Delcam iQube 2010, Reference Manual

Page 1: ...Delcam iQube 2010 Reference Manual ...

Page 2: ... terms of such licence Delcam plc grants permission for licensed users to print copies of this manual or portions of this manual for personal use only Schools colleges and universities that are licensed to use the software may make copies of this manual or portions of this manual for students currently registered for classes where the software is used Acknowledgements This documentation references...

Page 3: ...ture Range 5 Safety Precautions 6 Understanding Warning Terms 6 Understanding Precaution Terms 7 Warnings 8 Cautions 9 Hardware installation and maintenance 10 Parts List 11 Hardware Diagrams 12 Hardware diagram legend 13 Setting up the scanner 15 Remove the Cover 15 Electrical Connection 16 Network Connection 18 Power up the Scanner 19 Connecting to the Scanner 21 Maintenance and Handling 27 Main...

Page 4: ...ion 39 Changing the Default Scan Settings 41 Scan mode 46 Export Page 49 Scanning Procedures 51 Scanning a Foot 52 Scanner Setup Foot 52 Orientation and Location Foot 54 Scan Settings Foot 55 Scanning a Foam Box Impression 56 Scanner Setup Foam Box Impression 57 Orientation and Location Foam Box Impression 59 Scan Settings Foam Box Impression 60 Scanning a Cast 61 Scanner Setup Cast 61 Orientation...

Page 5: ...ulti camera configuration to produce a highly accurate full colour 3D image The high level of accuracy means that the custom orthotic is created correctly every time minimising the inconvenience to clients The Delcam iQube allows the foot to be scanned in several positions according to the needs of the patient The scanner can be set up for use in full weight bearing Weight On semi weight bearing a...

Page 6: ... the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to ...

Page 7: ...d to encourage design and treatment measures to minimize the amount of waste that is placed into the waste system The purpose of this legislation is to preserve protect and improve the quality of the environment protect human health and stimulate the practical use of natural resources Specifically the WEEE Directive requires that producers of electrical and electronic equipment be responsible for ...

Page 8: ... in European Union countries indicates that when this product reaches the end of its life it should not be disposed of with normal household or municipal waste but in an established waste stream for WEEE Each EU Member State country has established a system for the collection disposal and recycling of WEEE End users in the EU should contact their local waste administration system for collection in...

Page 9: ...cifications Voltage AC 100 V 240 V 120 W Main supply voltage fluctuations up to 10 of the nominal Permissible Environmental Conditions For Indoor Use Only Maximum relative humidity 80 for temperatures up to 31 deg C decreasing linearly to 50 relative humidity at 40 deg C Vibration 55 to 2000Hz 100ms s s EN 60 068 2 6 Shock 6ms 1000ms s s Altitude Up to 2000m Temperature Range Storage Temperature 5...

Page 10: ...mpaired Different safety precautions are described in the following sections Understanding Warning Terms see page 6 Understanding Precaution Terms see page 6 Warnings see page 7 Cautions see page 9 Understanding Warning Terms The table below shows the level of injuries or damages that may occur when the equipment is used incorrectly without paying attention to descriptions of warnings or cautions ...

Page 11: ... Manual Compliance and Safety 7 Understanding Precaution Terms Precautions that must be adhered to are shown below Notation Description Pay attention Do not undertake this action You must undertake this action Laser Safety Notice ...

Page 12: ...e specified voltage This equipment must be operated within the AC supply voltage range marked on the rear panel of the equipment and or a tag attached to the power cable The frequency of the power supply must be 50 or 60 Hz Operating at a voltage or frequency other than the one specified may result in smoke or a fire Nominal Range AC 100 V 240 V 90 V 260 V Do not insert or pull out the power cable...

Page 13: ...sed fuses Nominal Fuse rating AC 100 V 240 V 3 14A 250V T Do not use the equipment if it appears to be broken Using potentially faulty equipment could result in an electric shock smoke or a fire Immediately turn off the equipment and disconnect the power cable Then contact the dealer or representative from whom you purchased the equipment This equipment uses a Class II laser Class II laser product...

Page 14: ...ference Manual Details of the hardware setup and maintenance are included in the following sections Parts List see page 10 Hardware Diagrams see page 12 Setting up the scanner see page 14 Maintenance and Handling see page 26 Hardware installation and maintenance ...

