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  • Page 1 Version 5.0.0 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 2 Contents User Manual Information, support: www.HexagonMI.com H000002007-RDS User Manual │ │1 Version 5.0.0 (2018-09-17)

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    SMART Data Exchange (arms only) ................15 A.5.1 What is SMART ....................15 A.5.2 What type of information does Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence collect? . 16 A.5.3 How does Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence use collected information? ... 17 A.5.4 Privacy protection .................... 17 A.5.5...
  • Page 4 Manual backup ....................125 I.4.2 Other automatic packages ................126 I.4.3 Comment ......................126 I.4.4 Synchronization ....................127 Download a Package from HEXAGON SERVER ............128 I.5.1 Listed Arms - refresh ..................128 H000002007-RDS User Manual │ │3 Version 5.0.0 (2018-09-17)
  • Page 5 How to … save the Arm data ................138 I.9.3 How to … restore the Armdata ................ 139 I.9.4 Presentation ....................... 140 Communication with the HEXAGON Server .............. 141 Arm selection: 2 possibilities ..................141 J.3.1 Local arm - Standard mode ................141 J.3.2 Local and Distant arm - Database mode ............
  • Page 6 PowerSHAPE ....................195 M.1.12 Metrolog / µLog ................... 196 M.1.13 Geomagic ....................198 M.1.14 Aberlink ....................... 199 M.1.15 Calypso ....................... 203 M.1.16 Rhinoceros ....................204 TCP Ports ........................205 Troubleshooting ......................206 H000002007-RDS User Manual │ │5 Version 5.0.0 (2018-09-17)
  • Page 7 This guide describes best practices for installing, configuring, and using your portable measuring arm. ® For any other device or option not described in this manual please refer to other HEXAGON products manuals (e.g. RDS Data Collector, Absolute Arm…) available on the provided media.
  • Page 8 NOTICE A Notice indicates useful advice about operation of your HEXAGON® system or its sub-parts. Information contained in a Notice is not safety related. Failing to heed this advice may result in damage to your HEXAGON®...
  • Page 9 ® responsible for the effectiveness of those safety concepts in combination with the HEXAGON product. Person in charge of the product The person in charge of the product has the following responsibilities: •...

  • Page 10: What Is Rds

    RDS Quick Utility to quickly measure basic dimensions. Measure In this manual are described RDS Agent, RDS Toolbox (Level1), RDS Control Panel, RDS Arm aid and RDS Quick Measure. RDS Data collector is explained in “RDS Data Collector Manual” RDS Level 2 is explained in “RDS Technician Manual” (Technician profile only)

  • Page 11: System Requirements

    For SMART data exchange, an internet connection must be available, and Internet connection firewall allows the connection to RDS Toolbox. : Recommended for higher performances Wireless connection to the RA7 with FP2 and FP3 may require a specific wireless adapter with Windows10.
  • Page 12 3.5 for W10 Internet connection For SMART data exchange, an internet connection must be available, and firewall allows the connection to RDS Toolbox. : Recommended for higher performances It is highly recommended to keep Windows up-to-date. Wireless connection to the RA7 with FP2 and FP3 may require a specific wireless adapter with Windows10.

  • Page 13: Compatibilities

    Armony *: excepted HP-L-8.9 • Wireless connection to the RA7 with FP2 and FP3 may require a specific wireless adapter with Windows10. • The RS1 laser scanner is not supported by RDS V5.0. Measuring Laser Trackers LAS, Reflector T-Probe T-Scan LAS-XL ✓...
  • Page 14 ✓  PolyWorks 12.0.7     Verisurf  : Implemented by the software, but not tested and validated by Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence Other application software compatibilities Contact & RSx / CMS108/ Min V° Tube Probe Perceptron HP-L-8.9 HP-L-20.8 ...
  • Page 15 RSx / CMS108/ Min V° Tube Probe Perceptron HP-L-8.9 HP-L-20.8  TubeExpert    VTube Laser (10/2017)  : Implemented by the software, but not tested and validated by Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence H000002007-RDS User Manual │ │14 Version 5.0.0 (2018-09-17)

  • Page 16: Smart Data Exchange (Arms Only)

    Intelligence. This information is related to your system settings (the type of Arm, the operating system used, accessories used...). NOTICE SMART main purpose is to prevent from any breakdown or issue. Thus, it is important to let RDS Toolbox communicate the data to the HEXAGON Server. H000002007-RDS User Manual │...

  • Page 17: What Type Of Information Does Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence Collect

    Presentation - Installation A.5.2 WHAT TYPE OF INFORMATION DOES HEXAGON MANUFACTURING INTELLIGENCE COLLECT? RDS software gathers and stores into the host computer on periodic basis information below: Standard computer Operating system version, CPU, RAM size, Hard disk, Graphical card, information Network adapters, Version of RDS installed and your regional and language settings.

  • Page 18: How Does Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence Use Collected Information

    This could increase machine downtime. A.5.6 FURTHER INFORMATION Further information regarding the SMART system can be found in RDS Control Panel, in the SMART tab. H000002007-RDS User Manual │ │17 Version 5.0.0 (2018-09-17)

  • Page 19: Installation

    RDS: please see in appendix or follow the instructions of the measurement software for this installation. If a legacy version of RDS (up to RDS V4) is already install, you may need to uninstall it manually.
  • Page 20 Presentation - Installation Any existing installation of RDS needs to be removed: acknowledge. 5. Select the destination path and click on next: let the installation proceeding. The installation of the USB drivers may require a confirmation. 6. At the end of the installation, read the user information and press Finish.
  • Page 21 Ensure that RDS Toolbox is registered for Windows® firewall or any other firewall to access internet through the network. When updating to a newer version, RDS must first be uninstalled, to be able to install the new version: during the update installation, click on YES to uninstall the previous version before processing to the new installation.

  • Page 22: Quick Reference

    Ctrl + F Jump to a link Click on it Alt + ← Go back Install RDS Setup the measurement software for RDS Setup a USB connection Connection Setup a Wireless connection Configure the Wi-Fi chipset Setup an Ethernet connection...
  • Page 23 RDS always starts with the default profile. When the user switches to another profile, this new selection remains active until a new selection is done or until RDS is restarted. The selection of a User profile can be done indifferently in RDS Control Panel or in RDS Data Collector. RDS Control Panel...
  • Page 24 To activate one upper profile, select the Advanced profile, and enter the appropriate password or enter the activation code in “Features” tab. Change passwords To change the password of one profile, the Tab “Access Control” in RDS Control Panel can be used. H000002007-RDS User Manual │ │23...
  • Page 25 An icon on the status bar at the bottom of the screen gives access to its interface. At any moment, it is possible to access those functions, by clicking on RDS icon in the task bar on the right bottom of the screen, the RDS Agent then appears.

  • Page 26: System Status

    C.1.1 GLOBAL STATUS One of the purpose of the RDS Agent is to quickly display main information about the status of the system. When the Agent appears, the global status is shown on the lower line. The colours use the following conventions:...

  • Page 27: System Status

    On the left upper line, is shown the status of major components. Clicking on those icons shows the details or opens the appropriate set-up panel. Status and setup of RDS Agent RDS is functional Critical issue (ex: RDS service is stopped) non-critical issue Type and status of the connection Instrument connected through USB...

