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FaroArm and ScanArm Performance Verification Checklist

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CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT TECHNICAL GUIDES

Topic: FaroArm and ScanArm Performance Verification Checklist


6 Pages total including this page.

Contact Faros CSD Department immediately if pages are missing or not legible.

If you are experiencing accuracy or repeatability problems with your FaroArm or ScanArm system, this
guide will demonstrate proper setup techniques and help you identify the potential sources of error.
It is important to clearly understand all the dos and donts in order to get the most out of every FaroArm
and ScanArm systems

Things that will degrade accuracy:


1) Deflection in mounting.
a. Do not mount to any type of wood surface.
b. Do not mount to optical tables such as a Vibraplane. The steel sheet on the top of
these tables is thin and will deflect.
2) Deflection of calibration artifact.
3) Poor probe calibration technique.
a. Do not do short sweeps of the LLP during calibration.
4) Measuring close to an end stop can induce unwanted stress.
5) Probe extensions deflect and add inaccuracy.
6) Leap frogging or repositioning the device can degrade accuracy.
7) Point Probes
8) Excessive surroundings vibration can produce unwanted results
9) Rapid fluctuations in ambient temperature cause errors in the FaroArms automatic temperature
compensation.
10) Chipped, loose, cracked ball probes can degrade accuracy
11) Folding tripods without stabilizing struts are unstable
12) Heavy-duty stands with wheels down and pins up are unstable
13) Part deformation due to excessive clamping force
14) Binding or hyper-extending the arm can cause unnecessary stress
15) Poor measurement techniques affect accuracy (number of measured points, coverage area, etc)
a. If the FaroArm is mounted on granite, do not measure objects that are not on the granite.
16) Damage to calibration artifacts
a. Do not drag the probe over the LLP calibration plate during the plane measurement. Lift
the probe in between points to avoid scratching the surface.

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FaroArm Setup:
Temperature
Turn equipment on and allow to warm-up for
at least 30 minutes.
Check that ambient temperature is not
fluctuating more than 3C (5.4F) over a five
minute period.
In CAM2, go to DEVICES>Diagnostics and
monitor the temperature in the Dialog box.
Do not calibrate probes during warm-up
time.
Probe Setup
Check probe seating
Install by hand
Tighten with 12m wrench.
Verify that the probe has no chips or cracks,
is not loose, and that it has no flat spots
Probe Calibration
Place the calibration cone approximate 2/3s
of the FaroArms reach away from its base.
Perform the probe calibration at least 3
times.
(See user manual for procedure.)
Look in the probe calibration log and
compare the X,Y and Z values.
Each value should repeat to within the
accuracy of the device.
NOTE: If one person is able to repeat better
than another person, review probe
calibration procedure.
A green light does not guarantee a good
probe calibration. It simply indicates that the
data collected was within specification

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Mounting
Most accuracy and repeatability problems can be attributed to improper
mounting of the arm. 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.
If using a magnetic mount, check that mating
surfaces are clean and free of debris.
NOTE: Small metal shaving can cause the FaroArm
to rock back and forth. The magnet will naturally
attract these shavings.

1) Line up front of arm base with the


calibration cone
2) Open up an X,Y,Z DRO in CAM2 or
another application.
3) Place the probe in the cone and hold the
FaroArm very still.
4) Apply 5 pounds of force to the base in the
direction of the cone.
5) Note the Y deviation. It should not
exceed the FaroArms accuracy.
6) Line up the side of the FaroArm base with
the calibration cone.
7) Repeat steps 3 5.
8) Apply 5 pounds of force to the cone.
9) Note the X,Y and Z deviations. They
should not exceed half the FaroArms
accuracy.

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Single Point Articulation Test (SPAT)


Mounting should always be tested prior to a SPAT test. The SPAT test
checks the repeatability of the FaroArms X, Y and Z coordinates throughout
its range of motion.
In CAM2, launch the Single Point
Certification routine.
Place the calibrated probe in the calibration
cone.
Start with the elbow of the FaroArm to one
side and slowly take points on the calibration
cone as you swing the arm around so that
the elbow ends up on the side opposite to
that which you started in.
Ensure you take at least 100 points as you
move the FaroArm.
Note the deviations in X, Y, and Z. The
(Max-Min)/2 of each coordinate should be
within the FaroArms accuracy.
NOTE: The FaroArm movement should feel fluid. Be careful not to stress the
arm while taking these points or get too close to an end stop since stresses
can be amplified near end stops.
If not using CAM2 simply export your list of points into MS Excel and
calculate (Max- Min)/2 for each coordinate.
Calibrated Artifact
Measure an artifact of certified dimensions
( i.e.: ring gage or gage block).
Ring Gage should be measured as a
cylinder
Gage Block should be measured plane-toplane, or point-to-plane (surface point)
NOTE: The dimension of calibrated artifacts is usually specified at a
temperature of 20C (68F). If the current temperature is different, use the
Material Temperature Compensation function in CAM2, or the following
formula:
Actual Length = Specified Length*(1 + CTE*(Current centigrade temperature
20C)), where CTE is the Coefficient of Thermal Expansion of the material
in ppm/C.
Example: A 150mm ring gauge measured at 25C made of Steel 1020 will
be: 150mm * (1 + 11.7e-6/C*(25C 20C)) = 150.00585 mm

Diagnosing LLP accuracy problems:


Always diagnose the FaroArm prior to the LLP. If the FaroArm is not mounted correctly,
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or the hard probe is not accurately calibrated, then the LLP will produce inaccurate
results.
Allow the Laser Line Probe to warm up
60 minutes for version 1 LLPs
30 minutes for version 2 LLPs
Place the calibration plate approximate 2/3s of the
arms reach away from its base.
NOTE: Secure the plate firmly to the table. Use at least
three anchor points to avoid movement or bending of
the plate. Clamping only on one end may create a
spring board effect.
LLP Calibration
Ensure the Scan Rate and Scan Density are set 1/1,
From the host application select Scanner Options or
Scanner Controls to access the settings dialog box.

Perform the calibration at least 3 times (See user


manual for procedure)
NOTE: Never grab the LLP while measuring. Simply
hold the arms pistol grip. Holding the LLP can cause
inaccuracy due to bending of its mounting bracket.
When sweeping from side to side and front to back,
make sure you sweep through at least 90 degrees.
Typically you should take about 200 scans during the
calibration process.
In the probe calibration log, look at the X,Y,Z, A, B, C
values. Each value should repeat to within:
X: 100 microns
A: 0.1 degrees
Y: 50 microns
B: 0.05 degrees
Z: 50 microns
C: 0.1 degrees
NOTE: Values are for V2 LLP

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If additional support is required, please contact customer support.


Contacting customer service
When contacting customer service, please provide the following information:
1) The serial number of the device(s).
2) A copy of the probe calibration log.
3) A copy of the event log.
4) A copy of the single point accuracy test.
5) Pictures of the setup.

For questions and concerns please email FARO Customer Service:


Faro Technologies Inc.
125 Technology Park
Lake Mary, FL 32746
1-800-736-2771
support@faro.com

FARO EUROPE GmbH & Co. KG


Lingwiesenstr. 11/2 70825
Korntal-Mnchingen Germany
+49.7150.97.97-400
support@faroeurope.com

FARO Singapore Pte. Ltd


3 Changi South Street 2,
486548 Singapore
1800-511-1360
supportAP@faro.com

Disclaimer: Faro Technologies, Inc. makes no warranty, express, implied or statutory, as to the material on this form, including any
referenced third party. The material contained on this form is for informational purposes only; such material is provided AS IS and
with all faults, and your use of the material is at your own risk.

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