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AC power connection of the unit must comply with the valid regulations of the respective countries. Replace fuses only with components having the same specifications.
Never unplug or connect cables during operation! The devices must not come into contact with water. For cleaning, use a moist cloth but first disconnect the power plug. The ambient temperature must be between +5 and +40 C. Make sure no rapid temperature variations occur that might cause condensation. The housing may only be opened when no voltage is applied. Do not stick any strange objects into the housing. Never cover the venting slots. Never operate the sensor without the corresponding air filter, see section 10.
The used laser meets laser class 1 according to DIN EN 60 825-1 (optical output power < 0.39 mW, wavelength 650 nm). Do not use equipment connected to AC power during heavy thunderstorms. Due to voltage variations and transient voltages in the low-voltage network, malfunctions and dangerous voltages between housing and other components may occur. In extreme positions, stands with horizontal extension arms may fall over. Avoid such positions. Use the product only on a safe and steady ground. When measuring large objects, make sure you comply with the respective valid accident prevention regulations.
Legal Notes
No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any derivative work (such as translations, transformations or adaptations) without the prior written permission of GOM.
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Operate the equipment only with the operating voltages printed on the housing. Using an incorrect operating voltage may cause malfunctions or the risk of fire.
GOM reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in content from time to time without obligation on the part of GOM to provide notification of such revision or change. GOM provides this manual without warranty of any kind, either implied or expressed, including, but not limited, to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. GOM may improve or change the manual and/or the product(s) described herein at any time. Copyright 2011 GOM mbH All rights reserved!
Artificial optical radiation (projector light). When operating, do not look into the light source for a longer time. Directly looking into the light source may be harmful for your eyes! (See also 2.1.1 Technical Data). Check cables and, if damaged, replace them by all means. Protect the cables from mechanical load (squeezing, tension, etc.). Damaged cables may cause short-circuits and the risk of fire.
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Table of Contents _________________________________ 3 Introduction _______________________________ 5 System Types ______________________________ 5 Overview of the ATOS Triple Scan System Types __ 5 Hardware and Software Components of Measuring System ____________________________________ 6 Information About the Sensor ________________ 7 Sensor Configurations ________________________ 8 Definition of Terms __________________________ 10
2.1.1
9.4
3.1.1
Checking and Cleaning the Air Filter __________ 41 Cabling ___________________________________ 42 Cabling with 19" PC _________________________ 42 Cabling with Laptop __________________________ 43
Control Elements and LED Indicators _________ 12 Web Interface______________________________ 13 Operation of Pan and Tilt Head (Option) _______ 14 Positioning of Sensor ________________________ 14 Locking Mechanism of Sensor Fixture ___________ 15
Mounting Direction of Sensor on Locking Mechanism ____ 15
6.2.1
7.3.1 7.3.2 7.3.3 7.3.4 7.3.5 7.3.6 7.3.7 7.3.8 7.3.9 7.3.10 7.3.11 7.3.12 7.3.13 7.3.14 7.3.15 7.3.16 7.3.17 7.3.18 7.3.19 7.3.20 7.3.21 7.3.22
Sensor Setup _____________________________ General __________________________________ Measuring Volume __________________________ Changing the Camera Positions (Step by Step) ___
7.4
