USER GUIDE Trimble TX5 3D Laser Scanner Version 1.
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Contents 1 Introduction 6 The Trimble TX5 3D laser scanner How the laser scanner works Equipment Recommended optional equipment 7 8 10 11 2 Safety Precautions and Maintenance 12 General safety information Electrical safety PowerBlock battery safety PowerDock battery charger safety Laser safety Mechanical security Transport Storage Maintenance General Cleaning instructions for optics 13 14 14 15 16 21 21 21 22 22 22 3 Parts and their Functions 25 Scanner – right side Scanner – left side Scanner – f
Contents Setting the date format Changing the date and time Setting the unit of length and the temperature scale Entering scanner information Scanning Setting the scan parameters Scanning parameters overview Enhancing the scanning environment with artificial targets Environmental conditions Starting a scan Shutting down the laser scanner Powering off the laser scanner Removing the battery Unplugging the power supply 5 TX5 Controller Software 43 44 45 45 46 46 51 53 55 55 58 59 59 59 60 General elements
Contents Firmware Update Factory Settings Sensors Temperature Sensors Inclinometer (Dual Axis Compensator) Compass Altimeter View scans Online help 87 88 89 89 90 91 92 94 97 6 Troubleshooting and Servicing 98 Available replacement parts Scanner LED behavior File structure of the SD memory card Error messages Mount dimensions Laser scanner dimensions Laser scanner power socket Technical support 99 100 101 102 104 105 106 107 Appendix A: Implementation Notes 108 Appendix B: FCC Compliance 115 Trim
CHAPTER 1 Introduction 1 In this chapter: n The Trimble TX5 3D laser scanner n How the laser scanner works n Equipment Trimble TX5 3D Laser Scanner User Guide 6
1 Introduction The Trimble TX5 3D laser scanner The Trimble® TX5 3D laser scanner is a high-speed three-dimensional laser scanner for detailed measurement and documentation. The laser scanner uses laser technology to produce exceedingly detailed three-dimensional images of complex environments and geometries in only a few minutes. The resulting images are an assembly of millions of 3D measurement points. The main features are: l High accuracy. l High resolution. l High speed.
1 Introduction How the laser scanner works In principle, the TX5 3D laser scanner works by sending an infrared laser beam into the center of its rotating mirror. The mirror deflects the laser beam on a vertical rotation around the environment being scanned; scattered light from surrounding objects is then reflected back into the scanner. To measure the distance, the laser scanner uses phase shift technology, where constant waves of infrared light of varying length are projected outward from the scanner.
1 Introduction Additionally, the laser scanner determines the reflectivity of the captured surfaces by measuring the intensity of the received laser beam. In general, bright surfaces reflect a greater portion of the emitted light than do dark surfaces. This reflectivity value is used to assign a corresponding grey value to each single point. The single point measurements are repeated up to 976,000 times per second.
1 Introduction Equipment The TX5 3D laser scanner is shipped with the following equipment: ❶ Scanner transport and carry case ❷ AC power cable ❸ External power supply unit with cable ❹ PowerBlock battery ❺ Memory card case ❻ USB memory card reader ❼ Laser safety goggles ❽ Quick Start Guide, situated in the case lid ❾ CD with TX5 SCENE software and this user guide, located in the case lid In addition, an SD memory card is located inside the scanner.
1 Introduction Recommended optional equipment l Tripod l Quick Release for convenient mounting of the laser scanner to the tripod l Spare battery l PowerDock charging cradle Retain all packing materials as you may need them later. The SD memory card, a charged PowerBlock battery or the external power supply unit with AC power cable, and a tripod are the minimum required equipment you need to carry out a scanning project.
CHAPTER 2 Safety Precautions and Maintenance 2 In this chapter: n General safety information n Electrical safety n Laser safety n Mechanical security n Transport n Storage n Maintenance Trimble TX5 3D Laser Scanner User Guide 12
2 Safety Precautions and Maintenance General safety information l Read this User Guide carefully and refer to it. Pay close attention to all warnings and follow the instructions step by step. CAUTION – Do not open the housing as this may damage the product, which will affect the product's warranty. l l l l l l l l l Servicing and repair must only be done by qualified service personnel authorized by Trimble.
2 Safety Precautions and Maintenance Electrical safety WARNING – Do not open the housing. Dangerous high voltages are present inside the enclosure. Only qualified service personnel should open the cabinet. Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or cause short circuits. This could result in a fire, electric shock, and damage to the product.
2 Safety Precautions and Maintenance PowerDock battery charger safety Observe the following safety measures when working with the Trimble PowerDock battery charger. The charger is available as an optional accessory: l l l l l l Do not charge any batteries other than the Trimble PowerBlock batteries in the PowerDock battery charger. Regularly check plug, cord and the charger itself. In case of damage contact Trimble Support. Do not bring metal objects into contact with the charger terminals.
