H300 user guide
H300 user guide
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The user manual applies to the LiGrip H300.
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Table of Contents
01 Overview of LiGrip H300 .........................................................................................1
7.2.4 Configuring the Name and Project Path to Save Files ........................81
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Product Composition
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The LiGrip H300 handheld laser scanner can be combined with backpack, vehicle-
mounted and airborne kits. With the newly developed RTK module, it can directly
output ground point cloud data containing absolute coordinates, vehicle-mounted
point cloud data and airborne point cloud data, to meet customers' operational needs
in a variety of scenarios.
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Figure 1-3 LiGrip H300 and backpack kit (see kit documentation for vehicle-mounted and air-mounted kits)
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One-inch camera
Lidar
Indicator ◉
B58 battery
RTK
LAN
DC
MAIN USB
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GNSS antenna
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Assembly
Product Composition
Product Assembly
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4 5 6
7 8 9
10 11 12
For storing LiDAR, IMU, GNSS data and sending control commands.
3. Back strap*1
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For powering the main unit and transmitting data during collection.
For copying the raw radar, IMU, and GNSS data collected.
6. B58 battery*1
8. Battery charger*1
10.Transport case*1
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Figure 2-3 Connecting the handheld main unit to the battery compartment (MAIN port) by using the
power cable
One end of the power cable connects to the handheld device and the other end
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connects to the battery compartment MAIN port. In the insertion, the red dot faces
upwards! Make sure that the insertion is successful.
Figure 2-4 Connecting the back strap and removing the protective cover
When removing the protective cover, take care to hold the main unit device steadily.
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Figure 2-7 Aligning the battery compartment with the bottom screws and securing it
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The telescopic rod must be fully withdrawn. Otherwise, the measurement is inaccurate.
Figure 2-10 Using the hand to hold the bottom to align with the top and insert it and tightening with screws
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Place the GNSS bottom plug on the base of the backpack kit, to slide to the right side
for locking. You will hear the clicking, indicating that it is locked successfully. If you
need to remove it, you can press on the raised pin and slide to the left.
Figure 2-12 Inserting GNSS feeder cable into the GNSS interface of the GNSS module
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Figure 2-13 Inserting the RTK cable into the RTK interface of the main unit box and GNSS module
respectively
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When installing the backpack kit, two persons are required, to ensure no physical
injury or damage to the device.
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Point Planning
Path planning for outdoor scenarios
Zoning
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The key to successful collection is excellent path planning, zoning and control
point planning.
In the closed loop, you need to walk an extra 5-10 m distance to ensure that the closed
loop is correct (as shown in Figure 3-2).
Figure 3-2 Correct closed loop (with certain overlapping between the start area and end area)
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The ability to close the loop at the beginning and at the end can also improve the
accuracy of the point cloud.
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Multi-floor data Collection: If you want to collect multi-floor data (for example, there
are a total of 5 floors), you can measure floors 1-3 and then floors 3-5. As a result,
there is at least one floor of overlapping area.
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When collecting data at wider roads, it is recommended to collect data once at one
side. This can reduce part of the cumulative error by taking an S-shape walk. If the
high accuracy is required, it is recommended to arrange a control point at every 50 m.
If the traffic and pedestrian flow are dense, it is recommended to collect data at night
(for example, 0:00 AM - 6 AM).
Note: Collect data in strip scenarios carefully. Do not set the control points in a
straight line. Measure the control points on the left and right side in the strip scenario.
The path planning is carried out for the collection sample area. The purpose of path
planning is to collect all information about the trees with reducing data redundancy.
For a 30 m*30 m sample area, if the trees are dense, use the path planning as shown
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on the left; if the trees are sparse, use the path planning shown on the right:
Figure 3-8 Path planning (dense trees: left sparse trees: right)
Figure 3-9 Additional feature points for scanning areas such as tunnels/mines
3.8 Zoning
If the survey area cannot be measured at one time, the area needs to be divided. The
division principles are as follows:
(1) Keep the measurement time for each area to a specified time.
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(4) If absolute coordinates are required, it is recommended that three or more control
points should be arranged within the overlapping area.
In areas with good GNSS signals, the H120 backpack kit does not need control points.
However, for some scenarios such as areas with poor GNSS signals (between high
buildings, alleys), and areas without GNSS signals (underground corridors,
underground car parks), a certain number of control points should be deployed to
ensure the accuracy of the point cloud.
The control points need to be evenly distributed, with the circles in the figure below
representing check points (the check points are used to verify the accuracy of the
point cloud at a later stage) and the triangles representing control points that cover the
entire survey area evenly.
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The accuracy in Table 1 is for reference only. Here it highlights the differences in
accuracy due to different control point densities as well as closed loops.
