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Self-Positioning Handheld 3D Scanner

ZScan

™

1.3 User Guide

ZScan: Version 1.3

POWERED BY

Содержание ZScanner 700

Страница 1: ...Self Positioning Handheld 3D Scanner ZScan 1 3 User Guide ZScan Version 1 3 POWERED BY ...

Страница 2: ... removal 18 General Concepts 19 File Types 19 Positioning Features 19 References 20 Surface and Volume 20 Facets Edition and Multi resolution 20 Menu 21 Toolbar 23 Scan tree 26 Expanding Panel 27 3D viewer controls 30 Status Bar 31 Sensor Configuration 31 Sensor Calibration 33 Build Reference 34 Scanning procedures 35 Object preparation 35 Applying targets 35 Reference targets 36 Starting the Soft...

Страница 3: ...all WARNING statements throughout this manual USER LICENSE The ZScanner 700 system and the ZScan software are provided according to a license agreement Any partial or complete copying of this software without proper authorization is prohibited Distribution of the software without a written authorization from Z Corporation is forbidden The Purchaser shall not reproduce or duplicate dissemble decomp...

Страница 4: ...ion exposure Use the following usage precaution Never stare into the beam neither directly nor from a mirror like surface Human skin is not considered as a reflective surface MEDICAL USAGE warn subject not to stare into the beam Subjects under effect of any medication and young children could possibly have their natural aversion reflex affected and it may be advisable to wear a blindfold The ZScan...

Страница 5: ...3 WARNING LABELS AND LOCATIONS Figure I Laser labels and locations ...

Страница 6: ... volume settings with live preview New Fit Volume functionality Calibration information added to the calibration window Faster and more reliable than ever ZScan 1 2 Automatic isolated patches remover see 2 7 4 6 Positioning model optimizer see 2 7 4 1 Multilingual support French and English available more to come Improved performance and memory management Improved surface reconstruction for thin s...

Страница 7: ...tem includes the following components ZScanner 700 scanner Ergonomic stand Reflective targets Calibration verification plate Carry on case Firewire PCMCIA card Firewire cable Firewire power supply Laptop computer optional ZScan software Instruction manual PDF ...

Страница 8: ...6 Figure 1 1 ZScanner 700 ...

Страница 9: ...th a clean and dry cloth Never open any of the system s components By doing so the user may inadvertently damage the system and the ZScanner 700 will have to be recalibrated Only Z Corporation staff or authorized technicians are qualified to work on the scanner No maintenance is required by the end user If the system shows troubles or dysfunctions it must be sent to Z Corporation or to an authoriz...

Страница 10: ...r should be plugged into the computer with the cables plugged in The connections are shown on the pictures below Figure 1 3 Scanner s connection on the computer The outlet end of the power supply cable should be plugged into a power outlet using the appropriate outlet adapter The end of the FireWire cable with the right angle 6 pin plug should be plugged into the ZScanner 700 Launch ZScan ...

Страница 11: ...andled with care It should only be taken out of its case at the time of use The targets used on that plate are not the usual targets It is important to avoid touching them with your fingers since human skin fats could affect the reflectivity Figure 1 5 Scanner s calibration plate location Next after putting the foam back in place every item should be stored properly into its specific location ...

Страница 12: ...stored properly Specifications Features Values Laser class II Wave length 660nm 0 000026 in Depth of field 300 mm 12 in Power 35 mW Weight 980 g 2 1 lbs Operating temperature 15 C T 35 C 59 F T 95 C Table 1 1 System specifications ...

Страница 13: ...easy to use interface this system does not require any specific knowledge of the laser digitizing field Its principle is based on the alignment of 3D curves of the part scanned The surface created will then generate a model that will be exported for treatment Figure 1 7 ZScanner 700 concept ...

Страница 14: ... for the PCMCIA card scanner Firewire PCMCIA card If you did not purchase the computer from Z Corporation or if you are using a different computer than the one provided with the system you need to install ZScan BEFORE connecting the sensor cables Please ensure that your laptop model is approved by Z Corporation Follow the indications to connect the cables to the system 1 Insert the Firewire PCMCIA...

Страница 15: ...uctions only to install the software on another computer Verify that all requirements are met on the computer Note that administrator s privileges are required to complete the installation correctly Unplug any connected sensor scanner from the computer and close all active applications Insert the ZScan CD ROM in the driver and double click on Setup exe to launch the Installation application ...

Страница 16: ...14 Figure 2 2 Click Next to access installation options ...

Страница 17: ...lick Next Note that if you wish to install the plug in for Geomagic it must already be installed If this is not the case cancel the installation install Geomagic and start over the procedure to install ZScan If you do not need the plug in click Next ...

Страница 18: ...ile the installation should be done The Everyone option is recommended Click Next to launch the installation The application will install all required files in the selected directory It will also create shortcuts in the start menu of the desktop and install drivers for the ZScanner 700 ...

