Roland LPX-250 manual

LPX-250 USER'S MANUAL Thank you very much for purchasing the LPX-250. • T o ensure correct and safe usage with a full understanding of this product's performance, please be sure to read through this manual completely and store it in a safe location. • Unauthorized copying or transferral, in whole or in part, of this manual is prohibit[...]

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i The following symbols are also used. : Indicates information to prevent machine breakdown or malfunction and ensure correct use. : Indicates a handy tip or advice regarding use. T o Ensure Safe Use Please read this document completely before operating the machine. It contains safety cautions and information essential in assuring safe operation. O[...]

T o Ensure Safe Use ii When not in use for several hours, unplug the power-cord plug from the electrical outlet. Failure to do so may re- sult in danger of shock, electrocution, or fire due to deterioration of the electrical insulation. When unplugging the electrical power cord from the power outlet, grasp the plug, not the cord. Unplugging by pull[...]

T o Ensure Safe Use iii 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. Do not use if the housing or window area is cracked or deformed. In such cases, there is danger [...]

T o Ensure Safe Use iv Model name About the Labels Affixed to the AC Adapter and Unit This machine bears caution labels. These are intended to ensure the safety of the operator . They must be affixed at the appropriate locations. Do not allow them to become soiled or attempt to peel them off. Also, be sure to observe the stated cautions during use.[...]

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1 Part 1 Startu p 1. Checking the Accessories 1. Checking the Accessories The following included items are packed with the LPX-250. Check first to make sure that all items are present. AC adapter : 1 Power cord : 1 Hexagonal wrench (size : 2.5 mm) : 1 Caps : 3 CD-ROM (Roland Software Package) : 1 User ’s Manual : 1 Hexagonal wrench (size : 3 mm) [...]

Part 1 Startup 2 Viewing the Included Electronic Documentation (PDF Format) 1. Insert the included CD-ROM into the computer's CD-ROM drive. A menu window appears automatically . 2. Click the place that says "Click here," then select "LPX-250." 3. Click the [?] button to the right of the program name. Acrobat Reader starts a[...]

3 2. Three Manuals for Using the LPX-250 3. LPX-250 System Configuration 3. LPX-250 System Configuration The LPX-250 system is made up of the 3D scanner unit, a computer running W indows (available separately), a scanning program, and a program for editing 3D data. Computer running Windows 3D scanner unit Scanning program Dr . PICZA3 3D-data editin[...]

Part 1 Startup 4 Door Be sure to keep this closes during scan- ning operations. Cable hooks These are used to bundle and hold the connected cables. Serial connector This connector is for connection to the computer's COM port. AC adapter jack This is the jack for connecting the AC adapter . Standby key This button switches the power on and off.[...]

5 Hexagonal wrench (3 mm) Head retainer 1 Caps Head retainer 2 Hexagonal wrench (2.5 mm) Head retainer 3 Hexagonal wrench (3 mm) 5. Installation and Cable Connections Removing the Head Retainers and Installing 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 res[...]

Part 1 Startup 6 Connect the power cord and the AC adapter . Also make the connection to the computer's COM port (RS-232C port, serial port). The computer may have two or more COM ports, s o make sure of the number of the connected COM port. Use a serial cable from Roland DG Corp. sold separately (for an IBM-compatible computer , use a crossov[...]

7 Back of the scanner Serial cable (crossover cable such as the XY -RS-34. Refer to Part 7 and see “3. Specifications”.) COM2 COM1 Computer COM ports AC adapter Power cord Connect the AC adapter and power cord securely so that they do not come loose or experience faulty connection. Failure to do so may result in breakdown or malfunction. Switch[...]

Part 1 Startup 8 Standby key 6. Switching the Power On and Off and Opening and Closing the Door Steps for Switching On the Power There is a proper procedure for switching on the power to the machine. Follow the steps below . 1. Close the door . 2. Press the Standby key . 3. The Movement LEDs flash. Keep the door closed until the flashing stops. Dur[...]

9 7. Preparing the Programs Programs Installed and Set Up Dr . PICZA3 and 3D Editor are both installed and set up. System Requirements The computer's system requirements for Dr . PICZA3 and 3D Editor are as follows. Operating system W indows 95, W indows 98, W indows Me, W indows NT 4.0, and W indows 2000 Processor Pentium or higher recommende[...]

Part 1 Startup 10 Steps for Installing and Setting Up the Programs 1. Insert the included CD-ROM (Roland Software Package) into the computer's CD-ROM drive. The setup menu appears automatically . 2. Click the place that says "Click here," then select "LPX-250." 3. Click the [Install] button. 4. Follow the on-screen setup in[...]

11 Part 2 Basics of the LPX-250 1. Scanning System Rotating table Laser emitter Sensor 1. Scanning System The LPX-250 scans objects using laser light. It emits a spot beam onto the scan object and detects reflected light from the object with sensors. It performs scanning as it rotates the scan object and moves the laser beam from bottom to top. The[...]

