Software Download of FARO Utilities for the Laser Tracker
Download and Install
- Click here to download the latest FARO® Laser Tracker Utilities, version 4.2.1.2, released Nov 2022.
- Note: FARO Tracker Utilities requires the Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable Package (x86) and Visual C++ 2015 Redistributable Package (x86) to operate. These packages are not included with the installer. Newer computers might require the manual download and installation of this packages. Visit the Microsoft website download links below.
Supported Hardware
- VantageS6 and VantageE6
- VantageS and VantageE
- Vantage
- ION
- Xi
- X
- Si
Windows 7 or 10 - FARO Laser Tracker Utilities 2.2.1 or Earlier Issue
A known issue with FARO Utilities while using Windows 7 or 10 is the inability to use Find Trackers on versions 2.2.1 and earlier. This is a common way for to change the IP address of the tracker or to determine the current IP address if another operator has changed it.
FARO Utilities version 2.2.2 released in Feb 2011 resolves this issue.
If using FARO Laser Tracker Utilities 2.2.1 or earlier, to change the IP Address of the tracker using Windows:
- Open Laser Tracker Utilities
- Click Connect to connect to the tracker at 128.128.128.100.
- Open Tracker Pad from the Utilities
- Press the "Set IP Address..." button down towards the bottom.
- A reboot of the Tracker will be required for the new IP address to work.
If you change the IP address of the tracker, you may want to place a label on the tracker indicating its new IP address.
See Also
Keywords:
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