Rangevision SMART ScanCenter 2016.2, Manual

Page 1: ...RANGEVISION SMART ScanCenter 2016 2...

Page 2: ...ScanCenter launch Configuration wizard Scanning zones Calibration field size Initial setup of cameras Working distance and projector focus Calibration Scanning Requirements for the scanned object Scan...

Page 3: ...g the required drivers calibration procedure scanning procedure and tips for acquiringhigh quality three dimensional object model Do not expose the scanner to liquids Do not store or use the scanner i...

Page 4: ...System requirements 4 Scanning zone 1 Scanning area mm 3D resolution mm 3D point accuracy mm 2 3 500x375x375 300x225x225 150x112x112 0 4 0 24 0 12 Up to 0 1 of scanning area size Resolution of camera...

Page 5: ...th the software 5 License key 6 Desktop flexible tripod 7 Projector power supply 8 Hex key to adjust the position of the cameras 9 Calibration plate for scan zones 1 2 10 Calibration plate for scan zo...

Page 6: ...files install drivers and graphic libraries which are necessary for correct functioning of RangeVision 3D scanner After the setup on the desktop should appear RangeVision programs ScanCenter ScanMerg...

Page 7: ...jector can use the mains or the battery 7 Connecting projector After connection the projector will be displayed in the system If the computer has several video output you should define the needed one...

Page 8: ...ection Connect cameras to USB ports of your computer Make sure that USB ports work correctly 8 It s forbidden to use USB hub and connect cameras to one port The scanner can t send data correctly with...

Page 9: ...nu choose Adjustment Table calibration Enter the angle number and press Turn The table must rotate clockwise viewed from above If the table rotates in another direction change the parameter Change the...

Page 10: ...heck the connection and cameras availability Run Rangevision ScanCenter In order for program to work properly you need to run it as Administrator If the scanner is not connected or drivers aren t inst...

Page 11: ...og box Check the connection of cables power supply and then click Retry If you are sure that all the components of the scanner are connected correctly and the connection error persists click Skip to s...

Page 12: ...g the distance between the cameras and the follow up calibration changes the size of the scanning zone For each scanner area a separate calibration plate is used Scan zone 3 has higher surface detail...

Page 13: ...e selected scan area Make sure that the scan area is included in the packaging of your scanner The exact size is written on the label on the reverse of the calibration plate Enter this value in the Co...

Page 14: ...ameras are as close as possible on scan zone 2 they correspond to the medium position and scan zone 1 furthest Please note in order to set up the scanner to scan zone 1 first you must perform the cali...

Page 15: ...bration plate as shown in the figure below When placing plate on the stand pay attention that top part of the plate has black triangles Move the plate closer to or further away from the scanner until...

Page 16: ...ing accuracy got worse After transporting the scanning complex Orientation is used If you suspect that the camera moved due to unreliable mounting If you want to check the accuracy of performed calibr...

Page 17: ...ll dark increase the brightness of the external lighting After this click Capture Camera will focus on the calibration plate Visually inspect the sharpness of the cameras after focusing If the cameras...

Page 18: ...p of the cameras the position of calibration plate and the size of the plate specified in the program Example 1 A complete calibration result was final precision 0 095 pix after Orienting 0 076 pix Sc...

Page 19: ...isible from both cameras when you turn the table Be careful with calibration plates It is not permitted to contaminate or perform any mechanical damage to the surface with the marks After the use stor...

Page 20: ...on white paper can also cause problems Geometrical distortion may appear in places with strong contrast Scanning principle and methods If you re shooting a single fragment scan you get a three dimens...

Page 21: ...f the scanner at the working distance from the cameras The approximate distance to the surface of the object is specified in the table in Calibrations ection The object must be mounted securely to avo...

Page 22: ...illumination is lowered Projector with fully charged battery may work about an hour without being connected to a power supply Due to close distance to an object it may be necessary to lower the bright...

Page 23: ...ained in the project When you select a project the field of viewing 3D model displays all scans when you select an individual scan it will be the only one displayed To delete bad fragment just select...

Page 24: ...ed Create new project without markers or open an existing one Perform Orientation to check calibration of the scanner Install object in front of the scanner at a working distance Turn on Stripes and l...

Page 25: ...ystem that allows you to scan large objects without significant loss in accuracy If you want to create the reference grid press the File Save reference grid When sticking markers to an object it is de...

Page 26: ...nes an error message is sent and the scan is considered to be unsuccessful Also an error may occur if the scanner was decalibrated and can not properly assess the size of the markers Brightness of the...

Page 27: ...the other side Identified markers may appear in the following colors Marker found only once not reliable Marker of the reference grid Marker found on several scans reliable Options Options menu displa...

Page 28: ...n table To create new project at turn table or to open an existing one To place the object at the center of table platform To place the object in the way that it s at the optimal distance from the sca...

Page 29: ...art scanning After finishing scanning pass to ScanMerge for processing Scanning with texture 3D scanner RangeVision Smart has a feature of colored scanning Obtaining a 3D model with texture can be ach...

Page 30: ...n the manual on ScanMerge Before the scan placing an object in front of the scanner at the working distance adjust the illumination brightness amplification and exposure Set such values of the paramet...

Page 31: ...am for processing To do this click Go in ScanMerge The project which is opened in ScanCenter will be transferred to ScanMerge RangeVision ScanCenter will continue to work in the background to maintain...