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title: Upgrade
url: 'https://www.visiontally.com/upgrade'
markdown: 'https://www.visiontally.com/upgrade.md'
date: '2026-09-21'
description: 'Explore VisionTallyHD, jagged-end lidar, and Windows 11 scanning computer upgrades for existing VisionTally systems.'
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VisionTally System Upgrades

# Modernize the system you already trust

 Choose the complete VisionTallyHD upgrade or focus on a specific performance or technology need. Every upgrade is planned around your existing VisionTally system. 

 Choose Your Path 

##  One complete upgrade. Two focused options. 

 Complete Upgrade 

### VisionTallyHD Upgrade

Our most comprehensive upgrade brings VisionTallyHD speed, accuracy, performance, and supportability to your existing system.

- Faster, more confident scanning
- Better performance on challenging lumber
- Includes the Jagged-End Lidar and Windows 11 Scanning Computer upgrades

 [ Explore the complete upgrade ](#visiontallyhd) 

 Targeted Upgrade 

### Jagged-End Lidar Upgrade

Improve jagged-end measurement performance with newer lidar technology.

 [ Explore the lidar upgrade ](#targeted-upgrades) 

 Targeted Upgrade 

### Windows 11 Scanning Computer

Move the scanning system to a modern computer platform built for continued support.

 [ Explore the computer upgrade ](#targeted-upgrades) 

 Comprehensive Upgrade 

##  The complete path to VisionTallyHD 

VisionTallyHD brings the newest generation of VisionTally measurement technology to systems already working in the field. It is the recommended choice for customers who want the broadest performance improvement in one upgrade plan.

 **Comprehensive modernization** Improve scanning speed, measurement performance, accuracy, and long-term supportability together. 

 **Targeted upgrades included** The complete upgrade includes the Jagged-End Lidar Upgrade and Windows 11 Scanning Computer Upgrade. 

 **Protect your investment** Keep the proven VisionTally workflow while extending the productive life of your existing system. 

 ![VisionTallyHD even-end acquisition head and three-lidar jagged-end acquisition head](https://www.visiontally.com/user/pages/04.upgrade/_02.visiontallyhd/visiontallyhd-heads.webp) 

 Performance and Longevity 

##  What the VisionTallyHD upgrade delivers 

The result is a faster, more capable VisionTally system supported by current technology and prepared for continued improvement.

###  Faster Scanning 

 VisionTallyHD can scan both ends of a bundle in under one minute. 

###  Higher Accuracy 

 Multiple advances in imaging, sensing, and analysis provide greater confidence in the final tally. 

###  Advanced Wane Detection 

 Improved acquisition technology sees farther into the bundle to better identify wane and taper. 

###  Challenging Lumber 

 Improve scanning performance on dark, painted, and otherwise difficult lumber surfaces. 

###  Longer System Life 

 Renew important system technology and keep your existing VisionTally investment productive. 

###  Reduced Mechanical Wear 

 Lighter acquisition hardware helps reduce wear on the moving system. 

###  Windows 11 Platform 

 Move the scanning system to a modern computer and operating-system platform. 

###  Built for What Comes Next 

 Added hardware capabilities provide a foundation for future VisionTally measurement enhancements. 

 Targeted Upgrade Options 

##  Focused upgrades for a specific need 

Upgrade scope varies by VisionTally model and configuration. We will review your system and recommend the approach that best matches your goals.

 Measurement Performance 

### Jagged-End Lidar Upgrade

Improve jagged-end measurement with newer lidar technology that performs more effectively on difficult surfaces.

- Better performance on dark and painted lumber
- More capable and supportable lidar technology
- A focused investment when the complete upgrade is not the right fit

 Computer Modernization 

### Windows 11 Scanning Computer

Replace an aging scanning computer with a modern Windows 11 platform for continued operation and support.

- Current 64-bit Windows platform
- Reduced dependence on aging computer technology
- A stronger foundation for long-term system support

 Next Steps 

##  Start with the system you have 

Tell us about your current VisionTally system and priorities, and we’ll recommend the upgrade path that best fits your goals.

[Contact Us About an Upgrade](https://www.visiontally.com/contact)

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