Page 15: ...plied Scanner 1 x Delcam iQube 3D Scanner 1 x scanner cover 1 x AC power cable regional 1 x network cable Software 1 x Custom Orthotic Insoles installation CD 1 x software dongle Documentation 1 x User Manual Foam Box Scan Aids 45mm Foam Box Lifters x4 40mm Lifter Extensions x2 Maintenance Kit Glass cleaner sachets ...

Page 16: ...12 Hardware installation and maintenance Delcam iQube 2010 Reference Manual Hardware Diagrams ...

Page 17: ...grams Main Unit 1 Scanner body 2 Tempered glass screen 3 Scan activation switch 4 Electrical panel 5 AC power cable connection 6 Power switch 7 LAN cable connection 8 USB 1 connection DO NOT USE 9 USB 2 connection DO NOT USE 10 Screen Release socket 11 End lifting handles 12 Side handle Lid 13 Lid 14 Lid clips x4 15 Standing surface 16 Support legs ...

Page 18: ...e Delcam iQube 2010 Reference Manual Auxiliary Items 17 AC power cable Regional 18 Network cable 19 Custom Orthotic Insoles installation CD 20 Software dongle 21 45mm Foam Box Lifters x4 22 40mm Lifter Extensions x2 23 Glass cleaner sachets ...

Page 19: ...Remove the Cover see page 15 Electrical Connection see page 15 Network Connection see page 17 Power up the Scanner see page 18 Connecting to the Scanner see page 20 Remove the Cover 1 Place the scanner onto a flat surface 2 Unfasten the clips 14 from the scanner body 1 to release the lid 13 3 Extend the support legs 16 and place adjacent to the scanner body 1 ...

Page 20: ...el to OFF 0 CAUTION If the power cable is connected to an AC outlet when the power switch is set to ON 1 damage may be caused to the scanner or computer Before connecting the power cable always make sure that the power switch is set to OFF 2 Connect the power cable 17 to the power connector 5 located on the electrical panel 4 3 Plug the other end of the power cable into an AC outlet CAUTION Be sur...

Page 21: ...re not going to use the scanner for a long time disconnect the power cable from the AC outlet If dirt or water accumulates on the prongs of the plug it may cause a fire If there is any dirt or water on the prongs it must be removed When disconnecting the plug from the AC socket always pull the the plug to remove it Never pull the power cable as it may cause damage resulting in an electric shock or...

Page 22: ...nnection In order to drive the scanner from your PC it must be connected to the scanner using a network cable 1 Plug one end of the network cable 18 into the network port 7 of the scanner 2 Plug the other end of the network cable into your network hub or the network port on your computer ...

Page 23: ...er up the Scanner Set the scanner Power Switch 6 to ON The Delcam iQube logo located on the tempered glass screen 2 will glow blue After approximately 1 minute the scanner will produce a test movement Following this the iQube scan activation switch 3 will change from red to green ...

Page 24: ...re installation and maintenance Delcam iQube 2010 Reference Manual CAUTION DO NOT switch the power OFF and ON again without waiting at least 10 seconds Failure to observe this may result in damage to the scanner ...

Page 25: ...figured For the two devices to communicate the IP address of your PC must be set within the same domain as that of the scanner 1 Log into your PC or the PC provided with the scanner Please ensure you have system permissions to install software 2 From the Start menu select All Programs Accessories Control Panel 3 Select Network and Internet 4 Select Network Sharing Center ...

Page 26: ...maintenance Delcam iQube 2010 Reference Manual 5 Select Change Adapter Settings 6 Using the right mouse button select Local Area Connection 7 Select Properties 8 Select the Internet protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 and click Properties ...

Page 27: ...h 172 16 40 where the last three numbers are not 222 the scanner IP address is 172 16 40 222 are not any other numbers equivalent to other PC on your network For example set the PC to 172 16 40 225 11 Set the Subnet mask to 255 255 255 0 12 Click OK 13 Close the Local Area Connection Properties dialog 14 Use the right mouse button to select Local Area Connection 15 Select Disable ...

Page 28: ...24 Hardware installation and maintenance Delcam iQube 2010 Reference Manual 16 Use the right mouse button to select Local Area Connection 17 Select Enable ...

