General Information

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The FARO Gage is a multiple-axis, articulated arm with a spherical working volume. Each joint has a rotary optical encoder. The signals from these encoders are processed, using advanced error coding and temperature compensation technology, and positional data is sent to the host computer using various wired and wireless communication protocols.

The Base Assembly contains the majority of the electronics, including a power on/off button, wireless on/off buttons, status indicators, battery pack bay, and communication ports.

There are five major communications ports on the Gage located on the Base Assembly:

USB Universal Serial Bus (USB) is an industry standard that establishes specifications for cables and connectors and protocols for connection, communication and power supply (interfacing) between computers, peripherals and other computers. 2.0 Host Port
USB Universal Serial Bus (USB) is an industry standard that establishes specifications for cables and connectors and protocols for connection, communication and power supply (interfacing) between computers, peripherals and other computers. 2.0 Device
Ethernet Ethernet is a family of computer networking technologies commonly used in local area networks (LAN), metropolitan area networks (MAN) and wide area networks (WAN). (802.3)
Bluetooth (Internal Base Module)
Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN 802.11 - Internal Base Module)

The FARO Gage uses a non-volatile read/write FLASH memory. This memory stores programming and some compensation data for the Gage. There are proprietary methods that are capable of erasing, reading, and writing the FLASH memory. These methods are used during manufacturing and field updating. Security for the FLASH is limited to the anonymity of the access methods and the unavailability of documentation for the address structure of the FLASH memory.

The only dynamic data stored in the Gage are settings which relate directly to the operation of the Gage. Examples include the probe XYZ position, connection settings, etc. The Gage does not maintain in memory, or cache, measurement data of any type. Measurements recorded with the Gage are sent directly to the properly connected computer.

The Probe End Assembly is found at the farthest point from the base. It is free to rotate, has two control (red and green) buttons and two circular LED indicators that provide visual feedback to the user. This assembly provides for the attachment of probes and handle accessories.