2 Safety Precautions and Maintenance Laser safety The TX5 3D laser scanner produces an invisible laser beam with a wavelength of 905nm. The average laser power maximum is 20mW and the beam divergence is typically 0.19 mrad (0.011°). In accordance to the standard IEC 60825-1:2007, Ed 2.0, the TX5 3D laser scanner is classified as a Class 3R laser system.
2 Safety Precautions and Maintenance Resolution Quality Mio. Pts (full scan) Repetition rate (Hz) Pulse duration (µs) NOHD (m) axial radial 710.7 1/1 1x 24 13.081 7.50 3.60 710.7 1/1 2x 12 15.026 12.50 6.30 710.7 1/1 3x 6 17.268 20.30 10.90 710.7 1/1 4x 3 23.155 29.40 16.20 177.7 1/2 1x 48 13.081 4.50 1.80 177.7 1/2 2x 24 15.026 7.50 3.20 177.7 1/2 3x 12 17.260 12.50 5.50 177.7 1/2 4x 6 22.689 20.30 8.30 177.7 1/2 6x 3 23.155 29.40 16.
2 Safety Precautions and Maintenance Resolution Quality Mio. Pts (full scan) Repetition rate (Hz) Pulse duration (µs) NOHD (m) axial radial 2.8 1/16 8x 12 22.686 12.50 4.20 1.8 1/20 4x 60 186.912 3.80 0.40 1.8 1/20 6x 30 22.686 6.30 1.70 1.8 1/20 8x 15 22.686 10.60 3.30 0.7 1/32 4x 95 116.820 2.70 0.10 0.7 1/32 6x 48 233.640 4.50 0.90 0.7 1/32 8x 24 22.686 7.50 2.
2 Safety Precautions and Maintenance Depending on national regulation or work place safety (health and safety at the workplace) legislation, further laser safety measures might be necessary, such as: l l Personnel working in distances shorter than the NOHD must wear laser safety goggles. Prevent people without laser safety goggles from entering the NOHA (for example, by using a safety fence). l The NOHA should be posted with appropriate laser warning signs and should be demarcated.
2 Safety Precautions and Maintenance The TX5 3D laser scanner stays within the limits of laser class 1 if all instructions of this manual are obeyed, especially if no one is allowed to enter the NOHD without wearing laser safety goggles.
2 Safety Precautions and Maintenance Mechanical security The laser scanner may only be used when set on a flat and stable surface. Severe injuries may result if the laser scanner overturns. Only use equipment recommended by Trimble and follow the setup instructions in this manual or in the manual of the manufacturer of the equipment. If using a cart, move the setup with special care. Never move the cart by pulling at the power cables.
2 Safety Precautions and Maintenance Maintenance General It is recommended that you check your laser scanner at least once a month. This enables you to spot trouble before it starts and helps provide you with an efficient measuring system. The laser scanner is a precision instrument that contains many sensitive components, and it must be handled with care. Follow these procedures to prevent problems with your system: l Check the cables for damage to outside insulation, connectors, and pins.
2 Safety Precautions and Maintenance What's needed: l Compressed air spray (oil-free - optical supply store) l Alcohol free cleaning fluid in spray bottle / dropping bottle l 1 Package lens tissue (optical supply store) l 1 Package laboratory cloths (lint-free) l 1 Pair of tweezers or forceps l 1 Pair of non-powdered gloves Additionally for a greatly contaminated mirror: l Mild neutral soap (optical supply store) Slightly contaminated mirror Handling lens tissue: Fold two or three pieces of l
2 Safety Precautions and Maintenance wipe. Avoid touching the mirror surface with gloves. Do not touch the mirror surface and the receiver lens with the tweezers or forceps. Greatly contaminated mirror Folding laboratory cloths: Take several individual laboratory cloths out of the package and fold twice. Set onto an oil-free surface. l l l l Fold the laboratory cloth and soak the edge in the cleaning fluid. Carefully clean the edge of the mirror.
CHAPTER 3 Parts and their Functions 3 In this chapter: n Scanner – right side n Scanner – left side n Scanner – front n Scanner – bottom n PowerDock battery charger cradle Trimble TX5 3D Laser Scanner User Guide 25
3 Parts and their Functions Scanner – right side ❶ Power button Press this button to power on the laser scanner. If the laser scanner is on and running, press this button to power down the laser scanner. Pressing and holding the button more than 4 seconds will switch off the laser scanner without shutting down. Only use this option in exceptional cases; for example, if the shutdown mechanism does not work or the laser scanner is nonresponsive.
3 Parts and their Functions Scanner – left side ❶ Battery compartment Open the cover and press the fastener to release the battery ❷ LED sensor side Trimble TX5 3D Laser Scanner User Guide 27
3 Parts and their Functions Scanner – front ❶ Scanner mirror For safety and cleaning instructions see Mechanical security, page 21 and Cleaning instructions for optics, page 22. ❷ Reference area Used to adjust distance measurements while scanning. Avoid soiling this area and do not touch it. ❸ Scanner mount See Scanner – bottom, page 29. ❹ LED on scanner mount ❺ Power socket For the pin assignment of the power socket, see Laser scanner power socket, page 106.
