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title: "Locating the parts of NavVis VLX"
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description: "An overview of the different parts of NavVis VLX."
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updated: 2026-05-21T14:37:19Z
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> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://knowledge.navvis.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Locating the parts of NavVis VLX

An overview of the different parts of NavVis VLX.

> [!NOTE]
> **Note:** The device shown here is the NavVis VLX 3, but the corresponding parts are the same across the NavVis VLX series.

![Locating%20Parts%201](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/Locating%20Parts%201.jpg)

![Diagram of a laser scanner highlighting its components and features for better understanding.](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/serial number.PNG)

| Parts | Description |
| --- | --- |
| Control Point Button | Located on the top of the device and is used during scanning to capture control points. |
| Sensors and Cameras | Used for capturing visual and spatial data during scanning. |
| Display | Used for navigating and interacting with the device. |
| Trigger Button | Located near the display and is used to capture panoramas or control points. |
| USB Port | Located on the handle and is used connect the device to peripherals like keyboards for system management tasks. |
| Ethernet Port | Located near the handle and is used for wired network connections and data transfer. |
| SSD Slot | Located at the base of the device and houses the removable storage for scanned data. |
| Power button | Located near the handle and is used to turn the device on and off. |
| Battery | Located at the base of the device and supplies power to the device during scanning operations. |
| Battery Release | Located near the battery at the base of the device. |
| Belt Hook | Located at the base of the device and is used to carry or secure the device when not in use. |
| Top Laser Scanner | Located at the top of the device and captures laser scan data during operation. |
| Cameras | Located at the top of the device and captures visual data for mapping and imagery. |
| Frame | Supports and connects all major components of the device. |
| Shoulder Hooks | Located on the upper frame and supports handling the device. |
| Folding Mechanism | Allows the device to be folded for transport or storage. |
| Locking Screws | Located near the folding mechanism and helps to secure the frame in position during operation. |
| Bottom Laser Scanner | Located in the lower part of the device and captures additional laser scan data. |
| Handle | Located on the lower part of the frame. |
| Serial Number | Located near the handle and is the unique device unit identifier. |