Getting Started

1- Software installation 4- Setup Preparation

Ensure that you have the latest version of Pipecheck.
A good preparation and set-up are very important to get good results.
Consult Creaform Support website for software updates and both scanner’s and Pipecheck’s CD-keys.
https://support.creaform3d.com/en/default.aspx Pipe preparation
or
•Remove dirt and rust scale (through sandblasting for instance)
Use VXelements USB key provided with the HandySCAN.
Targets installation
Note: Ensure you have the computer minimal or recommended requirements. •Randomly on the surface avoiding as much as possible the deepest
corrosion pits.
 2- Manage device licence and configuration files •Do not line up the targets. Maximize triangulation
When Pipecheck is installed, go to:
Start menu/All programs/VXelements/Product Manager •Distance related to the curvature of the surface :

Select the device in the VXscan Active Products drop list. If it’s not available you can add one by clicking The smaller the pipe is, the closer the targets should be from one
on New. another
Min. distance: 2 cm (0.75 in)
Note: Configuration and licence file can be found on Pipecheck installation USB key or on Creaform
Support website . Max. distance: 10 cm (4 in)
WARNING: License and configuration files are version-specific in Pipecheck. When downloading a new Place targets at least 15 cm (6 in.) past the anomaly
version of Pipecheck, these files need to be downloaded as well and replaced in the Product Manager. •Make sure the targets stick well to the surface and are not peeling off.

3- System connection >15

c m.
(6 in.)

Plug the power supply to an electric source

Connect the power supply into the USB cable
Connect the US cable into a USB 3.0 port in the computer
Connect the other extremity of the USB cable into the scanner >1
5c
m.
(6
Note: To disconnect, do the opposite order. in.)
 Quick Scan
Scanning Process Scanning techniques

1. Start Pipecheck 1. Minimum 5 targets seen by the scanner at all time (well distributed pattern = not line
up)
2. Load Parameters configuration/define
parameters 2. Stand-off of 30 cm (12 in). Check distance meter in Pipecheck
3. Always stay perpendicular to the surface as much as possible (Or ± 45 degree)
3. Run the Calibration 4. Use adequate speed according to the resolution – don’t move to fast !
Calibration Scan Positioning Targets
4. Set the Configuration
1. Get the calibration plate from underneath the protective foam 1. Change scanning mode to
5. Define desired Resolution inside the case Scan Positioning Targets by
In the Surface branch from the navigation tree, on using the drop down menu
2. Place it in a safe area without targets in the vicinity
the left panel. The default resolution is 1.5 mm
(0.059in) 3. In the SCAN module, CLICK on the SCANNER CALIBRATION
icon. Or go in the menu: Scan / Scanner / Calibration
6. Select the right Reference 4. Push on the main button on the scanner to start the acquisition
Still in the Surface branch from the navigation tree, process and move the scanner at the locations shown by the 2. Click on Start Scanning
select if the scan will either be Unreferenced, use a green areas. The 10 first measurements are straight over the
plate starting close and moving up. The last 4 with angle 3. Scan the positioning targets.
Reference Arrow (Add or Serial#) or if it will be Start in the center and follow a
using an existing target model using Import Targets 5. When you have acquired the 14 readings, the optimisation is spider web pattern. Make sure
done automatically that your model close nicely
option
6. Click OK 4. Stop the scan by clicking on
7. Scan positioning targets first (Optional, but Stop Scanning
strongly recommended. See Scan Positioning Configuration 5. Optimise Positioning Model
Targets section)
1. In the SCAN module, CLICK on the SCANNER CONFIG. or go
6. Click on START SCANNING in the menu: Scan / Scanner / Configuration

7. Scan the surface (pay attention to the scanning 2. Click on Auto Adjust (if all the laser lines can fit on the
surface)
techniques: e.g. Distance / Angle / Amount of 6. Switch back the scanning
targets seen) 3. Push on the main button on the scanner to start the acquisition. mode to Scan Surface
Make sure you are within the recommended distance range (20-
8. To STOP the scan click on STOP SCANNING 30 cm / 8 in-12 in), orient the scanner straight towards the View Manipulation
surface to scan and aim it so the laser lines lies completely on
9. Check the result and make sure all needed the surface.
surfaces are present (reference & to analyse) 4. Wait until the scanner’s shutter is adjusted • Left-click: Rotate
• Mid-click: Pan
10. Optimise Positioning Model again if too many 5. When the optimisation is done, stop the acquisition by pushing
laser lines (Optional) again on the main button on the scanner • Mouse wheel: Zoom
6. Click APPLY • Right-click: Options
Note: Manual adjustment settings can be made with the shutter slide
bar on the left of the screen.
The configuration can be changed at all time during a project for optimal