3 Parts and their Functions Scanner – bottom ❶ Type label ❷ Pin hole (diameter 6 mm) for scanner adjustment ❸ Cover of the automation interface for automated applications Remove to get access to the automation interface of the laser scanner. For more information, refer to the Trimble TX5 Automation Interface Guide. Cover the automation interface if it is not needed or not in use.
3 Parts and their Functions PowerDock battery charger cradle ❶ LEDs (see below) ❷ Bearing area for the battery ❸ Power socket ❹ Power LED (LED 1). Indicates that power is connected to the PowerDock. ❺ LEDs 2–5. Indicate the charging status of the battery.
3 Parts and their Functions Normal LED behavior Charge level LED behavior 0–25% LED 2 is blinking yellow, others are off 25–50% LED 2 is illuminating yellow, LED 3 is blinking yellow, LEDs 4 & 5 are off 50–75% LEDs 2 & 3 are illuminating yellow, LED 4 is blinking yellow, LED 5 is off 75–99% LEDs 2 to 4 are illuminating yellow, LED 5 is blinking yellow Fully charged LEDs 2 to 5 are illuminating yellow LED behavior in case of errors Error LED behavior Temperature too low LED 2 is blinking red T
CHAPTER 4 Getting Started In this chapter: n Charging the battery n Setting up the tripod n Mounting the laser scanner n Using an SD memory card n Powering the laser scanner n Powering on the laser scanner n Initial scanner settings n Scanning n Shutting down the laser scanner n Powering off the laser scanner 4 This chapter provides preliminary steps and basic laser scanner operations and will guide you step-by-step from setting up the laser scanner to recording your first scan.
4 Getting Started Charging the battery The PowerBlock battery can be charged in the laser scanner or in the PowerDock battery charger which is available as an optional accessory. Carefully read the safety measures described in PowerBlock battery safety, page 14 and PowerDock battery charger safety, page 15 before using them. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before use and that a spare battery is kept on hand just in case it is needed during your scan project.
4 Getting Started 1. Connect the power supply unit cable to the power socket of the PowerDock charger. Confirm the direction of the power supply's plug. If you forcibly insert the plug in a wrong direction, the plug, the charger's power socket as well as the charger itself can be damaged. 2. Connect the AC power cable to the power supply as well as to a power outlet. Check the input voltage on the type label before connecting.
4 Getting Started Setting up the tripod Extend and lock all legs of the tripod. Check that the tripod adjustment arrangements have been locked and that the legs are of even length. Ensure that the surface is stable, that the tripod feet are secured and that it is firm in its position. The tripod‘s plate should be levelled as horizontally as possible. In extreme windy conditions, please make sure that the tripod has a stable standing.
4 Getting Started Mounting the laser scanner To mount the laser scanner to a tripod we recommend using a standard photo camera quick release. The quick release's plate must be equipped with a 3/8” screw to fit into the scanner's mount. 1. Remove the laser scanner from the case, check outer casing for any signs of damage or distortion. Check mirror for damage due to scratches, cracks, distortion and inspect for cleanliness. 2. Attach the quick release's plate with its 3/8” screw to the scanner's mount.
4 Getting Started Using an SD memory card Preparing an SD memory card The laser scanner will store the recorded scans on a removable SD memory card. This memory card can also be used to create backups of the scanner settings, to import scanner settings and to install firmware updates. Before carrying out a scan project you may use TX5 SCENE software to set up an SD card with project relevant information and settings, like the project structure, scan profiles or scanner operators.
4 Getting Started Inserting the SD memory card 1. Open the SD memory card slot cover. 2. Insert the formatted SD card with the notched edge in the direction as illustrated until it clicks. 3. Confirm the direction of the memory card. If you forcibly insert the memory card in a wrong direction, the SD card, the card slot or data on the card can be damaged. 4. Close the cover. Ejecting the SD memory card To remove a SD card from the scanner, open the SD card slot cover and lightly push the memory card.
4 Getting Started 3. Close the battery cover. Supplying power with the external power supply unit 1. Attach the power supply to one of the tripod's legs. 2. Connect the power supply unit cable to the power socket of the laser scanner. Confirm the direction of the power supply's plug. If you forcibly insert the plug in a wrong direction, the plug, the scanner's power socket, as well as the scanner can be damaged.
4 Getting Started 3. Connect the AC power cable to the power supply as well as to a power outlet. Check the input voltage on the type label before connecting. The upper LEDs of the scanner on the mirror and sensor side as well as the LED of the scanner mount begin to illuminate yellow. Note – To avoid electrical shock, outdoor use of the power supply unit is not permitted. Use the power supply unit in dry indoor environments only.
