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### Options tab

Machine Options dialog box - Options tab

The Options tab provides the means 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:

- - Disable Stable Probing: Disables stable probing. See the Stable Probing ON/OFF menu item in the "Tracker Menu" topic for information.

  - Enable Stable Probing: Enables stable probing. See the Stable Probing ON/OFF menu item in the "Tracker Menu" topic for information.

  - Go Birdbath: See the Go BirdBath menu item in the "Tracker Menu" topic for information.

  - Initialize: See the Initialize menu item in the "Tracker Menu" topic for information.

  - Level to Gravity: See the Initialize menu item in the "Nivel Commands" topic for information.

  - Live Image:

  - Motors Off: See the Release Motors menu item in the "Tracker Menu" topic for information.

  - Reset Nivel: Makes a new reference measurement.

  - TScan:

  - Zero Pos (6DoF): See the Go 6DoF 0 Position menu item in the "Tracker Menu" topic for information.

Note: TCU Options are more readily available from the Tracker toolbar/menu.

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

Vector Distance: This defines the distance that you need to move the T-Probe/Reflector from hit location before a "Pulled Hit" will be taken.

"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.

Example showing vector distance and movement

Vector Option: Choose one of these vector options:

- - Use Vector Distance: Allows you to establish the vector using a "Pulled Hit".

  - Use Last IJK: Uses the same IJK vector values of the last measured point.

  - No vector: When this option is selected, you are able to produce scan data when you press and hold a button on the T-Probe.

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

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