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Static recording
Data transfer
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Physical base stations can any brand of GNSS devices, including, but not limited
to LiBase.
For more information about the use of the base station, see the manual for the
base station.
The base station needs to be installed on a known point. The requirements are as
follows:
① The ground base should be stable and solid, easy to set up and operate the base
station.
② There should be open field of view. The height angle of obstacles around the field
of view should be less than 10°-15°, to ensure that the receive of satellite signals is
not affected.
③ There should be no objects nearby that strongly reflect satellite signals (for
example, large buildings).
④ The installation site should be far away from high-power radio emission sources
(such as TV stations, radio stations, and microwave stations), and the distance should
not be less than 200 m. The setup site should be far away from high-voltage
transmission lines and microwave radio signal transmission channels, and the distance
should not be less than 50 m.
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The base station must be set up on the leveled ground. Otherwise, the data quality is
not reliable.
Instrument height = setup height of base station from the center on the ground to the
measurement mark. For example, the mark position measurement highlighted in red
in Figure 4-3.
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Measure the height of the instrument with a steel tape from 2 directions. If the error is
less than 3 mm, take the average value to calculate the antenna height.
The static collection starts 10-15 minutes earlier than the LIDAR data collection.
The static collection ends approximately 10 minutes later than the end of the laser
data collection.
Note: The base station should be set up to start the data recording at least 10 minutes
earlier than the data collection of the handheld device. The data recording ends and the base
station is off at least 10 minutes later than the end of the handheld collection. That is, the
base station is still available even if the handheld collection ends.
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Copy the base station data files. If necessary, convert the static format of the GNSS
receivers to the common Rinex format (O-file and P-file). By default, Libase has set
the static data format to Rinex. Therefore, you can use it directly.
You can enter the coordinates of your own base station into the app interface, so that
the coordinates can be easily recorded in the project task. You can later generate the
base station coordinates inside the project catalog file. Enter data in the lifuser-bp or
import it directly.
The RTK mode requires a CORS account before you can log in to the CORS network
to obtain real-time differential data. If you do not have an available CORS account,
the RTK mode of the GNSS module will not be available. The GNSS module only
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Before using the RTK mode, make sure that your environment is in an open and well-
searched area. For indoor and very poorly-searched areas, the RTK function is
unavailable.
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After the RTK link is configured, the RTK status bar displays the real-time status
information of the RTK module. The current RTK states include fixed solution,
floating solution and single point solution.
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③ Single solution Indicates that the RTK module at the current location is
unable to receive satellite signals, or the satellite signal is
poor. It is recommended to configure the RTK module in an
open and unobstructed area.
After the data collection is finished, tap the Stop Collection button, the RTK module
will stop working at the same time. The project will automatically store a .rtk file,
which can be imported into LiFuser-BP for RTK solution. For details, refer to the
operation of importing .rtk data to LiFuser-BP.
Tap Settings --> Base station erection --> Virtual base station --> OK.
You will be prompted to enter the task name (confirm the coordinate system), and
finally create it successfully.
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After scanning, tap Settings --> Base station erection --> Stop virtual base station
--> OK.
After stopping, the app will generate a base station record on the LiCloud backend.
The status “Succeed” is displayed, indicating that the data was created successfully.
Data can be downloaded from the web page and imported into the LiFuser-BP for use.
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05 Data Collection
Handheld data collection
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① Voice broadcast
Clearly learn about the status of the current device. Solve the problem of not being
able to see the flashing when collecting the GCP.
Customize the project name. As a result, you can easily know the data specifically by
the project name.
You can clearly know the condition of the survey area by taking photos. It is
convenient for the internal staff to understand the actual situation and adjust the slam
parameters.
You can view the current scanned data, range, and track of the measured area.
The data can be copied on site via USB port. Especially for desktop computers, it is
not convenient to insert or remove via LAN port.
Previously, data is deleted via connection to the computer if the data is full. Now, the
problem is solved, that is, data can be deleted on site through App if the data is full.
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greenvalley
To start collection, select an open initialization area with distinctive features. Keep the
level bubble centered as far as possible, and make it stationary and steady by hand.
Requirements:
(2) If GNSS signals are accessed, ensure good conditions for searching satellites
(usually greater than 20).
When the device is stationary on the ground or on a platform, try to keep the level
bubble centered.
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Short-press the battery for 1s and then press for 2s to power it up.
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Short-press the black button to turn on the camera. The camera screen lights up
and the camera indicator turns light blue.
After the device power-on, the main unit button flashes rapidly. In this period, the
camera will take a selfie (there will be a clicking sound) and the indicator light will
turn on. The whole process takes about 30S.