4 Getting Started Powering on the laser scanner Pressing the scanner's Power button will start the boot process, which will be indicated by the scanner LEDs blinking yellow. If power is supplied by the battery only and its charge state is too low to start the scanner, the scanner LEDs will blink orange. When the laser scanner is ready, the LEDs stop blinking and illuminate yellow and the Home screen of the scanner's operating software will appear on the integrated touch screen.
4 Getting Started Initial scanner settings This section gives you a brief description on how to set up initial scanner settings using the scanner's operating software on the integrated touch screen: l Setting the interface language, page 42 l Setting the date and time, page 43 l Setting the date format, page 43 l Changing the date and time, page 44 l Setting the unit of length and the temperature scale, page 45 l Entering scanner information, page 45 For more information, see TX5 Controller Sof
4 Getting Started Setting the date and time To change the date and time settings, go to Manage / General Settings / Date & Time. Time Format – Tap to set the time format. The operating software shows the time in 24-hour or 12hour format. Switch the button to ON to select the 24-hour clock. Switch the button to OFF to select the 12-hour clock. Selected date format – Tap to choose the date format. The currently selected date format is displayed on the button itself.
4 Getting Started To select the date format, tap the format in the list. YYYY is the year, DD the day and MM the month. The selected format is highlighted. Changing the date and time Select the Time button in the list to change the time, then use the buttons on the left to set the hours, the buttons on the right to set the minutes. Select the Year button in the list to change the year, then use the buttons on the left or on the right to set the date.
4 Getting Started Setting the unit of length and the temperature scale You can change the units scale under Manage / General Settings / Units. Lengths are displayed in meters or in feet.Tap a unit of length to select it. Temperatures are displayed in Celsius or Fahrenheit.Tap a temperature scale to select it. Entering scanner information To specify a scanner name and the owner, go to Manage / General Settings / Scanner Details. Scanner name – Tap to change the name of the scanner.
4 Getting Started Scanning This section provides a brief description on how to change the scanning settings so that you can capture your first scans. l Setting the scan parameters, page 46 l Scanning parameters overview, page 51 l Enhancing the scanning environment with artificial targets, page 53 l Environmental conditions, page 55 l Starting a scan, page 55 For more information, see TX5 Controller Software, page 60.
4 Getting Started Horizontal and Vertical Scan Range – Displays the scan range with the horizontal and the vertical start and end angles in degrees. Tap to adjust them. Select Sensors – Tap to enable or disable the automatic use of data from the built-in sensors for scan registration in TX5 SCENE software. Note – The available sensors vary depending on the scanner model. Scan with Color – Switch colored scan recording on or off. Advanced Settings – Enable or disable the Clear Contour and Clear Sky filters.
4 Getting Started Setting resolution and quality Resolution – The resulting scan resolution. You can choose among 1/1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/5, 1/8, 1/10, 1/16, 1/20 and 1/32. Use the slider on the left to change the resolution of the next scan. Quality – Affects the quality of the scan and the scanning time at constant scan resolutions. Move the slider up to reduce the noise in the scan data and increases the scan quality. This results in a longer scanning time.
4 Getting Started Setting the scan range Vertical area – The size of the vertical scan area in degrees. Use the left up and down buttons to change the vertical start angle. Use the right up and down buttons to adjust the vertical end angles. Horizontal area – The size of the horizontal scan area in degrees. Use the left buttons to change the horizontal start angle. Use the right buttons to adjust the horizontal end angles.
4 Getting Started Selecting the sensors Use Inclinometer – Enable or disable the automatic use of the inclination measurement of the builtin dual axis compensator (inclinometer) for scan registration in TX5 SCENE software. However, the data of this sensor is always measured and attached to each scan. If the use of the inclinometer data is switched ON, it is automatically used to register the scans in TX5 SCENE software; if it is switched off, the data is ignored.
4 Getting Started Advanced Settings Clear Contour – Enables the dynamic contour filter. While scanning, this hardware filter removes incorrect measurements at the edges of objects. It removes scan points resulting from hitting two objects with the laser spot which mainly happens at the edges of objects. Clear Sky – Enables the dynamic sky filter. While scanning, this hardware filter removes scan points resulting from hitting no objects at all which mainly happens when scanning the sky.
4 Getting Started Resolution Quality Mio. Pts (full scan) Speed (kpt/sec) Noise compression Net scan time (full scan) pt/360° NOHD [m] axial radial 177.7 1/2 1x 976 — 0:03:35 20,480 4.50 1.80 177.7 1/2 2x 488 — 0:07:09 20,480 7.50 3.20 177.7 1/2 3x 244 — 0:14:19 20,480 12.50 5.50 177.7 1/2 4x 122 — 0:28:38 20,480 20.30 8.30 177.7 1/2 6x 122 2x 1:54:32 20,480 29.40 16.20 44.4 1/4 1x 976 — 0:00:54 10,240 2.70 0.30 44.
