Complete Sensor System for Kinematic Laser ScanningRIEGL VUX-SYS®

• complete, compact & lightweight
kinematic LiDAR system• fully integrated RIEGL VUX-1 Series
LiDAR sensor• various mounting options for highly
flexible installation• prepared for remote control via
low-bandwidth data link
• fully integrated system versions withapplication-oriented IMU/GNSS unit
• compact control unit with various
interfacing options• operates up to 4 digital cameras

The RIEGL VUX-SYS is a completely integrated laser scanningsystem of low weight and compact size for flexible use in kinematic applications (e.g. UAS/UAV/RPAS, helicopter, gyrocopterand ultra-light aircraft installations).
The system comprises a RIEGL VUX-1 Series LiDAR Sensor, an
IMU/GNSS system and - if applicable - a dedicated control unit.
The excellent measurement performance of the VUX-1 in combination with the precise inertial measurement unit and the associated GPS/GLONASS receiver results in survey-grade measurement
accuracy over its full range of applications.
The VUX-SYS is specifically designed to be easily installed orexchanged by the user, alternatively either in the RIEGL VP-1
HeliCopterPod, the RiCOPTER unmanned aerial system, or in any
kinematic measuring system, whatsoever.
The VUX-SYS provides interfaces for controlling up to four
digital cameras. When installed in the VP-1 HeliCopterPodor the RiCOPTER UAV the VUX-SYS is complemented by up to twocameras.
The small size, low weight, and small number of interconnecting
cables required account for a very short set-up time of the system.
The VUX-SYS is delivered with the necessary software tools forprocessing scan data as well as IMU/GNSS data.
Based on the software bundle RiPROCESS and its associatedsoftware tools, scan data is geo-referenced, calibrated
and exported fully automatically. RIEGL offers an optional
system calibration service.

Typical applications include• Corridor Mapping:Power Line, Railway Track, andPipeline Inspection• Terrain and Canyon Mapping• Surveying of Urban Environments• Topography in Open-Cast Mining• Agriculture & Forestry• Archeology and Cultural
Heritage Documentation• Construction-Site Monitoring

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Kinematic Laser Scanning

Data SheetRIEGL VUX®-SYS - Integration Options
RIEGL VUX-1 with APX-20 UAV / AP+30
interface for 4 optional cameras available
Main Dimensions
VUX-1 with IMU
VUX-1 with IMU and Cooling Fan Device

314 x 180 x 125 mm / 341 x 180 x 125 mm
314 x 209 x 128 mm / 341 x 209 x 128 mm

VUX-1 with IMU
Cooling Fan Device

approx. 4.2 kg / approx. 4.3 kg
approx. 0.25 kg
depending on selected camera type

WeightCamera(s)antenna (symbolic image)camera (symbolic image)RIEGL VUX-SYS with APX-20 UAVRIEGL VUX-1 with AP20with separate control unit accommodating the GNSS board stack as well as the camera trigger electronics
for up to 4 optional cameras
Main Dimensions
VUX-1 with IMU
295 x 180 x 125 mm
VUX-1 with IMU and Cooling Fan Device
295 x 209 x 128 mm
Control Unit
210 x 124 x 79 mm
WeightVUX-1 with IMU
approx. 4.2 kg
Cooling Fan Device
approx. 0.25 kg
Control Unit
approx. 0.9 kg
Camera(s)depending on selected camera typeantenna (symbolic image)control unit

camera (symbolic image)RIEGL VUX-1 with AP60

with separate control unit accommodating the GNSS board stack as well as the camera trigger electronics
for up to 4 optional cameras
Main Dimensions
VUX-1 with IMU
337 x 180 x 125 mm
VUX-1 with IMU and Cooling Fan Device
337 x 209 x 128 mm
Control Unit
210 x 124 x 79 mm
WeightVUX-1 with IMU
approx. 6.8 kg
Cooling Fan Device
approx. 0.25 kg
Control Unit
approx. 0.9 kg
Camera(s)depending on selected camera typeantenna (symbolic image)control unit

camera (symbolic image)all dimensions in mm

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Data SheetRIEGL VUX®-SYS System Installation
RIEGL VUX®-SYS installed in RiCOPTER (Unmanned)

ULS

The VUX-SYS fits the dedicated mounting bay of the RiCOPTER directly without any adaptations. The system is
supplemented by two digital cameras, covering a field of view of approximately 160 degrees, where as the VUX-SYS
covers a FOV of 230°. The low weight of the VUX-SYS enables the RiCOPTER to operate up to half an hour at a grossweight of 25 kg.
control unit

(only required for AP20)

FPV camera
for video downstreamthermal camera - optional(e.g. Flir Tau 2)

