Rangevision Standard Plus User manual

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RangeVision
ScanCenter 2016.1

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Introduction........................................................................................................................................................4
System requirements.........................................................................................................................................4
Warnings ......................................................................................................................................................4
Technical specifications.................................................................................................................................5
Package contents..........................................................................................................................................6
Scanner Assembly.........................................................................................................................................8
Installing software and drivers ......................................................................................................................9
Setting up your computer for the work with the scanner ............................................................................10
Connecting projector .............................................................................................................................. 10
UAC settings............................................................................................................................................ 12
Connecting cameras................................................................................................................................ 13
Configuring computer parameters .......................................................................................................... 13
Connecting the turntable ........................................................................................................................ 14
Scanner setup...................................................................................................................................................17
First launch of ScanCenter...........................................................................................................................18
Inital setup of cameras and lenses ..............................................................................................................19
Finding a working distance..........................................................................................................................21
Adjustment of the projector focus...................................................................................................................20
Bringing the cameras together ....................................................................................................................22
Checking the cameras in a horizontal plane.................................................................................................24
Final calibration of the cameras ..................................................................................................................25
Calibration plate .........................................................................................................................................30
Mounting constructions..............................................................................................................................32
Orienting ....................................................................................................................................................35
Scanning area .............................................................................................................................................36
Adding new plates ......................................................................................................................................36
Calibration for scanning zone №0 ...............................................................................................................37
Scanning..........................................................................................................................................................37
Requirements for the scanned object..........................................................................................................38

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Scanning principle and methods .................................................................................................................38
Creating a new project................................................................................................................................39
Determining the correct distance to object .................................................................................................39
Setting exposure of the cameras.................................................................................................................40
Starting and stopping the scanning process.................................................................................................40
Viewing the model......................................................................................................................................40
Unwanted noise on the 3D model...............................................................................................................41
Scanning without markers...........................................................................................................................42
Scanning with markers................................................................................................................................42
Scanning on the rotary table .......................................................................................................................46
Possible problems and their solution ..........................................................................................................47
Settings................................................................................................................................................... 47
Scanning ................................................................................................................................................. 48

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Introduction
Thank you for choosing RаngeVisiоn product.
Please read this manual before using RangeVision 3D scanner. Here are described the procedures for
preparing the scanner, installing the required drivers, calibration procedure, scanning procedure, and tips for
acquiring high-quality three-dimensional object model. Processing of gathered data and export of results is
described in the manual SсаnMerge 2016.1.
Information may be amended from time to time. These changes will be inserted into the new versions of
the manual, or in the additional documents and publications.
System requirements
Operating system
Windows 7/8/10 64bit
Processor
Intel Core i5 2.0 GHz and better
RAM
Not less than 4 GB
Graphics Card
Graphics card with HDMI output
Other
3 USB-ports
Warnings
●Do not expose the scanner to liquids.
●Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
●Do not store or use the scanner in dusty or humid environment.
●Do not expose the scanner and its components to contamination, shock or drops.
●Do not connect power to the faulty wall outlet.
●Do not aim the scanner on the people and animals in order to avoid contact with eyes of the
harmful bright light projector.
●Patterns and holes are provided for ventilation of the scanner to ensure its reliable operation
and to prevent overheating. Do not block or cover the openings.

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Technical specifications
Rangevision 3D scanner can be equipped with various scan areas sets. The specified values accuracy can
be achieved in compliance with the rules calibration and proper settings of the scanner.
3D scanner RаngeVisiоn is not a metrological tool for measuring.
Scanning zone
number
[ 1 ]
[ 2 ]
[ 3 ]
[ 4 ]
[ 0 ]
Scanning Area
(WxHxD) (mm)
460*345*345
300*225*225
133*100*100
66*50*50
850*530*530
3D point accuracy
0.085 mm
0.05 mm
0.03 mm
0.03 mm
0.16 mm
3D resolution:
Standard Plus
0.35 mm
0.23 mm
0.1 mm
0.05 mm
0.7 mm
Advanced
0.3 mm
0.2 mm
0.085 mm
0.043 mm
0.6 mm
Premium
0.18 mm
0.12 mm
0.05 mm
-
0.35 mm
Operating distance
0.9 m
0.52 m
0.3 m
0.27 m
1.1 m

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Model
Standard Plus
Advanced
Premium
Resolution of cameras
1,3 Mpix
2 Mpix
5 Mpix
Diagonal of the matrix
1/1.8”
1/1.8”
2/3”
Scanning time
~ 7 sec
~ 12 sec
~ 15 sec
Model calculation time
~ 5 sec
~ 10 sec
~ 20 sec
Scanning of dark objects
-
+
+
Package contents
RаngeVisiоn 3D scanner is supplied in a plastic box with lodgement, optionally can be supplied in a
protected road hard case.
Camera tripod is placed in a separate bag.
The scanner is equipped with at least one scanning area. Scanning area is a set of interchangeable optics,
calibration plate and stand for the calibration plate. One of the optics set, as a rule, is installed in the cameras.

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Package:
№
Name
Amount
1
Scanning module:
Installation construction with projector
1
Cable kit for connection to a PC (2 USB + HDMI)
1
2
Machine vision camera
2
3
Tripod
1
4
Calibration plate
1-4*
5
Kit of interchangeable optics
1-5*
6
Stand for the calibration plate
1-2*
7
USB disk with the software
1
8
The electronic key
1
9
Matting spray
1
10
Markers for scanning
1
11
Power Cord 5 m
1
12
USB hub
1
13
Hex key
1
14
Rotary table + cables
1*
* - depends on the equipment

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Before the first start
Prior the first connection and use of RangeVision 3D scanner you need to install the drivers, software and
set up your PC.
After this, assemble the scanner and connect it to the computer.
Scanner Assembly
Carefully get the scanning module and all accessories out of the plastic case.
●Set the tripod on the flat and stable surface.
●Fit the scanning module 1on the tripod.
●Install module 2 on the front part of scanning camera. Cameras must rotate around their axis
to each other, and not in different directions.
●Install the camera lens kit 5 (if not yet installed). Choice of lenses is described in the section
dedicated to Scanner Setup.

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●Connect USB cables to the cameras and to the computer. Cameras should be connected to
your PC after the drivers installation without any hubs or adapters.
●Connect the power cord 11 (5m cable) to the projector and turn on the projector.
●Connect HDMI cable to the projector and to the computer.
●Insert the electronic key 8 into a free USB port.
●Connect the rotary table 14 (if equipped) to your computer using the USB cable, connect the
power cord (3m cable).
Installing software and drivers
Get the RаngeVisiоn software (equipped with the scanner) and run the installer -RаngeVisiоn SсаnCenter
setup.
Following the prompts, select the desired language, type and path for installation. After the files have been
copied install drivers and graphics libraries, necessary for the correct operation of RangeVision 3D scanner.

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After the completion of the work of installer on your PC should appear Rаngevisiоn SсаnCenter software
and IDS Camera Manager.
Setting up your computer for the work with the scanner
For the correct operation of Rаngevisiоn 3D scanner you will need to setup your computer. This procedure
is performed once before the first use of the scanner.
Connecting projector
After connecting the projector it should be displayed in the system.
If the computer has several video outputs, define the one to be used.
Note
If the second monitor (projector) is not defined by the system - check the cable connections
and restart the computer.
Also, try to connect the cable to your computer when the projector is on, if it was off earlier.
●Right click on the desktop, select Screen resolution
●Select the Display option, or by clicking your mouse on the digit 2, second monitor.
●Choose the Expand these displays in the Multiple displays drop-down list.