4 Getting Started Resolution Quality Mio. Pts (full scan) Speed (kpt/sec) Noise compression Net scan time (full scan) pt/360° NOHD [m] axial radial 1.8 1/20 8x 122 4x 0:04:35 2,048 10.60 3.30 0.7 1/32 4x 122 — 0:00:07 1,280 2.70 0.10 0.7 1/32 6x 122 2x 0:00:27 1,280 4.50 0.90 0.7 1/32 8x 122 4x 0:01:47 1,280 7.50 2.
4 Getting Started l l l l l Targets should not be positioned symmetrically. They should form a polygon around the scanner and have varying distances to the scanner. Place them in the scanning area at varying heights, distances and planes. Avoid placing the targets in a straight line. If the references cannot be placed in an adequate distance to the scanner, increase the scanning resolution or the size of the targets. Do not place targets in close proximity to one another.
4 Getting Started Environmental conditions l l l l l l l When the product is transferred from a cold to a significantly warmer environment, water may condense on some elements inside the scanner. To avoid this, we recommend placing the scanner in an airtight plastic bag before bringing it from a cold to a significantly warmer environment. This allows the condensation to form on the bag and not inside the scanner.
4 Getting Started The scan process starts, the laser of the scanner will be switched ON and the scanning view will be displayed. The scanner's LEDs are blinking red as long as the laser of the scanner is switched ON. During scanning, the scanner rotates clockwise by 180°. If you are scanning with color, the scanner will continue to turn to 360° to take the pictures. The executed processing steps are displayed in the status bar of the scanning screen, the scan progress is indicated by the progress bar.
4 Getting Started The scan preview shows a grayscale picture of the captured scan to verify the scan itself and to check if all objects (e.g. targets) are clearly visible. This preview does not show color. Parameters button – Change the scanning parameters for the next scans. Start Scan button – Starts the next scan. Delete button – deletes the viewed scan file. Use the Left and Right Use the Plus and Minus arrow buttons to browse through already captured scans. buttons to zoom in or out.
4 Getting Started Shutting down the laser scanner To shut down the laser scanner, shortly press the Power button or use the shutdown button in the operating software under Manage. All LEDs will start blinking yellow. As soon as the laser scanner has finished the shutdown process the LEDs will stop blinking and you can safely remove the battery and the power supply. DO NOT turn off the power of the laser scanner before the shut down cycle is complete.
4 Getting Started Powering off the laser scanner Once the laser scanner has been completely shut down, disconnect the AC power cable first, then disconnect the power supply cable from the laser scanner, remove the battery and secure the equipment in protective cases. Removing the battery 1. Open the battery cover. 2. Push the fastener to release the battery. 3. Remove the battery. 4. Close the battery cover.
CHAPTER 5 TX5 Controller Software In this chapter: n General elements n Home screen n Manage screen n View scans n Online help 5 This chapter provides information about the TX5 Controller software, used to operate the laser scanner.
5 TX5 Controller Software General elements Status bar ❶ Current view – The name of the currently active and visible screen on the display. ❷ Battery icon – shows the status and charge state of the internal battery. ❸ Clock – shows the current time of the laser scanner. See Setting the date and time, page 43 for information on how to change the date and time of the scanner.
5 TX5 Controller Software Further situational icons of the status bar: Icon Meaning SD Card is busy. Do not remove the card from the scanner while it is busy. No SD card inserted. SD card is write protected. Remove write protection to be able to scan. Unknown SD card inserted. The card cannot be read. This might be due to the SD card being formatted in an unsupported file system.Format the SD card with the built-in format function. For more information, see SD Card, page 84. WLAN is turned on.
5 TX5 Controller Software Frequently used buttons Icon Meaning Add button. Adds new scan profiles, projects or operators. Duplicate button. Adds new scan profiles, projects or operators by duplicating the selected list element. Delete button. Deletes selected list elements, like projects, scan profiles or operators. Disabled Delete button. The selected list element can not be deleted. Scroll up and down buttons. Appear on the bottom of the screen if the content of a screen exceeds the screen height.
5 TX5 Controller Software Onscreen keyboard ❶ Shift key to toggle between capital and lower case letters. ❷ Key to toggle keyboard between standard and special characters. ❸ Moves the cursor in the text field right or left. ❹ Tap a key to enlarge it and its neighboring keys. Choose between the enlarged keys by dragging the finger a bit to the right or to the left. The selected key is highlighted. ❺ Delete key – deletes the complete text.
5 TX5 Controller Software Home screen Start Scan button – Starts a scan. See Starting a scan, page 55. Parameters button – Opens the dialog to select another scan profile and to edit the current scanning parameters. See Setting the scan parameters, page 46. View Scans button – Preview the scans that are stored on the SD card. See View scans, page 94. Manage button – Manage scan profiles, projects, operators and the scanner. See Manage screen, page 66.
