Technical Tutorial: First Steps – How to connect a 3D sensor & the first scan

This guide provides a quick setup your individual 3D sensor from AT Sensors, walking you through the process from unboxing to your first 3D scan.

1. Safety First: Read all safety instructions, especially those regarding laser safety regulations.
2. Unbox your 3D sensor: Check the package contents to ensure you have the sensor, cables, I/O panel, and power supply. Use the QR codes on your support card for quick access to resources.
3. Connect Everything: Connect the power supply to the I/O panel, then connect the power and GigE Ethernet cables to the sensor. The sensor’s LEDs will light up once it’s powered on.
4. Install the AT SolutionPackage: Download and install the latest software package from the AT Sensors website. This includes essential tools like cxDiscover and MetrologyExplorer.
5. Configure Network Settings: Open cxDiscover to assign a persistent IP address to your 3D sensor.
6. Configure & Capture: Use MetrologyExplorer to set up the sensor and capture your first 3D image.
7. First Scan: Click “capture” and move an object through the sensor’s field of view to complete your first scan.