Paracosm PX-80 User manual

PX-80
FIELD GUIDE

There are a few tips to get the
best data, we strongly
recommend operators thoroughly
read this guide and practicing
scanning before doing customer
projects.

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○What’s in the Box
○Attach Accessories
○PX-80 Panel Guide
○Power On/Off
○Connecting Wifi
Hotspot
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○Prep your
Environment
○Where to Start
Capture
○Extension Pole
○Ensuring Field of View
○Two-Stop Method
○Scanning Stairs
○Capture Modes
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Quickstart Guide

TRAINING
PROGRAM

READ RESOURCES, TRY IT OUT
If you want to get the best data for your
projects and clients, first you need to learn
how to use the PX-80 to get the best data.
SCHEDULE YOUR PX-80 TRAINING as soon
as possible so we can review important
topics and give you tips for your upcoming
projects. You must minimally read the PX-80
Field Guide before your training video call.
●Update Operator Contact Info
●Read through Get Started Guide
and PX-80 Field Guide
●5 min Practice taking a Capture

TRAINING CALL, EXPERT FEEDBACK
Your data and projects matter to us. We want
to make sure you are prepared BEFORE
going into the field, especially when it might
be difficult to return to the site.
After reviewing your practice scans, if the data
is not what you need, get in touch with us at
[email protected].
●30 min Training Video Call
●Large Practice Scan using
Training Skills

ASSESS DATA, DEEP DIVE, G2G
If you send us a RAW file, Paracosm support
will assess any issues then jump on a call with
you to give you constructive feedback.
Once these steps are done your training is
complete!
YAY!
●Assess your Data
○Not quite there yet?
■15 min Deep Dive Call
■Take some time to practice a little
bit more using deep dive learnings
■Send us a RAW capture file (.bag)
to review
○My results are good to go!
■Receive PX-80 Training Certificate
■Start working on client projects Start capturing
client projects
with the confidence
you deserve.

SETUP

What’s in the box?
●PX-80 LiDAR Scanner
●Apple® iPad mini™ 4 & accessories
●iPad protective case & pole mount
●Extension pole
●18V power supply
●Hardshell storage case

Attach the iPad Mount

Attach PX-80
IN CASE IN HANDS

Panel Guide
Future Feature Update. Will enable
start/stop scanning without app interface
Check battery charge
Master Power
Power on device
Not used - Micro USB
USB3 for data transfer
Ethernet for SW updates
Not used - HDMI
Charging port

Power On/Off
Must be on to
‘Start’ up device. Turn off in storage
to prevent battery drain.
Tap to start up device
Push and hold button
for a few seconds

Power on PX-80.
Connect iPad WiFi

1. Turn PX-80 on.
2. Turn your iPad on, open Settings > Wi-Fi
and make sure that you are connected to
CAPTURE
1. Position PX-80 in case so the bottom of the device is
accessible and attach extension pole.
2. Remove the lens cap from the top camera and turn the
PX-80 on.
3. Make sure the iPad mini 4 is on and paired with your
PX-80 hotspot
4. Hold up the device and place in the harness, if using one.
5. Launch Capture app and tap CAPTURE to begin scan.
6. Hold PX-80 upright wait a few seconds and then walk
forward at a steady pace to scan.
7. Tap SAVE or CANCEL to stop capturing.
8. Replace the lens cap, power off the device and return
PX-80 to its case when you’re finished.
Configure & Capture
CONFIGURE iPAD +
LAUNCH CAPTURE APP

THE BASICS

Prep the Environment
●Scout the area to plan your route
●Prop open doors along your route
(door wedges are useful)
●If it’s a room full of people, that is okay,
just ask everyone to stay at their desks if
possible
●Well lit environments are better for the
camera

Where to start your capture
Make sure to start your scan in an area with a wide field of view.
Good places to start:
●Large rooms connected to
many hallways
●If scanning tunnels or
hallways, where multiple
hallways meet together
Not-so-great
places to start:
●In the middle of a narrow
tunnel or hallway
●In a dead end corner
facing a wall

Extend the Pole
1 click extended
is the best length
●Prevents head of operator from
blocking LiDAR Field of View
●Full length can be heavy to hold
but is useful for rare spaces.