ATOS Triple Scan Sensor With Cameras in Position 400 _ 17 Remove Camera Cover ___________________________ 17 Remove Air Filter ________________________________ 17 Remove Camera Lenses __________________________ 18 Mount Dust Covers _______________________________ 18 Loosen Projector Lens With Tool ____________________ 18 Unscrew Projector Lens Manually ___________________ 19 Remove Housing Screws __________________________ 19 Remove Upper Part of Housing _____________________ 19 Remove Cameras and Fixing Screws ________________ 20 Insert Cameras in Position SO ______________________ 20 Fix Cameras in Position SO ________________________ 20 Rotate Cameras Against Eccentric Stop and Fix Them ___ 21 Mount Upper Part of Housing _______________________ 21 Screw on the Upper Part of the Housing ______________ 22 Screw in Projector Lens Manually ___________________ 22 Hand-Tight Projector Lens with Tool _________________ 22 Remove Dust Covers _____________________________ 23 Screw in Lenses Hand-Tight _______________________ 23 Mount Camera Covers ____________________________ 23 Insert Air Filter __________________________________ 24 ATOS Triple Scan Sensor With Cameras in Position SO _ 24 Camera Angle ___________________________________ 26 Adjust the Laser Pointers __________________________ 27
Steps to adjust the laser pointers __________________________ 27
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Table of Contents
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Introduction
1. Introduction
This user information is intended for qualified personnel who is not or just a little familiar with the coordinate measurement technique but who has basic PC knowledge (windows-based programs and operating systems). This user information is configured to the transfer of knowledge of system installation, sensor settings, changing the camera support and other hardware relevant information. For being able to make optimum use of the system, we assume the ability to visualize in 3D and a color vision ability. This user information is divided into the following sections: The first page informs about important safety aspects. Section 1 - Introduction Section 2 describes the system variants. Section 3 contains general information about the sensor. Section 4 informs about how to handle the lenses. Section 5 describes the control elements and LED indicators of the sensor. Section 6 describes the control elements of the optional 3D pan and tilt head. Section 7 describes the setup of the sensor. Section 8 explains the wireless remote control. Section 9 describes the calibration of the sensor. Section 10 informs about cleaning the air filter. Section 11 contains the cabling of the system as laptop and 19" PC variants.
2. System Types
This user manual describes four types of the ATOS Triple Scan sensors. Mainly, the sensors are constructed similarly and differ in the cameras and in the length of the camera support.
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2.1
Type: Camera resolution: Length of the camera support: Difference in size: ATOS II Rev. 02 2448 x 2050 pixels
approx. 400 mm
approx. 800 mm
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System Types
2.1.1
System
Technical Data
ATOS II Rev. 02 ATOS II Rev. 02 800 ATOS III Rev. 02 ATOS III Rev. 02 800
Measuring volumes for camera position 800 Measuring volumes for camera position 400 Measuring volumes for camera position SO Measuring points per individual scan or camera resolution Measuring point distance 800 400 SO
560 x 420 x 420 mm to 2000 x 1500 x 1500 mm (only for ATOS II Rev. 02 800 and ATOS III Rev. 02 800) 170 x 130 x 130 mm to 1400 x 1050 x 1050 mm 38 x 29 x 15 mm to 320 x 240 x 240 mm approx. 5 000 000 (2448 x 2050 pixels) 0.23 to 0.79 mm 0.07 to 0.62 mm 14.70 - 123.93 m approx. 8 100 000 (3296 x 2472 pixels) 0.2 to 0.61 mm 0.05 to 0.45 mm 11.58 - 95.46 m
via Gigabit data link with max. 2 Ethernet interfaces Artificial optical radiation blue, 400-500 nm (Medium risk according to DIN EN 62471, issue March 2009, when looking into the light source) +5 C to +40 C (non-condensing) 90 - 240 V, 50 - 60 Hz Typically 130 W max. 300 W 95% 30 m
Ambient conditions Voltage range (typical) Power consumption Power Factor Correction Max. cable length between sensor and PC, laptop
2.2
ATOS sensor with stereo cameras, fringe projector, controller and power supply. Stand for secure and steady hold of the ATOS sensor. Please only use stands which are released by GOM for this sensor type. Otherwise the stand with the sensor may fall over!
High-performance PC system with Microsoft Windows operating system and separate network interface card for the Gigabit data link. The factory settings of the separate network interface card (interfaces Cam L, Cam R) are optimized for the Gigabit data link and must not be changed! Never enable the firewall for this network interface card.
ATOS application software (Windows) as of version V7 see 2.1 Overview of the ATOS Triple Scan System Types.
