Photoneo MotionCam-3D S User manual

Photoneo 3D Sensors
User Manual

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Preface
Thank you for choosing the Photoneo® 3D Sensor. Please, take a few minutes to read this manual
and become familiar with the device.
For more information on our products, accessories, replacement parts, software and services, see
our website www.photoneo.com or contact our team at [e-mail].
Purpose of the Manual
This manual provides information about the installation and setup of the Photoneo 3D Sensors
and is designed for engineers, installers, and electricians who possess a general knowledge of
automation.
Scope of the Manual
The manual provides information about PhoXi 3D Scanner and MotionCam-3D product lines. All
models will be referenced as a “3D sensor”. For the full reference of Photoneo products, visit the
website www.photoneo.com.
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Table of Contents
Preface 2
Purpose of the Manual 2
Scope of the Manual 2
Table of Contents 3
Legal Information 5
Warning Notice System 5
Qualified Personnel 6
Proper Use of Photoneo Products 6
Trademarks 6
Products Overview 7
Product Identification 7
Laser Device 7
Objects Suitable for Scanning 9
Scope of Delivery 10
Installation 10
Guidelines for Installation 10
Powering the Device & Data Connection 11
Status LEDs 13
Supported Network Topologies 14
Mounting Restrictions 15
Turning Off the Device 17
Configuration 17
PhoXi Control 17
Hardware Parameters 19
Power Over Ethernet Connector 19
24V Power Connector 20
Hardware Trigger Characteristics 21
Projection Unit Properties 25
Environmental Conditions 25
Degree of Ingress Protection 26
Cleaning Instructions 26
Scanning Parameters 27
Datasheet Parameters Explanation 27
Compliance with Standards 32
Dimensions and Illustrations 33
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MotionCam-3D Color 33
MotionCam-3D 36
PhoXi 3D Scanner 39
Warranty 42
Contact Information 42
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Legal Information
Warning Notice System
This user manual contains notices that should be observed in order to ensure personal safety, as
well as prevent damage to equipment. The notices referring to personal safety are highlighted
with a safety alert symbol, while notices referring only to equipment do not have a safety alert
symbol. The notices are graded according to the degree of danger.
⚠ WARNING
Indicates that death or severe personal injury may result if proper precautions are not taken.
⚠ CAUTION
When a safety alert symbol is shown, it indicates that minor personal injury can result if proper
precautions are not taken.
CAUTION
When no safety alert symbol is shown, it indicates that equipment damage can result if proper
precautions are not taken.
NOTICE
Indicates that an unintended result or situation can occur if the relevant information is not taken
into account.
If more than one degree of danger is present, the warning notice representing the highest degree
of danger is used. A notice warning of injury to persons with a safety alert symbol may also
include a warning relating to equipment damage.
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Qualified Personnel
The device described in this documentation may be operated only by qualified personnel.
Qualified personnel means those who, based on their training and experience, are capable of
identifying risks and avoiding potential hazards when working with this device.
Installation, commissioning, use, decommissioning, and disposal of this device should be done in
accordance with relevant documentation, in particular, its warning notices, and safety instructions.
Proper Use of Photoneo Products
Please note the following:
⚠ WARNING
Photoneo products may only be used in accordance with relevant technical documentation. If
products and components from other manufacturers are used, these must be recommended or
approved by Photoneo. Proper transport, storage, installation, assembly, commissioning,
operation, and maintenance are required to ensure that the products operate safely and without
any problems. The permissible ambient conditions for storage or operation of the device must be
complied with. All information provided in the relevant documentation must be observed.
Trademarks
All names identified by ® are registered trademarks of Photoneo s.r.o. The remaining trademarks
in this publication may be trademarks that when used by third parties for their own purposes
could violate the rights of the owner.
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Products Overview
Photoneo provides two main families of 3D area scanning devices:
MotionCam-3D (Color) is a high accuracy and high-resolution snapshot 3D area scanning device
for large work areas that can be in arbitrary motion. The product is based on a patented CMOS
sensor and Parallel Structured Light technology developed by Photoneo. It provides the scanning
quality of sequential structured light devices with the ability to scan dynamic scenes.
