programming interface is no longer supported as of Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008.

  • Page 63: Faro Ethernet Setup

    DAPTER Figure 3-14 Connecting the Edge to the Computer 3 Select your Edge from the list. Click the Refresh button to search the adapter again if you do not see your Edge. Figure 3-15 Connecting the Edge to the Computer 4 Click OK.

  • Page 65: Chapter 4: Probes

    ROBE probe. See “Edit Probe” on page 180 and “Compensation” on page 160. The Edge’s point of measurement on any ball probe is the center of the ball. Third-party feature measurement or quality control software compensates for the radius of the ball probe. Point probes are only recommended when the software will not compensate for the radius of the ball probe.

  • Page 66: Faro I-Probe

    The Edge uses the optional FARO i-Probe. This is an i-Probe electronically serialized intelligent probe that automatically provides its actual exact ball diameter to the Edge and monitors probe body temperature to compensate for thermal deformation. : FARO i-Probes will not attach to FaroArm Platinum or Fusion.

  • Page 67: Custom Probes

    32.2 Installing Probes The probe attaches to the threaded handle at the end of the Edge. Use the 12mm wrench in the Probe Case to install the probe. : Use the FARO Probe Torque Wrench to tighten the FARO i-Probe. The probe wrench will break free when you apply the proper amount of torque.

  • Page 68: Faro Laser Line Probe

    September 2012 CAUTION: Do not hold the Edge except in the button area when installing a probe. Holding the Edge at the last joint may stress the tube and damage the system. • Rotate the probe clockwise and thread the probe into the Edge.

  • Page 69: Laser Radiation Emission

    Laser Radiation Emission When the FARO Laser Line Probe is operating, a laser beam emits from the aperture at the front of the FARO Laser Line Probe. See Figure 4-2 for the location of the laser beam aperture. LASER APERTURE...

  • Page 70: Serial Number Label

    PROBE CASE. THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS. Hardware Installation The FARO Laser Line Probe is stored in case #2 in the shipping case. Installing it is similar to the Edge 7-Axis Handle. The FARO Laser Line Probe can be attached/detached while the Edge is powered On.
  • Page 71 4 Push the probe handle in so that the connectors connect. 5 Tighten the locking ring by turning it clockwise. Do not over tighten the ring. : Remove the FARO Laser Line Probe from the Edge before packing. See “Packing the Edge” on page 30. Chapter 4: Probes...

  • Page 72: Holding The Faro Laser Line Probe

    (Red) and the Handle LEDs. Buttons Use the buttons on the Edge handle or the buttons on the FARO Laser Line Probe handle to control measuring. • Use the FRONT (green) button to start data collection. Points are only sent to the computer when the laser is in range.

  • Page 73: Range Finder

    Figure 4-7 Laser Line Probe in range Figure 4-8 Laser Line Probe not in range When the FARO Laser Line Probe is within the operating range, the center of the target displays as a small box in the R dialog box, see Figure 4-7.

  • Page 74: Software Setup

    Compensation requires measuring the FARO Compensation Plate, with a standard probe and the FARO Laser Line Probe. : Clean the top and bottom lenses with the cloth from the FARO Laser Line Probe Case. Dirt and grease on either lens can cause poor results.

  • Page 75: Plane Compensation

    Plane Compensation Calibrate the FARO Laser Line Probe. You will digitize the FARO Compensation Plate, once with the ball probe, and then three times with the FARO Laser Line Probe. 1 Digitize the White area of the FARO Compensation Plate with the ball probe.
  • Page 76 FARO Edge September 2012 : Digitize each point near an edge of the surface to avoid marring the middle of the surface. • Pull the probe away from the surface and press the BACK button. The flatness of the white surface is calculated and the results are displayed in the dialog box.
  • Page 77 Line Probe. • Aim the laser line at the middle of the white surface. • Move the FARO Laser Line Probe until the laser is closer than the Near Range. • Press the FRONT button and slowly move the FARO Laser Line Probe...

  • Page 78: Dro

    The DRO window displays the current location of the probe in the current coordinate system. • If the FARO Laser Line Probe is in range, the X, Y, Z coordinate is the center of the laser line. Note that this may not be the center of the complete laser line because some part of the laser line may be out of range.
  • Page 79 FARO Edge September 2012 To change the FARO Laser Line Probe settings: Figure 4-11 Probes dialog box • Choose the Laser Probe probe in the P dialog box ROBES • Click the EDIT button. In the M dialog box, you will see all of the information about the...

  • Page 80: Line Probe Settings

    Probe in the High Accuracy mode. High Accuracy mode can improve the performance of the FARO Laser Line Probe by up to 30%, but reduces your field of view by ½ and shortens your effective maximum scan line width to ⅔...
  • Page 81 ATERIAL Use the commands in this drop-down window to save material settings. : The current material setting is stored on your computer and in the Edge. If you connect the Edge to another computer, the current material will be Unknown. Save the material settings to copy the settings from the Edge to the new computer.
  • Page 82 This automatic mode uses the entire exposure range of the FARO Laser Line Probe. In this mode, you may notice a slight decrease in speed as the FARO Laser Line Probe automatically adjusts from one surface type to another.

  • Page 83: Additional Considerations

    Keep in mind that given the vast range of colors, textures and finishes, there is no exact science for these FARO Laser Line Probe Settings that work best on a particular surface. Finding the optimum settings may require some practice.

  • Page 84: Edge Tp-20 Probe Kit

    1 Remove the current probe. 2 Install the Edge i-Probe adapter. Tighten using the 12mm torque wrench. 3 Screw the TP-20 probe body into the Edge i-Probe adapter and hand-tighten with the C Spanner (S1) wrench. 4 Attach a probe module to the TP-20 probe body. On the probe body and probe module are triangle, half-moon, and square markers that must be aligned for the probe to work properly.

