Riftek RF627 Series User manual

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LASER SCANNERS
User's manual
RF627 Series,
RF627Smart Series

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Contents
.............................................................................................................................................51. Safety precautions
.............................................................................................................................................52. CE сompliance
.............................................................................................................................................53. Laser safety
.............................................................................................................................................54. General information
.............................................................................................................................................55. Structure and operating principle
.............................................................................................................................................66. Configurations, operating modes, options
.............................................................................................................................................77. Basic technical data
........................................................................................................................................... 77.1. Specification
........................................................................................................................................... 77.2. Working ranges and dimensions
.............................................................................................................................................108. Example of item designation when ordering
.............................................................................................................................................109. Overall demands for mounting
.............................................................................................................................................1010. Connection
........................................................................................................................................... 1010.1. Designation of connector contacts
........................................................................................................................................... 1110.2. Cables
........................................................................................................................................... 1210.3. Button and indication
.............................................................................................................................................1211. Ethernet interface and user software development
.............................................................................................................................................1312. Network configuration and the first connection
........................................................................................................................................... 1312.1. Network configuration
........................................................................................................................................... 1412.2. First connection
.............................................................................................................................................1413. Web page
.............................................................................................................................................1714. Search for scanners on the network and connection
.............................................................................................................................................1715. Results display area
........................................................................................................................................... 1715.1. Controls
........................................................................................................................................... 1815.2. Display modes
....................................................................................................................................... 1815.2.1. Profile mode
....................................................................................................................................... 1915.2.2. Video mode
.............................................................................................................................................1916. Setting parameters
.............................................................................................................................................2017. "Network" tab. Network parameters
.............................................................................................................................................2118. "General" tab. General parameters
........................................................................................................................................... 2218.1. CMOS sensor parameters
........................................................................................................................................... 2318.2. Laser parameters
........................................................................................................................................... 2318.3. Image quality settings
....................................................................................................................................... 2318.3.1. Exposure time and laser power
....................................................................................................................................... 2418.3.2. Multiple exposure mode and EDR mode
....................................................................................................................................... 2518.3.3. Removing background light from extraneous light sources
........................................................................................................................................... 2618.4. ROI settings
........................................................................................................................................... 2818.5. Data stream control
.............................................................................................................................................2919. "Processing" tab. Profile extraction settings
........................................................................................................................................... 2919.1. "Pre processing" section. Profile extraction parameters
....................................................................................................................................... 3019.1.1. "Peak selection mode" parameter
........................................................................................................................................... 3219.2. "Post processing" section. Filtering
.............................................................................................................................................3320. "Triggering" tab. Triggering modes
........................................................................................................................................... 3420.1. Time cycle
........................................................................................................................................... 3520.2. Synchronization diagram
........................................................................................................................................... 3620.3. Selecting a source of synchronization events
........................................................................................................................................... 3620.4. Synchronization by external trigger
....................................................................................................................................... 3720.4.1. Setting the inputs
....................................................................................................................................... 3720.4.2. Setting the encoder counter
....................................................................................................................................... 3820.4.3. Examples
........................................................................................................................................... 3920.5. Setting the outputs
.............................................................................................................................................4021. "Triggering settings" tab. Synchronization of multiple scanners
........................................................................................................................................... 4021.1. Synchronous measurements
........................................................................................................................................... 4021.2. Asynchronous measurements
.............................................................................................................................................4222. "Dump" tab. Accumulated profiles parameters

