Leica BLK360 User manual

Leica BLK360
User Manual
Version 4.0
English

Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of a Leica BLK360 series instrument.
This manual contains important safety directions as well as instructions for
setting up the product and operating it. Refer to 1 Safety Directions for fur-
ther information.
Read carefully through the User Manual before you switch on the product.
To ensure safety when using accompanying battery charger, also observe the
directions and instructions contained in the User Manual of the battery char-
ger.
The model and serial number of your product are indicated on the type plate.
Always refer to this information when you need to contact your agency or
Leica Geosystems authorised service centre.
On the last page of this manual, you can nd the address of Leica Geosystems
headquarters. For a list of regional contacts, please visit
http://leica-geosystems.com/contact-us/sales_support.
Purchase
Product identication
Leica Geosystems
address book
2

Table of Contents
1 Safety Directions 5
1.1 General Introduction 5
1.2 Denition of Use 6
1.3 Limits of Use 6
1.4 Responsibilities 6
1.5 Hazards of Use 7
1.6 Laser Classication 10
1.6.1 General 10
1.6.2 Scanning Laser 10
1.7 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) 11
1.8 FCC Statement, Applicable in U.S. 13
1.9 IC Statement, Applicable in Canada 14
2 Description of the System 15
2.1 System Components 15
2.2 Container Contents 15
2.3 Instrument Components 16
3 User Interface 17
3.1 Power Button 17
3.2 Instrument Status 17
4 Operation 20
4.1 Instrument Setup 20
4.1.1 General Information 20
4.1.2 Tripod Setup 20
4.1.3 Floor Stand Setup 21
4.2 Operation - Getting Started 21
4.3 Imaging 25
4.4 Scanning 25
4.4.1 Ambient Conditions 25
4.4.2 Troubleshooting 26
4.4.3 Field of View (FoV) 27
4.5 Data Transfer 27
4.6 Power Supply 28
4.6.1 Battery and Charger Safety 28
4.6.2 Charging Station 29
4.6.3 Internal Battery 32
5 Care and Transport 33
5.1 Maintenance 33
5.2 Transport 33
5.3 Storage 33
5.4 Cleaning and Drying 33
5.5 Glass Cleaning Procedure 34
6 Technical Data 35
6.1 General Technical Data of the Product 35
6.2 System Performance 35
6.3 Laser System Performance 35
6.4 Electrical Data 37
6.5 Environmental Specications 37
6.5.1 BLK360 37
6.5.2 Charger and Batteries 38
6.6 Dimensions 38
6.7 Weight 40
Table of Contents 3

6.8 Accessories 40
6.9 Conformity to National Regulations 40
6.9.1 BLK360 40
6.9.2 Dangerous Goods Regulations 41
7 Software Licence Agreement/Warranty 42
4 Table of Contents

1 Safety Directions
1.1 General Introduction
The following directions enable the person responsible for the product, and
the person who actually uses the equipment, to anticipate and avoid opera-
tional hazards.
The person responsible for the product must ensure that all users understand
these directions and adhere to them.
Warning messages are an essential part of the safety concept of the instru-
ment. They appear wherever hazards or hazardous situations can occur.
Warning messages...
•make the user alert about direct and indirect hazards concerning the use
of the product.
•contain general rules of behaviour.
For the users‘ safety, all safety instructions and safety messages shall be
strictly observed and followed! Therefore, the manual must always be available
to all persons performing any tasks described here.
DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and NOTICE are standardised signal words for
identifying levels of hazards and risks related to personal injury and property
damage. For your safety, it is important to read and fully understand the fol-
lowing table with the different signal words and their denitions! Supplement-
ary safety information symbols may be placed within a warning message as
well as supplementary text.
Type Description
DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or
an unintended use which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or
an unintended use which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or
an unintended use which, if not avoided,
may result in appreciable material, nancial
and environmental damage.
☞Important paragraphs which must be
adhered to in practice as they enable the
product to be used in a technically correct
and efcient manner.
Description
About warning
messages
Safety Directions 5