  • Page 85: Measuring Software

    2 Create a new probe and switch the auxiliary port to the ON position by placing a check mark in the Aux Switch check box. See “Edit Probe” on page 180. 3 Compensate the probe using the FARO Compensation Sphere, or any precision sphere, after installation. See “Sphere Compensation Method” on page 187.

  • Page 86: Operation

    FARO Sensor The FARO SENSOR is a dual function touch-trigger probe/scanning probe for the Edge. It attaches to the Edge like any standard probe. See “Installing Probes” on page 53. : The Sensor will not attach to FaroArm Platinum or Fusion. Installing the Sensor to anything other than a FaroArm Edge or a FaroArm Quantum damages the Sensor.

  • Page 87: Measuring Software

    Some software packages have other probe options that must also be controlled. See the Renishaw User’s Manual for more information. Operation Refer to the Product Operation section of the Renishaw FARO SENSOR User’s Guide for information about the operation and measuring using the FARO Sensor.

  • Page 88: Custom Probe Compensation

    FARO Edge September 2012 Custom Probe Compensation Any probe with a sphere or a point can be compensated. See “Compensate Probe” on page 181. Chapter 4: Probes...

  • Page 89: Chapter 5: Accuracy

    Measurements are well distributed in all regions of the working volume. Compensation and Calibration The Edge is designed to endure the typical stress and impact loads of a “factory floor” measuring tool, as well as survive multiple transportation cycles while maintaining its accuracy throughout its usable life.

  • Page 90: Edge Calibration

    Edge has been changed. Edge Calibration The Edge software has commands that allow you to perform tests that certify the accuracy and repeatability of your Edge. The calibration commands allow you to test the Edge using a holes, a ball bar, or a step gauge.

  • Page 91: Loss Of A Degree Of Freedom

    Checklist” on page 89. Loss of a Degree of Freedom In a working volume of the Edge there can be a loss of a degree of freedom (natural rotation of each joint). With this loss, temporary bending occurs on the transfer tubes of the Edge causing a movement of the probe position that cannot be recorded by the Edge’s encoder system.
  • Page 92 • directly above the Edge, or • in close to the base of the Edge. The Edge should always feel fluid in its movement. If excessive force is needed to move to a measuring location, a degree of freedom has probably been lost. The following figures illustrate some of the possible positions of the Edge where a degree of freedom has been lost.

  • Page 93: Chapter 6: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    • Place a dust cover over the Edge when not in use. • Clean with a dry dust cloth. For heavy dirt buildups, use a very small amount of warm water and gently clean the Edge. Be very careful not to bend the Edge while cleaning.

  • Page 94: Mounting Stiffness Test

    Mounting Stiffness Test The Edge is portable and can be mounted in a variety of environments. The Edge is counterbalanced, and it is the nature of counterbalancing that restoring forces may exist in the mounting due to the applied forces generated by the counterbalancing mechanism.

  • Page 95: Temperature Considerations

    CMM devices. This brief overview is meant only as the most general of descriptions. To maintain certified accuracy in a multitude of environments, the monitoring of temperature and the rate of temperature change is required. Only the Edge employs a software/hardware solution where a semiconductor temperature sensor is built into each joint.

  • Page 96: Electrostatic Discharge (Esd)

    If you experience anything out of normal operation: 1 Turn off the Edge. 2 Wait for at least five seconds before powering the unit on. This should restore communication with the host computer.

  • Page 97: Troubleshooting

    • Check that the diameter stamped on the probe tip matches the tip of the current probe. See “Edit Probe” on page 180. • Make sure the Edge probe is secure. Only hand-tighten the probe with the 12mm wrench. Do not over-tighten the probe.

  • Page 98: Power Issues

    “Edge Calibration” on page 76. Power Issues If the Edge is receiving power from the power source, or outlet, but not powering up the system, the source of this issue may lie in one or all of the following areas: •...

  • Page 99: Hardware Communication Issues

    Edge and the host computer. PLEASE READ BEFORE BEGINNING THE PROCESS If communication between the computer and the Edge is lost, or if it could not be established, the source of this issue may lie in one or all of the following areas: •...

  • Page 100: Faro Wireless Faq

    COM port setting. Ensure it matches the same port in the platform specific Bluetooth Wizard list. • Click OK. If the test passes, the Edge should work normally. If the test fails, contact FARO’s Customer Service. • If the test passes but your software still does not connect, make sure your FaroArm driver software is current.
  • Page 101 • Why do I continue to see the message asking if I want to continue to use the FARO Wireless connection? Either the Edge has lost power, or it is out of the 30 feet or 10 meters wireless range. After correcting the problem, click Yes to restore the connection.

  • Page 102: Faro I-Probe Faq

    • WLAN is disabled if Bluetooth is active FARO i-Probe FAQ • Can I use an i-Probe on anything other than the Edge? Yes. ONLY on a FaroArm Quantum. Installing the i-Probe to anything other than a FaroArm Quantum damages the i-Probe.

  • Page 103: Edge Performance Verification Checklist

    • How many i-Probes can the Edge remember? Edge Performance Verification Checklist If you are experiencing accuracy or repeatability problems with your Edge or FARO ScanArm system, this section details proper setup techniques to help you identify the potential sources of error.

  • Page 104: Edge Setup

    • Measuring using poor techniques; minimum number of measured points per feature, moving while recording individual points, small coverage area, etc. : If the Edge is mounted on granite, do not measure objects that are not mounted to the granite.

