As some of you may already know, some useful improvements are now available on VXelements 2.0.
Automatic Mode
The Automatic mode can be considered like an improved static mode. Before, on top of the Sensor referential, only two referencing modes were available:
- The Dynamic Mode, which offers all the benefits of the TRUaccuracy technology, but can become problematic when an insufficient number of positioning targets are visible (for instance when the operator is standing between the part and the C-Track);
- The Static Mode, which solves the aforementioned problem, but does not offer the TRUaccuracy benefits (dynamic referencing).
What the Automatic Mode brings is the ability to use the Dynamic Mode as long as possible, and then automatically revert to the Static Mode when less than 3 positioning targets are visible (at least one must remain visible though).
With the remaining targets (1 or 2), the system ensures that no inadvertent movement occurs, since this would distort measurements, because even though it is possible to detect a movement, it is not possible to estimate the position of the C-Track with only one or two targets. If such a movement occurs, the measurements become impossible until at least 3 positioning targets are visible again.
As soon as the number of visible targets exceeds 3, the system reverts back to the Dynamic Mode. If the number of targets is lesser than 3 for 5 minutes or more, measurement remains impossible until at least 3 targets are visible.
Dynamic Referencing under unstable conditions
It is now possible to create a dynamic referential even if the mounting is very unstable. The only condition: the referential must remain rigid (meaning, a consistent distance must be maintained between the different positioning targets). The acquisition will work properly even if the targets change positions relative to the C-Track! The TRUaccuracy concept is thus fully operational for every stage of the measurement process.