  • Page 28: Status Details

    USB / WLAN / Ethernet Connected / Status Shows the connectivity status Connecting … Gives access to RDS Control Panel for the configuration Control Panel Machine status Item Status Shows the serial number of the connected instrument, when available Shows the type of machine (MG, RA7, RA8…) Arm Type Shows the type of Control / Feature Pack (CP1, FP2…)
  • Page 29 On RA8-7 axes only: change the probe / scanner selection Switch selection Shows more status information (in RDS Control Panel) Control Panel Runs the probe alignment process in RDS Data Collector Align Probe Runs the probe verification process in RDS Data Collector Check Probe...

  • Page 30: Bluetooth

    RDS Agent BLUETOOTH Wireless accessories can be connected to the new Absolute Arm (RA8). Their connection is managed in the RDS Agent. Click on the Bluetooth icon to display the list of available, connected or registered devices. a. Selected line b.

  • Page 31: Connect A New Device

    RDS Agent C.2.1 CONNECT A NEW DEVICE Click on the Bluetooth tab to open the panel: RDS Agent seeks for available devices and lists them. Select the wanted device and click on Connect. The device is now ready. H000002007-RDS User Manual │...

  • Page 32: Shortcuts

    RDS Agent SHORTCUTS To access the RDS software components, click on the Shortcuts icon. RDS Control Panel Full machine and RDS configuration. RDS Data collector Instrument and accessories verification and Alignment. RDS Toolbox Main interface for the configuration and maintenance.

  • Page 33: Scan View

    RDS Agent SCAN VIEW When a HEXAGON scanner is detected on the arm or the tracker, the RDS Agent provides useful tools for digitizing. C.4.1 DESCRIPTION By default, the window is displayed minimized. Following information and options are available: Item Description Current scanning profile and profile selection.

  • Page 34: Quick Access Menu (Arms Only)

    QUICK ACCESS MENU (ARMS ONLY) The Quick Access Menu (“Q.A.M.”) is a functionality of the RDS Agent, providing main useful actions very easily from the wrist of the arm without the need of going back to the computer. The Quick Access Menu is similar on the Wrist Display on the RA8 –...

  • Page 35: Control The Q.a.m

    Simply press on the 3States Button (6 or 7 axes) and right buttons. Then the Q.A.M. appears on the lower line of the RDS Agent. On the wrist of the ROMER Absolute Arm RA8-7axes, the Wrist Display provides the same menu.
  • Page 36 Press the 3-States button to the left Press right button Validate the choice Press the 3-States button down Press Middle button Exit the Q.A.M. Press left & right Press the Trigger button buttons H000002007-RDS User Manual │ │35 Version 5.0.0 (2018-09-17)

  • Page 37: Available Actions

    • Plane with Reference • Single point (contact probe only) Check probe All arms Runs the appropriate script in RDS Data collector Control Panel All arms Opens RDS Control panel for settings H000002007-RDS User Manual │ │36 Version 5.0.0 (2018-09-17)
  • Page 38 RDS control panel is the interface to manage the instrument settings. Open RDS Control Panel To access RDS Control Panel, open the RDS Agent (RDS icon on the notification bar) and select “RDS Control Panel” in the links. RDS Control Panel can be also opened from “start menu > Programs > RDS > RDS control Panel”...
  • Page 39 RDS Control Panel Any modification of the settings needs to be saved: click on Save The displayed tabs depend on the connected device: some tabs won’t be displayed when using a Multi Gage. H000002007-RDS User Manual │ │38 Version 5.0.0 (2018-09-17)

  • Page 40: Summary

    Information about connection and status Battery Level In % of full level Gives the ambient temperature measured by the instrument (in °C – an External Temperature external temperature sensor must be used) H000002007-RDS User Manual │ │39 Version 5.0.0 (2018-09-17)

  • Page 41: Summary (Tracker)

    Status Information about connection and status Create LMF Log file In order to help diagnosis on a tracker, RDS can generate a log file, which contains all the necessary information. Press the button to run the Log file creation: Create LMF Log...

  • Page 42: Connection

    - Please refer to the arm manual (ROMER Absolute arm manual / Multi Gage manual) for complete description of WLAN connection. - WLAN selection for Multi Gage needs a valid WLAN (Wi-Fi) feature. - SSID, Channel, IP address and WEP can be modified. Refer to RDS Toolbox (§ K.2) H000002007-RDS User Manual │ │41...

  • Page 43: Usb Connection (Arm)

    RDS Control Panel D.2.1 USB CONNECTION (ARM) Please follow the instruction below to connect RDS to the arm (ROMER Absolute Arm, Cimcore CA7 Arm, Multi gage, Infinite and Stinger arms) through USB. Arm setup 1. Power on the arm. 2. Ensure that the USB cable is correctly connected from the arm to the computer RDS setup 3.

  • Page 44: Wlan Settings (Arm)

    Wi-Fi connection to FP2 and FP3 (Ad-Hoc mode) under Windows10 require extended settings of the Wi-Fi device. Most computers cannot provide such settings. Hi-Level external USB-Wi-Fi adapters may be used to connect FP2 / FP3 to Windows10. H000002007-RDS User Manual │ │43 Version 5.0.0 (2018-09-17)
  • Page 45 Wi-Fi Network connection (FP2 / FP3) ® To connect the arm Wi-Fi network, it is not necessary to enter Windows Wi-Fi configuration: RDS can manage itself the Absolute Arms and Multi Gages Wi-Fi networks and profiles: Select “Modify” button, to access to the following window:...
  • Page 46 RDS checks then scans all the Wi-Fi networks recognized as an arm network and displays them in the list. Select the one fitting to the feature pack of the arm or to the Multi Gage and click on “Select”: RDS ®...

  • Page 47: Computer Setup For Wireless Connection (Arm)

    The Wi-Fi chipset used for the wireless connection should be exclusively dedicated to it. Please read in appendix the recommended settings for the Wi-Fi chipset. The following operation is necessary before trying to connect RDS to any arm through Wi-Fi Computer setup 1.
  • Page 48 You access then to the following window: select then the arm network and click on “Move up” until it becomes at the top of the list. Here, using “Properties”, you can also switch the “T-UN-FF” network as automatic connection if it is not H000002007-RDS User Manual │ │47 Version 5.0.0 (2018-09-17)

  • Page 49: Wireless Connection (Arm)

    D.2.4 WIRELESS CONNECTION (ARM) Please follow the instruction below to connect RDS to the arm through Wi-Fi. Arm setup 1. Make sure that the Mobility Pack or higher is installed on the arm or that the Wi-Fi feature code for the Multi Gage is installed in RDS.
  • Page 50 Choose the Wi-Fi interface and “Select” Choose the Feature Pack SSID and “Select” Close the Wi-Fi window and 10. Save the modifications. Save Quit > 11. Now RDS automatically connects to the arm. H000002007-RDS User Manual │ │49 Version 5.0.0 (2018-09-17)

  • Page 51: Rsx Wireless Connection (Arm)

    FP3 or FP3+), the scanner can be connected through the wireless connection of the arm: no specific operation is needed, once the arm is connected with the Wireless Scanning Pack, the scanner connection doesn’t need any cable. H000002007-RDS User Manual │ │50 Version 5.0.0 (2018-09-17)

  • Page 52: Wired Ethernet Connection (Arm / Tracker)

    RDS Control Panel D.2.6 WIRED ETHERNET CONNECTION (ARM / TRACKER) Please follow the instruction below to connect RDS to the arm (Absolute Arm or Cimcore CA7 Arm with FP3+ / CP3) or the tracker through wired Ethernet. Machine setup 1. Power on the machine.
  • Page 53 > 8. Now RDS automatically connects to the arm or the tracker. The tracker is connected only when a measurement software connects its RDS plug-in. The « Default » button permits to get back the original default address. H000002007-RDS User Manual │...

