Shining 3D EinScan HX User manual

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EinScan HX
User Manual
V1.2.0.4
User Manual

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the EinScan H series 3D Scanner.
EinScan HX is new developed handheld 3d scanner by Shining 3D. Based on combined
structure light technology of LED and laser. EinScan HX is with unique performance of scanning
common objects as most handheld structure light 3d scanners can at a fast-scanning speed with
color texture, and also capable of scanning black and shiny objects that only laser 3d scanning
are good at for a better accuracy.
If you need any support for your 3d scanner, please contact your local reseller or the
EinScan support team [e-mail].
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
Note:
The manual provides important information of the proper operation of the product. Read
before use.
Caution:
⚫Handle the scanner with care. Bumping or dropping off may cause the electronic and
optical parts being damaged.
⚫EinScan HX uses a class I laser when using laser scan mode, which is eye and skin safe
under all conditions of normal use, but long time staring at the laser beam directly is
not suggested. Please avoid direct eye contact with the laser beam. Keep the laser
beam away from children.
⚫Do not touch the camera lens.

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Table of Contents
1. Specification and System Requirements...................................................................................1
1.1. System Requirements........................................................................................................1
1.2. Scanner Set Up...................................................................................................................1
1.2.1. Unpack the Box ..........................................................................................................2
1.2.2. Scanner Body..............................................................................................................3
1.2.3. Connection .................................................................................................................3
2. Software Set Up.........................................................................................................................5
2.1. Download the Software.....................................................................................................5
2.2. Install the Software............................................................................................................5
2.3. Firmware Update...............................................................................................................5
2.4. Device Activation ...............................................................................................................6
2.5. Software Update................................................................................................................7
2.6. Interface and Parameters ..................................................................................................8
2.6.1. Navigate .....................................................................................................................8
2.6.2. Device Reconnection..................................................................................................8
2.6.3. Settings.......................................................................................................................9
2.6.4. EinScan Community..................................................................................................10
2.6.5. Help Mode................................................................................................................10
2.6.6. Alerts ........................................................................................................................11
3. Software Scan Workflow.........................................................................................................13
4. Calibration ...............................................................................................................................14
4.1. Precautions and Use ........................................................................................................14
4.2. Preparation for Calibration..............................................................................................14
4.3. How to Calibrate..............................................................................................................15
5. Before Scanning.......................................................................................................................19
5.1. Scanner Buttons...............................................................................................................19
5.2. Scan Modes......................................................................................................................19
5.3. Preparation ......................................................................................................................20
5.3.1. Rapid Scan................................................................................................................20
5.3.2. Laser Scan.................................................................................................................20
6. Project .....................................................................................................................................22
6.1. New Project Group ..........................................................................................................22
6.2. Open Project Group.........................................................................................................22
6.3. Pre-setting........................................................................................................................22
6.3.1. Select Texture...........................................................................................................22
6.3.2. Alignments ...............................................................................................................23
6.3.3. Resolution ................................................................................................................24
6.3.4. Global Marker File....................................................................................................24
6.4. Scan Setting......................................................................................................................25

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6.4.1. Brightness Adjustment.............................................................................................25
6.4.2. Optimal Distance Range...........................................................................................26
6.4.3. Other Settings in Rapid Scan....................................................................................26
6.4.4. Other Settings in Laser Scan.....................................................................................27
7. Scan .........................................................................................................................................29
7.1. Preview ............................................................................................................................29
7.2. Start/Pause/Continue/Stop Scanning..............................................................................29
7.3. Resume Scanning After Tracking Lost..............................................................................29
7.4. Generate Point Clouds.....................................................................................................30
7.5. Clouds Editing ..................................................................................................................31
7.6. Right-click Context Menu.................................................................................................31
7.7. Cutting Plane....................................................................................................................32
8. Project Group ..........................................................................................................................34
8.1. Create/Import Projects....................................................................................................34
8.2. Remove/Delete Projects..................................................................................................34
8.3. Align Projects ...................................................................................................................35
9. Meshing...................................................................................................................................36
9.1. Create Mesh (Watertight/Unwater tight)........................................................................36
9.1.1. Mesh.........................................................................................................................36
9.1.2. Mesh Optimization...................................................................................................37
9.2. Mesh Editing ....................................................................................................................38
9.3. Texture Adjustment.........................................................................................................39
9.4. Simplification ...................................................................................................................40
9.5. Mesh Optimization ..........................................................................................................40
9.6. Smooth.............................................................................................................................41
9.7. Remove Small Floating Parts ...........................................................................................42
9.8. Auto Hole Filling...............................................................................................................42
9.9. Manual Hole Filling ..........................................................................................................43
9.10. Texture Remapping..........................................................................................................44
10. Measurement ......................................................................................................................45
10.3.1. Create Feature..........................................................................................................45
10.3.2. Movement................................................................................................................46
10.3.3. Measuring.................................................................................................................48
11. Export Data..........................................................................................................................51
11.1. Data Formats....................................................................................................................51
11.2. Scale Data ........................................................................................................................52
12. Share Data ...........................................................................................................................52
13. Third-party Software ...........................................................................................................53
14. Model Preview.....................................................................................................................54

