Metron3D HDI Advance User manual

Quick Start Guide
HDI ADvAnce 3D SCANNER

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Getting Started with the HDI Advance 3D Scanner
This quick start guide provides you with the resources to get you started on 3D scanning.
The HDI Advance 3D Scanner comes with:
• 3D scanning software, FlexScan3D
• Physical capturing unit for capturing 3D data (some assembly is required)
GettInG StArteD WItH FlexScAn3D
The HDI Advance 3D scanning systems are powered by FlexScan3D. To request the latest version of this
software, please send an email to [email protected]
For a PDF copy of this manual as well as other technical documents regarding the HDI 3D scanning systems
and software, please visit www.metron3d.com/resources/
ASSemblInG tHe cApturInG unIt
Instructions for assembly can be found in this Quick Start Guide.
cuStomer Support
If you have any installation issues, please contact:
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.metron3d.com
Phone: [phone]

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Assembling the HDI 3D Scanner
Congratulations on purchasing the HDI Advance 3D Scanner. Here are the steps to set up the capturing unit
for 3D data acquisition. In this tutorial the HDI Advance R3x 3D Scanner was used. There are slight variations
to the instructions depending on which model you have purchased. Please see the following instructions to
assemble your 3D scanner, most of which will be pre-assembled.
pArtS
When you receive your HDI Advance 3D Scanner, check that all components are included:
Number Item
1Carbon Fiber Mount with Projector and Remote
22 x USB 3.0 Cameras
32 x Lenses (12mm)
4Tripod Leg
5 Tripod Head
615mm Calibration Board
71 sheet of Photogrammetry Dots
8FlexScan3D Dongle *Received Upon Payment. Temporary Codes Sent Via Email
9Power cable, HDMI cable, USB 3.0 cable (3m)
10 4x Knurled Knobs for Camera Mounts
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7
8
9
2
3
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connect tHe ScAnner to tHe trIpoD
Carefully lift up your pre-assembled scanner and locate mount adapter. Gently place the scanner onto the
tripod head. This will snap into place when the scanner rests on top of the tripod head.
Attach the tripod head to the legs by twisting the tripod head until it is hand tight.
trIpoD Setup
Simply open up the tripod legs and place them on the ground.

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AttAcH tHe cAmerAS to tHe ScAnner
Attach the two cameras onto the scanner on both sides using the screws. Tighten screws until they are rm
but do not over tighten.
AttAcH tHe lenSeS to tHe cAmerAS
Carefully remove the lenses from the packaging and take the camera lens cap from each camera. The lenses
will need to be screwed onto the cameras until they are hand tight.
connect tHe HDmI AnD poWer cAbleS to tHe projector
Locate the back of your projector and attach the HDMI and power cables.

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connect tHe uSb 3.0 cAbleS to tHe cAmerAS
Attach the USB 3.0 cables to the back of the cameras, and lock the cables with the locking screws.
Connect USB 3.0 cables and HDMI cable to your computer. Plug the power cable into an electrical
outlet. The physical assembly of the HDI Advance 3D Scanner is now complete.