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For camera position 400 or 800, you may install measuring volumes with two different camera angles. For example ATOS II/400/MV560 with 27 and ATOS II/400/MV 1000 with 15. The eccentric stops ( , , , , ) are factory-preadjusted.
or
, as only an authorized
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Sensor Configurations
3.1
Measuring point distance Measuring volume (MV) (L x W x H) in mm Recommended reference points mm
Sensor Configurations
Calibration objects Camera cover Camera eccentric stop (see 3.1.1) ATOS II Rev. 02 800 ATOS I III Rev. 02 800 Measuring distance ATOS II Rev. 02 ATOS I III Rev. 02 Name Focal length camera lenses Focal length projector lens ( CC = cross, CP = panel) Standard calibration objects, Alternative calibration objects CC30/MV2000x2000 CC40/MV1400 CP40/MV1000, CC30/MV1000x1000 CP40/MV560, CC30/MV500x500 CC40/MV1400 CP40/MV1000, CC30/MV1000x1000 CP40/MV700, CC30/MV700 CP40/MV560, CC30/MV500x500 CP40/MV320 CP40/MV170 CP40/MV320 CP40/MV170 CP40/MV100
Measuring areas
Camera position
[mm]
[mm]
[mm]
[mm] 12 8 5 3 8 5 3 3 1.5 0.8 1.5 0.8 0.4 0.4 0.4 12 8 5 3 8 5 5 3 1.5 0.8 1.5 0.8 0.8 0.4 0.4
[mm] 2330 1530 1530 1530 1530 1280 830 830 830 830 490 490 490 490 490 1980 1530 1530 1530 1530 1530 830 830 830 830 490 490 490 490 490
Camera angle [] 18 27 27 27 15 18 27 27 27 27 28 28 28 28 28 22 27 27 27 15 15 27 27 27 27 28 28 28 28 28
Name
800
1400 1400 x 1050 x 1050 0.397 1000 560 1000 1000 x 750 x 750 560 x 420 x 420 1000 x 750 x 750 700 x 530 x 520 560 x 420 x 420 320 x 240 x 240 170 x 130 x 130 320 x 240 x 240 170 x 130 x 130 100 x 75 x 70 60 x 45 x 35 38 x 29 x 15 0.329 0.199 0.332 0.213 0.176 0.104 0.053 0.095 0.055 0.031 0.017 0.012
1) or
--------B
G G G G H H H H H H H H H H H E E E E F F F F F F F F F F F
1400 1400 x 1050 x 1050 0.399 700 560 320 170 320 170
2) or
B B B B D C C C C C
400 SO
100 60 38
120 CP40/MV60 150 CP40/MV38 20 20 30 50 20 30 20 30 50 90 30 60 CC30/MV2000x2000 CC40/MV1400 CP40/MV1000, CC30/MV1000x1000 CP40/MV560, CC30/MV500x500 CC40/MV1400 CP40/MV1000, CC30/MV1000x1000 CP40/MV700, CC30/MV700 CP40/MV560, CC30/MV500x500 CP40/MV320 CP40/MV320 CP40/MV170 atos2-3_rev02_so-400-800-v7-5-0_en_rev-b 2012-01-03 CP40/MV170
1) or
--------A
800
1400 1400 x 1050 x 1050 0.610 1000 560 1000 1000 x 750 x 750 560 x 420 x 420 1000 x 750 x 750 700 x 530 x 520 560 x 420 x 420 320 x 240 x 240 170 x 130 x 130 320 x 240 x 240 170 x 130 x 130 100 x 75 x 70 60 x 45 x 35 38 x 29 x 15 0.413 0.233 0.411 0.335 0.226 0.126 0.070 0.124 0.071 0.045 0.023 0.015
1400 1400 x 1050 x 1050 0.617 700 560 320 170 320 170 100 60 38
2) or
A A A A A C C C C C
400
Definitions: 1) In case of one measuring volume or two measuring volumes with the same camera angle use eccentric stop . In case of two measuring volumes with different camera angles, adjust the smaller camera angle with eccentric stop gle with eccentric stop (see 3.1.1). 2) In case of one measuring volume or two measuring volumes with the same camera angle use eccentric stop . In case of two measuring volumes with different camera angles, adjust the smaller camera angle with eccentric stop gle with eccentric stop (see 3.1.1).
