Copy Calibration files (calibration files are supplied with arm and scanner and are place in the C:\ProgramData\Kreon Technologies\Calibration\ by default but you can browse to any location).
Download Plugin_SpatialAnalyzerXXXX.zip from ftp://ftp.kinematics.com/pub/SA/Install/Driver%20Down- loads/Scanners/Kreon%20Scanner%20Plugin/. Check the SA Readme file for the appropriate version.
As an example, SA version 2019.04.09 requires Plugin 3.3.2.3.
Starting in SA version 2020.12.01 you need Plugin v.20.0.0.0
Unzip the file to your hard drive, and run Setup.exe. The installer will guide you through the process of installing the scanner and the HASP dongle driver.
Part of the installation process copies necessary files into the SA install directory. For that reason the Kreon plugin will need to be run again with each new SA installation.
Configure your network connection as needed for your scanner. The SkylineConfig.exe utility is part of the current (Plugin- SpatialAnalyzerXXX install and will be placed in your SA in- stall directory). Run this utility from the SA install directory to verify and configure your network.
Once configuration is complete a reboot may be necessary.
Finally, the Kreon arm uses an additional external USB License dongle. This dongle must be in place on the machine for the arm to be used in SA
Add an instrument using the menu item Instrument>Add Instrument or use the icon.
Select the API Axxis or Kreon 7DOF arm.
With the new instrument added run the arm interface module. Simply click the Connect icon.
You will be asked to choose a communication method and a parameter file. This parameter file should be supplied with the arm.
Once the connection is established the arm must be initialized. This includes first selecting a profile from the drop down list and then initializing the encoders. To do so, simply exercise the arm until all encoders have a green status. Once complete , SA arm interface will then appear.
The Arm configuration profiles is first selected when you connect to SA through the Encoder Initialization dialog. However, the Arm con- figuration can be changed during operation through the Kreon Arm Probes Management tool located in the task bar. Its important to note that the profile must be changed from a probing configuration to a scanning profile in order to change modes of operation.
The probes Management tool also provides calibration access.
With a satisfactory calibration the arm is ready to measure. Simply use the buttons on the arm to trigger measurements, change measurements, etc.
In order to scan be sure to set a scanning profile in the Kreon Arm Probe Management utility. To access the Scanner calibration routine press the Calibration button in the arm interface. Perform a scanner calibration with a certified Sphere and accept the results or repeat as needed following the direction in the dialog.
Right-clicking on the scanner button in the instrument interface will provide direct access to the scanner settings controls:
The Scanner Properties button the Video Setup button provide access to information about the scanner, its firmware and calibration date as well as access to the exposure and Quality control setting: