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TARTING GOCATOR

 

NOTE: Gocator must be connected to a host computer in order to launch the user interface and setup the sensor.

Gocator sensors are configured by connecting with a web browser. 
The user interface is supported with FireFox 3.5+, Chrome 4.0+, & Internet Explorer 8.0+. (Use FireFox or Chrome for optimal  
performance.) The Adobe Flash browser plugin version 10.0+ must be installed.

T

ROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM

SUGGESTED RESOLUTION

Mechanical / Environmental

The sensor is warm.

• It is normal for a sensor to be warm when powered on. 

Connection

When connecting with a web browser, the 
sensor is not found (page does not load).

• Verify the sensor power is on. This will be indicated by an illuminated POWER LED. 
• Verify the cable from the sensor’s LAN connector is plugged into the Ethernet port on the client computer.
• Verify that the client computer’s network settings are properly configured. Refer to the Connecting to a New 

 

• 

Sensor section in the Gocator user manual or to your computer’s documentation on configuring a network adapter.

• Download 14405-x.x.x.x_software_go2_tools.zip from the downloads area of LMI’s website at www.lmi3D.com

.  

  

Unzip and run the Sensor Discovery Tool [bin>win32>kDiscovery.exe] to verify that the sensor has the correct network settings. 

When attempting to log in, the password is not 
accepted.

• Download 14405-x.x.x.x_software_go2_tools.zip from from the downloads area of LMI’s website at www.lmi3D.com

  

Unzip and run the Sensor Discovery Tool [bin>win32>kDiscovery.exe] to discover the sensor on the network and restore default settings. 

  

NOTE: Using the Sensor Discovery tool will reset your configuration settings to default - these settings can be recovered from the backup 

 

  

files if previously saved.

Laser Profiling

When the Play button is pressed, the sensor 

does not emit laser light.

• Ensure that the decal covering the laser emitter window, normally affixed to new sensors, has been removed.
• Verify that the LASER LED on the Gocator is illuminated, if not, the laser safety input signal is off. Refer to 

 

 

Laser Safety Input Section in the Gocator user manual to determine the correct solution for your application.

• The exposure setting may be too low. Refer to the Exposure section in the Gocator User Manual for more information 

 

• 

on configuring exposure time.  

The sensor emits laser light, but the  

Range Indicator does not illuminate and/or 
points are not displayed in the Profile Viewer.

• Verify that the measurement target is within the sensor’s field of view and measurement range.

 

  

The RANGE LED on the Gocator will illuminate when the target is in range.

 

• Check that the exposure time is set to a reasonable level. Refer to the Exposure section in the Gocator User Manual   

 

 for more information on configuring exposure time. 

The sensor CPU level is near 100%.

• Review the active measurements and eliminate any that are unnecessary measurements.
• Consider reducing the trigger speed.
• Consider reducing the laser profiling resolution.

Once connected to the Gocator, click the Help icon to  

view the User Manual, update firmware, or download SDK

An example of the user interface in use

Worldwide

 

Email:

 

 

 

support@lmi3D.c

om

  

Web:

 

  

ww

w.lmi3D

.com

 

North America 

Phone:

  

+1 604 636 10

11

  

Fax:

 

 

+1 604 516 8368

Europe

  

Phone:

  

+31 45 850 7000

  

Fax:

  

+31 45 574 2500

Quick Start Guide

In Windows 7

•Open the Control Panel>Network and Sharing Center>Change Adapter 

 

  Settings.

•Right-click desired network connection, then click Properties.
•On the Networking tab, click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4), 

 

  then click Properties.
•Select “Use the following IP address” option.
•Enter IP Address “192.168.1.5” and Subnet Mask “255.255.255.0”, then 

 

  click OK.

In Mac OS X 10.6

•Open the Network Pane in System Preferences and select Ethernet.
•Set Configure to “Manually”.
•Enter IP Address “192.168.1.5” and Subnet Mask “255.255.255.0”, then 

 

  click Apply.

B. R

UNNING GOCATOR

 

A. L

AUNCHING THE INTERFACE

Open a web browser and enter the sensor address

Select language of choice

Step 2

Step 3

Step 1

The Administrator password is initially blank. Press the Login 

button to connect

Step 4

Gocator is shipped with the following default network 

 

configuration

Setting

Default

DCHP

Disabled

IP Address

192.168.1.10

Subnet Mask

255.255.255.0

Gateway

0.0.0.0

Step 1

Select the Connection Page

Change network setting on host computer

Step 3

Ensure data source is set to LIVE and the Laser Safety switch 
is enabled or the Laser Safety input is high. Press the PLAY 

button in the toolbar to start the sensor (a laser line should 
now be visible)

Step 4

Move target into the laser plane and measure!

For the user manual, CAD drawings, firmware release notes, SDK, and 

more, go to www.lmi3D.com/downloads

Step 2

Select what the Gocator will be connected to

RECORD

SNAPSHOT

START

DATA SOURCE

Single Sensor:

Select Standalone

Using Master 400:

Select Master 400

Using Master 800:

Select Master 800

Using Master 1200:

Select Master 1200

Using Master 2400:

Select Master 2400

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