SO
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Sensor Configurations
3.1.1
Camera position 800 (approx. distance in mm) Camera position 400 (approx. distance in mm)
Camera position SO ATOS Triple Scan with camera positions SO, 400 and 800
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Definition of Terms
3.2
Camera position (approx. distance in mm)
Definition of Terms
ATOS sensor without cover of camera lenses Camera lens right R Projector lens P Camera lens left L Measuring distance (from ATOS label to the center of the measuring volume) Camera angle
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Lenses
Lens Types
4. Lenses
The lenses shown in this example may, in some cases, differ from those delivered in practice. Therefore, the statements made here have to be used correspondingly. All lenses are marked with L (left) or R (right) or P (projector). Left and right are defined from the sensor view in normal operating position. Never switch on the sensor if the projector lens still is equipped with the lens cap! Due to the high light output, the lens cap and the projector lens may be damaged!
4.1
Camera lens left L Projector lens P (fixed aperture) Camera lens right R Aperture setting ring with manual locking screw. Focus locking ring with hex socket head locking screw Screw thread; tighten carefully by hand in the housing! While doing so, lock focus locking ring! Lens name
Lens Types
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Camera lens left L Projector lens P (fixed aperture) Camera lens right R
Aperture setting ring with manual locking screw. Lens name Focus locking ring with hex socket head locking screw Screw thread; tighten carefully by hand in the housing! While doing so, lock focus locking ring!
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Lens Types
For the projector lenses, the aperture value is fixed and cannot be changed. Select a set of lenses matching the required measuring volume and camera positions (e.g. SO, 400, 800), and screw it into the cameras and the projector. To avoid getting dirt into the cameras and the projector, always equip the devices with lenses or blind caps, even when they are switched off. When changing the lenses, fix the new lenses in place immediately. Screw in the lenses carefully by hand, lock the focus locking ring, if necessary, to ensure screwing in without any problems.
Yellow LED, illuminates in case of active Gigabit transmission at interface CAM L. Green LED, illuminates in case of data transmission at interface CAM L.
will find additional status information on the Web interface of the sensor, see 5.1.
Yellow LED, illuminates in case of active Gigabit transmission at interface CAM R. Green LED, illuminates in case of data transmission at interface CAM R. Pushbutton to switch the sensor on and off.
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Shows green light if the sensor is ready for operation. Shows orange light while the operating system of the sensor starts. Shows red light in the moment of being switched on or in case of a failure. You
Web Interface
5.1
Web Interface
You reach the Web interface in the ATOS software via Digitize Sensor Hardware Analyze System Sensor Status ... Prerequisite: The sensor must be switched on and connected to the computer. The ATOS software is running but the sensor is not initialized ( )!
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Positioning of Sensor
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6.2
The hexagon plate holds the sensor in the locking mechanism. Always make sure that the hexagon plate really holds the sensor in the locking mechanism!
You open the lock by first release it with lever same time with lever .
6.2.1
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General
In order to adjust the sensor, the complete system including the ATOS software needs to be installed and the sensor must be equipped with a set of lenses matching the measuring volume and the camera position. For each measuring volume (MV), the set of lenses are factorypreadjusted. If you have the respective set of lenses for each measuring volume, setting up the sensor is easy as you do not need to carry out all the steps referring to adjusting the focus and aperture! You always need to perform a complete sensor setup if, for example, the corresponding set of lenses has never been adjusted before or is decalibrated.
7.2
Measuring Volume
Use the table in section 3.1 to determine a measuring volume. You create larger measuring volumes with camera positions 400 and 800 and smaller measuring volumes with camera position SO (see table 3.2). Please check whether the cameras are in the correct position. How to change the camera positions is described in section 7.3.
