GeoSlam ZEB Horizon Installation instructions

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ZEB Horizon UAV Mount
Hardware Guide
Instructions for system installation on Freefly Systems Alta series UAV

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Notes
The software and hardware described in this manual is furnished under licence and may only
be used or copied in accordance with the terms of the licence.
Copyright © GeoSLAM Ltd. 2020
Revision: 1.0
Release date: September 2020
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right to make improvements and/or changes to the product described in this manual at any
time and without notice.
GeoSLAM Ltd. equipment should not be used as a primary navigation device.
CLASS A COMPUTING DEVICE. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment
is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area may cause interference.
The ZEB Horizon system meets or exceeds the following standards:
EN61326-1:2013 Electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use - EMC
requirements - Industrial Location Immunity - (immunity section only).
EN61326-1:2013 Electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use - EMC
requirements - Group 1, Class A equipment - (emissions section only).
CFR 47 Code of Federal Regulations: Pt 15 Subpart B- Radio Frequency Devices - Class A
Unintentional Radiators.
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Notation
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incorrect or improper use of the hardware/software.
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result in regulatory noncompliance, safety issues or
equipment damage.
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Revision History
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Contents
Part 1- Overview ...................................................................................................................... 6
Part 2 –Installation and Configuration ................................................................................. 6-8
Part 3 –Troubleshooting and Maintenance ............................................................................ 8
List of Figures
Figure 1: Tith to UAV plate ...................................................................................................... 6
Figure 2: ZEB and Data Logger to UAV plate ......................................................................... 7
Figure 3: Horizon Alta X UAV Plate ........................................................................................ 7
Figure 4: M3 ‘Toad’ to UAV landing gear ................................................................................ 7

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Part 1- Overview
This document describes how to install GeoSLAM’s ZEB Horizon portable laser scanner on
the Freefly Systems Alta UAV.
Part 2 –Installation and Configuration
Step 1
Attach the Alta M4 ‘Toad in the Hole’ mount to the UAV plate (GS_510296) using the four
M4x25 countersunk screws provided as shown in Figure 1 below:
Figure 1: TITH to UAV plate
Step 2

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Attached the ZEB Horizon and Data Logger to the UAV plate using the eight M4x12 slotted
thumb screws provided as shown in Figure 2 below. Use a flat headed screwdriver to ensure
all fastenings are secure.
Figure 2: ZEB and Data Logger to UAV plate Figure 3: Horizon Alta X UAV Plate
Step 3
Attach the M3 ‘Toad’ to the UAV landing gear as shown in Figure 3 below
Figure 4: M3 ‘Toad’ to UAV landing gear
Step 4

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Attach the scanning system to the UAV by locking together the ‘Toad In The Hole’ on the
mount to the M3 ‘Toad’ which is now attached to the landing gear.
Step 5
Attach the landing gear to the UAV using the ‘Toad In The Hole’ method and ensure that the
correct damper settings are used for this payload.
Part 3 - Troubleshooting and Maintenance
In the event of a problem that cannot be resolved using the information supplied, please
contact GeoSLAM. You can also gain assistance through the support page on our website:
http://geoslam.com/support
For further assistance, contact GeoSLAM Technical Support by telephone or email. Our
Customer Support personnel will discuss your situation, determine the cause of the problem
and provide the appropriate technical help.
Contact GeoSLAM by any of the following methods:
•Phone: [phone] (all countries)
•Phone: [phone] (US and Canada)
•Email: [e-mail]