  • Page 54: General Parameters

    D.3.1 LANGUAGE By default, RDS automatically select the language depending on the language of the operation system. Select the wanted language, then save (validate the message asking for restart). Once saved the change of language, RDS needs to be restarted: For RDS Control Panel or RDS Data Collector or RDS Quick Measure, simply close and open again.

  • Page 55: Head Light (For Equipped Arms)

    This tab is displayed only for a 6 axes 75XX (V1-V2-V3) and 73xx V3 series ROMER Absolute Starts-Stops the head light on the F axis Activate-deactivate the auto start Nb: do not forget to save configuration after modification. Save H000002007-RDS User Manual │ │54 Version 5.0.0 (2018-09-17)

  • Page 56: Smart (Arms)

    RDS Control Panel SMART (ARMS) The SMART tab in RDS control Panel gives access to the activation of the SMART automatic components, as well as the user information. Default Activation of the transmission of SMART data: Activated when activated, RDS will automatically send SMART data to the HEXAGON Server.

  • Page 57: Measurement Profiles (Arms)

    With RDS, one or several profiles can be created to manage specific uses of the arm. These profiles then appear in this tab and can be activated. It is possible to specify how must react RDS when the user measures out of the restrictions. •...

  • Page 58: Probe (Arms)

    Shows the name and type of the current mounted probe on the arm (detected or forced). Action buttons Shortcuts to RDS Data Collector: automatically opens and run verification or Alignment scripts. Runs a Probing Quick Check script through RDS Data Collector.

  • Page 59: Probe List And Selection

    Current status (null / Detected / Forced) status Diameter Diameter of the ball probe Diameter in selected unit = “Not Aligned” when probe is not Calculation Result of the last Alignment of the selected probe result Aligned H000002007-RDS User Manual │ │58 Version 5.0.0 (2018-09-17)

  • Page 60: View Selected Probe (Advanced User)

    Alignment is necessary: enter “View” button and edit the new diameter. Only the installed probe can be modified. Once the name or diameter are modified, new values are automatically saved in the probe memory. H000002007-RDS User Manual │ │59 Version 5.0.0 (2018-09-17)
  • Page 61 RDS Control Panel How to … Edit the settings of a probe 1. Connect the arm to RDS (USB or Wi-Fi) 2. Mount the probe to edit 3. Open RDS Control Panel, Tab “Probes” 4. Select the probe to edit 5.

  • Page 62: Adding A New Probe

    Contact or NC-Tube probe If a new probe (that is not in the probes list) is mounted on the arm, RDS automatically detects it and asks user to Align it. Then it runs “RDS data collector” to Align the new probe. Only after that, the new probe is displayed in the list.

  • Page 63: Non-Repeatable Probes (Absolute 71 Series)

    RDS will not warn. Only once another arm is connected, then again, the arm with the non-repeatable probe, then RDS warn again RDS will not warn in any condition for 1 day or 1 For 1 day week. For 1 week indefinitely The warning functionality is deactivated.
  • Page 64 (=screw = not repeatable), all probe Alignments should be invalidated, and all probes realigned. RDS automatically detect when the adapter has been dismounted and ask the question for full probes realignment The TKJ adapter has been mounted.

  • Page 65: Scanner

    RDS Control Panel SCANNER Scanner tab appears only when a scanning head is detected on the arm. The parameters depend on the type of scanner. H000002007-RDS User Manual │ │64 Version 5.0.0 (2018-09-17)

  • Page 66: Common Items

    “Capture while button is pressed”: press and hold the button to start and continue digitizing, release the button to stop. • “Capture n not empty stripes” (Service user profile only): press the button to start digitizing, then RDS automatically stops when the defined number of stripes (“Number of Stripes” parameter) is reached. Depth sound...

  • Page 67: Scanning Profiles

    To facilitate the configuration of the scanning parameters when typical settings are used, RDS can record a set of parameters into a scanning profile. RDS can memorize scanning profiles for each type of Laser scanner. It means that the set of parameters (scanning mode, filters…) can be saved into different configurations.
  • Page 68 RDS Control Panel Use a profile (all users) There are different ways to select and use a profile: • From the RDS Agent: directly select the profile from the drop-down list on the RDS Scanning window. Default Surface • From RDS Control Panel: access the tab “Scanner” and select the profile in the drop-down list (don’t forget to save Control Panel).
  • Page 69 20.8 Edge 0.050 0.050 0.013 100 % 100% Normal On Feature 228 0.060 0.025 0.013 0.226 100 % 100% Normal On Surface 468 0.120 0.055 0.050 0.905 100 % 100% Normal On H000002007-RDS User Manual │ │68 Version 5.0.0 (2018-09-17)

  • Page 70: Sampling Filter (Hp-L-20.8 / Cms108 / Rs3-5 / Las / Las-Xl)

    CMS 108 ✓ ✓ None = keep all the lines ✓ ✓ 1/2 = keep 1 line on 2 (50% remain) ✓ ✓ 1/3 = keep 1 line on 3 (33% remain) Etc… H000002007-RDS User Manual │ │69 Version 5.0.0 (2018-09-17)

  • Page 71: Exposure (Hp-L-8.9 / Rs2-5)

    Manual setup: the exposure is setup manually defining the exposure value. It is not possible to setup while digitizing. • Capture the exposure: RDS switches temporarily to an automatic exposure, until it is setup. It is not possible to setup while digitizing. •...
  • Page 72 Noise Capture the exposure (static mode) RDS provides a process to setup automatically the exposure. This exposure can be done with through the Quick Access Menu (Q.A.M.). Access the Q.A.M. with a press on the 3-States button and select “Capture the exposure”.

  • Page 73: Scanning Modes (Hp-L-20.8 / Cms108 / Las, Las-Xl)

    0.905 0.226 Table 2 : LAS-XL scanning modes CMS108 scanning modes Line width Rate Laser line Point spacing (mm) (Hz) 0.120 0.060 0.060 0.030 0.050 0.025 Table 3 : CMS108 scanning modes H000002007-RDS User Manual │ │72 Version 5.0.0 (2018-09-17)

  • Page 74: Gain - Quality Filter (Hp-L-20.8 / Cms108 / Las / Las-Xl)

    High, you can also disable the quality filter at the cost of overall reduced data quality. The metrological performance of the system is not guaranteed when this filter is disabled since low quality data may be generated H000002007-RDS User Manual │ │73 Version 5.0.0 (2018-09-17)

  • Page 75: Auxiliary Referencing (Arms)

    RDS Control Panel AUXILIARY REFERENCING (ARMS) RDS control panel offers the possibility to position the system on several places, linking the different positions by a reference, extending then the measurement volume. Several solutions are available: • Simple arm Leap-Frog: consists by taking same points before and after moving the arm.

  • Page 76: Reminder: Theory About Moving A Measurement Device

    D.8.1 REMINDER: THEORY ABOUT MOVING A MEASUREMENT DEVICE To move the arm from one place to another one, Leap-Frog is using a script in RDS Data Collector: click on “New”, RDS Data Collector appears, executing automatically a Leap-Frog script. During a measurement, both parts that are the measurement system and the part to measure must be imperatively interdependent from each other, that means any displacement is forbidden.