1.2 Denition of Use
•Measuring horizontal and vertical angles
•Measuring distances
•Capturing and recording images
•Recording measurements
•Remote control of product
•Data communication with external appliances
•Use of the product without instruction
•Use outside of the intended use and limits
•Disabling safety systems
•Removal of hazard notices
•Opening the product using tools, for example screwdriver, unless this is
permitted for certain functions
•Modication or conversion of the product
•Use after misappropriation
•Use of products with recognisable damage or defects
•Use with accessories from other manufacturers without the prior explicit
approval of Leica Geosystems
•Inadequate safeguards at the working site
•Deliberate dazzling of third parties
1.3 Limits of Use
Suitable for use in an atmosphere appropriate for permanent human habita-
tion. Not suitable for use in aggressive or explosive environments.
WARNING
Working in hazardous areas, or close to electrical installations or sim-
ilar situations
Life Risk.
Precautions:
▶Local safety authorities and safety experts must be contacted by the per-
son responsible for the product before working in such conditions.
1.4 Responsibilities
Leica Geosystems AG, CH-9435 Heerbrugg, hereinafter referred to as
Leica Geosystems, is responsible for supplying the product, including the User
Manual and original accessories, in a safe condition.
The person responsible for the product has the following duties:
•To understand the safety instructions on the product and the instructions
in the User Manual
•To ensure that it is used in accordance with the instructions
•To be familiar with local regulations relating to safety and accident pre-
vention
•To inform Leica Geosystems immediately if the product and the applica-
tion become unsafe
•To ensure that the national laws, regulations and conditions for the oper-
ation of the product are respected
Intended use
Reasonably foresee-
able misuse
Environment
Manufacturer of the
product
Person responsible
for the product
6 Safety Directions

1.5 Hazards of Use
WARNING
Distraction or loss of attention
During dynamic applications there is a danger of accidents occurring if the
user does not pay attention to the environmental conditions around, for
example obstacles, excavations or trafc.
Precautions:
▶The person responsible for the product must make all users fully aware of
the existing dangers.
WARNING
Inadequate securing of the working site
This can lead to dangerous situations, for example in trafc, on building sites
and at industrial installations.
Precautions:
▶Always ensure that the working site is adequately secured.
▶Adhere to the regulations governing safety, accident prevention and road
trafc.
NOTICE
Dropping, misusing, modifying, storing the product for long periods or
transporting the product
Watch out for erroneous measurement results.
Precautions:
▶Periodically carry out test measurements, particularly after the product
has been subjected to abnormal use and before and after important
measurements.
CAUTION
Moving parts at the product during operation
Risk of squeezing extremities or entanglement of hair and/or clothes.
Precautions:
▶Keep a safe distance to the moving parts.
If the instrument moves unexpectedly during operation, stop the instrument
via user interface (display, key) or alternatively remove the battery or main
power source to prevent further movements.
☞
Safety Directions 7

CAUTION
Not properly secured accessories
If the accessories used with the product are not properly secured and the
product is subjected to mechanical shock, for example blows or falling, the
product may be damaged or people can sustain injury.
Precautions:
▶When setting up the product, make sure that the accessories are correctly
adapted, tted, secured, and locked in position.
▶Avoid subjecting the product to mechanical stress.
WARNING
Exposure of batteries to high mechanical stress, high ambient temper-
atures or immersion into uids
This can cause leakage, re or explosion of the batteries.
Precautions:
▶Protect the batteries from mechanical inuences and high ambient tem-
peratures. Do not drop or immerse batteries into uids.
WARNING
Short circuit of battery terminals
If battery terminals are short circuited e.g. by coming in contact with jewellery,
keys, metallised paper or other metals, the battery can overheat and cause
injury or re, for example by storing or transporting in pockets.
Precautions:
▶Make sure that the battery terminals do not come into contact with
metallic objects.
WARNING
Inappropriate mechanical inuences to batteries
During the transport, shipping or disposal of batteries it is possible for inap-
propriate mechanical inuences to constitute a re hazard.
Precautions:
▶Before shipping the product or disposing it, discharge the batteries by the
product until they are at.
▶When transporting or shipping batteries, the person in charge of the
product must ensure that the applicable national and international rules
and regulations are observed.
▶Before transportation or shipping, contact your local passenger or freight
transport company.
8 Safety Directions

WARNING
Improper disposal
If the product is improperly disposed of, the following can happen:
•If polymer parts are burnt, poisonous gases are produced which may
impair health.
•If batteries are damaged or are heated strongly, they can explode and
cause poisoning, burning, corrosion or environmental contamination.
•By disposing of the product irresponsibly you may enable unauthorised
persons to use it in contravention of the regulations, exposing themselves
and third parties to the risk of severe injury and rendering the environ-
ment liable to contamination.
Precautions:
▶The product must not be disposed with household waste.
Dispose of the product appropriately in accordance with
the national regulations in force in your country.
Always prevent access to the product by unauthorised
personnel.
Product-specic treatment and waste management information can be
received from your Leica Geosystems distributor.
WARNING
Lightning strike
If the product is used with accessories, for example masts, staffs, poles, you
may increase the risk of being struck by lightning.
Precautions:
▶Do not use the product in a thunderstorm.
☞Applies only for California. The product contains CR Lithium Cell(s)
with perchlorate material inside – special handling may apply.
See http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/
WARNING
Improperly repaired equipment
Risk of injuries to users and equipment destruction due to lack of repair
knowledge.
Precautions:
▶Only authorised Leica Geosystems Service Centres are entitled to repair
these products.
Safety Directions 9

