HERON LITE

HERON LITE

YOUR FAST, PROFESSIONAL AND AFFORDABLE 3D SURVEY

HERON LITE is the best solution for fast 3D surveying and mapping of buildings and small infrastructures, where automatic self localization and real time change detection features are not required. However, if these features are needed, the upgrade to HERON AC-1 or MS-1 is always possible. HERON LITE has been realized to satisfy the needs of fast local real time mapping thanks to patented 360° surround view to capture real-time 3D LiDAR data that include distances and calibrated reflectivity measurements. The easy to use interface and the extremely light weight make HERON LITE a perfect tool for daily 3D fast mapping on the field. HERON LITE is composed of a Velodyne Puck LITE sensor and an easy to carry rugged control unit and it is fully compatible with JRC 3D Reconstructor^® software to manage point clouds and images coming from different LiDAR and imaging platforms.

KEY FEATURES
- Weight (Control Unit excluded): 2,5 kg
- Weight of Control Unit: 1,4 kg
- Time of initialization: ~ 15 sec
- Working time: ~ 6/8 h
- Indoors working: Sì
- Outdoors working: Sì
- Real time visualization: Sì
- Operative temperature: -10° ; + 40°
- Battery: Li-polymer 12V 4.5Ah
- Output data: E57, LAS, PLAY
- Final global accuracy: ~ 5 cm*
- Local accuracy: ~ 3 cm
- Final survey resolution: ~ 3 cm
- LiDAR sensor (safety class 1): Velodyne Puck LITE
- Scanning rate: 300.000 points/sec.
- Wave length: 903 nm
- Max range: 100 m
- Angular FOV: (orizzontale) 360° | (verticale) +15° ; -15°
*Global accuracy depends on the effectiveness of the SLAM registration algorithm, which can be influenced by the geometry of the surveyed data. Long paths in absence of loop closures and cross passes, and different conditions as narrow tunnels and stairs, can downgrade the global accuracy to 20-50 cm, partially or fully improvable using the advanced control parameters available in the HERON^® Desktop software. Ask to Gexcel support team for more detailed information on how to get the best results from your HERON^® instrument.
HARDWARE

The standard configuration of HERON^® LITE system includes:
- A Velodyne Puck Lite sensor
- A telescopic pole for the sensor support
- A power supply battery
- An external Control Unit to completely manage the system
- A belt for battery and telescopic pole support
- A shoulder harness (4-point for hands free use) + bracket with hand strap for Control Unit support
Other accessories can be added to expand the usage experience of the system (discover all the accessories in the Optional section)
SOFTWARE

HERON^® LITE is equipped with the HERON^® DESKTOP software. HERON^® DESKTOP is specifically designed for HERON^® data post processing and allows you to:
- Process the acquired data
- Minimize the "drift" effects (tical of SLAM process)
- Export the final point cloud model (E57, las, ply)
- Extract 2D maps and global preview of the model
- Easily go to JRC 3D Reconstructor^® for results and deeper data analysis
HARDWARE ADD-ONS
- Extra batteries
- Tapered spherical planar target
- Topographic nails for tip
- Helmet with Velodyne Puck Lite sensor hook
SOFTWARE ADD-ONS
- HERON^® Desktop - extra licenses
- JRC 3D Reconstuctor^® - software licenses
- LineUp® PRO automatic target-less registration tool