Amberg Technologies TMS ScanControl User manual

User guide
TMS ScanControl
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01/04/2014 (Application version 1.9)

TMS ScanControl User guide
© Amberg Technologies 2014
01/04/2014 (Application version 1.9)
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TMS ScanControl User guide

Table of Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 5
1. Supported instruments ............................................................................................... 5
2. Software license agreement ....................................................................................... 5
3. Installation / De-installation ......................................................................................... 5
1. Introduction to TMS ScanControl ....................................................................................... 7
1.1. User Interface .......................................................................................................... 7
1.2. Status information .................................................................................................... 7
1.3. Operation buttons .................................................................................................... 8
1.4. Output window ......................................................................................................... 8
2. Working with Leica HDS, Z+F Imager or Amberg Profiler .................................................. 9
2.1. Start-up procedure ................................................................................................... 9
2.2. Data transmission .................................................................................................... 9
2.3. Prism on Scanner .................................................................................................. 10
2.4. Setup dialog ........................................................................................................... 10
2.5. Measuring functions .............................................................................................. 11
3. Working with FARO Focus 3D .......................................................................................... 17
3.1. Start-up procedure ................................................................................................. 17
3.2. Data transmission .................................................................................................. 18
3.3. Recommended scan parameters .......................................................................... 20
3.4. Prisms on scanner ................................................................................................. 21
3.5. Setup dialog ........................................................................................................... 21
3.6. Measuring functions .............................................................................................. 22
4. Important hints .................................................................................................................. 27
4.1. Notebook / data storage ........................................................................................ 27
4.2. Data handling ........................................................................................................ 27
4.3. Laser security switch off ........................................................................................ 27
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Introduction
Congratulations for the purchase of TMS ScanControl.
TMS ScanControl is the system control software for Leica HDS, Z+F Imager and Amberg
Profiler 5003 scanners. It is required for data acquisition in the field.
1. Supported instruments
TMS ScanControl supports the following measuring devices:
• Leica HDS6000/6100/7000 (min. firmware version 7.5)
• Z+F Imager 5006/5010 (min. firmware version 7.5)
• Amberg Profiler 5003 (min. firmware version 7.5)
• FARO Focus 3D
Note
Since program version 1.9.8.1, controlling Leica HDS4500 is no longer supported. To
aquire scans with ScanControl and HDS4500, you may use a program version up to
1.9.6.10 on your field computer. However, positioning and processing of scans from
HDS4500 is fully supported also in version 1.9.8.1 and above.
2. Software license agreement
You can find the software license agreement under the following link: http://www.ambergtech-
nologies.ch/downloads/company/
3. Installation / De-installation
3.1. System requirements
Table 1. System requirements
Windows XP / Windows 7Operating system
512 MBRAM
50MB (software only)Hard disk capacity
Pentium 1.1 GHzProcessor
See also Chapter 4, Important hints on page 27 to get more information about an optimum
notebook configuration.
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Note
Before shipment the Panasonic CF notebook is configured to optimize the data collection
with scanner device. Do not install other software on the notebook or change notebook
settings.
3.2. Software installation
3.2.1. Latest software release
TMS ScanControl is a module within TMS Office. You may download the latest software release
of TMS Office on our home page http://www.amberg.ch/at
3.2.2. Installation
The installation of TMS ScanControl is included in the installation of TMS Office. A separate
start icon will be created on the desktop to have a quick entry into the measuring interface.
The TMS Office program is supplied in a compressed form and can be used only after it has
been installed on the hard-disk.
The procedure is as follows:
1. Insert the CD-ROM
2. A menu is automatically loaded and displayed. Select from here "Install TMS Office".
3. If the menu is not loaded automatically, double-click on the file Autorun.exe on the CD-
ROM.
4. If you have downloaded the program from the Internet, unzip the file to an empty directory
and double-click on the file Setup.exe.
5. Follow the instructions during the installation.
When you have a full license of the software, you must additionally install the dongle and the
drivers for the dongle.
3.2.3. De-Installation
Use the function "De-Installation" to remove the software from your operating system.
Please note, only files that are unmodified, can be un-installed. Therefore demo data files will
not be un-installed automatically. You will need to delete them manually (e.g. with MS Explorer).
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Chapter 1. Introduction to TMS
ScanControl
TMS ScanControl contains the functions for successful data acquisition with the systems Leica
HDS, Z+F Imager, Amberg Profiler 5003 and FARO Focus 3D.
The software is optimized for field work. All important functions for the measurements can be
executed by specific icons on the touch screen. Within TMS ScanControl the measuring pro-
cedure follows the concept of the Amberg Positioning Method (APM).
1.1. User Interface
Figure 1.1. User Interface
The screen view is made up of different sections:
• Status information
• Operation buttons
• Output window
1.2. Status information
Current status is shown. Follow the instructions on the screen to make sure that the positioning
procedure is done correctly.
