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Roland PICZA LPX-60 User Manual

Roland PICZA LPX-60 User Manual

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  • Page 1 ➢ Roland DG Corp. assumes no responsibility for any direct or indirect loss or damage which may occur through use of this product, regardless of any failure to perform on the part of this product.
  • Page 2 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 RELEVANT DIRECTIVE : EC LOW VOLTAGE DIRECTIVE (73/23/EEC) This system (including the housing and safety device) is a Class 1 laser product.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents To Ensure Safe Use ... 3 Important Notes on Handling and Use ... 7 About the Documentation ... 8 1. Getting Started ... 9 1-1 What Is the LPX-60? ... 10 Features ... 10 Scanning System ... 10 1-2 Names and Functions ... 11 About the Indicator Lights ...
  • Page 4 Intel Corporation in the United States. Other company names and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Copyright© 2006 Roland DG Corporation ® Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

  • Page 5: To Ensure Safe Use

    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 Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severe WARNING injury should the unit be used improperly.
  • Page 6 To Ensure Safe Use Incorrect operation may damage 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.
  • Page 7 Failure to do so may result in fire, electrical shock, or electrocution. Immediately disconnect the power cord and contact your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer. Never insert metal objects, flammable objects, or any other foreign object into interior areas other than the top of the table.
  • Page 8 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.

  • Page 9: Important Notes On Handling And 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.

  • Page 10: About The Documentation

    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...

  • Page 11: Getting Started

    1. Getting Started...

  • Page 12: What Is The Lpx-60

    1-1 What Is the LPX-60? Features The LPX-60 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.

  • Page 13: Names And Functions

    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. Be sure to use the handle when opening or closing the door.

  • Page 14: About The Indicator Lights

    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 Dark Lit (blue) Lit (blue) Lit (blue) Lit (blue and red) (*) Lit or flashing (red) (*)Illumination pattern (blue and red) Status Indicated by the Movement Lights...

  • Page 15: Preparing The Machine

    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.

  • Page 16: Checking Accessaries

    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 AC adaptor holder: 1 USB cable: 1 Cable clamps: 2 2. Preparing the Machine...

  • Page 17: Installing

    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 in a location that is level and stable. Installation in an unsuitable location may cause an accident, including a fall or tipover. CAUTION Lifting and carrying are operations that must be carried out by two or more persons.

  • Page 18: Removing The Protective Material

    2-2 Installing Removing the Packing Materials Remove the protective material, head retainer, and other packing materials. ➢Be sure to use the handle when opening the door. ➢Never touch or needlessly try to move any of the internal components. Doing so may result in malfunction. ➢The packing material is required when moving the machine.
  • Page 19 Storing the Head Retainer and Screws You can store the head retainer and the screws (X and Y) at locations designated for each. Store the X screws that secured the table in place at the location the figure below. Use two Y screws to attach the head retainer, and two more to attach the AC adapter holder. Store the remaining two screws by screwing them into the screw holes shown in the figure.

  • Page 20: Connecting The Cables

    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. Cable clamps Peel off the double- sided tape and attach.
  • Page 21 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 Cable clamp Orient the AC adapter as shown in the figure. The "Roland" logo is visible. Power cord AC adaptor holder Electrical outlet...

  • Page 22: Installing And Setting Up The Software

    Before you start installation, make sure the machine and your computer are not connected by the USB cable. 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 automati- cally.
  • Page 23 When the window shown in the figure appears, se- lect [No, not this time], then click [Next]. If the window in step 7 appears instead of this win- dow, continue with installation and setup. Select [Install the software automatically (Recom- mended)], then click [Next].

  • Page 24: Windows 2000

    Before you start installation, make sure the machine and your computer are not connected by the USB cable. 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 automati- cally.
  • Page 25 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]. Installation starts automatically. Click [Finish]. The [Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard] dialog box appears. Carry out steps 6 through 10 again.
  • Page 26 Before you start installation, make sure the machine and your computer are not connected by the USB cable. Start Windows. Insert the Roland Software Package CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. The window shown in the figure appears automati- cally. Switch on the machine.
  • Page 27 Select [Search for the best driver for your device. (Rec- ommended)], and click [Next]. Go to step 8. Choose the folder on the Roland Software Package CD-ROM to search the driver. Select [Specify a location]. Execute installation of the driver.

  • Page 28: Installing The Programs

    2-4 Installing and Setting Up the Software Installing the Programs Install the following programs. This program enables you to perform scanning using the machine. Dr.PICZA3 This program enables you to edit scanned 3D data. 3D Editor Procedure Make sure the window shown in the figure is dis- played.

  • Page 29: Making The Settings For Using Dr.picza3

    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.

