Z Corporation ZScanner 700 Betriebsanweisung

Self-Positioning Handheld 3D ScannerZScan™1.3 User GuideZScan: Version 1.3POWERED BY

8Connecting the scannerThe first step is to turn on the computer.Safely place the ZScanner 700 on its stand.Figure 1.2 Position of the ZScanner 700 on

9Storing your ZScanner 700First of all, the calibration plate should be stored at the bottom of the case,underneath the foam. The calibration plate is

10Figure 1.6 System content stored properlySpecificationsFeaturesValuesLaser class IIWave length 660nm (0.000026 in)Depth of field 300 mm (12 in)Power

11ConceptThe ZScanner 700 was designed to allow easier and faster digitization. With itseasy to use interface, this system does not require any specif

12ZScanZScan minimal required configuration Processor with HT (Hyper Threading) or Dual Core technology (Dual Corerecommended). Dedicated Graphical

13Figure 2.1 - System connectionsZScan Software installationIf the computer was purchased from Z Corporation with the ZScanner 700 sensor, thesoftware

14Figure 2.2Click Next to access installation options.

15Figure 2.3Select components to install and click “Next”.Note that if you wish to install the plug-in for Geomagic, it must already beinstalled. If t

16Figure 2.4Select installation folder with the Browse button. Select in which profile theinstallation should be done. The “Everyone” option is recomm

17Figure 2.6The ZScan file manager window will open. You can select the configuration fileand the license file.Every ZScanner 700 sensor has its own c

iiCAUTION NOTES...1LASER WARNING...

18License and configuration files updateIf the sensor has been recalibrated after maintenance or if a new license hasbeen generated for you, you may h

19General ConceptsFile Types.CLFCLF is the license that makes ZScan functional. A specific license is required foreach ZScanner 700 sensor..CSTCST fil

20ReferencesTo draw a surface in STL format, the system uses many small triangles. Eachtriangle is formed by 3 vertices represented in a 3D coordinate

21Figure 2.11 - ZScan user interfaceMenuFigure 2.12 - Menu barFile: New Session Start a new session.Open SessionOpen an existing session file (.CSF)

22Edit: (options will appear only when available) Copy PositioningFeatures Copy features from current to a new scan Edit ModeChanges edition mode (I

23Configure: Sensor ConfigurationSensor configuration according to the color andtexture of the object being scanned Sensor CalibrationScanner calibr

24Stop Scan: Stop data acquisition.Reset Scan: Reset the current scan.Positioning Features functionalitiesOpen Features: Open existing positioning tar

25Rectangle: Uses a rectangle for selection.Freeform: Uses a custom form for the selection.Brush: A brush is used for selection. 3 sizes of brushes ar

26Scan treeVisually shows functions of the « View » menu: -Figure 2.13 - Tree viewNew scan Root node that regroups every components of the current sc

27Surface When selected, the surface is displayed in the 3D Viewer. The surface is arepresentation of the object being scanned from a specific view p

1PLEASE READ THE COMPLETE MANUAL BEFORE USE. OPERATINGYOUR ZScanner 700 LASER SCANNER USING PROCEDURES OTHERTHAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN

28Feature DetailsThis expanding panel will be shownwhen a specific positioning feature nodeis selected in the tree. It containsdetailed information ab

29Surface Details and Parameters (continued)Note that changing the volume size has a direct impact on the resolution level. ClickApply to confirm the

30This expanding panel will be shownwhen the Recycle Bin root node isselected in the tree. It contains generalinformation about the deleted facets.Fig

31 Move Volume ModeClick both buttons to rotate the volumeon the optical axis of the current view point.Edition Mode Shortcuts Shift + SelectionUnse

32Figure 2.23 - Sensor configuration windowTo configure the sensor correctly, the parameters should be set to have amajority of detected laser points

33Sensor CalibrationThis tool is used to verify and optimize sensor calibration.Figure 2.24 - Sensor calibrationTo complete the optimization process,

34Build ReferenceThis tool is used to manually build a new reference that could be used as theorigin of the new reference frame for the facets.Figure

35Scanning proceduresObject preparationApplying targetsIt is essential to prepare the object prior to scanning. Reflective targets must beaffixed rand

36Reference targetsIt is now possible to use special reference targets on the part to insert referencesrecognized automatically by ZScan. These refere

37Starting the Software Connect the scanner to the system as explained in section 2.2. To start, launch the ZScan application by clicking on the ZSc

2This system uses a class II laser which is considered eye and skin safe but cancause eye damage if exposed directly for a prolonged time. Natural hum

38Surface DetailsDisplays a summary of the current settings: dimensions of the volumebounding box and the current resolution.Surface Parameters Adjus

39Figure 3.5 - Sensor configuration windowTwo settings modes are possible: manual and automatic.In manual mode, trigger towards the surface to be digi

40Importing positioning targetsIt is possible to import previously acquired positioning model in ZScan. From the1.2 version, it will now be possible t

41Proper digitizing distanceThe Distance meterWhile digitizing an object, a meter displayed on the screen illustrates the distancebetween the scanner

42Figure 3.8 - Graphic and physical representation of the scanner too far from the surfaceWhen the scanner is too close to or too far from the surface

43Editing the scanTo delete a part of the scanned object, set ZScan to Facets mode. In the Menu,View - Facets or click on Facets in the tree. Set the

44TroubleshootingYou can use the Troubleshooter to help you find a solution. Also, please check theZScanner 700 User website for additional support.I

45I receive an error message while scanning telling me that an internal errorhas occurred.There is a high probability that this error message was trig

46work for any reason, set the resolution to low, save your session, restart ZScanand try to open it.I am experiencing slow frame rates when scanning.

3WARNING LABELS AND LOCATIONSFigure I - Laser labels and locations

4WHAT’S NEWZScan 1.3 Full compatibility with Windows Vista 32 bits OS Enhanced, more functional and efficient facet edition mode New reliable, fast

5System OverviewSystem descriptionThe ZScanner 700 system includes the following components: ZScanner 700 scanner Ergonomic stand Reflective target

6Figure 1.1 - ZScanner 700

7General careThe ZScanner 700 contains optical precision parts and must be handled withcare to avoid damage to the components or the calibration syste