Mounting Options for the Cobalt 3D Imager
Overview
In the following article you can find information and recommendations for mounting the FARO® Cobalt 3D Imager.
Mounting Base Plate Recommendations
How you mount a Cobalt 3D Imager depends on the requirements of your project. If your project involves mounting a single Cobalt, you have these options.
- The FARO Pedestal Stand, part number E-ACC-07438-000, offers the highest degree of accuracy for your Cobalt as this stand is resistant to vibrations on the shop floor and most accidental bumps. However, it is not very portable.
- The FARO Lightweight Tripod, part number E-KIT-08386-000 is highly portable and well suited for mobile installations. But, the tripod does not offer a high degree of accuracy as it is not resistant to vibrations and accidental bumps.
Contact your FARO Sales Representative for more information about these options.
Dimensional Drawing of the Mounting Base Plate
The mounting plate dimensions can be found in the FARO 3D Imager Cobalt User Manual. Click here to download. Once you download the manual, search for mounting plate. The mounting plate is located on the bottom of the Cobalt in location 3, as shown here.
Accessories of the Mounting Base Plate
There are multiple accessories options for the Cobalt Array.
An Array can have multiple arms that allows for multiple imagers to be mounted at different heights, and distances apart.
Adjustable 2-Axis Array Tree
- Base kit includes trunk and one limb
- Each Limb ca handle up to 3 Imagers
- Center Imager mount is adjustable
- Up to two additional limbs can be added to base kit
Options
- Pan Heads
- 2-Axis and 3-Axis versions to fit various applications
- Additional Limbs
- To increase array size size from 3 up to 9 Imagers (3 at a time)
- Allowing more coverage of larger parts
- Z-Axis Slider Bar
- For greater depth coverage
Adjustable 2-Axis Array Tree Base Kit (E-KIT-09468-000)
- Includes base, trunk and one limb with 3 positions for Imagers.
- End positions are fixed and the center position adjustable
- Limb is slidable in relationship to trunk
- Counterbalanced on primary limb to allow easy vertical adjustment
Options
- Power Management Case
- Allows grouping of up to 9 individual power supplies and 9 port Ethernet switch for efficient cable management.
3-Axis Pan Head (E-KIT-09466-00)
- Three-way head with bubble levels
- Easily seen in two axes no matter the orientation of the Imager
- Mounts directly to 2-Axis Array Tree
- Quick release for easy service of Imager
- Independent fine adjustment capability for accurate positioning
2-Axis Pan Head (E-KIT-08875-000)
- Standard Tripod Pan head with tilt and pan adjustability
- Mounts to FARO Imager Tripod or 2-Axis Array Tree with included adapter
- Provides fast and easy aiming when positioning Imager
Z-Axis Slider Bar (E-ACC-09750-000)
- Attaches to any of the 3 imager mounts on limb to provide greater depth coverage.
Robot Array 2x1 Mount (E-KIT-09465-000)
- Allows mounting of 2 Imagers on a variety of smaller robots
- Total weight of Imagers and mounts is 10kg allowing use with various manufacturers
- Includes necessary hardware to mount Imagers
Third-Party Options
- Universal Robots UR10 Mounting Flange
- Kuka Robots KR-10 Flange
Robot Array 2x2 Mount (E-KIT-09464-000)
- Allows mounting of 4 Imagers on a variety of robots
- Total weight of Imagers and mounts is 35kg for use with a variety of industrial robots
- Includes necessary hardware to mount imagers
Third-Party Options
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Kuka Robots KR-10 Flange
- Fanuc CR-35 Flange
- Other options meet ISO 9409-1 can be accommodated
Robot Array 2x2 Adapter Kit
