3D Very Long Range Terrestrial Laser Scanner with Online Waveform Processing

RIEGL VZ-4000®

••very long range up to 4 000 m••eye safe operation at Laser Class 1••wide field of view, 60° x 360°••high speed data acquisition up to
222,000 meas. / second••high accuracy, high precision
ranging based on echo digitizationand online waveform processing••multiple target capability unlimited number of targets••optional waveform data output

This 3D VZ-Line Laser Scanner offers superior and unrivaled
long range measurement performance of up to 4 000 m
reflectorlessly while still maintaining completely eye safe
operation (Laser Class 1).
RIEGL´s unique V-Line technology is based on echo digitizationand online waveform processing and is the key to enable suchextreme long range measurements. The VZ-4000 operates
even in poor visibility and demanding multi target situations
caused by dust, haze, rain, snow, etc. which are frequently
found in difficult environments such as mine sites.

••built-in calibrated digital camera••on-board inclination sensors

Modes of Operation:••integrated L1 GPS
receiver with antenna• stand-alone operation with integrated graphical user interface via 7“ touchscreen••integrated
compass• remote control VNC Viewer with any standard tablet PC ormobile device via WiFi  

••built-in SSD data
storage media• remote operation with RiSCAN PRO on a notebook via LAN or
WiFi connection••compact andrugged design• customized operation by third party tools / applications
based on RIEGL´s well documented interfaces and scanner
libraries, e.g. RiVLib

Typical applications include••Topography & Mining••Long Range Monitoring••Civil Engineering••Archaeology

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Terrestrial Laser ScanningVZ®-4000 Key Features and Components
Extreme Long Range Performance
The High-Speed, High-Resolution 3D Laser Scanner RIEGL VZ-4000 offers an
extremely long range of up to 4 000 m and a wide field of view of 60° verticaland 360°  horizontal. It uses an invisible laser beam for eye safe operation in
Laser Class 1.
Highest accuracy and reliability of range measurement is based on RIEGL´sunique V-Line technology of echo digitization and online waveform processing
which enables such extreme long range measurements even with poor visibility
and demanding multi target situations caused by dust, haze, rain, snow, etc.

Built-in Camera
A built-in calibrated 5-Megapixel camera capturing images deflectedby the laser mirror allows coverage of the whole field of view with anappropriate number of high resolution images automatically stitched
together to create a high resolution panorama image. This panorama
image in combination with precise 3D measurements produced by the
VZ-4000 enables the creation of photorealistic virtual models for geological and geotechnical investigations of pitwalls and geological features.

Waveform Data Output (optional)
The digitized echo signals, also known as waveform data, acquired by the
RIEGL VZ-4000 are the basis for waveform analysis. This data is provided via theoptionally available waveform data output and accessible with the associated
RIEGL software library RiWAVELib for investigations and research on multi target
situations based on the digital waveform data samples of the target echoes.

Designed for Demanding Fieldwork
3D profiling of the narrow infrared laser beam is realized with a light-weight
vertically oscillating/rotating mirror which is mounted on a stable 360 degree
horizontally rotateable mechanism.
This compact and rugged design with a dust- and splash-proof housing is thebasis for long-term and reliable operation even under adverse environmental
conditions.

Compatible Software Packages
The RIEGL VZ-4000 is compatible with the well-proven RIEGL software package
RiSCAN PRO for terrestrial laser scanning, RIEGL‘s interface library RiVLib, as well as
the workflow-optimizing software packages RiMONITOR and RiMINING.
The optional software plugin RiMTA-3D provides for automatic assignment of
the correct MTA zone in multiple time around processing.

Stand-alone Registration• integrated GPS receiver (L1) or external high-end GNSS receiver connected• integrated compass, accuracy typ. 1° (one sigma value, available for vertical scanner setup position)• on-board inclination sensors (tilt range ±10°, accuracy typ. ±0.008°)

Registration via Control Points• fast fine scanning of reflectors for precise determination of scanner position using control points

Totalstation-like-Registration• setup above well known point (integrated laser plummet) • precise fine scanning of well known remote target (reflector)• on-board inclination sensors• Backsighting

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Operating Elements and Connectors RIEGL VZ®-4000

WLAN antennacarrying handles

laser-on indicator

high-resolution 7“ color touchscreen
450

laser-on indicatorconnectors for power supply and
LAN interface 10/100/1000 MBit/sec,
power off/on button
dia 180236
All dimensions in mm.

