Page 3 - Contents
1 Contents To Ensure Safe Use ....................................................................................................................... 3 Important Notes on Handling and Use ............................................................................................. 7 About the Docume...
Page 5 - To Ensure Safe Use
3 Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severeinjury should the unit be used improperly. About WARNING and CAUTION Notices Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of injury or materialdamage should the unit be used improperly. * Material damage...
Page 6 - Important Cautions Regarding Laser Light; Incorrect operation may damage the scan object; External emission of laser light may occur
4 To Ensure Safe Use 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 safeto view the laser light through the window.However, this may not be the case if the machine is disassembled or if ...
Page 7 - WARNING
5 To Ensure Safe Use Danger of electrical short, shock, electrocution, or fire WARNING Do not use with any electrical power sup-ply that does not meet the ratings dis-played on the AC adapter. Use with any other power supply may lead tofire or electrocution. Do not use with any power supply othertha...
Page 8 - About the Labels Affixed to the Unit
6 To Ensure Safe Use This machine bears caution labels. These are intended to ensure the safety of the operator. Neverremove the labels or allow them to become obscured. Also, be sure to observe the stated cautionsduring use. About the Labels Affixed to the Unit In addition to these symbols, the sym...
Page 9 - Important Notes on Handling and Use; Main Unit; This Machine Is a Precision Device; Never Touch the Machine During Scanning
7 Important Notes on Handling and Use This machine is a precision device. To ensure the full performance of this machine, be sure toobserve the following important points. Failure to observe these may not only result in loss ofperformance, but may also cause malfunction or breakdown. Main Unit This ...
Page 10 - About the Documentation
8 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 theevent of a problem, and other information. Dr.PICZA3 Online Help3D Ed...
Page 12 - Features; Scanning System
10 1. Getting Started 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 solidobjects. Noncontacting Laser System for Fast, Dependable Scanning You can perform scanning without contact with the scan object, usin...
Page 13 - -2 Names and Functions; Front
1. Getting Started 11 1-2 Names and Functions Front Rear Door When performing scanning, be sure to closethis. The power cannot be switched on whilethe door is open. Opening the door whilethe power is on switches off the machine.Be sure to use the handle when opening orclosing the door. Table This is...
Page 14 - About the Indicator Lights
1. Getting Started 12 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 Movement lights Dark Dark The power is off. Lit (blue) Flashing two at a time Initialization is in ...
Page 15 - Preparing the Machine
13 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 - -1 Checking Accessaries
14 2. Preparing the Machine Power cord: 1 Clay: 1 CD-ROM: 1 User's manual: 1 Roland LPX EZ Studio : 1 AC adaptor : 1 AC adaptor holder : 1 USB cable: 1 Cable clamps: 2 2-1 Checking Accessaries The following items are packed with the machine. Make sure they are all present and accounted for.
Page 17 - Deciding On an Installation Site; CAUTION; Unsuitable Installation Sites
15 2. Preparing the Machine 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...
Page 18 - Removing the Packing Materials
16 2-2 Installing 2. Preparing the Machine 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 malf...
Page 19 - Storing the Head Retainer and Screws
17 2-2 Installing 2. Preparing the Machine 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...
Page 20 - -3 Connecting the Cables; Attaching the Cable Clamps and the AC Adapter Holder
18 2. Preparing the Machine 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. Connecting the Cab...
Page 21 - DO NOT connect the USB cable at this point.
19 2-3 Connecting the Cables 2. Preparing the Machine DO NOT connect the USB cable at this point. You connect the USB cable only when instructed to in theprocedures for installing the driver. Starting driver installationwith the cable connected may cause installation to fail and makethe machine unus...
Page 22 - -4 Installing and Setting Up the Software; Installing the Driver; Procedure
20 2. Preparing the Machine 2-4 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, enablingyou to perform scanning with the machine. Installing the Driver Be sure to follow this procedure to install the d...
Page 28 - Installing the Programs
2. Preparing the Machine 26 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 1 Make sure the window shown ...
Page 29 - Making the Settings for Using Dr.PICZA3
27 2-4 Installing and Setting Up the Software 2. Preparing the Machine Making the Settings for Using Dr.PICZA3 You use the included Dr. PICZA3 program to make the settings that let you perform scanning with the machine. Procedure 1 Start Dr.PICZA3. From the [Start] menu, choose [All programs (or Pro...
Page 32 - Prepare the object to be scanned and mount it on the machine.
