NON-CONTACT 3D DIGITIZER VIVID 910/VI-910
Instruction Manual (HARDWARE)
NOTE The VI-910 is model name for Europe and the VIVID 910 is model name for other countries. Please note that the VIVID 910 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. Denotes a prohibited operation. The operation must never been performed. Denotes an instruction. The instruction must be strictly adhered to. Denotes an instruction. Disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet. Denotes a prohibited operation. The part must never be disassembled. Denotes an instruction. Connect the grounding terminal as instructed. Denotes a sentence regarding safety precaution for laser. Read the sentence carefully to ensure safe and correct use.

Notes on this Manual

Copying or reproduction of all or any part of the contents of this manual without MINOLTAs permission is strictly prohibited. The contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice. Every effort has been made in the preparation of this manual to ensure the accuracy of its contents. However, should you have any questions or find any errors, please contact a Minolta-authorized service facility. MINOLTA will not accept any responsibility for consequences arising from the use of the instrument. Company names and product names which appear in this manual are their trademarks or registered trademarks. Contents and display examples given in this manual are subject to change.

Safety Precautions

When using this hardware, the following points must be strictly observed to ensure correct and safe use. After you have read this manual, keep it in a safe place so that it can be referred to easily whenever it is needed.

WARNING

Failure to adhere to the following points may result in death or serious injury. Do not disassemble or modify the VIVID 910. Doing so may cause a fire or electric shock. Do not remove the cover as doing so may cause electric shocks.
Do not use the VIVID 910 in places where flammable or combustible gases (gasoline etc.) are present. Doing so may cause a fire. Always use the AC power cord supplied as a standard accessory with the VIVID 910, and connect it to an AC outlet (100-240 V , 5060 Hz). Failure to do so may damage the VIVID 910, causing a fire or electric shock. Do not bend, twist or pull the AC power cord excessively. In addition, do not place heavy items on the AC power cord, or damage or modify it in any way. Doing so may cause damage to the AC power cord, resulting in fire or electric shock. If the VIVID 910 will not be used for a long time, disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet. Accumulated dirt or water on the prongs of the AC power cords plug may cause a fire. If there is any dirt or water on the prongs of the AC power cords plug, remove it. When disconnecting the AC power cords plug, always hold the plug and pull it to remove it. Never pull the AC power cord itself. Doing so may damage the AC power cord, causing a fire or electric shock. In addition, do not insert or disconnect the AC power cords plug with wet hands. Doing so may cause electric shock. The VIVID 910 should not be operated if it is damaged, or smoke or odd smells are detected. Doing so may result in a fire. In such situations, turn the power OFF immediately, disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet, and contact the nearest Minolta-authorized service facility.
Take special care not to allow liquid or metal objects to enter the VIVID 910. Doing so may cause a fire or electric shock. Should liquid or metal objects enter the VIVID 910, turn the power OFF immediately, disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet, and contact the nearest Minolta-authorized service facility. The VIVID 910 should not be operated if dirt or dust has entered through the vent holes. Doing so may result in a fire. For periodic inspection, contact the nearest Minolta-authorized service facility. Never stare into the laser emitting window.

Care On Storage

The VIVID 910 should be stored in areas with temperatures of between 10 and +50C. Do not store it in areas subject to high temperature or high humidity or where sudden changes in temperature or condensation are likely to occur. We recommend storing the VIVID 910 at a relatively constant temperature with a desiccant (silica gel etc.). Do not leave the VIVID 910 inside a closed car or in the trunk of a car. Under direct sunlight, the increase in temperature can be extreme and may result in malfunctions. The VIVID 910 should not be stored in areas where there is an excessive amount of dust, cigarette smoke or chemical gas. Failure to adhere to this may result in performance degradation or break-down. Lenses that are not in use should be capped and kept in the lens case.

Notes On Cleaning

If the VIVID 910 needs cleaning, wipe with a soft dry cloth. Never use solvents such as thinner or benzene. If the lens or laser emitting window is soiled with sand or dust, blow off the dirt using a blower, and wipe them gently with a piece of cleaning paper dampened with cleaning agent. In cases of malfunction, do not disassemble the VIVID 910 or attempt to repair it yourself. Contact the nearest Minolta-authorized service facility.

