Capture
Use Pentra’s 360° × 59° coverage to record connected indoor and outdoor spaces with its 1.2 kg handheld system.
Balanced handheld SLAM 3D scanner
Pentra
Portable 360° spatial capture for everyday surveying and documentation.
Pentra combines broad 360° LiDAR coverage, a 12 MP camera, field preview, and removable high-speed storage in a 1.2 kg handheld system.
Best fit
Where Pentra is most relevant.
✓Indoor and outdoor existing-condition capture
✓Building and construction documentation
✓Engineering surveys and digital-twin data collection
360° × 59°Field of view
40 m / 70 mRange at 10% / 80% reflectivity
200,000 pts/sMeasurement rate
2.0 hoursBattery life with 30 Wh battery
Specifications describe the device; they do not guarantee a project outcome. Evaluate the full workflow and expected environment.
Workflow
Capture → Preview → Process → Measure → Deliver
Preview
Review coverage in the field, paying attention to doorways, corners, and transitions between rooms.
Process
Process the recorded scan into a point cloud for existing-condition documentation.
Measure
Review dimensions in the processed data, checking project tolerances and any required survey control.
Deliver
Choose compatible point-cloud or model outputs for building documentation and downstream design work.
Practical relevance
Document rooms, buildings, and connected spaces.
Pentra combines a 1.2 kg weight with 360° × 59° coverage for portable existing-condition capture. Its listed range is 40 m at 10% reflectivity and 70 m at 80% reflectivity; plan coverage around the surfaces and distances on site.
Technical specifications
Pentra technical specifications
| Laser unit | Mid-360 LIVOX |
|---|---|
| Repeatability | 2 cm |
| Angular accuracy | 0.015° |
| Field of view | 360° × 59° |
| Camera resolution | 12 MP |
| Laser class | 905 nm / Class 1 |
| Absolute accuracy | 3 cm |
| Range | 40 m at 10% reflectivity; 70 m at 80% reflectivity |
| Measurement rate | 200,000 points/second |
| Dimensions | 138 × 85 × 285 mm |
| Weight | 1.2 kg including battery |
| Operating temperature | -20°C to 50°C |
| Power | 15 W |
| Storage | CFexpress 128 GB standard; expandable to 1 TB |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi |
| Protection rating | IP54 |
| Battery life | 2.0 hours with 30 Wh battery |
Frequently asked questions
What makes Pentra suitable for building documentation?
Pentra combines 360° × 59° LiDAR coverage with a 1.2 kg weight including the battery. This makes it an option for teams documenting connected indoor and outdoor spaces.
How should I interpret Pentra’s 40 m / 70 m range?
The listed values apply at 10% and 80% reflectivity respectively. Surface material, viewing angle, and capture conditions affect usable range.
What battery and storage configuration is listed?
The catalog lists 2.0 hours with a 30 Wh battery and 128 GB CFexpress storage as standard, expandable to 1 TB.
How do I choose output formats for Pentra?
Select the deliverable required by your downstream software and confirm support in the processing workflow. Review data formats and compatibility before planning the export.