This manual explains techniques for setting up and using the Cyberware
Whole Body scanning system and CyScan software on a Silicon Graphics
workstation. It is assumed that you have read the
Scanner Operating Manual and are
familiar with the operation the Silicon Graphics workstation.
Platform Placement
The Whole Body digitizer is roughly rectangular in shape. It requires a minimum area 3 meters tall × 3 meters wide × 3.2 meters deep (10 feet × 10 feet × 11 feet). A location should be chosen that will allow the operator, at least, enough room to walk around the platform for safety checks.
The platform itself is very heavy, 500 Kg (1100 pounds), so that accuracy
is maintained. It provides a steady place for the subject as the
scanning heads pass across the subject at a constant speed. It should be
placed on a solid floor to ensure accurate measurements. A soft, yielding floor
may allow movement or vibration which will result in inaccurate measurements.
Padded carpets may need to have holes cut to allow the platform feet to contact
the unyielding sub-floor.
Cables
The cables from the podium to the Whole Body platform are 2 meters (6 feet) in length, so you need to choose a location that will allow the cables to be laid in an untraveled area and so that the Podium Control Unit may be situated very near to digitizer head 1.
One electrical outlet will be needed within 1.5 meters (5 feet) of the Power
Supply/Podium Control Unit; a filtering type power strip is recommended. The
digitizer heads do not have their own power cords; power to the laser and
motors is supplied by the Podium Control Unit.
Controls
The large red Emergency Stop button on the pendant is for quickly stopping all operations (e.g. your tie in the linear track or the object is about to fall over). You can also stop the motors by force, but it may take some effort.
Note: Once you've pressed the Emergency Stop button, you must
re-initialize the platform to resume
scanning.
Moving the Platform
There may be occasions when you will want to move the digitizer a short
distance for purposes of floor cleaning, redecorating, or rearranging the
room. If you do plan to move the digitizer, be aware that the platform
is heavy (500 Kg) and should be moved only if the scanning heads are in
the Service Position. Just before you
move the platform, check to see that all cables are disconnected and that none
will be stepped upon or crushed during the move. If you have the need to move
the system over a large distance, please contact
Cyberware Support for specific instructions.
Maintenance of the Platform
The only necessary maintenance is lubrication of the leadscrew (the
large threaded rod that turns to move the scan heads up and down). This should be
done once a year. Lightly apply the lubricant that came with the system (in
the tool box) to the lead screw.
Home the platform after
application to help to evenly distribute the lubricant.
Important: No petroleum-based lubricants should ever be used on any of the Cyberware motion platforms, as they can cause severe damage to the mechanical parts.