Notes On Maintenance

To maintain the accuracy of the high-precision Galvano mirror, that plays the most important role in measurement accuracy, a drying agent is used inside the VIVID 910. Normally, the dehumidification effect of the drying agent lasts more than one year. However, its life varies with the operating and storage environment. To maintain the designed performance of the VIVID 910, you are recommended to replace the drying agent once a year. Contact the nearest Minolta-authorized service facility.

Contents

Safety Precautions..... Laser Caution and Identification Label..... Warning Label...... Notes On Use..... Care On Storage...... Notes On Cleaning...... Notes On Maintenance...... 3
Chapter 1 Before Using the Instrument
Package Contents (Standard Accessories).... 6 Optional Accessories..... 7 System Configuration...... 8 Names and Functions of Parts...... 9 Main Body..... 9 Operation Panel..... 10

Chapter 2 Preparation

If the terminator is not set correctly, the VIVID 910 or devices connected to the SCSI interface may malfunction.
ENABLED has been selected as the default setting before shipment. DISABLE must be selected if the VIVID 910 is connected via the SCSI interface but is not the last device of those connected in series, and ENABLE must be selected if it is not connected via the SCSI interface. (An error message will appear if DISABLE is selected even though the VIVID 910 is not connected via the SCSI interface.)
Press. The CAMERA SETTINGS view will appear. Press to locate the arrow cursor to TERMINATE.
FEB.04.2000 CLOCK 16:22:28 W/B DEFAULT SCSI ID 5 TERMINATE ENABLE AUTO READ ON COLOR AUTO HIGH QUALITY MODE OFF FEB.04.2000 CLOCK 16:22:28 W/B DEFAULT SCSI ID 5 TERMINATE ENABLE AUTO READ ON COLOR AUTO HIGH QUALITY MODE OFF
Press. The currently selected option (ENABLED or DISABLED) will turn to pink. Press BLED. to select ENABLED or DISA-
<Settings> ENABLED: Select this option if the terminator is to be used. DISABLED: Select this option if the terminator is not to be used.

Memory Card

By using the PC card adapter VI-A13, image data can be saved to the compact flash card VI-A12.
The memory card slot on the VIVID 910 can accommodate a PC card (TYPE II, PC Card Standard Release 2.1). To save image data, insert the optional compact flash card VI-A12 into the PC card adapter VI-A13, then insert the adapter into the slot. Make sure that the compact flash card and PC card adapter are positioned in the correct direction when they are inserted. Failure to observe this may cause breakdown of the cards. This memory card cannot be used with the VIVID 700 (VI-700). Doing so will delete the data saved in the memory card. This memory card is designed for use with the VIVID 900/910 only, so it must not be used with any other VIVID models. Data saved by the VIVID 900 can also be retrieved by this instrument.
For a description of data file management (saving, loading, selecting etc.), refer to pages 45 to 50.
[Inserting/Ejecting the PC Card Adapter]
When inserting the compact flash card into the PC card adapter, make sure that it is correctly oriented.
The PC card adapter VI-A13 with the compact flash card VI-A12 inserted is called the memory card in this manual.

[Inserting]

Position the memory card so that the mark on the memory card is aligned with on the VIVID 910, then insert the memory card into the slot.

Only the lenses supplied as standard accessories with the VIVID 910 can be used. (They are not compatible with other VIVID models since they have been calibrated with the VIVID 910 only.) Since the VIVID 910 is a precision instrument, do not leave it without lens when replacing the lens. Replace the lens as soon as possible. If you replace the lens before saving the image data, the image data will be lost. Before replacing the lens, all the necessary operations (e.g. saving data) must be completed. Do not touch the lens surface with fingers. If dust or dirt has collected on the lens surface, remove it using a camera air blower etc. 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. Dust and dirt collected on the lens mount surface on the body side must also be removed with a camera air blower etc.
For display of the status information, refer to page 51.

