RIEGLVMX -2HA®

475m
3.6MHzoptional

High-Speed 10 GigE Link
for acquisition of
3.6 million measurements/secand image data of up to9 different high-end cameras

The RIEGL VMX-2HA is a High Speed,
High Performance Dual Scanner Mobile
Mapping
Systemwhich
providesdense, accurate, and feature-richdata at highway speeds.
With 3.6 million measurements and500 scan lines per second, this turnkey solution is ideally suited forsurvey-grade
mobilemapping
applications.
This powerful technology comprises two RIEGL VUX-1HA22 HighAccuracy LiDAR Sensors and ahigh performance INS/GNSS unit,
housed in an aerodynamicallyshaped protective cover.
A camera interface for up to9 optional cameras enables
complementation of theLiDAR data with precisely
geo-referenced images.

High Speed, High Performance
Dual Scanner Mobile Mapping System
Typical Applications• Transportation Infrastructure Mapping • Road Surface Measurement • HD Mapping for Autonomous Vehicles• City Modeling • Rapid Capture of Construction Sites and Bulk Material • Open-Pit Mine Surveying • GIS Mapping and AssetManagement • As-Built Surveyingwww.riegl.com

RIEGL VMX-2HAat a glanceRIEGL VMX-2HA Key Features
Proven System

The RIEGL VMX-2HA is the consistent further development of the compact
RIEGL VMX Mobile Mapping System.
The alignment and placement of the two VUX-1HA22 (High Accuracy) scanners keeps
within the proven VMX tradition with a simultaneous forward/backward looking toreduce scan shadows.
A compact dual scanner platform carries both, LiDAR sensors and a high-grade
IMU/GNSS subsystem and provides an accurate and long-term stable system calibration.
VMX-2HA Scan Pattern
1.8 MHz program

pattern @ 3m distancepattern @ 10m distancepattern @ 50m distanceline spacingof a single
scanner(mm)point spacing
within a scanline of a single
scanner (mm)

VMX-2HA
point density(pts/m2)

point spacing
within a scanline of a single
scanner (mm)

VMX-2HA
point density(pts/m2)

point spacing
within a scanline of a single
scanner (mm)

VMX-2HA
point density(pts/m2)

platform speed 50km/h

56

2.6

13750

8.7

4100

44.0820

platform speed 80km/h

892.6

8590

8.7

2570

44.0

510

platform speed 120km/h

1332.65700

8.7

1700

44.0340

platform speedNew Camera System and Features
The VMX-2HA impresses with an extremely enhanced camera performance and anumber of new features. Camera interface and SYNC of up to 9 external devices areincluded in the basic system configuration. Multiple high-resolution RIEGL cameras
allow for unique capture angles and a high degree of details in the images. Theinterface between the VMX-MH (Measuring Head) with scanners and cameras and theVMX-CU (Control Unit) was completely re-designed.
The VMX-CU (equipped with a high performance 7th generation Intel Core i7proccessor) precisely controls management of power, data acquisition, and operationof the laser scanners, INS/GNSS sensors and the optional cameras.
A 10 GigE network and a set of SSD storage media with a total of 6 TB disk spaceenable big data handling for uninterrupted data recording of comprehensive
missions.
The modular design of the system provides unique flexibility to meet a diversity ofproject requirments. Ready to be mounted on road and off-road vehicles, as well as
on trains and boats, it provides the user with the technology and tools to ensure full
data capturing for transportation infrastructure, facades, overhead structures, powerlines, bridges, tunnels etc.

Seamless RIEGL Workflow
A handy touch-screen and the RIEGL data acquisition software facilitate the operator’stask in the field by providing real-time visualization of acquired scan data andimagery. The RIEGL software packages also offer comprehensive features in dataprocessing. This covers enhanced scan data adjustment to merge overlapping
mobile scan data. Furthermore it enables the scan data to be fitted to specific control
objects which results in a consistent point cloud of enhanced precision and increased
geo-referenced accuracy. Finally, the precise geo-referenced scan data and highresolution (panorama) images can be exported to well-known file formats orinterfaced directly with third-party software.

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RIEGL VMX-2HAat a glance

RIEGL VMX-2HA Components and Setup
GNSS antenna
RIEGL VUX-1HA22 laser scanners

IMU
interfaces to optional
external devices

trigger & time stamping unit

Harting® connector for
RIEGL VMX-MC Main Cable

protective coverprotective covercamera extension
mounting poleup to7 RIEGL cameras

RIEGL VMX-RM Roof Mount

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RIEGL VMX-2HAat a glance
RIEGL VMX-2HA Camera Options