5 TX5 Controller Software Manage screen Projects – Select the current scan project, add new or edit existing projects (see Managing scan projects, page 67). Tap to get a list of all available projects. Profiles – Select the current scan profile, create new or edit existing scan profiles. See Managing scan profiles, page 71. Operators – Select the current scanner operator, create new or edit existing operators. See Managing operators, page 73.
5 TX5 Controller Software Managing scan projects Projects in the operating software represent the structure of your real scan projects. A scan project usually consists of a main project that has several subprojects. For example, if you are scanning a multi-level building, each floor of this building might represent one subproject and each of these floors or subprojects might have further subprojects, for example rooms.
5 TX5 Controller Software To add a project, click the Add button . A new subproject is added to the selected project and the View Project screen appears. Here, you can change the name and enter further details of the new project. If you want the new project to be a main project without any parent projects, change its parent project to no parent project (see below for details) or you have to select the Default Project before adding the new project.
5 TX5 Controller Software Customer – If you are carrying out the scan project by order of a company, you can enter its name here. File Base Name – The scan will be saved with a file name consisting of this base name followed by the current scan number. Initial Scan No. – Automatically increments with each successive scan. Can be reset and may be used to indicate the number of scans per scan session. Additional Info – Additional project information.
5 TX5 Controller Software Selecting a scan project The project list contains the currently selected project and all further projects stored on the SD card. To select a project, tap it in the list. The selected project is highlighted. To view or change details of the selected project, tap it again. To display available subprojects of a project, select it and the list will be expanded with its sub projects. Proceed accordingly with further subprojects.
5 TX5 Controller Software Managing scan profiles Selecting scan profiles to use their parameters for the next scan is described in Setting the scan parameters (page 46). This topic describes how to add new and how to edit existing scan profiles. Creating a scan profile The laser scanner comes with predefined scan profiles. These scan profiles are read-only and cannot be changed or deleted. But you can add and manage your own custom scan profiles.
5 TX5 Controller Software Profile Name – Name of the scan profile. Tap to change it. The further settings here are similar to the settings of the scanning parameters. For more information, see Setting the scan parameters, page 46. Editing a scan profile To edit a scan profile, select it in the list and tap it again to view its details. You cannot edit predefined profiles.
5 TX5 Controller Software Managing operators The information about which scanner operator has recorded which scans, can be useful for the person who is postprocessing the scans, especially when there are several scanner operators working on the same scan project. You are able to assign scanner operators to the captured scans. To do this, select the operator in the operators list. You might have to create the operator first if it does not already exist.
5 TX5 Controller Software Name – The name of the scanner operator. Company – The name of the company providing the scanning service. Department – The department the operator works for. Phone – The operator's phone number. Email – The operator's email address. Info – Any additional information required by the service provider. This may be shift leaders, project managers etc. Selecting an operator To select an operator, tap it in the list.
5 TX5 Controller Software General settings Sounds – Change the volume of the scanner sounds, enable or disable scanner sounds. See Sounds, page 76. Power Management – Set up the screen saver; view the detailed battery charge state. See Power Management, page 77. Display – Set the brightness of the screen, recalibrate it or change the wallpaper of the Home screen. See Display, page 77. Date & Time – Change the displayed time and date format and change the date and time of the scanner.
5 TX5 Controller Software Sounds The scanner has a built-in loudspeaker and some scanner events are signaled by sounds. You can switch sounds on or off and change their volume. Volume – Increase or decrease the volume of the scanner sounds. Touch pad clicks – Switch on or switch off sound to confirm button clicks. Sound during scanning – If switched on, the scanner gives a warning signal when the laser is switched on and the scanner is scanning.
5 TX5 Controller Software Power Management Screensaver – If the screen has not been touched for a period of time, a screensaver appears. Change the length of time before the screensaver appears bytapping the plus or minus buttons. To deactivate the screensaver, set the time to "Never". When the screensaver is visible, touch the screen to return it to operation mode. Dim display during scanning – If switched on, the brightness of the screen decreases during scanning to save battery power.
5 TX5 Controller Software Brightness – Set the brightness of the screen. Calibrate the display – If you experience the touch screen to be slightly misaligned, you may have to recalibrate it. Tap this button and follow the instructions on the appearing screen. We recommend using a stylus to calibrate the display. If the calibration of the touch screen is corrupted so that it is unusable, you should reset the calibration of the display to its factory settings.
5 TX5 Controller Software your remote device to the scanner via WLAN, you are able to remotely access the scanner‘s operating software with a standard web browser. You can also remotely access the scan files on the inserted SD card. Note – To run the TX5 Controller software, the web browser must support Adobe Flash. WLAN Status – Tap to turn WLAN on or off. If WLAN is not needed Trimble recommends turning it off. Note – Changes to WLAN settings are only possible if WLAN is turned off.
5 TX5 Controller Software Configuring a notebook with Microsoft Windows software To configure a notebook running a Microsoft® Windows® operating system: 1. Do one of the following: l l For the Windows XP operating system, right-click the wireless network icon in the taskbar and select View Available Wireless Networks. For the Windows 7 operating system, click the WLAN icon in the taskbar. A list with the available wireless network connections appears, including the serial number of the scanner. 2.
