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Amberg ScanControlEasy pointcloud acquisition

User manual15/09/2015 (Application Version 1.0)© Amberg Technologies AG, 2015Art.No. 21605

Amberg Technologies AGTrockenloosstrasse 218105 RegensdorfSwitzerland

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Table of ContentsIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

1 What is Amberg ScanControl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Tunnel construction in general . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Software license agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

4.1 System requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54.2 Software installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

5 Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65.1 Scanner type FARO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65.2 Scanner type Z+F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

6 Concepts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66.1 Amberg Positioning Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

1 Quick start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Use Amberg ScanControl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

2.1 Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112.1.1 Connection settings in Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112.1.2 Firewall settings and anti-virus software in Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122.1.3 Specific settings for FARO type scanners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122.1.4 Specific settings for Z+F type scanners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

2.2 Main page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132.3 Administration page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142.4 Scan settings page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

2.4.1 Scanning resolutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152.5 Scanning workflow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

2.5.1 Step 1: Scan station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162.5.2 Step 2: Theodolite measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172.5.3 Step 3: Scanner measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172.5.4 Step 4: Preview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

3 Important hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213.1 Data backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213.2 Data storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213.3 Data handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213.4 Computer performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213.5 Network performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213.6 Laser security distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

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IntroductionThis is the user manual of Amberg ScanControl. It contains all information about working withthe Amberg ScanControl application.

1 What is Amberg ScanControlAmberg ScanControl contains the tools to record a pointcloud of a tunnel or any other locationby means of a laser scanner. The software controls the instrument, displays a preview of thepointcloud and stores the data in the optimal format to evaluate it in dedicated Amberg software.Note that Amberg ScanControl does not provide any evaluation functionality itself.

2 Tunnel construction in generalTo minimize costs in tunnel construction it is necessary build as close to the design as possible.To avoid interruptions of the heading, daily work steps should be made as efficient possible.This tool will support you to reach this goal.

Amberg ScanControl facilitates laser scanning tasks in tunnel construction by offering a work-flow-oriented approach and by storing the pointclouds in the optimal format to evaluate it indedicated Amberg software.

3 Software license agreementYou can find the software license agreement under the following link:www.ambergtechnologies.ch/license-agreement.

4 InstallationThis section describes the installation of the software and its components.

4.1 System requirements

The table below shows minimal hardware specifications for running the software.

Table 1. System requirements

Operating system Windows 7, Windows 8 / 8.1RAM 2 GBHard disk capacity Hard disk with 1GB of free disk space (for

installation)Processor 1 GHzCommunication LAN / WLANScreen Touch sensitive, resolution min. 1024x600,

screen size min. 7"

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4.2 Software installation

4.2.1 Latest software release

You may download the latest software release of Amberg ScanControl from the following web-site: www.ambergtechnologies.ch/downloads.

4.2.2 Installation

The Amberg ScanControl software can be downloaded from the Amberg homepage in com-pressed form. The software can only be used on the hard disk after it has been installed.

The procedure is as follows:

1. Unzip the downloaded file to an empty directory and double-click on the installer file.2. Follow the instructions during the installation.

4.2.3 Software updates

Whenever there is a new release of the software Amberg ScanControl, simply install it accord-ing to the instructions above.

4.2.4 Uninstallation

Please use the uninstaller in the Amberg ScanControl program group to de-install the softwarefrom your operating system.

5 InstrumentsLaser scanners are supported by the proprietary SDK modules which are integrated in theAmberg ScanControl application. Check the compatibility of your instrument (and the thereoninstalled firmware) with the current SDK version. The current version is listed at the About pageof Amberg ScanControl (see Section 2.3, “Administration page” on page 14).

The following laser scanner models are supported by Amberg ScanControl. Other instruments,which are not listed here, are not supported.

5.1 Scanner type FARO

The following models of scanner type FARO are supported.

■ FARO Focus3D X 130■ FARO Focus3D X 330

5.2 Scanner type Z+F

The following models of scanner type Z+F are supported.

■ Z+F Imager 5006 / Amberg Profiler 5003 / Leica HDS6200■ Z+F Imager 5010 / Amberg Profiler 5033 / Leica HDS7000

6 ConceptsThe following chapters describe basic concepts used in this manual.

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6.1 Amberg Positioning Method

With the innovative Amberg Positioning Method (APMTM), one can determine the position of alaser scan. For this purpose, prisms at two positions of the laser scanner and the sphere prismare measured by a theodolite. The measured absolute coordinates of the prisms are stored onthe theodolite for positioning the scan in the evaluation software.

6.1.1 Setup and prism measurements

For an optimal workflow, the sphere target (TMS ScanTarget TPR100) is positioned betweenthe laser scanner and the theodolite, at a maximal distance of about 6 meters from the scanner.This ensures the sphere to be recognizable in the pointcloud.

Figure 1. Amberg Positioning Method

The PointID of the prism measurements is a combination of scan number (set in Amberg Scan-Control) and a sequential number (1 to 3) according to the theodolite measurements. The se-quential numbers of the theodolite measurements are:

■ 1 = Scanner prism 1 (display side)■ 2 = Scanner prism 2 (other side)■ 3 = Sphere prism

Example data for theodolite coordinates of scan number 15 (PointID / Easting / Northing /Height).