Communication and Interfaces• LAN port 10/100/1000 MBit/sec within baseconnector for external
GNSS receiver• integrated WLAN interface with high-gain
antenna

mounting points (3x) andmounting threads inserts (2x)for external digital camera• USB 2.0 for connecting an external digital
cameraUSB and DC power connector
for digital camera• connector for GPS antenna• two external power supply ports• connector for external GPS synchronization
pulse (1PPS)

connector for GPS antenna(internal receiver)

desiccant cartridge
WLAN antenna• connector for external GNSS receiverUSB 2.0 slot forexternal storage devices

Scan Data Storage• internal 80 GByte SSD (Solid State Disc)(2 GByte reserved for the operating system)• external storage devices (USB flash drives orexternal hard drives) via USB 2.0 interface3Max. Measurement Range RIEGL VZ®-4000
standard clear atmosphere: visibility 23 km
clear atmosphere: visibility 15 km
light haze: visibility 8 km
medium haze: visibility 5 km

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cliffs, sand, masonry

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3500

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MTA 2

MTA 1
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3000

MTA 1
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MTA 1
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terra cotta

dry asphalt

MTA 4

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dry snow

2000

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MTA 3
MTA 2

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Target Reflectivity [%]Target Reflectivity [%]

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90

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1000

white marble

cliffs, sand, masonry

1500

white plaster work, limestone

2000

5

60

cliffs, sand, masonry

MTA 3

deciduous trees

MTA 4

coniferious trees

4000

2250

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wet ice, black tar paper

construction concrete

terra cotta

deciduous trees

dry asphalt

4500

2500

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300 kHz PRR

Max. Measurement Range [m]3000

dry snow

wet ice, black tar paper

Max. Measurement Range [m]3500

coniferious trees

150 kHz PRR
4000

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Target Reflectivity [%]Target Reflectivity [%]

4500

45

white marble

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1500

white marble

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2000

white plaster work, limestone

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2500

white plaster work, limestone

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MTA 2

construction concrete0terra cotta

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MTA 1

construction concrete

500

deciduous trees

1000

white marble

cliffs, sand, masonry

1500

white plaster work, limestone

2000

dry asphalt

2500

3000

dry snow3500

coniferious trees

construction concrete

terra cotta

dry asphalt

4000

Max. Measurement Range [m]3000

deciduous trees

3500

dry snow

wet ice, black tar paper

4000

coniferious trees

4500

4500

Max. Measurement Range [m]50 kHz PRR
wet ice, black tar paper

30 kHz PRR

The following conditions are assumed:

MTA zones:•• flat target larger than footprint of the laser beam•• perpendicular angle of incidence•• average brightness•• ambiguity resolved by post processing with RiMTA-3D

MTA 1: no ambiguity / 1 pulse „in the air”
MTA 2: 2 pulses „in the air”
MTA 3: 3 pulses „in the air”
MTA 4: 4 pulses „in the air”

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User Friendly Operation
User-Friendly and Efficient
Operation and Acquisition Workflow
Operation is easy with the integrated graphical user interface via
7“ touchscreen, or by remote control of the scanner via VNC Viewer withany tablet PC or mobile device via WiFi connection.
Highly efficient scan data acquisition and global registration is
supported by on-board inclination sensors, integrated L1 GPS receiver,an interface for a high-end external GNSS
receiver on top of the scanner, a digitalcompass and built-in SSD data storage
media. With a visual project overview
of acquired scan data, it is possible toensure complete data coverage orcheck the progress of a project.

Power Supply                                                        hAdd-on Rechargeable Battery• optional add-on rechargeable battery pack(high power, high capacity NiMH cells)• compact thin cylinder design, short-circuit-proof
and protected connection pins
• rechargeable during standard scan operation
via external power supply• integrated micro-controller based charging electronics• easily attachable to base of the laser scannerby central locking screwPower Supply• intelligent power supply management, up to three
independent external power sources can be connected
simultaneously for uninterrupted operation• reliable under- and over voltage protection• wide external voltage supply range 11-32 V DC
• power consumption typ. 75 W (max. 90W)
• LED indicators for power status

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Technical Data RIEGL VZ®-4000
Laser Product Classification

Class 1 Laser Product according to IEC60825-1:2007

Range Measurement Performance 1)
Measuring Principle
Mode of operation
Pulse repetition rate PRR (peak) 2)
Effective Measurement Rate

2)

Max. Measurement Range 3)
natural targets  ≥ 90 %natural targets  ≥ 20 %The following clause applies for instruments delivered into the United States:
Complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 except for deviations pursuant
to Laser Notice No. 50, dated June 24, 2007.

time of flight measurement, echo signal digitization,
online full waveform analysis, full waveform export capability (optional)
single pulse ranging
30 kHz

