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Leica ScanStation P50 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Leica ScanStation P50/P40/P30 User Manual Version 6.0 English...
  • Page 2 Introduction Purchase Congratulations on the purchase of a ScanStation P50/P40/P30 series instru- ment. This manual contains important safety directions as well as instructions for set- ting up the product and operating it. Refer to "1 Safety Directions" for further information.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Safety Directions General Introduction Definition of Use Limits of Use Responsibilities Hazards of Use 1.5.1 For Power Supplies Laser Classification 1.6.1 General 1.6.2 Scanning Laser 1.6.3 Laser Plummet Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC FCC Statement, Applicable in U.S. Description of the System Packing / Unpacking the Instrument Container Contents System Components...
  • Page 4 5.4.1 Pin Assignment of Lemo Ports Environmental Specifications 5.5.1 ScanStation 5.5.2 Charger and Batteries Dimensions Height and Offset Weight Accessories 5.10 Conformity to National Regulations 5.10.1 ScanStation P50/P40/P30 5.10.2 Dangerous Goods Regulations Software Licence Agreement End User Licence Agreement EULA Table of Contents...

  • Page 5: Safety Directions

    Safety Directions General Introduction Description The following directions enable the person responsible for the product, and the person who actually uses the equipment, to anticipate and avoid operational hazards. The person responsible for the product must ensure that all users understand these directions and adhere to them.

  • Page 6: Limits Of Use

    • To be familiar with local regulations relating to safety and accident preven- tion. To inform Leica Geosystems immediately if the product and the application • becomes unsafe. To ensure that the national laws, regulations and conditions for the opera- •...

  • Page 7: Hazards Of Use

    Always ensure that the working site is adequately secured. Adhere to the regulations governing safety, accident prevention and road traffic. WARNING Only Leica Geosystems authorised service centres are entitled to repair these products. WARNING High mechanical stress, high ambient temperatures or immersion into fluids can cause leakage, fire or explosions of the batteries.
  • Page 8 Always prevent access to the product by unauthorised personnel. Product-specific treatment and waste management information can be received from your Leica Geosystems distributor. CAUTION Watch out for erroneous measurement results if the product has been dropped or has been misused, modified, stored for long periods or transported.

  • Page 9: For Power Supplies

    1.5.1 For Power Supplies WARNING If charged or discharged, batteries not recommended by Leica Geosystems may be damaged. They may burn and explode. Precautions: ▶ Only charge and discharge batteries recommended by Leica Geosystems.

  • Page 10: Laser Classification

    WARNING The product is not designed for use under wet and severe conditions. If unit becomes wet it may cause you to receive an electric shock. Precautions: ▶ Use the product only in dry environments, for example in buildings or vehi- cles.

  • Page 11: Scanning Laser

    1.6.2 Scanning Laser General The laser incorporated in the product produces a laser beam which emerges from the rotating mirror. The laser product described in this section is classified as laser class 1 in accordance with: • IEC 60825-1 (2014-05): “Safety of laser products” These products are safe under reasonably foreseeable conditions of operation and are not harmful to the eyes provided that the products are used and main- tained in accordance with this User Manual.

  • Page 12: Laser Plummet

    Description Value Pulse repetition frequency (PRF) 250 kHz Beam divergence (FWHM, full angle) < 0.23 mrad Mirror rotation > 3.2 Hz Base rotation 32 μHz Invisible Laser (EDM Mode: >1 km maximum range): Description Value Wavelength 1550 nm Maximum pulse energy 1000 nJ Pulse duration 0.75 ns...

  • Page 13: Electromagnetic Compatibility Emc

    IEC 60825-1 (2014-05): "Safety of laser products". • These products are safe under reasonably foreseeable conditions of operation and are not harmful to the eyes provided that the products are used and main- tained in accordance with this User Manual. Description Value Maximum average radiant power...
  • Page 14 Although the product meets the strict regulations and standards which are in force in this respect, Leica Geosystems cannot completely exclude the possibil- ity that other equipment may be disturbed. Use of product with WARNING radio or digital cellu- Electromagnetic fields can cause disturbances in other equipment, in installa-...

