Automated Precision (API)

API Radian (Pro) & Radian (Plus)/OmniTrack2

 

Hardware Setup

Set up the unit following the manufacturer’s directions. The API Radian and OmniTrack2 trackers are networked TCP/IP connected devices and should be connected directly to a computer with an Ethernet crossover cable or through a network switch.
Connect the temperature probe and ensure that it is well clear of any external heat sources (such as the heat fan on the back of the power supply). Ensure that the instrument is powered on and that a reflector is in the home position at startup.

 

Software Setup

Each version of SA is built with the most current version of the API software development kit (SDK). This driver set provides the tools to interface with the instrument. Check the Readme file to see which SDK version is being used. No additional software installation is necessary.

Set the IP address on your computer to be compatible with the ad- dress set on the tracker. The default API IP address is: 192.168.0.168 with the subnet mask 255.255.255.0.

 

Starting the Interface

  1. Select Instrument>Add and choose API Radian or API Omni- Track2 from the Add Instrument to SA dialog.

 

  1. Connect. The first time this should be performed using the drop-down list and choose API Device Interface (do not use the Laser Trackers interface for either the Radian or the Omni- track2).

  2. Within the Connect to SpatialAnalyzer dialog, select the instrument station (computer name, job name, Collection::Instrument Name: Serial Number) you wish to connect your instrument to from the network list.

  3. In the API_DI Connection dialog, enter t he tracker’s IP address (if different than the default) and use the Ping button to test the connection if needed. Once satisfied, click OK. The next time you connect this instrument to the instrument, you can just select Run Interface and Connect. This will utilize the last saved settings and automatically connect the instrument.