  • Page 105: Probe Setup

    Probe Compensation Place the compensation cone approximately ⅔ of the Edge's reach away from its base. Perform the probe compensation at least 3 times. For more information, see “Hole Compensation Method” on page 185.

  • Page 106: Mounting

    Mounting Most accuracy and repeatability problems can be attributed to improper mounting of the Edge. These issues are not always obvious. An apparently stable mount can actually be moving more than the accuracy of the device, directly impacting results and causing system performance degradation.

  • Page 107: Base Deflection

    Base Deflection 1 Open the Fold-Down Touch Screen Controller. Touch DIAGNOSTICS < MOUNT < BASE DEFLECTION. 2 Set up the FARO compensation cone, or a hole on your part, approximately ⅔ of the Edge's reach away from its base.

  • Page 108: Single Point Articulation Test (Spat)

    Single Point Articulation Test (SPAT) Mounting should always be tested prior to a SPAT test. The SPAT test checks the repeatability of the Edge's X, Y and Z coordinates throughout its range of motion. Set up the FARO compensation cone, or a hole on your part, approximately ⅔...
  • Page 109 FARO Edge September 2012 Start with the elbow of the Edge to one side and press the FRONT button. Slowly sweep the elbow so that it ends up on the opposite side. N : Measurements automatically record as the elbow moves.

  • Page 110: User Compensation

    • Repeat the SPAT with the compensation cone or conical socket in a different location. This will verify the new arm compensation. The new arm compensation will remain in your Edge until changed or reset. Click the RESET button to restore the FARO Factory compensation.

  • Page 111: Diagnosing Faro Laser Line Probe Accuracy Problems

    5 Pictures of the setup. Diagnosing FARO Laser Line Probe Accuracy Problems Always diagnose the Edge prior to diagnosing the FARO Laser Line Probe. If the Edge is not mounted correctly, or the hard probe is not accurately compensated, then the FARO Laser Line Probe will produce inaccurate results.

  • Page 112: Faro Laser Line Probe Compensation

    Perform the compensation at least 3 times. See “Compensation” on page 60. : Never grab the FARO Laser Line Probe while measuring. Simply hold the Edge's pistol grip. Holding the FARO Laser Line Probe can cause inaccuracy due to bending of its mounting bracket.
  • Page 113 Y: 50 µm (0.0019 in) Z: 50 µm (0.0019 in) If additional support is required, please contact customer support. When contacting FARO’s Customer Service, please provide the following information: 1 The serial number of the device(s). 2 A copy of the probe compensation log.

  • Page 115: Chapter 7: Software

    This chapter covers the Edge software. Open the Fold-Down Touch Screen Controller to access the MAIN menu. If it is already open when you apply power to the Edge, you will see a “FARO” screen as the system loads, and then an “Edge” screen as the software loads.

  • Page 116: Main Menu

    CANCEL Main Menu The MAIN menu, or HOME screen, shows the six groups of commands in the Edge software. Touch a group icon to see the commands in that group. Figure 7-4 Edge Main menu New Part Use this command to quickly create a new file and discard any existing measurements.

  • Page 117: Construct

    Use the commands in the CONSTRUCT menu to create a Part Setup (coordinate system), Lengths, Angles, and Features using existing features in your file. Figure 7-5 Edge Construct menu : You can also directly measure features in these commands by touching the MEASURE NOW icon next to the drop-down field.

  • Page 118: Plane Line Line

    Hold the RED button to remove any unwanted readings. • Pull away from the edge, and press the RED button to define probe compensation and complete the measurement. • Look at the line results. Press the GREEN button to accept, or the RED button to reject and remeasure.
  • Page 119 Hold the RED button to remove any unwanted readings. • Pull away from the edge, and press the RED button to define probe compensation and complete the measurement. • Look at the line results. Press the GREEN button to accept, or the RED button to reject and remeasure.

  • Page 120: Plane Plane Plane

    FARO Edge September 2012 Plane Plane Plane From the MAIN menu, touch CONSTRUCT > PART SETUP > PLANE PLANE PLANE. Use this command to create a coordinate system on your part. The plane defines the XY plane, the intersection of the first and second planes defines the X-Axis, and the intersection of all three planes defines the origin of the coordinate system.

  • Page 121: Plane Line Circle

    FARO Edge September 2012 3 Choose an existing plane in the P drop-down list or touch the MEASURE LANE icon to measure the third plane: • Place the ball probe on the part and digitize points by pressing the GREEN button.
  • Page 122 Hold the RED button to remove any unwanted readings. • Pull away from the edge, and press the RED button to define probe compensation and complete the measurement. • Look at the line results. Press the GREEN button to accept, or the RED button to reject and remeasure.

  • Page 123: Plane Circle Circle

    FARO Edge September 2012 Plane Circle Circle From the MAIN menu, touch CONSTRUCT > PART SETUP > PLANE CIRCLE CIRCLE. Use this command to create a coordinate system on your part. The plane defines the XY plane, the line from the first circle to the second circle defines the X-Axis, and the center point of the first circle defines the origin of the coordinate system.

  • Page 124: Plane Line Cylinder

    FARO Edge September 2012 • Place the ball probe on the part and digitize points by pressing the GREEN button. You must digitize at least three points for a circle. Hold the RED button to remove any unwanted readings. • Pull away from the hole, or post, and press the RED button to define probe compensation and complete the measurement.
  • Page 125 Hold the RED button to remove any unwanted readings. • Pull away from the edge, and press the RED button to define probe compensation and complete the measurement. • Look at the line results. Press the GREEN button to accept, or the RED button to reject and remeasure.