RIEGL VUX-1UAV or
RIEGL VUX-1LR

IMU/GNSS unit

(e.g. APX-20 UAV)RIEGL VUX-SYS for RiCOPTER
System Components:• RIEGL VUX-1UAV LiDAR sensor or
RIEGL VUX-1LR LiDAR sensor• IMU/GNSS unit
(Applanix AP20, APX-20 UAV, orAP+30)• GNSS antenna• control unit 1)• camera(s) optional(2x e.g. SONY Alpha 6000 or
1 x SONY A7R III / A7R IV,and 1 x thermal camera)• connecting cables

up to 2 RGB cameras - optional

RIEGL VUX®-SYS installed in VP-1 (Airborne)
The VUX-SYS fits the small and lightweight RIEGL VP-1 HeliCopterPod, to be mounted on standard hard points andtypical camera mounts of manned helicopters. Quick release adapter brackets and a minimum of external cabling(i.e. power supply, LAN, GPS antenna) allow quick system installation and removal.
RIEGL VUX-SYS for VP-1 System Components:• RIEGL VUX-1UAV LiDAR sensor or
RIEGL VUX-1LR LiDAR sensor• IMU/GNSS unit (Applanix AP20,APX-20 UAV or AP60)• GNSS antenna• control unit 1)• digital camera(s)(1x Nikon D810, or 1x Phase One iXU, or1x Phase One iXM-50 /-100, or up to 4x Sony
Alpha 6000, or up to 3 x Sony A7R III / A7R IV)• connecting cables

RIEGL VUX®-SYS installed in VMQ (Mobile)
Fully integrated into the measuring head of the system, the VUX-SYS is the core part of the RIEGL VMQ Single Scanner
Mobile Mapping System. Together with the universal VMQ-RM roof mount the system can be easily mounted on agreat variety of vehicles. One single external VMQ-MC main cable minimizes the efforts of the set-up time. The swivel
plate allows the operator to achieve different point cloud patterns according to the project requirements.
RIEGL VUX-SYS for VMQ System Components:• RIEGL VUX-1HA LiDAR sensor (preferred) orRIEGL VUX-1UAV LiDAR sensor (possible)• IMU/GNSS unit (Applanix AP20, AP60, or AP+30)• GNSS antenna• control unit 1)• up to 4 digital camera(s)(e.g., FLIR Ladybug® 5+, Nikon D810,5 MPix industrial camera)• connecting cables1) for use with AP20 and AP60

Data Sheet

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3RIEGL VUX®-SYS Technical Data
Scanner Performance (for details refer to the corresponding RIEGL data sheets)
RIEGL VUX-1 Series Sensor

VUX-1LR22

VUX-1UAV22

VUX-1HA22 1)

1,845 m
1.5 m
15 mm / 5 mm

1,415 m
1.5 m
10 mm / 5 mm

475 m
1.2 m
5 mm / 3 mm

Maximum Range
Minimum Range
Accuracy / Precision
Laser Pulse Repetition Rate
Max. Effective Measurement Rate
Field of View (selectable) 3)
Max. Scan Speed

up to 1,500 kHz
up to 1,200 kHz
up to 1,800 kHz
up to 1,500,000 meas./sec. up to 1,200,000 meas./sec. up to 1,800,000 meas./sec.
up to 360°
up to 360°
up to 360°
200 scans/sec
200 scans/sec
250 scans/sec

1) N ot recommended to be seen as a first choice for
ALS and UAV applications because of its lower range capability.

2) Maximum range is specified for natural targets  ≥ 80%.
3) Note limitations when integrated in kinemtatic systems.

2)

Data Interfaces
Configuration
Scan Data Output
Internal Data Storage
Memory Card Slot 4)
GNSS Interface
CameraLAN 10/100/1000 Mbit/sec or TTL PWM
LAN 10/100/1000 Mbit/sec or USB 2.0
Solid State Disc SSD, 1TBytefor CFAST® 5) memory card 120 GByte (can be upgraded to 256 GByte)
Serial RS-232 interface for data string with GNSS-time information,
TTL input for 1PPS synchronization pulse
4x trigger and event marker4) applies to IMU APX-20 UAV only

5) CFast is a registered trademark of CompactFlash Association

IMU & GNSS
APX-20 UAV 6)
AP20 6)
AP+30 6)IMU Accuracy		Roll, Pitch 7)
0.015°
0.015°
0.010°
Heading 7)
0.035°
0.05° / 0.025° 8)
0.025°IMU Sampling Rate
200 Hz200 Hz200 HzPosition Accuracy (typ.)0.02 - 0.05 m
0.02 - 0.05 m
0.02 - 0.05 m		6) See technical details at the according Applanix datasheet7) values are given for airborne applications

General Technical Data
Power Supply Input Voltage
Power Consumption
Humidity
Temperature Range

AP60 6)0.005°
0.015°
200 Hz0.02 - 0.05 m8) improved heading accuracy with dual antenna option (GAMS) @ 2m baseline

11 - 34 V DC
typ. 95 W
max. 80 % non condensing @ 31°C
-20°C up to +40°C (operation) / -20°C up to +50°C (storage)RIEGL VUX®-SYS UAV Platform Integration
RiCOPTER with VUX-SYS components:• RIEGL VUX-1UAV• APX-20 UAV• Sony A7R III or Sony A7R IV• Flir Tau 2 thermal camera• other 3rd party cameras integrated1)

VUY-SYS set-up (example)
1) Multispectral camera, hyperspectral camera – more information on request.
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This data sheet is compiled with care. However, errors cannot be fully excluded and alternations might be necessary.

Data Sheet, RIEGL VUX-SYS, 2021-09-14