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After the device is assembled and powered on, connect the APP to the WiFi. Wait for
the laser, camera, Inertial Navigation System (INS), and encoder to turn green √ (red
× means the module is abnormal. In this case, check whether the device is turned on
normally. At this time, the satellite is displayed as red ×, indicating that there is no
satellite signal access. If the backpack kit is adapted to collect data, the satellite status
is displayed as green √). Then, you can tap Start collection.
Tap the "Start collection" key in the GreenValley App to enter the "New Project"
page. The GreenValley APP supports the creation of multiple sub-tasks under one
project. Set the project name, collection location, notes, and coordinate system. The
coordinate system can be selected according to the actual geographic location. Tap
OK. The new project settings are completed. Select the appropriate project file, and
fill in the actual work area information in the start collection interface. The sub-task
project is created completely. The device starts to enter the initialization state. Wait
for the APP device status to change to "Collecting". The APP prompts "device is
collecting” via voice. Then, start data collection according to the planned route.
Note: The camera can be switched on by pressing the black button. If it is unnecessary to
collect camera video, the power-on is not required. At this time, the camera status is
displayed as red ×. After the collection starts, the camera will automatically start
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recording, and the camera will automatically end when the collection is finished.
The video collection mode supports video recording mode and time-
lapse photography mode. It is recommended that the collection time for video
recording mode does not exceed 30 minutes, and the collection time for time-lapse
photography mode does not exceed 60 minutes.
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Data collection is carried out according to the route planned in advance. For details,
see 03 Path Planning, Zoning, and Control Point Planning.
Note: If video recording mode is used, it is recommended that the collection time is
controlled within 30 minutes; if time-lapse photography mode is used, it is
recommended that the time is controlled within 60 minutes.
1 Align the "cross" hole of the GCP base with the control point and place the
device firmly;
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Figure 5-7 GCP collection (Align the "cross" hole with the control point)
2 Tap "GCP collection" in the APP and wait a few seconds. When the
indicator changes from a slow flashing to a fast flashing, collect the GCP once.
3 After the indicator changes to slow flashing again, use the device to collect
data continuously.
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4 After the collection of GCP by using the handheld device ends, the on-site
operation personnel shall measure the GCP by using GNSS-RTK or Electronic Total
Station.
Keep steadily when collecting GCP. There should be no people gathered around.
The flashing state indicates that the system has received the command to collect the
GCP. If the indicator does not flash after pressing the button, press it again.
At present, the backpack kit does not yet support the GCP collection.
1 Move in figure-8 trajectory in the open area (for backpack kits, vehicle kits,
or airborne kits only).
2 Place the device on the ground or on a platform and keep it steadily in place.
3 Tap "Stop collection" in the app. Follow the prompts on the interface and
voice to stop collecting data. When the laser stops rotating, the LIDAR data will stop
collection. After the laser stops rotating, the camera will automatically stop recording.
The indicator will flash continuously and then is always on. The data will be saved.
When the progress bar for saving data disappears, the APP announces "Data saved" in
voice. You can collect data of the next project.
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You can also continue to collect data. For details, see section 5.1.1.2
You must wait for the indicator changing from green to rapid flashing. After the
indicator is always on, you can turn off the device.
The camera starts recording video automatically. The manual operation is not
required. Otherwise, color attachment disorder may occur. The camera also stops recording
automatically when the collection ends. It is unnecessary to manually stop the recording.
For detailed information on the use of the APP, see the APP user manual.
Short-press and long-press the battery button in the compartment to power the device
off.
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5.1.2.1 Initialization
When the device is stationary on the ground or on a platform, try to keep the level
bubble centered.
Short-press the battery for 1s and then press for 2s to power it up.
Short-press the black button to turn on the camera. The camera screen lights up
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After the device power-on, the main unit button flashes rapidly. In this period, the
camera will take a selfie (there will be a clicking sound) and the indicator light will
turn on. The whole process takes about 30S.
Long-press the main unit green-button until it flashes. Then, release the button. Keep
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the device unmoved. The laser starts initialization. After a period of time, the camera
automatically starts recording (the camera indicator changes from light blue to red).
The laser rotates at a constant speed and builds the base image. The button indicator
flashes rapidly in the whole process.
After the indicator changes from fast flashing to slow flashing, the device
initialization ends.
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The camera starts recording video automatically. The manual operation is not
required. Otherwise, color attachment disorder may occur. The camera also stops
recording automatically when the collection ends. It is unnecessary to manually stop the
recording.
Data collection is carried out according to the route planned in advance. See 03
Path Planning, Zoning, and Control Point Planning.
The video collection mode supports video recording mode and time-lapse
photography mode. Users can select as required.