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........................................................................................................................................... 4222.1. "Dump control" section. Building 3D models
........................................................................................................................................... 4322.2. "3D view" section. 3D model display parameters
........................................................................................................................................... 4322.3. "Download" section. Downloading profiles
........................................................................................................................................... 4322.4. Operations with profiles
....................................................................................................................................... 4322.4.1. Accumulation of profiles in internal memory of the scanner
....................................................................................................................................... 4422.4.2. Viewing accumulated profiles
....................................................................................................................................... 4522.4.3. Export of accumulated profiles
.............................................................................................................................................4523. "System" tab
........................................................................................................................................... 4623.1. "Information" section
........................................................................................................................................... 4623.2. "Update" section
....................................................................................................................................... 4623.2.1. Updating and saving the firmware
....................................................................................................................................... 4723.2.2. Updating the calibration table
........................................................................................................................................... 4823.3. "Licenses" section
........................................................................................................................................... 5123.4. "Logs" section
.............................................................................................................................................5224. "Smart" tab
........................................................................................................................................... 5324.1. Smart blocks and parameters
....................................................................................................................................... 5424.1.1. "Smart Blocks" tab
....................................................................................................................................... 5424.1.2. "Block Settings" tab
....................................................................................................................................... 5524.1.3. "Profile Approximation" tab
........................................................................................................................................... 5624.2. Creating a Smart function
....................................................................................................................................... 5624.2.1. Stage 1. Profile approximation
.............................................................................................................. 5724.2.1.1. Splitting profile points into fragments
.............................................................................................................. 5824.2.1.2. Splitting each fragment into a set of approximating line segments and arcs
................................................................................................................ 58
24.2.1.2.1. Approximation by segments
................................................................................................................ 59
24.2.1.2.2. Approximation by arcs
.............................................................................................................. 6124.2.1.3. Clarification of approximating line segments and arcs
....................................................................................................................................... 6124.2.2. Stage 2. Building a graph
.............................................................................................................. 6224.2.2.1. Results display area
.............................................................................................................. 6324.2.2.2. Example of building a graph
....................................................................................................................................... 6424.2.3. How it works
....................................................................................................................................... 6524.2.4. Saving and loading Smart functions
........................................................................................................................................... 6624.3. Smart blocks
....................................................................................................................................... 6624.3.1. Data types
....................................................................................................................................... 6724.3.2. Sections .............................................................................................................. 6724.3.2.1. "Feature detectors" section
.............................................................................................................. 7324.3.2.2. "Welding" section
.............................................................................................................. 7824.3.2.3. "Complex shapes" section
.............................................................................................................. 8024.3.2.4. "Math functions" section
.............................................................................................................. 8424.3.2.5. "Converters" section
.............................................................................................................. 8624.3.2.6. "Control" section
.............................................................................................................. 8724.3.2.7. "Input and output" section
.............................................................................................................................................9225. Maintenance
.............................................................................................................................................9226. Troubleshooting
.............................................................................................................................................9327. Annex 1. Recovery mode
.............................................................................................................................................9428. Annex 2. Editing defective pixels
.............................................................................................................................................9629. Annex 3. Overall and mounting dimensions of scanners with options
........................................................................................................................................... 9629.1. Example of a scanner with replaceable protective windows, EW option
........................................................................................................................................... 9829.2. Example of a scanner with air cooling, AK-EW-AC option
........................................................................................................................................... 9929.3. Example of a scanner with water cooling, AK-EW-AC option
.............................................................................................................................................10030. Annex 4. Web API
........................................................................................................................................... 10030.1. General device information
........................................................................................................................................... 10030.2. Reading and writing parameters
........................................................................................................................................... 10030.3. Saving and restoring settings. Rebooting the device
........................................................................................................................................... 10130.4. Getting information from the device log file
........................................................................................................................................... 10130.5. Authorization
........................................................................................................................................... 10130.6. Profile request
........................................................................................................................................... 10130.7. Smart