Страница 19: ...your sensor The configuration File is located in the Configuration directory of the ZScan CD ROM and is called YourSensorSerialNumber cst The license File will be emailed to an end user contact or to your certified ZScanner dealer and is called YourSensorSerialNumber clf Click OK to install the selected files on your computer Click Close to complete the installation Connect the scanner Wait for ap...

Страница 20: ...ion procedure Figure 2 6 The File Manager can be launched by clicking on the icon in the start menu Administrator s privileges are required to use this tool ZScan software removal The software can be completely removed with the option Add Remove Programs in the Windows Control Panel 1 Click on Start button Settings Control Panel 2 Open the Add Remove Programs panel 3 Select Change or Remove Progra...

Страница 21: ...r this format OBC OBC files are used to import photogrammetry positioning models acquired with AICON 3D Systems software Positioning Features To position itself in space the ZScanner 700 sensor uses a positioning model which is a combination of many positioning features These correspond to the positioning targets that were affixed on the object before scanning The positioning model can be built be...

Страница 22: ...n of a new reference frame Surface and Volume The Scanning Volume Bounding box can be resized moved or rotated The Surface Resolution can also be adjusted according to the level of details you need Detailed explanations on how to do this will be provided following sections of this User Guide Facets Edition and Multi resolution The final output of the scan are the facets which make the STL file Fac...

Страница 23: ...ssion Open Session Open an existing session file CSF Open Positioning Features Open existing positioning targets file TXT OBC Save Session Save current session CSF Save Facets Save current facets STL Save Positioning Features Save current positioning targets TXT Quit Quit the ZScan application ...

Страница 24: ...atically centers the part in the volume Fit Volume Automatically centers the part and resizes the volume to smallest value containing all the curves Edit Facets Enter Edit Facets mode Scan Add Scan Add a new scan in the active session Remove Scan Remove current scan from the session Change Scan Mode Selection of scanning mode surface or Positioning Features Record Scan Start data aquisition Reset ...

Страница 25: ... version Toolbar The most frequently used features from the menu are accessible through the toolbar Available buttons are related to the selected item in the scan tree Note that the choice of buttons available depends on the selected nodes in the scan tree Session and Scan functionalities New Session Start a new session Open Session Open an existing session file CSF Save Session Save the current s...

Страница 26: ...lities Move Volume Move the surface volume bounding box while the object remains stationary Center Volume Centers the bounding box around the object Fit Volume Centers the bounding box around the scan and resizes it to the smallest possible value that will include all laser curves inside or outside the volume deleted or not Selection functionalities Move Object When selected buttons on the mouse a...

Страница 27: ...on of the selected area is increased Decrease Res Resolution of the selected area is decreased Protect Facets from Removal functionalities Protect Protects facets from being removed by the Remove Isolated Patches functionality Unprotect Unprotects facets from being removed by the Remove Isolated Patches functionality TIP Buttons visibility is based on the selected node in the scan tree Buttons for...

Страница 28: ...tivated deactivated or deleted When selected positioning features and their related buttons can be activated in the toolbar When selected positioning features will be displayed in the 3D viewer When selected positioning features details will be displayed in the expanding panel References Node that contains all references in the current scan Each reference can be renamed removed or set as the origi...

Страница 29: ...etails are displayed in the expanding panel Recycle Bin Node that contains all deleted facets patch for the current scan Each patch can be selected and restored in the active facets When selected deleted patch will be displayed in the 3D viewer When selected recycle bin details will be displayed in the expanding panel Expanding Panel This expanding panel will be shown when the Positioning Features...

Страница 30: ...d information about the selected reference Figure 2 17 References details Surface Details and Parameters The Surface Details and Surface Parameters expanding panels will be shown when the surface node is selected in the tree The Surface Details expanding panel contains a summary of the surface reconstruction settings such has the volume size and the resolution The Surface Parameters expanding pane...

Страница 31: ...rt imperfections could be caught It is highly recommended in most cases to scan in medium resolution and use the increase resolution functionality to increase the resolution locally where needed Facets details and parameters The Facets Details and Facets Parameters expanding panels will be shown when the facets node is selected in the tree The Facets Details expanding panel contains general inform...

Страница 32: ... mouse buttons will behave differently Left button Move Object Mode Click and hold this button to rotate the object Selection Mode Click and hold this button to draw a selection box Move Volume Mode Click and hold to rotate the volume bounding box Mouse wheel Scroll up or down to zoom in or out Move Object Mode Click and hold the wheel button to translate the object Move Volume Mode Click and hold...

Страница 33: ...ble Move Object instead of the selection while in selection mode Selection mode is reactivated when released Status Bar Status Bar Sensor Configuration This tool is used to configure sensor s laser power and the cameras shutter time according to the type of surface you wish to scan Figure 2 22 Status bar TIP When in Move Volume mode hold down the Ctrl key on the keyboard to use the mouse to move t...