It is recommended that the collection time for video recording mode does not exceed
30 minutes, and the collection time for time-lapse photography mode does not
exceed 60 minutes.
5.1.2.3 GCP collection
1 Align the "cross" hole of the GCP base with the control point and place the
device firmly;
Figure 5-15 GCP collection (Align the "cross" hole with the control point)
2 Short-press the main unit button and wait a few seconds. When the indicator
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changes from a slow flashing to a fast flashing, collect the GCP once.
Figure 5-16 Short-pressing the green button (indicator: slow flash-> fast flash (collecting GCP); Fast
Flash-> Slow Flash (finished))
3 After the indicator changes to slow flashing again, use the device to collect
data continuously.
4 After the collection of GCP by using the handheld device ends, the on-site
operation personnel shall measure the GCP by using GNSS-RTK or Electronic Total
Station.
Keep steadily when collecting GCP. There should be no people gathered around.
The flashing state indicates that the system has received the command to collect the
GCP. If the indicator does not flash after pressing the button, press it again.
At present, the backpack kit does not yet support the GCP collection.
Place the device on the ground or platform, and keep it steadily. Long-press the main
unit button until it flashes quickly. The laser stops rotating and the collection of the
LIDAR data ends. After the laser stops rotating, the camera will automatically stop
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recording. The indicator will flash continuously and then is always on. The data will
be saved.
Figure 5-17 Camera automatically stopping recording when the laser rotation ends
You can also continue to collect data. For details, see section 5.1.2.1.
You must wait for the indicator changing from green to rapid flashing. After the
indicator is always on, you can turn off the device.
Power the battery off by short-pressing and then long-pressing the button.
The current backpack kit supports data collection in PPK mode and RTK mode.
For more information on the use of base stations, see section 04.
5.2.2.1 Initialization
To start collection, select an open initialization area with distinctive features. Keep the
level bubble centered as far as possible, and make it stationary and steady by hand.
Requirements:
b. If GNSS signals are accessed, ensure good conditions for searching satellites
(usually greater than 20).
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Make sure that the terminals are aligned and plugged tightly (red dot aligning
red dot).
Short-press the battery for 1s and then press for 2s to power it up.
Short-press the black button to turn on the camera. The camera screen lights up
and the camera indicator turns light blue.
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After the device power-on, the main unit button flashes rapidly. In this period, the
camera will take a selfie (there will be a clicking sound) and the indicator light will
turn on. The whole process takes about 30S.
The LiGrip H300 can be equipped with a GNSS module. It supports both PPK mode
and RTK mode.
The RTK mode requires a CORS account before you can log in to the CORS network
to obtain real-time differential data. If you do not have an available CORS account,
the RTK function of the GNSS module will not be available. The GNSS module only
supports the RTK function in CORS mode.
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① Move to an open area for searching satellites. Make sure that the device is
connected properly and switched on. The device is powered on after the battery is ON.
The camera needs to be switched on separately by pressing the on button.
② Connect App to the device corresponding to SN. The App prompts that each
sensor of the device is normal (√)
③ Tap Settings at the top right corner of the app to set the RTK link.
④ Enter your service information (domain IP, port, account, and password).
(3) Server: Currently, there are built-in Huace server, Qianxun server, and
China mobile server. It supports the custom.
(4) Domain name/IP address: Refers to the domain name/IP address of the
current login CORS account. Servers vary with domain names/IP addresses.
(5) Port: User can select/enter different ports according to the actual CORS
requirements.
(6) Source List: Users can select/enter different source lists according to
different differential requirements.
(7) User name/password: Refers to the CORS account and password for
logging in to the server.
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⑤ Tap Submit to start to log in to the service. After the successful login, the
prompt is as follows:
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After the RTK module is successfully configured, it will prompt with broadcasting
"RTK configuration is successful” in voice. At this time, the RTK indicator on the
RTK module is always on, the 4G indicator is always on, and the POW indicator is
always on. The RTK status bar will display the current RTK status and latitude and
longitude coordinates of the device (If the user sets the coordinate system, the plane
coordinate is displayed; If not, the latitude and longitude are displayed).
RTK status bar: Displays RTK module real-time status information. The current RTK
states include fixed solution, floating solution and single point solution.
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Before data collection, ensure that the device has sufficient storage space. Free up the
storage if necessary.
After successful RTK configuration in the GreenValley APP, wait until the Laser,
Camera, IMU, and Coder turn green √ (red × means the module is abnormal. In
this case, check whether the device is turned on normally). Wait for the device to
search satellites. When the number of satellites is greater than 20, tap Start collection.
