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  • Page 1 ARTEC QUICK START GUIDE...
  • Page 3 THANK YOU FOR YOUR PURCHASE OF ARTEC LEO If you need assistance with your scanner, contact your local reseller or the Artec support team: support@artec3d.com.
  • Page 4 Charge & Turn On To charge your Leo, plug in the power adapter. Caution: Never use cables or adapters intended for other scanners or devices. Press the power button. A greeting screen with the license agreement will appear. Read it carefully and accept it.

  • Page 5: Internet Connection

    Activate Leo To activate your Leo, you need a valid account at my.artec3d.com. Use the account your Artec reseller registered for you, or create a new account using either a mobile device or a computer.

  • Page 6: How It Works

    Recording mode in which Leo records surfaces to a project. As you move the scanner, it captures a series of frames. Leo uses features in overlapping areas of these frames to automatically align them. This process is called tracking. The scanner displays a model built in real time and stores all frames to a project.
  • Page 7 TIPS: LEARNING TO SCAN Objects Before scanning, ensure the objects meet the following requirements: • They must be stationary. • They should have geometry and/or texture (color) features. • They should have no black, transparent or reflective surfaces. Preparations If the object doesn’t meet all the requirements, you can still scan it, but it may need preparation.
  • Page 8 TIPS: LEARNING TO SCAN Preparations Surface type How to deal with it? Black, transparent and Dust with anti-glare reflective surfaces spray Surface type How to deal with it? Thin, flat or repetitive Apply masking tape to features the background and/or draw X’s on it...
  • Page 9 TIPS: LEARNING TO SCAN Focus on Display & Be Flexible The scanner’s field of view must encompass a sufficient surface area. To this end: a. Pay closer attention to the object on the screen than to the actual object. RED — Area needs to be GREEN —...
  • Page 10 TIPS: LEARNING TO SCAN Focus on Display & Be Flexible c. Move your wrist to turn and tilt the scanner, as necessary. d. Use the tiltable display.
  • Page 11 TIPS: LEARNING TO SCAN Optimal Distance Maintain an average distance of about 0.5 m (1.5 ) from the object. Scan Background Even though scanning extraneous surfaces appears unhelpful, it may improve tracking (alignment of sequentially captured frames).

  • Page 12: Troubleshooting

    TIPS: LEARNING TO SCAN Troubleshooting Lost Tracking If Leo is unable to continue building an object surface, it enters the Tracking Lost mode. Avoid fast movement...
  • Page 13 Avoid insufficient surface area in the field of view Keep sufficient surface area in the field of view at all times To resume scanning, direct Leo at a region you’ve already captured, maintaining the original scanner orientation toward this region. Then,...
  • Page 14 Scan To begin scanning, 1. Press the red trigger button on the handle to open a preview. 2. Direct the scanner at the object while watching the screen. 3. Press the button once more to start recording. 4. Move the scanner over the surface. Gradually “sweep”...
  • Page 15 You can then measure and annotate the model. To import data from Leo to Artec Studio, • Ensure that both Leo and your computer are connected to the same network and use the same my.artec3d.com account or one from the Trusted accounts list.

  • Page 16: Safe Handling

    Always grip the scanner by its handle; use your other hand for extra support when necessary. Recommended Operating Conditions Leo is designed to function in ambient temperatures between +15°С and +35°С (59°F and 95°F) with humidity of up to 80%. Avoid exposure to condensation, liquid or dust.

  • Page 17: Electrical Safety

    SAFETY AND HANDLING INFORMATION Electrical Safety Use only the standard power adapter that comes with Leo. Protect the cables from being stepped on or crushed. Always check cables for damage before use. Never operate Leo with damaged cables. Before you plug in the power cable, check the...
  • Page 18 SAFETY AND HANDLING INFORMATION Transportation When transporting your Leo and its original accessories, use the hard case. Don’t store any extraneous items in this case. Don’t alter the case or remove any foam sections. Hard-case packaging For cargo shipping, we suggest using the original wooden box your scanner arrived in.

  • Page 19: More Information

    More Information This guide provides only basic recommendations for operating Leo. For additional information, consult the comprehensive User Guide for Leo and other Artec products (docs.artec-group.com), or visit the Support Center (artecgroup.zendesk.com).
  • Page 20 Find more information: docs.artec-group.com (manuals) artecgroup.zendesk.com (FAQs, videos and articles) © 2019 Artec Europe Sarl 2, Rue Jean Engling L-1466 Luxembourg www.artec3d.com 19JL001...

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