Roland LPX-1200 User Manual

LPX-1200
User’ s Manual

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For the USA

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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.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to
cause harmful interference in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his own expense.

Unauthorized changes or modification to this system can void
the users authority to operate this equipment.

The I/O cables between this equipment and the computing
device must be shielded.

For Canada

CLASS A NOTICE

This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the
Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

CLASSE A AVIS

Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les
exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du
Canada.

ROLAND DG CORPORATION
1-6-4 Shinmiyakoda, Hamamatsu-shi, Shizuoka-ken, JAPAN 431-2103
MODEL NAME : See the MODEL given on the rating plate.
RELEVANT DIRECTIVE : EC LOW VOLTAGE DIRECTIVE (73/23/EEC)

This system (including the housing and safety device) is a Class 1 laser product.

EC ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY DIRECTIVE (89/336/EEC)

Laser specifications of this system (including the housing)
Wavelength: 645 to 660 nm, maximum output: less than 0.39 µW

Complied with IEC/EN Publication 60825-1, Amendment 2, 2001.
Complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No.50, dated July 26, 2001.

CAUTION

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in radiation exposure.

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.

This manual uses the following notation for important notes on using the machine safely.

About and 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 should the unit be used improperly.

* Material damage refers to damage or other adverse effects caused

with respect to the home and all its furnishings, as well to domestic
animals or pets.

About the Symbols

The symbol alerts the user to items that must never be carried out (are forbidden).
The specific thing that must not be done is indicated by the design contained within the
circle. The symbol at left means the unit must never be disassembled.

The symbol alerts the user to things that must be carried out. The specific thing that
must be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle. The symbol at left
means the power-cord plug must be unplugged from the outlet.

About the Power Supply

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.

Use only with the power cord included
with this product.

Use with other than the included power cord
may lead to fire or electrocution.

Operation and Handling

Do not disassemble, repair, or modify.

Doing so may lead to fire or abnormal op­eration resulting in injury.

Do not use while in an abnormal state
(i.e., emitting smoke, burning odor, un­usual noise, or the like).

Doing so may result in fire or electrocution.
Immediately unplug the power-cord plug
from the electrical outlet, and contact your
authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer or ser­vice center.

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About the Power Supply

Operation and Handling

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.

Doing so may dam­age the electrical
power cord, lead­ing to fire, electri­cal shock, or elec­trocution.

Lifting and carrying are operations that
must be carried out by two persons, by
grasping the bottom of the machine.

Failing to do so may result in injury.

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.

Do not use if the housing or window area
is cracked or deformed.

In such cases, there is danger of external
emission of Class 3R laser light. Staring at
externally emitted laser light may cause eye
injury.

Do not insert metal objects, flammable
objects, or any other foreign object into
interior areas other than the top of the
table. Also, do not place water or other
liquids on any area, including the table.

Doing so may cause fire.

When unplugging the electrical power
cord from the power outlet, grasp the
plug, not the cord.

Unplugging by pull­ing the cord may
damage it, leading to
fire, electrical shock,
or electrocution.

When not in use for several hours, un­plug the power-cord plug from the elec­trical outlet.

Failure to do so may re­sult in danger of electri­cal shock, electrocution,
or fire due to deteriora­tion of electrical insula­tion.

Never try to scan an object whose height
is 206.3 mm or more, or that protrudes
beyond the table.

The object may strike the interior of the ma­chine, causing breakdown or damage. The
scan object may also be damaged. Scan-ob­ject damage is not covered by warranty.

About the Installation Site

Install on a stable surface.

Failure to do so may
result in the unit tip­ping over, leading to
injury.

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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.

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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.

Operation and Handling

Be sure to remove the head retainer before use.

Failure to remove it may cause breakdown.

Never subject the machine to impact during a scanning operation.

Doing so may cause scanning noise.

Except in an emergency, never open the machine's door during a scanning operation.

Doing so switches off the power, and scanning operation cannot be resumed.

Never touch any internal component except the table.

