Dumb question but we have the new version of pcdmis 2020 r2 cad++ on our cmm, we use a different software for the faro arm which can't do certain alignments I need it to do, if i took the portlock from the cmm is their anyway i could get it to link to the faro arm, if not what would i need to be able to interface it on a faro arm?
I am currently trying to get a Faro arm to communicate with PC DMIS. Our Romer is out for repair and I borrowed a Faro from our sister company. The first step was Hexagon had to add the Faro interface to our electronic lic. They did that and we still have not established full communication even with tech support's help. PC DMIS is reading the arm movements via the DRO, but it is not recognizing tip changes.
Bottom line, without the Faro interface being activated on your portlock, you probably will not be able to.
I opened a case in the support portal, but I suppose you could call also. They did not charge us, not sure why. I would assume there would be a cost associated with this.
Also a side note: You will need to download Faro manager and the latest drivers from the Faro website. Also, unlike a Romer arm, the Faro probes have to be calibrated with in PC DMIS. Another item of interest, the Faro laser will NOT work in PC DMIS. Hexagon informed me of that after 4 days of back and fourth with Hexagon tech support.