7.3
In order to change the camera distances, you need to open the sensor housing. Therefore, disconnect all cables from the sensor. It is not possible to operate the sensor without the upper part of the housing!
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In the following, we describe how to change the camera distance from 400 to SO. When you are changing the distance from SO to 400 or when you are changing to camera position 800, please proceed correspondingly.
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Sensor Setup
7.3.1
7.3.2
7.3.3
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Sensor Setup
7.3.4
7.3.5
7.3.6
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Sensor Setup
7.3.7
7.3.8
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7.3.9
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Sensor Setup
Fix the camera screws with a torque of 5 Nm. If for one camera position two eccentric stops are available, please read in section 3.1 which stop you need to use.
Ensure that the cables run optimally before mounting the upper part of the housing!
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Max. torque 2 Nm
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Please read in section 3.1 which type of camera cover (A ... H) you need to use. The identification letters can be found on the rear side of the camera covers.
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Sensor Setup
7.4
The software automatically identifies the connected sensor type. Using the icon Set Up Sensor, you may register in the software the requested measuring volume and the camera distances used, see 3.2. All further adjustment parameters will automatically be determined by the software (measuring distance, filters, focuses, ...). A software dialog guides you through the required individual steps. If you use a set of lenses that has never been adjusted before or that is decalibrated, you also need to adjust the aperture and the focus. To adjust the aperture and the focus, you need to remove the camera covers (see 7.3.2) and the air filter (see7.3.3). The yellow arrows point to the clamping screws for adjusting the focus and the white arrows point to the clamping screws for adjusting the aperture.
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You need to loosen the clamping screws before starting to adjust the focus and aperture. Start the adjustment from left to right by choosing the corresponding icons in the main toolbar.
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Sensor Setup
Setup-Sheet A is required for focus adjustments. Setup-Sheet B is required for aperture adjustments. Software dialogs help you to adjust the sensor. Adjust focus of left camera Adjust focus of right camera Adjust projector focus Not required for Triple Scan sensors (polarization filter) Not required for Triple Scan sensors (polarization filter) Adjust left camera aperture Adjust right camera aperture
7.4.1
Camera Angle
The camera angles are already preadjusted by fixed eccentric stops (see 7.3.13) in order to ensure fast and easy change of the measuring volume.
Due to this fixed setting, slight divergencies might occur between the projected cross in the 2D camera images and the cross hairs displayed by the software. These divergencies do not affect the measuring accuracy!
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Sensor Setup
7.4.2
In addition to the target, the ATOS Triple Scan sensors have two laser pointers (right and left) to determine the center of the measuring volume. When you changed the measuring volume and now use a different measuring distance ( see Sensor Configurations 3.1), you need to readjust the laser pointers. For each laser pointer, two adjusting screws (A and B) are available at the front side of the sensor.
The figure shows the adjustment possibilities for the laser pointers. The adjustment screws A and B move the laser beam with respect to each other.
Steps to adjust the laser pointers You already set up the sensor according to section 7.4. Position the sensor at the measuring distance (see section 3.1 and 3.2) in front of a light surface. Remove the camera covers. Switch on the sensor (pushbutton on the rear side of the sensor). Switch on the laser pointers via the ATOS software. Adjust the laser pointers to the center of the projected cross.
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You cannot see the laser pointers in the 2D camera image if you use an ATOS Triple Scan sensor with blue light technology!
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8.1
Equip the wireless remote control with the battery and insert the receiver into the USB connection of the measuring computer.
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Snap images during calibration and start function Measure. Control the button functions in error dialogs according to the display.
Maximize or minimize the live view. You may use this function also during a measurement.
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Generally, each measuring volume (MV) has its own calibration object. The table in section 3.1 informs you about which calibration object is required for your measuring volume. Carry out the calibration only with the calibration object intended for your measuring volume.
9.1
Clean the surface of the calibration object using the enclosed microfiber cloth from the standard tool box. Wipe the surface gently only. Never exert any pressure.
