Hexagon Absolute Arm RS5 User Manual

Contents
H00007091 - Absolute Arm User Manual │Version 5.2.0 (2019-03-07) │2
CONTENTS
A.1 Overview ...................................................................................................................... 10
A.2 Levels & Features of Absolute Arm .............................................................................. 13
A.3 Identification ................................................................................................................. 17
B.1 Arm description ............................................................................................................ 21
B.2 Base – Control Pack ..................................................................................................... 26
B.3 Cables - Communication .............................................................................................. 35
B.4 6 Axes Wrist description ............................................................................................... 38
B.5 7 Axes Wrist description ............................................................................................... 39
B.6 Standard Probes .......................................................................................................... 52
B.7 Counterbalance ............................................................................................................ 57
B.8 Travel Case .................................................................................................................. 61
B.9 External Laser scanners............................................................................................... 64
C.1 Presentation ................................................................................................................. 66
C.2 Software setup ............................................................................................................. 66
C.3 RDS Agent ................................................................................................................... 69
D.1 Mounting base .............................................................................................................. 72
D.2 Arm installation ............................................................................................................. 83
D.3 Tube inspection arm installation ................................................................................... 90
E.1 Common features ......................................................................................................... 91
E.2 USB Connection (Arm only) ......................................................................................... 95
E.3 USB Connection (Arm + Integrated Scanner) .............................................................. 96
E.4 Wireless connection (Arm / scanner) ........................................................................... 98
E.5 Ethernet Connection (Arm / Scanner) ........................................................................ 102
E.6 External scanners connection .................................................................................... 105
F.1 How to use the arm .................................................................................................... 115
F.2 Wrist feedback ............................................................................................................ 125
F.3 Quick Access Menu .................................................................................................... 126
F.4 How to use contact probes ......................................................................................... 127
F.5 How to use NC-Probes for tube ................................................................................. 140
F.6 How to use Scanners ................................................................................................. 145
G.1 Bluetooth wireless accessories .................................................................................. 164
G.2 Wi-Fi Chipset configuration ........................................................................................ 165
G.3 Mounting Ring kit (1.2 series - option) ....................................................................... 166
H.1 10 years Serviceability ............................................................................................... 168
H.2 Arm storage, use and transport .................................................................................. 169
H.3 Cleaning ..................................................................................................................... 170
H.4 Standard maintenance ............................................................................................... 172

Hexagon Absolute Arm RS5 Specifications

General

Brand	Hexagon
Model	Absolute Arm RS5
Category	Robotics
Language	English