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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.

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Safety Symbols
The following symbols are used in this manual to prevent accidents which may occur as result of incorrect useof 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 KONICA MINOLTA SENSING’s
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 KONICA MINOLTA SENSING-authorized service facility.
• KONICA MINOLTA SENSING 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.
• The name MINOLTA or MINOLTA CO., LTD and its associated logo used in this manual (or on the product or any
included materials) has been superseded by the new name KONICA MINOLTA or KONICA MINOLTA SENSING,
INC.

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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.
Failure to adhere to the following points may result

WARNING in death or serious injury.
Do not use the VIVID 910 in places where flammable or combustible gases (gasoline etc.) arepresent. Doing so may cause a fire.

Do not disassemble or modify the VIVID 910.
Doing so may cause a fire or electric shock.

Always use the AC power cord supplied as astandard accessory with the VIVID 910, andconnect 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 remove the cover as doing so may cause
electric shocks.

Do not bend, twist or pull the AC power cord excessively. In addition, do not place heavy itemson 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.

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
KONICA MINOLTA SENSING-authorized
service facility.

If the VIVID 910 will not be used for a longtime, disconnect the AC power cord from the ACoutlet. Accumulated dirt or water on the prongsof the AC power cord’s plug may cause a fire. If
there is any dirt or water on the prongs of the AC
power cord’s plug, remove it.

The VIVID 910 should not be operated if dirt or
dust has entered through the vent holes. Doingso may result in a fire. For periodic inspection,
contact the nearest KONICA MINOLTA SENSING-authorized service facility.

When disconnecting the AC power cord’s 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 fireor electric shock. In addition, do not insert ordisconnect the AC power cord’s plug with wet
hands. Doing so may cause electric shock.

Never stare into the laser emitting
window.

The VIVID 910 should not be operated if it isdamaged, 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 KONICA MINOLTA SENSING-authorized service facility.

Do not place a lens, mirror or opticalelement in the passage of the laser
beam. Doing so may converge the laser beam, resulting in damage to youreyes, burns or fire. To prevent theabove accidents, make sure that a wallor similar which can block the laser
beam is located behind the object.

CAUTION

Falling to adhere to the following points may result ininjury or damage to the instrument or other property.

Be sure to connect the AC power cord’s plug toan AC outlet that has a grounding terminal.
Make sure that the AC outlet is located near the
VIVID 910 and that the AC power cord’s plugcan be easily connected and disconnected.

Do not place the instrument on an unstable orsloping surface. Doing so may result in its dropping or overturning, causing injury. Take care
not to drop the instrument when carrying it.

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Laser Caution and Identification Label

Laser Caution and Identification LabelCAUTIONLASER RADIATIONDO NOT STARE INTO BEAMLASER STRAHLUNGNICHT IN DEN STRAHL SEHENMAX 30mW 690nm
D
CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT
Complied with IEC Publication 60825-1:1993, Amendment-2:2001

AVOID
EXPOSURE
Laser radiation is emitted
from this aperture.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
Complies with 21 CFR Chapter 1. Subchopter J.

D

KONICA MINOLTA SENSING, INC. 3-91, Daisennishimachi, Sakai, Osaka 590-8551, Japan

manufactured

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Notes On Use• The VIVID 910 is designed for indoor use only, and should never be used outside.
• Use an AC power source which is within ±10% of the rated voltage.
• The VIVID 910 should be used within a temperature range of 10 to 40°C at a relative humidity of 65% orless with no condensation.
∗For North America: VIVID 910 should be used within a temperature range of 10 to 40°C, and relative humidity 50%
or less (at 40°C ) with no condensation..

• Do not use the VIVID 910 in direct sunlight or near sources of heat such as stoves. Doing so will cause thetemperature of the VIVID 910 to rise considerably higher than room temperature and may result in malfunctions. Use the VIVID 910 in a well ventilated area and make sure that the ventilation holes of the VIVID 910
are not blocked.
• Do not use the VIVID 910 in extremely dusty or humid areas. Doing so may result in malfunctions.
• VIVID 910 is classified into a Pollution Degree 2 as instrument used in mainly in manufacturing plant, laboratory, warehouse or equivalents. Use VIVID 910 in metal dust free and non condensing potential environment.
• VIVID 910 is categorized into Installation Category II as equipment connected to commercially available
power source.
• Do not subject the VIVID 910 to strong vibration or shocks. Doing so may result in malfunctions.
• Do not disconnect cords and cables with the POWER switch of the VIVID 910 set to ON “I”. Doing so may
result in malfunctions.
• The VIVID 910 has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant toPart 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, andcan radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area islikely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his
own expense.
• The VIVID 910 is a class II instrument specified in IEC Publication 825. Use it according to the instructions
given in this manual.
• Do not use the VIVID 910 at altitudes of higher than 2000m.
• Contains Mercury in the backlighting of LCD used for display, Dispose According to Local, State or Federal Laws.

Care On Storage• The VIVID 910 should be stored in areas with temperatures of between –10 and +50°C. Do not store it inareas 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 intemperature 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 wipethem 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 KONICA MINOLTA SENSING-authorized service facility.

