Overview
The Leica HDS6100 is an ultra-high speed laser scanner capable of scanning up to 500,000 points per second with a range of around 50m. Data storage is on an internal hard drive and the unit is powered by lithium-ion batteries.
The GEF currently has 1 system available for loan. View our schedules to see equipment availability.
Specifications
Scanner
| Model | HDS6100 |
|---|---|
| Instrument type | Compact, phase based, dual-axis, ultra high-speed laser scanner |
| Data storage | Integrated hard drive |
| User interface | Onboard touch panel or external PC |
| Accuracy (position) | 5mm (1m to 25m range), 9mm (to 50m range) |
| Accuracy (distance) | ≤2mm at 90% albedo up to 25m |
| ≤3mm at 18% albedo up to 25m | |
| ≤3mm at 90% albedo up to 50m | |
| ≤5mm at 18% albedo up to 50m | |
| Angle | 125µrad horiz, 125µrad vertical |
| Laser Class | 3R (IEC 60825-1) |
| Range | 79m @ 90%; 50m @ 18% albedo |
| Scan rate | Up to 500,000 points/sec |
| Spot size | 3mm at exit + 0.22mrad divergence |
| Field of view | 360° horizontal, 310° vertical |
| Power supply | 24V DC external, Lithium-ion internal |
| Power consumption | 65W max. |
| Battery type | Li-ion (swapable) |
| Duration | 2.5 hrs, typical per battery |
| Operating temp. | -10° to +45°C |
| Storage temp. | -20° to +50°C |
| Dimensions | 190 x 244 x 352mm |
| Weight | 14kg (including attached battery) |
Accessories
Laptop
A laptop for field processing and optional control of the scanner.
Reference targets
6" planar tilt and turn targets with 5/8" thread.
Leica Cyclone
Software for processing of Leica scan data.
Packaging and shipping
Flight cases
Case 1
The Leica HDS6100 is contained within a tough red flight case.
| Width | 38 cm |
| Depth | 34 cm |
| Height | 47 cm |
| Weight | approx. 18 kg |
Case 2
The extra batteries and charger and packed into a separate flight case.
| Width | 48 cm |
| Depth | 37 cm |
| Height | 26 cm |
| Weight | approx. 11 kg |
Alloy containers
For shipping purposes, we have a custom designed pair of alloy containers that can accommodate the scanner plus all accessories.
Container 1
| Width | 80 cm |
| Depth | 60 cm |
| Height | 61 cm |
| Weight | approx. 39 kg |
Container 2
| Width | 80 cm |
| Depth | 60 cm |
| Height | 41 cm |
| Weight | approx. 35 kg |
Courier to a UK destination
The GEF(Edinburgh) will ship loan items to the borrower by courier to UK addresses on a next day basis free of charge. It is the borrowers responsiblity to return the equipment to the GEF, on time and at their own expense via any suitable means.
Please note some GEF equipment uses Lithium Ion batteries. You may need to use a road based courier to return equipment to us, please contact us or see our guide to shipping lithium batteries for further information.
Collection from the GEF
Borrowers may collect and return equipment in person from the GEF offices (in Edinburgh and Leicester).
Shipping outside the UK
The GEF(Edinburgh) only ships to destinations within the UK. It is the borrowers responsibility to arrange transportation and all necessary customs paperwork for any temporary export and re-importation to the UK. You may arrange your own courier to collect equipment from our offices.
User training
New users of our GNSS equipment are required to be trained by Facility staff. Training usually takes place during a one day visit to the GEF offices. Previous users are encouraged to attend for refresher training.
Successful applicants will be invited to contact the Facility to arrange a suitable training date, usually close to the start of the project.
Training is free of charge, however applicants will be responsible for making their own way to the Facility.
Frequently asked questions
What is the practical range of the system?
The range will depend on the material being imaged and its orientation to the scanner, the typical range of this scanner being around 50m (further than this is really only limited to very reflective surfaces). See the specification above or contact us for more details.
The HDS6100 uses Lithium-Ion batteries, can I ship these by air?
Leica provides PDF documentation to show compliance with the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations when packed appropriately. Regulations on shipment of lithium batteries by air does change regularly and you must contact your shipping agent in advance to seek advice as to their procedures for handling these batteries.