PhoXi 3D Scanner uses a sequential structured light projection to reconstruct the 3D surface
geometry of a static scene or object at very high resolution and quality.
All Photoneo 3D sensors provide onboard calculations of the data which are provided to the user in
multiple data formats: depth map, point cloud, normals, and confidence. Data are transferred to
the computer running the driver software (see section PhoXi Control) via a 1Gbps Ethernet
connection.
Product Identification
The device description and the manufacturer can be located on the back panel of the device.
Label with manufacturer address, product
name, and model, CE, FCC, WEEE and RoHS
marks, country of origin, and input options.
Laser Device
⚠ WARNING
This device is a laser product. Do not deliberately look into the laser beam. This may cause injury
to the retina. The use of protective eyewear is normally not necessary. The laser class label is
present on the back of the device.
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The laser projector aperture is located on the right side of the front panel of the device (Figure 1).
The aperture is clearly marked with a warning label. Do not look directly into the laser projector
while the device is in use. Laser Class and Laser parameters used in our devices are discussed in
chapter Projection Unit Properties.
To avoid unauthorized contact with the scanner or unintentional viewing of the laser beam, it is
recommended to locate the device in a restricted area and take measures to restrict laser light
exposure to the surroundings. Although diffuse reflections are not harmful, users should remove
mirrors, polished objects, and similar items from the vicinity of the scanner to avoid specular
reflections.
All components of the device, including those sourced from 3rd party suppliers, conform fully with
all applicable European directives and regulations.
Figure 1: Photoneo scanning device laser aperture location
Laser radiation hazard
warning symbol.
Laser aperture label.
Designates the place from
which laser radiation is
emitted.
The device uses the following labels and warning systems. Apart from the laser aperture label, all
are located on the back panel of the device.
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Laser Class 3R devices
Laser radiation warning with laser class label. The serial number of the
device can be found above the warning labels.
Label specifying wavelength, average power, pulse energy and pulse
length of the laser.
Laser Class 2 devices
Laser radiation warning with laser class label. The serial number of the
device can be found above the warning labels.
Label specifying wavelength, average power, pulse energy, and pulse
length of the laser.
Objects Suitable for Scanning
Photoneo 3D sensors are measurement devices working on the principle of optical triangulation.
Modulated light projected from the projection unit is reflected by the scanned object and captured
by a camera unit based on which the distance to the object is computed.
For PhoXi 3D Scanners, which work on the principle of sequential structured light, the scene
must be completely static during the scan.
For MotionCam-3D (Color), which uses the revolutionary and patented principle of Parallel
Structured Light™, the scene can be in arbitrary movement or vibration.
As both systems rely on the reflection of projected light, objects most suitable for scanning are
(including and not limited to):
■rough surface objects, for example, wood, rubber, paper, plaster, etc.
■objects with a matte finish, such as sand-blasted aluminum, cast iron, etc.
■molded, un-polished plastic materials
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■fruits, foods, skin, textiles, plants
Some objects not suitable for scanning (including and not limited to):
■mirrors and polished metals,
■most liquids (e.g. water, oil)
■translucent and transparent objects (e.g. glass, transparent plastic),
Smoke and particles dispensed in the air still negatively influence the 3D data.
Scope of Delivery
■Selected model of Photoneo 3D Sensor
■Desktop PoE injector (input: 90 ~ 264VAC, output: 33.6W, 56V, IEEE802.3at) with power
cable (1.8m)
■Ethernet cable M12-X male - RJ45 male, 5m, PUR
■Quick Start Guide and Datasheet
NOTICE
Software components are needed for the operation of the scanner. See section Configuration for
more information.
Installation
Guidelines for Installation
A Photoneo 3D sensor is designed to allow easy installation.
The device can be mounted :
1
■Using a mounting plate of suitable size and 4 M4 screws.
⌑This is the preferred mounting method to ensure rigid mounting of the device to avoid
unwanted movement
■Using an M8 screw.
■On a tripod using a 3/8-16 UNC screw.
To install the device:
1A CAD models of the Photoneo 3D Sensors are available at: https://www.photoneo.com/downloads/device-resources/
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1. Mount the device using any preferred method. Refer to Dimensions and Illustrations.
2. When mounting the scanner, ensure that an appropriate scanning distance is set between
the scanner and the scanned object and eliminate any potential obstacles.
