GeoSlam ZEB Vision Installation manual

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Hardware User Guide

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Revision: 1.0
Release date: 16 May 2022
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction.............................................................................................................3
2. List of Parts.............................................................................................................3
3. SHB Firmware Update............................................................................................4
3.1. ZEB Horizon Generation 1 Datalogger.................................................................................................... 4
3.2. ZEB Horizon Generation 2 Datalogger.................................................................................................... 4
4. Data Capture...........................................................................................................7
4.1. Mounting and Installation ........................................................................................................................ 7
4.2. Collecting Data ........................................................................................................................................9
4.3. Downloading Photos................................................................................................................................ 9
4.3.1. Establishing a Connection..................................................................................................................................9
4.3.2. Downloading Images........................................................................................................................................11

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1. Introduction
The ZEB Vision can be used with the ZEB Horizon system to capture 360° panoramic photography in 4K definition for
point cloud visualisation and colourisation. Data is captured as the user walks through the area of interest. The ZEB
Vision uses GeoSLAM’s leading SLAM algorithm to automatically and accurately position panoramic photos on a point
cloud for an interactive viewing experience.
Provided the simple guidelines set out in this manual are adhered to, accurate 3D point clouds can be generated in a
fraction of the time taken with traditional terrestrial laser scanning methods.
2. List of Parts
Along with the components in a standard ZEB Horizon system, the ZEB Vision also includes the items listed below.
Part no.
Description
K_GS_ZEB_VISION
ZEB Vision camera and mount
Ethernet cable
Screw Accessory Kit
ZEB Horizon Hard Case
Figure 2-1

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3. SHB Firmware Update
This version of firmware is required to send the necessary commands and timing information to the camera for
synchronisation.
Once this version is installed, the ZEB Horizon will always assume a Vision camera is being used. Therefore a
ZEB Cam cannot be used unless the firmware is downgraded. A future update will allow for the detection of each
camera.
Please follow the steps relating to the appropriate iteration your ZEB Horizon datalogger. Information on how to
distinguish which generation of datalogger you have, please consult the ZEB Horizon User Guides on GeoSLAM
Academy.
3.1. ZEB Horizon Generation 1 Datalogger
1. Ensure all data files have been removed from the datalogger
2. Download the firmware upgrade files to your machine
3. Insert the USB 3.0 drive into your machine
4. Transfer the firmware upgrade files onto the USB 3.0 drive, then remove the USB from your machine
5. Power on your ZEB Horizon datalogger and wait for the status LED light to pulse red
6. Insert the USB into the datalogger. The data LED will illuminate green to show the transfer of the
firmware upgrade files
7. Once the data LED light has switched off, remove the USB and power off the datalogger
8. Connect the ZEB Horizon scanner to the datalogger using the main cable and power on the system as
normal
9. After flashing blue, the datalogger status LED will flash red and the scanner LED will illuminate orange
during the update. Once complete the system automatically powers off.
10. Wait 10 seconds before powering on the system again. The system should now complete the
initialisation process and have the latest firmware installed
11. You may download system log file to check the firmware upgrade has been successful.
3.2. ZEB Horizon Generation 2 Datalogger
1. Connect the computer to the datalogger with an Ethernet cable
2. Open The Datalogger Control Tool. (This can be obtained from [e-mail], who will provide the
software and the User Guide). The following screen will appear.

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3. Click “Connect”, and then click on the “?” icon. The Datalogger’s IP address will be detected.
.
4. Click “OK”. The Datalogger is now connected.
5. Click on “Software, Update, SHB”
6. Choose the relevant update file.

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7. Click “Yes” to continue.
8. Click OK to begin the update process. After the update has finished, restart the Datalogger, and the process is
complete.

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4. Data Capture
4.1. Mounting and Installation
After unpacking your ZEB Vision kit, please follow these simple steps to ensure the system is set up correctly for use.
Step 1 . Remove the four rubber dampers from the back of the ZEB Horizon scanner.
Step 2 . Attach the ZEB Vision camera to the back of the ZEB Horizon scanner using the captive screws provided in
the mount. The 3mm HEX key found in the screw accessory kit can be used to tighten these screws and secure
the camera in place.

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Step 3 . Insert the CAM and AUX cables into the relevant ports on the sides of the ZEB Horizon scanner head. Ensure
the red dots are aligned before insert the cables.
Step 4 . Insert one end of the main cable into the port on the side of the ZEB Horizon scanner head. Insert the other
end of the cable into the port on the ZEB Horizon datalogger. Ensure the red dots are aligned before inserting
the cables into the ports.

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4.2. Collecting Data
The ZEB Vision camera will be powered by the ZEB Horizon system. Ensure the camera is fully connected before
powering on the Horizon system, otherwise it will not be detected and no images will be captured. Once the ZEB
Horizon initialisation process has been completed successfully, images will begin to be taken.
The LED on the camera will be illuminated green when powered on.
For best practices on capturing data for colourisation, please consult the guidance outlined on GeoSLAM Academy.
4.3. Downloading Photos
Insert one end of the ethernet cable into the back of the ZEB Vision camera and secure by tightening the screw. Insert
the other end of the cable into a PC which has the GeoSLAM Connect software downloaded.
4.3.1 Establishing a Connection
The Vision camera has an IP address of 192.168.0.206.
Navigate to Control Panel\Network and Internet\Network Connections.
Right click on the port connected to the camera and select ‘Properties’.

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Next, select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and click on ‘Properties’.
Set a fixed IP address of 192.168.0.100.

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Check the DNS is set to 8.8.8.8.
Confirm and exit the network manager.
4.3.2 Downloading Images
Data from the ZEB Vision is stored on the internal data drive in the camera. Images are stored in the format -
nnn_F_xxxxxx.jpg and nnn_R_xxxxxx.jpg , where:
nnn is the image number
F or R is the lens type (either front or rear lens)
xxxxxx is the internal camera timestamp (PTS)

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WINSCP
WinSCP can be used to download images directly from the camera. Open a New Session:
Enter the following information:
File Protocol: FTP
Host name: 192.168.0.206
Username: root
Password: geoslam
You can save this to enable easier download of data in future.
Once connected you will be taken to the folder where all images are stored in the right-hand panel. In the left-hand
panel is the location on your PC where the data will be downloaded to. Select the appropriate location on the left
screen. In the right-hand panel, select all of the images taken, right-click and choose to download and delete. The
images will now be downloaded to your PC and removed from the camera.