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HERON LITE

YOUR LIGHT, HANDHELD, PROFESSIONAL 3D MAPPING SYSTEM!

HERON LITE is a handheld 3D mapping system composed of a compact capture head featuring a non-rotating lidar sensor (32 chs - Max range: 120/300 m) for best performance even in harsh conditions. Particularly appreciated in stockpile volumetric computation, underground mines and when RGB information is not required. HERON LITE is provided with a complete software package to manage the entire data processing workflow.

Description

HERON LITE is a handheld 3D mapping system composed of a compact capture head featuring a non-rotating laser sensor (32 chs - Max range: 120/300 m) for best performance even in harsh conditions. Particularly appreciated in stockpile volumetric computation, underground mines and when RGB information is not required. HERON LITE is provided with complete on-premise software packages to manage the entire data processing workflow.

INCLUDED ON-PREMISE SOFTWARE:

• HERON Desktop: for no limits SLAM processing, with patented algorithms
• Reconstructor: for 3D point cloud advanced post-processing
• Reconstructor Viewer: for the visualization and measurement of 3D point clouds (free software)
• GoBlueprint: for 2D maps/orthophotos visualization, measuring and CAD export (free software)

SYSTEM USABILITY:

• No initialization and calibration procedures.
• Optional use of control points or control scans as constraints.
• Patented algorithm: free mapping path.
• Loop closure not required.
• Compact capture head dockable to:
- ultra slim or wired rugged backpack.
- telescopic poles to measure cavities and inaccessible areas (also upside down).
- vehicles (cars, bikes, quads, robots, etc.).
• Rugged and powerful touchscreen control unit.
• Real-time visualization of point clouds generated during the acquisition.
• Designed to work in extreme environments.
• Accessories for a very flexible use.

DATA PROCESSING:

• Accurate 3D models also in complex environments.
• Advanced mode for full professional control of the SLAM algorithm parameters.
• Point cloud editing software.
• Very dense point cloud rendering with multiple colour layers.
• Direct export of 3D data to ReCap, E57, LAS and the main formats of point clouds.
• Easy data export to third-party software (e.g. 3DM Feature Extraction, EdgeWise, Micromine, Scene, Verity).
• Sharing in E57 on cloud platforms (e.g. 3DM Cloud, Cintoo Cloud, Scene Webshare).
• Advanced point cloud rendering which emphasizes features and details.

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Specifications

General

Applications

Everywhere (indoors/outdoors), especially underground mines, cavities, stockpiles, tunnels, open pit mines, and when RGB information is not requested

Year of last update

2023

Year of introduction

2017

Height [cm]

57

Width [cm]

14

Length [cm]

12

Operating temperature: min. [°C]

-40

Operating temperature: max. [°C]

45

Weight [kg]

2

Software specifications

Software name

HERON Desktop, Reconstructor, Reconstructor Viewer, GoBlueprint

Output data [point cloud, images, mesh, ...]

point clouds, images, meshes, trajectories, orthophotos/x-ray orthophotos (direct export to AutoCADâ„¢), volumes, areas, cross-sections

Output file formats

.e57, .las, .ply, export in ReCap

More information

Main applications

Volume computation - Excavation progress monitoring - Digital archive - Scan to BIM - Contours and profiles

Training facilities

Yes

Distinguishable features

Mountable on car, bike, boat, quad, trolley - Usable in every light conditions - Initialization procedure not required - Loop closure not mandatory - SLAM patented algorithms - Control points and control scans as constraints - Advanced data analysis - Compatibility with AutoCAD, ReCap, EdgeWise, Verity, Cintoo Cloud

Laser Scanner

Number of laser scanners

1

Brand and type

32-Channel 360° Spinning Mid-Range Lidar

Laser safety classification

1

Max Range [m]

300

Max. vertical field of view [deg]

360

Max. horizontal field of view [deg]

360

Wavelength [nm]

905

Min. Range [m]

0.5

Absolute accuracy [1 sigma in mm]

10

Max. measurement rate [kHz]

20

Scans per second

640000

Positioning System

SLAM algorithm implemented

Y

GNSS receiver type

Trimble DA2 Powered by the Trimble® Catalyst™ GNSS positioning service

Data storage

Max. data storage [Internal + External in Gb]

256

Data storage type [120 characters]

USB 3.1 Gen 1

Power Supply

Battery type [120 characters]

Li-ion 6700 mAh | 80.4 Wh | 12 V

Operating time on single battery [hr]

2.5

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