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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:

1. - Closure: Opens the Closure window. See "Using the Closure Window" topic.

   - Home: Point your laser tracker to the home position.

   - Log Off: Log Off from the SMX Tracker.

   - Log On: Log On to the SMX Tracker

   - Motors Off: Releases the horizontal and vertical tracker head motors in order to allow manual tracker head movement.

   - Motors On: Engages the horizontal and vertical tracker head motors in order to allow manual tracker head movement.

   - Operational Checks: See "Performing Operational Checks".

   - Tracker Pad:

   - Wake Up:

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

IP Address: Specify the IP address of your Laser Tracker controller (default 128.128.128.100).

Update Interval:

Vector Interval:

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:

1. - 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.

Automatic Closure Window: When this check box is enabled, the Closure window will automatically be opened if the reflector is very close to the home position (the nest).