> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://support.lumafield.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# First Steps

> Everything you need to do before your first scan

<h2 id="preparing-for-your-first-scan">
  Preparing for your first scan
</h2>

<h3 id="it-and-network-configuration">
  IT and network configuration
</h3>

To ensure your scanner can connect to Voyager and receive the latest features, it must be properly configured on your local network. Enabling additional firewall access is highly recommended, as it allows for seamless automatic updates and faster remote troubleshooting. Please email [support@lumafield.com](mailto:support@lumafield.com) to request Lumafield's IT Requirements document for technical specifications.

<h3 id="regulatory-and-safety-compliance">
  Regulatory and safety compliance
</h3>

Before you can begin scanning, you must satisfy all regulatory requirements:

* **Radiation Safety Training -** complete your company’s internal Radiation Safety Training
* **Scanner Registration -** follow state or local guidelines for scanner registration and regulatory compliance

For detailed guidance, please visit the [Regulatory Requirements](/platform/regulatory) page.

<h3 id="platform-access">
  Platform access
</h3>

You must join the Lumafield Organization associated with your company/team to access your scanner's data.

* Reference the [Joining an Organization](/platform/joining-an-organization) page for account setup instructions
* Review the [Organization, Workspaces, and Members](/platform/organization-workspaces-and-members) page to understand how data is structured within Voyager

<h3 id="first-scan-guides">
  First scan guides
</h3>

If this is your first time using the system, please read the applicable hardware guide below:

* [Running Your First Scan](/platform/running-first-scan)

Please read the following to understand the basics of Voyager:

* [Analyzing Your First Scan](/platform/analyzing-first-scan)

<h2 id="continue-exploring">
  Continue exploring
</h2>

Lumafield offers different configurations of X-ray CT scanners for a range of engineering and quality applications:

* **Neptune:** Optimized for high-resolution inspection of individual parts.
* **Triton:** Engineered for high-throughput, automated, and high-volume applications.

X-ray CT scans provide a comprehensive 3D reconstruction of your part. Use Voyager to find defects, investigate failures, create meshes, and more. Explore what your Lumafield system can do below:

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  <Card title="Voyager" icon="rocket" href="/voyager/voyager-intro">
    Analyze your scans in the browser
  </Card>

  <Card title="Neptune" icon="expand" href="/neptune/neptune-intro">
    Scan your parts to see inside them
  </Card>

  <Card title="Triton" icon="barcode" href="/triton/triton-intro">
    Scale your inspection with automation
  </Card>

  <Card title="Automation" icon="wand-magic-sparkles" href="/recipes/recipes-intro">
    End to end automatic inspection
  </Card>
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