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.............................................................................................................................................10231. Annex 5. HND1 protocol, version 1.0.
........................................................................................................................................... 10231.1. Ethernet interface - link layer
........................................................................................................................................... 10231.2. Description of HND1 commands
....................................................................................................................................... 10231.2.1. Getting the protocol version
....................................................................................................................................... 10231.2.2. Setting the laser intensity
....................................................................................................................................... 10331.2.3. Setting the exposure time
....................................................................................................................................... 10331.2.4. Turning on the laser
....................................................................................................................................... 10431.2.5. Turning off the laser
....................................................................................................................................... 10431.2.6. Setting the region of interest (ROI)
....................................................................................................................................... 10531.2.7. Getting device status
....................................................................................................................................... 10631.2.8. Setting the welding template
....................................................................................................................................... 10631.2.9. Getting the firmware version of the scanner
....................................................................................................................................... 10731.2.10. Getting the temperature of the scanner
....................................................................................................................................... 10731.2.11. Start sending measurement results
....................................................................................................................................... 10831.2.12. Stop sending measurement results
.............................................................................................................................................10932. Annex 6. "Template detector" smart block and Template Editor
........................................................................................................................................... 10932.1. General information
........................................................................................................................................... 10932.2. Template structure and search principle
........................................................................................................................................... 11032.3. Template editor
....................................................................................................................................... 11032.3.1. Description of interface elements
.............................................................................................................. 11132.3.1.1. Area for displaying and configuring template parameters
.............................................................................................................. 11132.3.1.2. Area of controls
.............................................................................................................. 11232.3.1.3. Area for displaying the template and its constraints
....................................................................................................................................... 11332.3.2. Working with the template editor
.............................................................................................................. 11332.3.2.1. Creating template elements
................................................................................................................ 113
32.3.2.1.1. Creation of template elements by the user
................................................................................................................ 114
32.3.2.1.2. Automatic creation of template elements
.............................................................................................................. 11432.3.2.2. Creating constraints
................................................................................................................ 114
32.3.2.2.1. Self constraints
................................................................................................................ 115
32.3.2.2.2. Relative constraints
.............................................................................................................. 11632.3.2.3. Adding constraints to a template
.............................................................................................................. 11832.3.2.4. Creating and customizing template variants
....................................................................................................................................... 11932.3.3. Example of creating a template
.............................................................................................................................................12633. Annex 7. "C-script" smart block
........................................................................................................................................... 12633.1. General information
........................................................................................................................................... 12733.2. Supported data types
........................................................................................................................................... 12833.3. Supported methods
....................................................................................................................................... 12833.3.1. Basic methods
....................................................................................................................................... 12833.3.2. Special methods
........................................................................................................................................... 12933.4. Examples of scripts
.............................................................................................................................................12934. Warranty policy
.............................................................................................................................................12935. Technical support
.............................................................................................................................................13036. Revisions
.............................................................................................................................................13137. Distributors

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1. Safety precautions
· Use supply voltage and interfaces indicated in the scanner specifications.
· In connection/disconnection of cables, the scanner power must be switched off.
· Do not use scanners in locations close to powerful light sources.
· To obtain stable results, wait about 20 minutes after scanner activation to achieve
uniform scanner warm-up.
· Scanners must be grounded.
2. CE сompliance
Laser scanners have been developed for use in industry and meet the requirements
of the following Directives:
· EU directive 2014/30/EU. Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC).
· EU directive 2011/65/EU, “RoHS“ category 9.
3. Laser safety
Scanners belong to 2M laser safety class according to IEC/EN 60825-1:2014.
Scanners make use of an c.w. 660 nm or 405 nm or 450 nm or 808 nm wavelength
semiconductor laser. Maximum output power is 10 mW. The following warning label is
placed on the scanner housing:
The following safety measures should be taken while operating the scanners:
· Do not target laser beam to humans.
· Do not disassemble the scanner.
· Avoid staring into the laser beam.
4. General information
Laser scanners are designed for non-contact measuring and checking of surface
profile, position, displacement, dimensions, sorting and sensing of technological objects,
3D models construction.
5. Structure and operating principle
Operation of the scanners is based on the principle of optical triangulation (see
Figure below).
Radiation of a semiconductor laser is formed by a lens in a line and projected to an
object. Radiation scattered from the object is collected by the lens and directed to a two-
dimensional CMOS image sensor. The image of object outline thus formed is analyzed by a
FPGA and signal processor, which calculates the distance to the object (Z-coordinate) for
each point of the set along the laser line on the object (X-coordinate). Scanners are
characterized by the following parameters:
· smrZ - the beginning of the range for the Z-coordinate,
· MR - the measuring range for the Z-coordinate,
· Xsmr - the measuring range for the X-coordinate at the beginning of Z,
· Xemr - the measuring range for the X-coordinate at the end of Z.

