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'''Scanner ID''' - Locator detects and list all available PhoXi Scanners as shown by Network Discovery in PhoXi Control application. Use '''Refresh''' button to reload available devices
 
'''Scanner ID''' - Locator detects and list all available PhoXi Scanners as shown by Network Discovery in PhoXi Control application. Use '''Refresh''' button to reload available devices

Revision as of 14:39, 19 July 2018

The main aim of this page is to provide a detail information of how to configure and use Locator

It is highly recommended that users read Locator Tutorial: Introduction prior to installation of specific robot interface

1. Locator Start

Locator requires PhoXi Scanner instance so as a first step ensure that PhoXi Control application is up and running.

In order to start Locator find Locator Configurator in the Applications menu in Ubuntu or simple type Locator command to the terminal.

2. Locator Configuration

Figure below shows Locator GUI which is intended for configuration and validation of Locator functionality.


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Following is the list and description of Locator controls:

Scanner ID - Locator detects and list all available PhoXi Scanners as shown by Network Discovery in PhoXi Control application. Use Refresh button to reload available devices

Main Port - Set a number of port which will be opened for TCP/IP communication by Locator for communication with client.

PLCF - Photoneo Localization Configuration File generated from Localization Configurator. See this link for more info. Use Configure New button to launch Photoneo Localization Configurator directly.

Best Result Selector - this option is used to filter results returned by Localization. For example if PLCF configuration is set to return 50 results but Locator client request only single one, this option affects which of Localization results will be finally transmitted to the client. If client requires more results, Best Result Selector is used as sorting criterion. Select from Min X, Max X, Min Y, Max Y, Min Z, Max Z, Max Overlap options.

Store Log - If you want to store Locator logs to the text file, check this option and select/create a file using the Browse button.

Load/Save Server Configuration - Locator by default stores the last configuration used, however these buttons can be used to save current configuration to specific file to be reloaded later.

Start/Stop Server - This button is intended to start and stop Locator TCP/IP server.

3. Locator Runtime

Locator waiting for connection.jpg


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