Safety standards for lasers ................................ 9 Battery ....................................... 9 2.10 About User ....................................11 2.11 Exceptions from Responsibility ............................12 Setting up the STONEX®X120 ..............................13 Battery charging ..................................13 Led status ...................................... 14 Setting up ...................................... 14 Operating the STONEX®X120 ..............................
• Fixed overheating warning problem. • Real-time display optimised. • Added firmware upgrade warning icon. • Optimised 3D view. • Version 2.0.10 Fixed problem with project page. • Language integration of Spanish, French • and Japanese. STONEX®X120 – User Guide...
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Improved compatibility with the new • version of the RTK antenna Set the minimum number of characters for • Version 1.10.0 CORS account and password to 3 Wi-Fi settings for Japan and Israel at 2.4GHz • only. STONEX®X120 – User Guide...
1.1 Copyrights and trademarks STONEX®, the STONEX® logo, and X120 are trademarks of STONEX® S.r.l. STONEX® GOapp, STONEX® GOpost and STONEX® Reconstructor are trademarks of STONEX® S.r.l. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. 1.2 Environmental recycling The cardboard box, the plastic in the package and the various parts of this product have to be recycled and disposed of in accordance with the current legislation of your Country.
2. Introduction 2.1 General Thank you for purchasing STONEX® X120 3D Laser Scanner. This manual includes important safety directions and instructions for setting up and using the product. Please read this manual carefully before using, so that our products can serve you better.
Noise from the instrument: when the instrument is working it is normal if you hear noises from instrument motors. They will not affect the instrument work. Stored data responsibility: STONEX® should not be held liable for the lost data because of wrong operation.
Do not put the battery in the fire or high temperature condition. Explosion, damage could result. Do not use the battery which is not specified by STONEX®. Fire, electric shock, or burn could result. Do not use the power cable which is not specified by STONEX®. Fire could result.
Before use it, check the central screw is tight. 2.8 Safety standards for lasers STONEX® X120 series adopt the class of Laser Product according to IEC Standard Publication 60825-1 Amd. 2:2001. According to this standard, the device is classified as Class 1 Laser Product.
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It is strictly forbidden to use batteries not officially provided by STONEX®. If you need to replace a new battery, please buy it through designated channels. STONEX® is not responsible for battery accidents and device failures caused by the use of batteries not officially provided by STONEX®.
The user is required to be a qualified surveyor or have a good knowledge of surveying, in order to understand the user manual and safety instructions, before operating, inspecting, or adjusting. Do not operate the equipment if it shows obvious defects or damage. Please follow STONEX® service procedure to repair the equipment.
X120 scanner under any circumstance without the prior written permission of STONEX®. Otherwise, the warranty would not be applied. 2.11 Exceptions from Responsibility The user of this products is expected to follow all operating instructions and make periodic checks of the product’s performance.
• charging, and the error indicator "Err" is displayed. Please do not use equipment other than STONEX's official charger for charging. • In case of damage or deformation of the battery skin, please do not continue to use it and dispose of it •...
Move the battery compartment cover lock backward to lock the battery compartment cover. STONEX®X120 – User Guide...
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Wait for the laser head to start rotating, and then the equipment starts successfully. Insert the memory card into the SD card slot with the golden finger side facing the back of the scanner. NOTE: SD card must be inserted, or data will not be collected. STONEX®X120 – User Guide...
4. Operating the STONEX®X120 4.1 GOapp installation GOapp is mobile APP for X120 for Android (8.0 version or above), which allows to perform operations such as project management, real-time point cloud puzzle display, image preview, firmware upgrade, etc. Download on PC from here: GOapp for Android Copy the *.apk file on the Android controller using an USB connection.
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By clicking the user icon, the user settings page will open. In this page is possible to change the language, by clicking Language (English, Italian, Chinese available now), and is possible to check the installed applications version by clicking About GOapp. STONEX®X120 – User Guide...
Start work to start the scan. You can also click on the camera icon to take a set of pictures. Swipe left or right in the preview interface to switch the preview images taken by three cameras. STONEX®X120 – User Guide...
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Device status - Device activation failed If a device activation failed message appears, you need to connect the controller (phone/tablet) to an internet connection and open the application. Then the application will be able to perform synchronization. STONEX®X120 – User Guide...
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(4), working status (5), switching 2D or 3D display function (6), enter in GCP Mode (7), add a GCP (8), slide bar to see different heights (9), number of images to be saved (10). Click the End work button to stop the acquisition. STONEX®X120 – User Guide...
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"Equipment Information" button at the upper right corner of the working interface to view the current basic status information, motor status information, error status information and SD card information of X120 in real time. STONEX®X120 – User Guide...
