Issue link: https://geospatial.trimble.com/en/resources/i/1415408
Inside the Trimble X7: Deep Dive into Trimble X-Drive Technology 2 Wonder why the Trimble X7 looks so different from other scanners? With no visible mirror assembly, the center unit resembles a total station more than a scanner. The X7 actually has the characteristics of both with the first dual vertical drive system. The system integrates a survey grade servo drive from a total station and a protected high speed scanning mirror to enable features like auto-calibration and much more. Is automatic self-leveling really meant as physically leveled without user intervention? Certain scanners can measure leveling in all orientations without requiring a manual physical leveling step but are not accurate. Others can deliver a survey-grade accuracy but involve using a tribrach. The Trimble X7 self-leveling technology provides both full automation for quick setup and survey-grade accuracy for data you can trust. The purpose of this whitepaper is to explain the technology behind Trimble X-Drive and the many benefits it brings to 3D laser scanning. The following topics will be covered. • Trimble X7 Center Unit o X-Drive Vertical Deflection System o Automatic Self-Leveling o Integrated Camera System • Summary of the Features and Benefits We faced the challenges of 3D scanning. And we solved them. Here's how.