Leica Geosystems ScanStation P16 User guide

Leica
ScanStation P16
System Field Manual
Version 4.0
English

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ScanStation P16, Introduction
Introduction
To use the product in a permitted manner, please refer to the detailed safety direc-
tions in the User Manual.
Purchase Congratulations on the purchase of a Leica ScanStation P16 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 P16 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 docu-
mentation Name Description/Format
Leica
ScanStation P16
Quick Guide
Provides an overview of the product together
with technical data and safety directions.
Intended as a quick reference guide.

Leica
ScanStation P16 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.
-
Leica
ScanStation P16
System Field Manual
Describes the general operation of the product
in standard use. Intended as a quick reference
field guide.
-
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 P16, Introduction
Refer to the following resources for all Leica ScanStation P16 documentation
and software
• Leica ScanStation P16 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 8
1.1 Packing / Unpacking 8
2 Setting Up the Instrument 10
2.1 General Information 10
2.2 Scanner Setup on Tripod 11
2.3 Setup Over a Benchmark with the Internal Laser Plummet 13
3 Description of the User Interface 16
3.1 Front Side 16
3.2 Display 17
3.3 Status Bar 19
3.4 Operating Principles 25
4 Switching the System On/Off 28
5 Remote Control 30
6 Main Menu 34

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7Scanning 36
7.1 Parameter\Scan Parameters 37
7.1.1 Parameter\Scan Parameters\Field of View 39
7.1.2 Parameter\Scan Parameters\Resolution 49
7.1.3 Parameter\Scan Parameters\Image Control\Internal Camera 52
7.1.4 Parameter\Scan Parameters\Image Control\External Camera 59
7.1.5 Parameter\Scan Parameters\Filters 69
7.1.6 Parameter\Scan Parameters\Detail Scan 71
8 Projects 74
8.1 Projects\New Project 76
8.2 Projects\Edit Project 78
8.3 Projects\Delete Project 80
8.4 Projects\Data 82
8.5 Projects\Transfer Project 87
9 Status 88
9.1 Status\Battery & Memory 91
9.2 Status\System Information 95
9.3 Status\Level & Laser Plummet 101
9.4 Status\WiFi 108

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10 Configuration 112
10.1 Configuration\Units & Formats 114
10.2 Configuration\Date & Time 116
10.3 Configuration\Settings 118
10.4 Configuration\Language 120
11 Tools 122
11.1 Tools\Format 124
11.2 Tools\Transfer 126
11.3 Tools\License 135
11.4 Tools\Screen Calibration 139

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ScanStation P16, Description of the System
1 Description of the System
1.1 Packing / Unpacking
Packing and
unpacking
When in its transport container, the ScanStation P16 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 instru-
ment, and lift.
Use caution due to the weight of the instru-
ment (12 kg).
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ScanStation P16, 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 P16
setup step-by-step
Shield the instrument from direct sunlight and avoid uneven temperatures
around the instrument.
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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.
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 indi-
cates 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.
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 P16 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-by-
step
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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ScanStation P16, Description of the User Interface
3 Description of the User Interface
3.1 Front Side
Overview of face
plate
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) Soft keys
g) Status bar
h) Escape button
i) Menu icon
j) SHIFT button
Element Description
Time The current local time is shown.
Caption Shows location in menu system.
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Title bar Shows name of current screen.
Screen area Working area of the screen.
Message bar Shows messages.
Soft keys Commands can be executed with the soft keys.
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.
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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.
•Internal battery A indicates the status of the battery in compartment Awhich
is located at the same side cover as the touch screen.
•Internal battery B indicates the status of the battery in compartment Bat the
opposite side cover without a screen.
a) Range filter
b) Dual-axis compensator
c) WiFi status
d) Bluetooth status
e) Internal hard disc
f) External memory
g) Status of external memory
h) External camera
i) External battery / AC power supply
j) Internal battery A
k) Internal battery B
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Icon Description
Range filter Range filter enabled
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
Bluetooth Onboard Bluetooth adapter on and connected.
Onboard Bluetooth adapter off.
Onboard Bluetooth adapter on.