  • Page 126: Cylinder Cylinder Plane

    FARO Edge September 2012 Cylinder Cylinder Plane From the MAIN menu, touch CONSTRUCT > PART SETUP > CYLINDER CYLINDER PLANE. Use this command to create a coordinate system on your part. The cylinder defines the XY plane, the first cylinder defines the X-Axis, and the intersection of the first cylinder and the plane defines the origin of the coordinate system.

  • Page 127: Lengths

    FARO Edge September 2012 • Place the ball probe on the part and digitize points by pressing the GREEN button. You must digitize at least three points for a plane. Hold the RED button to remove any unwanted points. • Pull away from the face, and press the RED button to define probe compensation and complete the measurement.

  • Page 128: Point To Plane

    FARO Edge September 2012 • Place the ball probe on the part and digitize points by pressing the GREEN button. You must digitize at least one point. Hold the RED button to remove any unwanted points. • Pull away from the face, and press the RED button to define probe compensation and complete the measurement.

  • Page 129: Point To Line

    Hold the RED button to remove any unwanted points. • Pull away from the edge, and press the RED button to define probe compensation and complete the measurement. • Look at the plane results. Press the GREEN button to accept, or the RED button to reject and remeasure.

  • Page 130: Plane To Plane

    FARO Edge September 2012 4 Touch the L field to change the feature name. Touch the NOMINALS ABEL icon to enter nominal values. See “Nominals” on page 143. See measuring “Point” on page 139, and “Point” on page 139. Plane to Plane From the MAIN menu, touch CONSTRUCT >...

  • Page 131: Circle To Circle

    FARO Edge September 2012 Circle to Circle From the MAIN menu, touch CONSTRUCT > LENGTHS > CIRCLE TO CIRCLE. Use this command to measure a length between two circles on your part. 1 Choose an existing circle in the C...

  • Page 132: Sphere To Sphere

    FARO Edge September 2012 Sphere to Sphere From the MAIN menu, touch CONSTRUCT > LENGTHS > SPHERE TO SPHERE. Use this command to measure a length between two spheres on your part. 1 Choose an existing sphere in the S...

  • Page 133: Angles

    FARO Edge September 2012 Angles The ANGLES commands are angle measurements that are automatically calculated after measuring simple features. Plane to Plane From the MAIN menu, touch CONSTRUCT > ANGLES > PLANE TO PLANE. Use this command to measure an angle between two planes on your part.

  • Page 134: Plane To Cylinder

    FARO Edge September 2012 Plane to Cylinder From the MAIN menu, touch CONSTRUCT > ANGLES > PLANE TO CYLINDER. Use this command to measure an angle between a plane and a cylinder on your part. 1 Choose an existing plane in the P...

  • Page 135: Line To Line

    Hold the RED button to remove any unwanted points. • Pull away from the edge, and press the RED button to define probe compensation and complete the measurement. • Look at the plane results. Press the GREEN button to accept, or the RED button to reject and remeasure.

  • Page 136: Apex

    FARO Edge September 2012 Apex From the MAIN menu, touch CONSTRUCT > ANGLES > APEX. Use this command to measure an angle between two circles using a third as an apex point on your part. 1 Choose an existing circle in the C...

  • Page 137: Features

    FARO Edge September 2012 • Look at the circle results. Press the GREEN button to accept, or the RED button to reject and remeasure. 4 The angle solves; look at the angle results. Press the GREEN button to accept the angle, or press the RED button to reject and remeasure. If you reject the angle, the three features remain in the file.

  • Page 138: Line: Best Fit

    FARO Edge September 2012 • Look at the plane results. Press the GREEN button to accept, or the RED button to reject and remeasure. 2 Choose a minimum of three point-reducible features. Choose a selected feature to remove it from the selection group.

  • Page 139: Line: Project To Plane

    Hold the RED button to remove any unwanted points. • Pull away from the edge, and press the RED button to define probe compensation and complete the measurement. • Look at the plane results. Press the GREEN button to accept, or the RED button to reject and remeasure.

  • Page 140: Line: Parallel

    FARO Edge September 2012 • Place the ball probe on the part and digitize points by pressing the GREEN button. You must digitize at least three points for a plane. Hold the RED button to remove any unwanted points. • Pull away from the face, and press the RED button to define probe compensation and complete the measurement.

  • Page 141: Plane: Best Fit

    Hold the RED button to remove any unwanted points. • Pull away from the edge, and press the RED button to define probe compensation and complete the measurement. • Look at the plane results. Press the GREEN button to accept, or the RED button to reject and remeasure.

  • Page 142: Point: Best Fit

    FARO Edge September 2012 2 Choose an existing plane in the P drop-down list or touch the MEASURE LANE icon to measure the plane: • Place the ball probe on the part and digitize points by pressing the GREEN button. You must digitize at least three points for a plane. Hold the RED button to remove any unwanted points.

  • Page 143: Point: From 3 Planes

    Hold the RED button to remove any unwanted points. • Pull away from the edge, and press the RED button to define probe compensation and complete the measurement. • Look at the plane results. Press the GREEN button to accept, or the RED button to reject and remeasure.

  • Page 144: Point: Line Intersect Plane

    You must digitize at least two points for a line. The first two points define the direction of the line. Hold the RED button to remove any unwanted points. • Pull away from the edge, and press the RED button to define probe compensation and complete the measurement. Chapter 7: Software...

  • Page 145: Point: Project To Line

    FARO Edge September 2012 • Look at the plane results. Press the GREEN button to accept, or the RED button to reject and remeasure. 2 Choose an existing plane in the P drop-down list or touch the MEASURE LANE icon to measure the plane: •...