Tap the "Start collection" key in the GreenValley App to enter the "New Project"
page. The GreenValley APP supports the creation of multiple sub-tasks under one
project. Set the project name, collection location, notes, and coordinate system. The
coordinate system can be selected according to the actual geographic location. Tap
OK. The new project settings are completed. Select the appropriate project file, and
fill in the actual work area information in the start collection interface. The sub-task
project is created completely. The device starts to enter the initialization state. Wait
for the APP device status to change to "Collecting". The APP prompts "device is
collecting” via voice. Then, start data collection according to the planned route.
Note: The camera can be switched on by pressing the black button. If it is unnecessary to
collect camera video, the power-on is not required. At this time, the camera status is
displayed as red ×. After the collection starts, the camera will automatically start recording,
and the camera will automatically end when the collection is finished.
The video collection mode supports video recording mode and time-
lapse photography mode. It is recommended that the collection time for video
recording mode does not exceed 30 minutes, and the collection time for time-lapse
photography mode does not exceed 60 minutes.
After the RTK module has been successfully configured, the RTK status bar will
indicate the RTK state, current position and plane + elevation error (in meter). At this time
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the device is stationary on the ground, so there are no coordinates in the current status. The
current coordinate values will be displayed only after the collection starts.
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When the APP announces that the device status is collecting data in voice (or check
the device status in the APP working status bar), slowly pick up the device and move
according to the planned route. Do not make significant arm movements during the
walking process. The speed should be ≤ 1 m/s. Real-time trajectories and point clouds
can be viewed using the APP.
Note: When collecting data with GNSS accessible modules such as backpack kits,
vehicle-mounted kits, and airborne kits, make sure to keep the device to move in
After the movement in figure-8 trajectory ends, follow the pre-planned route to collect
data.
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(2) After the movement in figure-8 trajectory, the device is placed slowly on the
ground or on a platform.
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Figure 5-29 Slowly remove the device and place it on the ground when the collection stops
(3) Tap "Stop collection" in the app. Follow the prompts on the interface and voice to
stop collecting data. When the laser stops rotating, the camera automatically stops
recording. The progress bar for saving data disappears and the APP announces
"data saved” in voice. Then, you can continue to collect data in the next project.
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If you need to continue to collect data at this time, start operations directly. For details,
see section 5.2.2.3.
If you want to end the collection, switch off the reference base 10 minutes after the
collection by using the handheld device ends.
Note: When the collection stops, it is recommended to slowly place the backpack kit on
the ground or platform. Tap the Stop collection button.
You must wait for the indicator changing from green to rapid flashing. After the
indicator is always on, you can turn off the device.
(2) If you encounter moving vehicles or people during collection, change the
orientation of the unit so that the radar is facing the stationary objects. Wait for
the vehicles or people to pass and then continue along the normal collection route;
(3) If the collection scenario has too many swaying plants and trees, usually in windy
weather, avoid collecting at that time. Do not cut through areas with heavy grass
and trees.
(5) If you reach a dead end, it is recommended that you do not change the direction
of the handheld unit. Hold the tool in the other hand and then step outside.
(6) Do not collect data at times when there is a high volume of pedestrian and vehicle
traffic.
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(1) When collecting data indoors, please walk slowly and turn at 30 degrees/second.
(3) Leave the door open beforehand. Do not move during the measurement.
On the entry, first scan the house outside in its entirety and then walk slowly
through the door. Once you have scanned the objects in the room, leave the room
or turn around slowly to leave the room in the normal way.
(2) Move straight ahead when collecting data. This will allow the laser to scan a
wider area.
(3) Do not hold the laser too close to the ground or walls. A minimum distance of 20-
40cm should be maintained.
(4) When collecting data in scenarios such as tunnels and mines, it is not
recommended to reverse along the original road. Make sure you collect data on
both sides of the road. That is, The data is collected once on one side. You will be
able to reduce some of the cumulative error by following an S-shaped path.
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06 Data Copy
Introduction to the Project File
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For more details about the copy on the APP, see the APP user manual of
GreenValley.
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Enter the URL "\\192.168.1.200" on the computer to access the internal storage space
of the device. Open the "share" folder. Go to the custom project directory or the folder
named by time, and copy all the files to complete the data export.
Username: share
Password: 111111
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contains the subproject folder information and the names of the video files
corresponding to the subproject file.
2 Use a TypeC-USB cable to connect one end to the camera's TypeC port and
the end to the computer's USB port. Power on the device by pressing the battery. At
this time, the camera is in USB flash drive mode. Copy the corresponding video file.
(Copy video files with the prefix of VID)
Figure 6-7 Copying the corresponding video data recorded by the camera
Note: The mission.json file in the subproject folder records the corresponding
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video file names of the project! Only the two video files starting with VID should be copied.