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Contents
Safety Precautions........................................................................................................................................................................ 1
Laser Caution and Identification Label........................................................................................................................................ 2
Warning Label.............................................................................................................................................................................. 2
Notes On Use ............................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Care On Storage ........................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Notes On Cleaning ....................................................................................................................................................................... 3
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 ............................................................................................................................................................... 9Main Body.................................................................................................................................................................................... 9Operation Panel.......................................................................................................................................................................... 10

Chapter 2 Preparation
Connecting the AC Power Cord.......................................................................................................................................................... 12
Turning Power ON/OFF ...................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Setting the Date and Time.................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Connecting the VIVID 910 to a Computer......................................................................................................................................... 17
Setting the SCSI ID No.............................................................................................................................................................. 18
Setting the Terminator ............................................................................................................................................................... 19
Memory Card........................................................................................................................................................................................ 21
Notes When Using the Instrument with Tripod ................................................................................................................................ 22
Mounting to the Tripod .............................................................................................................................................................. 22

Chapter 3 Operation
Replacing the Lens................................................................................................................................................................................ 26
Relationship between Measurement Distance and Object......................................................................................................... 26
Replacing Procedure .................................................................................................................................................................. 27
Scanning the Object.............................................................................................................................................................................. 30
Displaying the Scan Results....................................................................................................................................................... 32
High Quality Mode .................................................................................................................................................................... 33
Setting Focus Lock..................................................................................................................................................................... 35
Setting Manual Focus................................................................................................................................................................. 36
Adjusting the Laser Power and CCD Gain Manually................................................................................................................ 37
Setting the Scan Reference Distance ......................................................................................................................................... 39
Setting Auto Read ...................................................................................................................................................................... 41
Setting the Color Level .............................................................................................................................................................. 42
Adjusting the White Balance ..................................................................................................................................................... 43
Data File Management ......................................................................................................................................................................... 45
Selecting the File Name Input Method ...................................................................................................................................... 45
Saving a File............................................................................................................................................................................... 47
Loading a File ............................................................................................................................................................................ 48
Changing a File Name................................................................................................................................................................ 49
Deleting a File............................................................................................................................................................................ 50
Displaying the Status Information ..................................................................................................................................................... 51

Chapter 4 Appendix
Error Messages ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 54
Explanation of Measuring Principle ................................................................................................................................................... 56
Measuring Principle ................................................................................................................................................................... 56
High-Speed Image Processing Circuit ....................................................................................................................................... 57
Time center of gravity and Space center of gravity ................................................................................................................... 57
Dimension Diagram .............................................................................................................................................................................. 58
Specifications......................................................................................................................................................................................... 59

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Chapter 1
Before Using the Instrument

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Package Contents (Standard Accessories)
Check that the following standard accessories are present.

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VIVID 910 Main Body

Polygon Editing Tool

White Balance Cap VI-A10

AC Power Cord

Lens (3 types, with Lens Case)

Laser Barrier

SCSI Cable VI-A20
Half-pitch, D-sub, 50-pin male plug – 50-pin
male plug

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Optional Accessories
When you need to purchase the following optional items, contact a KONICA MINOLTA SENSING-authorized service facility.

Rotary Stage Set

Tripod/Panhead
Information about the recommended tripod/
panhead, please contact the nearest KONICAMINOLTA SENSING Authorized Service
Facility.

Memory Card
(Compact Flash Memory Card VI-A31 + PC Card
Adapter VI-A32)

Bench Top Frame Set

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System Configuration

AC Power CordWhite Balance Cap
VI-A10

Polygon Editing ToolSCSI Cable VI-A20

Memory Card
Compact Flash
Memory Card VI-A31+
PC Card Adapter
VI-A32SCSI Conversion
Connector V1-A21
Computer

VIVID 910 Main Body

Laser Barrier
Tripod Base Plate

3 types of lens(with Lens Case)

Tripod/Panhead

Rotary Stage Set

Bench Top Frame Set

Standard Accessories
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Names and Functions of Parts
Main Body
Handle• The handle can be detached by removing the four screws.
• It can be attached to the bottom of
the instrument.

Light-Receiving Lens

Power Switch
AC Power Connector
Laser Emitting Window

WARNINGSCSI PortA laser beam is emitted from this window.
Do not stare into thiswindow.

Viewfinder

Operation Panel

Memory Card Slot

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Names and Functions of Parts

Operation Panel
1

2

OCU

A /

3

4

5

RA

N
OCUOC

RCOR
7

CT

NU
8

/
COORONO
8

9INAT /UNO

0A

1 FOCUS key .........................Focuses the image manually. “F” indicates “far” and “N” indicates “near”.
2 AF/MF key ..........................Switches from auto (AF) to manual focus (MF) or vice versa.
3 FOCUS LOCK key ............Fixes the focus to scan the object.
4 RELEASE key ....................Performs a scan.
5 RECORD key .....................Records (saves) the scanned image to the Memory card.
6 SELECT key .......................Confirms selection of the items displayed on the viewfinder.
7 MENU key ..........................Displays the MENU view on the viewfinder.
8.........................Moves from one item to another displayed on the viewfinder.
9 COLOR/MONO key ..........Switches the image on the viewfinder from color to monochrome or vice versa.
0 FINE/FAST key..................Switches scan mode from FINE to FAST or vice versa.
A UNDO key ...........................Mainly used to cancel operations of keys.

Memo
is a key provided to display the MENU view from which basic operations of this instrument can be performed. If you
are not sure during operation which view is which, press
to return to the MENU view.
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Chapter 2
Preparation

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Connecting the AC Power CordTo ensure correct connection of the AC power cord, read the points given in WARNING and CAUTION carefully.

WARNING
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 , 50/60 Hz). Failure to do so may damage the VIVID 910, causing a fireor electric shock.
Do not bend, twist or pull the AC power cord excessively. Do not place heavy items on it, scratch or
modify it. Doing so may damage it, resulting in fire or electric shock.
If you are not going to use the VIVID 910 for a long time, disconnect the AC power cord from the ACoutlet. If dirt or water accumulates on the prongs of the AC power cord’s plug, it may cause a fire. If
there is any dirt or water on the prongs, it must be removed.
When disconnecting the AC power cord’s plug, always hold the plug and pull it to remove it. Neverpull the AC power cord itself as it may be damaged, resulting in fire or electric shock. Also do not insert
or disconnect the AC power cord’s plug with wet hands. Doing so may cause electric shock.