[Replacing Procedure]

Remove the lens hood.
The lens hood can be fixed with its bayonet mount.
Turn the lens fixing ring counter-clockwise to loose it completely.
The lens fixing ring can be fixed with its screw mount.
Hold the external edge of the fixing ring and pull it out.
Hold the ring with your finger located near the red mark on the lens. This will facilitate pulling the lens. Attach the lens cap to the removed lens, place it in the lens case and keep it in a safe place.
The following information will appear in the viewfinder as shown on the right. Check the serial number of each lens displayed.
CHANGE LENS TELE S/N MIDDLE S/N WIDE S/N PRESS ANY KEY

2001005

Attach the desired lens. Remove the lens cap. Align the red mark on the lens with the one on the lens mount socket, and insert the lens until a click is heard.
The position of the red mark on the lens varies with the focus point. Hold the ring with your finger located near the red mark on the lens. This will facilitate inserting the lens.
Turn the lens fixing ring clockwise to secure the lens.
Attach the lens hood. Make sure that the notch is aligned with that on the lens, and turn the hood.

The hood must be turned until it contacts the bayonet mount socket.
Press any key. After approximately 10 seconds, PLEASE OPEN LASER BARRIER AND PRESS ANY KEY will be displayed on the viewfinder. Press any key. The MENU view will appear.

Scanning the Object

Never stare into the laser emitting window. Do not place a lens, mirror or optical element in the passage of the laser beam. Doing so may converge the laser beam, resulting in damage to your eyes, burns or fire. To prevent the above accidents, make sure that a wall or similar surface that does not reflect light is located behind the object.
For precise scan results, we recommend that you use a stable, flicker-free light source (such as a high-frequency fluorescent lamp).

[Operating Procedure]

Press. The MENU view will appear. Press SCAN. to locate the arrow cursor to
Press. The color image currently captured by the VIVID 910 will appear on the viewfinder.

AF FINE

Auto-focus will be performed automatically, and FOCUSING will appear. When the object is focused, IN FOCUS will appear.

IN FOCUS

To display the object in the center of the viewfinder, change the position of the object or move the instrument back and forth to change the view angle.
The scan subject must appear at the center of the screen to ensure that scanning is carried out correctly. If the subject is not centered it is possible that scanning may not execute correctly.
To see the color image, press A color still image captured when will appear.

. was pressed

If the distance or angle to the object has been changed, press again to display the monochrome image to check it.
If the captured image is too light or too dark, the color level may need to be adjusted. You can temporarily adjust the level by pressing or while viewing the image.
and select the desired scan mode.
<Settings> FINE: Scans with high resolution and accuracy. (2.5 seconds, 640 480) FAST: Scans at a high speed. (0.3 seconds, 320 240) The resolution of color images will always be regardless of the scan mode.

IN FOCUS FRAME 60MB FINE

Press. The VIVID 910 will perform auto-focus, cause the laser beam to scan the object surface, and complete acquisition of range and color images. The scan results (range and color images) will be displayed on the viewfinder.
When scanning just after the mode is switched from FINE to FAST or vice versa, the motor will start rotation to set the laser beam first and then focus is performed.

< 690~ 749>

Ref. Note
For a description of displaying the scan results, refer to page 32.
With certain objects, AF/AE ERROR will be displayed, indicating that auto-focus cannot be performed. In this case, press any key to clear the error view, then set focus lock or perform manual focus. While scan is in progress, never insert/remove the memory card or press any keys. Doing so may cancel scan or hinder acquisition of correct data.

For a description of focus lock, refer to page 35. For a description of manual focus, refer to page 36.
Check the images, and if you want to save them press
For a description of saving the image in a file, refer to page 47.
The acquired data will be deleted if the following operations are performed. If you need the data, it must be saved before performing the following operations. is pressed. or is pressed to return to the monitor (real-time image) view. 31
The lens is replaced. The power switch is set to OFF.
To scan again, repeat steps 1 to 8.
If the scan results are not satisfactory, try the following: Adjust the laser power manually. Adjust the CCD gain. Set the scan reference distance. Adjust white balance.
For a description of adjusting the laser power and CCD gain, refer to page 37. For a description of setting the scan reference distance, refer to page 39. For a description of adjusting white balance, refer to page 43.
Displaying the Scan Results
When an image is captured, scan results (range image data) will be displayed on the viewfinder. 1