  • Page 15: Fcc Statement, Applicable In U

    S.No.: 3333333 Equip.No.: 123456789 Power: 20...36V . 100W max. Leica Geosystems AG CH-9435 Heerbrugg Manufactured: 2017 Made in Switzerland Complies with FDA performance standards for laser products except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No 50, dated June 24, 2007 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 16 FCC Labelling GEB242 008682_001 Type Plate Labelling GKL311 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 17 FCC Labelling GKL271 .........

  • Page 18: Description Of The System

    Description of the System Packing / Unpacking the Instrument Packing and Unpack- When in its transport container, the ScanStation P50/P40/P30 can sit in either a face-up or face-down position. To take the instrument out of its container, grasp the handle and the base of the instrument, and lift.

  • Page 19: System Components

    GKL271 charging station GKL311 Single-bay Charger Professional 3000 GEB242 internal batteries AC/DC adapter for charger 004239_003 System Components System components ScanStation P50/P40/P30 ScanStation GEV228 Ethernet cable P50/P40/P30 GEB242 internal batteries GKL123 AC power adapter GEV259 power cable GEV225 AC power supply for...

  • Page 20: Power Concept

    Components of the Antenna ScanStation Removable handle P50/P40/P30 Rotating mirror (laser and camera aperture) Battery compartment B Circular level Socket for power supply, 5 pin female with blue colour ring Socket for time synchroniza- tion, 9 pin female ON/OFF button USB socket Loudspeaker Stylus...

  • Page 21: Chargers And Power Supplies

    2.4.2 Chargers and Power Supplies GKL311 Single-bay Charger Professional 3000 009201_001 ☞ For more details refer to the GKL311 User Manual. GKL341 Multi-bay Charger Professional 5000 009202_001 ☞ For more details refer to the GKL341 User Manual. GKL271 charging sta- GKL271 charging station for the GEB271 battery pack.

  • Page 22: Other Components

    GEV225 AC power GEV225 AC power supply for the GKL271 charging station. supply AC power supply cable Connector 3pin, male with blue bend protection Power indicator LED AC power supply Mains power cable, country specific 004247_001 GEV259 power cable Connects ScanStationP50/P40/P30 to GKL271 charging station. for ScanStation P50/P40/P30 Cable...

  • Page 23: Cabling

    Cabling for ScanSta- The following illustration shows the correct cabling to connect the ScanSta- tion P50/P40/P30 tionP50/P40/P30 to a GEB271 battery pack. with GEB271 battery pack ScanStation P50/P40/P30 GEV259 power cable GEB271 battery pack GKL271 charging station 007864_001 Power supply for The following illustration shows the charging station setup.

  • Page 24: About Chargers And Power Supply

    ☞ The GKL123 AC power supply cannot be used as an AC power supply for the battery charging station. It is designed exclusively for powering the ScanStation P50/P40/P30 and must not be connected to any other device. 2.6.1 About Chargers and Power Supply WARNING The product is not designed for use under wet and severe conditions.

  • Page 25: User Interface

    Scanning laser beam 90° 0° 360° 360° 0° 55° 55° 007857_002 User Interface 2.8.1 Face Plate Overview of face plate ON/OFF button USB socket Loudspeaker Stylus Touchscreen user interface 004255_001 2.8.2 Screen Screen overview Time Caption Title bar Screen area Message bar Status bar Escape button...

  • Page 26: Icons

    Element Description Title bar Shows name of current screen. Screen area Working area of the screen. Message bar Shows messages. Status bar Shows current status information of the instrument. Escape button Returns to the previous screen. Menu icon Selecting menu icons opens submenus. SHIFT button Displays the second level of soft keys.
  • Page 27 ☞ For a complete description of the virtual keyboards refer to the Leica ScanStation P50/P40/P30 System Field Manual. Description of the System...