CAUTIONBe sure to connect the AC power cord’s plug to an AC outlet that has a grounding terminal.
Make sure that the AC outlet is located near the VIVID 910 and thaVIVID 910t the AC power cord’splug can be easily connected and disconnected.

[Connecting Procedure]1

Set the power switch of the VIVID 910 to OFF(“ ”).

Note
If the AC power cord is connected to an AC outlet with thepower switch set to ON (“ ”), damage to the VIVID 910
or computer may result.
Before connecting the AC power cord, always make surethat the power switch is set to OFF.

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2

Plug the AC power cord to the AC power connector on the VIVID 910.

3

Plug the other end of the AC power cord to an
AC outlet.

POWER

AC IN

SCSI

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Turning Power ON/OFF[Turning Power ON]

1

Set the power switch to ON (“ ”).
Power will be supplied to the VIVID 910 and initial
setup is performed. After approximately 10 seconds,“PLEASE OPEN LASER BARRIER AND PRESSANY KEY” will be displayed on the viewfinder.

POWER

AC IN

SCSI

Note
When turning power ON again after it has been turned
OFF, wait at least 5 seconds before doing so. Failure to observe this may result in malfunction or breakdown of the
VIVID 910.

2

Remove the laser barrier.

3

Press any key.
The MENU view will appear, indicating that the VIVID 910 is now ready for operation.

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Turning Power ON/OFF[Turning Power OFF]1

Set the power switch to OFF (“Power will be turned OFF.

”).
POWER

AC IN

2

SCSI

Attach the laser barrier.

Note
To ensure safety, the laser barrier must be kept attached when the VIVID 910 is not in use.

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Setting the Date and Time
Once the date and time are set, the date and time on which scan was performed will also be saved when image
data is saved.

Memo
When the VIVID 910 is used for the first time after purchase or if it has not been used for some time, the date/time data
might have been lost. If so, it must be set again.

Note• If the date/time data has been lost, “CLOCK ERROR” will appear after power is turned ON. In this case, press any
key and proceed to step 4 to set the date and time.
• The backup battery for the date/time data is charged while the power to the instrument is ON.

[Setting Procedure]

1

Press
.
The MENU view will appear.

2

Press
to locate the arrow cursor to“CAMERA SETTINGS”.

3

Press
.
The CAMERA SETTINGS view will appear.

4

Press
“CLOCK”.

5

Press
.
The currently set month will turn to pink.

6

Press
to select the date/time item
(month, date, year, hour, minute, second) to
be set (or changed).
The item currently displayed in pink can be set (orchanged).

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Setting the Date and Time

7

Press

.

<Settings>• Month: JAN to DEC• Date: 01 to 31 (varies depending on the month)• Year: 2000 to 2079
• Hour: 00 to 23• Minute: 00 to 59• Second: 00 to 59

Memo
Months are indicated as follows:

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January February

March

April

May

June

July

August S eptem ber October N ovem ber D ecem ber

JAN

MAR

APR

MAY

JUN

JUL

AUG

FEB

SEP

Memo

16

NOV

Repeat steps 6 and 7 until all the desired date/time items are set (or changed).
To cancel date/time setting and restore the previous date/time setting, press

9

OCT

Press
.
Setting is now complete.

.

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Connecting the VIVID 910 to a Computer
To operate the VIVID 910 from a computer using the Polygon Editing Tool, the VIVID 910 must be connectedto the computer with an standard SCSI cable.

WARNING
The computer must be operated correctly and safely according to its instruction manual.

Memo
The standard SCSI cable has a 50-pin male plug (half-pitch, D-Sub) on both its ends.

Ref.

For a description of the standard accessories, refer to page 6.

[Connecting Procedure]1

Set the power switch of both VIVID 910 andcomputer to OFF (“ ”).

Note
If the AC power cord is connected to an AC outlet with thepower switch set to ON (“I”), damage to the VIVID 910 orcomputer may result.
Before connecting them, always make sure that power isturned OFF.

2

Plug the SCSI cable to a SCSI port of the VIVID
910.

3Plug the other end of the SCSI cable to the
SCSI connector of the computer.
Connecting procedure is now complete

POWER

AC IN

SCSI

Note
Before turning ON the power to the computer, always turnON the power to the VIVID 910 and wait until it is readyfor operation (see page 13).

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Connecting the VIVID 910 to a Computer

Setting the SCSI ID No.
In order for the computer to recognize that the VIVID 910 is connected to the computer via the SCSI interface,a SCSI ID No. (0 to 6) must be set for the VIVID 910.

Memo
SCSI ID No. 5 has been set as the default setting before shipment.

Note
If other devices are connected to the computer via the SCSI interface, make sure that the SCSI ID No. of the VIVID
910 differs from those set for the devices.

[Setting Procedure]

1

Press
.
The MENU view will appear.

2

Press
to locate the arrow cursor to“CAMERA SETTINGS”.

3

Press
.
The CAMERA SETTINGS view will appear.

4

Press
SI ID”.

5Press.
The currently selected SCSI ID No. will turn to pink.

6

Press

to locate the arrow cursor to “SC-to select the desired SCSI ID No.

<Settings>• 0 to 6: SCSI ID No.

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18

Press
.
Setting is now complete.

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Connecting the VIVID 910 to a Computer

Setting the Terminator
The VIVID 910 has a built-in SCSI terminator. The terminator is required if the VIVID 910 is the last deviceof those connected in series to the SCSI interface (i.e., if only one of the SCSI ports on the VIVID 910 is used).
If the terminator is not set correctly, the VIVID 910 or devices connected to the SCSI interface may
malfunction.