Page 29: ... maintenance 25 Test the Connection 1 From the Start menu select All Programs Accessories Command Prompt 2 In the command window type ping 172 16 40 222 and press Enter The following message should be displayed denoting that the PC and scanner are communicating ...

Page 30: ...26 Hardware installation and maintenance Delcam iQube 2010 Reference Manual You are now ready to install the Delcam Orthotic Insoles Software ...

Page 31: ... using the glass cleaner sachets and duster 23 Handling The iQube scanner is built with very durable and strong components but care must be taken when handling moving and operating the system Since the iQube is a laser scanning device these procedures must be followed to ensure success in all applications Lifting Lid On Assuming the lid is clipped securely onto scanner body using the four clips Us...

Page 32: ...age When the item is not being used for a period of time Switch off the scanner Disconnect the power lead Disconnect the network lead Clean the glass With support legs folded place the lid onto the scanner body and clip into place Store in a suitable environment 5 deg C to 40 deg C ...

Page 33: ... Installation see page 29 Test see page 31 System Requirements To use the scanner your computer must have a minimum specification as follows Dual Processor 2 2GHz 2GB Dual Channel Memory 160GB Hard Drive Ethernet Network Adapter Windows 7 512 MB NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GS Graphic Card DVD Drive We do not recommend any Intel integrated graphics or ATI cards Software Installation ...

Page 34: ...anner Please ensure you have system permissions to install software 2 Insert the Custom Orthotic Insoles software installation CD 19 into the computer CD ROM drive and close 3 Follow the steps on the installation wizard Before you are able to run the software you must insert the software dongle 20 and copy the software authorisation file obtained from your Sales Partner to the required location 4 ...

Page 35: ...onnected and the product authorisation file has been copied to the correct location 1 On your desktop double click Delcam Orthotic Insoles By default the software will display the Jobs Page see page 32 When the software is used for the first time there are no jobs to display so the the screen will appear as follows ...

Page 36: ...s from scanning a foot foam box or cast please see the relevant sections within the Scanning chapter 1 On your desktop double click the Delcam Orthotic Insoles icon located on your desktop 2 Use the following sections for information on using the software Jobs Page see page 32 Scan Page see page 34 Export Page see page 48 Scanning see page 51 Using the Delcam Orthotic Insoles Software ...

Page 37: ...ion Use the following sections for information on using the Jobs page Adding a Job see page 33 Deleting a Job see page 34 Adding a Job 1 Click the New Job icon The Patient Podiatrist dialog is displayed 2 Add the following details First Name Last name Email Telephone Number These details will be added to the job information that is displayed on the dialog and automatically stored ...

Page 38: ...otic Insoles Software Delcam iQube 2010 Reference Manual Deleting a Job 1 Select the job you wish to delete 2 Click Delete Job button The job and its associated scan files will be deleted Once deleted a job cannot be retrieved ...

Page 39: ...that the details of the job have been added see page 33 2 Click the iQube scan button at the top of the screen 3 Place the patient s foot foam box impression or cast onto the scanner surface 4 Select one of the three Scan Model buttons see page 37 5 Select one of the two Scan Mode buttons see page 46 ...

Page 40: ...tion switch will glow red while the scan and subsequent processing is being performed Do not attempt to perform any other software operations during this period The time taken to retrieve the scan depends on The size of the item being scanned Foam Box larger surface area longer time Foot smaller surface area shorter time The number of cameras you are using This is depends if you are using Fast or ...

Page 41: ...r time In all cases the meshed shaded scan A will show on the screen along with the 2D photographic image B presented within the relevant panel 8 If required repeat steps 2 7 to scan the other foot Both scans will be loaded into the Scan Page with their matching 2D images also displayed in the corresponding panels 9 Export the data see page 48 ...

Page 42: ...ce Manual Scan Model The three Scan Model buttons scan different model types Model 1 Foot This should only be used for scanning a positive foot shape Model 2 Foam Box This should only be used for scanning a foam box Model 3 Cast This should only be used for scanning a cast ...

Page 43: ... levels of the following Amount of noise Completeness of data Scan detail Depending upon the model colour quality and required detail the Colour and Detail settings can be modified for each type of Scan Model Default settings for all the Scan Models are Foot Caucasian Detail Medium High Colour 2nd Darkest Foam Box Red Foam Detail Medium Colour 2nd Lightest Cast White Plaster Detail Medium Colour L...