FRAME 60MB

1 Range image 2 Effective scan range (back-forth direction).Displays the allowed scan range. 3 Scan mode...Displays the scan mode (FINE or FAST). 4 File name..Displays the file name set in AUTO [ ] of FILE NAME in the CARD SETTING view. No file name will be displayed if INTERACTIVE has been selected. 5 Remaining memory capacity..Displays the remaining capacity of the memory card (in MB). 6 Scan reference position..Displays the distance from the front of the lens to the focus position. Pressing or image data. will display the color image data on the viewfinder. Pressing it again will display the range

High Quality Mode

The instrument emits a laser beam on the object, and captures the rays reflected from the object using the CCD for measurement. Thus, for better measurement accuracy, it is necessary for the intensity of the reflected rays to be maintained within the CCDs measurement range (i.e. the range that ensures linearity). In high quality mode, the parts of the reflected rays that are outside the CCDs measurement range will be eliminated, so that only the data with assured linearity is output. This provides measured data with higher accuracy than that which includes reflected rays outside the linearity range.
If the instrument is set to High Quality Mode when you read in memory-card data that was scanned at a VIVID 910, the instrument will automatically eliminate all data values that are outside the measurement range. This will be true even if High Quality Mode was not turned on at the time the original data were scanned. When reading in memory-card data that was scanned at a VIVID 900, the instrument will not eliminate data values that are outside the measurement range.

Press. The MENU view will appear.
Press to locate the arrow cursor to CAMERA SETTINGS.
Press. The CAMERA SETTINGS view will appear.
Press to locate the arrow cursor to HIGH QUALITY MODE.
FEB.04.2000 CLOCK 16:21:58 W/B DEFAULT SCSI ID 5 TERMINATE ENABLE AUTO READ ON COLOR AUTO HIGH QUALITY MODE OFF
Press. The currently selected high quality mode (ON or OFF) will turn to pink.

to select ON or OFF.

<Settings> ON: High quality mode OFF: Digitize mode (normal measurement mode)
Press. The procedure is now complete.
If high quality mode is set to OFF (digitize mode), data outside the measurement range will be displayed in yellow on the range image. If high quality mode is set to ON, data outside the measurement range will be eliminated, therefore it will not be displayed on the screen. If the part that you want to input is displayed in yellow or does not appear as the range image in the display at all, press to cancel the scan. Then adjust the laser power and gain setting and try scanning again.

Setting Focus Lock

With certain objects, AF/AE ERROR will be displayed at the end of a scan, indicating that auto-focus cannot be performed. In this case, press any key to clear the error view, then set focus lock as described below.
The VIVID 910 uses contrast detection type auto focus. Auto focus may not be possible with the following objects: White wall etc. whose contrast is low Objects with repetitive patterns (stripes etc.) To scan such objects, set focus lock or perform manual focus. (Since focus lock performs active auto focus using a laser beam, low-contrast objects can still be auto-focused.)
For a description of manual focus, refer to page 36.
The following procedure applies only if an error has occurred when a scan was performed as explained on page 30.
Press any key to clear the error view. Remove the current object and place a new object that can be easily auto-focused in the same position.
It is recommended that a paper with a contrasting pattern such as a large character be affixed to the object.
Press. FOCUS LOCK will be displayed on the viewfinder, and the focus will be locked when the object is focused.
To release focus lock, press , or. (The result from pressing them will vary depending on the key pressed.)
Replace the object with the original one and perform a scan.

FOCUS LOCK ON

Setting Manual Focus
With certain objects, AF/AE ERROR will be displayed at the end of a scan, indicating that auto-focus cannot be performed. In this case, press any key to clear the error view, then set manual focus as described below.