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6. Configurations, operating modes, options
The following configurations are available:
· red laser scanners, 660 nm;
· blue laser scanners (BLUE version), 405 or 450 nm;
· infrared laser scanners (IR version), 808 nm.
We use different lasers due to a wide range of applications. For example, the use of
blue lasers instead of red ones is optimal for the control of shiny materials, high-
temperature objects and organic materials.
The use of scanners with lasers of different wavelengths in one measurement
system makes it possible to avoid the scanners mutual influence and greatly simplifies the
system construction. An example of system implementation: https://youtu.be/9evAIXqrPas
Scanners can be equipped with a built-in heater for operation under low-
temperature conditions. Scanners can be equipped with the air (water) cooling system and
the air-knife system for windows.
There are two operating modes in the full working range: Basic mode with the
frequency of 485 Hz (profiles/second) and DS mode with the frequency of 938 Hz.
In addition, you can use the ROI function, which makes it possible to increase the
working frequency of the scanner in the limited working range up to 5096 Hz in Basic mode
and up to 6800 Hz in DS mode.
The Smart version of the scanner (RF627Smart) makes it possible to measure
geometric parameters of the object profile in real time directly in the scanner without
connecting to a computer. Analysis, calculations, measurements, tolerance control are
carried out according to the algorithm created by the user. To build an algorithm, a simple
and intuitive tool is provided - a computation graph. The graph is formed from a library of
ready-made blocks. Various combinations of blocks and connections between them allow
the user to create an almost unlimited number of measuring functions, as well as to process
profiles of any complexity. Measurement results can be transmitted via various protocols
(Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP, UDP), as well as to the logic outputs of the scanner in order to
control the actuators and notify about product suitability.
NOTE: By purchasing the RF627 scanner, you get the opportunity to use all the
functions of the RF627Smart scanner for 100 hours. The trial period can be extended upon
request. To use all functions of the RF627Smart scanner for an unlimited time, you must
purchase a license (it is possible to purchase a license for certain functions). For more
details, refer to par. 23.3.

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7. Basic technical data
7.1. Specification
Sampling rate, accuracy, resolution
Nominal sampling rate (full working range), not
less
485 profiles/s (standard mode),
921 profiles/s (DS mode)
Maximum sampling rate (ROI mode)
4884 profiles/s,
6379 profiles/s (DS mode)
Linearity (measurement error), Z axis
±0.05% of the range (standard mode),
±0.1% of the range (DS mode)
Linearity (measurement error), X axis
±0.2% of the range
Resolution, Z axis
0.01% of the range (standard mode),
0.02% of the range (DS mode)
Resolution, X axis
648 or 1296 points (programmable value)
Laser
660 nm or 405 nm or 450 nm or 808 nm
Class 2M according to IEC/EN 60825-1:2014
Interface
Basic
Ethernet / 1000 Mbps
Synchronization inputs
RS422, 3 channels
Laser on/off hardware input
1
Outputs
RS422, 1 channel
Power supply
9...30 V or 12...39 V for scanners with Blue laser
Power consumption, not more
6 W (without a built-in heater)
Environmental resistance
Enclosure rating
IP67
Vibration
20 g / 10...1000 Hz, 6 hours for each of XYZ axes
Shock
30 g / 6 ms
Operating ambient temperature
-20…+40°С, or
-40…+40°С for scanners with built-in heater, or
-40…+120°С for scanners with built-in heater and cooling
system
Storage temperature
-20…+70°С
Relative humidity
5-95% (no condensation)
Housing/windows material
aluminum/glass
7.2. Working ranges and dimensions
Range
MR,
mm
smrZ,
mm
emrZ,
mm
Хsmr,
mm
Xemr,
mm
Size,
mm
Weight,
g
25/10-8/11
10
25
35
8
11
Figure 1
0.37
65/25-20/22
25
65
90
20
22
Figure 2
0.6
75/50-30/41
50
75
125
30
41
70/100-48/82
100
70
170
48
82
70/150-58/122
150
70
220
58
122
95/150-53/106
150
95
245
53
106
82/200-60/150
200
82
282
60
150
90/250-65/180
250
90
340
65
180

