ROMER Absolute Arm Technical Information Product Line Portable
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ROMER Absolute Arm Technical Information Product Line Portable Measuring Arm Quonset Point, Rhode Island
![Introduction The new ROMER Absolute Arm RA 7 • One common arm product range Introduction The new ROMER Absolute Arm RA 7 • One common arm product range](http://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image/42609ec389c289db88cfe41c0dc90dc8/image-2.jpg)
Introduction The new ROMER Absolute Arm RA 7 • One common arm product range worldwide • One global product strategy • A product made with Hexagon expertise – ROMER design & conception – Leica Geosystems high-end encoders – TESA probes – Polymeca precision parts 2
![Introduction ROMER Absolute Arm RA 7 • The most robust and thermally stable Romer Introduction ROMER Absolute Arm RA 7 • The most robust and thermally stable Romer](http://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image/42609ec389c289db88cfe41c0dc90dc8/image-3.jpg)
Introduction ROMER Absolute Arm RA 7 • The most robust and thermally stable Romer arm we ever built • Absolute Encoders – Turn it on and measure • Versatile system concept on which we build our future innovations 3
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Features & Benefits
![Features & Benefits New Design • Global common family appearance • New design focusing Features & Benefits New Design • Global common family appearance • New design focusing](http://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image/42609ec389c289db88cfe41c0dc90dc8/image-5.jpg)
Features & Benefits New Design • Global common family appearance • New design focusing on weight reduction and ergonomics • New handle design makes it easier to lift the arm out of the case, simplifies set up and arm relocation • Weight reduction allows an easier setup and better arm handling during operation • No onsite installation preparations required – turn it on and measure 5
![Features & Benefits Infinite Rotation • Hexagon Metrology Holds the Patent on Infinite Rotation Features & Benefits Infinite Rotation • Hexagon Metrology Holds the Patent on Infinite Rotation](http://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image/42609ec389c289db88cfe41c0dc90dc8/image-6.jpg)
Features & Benefits Infinite Rotation • Hexagon Metrology Holds the Patent on Infinite Rotation – Just one of many ROMER innovations – No bumping into hard stops and losing position – No need to unwind the system – All major axes go Round and Round FOREVER 6
![Features & Benefits New Carbon Graphite Tube Construction • • • More durable than Features & Benefits New Carbon Graphite Tube Construction • • • More durable than](http://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image/42609ec389c289db88cfe41c0dc90dc8/image-7.jpg)
Features & Benefits New Carbon Graphite Tube Construction • • • More durable than steel – Space age technology – Used throughout the aerospace industry Rigid – Tubes are 3 -times more rigid than standard carbon fiber tubes Light weight – Reduces operator fatigue Increased thermal stability Guaranteed for life – Under normal use the Carbon Graphite Tubes are guaranteed for the life of the product 7
![Features & Benefits New Improved ZERO-G Counterbalance • Improved Low Profile Zero G Counter Features & Benefits New Improved ZERO-G Counterbalance • Improved Low Profile Zero G Counter](http://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image/42609ec389c289db88cfe41c0dc90dc8/image-8.jpg)
Features & Benefits New Improved ZERO-G Counterbalance • Improved Low Profile Zero G Counter Balance • Specially designed pneumatic shock with improved release characteristics reduces stress on C-axis when moving up too fast • Significantly reduces operator fatigue • Less sensitive for fast movements – easier for untrained operators to get accurate results • Enables one handed operation • Never pulls the arm up or pushes it down • Holds the elbow and allows it to float 8
![Features & Benefits New Dual Yoke Housing Design • Decreased Arm Weight • Decreased Features & Benefits New Dual Yoke Housing Design • Decreased Arm Weight • Decreased](http://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image/42609ec389c289db88cfe41c0dc90dc8/image-9.jpg)
Features & Benefits New Dual Yoke Housing Design • Decreased Arm Weight • Decreased Number of Coupling ►Increased Reliability • C-Axis moved forward ►Vertical Home Position 9
![Features & Benefits New Absolute Encoders • No reset or initialisation of encoders required Features & Benefits New Absolute Encoders • No reset or initialisation of encoders required](http://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image/42609ec389c289db88cfe41c0dc90dc8/image-10.jpg)
