Spherically Mounted Retroreflector (SMR)

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The accuracy of measurements made with the Vantage system depend on characteristics of the Spherically Mounted Retroreflector (SMR) such as:

  • Ball diameter

  • Vertex position

  • Flatness of the optics

  • Dihedral angle errors

  • Reflectivity of the optics

The specifications for the Vantage system are valid when using SMRs certified by FARO. Mishandling of the SMR may change one or more of these characteristics and diminish the accuracy of the measurements taken with the Vantage. See Optical Target Care.