Doing so may make scanning impossible.

Connect the AC adapter and USB cable securely so that they do not come loose or experience faulty
connection during use.

Failure to do so may make scanning impossible.

Use a shielded USB cable having a length of three meters or less. Never use a USB hub or the like.

Failure to do so may make scanning impossible.

Important Cautions Regarding Laser Light

This machine uses a laser beam to scan objects, but dangerous laser radiation is not emitted outside the machine. It is
safe to view the laser light through the window.
However, this may not be the case if the machine is disassembled or if its cover or safety devices are broken or disabled.
Please observe the cautionary notes in this documentation and never attempt to use this machine if the machine is in an
abnormal state.
Direct contact with the laser beam will not cause burns or fire due to incorrect use or the like. The natural blink reflex
protects the eye in the event that laser light from the machine directly enters the eye, but staring directly into the laser
beam may result in eye injury.

Items That may Not Be Copied

Unauthorized reproduction of a copyrighted item for any purpose other than personal use may be a violation of copy­right. Roland DG Corp. will not be responsible for any violation of third-party copyright by any article made through
use of this product.

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Table of Contents

To Ensure Safe Use............................................................................................................................... 1

About the Labels Affixed to the AC Adaptor and Unit ..........................................................................................................................3

Usage Cautions .....................................................................................................................................4

Table of Contents................................................................................................................................... 5

What Is the LPX-1200? .........................................................................................................................7

Features ....................................................................................................................................................................................................7

Scanning System ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 7

About the Documentation......................................................................................................................8

Names and Functions............................................................................................................................9

1. Preparing the Machine .............................................................................................. 11

1-1 Checking Accessaries...................................................................................................................12

1-2 Installing ........................................................................................................................................13

Installation Environment .......................................................................................................................................................................13

Removing the Protective Material ........................................................................................................................................................ 14

Connecting the Power Cable .................................................................................................................................................................15

1-3 Installing and Setting Up the Software..........................................................................................16

Installing the Driver...............................................................................................................................................................................16

What to Do If Installation Is Impossible...............................................................................................................................................22

Installing the Programs ..........................................................................................................................................................................24

Making the Settings for Using Dr.PICZA3 ..........................................................................................................................................25

2. Creating 3D Data ........................................................................................................ 27

2-1 Task Flow.......................................................................................................................................28

2-2 Mounting the Scan Object.............................................................................................................29

Preparing the Scan Object .....................................................................................................................................................................29

Mounting the Scan Object .....................................................................................................................................................................31

2-3 Performing Scanning.....................................................................................................................32

Basic Scanning.......................................................................................................................................................................................32

Checking the Scanning Results .............................................................................................................................................................35

2-4 Finishing the Data .........................................................................................................................36

Selecting and Scanning a Specific Area................................................................................................................................................36

Creating New Polygons .........................................................................................................................................................................40

2-5 Saving and Exporting Data ...........................................................................................................41

Saving Data ............................................................................................................................................................................................41

Exporting Data .......................................................................................................................................................................................41

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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.............................................................................................................................................45

Importing and Exporting .......................................................................................................................................................................45

Importing More Than One Set of Data .................................................................................................................................................45

3-3 Basic Operations for Objects ........................................................................................................46

How to View the 3D Editor Window ....................................................................................................................................................46

Let's Try Editing Data with 3D Editor ..................................................................................................................................................47

4. What to Do If...............................................................................................................51

4-1 What to Do If... ..............................................................................................................................52

4-2 When Moving the Machine............................................................................................................53

5. Appendix.....................................................................................................................55

5-1 Specifications ................................................................................................................................56

Machine Specifications ......................................................................................................................................................................... 56

System Requirements for the Software.................................................................................................................................................56

System Requirements for USB Connection..........................................................................................................................................56

5-2 Table Dimensional Drawing........................................................................................................... 57

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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. PICZA3 program lets you perform scanning in either of two modes: plane scan or rotary scan.
You can choose the scanning mode that matches the shape of the scan object. By combining the two modes, you can
even scan objects with complex shapes.