Memo“ENABLED” has been selected as the default setting before shipment.

Note“DISABLE” must be selected if the VIVID 910 is connected via the SCSI interface but is not the last device of thoseconnected 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.)[Setting Procedure]

1

Press
.
The MENU view will appear.

2

Press
to locate the arrow cursor to“CAMERA SETTINGS”.

3

Press
.
The CAMERA SETTINGS view will appear.

4

Press
to locate the arrow cursor to“TERMINATE”.

5

Press
.
The currently selected option (ENABLED or DISABLED) will turn to pink.

6

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.

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Connecting the VIVID 910 to a Computer

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20

Press
.
Setting is now complete.

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Memory Card
By using the PC card adapter VI-A32, image data can be saved to the compact flash memory card VI-A31.

Note• 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 memory card VI-A31 into the PC card adapter VI-A32, then insert
the adapter into the slot.
• Make sure that the compact flash memory 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 memorycard.
• 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.

Ref.

For a description of data file management (saving, loading, selecting etc.), refer to pages 45 to 50.

[Inserting/Ejecting the PC Card Adapter]1

When inserting the compact flash memory
card into the PC card adapter, make sure that
it is correctly oriented.

Note
The PC card adapter VI-A32 with the compact flash memory card VI-A31 inserted is called the memory card in thismanual.

[Inserting]1

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.

Note• Make sure that the memory card is inserted into the slot
until the eject button pops out.
• The memory card will be accessed immediately after it
has been inserted, so do not remove it for at least five seconds.

[Ejecting]1

Press the eject button.

Note• Never attempt to eject the memory card while scan is performed afteris pressed. Doing so may cancel scan orhinder acquirement of correct data.
• Never attempt to eject the memory card during data loading or saving. Doing so may damage the VIVID 910 or
memory card.

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Notes When Using the Instrument with Tripod
When using the instrument with the tripod, first attach the tripod base plate to the instrument, and then attach
the instrument to the panhead/tripod. To improve scanning accuracy, it is recommended that scanning be performed via the personal computer connected to the instrument, instead of pressing the [RELEASE] key.

CAUTION• Make sure that the tripod base plate, panhead and tripod are secured to the instrument and each fastener on the tripod is firmly tightened. Failure to observe this point may result in the tripod overturningor the instrument dropping.
• When placing the tripod on a floor, examine the floor conditions and flatness to make sure that the tripod is stably placed.
• After measurement is completed, the instrument must be removed from the tripod before storing them.
If the instrument is stored with the tripod attached, the tripod may overturn or the instrument may drop,
resulting in accidents.

Mounting to the Tripod
1. Mounting the Tripod base plate to the Instrument
Before mounting the instrument to the tripod, mount the tripod base plate to the instrument as explained below.

Memo• Five screw holes for the tripod base plate are provided on both the top and base of the instrument.
• The instrument can be attached upside down to the tripod. In this case, remove the handle from the top of the instrument,
mount the tripod base plate on the top of the instrument, then mount the handle on the base of the instrument.

[Mounting the Tripod base plate]221Make sure that the power to the instrument is
OFF, and remove the power cord.

2Turn the instrument slowly so that its side faces down, and place it on a flat table.

3

Place the tripod base plate on the base (or top)of the instrument, and secure it with the fivescrews (supplied with the tripod base plate).
* Make sure that screw washers are fitted into the dents
on the base of the instrument.

4

If you have removed the handle from the top of
the instrument, attach it to the base of the instrument.

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Notes When Using the Instrument with Tripod

2. Mounting the Instrument to the Panhead
After you have attached the tripod base plate 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 base plate (the side with rubber feet), to allow mounting the tripod
base plate to the panhead.

[Attaching the Accessory Plate]1

Remove the accessory plate from the panhead.

2

Place the top of the accessory plate on the tripod base plate (attached to the instrument),and secure them with two screws (U3/8, supplied with the accessory plate).

U3/8 Screw

Accessory Plate[Attaching to the Panhead]

1

Make sure that the tripod/panhead is secured in place.

2

Remove the rubber feet on the base plate with the use of a hexagonal wrench.

Memo
Remove the two rubber feet located at the rear.

Note• If the instrument is to be removed from the tripod/panhead and located on the base plate, attach the rubber
feet.
• Store the rubber feet in a safe place after removal.

3

Slide the accessory plate (attached to the tripod base plate on the instrument) into thepanhead.

4

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.

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Chapter 3
Operation

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Replacing the Lens
Before starting acquisition of images, the lens may need to be replaced according to the size and distance to theobject.

Relationship between Measurement Distance and Object
With the VIVID 910, three types of lens are available: wide-angle lens, middle-angle lens and telescopic lens.
A lens suitable for the size of the object and distance must be used.

Memo
The closer the object to the VIVID 910, 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 910.

Select the most suitable lens by referring to the table given below.
WIDE Lens

Measurement Distance
Horizontal
Object Size
Vertical

600
367.0
275.2

800
486.6
364.9

1000
606.2
454.6

1200
725.8
544.4

2000
1204.2
903.2
Unit (mm)MIDDLE Lens

Measurement Distance
Horizontal
Object Size
Vertical

600
204.7
153.6

800
270.6
203.0

1000
336.5
252.4

1200
402.4
301.8

2500
830.6
622.9
Unit (mm)TELE Lens

Measurement Distance
Horizontal
Object Size
Vertical

600
113.9
85.4

800
151.0
113.2

1000
188.0
141.0

1200
225.1
168.8

2500
465.9
349.4
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Replacing the Lens

Replacing Procedure
The currently installed lens can be verified by the status information.
To replace the lens with another one, follow the procedure given below.

