System Overview - Planitar iGUIDE PLANIX Instruction Manual

System Overview

PLANIX is an iGUIDE camera system designed to simultaneously measure and photograph spaces to create
floor plans and iGUIDE 3D virtual tours. The PLANIX uses a built-in laser scanner for gathering laser
measurement data and a user-replaceable 360° camera for capturing panoramas. All surveyed data is
stored on a user-replaceable USB flash drive. The scanner's laser is infra-red and is invisible. The PLANIX
has a built-in Wi-Fi access point and you can connect to it from any Wi-Fi enabled device. It is controlled by
the Survey web app that runs in a web browser. Phones and tablets with a 5-7" display are most convenient
to use with Survey. The PLANIX is not user serviceable and must not be disassembled or the Warranty will
be void. It is recommended to use PLANIX with a QR (quick-release) plate and a ball head to allow for easy
leveling on a tripod. Arca Swiss type QR plates with a release screw are recommended over QR plates with
a release lever due to possible interference of the lever with the feet. Figure 2 shows the main components
of the PLANIX camera system.
System Components
1. 360° camera (and its power button location).
2. Laser scanner
3. USB 3.0 port (USB-A): all data is stored on the
USB drive.
4. System power button
5. Status indicator: Blinks when the system is
busy either during startup or while processing
data. During startup, the Wi-Fi signal will not
appear until the status indicator stops blinking.
6. Battery charge level indicator:
4 bars: 76-100%
3 bars: 51-75%
2 bars: 26-50%
1 bar: 5-25%
1 bar, blinking: < 5%.
7. Charging indicator: Blinks while charging; lit
steady when charging is complete.
8. Charging port
Reset button: Reset Wi-Fi and other settings to
9.
factory defaults.
10. Mounting screw hole: for attaching a QR plate
¼"
with screw.
11. System battery access hatch
12. Feet
13. 360° camera mount (detachable): Attached
using four M3-0.5x12, Phillips head screws (PH#1
drive).
14. 360° camera mounting thumb screw
15. USB connector (USB-C): Connects the PLANIX Core to the 360° camera.
Setup ➤ Connect ➤ Survey ➤ Stitch
Figure 2 - System components
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