Photoneo

3D Sensor Quick Start Guide

  • Quick Start Guide
  • Scope of delivery
  • Operation of the Device
  • Safety
  • Connecting the Device
    • Disconnecting Device
    • Supported Network Topologies
    • Status LEDs
    • M12-A Coded - 24V & GPIO Pinout
  • Powering the device
  • Mounting Instructions
  • Accessories Options
  • Warranty

3D Sensors User Manual

  • Preface
    • Purpose of the Manual
    • Scope of the Manual
  • Legal Information
    • Warning Notice System
    • Qualified Personnel
    • Proper Use of Photoneo Products
    • Trademarks
  • Products Overview
    • Product Identification
    • Laser Device
    • White LED optical radiation
    • Objects Suitable for Scanning
  • Scope of Delivery
  • Installation
    • Guidelines for Installation
    • Powering the Device & Data Connection
      • Powering Through PoE Connector
      • Powering by 24 V
    • External Grounding
      • Safety purposes
      • EMI reduction
      • Required tools:
      • Instructions:
    • Status LEDs
    • Supported Network Topologies
    • Mounting Restrictions
      • Using external casing for additional Ingress Protection
      • Movement During Scanning
      • Strong Electric Field
      • Clearance for Cooling and Wiring
    • Turning Off the Device
    • Laser Safety Interlock
  • Configuration
    • PhoXi Control
      • GenICam interface (Discontinued)
    • GigE Vision
  • Hardware Parameters
    • Powering the device
      • Power Over Ethernet Connector
      • Powering Requirements
      • 24 V Power Connector (M12-A)
      • Powering Requirements
    • Hardware Trigger Characteristics
      • Trigger Input
        • Circuit Characteristics
        • Input Signal Characteristics
      • Trigger Output
        • Circuit Characteristics
        • Output Signal Characteristics
      • Simplified wiring schemes
    • Projection Unit Properties
    • Environmental Conditions
      • Transport
      • Operation
    • Degree of Ingress Protection
  • Cleaning Instructions
  • Scanning Parameters
    • Datasheet Parameter Definitions
      • Standard Conditions
      • 3D Sensing Technology
      • Output Data
      • Scanning Distance
      • Point-to-Point Distance
      • Scanning Time
      • Depth Map Resolution
      • Color Image Resolution
      • Frames Per Second
      • Dimensions
      • Baseline
      • Weight
      • Temperature Working Range
      • Projection Unit Laser Color
      • Power
      • Processing Unit
      • IP Rating
      • Data Connection
  • Tools for Infield Maintenance
    • Maintenance Tool
    • Marker Dots Correction
    • Autonomous Maintenance
  • Compliance with Standards
    • CE
    • Laser Classification
  • Dimensions and Illustrations
    • Bottom View: Mounting Plate
    • Bottom View: Detail
    • Front View: Projection Unit and Camera Unit
  • Warranty

3D Sensor Datasheets

  • MotionCam 3D
    • Parameters
    • Scanning Volume
      • Top view
      • Side view
    • Performance Graphs
    • Technical Drawings
      • Bottom View: Mounting Plate
      • Bottom View: Detail
      • Front View: Projection Unit and Camera Unit
  • MotionCam 3D Color (Blue/Red)
    • Parameters
    • Scanning Volume
      • Top view
      • Bottom view
    • Performance Graphs
    • Technical Drawings
      • Bottom View: Mounting Plate
      • Bottom View: Detail
      • Front View: Projection Unit and Camera Unit
  • PhoXi 3D Scanner Gen2
    • Parameters
    • Scanning Volume
      • Top view
      • Side view
    • Performance Graphs
    • Technical Drawings
      • Bottom View: Mounting Plate
      • Bottom View: Detail
      • Front View: Projection Unit and Camera Unit
  • PhoXi 3D Scanner Gen3 (Blue/Red)
    • Parameters
    • Scanning Volume
      • Top view
      • Side view
    • Performance Graphs
    • Technical Drawings
      • Bottom View: Mounting Plate
      • Bottom View: Detail
      • Front View: Projection Unit and Camera Unit
  • Alpha 3D Scanner
    • Parameters
    • Scanning Volume
      • Top view
      • Side view
    • Performance Graphs
    • Technical Drawings
      • Bottom View: Mounting Plate
      • Bottom View: Detail
      • Front View: Projection Unit and Camera Unit
  • Parameter Definitions
    • Standard Conditions
    • 3D Sensing Technology
    • Output Data
    • Scanning Distance
    • Scanning Range (near - far)
    • Optimal Scanning Distance (sweet spot)
    • Scanning Area (sweet spot)
    • Operation Mode / Scene (MotionCam-3D devices only)
    • Relative Distance Accuracy
    • Global Planarity
    • Local Planarity
    • Temporal Noise
    • Point-to-Point Distance
    • Acquisition Time
    • Scanning Time
    • Depth Map Resolution
    • Color Image Resolution
    • Frames Per Second
    • Dimensions
    • Baseline
    • Weight
    • Color Camera Angle
    • Main Camera Angle
    • Main Camera Field Of View
    • Temperature Working Range
    • Projection Unit Laser Color
    • Power
    • Processing Unit
    • IP Rating
    • Data Connection