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Always handle the calibration objects with utmost care and prevent them from getting dirty and being scratched. Make sure you do not touch the surface of the calibration object if possible. After each use, duly accommodate the calibration objects.
Sensor Calibration
9.2
9.2.1
Calibration Conditions
Calibration Conditions
When is Calibration Required?
Before starting measurements for the first time, the respective ATOS measuring volume needs to be calibrated. Also, if the adjustment of the camera lenses or the position of the cameras with respect to each other is changed, the system requires calibration again. If the system indicates a possible decalibration, you should perform a new calibration.
9.2.2
Prerequisites
We recommend letting the sensor warm up for approximately 15 to 20 minutes (camera and projector switched on), so that calibration can be carried out under operating conditions. A prerequisite for successful calibration is the correct setup of the sensor. The measuring object defines the measuring volume and thus the set of lenses to be used. Depending on the measuring volume, you either need to use a calibration panel or a calibration cross. The measuring distance to the calibration object has to be adjusted according to the sensor used, see the sensor configuration table in section 3.1. At the beginning of the calibration process, you need to enter the temperature into the software at which the calibration is carried out. Measure the temperature using the thermometer intended for this purpose. Make sure you measure the temperature on the rear side of the calibration object or at the edge of the case in order to prevent the sensitive point markers from being scratched!
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Measuring the temperature of a calibration panel which always remains in its case at the edge of the case.
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Sensor Calibration
Measuring the temperature on the rear side of a calibration panel with magnetic support
9.3
This section describes the calibration using the calibration panel CP40 with an ATOS Triple Scan sensor on a stand. There are two types of this calibration panel: For measuring volumes with camera position 400 and 800 only, With magnetic support for measuring volumes with camera position SO only. Calibration using the panel "CP40 with magnetic support" is similar, but in that case you generally use the sensor together with an electrically adjustable lift.
Calibration object CP40 for measuring volumes with camera position 400 in the case (without case cover)
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Sensor Calibration
The CP40 calibration objects consist of black points on a white background. The larger points in the middle inform the ATOS software about the calibration panel type, e.g. calibration object CP40 for measuring volume MV320. Each point was measured photogrammetrically in the factory. Not only the black points are used for calibration but the white spaces as well (calibration of individual cameras). Therefore, always ensure that the calibration panel is clean (see section 9.3.1). For each calibration panel there is a CD containing the calibration data (file extension .calobj) and the certificate. A unique serial number provides for correct matching of calibration object, certificate and calibration data.
9.3.1
The surface of the calibration panel is very sensitive. Therefore, never touch the surface directly with your hands. Calibration panels for measuring volumes with camera position 400 and 800 remain in the case during the calibration process. Only the case cover is removed. Please remove the case cover carefully to prevent any damage to the surface of the panel. Clean the surface of the panel using the enclosed microfiber cloth from the standard tool box. Wipe the surface gently only. Never exert any pressure. Damaged points will not be used for calibration. Dirty white areas will be ignored during calibration and the process uses the clean neighboring areas. Soiling and damages in the area of the larger calibration points in the middle may cause that the ATOS software does not identify the panel! If you use multiple ATOS Triple Scan sensors, please check that the serial number of your calibration object matches the calibration data in the software. The software only checks the correct type of the panel but not the serial number. It is mandatory that the serial number of the calibration object is identical to the serial number of the calibration object in the ATOS software! Otherwise your measuring system may provide inaccurate measuring data!
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Sensor Calibration
Loading the Calibration Data
9.3.2
When using a measuring volume for the first time, you need to load the corresponding calibration data into the ATOS software and calibrate the sensor. If you purchased the measuring volume together with the complete ATOS system, the calibration data is already loaded. Insert the CD belonging to the calibration object into the computer and start the ATOS software. Select workspace Set Up Calibrate Sensor. Click with the right mouse button (RMB) into the dialog and choose Import Calibration Object. Choose the calibration file with the extension .calobj from the CD. Now, the calibration file is available in the ATOS software.
