LMI Technologies MikroCAD User manual

Quick Start Guide
15215-01.05_MANUAL_Quickstart_MikroCAD_premium1.6x1.2_revB
MikroCAD
premium 1.6 x 1.2

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Getting Started with the MikroCAD Scanner
Congratulations on purchasing a MikroCAD 3D Scanner. This quick start guide provides you with
the resources to get you started on 3D scanning.
Downloading the Software
You can download the MikroCAD installer at http://lmi3d.com/support/downloads/mikrocad.
If you purchased the MikroCAD software (Standard or Professional), download 14471-x.x.x.x_
SOFTWARE_MikroCAD_Standard_Professional.exe.
If you purchased only the scanner, download 14470-x.x.x.x_SOFTWARE_MikroCAD_Scan.
exe.
Customer Support
If you have any installation issues, please contact:
AMERICAS
LMI Technologies (Head Oce)
Vancouver, Canada
[phone]
EMEAR
LMI Technologies GmbH
Berlin, Germany
[phone]
ASIA PACIFIC
LMI (Shanghai) Trading Co., Ltd.
Shanghai, China
[phone]
LMI Technologies has sales oces and distributors worldwide. All contact information is listed at
lmi3D.com/contact/locations.

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Hardware Included with Your MikroCAD Scanner
Number Description
1 3D Scanner and stand
2 Two Ethernet cables (one long, one short)
3MikroCAD software dongle (separate purchase; required for using measurement
tools)
4 Power over Ethernet injector and power cord
5 Calibration kit
When you receive your MikroCAD scanner, check that all components are included:
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Installing the MikroCAD Software
1. After downloading the MikroCAD sofware installer, double-click it.
See “Downloading the Software” on page 2 for information on downloading the
installer.
2. Accept the license agreement and then click Next repeatedly to step through the
installation setup.

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You may change the default values if you wish, but we recommend leaving .NET Runtime
4.0 selected to ensure that it is installed.

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3. Click Install.
The installer installs the MikroCAD software.
4. Restart the computer if you are instructed to do so.

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Connecting the Scanner Cables
1. Using the short Ethernet cable, connect the Data/IN port on the Power over Ethernet
injector to an Ethernet port on the computer (sold separately).
2. Using the long Ethernet cable, connect the P+D/OUT port on the Power over Ethernet
injector to the scanner’s Ethernet port.

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Using the Scanner
1. Connect the power cord to the Power over Ethernet injector, and plug the other end of the
power cord into a wall outlet to power up the scanner.
The LED on the top of the scanner starts flashing after roughly 30 seconds, turns o for
roughly 30 seconds, and then turns on again and remains on. The scanner is ready when the
LED remains on.
2. Turn the computer is on.
3. If you are going to perform measurements, insert the dongle into a free USB port.
The dongle is required to perform measurements, but not to acquire data.
Windows may install a driver when you insert the dongle.
4. Launch the MikroCAD software.
If the scanner is not listed in the scanner selection dialog, or if the scanner repeatedly tries
to connect to the scanner, see “Troubleshooting” on page 12.

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5. Put the sample below the scanner in the center of the camera image.
Looking into the light projector for more than one minute presents a risk to
vision. Avoid looking into the light projector or limit exposure to less than
one minute.
6. Configure the brightness using the slider in the MikroCAD software.
Use the Intensity Profile graph in the software to guide you. Try to set the brightness so
that most of the peaks are below 256 and near the middle of the graph.
If you see no image, see “Troubleshooting” on page 12.

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7. Focus the scanner.
To focus the scanner, align the vertical line of the projected cross pattern with the vertical
line of the red cross in the MikroCAD software.
Use the small knob on the column stand to fine-tune the focus. Use the large knob on the
column stand to move the scanner more quickly.
For coarse
adjustment
For fine
adjustment
8. On the Scan page, in the Acquisition group, click on Scan to perform a scan.

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9. After performing a scan, click on Measure in the Acquisition group to transfer the acquired
data to the measurement tools.
For information on performing measurements on the acquired data, see the integrated
measurement software manual.
10. After using the scanner, close the MikroCAD software before disconnecting the scanner.
IMPORTANT! Failing to close the software before disconnecting the scanner may cause
damage to the scanner.
The scanner does not need to be powered to perform measurements on the acquired data.
Setup of the MikroCAD Series 3D Scanner is now complete.

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Troubleshooting
If the MikroCAD software can’t connect to the scanner or you see no image in the software, verify
the following.
Power and Connections
Check power and connections:
• Ensure that the power cord is plugged into a wall outlet and that the power cord is
connected to the Power over Ethernet injector.
• Ensure that the Ethernet cables are connected to the computer and to the scanner.
You should see a lit indicator on the power supply and the scanner.
Virus Scanner and Firewall
Virus scanners and firewalls can prevent connections to the sensor. If the software can’t connect
to the scanner, disable your virus scanner. Disable your firewall or adjust the firewall to allow the
software to communicate over the network.
Network Card Setup
Make sure the network card that the scanner is connected to is properly configured:
1. On the Windows taskbar, right-click the network symbol and choose Open Network and
Sharing Center to access the network connections.
2. Click on Change adapter settings.

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3. Double-click the network card that you will use to connect to the scanner.
4. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) in the list and click Properties.

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5. In the General tab, make sure Obtain an IP address automatically is selected.
When Obtain an IP address automatically is selected, Windows attempts to connect to a
DHCP server for 60 seconds. If the computer is connected directly to a scanner, however,
you can avoid this delay by instead selecting Use the following IP address and using the
following settings:
• IP address: An address between 169.254.1.0 and 169.254.254.255
• Subnet mask: 255.255.0.0
You can leave the Default gateway setting empty.

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6. In the Alternate Configuration tab, make sure Automatic private IP address is selected, and
then click OK.
7. Click Close in the Local Area Connection Properties dialog.
Address Conflicts
Address conflicts can prevent connections to the sensor. This may happen if there is more than one
active network connection (WiFi or wired) on the computer to which the scanner is connected.
The easiest way to prevent conflicts is to de-activate the network adapters that you do not need.
1. On the Windows taskbar, right-click the network symbol and choose Open Network and
Sharing Center to access the network connections.

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2. Click on Change adapter settings.
3. Right-click any wireless or wired connection that you do not use, and choose Disable.
4. Repeat for all other unused connections.

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LMI Technologies, their partners, and resellers accept no liability for any damages (personal or to property) incurred as
a result of improper use, incorrect assembly, failure to adhere to safety precautions, and/or mistreatment of this product
(including its components).