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LMI Technologies G2 User Manual

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Summary of Contents for LMI Technologies G2

  • Page 1 G2 Protective Cover User Manual 15275.01.01_MANUAL_User_G2_protective_cover.pdf...
  • Page 2 G2 Protective Cover Quick Start Guide The G2 protective cover is used on certain Gocator 2500 and Gocator 2600 sensors (see the list below) to prevent scratches or breakage to the sensor's laser and camera windows. The protective cover features replaceable windows and gaskets to provide secure and reliable protection.
  • Page 3: Installing The Protective Cover

    Mount the sensor so that the surface you will scan (target or table surface) is in the upper half of the sensor's measurement range. G2 Protective Cover User Manual...
  • Page 4 Mount the sensor above a flat surface. The sensor should be mounted so that the top of the target will be in the upper part of the sensor's measurement range. For more information, see Target and Mounting on the previous page. G2 Protective Cover User Manual...
  • Page 5 For important information on the target and its position in the sensor scan area, see Target and Mounting on page 3. On the Scan page, set the sensor to Profile mode. Gocator 6.x GoPxL Capture a profile to make sure the target is in the sensor's field of view. G2 Protective Cover User Manual...
  • Page 6 The Gocator 6.x interface is shown here. Sensor profile: Target producing the profile: On the Measure page, add a Profile Position tool. Gocator 6.x GoPxL Double-click the tool or drag and drop it to the space to the right. G2 Protective Cover User Manual...
  • Page 7 Place the tool's region on the top of the target's profile, resizing it if necessary to include only the top. The Gocator 6.x interface is shown below. Set the feature to Average and enable the Z measurement. Gocator 6.x GoPxL Enable recording. Gocator 6.x GoPxL G2 Protective Cover User Manual...
  • Page 8 To perform measurements for scaling calculation Mount the sensor above a flat surface. The surface should be roughly at the mid-point of the sensor’s measurement range. For more information, see Target and Mounting on page 3. G2 Protective Cover User Manual...
  • Page 9 For important information on the target and its position in the sensor scan area, see Target and Mounting on page 3. On the Scan page, set the sensor to Profile mode. Gocator 6.x GoPxL Capture a profile to make sure the target is in the sensor's field of view. G2 Protective Cover User Manual...
  • Page 10 The Gocator 6.x interface is shown here. Sensor profile: Target producing the profile: On the Measure page, add a Profile Dimension tool. Gocator 6.x GoPxL Double-click the tool or drag and drop it to the space to the right. G2 Protective Cover User Manual...
  • Page 11 Place the tool's regions on the left and right edge of the target. The Gocator 6.x interface is shown below. Set Feature 1 to MinX and Feature 2 to Max X, enable the Width measurement output. Gocator 6.x GoPxL Enable recording. G2 Protective Cover User Manual...
  • Page 12 Height Measurements on page 4), you can calculate the measurement scale you need to apply in the measurements you use in your application. Use one (or both) of the following: To calculate the Z measurement scale Calculate the error introduced by the protective cover. G2 Protective Cover User Manual...
  • Page 13 In the Tools panel, in your tool, enable and select the measurement you want to correct. Expand the Filters section in the Output tab and enter the scale you calculated in Calculating a Measurement Scale on the previous page. G2 Protective Cover User Manual...
  • Page 14 In the Inputs section, set the Measurement Formula's Variable 1 input to the output of the measurement you need to scale. In the Parameters section, in the Formula field, multiply the variable's alias (here, M1) by the scaling value. G2 Protective Cover User Manual...
  • Page 15: Cleaning The Windows

    The windows are keyed to ensure the proper orientation. Remove the plastic film from the inner, sensor-facing side of the window. Remove the paper backing from the gasket to expose the adhesive. Carefully position the gasket onto the cover around the window. G2 Protective Cover User Manual...
  • Page 16 If necessary, repeat steps 1 to 5 for the second window. If you are using a measurement scaling value, be sure to re-do the steps described in Calculating and Applying a Measurement Scale on page 3 before re-installing the cover. G2 Protective Cover User Manual...