Leica ScanStation P30, Cyclone, ScanStation P40 Basic Training Manual
ScanStation P30/40 & Cyclone
Basic Training Manual
August 2015
Introduction
Introduction
This training manual covers the basics on using Leica Geosystem’s
Terrestrial Laser Scanner Hardware as well as our Cyclone point cloud
processing software.
The course runs through the whole workflow from setting up the instrument and capturing your
scene to downloading and combining the captured data into a common coordinate system
(registration) all the way to extracting information and creating end-deliverables from this data.
The layout reflects the standard workflow progression as it is executed in the majority of cases.
Below is the basic flowchart on how a standard workflow progression looks like.
We believe that when you have been through these exercises you have sufficient information to
start and execute your own projects and understand the philosophy of the software well enough
to also use additional functionality within the software package which is not covered here.
All software parts are explained on example databases which are delivered with this class. This
allows you revisit and revise certain parts later on at your own pace and time.
Further information on specific items can always be found in the hardware user manuals and
system field manuals as well as the Cyclone Help.
All people involved in creating this documentation hope that you find this manual useful and find
yourself looking at it also in the future as a reference guide.
BASIC WORKFLOW CHART
Data Capture
&Transfer
Data Import
& Inspection
Registration
Data
Organisation
& Cleanup
Creating
Deliverables
Export
Table of Contents
1
Table of Contents
Module 1.0 - Scanning with ScanStation P30 ............................................................................... 1
1
HDS - ScanStation P30 ................................................................................................... 3
2
Set up the ScanStation P30 ........................................................................................... 6
3
MMI (Man Machine Interface) - Overview ..................................................................... 12
4
Operating P30 using Onboard Graphical Interface ........................................................ 31
5
Remote Control of the P30 .......................................................................................... 46
6
Data Management on P30 ............................................................................................ 53
7
Troubleshoot ............................................................................................................... 59
Module 2.0 - Introduction to Cyclone ........................................................................................... 1
1
Cyclone Navigator Window ............................................................................................. 3
2
Managing Databases ...................................................................................................... 5
3
Linking to / Loading an Existing Database ...................................................................... 8
4
Using the Online Help .................................................................................................. 10
5
Database Hierarchy ...................................................................................................... 11
6
Examine the Database’s Objects .................................................................................. 13
7
File Management .......................................................................................................... 21
Module 2.1 - Point Cloud Import .................................................................................................. 1
1
Importing Leica ScanStation data ................................................................................... 3
2
Importing HDS 7000 data (.zfs) ................................................................................... 12
3
Import of other scan file formats ................................................................................. 14
4
Import as Auto Align Project ......................................................................................... 15
5
Import MultiStation MS50 Data .................................................................................... 16
6
Using Batch Import tool ............................................................................................... 19
Module 3.0 - Basic Registration .................................................................................................... 1
1
Auto Alignment Registration (Cloud Constraints) ........................................................... 3
2
Visual Alignment Registration (Cloud Constraints) ........................................................ 13
3
Factors that determine the Effectiveness of PointCloud Constraints ............................ 22
4
Target Registration (Target constraints) ...................................................................... 25
5
Combined Registration ................................................................................................. 29
Module 3.1 - Applied Registration Techniques .............................................................................. 1
1
Getting Started .............................................................................................................. 3
2
Loading and importing Data ........................................................................................... 7
3
Preparation before registering Scans ........................................................................... 10
4
Registration ................................................................................................................. 17
5
Quality Check ............................................................................................................... 29
6
Geo Referencing .......................................................................................................... 33
7
Theory Excurse ............................................................................................................. 43
Module 4.0 - Organization & Visualization of point clouds ........................................................... 1
1
ScanWorld Explorer ........................................................................................................ 3
2
View Properties .............................................................................................................. 5
3
Unify a Point Cloud / ModelSpace ................................................................................. 12
4
Limit Box ...................................................................................................................... 15
5
User Coordinate System ............................................................................................... 19
6
Cutplanes and Half-Spaces ........................................................................................... 28
7
Review ......................................................................................................................... 34