PhoXi Control User Manual

  • PhoXi Control User Manual
    • About This User Manual
  • Introduction
    • PhoXi Control
    • GenICam interface (discontinued)
    • GigE Vision
    • Common Terms
  • Getting Started
    • Computer Requirements
    • Supported Compilers
    • Installation
      • Multiple Versions of PhoXi Control
        • Windows
        • Linux
  • Running the Application
    • Disabling GUI or 3D Viewer
    • Command Line Parameters
  • Graphical User Interface
    • Overview
    • Drop-down menus
      • Menu
        • Network Discovery
        • Open File Camera
        • Add device via Address
        • Lock GUI
        • Turn Off PhoXi Control
      • 3D Cameras
      • Languages
      • Tools
        • Marker Patterns
        • Options
      • Help
        • Switch to Admin
        • About
    • Network Discovery
      • Device States Overview
      • Connecting to the device
        • Relationship Between GUI and API
      • File Cameras
        • Setting the order of scans in an internal file camera
        • Scanning Settings and *.praw Files Compatibility
      • Configuring Device Network Settings
        • Network Media
        • Network Topology
        • Network Configuration
        • Adding device via Address
      • Utils
        • Reboot
        • Factory Reset
        • Log Downloader
        • Verification Report
        • Maintenance Tool
        • Autonomous Maintenance Reset
        • Sensor Alignment Tool
    • Device Window
      • Main Controls
        • Acquisition Modes - Triggering Scan
        • Assistant
        • Saving 3D Scans
        • Diagnostic recording
        • Diagnostic Scan
        • Tools
        • View
        • Device Logout
        • Select Frame
      • Device Settings Pane
        • Scanning Profiles
        • Scanning Parameters
        • Structure
        • Search history
      • Visualization pane
        • 3D Viewer
        • 2D Image Tabs
      • Status bar
  • Tools for Infield Maintenance
    • Maintenance Tool
      • Prerequisites
      • Using Maintenance Tool
    • Marker Dots
      • Prerequisites
      • Marker Dot Correction Process
        • Operation Modes
        • Marker Dot Shift Threshold
        • Correct Marker Dot Placement and Conditions for Recognition
    • Autonomous Maintenance
      • Requirements
      • Status messages:
  • API
    • Introduction
    • Prerequisites
    • API Examples
      • Running the Examples
        • Windows OS
        • Linux OS
    • API and Multiple Versions of PhoXi Control
    • Logs
  • Scanning Guide
    • How to Scan
    • Factors Affecting the Quality of Scan
    • Assessing the Quality of the Scan
    • Scanning Parameters
      • Capturing parameters (MotionCam-3D, MotionCam-3D Color)
      • Capturing parameters (PhoXi 3D Scanner, Alpha 3D Scanner)
      • Processing Settings (Photoneo 3D Sensor)
      • Coordinate Settings (Photoneo 3D Sensor)
        • Primary Camera to Point Cloud Space transformations
        • Current Camera to Point Cloud Space transformations
      • 3D ROI Configuration
        • General Behavior & Constraints
        • Configuration Modes
    • Hardware trigger
      • Software Configuration
        • Simple configurations
        • Daisy Chain and Daisy Chain in a Loop
  • Troubleshooting
    • Collecting Log Files
      • Downloading Logs From Device
        • PhoXi Control built-in functionality
        • Standalone Log Downloader Utility
        • Device Log Level