Note• 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 lensas soon as possible.
• If you replace the lens before saving the image data, the image data will be lost. Before replacing the lens, all thenecessary 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 mountsurface 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.

Ref.

For display of the status information, refer to page 51.

[Replacing Procedure]

1

Remove the lens hood.

Memo
The lens hood can be fixed with its bayonet mount.

2Turn the lens fixing ring counter-clockwise toloose it completely.

Memo
The lens fixing ring can be fixed with its screw mount.

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3

Hold the external edge of the fixing ring andpull it out.

Memo
Hold the ring with your finger located near the red mark on
the lens. This will facilitate pulling the lens.

Note
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.

4

Attach the desired lens.
• Remove the lens cap.
• Align the red mark on the lens with the one on thelens mount socket, and insert the lens until a click isheard.

Memo• The position of the red mark on the lens varies with the focus point.
• Hold the ring with your finger located near the red markon the lens. This will facilitate inserting the lens.

528Turn the lens fixing ring clockwise to secure
the lens.

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6

Attach the lens hood.
Make sure that the notch is aligned with that on thelens, and turn the hood.

Memo
The hood must be turned until it contacts the bayonet mountsocket.

7

Press any key.
After approximately 10 seconds, “PLEASE OPEN
LASER BARRIER AND PRESS ANY KEY” will be
displayed on the viewfinder.

8

Press any key.
The MENU view will appear.

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Scanning the Object
WARNING
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.

Memo
For precise scan results, we recommend that you use a stable, flicker-free light source (such as a high-frequency fluorescent lamp).

[Operating Procedure]

1

Press
.
The MENU view will appear.

2

Press
“SCAN”.

3Press.
The color image currently captured by the VIVID 910
will appear on the viewfinder.

to locate the arrow cursor toMemo
Auto-focus will be performed automatically, and “FOCUSING” will appear. When the object is focused, “IN FOCUS”
will appear.

4

To display the object in the center of the viewfinder, change the position of the object ormove the instrument back and forth to change
the view angle.

Note
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 executecorrectly.

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5

To see the color image, press.

A color still image captured whenwill appear.

was pressed

Note
If the distance or angle to the object has been changed,
press
again to display the monochrome image tocheck it.

Memo
If the captured image is too light or too dark, the color levelmay need to be adjusted. You can temporarily adjust the level by pressingorwhile viewing the image.

6

Press

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)

Memo

The resolution of color images will always be 640 × 480 regardless of the scan mode.

7

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.

Memo
When scanning just after the mode is switched from FINE to
FAST or vice versa, the motor will start rotation to set thelaser beam first and then focus is performed.

Ref.

For a description of displaying the scan results, refer to page 32.

Note• 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 scanor hinder acquisition of correct data.

Ref.

8

· 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

Ref.

.

For a description of saving the image in a file, refer to page 47.

Note
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.
•oris pressed to return to the monitor (real-time image) view.
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Scanning the Object• The lens is replaced.
• The power switch is set to OFF.

9

To scan again, repeat steps 1 to 8.

Memo
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.

Ref.

· 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.
5
4

3

1

2

6

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” hasbeen selected.
5 Remaining memory capacity............................Displays the remaining capacity of the memory card (inMB).
6 Scan reference position .....................................Displays the distance from the front of the lens to the focus
position.
Pressing
orimage data.

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will display the color image data on the viewfinder. Pressing it again will display the range

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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 CCD’s measurement range (i.e. the range that ensures linearity).
In high quality mode, the parts of the reflected rays that are outside the CCD’s 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.

Memo
If the instrument is set to High Quality Mode when you read in memory-card data that was scanned at a VIVID 910, theinstrument 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.

Note
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.

[Operating Procedure]

1

Press
.
The MENU view will appear.

2

Press
to locate the arrow cursor to“CAMERA SETTINGS”.

3

Press
.
The CAMERA SETTINGS view will appear.

4

Press
to locate the arrow cursor to“HIGH QUALITY MODE”.

5

Press
.
The currently selected high quality mode (ON or OFF)will turn to pink.

6

Press

to select “ON” or “OFF”.

<Settings>• ON: High quality mode
• OFF: Digitize mode (normal measurement mode)

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7

Press
.
The procedure is now complete.

Memo• 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 atall, press
to cancel the scan. Then adjust the laser power and gain setting and try scanning again.

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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.

Memo
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.)Ref.

For a description of manual focus, refer to page 36.

[Operating Procedure]
The following procedure applies only if an error has occurred when a scan was performed as explained on page30.

1

Press any key to clear the error view.

2

Remove the current object and place a new
object that can be easily auto-focused in thesame position.

Memo
It is recommended that a paper with a contrasting patternsuch as a large character be affixed to the object.

3

Press
.
“FOCUS LOCK” will be displayed on the viewfinder,
and the focus will be locked when the object is focused.

Memo
To release focus lock, press,
or . (The result frompressing them will vary depending on the key pressed.)

4

Replace the object with the original one andperform a scan.

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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.

Memo
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.

Ref.

For a description of focus lock, refer to page 35.

[Operating Procedure]

1

Measure the distance to the object with a measuring tape.

Memo
Although the front of the lens is the reference position, thisposition varies with the type of lens, so measure the distancefrom the front of the VIVID 910.

2

Press
.
Manual focus mode will be active.

Memo
To cancel manual focus, press

3

again.

Press
and set the scan distance.
Pressing F will move the focus position far away from you.
Pressing N will move the focus position toward you.

4

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When the scan distance is set, start scanning.