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Module 4.1 - Texture Mapping ...................................................................................................... 1
1
Texture Mapping with imported images.......................................................................... 3
2
Texture Mapping with Cube-Maps ................................................................................ 16
Module 4.2 - Cyclone Keyplan ...................................................................................................... 1
1
Create a Keyplan ............................................................................................................ 3
2
Working with a KeyPlan .................................................................................................. 8
Module 4.3 - Cyclone TruSpace .................................................................................................... 1
1
Open and View a TruSpace ............................................................................................. 3
2
Tools and Functions within TruSpace ............................................................................. 6
3
Review ......................................................................................................................... 13
Module 5.0 - Cyclone Basic Modelling ........................................................................................... 1
1
Point Cloud Selection ..................................................................................................... 2
2
Fitting and Editing Patches ............................................................................................. 8
3
Fitting Continued ......................................................................................................... 17
4
Further Editing ............................................................................................................. 29
Module 5.1 - Measurements ......................................................................................................... 1
1
Measurements ............................................................................................................... 2
2
Obtaining Measurements ............................................................................................... 4
3
Edit and Save Measurements ......................................................................................... 5
4
Copying Measurements .................................................................................................. 8
Module 5.2 - Mesh Functions ....................................................................................................... 1
1
Mesh Creation and Editing ............................................................................................. 3
2
Creating Deliverables from Meshes ................................................................................ 9
3
Enhanced TIN Mesh Creation and Editing ..................................................................... 18
4
Creating a Uniform Sample Grid Pattern ....................................................................... 27
Module 5.3 - Alignments & Sections ............................................................................................ 1
1
Getting Started .............................................................................................................. 3
2
Remove Car Noise .......................................................................................................... 7
3
Create an Alignment .................................................................................................... 11
4
Create Sections ............................................................................................................ 14
5
Sections Manager ......................................................................................................... 15
6
Review ......................................................................................................................... 18
Module 6.0 - Export / Import ........................................................................................................ 1
1
Image Export .................................................................................................................. 2
2
Export ............................................................................................................................ 4
3
Import ............................................................................................................................ 7
4
COE – Cyclone Object Exchange ................................................................................... 11
5
Export pcE Application Files .......................................................................................... 12
Module 6.1 - Animation ................................................................................................................ 1
1
Defining an Animation Path ........................................................................................... 2
2
Editing the Path ............................................................................................................. 4
3
Editing the Frames ......................................................................................................... 4
4
Preview the Animation ................................................................................................... 6
5
Generating the Frames ................................................................................................... 7
Agenda
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Training Course Agenda
Day 1 - Tuesday
Morning Session (09:00am – 12:00pm)
09:00 Introduction: Student and teacher introduction.
Overview of the training schedule and training goals.
09:15 Module 1.0: Overview Scanning, Targets, Connect Scanners
09:45 Module 1.1: Scanning with ScanStation P30 / P40
10:30 Break
10:45 Module 1.1: Scanning with ScanStation P30 / P40 cont.
12:00 Lunch Break
Afternoon Session (01:00pm – 5:00pm)
01:00 Module 2.0: Introduction to Cyclone
02:30 Break
02:45 Module 2.1: Point Cloud Import
03:45 Module 3.0: Scanning and Registration Basics
Placing and using targets, scanning from different positions for registration. Registering
to survey control.
05:00 End of Day 1
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Agenda
Training Course Agenda
Day 2 - Wednesday
Morning Session (09:00am – 12:00pm)
09:00 Module 3.1: Basic Pointcloud Registration
10:30 Break
10:45 Module 3.2: Applied Registration Techniques
12:00 Lunch Break
Afternoon Session (01:00pm – 5:00pm)
01:00 Module 3.2: Applied Registration Techniques cont.
02:30 Break
02:45 Module 4.2: Cyclone Keyplan
03:15 Module 4.3: Cyclone TruSpace
03:45 Module 4.4: Cyclone Publisher & TruView
05:00 End of Day 2
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Training Course Agenda
Day 3 - Thursday
Morning Session (09:00am – 12:00pm)
09:00 Module 4.0: Organization & Visualization of Pointclouds
10:30 Break
10:45 Module 4.0: Organization & Visualization of Pointclouds cont.
11:15 Module 5.0: Cyclone Basic Modelling
12:00 Lunch Break
Afternoon Session (01:00pm – 5:00pm)
01:00 Module 5.0: Cyclone Basic Modelling cont.