      • PhoXi Control Log Files
        • PhoXi Control Log Level
      • PhoXi Control Core Dumps
      • API Log Files
      • API Core Dumps
    • Troubleshooting Network Connection
      • Cannot connect to the device or scanning time is too long
      • The device is not visible in PhoXi Control on a network with a dynamic IP assignment
      • Bonjour Service cannot be started on Windows
      • Ubuntu does not show IPv4 address - creating a Link-local connection
    • In case of other issues
  • Appendix 1 - Marker Space
    • Introduction
    • Marker Space
      • Marker Pattern
      • Marker Space Set Up
        • Calibration
        • Usage
      • Marker Space Advantages and Use
    • Troubleshooting and FAQ
      • How do I find out if my point cloud is in the Marker space?
      • Point cloud is not generated, and the status bar shows Error: Marker pattern was not recognized (3D-Based)!.
      • The point of origin of Marker Space is not in the center of the circle.
      • Does the origin point of Marker Space have to be visible to the device?
  • Appendix 2 - Sensor Alignment Tool
    • Alignment Methods
      • General Alignment Workflow
      • Method-Specific Preparations and Instructions
        • Method 1: Texture-Based
        • Method 2: Sphere-Based
        • Method 3: Multi-Marker
        • Method 4: Marker-Dot
      • Standalone Application
      • Sensor Alignment Tool Configuration
  • Appendix 3 - External Camera Calibration
    • Introduction
    • Running the Example with Sample Data
      • Calibration
      • Aligned Depth Map Computation
      • Colored Point Cloud Computation
    • Integration of External Camera
      • External Camera
      • Marker Pattern
      • External Camera Implementation
      • Calibration
        • Using Already Saved Data
      • Aligned Depth Map Computation
        • Using Already Saved Data
      • Colored Point Cloud Computation
        • Using Already Saved Data
  • Appendix 4 - Intrinsic Parameters
    • Use Cases
      • Point Cloud Calculation from Depth Map
      • Image Processing on Undistorted Data
    • Intrinsic Parameters Provided by Photoneo Devices
      • Intrinsic Camera Matrix and Distortion Coefficients
        • Global Method
        • Per Frame Method
      • Reprojection Map
        • Global Method
      • Overview
  • Device settings list
    • CalibrationSettings/CameraMatrix
    • CalibrationSettings/DistortionCoefficients
    • CalibrationSettings/FocusLength
    • CalibrationSettings/PixelSize
    • CameraBinning
    • CameraBinningFactor
    • CameraMode/CodingStrategy
    • CameraMode/Exposure
    • CameraMode/OutputTopology
    • CameraMode/Resolution
    • CameraMode/SamplingTopology
    • CameraMode/TextureSource
    • CapturingSettings/AmbientLightSuppression
    • CapturingSettings/CameraOnlyMode
    • CapturingSettings/CodingQuality
    • CapturingSettings/CodingStrategy
    • CapturingSettings/EarlyTransfer
    • CapturingSettings/HDR
    • CapturingSettings/HardwareTrigger
    • CapturingSettings/HardwareTriggerSignal
    • CapturingSettings/ISO
    • CapturingSettings/LEDPower
    • CapturingSettings/LEDShutterMultiplier
    • CapturingSettings/LaserPower
    • CapturingSettings/MaintenanceMode
    • CapturingSettings/MaximumFPS
    • CapturingSettings/OperationMode
    • CapturingSettings/ProjectionOffsetLeft
    • CapturingSettings/ProjectionOffsetRight
    • CapturingSettings/ScanMultiplier
    • CapturingSettings/ShutterMultiplier
