Leica 3D Disto User manual

Leica 3D Disto
User Manual
Version 0.9
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 carefully through the User Manual 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 need to contact your authorised dealer or to
register in the Leica MyWorld portal.
Serial No.: _______________

3D Disto, Introduction 3
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 9
2 Technical Terms and Abbreviations 13
3 Description of the System 25
3.1 General 3D Disto System Information 25
3.2 Container Contents 26
3.3 Instrument Components 28
3.3.1 3D Disto 28
3.3.2 Control Unit 32
3.3.3 RM100 Remote Control 33
3.4 Power Supply 34
3.4.1 3D Disto 34
3.4.2 Control Unit 35
3.4.3 RM100 Remote Control 37
3.5 Software Concept 38
4 User Interface 44
4.1 Control Unit 44
4.1.1 Screen 45

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4.1.2 Main Operation Bar 48
4.1.3 Tool Bar 49
4.1.4 Icons & Symbols 50
4.2 RM100 Remote Control 53
5 Instrument Setup 54
5.1 Startup Procedure 54
5.2 Assistant 62
5.3 Device Configuration and Menu Settings 64
5.4 Data Management 67
5.4.1 General 67
5.4.2 File Manager 69
5.4.3 Photo and Secure Points Administration 71
5.4.4 Data Transfer 73
5.5 Calculator 79
6 Operation 81
6.1 Measurements 81
6.2 Viewfinder 82
6.3 Measurement Workflow 87
6.4 Touch Screen in Sketch Area 92
6.5 Addition and Subtraction 94
6.6 Area & Volume Calculations 97
6.6.1 Horizontal Areas/Volumes 98

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6.6.2 Tilted Areas 100
7 Software Applications 101
7.1 Overview 101
7.2 Tool Kit 102
7.2.1 Comfort Plumbing 103
7.2.2 Comfort Targeting 105
7.2.3 Comfort Level 107
7.2.4 Meter Mark 109
7.2.5 Height Tracking 111
7.2.6 Parallel Line 113
7.3 Location 115
7.4 Room Scan 121
7.4.1 Manual Measurement 123
7.4.2 Unfold Mode 125
7.4.3 Auto Shapes 127
7.4.4 Automated Profile Room Scan 130
7.5 Projector 137
7.5.1 Workflow 138
7.5.2 Targeting and Layout with RM100 Remote Control 145

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8 Error Messages 146
9 Check & Adjust 148
9.1 Overview 148
9.2 Cross Hair Offset 150
9.3 V-Index Error 152
9.4 Tilt Sensor Calibration 154
9.5 Reset to Factory Settings 156
10 Instrument Protection (Theft Protection) 157
11 Care and Transport 159
11.1 Transport 159
11.2 Storage 160
11.3 Cleaning and Drying 161
12 Safety Directions 162
12.1 General 162
12.2 Intended Use 163
12.3 Limits of Use 165
12.4 Responsibilities 166
12.5 Hazards of Use 167
12.6 Laser Classification 172
12.7 Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC 174

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12.8 FCC Statement, Applicable in U.S. 177
12.9 Conformity to National Regulations 181
13 Technical Data 182
14 International Limited Warranty, Software License Agreement 187
Index 190

3D Disto, How to Use this Manual 9
1 How to Use this Manual
It is recommended to setup 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 as self-explanatory are
not explained.
Validity of this
manual
This manual applies to the 3D Disto instruments and software application.
Available
documentation Name Description/Format
3D Disto User
Manual
All instructions required in order to operate the
instrument to a basic level are contained in this User
Manual. Provides an overview of the instrument
together with technical data and safety directions.
-
3D Disto Quick
Start
Intended as a quick reference field guide. 
Safety Manual Provides important safety instructions for use of
3D Disto.


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3D Disto, How to Use this Manual
Refer to the following resources for all 3D Disto documentation/software:
• the Leica 3D Disto CD
• https://myworld.leica-geosystems.com
myWorld@Leica Geosystems (https://myworld.leica-geosystems.com) offers a wide
range of services, information and training material.
With direct access to myWorld, you are able to access all relevant services whenever
it is convenient for you, 24 hours a day, 7 days per week. This increases your effi-
ciency and keeps you and your equipment instantly updated with the latest informa-
tion from Leica Geosystems.

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3D Disto, How to Use this Manual
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3D Disto, Technical Terms and Abbreviations 13
2 Technical Terms and Abbreviations
Line of sight
Horizontal angle
a) Line of sight
b) Tilting axis, horizontal rotation axis of the
instrument
c) Standing axis, vertical rotation axis of the
instrument
Line of sight, laser beam and crosshair
must be congruent. Refer to "9 Check &
Adjust" for more information.
3D Disto_013
a
b
c
a) Horizontal angle, in [°] or [gon]
a
3D Disto_015

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Vertical angle
Setting: Horizon = 0
a) Vertical angle, in [°], [gon], [1:n] or [%]
Setting: Horizon = 90° / 100gon
a) Vertical angle, in [°] or [gon]
3D Disto_016
a
3D Disto_017
a

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Distances
a) Orthogonal distance
a) Tie distance
b) Vertical distance = height difference
c) Horizontal distance
3D Disto_018
a
3D Disto_019
c
a
b

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Areas
Zenith and horizon
a) Tilted area, as measured
b) Horizontal area, calculated by 3D Disto
b
a
3D Disto_020
a) Zenith:
Point on the plumb line above/below the
observer.
b) Horizon:
Plane/Line 90° to the plumb line.
3D Disto_014
a
b

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References
a) Reference height:
A level that all heights refer to.
a) Reference point:
A point that all dimensions refer to.
3D Disto_021
0.00
-0.02
0.00
0.00
+2.10
+3.00
a
3D Disto_022
4.160
5.390
3.965
5.134
1.884
a

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3D Disto, Technical Terms and Abbreviations
a) Reference line:
A line that all dimensions refer to.
3D Disto_023
3.101
2.911
7.040
7.002
a

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Tilt sensor The tilt sensor guarantees correct results even if you do not set up the 3D Disto
exactely horizontal.
Tilt sensor off = disabled
All measurement results relate to the
tilted axis and horizon of the 3D Disto.
Tilt sensor on = enabled
Measurement results are correctly hori-
zontal if the 3D Disto is set up between
0° and 3°.
3D Disto_024
3D Disto_025
0-3°

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3D Disto, Technical Terms and Abbreviations
Viewfinder and
Crosshair
• The so called Viewfinder is an integrated camera which shows the target on the
Control Unit display.
•Thecrosshair is an aiming guide displayed on the Control Unit.
a) Viewfinder
b) Crosshair
S_3D Disto_002 a b