Photoneo PhoXi User manual
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.
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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.
⚠ 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. Notice
warning of injury to persons with a safety alert symbol may also include a warning relating to equipment damage.
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.
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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
Product Overview 6
Laser Device 6
Objects Suitable for Scanning 8
Scope of Delivery 9
Installation 10
Guidelines for Installation 10
Status LEDs 11
Supported Network Topologies 12
Mounting Restrictions 13
Movement During Scanning 13
Strong Electric Field 13
Clearance for Cooling and Wiring 13
Configuration 14
PhoXi Control 14
Hardware Parameters 15
Data Connector 15
Power Connector 16
Power Supply 16
Cables 17
Custom Cables 17
Projection Unit 17
Environmental Conditions 18
Transport 18
Operation 18
Scanning Parameters 19
Datasheet Parameters Explanation 19
Depth Map Resolution 19
Point to Point Distance 19
Calibration Accuracy 20
Temporal Noise 20
Data Acquisition Time 20
Cleaning Instructions 26
Compliance with Standards 27
Declaration of Conformity 27
FCC Rules and Regulations 28
CE 28
Laser Classification 28
Degree of Protection 28
Warranty 29
Dimensions and Illustrations 30
Bottom View: Mounting Plate 30
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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).
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.
Laser radiation hazard warning symbol.
Laser aperture label. Designates the place from which laser radiation is emitted.
Label with manufacturer address, product name, and model, CE and FCC marks, disposal
directions and country of origin.
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. 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 M, L, XL.
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. User on
scanner models M, L, XL.
Objects Suitable for Scanning
The PhoXi 3D Scanner 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.
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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Scope of Delivery
PhoXi 3D Scanner and:
■Power adapter (90-264 VAC/12 VDC, 60 W)
■Power cable
■Ethernet cable adapter (with RJ45 socket)
■L-shaped mounting plate
Power cable
(from scanner to adapter)
Power adapter
Power cable
(to power adapter)
Ethernet adapter
Length
3m
1.6m
1.8m
0.5m
Figure 2: Power cable from scanner to power adapter, power adapter, power cable and ethernet adapter
Figure 3: L-Shaped mounting plate
NOTICE
Software components are needed for the operation of the Scanner. See section Configuration for more information.
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Installation
Guidelines for Installation
PhoXi 3D Scanner has been designed to allow easy installation.
The Scanner can be mounted :
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■On the supplied L-shaped mounting plate or any other mounting plate of suitable size using 4 M4 screws.
■Using a M8 screw.
■On a tripod using 3/8-16 UNC screw.
To install the Scanner:
1. Mount the Scanner 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 5: Mounting plate
3. Connect the Scanner to the computer or local network via ethernet cable. See Figure 6 for details.
a. Use the supplied ethernet adapter with RJ45 socket.
b. Use network cables capable of 1 Gbps or 10 Gbps ethernet (Category Cat5e or better).
1 A CAD model of the Scanner is available at the Photoneo Wiki: wiki.photoneo.com/index.php/PhoXi_3D_scanners_family#CAD_data.
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Figure 6: Scanner connectors, ethernet & power port pinout. Refer to sections Data Connector and Power Connector for more
details
4. Plug the Scanner into the power outlet.
a. 12 VDC power supply.
b. Use only the supplied power adapter (90-264 VAC / 12 VDC, 60 W).
c. The I/O ports are reserved for future use.
5. Download and install the PhoXi Control application from the Photoneo webpage.
6. Run the PhoXi Control application and try to make your first scan. Please refer to the PhoXi Control User Guide.
Status LEDs
As shown in Figure 5, status LEDs are located between the Ethernet port and the Power + GPIO port. The LEDs are
grouped into 3 groups of two and from top to bottom have the following statuses:
⬤ Power status
Power cable connected
⬤ Processing unit connected
On → Suitable power connected
Off → Under/overvoltage
⬤ Reserved
⬤ Reserved
⬤ Ethernet speed
Off → Indicates other than 100 Mbps
On → Indicates 100 Mbps
⬤ Ethernet activity
Off → Link is down
On → Link is up and inactive
Flashing Green → Link is up and active
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Figure 7: Status LEDs when the Scanner is operating correctly
Supported Network Topologies
The following network topologies are supported by the PhoXi 3D Scanner:
■Direct connection to a computer
Figure 8: Direct connection
■Scanner connected to a switch
Figure 9: Connected to a switch
The following network topology is not supported by the PhoXi 3D Scanner:
■Scanner connected to a router:
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Figure 10: Connecting the Scanner through router is not supported
Note:
■Connecting to the Scanner via WiFi is not recommended as it is slower and less reliable.
NOTICE
If several Scanners are connected to a computer with several ethernet adapters, using static IP addresses on different
subnets is recommended.
Mounting Restrictions
Movement During Scanning
NOTICE
It is allowed to mount the scanner on moving constructions or robotic arms. Movement of the Scanner during projection
of light patterns causes loss of quality and interferes with depth calculation. Make sure the Scanner is still during
acquisition.
If vibrations are present, use damping apparatus to isolate Scanner’s mounting from their source. Acceleration and
deceleration forces according to Scanner’s environment restrictions should be taken into account when mounting of the
Scanner is designed.
The maximum acceleration allowed during operation (not including the scanning process) are up to 20 ms-2.
Strong Electric Field
As a general rule, always isolate low-voltage, logic-type devices such as PhoXi 3D Scanner 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 communication cables in the same tray with AC power wiring and high energy,
rapidly-switched DC wiring.