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Once you have entered GCP Mode, you will not be able to finish your work by clicking End work. You must first click on the GCP Mode icon again to exit the point acquisition mode, and then you will be able to end the work. STONEX®X120 – User Guide...
Click on the Device name, enter the content to be modified in the pop-up "Modify Device Name" dialog box, and click "Confirm" to modify the device name. Camera parameters Represents the frequency at which the cameras are triggered. It is recommended to leave the default setting of 1 s/pcs. STONEX®X120 – User Guide...
If the latest firmware file is not downloaded locally, you will be reminded to download the latest firmware in the pop-up window on the home page, so that you can directly update the STONEX®X120 – User Guide...
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Click Download to start downloading. Currently, don't operate your mobile phone, wait for the download to complete, and then click OK to exit the firmware upgrade window. Firmware upgrade process When the pop-up window on the home page prompts to download firmware, the firmware package will be downloaded locally. STONEX®X120 – User Guide...
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After the transmission is completed, click OK. At this time, please wait for 35s before manually restarting the equipment. After restarting the equipment, wait for the white light of the equipment indicator to blink and turn green. At this time, the firmware update is successful, and the equipment can be used normally. STONEX®X120 – User Guide...
The raw data includes Image data, IMU, raster data, laser data, and device calibration files. Copy and paste the folders on your device. STONEX®X120 – User Guide...
Mount the RTK device holder to the back of the scanner, using the six nails supplied with the device. Follow the instructions in the figures below for correct positioning. If you purchased the RTK with the backpack, see Chapter STONEX®X120 – User Guide...
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Attack the RTK holder in the Connect the scanner to the back of the scanner, with the RTK device and power it on. six nails. Led status The four LEDs refer to: Power supply. Internet connection. STONEX®X120 – User Guide...
5.2 Firmware upgrade There are two methods to perform firmware updates, divided into online upgrade and offline upgrade. Proceed with an offline upgrade only if suggested by Stonex. Online upgrade Open GOapp and enter in the RTK page. Connect the device with the Bluetooth. If a new firmware is available, the upgrade page will pop up.
Once the light is green, restart the device to complete firmware upgrade. Offline upgrade If is necessary an offline upgrade, Stonex will sen the user a file. The file will have the extensione “.fm”. Follow the steps below in order to complete the upgrade: Copy thie file in the SD card of the RTK, inside the Firmware folder.
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Insert the Acces Point Name, and if needed the username and the password of your SIM card. Please, do not use a SIM card with a PIN. Once done click Save to remember the data just insert. STONEX®X120 – User Guide...
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If you set the mount point choice Manual, click in the grey bar and type in the name of the point. Once you have confirmed the mount point, click Save. Click on the blue square to see the historical list of mount points to which you have connected. STONEX®X120 – User Guide...
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Mount Point everytime you use the RTK and clic Save to get corrections. In the prinpical RTK page, are shown information about the quality of the positioning. Number of satellite visible Positioning status SIM status SD-card status H-DOP value V-DOP value STONEX®X120 – User Guide...
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By activating the mobile status bar, it will be possible to keep track of the positioning quality even while scanning. The bar shows in order from left to right: positioning status (refer to previous table), P-DOP, SIM status, SD card status. STONEX®X120 – User Guide...
Open GOpost and click New to create a new project. Choose the name and the save path, then choose the input path. Please check that in the GNSS section in the input screen there is the *.fmnav file. STONEX®X120 – User Guide...
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Now you can process as for the other case the data, with the One-Click-Solve or with the Step-By-Step procedure. To better use the RTK information, in the orientation phase is preferrable to use the non-rigid body method. STONEX®X120 – User Guide...
If you acquire for a long time in a zone without a good signal (solution is not Fixed), when you return outdoors, return to the RTK screen, and check the connection status. If it does not immediately return to the Fixed solution, click on CORS, and resave the mount point to resume communication. STONEX®X120 – User Guide...
6. Backpack components and assembly instructions Extension pole Pole base Scanner X120GO holder SA85 antenna SC600+ Power bank Connecting cable STONEX®X120 – User Guide...
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No GNSS configurations. Battery life The power bank suggested has a capacity of 25700 mAh/95 Wh. The expected battery duration depends on the configuration you are using. X120GO+SC600+SA85: 4 hours. • X120GO: 4 hours and 30 minutes. • STONEX®X120 – User Guide...
Plug one end of the cable into the power bank “In/out” port and the other into the scanner's type-c port. Pass the cable through the opening in the top of the backpack. Install SC600+ Insert a SIM card without PIN inside the instrument. Attach the antenna supplied with the instrument to the LTE socket. STONEX®X120 – User Guide...
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26-pin cable into the DB-26 socket, taking care to secure it well. Connect the antenna cable to the GNSS1 socket and secure it. Pass the cable through the hole in the top of the backpack. STONEX®X120 – User Guide...