A Wide Array of Scanning Functions

In addition to the two basic scanning modes, line-segment and point scanning functions are also supported. By using Dr.
PICZA3, you can extract the data for just the characteristic line segments (such as contour lines) and points of an object.
Using this as auxiliary data for three-dimensional modeling operations using CAD or computer-graphics programs
makes it possible to reduce the time and effort of modeling operations.

Scanning System

The LPX-1200 scans objects using laser light. It emits a spot beam onto the scan object and detects reflected light from
the object with sensors.

Laser emitter

Sensor

It performs scanning as it rotates the scan object and moves the laser beam from bottom to top.

Rotating table

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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."

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It provides detailed descriptions of the commands you use for each of the programs.

You can use either of two methods to view the documentation.

• From the [Start] Menu in Windows

From the [Start] menu, choose [All programs (or Programs)], then [Roland Dr.PICZA3 (Roland 3D Editor)], then
[Dr.PICZA3 (3D Editor) Help].

• Clicking the Help Menu in the Program

From the [Help] menu, click [Contents].

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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.

Movement lights

These are arranged in a ring around the
power button. They flash when the ma­chine is performing some operation.

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. Doing so may keep
the door open and prevent the safety de­vices from working properly.

Power button

This switches the power on and off. To
switch on the power, you press this but­ton. To switch off the power, you hold it
down for one second or longer. The color
of the light indicates the status of the ma­chine.

Rear

USB connector

This connects a USB cable (sold sepa­rately).

AC adapter jack

This connects the AC adapter.

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About the Indicator Lights

When you open or close the door after connecting the power cable to the machine, the power button and movement lights flash
momentarily, but this is normal and does not indicate a problem.

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

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.
Lit or flashing (blue and red) (*) An error has occurred.

Lit or flashing (red)

(*)Illumination pattern (blue and red)

Status Indicated by the Movement Lights

These light up blue and move clockwise two at a time during initialization at powerup, and one at a time during scan­ning.

Dark

Red

Blue

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The status of the LPX-1200

See "4-1 What to do if..."

Initialization

Flashing two at a time Flashing one at a time

Move clockwise

Scanning

Move clockwise

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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.

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1-1 Checking Accessaries

The following items are packed with the machine. Make sure they are all present and accounted for.

AC adaptor: 1 Clay: 1

CD-ROM: 1 User's Manual: 1 Roland Pixform Pro: 1

Power cord: 1

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1. Preparing the Machine

1-2 Installing

Installation Environment

Place in a level, stable location.

1. Preparing the Machine

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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

Packing

Peel off the tape.

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.

☞ See "4-2 When Moving the Machine."

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1. Preparing the Machine

Connecting the Power Cable

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.

Connect the power cord and the AC adapter.

The rear of the machine

1-2 Installing

AC adaptor jack

AC adaptor

Power cord

1. Preparing the Machine

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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."

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Procedure

Windows XP

Start Windows and log on as "Administrator."

1

Insert the Roland Software Package CD-ROM

2

into the CD-ROM drive.

The setup menu appears automatically.

Switch on the machine.

3

Wait a short while until the light stops flashing.
The flashing continues for about one minute.

From this point on, keep the machine's door closed
until installation ends. Failure to do so switches off
the power, which may prevent installation from com­pleting correctly.

Connect a USB cable (sold separately).

4

The [Found New Hardware Wizard] dialog appears.

USB connector

The rear of
the machine

Press the power button.

These lights flash clock­wise two at a time.

USB cable

Computer

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USB port

1. Preparing the Machine

Choose [Install the software automatically], then

5

click [Next].

When this window appears, click [Continue

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Anyway].

Installation starts automatically.

1-3 Installing and Setting Up the Software

Click [Finish].

7

The [W elcome to the Found New Hardware W izard] dia­log appears.

Carry out steps 5 through 7 again.

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This completes the installation of the driver.

1. Preparing the Machine

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