2.3 Hardware Overview
Three devices, two output types, one ecosystem. Understanding what each device does and where it performs well is the foundation for every project decision that follows.
Device Specifications
All three devices use the Multi-SLAM system, which fuses LiDAR, visual cameras, and IMU data simultaneously. The differences between them are in LiDAR range, scan speed, output type, and the scale of environments each handles well.
Lixel L2 Pro
- LiDAR range0.5 m to 120 m (32-120)
0.5 m to 300 m (32-300) - Scan speed320,000 pts/s (16-ch)
640,000 pts/s (32-ch) - LiDAR FOV360° x 270°
- Cameras2 x 48 MP panoramic
1 x 1 MP positioning - Relative accuracy≤1.0 cm RMSE
- Absolute accuracy≤3.0 cm RMSE (with RTK or GCPs)
- Weight1.7 kg (without battery)
- Storage1 TB SSD (internal)
- Operating timeApproximately 90 minutes per battery
- IP ratingIP54
- OutputPoint cloud + 3DGS
- Field appLixelGO
Available in three LiDAR configurations: 16-channel 120 m, 32-channel 120 m, and 32-channel 300 m. See the L2 Pro Models section below for differences.
Lixel K1
- LiDAR range0.1 m to 40 m
- Scan speed200,000 pts/s
- LiDAR FOV360° x 59° (-7° to +52°)
- Cameras4 cameras
- Relative accuracy≤1.2 cm RMSE
- Absolute accuracy≤3.0 cm RMSE (with RTK or GCPs)
- Weight1.0 kg
- StorageTF card 256 GB (swappable)
- Operating timeApproximately 90 minutes per battery
- IP ratingIP54
- OutputPoint cloud + 3DGS
- Field appLixelGO
The K1 has a narrower vertical LiDAR FOV than the L2 Pro. During scanning, tilt the device 15 to 20 degrees forward along your walking direction so the LiDAR scans the floor approximately 5 meters ahead.
PortalCam
- LiDAR range0.1 m to 30 m (@10%)
Up to 60 m (@90%) - Laser channels96
- Scan speed850,000 pts/s
- LiDAR FOV360° x 180° (-90° to +90°)
- Relative accuracy2 cm RMSE
- Weight870 g (without tripod)
- Storage512 GB eMMC (internal)
- Operating timeApproximately 60 minutes per battery
- Output3DGS only
- Field appLCC Scan
Point clouds are not supported. PortalCam connects to LCC Scan and processes through LCC Studio only. If your project requires point cloud deliverables, the PortalCam cannot fulfill that requirement.
L2 Pro Models: 16-120, 32-120, and 32-300
The L2 Pro is sold in three configurations that differ in LiDAR channel count and maximum range. The model designation tells you both: the first number is channels, the second is maximum range in meters.
An important note on model compatibility for Map Fusion: Map Fusion in LixelStudio requires that all segments within the same fusion project use the same L2 Pro model. A 16-channel scan cannot be fused with a 32-channel scan. If your organization operates multiple L2 Pro units, confirm the model configuration before combining sessions in a single fusion project.
Use Cases by Device
L2 Pro: Campus and Large-Scale Projects
The L2 Pro is built for projects that span multiple buildings, large outdoor areas, or both. Its LiDAR range of 120 m to 300 m depending on model makes it suitable for exterior scanning, large floor plates, and environments where geometry exists at significant distances from the scanner. It covers ground at a rate appropriate for campus-scale documentation, reaching tens of thousands of square meters per battery under typical conditions.
- Multi-building campus documentation
- Large commercial interiors and warehouses
- Mixed indoor and outdoor projects on a single scan route
- Projects requiring RTK or PPK georeferencing
- Drone-mounted scanning (compatible with DJI M350 RTK and M300 RTK)
- Tunnels and degraded environments (32-300 model)
K1: Single Buildings and Dense Interiors
The K1 is optimized for single low-rise buildings and interior spaces where the scan environment is contained. Its 40 m LiDAR range is well-matched to most commercial interiors: offices, retail, healthcare facilities, and light industrial spaces. The swappable TF card allows storage to be extended in the field for longer projects.
- Single-floor and multi-floor interior documentation
- Office buildings, retail, healthcare, and light industrial
- Projects where the total coverage area is in the range of several thousand square meters
- Applications where lower weight is a priority
PortalCam: Visual Documentation
The PortalCam is used when the primary deliverable is a photorealistic 3DGS model rather than a measured point cloud. Its 96-channel LiDAR and spherical FOV (360° x 180°) produce high-fidelity visual capture. It weighs less than 900 g without the tripod and has a shorter operating time than the L2 Pro and K1.
- Client walkthroughs and virtual tours
- Visual progress documentation
- Spaces where visual quality is the priority and measurement is not required
The PortalCam cannot produce point clouds under any configuration. Do not plan a project requiring measured deliverables with a PortalCam as the only capture device.
Full Comparison
RTK Modules
The L2 Pro and K1 both support RTK georeferencing via an attachable RTK module. RTK is not built into the base scanner. The module must be physically attached before scanning begins and configured in LixelGO before the session starts.
XGRIDS offers two RTK module variants for the L2 Pro and K1. Both support GPS L1/L2/L5, GLONASS L1/L2, BDS B1/B2/B3, and Galileo constellations. The Survey Grade module adds a higher-gain antenna (5.5 dBi vs. 2.8 dBi) compared to the Standard module. RTK accuracy for both modules is stated as 0.8 cm horizontal and 1.5 cm vertical (plus 1 ppm baseline correction).
Full RTK setup and configuration is covered in Module 4: RTK Setup and Field Execution. For an introduction to when RTK is needed and what it corrects, see RTK Fundamentals.
The L2 Pro also supports an Aerial RTK module designed for drone-mounted scanning. This module is specific to the drone workflow and is not used for handheld scanning.
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