  • Page 77: Description Of The Reference Tab

    Name Name given to the reference Type Type of reference Leapfrog GridLOK … Memory Permanent Temporary Status Shows which reference is engaged Active (available) Engaged (used) Dongle detected (LOK) Force Clear H000002007-RDS User Manual │ │76 Version 5.0.0 (2018-09-17)
  • Page 78 Leapfrog choice Item Description Values Selected Use to select which of the active references is in-use Use to move the arm by a Leap-Frog method. H000002007-RDS User Manual │ │77 Version 5.0.0 (2018-09-17)

  • Page 79: Leapfrog In Rds

    Only one probe can be used for this operation. Method In RDS Control Panel, in RDS Data Collector or directly from the task bar, access to new Leapfrog. 1. Control Panel: Tab Reference, click on “new” 2. Place or choose correctly the points to probe 3.

  • Page 80: Gridlok / Spacelok

    This means it can cover a very large volume. Then at any moment, by taking points on 3 seats, RDS calculates automatically the position of the arm on the GridLOK. Measurements can be done, in any software, and the arm moved at any moment, only 3 points are necessary to take, without any button to press or click on, any other operation than hit 3 points on the seats.
  • Page 81 RDS Control Panel Load the configuration file on the arm Open RDS control Panel, tab Reference, then Load the Alignment GridLOK file (*.dat): the GridLOK file is then “Active” in the list of references. Save and Exit RDS Plug-In the GridLOK dongle on the USB port of the computer.
  • Page 82 RDS Control Panel Automatic calculation RDS calculates automatically the position of the arm on the workshop and display the best fit value on the screen: GridLok Demo GridLOK Locked Best-Fit: 0.014 a. GridLOK Alignment file name b. GridLOK status (Locked / Unlocked) c.

  • Page 83: Advanced Settings (Arms)

    1second. Then the function on the software will be different (validate / cancel, …). By default, RDS manages this feature, but some software (such as GPad) already manages it. In this case, it is recommended to deactivate it in RDS.
  • Page 84 For security and constraints reasons, it is recommended to always keep this setting “on”. Allow measurement even if encoder over limit (only for Alignment Centres): Enable / disable the possibility to take points when the arm reaches its limits (i.e. if it is under constraints). H000002007-RDS User Manual │ │83 Version 5.0.0 (2018-09-17)

  • Page 85: Video Capture (For Equipped Arms)

    When Video capture is activated, a picture is automatically taken and sent to the measurement software each time a point is taken with a contact probe. The picture can be also saved on the hard drive when this item is select in this RDS Tab. This tab is then used to setup this management.
  • Page 86 RDS Control Panel Main settings Video capture Activate the use of camera by RDS available Video device Use to select the camera to use Gives access to change the parameters of the image (see next Image Settings paragraph) Store captured...
  • Page 87 Used for other resolutions Width / height Custom resolutions In pixels Image Flip Horizontal Used to mirror the image processing Flip vertical Output format Format and quality of the shot picture Jpeg H000002007-RDS User Manual │ │86 Version 5.0.0 (2018-09-17)

  • Page 88: Access Control (Advanced User)

    HOW TO … MODIFY THE PROTECTION OF A FUNCTION D.11.1 1. Open RDS Control Panel, tab « Access Control » (use at least the Advanced profile). 2. Select the profile to change and {Modify} PROFILE...

  • Page 89: Features (Arms)

    D.12 FEATURES (ARMS) D.12.1 INTERFACE Some features of RDS are protected and request an activation code. This tab is used to manage such options (Wi-Fi connection / CO Alignment…): Feature options Features can be linked either to the S/N of the arm, either to the Mac address of the computer.

  • Page 90: How To Add A New Feature (Advanced User)

    5. Enter Serial number of arm and press OK 6. A request code is given 7. Send the request code to your Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence contact: give request code (20-digit code), you’ll then get back activation code. Enter the activation code Or from the main tab, click on “add an...

  • Page 91: Types Of Feature

    To remove a feature: Select the feature, then click on “Delete”. If RDS is reinstalled on same computer, it is not necessary to re-enter activation codes. If RDS is reinstalled on a new computer, it is necessary to re-enter activation codes.

  • Page 92: D.13 About

    RDS Control Panel D.13 ABOUT , and about the computer’s ® This tab displays useful information about the versions of RDS, Windows adapters. SYSTEM INFORMATION Windows … Operating system version RDS v… Details of RDS version Network adapters Checking and details of all available network devices on the computer (including Wi-Fi / Bluetooth / wired RJ45 network).
  • Page 93 Once a tracker is connected, RDS displays automatically configuration tools. This window provides the options to control the reflector and measurement settings. The Tracker window appears only when a software is connected to RDS, including RDS Control Panel or RDS Data Collector.

  • Page 94: Find A Target - Ovc

    Saves the video of the OVC in a picture file. The OVC can only be opened if the Absolute Tracker AT960 is initialized. The Locking status depends if a target is locked or not when the OVC is opened. H000002007-RDS User Manual │ │93 Version 5.0.0 (2018-09-17)

  • Page 95: How To Find And Lock A Target

    4. If “Lock” is enabled, the tracker automatically adjusts and locks target. 5. Once the target is locked, RDS indicates Tracker is ready to measure 6. Close the OVC It is possible to take measurements with the OVC window open.

  • Page 96: Select A Target

    The SMR reflectors cannot be recognized and require to be selected in the list. Target Selection T-Probe Automatic Scanner Automatic (see RDS Control Panel and RDS Scanning window for details) Reflector Select the appropriate reflector type in the list: H000002007-RDS User Manual │ │95 Version 5.0.0 (2018-09-17)

  • Page 97: Settings

    (default) Precise With this mode, the time to take each point is Highest accuracy. Sensor checks longer, but it provides a higher accuracy. and compensations. For sensors checks or compensations. H000002007-RDS User Manual │ │96 Version 5.0.0 (2018-09-17)
  • Page 98 The Absolute Tracker AT960 will lock on automatically when the target position is within the search area. • On: the PowerLock automatically locks the marked target. H000002007-RDS User Manual │ │97 Version 5.0.0 (2018-09-17)

  • Page 99: Measure With The Tracker

    Stable probing (SMR only) RDS provides the ability to trigger automatically a point when the probe stops moving: no need to press any button, move the probe to the desired position, as soon as it becomes stable, the point is automatically taken.

  • Page 100: Presentation

    Windows® firewall must allow RDS Toolbox to communicate with networks. When Windows® prompt the security alert, click on “Allow Access” RDS Toolbox is a part of RDS package and is globally dedicated to the maintenance of the arm. Open RDS Toolbox To access RDS Toolbox, open the RDS Agent (RDS icon on the notification bar) and select “RDS Toolbox”...
  • Page 101 • Other maintenance tiles: specific programming, diagnose and analyse functions Profiles There are 2 profiles of RDS Toolbox, depending on a valid feature code or not. : End User profile (default) : Technician profile (requires a valid Alignment feature code).
  • Page 102 SMART is one of the main items of RDS Toolbox: SMART collects information from the device, and through the vault synchronizes them with the HEXAGON Portable Arms database. Then that information can be consulted at any time in RDS Toolbox, on the same computer, or even on any other computer via a download.

  • Page 103: Rds Toolbox Description

    RDS Toolbox (arms only) RDS TOOLBOX DESCRIPTION F.2.1 MAIN PANEL DESCRIPTION When entering RDS Toolbox, the main panel appears. It is mainly composed by 3 groups of tiles: • News and links tiles • Main tools • Maintenance tiles •...

