This section explains how to set up, operate, and maintain the Emesent GX1 scanner. Working through it in order covers everything from first setup to capturing and processing a scan, and it serves as a reference for individual tasks.
This section covers:
Getting started with GX1: Safety and regulatory information, a quick start, battery handling, installing a SIM card, and powering GX1 on and off.
Get to know GX1: How GX1 works, including components and interfaces, runtime and care, external power, scan data storage, network interfaces, Cortex updates, factory reset, maintenance, and transport.
GX1 controls and indicators: How GX1 signals its state through the control panel, status indicator ring, sounds, and error states.
Mounting GX1: How to set up GX1 for each capture mode: handheld, survey pole, and the Backpack Harness, all attached through the Quick Mount.
Connecting and configuring GX1: How to connect GX1 to Commander and configure cellular, GNSS corrections, and the camera.
Scanning with GX1: How to plan, capture, and process scans, including field of view, scanning techniques, PPK georeferencing, and processing in Aura.
New to GX1? Start with GX1 quick start in Getting started with GX1.