  • Page 146: Point: Project To Plane

    FARO Edge September 2012 • Pull away from the edge, and press the RED button to define probe compensation and complete the measurement. • Look at the plane results. Press the GREEN button to accept, or the RED button to reject and remeasure.

  • Page 147: Sphere: Best Fit

    FARO Edge September 2012 Sphere: Best Fit From the MAIN menu, touch CONSTRUCT > FEATURES > SPHERE > BEST FIT. Use this command to construct a best fit sphere using a minimum of four point-reducible features. 1 Choose a minimum of four point-reducible features. Choose a selected feature to remove it from the selection group.

  • Page 148: Measure

    USB digital camera, you can add pictures with measurement targets to the each measurement feature. Single Point or Scan Recording There are two digitizing modes in the Edge software: • Single Point - Press the GREEN button to collect a single point as you touch the part with the probe.
  • Page 149 FARO Edge September 2012 • Choose an existing plane, or New to measure a plane. The digitized points are projected to the plane before the best-fit calculation. If no plane is available then measure a plane. See “Plane” on page 138.

  • Page 150: Cylinder

    FARO Edge September 2012 Cylinder From the MAIN menu, touch MEASURE > FEATURES > CYLINDER. Use this command to measure deep round holes and posts. You must record at least six points to solve the cylinder. • Measure the cylinder: •...

  • Page 151: Line

    For more information, see “Application” on page 151. • Pull away from the edge, and press the RED button to define probe compensation and complete the measurement. • Look at the line results. Press the GREEN button to accept, or the RED button to reject and remeasure.

  • Page 152: Plane

    FARO Edge September 2012 Plane From the MAIN menu, touch MEASURE > FEATURES > PLANE. Use this command to measure flat faces. You must record at least three points to solve the plane. • Measure the plane: • Place the ball probe on the part and digitize points by pressing the GREEN button.

  • Page 153: Point

    FARO Edge September 2012 Point From the MAIN menu, touch MEASURE > FEATURES > POINT. Use this command to measure a single point, often in a cone, or a hole that is slightly smaller than the current probe. You must record at least one point to solve the point.

  • Page 154: Sphere

    FARO Edge September 2012 Sphere From the MAIN menu, touch MEASURE > FEATURES > SPHERE. Use this command to measure round spheres. You must record at least four points to solve the sphere. • Measure the sphere: • Place the ball probe on the part and digitize points by pressing the GREEN button.

  • Page 155: Check Feature

    FARO Edge September 2012 Check Feature From the MAIN menu, touch MEASURE > FEATURES > CHECK FEATURE. Use this command to view a live deviation of a feature at any location on the feature. Figure 7-20 Check Feature You can also use this command as a 3D Height Gage and view the distance of the probe to a plane feature.
  • Page 156 FARO Edge September 2012 1 Move the probe to the temporary zero location. 2 Press the RED button, or touch the TEMPORARY ZERO icon, to set a temporary zero location. 3 Move the probe to another location and view the deviation from the first feature and the temporary zero location.

  • Page 157: Review Features

    FARO Edge September 2012 Review Features Use this command to review existing measurement features. Touch a feature to see the measurement values for the feature. If a feature is dependent on another feature, those features also highlight. • Touch the L field to change the feature name.

  • Page 158: Printing

    Macro files. See “Save Macro” on page 147. Printing USB printers will not install properly if attached to the Edge. To print data, save a report file and copy it to a computer. You can open the report file on your computer using Microsoft Excel.
  • Page 159 0,0,0. Exit the command to reset. Figure 7-24 Zero Position • Touch the DETAIL VIEW (+ button) to see Edge Handle Button status, temperatures, and encoder angle values. Touch the SIMPLE VIEW button (- button) to return.

  • Page 160: Files

    It is very important to save and/or transfer Macro, Part Data, and Report files to a SD RAM Card or USB Drive. • If there is a failure of the local drive in the Edge, you may lose all of your Macro, Part Data, and Report files.

  • Page 161: Save Macro

    FARO Edge September 2012 1 Touch the location: • Local • SD RAM Card • USB Drive 2 Touch the Macro file. This automatically runs the Macro file. Measure your part following the steps in the Macro file. If the Auto Save option is selected in the Macro file, a Part file will automatically save when the measurement steps are completed.

  • Page 162: Load Parts

    Use this command to save part data to a Part Data (*.Data) file. This data is always in the Edge coordinate system. Use the SAVE REPORT command to save the part data in a simple text file for printing. See “Save Report” on page 149.

  • Page 163: Save Report

    Using Report Files in Excel You can view, edit, and print your simple text (*.txt) part file in Excel. 1 Remove the SD RAM Card or USB Drive from the Edge. 2 Insert the SD RAM Card or USB Drive into your computer.
  • Page 164 FARO Edge September 2012 • Click the NEXT button twice and the FINISH button once to accept all of the Text Import Wizard default options. • Drag the File into Excel. • From the WINDOWS START menu, click MY COMPUTER.

  • Page 165: Settings

    MAIN menu. For more information, see “Nominals” on page 143. Connection Use this command to set communication options for the Edge. USB and Ethernet communication are always on. Touch to select or clear any of the following options: •...

  • Page 166: Bluetooth

    4 Touch DHCP or Static IP for the Ethernet connection. DHCP automatically assigns the Edge an IP address. If you are working on a network and need a specific IP address every time you connect the Edge, touch Static IP.

  • Page 167: Display

    • Type in the network password and touch the NEXT button. • Touch the HOME button to return to the MAIN menu. • Touch the WiFi to PC/Laptop button to use the Edge as a network access point. • Touch the OK button.