151 598.7846 186.9257 220.9305152 596.8338 185.5376 220.1554153 594.6310 187.2064 219.4796

In the dedicated Amberg software for pointcloud evaluation, the theodolite measurements arelinked with the scan data and used to position the pointcloud in a quick and easy way.

Note that Amberg ScanControl is optimized for scanners equipped with two prisms. Thescanning workflow doesn't support scanners equipped with only one prism.

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Chapter 1 Quick startThe description below intends to help you taking Amberg ScanControl application into operationquickly. For details refer to the more extensive descriptions in this manual.

1. Set up the laser scanner and level it if required.2. Start up the laser scanner and the tablet you have installed Amberg ScanControl on.3. If you use a cable-based connection, connect the laser scanner with the tablet.4. Make sure the Windows network settings (LAN / WLAN) are set according to your connection

mode (see Section 2.1.1, “Connection settings in Windows” on page 11).5. Start Amberg ScanControl.6. In the Scan settings area, set the connection details and test the connection. Also set the

options for the pointcloud acquisition. (See Chapter 3, Important hints on page 21).7. Start scanning. The scan number is automatically incremented and used to identify the scan

during evaluation in the dedicated Amberg software.

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Chapter 2 Use Amberg ScanControl2.1 PreparationSet the connection details and settings on the scanner as described below. These configurationsteps need to be done only once if you continue using the same devices.

2.1.1 Connection settings in Windows

Open the properties of the LAN / WLAN-connection that you intend to connect the scannerwith. Select the entry "Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)" and click the Properties buttonbelow the list.

Figure 2. Local Area Connection settings

Select Use the following IP address radio button and enter the static IP address and Subnetmask. The static IP address must be in the same subnet as the scanner. Therefore, the subnetmask must be entered as it is written on the scanner.

On the tablet, set the first three number blocks to be the same as on the scanner.Increase / decrease the value of the fourth number block by one. Make sure that thetablet IP address is not equal to the scanner IP address!

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Figure 3. Internet Protocol properties

2.1.1.1 Example

The static IP address of the tablet must be in the same subnet as the scanner IP address. Theusable IP addresses depend on the subnet mask.

■ Subnet mask on scanner 255.255.254.0 (printed on the scanner)■ IP address on scanner: 172.17.15.117 (printed on the scanner)■ IP address to be set on the tablet: 172.17.15.116

2.1.2 Firewall settings and anti-virus software in Windows

Make sure that the windows firewall and anti-virus software is switched off or set to inactive.Both of them can heavily interfere or even completely block the communication with the instru-ment.

2.1.3 Specific settings for FARO type scanners

All scan parameters apart from the resolution are determined by the active profile in the FAROscanner software. The following parameter values are recommended when working with Am-berg ScanControl:

■ Quality: 2x (higher quality will slow down the scanning process)■ Horizontal area: 0° to 360° (full extent)■ Vertical area: 0° to 65° (full extent)■ Scan with color: Off■ Clear contour (advanced settings): On■ Clear sky (advanced settings): On

You can set these parameters on the FARO Scan Parameters menu or define a profile in theFARO scanner software for measuring with Amberg ScanControl.

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Figure 4. FARO scan parameters

The operator name can be set in FARO settings.

The parameters above can not be changed while Amberg ScanControl is connected tothe scanner. To edit the parameters, you need to close Amberg ScanControl first. Afterrestart of the software, the edited parameters will be used for the next scan.

2.1.4 Specific settings for Z+F type scanners

For Z+F type scanners, there are no specific settings to be set on the instrument.

The network settings of your Z+F type scanner must be set as described in the manual of theinstrument. Example for scanner with IP 172.20.1.111:

Figure 5. Z+F network parameters

2.2 Main pageAfter starting Amberg ScanControl, the main page of Amberg ScanControl is displayed.



Figure 6. Main page

The following menus / functions are described below and can be accessed by the respectivebuttons:

■ Administration area■ Scan settings■ Start scanning■ Quit Amberg ScanControl

In the header line, the following information is available:

■ Left: release number of Amberg ScanControl■ Right: Battery information of the tablet and the connected laser scanner (if supported).

If the home button at the bottom is active, you can click it to return from the current page tothis main page.

2.3 Administration pageFrom the main page, enter the Administration area by clicking the corresponding button.

Figure 7. Administration page

The following menus / functions can be accessed by the respective buttons:



Settings Change the appearance of the software. Set the languageand theme that you want to use.

Collect support data Creates a ZIP file containing information about the tablet.Amongst other things, it includes the current configuration,log files and information about the tablet hardware. Selecta filename and a target directory to store the file. Sendthe generated file with a description of the problem to yourlocal distribution partner or to Amberg Technologies AG([email protected]).

About Amberg ScanControl List of information about the current version of AmbergScanControl and the integrated SDK's.

