Absolute Positioning System Installation APS Scanner Installation and Configuration Guide Part No. V4109-0001 V4109-0002 EN www.vintenradamec.
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Contents Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 About this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Components and Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Important information on the safe installation and operation of this product. Read this information before operating the product. For your personal safety, read these instructions. Do not operate the product if you do not understand how to use it safely. Save these instructions for future reference. Warning Symbols Used in these Instructions Safety cautions are included in these instructions.
Safety and About this Manual Maintenance WARNING! The fitting of non-approved parts and accessories, or the carrying out of non-approved alterations or servicing can be dangerous and could affect the safety of the product. It may also invalidate the terms and conditions of the product warranty. Safety when Working with Robotic Equipment In normal operation remote-controlled equipment can move suddenly and without warning.
Components and Connections Left Side View 3 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RS232 Socket 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LCD display 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Components and Connections Right Side View 4 5 6 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rotating laser scanner head 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ethernet ports 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power interconnecting cable 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation APS Scanner Function When operational, the APS scanner provides absolute positioning data for the pedestal. This is achieved with a rotating infrared laser scanner head. When the infrared beam is reflected back from the APS reflective targets installed in the studio, the absolute position of the pedestal on the studio floor can be established and sent to the control system.
Installation Electrical Connections WARNING! Disconnect power from the pedestal before attempting any electrical connections. Power Interconnection Powering Up Before powering up the APS scanner, ensure that all external cable connections are secured correctly. The pedestal must also be powered up. 1. To power up, operate the on/off push button switch. 2. The power switch and LCD display will illuminate and the laser Data Interconnection scanner head will rotate.
Configuration Configuring the APS Scanner Before the APS system is fully operational, reflective targets must be correctly installed into the studio environment and the APS scanner must be configured to work with them. For configuration purposes, the APS scanner has a built in user interface which is accessed by connecting up a computer with compatible network settings running a web browser such as Internet Explorer. 2. Right-click on the Local Area Connection icon and select Properties from the menu. 3.
Configuration Changing the Network Settings Using Windows 7 1. From the Windows Start menu click to select Control Panel. 6. The Local Area Connection Properties window opens. Click to 2. Click to select Network and Internet. 7. Click the Properties button. 3. Click to select Network and Sharing Center. 8. The Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties window select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4). opens. 4. Click on Change adaptor settings.
Configuration Creating a Landmark Map The APS user interface is used to scan the locations of the reflective targets in the studio to create a landmark map. This map is then stored by the APS scanner and used to provide accurate pedestal positional data anywhere on the studio floor. Starting Up 1. Connect the configured computer to a spare network port on the APS scanner using an Ethernet cable. 3. Power up the APS unit.
Configuration Target Type Selection Before a landmark map can be created, the type of reflective targets used in the studio installation must be programmed into the APS scanner. 1. From the home page, click to select Landmark Detection from the row of page links above the information table. 2. On the landmark detection page, select the reflector type being Landmark Map Scanning 1. Click to select the Landmark Mapping link. 2. Check that the option Replace in current layer is selected. 3.
Configuration 5. Click the Save • Landmark Map to store the scanned information. A confirmation page opens. Additional previously unmapped reflective targets have come into view at a different position in the studio The APS scanner can be instructed to scan for previously unmapped targets and add them to the current landmark map. 1. Click to select the Landmark Mapping link from any page in the APS user interface. 6. This returns the APS scanner unit to normal operation.
Configuration Adding Additional Landmark Maps Replacing a Landmark Map Additional landmark maps can be scanned and stored in the APS scanner. This is useful if the APS pedestal is used in several different studios. Any additional landmark maps are stored as different layers in the memory of the APS scanner and can be recalled at any time. The APS scanner can store up to 320 layers. The currently selected landmark map can be completely replaced.
Configuration Advanced Settings CAUTION! Only competent trained personnel should make changes to setup options or parameters using the APS user interface. Changing these settings could affect the reliability of the system. The APS user interface can be used to configure advanced system settings to enhance performance and positional accuracy in an installed location. Adjusting the default settings can also help the operator if problems are being experienced during basic operation.
Configuration Position Settings The following positioning settings that the APS system uses during normal operation can be changed: Sliding Mean Depth - This setting relates to the number of scans (rotations) performed by the APS scanner to detect the positions of mapped targets. The default setting is one scan, however if this is set to a multiple number the target data results collected from each scan is averaged out.
Maintenance Routine Maintenance Laser Scanner Window The APS scanner requires minimal routine maintenance, apart from checking the connections and overall operation periodically. CAUTION! Potential performance reduction due to contamination of the window in the laser scanner. The window must be regularly cleaned as described. Routine Checks During use, check the following: • Check cables for signs of wear or damage.
Troubleshooting Default Settings The following table lists the factory default setting values for the APS scanner.
Troubleshooting Fault Check Comments The pedestal is no longer maintaining consistent and accurate absolute positioning. Check the laser scanner window for dust contamination and clean as necessary. See Laser Scanner Window on page 16. Check the laser scanner window for possible damage (scratches, cracks or fracture). If the window is damaged it may need to be replaced. Contact Vinten Radamec customer support. The APS scanner is not updating or displaying pedestal positional information.
Troubleshooting . Display Fault/Check Comments Pedestal positional information not displayed. The APS scanner requires the landmark mapping procedure to be carried out. See Landmark Map Scanning on page 11. The APS scanner has not booted correctly. Try power cycling the scanner and the pedestal. If the problem persists, contact Vinten Radamec. The APS scanner has not located the memory card, or the memory card is incorrectly formatted. Contact Vinten Radamec.
General Notices Technical Specification FCC Certification Dimensions Weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.7 Kg (8.2 lb) Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257 mm (10.1 in.) Width. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177 mm (7.0 in.) Length. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211 mm (8.3 in.) Power DC power input . . . . . . . .
General Notices FCC Declaration of Conformity This product complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules, Operation is subject to the following two conditions: European Union Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive (2002/96/EC) 1.This product may not cause harmful interference. 2.This product must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operations.
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