02:30 Break
02:45 Module 5.1: Measurements
03:00 Module 5.2: Mesh Functions
04:00 Module 5.3: Alignments & Sections
05:00 End of Day 3
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Agenda
Training Course Agenda
Day 4 - Friday
Morning Session (09:00am – 12:00pm)
09:00 Execution of Scanning Project in the Field
11:30 Import Scans
12:00 Lunch Break
Afternoon Session (01:00pm – 4:00pm)
01:00 Registration/ Aligning of Scans from the morning session
Review of scanning project
01:30 Module 6.0: Export / Import
02:00 Module 6.1: Animation
02:30 Customizing Cyclone
03:00 optional: CloudWorx AutoCAD Demo
03:30 Review and Participants’ Feedback
04:00 End of Day 4
Scanner & Scanning Features
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Module 1.0 - Scanning with ScanStation P30
Introduction
The Leica ScanStation P30 is the industry’s best performing ultra-high speed and easy to learn
“Wave-Form-Digitized” scanner. The scanner is equipped with survey grade accuracy, range and
field-of-view in combination with an integrated video camera, laser plummet, internal WiFi
adapter and onboard set-up methods.
Ultra-high speed scanners (up to 1 million points per second) are known for their ultra-fast scan
speed and offer higher level of detail. To this, the break-through, compact Leica ScanStation P30
also brings unprecedented data quality at range (270m, max), plus outstanding environmental
capabilities, survey-grade tilt compensation and an industry first "Check & Adjust" capability.
With "Check & Adjust" users can electronically check the accuracy of their instrument and adjust
it themselves to ensure the highest level of performance, without having to send it to the
factory or service center (explained in the “Field Techniques” part of the manual).
Cyclone compatibility is given with the Cyclone 9.0 version. This software package is required for
import of ScanStation P30 data. Previous Cyclone versions do not support the ScanStation P30
format.
Objectives
When finished this module you will be able to:
•
Set up a ScanStation P30
•
Acquire scans, images and targets using the onboard functionality of ScanStation P30
•
Acquire scans, images and targets using the WiFi connection for remote control
•
Transfer the collected data to a computer for further processing
Files to Use
•
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Table of Contents
1 HDS - ScanStation P30 ............................................................................................................ 3
1.1 ScanStation P30 Components ........................................................................................ 3
2 Set up the ScanStation P30 ..................................................................................................... 6
2.1 Packing / Unpacking the System ..................................................................................... 7
2.2 Scanner Setup on Tripod ................................................................................................ 8
2.3 Setup over a Benchmark using the Internal Laser Plummet ............................................ 8
2.4 Determine the Instrument’s Height .............................................................................. 10
2.5 Power up the ScanStation P30 ..................................................................................... 11
3 MMI (Man Machine Interface) - Overview ............................................................................... 12
3.1 Main Screen ................................................................................................................. 12
3.2 Main Menu ................................................................................................................... 19
3.3 Onboard Controls ......................................................................................................... 21
4 Operating P30 using Onboard Graphical Interface ................................................................. 31
4.1 Preparation .................................................................................................................. 31
4.2 Scanning and Taking Images ........................................................................................ 33
4.3 Acquiring Targets ......................................................................................................... 43
5 Remote Control of the P30 .................................................................................................... 46
5.1 Remote Control with Leica CS10 and CS15 ................................................................... 46
5.2 Remote Control with Apple devices .............................................................................. 48
5.3 Remote Control with Android devices .......................................................................... 50
6 Data Management on P30 ..................................................................................................... 53
6.1 Data Transfer via USB device ........................................................................................ 53
6.2 Data Transfer via Data Copy Tool ................................................................................. 54
7 Troubleshoot ......................................................................................................................... 59
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1 HDS - ScanStation P30
The following chapter is showing several configurations and how to set up the scanning system.
1.1 ScanStation P30 Components
System Components
The Leica ScanStation P30 - 3D laser scanning system is consisting of:
Figure 1
a)
ScanStation P30/P40
b)
GEV228 Ethernet Cable
c)
GEB242 internal batteries
d)
GKL123 AC Power Adapter
e)
GEV259 power cable
f)
GEV225 AC power supply for GKL271
g)
GKL271 charging station and
GEB271 battery pack
h)
Tribrach
i)
Tripod
j)
Transport container for P30/P40
k)
Transport container for P30/P40
accessories
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Accessory Set
The Leica ScanStation P30 accessory set is consisting of:
Figure 2
a)
GEV259 power cable
b)
GEB271 external battery pack
c)
GKL271 charging station
d)
GEV225 AC power supply for GKL271
e)
GKL311 Single-bay Charger
Professional 3000
f)
GEB242 internal batteries
g)
AC/DC adapter for basic charger
with daisy chain cable
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Field of View (FoV)
The instrument has a rotating Scanhead and a rotating mirror that covers a 360° x 270° field of
view (FoV).
