LPX-1200 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 of this manual, in whole or in part, is prohibited. The contents of this operation manual and the specifications of this product are subject to change without notice.
For the USA For Canada 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.
To Ensure Safe Use Be sure to read this chapter before use. It contains important notes for using this machine safely. Be sure to observe the notes when using the machine. 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 CAUTION About the Power Supply Do not use with a damaged AC adapter, power cord, or power-cord plug, or with a loose electrical outlet. Doing so may lead to fire, electrical shock, or electrocution. Do not attempt to unplug the power-cord plug with wet hands. Doing so may result in electrical shock or electrocution. Do not damage or modify the electrical power cord, subject it to excessive bending, twisting, pulling, binding, or pinching, or place any object or weight on it.
To Ensure Safe Use About the Labels Affixed to the AC Adaptor and Unit Front AC Adaptor Rating label Use a rated power supply. In addition to these symbols, the symbol shown below is also used. : Indicates a handy tip or advice regarding use.
Usage Cautions About the Installation Site Use the machine in an operating environment that meets the following conditions. Temperature: 10 to 40ºC (50 to 104ºF) [25ºC (77ºF) or more recommended] Humidity: 35 to 80% (no condensation) Never use the machine in any of the following situations. Places with excessive humidity or dust. Places subject to high temperature. Places with excessive vibration. Places with electrical noise. Places with poor heat dissipation.
Table of Contents To Ensure Safe Use.................................................................................................................... 1 About the Power Supply.............................................................................................................................................................. 1 Usage Cautions................................................................................................................................... 4 Table of Contents........
Contents 3. Editing Scanning Results - Using 3D Editor.............................................................................. 43 3-1 What You Can Do Using 3D Editor...................................................................................... 44 3-2 Importing and Exporting Data.............................................................................................. 45 Importing Scanning Results Immediately..................................................................................
What Is the LPX-1200? Features The LPX-1200 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.
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 "1-3 Installing and Setting Up the Software.
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.
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-1200. Indicator lights Power button Movement lights The status of the LPX-1200 Dark Dark The power is off. Lit (blue) Flashing two at a time Initialization is in progress. Lit (blue) Dark Scanning is possible. Lit (blue) Flashing one at a time Scanning is in progress.
1. 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.
1-1 Checking Accessories The following items are packed with the machine. Make sure they are all present and accounted for. AC adaptor: 1 Power cord: 1 Clay: 1 CD-ROM: 1 User's Manual: 1 Roland LPX EZ Studio : 1 USB cable: 1 12 1.
1-2 Installing Installation Environment Place in a level, stable location. 1.
1-2 Installing Removing the Protective Material Open the door and remove the protective material. Back of the door Peel off the tape and remove the packing. Packing Peel off the tape. Packing Packing Inside the door Remove the head retainer. Unscrew the screws by hand. Screw Head retainer Screw Never touch or try to move and internal equipment other than the head retainer and the screws. The head retainer and packing will be needed if you must repackage the product. Please do not throw them away.
1-2 Installing Connecting the Power Cable Connect the power cord and the AC adapter. The rear of the machine AC adaptor jack AC adaptor Power cord When you connect the power cable to the machine, the power button and movement lights flash momentarily, but this is normal and does not indicate a problem. 1.
1-3 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 Connect the machine to the computer and install the driver. Be sure to follow this procedure to install the driver. Failure to do so may make installation impossible. Go to "1-3 Installing and Setting Up the Software," see "What to Do If Installation Is Impossible.
1-3 Installing and Setting Up the Software When the window shown in the figure appears, select [No, not this time], then click [Next]. If the window in step 6 appears instead of this window, continue with installation and setup. Select [Install the software automatically], 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.
1-3 Installing and Setting Up the Software Windows 2000 Start Windows and log on as "Administrator." Insert the Roland Software Package CDROM into the CD-ROM drive. The setup menu appears automatically. Press the power button. These lights flash clockwise two at a time. USB connector 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.
1-3 Installing and Setting Up the Software Select [Search for a suitable driver for my device], 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 appears. Carry out steps through again. This completes the installation of the driver. 1.
1-3 Installing and Setting Up the Software Windows Me/98 Start Windows. Insert the Roland Software Package CDROM into the CD-ROM drive. The setup menu appears automatically. Press the power button. These lights flash clockwise two at a time. USB connector 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.
1-3 Installing and Setting Up the Software Choose [Search for the best driver for your device], then click [Next]. Windows Me Installation of the driver starts automatically. Windows 98 Choose the folder on the Roland Software Package CD-ROM to search the driver. Double-click on your CD-ROM drive. Choose [\Drivers\LPX-1200]. Select [Specify a location]. Click [OK]. Click the button. Execute installation of the driver. Click [Next].
