# TOPODRONE LiDAR to backpack installation

**To install the TOPODRONE LiDAR on the backpack, you need the following components included in the package:**

[![1.jpg](https://knowledge.topodrone.ru/uploads/images/gallery/2024-10/scaled-1680-/L3a1.jpg)](https://knowledge.topodrone.ru/uploads/images/gallery/2024-10/L3a1.jpg)

<table border="1" id="bkmrk-1.%C2%A0-%D0%9B%D0%B0%D0%B7%D0%B5%D1%80%D0%BD%D1%8B%D0%B9-%D1%81%D0%BA%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%B5%D1%80-" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; border-width: 0px; height: 146.375px;"><colgroup><col style="width: 55.421%;"></col><col style="width: 44.579%;"></col></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 146.375px;"><td style="border-width: 0px; height: 146.375px;">1\. TOPODRONE LiDAR - 1 pc.

2\. TOPODRONE Backpack - 1 pc.

3\. Backpack LiDAR mount with antenna cable - 1 pc.

4\. LiDAR mount spacer - 1 pc.

5\. GNSS Antenna - 1 pc.

6\. Power Bank - 1 pc.

7\. LEMO 6 PIN - USB Type-C power cable - 1 pc.

8\. Pole (30 cm) - 1 pc.

</td><td style="border-width: 0px; height: 146.375px;">9. Screw M3x8 - 4 pc.  
10. Screw М4х8 - 1 pc.  
11. Screw М5х8 - 1 pc.  
12. Screw 5/8" - 11 UNC x 3/4" - 1 pc.  
13. Hex 2.5 screwdriver - 1 pc.  
14. Hex 3 screwdriver - 1 pc.  
15. Hex 4 screwdriver - 1 pc.</td></tr></tbody></table>

<p class="callout warning">**It is strongly recommended to use a protective soft cover for the TOPODRONE LiDAR to avoid the risk of damaging the laser scanning lens!** **For better clarity, in the photos shown, the TOPODRONE LiDAR is shown without the case.**</p>

**To install the TOPODRONE LiDAR on the backpack, follow the steps below:**

1\. Place the TOPODRONE LiDAR **(1)** on a flat surface as shown in the photo.

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2\. Using a Hex M2.5 screwdriver **(13)** and M3x8 screws **(9)**, install the laser scanner mount adapter **(4)** as shown in the photo.[![3.jpg](https://knowledge.topodrone.ru/uploads/images/gallery/2024-10/scaled-1680-/3.jpg)](https://knowledge.topodrone.ru/uploads/images/gallery/2024-10/3.jpg)3. Manually screw the GNSS antenna **(5)** onto the Backpack Mount with antenna cable **(3)** using a 5/8“ - 11 UNC x 3/4” screw **(12)** as shown in the photo.

[![4.jpg](https://knowledge.topodrone.ru/uploads/images/gallery/2024-10/scaled-1680-/4.jpg)](https://knowledge.topodrone.ru/uploads/images/gallery/2024-10/4.jpg)

4\. Connect the antenna cable **(3)** to the GNSS antenna **(5)**, avoiding bends as shown in the photo.

[![5.jpg](https://knowledge.topodrone.ru/uploads/images/gallery/2024-10/scaled-1680-/5.jpg)](https://knowledge.topodrone.ru/uploads/images/gallery/2024-10/5.jpg)

5\. Using a Hex 4 screwdriver **(15)** and an M5x8 screw **(11)**, mount the TOPODRONE LiDAR to the fastening part of the backpack **(3)** without pinching the antenna cable.

[![6.jpg](https://knowledge.topodrone.ru/uploads/images/gallery/2024-10/scaled-1680-/V8Y6.jpg)](https://knowledge.topodrone.ru/uploads/images/gallery/2024-10/V8Y6.jpg)

6\. Position the TOPODRONE LiDAR on the mount at the required angle and fix it with the M4x8 screw **(10)** using a Hex 3 screwdriver **(14)**.

[![7.jpg](https://knowledge.topodrone.ru/uploads/images/gallery/2024-10/scaled-1680-/TLG7.jpg)](https://knowledge.topodrone.ru/uploads/images/gallery/2024-10/TLG7.jpg)

7\. Connect the antenna connector of the LEMO mount **(3)** to the TOPODRONE LiDAR **(1)**

[![12.jpg](https://knowledge.topodrone.ru/uploads/images/gallery/2024-10/scaled-1680-/12.jpg)](https://knowledge.topodrone.ru/uploads/images/gallery/2024-10/12.jpg)

8\. Screw the pole **(8)** to the backpack attachment **(3)**.

[![8.jpg](https://knowledge.topodrone.ru/uploads/images/gallery/2024-10/scaled-1680-/8.jpg)](https://knowledge.topodrone.ru/uploads/images/gallery/2024-10/8.jpg)

9\. Screw the pole **(8)** to the backpack **(2)** as shown in the photo. The LED of the TOPODRONE LiDAR should be positioned backwards.

[![9.jpg](https://knowledge.topodrone.ru/uploads/images/gallery/2024-10/scaled-1680-/9.jpg)](https://knowledge.topodrone.ru/uploads/images/gallery/2024-10/9.jpg)

10\. Connect the LEMO 6 PIN to USB Type-C power cable **(7)** to the TOPODRONE LiDAR **(1)**.

[![10.jpg](https://knowledge.topodrone.ru/uploads/images/gallery/2024-10/scaled-1680-/10.jpg)](https://knowledge.topodrone.ru/uploads/images/gallery/2024-10/10.jpg)

11\. Connect the LEMO 6 PIN to USB Type-C power cable **(7)** to the Power Bank **(6)** and apply power.

[![11.jpg](https://knowledge.topodrone.ru/uploads/images/gallery/2024-10/scaled-1680-/11.jpg)](https://knowledge.topodrone.ru/uploads/images/gallery/2024-10/11.jpg)

12\. Put the Power Bank **(6)** into the backpack pocket **(2)** and wait for the[ TOPODRONE LiDAR **(1)** to turn on and initialize](https://knowledge.topodrone.com/books/topodrone-100100200/page/switching-on-and-initializing-the-topodrone-lidar). Next - put on the backpack as shown in the photo and start the MLS.

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