Options tab

Machine Options dialog box - Options tab

Use the Options tab to execute various TCU (Tracker Control Unit) options and configure communication and other parameters. TCU options are also available as menu items.

TCU Options - This area allows you to execute the following options:

TCU Options are more readily available from the Tracker toolbar and menu.

IP Address - Specify the IP address of your Laser Tracker controller (the default is 192.168.0.1).

Vector Distance - Defines the distance that you need to move the T-Probe/Reflector from hit location before a "Pulled Hit" is taken.

Example that shows vector distance and movement

"Pulled Hit" - Changes the vector to that of the line between the location where you first depress the hit button (at the "Normal Hit" location) to the location where you release the hit button. This line must be longer than the Use Vector Distance to successfully register a "Pulled Hit".

"Normal Hit" - A "Normal Hit" is taken when you press and release the hit button in the same location.

Choose one of these vector options:

Measurement Time - This determines the time interval in milliseconds (ms). In the time interval, the data stream of measurements of the IFM is averaged to a single measurement value.  A value of 500 means 500 measurements in 500 ms.

The data stream of measurements of the IFM is averaged, in this time interval, to a single measurement value. 500 ms = 500 measurements in 500 ms. This results in an XYZ coordinate with an RMS quality indication which is available on the DRO.

Measurement Time supports a value between 500 ms and 100000 ms (.5 to 100 seconds).