The copied camera files can be moved to the IMG folder in the subproject folder or
moved to the .bag files under the same sub-folder.
Use the data cable to connect the physical base station device and download the
reference station data (PPK mode).
After logging in, tap Green Soil Cloud Trace to view the type of base stations used by
the user. If the user has the virtual base station permission, tap the virtual base station
to view the created task name, start time, end time, result file, and task status.
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Click the result file corresponding to the virtual base station set up by the user to
download the virtual base station file.
The task status includes the setup state of the virtual base station.
Succeeded: The virtual base station is successfully set up and the virtual base station data
can be downloaded;
Note: When using the virtual base station, make sure that the GreenVally app
account should be the same as the LiCloud log-in account for downloading data.
After using RTK mode for data collection, the device will automatically store a .rtk
file in the subproject file, which records the location information of the device.
LiFuser-BP can directly import this data when solving RTK data.
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07 Data Processing
Data preparation
Project processing
GCP adjustment
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Ⅱ. Base station point coordinates and antenna phase height (if available);
In the LiGrip H300 data processing, you do not need to change the suffix .insv of
the video file (.mp4). You just need to store the video file in the corresponding IMG folder.
The new version of LiFuser-BP software can automatically read the video file and complete
the video editing without a third-party software.
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Set the LiDAR bag path and video IMG folder (it is recommended to store the
captured video files inside the IMG file).
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Configure GNSS mobile station data and base station data (if no GNSS data is
available, deselect "Process GNSS"). On the GNSS configuration page, you can
flexibly select according to the base station mode in the LiGrip H300 data processing.
In GNSS mode, select Differential GNSS, select the .log file in the subproject file for
mobile station data. Select the RINEX format for base station data, and enter the OBS
file of the base station. The rest of the files can be read automatically by the software.
Select the manual input in positioning mode, and manually enter the coordinates of
the base station and antenna height in PPK mode. Then, tap Next.
It should be noted that the coordinates of the base station must be entered
correctly and the antenna height must be the same as the actual measurement.
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The Green Soil Cloud Trace function is applicable to the virtual base station data
set up by users in the GreenValley App.
The main advantage of Green Soil Cloud Trace function: Users do not need to
log in to the LiCloud platform. Users can directly use the LiFuser-BP software to
download the virtual base station data and solve it. It features simplicity, ease of use,
and efficiency.
Note:
②When using this function, you need to log in to your LiCloud account in
the account settings, and you will be prompted "Login successful! Select the
virtual base station preference option.
③ Make sure that the account for downloading base station data and the
account for setting up base station is the same!
④ Please make sure there are enough points in your LiCloud account, BP
software will cost you a certain amount of points when you use Green Soil Cloud
Trace for processing.
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Figure 7-5 Note for Green Soil Cloud Trace data processing on the Green Soil App
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(2)RTCM3/GVRTCM3
RTCM3/GVRTCM3 refers to the downloaded data format of the virtual base station
or the data format of other types of base stations.
Difference between RTCM3/GVRTCM3 and Green Soil Cloud Trace for virtual
base station processing:
① In the RTCM3/GVRTCM3 processing, users should log in to the LiCloud
platform to download the virtual base station file package (.zip file).
②After decompression, virtual base station data (.rtcm3 or .gvrtcm3 file) can be
obtained;
③Substitute the virtual base station data into BP software for processing.
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Figure 7-8 Downloading data on virtual base station in LiCloud for RTCM3/GVRTCM3
Figure 7-9 LiCloud virtual base station data download and decompression
A .rtk file will be generated in the corresponding subproject folder in the following
conditions: 1) The LiGrip H300 uses a backpack kit, vehicle kit or airborne kit to
collect data; 2) the RTK link is successfully configured in the GreenValley App; and
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When using this mode of data solving, make sure whether the data collection is
configured with RTK link, the indicator of RTK module is always on,
the RTK status bar displays the fixed solution, and the .rtk file exists in the
subproject folder!
In GNSS mode, select External Input and simply enter the .rtk file of the
corresponding project in the External POS file field. Tap Next to complete the GNSS
configuration.
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Select the target coordinate system required by the user (if no GNSS data is available,
deselect "Target coordinate system").
It is unnecessary to configure the target coordinate system when using the RTK
mode for data processing. Since the target coordinate system has been set in advance
when using RTK mode for data processing, the BP software can directly obtain the
target coordinate system set during data collection.
In the Configure project path interface, select the project name and path to save files
(By default, the project name after creation is the name reading bag file. The custom
project name is supported).
