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Table of Contents Table of Contents ..........................1 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-600? ......................10 Features ......................................10 Scanning System ..................................10 1-2 Names and Functions ......................
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 CAUTION Notices Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severe injury should WARNING the unit be used improperly.
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To Ensure Safe Use Incorrect operation may damage the scan object WARNING WARNING Securely fasten the object to be scanned to Never try to scan an object whose height is the table so that it does not slip or topple 406.4 mm (16 in.) or more, or that protrudes over.
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Roland DG Corp. dealer. Never place any object on the power cord, Never insert metal objects, flammable bend the power cord using excessive...
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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. Left Front Right...
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.
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...
1-1 What Is the LPX-600? Features The LPX-600 is a three-dimensional (3D) scanner that uses a noncontacting laser method to scan the shape of solid ob- jects. 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.
1-2 Names and Functions Front Door When performing scanning, be sure to close this. The power cannot be switched on while Table the door is open. Opening the door while the This is the base where you place power is on switches off the machine. objects to be scanned.
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 The status of the LPX-600 Power button Flashing one at a time Dark Dark The power is off.
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.
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: 3...
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 on a stable surface. Failure to do so may result in the unit tipping over, leading to injury. CAUTION Lifting and carrying are operations that must be carried out by two or more per- sons.
2-2 Installing Removing the Protective Material Open the door and remove the screws, packing materials, and other protective material. Never touch or manually try to move any of the internal components. Doing so may result in breakdown. The protective material is required when moving the machine. Do not discard it. ...
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. AC adaptor holder Secure in place using the retaining screws for the head (the two Y...
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Place the AC adapter on the AC adapter holder. AC adaptor USB cable Cable clamp Orient the AC adapter as shown in the figure. The "Roland" logo is visible. Power cord AC adaptor holder Electrical outlet DO NOT connect the USB cable at this point.
Go to "5-1 What to Do If ...," see "What to Do If Installation Is Impossible." Procedure Windows XP 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 automatically. Switch on the machine. Press the power button.
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2-4 Installing and Setting Up the Software When the window shown in the figure appears, select [No, not this time], then click [Next]. If the screen does not appear, refer to step Select [Install the software automatically (Recom- mended)], then click [Next].
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2-4 Installing and Setting Up the Software Windows 2000 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 automatically. Switch on the machine.
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2-4 Installing and Setting Up the Software 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.
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2-4 Installing and Setting Up the Software Windows Me/98 SE Start Windows. Insert the Roland Software Package CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. The window shown in the figure appears automatically. Switch on the machine. Press the power button.
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Windows 98 SE Select [Search for the best driver for your device. (Recom- mended)], and click [Next]. Go to step 8. Choose the folder on the Roland Software Package CD-ROM to search the driver. Double-click on your CD-ROM drive. Select [\Drivers\Lpx-600].
2-4 Installing and Setting Up the Software Installing the Programs Install the following programs. Dr.PICZA3 This program enables you to perform scanning using the machine. 3D Editor This program enables you to edit scanned 3D data. Procedure Make sure the window shown in the figure is displayed. ...
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 Pro- grams)], 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.
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.
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.
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3-2 Mounting the Scan Object Mounting the Scan Object Choose the object to be scanned, then mount 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.
Procedure Start Dr.PICZA3. From the [Start] menu, choose [All programs (or Programs)], then [Roland Dr.PICZA3], then [Dr.PICZA3]. Click the [ ] button. The [Scan] dialog box appears. Click one of these buttons.
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3-3 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.
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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 Rotary scan Width-direction pitch Circumferential pitch 0 degrees circum- ferentially Last point Height- Height- Last point direction direction Scanning...
3-3 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.
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.
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3-4 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.
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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. Doing so switches off the power.
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3-4 Finishing the Data 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-dimen- sional 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.
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.
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].
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3-5 Saving and Exporting Data Procedure At the Scan List, select just the data you want to export and display the window. Select the box of the object you want to export. Click the [ ] button. Click the file format you want to use for exporting.
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.
4-1 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. Specifying numerical values for the movement distance and angle of rotation is also Move and rotate possible.
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 re- sults.
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.
4-3 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 ...
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4-3 Basic Operations for Objects Using the [Front] window, let's try shifting the cut surface to the left, then carry out cut- ting. 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.
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4-3 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.
5. What to Do If... This section describes how to resolve problems that can occur dur- ing operation, and what is required when moving the machine to a different location.
Uninstalling the driver • About the illumination pattern of the power button Remove [Roland LPX-60 USB Device] from the list of [Add or Go to "1-2 Names and Functions," see "About the Indicator Remove Programs] (or [Add/Remove Programs]).
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Click [LPX-600]. Go to "2-4 Installing and Setting Up the Software," see "Installing the Driver." Click [OK]. If [Roland LPX-600 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].
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.
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 voltage, frequency, and amperage given here.
Plane scanning: width direction 0.2 to 254 mm, height direction 0.2 to 406.4 mm Rotary scanning: circumference 0.18 to 3.6 degrees, height direction 0.2 to 406.4 mm ±0.05mm (This figure reflects standard scanning conditions established by Roland Repeat accuracy DG.)
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