  • Page 104: Menus Navigation

    Click on the Home button on the Ribbon Use tiles In RDS Toolbox, to open a panel, or activate a link, simply click on the desired Tile. Depending on the resolution of the screen, RDS Toolbox panels may go over the screen. In such case, shift the panel from right to left by dragging it with the mouse (click out of the tiles).
  • Page 105 Click on Home to display the home panel and use the tiles. To go back to the main panel, simply click on the Home button Action line On most of the panels, is located a band that contains the action buttons. RDS Toolbox automatically shows the useful buttons. a. Action buttons b.

  • Page 106: Rds Toolbox Notifications

    F.2.3 RDS TOOLBOX NOTIFICATIONS One aspect of RDS Toolbox is to keep the user informed. This can concern warnings about the status of the arm or information about Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence news, or new available accessory, or software version, …...
  • Page 107 RDS Toolbox (arms only) SMART Notifications RDS SMART is designed to survey all the electronic indicators of the arm to detect any anomaly so prevent from any potential issue. As soon as an indicator becomes abnormal, RDS Toolbox displays a notification to warn the user about this defect.

  • Page 108: Local And Distant Arms

    F.2.5 MAINTENANCE CONNECTION Some tools of RDS Toolbox require a special connection: when using those tools, the arm enters in a “Maintenance connection status” and the connection with RDS service itself is temporary hung on. The tools that are using this Maintenance Connection are:...

  • Page 109: Panels Common Features

    F.3.1 STATUS OF THE CONNECTION To be able to synchronize the Vault packages and the news, RDS Toolbox needs to be connected to the HEXAGON Portable Arms Server (“HEXAGON Server”). A simple standard internet connection is needed. When the computer is not connected to internet, the SMART data and all the new Vault packages are stored locally on the computer, to be synchronized as soon as the computer gets a connection.

  • Page 110: Arm Selection

    F.3.2 ARM SELECTION RDS Toolbox is not limited to the currently connected arm but can be used to survey any local arm. RDS Toolbox by default displays the information for the currently connected arm. Especially for SMART purpose, RDS Toolbox memorizes all the previously connected arms, and can display information on those Off-line arms.

  • Page 111: Spreadsheets Management - Search (Ctrl+F)

    RDS Toolbox (arms only) SPREADSHEETS MANAGEMENT – SEARCH (CTRL+F) F.3.3 All over RDS Toolbox panels, items are displayed in a list. All the lists are managed the same way, and provide some tools to find easily the desired item: •...
  • Page 112 RDS Toolbox (arms only) Search (Ctrl + F) As numbers of software, a quick search function can be used with the shortcut Ctrl + F. Even if no “Search” area is visible, Ctrl + F will provide a search function by keyword.

  • Page 113: News & Links Publications

    Click on the open button to see the details of the publication. (See §Notifications for more details) RDS Toolbox Home Panel On the RDS Toolbox home panel, one tile is dedicated to the news: all the latest news titles are scrolling. Click on the tile to open the Publication panel (see after) H000002007-RDS User Manual │...
  • Page 114 RDS Toolbox Information tiles Publications panel From the Home Panel, click on the News tile to open the publications screen: Here are shown all the news and links publications. a. List of publications b. Tittle of the current publication c. Publication window d.
  • Page 115 Click on the Arm status tile: this screen shows information about the selected arm. The Arm Status can be used both for the currently connected arm and for an Off-line arm The displayed information is grouped by categories: H000002007-RDS User Manual │ │114 Version 5.0.0 (2018-09-17)

  • Page 116: Standard Information

    RA7SE / RA7SI) Serial number Unit identification number of the arm (only once it is identified by the HEXAGON Server) (see manual of the arm for the description) Connected Shows if the arm is connected ( ) or not ( Connected since Date and time of the establishment of the current connection.
  • Page 117 Calculation result Precision of the probe: residual error of the last probe Alignment Sub type Identification number of the probe Axes (deploy) A to H Raw value and angle (radians) of each encoder H000002007-RDS User Manual │ │116 Version 5.0.0 (2018-09-17)

  • Page 118: Arm Properties (Deploy)

    Type, address … Properties of each electronic component of the arm For more details about the components properties, refer to the RDS Technician manual. H000002007-RDS User Manual │ │117 Version 5.0.0 (2018-09-17)
  • Page 119 In return, packages are available for downloaded from the HEXAGON SERVER to a local computer. The vault of RDS Toolbox displays so the list of available packages for all the local arms. For that, the arm has to be added in the list of the available arms, then all the packages of this arm become available (but downloaded only when necessary).

  • Page 120: Vault Screen Description

    VAULT SCREEN DESCRIPTION Some items may be available only for Technician profile. Please refer to the Engineer manual. When entering the vault, RDS toolbox shows the list of all the packages for the available arms. All the packages are grouped by arm.
  • Page 121 Create a backup of the memory of the connected arm Restore Restore the memory of the arm with the selected package Extract Extract the content of the package into RDS Data Collector environment. content Open Report Opens the certification report...

  • Page 122: Types Of Packages

    • A Backup specs block (Last Service Centre Alignment data) In case the UserSpecs block is damaged or not readable, RDS will try to use the Backup specs (and will prompt a warning). In case of wrong operation on the UserSpecs, the Backup Specs can be restored into the UserSpecs block and restore the memory as it was after the last Alignment by the Service Centre.
  • Page 123 RDS Toolbox Vault – secured area Backup package A backup package is only manually created by the user in RDS Toolbox through the vault panel. It can be created at any moment, by end-user or by Technician profile. A backup package contains only the user specs blob of the arm memory.

  • Page 124: Status And Information Of A Package

    I.3.1 ACTION STATUS Each package has a status flag. When a package is created on the vault, a “Not synchronized” status is given, until RDS automatically send it through internet. Then the status switches to “Synchronized”. Local status Explanation The package is available online but is not currently downloaded. To be able to use it, it must be downloaded.

  • Page 125: Information Of The Package

    RDS Toolbox Vault – secured area I.3.2 INFORMATION OF THE PACKAGE The identification number and the location of the file can be retrieved from the vault: • • Select the package Do a right click on the package • use the Information action button...

  • Page 126: Create And Synchronize A Package

    RDS Toolbox Vault – secured area CREATE AND SYNCHRONIZE A PACKAGE A package can be created from several operations, depending on its nature. I.4.1 MANUAL BACKUP Armspecs Backup This manual operation can be used at any moment to make a security backup of the arm, in order to restore later the arm in the same configuration.

  • Page 127: Other Automatic Packages

    A Calibration package (and certification, optimization…) is generated automatically by RDS Data Collector, at the end of a script. Once the calculation or the certification is finished, RDS Data Collector is asking the user if a package must be created or not. A comment is also asked.

  • Page 128: Synchronization

    Synchronization of the list of packages When a new arm is added to the list of the vault (new connected arm or manually added distant arm), RDS Toolbox automatically synchronizes the list of available packages with the HEXAGON Server.

  • Page 129: Download A Package From Hexagon Server

    The list of packages of an arm may get newer items (new Alignments, new periodic SMART Data sets …). Thus, the list in RDS Toolbox needs to be updated. This operation is normally done automatically, however, if a new package has just been synchronized from another computer, it is possible to refresh manually the list, to make the new package online available.

  • Page 130: Download A Package

    To be used, a package needs to be “Locally On disk”. It means that the package needs to be downloaded from the HEXAGON SERVER if it is not yet on the computer. Once the package is downloaded, it stays available On-disk even if the computer is no more connected to HEXAGON SERVER.