Part 2 Basics of the LPX-250 12 Brightly colored objects (white, yellow, red, etc.) Dark-colored objects (black, blue, green, etc.) Objects of a nonglossy material such as plaster, wood, or modeling clay Glossy and highly reflective objects (metals, mirrors, etc.) * Applying white surfacer (primer) may produce better results. * A void highly reflec[...]

13 2. Suitable and Unsuitable Objects for Scanning 3. Plane Scanning Plane scanning system Multi-plane composition (four scanning surfaces) The laser light is emitted from the right side. This means that if your aim is to capture the void between the legs, for example, it is best to mount the doll so that it faces right. The direction in which the [...]

Part 2 Basics of the LPX-250 14 Rescanning In general, increasing the number of scanning surfaces results in greater scanning precision with correspondingly fewer conspicuous seams. In the example of the doll, however , only one of the five scanning surfaces can capture the voids. From the standpoint of capturing voids, two surfaces are more effect[...]

15 5. Mounted Position of the Object and the Scannable Area The scannable area may differ slightly according to the scanning mode. The area that you can actually scan is af fected by the mounted position of the object. Also, mount the object so that it does not extend beyond the table. Plane Scanning Multi-plane Composition (T wo to Six Scanning Su[...]

Part 2 Basics of the LPX-250 16 Rotary Scanning The basic principle is to mount the object to be scanned at the center of the table. All areas to be scanned must be at the table center . The area away from the center of the base (the shaded portion in the figure) cannot be scanned correctly . Effective Sensor Area The area where the laser sensor de[...]

17 Part 3 Basic Operation 1. Getting Ready to Scan Selecting a Scan Object Before you start scanning, give thought to what objects are suited to scanning. Conditions for suitable scanning Remedies when unsuitable Object material and Does the objects not pass light? Consider applying a white surfacer (primer). color Is the object a bright color such[...]

Part 3 Basic Operation 18 This section describes how to set the scanning conditions automatically . Y ou can also set detailed scanning conditions manually . For more information, see Part 4. 1. In Dr . PICZA3, click the [SCAN] button. The [Scan] dialog box appears. 2. Click either the Plane Scanning or the Rotary Scanning button. Scanning starts. [...]

19 Speeding Up Screen Display If the operating system and graphics card support OpenGL and the like, it may be possible for you to speed up the screen displa y . Make the settings as follows. 1. In Dr . PICZA3, go to the [View] menu and click [Options]. 2. For [Drawing Method], select OpenGL or the like, then click [OK]. 3. If the screen display is[...]

Part 3 Basic Operation 20 4. Saving Data Saving in Dr . PICZA Format Y ou can save scanning results in Dr . PICZA format. In Dr . PICZA3, go to the [File] menu and click [Save As]. In addition to Dr . PICZA3, the 3D Editor program for editing 3D data can also open files in this format. Exporting Data In addition to Dr . PICZA format, you can save ([...]

21 Part 4 Features for Better Scanning 1. Detailed Settings for Plane Scanning In addition to the automatic scanning-condition settings, you can also make the settings manually , to any values you like. Scanning Using Manual Settings 1. In Dr . PICZA3, click the [SCAN] button. The [Scan] dialog box appears. 2. Click the [Make Settings and Scan] but[...]

Part 4 Features for Better Scanning 22 The Important Point Is to Use the Minimum Required Scanning Area The smaller the scanning area is, the sooner scanning finishes. Y ou can achieve efficient scanning by making the setting for the minimum area that is required. If you don't actively set the scanning area, the entire scannable area is scanne[...]

23 2. Detailed Settings for Rotary Scanning Scanning Using Manual Settings 1. In Dr . PICZA3, click the [SCAN] button. The [Scan] dialog box appears. 2. Click the [Make Settings and Scan] button for rotary scanning. The [Settings for Scanning] dialog box appears. 3. Set the scanning conditions, then click the [Scan] button. Scan- ning starts. 1. De[...]

Part 4 Features for Better Scanning 24 Height-direction pitch Circumferential pitch 0 degrees circumferentially Last point Scanning height Start point Oriented 0 degrees circumferentially Scanning Area and Scanning Pitch (2) (1) (3) (4) (5) Detailed Scanning Conditions (1) This manipulates the orientation that the preview window displays. Y ou can [...]

25 3. Finishing Detailed Areas Using Rescanning After you have scanned an entire object, this feature rescans just one portion with changed conditions. Basic scanning should always be performed using the best possible conditions, of course, but by using rescan to finish detailed portions you can make the data even more highly finished. Rescanning i[...]