  • Page 168: Software Update

    MAIN menu. Software Update Use this command to update the Edge software. Use this command only after receiving an Edge software update USB drive, or downloading the update file and copying it to your USB drive.

  • Page 169: Diagnostics

    Use these commands to test the stability of your part and the Edge. Tilt Use this command to check for any tilt in the base of the Edge. This command uses the Edge’s internal inclinometer. 1 Touch DIAGNOSTICS > MOUNT > TILT.

  • Page 170: Base Deflection

    MAIN menu. Base Deflection Use this command to check for any deflection in the base of the Edge and your part. If this test fails, run the TILT command to test for any tilt in the base of the Edge.

  • Page 171: Stability

    FARO Edge September 2012 Stability Use this command to view the ambient temperature change of the Edge over a five minute period of time. • Notice the ambient temperature for the Edge. Check that ambient temperature is not fluctuating more than 3°C (5.4°F) over a five minute period.

  • Page 172: Environment Log

    System Information Use this command to view the system information of the Edge. • View the information for the hardware and software systems of the Edge. • Touch the BACK button to return to the DIAGNOSTICS menu, or the HOME button to return to the MAIN menu.
  • Page 173 FARO Edge September 2012 4 Press the GREEN button and move the elbow of the Edge from one side to the other, and back. Points are automatically measured as you move the elbow. 5 After moving the elbow from one side to...

  • Page 174: Compensation

    September 2012 Compensation The COMPENSATION menu contains the commands for the compensation of the Edge and the Edge probes. Figure 7-29 Edge Construct menu The Probe Compensation commands are also available in CAM2 Measure and CAM2 Q. See “Probes” on page 178 and “Device Control Panel” on page 173.

  • Page 175: Sphere Compensation

    • Touch the OK button. For all probes: 3 Place the probe against the surface of the FARO Compensation Sphere and Press the GREEN button to digitize a point. To remove any unwanted points, press and hold the RED button.
  • Page 176 FARO Edge September 2012 • Digitize 11 points around the top hemisphere of the Position #1 sphere with the probe pointing in position #1. Hold the handle in the same direction and orientation for every point. • Rotate the handle 90 degrees. Digitize 11 points around the top hemisphere of the sphere with the probe pointing in position #1.

  • Page 177: Compensation Log

    • The Max. Error column displays the displacement of the point with the largest displacement. In order to pass compensation, this value has to be less than the single point accuracy specification of the Edge. Single Point: Volumetric: 0.029 mm +/- .041 mm...

  • Page 178: Single Point Articulating Test (Spat)

    Single Point Articulating Test (SPAT) Use this command to perform the Single Point Articulating Test (SPAT) to verify the repeatability of the Edge's X, Y and Z coordinates throughout its range of motion. Mounting must be tested prior to a SPAT test.
  • Page 179 5402582, 5611147, 5794356, 6366831, 6606539, 6904691, 6925722, 6935036, 6973734, 6988322, 7032321, 7043847, 7051450, 7069664, 7269910, D607350. Other US and worldwide patents issued and pending. : For optimum performance, correctly mounting and operating the Edge is very important. For more information, see “Edge Performance Verification Checklist” on page 89.

  • Page 180: Best Fit Examples

    FARO Edge September 2012 Best Fit Examples The following figures show examples of how features are best-fit when more than the minimum amount of points are digitized. Best Fit Circle Max: Min: Figure 7-30 Best Fit Circle Best Fit Cylinder...
  • Page 181 FARO Edge September 2012 Best Fit Line Max: Min: Figure 7-32 Best Fit Line Best Fit Plane Max: Min: Figure 7-33 Best Fit Plane Best Fit Point Max: Figure 7-34 Best Fit Point Chapter 7: Software...
  • Page 182 FARO Edge September 2012 Best Fit Sphere Max: Min: Figure 7-35 Best Fit Sphere Chapter 7: Software...

  • Page 183: Chapter 8: Configuring The Faro Edge In Cam2 Measure

    Chapter 8: Configuring the FARO Edge in CAM2 Measure : This chapter describes the operation of your Edge with CAM2 Measure v10, or later. For previous versions of CAM2 Measure, see “Configuring the FARO Edge in CAM2 Measure” on page 177.

  • Page 184: Change Probe

    Hardware Configuration From the D panel, click the HARDWARE CONFIGURATION EVICE ONTROL button to change the setup of the Edge. For more information, see “Hardware Configuration” on page 178. Diagnostics From the D panel, click the DIAGNOSTICS button to show the...
  • Page 185 : If the current probe is a Laser Line Probe on the FaroArm, it is best to use the T setting with a very small time interval. Setting the time NTERVAL interval to 0ms collects point data at the FaroArm’s maximum speed. Chapter 8: Configuring the FARO Edge in CAM2 Measure...

  • Page 187: Chapter 9: Configuring The Faro Edge In

    Figure 9-1 Device Control Panel Choose the Edge from the list to see the probe details. • Click the >> button to hide the list of devices. • Click the << button to show the list of devices.

  • Page 188: Hole Compensation

    Hardware Configuration From the D panel, click the HARDWARE CONFIGURATION EVICE ONTROL button to change the setup of the Edge. For more information, see “Hardware Configuration” on page 178. Diagnostics From the D panel, click the DIAGNOSTICS button to show the...
  • Page 189 • Time Interval: press the FRONT button, or the G key, to start the time interval. Collect a single reading over time. Choose this option, enter the time value and press OK. Chapter 9: Configuring the FARO Edge in CAM2 Q...

  • Page 191: Chapter 10: Configuring The Faro Edge In Cam2 Measure

    The default device is EVICE ETUP the Edge. To change the primary input device, select the device name and click the START button. This establishes communication with the selected device. When CAM2 Measure starts, the software attempts to initialize communication with the primary input device.