Страница 34: ...g the sliders at the bottom of the screen or automatically by clicking on the Auto Adjust button Note In cases where there is too many under exposed points the laser traces are not detected correctly On the other hand in cases where there is too many saturated points the laser traces detection is not as precise Sensor parameters can be saved and restored later with the control buttons at the botto...

Страница 35: ...ly away from the plate to an approximate distance of 60 cm 24 in or until the 10 measurements are taken Make sure that the laser s cross hair stays in the white cross of the calibration plate Follow recommendations displayed in the Sensor Diagnostic area In ZScan 1 3 more information is available in that window It is now possible to see your factory calibration date as well as last optimization da...

Страница 36: ...features from 3 planes that will define the axes of the coordinate system 1 Plane 1 Line 1 Point Create a reference by specifying positioning features on base plane on a reference line and a reference point 3 Positioning targets Create a reference by specifying the position of three targets 3 References Create a reference with 3 other pre defined references In ZScan 1 3 it is now possible to rotat...

Страница 37: ...n between them For flat surfaces or with a slight curvature the distance between each target can reach 100 mm 4 in Those targets will enable the system to position itself in space Positioning targets must be applied on plane surfaces keeping at least 12 mm from the edges on every side Here is an example of proper target distribution Figure 3 1 Proper target distribution Figure 3 2 Improper targets...

Страница 38: ...eference multi scans projects Three of them can be used to create a new reference from known points More information on these items is also available from method sheets on our website via the customer portal Figure 3 3 Reference target TIP Proper target distribution may be difficult to obtain in some cases such as small surfaces small objects It is then suggested to distribute the targets on a pla...

Страница 39: ...e or click on the surface node in the tree The following expanding panels will be displayed Figure 3 4 Surface mode expanding panel In ZScan 1 3 you do not have to rebuild every time you change a setting A live preview will appear as you change parameters click apply or refine to apply changes TIP You can rename the current scan from New Scan to the name you want by clicking on it The scanner must...

Страница 40: ...ution setting depends on the volume of the Bounding Box set previously However it is possible to choose from 3 levels of resolutions High Medium and Low Click on Apply to confirm the setting More information on the Fit and Center Volume is available in the section on Volume Functionalities on page 24 of this User Guide TIP It is possible to change the settings following the completion of the scann...

Страница 41: ...nd integration time Colors will describe the exposure state Grey underexposed Yellow OK Red overexposed In automatic mode click on Auto Adjust and trigger towards the surface Click Apply and then Ok to confirm settings Configuring the sensor Configure the laser power and the cameras integration time according to the digitizing conditions object nature light color texture In the Menu click Configur...

Страница 42: ... in the toolbar Take the ZScanner 700 in one hand and position at about 300 mm 12 in away from the object To have the laser cross displayed on the object at any time press the preview button on the ZScanner 700 see figure 1 1 To launch the scan press the trigger button on the ZScanner 700 see figure 1 1 Sweep the object surface while holding down the trigger button TIP Darker surfaces will need mo...

Страница 43: ...anner and the object This meter is also represented on the scanner by 3 LED lights located on the top of the ZScanner 700 red green red See pictures below for visual description Figure 3 6 Graphic and physical representation of the scanner too close to the surface Figure 3 7 Graphic and physical representation of the scanner with a proper distance ...

Страница 44: ...n the surface differently Any dysfunction of the ZScanner 700 is identified by 2 red LEDS on the top of the scanner TIP TIP When the scanner is too close or too far from the surface it loses tracking This means that the cameras can no longer position the targets or that the target distribution is improper If tracking is lost reposition the scanner in front of a surface that has been scanned and sq...

Страница 45: ...ng your work Use the Save session option to save your entire session for editing in ZScan This is the most complete save as everything can be restored later and the scan can be continued Use Save Facets to export a file for use with post treatment software Only the facets will be exported Exportation can be done in STL files ASCII or BINARY or the points extremities of surface triangles Use Save P...

Страница 46: ...iencing slow frame rates when scanning I am experiencing display problems when using ZScan My scanner refuses to calibrate The Power LED on the scanner does not turn on even when I connect it I can t see the 3D Imaging Devices in Windows Device Manager How can I contact you if I can t find solution to my problem I get the following message when I start ZScan The scanner is disconnected Scan functi...

Страница 47: ...thing under plug in in Geomagic Make sure that you chose the right plug in for your version of Geomagic and that you can find the file ZScanGeomagic X PlugIn dll where X should be your version of Geomagic I have some problems hooking my ZScanner 700 to targets it looses its position Please make sure that you use the calibration tool to optimize your calibration this should be done before starting ...

Страница 48: ... under maintenance Please install those drivers if you are using our laptops under Vista to ensure best possible performances My scanner refuses to calibrate First make sure that you are scanning your calibration plate properly You can also check for any reflective object as far as 2 feet around the plate on each side You can also try to Reset your Configuration File by using the Default button in...

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