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SETTING UP GEOMAGIC CAPTURE SERIES 3D SCANNER

Follow these steps to set up the Geomagic Capture Series 3D scanner in your Geomagic application.

Network Configuration

1. 

Make sure that all cables and cordsets that were delivered with a scanner are connected to the Geomagic Capture Series 3D 

scanner.

2. 

Connect the Geomagic Capture Series 3D scanner to a PC using a CAT5e Ethernet cable.

3. 

Enter the scanning command in the Geomagic application to connect the scanner.

Note: Consult the Online Help for additional information on the scanning command in the host application.
Note: If you receive the following warning message, check if all cables and 

cordsets are connected to the scanner and the PC, and then click 

OK 

to 

reconnect the scanner.

4. 

The Geomagic Capture application will initiate. Select the check box next to the name of detected scanner to connect the scanner 

to the application.

Note: If it is the first time to connect the Geomagic Capture series scanners to the PC, you must configure the network. 

Once the check box is selected, the application will automatically try to connect the scanner.
For more information, see the following 

Scanner Setup

 section.

Scanner Setup

Option 1: Automatic Configuration

1.  Go to Settings by clicking 

Settings

to check device status.

2.  In the Device Status, select the check box next to the name of detected scanner to 

connect the scanner to the application.

The application will try to automatically configure the network.

3.  Go to the Advanced Options by clicking 

Advanced Options

to check the network configurations.

4.  In the Device Status, check the connection status of the selected scanner if it says 

OK

.

Note: If there is a network conflict issue with the scanner, in the Network 

Configuration section, click 

Auto Configure

 to reconfigure the network.

Option 2: Manual Configuration

If there is an issue with network connection or you need to set a static IP address for your scanner, you must use the manual 

configuration. 

1.  In the Device Status, select the desired scanner.
2. 

In the Network Configuration, clear the 

Use DHCP

 check box located just above 

the Apply button.

3.  Enter values for the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway.
4.  Click 

Apply

 to apply all changes.

Note: If you use a network hub to connect multiple devices at a common 

connection point in a network, the IP address of the network adapter in your 

PC should be the same as a default gateway of the device and the subnet 

mask of the network adapter should be the same as the subnet mask of the 

device. For example, if the IP address and subnet mask of your PC’s network 

adapter is 

192.168.61.1

 and 

255.255.255.0

, the default gateway and subnet mask address of the device should be the 

same as in your PC, 

192.168.61.1 

and 

255.255.255.0

.

However, if you use a router for your network connection, the default gateway and subnet mask of all connected 

devices including your PC should follow the IP address and subnet mask of your router.

The IP address of a PC’s network adapter can be checked in the properties of your local network.

To access the TCP/IPv4 properties in Windows™, perform the following steps:
a)  On the Windows Start menu, click 

Control Panel

.

b) Under 

Network and Internet

, click 

View 

network status and tasks

.

c)  In the left pane, click 

Change adapter 

settings

.

d) Right-click 

Local Area Connection

, then click 

Properties

.

Содержание Geomagic Capture

Страница 1: ...Harness the Power of 3D Scanning Geomagic Capture User Guide Geomagic Capture Series 3D Scanner for 3D Scan Based Design and Quality Inspection ...

Страница 2: ...ECIFICATIONS 5 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS FOR GEOMAGIC CAPTURE APPLICATION 5 4 3D SCANNING BASICS 6 5 SETTING UP GEOMAGIC CAPTURE SERIES 3D SCANNER 8 6 CREATING SCAN DATA 11 SCAN AN OBJECT AND CREATE SCAN DATA 11 SCAN AN OBJECT USING MULTIPLE SCANNERS 12 AUTOMATICALLY SCAN AN OBJECT USING TURNTABLE 14 SCAN AN OBJECT USING MULTIPLE SCANNERS WITH TARGET MARKERS 15 7 MENU OVERVIEW 17 SCAN 17 SETTINGS 19 ADV...

Страница 3: ...ction tools in a seamless push button manner With unprecedented performance and affordability Geomagic Capture ushers in a new era of design to manufacturing productivity and utility Harness the Power of blue LED Unleash More Creativity with Scan Based Design and Quality Inspection Inspect and Verify with Confidence Reduce Errors and Save Time Leverage the World Around You Plug and Play Simplicity...

Страница 4: ... publication As more definitively stated and set forth in the License Agreement 3D Systems Inc does not and will not accept any financial or other responsibility that may result from use of the Software or any accompanying material including without limitation any direct indirect special or consequential damages Individuals or organizations using the Software should ensure that the user of this in...

Страница 5: ...th optimal results G Exposure Settings Allows users to adjust an exposure value H Turntable Settings Allows users to adjust the number of scan divisions in 360 rotational degrees I Status Bar Shows the current working status of the scanner J Settings Goes to the Settings menu K Help Shows the Help document Settings A Device Status Manages device connection status B Exposure Settings Allows users t...

Страница 6: ...s Inc 4 Advanced Settings A Device Status Manages device connection status B Network Configuration Configures the network to communicate with scanners C Update Device Firmwares Updates device firmwares via file ...

Страница 7: ...ar End mm 124 x 120 mm Near 190 x 174 mm Far 87 x 68 mm Near 88 x 87 mm Far Calibration Pre calibrated Note It is not recommended that you use scanner setup mixed with different type of the Geomagic Capture Series 3D scanners SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS FOR GEOMAGIC CAPTURE APPLICATION Hardware The minimum hardware requirements are listed below More memory will allow for larger models to be processed Proc...