5 TX5 Controller Software Remotely accessing the scans on the SD card To access scan files stored on the scanner‘s removable SD card from a connected remote device, enable the Remote Access to Scans option in the Manage / General Settingsscreen of the TX5 Controller software first. Then open Windows Explorer on the remote device and enter the following address into the address bar: \\WLAN_IP_ADDRESS_OF_SCANNER\Scans (for example \\172.17.16.23\Scans).
5 TX5 Controller Software Service Errors & Warnings – Tap to change to another screen to view details of present warnings and errors. If there are no warnings or errors, tapping this field has no effect. See Errors and Warnings, page 83. SD Card – View details about the currently inserted SD card or format the SD card. See SD Card, page 84. Log file – Export the log file to the SD card. See Log File, page 84.
5 TX5 Controller Software Errors and Warnings This view provides a list of present warnings and errors. Tap a list item to view details of the corresponding warning or error. Warnings and errors disappear from the list when they are fixed. This screen shows a description of the warning or error and provides a possible solution to solve the problem. Warning ID / Error ID – The identification number of the warning or error. Description – A detailed description of the warning or error.
5 TX5 Controller Software SD Card This view provides information about the currently inserted SD card and its contents. Format Card – Format the inserted SD card. Note – This operation deletes all scans and other data from the SD card. Always use the Format Card option before you begin using an SDXC card with a capacity of 64GB or more as Windows formats such cards with their own file system which is not supported by the scanner. For more information, see Using an SD memory card, page 37.
5 TX5 Controller Software Export – Writes the scanner log file to the SD card. It will be saved to a folder called “Logfile”. Clear – Clears the contents of the log file on the scanner. Backup The scanner creates an automatic backup of the scanner settings and saves it to the inserted SD card. This backup is automatically updated with the current scanner settings each time you start a scan. It includes the current scan profiles, scanning parameters, operators, wallpapers and general settings.
5 TX5 Controller Software Restore With this function you can: l l l l restore operators, scan profiles, scanner parameters and wallpapers from archived backups or scanner snapshots. import operators, profiles and wallpapers that were created with TX5 SCENE software. import formerly backed up operators, profiles and wallpapers that were modified with TX5 SCENE software. import operators, profiles, wallpapers and scanner parameters from other scanners. To restore data, it must be saved to an SD card.
5 TX5 Controller Software Select the data from the backup package you want to restore and tap Restore to start the restore operation. Note – The restored data will override existing data on the scanner. For example, to restore or import scan profiles, all the existing scan profiles on the scanner are overridden by the new profiles. The scanner's default profiles remain unaffected from this operation. Trimble recommends backing up your data before restoring.
5 TX5 Controller Software Insert the SD card with a firmware update file, and then tap Update. The update process may take up to 30 or 40 minutes, depending on the extent of the update. Do not manually shut down or power off the scanner during the update process. After the update is complete the scanner might restart automatically. Factory Settings This function resets your scanner settings to factory default. Use this option in exceptional cases only.
5 TX5 Controller Software Sensors Temperature – Tap to view the current scanner temperature and to switch the scanner's fan on or off. See Temperature Sensors, page 89. Inclinometer – Tap to level the scanner. See Inclinometer (Dual Axis Compensator), page 90. Compass – Tap to view the orientation of the scanner. See Compass, page 91. Altimeter – Tap to view the currently measured altitude of the scanner‘s position and to sync the altimeter with a reference height. See Altimeter, page 92.
5 TX5 Controller Software The scanner has several integrated temperature sensors that measure the temperature at different positions inside the scanner. This screen shows the temperature of the sensor with the currently most critical value. If a sensor is within a critical temperature range, just below or above a critical value, the indicator is in the yellow area; scanning is still possible, but the temperature might have a negative effect on the scan quality.
5 TX5 Controller Software scanner's pan axis. If the bubble is inside the larger black circle, the inclination of the scanner is within 5° and the background color of the level is green. If the inclination is larger, the background color of the level turns red and the accuracy of the inclination measurement might then be reduced.
5 TX5 Controller Software The accuracy of compass measurements can be affected by magnetic or other environmental interference. An indicator of the strength of environmental interference and thus of the current compass measurement accuracy is the displayed Horizontal field strength of the magnetic field. The typical strength of the earth's magnetic field depends on geographical position and varies from 0.3 to 0.6 gauss (G).
5 TX5 Controller Software this reference height by clicking on the Sync Reference Height button. All further altimeter measurements will then be done on the basis of this reference height. For comparable height measurements across different projects, sync the altimeter with a real altitude. For this, pick a reference position of your scanning site where you know the approximate altitude above sea level. You may get this value from GPS, a topographic map, or from Google Earth.