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Range
MR,
mm
SMR,
mm
EMR,
mm
Хsmr,
mm
Xemr,
mm
Size,
mm
Weight,
g
180/250-170/278
250
180
430
170
278
Figure 3
L=326 mm
2
190/300-160/300
300
190
490
160
300
L=283 mm
1.9
220/300-203/330
300
220
520
203
330
L=374 mm
2.1
260/400-210/400
400
260
660
210
400
L=350 mm
2.2
325/500-268/500
500
325
825
268
500
L=415 mm
2.3
400/600-320/600
600
400
1000
320
600
L=490 mm
2.4
475/700-374/700
700
475
1175
374
700
L=558 mm
2.5
545/800-425/800
800
545
1345
425
800
L=627 mm
2.6
615/900-480/900
900
615
1515
480
900
L=696 mm
2.7
690/1000-535/1000
1000
690
1690
535
1000
L=765 mm
2.8
620/1165-430/1010
1165
620
1785
430
1010
L=554 mm
2.5
Detailed CAD documentation (2D and 3D) is available here:
https://riftek.com/upload/iblock/757/2D_CAD.rar
https://riftek.com/upload/iblock/94e/RF627_3D.zip
The housing of the scanner is made of anodized aluminum. The front panel of the
housing has two windows: the output window and the window for receiving radiation
reflected from the object under control. Overall and mounting dimensions of the scanners
are shown in the Figures below. The housing has fastening holes for installing the scanner
on the equipment. The sensors, shown in Figure 3, are equipped with an adjustable support
that allows you to implement three options for mounting the scanner.
The scanner has two connectors, Reset button and LED indicators.
Figure 1

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Figure 3

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8. Example of item designation when ordering
RF627.(WAVE)-smrZ/MR-Xsmr/Xemr-M(R)-H--AK-EW-AС
Symbol
Description
(WAVE)
Laser wavelength. 660 nm – no symbol, 405 nm or 450 nm – BLUE, 808 nm – IR.
smrZ
Beginning of the measuring range for Z, mm.
MR
Measuring range for Z, mm.
Xsmr
Measuring range for X-coordinate at the beginning of the measuring range for Z-coordinate, mm.
Xemr
Measuring range for X-coordinate at the end of the measuring range for Z-coordinate, mm.
М
Cable length, m .
R
Option, robot-cable.
H
Built-in heater.
AK
Air knife for windows.
EW
Removable protective windows option.
AС
Built-in air cooling system. Ordering a water cooling system requires consultation with the
manufacturer.
Example: RF627BLUE-70/50-30/42-5 – Scanner with a blue laser, smrZ - 70 mm, MR - 50 mm, Xsmr - 30
mm, Xemr - 42 mm, cable length - 5 m.
Note: Overall dimensions of the sensors with the AK, EW and AC options are given in Annex 3. Detailed
documentation (2D and 3D) is available for download on RIFTEK's official website.
9. Overall demands for mounting
The scanner should be positioned so that the object under control has to be placed
within the working range of the scanner. In addition, no foreign objects should be allowed to
stay on the path of the incident and reflected laser radiation.
Where the objects to be controlled have intricate shapes and textures, the incidence
of mirror component of the reflected radiation to the receiving window should be minimized.
ATTENTION!
The scanner must be grounded. Static electricity may cause the failure of electronic components.
10. Connection
Scanners come with two cables:
1) Ethernet cable;
2) Power cable with synchronization lines and outputs.
ATTENTION!
Below is a description of the cables that come with standard configuration scanners.
Documentation on the cables is always included in the delivery package.
10.1. Designation of connector contacts
The scanner is equipped with two connectors:
1. Ethernet connector.
2. Multi-connector.
View from the side of connector contacts is shown below:

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Connector 1
(Binder 712 Series, #09-0428-30-08)
Connector 2
(SACC-DSI-M12MS-12CON-M12)
Designation of contacts is given in the tables below.
Connector 1:
#
Assignment, 100baseTX
Assignment, 1000baseT
1
D4+
2
D3-
3
D3+
4
RX-
D2-
5
RX+
D2+
6
TX-
D1-
7
TX+
D1+
8
D4-
Connector 2:
#
Assignment
Note
1
OUT1-
RS422
2
IN3-
RS422
3
IN3+
RS422
4
IN2-
RS422
5
IN2+
RS422
6
NEXT_LAS_OFF
Hardware laser on/off input. Hardware on/off means
enabling/disabling laser radiation regardless of scanner settings.
7
IN1+
RS422
8
IN1-
RS422
9
OUT1+
RS422
10
VIN
+9...30V, 1А max
11
GND
Grounding
12
0V
0V power supply («-»)
10.2. Cables
Cable 1:
Pin number, RJ45
Assignment, 100baseTX
Assignment, 1000baseT
Wire color
1
TX+
D1+
White/orange
2
TX-
D1-
Orange
3
RX+
D2+
White/green
4
D3+
Blue
5
D3-
White/blue
6
RX-
D2-
Green
7
D4+
White/brown
8
D4-
Brown

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Wire color
Description
Black
OUT1-
Gray/pink
IN3-
Red/blue
IN3+
Gray
IN2-
Pink
IN2+
White
NEXT_LAS_OFF
Green
IN1+
Yellow
IN1-
Violet
OUT1+
Red
VIN
Blue
GND
Brown
0V
10.3. Button and indication
To reboot the scanner, press the Reset button for 5 seconds. If you press the Reset
button for 1 second, a broadcast packet containing a response to the “GET_HELLO”
command will be sent in accordance with the service protocol.
Indication:
Red LED indication
Flashes
Scanner software is loading from Flash memory
Lights up constantly
Scanner is ready to operate
Shows SOS signal (three short - three long - three
short)
Scanner is operating in Recovery mode
Green LED indication
Flashes for 0.5 sec with a period of about 3 sec
Network connection is not available
Flashes quickly (individual flashes are not visible to
the eye)
Network connection is functioning normally, the speed
is 1000 Mbps
Flashes quickly (individual flashes are visible to the
eye)
Network connection is functioning normally, the speed
is 100 Mbps
Flashes twice, then pauses (with red LED flashing)
Connection speed is slower than required for data
transfer by the scanner
11. Ethernet interface and user software
development
Profiles are transmitted via the UDP protocol.
The scanner can be controlled in three ways:
1. Through the embedded web interface (see a description below).
2. Through software developed by the user on the basis of provided SDK (Software
Development Kit). The SDK includes the detailed description of all functions of
the library and the examples of programs in different languages (C, С++, С#,
Python), and also the examples of using the libraries in different environments
(MATLAB, LabVIEW). The SDK is compatible with any operating systems of the
Windows, Linux and MacOS families, see:
· SDK source code, as well as the necessary information for downloading,
installing and configuring the development environment::

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https://github.com/RIFTEK-LLC/RF62X-SDK
· Developer guide:
https://github.com/RIFTEK-LLC/RF62X-SDK/blob/master/Docs/RF62X-SDK.en.pdf
· Latest library releases:
https://github.com/RIFTEK-LLC/RF62X-SDK/releases
· Demo videos of compiling and running the SDK :
https://cloud.riftek.com/index.php/s/q55Zq8i8kccAERj
3. Through Web API using GET and PUT HTTP requests (see Annex 4 of this
Manual).
12. Network configuration and the first connection
12.1. Network configuration
All scanners are shipped with the following network configuration unless otherwise
specified in the order:
 Autonegotiation of connection speed (100/1000 Mbps)
 IP address of the scanner: 192.168.1.30
 Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
· Gateway: 192.168.1.1
· Host IP address (device that receives profiles): 192.168.1.2
· Host port that receives data: 50001
· HTTP connection port (for connecting a browser): 80
· Service port of the scanner: 50011
Since the laser scanner is configured to work in the 192.168.1.* address space,
configure the network card of your PC, for example, as follows:
The network settings of the scanner can be changed using the service software
(SDK), the service protocol, or via the web page of the scanner.
NOTE: Ethernet Jumbo frames are not supported.