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15. Device Button ......................................................................................................................55
16. Support and Contact............................................................................................................56
16.1. Submit a Ticket.................................................................................................................56
16.2. Contact Us........................................................................................................................57

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1. Specification and System Requirements
1.1. System Requirements
Preparing a suitable computer will improve your scanning experience.
One important notice for PC configuration is the graphic card. It has to be Nvidia card since
certain functions from Nvidia are needed for scanning. GTX series card is the best for scanning
while Quadro series CAD card also works but you need a more expensive model comparing to
the GTX series to get a good scan experience.
Components
Recommended Configurations
Graphics card
NVIDIA GTX serial cards higher than GTX1080
USB port
1 of 3.0 port
OS
Win10 64 bits
Video memory
> 8G
RAM
32 GB
CPU
i7-8700 or higher
Screen resolution
1920 × 1080, DPI: 100%; 125%
3840 × 2106, DPI: 100%; 200%
Recommended PC configurations:
Models
Configurations
Dell G3 laptop
Core i7-9750H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 6GB GDDR6, 2x8GB, DDR4,
2666MHz
Asus ZenBook flip
Core i7, Nvidia MX250 with 2Gb memory, solid state hard drive, 16gb
ram
Lenovo Y520
15IKBM i7-7700hq, 16GB, gtx1060
Acer Predator PH317
i7, GTX1060, 16G RAM
MSI –GS63VR
7RF stealth pro RAM 32G
Alien
ALW15M-R2726R
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ASUS ROG STRIX
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1.2. Scanner Set Up
Unpack and set up your scanner and software before getting started with scanning.

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1.2.1. Unpack the Box
Package
Note:
The case is optional. Contact your supplier if you want to buy one.
Packing list
The items listed in the packing list refer to the components and material that should be
included in the package. The components may be different as listed when you purchase other
accessories or change any item with your supplier. Please check carefully when opening the
package.
Note:
Each scanner has its own serial number, label is placed at the bottom of the scanner. It will
be required for maintenance. Do not remove it.
Serial number

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1.2.2. Scanner Body
1.2.3. Connection
Hardware set-up
Step 1: Take out the connection cable.
Step 2: Insert the pin plug into the scanner’s circular connector port.

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Step 3: Plug the other one to scanner’s USB port.
Step 4: Plug the power adaptor into the connection cable DC in port.
Step 5: Plug the power cable another end into a power outlet.
Step 6: Connect the other end of the connection cable to a USB 3.0 port on your computer.

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2. Software Set Up
2.1. Download the Software
Step 1: Go to https://www.einscan.com/support/download/.
Step 2: Select your scanner model.
Step 3: Download the software to your operating computer.
Note:
You are required to register before downloading.
2.2. Install the Software
Note:
⚫Administrator rights are required for the installation of the software.
⚫Do not install EXScan under directory of Program Files and Program Files (x86) in local
disk. Permission issue might result in EXScan error.
⚫You are not suggested to put task bar on the interface edge when using EXScan.
Step 1: Double click installation package, accept the modification on your computer.
Step 2: Follow the instructions to complete the software installation.
Step 3: After the software is installed, a shortcut will be created on your desktop.
Double-click to open the software.
2.3. Firmware Update
When the scanner firmware is incompatible, a message will appear when software is open.
Click Upgrade and follow the instruction to update the device firmware.
⚫Firmware updating will take around 6 mins.
⚫Power off the device after upgrading successfully.
⚫Reconnect the device, and open the software again, the device is running under the
latest firmware.

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Firmware doesn’t match
Firmware upgrading
Note:
⚫Do not disconnect the scanner, or unplug the power during the upgrade.
⚫Recovery will start from a failed upgrade. You can restart the firmware update after
successful recovery.
⚫If recovery fails, turn off the power of the scanner and reconnect the scanner to restart
the software for upgrading.
2.4. Device Activation
Device activation is required in your initial use. There are 2 ways:
⚫Online activation is recommended if your computer is connected to the internet.
⚫If there is an issue with network connection, choose Local activation to save the .ple
license file on your computer, under the activation menu. (.ple file can be found in the
USB drive.)
Note:
If the activation fails, send a request for activation file to [e-mail]
with your serial number.

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Online activation
Local activation
2.5. Software Update
When a new version is available, a pop-up will show when you start the software to remind
you update your software to the latest version. You are recommended to click Yes for new
feature experience.
Update reminder
Click to show local activation
function.

