I have been tasked with setting up a Romer with existing software that currently runs a CMM. Software PC-DMIS V. 4.2 MR1. I have set the Romer up, calibrated it using its utility feature (not with PC-DMIS) and now I need to know how to get PC-DMIS to recognize that there is a Romer attached. The CMM attaches through COM port 1 but the Romer has a USB connection. Do I need to uninstall and reinstall? Or can I manipulate the current version to "know" that there is a Romer attached....? Any and all help is appreciated.....
I don't know your applications but I would get a second portlock. This is because typically you will be taking the arm out to the shop floor and doing inspections, and typically this will also be on a laptop. The other side of this is if you are running the conventional cmm and the arm on the same computer you will have to switch the .dll files everytime you go to switch equipment and you will have to have a couple different application shortcuts. Now none of the last things are a huge deal but become a pain when you are trying to train someone or someone needs the conventional and you need the arm. You may also want to look and see if you have a wifi hookup with the arm. This would get rid of the usb cable. Let me know if you have any other questions.
I don't know your applications but I would get a second portlock. This is because typically you will be taking the arm out to the shop floor and doing inspections, and typically this will also be on a laptop. The other side of this is if you are running the conventional cmm and the arm on the same computer you will have to switch the .dll files everytime you go to switch equipment and you will have to have a couple different application shortcuts. Now none of the last things are a huge deal but become a pain when you are trying to train someone or someone needs the conventional and you need the arm. You may also want to look and see if you have a wifi hookup with the arm. This would get rid of the usb cable. Let me know if you have any other questions.