Page 44: ...the right mouse button to select one of the Scan Mode buttons and display the following form 2 Modify the parameters by moving the relevant slider to the left or right The above settings are only stored for the current session Make changes to settings for all future sessions by Changing the Default Scan Settings see page 40 ...

Page 45: ... Insoles is not running 2 Open the following file using a text editor install drive Delcam PowerSHAPEXXXXX file orthotics orthotics_scanner con 3 Make the required changes to the file You can make the following changes to the settings Change to high definition foot capture see page 41 Change the default timer delay see page 42 Change the default scan model see page 42 Change the sensitivity and re...

Page 46: ...fault the foot capture mode is set to 0 so that three cameras are used to capture the foot definition If the scanner is an E500 model 5 cameras it is advisable to change the foot capture mode to High Definition by editing the text file to read capture_foot 1 This mode captures more data around the heel region of the foot Change the timer delay The default time delay is 5 seconds Use the following ...

Page 47: ...lour of item being scanned Level of detail required If the scan results are not satisfactory try adjusting the default setting for sensitivity and resolution Adjusting the sensitivity settings may improve the scan results in the following situations If the material is dark increasing the sensitivity may improve the scan result If the results are affected by artificial lighting reducing the sensiti...

Page 48: ...nual Sensitivity Sensitivity is controlled in the following section of the text file The default sensitivity values are sensitivity_foot high sensitivity_foam low sensitivity_cast very_low The sensitivity settings can have the following values very_low low normal high very_high ...

Page 49: ...ings can have any value between 0 5 and 1 5 When adjusting the resolution setting you should consider the following If you decrease the value for example to 0 5 you are increasing the detail because less points are being filtered out If you increase the resolution by entering a smaller value you filter out less points and more detail will be retained However you may introduce data that will hinder...

Page 50: ...trieve scanned data Use this button to 1 Conduct a scan and retrieve the data on a different networked computer 2 Set a time delay before the scan is started This mode is useful in the following cases When your PC is not directly connected to the scanner This could be for example within a large laboratory where there may be many PC s networked to one scanner Anyone can use the scan activation swit...

Page 51: ...n activate the scan activation switch and still have time to orientate the foot prior to the commencement of the scan To set a time delay before the scan 1 Select the button with the right mouse button 2 Enter a value into the text box 3 Hold your hand over the switch to activate the scan Once the switch has been triggered it should glow red and the delay will commence 4 Once the scan is complete ...

Page 52: ...48 Using the Delcam Orthotic Insoles Software Delcam iQube 2010 Reference Manual 5 Click on one of the buttons below to retrieve the scan ...

Page 53: ...c Insoles Software 49 Export Page To start orthotic insole modelling the data must be exported 1 Click on the Export button to display the following 2 Export the data by clicking on the panel as indicated above The Select a File To Export To dialog is displayed ...

Page 54: ...d location 4 Enter the filename 5 Click Save The mesh file is saved as filename dmt in the selected location The image file is saved as filename bmp in the selected location The scan files can only be saved as Delcam Machining Triangles dmt 6 If required repeat steps 2 5 to save the data for the other foot ...

Page 55: ...e page 51 Scanner Setup Foot see page 52 Orientation Location Foot see page 54 Scan Settings Foot see page 54 Scanning a Foam Box Impression see page 55 Scanner Setup Foam Box Impression see page 56 Orientation Location Foam Box Impression see page 58 Scan Settings Foam Box Impression see page 59 Scanning a Cast see page 60 Scanner Setup Cast see page 61 Orientation and Location Cast see page 61 S...

Page 56: ... scanner on for at least 5 minutes before use 2 Ensure the top face of the scanner is smudge and dust free 3 Ensure the patient s foot is clean and dry Scanner Setup Foot Weight On Extend the support legs 16 and place the lid 13 adjacent to the scanner This will enable the patient to place one foot on the lid and one on the tempered glass screen 2 of the scanner body 1 Maximum Weight 200kg Do not ...

Page 57: ...ed end is placed onto the floor surface 2 Take the scanner body 1 and place onto the lid ensuring the iQube logo is towards the bottom Weight Off 1 Extend the support legs 16 and place the lid 13 perpendicular to the scan orientation 2 Lift the scanner body 1 and place vertically onto the lid 13 ensuring the iQube logo is toward the bottom ...

