Leica ScanStation P30, ScanStation P40 User Manual
Leica
ScanStation
P40/P30
System Field Manual
Version 5.0
English
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ScanStation P40/P30, Introduction
Introduction
To use the product in a permitted manner, please refer to the detailed safety directions in the User Manual.
Purchase Congratulations on the purchase of a Leica ScanStation P40/P30 instrument.
Product Identification
The type and serial number of your product are indicated on the type plate. Always
refer to this information when you need to contact your agency or Leica Geosystems
authorised service workshop.
Symbols The symbols used in this manual have the following meanings:
Trademarks • Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Validity of this
manual
This manual applies to the Leica ScanStation P40/P30 instruments.
Type Description
Important paragraphs which must be adhered to in practice as
they enable the product to be used in a technically correct and
efficient manner.
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Available documentation
Name Description/Format
Leica ScanStation
P40/P30 Quick Guide
Provides an overview of the product together
with technical data and safety directions.
Intended as a quick reference guide.
Leica ScanStation
P40/P30 User Manual
All instructions required in order to operate the
product to a basic level are contained in the
User Manual. Provides an overview of the
product together with technical data and safety
directions.
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Leica ScanStation
P40/P30 System Field
Manual
Describes the general operation of the product
in standard use. Intended as a quick reference
field guide.
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Leica Geosystems
HDS Training Manual
Training manual provided in the Leica HDS
training course by the local Leica HDS training
and support team.
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ScanStation P40/P30, Introduction
Refer to the following resources for all Leica ScanStation P40/P30 documentation and software
• Leica ScanStation P40/P30 System USB Swing Card
• http://www.leica-geosystems.com/downloads
• http://www.leica-geosystems.com/en/HDS-Laser-Scanners-SW_5570.htm
• https://myworld.leica-geosystems.com
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Table of Contents
In this manual Chapter Page
1 Description of the System 10
1.1 Packing / Unpacking 10
2 Setting Up the Instrument 12
2.1 General Information 12
2.2 Scanner Setup on Tripod 13
2.3 Setup Over a Benchmark with the Internal Laser Plummet 15
2.4 Instrument Height 18
3 Description of the User Interface 20
3.1 Front Side 20
3.2 Display 21
3.3 Status Bar 23
3.4 Operating Principles 31
4 Switching the System On/Off 34
5 Remote Control 36
6 Main Menu 40
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7 Scanning 46
7.1 Scanning\Scan Begin 46
7.2 Scanning\Setup 49
7.2.1 Scanning\Setup\Quick Orientation 50
7.2.2 Scanning\Setup\Set Azimuth 52
7.2.3 Scanning\Setup\Known Backsight 62
7.2.4 Scanning\Setup\Resection 72
7.2.5 Scanning\Setup\Auto Resection 85
7.2.6 Scanning\Setup\Setup Configuration 97
7.2.7 Scanning\Setup\Station ID Configuration 104
7.2.8 Scanning\Setup\Scale Factor 107
7.3 Scanning\Scan Parameters 112
7.3.1 Scanning\Scan Parameters\Field of View 114
7.3.2 Scanning\Scan Parameters\Resolution 127
7.3.3 Scanning\Scan Parameters\Image Control\Internal Camera 135
7.3.4 Scanning\Scan Parameters\Image Control\External Camera 143
7.3.5 Scanning\Scan Parameters\Filter 155
7.3.6 Scanning\Detail Scan Parameters 158
7.3.7 Scanning\Scan Parameters\...\Target Definition 163
8 Traverse 182
8.1 Traverse Begin 183
8.2 Traverse Configuration 186
8.3 Traverse Management 191
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8.3.1 New Traverse 194
8.3.2 Edit Traverse 196
8.3.3 Delete Traverse 198
8.3.4 Traverse Data 200
8.4 Starting a Traverse 204
8.5 Traverse Foresight 210
8.6 Scanning and Imaging from a Traverse Station 218
8.7 Traverse Backsight 220
8.8 Traverse Results 229
8.9 Adjustment Results 235
9 Manage 242
9.1 Manage\Projects 244
9.1.1 Manage\Projects\New Project 247
9.1.2 Manage\Projects\Edit Project 251
9.1.3 Manage\Projects\Delete Project 253
9.1.4 Manage\Projects\Data 255
9.1.5 Manage\Projects\Transfer Project 267
9.2 Manage\Targets 268
9.2.1 Manage\Targets\New Target 271
9.2.2 Manage\Targets\Edit Target 273
9.2.3 Manage\Targets\Delete Target 275
9.3 Manage\Control Points 277
9.3.1 Manage\Control Points\Import Control Points 280
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9.3.2 Manage\Control Points\Data 285
9.3.3 Manage\Control Points\Data\New Control Point 287
9.3.4 Manage\Control Points\Data\Edit Control Point 289
9.3.5 Manage\Control Points\Data\Delete Control Point 291
9.3.6 Manage\Control Points\Data\Import Control Points 292
9.3.7 Manage\Control Points\Data\Delete All Control Points 292
10 Status 294
10.1 Status\Battery & Memory 299
10.2 Status\System Information 303
10.3 Status\Level & Laser Plummet 309
10.4 Status\WiFi 316
11 Configuration 320
11.1 Configuration\Units & Formats 322
11.2 Configuration\Date & Time 325
11.3 Configuration\Settings 328
11.4 Configuration\Language 334
11.5 Configuration\Wake-Up Session 336
12 Tools 340
12.1 Tools\Format 343
12.2 Tools\Transfer 345
12.3 Tools\License 355
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12.4 Tools\Screen Calibration 359
12.5 Check & Adjust 361
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ScanStation P40/P30, Description of the System
1 Description of the System
1.1 Packing / Unpacking
Unpacking When in its transport container, the ScanStation P40/P30 can sit in either a face-up
or face-down position.