9.3.3
When you want to calibrate a measuring volume, the sensor is already set up (see section 7) and the ATOS software knows which measuring volume and which camera position you want to use. Based on this information, the software determines the required focal lengths of the lenses. Open the calibration dialog in workspace Set Up Calibrate Sensor. Choose the required calibration object with the mouse, and start the process with Next. Maybe you are asked whether the settings are to be reset to the recommended calibration settings. This always happens when the calibration object has never been used before or it was used in connection with a different camera position (SO, 400, 800). Confirm the request with Yes. In the following windows, enter the current measurement temperature and accept the adjusted focal lengths (camera and projector lens). Place the calibration object in its case on the floor and use the stand to position the sensor at the measuring distance orthogonally over it. As the laser pointers are already adjusted to this distance (see section 7.4.2), you only need to move the sensor on the stand up or down until the two laser points become one.
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Sensor Calibration
9.3.4
Calibration Process
After that the software will guide you through the individual calibration steps. In the first step, you are asked to place the sensor and the calibration object in the center of the measuring volume. Enable the Automatic exposure time. In exceptional cases it might happen that the function Automatic exposure time cannot work correctly. In this case, disable the function and use the exposure time wheel to adjust the optimum exposure time for the camera image.
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Sensor Calibration
An optimum exposure time is given when the red overexposed areas are just no longer visible. In the subsequent steps you are then asked to place the calibration object in 12 defined distances perpendicular to the sensor. The software (as of ATOS V7.5 and higher) leads you to the correct positions in the measuring volume.
The image shows the first positions of the calibration panel (1-12) in the measuring volume.
9.3.5
Calibration Result
At the end of the calibration process, the calibration result is shown separately for camera and projector. The green icon indicates a good calibration result. The red icon indicates an insufficient calibration result. In case of an insufficient calibration result, repeat the calibration and check the sensor settings (see 7.4), the correct camera lenses and ensure that the cameras and lenses are mounted tight. If only the projector calibration is insufficient, check if the projector lens and the lens settings are correct and ensure that the lens is mounted tight. You reach the calibration results with Digitize Sensor Calibration Show Information. As of software version V7.5 and higher the calibration is saved in the Triple Scan sensor.
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As of calibration step 13, the panel is tilted in the center of the measuring volume. Please follow the instructions of the software until the end of the calibration process.
Sensor Calibration
9.4
This section describes the calibration process using a calibration cross. Due to the size of the cross you can only calibrate the sensor in a horizontal position. Therefore it is useful to mount the calibration cross on a stand.
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During calibration, the sensor configuration is determined. This means that the camera positions and the orientation of the cameras to each other are defined, and the image characteristics of the cameras are determined. Based on these settings, the software calculates from the points of the calibration object in the 2D camera image their 3D coordinates. The calculated 3D coordinates are then calculated back again into the 2D camera images. For the position of the reference points, this results in the so-called reference point deviation (intersection error). The calibration cross also contains the information of two scale bars (one on each cross axis). The scale bar information is a specified distance between defined points. For each calibration cross there is the calibration certificate with the calibration data. You can also see the calibration data on the rear side of the cross.
9.4.1
The point surface of the calibration cross is very sensitive. Therefore, never touch the surface directly with your hands. Clean the surface of the cross using the enclosed microfiber cloth from the standard tool box. Wipe the surface gently only. Never exert any pressure. The calibration cross must be totally unfolded.
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Sensor Calibration
If you use multiple ATOS Triple Scan sensors, please check that your calibration object matches the calibration data you entered in the software. Make sure that the calibration cross does not touch the floor during the calibration process as otherwise deformation effects may lead to wrong results during the calibration.
9.4.2
When using a measuring volume for the first time, you need calibrate it and the corresponding calibration data need to be entered into the ATOS software. If you purchased the measuring volume together with the complete ATOS system, the calibration data is already entered. Select workspace Set Up Calibrate Sensor. Click with the right mouse button (RMB) into the dialog and choose Add Cross (coded) ... . Enter all required parameters of the calibration object into the software dialog. Please make sure that all calibration data are entered correctly into the ATOS software! Otherwise your measuring system may probably provide inaccurate measuring data!