1-3 Installing and Setting Up the Software What to Do If Installation Is Impossible If installation quits partway through, or if the wizard does not appear when you connect the USB cable, take action as follows. Procedure If the [Found New Hardware Wizard] dialog appears, click [Finish] to close it. Display [Add or Remove Programs] (or [Add/Remove Programs]). Windows XP From the [Start] menu, choose [Control Panel], then click [Add or Remove Programs].
1-3 Installing and Setting Up the Software Display [Device Manager]. Windows XP/2000 Click the [Hardware] tab, then click [Device Manager]. Click the tab. Click the button. Windows Me/98 Click [Device Manager]. Delete [LPX-1200]. Windows XP/2000 Click this, then click [Uninstall]. Click [OK]. Double-click this. Click this. Windows Me/98 Click this. Click [OK]. Click the button. Close the [Device Manager] dialog and click [OK]. Follow steps ning.
1-3 Installing and Setting Up the Software Installing the Programs Install the following programs. Dr.PICZA3 3D Editor LPX Head Move This program enables you to perform scanning using the machine. This program enables you to edit scanned 3D data. This program enables you to move the head to a fixed position when repacking the machine. Procedure Make sure the screen shown in the figure is displayed. Follow the on-screen instructions to start installation and setup.
1-3 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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2. Creating 3D Data This chapter describes how to create 3D data using the machine and the included Dr. PICZA3 program.
2-1 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.
2-2 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.
2-2 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. Yes No An object may be difficult to scan because of the type of material it is made of, or because of its color or other qualities. Yes Objects that do not pass light Yes Brightly colored objects (White, yellow, red, etc.) Yes Objects of a nonglossy material (plaster, wood, or modeling clay etc.
2-2 Mounting the Scan Object Mounting the Scan Object Choose the object to be scanned, then mount the scan object. Mount in the center of the table. Table Secure the bottom surface in place with clay or the like. Table center line The table rotates during scanning. Using double-sided tape, clay, or the like, fasten the object in place securely so that it will not fall over or slip. Any slipping of the object makes correct scanning impossible.
2-3 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. From the [Start] menu, choose [All programs (or Programs)], then [Roland Dr.PICZA3], then [Dr.PICZA3].
2-3 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. (The following settings are only for plane scanning.
2-3 Performing Scanning Scanning Pitch and Scanning Area The methods for making the settings are different for plane scanning and rotary scanning.
2-3 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.
2-4 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.
2-4 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 -- Plane rescan and plane line scan Scanning using rotary scanning -- 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.
2-4 Finishing the Data Procedure You perform rescanning using the following procedure. The screens 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. You can speed up operations during basic scanning by scanning at a coarse pitch.
2-4 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, click the object at any location to release the area already specified. Specified rescanning area Click the [ If necessary, change the scanning pitch, then click [Scan]. ] button. The [Settings for Scanning] dialog box appears.
2-4 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... ...
2-5 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 (with the file extension .pij). In addition to working with saved files with Dr. PICZA3, you can edit them using 3D Editor, an editing program for 3D data.
2-5 Saving and Exporting Data Procedure At the Scan List, choose just the data you want to export and display the window. Check the box of the object you want to export. 42 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.
3. Editing Scanning Results Using 3D Editor This chapter describes the basic methods of operation for 3D Editor, the 3D-data editing program included with the machine.
3-1 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.
3-2 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.
3-3 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.
3-3 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.
3-3 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.
3-3 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 Click the [Select Object] button. counterclockwise. Look at the [Perspective] window to see how the cut surface faces the front. Click the right side of the apple to select it.
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4. 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.
4-1 What to Do If... The machine doesn't run. ■ The machine doesn't power up. Are the AC adapter and the power cord connected correctly? 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. Is the door open? Close the door. The power does not come on while the door is open. ■ The power can't be switched off. Is a foreign object caught in the interlock switch? Remove the foreign object.
4-2 When Moving the Machine When you move the machine to another location, you use the head retainer to secure the head in place, then repack the machine. To install the head retainer, you must use the included LPX Head Move program to move the head to the location where it can be secured in place. Procedure Make sure that the machine connects to the computer and the door is closed, then turn on the machine. Start LPX Head Move. When the screen in the figure appears, click [OK].
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5-1 Specifications Machine Specifications LPX-1200 Table size Maximum scanning area Scanning pitch Repeat accuracy Maximum table load weight Laser Diameter 130 mm (10 in.) Plane scanning: Width 130 mm (5 in.), height 203.2 mm (8 in.) Rotary scanning: Diameter 130 mm (5 in.), height 203.2 mm (8 in.) Plane scanning: width direction 0.1 to 130 mm, height direction 0.1 to 203.2 mm Rotary scanning: circumference 0.18 to 3.6 degrees, height direction 0.1 to 203.2 mm ±0.
5-2 Table Dimensional Drawing 9 screw holes (M6, depth 7 mm) 45º ø30 ø70 45º 0 ø11 30 ø1 1/1 scale (Unit: mm) 5.
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