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Adjusting the Laser Power and CCD Gain ManuallyWith certain objects, correct image data cannot be obtained.
In this case, pressat the end of scan, and adjust the laser power and CCD gain as explained below.

Memo
With the following objects, correct data may not be acquired:• Glass etc. which transmit light• Mirrors etc. which cause mirror reflection• Electric bulbs etc. which themselves illuminate• Black or blue cloth which has a low reflectance for red and similar colors
To scan these objects, the laser power or CCD gain must be adjusted manually.

[Operating Procedure]
The following procedure must be carried out if images acquired when scan was performed as explained on page
30 are unsatisfactory.

1

Press
at the end of scan.
The currently set laser power will turn to pink.

2

Press

to set the desired laser power.

<Settings>• 0 to 255: Laser beam power

Memo
Pressing

3

will change the value in steps.

Press.
The laser power will be set.
Next, the currently set CCD gain will turn to pink.

4

Press

to set the desired CCD gain.

<Settings>• 0 to 7: CCD gain

Memo
The CCD gain must be adjusted only if satisfactory scan results still cannot be obtained even though the laser powerhas been set to the maximum.

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5

Press
.
The CCD gain will be set.
Next, the currently set scan reference distance will turnto pink.

Ref.

6

For a description of setting the scan reference distance, refer to page 39.

Press.
The monochrome image currently captured by the
VIVID 910 will be focus-locked and displayed in realtime on the viewfinder.

Memo
A color still image can also be displayed by pressing

7

38

.

Press
.
Scan will be performed with the newly set laser power and CCD gain.

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Setting the Scan Reference DistanceIf the entire object is not completely within the effective scan range and a part of the front or back of the object
is not scanned, pressat the end of scan, shift the reference position back or forth as described below, thenperform scan again.

[Operating Procedure]
The following procedure must be carried out if images acquired when scan was performed as explained on page
30 are unsatisfactory.

1

Perform scan and pressat the end of scan.
The currently set laser power will turn to pink.

Ref.

2

For a description of adjusting the laser power, referto page 37.

Press.
The currently set CCD gain will turn to pink.

Ref.

For a description of adjusting the CCD gain, refer topage 37.

3

Press
.
The currently set scan reference distance will turn to
pink.

4

Press
and set the desired scan reference distance.
If the acquired image lacks a front part of the object,
set the scan reference distance closer to you.
If the acquired image lacks a back part of the object, set
the scan reference distance away from you.
<Settings>• 600 to 2500: Scan reference distance (Unit: mm)

Memo
Pressing

will change the value in steps.

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5

Press
.
The monochrome image currently captured by the
VIVID 910 will be focus-locked and displayed in realtime on the viewfinder.

Memo
A color still image can also be displayed by pressing

6

.

Press
.
Scan will be performed with the newly set scan reference position.

Memo
If the acquired image still lacks a front or back part of the object, try the following:• If you are using the TELE or MIDDLE lens, replace it with the WIDE lens and perform scan.
• Increase the distance from the VIVID 910 to the object and perform scan.
• Perform scan from different angles to acquire multiple images.
• Perform scan in FINE mode.

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Setting Auto Read
With certain objects, a better image can sometimes be acquired if the condition of the laser beam emitted toscan a range image differs from that emitted to scan a color image.
In this case, set Auto Read to OFF as explained below.

[Operating Procedure]

1

Press
.
The MENU view will appear.

2

Press
to locate the arrow cursor to“CAMERA SETTINGS”.

3

Press
.
The CAMERA SETTINGS view will appear.

4

Press
to locate the arrow cursor to “AUTO READ”.

5

Press
.
The currently set auto read mode (ON or OFF) willturn to pink.

6

Press

7

Press
.
Auto Read mode will be set to OFF.

to select “OFF”.

Memo
If Auto Read is set to OFF, no color image will be scanned even thoughimage, press
again.

is pressed to scan. To scan a color

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Setting the Color Level
The exposure level (brightness/darkness) used for scanning color images can be set.

[Operating Procedure]

1

Press
.
The MENU view will appear.

2

Press
to locate the arrow cursor to“CAMERA SETTINGS”.

3

Press
.
The CAMERA SETTINGS view will appear.

4

Press
“COLOR”.

5

Press
.
The currently set color level will turn to pink.

6

Press

to locate the arrow cursor toto 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.

7

Press
.
The new color level will be set.

Memo
While checking the color image by pressing
porarily by pressing.

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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).

Memo
The white balance has been adjusted under fluorescent light before shipment.

[Operating Procedure]1

Set the light source so that the lighting condition is the same as that under which scan
is to be performed.

2

Attach the white balance cap to the VIVID 910
as illustrated.

3

Press
.
The MENU view will appear.

4

Press
to locate the arrow cursor to“CAMERA SETTINGS”.

5

Press
.
The CAMERA SETTINGS view will appear.

6

Press
B”.

to locate the arrow cursor to “W/

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7

Press

8

Press

9

Press
.
“CALIBRATING” will be displayed and white balance will be adjusted.

.
to select “CALIBRATE”.

Memo
If “DEFAULT” is selected andlight) will be restored.

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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.

Memo
Insert the compact flash card into the PC card adapter, then insert them into the memory card slot on the VIVID 910.

Note
The memory card (compact flash card VI-A12 + PC card adapter VI-A13) supplied with the VIVID 910 must be used.

Ref.

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.

[Operating Procedure]

1

Press .
The MENU view will appear.

2

Press
to locate the arrow cursor to“CARD SETTINGS”.

