Leica 3D Disto User manual

Leica 3D Disto
User Manual
Version 3.0
English

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3D Disto, Introduction
Introduction
Purchase Congratulations on the purchase of a Leica 3D Disto.
This manual contains important safety directions as well as instructions for setting
up the product and operating it. Refer to "12 Safety Directions" for further informa-
tion.
Read through the User Manual carefully before you switch on the product.
Product
identification
The serial number of your product is indicated on the data label, refer to "12.8 FCC
Statement, Applicable in U.S.". Enter the serial number in your manual and always
refer to this information when you contact your authorised dealer or to register in
the Leica myWorld portal.
Serial number: _______________

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Symbols The symbols used in this manual have the following meanings:
Trademarks • Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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 and/or appreciable material, financial and environ-
mental damage.
Important paragraphs which must be adhered to in practice
as they enable the product to be used in a technically
correct and efficient manner.

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3D Disto, Table of Contents
Table of Contents
In this manual Chapter Page
1 How to Use this Manual 10
2 Technical Terms and Abbreviations 14
3 Description of the System 27
3.1 General 3D Disto System Information 27
3.2 Container Contents 28
3.3 Instrument Components 30
3.3.1 3D Disto 30
3.3.2 Control Unit 34
3.3.3 RM100 Remote Control 35
3.4 Power Supply 36
3.4.1 3D Disto 36
3.4.2 Control Unit 37
3.4.3 RM100 Remote Control 39
3.5 Software Concept 40

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4 User Interface 47
4.1 Control Unit 47
4.1.1 Screen 48
4.1.2 Main Operation Bar 51
4.1.3 Toolbar 52
4.1.4 Icons & Symbols 53
4.2 RM100 Remote Control 57
5 Instrument Setup 58
5.1 Start-up Procedure 58
5.2 Assistant 65
5.3 Device Configuration and Menu Settings 67
5.4 Data Management 71
5.4.1 General 71
5.4.2 File Manager 73
5.4.3 Photo and Secure Points Administration 74
5.4.4 Data Transfer 76
5.4.5 Exported files 82
5.5 Calculator 83

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6 Operation 85
6.1 Measurements 85
6.2 Viewfinder 86
6.3 Measurement Workflow 91
6.4 Touch Screen in Sketch Area 97
6.5 Addition and Subtraction 99
6.6 Area & Volume Calculations 102
6.6.1 Horizontal Areas/Volumes 103
6.6.2 Tilted Areas 105

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7 Software Applications 106
7.1 Overview 106
7.2 Tool Kit 107
7.2.1 Comfort Plumbing 108
7.2.2 Comfort Targeting 110
7.2.3 Comfort Level 112
7.2.4 Metre Mark 114
7.2.5 Height Tracking 116
7.2.6 Parallel Line 118
7.3 Location 120
7.4 Room Scan 126
7.4.1 Manual Measurement 128
7.4.2 Unfold Mode 130
7.4.3 CAD tools 132
7.4.4 Automated Scans 149
7.5 Projector 159
7.5.1 Workflow 160
7.5.2 Targeting and Layout with RM100 Remote Control 167
8 Error Messages 168

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9 Check & Adjust 171
9.1 Overview 171
9.2 Crosshairs Offset 173
9.3 V-Index Error 175
9.4 Tilt Sensor Calibration 177
9.5 Reset to Factory Settings 179
10 Instrument Protection (Theft Protection) 180
11 Care and Transport 182
11.1 Transport 182
11.2 Storage 183
11.3 Cleaning and Drying 184
12 Safety Directions 185
12.1 General 185
12.2 Intended Use 186
12.3 Limits of Use 188
12.4 Responsibilities 189
12.5 Hazards of Use 190
12.6 Laser Classification 194
12.7 Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC 196
12.8 FCC Statement, Applicable in U.S. 199
12.9 Conformity to National Regulations 203

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13 Technical Data 205
14 International Limited Warranty, Software License Agreement 210
Index 213

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1 How to Use this Manual
It is recommended to set up the instrument while reading through this manual.
Index The index is at the back of the manual.
Keys, fields and options on the screens which are considered self-explanatory are not
explained.
Validity of this
manual
This manual applies to the 3D Disto instruments and software application.