Страница 8: ...he scanner so it can capture as much of the object as possible while remaining perpendicular to the object s surface Line of sight The scanner can capture only what is in its line of sight If you scan a propeller for example it will need to be placed so that the scanner can capture the curve of the blades and in between the blades If the part needs to be held at a particular location you must deci...

Страница 9: ...nts spray deodorant with titanium oxide and tempera paint from a compressor You must spray the part with a uniform light coat The thinner the coating the better Adding more than a thin coat of white powder can impact a part s thickness when scanning A white powder spay comes off easily and is prone to fingerprints Mounting an object to a surface such as a bolt through the center of a threaded sect...

Страница 10: ...ge check if all cables and cordsets are connected to the scanner and the PC and then click OK to reconnect the scanner 4 The Geomagic Capture application will initiate Select the check box next to the name of detected scanner to connect the scanner to the application Note If it is the first time to connect the Geomagic Capture series scanners to the PC you must configure the network Once the check...

Страница 11: ...ction point in a network the IP address of the network adapter in your PC should be the same as a default gateway of the device and the subnet mask of the network adapter should be the same as the subnet mask of the device For example if the IP address and subnet mask of your PC s network adapter is 192 168 61 1 and 255 255 255 0 the default gateway and subnet mask address of the device should be ...

Страница 12: ...started up You can simply update the device firmware by clicking OK in the message Note If there is an issue with updating the device firmware you must use the manual device firmware update to control scanners a Go to Settings by clicking Settings to manually update the firmware b Click Update c Windows Explorer will be initiated Find a upgrade dat file at For Geomagic Capture for SolidWorks Geoma...

Страница 13: ...xposure is set to the conditions Stability of the scanner and the object If either the scanner or the object move during the scan the data will be inaccurate Ensure both are stable and se cure Shape and size of the object If the part you want to scan has limited features you must use target markers or spheres to align the data 5 Align the center of projected pattern to the camera focus The red cro...

Страница 14: ...istration methods for the scanners then click Register Note If a part has spherical features more than three for example you can register the position of the scanners into one coordinate system with the Spheres registration method by detecting the center of spheres placed on the part For more information see Menu Overview 9 If you receive a Registration successful message check the results and cli...

Страница 15: ... to the Scan menu by clicking Back 12 Reposition the part and click Scan to take another scan Note If a scan was made using the Best Fit alignment method make sure at least 30 of the original scan area is in the next scan If the Target alignment method was used make sure that at least three targets from the first scan area are visible in the next scan 13 Continue scanning until the project is comp...

Страница 16: ...select the desired registration method then click Register The application will automatically take scans by rotating the plate in a certain degree then will calibrate the turntable by aligning the scans Once the process is completed you will receive a Registration successful message 10 Click OK then check the turntable registration status if it says OK 11 Go back to Scan menu by clicking Back 12 I...

Страница 17: ...r may have difficulty matching target markers and fail to align scans Please ensure the target markers are placed so cameras can see them even though the part is moved Note To align two scans at least four target markers must be matched between the two scans This means that regardless of which strategy you use for scanning you must use enough target markers so that there are always at least four t...

Страница 18: ...nd then go to Settings by clicking Settings to update the transforms to the application e In the Device Registration select Current Location then click Register to update the transforms that has been created from the last scan alignment The alignment results will be updated and used for later scanning In the Device Status check the registration status in each device if it says OK 11 Check if the T...

Страница 19: ... part D Starting Position of Rotational Scanning Indicates the starting point of rotational scanning from 0 to 360 rotational degrees E Scanning Button Starts the scanning This button is available after the Geomagic Capture Series 3D scanner is connected to the application When a turntable is connected and while the number of scans are being adjusted in the Turntable option the small triangles wil...

Страница 20: ...f blue and black is under exposed An optimal scan has a good balance and several high spots of exposure Under Exposed Over Exposed Optimal Note Scan quality can vary by the following factors Environmental conditions Light and vibration can cause inaccuracies Ensure the system is stable and the exposure is set to the condi tions Stability of the scanner and the object If either the scanner or the o...

Страница 21: ...t an exposure value A scan that shows a lot of red is over exposed and a scan that shows a lot of blue and black is under exposed This option is linked with the Exposure option in the Scan menu Under Exposed Over Exposed Optimal C Resolution Adjusts the resolutions of scanners High Constructs a high density mesh 1 1 capture ratio Medium Constructs a medium density mesh 1 4 capture ratio Low Constr...

Страница 22: ...ns scanned from each connected scanner calculates a transform matrix so that the more than four scanned target markers can be matched and then uses the transforms for registering the position of the devices or for aligning scans into one coordinate system Note To register the position of connected devices with the Target Markers registration method an object requires to be positioned so that at le...

Страница 23: ...3D Systems Inc 21 E Advanced Options Opens the Advanced Settings menu F Back Goes back to the Scan menu G Help Shows the Help document ...

Страница 24: ...vice Status Auto Configure Automatically reconfigures the network for all checked scanners IP Address Used to manually set a static IP address Subnet Mask Default Gateway Used to manually set a subnet mask and a default gateway For more information on setting up your Geomagic Capture Series 3D scanner and scanner connections see Network Configuration Use DHCP Uses the DHCP IP protocol instead of s...

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