    • CapturingSettings/SinglePatternExposure
    • CapturingSettings/TextureSource
    • ColorCalibrationSettings/CameraMatrix
    • ColorCalibrationSettings/CoordinateTransformation
    • ColorCalibrationSettings/DistortionCoefficients
    • ColorCalibrationSettings/FocusLength
    • ColorCalibrationSettings/PixelSize
    • ColorCalibrationSettings/Resolution
    • ColorSettings/CapturingResolution
    • ColorSettings/Exposure
    • ColorSettings/Gamma
    • ColorSettings/ISO
    • ColorSettings/ROI
    • ColorSettings/ROIMode
    • ColorSettings/RemoveFalseColors
    • ColorSettings/WhiteBalance/Components
    • ColorSettings/WhiteBalance/Compute
    • ColorSettings/WhiteBalance/Enabled
    • ColorSettings/WhiteBalance/Preset
    • CoordinatesSettings/CameraSpace
    • CoordinatesSettings/CoordinateSpace
    • CoordinatesSettings/CustomCamera/OrthogonalSettings
    • CoordinatesSettings/CustomCamera/PerspectiveSettings/CameraMatrix
    • CoordinatesSettings/CustomCamera/PerspectiveSettings/DistortionCoefficients
    • CoordinatesSettings/CustomCamera/ProjectionMode
    • CoordinatesSettings/CustomCamera/Resolution
    • CoordinatesSettings/CustomCamera/WorldToCameraCoordinates
    • CoordinatesSettings/CustomTransformation
    • CoordinatesSettings/MarkerOrtho/DefaultOriginDistance
    • CoordinatesSettings/MarkerOrtho/DefaultSamplingDistance
    • CoordinatesSettings/MarkerOrtho/OriginDistance
    • CoordinatesSettings/MarkerOrtho/SamplingDistance
    • CoordinatesSettings/MarkersSettings/InvertedMarkers
    • CoordinatesSettings/MarkersSettings/MarkerScale
    • CoordinatesSettings/RecognizeMarkers
    • CoordinatesSettings/RobotTransformation
    • CoordinatesSettings/SaveTransformations
    • CuttingPlanes
    • ProcessingSettings/CalibrationVolumeOnly
    • ProcessingSettings/Confidence
    • ProcessingSettings/GlareCompensation
    • ProcessingSettings/HoleFilling
    • ProcessingSettings/InterreflectionsFilterStrength
    • ProcessingSettings/InterreflectionsFiltering
    • ProcessingSettings/MarkerDotCorrection/MaxMarkerShift
    • ProcessingSettings/MarkerDotCorrection/Mode
    • ProcessingSettings/NormalAngle/MaxCameraAngle
    • ProcessingSettings/NormalAngle/MaxHalfwayAngle
    • ProcessingSettings/NormalAngle/MaxProjectorAngle
    • ProcessingSettings/NormalAngle/MinHalfwayAngle
    • ProcessingSettings/NormalsEstimationRadius
    • ProcessingSettings/PatternCodeCorrection
    • ProcessingSettings/PatternDecompositionReach
    • ProcessingSettings/ROI/CameraSpace
    • ProcessingSettings/ROI/PointCloudSpace
    • ProcessingSettings/SignalContrastThreshold
    • ProcessingSettings/SurfaceSmoothness
    • ReadTemperatures
    • ReprojectionMap
    • Resolution
    • ScannerMode/CodingQuality
    • ScannerMode/CodingStrategy
    • ScannerMode/Exposure
    • ScannerMode/Resolution
    • ScannerMode/ScanMultiplier
    • ScannerMode/ShutterMultiplier
    • ScannerMode/TextureSource
    • ScanningVolume
    • ScanningVolumeMesh

PhoXi Control Release Notes

  • PhoXi Control Release Notes

Firmware Release Notes

  • Firmware Release Notes

Photoneo Versioning Guide

  • GigE Vision Support
  • Semantic versioning
  • PhoXi Control - Photoneo 3D Sensor compatibility
    • GenICam support (Discontinued)
  • Firmware - Photoneo 3D Sensor compatibility
    • Minimal firmware versions
      • Platforms Legend:
  • PhoXi Control - API Compatibility

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