30 3. Creating 3D Data 3-1 Task Flow This machine can scan three-dimensional shapes using the included Dr. PICZA3 program. To make 3D data obtained byscanning available for use by other programs, you need to convert and save the data using Dr. PICZA3. This section describes the sequence of operation...
Page 33 - -2 Mounting the Scan Object; Preparing the Scan Object; Object Size; Not OK
31 3. Creating 3D Data 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 objecton the machine. Preparing the Scan Object This machine is not able to scan every possible kind of object. Some objects may be ...
Page 34 - Object Material
3-2 Mounting the Scan Object 3. Creating 3D Data 32 Object Material An object that has a comparatively smooth surface is suitable for scanning. Fabrics and objects that have a rough napcannot be scanned. Some objects may be difficult to scan because of the type of material it is made of, or because ...
Page 35 - Mounting the Scan Object
33 3-2 Mounting the Scan Object 3. Creating 3D Data 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 toppleover. The table rotates during scanning. Tipover or contact by the...
Page 36 - -3 Performing Scanning; Basic Scanning
34 3. Creating 3D Data 3-3 Performing Scanning Once you have mounted the object of the machine, you can now perform scanning.Before you start scanning, make sure the door is closed and turn on the machine. Basic Scanning This is the scanning that you perform first after mounting the scan object. The...
Page 39 - Checking the Scanning Results
37 3-3 Performing Scanning 3. Creating 3D Data Checking the Scanning Results You can examine the results of scanning while changing the view method and perspective. The Scan List displays a list ofscanning data. For detailed information about this window, see the online help for Dr. PICZA3. These mo...
Page 40 - -4 Finishing the Data; Selecting and Scanning a Specific Area; Rescan
3. Creating 3D Data 38 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 a...
Page 44 - Creating New Polygons
3. Creating 3D Data 42 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 arecalled a "polygon mesh." Creating a polygon mesh can make it possible for you to reproduce cavities and ...
Page 45 - -5 Saving and Exporting Data; Saving Data
43 3. Creating 3D 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 [...
Page 47 - editing program included with the machine.
45 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 - -1 What You Can Do Using 3D Editor
46 4. Editing Scanning Results 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. Move and rotate Specifying numerical values for the movement distance and angle of rotati...
Page 49 - Importing and Exporting; -2 Importing and Exporting Data; Importing Scanning Results Immediately
47 4. Editing Scanning Results Importing and Exporting Clicking the [Import] button lets you import files in Dr. PICZAproject format, DXF format, and so on.Clicking the [Export] button lets you save data in a wide vari-ety of file formats that are useful for creating 3D CAD data and3D computer graph...
Page 50 - -3 Basic Operations for Objects; How to View the 3D Editor Window
48 4. Editing Scanning Results 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...
Page 51 - Let's Try Editing Data with 3D Editor
49 4. Editing Scanning Results 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 thissection begin at the point where you have scanned an apple using Dr. PICZ...
Page 56 - Scanning is impossible.; Other Symptoms; What to Do If Installation Is Impossible
54 5. What to Do If... 5-1 What to Do If... The power doesn't come on or go off. The power doesn't come on. Are the AC adapter and the power cord connected cor-rectly? •Connect the AC adapter and power cord securely so that they do not come loose. • Unplug the AC adapter from the electrical outlet, ...
Page 58 - -2 When Moving the Machine
56 5. What to Do If... 5-2 When Moving the Machine When you move the machine to another location, you secure the table and the head in place. Procedure 1 Make sure the power to the machine is turned off, then detach the AC adapter, the USB cable, and the powercord. 2 Remove the AC adapter holder and...
Page 62 - -1 Table Dimensional Drawing
60 6. Appendix 1/2 scale 6-1 Table Dimensional Drawing (Unit: mm) 110 70 16 150 203.2 12 screw holes (M6, depth 4mm) 45 º 45 º
Page 63 - -2 Locations of the Power Rating and Serial Number Labels
61 6. Appendix 6-2 Locations of the Power Rating and Serial Number Labels Serial Number This is required when you seekmaintenance, servicing, or support.Never peel off the label or let it getdirty. Power Rating U s e a n e l e c t r i c a l o u t l e t t h a tmeets the requirements for volt-age, fre...
Page 68 - Roland License Agreement
R1-060620 Please read this agreement before opening the sealed disk package Opening the sealed disk package implies your acceptance of the terms and conditions of this agreement. Roland License Agreement Roland DG Corporation ("Roland") grants you a non-assignable and non-exclusive right to ...