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Figure 7-14 Configuring the Name and Project Path to Save Files
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Figure 7-17 SLAM processing (the upper progress bar indicates the point cloud data processing, the
lower progress bar indicates the video data processing)
After the data processing, you can view the point cloud data quality and point cloud
coloring quality.
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(3)Control point coordinate file (need to correspond to the laser control point
position one by one).
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Set the properties corresponding to the different columns after loading the geotag.txt
file.
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The software displays the field GCP location. You can check the validity.
Figure 7-25 Software displaying the geotag .txt distribution area of the field GCP
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Import control point coordinates. Supports the manual input and external input. The
external import is mainly introduced. Click "Load Reference Points".
In the pop-up prompt box, select Yes to open the control point file (TXT or CSV
format). Select the corresponding column properties in the dialog box and click
"Apply".
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After loading, the system will automatically calculate an error value, which represents
the error between the control point and the GCP position before the adjustment. It is
for reference only.
Figure 7-29 Software automatically calculating the error of the control point and GCP position before
adjustment
After loading the control points, click App GCP Transform , to perform GCP
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adjustment.
After the GCP adjustment is completed, the error of the control point becomes 0, and
the point cloud has absolute coordinates.
If the adjustment is not satisfactory, or if the input is incorrect, you can use the GCP
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If the GCP adjustment is not satisfactory, or if the input is incorrect, you can
use the GCP restore function to return to the state before the adjustment.
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Choose SLAM Process -> Report to view the PPK processing report.
If there are no field GNSS signals in indoor and mine scenarios, there is no
PPK processing report.
The checkpoint format should be the same as the control point format.
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Check the differences between the checkpoints and the corresponding point cloud.
See the marker line in the figure below.
To reflect the exact difference by a numerical value, choose Measurement -> Pick
multi-point. Select the position of the corresponding checkpoint. Then add a column
of properties in the list. Fill in the name of the point and save the 3D point.
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08 Multi-Project Merge
Creating a new merge project
Quality assessment
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2 There are relatively a large number of feature points in the overlapping area
for merge.
Add a folder with the processing and a project folder after adjustment.
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Click Finish.
See the figure below. The Linked highlighting in red box indicates that the connected
relation is empty. The Registration highlighting in blue box indicates data to be
merged. We need to establish the inter-station link.
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For example, link Scan 001 to Scan 002. Select Scan 001 from the Registration
Window, then click the "<=" symbol to move Scan001 to Linked. Ensure that Scan
002 is selected in the Registration window.
The 3D view will now show a preview of the data to be merged together.
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At this time, Scan001 is linked to Scan 002. In the same method, all data can be
moved to Linked.
The relative coordinate system is independent of the coordinate system (as shown in
Figure 8-9). This is the difference between the relative coordinate system and absolute
coordinate system. Therefore, you must rotate/translate for rough merge.
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① Click Rotate/Translate.
3 Rotate/translate until the point clouds are roughly merged. Click View to
check whether they are merged.
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For the details of parameters such as Max Iterations, Fitness Score, Loop Distance,
and Start/Finish closed-loop, see BP instruction manual and FAQ documentation.
Click the Option tab. Then, de-select the Filter check box (highlighted in the red box
in Figure 8-18). Check the merge quality.
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8.5 Re-output
Choose Project Settings -> Output. On the Output tab, select the Filter check box. In
this way, you can complete the re-output.
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(2) Power the device on and connect to the Internet via WiFi by using the
GreenValley APP. All devices are displayed in green (except gnss and camera).
(3) Return to the Home. Tap “Firmware Upgrade” and select “Online Upgrade”.
Follow the software instructions and switch to 4G/5G networks or WiFi. Tap
“Firmware Upgrade” again. The software will automatically download the
firmware.
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(4) After downloading, tap “Upgrade”. Follow the software prompts to switch
networks. Connect to the device WiFi and return to the APP for firmware upload.
(5) When the upload is complete, the APP will prompt "Do you want to upgrade the
firmware now". Tap “Yes”. The device firmware is upgraded.
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(6) During the upgrade process, do not power off, after the upgrade is completed,
wait 30s and then turn off the device, then turn on the device, the whole upgrade
process is finished;
(2) Power the device on and connect to the Internet via WiFi by using the
GreenValley APP. All devices are displayed in green (except satellite and
camera). Note: Do not insert the USB flash drive before the device is turned
on.
(3) On the device management interface, tap “Firmware Upgrade” and select
“Offline Upgrade”. Follow the software prompts to upgrade the firmware.