Note
To change the view in the window press CTRL+A. This will provide information required
during trouble shooting and to check release numbers of the software and firmware.
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1.3. Operation buttons
The control of the operation during the measurement can be done using the buttons on the
touch screen.
1.4. Output window
All the relevant information about the data acquisition is shown in the output window.
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Chapter 2. Working with Leica HDS, Z+F
Imager or Amberg Profiler
2.1. Start-up procedure
To start a measurement follow the steps below:
• Setup the scanner system on the tripod and connect all cables.
• Level the scanner by using the tribrach.
• Setup the sphere prism in a distance of approximately 10m (depending on the scan resolu-
tion).
• Check that the cables are not tangled up.
• Start the notebook.
• Start TMS ScanControl by double-clicking on the corresponding desktop icon.
• The software will automatically communicate with the scanner. If the scanner was not re-
cognized, check the network connection between the notebook and the scanner.
• Select one of the available scanning resolutions.
• Set a new scanner position.
• Set face one position and measure the prism on top of the scanner.
• Start the scanner. While scanning measure the sphere prism with the total station.
• Set face two position and measure the prism on top of the scanner.
• Finish scan.
• Close image after a quick check.
2.2. Data transmission
In order to be able to use the Leica HDS, Z+F Imager or Amberg Profiler 5003, the connection
has to be set. Choose File »Options »Scanner... in TMS Office. The dialogue below will be
opened. In TMS ScanControl you can only reach this dialogue, if the Scanner Measurement
window is closed. So if you start TMS ScanControl and you haven't already done the setting
in TMS Office, you must first close the Scanner Measurement window and then open the
dialogue.
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Figure 2.1. Scanner setting
Activate the option Use and input the IP-address of the scanner. This IP-address you can find
on the display of the Leica HDS, Z+F Imager or Amberg Profiler 5003 after the start-up of the
system.
2.3. Prism on Scanner
In order to be able to use the Amberg Positioning Method for the positioning of the scanner, a
prism is needed on top of the scanner. There is a certain prism adapter that can be mounted
on the housing of the scanner. Take care that the prism is mounted on the side where the
display is installed. This is important for the determination of the orientation of the system.
2.4. Setup dialog
Press the following button or choose ScanControl » Setup to open the setup dialog.
Figure 2.2. Setup button
Relevant parameters are set in this dialog.
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Figure 2.3. Setup dialog
Scanner Setup
Choose one of the resolutions for your scans from the dropdown menu. Depending on the
scanner you will have different options. Only calibrated configurations are shown.
Note
Recommended setting: Middle (50Hz and 5'000 pixels per rotation). One scan should
take less than one minute and you will get a resolution of about 12mm at a distance of
10m.
Scans directory
Choose the directory where the data should be stored.
Note
You should always store the scan data in a different partition to where programs are
installed.
Operator
Type in the name of the operator.
2.5. Measuring functions
The following sections explain the procedure of the data acquisition with the Amberg Positioning
Method (APM).
The setup is as shown in the following graphic.
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Figure 2.4. Measuring setup
The distance between the scanner and the prism bowl depends on the range you want to use
the data. It is recommended that you do not use data which is further away than the prism
bowl. The setup order scanner, sphere prism and total station is the easiest way to take the
measurement. Otherwise it might be that you have to turn the sphere prism for the total station
measurement.
2.5.1. New Station
Press the following button to set a new scanner position.
Figure 2.5. Button New Station
The following dialog will be shown.
Figure 2.6. Dialogue New Station
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Use this dialog to input the name of the next scanner station.
Note
It is very important that the point numbering on the total station corresponds with the
station numbers.
2.5.1.1. Point numbering concept
The point numbering for the total station measurements is the following:
• First prism measurement (Face I): StationNo + "1" at the end.
• Second prism measurement (Face II): StationNo + "2" at the end.
• Sphere prism measurement: StationNo + "3" at the end.
2.5.2. Set Face I
Press the following button to set face I angle.
Figure 2.7. Button Face I
The software will read out the current scan position (horizontal angle encoder value). This
angle will later be used to turn the scanner to the position of face II. After you have pressed
this button measure the prism on top of the scanner with the total station.
Note
Do not turn the scanner between pressing this button and measuring the prism with the
total station.
2.5.3. Start measurement
Press the following button to start the measurement.
Figure 2.8. Button Start
After you pressed this button the scanner will turn back a little bit and start the measurement.
The measurement is taken with the settings done in the ScanControl Setup dialog. The scan
may take some minutes depending on the set scan parameters. Make sure that nobody is
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passing the scanned area during the measurement. Otherwise you have to use the "Stop"
button to stop the measurement (see Stop measurement).