The VMX-2HA Mobile Mapping System provides interface and SYNC for up to 9 external devices and allows flexible
combination of different camera configurations.
• high-sensitivity 5MP, 12MP and 24MP RIEGL cameras• spherical camera FLIR Ladybug® 5+• DSLR camera such as Nikon D850 or Sony Alpha
The modular setup of the system allows to change or upgrade the camera configuration any time.
The provided camera ports enable unique flexibility to select an optimal position and orientation of the cameras tomeet the specific project requirements. Each single camera can be mounted and dismounted smoothly with accurate
reproducibility of camera position and orientation.
The integration of the spherical Ladybug 5+ camera improves time stamping and enables fully integrated
operation within the RIEGL system operating software.
Multiple 5MP, 12MP or 24MP RIEGL cameras can be used to enable full capture of the surrounding.
The rear port is optimized to carry a close to NADIR downward looking RIEGL camera for detailed capturing of the roadsurface to improve pavement analysis and crack indexing.
As high-resolution cameras such as the 12 MP RIEGL camera triggered with 8 fps require up to 1GigE bandwidth,
the data transfer to the VMX-2HA Control Unit is realized by a 10GigE interface.

colored point cloud: image data captured by FLIR Ladybug® 5+Camera Options
5 MP CMOS 3)

1)

max. numbers max. frames 2)
resolutionof cameras
per second [px (H) x px (V)]pixel size[µm]

lens focal
length [mm]Field of View
(FOV)

9202464 x 2056

3.45580.7° x 70.7° 4)

12 MP CMOS 3)984112 x 3008

3.45

8 / 16

83.1° x 65.9° / 47.8° x 35.9° 4)

24 MP CMOS 3)

94.5

5328 x 4608

2.748.579.5° x 71.5° 4)

FLIR Ladybug®5+

1 unit / 6 lens

176x[2048x2448]

3.45

4.4

90% of full sphere

918256 x 5504

4.34

14 / 20104° x 81° / 83° x 61° 4)Nikon® D850

1) The combination of different cameras is possible.
2) Maximum frame rate of a single camera operated in 8-bit mode. The use of multiple cameras may reduce maximum frame rates.
3) A user defined “Region of Interest” can be defined during data acquisition, resulting in a reduction of the FOV and the resolution. This may help to reduce image file sizes on theone hand and to further increase frame rates on the other hand.
4) Nominal values (actual values may be slightly different due to manufacturing tolerances).

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RIEGL VMX-2HAat a glance

Specifications RIEGL Cameras
RIEGL offers high-sensitive ball-joint directional cameras (5MP, 12MP, and 24MP) with leading edge CMOS technology forhigh resolution images, high frame rates, and minimized lens distortion.
The camera's CMOS global shutter sensor provides for a higher dynamic range, less smearing effects causedby sunlight, greater details in shadows and highlights, low temporal dark noise for more signal gain up to 40dB.
The system provides 6 side-facing camera ports and a backward-facing port that can either be equipped with a single
camera or a dual camera option for pavement imagery.

Gapless 360 Degree
Horizontal Field of View

The high-sensitive directional cameras
are optimized for capturing traffic signs,
overhead structures, building
structures, and facades.
Camera Key Features:• cantilever-mounted cameras reducing
the occurence of car shadows• forward/backward facing positions
enabling different view angles on objects• ball-joint directional camera heads with± 50deg v×h rotation for flexible adjustmentof the camera positions

VMX-2HA equipped with 7 ball-joint directional RIEGL cameras

Pavement Camera Mount (optional)
The Pavement Camera Mount enables operationof two cameras at the rear port of the VMX-2HA.
This increases the field of view and allows moreroad surface to be covered, so that a lane width
can be reliably covered in any case.
The Pavement Camera Mount is optimized
to carry two close to NADIR downward looking
cameras offering• detailed capturing of the road surface• reliable data for pavement analysis
and crack indexing• little distortion of projected image
on road surface
Pavement Camera Example:• up to 20 fps1) per camera @ 5MP• 1.1 m distance @ 80 km/h
• small pixel footprint of 1.4 mm @ 2 m• very short exposure time (0.1ms) to avoid
motion blur 1.6 pixel blur @ 80 km/h

VMX-2HA equipped with 6 ball-joint directional RIEGL cameras,
two ball-joint pavement cameras with NADIR orientation and a Ladybug 5+1) A user defined “Region of Interest”
can be defined during data acquisition,
resulting in a reduction of the FOV and theresolution. This may help to reduce image
file sizes on the one hand and to further
increase frame rates on the other hand.

80 km/h, 20fps, 0.1ms exposure time

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RIEGL VMX-2HAat a glance
RIEGL VMX-2HA System Block Diagram
RiACQUIREVMX-CURIEGL VMX-2HA
System Components:

VMX-MH

Control Unit

Measuring Head• RIEGL VMX-MH
Measuring Head• RIEGL VMX-CU
Control Unit• VMX-DMIDistance Measurement Indicator

Optional Cameras• up to 9 cameras (optional)
Power Supply 1

on-board power supply,
12 V DCPower Supply 2
back-up battery,
12 V DCVMX-DMIDistance
Measurement
Indicator

e.g. FLIR Ladybug® 5+ e.g. RIEGL camera
spherical
with 5, 12 and 24 MP
camera systeme.g. Nikon D850

• sustainable power supply
with back-up battery• single VMX-MC Main Cable
with Harting® connectors

RIEGL VMX-2RM Reinforced Roof Mount (optional)
This roof mount is a reinforced version of the standard VMX-RM Roof Mount and has 6 height-adjustable brackets
that allow to adjust to the aerodynamically shaped roof lines of the car.