Figure 2: Mounting plate
3. Connect the device to the computer or local network and plug it into the power. See the
section Powering the device & Data connection for more details.
4. Download and install the PhoXi Control application from the Photoneo webpage.
5. Run the PhoXi Control application and try to make your first scan. Please refer to the PhoXi
Control user Manual at https://photoneo.com/kb/pxc.
⚠ WARNING
Hot surface warning
The surface of the processing unit becomes hot to touch when the device is in use. Mount the
device on a metal mounting plate that will act as a thermal bridge to dissipate the heat or use the
carbon body to manipulate the device.
Powering the Device & Data Connection
There are two possibilities for how to power the device:
1. Using the M12-X Power over Ethernet (PoE) connector (providing both power and data
connection)
2. Using the M12-A 24V power connector to power the device and the M-12X connector for
data transfer
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Figure 3: Back panel of the Photoneo scanning device
Powering Through PoE Connector
1. Connect 1Gbps capable (standardly delivered) Ethernet cable to the PoE injector IN
(data+power) port
2. Connect the M12-X RJ45 cable to the scanner and to the PoE injector OUT (data) port
3. Plug in the power cable of the PoE injector
NOTICE
It is recommended to use a PoE connection to power the device.
Figure 4: Connection schematics for PoE
Powering by 24V
1. Connect the Ethernet M12-X RJ45 cable to the device and to your computer or switch
2. Connect the M12-X RJ45 cable to the device and to your computer or switch
3. Connect the M12-A to the device and to the adapter and plug in the 24V power adapter
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4. Alternatively connect the M12-A to the device and the open-end wires to the 24V DIN rail
adapter
Figure 5: Connection schematics for 24V power using DIN rail adapter
Status LEDs
#
LED Name
Color
Description
1
POWER
Green
Red
Off
Power ON and OK
Power ON, power on processing unit not OK
No power
2
STATUS
Green
Orange
Red
Firmware ready
Device occupied
HW fault
3
ETH1
Flashing green
Green
Off
Activity on the link
No activity on the link
Link is down
4
ETH2
Green
Off
Gigabit ethernet connected
No gigabit ethernet
Figure 6: Status LEDs of a device working correctly
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Supported Network Topologies
The following network topologies are supported by the Photoneo 3D sensors:
■Direct connection to a computer
Figure 7: Direct connection
■Scanner connected to a switch
Figure 8: Connected to a switch
The following network topology is not supported by the Photoneo scanning device:
■Scanner connected to a router:
Figure 9: Connecting the scanner through a router is not supported
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Note:
■Connecting to the scanner via WiFi is not recommended as it is slower and less reliable.
NOTICE
If several 3D sensors are connected to a computer with several ethernet adapters, using static IP
addresses on different subnets is recommended.
Mounting Restrictions
Using external casing for additional Ingress Protection
To protect the device from harsh environmental conditions (high/low temperatures, dust, water
jets), it is possible to use an external enclosure.
See the instructions for the IP67 enclosure developed for PhoXi 3D Scanners at
https://www.photoneo.com/kb/ip67-enclosure
The effect of the additional (planar) optical element (glass) in front of the device can be split into
●a small translation of the point cloud towards the scanning device when compared to the
case without the presence of the additional optical element,
●a distortion, which is in most practical cases negligible.
Displacement characterisation
(for a glass of 3 mm thickness)
Scanner Model
S
M
L
XL
Translation [mm]
1.140
1.140
1.127
1.124
RMSQ of distortion [mm]
0.090
0.088
0.088
0.092
Max. distortion [mm]
0.216
0.220
0.208
0.202
Max. local relative distortion [promile]
1.9
1.4
0.7
0.4
Max. local rotation [angular minute]
9.5
6.3
3.5
1.9
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Figure 10: Point cloud distortion for scanner L with casing magnified 200 times (thickness=3.0mm)
Movement During Scanning
In general, MotionCam-3D (Color) can be mounted on moving constructions or robotic arms, as it
is able to capture dynamic scenes as well as static scenes. The device itself as well as the scenes
can be in motion or vibrating.