(4) During the upgrade process, do not power off, after the upgrade is completed,
wait 30s and then turn off the device, then turn on the device, the whole upgrade
process is finished;
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After completing the high-precision point cloud calculation, due to the placement
error between the panoramic camera and the laser, there is a certain deviation between
the panoramic image and the point cloud data, which cannot be perfectly
superimposed. The camera calibration parameter upgrade refers to the use of LiFuser-
BP's panoramic calibration module to calculate the placement error between the
panoramic camera and the laser, thereby improving data deviation and improving
accuracy.
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(1) LiFuser-BP software click Panorama -> Calibration , and the calibration
window pops up on the right side of the user interface;
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(3) After the point pair is added, click Calculate to calculate the calibration
parameters (the current error column can check the error size ).
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(4) Click Preview to view the panoramic image and laser point cloud calibration
results.
(5) Apply result. Check whether the preview results meet the requirements, and if so,
click the Apply button to apply the calculated calibration parameters to the data.
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(6) Click the Save button to save the calibration file IMCAB.T (target project
folder -> SLAMProcess -> temp).
(7) Make sure that the GreenValley APP is connected to the LiGrip device, and the
IMCAB.T file is placed in the root directory of the U disk, and the U disk is inserted
into the USB port of the LiGrip main box. At this time, you can select "Camera
Calibration Parameter Upgrade" on the firmware upgrade interface of the
GreenValley APP, and the device will detect the IMCAB.T in the U disk, and then
upload it to the device host for automatic camera calibration parameter upgrade.
Note: For the specific operation process of camera calibration, please refer to the
LiFuser-BP user manual.
9.2.1 Storage
① The storage temperature range for the LiAir device is -20°C to 60°C. The
storage environment should be well-ventilated, dry and dust-free.
② Before storage, ensure that all units are powered off. The device is stored in a
special device box.
③ When the storage lasts for more than one month, the power-on test is required.
9.2.2 Transport
① The LiAir device should be transported in the packing box provided at the
factory;
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9.2.3 Maintenance
① Before switching on the device, make sure that the scanner window and
camera are clean. Clean up immediately if they are dirty.
② After using the device, check the scanning window and camera. Clean them
immediately if they are dirty.
③ Routine cleaning: Gently wipe the LIDAR scanning window and camera
using special lens paper. Clean from the interior area to exterior area in a circular
motion;
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Simply put, multi-frame point cloud data is collected during the movement, and the
SLAM algorithm analyses and identifies the point cloud data frame by frame. When
object A is scanned in the first two frames, the point cloud data of object A in both
frames is analyzed to determine that it is the same object A. The data from the first
two frames is merged. This is how the entire map is constructed frame by frame.
Therefore, if the identification ability of the SLAM algorithm is poor, and object A in
the previous frame and object B in the next frame are determined to be the same
object, they will be erroneously merged. The merged image does not represent the
actual truth.
The prerequisite for the recognition is that there should be enough feature points in
the environment. In an empty playground, it is not possible to merge two frames
together, they can only be stacked here. The point cloud image becomes thicker, and
the 3D image is not clear. As a result, the quality decreases.
According to this principle, the SLAM algorithm accumulates errors as the number of
point cloud frames increases. The errors become larger and larger consequently.
Suggestions: You should stop the project within 15 minutes if you need to attach color,
or stop the project within 30 minutes if no camera is used. Then, start a new project to
avoid the problems caused by the accumulation of errors.
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Non-applicable scenarios
No. Description Scenario image Remarks
Non-
distinctive
1 Smooth tunnel
objects on
the ground
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4 When initializing in the dense vegetated areas, ensure that the site is wind-
free.
5When collecting data from the outside into scenarios such as tunnels and
mines, initialize with facing the cave entrance.
8The initialization time must be sufficient. When the indicator light changes
from a fast flash to a slow flash, it signifies that the initialization is complete.
2、 LiGrip Collection
1The data should be collected at a speed of not more than 1 m/s. The fast
driving speed is not required.
When collecting data in indoor scenarios, open the doors in advance. Do not
2
move the door during the collection.
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7 When scanning multi-floor staircases, start by tilting the device back a little
at each floor, scan the whole staircase and then lower the device to a normal
angle before moving up.
4、 RTK Mode
1 The RTK supports only the NTRIP-compliant CORS networks.
2 For RTK, the correct account and password are required in order to obtain the
differential data.
3 For the RTK, it is not necessary to have a fixed solution in the whole process.
In general, a fixed solution obtained within 50 m can provide a highly accurate point
cloud.
interference, such as electricity substations, high voltage power lines and iron pylons.
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Voltage 15.2V
Lidar parameters
LiDAR Accuracy Up to 1 cm
Camera parameters
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RTK Module*
Weight 190g
Mapping method
Data results
Relative accuracy Up to 1 cm
Absolute accuracy ≤5 cm
*Purchased separately
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