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Getting Started with the Carbon XL 3D Scanner 

 

This quick start guide provides you with the resources to get you started on 3D scanning. 
 
The Carbon XL 3D Scanner comes with: 
 

●  3D scanning software, FlexScan3D 
●  Physical capturing unit for capturing 3D data (some assembly is required)

 

 
Downloading FlexScan3D Software 
 

The HDI Carbon 3D Scanner is powered by FlexScan3D. You can download the software from

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the Polyga Accounts Page (

https://www.polyga.com/my-account/downloads/

or by contacting

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

your distributor.  
 
To create a download account, please contact us at  

https://www.polyga.com/contact/ 

 

 
Instructions for installing and activating FlexScan3D using an installation ID or dongle can be

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

 

found in the User Manual at

 

http://www.polyga.com/FS3DHelp/Manual/Default.htm.  

 

Assembling the Capturing Unit 
 

Instructions for assembly can be found in this Quick Start Guide. 
 

Customer Support 
 

For access to support resources & troubleshooting guides,  
visit 

https://www.polyga.com/hdi-support-center/  

 
If you have any issues, please contact: 
 

Email

:

[email protected] 

 

Phone:

+1 (604) 293-1767 

 

Web

:

https://www.polyga.com/contact/ 

 

Here are the steps to set up the capturing unit for 3D data acquisition. In this tutorial, the Carbon

 

 

 

   

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

XL 3D Scanner was used. There are slight variations to the instructions depending on which

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

model you have purchased. Please see the following instructions to assemble your 3D scanner. 

 

 

Summary of Contents for CARBON XL

Page 1: ...QUICKSTART GUIDE CARBON XL ...

Page 2: ...ructions for installing and activating FlexScan3D using an installation ID or dongle can be found in the User Manual at http www polyga com FS3DHelp Manual Default htm Assembling the Capturing Unit Instructions for assembly can be found in this Quick Start Guide Customer Support For access to support resources troubleshooting guides visit https www polyga com hdi support center If you have any iss...

Page 3: ...cable 7 2 x Camera Mount 8 2 x Camera Brackets 9 FlexScan3D Dongle 10 Calibration Stand 11 Power cable for Projector 12 Power cable with 5V Adapter for Trigger Box 13 6 x Camera Screws 1 Tripod Setup Simply open the tripod legs and place them firmly on the ground Attach the tripod head to the legs by firmly twisting the tripod head until it is hand tight Some scanners will arrive with the tripod h...

Page 4: ... and locate the mount adapter Gently place the scanner onto the tripod head Snap the tripod head lock into place to secure the scanner 3 Attach Cameras to the Mounts Attach the cameras onto the camera brackets using the screws You will need hex keys for doing this ...

Page 5: ...acket Attach each of the assembled camera mount onto the bracket using Hex Keys Ensure that the metal pin is in place between the bracket and mount allowing the camera to rotate Tighten the screws until they are firm but do not overtighten ...

Page 6: ...nce between the cameras by loosening the bracket screws as needed 6 Attach the Lenses to the Cameras Carefully remove the lenses from the packaging and take off the camera lens cap from each camera The lenses will need to be screwed onto the cameras until they are tight 7 Connect the USB 3 0 Cables to the Cameras Attach the USB 3 0 cables to the back of the cameras ...

Page 7: ...s of a Trigger Box and a Projector The Trigger Box is positioned below the projector and the both the units seperate power input First plug in the 5V adapter cable into the Trigger Box power jack as shown below Next Plug in the power cord into the power inlet for the Projecto r ...

Page 8: ...rt in the Trigger Box Connect the other end to the ethernet port of your PC on which you intend to use the 3D Scanner Once all the necessary connections are made you should be able to Power ON the Projector and add the scanner on FlexScan3D Visit http www polyga com FS3DHelp Manual for next steps in adding your scanner and taking scans on FlexScan3D ...

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