The exposure level (brightness/darkness) used for scanning color images can be set.
Press. The CAMERA SETTINGS view will appear. Press COLOR. to locate the arrow cursor to
Press. The currently set color level will turn to pink. Press to set the desired laser power.
<Settings> AUTO: Scans a color image with the same exposure level as the one for monochrome images. 0 to 9: The larger the value, the brighter the image.
Press. The new color level will be set.
While checking the color image by pressing porarily by pressing. before starting scan, it is possible to change the color level tem-
Adjusting the White Balance
The color of an object varies slightly depending on the type of light source. To acquire accurate color image data, adjust the white balance as described below under the light source to be used. When scanning, we recommend that you use a stable, flicker-free light source (such as a high-frequency fluorescent lamp).
The white balance has been adjusted under fluorescent light before shipment.
Set the light source so that the lighting condition is the same as that under which scan is to be performed. Attach the white balance cap to the VIVID 910 as illustrated.
Press. The CAMERA SETTINGS view will appear. Press B. to locate the arrow cursor to W/
FEB.04.2000 CLOCK 17:09:19 W/B DEFAULT SCSI ID 5 TERMINATE ENABLE AUTO READ ON COLOR AUTO HIGH QUALITY MODE OFF

Press Press

. to select CALIBRATE.
FEB.04.2000 CLOCK 17:09:19 W/B CALIBRATE SCSI ID 5 TERMINATE ENABLE AUTO READ ON COLOR AUTO HIGH QUALITY MODE OFF
Press. CALIBRATING will be displayed and white balance will be adjusted.
If DEFAULT is selected and light) will be restored. is pressed at step 6, the default white balance (i.e. calibrated under fluorescent

Data File Management

The acquired image data can be saved in an optional memory card. Once the data is saved, it can be loaded to the VIVID 910 or to a computer using the Polygon Editing Tool.
Insert the compact flash card into the PC card adapter, then insert them into the memory card slot on the VIVID 910. The memory card (compact flash card VI-A12 + PC card adapter VI-A13) supplied with the VIVID 910 must be used.
For a description of the memory card, refer to page 21.
Selecting the File Name Input Method
Two methods are available for assigning a file name to image data when saving it: AUTO to assign file names automatically, and INTERACTIVE to assign them interactively.
Press. The MENU view will appear. Press to locate the arrow cursor to CARD SETTINGS.
Press. The currently selected method will be displayed.
<Settings> AUTO <FRAME>: Automatically adds a serial number (001 to 999) to the prefix file name (up to five characters) specified in < > and saves the data. INTERACTIVE: Asks you to enter a file name each time you attempt to save the data. (A view asking you to enter a file name will appear each time you attempt to save the data.)

Each time is pressed, the view will switch as follows. Even if a view is currently displayed, you can still display file information of other files listed in the FILE LIST view by pressing.
ATTRIBUTES FILENAME DATE TIME MODE LENS FOCALLENGTH DISTANCE MODEL NAME
FRAME035.PM FEB.04.2000 17:07:31 FINE WIDE 8MM 746MM 910

Scan Information view

File List view

Color Image view

Range Image view
The following information can be checked in the Scan Information view.
File name Saved time Scan lens

Saved date Scan mode

Focal length Scan distance Machine that took the scan
ATTRIBUTES FILENAME FRAME035.PM DATE FEB.04.2000 TIME 17:07:31 MODE FINE LENS WIDE FOCAL LENGTH 8MM DISTANCE 746MM MODEL NAME 910

Changing a File Name

File names of the data stored in the memory card can be changed.
Select the data whose file name is to be changed.
For a description of selecting a file, refer to page 48.
Press. A file edit view will appear. Press to locate the arrow cursor to CHANGE FILENAME.
SELECTED FILE FRAME020.CDM
CHANGE FILENAME DELETE FILE
Press. The last character of the selected file name will turn to pink. Press changed. to select the character to be
CHANGE FILENAME DELETE FILE > FRAME020
to select the desired new character.
Repeat steps 5 and 6 to complete the desired file name.
To cancel changing the file name and restore the original file name, press.
Press. The file name will be changed. The view shown at step 1 will reappear.