Page 58: ...equired manipulate the foot into position prior to the scan Any unwanted data can be discarded at a later point but ensure that you do not to cover any part of the plantar surface during the scan In the case of a Weight Off scan the plantar surface of the foot must be within 50mm of the scanner surface 4 Depending on the quality of the data it may be necessary to move the foot laterally across the...

Page 59: ...Colour 2nd Darkest The above settings are ideal for a typical Caucasian foot If you are experiencing missing sparse data try a darker colour setting If you experiencing large amounts of noise try a lighter colour setting If you need more detail in the data then try a higher detail setting this will increase the data processing time To change the scan settings and or action the scan of a foot see U...

Page 60: ... Results 1 Switch the scanner on for at least 5 minutes before use 2 Ensure the top face of the scanner is smudge free 3 Blow any excess dust from the foam box before inverting the foam box for scanning reduces dust deposited onto scanner glass 4 Initially use two 45mm lifters 21 to lift the heel end of the foam box The lifters enable the angled lasers and cameras to see more of the negative impre...

Page 61: ...es 57 Scanner Setup Foam Box Impression Place scanner body on a flat surface lid is not required With 45mm lifters It is suggested that for all foam boxes 40 or 55mm depth two 45mm lifters 21 are used at the heel end to raise the heel end of the foam box ...

Page 62: ...58 Scanning Procedures Delcam iQube 2010 Reference Manual With the 45mm Lifters 40mm Extensions Use 21 and 22 as shown below ...

Page 63: ...d Location Foam Box Impression 1 Ensure that the impression is orientated with the toes at the iQube logo end of the scanner with its axis parallel to the scanner body side This is the opposite orientation to a foot 2 Locate the foam box centrally within the glass aperture ...

Page 64: ...lour 2nd Lightest The above settings are ideal for red coloured foam If you are experiencing missing sparse data try a darker colour setting If you experiencing large amounts of noise try a lighter colour setting If you need more detail in the data then try a higher detail setting this will increase the data processing time To change the scan settings and or action the scan of a foam box please se...

Page 65: ...e page 62 For Best Results 1 Switch the scanner on for at least 5 minutes before use 2 Ensure the top face of the scanner is smudge and dust free 3 Trim the cast down to the required horizon line or just above This will enable the scanner to view inside the cast 4 If required use a 45mm lifter 21 to raise the heel end of the cast This will allow the lasers and cameras to see more of the inside of ...

Page 66: ...Location Cast 1 Ensure that the cast is orientated with the toes at the iQube logo end of the scanner with its axis parallel to the scanner body side This is the opposite orientation to a foot 2 Locate the cast centrally within the glass aperture in one of the following ways ...

Page 67: ...Colour Light The above settings are ideal for a white cast If you are experiencing missing sparse data try a darker colour setting If you experiencing large amounts of noise try a lighter colour setting If you need more detail in the data then try a higher detail setting this will increase the data processing time To change the scan settings and or action the scan of a cast see Using the Delcam Or...

Page 68: ...turer Details Delcam iQube 2010 Reference Manual The Delcam iQube 3D Scanner was manufactured by UAB Elinvision Terminal str 3 Biruliskiu Village Karmelava Kaunas District LT 54469 Lithuania Manufacturer Details ...

Page 69: ...itivity and resolution 36 Compliance 2 Compliance and Safety 2 Connecting to the Scanner 18 D Deleting a Job 29 E Electrical Connection 14 Electrical Specifications 4 Export Page 40 F FCC 2 H Handling 23 Hardware diagram legend 12 Hardware Diagrams 11 Hardware installation and maintenance 9 I Installation 25 Introduction 1 J Jobs Page 28 M Maintenance 23 Maintenance and Handling 23 Manufacturer De...

Page 70: ... 30 Scan Settings Cast 52 Scan Settings Foam Box Impression 50 Scan Settings Foot 45 Scanner Setup Cast 51 Scanner Setup Foam Box Impression 47 Scanner Setup Foot 43 Scanning a Cast 51 Scanning a Foam Box Impression 46 Scanning a Foot 42 Scanning Procedures 42 Setting up the scanner 13 Software Installation 25 System Requirements 25 T Technical Specifications 4 Temperature Range 4 Test 26 Test the...