For the AC/DC power supply and the battery charger:
WARNING
Unauthorised opening of the product
Either of the following actions may cause you to receive an electric shock:
•Touching live components
•Using the product after incorrect attempts were made to carry out repairs.
Precautions:
▶Do not open the product!
▶Only Leica Geosystems authorised service centres are entitled to repair
these products.
For the AC/DC power supply and the battery charger:
WARNING
Electric shock due to use under wet and severe conditions
If unit becomes wet it may cause you to receive an electric shock.
Precautions:
▶If the product becomes humid, it must not be used!
▶Use the product only in dry environments, for example in buildings or
vehicles.
▶Protect the product against humidity.
1.6 Laser Classication
1.6.1 General
The following chapters provide instructions and training information about
laser safety according to international standard IEC 60825-1 (2014-05) and
technical report IEC TR 60825-14 (2004-02). The information enables the per-
son responsible for the product and the person who actually uses the equip-
ment, to anticipate and avoid operational hazards.
☞According to IEC TR 60825-14 (2004-02), products classied as laser
class 1, class 2 and class 3R do not require:
•laser safety ofcer involvement,
•protective clothes and eyewear,
•special warning signs in the laser working area
if used and operated as dened in this User Manual due to the low
eye hazard level.
☞National laws and local regulations could impose more stringent
instructions for the safe use of lasers than IEC 60825-1 (2014-05)
and IEC TR 60825-14 (2004-02).
1.6.2 Scanning Laser
The laser incorporated in the product produces an invisible beam which
emerges from the rotating mirror.
General
General
10 Safety Directions

The laser product described in this section is classied as laser class 1 in
accordance with:
•IEC 60825-1 (2014-05): “Safety of laser products”
These products are safe under reasonably foreseeable conditions of operation
and are not harmful to the eyes provided that the products are used and
maintained in accordance with this User Manual.
Description Value
Wavelength 830 nm
Maximum pulse energy 8 nJ
Pulse duration 4 ns
Pulse repetition frequency
(PRF)
1.44 MHz
Beam divergence (FWHM, full
angle)
0.4 mrad
Mirror rotation 30 Hz
Base rotation 2.5 mHz
Class 1 Laser Product
according to IEC 60825-1
(2014-05)
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1.7 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
The term Electromagnetic Compatibility is taken to mean the capability of the
product to function smoothly in an environment where electromagnetic radi-
ation and electrostatic discharges are present, and without causing electro-
magnetic disturbances to other equipment.
Labelling
Description
Safety Directions 11

WARNING
Electromagnetic radiation
Electromagnetic radiation can cause disturbances in other equipment.
Precautions:
▶Although the product meets the strict regulations and standards which
are in force in this respect, Leica Geosystems cannot completely
exclude the possibility that other equipment may be disturbed.
CAUTION
Use of the product with accessories from other manufacturers. For
example eld computers, personal computers or other electronic equip-
ment, non-standard cables or external batteries
This may cause disturbances in other equipment.
Precautions:
▶Use only the equipment and accessories recommended by Leica Geosys-
tems.
▶When combined with the product, they meet the strict requirements stip-
ulated by the guidelines and standards.
▶When using computers, two-way radios or other electronic equipment,
pay attention to the information about electromagnetic compatibility
provided by the manufacturer.
CAUTION
Intense electromagnetic radiation. For example, near radio transmit-
ters, transponders, two-way radios or diesel generators
Although the product meets the strict regulations and standards which are in
force in this respect, Leica Geosystems cannot completely exclude the possib-
ility that function of the product may be disturbed in such an electromagnetic
environment.
Precautions:
▶Check the plausibility of results obtained under these conditions.
12 Safety Directions

WARNING
Use of product with radio or digital cellular phone devices
Electromagnetic elds can cause disturbances in other equipment, in installa-
tions, in medical devices, for example pacemakers or hearing aids and in air-
crafts. Electromagnetic elds can also affect humans and animals.
Precautions:
▶Although the product meets the strict regulations and standards which
are in force in this respect, Leica Geosystems cannot completely exclude
the possibility that other equipment can be disturbed or that humans or
animals can be affected.
▶Do not operate the product with radio or digital cellular phone devices in
the vicinity of lling stations or chemical installations, or in other areas
where an explosion hazard exists.
▶Do not operate the product with radio or digital cellular phone devices
near to medical equipment.
▶Do not operate the product with radio or digital cellular phone devices in
aircrafts.
▶Do not operate the product with radio or digital cellular phone devices for
long periods with the product immediately next to your body.
1.8 FCC Statement, Applicable in U.S.
WARNING
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guaran-
tee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
CAUTION
Changes or modications not expressly approved by Leica Geosystems for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Safety Directions 13