Part 4 Features for Better Scanning 26 4. Hold down the SP ACE key and drag to position the area you want to rescan at the front. This makes the front surface the direction of laser-beam emission. As you determine the orientation, try to angle it so that the laser light can penetrate sufficiently (or so that the laser light passes through). 5. Drag[...]

27 Scanning a Specific Area in Greater Detail Y ou perform coarse scanning of the entire object using rotary scanning, then rescan just the required areas at a finer pitch. This can reduce the size of the data and also shorten the scanning times. This feature is for rescanning a portion in the rotary-scanning mode. 1. First, use rotary scanning to [...]

Part 4 Features for Better Scanning 28 Black marker pen Plane scanning Pitch: 1.0 mm x 1.0 mm Plated object Rotary scanning Pitch: 1.0 mm x 3 degrees Scanning errors occurred at black areas. 4. Case Studies for Better Scanning Scanning Results for Objects That Are Difficult to Scan These are some examples of scans of difficult materials. (The plate[...]

29 This example involves using the two scanning modes to scan an object that has a nearly cylindrical shape. Y ou can use either mode for scanning, but rotary scanning achieves the shortest scanning times. The scanning pitch is equivalent for both, but rotary scanning produces smoother surfaces. Rotary scanning Pitch of 1.4 mm x 1.6 degrees Scannin[...]

Part 4 Features for Better Scanning 30 The Scanning-start Direction for Plane Scanning This is an example where the scanning-start direction is changed with plane scanning. It is a good idea to give thought to the direction in which cavities and voids can be most easily captured (that is, the direction in which the laser beam passes), and also to k[...]

31 Object Mounting Location for Rotary Scanning In rotary scanning, the laser light is beamed toward the center of the table. This means that when the object is uneven, the penetration of the laser light varies greatly according to the object's mounting location. This case takes this point into account and deliberately shifts the mounted posit[...]

Part 5 Editing Scanning Results - Using 3D Editor 32 Part 5 Editing Scanning Results - - Using 3D Editor [Run 3D Editor] button Dr . PICZA3 3D Editor starts and data is imported. 3D Editor 1. What Y ou 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 [...]

33 3D Editor, Dr . PICZA3 also supports importing for Dr . PICZA-format files from Dr. PICZA versions 1 through 2. Exporting Data in Other Formats Y ou can use the [Export] button to save data an a wide variety of formats, including DXF , STL, IGES, VRML, and Point Group. [Import] button Importing more than one set of data Dr .PICZA file STL file D[...]

Part 5 Editing Scanning Results - Using 3D Editor 34 Side This is a view of the object seen directly from the side. Y ou can move only in the Y and Z directions; there is no movement in the X-axis direction. Use this at times such as when you want an accurate view of movement along the Z axis. Front This is a view of the object seen from directly i[...]

35 1. First, do a scan of an apple. Then, in Dr . PICZA3, click the [Run 3D Editor] button. When 3D Editor starts, the data for the apple is imported at the same time. 2. T ry cutting the apple vertically . Clicking the [Cut at Plane] button displays the cut surface and a dialog box. 3. T ry shifting the cut location a little to one side. This may [...]

Part 5 Editing Scanning Results - Using 3D Editor 36 5. Click the [Move Object] button, then drag the portion you se- lected to the left. The two parts separate. When you're done with the operation, right-click to quit the [Move Object] mode. 6. Now try orienting the cut surface of the apple on the right to face the front. Y ou can only do thi[...]

37 Part 6 T roubleshooting The power does not come on when the Standby key is pressed. The power does not go off when the Standby key is held down for 1 second or longer. When the power is turned on an unusual sound is heard for about 40 seconds. When the power is switched on the Standby key lights up green, but scanning cannot be performed. When t[...]

Part 6 T roubleshooting 38 The message "Cannot commu- nicate with present scanner" appears on the computer and there is no operation. The message "COM:** not ready" appears on the com- puter. The message "Can’t find MODELA Player" or "Can’t find 3D Engrave" appears on the computer. - Switch on the power t[...]

39 Part 7 Appendix 1. Sample Data Sheet This is a data sheet from an actual scan. Refer to it when you are setting scanning conditions. Object Material: plaster Scanning mode Rotary scanning Scanning area Height direction 0 to 325 mm, Circumferential 0 to 360 degrees Scanning pitch Height direction 1.0 mm, Circumferential 1.0 degrees Scanning time [...]

Part 7 Appendix 40 9 screw holes (M6, depth 7 mm) φ 60 φ 130 φ 200 φ 254 120 degree 120 degree 2. T able Dimensional Drawing[...]

41 XY-RS-34/14 cable connection D-sub 9 pin D-sub 25 pin Serial connector (RS-232C) NC NC NC NC NC DTR NC NC NC NC NC NC NC NC NC NC NC NC SG DSR CTS RT S RXD TXD FG T erminal number 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Pin connection Signal number Signal number 3. Specifications T able size Diameter 254 mm (10 in.) Max[...]

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