FaroArm USB Driver - What's New

Enhancements/Additions:

• Optimized connectivity speed to FaroArm.
• Improved sampling speed during SPAT.
• SPAT improved to collect points based on set locations throughout range of Arm; previously, SPAT was dependent on location of the first point.

Bug Fixes:

• Addressed bug where in certain positions, SPAT could only initiate if elbow was more than 90 degrees from surface normal, when it should initiate when the elbow is 90 degrees from the surface normal.

Known Issues:

• When “Working Volume Limit” and 8-Axis are both toggled on, user can be falsely notified that he/she is outside of the working volume limit
• Reset button in Arm Compensation section is incorrectly highlighted when an Arm Compensation does not exist for an Arm.
• When connecting to a wireless network with password protection, user will have to re-type the password again if they modify the properties of the connection.

Bug Fixes:

• Removes beta expiration date. 6.11.14 previously released with a beta expiration date of 12/31/2024.

Known Issues:

• When connecting to a wireless network with password protection, user will have to re-type the password again if they modify the properties of the connection.

Enhancements/Additions:

• Support for Quantum X Series, for all supported languages.

Known Issues:

• When connecting to a wireless network with password protection, user will have to re-type the password again if they modify the properties of the connection.

Enhancements/Additions:

• Updated support documentation for xE model

Bug Fixes:

• Addressed bug in Quantum Max when LLP is active probe within the driver, but not connected to the Arm, resulting in performance lag.

Known Issues:

• When connecting to a wireless network with password protection, user will have to re-type the password again if they modify the properties of the connection.

Enhancements/Additions:

• Support for FAROBlu xE
• String translation updates for multiple languages.

Known Issues:

• When connecting to a wireless network with password protection, user will have to re-type the password again if they modify the properties of the connection.

Enhancements/Additions:

• Added a “Clear Probes” button to the Probe Management window.
• Allow users to set gateway on static IP address configuration for the use case where PC and FaroArm will be in different networks.
• Allow users to connect to FaroArms over Ethernet by providing its IP address.
• Updated instructions for Base Deflection test.
• Discontinued support for Windows 32 bit systems.

Bug Fixes:

• Addressed performance issues related to LLP scanning on Wi-Fi with Quantum V1/V2 and Quantum Max (firmware 820.12 recommended).
• Addressed performance issues when Reflection Filter was enabled in LLP Settings with Quantum Max.
• Fixed 2 issues in Base Deflection diagnostic:
  • Data displayed was not shown over time.
  • After recording, red button will stop the test instead of clearing the results.
• Resolved issue with Edge Arms where i-Probe could not be selected when i-Probes are disabled in Probe Management.

Known Issues:

• When connecting to a wireless network with password protection, user will have to re-type the password again if they modify the properties of the connection.

Enhancements/Additions:

• Official support for Windows 11.
• Reduced size of installer package.

Known Issues:

• When connecting to a wireless network with password protection, user will have to re-type the password again if they modify the properties of the connection.

Enhancements/Additions:

• Multi-language release (support for Spanish, German, French, Chinese, Italian, Polish, Russian, Japanese, Portuguese, Turkish).
• Official support for front-mounted LLP connectivity for third-party software.

Bug Fixes:

• Fixed issue where connecting a Quantum Max Arm with Driver 6.6.7 or earlier creates files that could affect accuracy with Driver 6.7.63 or newer.
• Addressed issue where hard probes could not be selected in FaroArm Manager with legacy Arms
• Fixed issue in FaroArm Manager where LLP Calibration is listed as

“Invalid” when it is not the Active (selected) Probe

• Resolved issue where uninstalling the Driver for non-English languages would not execute properly

Known Issues:

• When connecting to a wireless network with password protection, user will have to re-type the password again if they modify the properties of the connection.

Enhancements/Additions:

• Added “Working Volume Limit Warning” in FaroArm Manager under

Hardware Configuration. User will now be notified when measuring

outside the manufacturing-specified working volume of the Arm. If toggled on, measurements will be prohibited; if toggled off, measurements will be permitted. Quantum Max users only.

