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title: "Laser Scanner Protective Rings VLX 4"
slug: "attaching-the-laser-scanner-protective-rings"
updated: 2026-09-21T09:15:17Z
published: 2026-09-21T09:15:17Z
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# Laser Scanner Protective Rings VLX 4

![A person adjusts the protective rings on VLX 4.](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/scanner_protection_rings.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-11T15%3A23%3A32Z&se=2026-11-11T16%3A23%3A32Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=ELPZhsNhJI9DJvgfg4R9pIhyJ4x4MY7B1DXJjF0xBVs%3D)

On the NavVis VLX 4 there are protective rubber rings on the ends of the two Lower Laser Scanners. [See here](/v1/docs/locating-the-parts-of-your-navvis-vlx#navvis-vlx4) for the location on the device. These can be removed by gently peeling off the rubber rings.