Leica ScanStation P40 Terrestrial 3D Laser Scanner

Leica ScanStation P40 Terrestrial 3D Laser Scanner

The Leica ScanStation P40 is a professional terrestrial 3D laser scanner used to capture detailed measurements of buildings, infrastructure, industrial facilities, and terrain. Typically mounted on a tripod, it records surrounding surfaces as a point cloud—a collection of precisely positioned points that forms a digital representation of the site. This helps surveyors and engineers document existing conditions for planning, design, and inspection.

The P40 uses time-of-flight laser measurement enhanced by waveform digitizing technology to measure distances. It collects up to one million points per second and reaches up to 270 meters, depending on surface reflectivity and conditions. Its 360-degree horizontal and 290-degree vertical field of view allows extensive coverage from a single setup.

An integrated camera captures high dynamic range (HDR) imagery, adding visual context to the measured surfaces. Combined with the scan data, these images help users recognize features and interpret the site digitally. The onboard color touchscreen provides controls for selecting scan areas and managing collection settings.

The scanner also supports survey workflows and onboard registration, helping teams position and connect scans within a project. Operators can select specific areas from scan or video views, concentrating measurements where detail is needed. These functions support organized collection across multiple scanning positions.

In practical use, the P40 helps create a measurable record of a site for construction documentation, engineering assessment, and infrastructure inspection. Its combination of long-range coverage, rapid collection, and imagery allows professionals to examine complex environments digitally and use the captured information in subsequent project work.

Features:

• Scanning speed up to 1 million points per second.
• Maximum range up to 270 meters, depending on surface reflectivity and conditions.
• Minimum scanning distance of 0.4 meters.
• 360° horizontal and 290° vertical scanning coverage.
• Time-of-flight laser measurement enhanced by waveform digitizing technology.
• 3D position accuracy of 3 mm at 50 meters and 6 mm at 100 meters, under specified test conditions.
• Class 1 scanning laser.
• Integrated camera with HDR imaging and panoramic images up to 700 megapixels.
• Color touchscreen with stylus control.
• Selectable scanning areas using scan or video views.
• Dual-axis compensator for real-time tilt compensation.
• Built-in laser plummet for positioning over survey points.
• Survey workflows and onboard registration, including backsighting, resection, and traversing.
• 256 GB internal solid-state storage.
• Wi-Fi, Gigabit Ethernet, and USB connectivity.
• Double-scan function to help remove point-cloud noise caused by moving objects.