Photoneo PhoXi XS User manual

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PhoXi 3D Scanner
User Manual and Installation Instructions 
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Thank you for choosing Photoneo® PhoXi® 3D Scanner. 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/phoxi-3d-scanner/ or contact our team at [email protected].
Legal Information
Warning Notice System
This 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.
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⚠ WARNING
Indicates that death or severe personal injury may result if proper precautions are not taken.
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⚠ CAUTION
When a safety alert symbol is shown, it indicates that minor personal injury can result if proper precautions
are not taken. 
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CAUTION
When no safety alert symbol is shown, it indicates that equipment damage can result if proper precautions
are not taken. 
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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. 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
are 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. 
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Preface
Purpose of the Manual
This manual provides information about the installation and set up of the PhoXi 3D Scanner and is designed for
engineers, installers, and electricians who possess a general knowledge of automation.
Scope of the Manual
This manual describes the following products:
■Photoneo® PhoXi® 3D Scanner
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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Table of Contents
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Product Overview 7
General Information 7
Laser Device 8
Objects Suitable for Scanning 9
Scope of Delivery 11
Installation 12
Guidelines for Installation 12
Powering the Device & Data Connection 12
Powering Through PoE Connector 13
Powering by 24V 13
Status LEDs 14
Supported Network Topologies 15
Mounting Restrictions 16
Movement During Scanning 16
Strong Electric Field 16
Clearance for Cooling and Wiring 16
Configuration 17
PhoXi Control 17
Hardware Parameters 19
Power Over Ethernet Connector 19
Powering Requirements 19
24V Power Connector 20
Powering Requirements 20
Projection Unit 21
Environmental Conditions 21
Transport 21
Operation 22
Scanning Parameters 23
Operation Temperature 23
Datasheet Parameters Explanation 23
Depth Map Resolution 23
Point to Point Distance 23
Calibration Accuracy 24
Temporal Noise 24
Data Acquisition Time 24
Cleaning Instructions 30
Compliance with Standards 31
Declaration of Conformity 31
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FCC Rules and Regulations 32
CE 32
Laser Classification 33
Degree of Protection 33
Warranty 33
Dimensions and Illustrations 34
Bottom View: Mounting Plate 34
Bottom View: Detail A 35
Front View: Projection Unit and Camera Unit 36
Changelog 37
Contact Information 38
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Product Overview
Photoneo PhoXi 3D Scanner is a device that uses a structured light projection to reconstruct the geometry of a
3D surface of an inspected object. One or more structured patterns are projected onto a scene during scan,
which allows calculation of depth from images of the scene. The surface geometry is provided to the user as a
depth map or in the form of a point cloud.
The scanning process consists of three phases: capturing (or acquisition), processing (computation) and
transfer. In the first stage, the Photoneo PhoXi 3D Scanner projects a series of light patterns onto the scene.
Once the data has been acquired, the Scanner calculates all visible points on the surface and sends this data to
the user via Ethernet connection. Communication with the Scanner should be at least 1 Gbps in order to
prevent bottlenecks during the data transfer process. To learn more about the scanning process, please consult
the PhoXi Control User Guide (see section PhoXi Control).
General Information
General information about the device and the manufacturer can be located on the back panel of the device.
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Label with manufacturer address, product name, and model, CE, FCC, WEEE
and RoHS marks, country of origin and input options.
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⚠ 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.
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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.
The laser projector aperture is located at 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.
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.
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Figure 1: PhoXi 3D Scanner laser aperture location
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 radiation hazard warning symbol.
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Laser aperture label. Designates the place from which laser radiation is emitted.
Laser Class 3R devices
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Laser radiation warning with laser class label. The serial number of the device can be
found above the warning labels.
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Label specifying wavelength, average power, pulse energy and pulse length of the
laser. User on scanner models M, L, XL.
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Label specifying wavelength, average power, pulse energy and pulse length of the
laser. User on scanner models XS, S.
Laser Class 2 devices
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Laser radiation warning with laser class label. The serial number of the device can be
found above the warning labels.
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Label specifying wavelength, average power, pulse energy and pulse length of the
laser. User on scanner models M, L, XL.
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Objects Suitable for Scanning
The PhoXi 3D Scanners uses structured light patterns to acquire 3D data. The scene must be completely still
during the scan, free from smoke and particles dispersed in the air. Always bear in mind that the Scanner can
only see what you can see with the naked eye and nothing more.
Objects most suitable for scanning are (including and not limited to):
■rough surface objects, for example, wood, rubber, etc.
■objects with a matte finish, such as sand-blasted aluminum, cast iron, etc.
■molded, un-polished plastic materials.
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Some objects not suitable for scanning (including and not limited to):
■mirrors and polished metals,
■most liquids (e.g. water, oil),
■moving objects,
■translucent and transparent objects (e.g. glass, transparent plastic),
■some hairy objects (e.g. carpets).
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