Known Issues:

• When Quantum Max is connected to a computer using Driver 6.6.7 or earlier, then user updates to 6.7.63 or newer, the Quantum Max will not measure accurately. Current workaround is to go to "C:\ProgramData\FARO\FaroArmUsb" and delete the two .JSON files for the respective FaroArm serial number
• When connecting to a wireless network with password protection, user will have to re-type the password again if they modify the properties of the connection.

Enhancements/Additions:

• Support for Quantum Max and FAROBlu xR, xP and xS

Bug Fixes:

• Fixed issue where Prizm would not scan texture when Algorithm is set to HDR
• Addressed issue where FaroArm USB Driver would not complete if driver is running in the background
• Fixed issue where Driver would not create the directory “C:\ProgramData\FARO\FaroArmUsb”
• Resolved issue where switching LLP Algorithm from HDR to Fixed exposure sets maximum exposure at 500 instead of 4000.

Known Issues:

• When connecting to a wireless network with password protection, user will have to re-type the password again if they modify the properties of the connection.

Enhancements/Additions:

• Multi-language (international) release
• Added feature in Plane Compensation procedure (during LLP Compensation) that requires user to move at least 3mm away from the plane before pushing the red button to finish the routine. If the user does not move more than 3 mm, the user will be prompted to move the probe in the proper direction before the routine can be completed.
• Added ability to create an Event Log Package within FaroArm Manager. Under Diagnostics a new “Generate Support Data” button exists in the bottom left hand corner.
• Added check where driver installation verifies that Arm is not actively communicating to the computer before running the installation. If it is, user will be asked to close FAROATLServer5 before continuing.
• Improved response time when modifying settings related to a TP-20.

Bug Fixes:

• Fixed issue in FaroArm Manager where legacy Arms would not show any probes in Probes Manager if any of the probes had a unique non-English character in its title
• Addressed issue where warning for a missing i-Probe was shown when the LLP is the active probe. NOTE: If a software does not make the LLP the active probe, you may still get the missing i-Probe message, but the LLP can and will still activate.
• Resolved issue where FaroArm event entries in the event log were reporting the Windows OS as Windows 8 on a Windows 10 OS system
• Fixed issue in LLP Compensation where “Probe Twist” indicator on a German installation was displayed incorrectly due to the translation of the text.
• Resolved issue where legacy Arm users could not successfully modify the settings of a TP-20 under “Edit Probe”

Known Issues:

• When connecting to a wireless network with password protection, user will have to re-type the password again if they modify the properties of the connection.

Enhancements/Additions:

• Support for FARO Gage (2020)
• New installer implementation

Bug Fixes:

• Fixed issue where when LLP is activated, a single point is being produced instead of 2000 points.

Known Issues:

• When connecting to a wireless network with password protection, user will have to re-type the password again if they modify the properties of the connection.

Enhancements/Additions:

• Multi-language (International) Release
• Added Driver version visibly to Window UI
• Updated EventLogPackager to collect additional probe files and logs

Bug Fixes:

• Fixed issue where Arm’s green and red buttons were not responding to

the FaroArm Manager UI

• Resolved issue where applying changes to LLP settings moments after LLP connection would result in an exception
• Addressed “Error 1006” issue regarding USB socket port retries

Known Issues:

• When connecting to a wireless network with password protection, user will have to re-type the password again if they modify the properties of the connection.

Enhancements/Additions:

• Added High Density Mode, which doubles the point count along the laser line (for FAROBlu HD and Prizm LLPs with firmware with 703.8 and newer)
• Added Max Scan Rate bar, which helps limit the maximum frame rate speed (for FAROBlu LLPs with firmware 750.X and newer)
• Improved Windowing Mode for LLP. When depth of field is now reduced, frame rate increases substantially. (for FAROBlu LLPs with firmware 750.X and newer)
• Added “Frame/Second” to LLP Rangefinder UI (for FAROBlu LLPs with firmware 750.X and newer)

Bug Fixes:

• Fixed issue where offset was not being applied correctly during Probe Compensation with Angular Adapter
• Fixed issue where 8-Axis compensation results would intermittently crash FaroArm Manager

Known Issues:

• When connecting to a wireless network with password protection, user will have to re-type the password again if they modify the properties of the connection.