  • Page 131: Use A Package

    RDS Toolbox Vault – secured area USE A PACKAGE The purpose of the packages is to be able to reproduce a previous situation to analyse, or safely restore a status of the arm… Depending on the profile, usage is available or not:...

  • Page 132: Display The Information - Get The Package

    DISPLAY THE INFORMATION – GET THE PACKAGE I.6.1 RDS Toolbox can display the information of any package in the vault, whatever it is “On disk” or not. Moreover, for the “On Disk” packages, a button gives a direct access to the location folder of the packages files, so that it is possible to get back the package file and send it by E-Mail in case the computer cannot be connected to internet.

  • Page 133: Restore The Armdata

    SWITCH TO SMART DATASET To visualize the SMART data from a SMART dataset package, once the package is downloaded, simply use the action “Switch to SMART dataset”: RDS Toolbox then prompt a confirmation message and activate the selected package. For more details, please refer to chapter J.3.2 Local and Distant arm - Database mode.

  • Page 134: Remove A Package / An Arm

    Select the arm to remove Click on “Remove arm”. Remove A local arm (connected or offline) cannot be removed from the list. RDS automatically removes it periodically if the arm hasn’t been connected during the period. H000002007-RDS User Manual │...

  • Page 135: Smart Dataset Manual Upload

    SMART DATASET MANUAL UPLOAD NOTICE A manual upload should be done only on the request of a Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence technician In a standard way, RDS Toolbox automatically uploads the SMART dataset flow once a day. However, on the request of a Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence technician, for a specific survey or diagnosis purpose, it may be necessary to provide the dataset to the technician.

  • Page 136: Dump Smart Dataset

    4. Then a zip file is created on “Public documents\ROMER\RDS\Temp” and the folder is open, pointing on the created file. 5. Copy the dump file on a removable support (USB memory, CD, …) and send the file to the Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence technician.

  • Page 137: Quick Vault Guide

    1. Open RDS Toolbox 2. Select “Vault” 3. In the search window (Ctrl+F), type key words (e.g.: arm S/N, type of package, comment, date…) 4. RDS Toolbox automatically reduces the list to the packages that contain the keywords, highlighting them. With a filter 1.

  • Page 138: How To

    In a standard way (computer connected to internet), when a package is created, it is immediately uploaded to the HEXAGON Server, and becomes available for a service aim. In case the computer cannot be connected to internet, the package can be got back as a file, to be sent to a Service Centre by E-Mail.

  • Page 139: How To

    RDS Toolbox Vault – secured area HOW TO … SAVE THE ARM DATA I.9.3 1. Connect the arm to RDS through USB. 2. Open RDS Toolbox 3. Select “Vault” 4. Click on “Backup” 5. Enter a comment Arm specs will be backed up. Please type a comment and...

  • Page 140: How To

    RDS Toolbox Vault – secured area HOW TO … RESTORE THE ARMDATA I.9.4 1. Connect the arm to RDS through USB. 2. Open RDS Toolbox 3. Select “Vault” 4. In the list of packages, select the package to restore (Backup, Alignment, Certification) If the arm is not present in the list, a Technician profile is necessary: •...

  • Page 141: Presentation

    RDS Toolbox collects all the SMART information every time an arm is connected to the computer. Thus, it is possible to have a look on the detailed status of all the previously connected arms (including the currently connected one) and components.

  • Page 142: Communication With The Hexagon Server

    RDS Toolbox collects SMART indicators and information any time an arm is connected to the computer. All the previous SMART data in the memory of the arm are downloaded onto RDS Toolbox. Then, the data are periodically synchronized with HEXAGON SERVER.

  • Page 143: Local And Distant Arm - Database Mode

    Vault list and downloading SMART Data set packages (Technician profile only). All the SMART Data set packages are used through a separate “Database mode”: RDS Toolbox switches from the standard “Live” mode to a SMART Package Database.

  • Page 144: Smart Overview Panel

    Several indicative statistics or short description of the alert on one component Display alerts Opens the list of alerts for the selected arm Analyse indicators Opens the indicators screen for the selected arm. H000002007-RDS User Manual │ │143 Version 5.0.0 (2018-09-17)

  • Page 145: Smart Components Graphic View

    In a normal situation without any alert, each component is slowly flashing green. If RDS Toolbox gets a SMART alert from the system, the concerned component is shown red In the present case, 1 warning is shown: the Target (=accuracy).

  • Page 146: Smart Overview Components Description

    Example of statistics No selection Number of Arm full power on/off cycles Accuracy Time since last Alignment Computer Number of RDS Control Panel activations Comm_Link Times and duration of connection Comm_USB Times and duration of connection Count of errors Comm_Wi-Fi...

  • Page 147: Alerts

    ALERTS Once the SMART indicators are collected, RDS Toolbox compares the values to warning and critical limits. As soon as one SMART indicator exceeds a limit, an alert is generated and shown by RDS itself. Then several actions are operated:...

  • Page 148: Alert Notifications

    SMART J.5.1 ALERT NOTIFICATIONS As soon as RDS generates an alert, a notification is displayed on the bottom right of the screen: Click on the alert to view the details in the SMART Alerts panel. H000002007-RDS User Manual │ │147...

  • Page 149: Smart Alerts Panel

    SMART J.5.2 SMART ALERTS PANEL By opening on a notification or through RDS Toolbox > SMART > Display alerts (and select the arm), the list of all the alerts concerning the selected arm appears: Active alert Button to sort or filter the list by the active or validated status of the alert...

  • Page 150: Alert Details

    Postpone: (for active alerts) button to keep a survey on the indicator. The alert is changed to standby mode, during a certain time the notification is suspended. Exit: close the Alert details panel. H000002007-RDS User Manual │ │149 Version 5.0.0 (2018-09-17)

  • Page 151: Analyse Indicators

    From the SMART overview panel, or from the details of an alert, click on “Analyse indicators”. Analyse From SMART Overview, ‘Analyse’ panel opens automatically the templates tab. From Alerts details, ‘Analyse’ panel automatically focuses on the faulty indicator. H000002007-RDS User Manual │ │150 Version 5.0.0 (2018-09-17)

  • Page 152: Description Of The Panel

    Saves the current workspace as a new template Removes all the charts and clear all the workspace Refits the charts to the entire time range Closes the panel and goes back to SMART Overview panel H000002007-RDS User Manual │ │151 Version 5.0.0 (2018-09-17)

  • Page 153: Use A Template

    When arriving in the SMART analysis panel, templates are proposed. When installed, RDS Toolbox provides default predefined templates, which represent useful indicators. To use them, simply select the tab “Templates” (a) and click on the graph to display it (b).