Figure 3
Scanhead Components
Figure 4
a)
Antenna
b)
Removable handle
c)
Rotating mirror (laser and camera aperture)
d)
Battery compartment B
e)
Circular level
f)
Socket for power supply,
g)
5 pin female with blue colour ring
h)
ON/OFF button
i)
USB socket
j)
Loudspeaker
k)
Stylus
l)
Touchscreen
m)
Battery compartment A
n)
Ethernet socket, 8 pin female with grey
colour ring
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2 Set up the ScanStation P30
The instrument should always be set up on its tripod. Using the tripod specified for the scanning
system guarantees maximum stability during scanning operations.
General Information
Do not set up the instrument directly on the ground for scanning operations.
It is always recommended to shield the instrument from direct sunlight and avoid uneven
temperatures around the instrument.
Unfavourable surfaces
Highly reflective objects (polish metal).
Highly absorbent objects (black surfaces).
Translucent surfaces (window glasses).
Unfavourable weather
Rain, snow and fog cause poor measurements.
Surfaces that directly illuminated by the sun cause an increased range noise
Objects that are scanned against the sunlight or a bright spotlight can be dazzled
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2.1 Packing / Unpacking the System
When in its transport container, the ScanStation P30 can sit in face-up or face-down position.
Figure 5
To take the instrument out of its container, grasp the handle and the base of the instrument
and lift (See Figure 5).
Use caution due to the weight of the instrument (12 kg).
Pack the instrument the same way it is delivered.
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2.2 Scanner Setup on Tripod
Figure 6
1. Extend the tripod legs to allow for a comfortable working posture. Tighten the screws at the
bottom of the legs.
2. Place the tribrach on the tripod and secure it with the central fixing screw.
3. Set up the tripod so that the tripod plate is as horizontal as possible.
4. Push the tripod legs firmly into the ground.
5. Place the instrument on the tribrach and secure it with the tribrach’s locking knob.
6. Level up the instrument using the instrument’s circular level. Turn two of the foot screws
together in opposite directions. The index finger of your right hand indicates the direction in
which the bubble should move. Now use the third foot screw to center the bubble.
2.3 Setup over a Benchmark using the Internal Laser Plummet
This topic describes an instrument setup over a marked ground point using the laser plummet.
Geo-referencing of the ScanStation P30 is established by setting up over a known or assumed
control point, with optional target extraction to set the azimuth direction, and establishing a
local or global coordinate system. The ScanStation P30 allows you to execute a traverse,
resection or free stationing. Known azimuth or known backsight measurements can be
observed.
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It is always possible to set up the instrument without the need for a marked ground point.
The laser plummet described in this topic is built into the vertical axis of the instrument. It
projects a red spot onto the ground, making it appreciably easier to center the instrument.
The laser plummet cannot be used in conjunction with a tribrach equipped with
an optical plummet.
Figure 7
1. Extend the tripod legs to allow for a comfortable working posture (a). Position the tripod
approximately over the marked ground point, centring it as well as possible (b).
2. Place the tribrach on the tripod (c) and secure it with the central fixing screw (d).
3. Place the instrument on the tribrach (e) and secure it with the tribrach’s locking knob.
4. Turn the tribrach’s footscrews (h) to level the instrument.
5. 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).
6. Move the tripod legs (a) and use the tribrach’s footscrews (h) to center the plummet (i) over
the ground point.
7. Adjust the tripod legs (j) to level the circular level (k).
8. By using the electronic level (Status, Level and Laser plummet, Level) turn the tribrach’s
footscrews (h) to precisely level the instrument.
9. Center the instrument precisely over the ground point (i) by shifting the tribrach on the
tripod plate.
10. Repeat steps 8 and 9 until the required accuracy is achieved.
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2.4 Determine the Instrument’s Height
To get an accurate height measurement use the GHM008 instrument height meter in conjunction
with the GHT196 distance holder that are both included in the scanner’s delivery.
Figure 8
1. Place tripod centrally over the ground
point, level instrument.
2. Click GHT196 distance holder to
tribrach. It must "snap" onto the
cover
3. Unfold measuring tongue, pull out
tape measure a little.
4. Insert GHM008 instrument height
meter in the distance holder and
attach.
5.
Swivel measure in the direction of the
ground point, pull out until the tip of
the measuring tongue touches the
point on the ground, keep under
tension and do not allow to sag,
clamp if necessary.
6. Read height of the instrument
(ground - tilt axis) in the reading
window at the red marking (in the
example 1.627 m).
The tilt axis height of the ScanStation 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. Do not use a tape with any other scale.