Pack the instrument the same way it is delivered.
To take the instrument out of its container,
grasp the handle and the base of the instrument, and lift.
Use caution due to the weight of the instrument (12 kg).
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ScanStation P40/P30, Setting Up the Instrument
2 Setting Up the Instrument
2.1 General Information
Use the tripod The instrument should always be set up on its tripod. Using the tripod specified for
the scanning system guarantees maximum stability during scanning operations.
Always set up the instrument on its tripod. 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.
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2.2 Scanner Setup on Tripod
ScanStation
P40/P30 setup
step-by-step
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.
Shield the instrument from direct sunlight and avoid uneven temperatures
around the instrument.
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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 locking knob of the
tribrach.
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 centre the bubble.
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2.3 Setup Over a Benchmark with the Internal Laser Plummet
Description This topic describes an instrument setup over a marked ground point using the laser
plummet. Geo-referencing of the Leica ScanStation P40/P30 is established by setting
up over a known or assumed control point, with optional reference target measurement to set the azimuth direction, and establishing a local or global coordinate
system.
The Leica ScanStation P40/P30 allows you to traverse, resect or free-station. Known
azimuth or known backsight measurements can be observed.
It is always possible to set up the instrument without the need for a marked ground
point.
With the dual-axis compensator enabled, the data scanned with ScanStation P40/P30
is corrected automatically.
About the plummet:
• 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 much easier to
centre the instrument.
• The laser plummet cannot be used in conjunction with a tribrach equipped with
an optical plummet.
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Setup with Laser
Plummet step-bystep
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).
Shield the instrument from direct sunlight and avoid uneven temperatures
around the instrument.
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3. Place the instrument on the tribrach (e) and secure it with the tribrach’s locking
knob.
4. Turn on the instrument by pressing the ON/OFF button (f). Go to Status,
Level & Laser Plummet, Plummet and activate the laser plummet (g).
5. Move the tripod legs (a) and use the tribrach footscrews (h) to centre the
plummet (i) over the ground point.
6. Adjust the tripod legs (j) to level the circular level (k).
7. By using the electronic level (Status, Level & Laser Plummet, Level) turn the
tribrach footscrews (h) to precisely level the instrument.
8. Centre the instrument precisely over the ground point (i) by shifting the tribrach
on the tripod plate.
9. Repeat steps 7. and 8. until the required accuracy is achieved.
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2.4 Instrument Height
ScanStation
P40/P30 height
setup step-by-step
To get an accurate height measurement use the GHM008 instrument height meter in
conjunction with the GHT196 distance holder. Both are included with the scanner.
1. Place tripod centrally over the ground
point, level instrument.
2. Click GHT196 distance holder to tribrach.
It must "snap" onto the cover over an
adjusting screw.
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).
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• For detailed information about the GHM008 instrument height meter
and GHT196 distance holder refer to the GHM008/GHT196 user manual
which is delivered with these items.
• The tilt axis height of the ScanStation 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. 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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ScanStation P40/P30, Description of the User Interface
3 Description of the User Interface
3.1 Front Side
Overview
a) ON/OFF button
b) USB socket
c) Loudspeaker
d) Stylus
e) Touch screen user interface
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3.2 Display
Overview
a) Time
b) Caption
c) Title bar
d) Screen area
e) Message bar
f) Status bar
g) Escape button
h) Menu icon
i) SHIFT button
j) Soft keys
Element Description
Time The current local time is shown.
Caption Shows location in menu system.
Title bar Shows name of current screen.
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Screen area Working area of the screen.
Message bar Shows messages.
Status bar Shows current status information for 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.
Element Description
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3.3 Status Bar
Overview The icons in the status bar display the current status information of the instrument.
Clicking a status icon gives direct access to a detailed status description.
a) Range mode
b) Range filter
c) Scale factor
d) Wake up mode
e) Active target type
f) Dual-axis compensator
g) WiFi status
h) Internal hard disc
i) External memory
j) Status of external memory
k) External camera
l) External battery / AC power supply
m) Internal battery A
n) Internal battery B
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• Internal battery A indicates the status of the battery in compartment A which
is located at the same side cover as the touch screen.
• Internal battery B indicates the status of the battery in compartment B at the
opposite side cover without a screen.
• First the battery with the lower remaining power is discharged. Once the first
battery has been discharged, the instrument automatically switches to the
second battery.
Icon Description
Range mode Range mode enabled
Range filter Range filter enabled
Scale factor Scale factor enabled
Wake Up mode Wake Up mode enabled
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Active target type Leica B/W 4.5" target
HDS black/white target 6"
HDS black/white target 3"
HDS sphere target
User defined target of type Leica B/W 4.5"
User defined target of type HDS black/white 6"
User defined target of type HDS black/white 3"
User defined target of type HDS sphere
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Dual-axis
compensator
On and levelled
Off
On but out of range
WiFi Onboard WiFi adapter on and connected.
Onboard WiFi adapter off.
Onboard WiFi adapter on.
External camera External camera connected and selected for image
acquisition.
Icon Description
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Internal hard disc Empty
13% memory used
25% memory used
38% memory used
50% memory used
63% memory used
75% memory used
88% memory used
Full
Status of external
memory
Ready to be removed
Do not remove
Icon Description
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External memory Empty
17% memory used
33% memory used
50% memory used
67% memory used
83% memory used
Full
External battery / AC
power supply
External battery connected
AC power supply connected
Icon Description
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Internal battery A/B Symbols for the currently used battery:
Empty
20% capacity
40% capacity
60% capacity
80% capacity
Full
Icon Description
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Symbols for the currently unused battery:
Empty
20% capacity
40% capacity
60% capacity
80% capacity
Full
Icon Description
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