5 TX5 Controller Software View scans You can examine preview pictures of all the scans that have been captured and are stored on the inserted SD cards. First, a list of all available scans is displayed. This list contains all scans that are available on the SD card, displayed with their name, file size and creation date. The list is sorted by the creation date of the scans. Click a scan in the list to see its preview picture.
5 TX5 Controller Software ❶ Previous button – Shows the preview picture of the previous scan. ❷ Next button – Shows the preview picture of the next scan. ❸ Info – Opens the Scan Properties screen. ❹ Reset zoom button – Zooms the picture to its original size. Button is only visible if the picture is zoomed in. ❺ Zoom in button – Zooms the picture in. ❻ Zoom out button – Zooms the picture out. ❼ Delete button – Deletes the currently displayed scan from the SD card.
5 TX5 Controller Software The Scan Properties screen shows information about the scanning parameters that were used to capture the scan as well as the scan project, the scan operator and the name of the scanner: Trimble TX5 3D Laser Scanner User Guide 96
5 TX5 Controller Software Online help You can open a description of the currently displayed view by pressing the help button in the navigation bar. The online help provides useful information about the currently active view. It also allows you to watch the TX5 3D laser scanner video guide on the scanner‘s display by pressing the video guide button in the navigation bar.
CHAPTER 6 Troubleshooting and Servicing 6 In this chapter: n Available replacement parts n Scanner LED behavior n File structure of the SD memory card n Error messages n Mount dimensions n Laser scanner dimensions n Laser scanner power socket Trimble TX5 3D Laser Scanner User Guide 98
6 Troubleshooting and Servicing Available replacement parts l Power supply unit with cable l AC power cable l Transport case Trimble TX5 3D Laser Scanner User Guide 99
6 Troubleshooting and Servicing Scanner LED behavior LED beneath LED on LED on START/STOP button mirror side sensor of of scanner scanner LED on scanner mount Scanner off, external power supply not connected Off Off Off Off Scanner off, battery charging Off Dimmed yellow, very slow blink Dimmed yellow, very slow blink Dimmed yellow, very slow blink Scanner off, battery fully charged, power supply Off connected Dimmed yellow, constant Dimmed yellow, constant Dimmed yellow, constant Regular b
6 Troubleshooting and Servicing File structure of the SD memory card The file structure of the TX5 3D laser scanner SD card is as follows: Backup – Scanner backups will be saved to this folder. The backup folder will be created automatically as soon as you start a scanner backup. See Backup, page 85. Log file – When exporting the log file from the scanner, it will be saved to this folder. This folder will be created automatically by the scanner. See Log File, page 84.
6 Troubleshooting and Servicing Error messages Error message Description Action Internal Error: Invalid parameter The scanner parameters are inconsistent. Please restart scanner. If the problem still occurs after restart, contact Trimble Support. Distance measurement tolerance exceeded The white reference area on the scanner‘s base gave inconsistent measurements. Please check cleanliness of this reference area, mirror, and lenses. WLAN error The WLAN device could not be found.
6 Troubleshooting and Servicing Error message Description Action scanner to repair the file system on the SD card? Safely Remove Hardware option in Microsoft Windows. computer, please always use the Safely Remove Hardware option in Microsoft Windows. Unknown error An unknown error occured. Please restart scanner. If the problem still occurs after restart, contact Trimble Support.
6 Troubleshooting and Servicing Mount dimensions Trimble TX5 3D Laser Scanner User Guide 104
6 Troubleshooting and Servicing Laser scanner dimensions Dimensions are in millimeters (mm).
6 Troubleshooting and Servicing Laser scanner power socket ❶ Not connected ❷ GND ❸ GND ❹ +19V ❺ +19V Trimble TX5 3D Laser Scanner User Guide 106
6 Troubleshooting and Servicing Technical support If you have a problem and cannot find the information you need in the product documentation, contact your local dealer. Alternatively, go to the Support area of the Trimble website (www.trimble.com/support/support_az.aspx). Select the product you need information on. Product updates, documentation, and any support issues are available for download.
Appendix A: Implementation Notes Appendix A: Implementation Notes The scanner's firmware includes several standard applications and libraries which are released under different licenses. paintlib The scanner's firmware contains paintlib code. paintlib is copyright (c) 1996-2000 Ulrich von Zadow. libtiff Copyright (c) 1988-1997 Sam Leffler Copyright (c) 1991-1997 Silicon Graphics, Inc. JPEG The scanner's firmware is based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG Group.
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Appendix B: FCC Compliance Appendix B: FCC Compliance 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. Class B Statement – Notice to Users. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Test House for Laser LED and Lamp Safety Expert Opinion Nr. LE-G-518-2/12 This document is a summary of the Expert Opinion LE-G-518-1/12 dated Sept. 26th 2012. In LE-G-518-1/12, the exposure levels of the eye that can be produced by the Trimble Laser Scanner TX5 are compared with injury thresholds for the retina in order to assess the risk for ocular injury when exposure occurs.
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