Clearance for Cooling and Wiring
PhoXi 3D Scanners are 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 PhoXi 3D
Scanner, 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.
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Configuration
PhoXi Control
PhoXi Control application allows the user to control the PhoXi 3D Scanner manually through graphical user interface or
programmatically through the provided API.
The GUI is primarily used to set up the scanning environment, to configure advanced Scanner parameters and to 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 GUI as user inputs. After triggering the scan by calling 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 PhoXi 3D Scanners. In order to facilitate the
development process and reduce computing demands all computations are performed on the device itself.
Figure 11: PhoXi Control – Network Discovery
You can download the latest version of PhoXi Control from our website www.photoneo.com/3d-scanning-software/
For more information about the PhoXi Control application, please refer to the PhoXi Control User Guide.
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Hardware Parameters
Data Connector
Figure 12: Ethernet pinout, view from the mating side
Connector type: HR10A-10R-10SB(71)
Pin
Cable Color
Pinout
1
White green
MD1_P
2
(+) Red
12V_IN
3
White blue
MD2_N
4
Blue
MD2_P
5
White orange
MD0_P
6
orange
MD0_N
7
White brown
MD3_P
8
(-) Black
GND
9
Green
MD1_N
10
Brown
MD3_N
Power over ethernet (PoE) is not supported.
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Power Connector
Figure 13: Power + GPIO pinout, view from the mating side
Connector type: HR10-10R-12PA(73)
Pin
Cable Color
Pinout
Function
Note
1
Pink
IN2
*LI: 5 - 12V
Opto-isolated
2
Dark blue
IN1
-
Opto-isolated
3
Thin black
OUT2
-
Opto-isolated
4
Brown
OUT1
-
Opto-isolated
5
Inner jack
POWER_+12VDC
+12V
-
6
Outer jack
POWER_GND
ground
-
7
Yellow
GPIO1
-
Non-isolated
8
Orange
GPIO3
-
Non-isolated
9
Green
GPIO2
-
Non-isolated
10
Grey / Red
IN_GND
*LI: ground
-
11
White / Light blue
OUT_GND
-
-
12
Purple
GPIO4
-
Non-isolated
-
Thick black
Shielding
-
-
* laser safety interlock: special firmware package and special power cables needed
Power Supply
Operating voltage Ue DC
12V
Residual ripple maximum (% of Ue)
5%
Rated operating current Ie (Imax)
2A (3A)
Recommended 5A power supply
Overcurrent protection
Yes
Short circuit protection
Yes (< 1s, PTC)
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Cables
Following cables in standard or industrial quality are available for additional purchase:
■Ethernet cable
■Power cable (from power adapter to device)
All cables are available in following lengths:
■3 m, 5 m, 10 m, 15 m
The industrial ethernet cables are sheathed in polyurethane jackets for high flexibility, durability and resistance to
chemicals, water and UV.
The industrial power cables are sheathed in flex polyvinyl chloride jackets for high flexibility and resistance to oils, water
and UV.
Custom Cables
Connecting the device to power and network by custom cables is allowed. In case custom cables are used, the user has to
ensure that correct voltage is reached at the device end. Longer custom cables should have wires of a larger diameter to
compensate for voltage losses. Adhere to electrical parameters in the following section when preparing custom cables.
When using custom cables, any damage caused to the device due to incorrect voltage is exempt from warranty.
Powering the device through the ethernet connector (PoE) is not possible.
⚠ CAUTION
Not ensuring correct voltage at the device end can negatively influence the correct functionality of the device or cause
permanent damage.
Projection Unit
Projection angle horizontal
47.5° ± 1°
Projection angle vertical
36.0°± 2°
Laser class 3R devices
Model
XS, S
M, L, XL
Light source
Visible red light (laser)
Visible red light (laser)
Wavelength
639nm
637nm
Average power
0.314mW
4.32mW
Pulse energy
382nJ
93.7μJ
Pulse length
0.96ms
1.32ms
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Laser class 2 devices
Model
XS, S
M, L, XL
Light source
N/A
Visible red light (laser)
Wavelength
N/A
637nm
Peak power
N/A
18.6mW
Average power
N/A
340μW
Pulse energy
N/A
18.6μJ
Pulse length
N/A
1ms
Environmental Conditions
Transport
Ambient temperature
From -20°C to 50°C (max gradient 10 °C/hour)
Humidity
From 0% to 95% non-condensing
Atmospheric pressure
From 1080hPa to 660hPa (corresponding to an
altitude of -1000m tp 3500m)
EN 60068-2-32, Free fall
Consult [email protected]
Operation
Ambient temperature for optimal scanning performance
From 22°C to 25°C
Allowed ambient temperature
From 0°C to 45°C
Humidity
From 0% to 95% non-condensing
Atmospheric pressure
From 1080hPa to 660hPa (corresponding to an
altitude of -1000m tp 3500m)
Maximum acceleration
20ms-2
EN 60068-2-32, Free fall
Consult [email protected]
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Scanning Parameters
Common parameter
Value
Resolution
Up to 3.2 Million 3D points
3D points throughput:
Number of 3D points that can be reconstructed in a second in sequential scans)
16 Million points per second
GPU
NVIDIA MaxwellTM
1 TFLOPS with 256 Cores
Datasheet Parameters Explanation
Depth Map Resolution
Maximum number of measured points (the resolution of the camera sensor).
Point to Point Distance
The average distance between two neighboring points in the point cloud of a plane located in the focus distance of the
camera. Alternatively, the square of the point size is the average surface sampled by a single 3D point on the plane scanned
in the focus distance of the camera.
Figure 14: Relationship between scanning distance and point size.
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