Deleting a File

Files stored in the memory card can be deleted.
Select the file you want to delete.
Press. A file edit view will appear. Press to locate the arrow cursor to DELETE FILE.
SELECTED FILE FRAME020.CDM CHANGE FILENAME DELETE FILE
Press. The selected file name will turn to pink, and CONFIRM TO DELETE? will be displayed.
Once a file is deleted, it cannot be restored any more. Thus, before deleting it, double-check its file name etc. If you do not want to delete, press.
SELECTED FILE FRAME020.CDM CHANGE FILENAME DELETE FILE > CONFIRM TO DELETE?
Press. The file will be deleted. The FILE LIST view will reappear.
Displaying the Status Information
The model name, version, lens information, total capacity and unoccupied capacity of the memory card can be displayed.

Auto-focus failed due to low contrast of the object. Press any key. Failed to back up the data. Press any key. The laser beam is not emitted properly. Turn off the power immediately.
The lens is now being replaced. Press any key.
The clock is abnormal. Press any key. The maximum allowed number of files has already been stored. Replace the compact flash card with a new one, or press any key. The object is not located within the specified object distance range. Press any key. The memory card has not been initialized. Press any key.
Insufficient amount of light There is insufficient unoccupied capacity on the memory card. Press any key.
No memory card is inserted. Insert another memory card or press any key.
Error Message (Alphabetically) MEMORY CARD IS EJECTED PRESS ANY KEY MEMORY CARD IS EJECTED RECORDING IS CANCELED PRESS ANY KEY SAME FILE NAME SYSTEM ERROR PLEASE TURN OFF
Meaning The memory card has been ejected. Press any key. The memory card has been ejected. Press any key.
Action Insert a memory card into the slot.
Insert a memory card into the slot.
A file of the same file name already exists. A system error has occurred. Turn OFF the power.
Specify another file name. Turn OFF the power, then turn it ON again. If the problem still does not disappear, contact a Minolta-authorized service facility. Set the terminator to ENABLE.
TERMINATE ERROR PRESS ANY KEY SET TERMINATE ENABLE UNKNOWN MEMORY CARD PLEASE INSERT ANOTHER MEMORY CARD OR PRESS ANY KEY WB ERROR LIGHT IMPROPER PRESS ANY KEY
SCSI terminator error has occurred. Press any key and set the terminator to ENABLE. The currently inserted memory card is not suitable for the VIVID 910. Insert another memory card or press any key.
Insert a suitable memory card into the slot.
Failed to adjust white balance. Press any key.
Adjust white balance in a bright place. (White balance in effect before occurrence of this error has not been updated.)
Explanation of Measuring Principle

Measuring Principle

The VIVID 910 uses the light-stripe method to emit a horizontal stripe light through a cylindrical lens to the object. The reflected light from the object is received by the CCD, and then converted by triangulation into distance information. This process is repeated by scanning the stripe light vertically on the object surface using a Galvano mirror, to obtain a 3D image data of the object. In addition, a color image of the object is also obtained by scanning the CCD through a RGB filter while the stripe light is not emitted. (A band pass filter is used when stripe light is emitted.)
Galvano mirror Object Receiving lens Exchange type Emitting lens Filter set (R, G, B, BP)/rotary type Laser beam

High-Speed Image Processing Circuit
The stripe light is scanned on the CCD image plane at two horizontal lines per frame (FAST mode) or one horizontal line per frame (FINE mode), and the CCD is driven so that the block readout start position is shifted two lines per frame (FAST mode) or one line per frame (FINE mode). Approximately 270 frames of the imager are acquired in FAST mode, whilst approximately 600 frames are acquired in FINE mode. CCD drive rate: 12.5MHz Block readout: 36 lines (FAST mode)/125 lines (FINE mode) Data acquisition speed: 0.3 sec. (FAST mode)/2.5 sec. (FINE mode) The output signal from the CCD is then converted into a digital signal, which is then subjected to digital signal processing. The signal processed data is finally saved in the frame memory.

