What does LumiScan Calibration do?

It converts 2D image coordinates into 3D coordinates on a calibrated plane, so positions found by a LumiScan vision app become real-world coordinates a robot can pick or place at – one point at a time or as an array.

How is the plane calibrated?

Once, with a calibration plate from HD Vision Systems: place it on the plane, capture at least one image and send it to us. You receive the calibration data as a TIFF file and load it into the app.

Does it work with several cameras?

Yes. It supports single- and multi-camera systems, with each camera as its own module.

Does LumiScan Calibration run on ctrlX OS and on a PC?

Yes. On ctrlX OS (ctrlX CORE or ctrlX IPC) it uses the ctrlX Data Layer; on a PC with Windows 11 or Ubuntu 24.04 it uses LumiScan Keryx. Node addresses, types and behaviour are the same on both, so a program written against one works against the other. On a PC, a PLC controls it via OPC UA.

How is the app licensed?

As a runtime licence. On ctrlX OS it is licensed through the ctrlX licensing, without a key; on Windows 11 and Ubuntu 24.04 with the LumiScan Key (CodeMeter Runtime 9.00 or later). The apps are available from HD Vision Systems and in the ctrlX Store.

LumiScan Ecosystem: Infrastructure

LumiScan Calibration

Converts pixel coordinates into real-world robot and machine coordinates.

The LumiScan Calibration Runtime is a software component for converting pixel and image coordinates into real-world coordinates within industrial machine vision and automation systems.

The software enables the application of previously created calibration models and provides precise transformation functions for localizing objects within a defined coordinate system. This allows image data from 2D and 3D cameras to be converted into metric coordinates for use in measurement, inspection, and robotics applications.

The runtime is deployed in productive systems and forms the basis for precise position determination and the transfer of coordinates to robots, measurement systems, or higher-level controllers.

Scope of Performance

Conversion of pixel coordinates to world coordinates
Application of stored calibration models
Coordinate transformation for 2D and 3D image data
Calculation of metric object positions
Support for camera, workpiece, and robot coordinate systems
Real-time capable execution in industrial applications

Functions

Pixel-to-world transformation
Camera calibration models
Coordinate system transformation
Scaling and perspective correction
Support for single-camera and multi-camera systems
Calculation of X, Y, and Z coordinates
Transformation into user-defined reference systems

Typical Applications

Vision Guided Robotics
Pick-and-Place applications
Bin Picking
Machine Tending
Automated Assembly
Quality Inspection
Industrial Metrology
Position determination for robots and handling systems

Compatibility

Compatible with:

LumiScan VGR Runtime
LumiScan VGR Lite Runtime
LumiScan Engineering
LumiScan Metrology SDK
LumiScan CamDriver Runtime
LumiScan Vision Suite
GenICam-compatible 2D and 3D cameras

License Model

Runtime License
Per system / machine
Perpetual License
Optionally with Software Maintenance

Scope of Delivery

LumiScan Calibration Runtime License
Calibration and transformation libraries
Interfaces for integration into LumiScan applications
Documentation

Not Included

Creation of calibration models
Calibration tools and engineering functions
Camera hardware
Individual integration services
Software support (unless separately contracted).

All apps in the ecosystem