  • Page 154: Select An Indicator

    As soon as one indicator is selected, its details appear below the list: Deploy the group Click on the indicator The search by keyword function can be used with Ctrl+F. (click first on the header of the column). H000002007-RDS User Manual │ │153 Version 5.0.0 (2018-09-17)

  • Page 155: Details Of An Indicator

    An event memorizes specific unexpected or abnormal occurrences (shocks…) An event is memorized only when the occurrence occurs, when one sensor exceeds a limit. The name usually ends by “Event” On demand Line H000002007-RDS User Manual │ │154 Version 5.0.0 (2018-09-17)
  • Page 156 For example, the indicator “Enc_BoardTemperature” provides one value for each encoder. Only A is selected, the graph shows only one curve A, B, C, D, E and F are all selected, the graph shows 6 curves. H000002007-RDS User Manual │ │155 Version 5.0.0 (2018-09-17)

  • Page 157: Type Of Charts

    Several types can be displayed on the same graph by adding them one by one on an existing graph The Range graph is always displayed as “Line”. H000002007-RDS User Manual │ │156 Version 5.0.0 (2018-09-17)

  • Page 158: Period Time (Counters Only)

    Hour The graph shows the total counter value per hour The graph shows the total counter value per day (Step area graph) Month The graph shows the total counter value per month H000002007-RDS User Manual │ │157 Version 5.0.0 (2018-09-17)

  • Page 159: Add An Indicator To A Chart

    On the left side, the “Available” tab is replaced by the list of indicators on each chart. It is possible to add an indicator to a new chart by double clicking on it. H000002007-RDS User Manual │ │158 Version 5.0.0 (2018-09-17)

  • Page 160: Display A Graph - Details

    A check box permits for each indicator to be hidden or displayed  /  The list can be reduced or deployed Details Details of the selected indicator: it reminds the description of the indicator and the chart type and period. H000002007-RDS User Manual │ │159 Version 5.0.0 (2018-09-17)
  • Page 161 Refine the time range RDS Toolbox displays the data for all the date and time range available in the memory. To reduce the time range, use the left and right cursors on the “Range” graph, or click on a position to zoom on it.
  • Page 162 A line shows the current position, and the nearest graph points are shown. A small window beside the pointer displays the values of all the curves for the current position. H000002007-RDS User Manual │ │161 Version 5.0.0 (2018-09-17)
  • Page 163 All the alerts notified for the current arm are displayed on the chart, to Displays the alerts locate them. H000002007-RDS User Manual │ │162 Version 5.0.0 (2018-09-17)

  • Page 164: Export The Values

    Select the column separator , (comma) ; (semicolon) (tabulation) Select or enter the file folder and name Validate the export The target folder is displayed, showing as many CSV-Excel files as number of indicators. H000002007-RDS User Manual │ │163 Version 5.0.0 (2018-09-17)

  • Page 165: Quick Smart Guide

    When entering the Analyse panel from the SMART Overview one, the templates are automatically displayed. Otherwise, click on the “Templates” tab. a. Templates tab b. List of templates Select the wanted template, the graph(s) is (are) automatically displayed with the updated values. H000002007-RDS User Manual │ │164 Version 5.0.0 (2018-09-17)

  • Page 166: How To Add An Indicator Diagram To A Graph

    5. Click on a graph button to choose to add on a new graph or an existing one 6. On the Control of the time range, scroll the left and right sides to define the start and end time H000002007-RDS User Manual │ │165...
  • Page 167 Tool to program the electronic boards of the arm or the scanner. Displays the RDS Toolbox Log file. External tool to view and decode RDS and RDS Toolbox Log files. : Technician profile only / : a valid RDS feature code is necessary H000002007-RDS User Manual │...

  • Page 168: Program A Probe

    (contact, diameter, non-contact, …). The probes database is automatically updated as soon as the computer in connected to internet (synchronization with HEXAGON SERVER database). On first launch after the installation, the list of probes is empty, until the computer is connected to internet to update it.

  • Page 169: Probe Details

    • Gender of TKJ Picture Part Number Refer to your catalogue to get the part number Type Type of probe: • Hard contact probe • Tube non-contact probe • Touch trigger Probe H000002007-RDS User Manual │ │168 Version 5.0.0 (2018-09-17)

  • Page 170: Find A Probe

    RDS Toolbox Maintenance K.1.2 FIND A PROBE To find easily the correct probe, RDS Toolbox provides several options: Use the Search box (Ctrl+F) This tool permits to reduce the list of probes with a research text. Simply enter a part of the Name or the Part Number in the search box.

  • Page 171: How To

    1. Connect the arm to the computer through USB 2. Plug the probe through the TKJ connector 3. Run RDS Toolbox and select “Program a probe”. 4. In the list of probes, select the appropriate one 5. Click “Program a probe” button.

  • Page 172: Configure Wi-Fi Chipset

    {FP2-FP3} for the ROMER Absolute arm) can be modified, in order to follow customer’s specifications for Wi-Fi, to improve the efficiency by changing the channel, or enhance the security by using a Wep key. Here are all the possibilities that can be used and setup through RDS Toolbox: Country...

  • Page 173: Process

    K.2.1 PROCESS 1. Establish the USB connection to the arm. 2. Run RDS Toolbox and select “Configure Wi-Fi Chipset”. 3. Click on “Start” 4. Multi Gage and RA7 only: select the chipset file to use in the browse window (on C:\Users\Public\Documents\ROMER\RDS\FactorySpecs\Wi-Fi) and validate.

  • Page 174: Upgrade Firmware

    The electronic boards firmware should always be up-to-date, as a new version is always compatible with old boards. For the RSx scanner, a valid Activation code must be entered in RDS Control Panel. Please contact your Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence representative.

  • Page 175: Check The Versions Of The Firmware

    3. Wait until the list of components is displayed The list can be refreshed by clicking on “Check Firmware” Check Firmware 4. Check the list, check the versions or send the list to the Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence technician. H000002007-RDS User Manual │ │174...

  • Page 176: Upgrade The Firmware (Arm & Pack)

    RDS Toolbox Maintenance K.3.2 UPGRADE THE FIRMWARE (ARM & PACK) 1. Copy the new firmware on C:\Users\Public\Documents\Romer\RDS\Firmwares. 2. Proceed with a Check Firmware (see previous page) 3. Ensure that the upgrade is valid and press “ ” on the appropriate line.

  • Page 177: Upgrade The Rsx Scanner (Option)

    How to get a Feature Code for RSx Upgrade 1. Notice the serial number on the Identification of the scanner or on RDS Agent > Scanner tab. 2. Send this information to your Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence agent to order the feature code.
  • Page 178 4. In the browse window, select the new firmware file. 5. Once the scanner is upgraded, as prompted, restart the scanner to apply the changes. 6. In RDS Control Panel, Probes tab, remove the RSx probe (move the probe switch to the contact probe location, then delete the scanner).

  • Page 179: View Logs

    VIEW LOGS Each event in RDS Toolbox is notified in a log file; thus, it is possible to consult the list of the latest events. The events are classified by type and levels. For convenience, a default predefined filter is set when opening the panel.
  • Page 180 RDS Quick Measure (arms) RDS QUICK MEASURE (ARMS) RDS Quick measure is a little tool to allow the user to very quickly measure simple dimensions: a. Available features to measure b. Access probe Alignment (see RDS Data collector manual) c. Access to RDS Control Panel d.

  • Page 181: How To Do A Quick Measure

    RDS Quick Measure (arms) HOW TO DO A QUICK MEASURE L.1.1 DESCRIPTION OF THE MEASUREMENT WINDOW Type of measurement Real time coordinates of the probe Coordinates of the last probed point Number of taken points: this must be at least equal to the minimum before validating the element.

  • Page 182: Measurement Procedure

    RDS Quick Measure (arms) L.1.2 MEASUREMENT PROCEDURE 1. Access to Quick Measure 2. Select the desired measurement 3. Follow the instructions 4. Hit the points (respect the required number of points) for each feature 5. validate each measured feature (except single point) 6.

  • Page 183: Available Features

    RDS Quick Measure (arms) AVAILABLE FEATURES L.2.1 DIMENSIONS Icon Measurement Features to measure Min Nb of Pts Diameter of a hole circle Plane (projection) Circle Width and length of a slot Plane (projection) Slot (3 on each ½ circle) Width and length of a rectangle...