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Made in China
Type: GEB212
2ICR19/66
Art. No.: 772806
7.4V /2.6 Ah
10A 19Wh XXXXXXXX-XXXXXX
A/S:[phone]
Leica Geosystems AG, CH-9435 Heerbrugg
Li-Ion Battery
5A/130 C
S. No.:10412 전지
Manufactured by Huizhou Longji Electronics Co., Ltd.
0013442_001
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
006352_002
1.9 IC Statement, Applicable in Canada
WARNING
This Class (B) digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe (B) est conforme à la norme NMB-003
du Canada.
Canada Compliance Statement
This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply
with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-
exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1.This device may not cause interference.
2.This device must accept any interference, including interference that
may cause undesired operation of the device.
Canada Déclaration de Conformité
L’émetteur/récepteur exempt de licence contenu dans le présent appareil
est conforme aux CNR d’Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique
Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est
autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes:
1.L’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage;
2.L’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si
le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
Labelling
Labelling GEB212
Type Plate Labelling
GKL312
14 Safety Directions

2 Description of the System
2.1 System Components
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a BLK360 instrument and hood
with oor stand
b GEB212 batteries
c GKL312 charging station
d GEV192-9 AC/DC power supply
for GKL312
e BLK360 mission bag
f BLK360 tripod adapter
g Tripod
2.2 Container Contents
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a BLK360 hood with oor stand
b BLK360 box
c GEB212 internal battery
d GKL312 charging station
e BLK360
f GEV192-9 AC/DC power supply
for GKL312
g BLK360 Quick Guide
h BLK360 System USB swing
card
i Cleaning cloth
System components
BLK360
Container contents
Description of the System 15

2.3 Instrument Components
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b
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a Flash light for HDR camera
b Thermal camera (available in spe-
cial product variant)
c HDR camera
d Ring-shaped LED
e Scanner 360 °
f Power button
g 360 ° WLAN antenna
h USB-C Gigabit-Ethernet port
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b
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a Laser aperture
b Nadir reference plate
c Rotating prism
d Quick release mount
Instrument compon-
ents
16 Description of the System

3 User Interface
3.1 Power Button
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a
a Power button
Power button when the BLK360 is THEN
Press and hold the
button <0.5 sec.
off. The BLK360 switches on
and the LED starts blink-
ing yellow.
Press and hold the
button <0.5 sec.
on and ready. The LED is
continuous green.
After counting down for
10 seconds the BLK360
starts recording and the
LED starts blinking yel-
low.
Press and hold the
button >2 sec.
on and ready. The LED is
continuous green.
The LED starts blinking
yellow and the BLK360
switches off.
Press and hold the
button > 5 sec.
on. The BLK360 switches off
immediately. Hard shut-
down.
NOTICE
It is mandatory to follow always this procedure to shut down the instrument.
Do not remove the battery from a running instrument!
3.2 Instrument Status
The ring-shaped LED lights up green, yellow or red in different intervals to
show the operation states of the BLK360.
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c
b
b
b
a
a
a
a Ring-shaped LED continuous
b Ring-shaped LED blinking
c Ring-shaped LED alternating
Power button
Device status
User Interface 17

LED status Instrument status
The BLK360 is off.
The BLK360 is starting, recording or switching off.
The BLK360 is ready.
Bright green: Battery capacity > 20%.
Dark green: Battery capacity < 20%.
In case of low battery, refer to Insert and remove the
internal battery.
The BLK360 is counting down before recording. The
countdown time is 10 seconds.
LED status Instrument status
The BLK360 is running a rmware update.
The rmware update was successful.
Operation mode
Firmware update
mode
18 User Interface

LED status Instrument status
The rmware update failed.
☞Refer to the help menu in the Leica BLK360 app for details about
rmware update process.
User Interface 19

4 Operation
4.1 Instrument Setup
4.1.1 General Information
The instrument should always be set up on its oor stand or tripod. Using the
tripod specied for the scanning system guarantees maximum stability during
scanning operations.
☞Do not set up the instrument directly on the ground without the oor
stand or tripod connected.
☞It is always recommended to shield the instrument from direct sun-
light and avoid uneven temperatures around the instrument.
4.1.2 Tripod Setup
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3
2
1
4
1. Unfold the tripod and extend the tripod legs to allow for a comfort-
able working posture.
2. Tighten the screws of the legs and expand the legs for a stable tri-
pod position.
3. Place the tripod adapter on the tripod and secure it.
4. Place the instrument on the tripod adapter and secure it.
Use the tripod
BLK360 setup step-
by-step
20 Operation