3

Press
.
The currently selected method will be displayed.
<Settings>• AUTO <FRAME>:
Automatically adds a serial number (001 to 999) to theprefix file name (up to five characters) specified in “< >”and saves the data.
• INTERACTIVE:
Asks you to enter a file name each time you attempt tosave the data. (A view asking you to enter a file name willappear each time you attempt to save the data.)

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4

Press
.
The currently selected method will turn to pink.

5

Press

6

Press
.
The selected method will be set.

to select the desired method.

If “INTERACTIVE” is selected, selection of file name input method is now complete.
If “AUTO” is selected, proceed to step 7.

7

If “AUTO” is selected, select the character tobe changed from the prefix file name displayed in < > by pressing.

Memo
Moving through the prefix file name from one character toanother by pressing , the character located right onwill be cleared.

8

Press
ter.

to select the desired new charac-

Memo
Characters can be selected from alphabets (A to Z) and numbers (0 to 9).

9Repeat steps 7 and 8 to complete the new prefix file name (up to five characters).

Press.
10 Thespecified file name will be set.

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Saving a File
The acquired data can be saved in a file to the memory card as described below.

[Operating Procedure]

1

Performs a scan.

Ref.

2

Press

For a description of scan, refer to page 30.

.

Note
If you have checked the color image data after scanning,press
to switch to the range image view before thisstep. The RECORD key is not effective while the color image is displayed.

The procedure varies with the file name input method.

Ref.

For a description of file name input method, refer to page 45.

If “AUTO” file name input method has been selected, “RECORDING” will be displayed and the data
will be saved.
If “INTERACTIVE” file name input method has been selected, proceed to step 3.

3

If “INTERACTIVE” file name input method has
been selected, pressto specify the desired file name.

Memo
Characters can be selected from alphabets (A to Z) and numbers (0 to 9).

4

Press

to select the character to be changed.

Memo
Moving through the prefix file name from one character to another by pressing
will be cleared.

, the character located right on

5

Repeat steps 3 and 4 to complete the file name (up to eight characters).

6

Press
.
“RECORDING” will be displayed and the data will be saved under the specified file name.

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Loading a File
Data saved in the memory card can be loaded as described below.

[Operating Procedure]

1

Press
.
The MENU view will appear.

2

Press
to locate the arrow cursor to“FILE LIST”.

3

Press
.
The FILE LIST view will appear.

Note
The data obtained by step shot scan using the Polygon Editing Tool Software (the instrument is connected to a personal computer) will not be displayed.

4

Press

5

Press
to check the information regarding the selected file.
“LOADING” will be displayed, and the following views will appear.

to select the file you want to load.

Memo• Each timeis 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.

Scan Information view

File List view

Color Image view

• The following information can be checked in the Scan Information view.

File nameSaved time
Scan lensSaved date
Scan mode

Focal length
Scan distance
Machine that took the scan

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Changing a File Name
File names of the data stored in the memory card can be changed.

[Operating Procedure]1

Select the data whose file name is to be changed.

Ref.

For a description of selecting a file, refer to page 48.

2

Press
.
A file edit view will appear.

3

Press
to locate the arrow cursor to“CHANGE FILENAME”.

4

Press
.
The last character of the selected file name will turn to
pink.

5

Press
changed.

to select the character to be

MemoMoving through the prefix file name from one character toanother by pressing , the character located right onwill be cleared.

6

Press

to select the desired new character.

Memo
Characters can be selected from alphabets (A to Z) and numbers (0 to 9).

7

Repeat steps 5 and 6 to complete the desired file name.

Memo
To cancel changing the file name and restore the original file name, press

8

.

Press
.
The file name will be changed.
The view shown at step 1 will reappear.

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Data File Management

Deleting a File
Files stored in the memory card can be deleted.

[Operating Procedure]1

Select the file you want to delete.

Ref.

For a description of selecting a file, refer to page 48.

2

Press
.
A file edit view will appear.

3

Press
to locate the arrow cursor to “DELETE FILE”.

4

Press
.
The selected file name will turn to pink, and “CONFIRM TO DELETE?” will be displayed.

Note
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

5

.

Press
.
The file will be deleted.
The FILE LIST view will reappear.

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Displaying the Status Information
The model name, version, lens information, total capacity and unoccupied capacity of the memory card can bedisplayed.

[Operating Procedure]

1

Press
.
The MENU view will appear.

2

Press
FO”.

3

Press
.
The status information will be displayed as shown below.

to locate the arrow cursor to “IN-CAMERA• MODEL NAME: Model name (VIVID 910)
• VERSION: Version No.
• S/N: Serial No.

LENS• TELE S/N: TELE lens’s serial No.
• MIDDLE S/N: MIDDLE lens’s serial No.
• WIDE S/N: WIDE lens’s serial No.
• *: Indicates the currently installed lens.

PC CARD• TOTAL SPACE: Total capacity of memory card
• FREE SPACE: Unoccupied capacity of memory card

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Displaying the Status Information

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Chapter 4
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Error Messages
The following error messages appear if incorrect operation is performed or an abnormality occurs with the
VIVID 910. If an error message appears, take the appropriate corrective actions as shown in the table below.
If the problem still does not disappear, contact a KONICA MINOLTA SENSING-authorized service facility.
Error Message(Alphabetically)
AF/AE ERRORLASER BARRIER
MAY BE CLOSEDPRESS ANY KEY
AF ERROR
LOW CONTRAST
PRESS ANY KEY
BACKUP ERRORPRESS ANY KEY
CAUTIONLASER SCANNER ISOUT OF ORDER
PLEASE TURN OFF
CHANGE LENSTELE S/N ********M ID D L E S/N ********WIDE S/N ********PRESS ANY KEY
CLOCK ERRORPRESS ANY KEY
DIRECTORY FULL
PLEASE INSERTANOTHER MEMORY CARDORPRESS ANY KEYERROROUT OF DISTANCE RANGEPRESS ANY KEY
INVALID FORMATPLEASE INSERTANOTHER MEMORY CARDORPRESS ANY KEY
LIGHT IMPROPERNO FREE SPACE
PLEASE INSERTANOTHER MEMORY CARDORPRESS ANY KEY
NO MEMORY CARD
PLEASE INSERTA CARDOR
PRESS ANY KEY

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Meaning

ActionAuto-focus or auto-exposure failed.
Press any key.

