Leica ScanStation P30 User manual

Leica ScanStation
P40/P30
System Field Manual
Version 5.0
English

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ScanStation P40/P30, 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 P40/P30 instrument.
Product Identifica-
tion
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 P40/P30 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.

ScanStation P40/P30, Introduction 3
Available docu-
mentation Name Description/Format
Leica ScanStation
P40/P30 Quick Guide
Provides an overview of the product together
with technical data and safety directions.
Intended as a quick reference guide.

Leica ScanStation
P40/P30 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
P40/P30 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 P40/P30, Introduction
Refer to the following resources for all Leica ScanStation P40/P30 documen-
tation and software
• Leica ScanStation P40/P30 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

ScanStation P40/P30, Table of Contents 5
Table of Contents
In this manual Chapter Page
1 Description of the System 10
1.1 Packing / Unpacking 10
2 Setting Up the Instrument 12
2.1 General Information 12
2.2 Scanner Setup on Tripod 13
2.3 Setup Over a Benchmark with the Internal Laser Plummet 15
2.4 Instrument Height 18
3 Description of the User Interface 20
3.1 Front Side 20
3.2 Display 21
3.3 Status Bar 23
3.4 Operating Principles 31
4 Switching the System On/Off 34
5 Remote Control 36
6 Main Menu 40

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7 Scanning 46
7.1 Scanning\Scan Begin 46
7.2 Scanning\Setup 49
7.2.1 Scanning\Setup\Quick Orientation 50
7.2.2 Scanning\Setup\Set Azimuth 52
7.2.3 Scanning\Setup\Known Backsight 62
7.2.4 Scanning\Setup\Resection 72
7.2.5 Scanning\Setup\Auto Resection 85
7.2.6 Scanning\Setup\Setup Configuration 97
7.2.7 Scanning\Setup\Station ID Configuration 104
7.2.8 Scanning\Setup\Scale Factor 107
7.3 Scanning\Scan Parameters 112
7.3.1 Scanning\Scan Parameters\Field of View 114
7.3.2 Scanning\Scan Parameters\Resolution 127
7.3.3 Scanning\Scan Parameters\Image Control\Internal Camera 135
7.3.4 Scanning\Scan Parameters\Image Control\External Camera 143
7.3.5 Scanning\Scan Parameters\Filter 155
7.3.6 Scanning\Detail Scan Parameters 158
7.3.7 Scanning\Scan Parameters\...\Target Definition 163
8 Traverse 182
8.1 Traverse Begin 183
8.2 Traverse Configuration 186
8.3 Traverse Management 191

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8.3.1 New Traverse 194
8.3.2 Edit Traverse 196
8.3.3 Delete Traverse 198
8.3.4 Traverse Data 200
8.4 Starting a Traverse 204
8.5 Traverse Foresight 210
8.6 Scanning and Imaging from a Traverse Station 218
8.7 Traverse Backsight 220
8.8 Traverse Results 229
8.9 Adjustment Results 235
9 Manage 242
9.1 Manage\Projects 244
9.1.1 Manage\Projects\New Project 247
9.1.2 Manage\Projects\Edit Project 251
9.1.3 Manage\Projects\Delete Project 253
9.1.4 Manage\Projects\Data 255
9.1.5 Manage\Projects\Transfer Project 267
9.2 Manage\Targets 268
9.2.1 Manage\Targets\New Target 271
9.2.2 Manage\Targets\Edit Target 273
9.2.3 Manage\Targets\Delete Target 275
9.3 Manage\Control Points 277
9.3.1 Manage\Control Points\Import Control Points 280

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9.3.2 Manage\Control Points\Data 285
9.3.3 Manage\Control Points\Data\New Control Point 287
9.3.4 Manage\Control Points\Data\Edit Control Point 289
9.3.5 Manage\Control Points\Data\Delete Control Point 291
9.3.6 Manage\Control Points\Data\Import Control Points 292
9.3.7 Manage\Control Points\Data\Delete All Control Points 292
10 Status 294
10.1 Status\Battery & Memory 299
10.2 Status\System Information 303
10.3 Status\Level & Laser Plummet 309
10.4 Status\WiFi 316
11 Configuration 320
11.1 Configuration\Units & Formats 322
11.2 Configuration\Date & Time 325
11.3 Configuration\Settings 328
11.4 Configuration\Language 334
11.5 Configuration\Wake-Up Session 336
12 Tools 340
12.1 Tools\Format 343
12.2 Tools\Transfer 345
12.3 Tools\License 355

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12.4 Tools\Screen Calibration 359
12.5 Check & Adjust 361

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ScanStation P40/P30, Description of the System
1 Description of the System
1.1 Packing / Unpacking
Unpacking When in its transport container, the ScanStation P40/P30 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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