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2.6. Interface and Parameters
2.6.1. Navigate
Interface navigation
Left mouse: Rotate.
Middle mouse: Move the data.
Scroll up and down: Zoom in or out.
Keyboard:
Spacebar to scan again or restart the scan & validate.
Delete key to delete selected data.
Esc key to exit current pop-up.
Navigate between different menu by click on the circle.
Navigation bar
2.6.2. Device Reconnection
When the device is offline, meaning the scanner is not connected to PC, please check the
connection and click on the refresh connection button to reconnect.
Device offline or connection loose
Refresh the connection on the status bar

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2.6.3. Settings
Click from the upper right to open the drop-down menu.
Drop-down menu
Feedback
If you have any questions or suggestions, please share with us by clicking “Feedback”. Leave
your email in “My E-mail.”
Feedback window
User Experience Enhancement Program
To help us improve the quality and user experience of EinScan, we hope to be allowed to
collect usage experience information. This information will not contain your personal
information or scanned data, and will not be accessible to any third party. This checkbox is
selected by default, and we strongly recommend you keep it checked. As a reward, the User
Experience Enhancement Program will continuously keep you informed with the newest
software update information, to assure you get free software updates and enjoy the latest
improvements based on your collective feedback. If you close the User Experience Enhancement
Program, you might not be informed with software updates automatically.
Factory Default
All settings modifications will go back to the original settings.

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Language
Select the language for the interface, click apply to change, restarting the software is not
needed.
About
For version information and support, email: [e-mail].
2.6.4. EinScan Community
Community drop-down menu
⚫Official Website (http://www.einscan.com/) refers to SHINING3D’s official website for
Einscan product and information.
⚫Facebook (EinScan) refers to facebook “EinScan Expert” for EinScan users to discuss
and share the ideas, achievements and experience.
⚫Support Platform refers to the platform for EinScan users to validate the warranty and
submit support ticket when necessary. Service live software updates, manual, video
download can be accessed in support platform. Register your EinScan at
support.shining3d.com.
2.6.5. Help Mode
Open Help Mode
Click the question mark in the upper right bar, and open the help mode from the drop-down
menu.
Drop down menu
Display the help tool related to the current interface.

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Help window
TeamViewer
It opens S3D_teamviewer.exe, for online customer support access or display to other screens
or portable screens. Share your ID and password to allow our technicians to remote control of
your computer during online technical support.
Share the Your ID and password to allow access
2.6.6. Alerts
A pop-up alert will notify the user of a hardware or configuration issue. Check and restart the
software. If the error persists, contact support by emailing [e-mail].
Fail to Activate
For activation failure, make sure the scanner is well connected. Redo the activation.
Device fails to activate
Incorrect Configuration
Try another USB port and update your graphics card drivers and restart the software.

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Graphics card incompatible
USB not 3.0
If the computer has multiple graphic cards, access to the NVIDIA Control Panel (right click on the
desktop). In Manage 3D Settings > Program Settings, Add EXScan software. Then change the
preferred graphic processor for this program. Select NVIDIA processor. Click Apply to save the
settings.
Multiple graphic cards detected
Change graphic card preferences for EinScan HX

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3. Software Scan Workflow
CALIBRATION
CHOOSE SCAN
MODES
RAPID SCAN
NEW PROJECT
GROUP
SELECT RESOLUTION
NEW PROJECT
GROUP
SELECT TEXTURE, SELECT
RESOLUTION, SCAN
ALIGNMENT
START SCAN
CLOUDS EDITING
COMPLETE SCAN
NEW/OPEN
PROJECT
ALIGN PROJECTS
PREVIEW
MESH
MESH EDITING
MEASUREMENT
SAVE DATA
ADJUST
BRIGHTNESS AND
DISTANCE
CONTINUE SCAN
LASER SCAN

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4. Calibration
4.1. Precautions and Use
Calibration is the process to ensure the device will scan with the optimal accuracy and scan
quality. Each EinScan 3d scanner was factory-tested and achieved, at least, the listed accuracy
from the technical specification according to VDI/VDE 2634 standards.
Besides factory tested guarantee of accuracy, to assure high scanning accuracy, each
EinScan is also coming with a calibration board for customer calibration. This customer
calibration is not required daily often. Only when the first time after scanner and software are
installed. Or, when you are in the following situations, you should calibrate the device:
⚫Device change.
⚫After device enduring bumpy transportation.
⚫After device accuracy decreases.
⚫When data misaligned very often.
Note:
⚫Customer calibration is recommended to do twice a week for daily use.
⚫Make sure to protect the calibration board and keep it clean, no scratches or stains on
the black surface with white circles.
⚫The Calibration board is matched to the Device with same Serial Number. Doing the
calibration with an incorrect calibration board will fail to generate good scan data or
optimum accuracy.
⚫Clean with clear water only, do not use alcohol or chemical liquid to clean the
calibration board.
4.2. Preparation for Calibration
Take out the calibration board, and the position paper.
Calibration board
Position paper

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4.3. How to Calibrate
Calibration includes:
⚫STANDARD CALIBRATION
⚫LASER CALIBRATION
⚫WHITE BALANCE
⚫QUICK CALIBRATION
In the initial use, you will be guided to STANDARD CALIBRATION directly.
Step 1: Put the calibration board vertically onto the paper position.
Step 2: Follow the instructions from the software to finish 5 positions.
Step 3: While holding the scanner, make sure it is upright to the center of the board. Bring
the scanner closer or farther to the board till all the required distance captured.
Standard Calibration
Position 1
Position 2
Position 3
Position 4
Position 5
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Standard calibration (Point the scanner at the center of the board)