Enhancements/Additions:

• Added a warning to users when a custom diameter of 0 is used that affirms the customer is using a 0 diameter probe and if he/she is not, should input the true value of the ball diameter.

Bug Fixes:

• Addressed issue where user could not connect to a wireless network that was password protected.
• Addressed issue where the IP address is not recalling correctly when attempting to configure a network connection using Wi-Fi to PC option in FaroArm Manager
• Fixed issue in Hardware Configuration where the battery status was not reporting the correct state and percentages of the batteries.
• Fixed issue where Wi-Fi to PC toggle in FaroArm Manager could not be disabled.
• Resolved issue where FaroArm Manager would crash when the LLP range finder was maximized.
• Corrected issue on Prizms where modifications to Movement Filter were not properly reflected in LLP Settings (but were still being applied upon saving).
• Resolved error where Edge was reporting LLP connectivity when connected via Wi-Fi.

Known Issues:

• When connecting to a wireless network with password protection, user will have to re-type the password again if they modify the properties of the connection.

Enhancements/Additions:

• Implemented new Guidance Compensation Routine for 6-Axis Quantum users
• Improved install file size

Bug Fixes:

• Addressed Arm Compensation issue where compensation was not correctly applied after compensation was completed (NOTE: Quantum S requires firmware 814.15 or newer)
• Fixed synchronization issue where settings within Range Finder were not reflecting the current settings
• Fixed issue where stress warnings from 8-Axis were not being reported when connected to Edge Arm

Known Issues:

• In Hardware Configuration, status of the battery is not updating correctly. Correct workaround is to refer to the battery LEDs or the LED indicators on the base.

Enhancements/Additions:

• Improved performance in systems specifically experiencing delays during probe compensation
• Removed Gateway configuration when user is setting up Ethernet configuration. By design, the Arm is expected to be in the same network as the PC it’s connected to.

Bug Fixes:

• Addressed issue where TP-20 probes on the Edge series arms were inoperative during the plane measurement portion of the LLP Compensation routine
• Fixed issue in Probes menu where LLPs can be starred (as a favorite) but

not shown in the “My Probes” tab

• Resolved bug in Quantum series arms where selecting a disconnected i- Probe in FaroArm Manager while a custom probe was connected would transfer properties of the former probe to the latter probe.
• Addressed issue in CAM2 2018 where probe changes performed in FaroArm Manager on legacy Arms did not update properly in the CAM2 Device Center

Enhancements/Additions:

• Support for FARO 8-Axis for Edge Arms.
  • Edge LLP HD and Edge LLP SD are supported with reduced frame rate (up to 20% reduction)
  • Remote upgrade required. See local sales representative for details.

Bug Fixes:

• Addressed issue where TP-20 is not triggering properly within Spatial Analyzer

Enhancements/Additions:

• International Release
• Revise pass/fail criteria for Probe Compensation and LLP Compensation

Bug Fixes:

• Fixed probing with green and red triggers. Affected software include legacy CAM2 software, CAM2 SmartInspect, Geomagic Control X and Design X.
• Addressed bug in CAM2 2018 where TP20 on a FARO Edge would not retain settings
• Fixed issue where FaroArm Manager dialog screens from 3^rd party software were displaying software screens in the OS default language rather than the language chosen during installation
• Addressed issue where Edge and Quantum Arms initially connected via Wi-Fi would improperly disconnect from software
• Disabled Scan Density when Texture Capture is enabled to prevent loss of point data

Enhancements/Additions:

• Support for FARO 8-Axis for Quantum Arms
• Support for FARO Prizm for Quantum Arms
• Support for FaroBlu SD LLP for Edge and Quantum Arms
• Updated Range Finder interface, including settings display and near/far field clarity
• Added Angular filter for V6 LLPs and newer
• Added Windowing filter for V6 LLPs and newer
• Added TP-20 trigger indicator to Diagnostics dialog screen

Bug Fixes:

• Addressed issue where reference encoder dialog screen does not close after referencing the Arm
• Fixed issue where hardware configuration screen shows the incorrect driver version when called from external applications
• Fixed issue where sphere compensation continues to take points beyond the max points required