  • Page 28: Operation

    Operation Instrument Setup 3.1.1 General Information Use the tripod The instrument should always be set up on its tripod. Using the tripod speci- fied for the scanning system guarantees maximum stability during scanning operations. ☞ Always set up the instrument on its tripod. Do not set up the instru- ment directly on the ground for scanning operations.

  • Page 29: Setup Over A Benchmark With The Internal Laser Plummet

    The ScanStation P50/P40/P30 allows you to traverse, resect or free-station. Known azimuth or known back sight measurements can be observed.

  • Page 30: Instrument Height

    Turn on the instrument by pressing the ON/OFF button (f). Go to Status, Level and Laser Plummet, Plummet and activate the laser plummet (g). Move the tripod legs (a) and use the tribrach footscrews (h) to cen- tre the plummet (i) over the ground point. Adjust the tripod legs (j) to level the circular level (k).

  • Page 31: Power Supply

    GHT196 distance holder refer to the GHM008/GHT196 user manual which is delivered with these items. The tilt axis height of the ScanStation P50/P40/P30 is 250 mm. Take care • to use the GHM008 which has a special scale to measure the height of instruments with a tilt axis height of 250 mm.

  • Page 32: Charging Station

    • It is normal for the battery to become warm during charging. Using the chargers recommended by Leica Geosystems, it is not possible to charge the battery once the temperature is too high. • For new batteries or batteries that have been stored for a long time (>...
  • Page 33 The LEDs show the actual charge/discharge status or indicate an error status. During charging, the LEDs always show the current status. While discharging or in standby, the status will only be shown for about 10 seconds after pressing the select button. Charging the battery 004330_001 Slide the battery pack into the charging station.
  • Page 34 If the charger indicates an error when the battery is connected, try connecting a different battery to find out whether the fault lies with the battery or with the charging station. If the problem persists, con- tact Leica Geosystems or your local agency. Operation...

  • Page 35: Internal Battery

    3.2.4 Internal Battery Insert and remove the internal battery step-by-step 004333_001 Unlock and open the battery compartment. Remove the battery holder. Remove the battery from the battery holder. Insert the new battery into the battery holder, ensuring that the contacts are facing out- ward and that the tip on the holder fits into the slot of the battery.

  • Page 36: External Battery

    Press and hold the On/Off button for 2 seconds until a beep is audible. The instrument starts with several subsequent beeps and a short melody. The Leica Geosystems welcome screen appears. Wait until the Main Menu appears on the display.

  • Page 37: Ambient Conditions

    Shutdown via On/Off button: Press and hold the On/Off button for 1 second until a single beep is audible. Wait for the scanner to shut down. In case of a system crash (forced shutdown): Press and hold the On/Off button for 6 seconds until a double beep is audible.
  • Page 38 009210_002_en ☞ For a complete description of all menus and commands refer to the Leica ScanStation P50/P40/P30 System Field Manual. Icon Function Scanning Offers access to all commands for scan- ner setup and operation control. Traverse Offers access to the Traverse workflow to establish a polygon of control points for further scanning operations.

  • Page 39: Troubleshooting

    Command Function Shift → Quit Return to main menu. Page Switch between pages in a menu. 3.3.4 Troubleshooting Basic troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause(s) Suggested Remedies Instrument does not Disconnect from AC boot. power supply or external battery. Disconnect all cables and remove all internal batteries.
  • Page 40 Diagnostic procedure The diagnostic procedure explains how to create log files with the user inter- face of your ScanStation P50/P40/P30 instrument in case of problems with the scanner. To create log files, follow the steps described below: From the Main Menu go to Tools, Transfer, Transfer Project.

  • Page 41: Care And Transport

    Shipping When transporting the product by rail, air or sea, always use the complete orig- inal Leica Geosystems packaging, container and cardboard box, or its equiva- lent, to protect against shock and vibration. Shipping, transport of...