Features & Benefits New Absolute Encoders • No reset or initialisation of encoders required – turn it on and measure • High accuracy encoders offer angle accuracy of 1 arc sec (15 times more accurate then Heidenhain encoders used prior) • Virtually no temperature drifts allow to start your measuring task immediately – turn it on and measure • A true Hexagon solution – market leading encoders produced by Leica Geosystems tailored for ROMER arms • Sealed system protects your investment 10
![Features & Benefits TESA Probes • ROMER’s established automatic probe recognition feature is combined Features & Benefits TESA Probes • ROMER’s established automatic probe recognition feature is combined](http://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image/42609ec389c289db88cfe41c0dc90dc8/image-11.jpg)
Features & Benefits TESA Probes • ROMER’s established automatic probe recognition feature is combined with proven, robust kinematic joint connection • Plug-and-Measure reduces operator mistakes: When a probe is changed during the measurement job, the probe is automatically identified by the software without any recalibration • New probes can be easily calibrated on site using the easy to use RDS macro guides 11
![Features & Benefits Spin. Grip and Spin. Knob • Spin. Grip located on the Features & Benefits Spin. Grip and Spin. Knob • Spin. Grip located on the](http://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image/42609ec389c289db88cfe41c0dc90dc8/image-12.jpg)
Features & Benefits Spin. Grip and Spin. Knob • Spin. Grip located on the E-Axis and Spin. Knob at the elbow with infinite rotation – two “approved” grip positions for increased ergonomics – Reducing user loads and friction – Minimize operator’s fatigue – Maximize accuracy • Spin. Grip and Spin. Knob are available for 75 series only arms, 2. 5 m or longer only 12
![Features & Benefits New Feature Pack Technology • Feature Packs plug into the arm Features & Benefits New Feature Pack Technology • Feature Packs plug into the arm](http://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image/42609ec389c289db88cfe41c0dc90dc8/image-13.jpg)
Features & Benefits New Feature Pack Technology • Feature Packs plug into the arm base and provide interchangeable and upgradeable add-on capabilities such as Wi-Fi connection, battery power, and more • Unique Feature Pack Port represents a standardized data port which is a key feature for future innovations • Mobility Pack – Go fully wireless with battery and Wi-Fi data connection • Mobility Pack – Comes as a standard with every 75 series arm 13
![Features & Benefits New Feature Pack Technology • All Electronics External to arm structure Features & Benefits New Feature Pack Technology • All Electronics External to arm structure](http://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image/42609ec389c289db88cfe41c0dc90dc8/image-14.jpg)
Features & Benefits New Feature Pack Technology • All Electronics External to arm structure – Thermal Stability – Mechanical Stability • Light weight • Future Proofing – Add new feature packs later • Improved Serviceability 14
![Features & Benefits New RDS Interface • Reduced training efforts for sales people, support Features & Benefits New RDS Interface • Reduced training efforts for sales people, support](http://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image/42609ec389c289db88cfe41c0dc90dc8/image-15.jpg)
Features & Benefits New RDS Interface • Reduced training efforts for sales people, support engineers and customers by using just one common interface for all arms and gauges • Simplified product structure - supporting all common and compatible volume extension an repositioning tools • Macro guided verification and calibration routines allow operators without specific knowledge to follow calibration according to given Standards (B 89. 4. 22, VDI/VDE 2617 -9) • Combining the best of both worlds in a common interface 15
![Features & Benefits Packaging Everything packed and ready to go 16 Features & Benefits Packaging Everything packed and ready to go 16](http://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image/42609ec389c289db88cfe41c0dc90dc8/image-16.jpg)
Features & Benefits Packaging Everything packed and ready to go 16
![Features & Benefits Production Processes • Dust protected production lines with special protective measures Features & Benefits Production Processes • Dust protected production lines with special protective measures](http://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image/42609ec389c289db88cfe41c0dc90dc8/image-17.jpg)
Features & Benefits Production Processes • Dust protected production lines with special protective measures for assembly teams • Every arm goes through a specific vibration treatment and thermal cycling before calibration and shipment 17