2.4 Scan settings pageFrom the main page, enter the Scan settings area by clicking the corresponding button.

Figure 8. Scan settings page

The following settings / functions are available:

Scanner type Select the type of scanner that you want to control with this software.IP address Set the IP address of the laser scanner. The current IP address can

be found at the on-board software of your instrument. Set the Windowsnetwork connections accordingly.

Test connection After setting the scanner type and the IP address, test the connectionto the laser scanner with this function.

Resolution Set the resolution that you want to use during scanning. The optionsdepend on the selected scanner type and are listed in chapter Sec-tion 2.4.1, “Scanning resolutions” on page 15 below.

Scan directory Choose the directory where the data should be stored. (See Chapter 3,Important hints on page 21).

Operator Insert the name of the operator.

2.4.1 Scanning resolutions

There are three resolutions predefined in Amberg ScanControl. Depending on the scannertype, the following resolution settings are available:



Table 2. Resolutions for scanner type FARO

Resolution Points Point interspace QualityLow 3 millions (1/16) 25mm @ 10m as set on instrumentMiddle 12 millions (1/8) 12mm @ 10m as set on instrumentHigh 45 millions (1/4) 6mm @ 10m as set on instrument

Table 3. Resolutions for scanner type Z+F

Resolution Points Point interspace QualityLow 3 millions 25mm @ 10m lowMiddle 12 millions 12mm @ 10m lowHigh 45 millions 6mm @ 10m low

For tunneling applications, the Middle resolution setting is recommended. The acqui-sition of one scan should take about one minute.

2.5 Scanning workflowAfter configuration of the scan settings, the scanning workflow is started with the green buttonfrom the main page (see Section 2.2, “Main page” on page 13). If the scan settings arenot valid, an according error message will be shown. If the scan settings are valid, you willbe guided through the scanning workflow by Amberg ScanControl. The steps of the scanningworkflow are described below.

2.5.1 Step 1: Scan station

If you have set the scan directory to an empty folder, Amberg ScanControl proposes "1" as thefirst scan number. In case there are already scan files stored in your scan directory, AmbergScanControl proposes the lowest unique scan number available.

Figure 9. Scanning workflow - Scan station

After having selected the scan number, click the green button to continue.



2.5.2 Step 2: Theodolite measurement

Measure the three APM prisms according to the description in Section 6.1, “Amberg PositioningMethod” on page 7. Note that the point numbering of the prism measurements is essential.Store the prism measurements on theodolite for positioning the scan data later in the dedicatedAmberg office software.

Figure 10. Scanning workflow - Theodolite measurement

After having measured the three APM prisms, click the green button to continue.

2.5.3 Step 3: Scanner measurement

Start the scanner measurement by clicking the green button.

Figure 11. Scanning workflow - Scanner measurement

During the scanning process, a progress bar informs you about the current action.



Figure 12. Scanning workflow - Scanner measurement (scanning)

Figure 13. Scanning workflow - Scanner measurement (generating preview image)

The raw scan data is stored in the scan directory together with the generated preview image.The filename of the files contains the scan station number.

2.5.4 Step 4: Preview

Check the preview image to see if the acquired data is complete (see Chapter 3, Importanthints on page 21).

Figure 14. Scanning workflow - Preview

To navigate in the preview image, use the additional buttons top right:



■ Shift left■ Shift right■ Shift up■ Shift down■ Zoom in■ Zoom out■ Zoom to full extent

After having checked the preview image, click the green button to continue and restart thescanning workflow at step 1. Note that the scan station number is automatically incremented.

Amberg ScanControl is optimized to efficiently scan long tunnel sections. To transportthe scanner from one station to the next one, it is not necessary to end the software,interrupt the connection or shut down the laser scanner.

To escape the scanning workflow, press the Home button to return to the main page.

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Chapter 3 Important hintsThis chapter contains important information for successful laser scanning with Amberg Scan-Control.

3.1 Data backupIt is highly recommended to create an independent backup of your raw scan data after themeasurement campaign.

3.2 Data storageMake sure the folder set as Scan directory (see Section 2.3, “Administration page” on page 14)provides enough free disc space for the scan data to be recorded. Preferably, use a separatepartition than the one where the operating system and the software is installed on. After copy-ing the recorded data to a different drive for evaluation, completely remove the data from theoriginal directory to free the disc space again.

3.3 Data handlingUse different scan directories (see Section 2.3, “Administration page” on page 14) for differentsections of the tunnel. Always use unique scan numbers during measuring campaigns to avoidmismatch during the evaluation phase.

3.4 Computer performanceLow computer performance during scanning may cause problems during the scanning workflowand even loss of data. Do not run other software during the data acquisition (especially antivirussoftware).

3.5 Network performanceTo benefit from a fast and reliable network performance during scanning, connect your tabletwith a cable to the scanner. Using the wireless network connection may slow down the scanningworkflow and the connection might be instable in tunneling environments.

3.6 Laser security distanceSome laser scanner models have an integrated security distance check during the measure-ment. If the distance from the scanner to any object is below the threshold, the scan is stoppedby the instrument and the recorded data will be incomplete. Check the scan preview careful-ly after the measurement. If the data is not acceptable, execute another measurement at thesame position.

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