Faro GEO SLAM ZEB Horizon User manual

Getting Started with ZEB Horizon
Overview
We want to get you set up as quickly as possible. Here you’ll find resources to get the best from your ZEB Horizon.
Follow the steps on this page and you’ll be doing your first scan in minutes.
Unboxing and Getting Started
The ZEB Horizon has had two versions of dataloggers, please refer to section that matches your datalogger. Not sure
which version datalogger you have, click here to check.
Datalogger (Gen 1)
Unbox and Assemble
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Standard Operation
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List of Components
• ZEB scanner
• ZEB datalogger – Gen 1
• Battery
• Battery charger and power
supply unit
• Main cable
• GeoSLAM USB stick
(includes software downloads
and GeoSLAM Care
certificate)
• Reference base
• Phone holder
Scanning Instructions
•Checking the battery
Make sure the battery has a sufficient amount of charge before attaching it to the datalogger. To check this, press
and hold the red display button.
•Attaching the reference base
Attach the reference base to the handle of the scanner using the captive screws.
•Inserting the main cable
Insert one end of the main cable into the datalogger and the other end into the scanner. Ensure the red dots on
each component are aligned.
•Powering on the system
Press and hold the power button until it illuminates green. Once the system has initialized, the status LED will
pulse red. Press and hold the function button until you hear the second beep. Keep the system still whilst the
LEDs transition from solid red, to flashing orange, to solid green.
•Starting a scan
Once you see the green LED, the scanner will start to rotation. Pick up the system and start scanning.
•Ending a scan
Scan your environment following best practice. To finish a scan, return to the starting point and press the function
button to stop the scanner rotation. This then begins the de-initialization process.
•Downloading the data
Insert a USB 3.0 drive into the datalogger. When the green data LED has turned off, the data has been
transferred onto the USB.
Datalogger (Gen 2)
List of Components
1. ZEB Horizon Scanner
2. ZEB Horizon Datalogger
3. Battery
4. Main Cable
5. 14.8V Battery Charger
6. Reference Base
7. GeoSLAM USB stick (includes software downloads and GeoSLAM
Care certificate)
8. Soft Case
9. Shoulder Strap
10. Phone Holder Phone Holder Quick Start Guide
Scanning Instructions
•Checking the battery
Make sure the battery has a sufficient amount of charge before attaching
it to the datalogger. To check this, press and hold the red display button.
•Attaching the reference base
Attach the reference base to the handle of the scanner using the captive
screws.
•Inserting the main cable
Insert one end of the main cable into the datalogger and the other end
into the scanner. Ensure the red dots on each component are aligned.
•Powering on the system
Press and hold the power button until it illuminates green. Once the
system has initialized, the status LED will pulse red. Press and hold the
function button until you hear the second beep. Keep the system still
whilst the LEDs transition from solid red, to flashing orange, to solid
green.
•Starting a scan
Once you see the green LED, the scanner will start to rotation. Pick up
the system and start scanning.
•Ending a scan
Scan your environment following best practice. To finish a scan, return to
the starting point and press the function button to stop the scanner
rotation. This then begins the de-initialization process.
•Downloading the data
Insert one end of the Ethernet cable into the datalogger and the other
end into a device on which GeoSLAM Connect is installed. Navigate to
the data folder and bring the file into Connect.
Alternatively, insert a USB 3.0 drive into the datalogger. When the green
data LED has turned off, the data has been transferred onto the USB.
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Accessories
If you have purchased any accessories along with your system, learn more by clicking the links below:
•ZEB Vision
•ZEB UAV Mount
•ZEB Car Mount
•ZEB Pano
•ZEB Cradle
•ZEB Pole
•ZEB Locate
Hints & Tips
• Wipe the scanner head before beginning the scan – we supply a special protective cloth.
• We recommend scanning for the maximum of 15 to 20 minutes, keeping the scans small should require less
processing resources on your PC.
• If you’re starting your scan outside make sure you are in a feature rich environment and are aware of your starting
position or can identify a feature that you can to return later.
• If you’re going to collect multiple scans, it would be best practice to start and stop scans in same location and
capture a 15 to 20% overlap which makes merging datasets easier.
• Disconnect battery from datalogger before putting into storage to prevent battery drain.
• ZEB Horizon is flight safe, recommended in hand luggage, you can download the flight safe certificate here.
• Service ZEB Horizon annually
• ZEB Horizon is IP 54 rated, please be mindful of your scanning environment when using the system.
Firmware Check
Make sure you have the most up-to-date firmware running on your ZEB Horizon system. For more information, see:
Firmware Download and Installation for the ZEB Horizon
Scanning for the First Time
• Before scanning anything it’s good to plan your route in advance.
• Once your route is planned, open the ZEB Horizon backpack and remove all the contents as per the quick start
guide, except the USB stick and battery charger (make sure the battery is charged prior to beginning the scan).
• Before starting your first scan, decide whether you want to wear the datalogger over your shoulder with the shoulder
strap provided or keep it in the backpack.
• Place the ZEB Horizon on flat surface where it can remain static, making sure there are plenty of geometric features
within a 40m range. If you’re starting your scan outside make sure you are in a feature rich environment and are
aware of your starting position so you can return later.
• For your first scan try to keep it small to assess how capturing, processing and analyzing works with your new ZEB
Horizon. Please see the quick start guide for more information about LED sequence.
• Return to the start location to end the scan. Once the ZEB Horizon is back at the start location the scan can be
ended
• All datasets downloaded from the ZEB Horizon follow the same naming convention year-month-day_hour-minutes-
seconds. You can rename the dataset within Hub
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• Disconnect battery from datalogger and charge the battery for next scan. Your battery should last 3.5 hours.
Other Resources
ZEB Horizon Product/Tech Sheet
ZEB Horizon User and Quick Start Guides
ZEB Horizon Scanner and Datalogger CAD Drawings
Getting Started with GeoSLAM Connect
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