  • Page 42: Cleaning And Drying

    Cleaning and Drying Product and accesso- Blow dust off lenses and prisms. • ries Never touch the glass with your fingers. • Cleaning the touchscreen: Use only a clean, soft, lint-free cloth for cleaning. • ☞ The touchscreen is covered by a thin, touch resistive foil. This foil can easily be damaged during cleaning e.g.

  • Page 43: Checking And Adjusting The Circular Level Of The Tribrach

    Clean the glass pane regularly with the provided cleaning tissue: Switch off instrument. • • Washing hands is necessary in order to avoid grease on the cleaning tis- sue. Better, use gloves to avoid finger oil on the glass. • •...

  • Page 44: Servicing The Tripod

    Levelling the tribrach step-by-step 004366_001 Level up the instrument in advance with the electronic level, assum- ing that the instrument is correctly adjusted. In the Main Menu go to Status, Level and Laser plummet, Level to access the elec- tronic bubble. The bubble of the tribrach must be within the centring circle.

  • Page 45: Inspecting The Laser Plummet Of The Instrument

    If the centre of the laser dot describes a perceptible circular move- ment or moves more than 3 mm away from the point which was first marked, an adjustment might be required. Inform your nearest Leica Geosystems authorised service workshop. Depending on brightness and surface, the diameter of the laser dot can vary.

  • Page 46: Technical Data

    Integrated 256 GB solid state drive. Additional storage on external USB device or external PC. Communication: Gigabit Ethernet or integrated wireless LAN (WLAN). Internal Camera The ScanStation P50/P40/P30 has an integrated high-resolution digital camera with zoom video. Camera data Value Type...

  • Page 47: System Performance

    (570 m and >1 km maximum range modes) Angle (horizontal/vertical) 8" / 8" (40 μrad / 40 μrad) Target acquisition (algorithmic fit to planar Leica B/W 4.5" targets) Maximum target range: 75 m 2 mm standard deviation at up to 50 m Dual-axis compensator...
  • Page 48 Up to 50 Hz with internal battery. • • Up to 100 Hz with external power supply. Scan duration (ScanStation P50, 570 m maximum range mode): Resolution Estimated scan duration [HH:MM:SS] for a full [mm @ 10 m] dome scan @ sensitivity level...
  • Page 49 *Reduced speed when in cold temperature battery management mode. Scan duration (ScanStation P40, 270 m maximum range mode): Resolution Estimated scan duration [HH:MM:SS] for a full [mm @ 10 m] dome scan @ sensitivity level Normal High 00:00:20* 00:00:28 00:00:33* 00:00:53* 12.5 00:00:58*...

  • Page 50: Electrical Data

    Plummet Value Accuracy 1.5 mm at 1.5 m instrument height (deviation from plumb line) Electrical Data ScanStation power Power ports: supply and consump- Ports tion Internal: 2, External: 1 (simultaneous use, hot swappable) Power supply: Internal 12 - 16.6V DC; four internal batteries provided with system. External 24 - 36V DC Power consumption:...

  • Page 51: Pin Assignment Of Lemo Ports

    Supply Value Capacity 5.8 Ah Battery operating and Internal battery Value charging times Operating time 5.5 hours, typical continuous use (room temperature), using both batteries simultaneously. Charging time Typical charging time with Professional Charger GKL311 is <3.5 hours at room temperature (2 batteries).

  • Page 52: Environmental Specifications

    Name Function PWR_IN Power-In, 10.5 V to 40 V Do not connect Ground Ground PWR_IN Power-In, 10.5 V to 40 V Synchronization port Lemo0, 9 pin female 010745_001 Name Function PPS_in_record IN Reserved for future use PPS_in_trigger IN Trigger for time synchronization PPS_in_reset IN Reserved for future use PPS_out_record OUT...

  • Page 53: Charger And Batteries

    Humidity: Type Protection Instrument Max 95 % non condensing Lighting: Type Protection Instrument Fully operational from bright sunlight to complete darkness. Sound emission: Type Level Instrument ≤75 dB(A) 5.5.2 Charger and Batteries Charger and battery Temperature range for GEB271, GKL271, GKL123 and GEB242 specifications Operating temperature [°C] Mode...

