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What Is A Laser Tracker

   A Laser Tracker is a device that makes 3-D measurements faster, more accurately, and more productively than any other portable CMM technology in the world.

. Features Include:

Portability

The Faro Trackers are the smallest, most portable Laser Trackers in the world. Their size and unlimited mounting orientation permits positioning inches from the ground or high in the air.

  Working Volume

The Faro Trackers provide exceptional accuracy in a working volume of 0 to 34 meters x 270° x 120° in every orientation. Accuracy remains high to the edge of any working envelope.

  Fast Ethernet Communications

The Tracker Control Unit (TCU) communicates with the system PC via Ethernet. This high-speed, reliable communication link permits easy interface with readily available PC boards. PCMCIA cards also make it possible to use portable notebook PCs.

  Advanced Electronics

The Faro Tracker's head incorporates a microprocessor, opening up a variety of future possibilities such as: multiple remote temperature probes for both ambient and material temperature compensation, interfaces to standard weather station equipment, excellent tracking performance, faster data throughput, synchronization with external event strobes, XYZ data processing (cal mode) in the Tracker head, and more.

Remote Control

The standard Faro Tracker interface is through the keyboard and mouse or the wireless infrared remote controller. An optional voice activation accessory permits totally hands-free use of the system over large areas by a single operator.

Additional key features to the Tracker that make it a more effective tool for a wide variety of applications:

• Portable, highly accurate, easy to use and quick setup: encourages frequent use as a general instrument for broad quality improvement and delivers the highest levels of productivity.
• Only one person is required for operation: reduces staff or permits the same technical staff to accomplish more work.
• Measures 3D features, not just points, from one station: reduces work time and provides direct comparison to computer CAD models.
• Scans complex surfaces very quickly: saves time in reverse engineering and surface comparisons.
• Measures objects from one to hundreds of meters in size: offers expanded capacity and new control over entire system characteristics.
• Cost effective with a high performance/price ratio: saves thousands of dollars in high-value applications where the price is easily justified

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