LPX-600 User’s Manual Thank you very much for purchasing this product. To ensure correct and safe usage with a full understanding of this product’s performance, please be sure to read through this manual completely and store it in a safe location. Unauthorized copying or transferral, in whole or in part, of this manual is prohibited. The contents of this operation manual and the specifications of this product are subject to change without notice.
For Canada For the USA FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
Table of Contents Table of Contents................................................................................................................................ 1 To Ensure Safe Use................................................................................................................... 3 Important Notes on Handling and Use............................................................................................. 7 About the Documentation........................................................
Contents 5. What to Do If.................................................................................................................................. 53 5-1 What to Do If........................................................................................................................ 54 5-2 When Moving the Machine.................................................................................................. 56 6. Appendix.......................................................................
To Ensure Safe Use Improper handling or operation of this machine may result in injury or damage to property. Points which must be observed to prevent such injury or damage are described as follows. About WARNING and WARNING CAUTION Notices Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severe injury should the unit be used improperly. Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of injury or material damage CAUTION should the unit be used improperly.
To Ensure Safe Use Incorrect operation may damage the scan object WARNING Securely fasten the object to be scanned to the table so that it does not slip or topple over. The table rotates during scanning. Tipover or contact by the scan object may cause damage. Scan-object damage is not covered by warranty. WARNING Never try to scan an object whose height is 406.4 mm (16 in.) or more, or that protrudes beyond the table. The object may strike the interior of the machine, causing breakdown or damage.
To Ensure Safe Use Danger of electrical short, shock, electrocution, or fire WARNING Do not use with any electrical power supply that does not meet the ratings displayed on the AC adapter. Use with any other power supply may lead to fire or electrocution. Do not use with any power supply other than the dedicated AC adapter. Use with any other power supply may lead to fire or electrocution. Never use any power cord other than the power cord included with the machine. Doing so may cause fire.
To Ensure Safe Use About the Labels Affixed to the Unit This machine bears caution labels. These are intended to ensure the safety of the operator. Never remove the labels or allow them to become obscured. Also, be sure to observe the stated cautions during use. Left Front Right In addition to these symbols, the symbol shown below is also used. : Indicates a handy tip or advice regarding use.
Important Notes on Handling and Use This machine is a precision device. To ensure the full performance of this machine, be sure to observe the following important points. Failure to observe these may not only result in loss of performance, but may also cause malfunction or breakdown. Main Unit This Machine Is a Precision Device Handle carefully, and never subject the machine to impact or excessive force. Never touch any internal component except the table. Doing so may make scanning impossible.
About the Documentation This machine comes with the following documentation. User's Manual (this document) Read this first. It contains important notes and cautions on usage, as well describing scanning methods, what to do in the event of a problem, and other information. Dr.PICZA3 Online Help 3D Editor Online Help You view this documentation on your computer screen. Installing the program enables you to view the documentation. See "2-4 Installing and Setting Up the Software.
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1-1 What Is the LPX-600? Features The LPX-600 is a three-dimensional (3D) scanner that uses a noncontacting laser method to scan the shape of solid objects. Noncontacting Laser System for Fast, Dependable Scanning You can perform scanning without contact with the scan object, using a laser beam. This enables high-speed scanning without the worry of damage to the object. Support for Two Scanning Modes Using the included Dr.
1-2 Names and Functions Front Door When performing scanning, be sure to close this. The power cannot be switched on while the door is open. Opening the door while the power is on switches off the machine. Table This is the base where you place objects to be scanned. It rotates during scanning. Never touch any internal area other than the table. Interlock switch This is one of the safety devices. Never insert any objects here.
1-2 Names and Functions About the Indicator Lights The lighted state of the power button and the movement lights tells you the status of the LPX-60. Indicator lights Power button Flashing one at a time Dark Lit (blue) Lit (blue) Lit (blue) Lit (blue and red) (*) Lit or flashing (red) Dark Flashing two at a time Dark Flashing one at a time Dark The status of the LPX-600 The power is off. Initialization is in progress. Scanning is possible. Scanning is in progress. An error has occurred.
2. Preparing the Machine This section describes what to do when you first open the packing, including how to connect the machine to a computer and install the programs and the like.
2-1 Checking Accessories The following items are packed with the machine. Make sure they are all present and accounted for.
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2-2 Installing Deciding On an Installation Site Install in a stable location offering good operating conditions. An unsuitable location can cause accident, faulty operation, or breakdown. CAUTION Install on a stable surface. CAUTION Lifting and carrying are operations that must be carried out by two or more persons. Failure to do so may result in the unit tipping over, leading to injury. Failure to do so may result in falling of the unit, leading to injury.
