Windowed SMR’s have an additional ADM offset, due to their glass front, which needs to be accounted for. This is done by building a tar- get based upon the correct reflector definition (see “Targets and Ret- ros” on page 19). Care should be taken to always use a target that is representative of the actual reflector being used or an error equal to the ADM constant may be seen in your measurements.
As stated in the Faro accessories manual, proper use of the windowed SMR requires sending it home when the target type is set correctly, otherwise an error will occur. This ensures the correct ADM offset is used. Additionally, when running startup checks or CompIT with the windowed SMR, you should be sure to send the tracker home after- wards, as these routines assume 1.5” standard SMR is being used. An additional homing operation should be performed to update the tar- get definition.
Faro’s 6D probe can be used within SA, using the VantageS6 and VantageE6 trackers. No additional driver installation is required. Compatible trackers will include a 6Probe definition.
The Faro 6Probe version 2 with exchangeable tips requires SA version 2021.01 or later.
The 6probe target detection is automatic but an initial connection and activation process must be performed each time the 6D Probe is powered on, and would go as follows:
Connect to the Tracker
Power on the 6D Probe Unit and catch the beam.
Press any button on the probe and wait (approx. 10-20 sec.) for the probe’s “happy” beep and blue LED. If you have trouble getting the 6Probe to activate, try moving it farther from the tracker.
4. After the first successfully pairing of the 6Probe and tracker, you’ll be asked if you want to pop the Probe Management UI to set the active probe tip. Hit “Yes”, and select a tip that is Valid, or Calibrate at least one probe tip, and select it.
The probe is auto-detected once a probe tip is activated. When you lock back on to a 3D probe, the last used 3D probe will be set active for you. The pairing process will not be necessary again until the probe is powered down.
For more on Pairing see Faro's" Pairing the 6Probe with the Vantage
The follow status indicator lights may be displayed:
No Lights Flashing. Press a probe button to begin the initial connection process.
Flashing Blue Lights. A connection to the probe is being made... wait for completion.
Flashing Red Lights. Connection attempt failed. Press a button to begin again.
Flashing Green Lights. Success full connection has been established, waiting for tip selection. The Probe Management UI will open automatically to allow tip selection.
Solid Green Lights. Ready to Measure.
Once configured, the probe is auto-detected and will be set simply by catching the beam. When you lock back on to a standard 3D reflector, the last used reflector (such as a 1.5” ball) will be set as active.
Tip selection and calibration is performed within the Faro utility window that can be displayed directly from the Home Button in the interface which will read Manage Tips when a 6probe is active. Also note that the name and diameter of the active probe definitions is displayed on the Measure button.
This utility is also accessible as a target definition within the Reflectors and Targets database, where the 6Probe target functions as a but- ton and provides access through a left click to Faro’s Probe Management utility.
Ability to select directly for a list of defined probe tips. The 6Probe version 2 will recognize tips automatically when they are connected, but changes to the calibration or initial setup is still performed in this dialog.
With the addition of the auto-detect tips this is typically not necessary but it is possible to define multiple tips for a holder.
Probe Compensation options
Probe Check options
For more on Tip management See Faro's: Creating and Activating Probe Tips for the 6Probe
Note that undefined tips will have an initial offset of -1 meter.
To program the 6Probe’s buttons, just click on the “gear” icon ( ), and then on the Faro button.
When set up for a given work flow, such as using the inspection task list, these buttons can be used to work for long periods without going back to the computer. In addition, the 6Probe can be used as a remote even when using and SMR.
A set of standard 6D measurement profiles will also be available with the 6D Probe
These provide a starting point for custom measurement profile development. 6D measurements send frame’s to SA to graphically define position and orientation, which can be used in combination with regular point measurements (which also do save the probing information in the measurement details). For more information on defining measurement profiles (see Measurement Profiles)