50 kHz

23 000 meas./sec 37 000 meas./sec
4 000 m
2 300 mMax. Number of Targets per Pulse

150 kHz300 kHz

113 000 meas./sec

222 000 meas./sec

2 700 m 4)
1 450 m 4)

2 000 m 4)
1 000 m 4)

4 000 m 4)
2 300 m 4)

practically unlimited 5)

Accuracy 6) 8)
Precision 7) 8)
Minimum Range
Laser Wavelength
Laser Beam DivergenceLaser Beam Footprint (Gaussian Beam Definition)

15 mm
10 mm
5m
near infrared
0.15 mrad
18 mm @ exit, 75 mm @ 500 m, 150 mm @ 1000 m, 300 mm @ 2000 m

1) With online waveform processing.
2) Rounded values, selectable by measurement program.
3) Typical values for average conditions. Maximum range is
specified for flat targets with size in excess of the laser beam
diameter, perpendicular angle of incidence and for atmospheric visibility of 23 km. In bright sunlight, the max. range isshorter than under overcast sky.

4) Ambiguity to be resolved by post-processing with RiMTA 3D5) Details on request.
6) Accuracy is the degree of conformity of a measured quantity to its actual (true) value.
7) Precision, also called reproducibility or repeatability, is the degree to which further measurements show
the same result.
8) One sigma @ 150 m range under RIEGL test conditions.
9) Measured at the 1/e2 points. 0.15 mrad corresponds to an increase of 15 mm of beam diameter per
100 m of range.

Scanner Performance
Field of View (selectable)
Scan Speed (selectable)
Angular Step Width   (vertical),   (horizontal)

Vertical (Line) Scan		lightweight mirror
rotating / oscillating
total 60° (+30° / -30°)
100°/sec to 14 400°/sec (÷ 20 rotations/sec), full FOV
0.002° ≤   ≤ 0.280° 11)

Angle Measurement Resolution
Inclination Sensors
GPS ReceiverCompass
Laser Plummet
Internal Sync Timer
Scan Sync (optional)
Waveform Data Output (optional)

better 0.0005° (1.8 arcsec)
better 0.0005° (1.8 arcsec)
integrated, for vertical scanner setup position, details see page 2
integrated, L1, with antenna
integrated, for vertical scanner setup position, details see page 2
integrated
integrated, for real-time synchronized time stamping of scan data
scanner rotation synchronization
providing digitized echo signal information for specific target echoes

10) Frame scan can be disabled, providing 2D scanner operation.

11) Selectable.

Scanning Mechanism

Communication
Interfaces

Scan Data Storage

General Technical Databetween consecutive laser shots 		

Horizontal (Frame) Scan
rotating headmax. 360°0°/sec to 60°/sec 10)
0.002° ≤   ≤ 3° 11)

between consecutive scan lines

LAN port 10/100/1000 Mbit/sec in the baseintegrated WLAN interface with high-gain antennaconnector for GPS antenna
2 connectors for external power supply
connector for external GNSS-timing signals
connector for external high-end GNSS receiverinternal 80 GByte SSD, external storage devices(USB flash drives or external hard drives) via USB 2.0 interface

Power Supply Input Voltage
Power Consumption
Main Dimensions / Weight
Humidity
Protection Class
Temperature Range

11 - 32 V DC
typ. 75 W (max. 90 W)
236 x 226.5 x 450 mm (length x width x height), approx. 14.5 kg
max. 80 % non condensing @ +31°C
IP64, dust- and splash-proof
0°C up to +40°C (operation) / -10°C up to +50°C (storage)

Integrated Digital Camera

field of view 7.2°x5.5° (v x h)
resolution 2560 x 1920 pixels (5 Mpixel)

Display

7“ WVGA (800 x 480) color
capacitive touchscreen, full operation control for stand alone usageRIEGL Laser Measurement Systems GmbH, 3580 Horn, Austria
Tel.: +43-2982-4211, Fax: +43-2982-4210, E-mail: office@riegl.co.at
RIEGL USA Inc., Orlando, Florida 32819, USA
Tel.: +1-407-248-9927, Fax: +1-407-248-2636, E-mail: info@rieglusa.com
RIEGL Japan Ltd., Tokyo 1640013, Japan
Tel.: +81-3-3382-7340, Fax: +81-3-3382-5843, E-mail: info@riegl-japan.co.jp

www.riegl.com
Information contained herein is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility
is assumed by RIEGL for its use. Technical data are subject to change without notice.

Data Sheet, RIEGL VZ-4000, 08/03/2013