2-2 Installing Removing the Protective Material Open the door and remove the screws, packing materials, and other protective material. Never touch or manually try to move any of the internal components. Doing so may result in breakdown. The protective material is required when moving the machine. Do not discard it. See "5-2 When Moving the Machine." Front Peel off the tape and remove the packing. Peel off the tape. Packing Peel off the tape.
2-3 Connecting the Cables When you connect the cables to the machine, use the included cable clamps and AC adapter holder. Attaching the Cable Clamps and the AC Adapter Holder Attach the cable clamps and the AC adapter holder to the back of the machine. AC adaptor holder Secure in place using the retaining screws for the head (the two Y screws on the previous page). Cable clamps Peel off the doublesided tape and attach.
2-3 Connecting the Cables Secure the cable for the AC adapter and the included USB cable in place using the cable clamps. Place the AC adapter on the AC adapter holder. AC adaptor USB cable Cable clamp Orient the AC adapter as shown in the figure. Power cord The "Roland" logo is visible. AC adaptor holder Electrical outlet DO NOT connect the USB cable at this point. USB port Computer You connect the USB cable only when instructed to in the procedures for installing the driver.
2-4 Installing and Setting Up the Software Here you connect the machine to your computer and install and set up the included software on the computer, enabling you to perform scanning with the machine. Installing the Driver Be sure to follow this procedure to install the driver. Failure to do so may make installation impossible. Go to "5-1 What to Do If ...," see "What to Do If Installation Is Impossible." Procedure Windows XP Start Windows and log on as "Administrator.
2-4 Installing and Setting Up the Software When the window shown in the figure appears, select [No, not this time], then click [Next]. If the screen does not appear, refer to step . Select [Install the software automatically (Recommended)], then click [Next]. When this dialog box appears, click [Continue Anyway]. Installation starts automatically. Click [Finish]. The [Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard] dialog box appears. Carry out steps through again.
2-4 Installing and Setting Up the Software Windows 2000 Start Windows and log on as "Administrator." Insert the Roland Software Package CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. The window shown in the figure appears automatically. Press the power button. These lights flash clockwise two at a time. USB connector Switch on the machine. Wait a short while until the lights stop flashing. The flashing continues for about one minute. From this point on, keep the door closed until installation ends.
2-4 Installing and Setting Up the Software Select [Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended) ], then click [Next]. Select the [CD-ROM drives] check box, then click [Next]. Click [Next]. Click [Finish]. Installation starts automatically. The [Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard] dialog box appears. Carry out steps through again. This completes the installation of the driver. 2.
2-4 Installing and Setting Up the Software Windows Me/98 SE Start Windows. Insert the Roland Software Package CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. The window shown in the figure appears automatically. Press the power button. These lights flash clockwise two at a time. USB connector Switch on the machine. Wait a short while until the lights stop flashing. The flashing continues for about one minute. From this point on, keep the door closed until installation ends.
2-4 Installing and Setting Up the Software Windows Me Installation of the driver starts automatically. Go to step 10. Windows 98 SE Select [Search for the best driver for your device. (Recommended)], and click [Next]. Go to step 8. Choose the folder on the Roland Software Package CD-ROM to search the driver. Double-click on your CD-ROM drive. Select [\Drivers\Lpx-600]. Select [Specify a location]. Click [Browse]. Execute installation of the driver. Click [Next]. Click [OK].
2-4 Installing and Setting Up the Software Installing the Programs Install the following programs. Dr.PICZA3 3D Editor This program enables you to perform scanning using the machine. This program enables you to edit scanned 3D data. Procedure Make sure the window shown in the figure is displayed. Follow the on-screen instructions to start installation and setup. Clicking the button starts installing. Select [LPX-600]. Make sure that all the check boxes be selected.
2-4 Installing and Setting Up the Software Making the Settings for Using Dr.PICZA3 You use the included Dr. PICZA3 program to make the settings that let you perform scanning with the machine. Procedure Start Dr.PICZA3. From the [Start] menu, choose [All programs (or Programs)], then [Roland Dr.PICZA3], then [Dr.PICZA3]. Go to the [File] menu and click [Preferences]. Make the setting for the communication port and the unit of measurement to use with Dr. PICZA3.
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3. Creating 3D Data This chapter describes how to create 3D data using the machine and the included Dr. PICZA3 program.
3-1 Task Flow This machine can scan three-dimensional shapes using the included Dr. PICZA3 program. To make 3D data obtained by scanning available for use by other programs, you need to convert and save the data using Dr. PICZA3. This section describes the sequence of operations from getting ready to scan through to saving the 3D data. 1. Prepare the object to be scanned and mount it on the machine.
3-2 Mounting the Scan Object First, you prepare the object to be scanned. After making sure the object is one that can be scanned, you mount the object on the machine. Preparing the Scan Object This machine is not able to scan every possible kind of object. Some objects may be impossible to scan because of their composition or shape. Refer to the following and make sure the object to be scanned is one that can be scanned on this machine.