RIEGL VMX-2HA system mounted by means of the VMX-2RM Reinforced Roof Mountall dimensions in mm
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RIEGL VMX-2HAat a glance

RIEGL VMX-2HA Dimensions
all dimensions in mm

RIEGL VMX-2HA Technical Data
475m max.

measurement range

optional

3.6MHzoptional
digital camera

pulse repetition
rate (peak)

online waveform
processing

multipletarget capability

eye safe operation
at Laser Class 1

VMX-2HA Scanner Performance
Laser ClassLaser Class 1 (Class 1 Laser Product according to IEC 60825-1:2014)

Effective Measurement Rate

300 kHz500 kHz

1000 kHz1250 kHz

1500 kHz

1800 kHz

Max. Range, Target Reflectivity  ≥ 80%3) 4)

475 m

370 m

235 m

235 m

235 m

235 m

Max. Range, Target Reflectivity  ≥ 10%3) 4)

170 m

130 m

85 m

85 m

85 m

85 m

151597541) 2)

Max. Number of Targets per Pulse 5)
Minimum Range
Accuracy6) 7)/ Precision

1 m @ PRR ≥ 1 MHz, 1.2 m @ PRR < 1 MHz7) 8)

5 mm / 3 mm

Field of View

360° "full circle"

Scan Speed (selectable)

up to 500 scans/sec

1) Rounded values, selectable by measurement program.
2) Setting of intermediate PRR values possible.
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 is shorter than under overcast sky.
4) Ambiguity to be resolved by post-processing with RiUNITE software.
5) If more than one target is hit, the total laser transmitter power is split and, accordingly, the achieveable range is reduced.
6) Accuracy is the degree of conformity of a measured quantity to its actual (true) value.
7) One sigma @ 30 m range under RIEGL test conditions.
8) Precision, also called reproducibility or repeatability, is the degree to which further measurements show the same result.

IMU/GNSS Performance 7)
Position Accuracy (absolute)typ. 20 - 50 mmRoll & Pitch Accuracy

0.005°Heading Accuracy

0.015°7) One sigma values, no GNSS outage, with DMI option, post-processed using base station data.

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RIEGL VMX-2HAat a glance
General Technical Data
VMX-CU Power Supply Input Voltage

11 - 15 V DC powered by on-board source (e.g. alternator)
11 - 15 V DC backup power

VMX-MH Input Voltage

24 V DC (powered via VMX-CU)

Typ. Power Consumption

system operation without cameras
additional power consumption per camera

typ. 250 W / max. 1020 W
typ. 6 W / max. 34 W

Protection Class VMX-MH with camera system

IP64

Temperature Range VMX-MH with camera system
Temperature Range VMX-CU-20°C up to +40°C (operation) / -20°C up to +50°C (storage)
0°C up to +40°C (operation) / -20°C up to +50°C (storage)

Interface VMX-CU to VMX-MH

single main cable for power & data interface
with robust Harting® connectors

Humiditymax. 80% non condensing @ +31°C

Weight (approx.)
VMX-MH Measuring Head (without cameras)
VMX-RM Roof Mount (including Thule wing bars with Thule mountings)
VMX-2RM Roof Mount (including Thule wing bars with Thule mountings)
VMX-MC Main Cable (5m length)
VMX-CU Control UnitRIEGL cameras
24 MP camera
12 MP camera
5 MP camera
camera extension mounting pole
FLIR Ladybug® 5+ camera (with cabling and mounting)

39 kg
17.3 kg
34 kg
5 kg
25 kg
1.5 kg1.65 kg
1.25 kg
1.2 kg
9 kg

Data Interfaces
VMX-MH Measuring Head
9 x multi-purpose ports supporting complementary camera systems and additional devices, each with- trigger pulse- precise time stamping of exposure pulse- NMEA data- PPS- LAN 1GigE- power 24V DC, max. 34 W
VMX-CU Control Unit
1 x DMI input (for distance measuring indicator; odometer)
1 x NAV RS-232 (COM port for IMU/GNSS for RTK, SBAS)
1 x AUX +12V DC
1 x touch screen incl. USB (for system operation)
1 x HDMI (additional video output)
1 x Display Port (additional video output)
2 x LAN, 1000 Mbit/sec (e.g. connect additional computer)4 x USB 3.0
2 x USB 3.0 specific configuration for FLIR Ladybug® 5+
4 x removable double SSD drive carrier with a of total 6TB swappable disc space
wireless communication via Bluetooth, WLAN and LTE
VMX-MC Main Cable (single cable connection between VMX-MH and VMX-CU) with 10 GigE Link

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