It is possible to mount the PhoXi 3D Scanner on moving constructions or robotic arms, however,
it is necessary to stop the movement during the acquisition. Movement of the scanner during the
projection of light patterns causes loss of quality and interferes with depth calculation. Make sure
the device and the scanned area are still during the acquisition.
If vibrations are present, use a damping apparatus to isolate the scanner's mounting from their
source. Acceleration and deceleration forces according to the scanner’s environment restrictions
should be taken into account when mounting the scanner is designed. The maximum acceleration
allowed during operation (not including the scanning process) is up to 20 ms-2.
Strong Electric Field
As a general rule, always isolate low-voltage, logic-type devices such as Photoneo 3D sensors from
devices that are high voltage and generate high electrical noise. Carefully consider the routing of
the wiring for the devices in the panel as well. Avoid placing low-voltage signal wires and
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communication cables in the same tray with AC power wiring and high-energy, rapidly-switched
DC wiring.
Clearance for Cooling and Wiring
Photoneo 3D Sensor is designed to be cooled through natural convection cooling. In order to
ensure adequate cooling, a clearance of at least 25 mm above and below the device must be
allowed. When planning placement of the Photoneo 3D Sensor, consider placing heat-generating
and electronic-type devices in the cooler areas. By reducing exposure to high-temperature
environments, you can extend the operating life of the electronic devices considerably.
NOTICE
It is recommended to mount the device on a metal plate that will act as a thermal bridge and
dissipate the heat produced by the processing unit away from the scanner.
Turning Off the Device
Before turning off the device, make sure it is not actively scanning - the device is not projecting
laser patterns. Turn it off by unplugging it from power.
NOTICE
It is not recommended to unplug the device from the power while it is actively scanning. This is to
prevent possible damage to the projection unit.
Configuration
PhoXi Control
PhoXi Control application allows the user to control the Photoneo scanning device manually
through a graphical user interface (GUI) or programmatically through the provided API.
The GUI is primarily used to set up the scanning environment, configure advanced scanner
parameters, and visualize the output. In addition, the GUI can also be used as a powerful
debugging tool for development with the API. Calls to the API trigger the same response in the
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GUI as user inputs. After triggering the scan by calling the API method, the application will execute
the scan, send it as an output of the call and display it simultaneously in the GUI.
The API serves as a central platform for building custom applications for Photoneo 3D sensors. In
order to facilitate the development process and reduce computing demands, all computations are
performed on the device itself.
Figure 10: PhoXi Control – Network Discovery
You can download the latest version of PhoXi Control and the PhoXi Control User Manual from our
website at https://www.photoneo.com/downloads/phoxi-control/.
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Hardware Parameters
Power Over Ethernet Connector
Figure 11: PoE connector pinout, view from the mating side
Connector type: M12 X coded, 1404741
Figure 12: Contact assignments of the M12 and RJ45 plug
Powering Requirements
PoE Standard
IEEE802.3at
Operating voltage UeDC
min. 55 V
Residual ripple maximum (% of Ue)
0.5 %
Rated operating current Ie(Imax)
0. 360 A (0.6A)
Minimum Power
33 W
Shielding
Fully Shielded RJ45
Transfer data rate
1 Gbit
Maximum recommended cable length
20 m
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24V Power Connector
Figure 13: 24V Power & GPIO pinout, view from the mating side
Connector type: M12 A coded, M12A-08PMMP-SF8001
Pin
Cable Color
Pinout
Function
1
White
DC_IN
+ 24V
2
Brown
OPTO_IN2_GND
*laser interlock ground
3
Green
GND
ground
4
Yellow
OPTO_IN1
hardware trigger input signal (5 - 24 V)
5
Grey
OPTO_IN1_GND
hardware trigger input ground
6
Pink
OPTO_OUT
hardware trigger output signal (5 - 24 V)
7
Blue
OPTO_OUT_GND
hardware trigger output ground
8
Red
OPTO_IN2
*laser interlock signal (5 - 24 V)
* device with laser safety interlock needs to be ordered separately
Powering Requirements
Operating DC voltage Ue(Umin-Umax)
24V (20 - 30 V)
Residual ripple maximum (% of Ue)
2%
Rated operating current Ie(Imax)
1A (2A)
Minimum Power
60 W
Maximum recommended cable length
10 m
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