Frame Memory

Frame interline Transfer CCD
Clock Generator Host I/F Galvano Scanner

Laser Diode CPU

Driver CPU Data Bus
Time center of gravity and Space center of gravity
Time center of gravity is the center of gravity of the variation in the LD light passing CCDs one picture element over a period of time. Space center of gravity is the center of gravity of the spatial variation in the LD light on the CCD at a certain time. With this instrument, 3D images are obtained by calculating the Time center of gravity of each picture element of CCD. Intersection of the viewing angle of each picture element of the CCD and passing angle (time) of the stripe light is calculated. Compared to the Space center of gravity, use of Time center of gravity can reduce influences of sensitivity variation of CCDs picture elements and variation of brightness of the object.

Dimension Diagram

(Unit: mm)

Specifications

Model Name Measurement Method AF Light-Receiving lens (exchangeable) Object Distance Range Field of View Laser Power Non-contact 3D digitizer VIVID 910/VI-910 Triangulation, light-stripe method Image surface AF (contrast method), Active AF TELE : Focal distance f=25 mm MIDDLE: Focal distance f=14 mm WIDE : Focal distance f=8 mm 0.6 to 2.5 m (2 m for WIDE lens) 0.6 to 1.2 m Max. 30 mW, 690 nm *IEC Class 2 (for Europe) with IEC PUBLICATION 60825-1:1993, Amendment-1:1997 *FDA Class I (for US.) with 21CFR chapter 1, Subchapter J. Galvano mirror FAST (high-speed mode)/FINE (high-accuracy mode) High quality mode Dynamic range mode (Selectable when measurement is taken using the Polygon Editing Tool Software (standard accessory)) 111 to 463 mm (TELE), 198 to 823 mm (MIDDLE), 359 to 1196 mm (WIDE) 83 to 347 mm (TELE), 148 to 618 mm (MIDDLE), 269 to 897 mm (WIDE) 40 to 500 mm (TELE), 70 to 800 mm (MIDDLE), 110 to 750 mm (WIDE/FINE mode) TELE X: 0.22 mm, Y: 0.16 mm, Z: 0.10 mm to the Z reference plane MIDDLE X: 0.38 mm, Y: 0.31 mm, Z: 0.20 mm to the Z reference plane WIDE X: 1.40 mm, Y: 1.04 mm, Z: 0.40 mm to the Z reference plane (Conditions: FINE mode, distance 0.6 m, Minoltas standard 3D chart, Minoltas processing software, temperature 20C, relative humidity 65% or less) TELE 8 m, MIDDLE 16 m, WIDE 32 m (Conditions: FINE mode, distance 0.6m, Minoltas standard 2D chart, Minoltas processing software, temperature 20C, relative humidity 65% or less) 0.3 sec. (FAST mode), 2.5 sec. (FINE mode), 0.5 sec. (COLOR) Approx. 1 sec. (FAST mode), 1.5 sec. (FINE mode) 500 lx or less 3D data : 1/3-inch frame transfer CCD (340,000 picture elements) Color data : 3D data is shared (color separation by rotary filter) 3D data : (FINE mode) (FAST mode) Color data : 3D data : Original format (Converted to 3D by the standard utility software) Color data : RGB 24-bit raster scan data ATA PC card Type II 1.6MB/card (FAST mode), 3.6MB/card (FINE mode) (in total of 3D data and color data) 5.7-inch LCD (picture elements) SCSI II (DMA synchronous transfer) 100 to 240V (50/60Hz), 0.6A (at 100V ) 59

Laser Scanning Method Scan Mode
X Direction Input Range (Varies with the distance) Y Direction Input Range (Varies with the distance) Z Direction Input Range (Varies with the distance) Accuracy
Precision (Z, , Typ.) Input Time Image Data Transfer Time to Computer Allowed Environmental Light Imaging Device Output Data Points

Output Format

Memory Media Data Capacity Viewfinder Output Interface Power
Model Name Dimensions Mass Operating environment Storage Temperature Range
Non-contact 3D digitizer VIVID 910/VI-(W) 413 (H) 271 (D) mm Approx. 11 kg Operating Temperature Range: 10 to 40C; 65% RH or less/no condensation; Installation category: II; Pollution degree: 2; Maximum altitude: 2000 m -10 to 50C, 85% or less (at 35C)/no condensation
The above specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
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