The FARO® Laser Tracker has a level that is accurate to +/- 2 arcseconds. There are 3600 arcseconds in one degree, or 1 arcsecond is 0.000278 degrees. Relatively speaking, that is approximately +/-0.002" per 17' from the Tracker head.13 Feb 2020
How does FARO laser tracker work?
The tracker sends a laser beam (hence, "Laser Tracker") to a retroreflective target (commonly a spherically mounted retro reflector, or SMR) that is held against the object being measured. As the light re-enters the tracker, a distance meter in the tracker calculates the distance from the tracker to the retroreflector.
Who invented laser tracker?
Dr. Kam Lau
What is a laser tracker SMR?
SMR stands for Spherically Mounted Retroreflector, which really means a corner cube optic centered in a Ball. Other common names for SMR include TMR, CCR, Ball RetroReflector, BMR, Retro Reflector, Ball Corner Cube.
How accurate are laser trackers?
Laser trackers are instruments that accurately measure large objects by determining the positions of optical targets held against those objects. The accuracy of laser trackers is of the order of 0.025 mm over a distance of several metres.
How much is a FARO laser tracker?
Even with the advanced technology and additional features in the new model, the FARO Laser Tracker X costs $89,900 -- which is $35,000 less than the Tracker SI model.6 Oct 2021
How accurate is a Faro arm?
Newer Gage models with Bluetooth specify a Single Point Articulation Test (SPAT) of 18 microns (0.0007 in) and Volumetric Maximum Deviation of +/- 25 microns (+/- 0.001”). This is the same method that accuracy is specified for all other arms FARO manufactures.31 Oct 2017
What is the purpose of a laser tracker?
A laser tracker is a measuring device that projects a laser beam onto an optical target that is in contact with an object to be measured, and determines the three-dimensional position of the target.
What is laser tracker system?
A laser tracker is a measuring device that projects a laser beam onto an optical target that is in contact with an object to be measured, and determines the three-dimensional position of the target. are determined by software that calculates the 3D coordinates of the retroreflector.
What is FARO laser tracker?
Portable FARO Vantage Laser Trackers make on-site measurement easy and fast, reducing inspection cycle times by up to 75%. They measure 3D coordinates by tracking a target that the user moves from one point to another on the object being measured.