  • Page 31: Creating 3D Data

    3. Creating 3D Data This chapter describes how to create 3D data using the machine and the included Dr. PICZA3 program.

  • Page 32: Task Flow

    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. Prepare the object to be scanned and mount it on the machine.

  • Page 33: Mounting The Scan Object

    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.

  • Page 34: 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.

  • Page 35: Mounting The Scan Object

    Mounting the Scan Object Choose the object to be scanned, then mount the scan object. Securely fasten the object to be scanned to the table so that it does not slip or topple CAUTION over. The table rotates during scanning. Tipover or contact by the scan object may cause damage. Scan-object damage is not covered by warranty.

  • Page 36: Performing Scanning

    Procedure Start Dr.PICZA3. From the [Start] menu, choose [All programs (or Pro- grams)], then [Roland Dr.PICZA3], then [Dr.PICZA3]. Click the [ ] button. The [Scan] dialog box appears. Choose the scanning mode that matches the shape of the scan object.
  • Page 37 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.
  • Page 38 3-3 Performing Scanning Scanning Pitch and Scanning Area The methods for making the settings are different for plane scanning and rotary scanning. Plane scan Width-direction pitch Height- direction pitch Scanning width Required Memory [Required Memory] at the lower right of the [Settings for Scanning] dialog box is automatically updated when you change the scanning area or scanning pitch.

  • Page 39: Checking The Scanning Results

    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. This switches between showing and hiding the group and the object.

  • Page 40: Finishing The Data

    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.
  • Page 41 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 -- What follows is a general guide for using these selectively. Rescan •...
  • Page 42 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.
  • Page 43 Click the [ ] button. The mode for specifying the rescanning area is can- celed. 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.

  • Page 44: Creating New Polygons

    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.

  • Page 45: Saving And Exporting Data

    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].
  • Page 46 3-5 Saving and Exporting Data Procedure At the Scan List, select just the data you want to export and display the window. 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.

  • Page 47: Editing Scanning Results - Using 3D Editor

    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.

  • Page 48: What You Can Do Using 3D Editor

    4-1 What You Can Do Using 3D Editor 3D Editor lets you do things like the following. Enlarge and reduce Move and rotate Sever Delete Merge Reduce the number of polygons Smoothing feature Export Repolygonization For detailed information on the features of 3D Editor, refer to the online help for 3D Editor. Note that 3D Editor can only work with surface models.

  • Page 49: Importing And Exporting Data

    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 Importing and Exporting...

  • Page 50: Basic Operations For Objects

    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.

  • Page 51: Let's Try Editing Data With 3D Editor

    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.
  • Page 52 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. When you have decided on the cut location, click [Run].
  • Page 53 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 [Select Object] button.

  • Page 55: What To Do If

    5. What to Do If... This section describes how to resolve problems that can occur during opera- tion, and what is required when moving the machine to a different location.

  • Page 56: What To Do If

    They become available when you are using it together with the MODELA series or the like. Uninstalling the driver Remove [Roland LPX-60 USB Device] from the list of [Add or Remove Programs] (or [Add/Remove Programs]). See the next section "What to Do If Installation Is Impos- sible."...
  • Page 57 6. Redo installation from the beginning. Go to "2-4 Installing and Setting Up the Software," see "In- stalling the Driver." If [Roland LPX-60 USB Device] does not appear in the list, follow the steps below. 1. Display [System Properties]. Windows XP Click the [Start] menu, then right-click [My Computer].

  • Page 58: When Moving The Machine

    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.
  • Page 59 Position the head retainer, then provisionally tighten the Y screws in the sequence shown in the figure below. Y screws Using the protrusion at the front of the ma- chine as the reference point, provisionally tighten at the front. Lift the head knob until it strikes the retainer, then use Y screws to fasten the head to the retainer. Finally, firmly tighten all screws to secure in place.

  • Page 61: Appendix

    6. Appendix...

  • Page 62: Table Dimensional Drawing

    6-1 Table Dimensional Drawing 12 screw holes (M6, depth 4mm) 1/2 scale (Unit: mm) 6. Appendix...

  • Page 63: Locations Of The Power Rating And Serial Number Labels

    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 volt- age, frequency, and amperage given here.

  • Page 64: Specifications

    Plane scanning: width direction 0.2 to 203.2 mm, height direction 0.2 to 304.8 mm Scanning pitch Rotary scanning: circumference 0.2 to 3.6 degrees, height direction 0.2 to 304.8 mm ±0.1 mm (This figure reflects standard scanning conditions established by Roland DG.) Repeat accuracy 5 kg...
  • Page 68 Roland may change the specifications of this Software or its materials without notice. Roland shall not be liable for any damage that may be caused by the use of the Software or by exercise of the right licensed by this agreement.

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