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Install the antenna extension pole Insert the base of the pole into the slot next to the backpack handle. Close the bracket to lock the base in the shown position. Screw the long part of the pole into the base. STONEX®X120 – User Guide...
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Install the SA85 antenna Pass the antenna cable, previously connected to the SC600+, through the appropriate holes in the rod. Screw the antenna SA85 into the upper part of the pole and secure it. STONEX®X120 – User Guide...
Once the Wi-Fi connection is established, open a web page and digit the following port: 192.168.10.1, you will be redirected to the web interface of the instrument. The page will request to fill two fields. Default credentials below: STONEX®X120 – User Guide...
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Next, click on Port Configuration. Here you must change the Ntrip Client to the IP port you intend to use. Select the mount point you want to access, and enter your user name and password to complete the configuration. STONEX®X120 – User Guide...
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Then search for your device on the list of Bluetooth devices that appear and connect. Once connected, these are the info that you can visualize in the app. If you want, you can also activate the Floating bar to have this information displayed in the acquisition page. STONEX®X120 – User Guide...
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GPS time, so be careful when you select the data you download. After clicking Download, a file *.dat will be saved. Change the extension of this file from *.dat to *.nmea extension. Copy this file in the project folder of your X120GO data. STONEX®X120 – User Guide...
Those things will affect the quality of the positioning. If it is necessary to pass through places with poor signal, ensure that at least half of the scan is carried out with good GPS signal coverage. STONEX®X120 – User Guide...
7. Vehicle Mount Components: Suction pads • Magnets • SA85 GNSS Geodetic Antenna • Stonex SC600+ GNSS, 1100Ch, 4G, UHF, WiFi, BT, 10Hz • External battery X100/X120GO • X120GO Vehicle pole • X120GO Vehicle cables kit • 7.1 Assembly Instruction Slide the box onto the platform using the guides and quick release connector.
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Install the battery and power cable, then place the protection cover. Install the SC600+ on the dedicated stand with the supplied screws. Make sure the screws are tightened securely. Install X 1 20 GO using the quick-release connector. Tighten the front screw placed under the scanner. STONEX®X120 – User Guide...
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Plug the power cable into the scanner's usb-c port, then plug the power and communication cable with the SC600+ into the respective ports. STONEX®X120 – User Guide...
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Slide the antenna pole into the antenna compartment, then run the antenna cable through it. Finally, install the geodetic antenna and connect one end of the cable to the antenna and the other to the SC600+. STONEX®X120 – User Guide...
During initialization, the vehicle must remain stationary. Once initialization is complete, you can start driving. It is recommended not to exceed 25 km per hour. • Once you have completed the desired route, you can terminate the scan from the application. STONEX®X120 – User Guide...
8. Technical data 8.1 Bundle components PART NAME QUANTITY Scanner Rechargeable battery SD Memory card SD card reader USB License key for GOpost Scanner base bracket for GCP Battery charging hub, Car/EU/US chargers STONEX®X120 – User Guide...
Net Weight 1.6 kg (without battery) POWER Battery Life 2.5h (each set of batteries) Power consumption Capacity 3350mAh×4 Voltage 20-30V ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS Working environment temperature -10°C to 45°C Working humidity <85% RH Waterproof/Dustproof IP54 In controlled environment STONEX®X120 – User Guide...
Operating temperature -20° C to +50° C (-4° F to 122° F) Storage temperature -20° C to +55° C (-4° F to 131° F) Waterproof/Dustproof IP54 ANTENNA Size 27.5mm×56mm Weight 15.3 g Optional SA65 for backpack STONEX®X120 – User Guide...
If it is an indoor environment, multi-path locations should be selected as far as possible as the starting and ending points of data collection. After the site survey, plan the closed route of the survey area. STONEX®X120 – User Guide...
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O-shaped, with many closed circles, and the data solution accuracy is the best. It is composed of many closed O-shaped routes, which greatly improves the data solution accuracy and is the best route planning. STONEX®X120 – User Guide...
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When the hand-held scanner passes through the corner, it is recommended to avoid too fast corners, and the way of the corner should be considered in route planning. Get as many point cloud data at the same position before and after the corner as possible to improve the accuracy of data calculation. STONEX®X120 – User Guide...
15 seconds to have a better recognition of the point. With this acquisition method, the initialization point is always saved as GCP. So, if you do not want this • point, you must delete it from the local_benchmark file. STONEX®X120 – User Guide...
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When GCP mode is selected within the app, a short press of the scanner's power button will save a • position as a GCP. This type of acquisition does not generate the yellow square in the app, but only saves the time reference in the file "GCP.txt". STONEX®X120 – User Guide...
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