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12.2. First connection
· Perform the network configuration in accordance with the previous paragraph.
· Connect the scanner to the PC or to the network switch.
· Connect the power supply (9...30V) to the scanner (cable #2, a red wire is "plus"
of the power supply, a brown wire is "minus").
Within 8 seconds after powering on, the FPGA firmware is booting and the Ethernet
interface is initializing (the red LED blinks).
Next, it is recommended to check the connection using the console command "ping
192.168.1.30 (or the current IP address of the scanner)". If all the settings are correct, the
scanner will respond to the command. A typical result is shown below:
The scanner is ready to operate.
To turn off the scanner, turn off the power supply.
13. Web page
The web page is intended to check the operation and configure parameters of the
scanner. To access the web page, enter the IP address of the scanner into the address bar
of the web browser:
The web page is divided into five areas:
1. Scanner name, scanner model, serial number, firmware version and measuring
ranges.2. Scanner status indicators.

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3. Parameterization tabs.
4. Visualization area.
5. Control buttons and notifications.
Area 1 contains the scanner name, scanner model, serial number, firmware version
and measuring ranges. The scanner name can be changed by the user.
Area 2 contains the following indicators:
Group
Icon
Description
Ethernet
If the connection is established, the Link field and the connection
speed value will be displayed. The Required field displays the
recommended connection speed required for correct operation.
This message appears when there are delays in the network during
data transfer.
If the connection with the scanner is lost (for example, when the
scanner is restarted or the connection is broken), the web page will
be displayed, but the connection status will be changed to
Disconnected.
Temp
The processor temperature (CPU, °C) and the temperature inside the
scanner body (Internal, °C).
The processor temperature (CPU) and the internal temperature of the
scanner (Internal) in °C. This information is used to assess the
operating conditions of the scanner. Do not allow the temperature to
rise to 90°C or more. The indication turns on when the temperature
rises above 90°C, or if the temperature is below -15°C:
Profiles
Displays the following parameters: the synchronization source (Icon),
the current number of profiles per second (PPS) and the current
format of the profile data (Format) sent by the scanner via UDP.
Synchronization sources:
· Internal - Synchronization by the internal generator of the
scanner.
· External - Synchronization by the external trigger.
· Soft - Synchronization by the software request.
View of buttons when hovering over the cursor:
Counters
Displays the value of the profile counter (Profile), the value of the
pulse counter of the encoder (Pulse), the direction of the encoder
(Direction). On the right side is a button to reset the counters to
zero.
Dump
The level of internal memory for recording profiles and the record
button (Record). Recording is possible only for calibrated profiles
(Data format > Profile), otherwise the record button is not active.
Inputs
The status of the scanner inputs. Waveforms of digital signals at the
inputs. Waveforms are only displayed for enabled inputs.
Area 3 provides access to the scanner settings and includes the following tabs:

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Tab
Icon
Description
General
General scanner settings (CMOS sensor parameters, ROI
parameters, laser control, data stream control).
Profile
Profile extraction settings.
Triggering
Settings of input channels of the scanner (triggering modes) and
output channels for synchronizing the operation of several scanners.
Dump
Settings of the profiles accumulation in the internal memory of the
scanner.
Smart
Access to the functions of mathematical processing of profiles, smart
blocks of measurement of various geometrical and statistical
quantities, the calculation graph.
Network
Network settings of the scanner.
System
Scanner system settings, including general information about the
scanner, support for compatibility modes, firmware update, and the
device’s operation log (log file).
Area 4 is intended to quickly display the results. The controls for this area are
described in par. 15.1.
Area 5 is located in the upper right corner and contains the notification area and the
control buttons.
Button
Name
Description
Save configuration
Save settings to the flash memory of the scanner.
The button with a red icon means that the settings are changed but not
saved.
Load defaults
Restore the factory settings. After restoring the factory settings, the
scanner will reboot automatically.
Restart device
Restart the scanner.
The notification area contains a drop-down list of important messages and events
from the scanner:

