Unfolding and Switching On the NavVis VLX

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  1. Unfold the NavVis VLX

    Use the belt hook to unfold the NavVis VLX.

    A yellow triangle with a black exclamation mark  Description automatically generated Caution: Keep your fingers and clothes clear of the folding mechanism.

    A woman carefully unfolds a VLX inside a protective case.

  2. Secure the folding mechanism

    Tighten two locking screws shown with the torque wrench, until you hear a click (2.5 Nm). The NavVis VLX must rest in the box during this step.

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  3. Insert the SSD

    Insert the SSD into the slot on the side of the NavVis VLX.

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  4. Insert the batteries

    Insert the batteries into both mounts and ensure they are fully locked into position (you will hear a click).

    A person installs a battery into a VLX for operation.

  5. Remove from the box

    Grasp the handle and frame, and remove the NavVis VLX from the box.

    A woman carefully removes VLX from a protective case labeled 'Fragile'.

  6. Place on a level surface

    Place the NavVis VLX on a flat level surface such as a table or the floor. The belt hook and shoulder hooks must rest on the surface.

    A woman carefully handles a device while unpacking it from a protective case.

  7. Clean the sensors

    Use a clean and dry microfiber cloth from the shipping box to clean the cameras, laser scanner and screen gently.

    1. Clean the cameras.

      A person cleans the lens of a camera with a black cloth.

    2. Clean the laser scanners.
      A person cleans a device's components with a cloth for maintenance.

    3. Clean the screen

  8. Switch on the NavVis VLX

    Press the power button on the side of the NavVis VLX. Leave the device on a flat surface for 30 seconds until the device is ready (indicated with a beep).

    Switching on the VLX

  9. Remove the plastic film cover from the screen.


FAQ

How do I unfold the NavVis VLX?

Use the handle to unfold the NavVis VLX, ensuring to keep your fingers and clothes clear of the folding mechanism.

What should I do after unfolding the NavVis VLX?

Secure the folding mechanism by tightening two locking screws with a torque wrench until you hear a click (2.5 Nm). The device must rest in the box during this step.

Where do I insert the SSD?

Insert the SSD into the slot on the side of the NavVis VLX.

How do I insert the batteries?

Insert the batteries into both mounts and ensure they are fully locked into position; you will hear a click when they are secure.

What is the proper way to remove the NavVis VLX from the box?

Grasp the handle and frame, and carefully remove the NavVis VLX from the box.

Where should I place the NavVis VLX?

Place the NavVis VLX on a flat level surface such as a table or the floor, ensuring the belt hook and shoulder hooks rest on the surface.

How do I clean the sensors?

Use a clean and dry microfiber cloth to gently clean any dust or fingerprints from the cameras or laser scanners.

How do I switch on the NavVis VLX?

Press the power button on the side of the NavVis VLX and leave it on a flat surface for 30 seconds until it is ready, indicated by a beep.