LMI Technologies Gocator 2500 Quick Start Manual

3. S
TARTING GOCATOR
NOTE: Gocator must be connected to a host computer in order to launch the user interface and set up the sensor.
Gocator sensors are configured by connecting with a web browser. For details on browser compatibility, see the user manual.
A. L
AUNCHING THE INTERFACE
Step 1
Change network setting on host computer.
In Windows 7
a. Open the Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center > Change
Adapter Settings.
b. Right-click desired network connection, and then click Properties.
c. On the Networking tab, click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4),
and then click Properties.
d. Select "Use the following IP address" option.
e. Enter IP Address "192.168.1.5" and Subnet Mask "255.255.255.0", then
click OK.
In Mac OS X 10.6
a. Open the Network Pane in System Preferences and select Ethernet.
b. Set Configure to "Manually".
c. Enter IP Address "192.168.1.5" and Subnet Mask "255.255.255.0", and
then click Apply.
Gocator is shipped with the following default network
configuration:
Setting Default
DCHP Disabled
IP Address 192.168.1.10
Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0
Gateway 0.0.0.0
Step 2
Open a web browser and enter the sensor address.
The Gocator interface loads.
An example of the user interface in use
T
ROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
Mechanical / Environmental
The sensor is warm.
Connection
When connecting with a web
browser, the sensor is not found
(page does not load).
When attempting to log in, the
password is not accepted.
Laser Profiling
When the Play button is pressed,
the sensor does not emit laser light.
The sensor emits laser light, but the
Range Indicator does not illuminate
and/or points are not displayed in
the data viewer.
The sensor CPU level is near 100%.
B. R
UNNING GOCATOR
Step 1
Select the Manage page.
Step 2
Ensure that Replay mode is off (slider set to left) and that the
Laser Safety switch is enabled or the Laser Safety input is
high. Press the Start button in the toolbar to start the sensor
(a laser line should now be visible).
Step 3
Move target into the laser plane and measure!
NOTE
Gocator sensors can also interface directly with HexSight.
Refer to the HexSight Quick Start Guide for more information.
SUGGESTED RESOLUTION
• It is normal for a sensor to be warm when powered on.
• Verify the sensor power is on. This will be indicated by an illuminated POWER LED.
• Verify the Power & Ethernet cordset is connected to the Power/LAN connector and the Ethernet RJ45 plug is connected to the Ethernet switch.
• Verify that the client computer's network settings are properly configured.
See Getting Started > Network Setup in the Gocator user manual or your computer's documentation on configuring a network adapter.
• Download the Gocator Tools package from the downloads area of LMI's website at www.lmi3D.com.
Unzip and run the Sensor Discovery Tool [Discovery>kDiscovery.exe] to verify that the sensor has the correct network settings.
• Download the Gocator Tools package from from the downloads area of LMI's website at www.lmi3D.com.
Unzip and run the Sensor Discovery Tool [Discovery>kDiscovery.exe] to find the sensor on the network and click Factory Restore.
WARNING: Performing a factory restore resets your configuration settings to their original values. These settings can be recovered from backup files if you
have previously saved them.
• Ensure that the decal covering the laser emitter window, normally affixed to new sensors, has been removed.
• Verify that the LASER LED on the Gocator is illuminated. If not, the laser safety input signal is off.
To determine the correct solution for your application, see Specifications > Gocator Power/LAN Connector > Laser Safety Input in the user manual.
• The exposure setting may be too low. For more information, see Gocator Web Interface > Scan Setup and Alignment > Sensor > Exposure in the user manual.
• Verify that the measurement target is within the sensor's field of view and measurement range.
The RANGE LED on the Gocator will illuminate when the target is in range.
• Check that the exposure time is set to a reasonable level.
For more information, see Gocator Web Interface > Scan Setup and Alignment > Sensor > Exposure in the user manual.
• Review the active measurements and remove any that are unnecessary.
• Consider reducing the trigger speed.
• Consider reducing the laser profiling resolution.
REPLAY (off)
RECORD SNAPSHOT START
Quick Start Guide
For the user manual, CAD drawings, firmware release notes, SDK,
and more, go to www.lmi3D.com/support/downloads.
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