  • Page 192: Hardware Configuration

    FARO’s CAM2 Measure X. Tracking Speed: Adjust the speed of the cursor is adjusted using the Tracking Speed slider. Sleep Mode: The Edge shuts down with no activity after two hours. T the remaining time before the Edge shuts down. Probes Select DEVICES <...

  • Page 193: Using Faro I-Probes

    “Compensate Probe” on page 181 Click the PERFORM SINGLE POINT ARTICULATION TEST (SPAT) button to run a Single Point Articulation Test (SPAT) with your Edge. You can save this report to a file which you can send to FARO’s Customer Service Department.

  • Page 194: Edit Probe

    Edge. The last axis of the Edge has its own coordinate system, and the location of the center of the ball probe is reported in the probe's coordinate system.

  • Page 195: Compensate Probe

    Compensate Probe When changing the style or dimension of the probe at the end of the Edge, you must compensate it for the Edge to measure and function accurately. Probe compensation is an optimization procedure that requires you to digitize points. The two methods of compensation are: •...

  • Page 196: Hole Method - Guidance

    FARO Edge September 2012 Hole Method - Guidance Perform the Hole Compensation using the FARO probe compensation cone. If the G check box is selected for the current probe, use the following UIDANCE steps. See “Edit Probe” on page 180.
  • Page 197 Collect all of the points in this method by holding down the FRONT button. The Edge will collect points as fast as possible (“scanning”) until you release the FRONT button. Digitize at least 200 points in each of the four different positions.
  • Page 198 If the probe passes, the current date and time is added to the TATUS probe information. You can view the details for all of the compensations of a probe by clicking the VIEW LOG button. See “View Log” on page 189. Chapter 10: Configuring the FARO Edge in CAM2 Measure...

  • Page 199: Hole Compensation Method

    : To remove any unwanted points, press and hold the RED button. 4 Repeat for each position. • Digitize points in the hole and sweep to position #1. • Digitize points in the hole and sweep to position #2. Chapter 10: Configuring the FARO Edge in CAM2 Measure...
  • Page 200 If the probe passes, the current date and time is added to the TATUS probe information. You can view the details for all of the compensations of a probe by clicking the View Log button. See “View Log” on page 189. Chapter 10: Configuring the FARO Edge in CAM2 Measure...

  • Page 201: Sphere Compensation Method

    • Rotate the handle 90 degrees. Digitize 11 points around the top hemisphere of the sphere with the probe pointing in position #1. Hold the handle in the same direction and orientation for every point. Chapter 10: Configuring the FARO Edge in CAM2 Measure...
  • Page 202 If the probe passes, the current date and time is added to the TATUS probe information. You can view the details for all of the compensations of a probe by clicking the View Log button. See “View Log” on page 189. Chapter 10: Configuring the FARO Edge in CAM2 Measure...

  • Page 203: View Log

    T h i s p r o d u c t i s p r o t e c t e d b y U S P a t e n t s : 5402582, 5611147, 5794356, 6366831, 6606539, 6904691, 6925722, 6935036, 6973734, 6988322, 7032321, 7043847, 7051450, 7069664, 7269910, D607350. Other US and worldwide patents issued and pending. Chapter 10: Configuring the FARO Edge in CAM2 Measure...

  • Page 204: Diagnostics

    • The status of the Edge battery pack. Click the PERFORM SINGLE POINT ARTICULATION TEST (SPAT) button to run a Single Point Articulation Test (SPAT) with your Edge. You can save this report to a file which you can send to FARO’s Customer Service Department.

  • Page 205: Technical Support

    • Be sure to read the relevant sections of the documentation to find the help you need. • Visit the FARO Customer Care area on the Web at www.faro.com to search our technical support database. This is available 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
  • Page 206 Europe: +800 3276 1737, +49 7150 9797-9400 (Worldwide) Asia: +65 6543 0111 Japan: +81 561 63 1412 China: +86 21 6494 8670 India: +91 11 4167 6332 • E-Mail North America: support@faro.com Europe: support@faroeurope.com Asia: salesap@faro.com Japan: support_japan@faro.com China: chinainfo@faro.com...
  • Page 207 India: infoindia@faro.com E-Mails or Faxes sent outside regular working hours usually are answered before 12:00 p.m. the next working day. Should our staff be on other calls, please leave a voice mail message; calls are always returned within 4 hours. Please remember to leave a detailed description of your question and your device’s Serial Number.

  • Page 209: Software License Agreement

    Agreement This Software License Agreement is part of the Operating Manual for the product and software System which you have purchased from FARO TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (collectively, the “Licenser”) By your use of the software you are agreeing to the terms and conditions of this Software License Agreement.
  • Page 210 CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE, NOTWITHSTANDING THAT THE LICENSER HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, THE LICENSER WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SUCH CLAIM BY ANY OTHER PARTY. VI.

