RDS Versions for ROMER Scanners

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See also VTube-LASER ROMER RDS Performance Recommendations

HEXAGON Scanner Driver Versions Supported

“RS” refers to “ROMER Scanner” The RS1 scanner requires RDS 4.0 or 4.1 – but not newer. RDS 4.2.0 or newer should be used for scanner versions RS2, RS3, RS4, and RS5 RDS 4.2.1 is tested and works well. RDS 4.2.2 is tested and works well. RDS 4.2.3 is tested and works well. RDS 5.0.0 is tested and works well. This version is required for 8-series of the HEXAGON Absolute Arms. RDS 5.2.0 is tested and works well. RDS 5.3.0 is tested and works well.

ROMER Scanners Website

Romer Scanners Site

ROMER Scanner Support

According to HEXAGON, VTube-LASER can support any scanner supported by RDS directly, including...

RS8 Scanners
RS7 Scanners

CMS108 Scanners

HP-L-20.8 HP-L-8.9 This scanner is for attachment of a scanner on the same arms that use Tube Shaper software. See the ROMER HP-L-8.9 website For use on 6 axis arms.
Leica Absolute Scanner for Long Distances The LR model can measure a 10 meter volume. The MR model can measure a 20 meter volume. YouTube video of LAS

ROMER Ball Probe Support

All ball probe systems on devices that run through RDS are compatible with VTube-LASER.

ROMER Versions

RDS 4.2.1 and 4.2.2 work well. v4.2.2 has anti-outlier (anti-flyer) algorithms for highly reflective surfaces. We do not recommend RDS 4.2.3 because it has an issue that causes it to unload regularly, and it is very sluggish compared to the earlier versions.

How to Determine Your Current RDS Version

Left click on the System Tray icon.
Right click on the measuring center icon.
Left click on About.
The RDS About window will display.

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