Enhancements/Additions:

• Updated error dialog screen to reflect error code and time of error
• Implemented adaptive line filtering in LLP plane compensation for legacy LLP models

Bug Fixes:

• Addressed issue where Arm Compensation reports an error when compensation has passed but is not better than the previous results
• Fixed issue where Edge users could not use an i-Probe as a regular probe
• Fixed issue where Edge users were not receiving a notification when i- Probes were missing with i-Probes enabled in FaroArm Manager
• Addressed issue where saturation status was not updating correctly in the V6/FaroBlu range finder

Enhancements/Additions:

• International Release

Enhancements/Additions:

• Implemented a new Laser Line Probe Compensation Routine that utilizes near and far field measurements, resulting in improved repeatability and point cloud alignment amongst passes.
  
• Implemented an updated Single Point Articulation Test (SPAT) Routine for Quantum M and S users that is ISO 10360-12 compliant. Users will now be asked to sweep the elbow left and right before a (Max-Min)/2 calculation occurs. For 7 axis users, a 180 degree rotation of the 7^th axis is recommended in between sweeps.
  
• Added the ability for Quantum M and S Arms to be used with an LLP only (i.e., sans i-Probe)
• Added new “Angular Adapter” option for probe compensation. This option helps Quantum and Edge users effectively characterize the location of an angled probe extension, which then can be used by a software if it is being visually represented.
• Compensations older than 30 days are now showing as invalid
• Compensation log now lists the method of compensation and whether guidance was used or not
• Added High Precision Mode in LLP Settings for Quantum ScanArm users
• Driver version is now listed under Hardware Configuration

Bug Fixes:

• Fixed issue where LLPs could not be disabled properly when switching to a hard probe in FaroArm Manager
• Fixed issue where last compensation temperature was recorded as 0 degrees after an LLP fails compensation
• Fixed issue where probes list would not show due to certain failing conditions
• Addressed toggling of LLP Algorithm setting in Polyworks plug-in

Enhancements/Additions:

• Eliminated probe errors showing in the reference encoders dialog when Arm is at rest
• Disabled red and green contextual buttons within FaroArm Manager when Arm as Mouse is enabled

Bug Fixes:

• Fixed issues with FARO Gage connectivity
• Addressed scanning communication issues when a TP-20 is attached to the Arm
• Fixed issue where terminating the FaroArm Manager process in Windows Task Manager causes slowdowns in measurement software
• Fixed Sensor Probe recognition in Edge Arms
• Addressed unit conversion bug for ABC angles in Compensation dialog view
• Corrected links for help files in multiple languages

Enhancements/Additions:

• Improved Wi-Fi scanning parameters
• Users allowed to modify the name of custom i-Probes
• Probe name now accepts 18 characters
• Arm Compensation window now includes a Reset button
• Support for Quantum TrackArm adapter

Bug Fixes:

• Addressed issue with mouse movement from Arm when window is minimized and after Hole Compensation
• Fixed Green button shortcut after saving Arm Compensation results
• Resolved customized i-Probe diameter communications with third party software
• Addressed bug where a Quantum S connected via Bluetooth was not listed as a connected device
• Corrected translations for SPAT report in Japanese
• Resolved Bluetooth issues occurring upon disconnect
• Addressed UI crashing during LLP Plane compensation for legacy arms and LLPs
• Addressed Range finder behavior launching upon LLP use

Enhancements:

• All New user interface for all existing USB FaroArm users
• Allows connectivity to Quantum S and M FaroArm
• Allows users to manage probes, network settings, and diagnostics outside of a measurement software via FaroArm Manager located in the Start menu
  

Bug Fixes:

• Addressed issue where initial point is taken during LLP hard plane compensation
• Corrected specific Polish translation strings
• Corrected sphere compensation errors over Wi-Fi
• Corrected issue where “reference encoders” screen does not show on certain languages
• Addressed issue where Arm cannot connect via USB after disconnecting from LAN in FaroArm Manager
• Corrected CSV reports when exporting into languages that use comma as a decimal place