3-2 Mounting the Scan Object Object Material An object that has a comparatively smooth surface is suitable for scanning. Fabrics and objects that have a rough nap cannot be scanned. OK Not OK Some objects may be difficult to scan because of the type of material it is made of, or because of its color or other qualities. OK Objects that do not pass light OK Brightly colored objects (White, yellow, red, etc.) OK Objects of a nonglossy material (plaster, wood, or modeling clay etc.
3-2 Mounting the Scan Object Mounting the Scan Object Choose the object to be scanned, then mount the scan object. CAUTION Securely fasten the object to be scanned to the table so that it does not slip or topple over. The table rotates during scanning. Tipover or contact by the scan object may cause damage. Scan-object damage is not covered by warranty. Mount in the center of the table. Table Secure the bottom surface in place with clay or the like.
3-3 Performing Scanning Once you have mounted the object of the machine, you can now perform scanning. Before you start scanning, make sure the door is closed and turn on the machine. Basic Scanning This is the scanning that you perform first after mounting the scan object. The scanning data obtained by executing basic scanning makes possible a wide variety of operations. Procedure Start Dr.PICZA3. Click the [ From the [Start] menu, choose [All programs (or Programs)], then [Roland Dr.
3-3 Performing Scanning While viewing the preview, make the following settings, then start scanning. Scanning pitch Using a fine setting can reproduce details more accurately, but the amount of memory required increases, and scanning takes longer time. Scanning area Specify the minimum area that allows the entire object to be scanned, thereby speeding up scanning time. Note: When [Set for Each Surface] is selected, you can set the scanning area and scanning pitch individually for each surface.
3-3 Performing Scanning Scanning Pitch and Scanning Area The methods for making the settings are different for plane scanning and rotary scanning.
3-3 Performing Scanning Checking the Scanning Results You can examine the results of scanning while changing the view method and perspective. The Scan List displays a list of scanning data. For detailed information about this window, see the online help for Dr. PICZA3. These move and rotate the perspective, and change the amount of zoom. This changes the view method. The three-dimensional item that has been scanned is called the "object.
3-4 Finishing the Data You take the data from basic scanning and modify it to produce finished data that has the form you want. Selecting and Scanning a Specific Area After the basic scanning, you can select specific areas and performing additional scanning (rescanning). The available types of rescanning are as follows. Rescan You use rescanning when you want to increase the number of measuring points (scan points) and enhance the degree of completion of the 3D data.
3-4 Finishing the Data Scanning Modes for Rescanning You can choose the same scanning modes for rescanning and line scanning as you can for basic scanning. Scanning using plane scanning - Scanning using rotary scanning -- Plane rescan and plane line scan Rotary rescan and rotary line scan What follows is a general guide for using these selectively. Rescan When you’re rescanning areas that could not be scanned Normally you choose plane rescanning.
3-4 Finishing the Data Procedure You perform rescanning using the following procedure. The windows shown are those for plane rescanning. First, scan the entire object. Choose a scanning mode according to the shape of the scan object. From this point on, never open the door until rescanning ends. Doing so switches off the power. Scanning cannot be resumed when you then switch on the power again.
3-4 Finishing the Data Click the [ ] button. The mode for specifying the rescanning area is canceled. Drag to verify the area to rescan. The specified rescanning area is displayed as a three-dimensional form. When You Want to Respecify the Rescanning Area Go back to step 2 on the previous page, then click anywhere on the object to clear the specified area. Specified rescanning area Click the [ If necessary, change the scanning pitch, then click [Scan]. ] button.
3-4 Finishing the Data Creating New Polygons You can create new polygons using all the scanning points, including the data produced by rescanning. These polygons are called a "polygon mesh." Creating a polygon mesh can make it possible for you to reproduce cavities and voids in the object and fill in holes according to the surrounding shape. Creating a polygon mesh for area of connected voids... ...
3-5 Saving and Exporting Data You can take data obtained by scanning and creating polygon meshes and save it in a file format compatible with Dr. PICZA3. You can also convert (export) data and save it in a file format allowing import into other programs. Saving Data Go to the [File] menu and click [Save As]. The data is saved in Dr. PICZA project format. In addition to working with saved files with Dr. PICZA3, you can edit them using 3D Editor, an editing program for 3D data. Dr.
3-5 Saving and Exporting Data Procedure At the Scan List, select just the data you want to export and display the window. Select the box of the object you want to export. 44 Click the [ ] button. Click the file format you want to use for exporting. Depending on the file format you clicked, a dialog box may appear. Choose a selection supported by the program with which you want to share the data, then click [OK]. Type in the name of the file to export, then click [Save]. 3.