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14. Search for scanners on the network and
connection
Enter the IP address of the scanner into the address bar of the web browser and
press the Enter key. When the scanner is detected on the network, the browser will display
its web page.
If all the settings are correct and the entered IP address is the IP address of the
scanner, the Ethernet field will display Link and the current connection speed. The scanner
is ready to operate.
15. Results display area
In this area you can view:
· a calibrated profile (the profile in Cartesian coordinates of the scanner), or
· an uncalibrated profile extracted from the image, or
· a video stream from the CMOS sensor of the scanner with the overlay of the
uncalibrated profile extracted from the image.
15.1. Controls
The controls are located at the top of the results display area:
1 – display mode buttons;
2 – additional display options;
3 – zoom buttons.
Area 1 contains buttons that are intended to select the data display mode. Possible
modes:
Display mode
Icon
Description
Profile
Displaying the profile on a 2D grid.
Video
Viewing the video stream from the CMOS sensor of the scanner.
The content of the controls in Area 2 depends on the selected display mode and is
described in section 15.
Area 3 contains the following buttons:
Icon
Description
Zoom in.
Zoom out.
Reset zoom. NOTE: Returning the image to its original scale is also possible by
double-clicking the left mouse button in the display area.
NOTE: Zooming in / out can also be done with the mouse wheel.

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15.2. Display modes
15.2.1. Profile mode
The Profile mode is intended to view a two-dimensional profile on the grid. The
vertical axis corresponds to the Z coordinate of the scanner, the horizontal axis corresponds
to the X coordinate of the scanner.
The profile is displayed in red, the measuring range of the scanner is displayed in
white, the region of interest (ROI) is displayed in yellow (if ROI mode is enabled). When you
hover the mouse over the selected area of the grid, a cursor appears indicating the position
in the scanner coordinates. Moving an image is done with the mouse while holding down
the right key.
Viewing the current profile in real time can be controlled by the Pause / Play
button, which is located in the area of additional display options.
In Raw mode (General tab > Stream section > Data format), an uncalibrated
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15.2.2. Video mode
The Video mode provides viewing of the video stream from the CMOS sensor of
the scanner with overlapping of the detected profile on the image (in Raw mode).
Image transfer speed is determined by computer performance (average value is
about 15 frames/s).
The image is displayed on two screens. On a small screen, the yellow rectangle
shows the position of the viewing area.
Green color indicates the points of the uncalibrated profile selected by the scanner
from the image. When viewing the image in the calibrated profile mode, only the video
signal is displayed.
The area of additional display options contains a button for starting / pausing the
video stream, a button for editing defective pixels (Edit pixels), a button for saving a
screenshot (i.e. saving the full image from the scanner image sensor regardless of the
display scale), a slider for adjusting the gamma correction of the image, and a button for
resetting the gamma correction to its original value.
Gamma correction is applied only to the displayed frame in the web interface and is
intended to improve the visual visibility of low intensity areas.
The procedure for editing defective pixels is described in Annex 2.
16. Setting parameters
To configure the scanner settings, go to the required tab and make changes.
All the settings, except network settings, are applied immediately. In order for the
network settings to take effect, it is necessary to click the Apply button. All changes are
made in RAM and will be lost when you restart the scanner. If you want to save parameters,
write them to the nonvolatile memory of the scanner before restarting. Control buttons are
located in the upper right corner of the window (see par. 13.).

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17. "Network" tab. Network parameters
To configure the network parameters of the scanner, go to the Network tab.
Current Network settings:
Parameter
Factory value
Description
Speed (Mbps)
-
Connection speed. Available modes:
· 10 Mbps;
· 100 Mbps;
· 1000 Mbps.
Autonegotiation
ON
Automatic negotiation of network connection speed.
Current IP settings:
Parameter
Factory value
Description
IP address
192.168.1.30
IP address of the scanner.
Gateway
192.168.1.1
Gateway address.
Subnet mask
255.255.255.0
Network mask.
Host IP address
192.168.1.2
IP address of the PC (or other network device) receiving profiles.
Service port
50011
Scanner port number for the service protocol.
Destination port
50001
Port number of the PC (or other network device) receiving profiles, to
which the scanner must send UDP packets with profiles.
In order for the changes to take effect, it is necessary to click the Apply button.