During the scanning measure the sphere prism with the total station.
2.5.4. Stop measurement
Press the following button if you want to stop the scan.
Figure 2.9. Button Stop
Note
If you stop a scan it will not be possible to continue the scan. You have to start the pro-
cedure again by using a new station number to avoid mismatch during the positioning
procedure.
2.5.5. Set Face II
Press the following button to turn the scanner to the face II position.
Figure 2.10. Button Face II
This function will turn the scanner exactly on the face II position. The face II position is exactly
180 degrees different from face I position.
Note
Do not measure the prism with the total station before pressing this button. This may
result in inaccurate orientation calculation later in TMS Office.
2.5.6. Finish measurement
Press the following button to finish the measurement and open the scan image.
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Figure 2.11. Button Stop
After recording some scan it could make sense to check what has been recorded.
Open a list of all scan stations within the current storage directory by using the function
ScanControl »Open measured data... . Choose one of the scans and press OK to open the
image data in a separate window.
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Chapter 3. Working with FARO Focus
3D
Since program version 1.9.6.0 TMS ScanControl supports measuring with FARO Focus 3D
scanner. This chapter describes how to use TMS ScanControl in combination with the FARO
Focus 3D scanner.
3.1. Start-up procedure
To start a measurement follow the steps below:
• Setup the scanner system roughly leveled (+/- 5 degrees) on the tripod.
• Make sure that the prisms attached to the tribrach adapter are well visible from the total
station.
• Start-up the scanner.
• Check the scanner parameters or select a profile that contains the recommended settings
(see Section 3.3, “Recommended scan parameters” on page 20).
• Setup the sphere prism in a distance of approximately 10m (depending on the scan resolu-
tion).
• Connect the scanner and the notebook with the network cable.
• Start the notebook.
• Start TMS ScanControl by double-clicking on the corresponding desktop icon.
• The software will automatically communicate with the scanner:
• If the scanner was not recognized check the network connection between the notebook
and the scanner.
• When the scanner is recognized, the scanner display will show a message that it is
currently controlled by an external software.
• Set the resolution parameter in the settings dialog. All other parameters will be read from
the active profile on the scanner.
• Set a new scanner position.
• Start the scan.
• While scanning measure the two prisms attached to the scanner adapter and the sphere
prism with the total station. Make sure you follow the point numbering convention correctly.
• Finish scan.
• Close image after a quick check.
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3.2. Data transmission
TMS ScanControl and the FARO Focus 3D scanner communicate through LAN connection
with static IP addresses.
Note
The scanner IP address and subnet mask are printed on a sticker on the scanner. The
static IP address for the notebook must be in the same subnet as the scanner.
3.2.1. Setting a static IP address in Windows net-
work settings
Open the Windows Network connections window, from the Control panel. Right-click on
Local area network and select Properties from the context menu to access the Local area
connection properties.
Figure 3.1. Windows local area connection properties
In the Local area connection properties window select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click
Properties. The Internet protocol properties window appears.
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Figure 3.2. Internet protocol properties
Select Use the following IP address radio button and enter the static IP address and subnet
mask. The static IP address must be in the same subnet as the scanner. The subnet mask
must be entered as it is written on the scanner.
Note
The static IP address of the notebook must be in the same subnet as the scanner IP
address. The useable IP addresses depend on the subnet mask.
A typical example:
• Subnet mask on scanner 255.255.254.0 (printed on the scanner)
• IP address on scanner: 172.17.15.117 (printed on the scanner)
• IP address on notebook: 172.17.15.116
Click the OK button in the open windows to apply the changes.
3.2.2. Setting the scanner IP in TMS ScanControl
To set the scanner IP address in TMS ScanControl, choose File »Options »Scanner... in
TMS Office. The dialogue below will be opened. In TMS ScanControl you can only reach this
dialogue, if the Scanner Measurement window is closed. So if you start TMS ScanControl
and you haven't already done the setting in TMS Office, you must first close the Scanner
Measurement window and then open the dialogue.
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Figure 3.3. Scanner setting FARO Focus 3D
Activate the option Use and input the IP address of the FARO Focus 3D as it is written on the
sticker on the scanner hardware. A hardlock with a valid TMS licence attached to the notebook
is needed to change the scanner settings.
3.3. Recommended scan parameters
All scan parameters apart from the resolution are determined by the active profile in the FARO
scanner software. The following parameter values are recommended when working with TMS
ScanControl:
• Qualtiy: 2x (higher quality will slow down the scanning process)
• Horizontal area: 0° to 360° (full extent)
• Vertical area: 0° to 65° (full extent)
• Scan with color: Off
• Clear contour (advanced settings): On
• Clear sky (advanced settings): On
You can set these parameters on the FARO Scan Parameters page or define a profile in the
FARO scanner software for measuring with TMS ScanControl.
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