  • Page 211: Purchase Conditions

    FARO. 1.03If the Purchaser fails to make full payment of the purchase price within the period set out in the Order, FARO shall at its option have the following remedies, which shall be cumulative and not alternative: a) the right to cancel the Order and enter the Purchaser’s premises to...
  • Page 212 Order, the Purchaser’s Products may be rendered inoperable until such payment terms are met. No waiver by FARO of its rights under these conditions shall be deemed to constitute a waiver of subsequent breaches or defaults by the Purchaser.
  • Page 213 FARO’s faulty material or workmanship, the Edge will be repaired or adjusted to the extent found by FARO to be necessary or at the option of FARO, replaced with a new Edge or parts thereof at no cost to the Purchaser.
  • Page 214 Edge is found by FARO to be defective within the meaning of this Section. (If, in the reasonable opinion of FARO after diagnosis of the system and the Edge are not defective, the Purchaser shall pay the cost of service, which shall be the amount that FARO would otherwise charge for an evaluation under a non-warranty service evaluation.
  • Page 215 (including negligence) or any other theory of law, consists of the obligation to repair or replace defective components in the System or Edge subject to the limitations set out above in this section. This disclaimer of liability for consequential damage extends to any...
  • Page 216 WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS. 4.11FARO does not authorize any person (whether natural or corporate) to assume for FARO any liability in connection with or with respect to the Products. No agent or employee of FARO has any authority to make any representation or promise on behalf of FARO, except as expressly set forth herein, or to modify the terms or limitations of the Warranties.
  • Page 217 FARO to include such changes in the Edge, Software or System provided to the Purchaser. 6.00Non-Disclosure 6.01All Software including, without limitation, the Operating System Program and any FARO special user programs, provided to the Purchaser as part of the system, either at the time of or subsequent to the delivery of the Edge, is the intellectual property of FARO.
  • Page 218 8.04“Product” means the Edge, the Software, operating manuals and any other product or merchandise sold pursuant to the Order. If the Purchaser is buying only a Edge, or the Software, Product will mean the product being purchased by the Purchaser pursuant to the Order.

  • Page 219: Faro Products Service Policy

    FARO Service Center in the original packing container or custom case. 3 FARO will return the hardware via 2-day air service to the Continental U.S. Outside the Continental U.S., FARO will return the hardware to the customs broker via 2-day air service. Expedited service can be arranged at the customer’s expense.
  • Page 220 7 FARO will continue to repair FARO-manufactured hardware products for a period of 7 years from the last day of FARO product production. Contact FARO’s Customer Service Department for the exact last day of production for your specific Edge model.
  • Page 221 The training classes are set up for each trainee to obtain valuable hands on application exposure. This will help the trainees in their everyday use of the hardware and software. FARO also feels that once the trainee completes the training, finding solutions to problems or applying applications will be simpler.
  • Page 222 All evaluations contain a compensation. Calibration will be performed on an “as needed” basis. Contact your local FARO Service Center for the current system testing and evaluation fee pricing. Repair Times Compensation and/or Calibration Only - Can take up to 14 days to complete.
  • Page 223 Service Policy from __________________ This transfer is only valid under the following conditions. The Edge is currently under maintenance/warranty New owner is, or becomes, a certified user. This maintenance/warranty transfer form is completed and submitted to FARO Customer Service. AGREED ________________________________ ________________________________ (PRINT SELLER’S CORPORATE OR...

  • Page 225: Faro Service Policy

    1.06The Hardware and Software are subject to changes in design, manufacture, and programming. All updates are as follows: a) Hardware - The Edge and all of the associated optional parts, and the Computer are not subject to updates. b) Software - All computer programs, authored by FARO, which are used in conjunction with the FARO provided Hardware, will be updated (maintenance upgrades) for the life of the Purchaser’s current...
  • Page 226 3rd party software updates and warranty service or claims. 1.07In the event that FARO replaces any product or replacement product, FARO retains all right, title, and interest in and to all products or portions of products that were replaced by FARO. 2.00 Definitions 2.01“FARO”...
  • Page 227 The equipment will be returned via 2-Day air service, therefore, total service repair time will vary due to return shipping location. • Since the Edge is designed to be used with many other software packages not authored by FARO, this service plan can be purchased in its entirety to cover only FARO produced or authored products.
  • Page 228 The Premium Service Plans additionally provide loaner Edges and Computers when service is required. All equipment shipping costs are paid for by FARO (both ways). FARO will make its best effort to ship all loaner Edges within 24 hours of the receipt of the purchasers request.
  • Page 229 September 2012 Index circle measure accessories case to circle length accuracy compensate alignment FARO Edge part setup FARO Laser Line Probe apex angle probe application settings hole method arm controlled mouse hole method - guidance auxiliary port overview sphere method user...
  • Page 230 DRO window power supply FARO Laser Line Probe precautions dust cover probes setup sleep mode software edit probe troubleshooting electrostatic discharge FARO Ethernet Setup...
  • Page 231 FARO i-Probe troubleshooting using Windows 7 using Windows XP language settings features laser probe review FARO Laser Line Probe files laser radiation emission backup FARO Laser Line Probe transfer flash memory LEDs fold-down touch screen FARO Laser Line Probe...
  • Page 232 FARO Edge September 2012 length circle to circle packing list plane to plane packing the FARO Edge point to plane part point to point sphere to sphere setup line part setup menu cylinder cylinder plane plane menu point plane circle circle...
  • Page 233 FARO Edge September 2012 compensation for radius Bluetooth compensation log connection create new display custom ethernet device FARO Laser Line Probe edit language FARO Laser Line Probe menu FARO Sensor software update installing WLAN renishaw setup probe case device probe kit...
  • Page 234 FARO i-Probe communication warranty. see also maintenance/warranty error messages WEEE information excessive error WiFi performance verification checklist Windows 7 using FARO Wireless power issues Windows XP using FARO Wireless probe compensation wired connections wireless connection wireless Bluetooth connections...
  • Page 236 1/F, Building No.2 Juxin Information Technology Park 188 Pingfu Road Xuhui District, Shanghai, 200233 CHINA TEL: +800 6511 1360, +86 21.6191.7600 FAX: +86 21.6494.8670 E-Mail: chinainfo@faro.com FARO, FaroArm, and FARO Laser ScanArm, are registered trademarks and trademarks of FARO Technologies, Inc.

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