![Features & Benefits Production Processes • Every arm goes through an extended 24 h Features & Benefits Production Processes • Every arm goes through an extended 24 h](http://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image/42609ec389c289db88cfe41c0dc90dc8/image-18.jpg)
Features & Benefits Production Processes • Every arm goes through an extended 24 h temperature cycle process before calibration and shipment 18
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Features & Benefits Production Processes • Production and Design Enhancements ensure that the Absolute Arm is the most stable arm we have ever produced • Significant reduction of mechanical movement helps to minimize accuracy impacts during transport and storage • Arms are calibrated at the assembly sites, shipped and arrive within specifications – without recalibration 19
![Features & Benefits Arm Calibration Data Management • Arm calibration data including standard probes Features & Benefits Arm Calibration Data Management • Arm calibration data including standard probes](http://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image/42609ec389c289db88cfe41c0dc90dc8/image-20.jpg)
Features & Benefits Arm Calibration Data Management • Arm calibration data including standard probes are stored directly in the arm • Just turn it on and measure – No hassle with missing calibration files 20
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Product Specifications
![Product Specifications Accuracy Range Model 73 Series Repeatability 75 Series 73 Series Length Accuracy Product Specifications Accuracy Range Model 73 Series Repeatability 75 Series 73 Series Length Accuracy](http://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image/42609ec389c289db88cfe41c0dc90dc8/image-22.jpg)
Product Specifications Accuracy Range Model 73 Series Repeatability 75 Series 73 Series Length Accuracy 75 Series 73 Series 75 Series 1. 5 m 7315 N/A 0. 025 mm N/A 0. 037 mm N/A 2. 0 m 7320 7520 0. 030 mm 0. 016 mm 0. 042 mm 0. 023 mm 2. 5 m 7325 7525 0. 038 mm 0. 020 mm 0. 051 mm 0. 029 mm 3. 0 m 7330 7530 0. 065 mm 0. 033 mm 0. 095 mm 0. 049 mm 3. 5 m 7335 7535 0. 095 mm 0. 043 mm 0. 130 mm 0. 061 mm 4. 0 m 7340 7540 0. 120 mm 0. 061 mm 0. 149 mm 0. 075 mm 4. 5 m 7345 7545 0. 150 mm 0. 070 mm 0. 170 mm 0. 082 mm 22
![Product Specifications Accuracy – VDI/VDE Benchmark Test • Arm was calibrated in the Montoire Product Specifications Accuracy – VDI/VDE Benchmark Test • Arm was calibrated in the Montoire](http://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image/42609ec389c289db88cfe41c0dc90dc8/image-23.jpg)
Product Specifications Accuracy – VDI/VDE Benchmark Test • Arm was calibrated in the Montoire assembly site • Transported to Wetzlar • No additional calibration was done • Test were performed by two independent operators 23
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Product Specifications Accuracy - 73 Series • More accurate arm at larger size • All 73 series arms are between 9%-18% more accurate than the FARO’s product at the next shorter arm size 24
![Product Specifications Accuracy - 75 Series • More accurate arm at larger size • Product Specifications Accuracy - 75 Series • More accurate arm at larger size •](http://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image/42609ec389c289db88cfe41c0dc90dc8/image-25.jpg)
Product Specifications Accuracy - 75 Series • More accurate arm at larger size • All 75 series arms are between 18%-30% more accurate than the main competitor’s product at the next shorter arm size • 75 series arms are roughly twice as accurate as 3 Series arms 25
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Product Specifications Measuring Volume RA 7 provides additional Measuring Volume At the same or better accuracy as the competition US THEM % Difference 2. 0 M 1. 8 M + 11. 1% 2. 5 M 2. 4 M + 4. 2% Largest Competitive Product is 3. 6 M Our 4. 5 provides 25% more volume MORE measuring Reach when you need it! 26
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Product Specifications Weight 7 x 15 7 x 20 7 x 25 7 x 30 7 x 35 7 x 40 7 x 45 7. 1 kg 7. 4 kg 7. 7 kg 8. 3 kg 8. 6 kg 8. 9 kg 9. 2 kg Arm Weight 73 Series Arm Weight 75 Series Mobility Pack Weight Case Weight 210 g 16. 5 KG ( Foam included 3. 5 kg) 1320 mmx 510 mmx 290 mm 18. 6 KG ( Foam included 4 kg) 1580 mmx 510 mmx 290 mm 22 KG (Foam included 4. 5 kg) 1860 mmx 510 mmx 290 mm 27
![Product Specifications Weight • 73 series is about 20% lighter than a comparable FARO Product Specifications Weight • 73 series is about 20% lighter than a comparable FARO](http://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image/42609ec389c289db88cfe41c0dc90dc8/image-28.jpg)
Product Specifications Weight • 73 series is about 20% lighter than a comparable FARO arm • 75 series is about 15% lighter than a comparable FARO arm 28
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