User manual KONICA VIVID9I

[. . . ] NON-CONTACT 3D DIGITIZER VIVID 9i/VI-9i Instruction Manual (HARDWARE) NOTE The VI-9i is model name for Europe and the VIVID 9i is model name for other countries. Please note that the VIVID 9i model name is intended only for reference with this manual. Safety Symbols The following symbols are used in this manual to prevent accidents which may occur as result of incorrect use of the instrument. Denotes a sentence regarding safety warning or note. Read the sentence carefully to ensure safe and correct use. [. . . ] Mounting the Tripod Attachment to the Instrument Before mounting the instrument to the tripod, mount the tripod attachment to the instrument as explained below. Memo Four screw holes for the tripod attachment are provided on base of the instrument. [Operating Procedure] 1 After checking to ensure that you have turned off the power to the both the digitizer and computer, disconnect the digitizer's power cord and the SCSI cable. Note Note that disconnection of cables while power is ON may result in damage to the digitizer and/or the computer. Be sure to turn off power at both sizes before disconnecting cables. 2 3 Slowly lean the digitizer over on a flat and stable surface, so that it is lying on the rubber supports on its rear side. Place the tripod attachment on the base of the instrument, and secure it with the four screws (supplied with the tripod attachment). Tripod Attachment Note Align the tripod attachment and digitizer so that the projecting area of the attachment fits into the receding area on the base of the digitizer. 24 Mounting to the Tripod 2. Mounting the Instrument to the Panhead After you have attached the tripod attachment to the instrument, they need to be mounted to the recommended panhead as explained below. First, remove the accessory plate from the panhead, attach it to the instrument, then attach both to the panhead. Memo Three screw holes are provided on the back of the tripod attachment, to allow mounting the tripod attachment to the panhead. [Operating Procedure] 1 2 Remove the accessory plate from the panhead. Place the top of the accessory plate on the tripod attachment (attached to the instrument), and secure them with two screws (U3/8, supplied with the accessory plate). Accessory Plate U3/8 Screw 3 4 Make sure that the tripod/panhead is secured in place. Slide the accessory plate (attached to the tripod attachment on the instrument) into the panhead. Memo Slide and attach the plate from front of the panhead. 5 Tighten the slide fixing knob to firmly secure the accessory plate to the panhead. Memo Refer to the tripod/panhead instruction manual for details on using the accessory plate locking knob. 25 Mounting to the Tripod 26 Chapter 3 Operation 27 Replacing the Lens and Field Calibration With the VIVID 9i, three types of lens are available: WIDE lens, MIDDLE lens and TELE lens. Be sure to mount the lens that best matches the subject's size and distance. Before taking scans of a subject, most suitable lens for the size of the object and distance must be used. Note After changing the lens, you need to recalibrate using the field calibration system. For Field Calibration, refer to page 32. Relationship between Measurement Distance and Object Select the most suitable lens by referring to the table given below. Memo The closer the object to the VIVID 9i, the higher the measurement accuracy is. On the other hand, influences of shades produced due to roughness on the surface of the object can be reduced if the object is positioned far from the VIVID 9i. WIDE Lens Measurement Distance Horizontal Object Size Vertical 500 299 224 600 359 269 800 478 359 1000 598 449 2500 1495 1121 Unit (mm) MIDDLE Lens Measurement Distance Horizontal Object Size Vertical 500 165 124 600 198 148 800 263 198 1000 329 247 2500 823 618 Unit (mm) TELE Lens Measurement Distance Horizontal Object Size Vertical 500 93 69 600 111 83 800 148 111 1000 185 139 2500 463 347 Unit (mm) 28 Replacing the Lens and Field Calibration Replacing Procedure You can use the status information to see what type of lens is currently attached. The lens type is also written on the lens itself. The explanation below assume that the power to the digitizer is ON, but note that it is also possible to change the lens while the power is OFF. If the power is OFF, however, you cannot use the digitizer's viewfinder or control keys. Ref. Note For display of the status information, refer to page 44. · Only the lenses supplied as standard accessories with the VIVID 9i can be used. (They are not compatible with other VIVID models since they have been calibrated with the VIVID 9i only. ) · Since the VIVID 9i is a precision instrument, do not leave it without lens when replacing the lens. · Do not touch the lens surface with fingers. · Dust and scratches on the lens surface may adversely affect precision. When not using the digitizer, keep the lens cap on the lens. If the lens is dusty, clean it with a camera blower. · Dust or dirt on the lens mount surface may produce incorrect measurement data. In this case, wipe the lens mount surface with a clean, dry cloth and then blow it with a camera air blower etc. [. . . ] of the lens, and replace the lens properly. Illuminate the object brighter and scan it. Turn OFF the power, then turn it ON again. If the problem still does not disappear, contact a KONICA MINOLTA SENSING-authorized service facility. [. . . ]