9.4.3
When you want to calibrate a measuring volume, the sensor is already set up (see section 7) and the ATOS software knows which measuring volume and which camera position you want to use. Based on this information, the software determines the required focal lengths of the lenses. Open the calibration dialog in workspace Set Up Calibrate Sensor.
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Choose the required calibration object with the mouse, and start the process with Next. Maybe you are asked whether the settings are to be reset to the recommended calibration settings. This always happens when the calibration object has never been used before or it was used in connection with a different measuring volume. Confirm the request with Yes. In the following windows, enter the current measurement temperature and accept the adjusted camera focal lengths. Place the calibration object at the measuring distance in front of the sensor using a stand (option). As the laser pointers are already adjusted to this distance (see section 7.4.2), you only need to move the stand until the two laser points become one.
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9.4.4
Calibration Process
After that the software will guide you through the individual calibration steps. In the first step, you are asked to place the sensor in the center of the measuring volume with respect to the calibration object. Enable the Automatic exposure time. In exceptional cases it might happen that the function Automatic exposure time cannot work correctly. In this case, disable the function and use the exposure time wheel to adjust the optimum exposure time for the camera image.
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An optimum exposure time is given when the red overexposed areas are just no longer visible. In the subsequent steps you are then asked to place the calibration object at defined distances and angles to the sensor. If you have not chosen the automatic exposure time setting, you need to adjust the exposure time for each new image again. Please follow the instructions until the end of the calibration process. In order to capture the entire measuring volume, you need to move the sensor during calibration. For this, the following general rule applies: You should move the sensor by 1/3 of the measuring volume height closer to the object and by 1/2 of the measuring volume height further away in each case starting from the center of the measuring volume. After you recorded the last calibration image, finish the calibration with Compute.
9.4.5
Calibration Result
At the end of the calibration process, the calibration result and the scale bar deviation is shown with icons. The green icon indicates a good result. The red icon indicates an insufficient result. In case of an insufficient result, repeat the calibration and check the sensor settings (see 7.4), the correct lenses and ensure that the lenses are mounted tight. You reach the calibration results with Digitize Sensor Calibration Show Information. As of software version V7.5 and higher the calibration is saved in the Triple Scan sensor.
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Quick Calibration
9.4.6
If during a measurement it is indicated that the system might be decalibrated (e.g. if you slightly knocked against the cameras), you may perform a quick calibration. You reach the software dialog with Digitize Sensor Calibration Quick Calibration. During this process, the calibration object needs to be placed into three positions - in the center of the measuring volume, further away from the sensor and closer to the sensor. These three new images are combined with the original calibration and thus a new calibration is calculated for the following measurements. This method is fast and can easily be used during recording a measuring project. However, the image characteristics of the cameras must not have changed! If, for example, you inserted new lenses, you need to perform a complete new calibration! The calibration cross must not have been taken apart during the last calibration and the quick calibration!
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Removing filter
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Cabling
11.2 Cabling with Laptop
The data link to a laptop always is a Gigabit data link. Please use the CAM L connection. If you have a connection cable for two Gigabit data links (CAM L, CAM R), please do not connect the CAM R cable.
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Network Port
Cabling
11.3 Network Port
11.3.1 Notes for Network Administrators
PCs and laptops for ATOS measuring systems have at least two Ethernet interfaces. One interface for the connection to the company network and one or two interfaces for the GigE data link of the high resolution cameras. If there are specific domain regulations in your company, please make sure that these settings do not affect the firewall settings of the GigE camera data links. In order to guarantee ATOS scanning operation, the factory-adjusted firewall of the GigE cards for the camera data links must not be changed. Please read more about that in the English language Knowledge base of the GOM support web site. (http://support.gom.com). Enter the search term windows 7 pcs in a network.
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