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# NavVis MLX Specifications

For specifications for the NavVis MLX, [refer to the NavVis MLX Datasheet](https://3339696.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/3339696/Content%20Library/Content%20Library%20Files/NavVis-MLX-data-sheet-Digital_EN.pdf).

## LiDAR

| LiDAR sensor | 32-layer \| class 1 \| 905 nm \| 640,000 points per second |
| --- | --- |
| Operational range | up to 50m |

## Accuracy

| Accuracy of Point cloud | 5 mm in a dedicated test environment of 500 m² |
| --- | --- |
| Control point support | Physical control point pin to capture ground and wall control points |

## Cameras

| Cameras for panoramic images | 4 × 12 MP \| 2.14 mm fisheye lens fixed focus \| f/2.0 rolling shutter |
| --- | --- |
| Panoramic capture modes | 360° and 270° |
| Cameras for visual odometry | 2 × 2 MP \| 1.34 mm fisheye lens fixed focus \| f/1.8 global shutter |

## System Operation

| Trajectory and mapping | LiDAR SLAM augmented by visual odometry |
| --- | --- |
| Live scanning feedback | Real-time visual feedback on data coverage and SLAM status |
| Battery and operating time | 98 Wh Li-ion \| carry-on \| 45 min |
| Storage | External 256 GB USB-C flash drive |
| Interfaces | Wi-Fi \| USB-C portIMU |
| IMU | Industrial-grade |

## Display

| Type | Capacitive multi-touch display |
| --- | --- |
| Size | 13.97 cm (5.5 inches) |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 px |

## Environment

| Operating temperature | −10°C to 40°C (14°F to 104°F) |
| --- | --- |
| IP Classification | IP42 (indoor and outdoor) |

## Output

| Point cloud formats | E57 \| PLY \| LAS \| PTS \| XYZ |
| --- | --- |
| Images formats | RAW (DNG) \| JPEG |
| Data processing | Automated object detection and blurring |

## Device and Harness

| Form factor | Handheld with harness |
| --- | --- |
| Housing | Carbon reinforced polymer monocoque |
| Dimensions (cm) (H x W x L) | 960 × 19 × 15 cm |
| Weight (incl. battery) | 3.6 kg |
| Harness | Ergonomic weight distribution, adjustable to fit all sizes |

## Transportation

| Backpack | 55 × 40 × 23 cm \| 8 kg carry-on \| rainproof |
| --- | --- |
| Shipping case | 69 × 53 × 28 cm \| 17 kg \| IP67 |

For the printable version, [refer to the NavVis MLX Datasheet](https://3339696.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/3339696/Content%20Library/Content%20Library%20Files/NavVis-MLX-data-sheet-Digital_EN.pdf).

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### FAQ

#### What type of LiDAR sensor does the NavVis MLX use?

The NavVis MLX uses a 32-layer, class 1 LiDAR sensor operating at 905 nm, capable of capturing 640,000 points per second.

#### What is the operational range of the NavVis MLX LiDAR?

The operational range of the NavVis MLX LiDAR is up to 50 meters.

#### What is the accuracy of the point cloud generated by the NavVis MLX?

The accuracy of the point cloud is 5 mm in a dedicated test environment of 500 m².

#### How long can the NavVis MLX operate on a single battery charge?

The NavVis MLX can operate for approximately 45 minutes on a single charge of its 98 Wh Li-ion battery.

#### What types of images can the NavVis MLX capture?

The NavVis MLX can capture panoramic images in RAW (DNG) and JPEG formats.

#### Is the NavVis MLX suitable for outdoor use?

Yes, the NavVis MLX has an IP42 classification, making it suitable for both indoor and outdoor use.

#### What is the weight of the NavVis MLX including the battery?

The weight of the NavVis MLX, including the battery, is 3.6 kg.

#### Does the NavVis MLX come with a storage option?

Yes, the NavVis MLX includes an external 256 GB USB-C flash drive for storage.

#### What is the size of the display on the NavVis MLX?

The NavVis MLX features a capacitive multi-touch display that is 13.97 cm (5.5 inches) in size.

#### How big is the NavVis MLX shipping case in inches and pounds?

The NavVis MLX shipping case measures 69 × 53 × 28 cm (27.2 × 20.9 × 11.0 in) and weighs 17 kg (37.5 lbs). It has an IP67 rating and is designed for secure transport, including check-in air travel.

#### What is the scanning range of the NavVis MLX in feet?

The NavVis MLX LiDAR has an operational range of up to 50 meters (approximately 164 feet).

A three-dimensional representation of an environment, made up of many points. A point is defined by x, y and z coordinates, and it may or may not contain RGB, an intensity value, and normals.

Inertial Measurement Unit