4. Editing Scanning Results Using 3D Editor This chapter describes basic operation methods for "3D Editor," the 3D-data editing program included with the machine.
4-1 What You Can Do Using 3D Editor 3D Editor lets you do things like the following. Enlarge and reduce Deforming operations such as stretching in one direction are also possible. Move and rotate Specifying numerical values for the movement distance and angle of rotation is also possible. Sever You can divide an object into parts. Filling cut surfaces is also possible. Delete You can delete unneeded objects. Merge You can unite a number of objects. There is even an alignment feature for doing this.
4-2 Importing and Exporting Data This section describes how to import and export data using 3D Editor. Importing Scanning Results Immediately In Dr. PICZA3, clicking the [Run 3D Editor] button starts 3D Editor and simultaneously imports the displayed scanning results. [Run 3D Editor] button Dr.PICZA3 3D Editor starts and data is imported. Importing and Exporting Clicking the [Import] button lets you import files in Dr. PICZA project format, DXF format, and so on.
4-3 Basic Operations for Objects This section describes the windows in 3D Editor and how to perform simple editing using the program. How to View the 3D Editor Window The 3D Editor window is composed of panels that display the object from four different perspectives at the same time. You can carry out editing tasks using any one of these views. Perspective Top You use this when you want to view the overall shape.
4-3 Basic Operations for Objects Let's Try Editing Data with 3D Editor Let's try some simple editing. We'll scan an apple with the machine, then try cutting and moving it. The explanations in this section begin at the point where you have scanned an apple using Dr. PICZA3. Procedure Start 3D Editor. Click the [Run 3D Editor] button. 3D Editor starts. The scanning data for the apple is imported at the same time. Dr.PICZA3 Window Try cutting the apple vertically. First, do the preparation.
4-3 Basic Operations for Objects Using the [Front] window, let's try shifting the cut surface to the left, then carry out cutting. Drag the cut surface to move it to the left. The apple is divided into two parts. However, its still looks like a single object. When you have decided on the cut location, click [Run]. New objects with names like [Cut-0] and [Cut-1] appear in the Object List. Let's try separating the two objects.
4-3 Basic Operations for Objects Now try orienting the cut surface of the apple on the right to face the front. You can only do this when you're in the [Top] window. When you're done with the operation, right-click to quit the [Move Object] mode. Click the [Rotate Object] button. Drag to turn the object counterclockwise. Click the [Select Object] button. Click the right side of the apple to select it. Look at the [Perspective] window to see how the cut surface faces the front.
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5. What to Do If... This section describes how to resolve problems that can occur during operation, and what is required when moving the machine to a different location.
5-1 What to Do If... The power doesn't come on or go off. The power doesn't come on. Are the AC adapter and the power cord connected correctly? The message "COM:** not ready" appears on the computer. Is the machine powered up? Be sure to turn on the machine before you run Dr. PICZA3. • Connect the AC adapter and power cord securely so that they do not come loose. • Unplug the AC adapter from the electrical outlet, then plug it in again.
5-1 What to Do If... 1. If the [Found New Hardware Wizard] dialog box appears, click [Finish] to close it. Windows Me/98 SE 2. Display [Add or Remove Programs] (or [Add/Remove Programs]). 3. Delete [LPX-600]. Click [Device Manager]. Windows XP/2000 Windows XP From the [Start] menu, choose [Control Panel], then click [Add or Remove Programs]. Double-click [Universal Serial Bus controllers].
5-2 When Moving the Machine When you move the machine to another location, you secure the table and the head in place. Procedure Make sure the power to the machine is turned off, then detach the AC adapter, the USB cable, and the power cord. Remove the AC adapter holder. Use the removed screws to secure the head in place. AC adaptor holder Screws The back of the machine Open the door, then move the head to where it is to be secured in place.
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6-1 Table Dimensional Drawing 20 screw holes (M6, depth 7 mm) 70 110 45º 150 254 190 230 16 45º 58 6.
6-2 Locations of the Power Rating and Serial Number Labels Serial Number This is required when you seek maintenance, servicing, or support. Never peel off the label or let it get dirty. Power Rating Use an electrical outlet that meets the requirements for voltage, frequency, and amperage given here. 6.
6-3 Specifications Machine Specifications Table size Maximum scanning area Scanning pitch Repeat accuracy Maximum table load weight Laser Sensor Scanning method Operating speed Interface Power requirements Power consumption Dimensions Weight Packed dimensions Packed weight Environment Included items LPX-600 Diameter 254 mm (10 in.) Plane scanning: Width 254 mm (10 in.), height 406.4 mm (16 in.) Rotary scanning: Diameter 254 mm (10 in.), height 406.4 mm (16 in.) Plane scanning: width direction 0.
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