  • Page 54: Height And Offset

    500 x 625 x 366 19.7 x 24.6 x 14.4 transport container Height and Offset Tilt axis height and ScanStation P50/P40/P30 with ScanStation P50/P40/P30 with GS15 offset to TPS/GNSS GRZ122 prism (with handle GAD110 antenna (with handle GAD110) accessories and adapter GAD112)
  • Page 55 ScanStationP50/P40/P30 with Leica B/W 4.5" target (with GRT144 carrier) offset to targets 007874_002 Type Leica B/W 4.5" target (with GRT144 carrier) Tilt axis height 250 mm Offset tilt axis -53.8 mm to target centre. ScanStationP50/P40/P30 with Leica B/W 4.5" target (with adapter GAD50 on GRT146 carrier) Technical Data...
  • Page 56 GAD50 on GRT146 car- rier) Tilt axis height 250 mm Offset tilt axis 15.5 mm to target centre. ScanStationP50/P40/P30 with Leica B/W 4.5" target (with adapter GAD50 on GRT247 carrier) 007876_001 Type Leica B/W 4.5" target (with adapter GAD50 on GRT247 car-...
  • Page 57 014266_001 Type Leica B/W 4.5" target (with adapter GAD51 on GRT247 car- rier) Tilt axis height 250 mm Offset tilt axis 0 mm to target centre. ScanStationP50/P40/P30 with HDS B/W target 6" (with GRT146 carrier) 007877_001 Type HDS B/W target 6" (with GRT146...
  • Page 58 007878_001 Type HDS B/W target 6" (with GRT247 carrier) Tilt axis height 250 mm Offset tilt axis -45 mm to target centre. Carrier and adapter dimensions 009799_001 009800_001 GRT247 carrier - tripod setup GRT146 carrier - tripod setup Technical Data...
  • Page 59 0012591_001 009801_001 GRT144 carrier - tripod setup GAD50 adapter 014271_001 GAD51 adapter Technical Data...
  • Page 60 Target dimensions 010729_001 010730_001 Leica B/W 4.5" target Leica B/W target 6" Target pole with tar- get and adapter dimensions 014273_001 014272_001 Fixed target pole with HDS B/W tar- Fixed target pole with GAD50 get 6" adapter and HDS B/W target 4.5"...

  • Page 61: Weight

    • national regulations • Hereby, Leica Geosystems AG, declares that the radio equipment type ScanStation P50/P40/P30 is in compliance with the essential require- ments and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU. The decla- ration of conformity can be consulted at http://www.leica-geosys- tems.com/ce.

  • Page 62: Dangerous Goods Regulations

    Leica Geosystems has developed Guidelines on “How to carry Leica products” and “How to ship Leica products” with Lithium batteries. Before any transportation of a Leica product, we ask you to consult these guidelines on our web page (http://www.leica-geosystems.com/ dgr) to ensure that you are in accordance with the IATA Danger- ous Goods Regulations and that the Leica products can be transpor- ted correctly.

  • Page 63: Software Licence Agreement

    Leica Geosystems. Such software is protected by copyright and other laws and its use is defined and regulated by...

  • Page 64: End User Licence Agreement Eula

    End User Licence Agreement EULA EULA terms You have acquired a device ScanStation P50/P40/P30 that includes soft- • ware licenced by Leica Geosystems from an affiliate of Microsoft Corpora- tion ("MS"). Those installed software products of MS origin, as well as associated media, printed materials, and "online"...
  • Page 65 For details see: http://www.microsoft.com/About/Legal/EN/US/IntellectualProp- erty/UseTerms/Default.aspx Software Licence Agreement...
  • Page 66 827780-6.0.0en Original text Printed in Switzerland © 2017 Leica Geosystems AG, Heerbrugg, Switzerland Leica Geosystems AG Heinrich-Wild-Strasse CH-9435 Heerbrugg Switzerland Phone +41 71 727 31 31 www.leica-geosystems.com...

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