RDS Versions for ROMER Scanners

Information about RDS Versions and HEXAGON scanner versions

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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.

HEXAGON Scanners Website

Romer Scanners Site

HEXAGON Scanner Support

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

RA8 7-axis Portable Arms
RA7 7-axis Portable Arms

CMS108 Scanners

HP-L-20.8 RA7 and RA8 Portable Arms with HP-L-8.9 scanners 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.