Using Probe Manager with 3DCreator Digitizers

 

The Probe Manager interface for 3DCreator digitizers automatically presents one partially defined probe for your use. 3DCreators may ship with one or more probe, each having unique factory calibrations. Both point and ball Probes are supported by Probe Manager.

To use a probe with your 3DCreator device you must first complete a representative probe entry in Probe Manager. Unlike other devices, you do not qualify Probes used with 3DCreator digitizers. It is very important that you enter the correct serial number and dimensions when creating a Probe to assure accuracy.

3DCreator devices support the use of a Dynamic Reference Frame to create a part-relative coordinate system when capturing data.

	Note: New probe files are created with a single, partially defined probe entry. To utilize this entry, follow the instructions below for adding a new probe, omitting step number 1.
	Note: RevWorks displays measurements in the same units as the currently active part or assembly document. You can enter values in any other supported unit of measure by adding the recognized abbreviation after the value you enter.

To Add a New Probe

1. Create a New Probe

Probe information is displayed in the right side panel.

2. Set the Probe Serial Number.

Note: The Probe serial number is a unique identifier and should be imprinted on the body of your probe. It corresponds to a file name stored within the 3DCreator interface controller. The serial number matches the file name; excluding the leading "P" that prefixes the associated file name.

3. Set the Probe Port Assignment.

Note: Ports A through D represent the physical ports on the 3DCreator interface controller. Ports M and N are wireless "virtual" ports. Typically you would connect a wireless probe to port "N Wireless".

4. Set the Probe Tip Diameter.

The Probe image adjusts to an image of a Probe with a similar size tip.

5. Set the Probe Tip Length.

Note: For most wired probes the probe tip cannot be removed and the proper Tip Length to use is 0.0. Wireless probes do have removable tips and are typically shipped with a 50 mm length tip. In this case, the proper Tip Length to enter is 50.0 mm.

6. If you wish to use a DRF with this probe follow the instructions for using a DRF.

7. Select digitizing actions you wish to associate with the probe buttons.

	Note: Your probe may have no buttons or may have one or two. Button assignments are only applied to buttons that are present on the physical probe. If your device has one button, only the Button 1 option has an effect on data collection.
	Note: The foot pedal is an auxiliary switch that may be connected to any unused port on the 3DCreator interface controller. The presence of the foot pedal is automatically recognized by RevWorks.

8. Add Notes if desired.