Remove the laser cap.
In the case of an object for which it is difficult to acquire correct images, set thefocus lock or manual focus.
In the case of an object for which it is difficult to acquire correct images, set thefocus lock or manual focus.
All the settings will be initialized, so set
them again.
Highly dangerous! Turn off the power
immediately and contact a KONICAMINOLTA SENSING-authorized service
facility.
Attach the lens hood properly.
Check the serial No. of the lens, andreplace the lens properly.

Auto-focus failed due to low contrastof 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 offiles has already been stored. Replace
the compact flash card with a newone, or press any key.

The date/time data will be initialized, so
set it again.
Insert a memory card that has sufficientunoccupied memory capacity.
Delete files from the currently inserted
memory card.

The object is not located within thespecified object distance range. Press
any key.
The memory card has not been initialized.
Press any key.

Place the object in a position 0.5 m to 2.5m away from the VIVID 910.

Insufficient amount of light
There is insufficient unoccupied
capacity on the memory card.
Press any key.

Illuminate the object brighter and scan it.
Insert a memory card that has sufficientunoccupied memory capacity.
Delete files from the currently inserted
memory card.

No memory card is inserted.
Insert another memory card or press
any key.

Insert a memory card into the slot.

Insert an initialized memory card into theslot or initialize the current memory card.
(It is not possible to initialize a memory
card using the VIVID 910.)

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Error Messages

Error Message(Alphabetically)
MEMORY CARD IS
EJECTEDPRESS ANY KEYMEMORY CARD IS
EJECTED
RECORDING IS CANCELEDPRESS ANY KEY
SAME FILE NAMESYSTEM ERRORPLEASE TURN OFFTERMINATE ERRORPRESS ANY KEY
SET TERMINATE ENABLE
UNKNOWN MEMORYCARD
PLEASE INSERTANOTHER MEMORY CARDORPRESS ANY KEYWB ERROR
LIGHT IMPROPERPRESS ANY KEY

Meaning

ActionThe memory card has been ejected.
Press any key.

Insert a memory card into the slot.

The memory card has been ejected.
Press any key.

Insert a memory card into the slot.

A file of the same file name alreadyexists.
A system error has occurred.
Turn OFF the power.

Specify another file name.

SCSI terminator error has occurred.
Press any key and set the terminatorto “ENABLE”.
The currently inserted memory card
is not suitable for the VIVID 910.
Insert another memory card or press
any key.

Failed to adjust white balance.
Press any key.

Turn OFF the power, then turn it ON
again. If the problem still does not disappear, contact a KONICA MINOLTASENSING-authorized service facility.
Set the terminator to “ENABLE”.

Insert a suitable memory card into theslot.

Adjust white balance in a bright place.
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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 theobject. 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, toobtain 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 thestripe light is not emitted. (A band pass filter is used when stripe light is emitted.)

Galvano mirror
ObjectReceiving lensExchange
type
Emitting lensFilter set (R, G, B, BP)/rotary type
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Explanation of Measuring Principle

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
MemoryFrame interline
Transfer CCD

A/D

FIFO

DSP

Clock Generator
Host I/F
GalvanoScanner

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 CCD’s 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 certaintime.
With this instrument, 3D images are obtained by calculating the Time center of gravity of each picture elementof 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 CCD’s picture elements and variation of brightness of the object.

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Dimension Diagram

412.6
462.1

(Unit: mm)

271
286.7

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Specifications
Model Name
Measurement Method
AF
Light-Receiving lens(exchangeable)
Object Distance Range
Field of View
Laser Power

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, σ, Typ.)

Input Time
Image Data Transfer Time toComputerAllowed Environmental
Light
Imaging Device
Output Data Points

Output Format

Memory Media
Data Capacity
Viewfinder

Output Interface

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, KONICA MINOLTA SENSING’s standard
3D chart, KONICA MINOLTA SENSING’s processing software, temperature 20ºC,
relative humidity 65% or less)
TELE 8 μm, MIDDLE 16 μm, WIDE 32 μm(Conditions: FINE mode, distance 0.6m, KONICA MINOLTA SENSING’s standard
2D chart, KONICA MINOLTA SENSING’s processing software, temperature 20°C,
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: 640 × 480 (FINE mode)
320 × 240 (FAST mode)
Color data : 640 × 480
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 (320 × 240 picture elements)* There may be rare cases in which the point that is normally lit or unlit may break up(dot break up); however, this will not have any influence on the scanning data.
SCSI II (DMA synchronous transfer)
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Specifications

Model NamePower
Dimensions
Mass
Operating temperature/humidity range

Storage temperature/humidity range

Non-contact 3D digitizer VIVID 910/VI-910
100 to 240V (50/60Hz),
0.6A (at 100V )213 (W) × 413 (H) × 271 (D) mm
Approx. 11 kg
temperature range of 10 to 40°C (50°F to 104°F) at relative humidity 65% or lesswith no condensation*For North America: temperature range of 10 to 40°C, and relative humidity 50% orless (at 40°C) with no condensation
temperature range of -10 to 50°C, and relative humidity 85% or less (at 35°C) with nocondensation

The above specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

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