Overview

The Trimble X9 Premium is a high speed terrestrial laser scanner with a maximum range of around 150m. The unit is lightweight and compact and features automatic calibration, self-leveling and in-field registration capability.

The Trimble X9 is supplied with a Trimble tablet for instrument control and project management during data collection. We also have available a backpack for easy transport and airline carry-on and a carbon fibre tripod.

The GEF currently has 1 system available for loan. View our schedules to see equipment availability.

Specifications

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Model Trimble X9 Premium
Instrument type High accuracy time-of-flight TLS with automatic calibration and integrated HDR imaging
Data storage Standard SD card (32Gb SDHC supplied)
User interface One-button scan operation or Trimble tablet
Accuracy 2mm range, <16” angular
3D point accurary 2.3mm @ 10m, 3.0mm @20m, 4.8mm @ 40m
Laser Class Class 1, eye safe in accordance with IEC EN60825-1
Wavelength 1530 - 1570nm, invisible
Range 0.6m to 150m
Scan speed Up to 1000kHz
Spot size 0.8mrad / 7.95mm @ 10m
Field of view 360° horizontal, 282° vertical
Imaging sensors 3 coaxial, calibrated 10MP cameras
Resolution 3840 x 2746 pixels for each image
Battery type Li-Ion battery 11.1V 6.5Ah
Duration Around 3.5 hours per battery, 3 batteries supplied
Operating temp. -20° to +50°C
Storage temp. -40° to +70°C
IP Rating IP55 (dust protected and water jet)
Dimensions 178 x 353 x 170mm
Weight 6.045kg (including battery)

Accessories

Backpack

Trimble backpack

Lightweight backpack suitable for airline use.

Tripod

Tripod

Lightweight carbon fibre tripod.

Tablet

Trimble tablet

Powerful tablet with hot-swappable batteries and carry strap.

Packaging and shipping

Carry case

image-left The system is supplied with a wheeled carry case that contains the scanner plus batteries.

Width 63 cm
Depth 50 cm
Height 32 cm
Weight approx. 18 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. Assuming a matte surface with a footprint larger than the laser beam and clear atmospheric conditions, a range of approximately 150m could be expected, reducing to 120m at a high scan speed.