Leica Geosystems ScanStation PXX

This guide may be used for initial configuration, connection and basic operation of the Leica ScanStation PXX within SA. This includes the P30/ P40, and P50 scanners. For more details on instrument operation and configuration, please contact Leica directly.

Hardware Setup

Setup the unit following the manufacturer’s directions. The ScanStation requires an Ethernet connection to the machine running SA 2016.09.01 or later (The interface was updated to PxxScannerAPI v.3.0.184 in SA v2023.1). Be sure the Leica device power is on and that the batteries are charged.

License Requirement

No additional software installation is required on the computer. However, you must have a license installed on the Pxx to connect in SA.

 

Starting the Interface

Select Instrument>Add and choose the Leica Geosystems ScanStation Pxx from the Add Instrument to SA dialog:

Now run the instrument interface module and connect using the Connect button . This will open the SA interface utility.

Initial Connection and Configuration

When the PXX Scanner Control dialog appears the connection to the scanner still needs to be established and the project initiated. To do so:

  1. Enter the instrument’s serial number and click Connect Scanner. The scanner uses a DHCP connection so an IP address identification is not necessary.

  2. Enter the Project Name and press Init Project. This will specify the directory for the scan data on the scope. When set this Project will be listed on the status bar at the bottom of the Control Dialog.

  3. Specify a Projects Base Path. This directory is used for direct file transfer as well as temporary file transfer of scan data while importing into SA.

 

Export Settings

The Export Settings tab in the PXX Scanner Control dialog defines the scan filter definitions and the scan transfer location onthe local machine. The Export Path defines the location on the local machine where scan files will be transferred.

The advanced settings are master controls for filter options not typically changed for scans unless needed for a particular application.

 

Scanner Control

The Scanner Control tab defines the scan and controls (start/stop/pause/resume). There are 3 horizontal tabs on the left. Start with the Range Scan tab to create an initial scan and preview.

 

Target Scans Data

After performing a Range Scan and the Preview is visible, switch to the Target Scan (horizontal tab).

Set the Name, Target Type, Diameter, etc. and then press [Pick Target] to click on the target location in the scan.

Be sure to set the target’s Name. This name will be shown in the Scanner Data under your Project, and the name that will appear in SA for the Target Center Point.

Repeat for all desired Targets in the scan (Set the Name, then Pick the target location in the preview).

 

Scanner Data

The Scanner Data tab provides a view of scan data on the instrument. It offers a tree view on the left and details on the selected item on the right as well as a preview of that scan.

In order to send data to SA:

  1. Ensure that the Collection name and Cloud / Group name are set as desired on the Export tab.

  2. Select the item you would like to import from the tree on the left here in the Scanner Data tab. This will display a preview and update the summary information.

  3. Right-click again on the item of interest in the tree and select the desired option such as “Send Scan to SA as pt cloud“.