Installing Probes

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Remove the Probe Kit case from the Shipping case. In addition to probes, this case contains the compensation cone. The probe attaches to the handle at the end of the Gage. To install a probe:

  1. Hold the end of the Gage on the underside with one hand and open the probe locking lever with your other hand.

Opening the Probe Locking Lever

  1. Slide the probe onto the end of the Gage. Rotate the probe until the marks on the probe and the handle match.

Installing a Probe

  1. Close the probe locking lever.

Before measuring with the Gage the probe must be compensated. Use the Probes command in your measuring software, to set up and compensate the probe. See Probes.

All FARO iProbes have a unique serial number. After compensating an iProbe, the compensation information stores on your computer. If you remove the iProbe and reinstall it later, the Gage automatically loads the compensation data.