Alternatively the instrument height can be measured with a common, 1:1 scaled measuring tape
from the point on the ground to the little notch under the red Leica logo at both side covers of
the scanner. This distance will then be from the ground point to the tilt axis.
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2.5 Power up the ScanStation P30
The ScanStation P30 is delivered with 4 internal batteries. It can also be powered with an
external battery (See Accessories Box) or with an AC-Adapter.
Internal Battery
Figure 9
1. Unlock and open the battery compartment.
2. Remove the battery holder.
3. Remove the battery from the battery holder.
Insert the new battery into the battery
holder, ensuring that the contacts are facing
outward and that the tip on the holder fits
into the slot of the battery. The battery
should click into position.
4. Insert the battery holder back into the
battery compartment.
5. Turn the knob to lock the battery holder in
place.
6. Switch on the instrument to start the boot
process.
External Battery
Figure 10
1. Slide the battery pack into the charging
station. When connected, the three LEDs on
the charging station light up for 1 sec.
2. Connect the GEV259 power cable to port P2
of the charging station. Use the plug with the
red bend protection.
3. Connect the other end of the GEV259 power
cable to the power port of the instrument.
Use the plug with the blue bend protection.
4. Press the ON/OFF button on the instrument
to start the boot process.
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3 MMI (Man Machine Interface) - Overview
When the scanner is correctly set up and completely booted the following MMI-Screen (Man
Machine Interface) appears in the graphical onboard display.
3.1 Main Screen
Figure 11
Element Description
Time The current local time is shown
Caption Shows location in menu system
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
Soft keys Commands can be executed with the soft keys
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Status Bar
Status bar icons display status information of the instrument. Their appearance changes
accordingly to the system status.
Figure 12
Internal battery A indicates the status of the battery in compartment A which is located at the
same side cover as the touchscreen.
Internal battery B indicates the status of the battery in compartment B at the opposite side
cover without a screen.
Icon Description
Range Mode
Range mode enabled (P40 only)
Range filter
Range filter enabled
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Icon Description
Active target type
HDS B/W 4,5” target
HDS B/W 6” target
HDS Sphere target
User defined target B/W 4,5”
User defined target B/W 6”
User defined target Sphere
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Icon Description
Dual-axis compensator
(DAC)
On and levelled
Off
On but out of range
Icon Description
WiFi
Onboard WiFi adapter on and connected
Onboard WiFi adapter off
Onboard WiFi adapter on
Icon Description
Internal hard disk
Empty
25% memory used
50% memory used
75% memory used
Full
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Icon Description
Status of external memory
Ready to be removed
Do not remove!
Icon Description
External memory
Empty
33% memory used
50% memory used
67% memory used
Full
Icon Description
External battery / AC
Power supply
External battery connected
AC power supply connected
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Icon Description
Internal batteries A/B
(Symbols for the currently used
battery; the symbol for the
currently unused battery is
greyed out)
The internal batteries are hot
swappable
Empty
40% capcity
60% capcity
Full
User Input
The system offers two different virtual keyboards for user input:
1) If an alphanumeric input box is selected with the stylus, an alphanumeric keyboard pops up
offering letters, numbers and special characters.
Figure 13
a) Input field
b) Alphanumeric keypad
c) Backspace
d) Enter
e) Toogle between letters and
numbers/special characters
f) Shift -
Toogle between lower
case and upper case
characters
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2) If a numeric input box is selected with the stylus, a numeric keyboard pops up offering
numbers and some special character.
Figure 14
a) Input field
b) Backspace
c) Numeric keypad
d) Enter
e)
Toogle between positive and
negative number
f) Unit calculator (optional
when distance units ft or fi
are selected)
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3.2 Main Menu
The Main Menu will be displayed after the system boot process. Idle State in the message bar
indicates that the instrument is ready for scanning.
Switch between Simple and Advanced User Interface using
Adv. UI
, see Figure 15
Figure 15
Figure 16
Icon Function
Scan
Offers access to all commands for scanner
setup and operation control.
Check &
Adjust
Allows determining and updating angular
parameters and tilting compensator, set range
offset.
Manage
Offers access to all commands for project,
target and control point management.
Status
Offers access to all commands for the
scanner’s status information.
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Icon Function
Configuration
Offers access to all commands for the
configuration of the system.
Tools
Offers access to all commands for disk
formatting, data transfer, license management
and display calibration.
Menu independent commands
Command Function
Escape
Return to previous menu in menu hierarchy.
Shift + Quit
Return to main menu.
Page
Switch between pages in a menu.
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