The Probe Calibration Utilities dialog box allows for two methods of calibration:

• 1" Sphere Calibration Technique. Most Faro arms have a calibration sphere built into them which is usually a 1.000" ball so PC-DMIS defaults to this method of calibration.

• Hole Calibration Technique. If preferred, you can use a hole to calibrate the Faro probe instead of the sphere.

The Error Zone of last calibration box displays the volumetric number that Faro calculates after the calibration routine is complete. The Faro Controller generates this number and it is only used for display purposes. You cannot edit it.

The Number of Hits Taken box displays the number of hits taken per calibration zone.

Selecting the Popup large window showing hits check box shows the XYZ and number of hits in real-time as the calibration process takes place.

Selecting the Beep after completing a segment of calibration check box causes the computer system to emit a beeping sound when a specific calculation zone or segment is complete. The status area on the dialog box (located just below the Number of Hits Taken box) then tells the user what calibration zone to measure next and how many hits to take.