  • Page 184: Angles

    RDS Quick Measure (arms) L.2.3 ANGLES Icon Measurement Features to measure Min Nb of Pts Angle between 2 planes Plane 1 Plane 2 Angle between 2 lines Plane 1 (projection for line Line 1 Plane 2 (projection for line Line 2...

  • Page 185: Configuration For End-Software

    Ensure the appropriate version is installed. Some software need special configuration. Please read carefully the corresponding section. Required Software V° Min. Settings license ✓ ✓ “RDS” Demo license: Use “RDS” interface Pc-Dmis 2011 ✓ Pc-Dmis Touch ✓ ✓ TubeShaper No configuration ✓...
  • Page 186 Select “Hexagon Absolute” ScanWorks    Tezet  TopMes  TopSolid  TouchDMIS  TubeExpert ✓ : Certified by Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence │  : Implemented but not certified by Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence. H000002007-RDS User Manual │ │185 Version 5.0.0 (2018-09-17)

  • Page 187: Pc-Dmis

    Del last patch Validate Long Burst Pts / Scan During the 3DReshaper installation, select the RDS plug-in (for legacy versions, install the 3DReshaper RDS Plug-In). Then when access to “Measure / Digitize”, choose “RDS” (only if several plug-ins are installed).

  • Page 188: Spatial Analyzer

    Scanning also ends, when the red (main) button is released. This feature can be switched on and off with the registry entry “EndScanOnButtonUp” in the “Driver”-section of the working environment. Probe naming: The probe names in Quindos and RDS will differ due to different naming conventions: “Centre reference probe”, “6mm”, “3mm”...

  • Page 189: Romosoft (Gpad / Gtube)

    Start – stop burst points Long Validate Configuration By default, Romosoft 2.0.6 is configured for RDS: no specific configuration is needed for the Absolute Arm. 1. In ROMOSOFT toolbar, do a right click on GDS . Then select {Board} 2. The following window will appear: Click on RA7 / MG (RDS Driver) 3.

  • Page 190: Polyworks

    Configuration for HEXAGON Scanners (RS5 / HP-L-20.8) In ImAlign or ImInspect, click on the “Scanning” button and select “Absolute Arm Scanning Peripherals” Configuration button in Absolute Arm section gives access to RDS control Panel. H000002007-RDS User Manual │ │189 Version 5.0.0 (2018-09-17)
  • Page 191 Don’t forget to save the configuration to keep it as default configuration for new projects. Configuration for Perceptron scanner In ImAlign or ImInspect, in the menu, select “Plug-Ins > Perceptron > Contour Probe”: Scanworks starts, then scanning, and all Scanworks tools are available directly from PolyWorks. H000002007-RDS User Manual │ │190 Version 5.0.0 (2018-09-17)

  • Page 192: Verisurf

    Device Setup window opens. 2. Select the number of devices 3. On the tab of the Device (Device1, Device2 …) that must be allocated to the RDS arm, select the appropriate RDS arm. The primary instrument should be assigned to Device 1, it is not necessary to select more instruments than you have 4.
  • Page 193 Starting a device doesn’t mean make it active. As several devices can be started, it is necessary to activate the one to use. In the list of devices, check or uncheck the one to activate or not. H000002007-RDS User Manual │ │192 Version 5.0.0 (2018-09-17)
  • Page 194 Available for Custom Probes only. All the probes must have a unique name. Deleting a Probe Available for Custom Probes only. Delete cannot be undone. Align Probe Opens RDS Data Collector. Loading Probe To recall a saved Probe set (*.prb file). Sets Save a Probe Set Used to save the current Probe Set to an ASCII File (*.prb file).

  • Page 195: M.1.10 Powerinspect

    Burst Pts / Scan Delete all points At first start of PowerInspect, or through the menu, select the type of measuring system: “Hexagon RDS”. To connect PowerInspect to the arm, click on the “connect” button. Wait few seconds after press buttons to start first scan.

  • Page 196: M.1.11 Powershape

    Once PowerShape is run, click on the Arm connection button on the bottom toolbar. The system is ready Configuration for Scanners ® PowerShape Pro is necessary to be used with HEXAGON arm scanners. After PowerShape installation (V2013 minimum), install the CMM driver provided by Autodesk.

  • Page 197: M.1.12 Metrolog / Μlog

    1. Enter user name and password then Next 2. Skip following window by “Next” 3. On next window, select “type of machine”: “Absolute RDS” and check “Automatically recall last probes file” then click on “Next”. 4. Finish the configuration by clicking on “Save”...
  • Page 198 1. Enter your user name and password then Next 2. Skip following window by “Next” 3. On next window, select “type of machine”: “ROMER Absolute SI RDS” or “ROMER Absolute SE CMS108 RDS” and tick “Automatically recall last probes file” then click on “Next”.

  • Page 199: M.1.13 Geomagic

    Configuration for probing or HEXAGON scanners After Geomagic installation, install “Absolute Probing” and “Absolute Scanning” plug-ins In Qualify or Studio, «material” tab, select “Hexagon Absolute Probing” or “Hexagon Absolute Scanning” Configuration for Perceptron After Geomagic installation, run “Perceptron SetUp.exe” plug-ins installation.

  • Page 200: Aberlink

    Use the ‘Tech…’ button (code 2.718) to open the technical details side of the form. Use the default settings you will need to check Tab Scales - set the ‘ROMER RDS Arm’ radio button. H000002007-RDS User Manual │ │199...
  • Page 201 Tab Others - All options unticked - except SPC option is ticked Probe default state is ticked Probe check enabled is ticked Close the setup form then close down and restart Aberlink3D H000002007-RDS User Manual │ │200 Version 5.0.0 (2018-09-17)
  • Page 202 Appendix Using Aberlink3D A ROMER RDS Arm window is automatically displayed to manage the Arm. Disconnect / This button can be used to disconnect the ROMER RDS Arm. Connect This is not normally required. When disconnected, this button changes to a ‘Connect’ button...
  • Page 203 The status bar at the bottom the ROMER Arm form shows the connection status and the alignment status. Close This button causes the ROMER Arm form to be minimised on the task bar. H000002007-RDS User Manual │ │202 Version 5.0.0 (2018-09-17)

  • Page 204: Calypso

    For more details see the Calypso User Guide. ® 4. In the Probe tab select PH FIX TPxx as the probing system regardless of what probe you are actually using (Solid probe or TP2). H000002007-RDS User Manual │ │203 Version 5.0.0 (2018-09-17)

  • Page 205: M.1.16 Rhinoceros

    Short Hit Pt. Validate Long Burst Pts Configuration for contact probes In the menu of Rhino V5 select “Tools > 3D digitizer > Connect” Then select the type of digitizer: “ROMER digitizer”. H000002007-RDS User Manual │ │204 Version 5.0.0 (2018-09-17)

  • Page 206: Tcp Ports

    Appendix TCP PORTS RDS components are using some TCP and UDP ports for data transmission. To avoid any issue, the following ports need to be open to RDS: Direction Firewall rule needed Component 4020 Incoming RDS Agent 4021 Incoming RDS Toolbox...

  • Page 207: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Computer slow down very often If the computer is very slow each time RDS Data Collector or any other 3D software are used, check if the driver of the graphic card is correct. (for ex if the driver display “VGA card”, then you should search for a better driver).
  • Page 208 H00002007-EN Rev 12 / V 5.0.0 USER MANUAL, RDS © 2018 Hexagon AB and/or its subsidiaries and affiliates. All rights reserved. This document is accurate as of its publication date. Information is subject to change without notice.

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