Leica BLK2GO User manual

Leica BLK2GO
User Manual
Version 1.0
English

Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of the Leica BLK2GO.
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.
☞The content of this document is subject to change without prior
notice. Ensure that the product is used in accordance with the latest
version of this document.
For updated version, contact your local agency or your
Leica Geosystems authorised service centre.
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.
Trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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.
Name Description/Format
Leica
BLK2GO
Quick Guide
Provides an overview of the instrument together
with technical data and safety directions. Intended
as a quick reference guide
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Leica
BLK2GO
User Manual
Provides all required instructions to operate the
instrument to a basic level. Provides an overview of
the instrument together with technical data and
safety directions.
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Leica
BLK2GO
Tutorial
videos
How-to videos explaining the basic workow. - -
Refer to the following resources for all BLK2GO documentation/soft-
ware:
•the Leica USB documentation card
•https://myworld.leica-geosystems.com
Purchase
Product identication
Trademarks
Leica Geosystems
address book
Available
documentation
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 11
1.7 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) 11
1.8 FCC Statement, Applicable in U.S. 13
1.9 IC Statement, Applicable in Canada 15
2 Description of the System 16
2.1 System Components 16
2.2 Container Contents 16
2.3 Instrument Components 17
3 User Interface 18
3.1 Power Button 18
3.2 Instrument Status 19
4 Power Supply 21
4.1 Battery and Charger Safety 21
4.2 Charging Station 21
4.3 Battery 23
5 Operation 27
5.1 Operation - Getting Started 27
5.2 Imaging 28
5.3 Scanning 28
5.3.1 Ambient Conditions 28
5.3.2 Troubleshooting 29
5.3.3 Field of View (FoV) 30
5.4 Data Transfer 30
5.5 Cooling System 30
6 Care and Transport 32
6.1 Maintenance 32
6.2 Transport 32
6.3 Storage 32
6.4 Cleaning and Drying 33
6.5 Dome Cleaning Procedure 33
6.6 Filter Cleaning Procedure 34
7 Technical Data 37
7.1 General Technical Data of the Product 37
7.2 System Performance 37
7.3 Laser System Performance 37
7.4 Electrical Data 38
7.5 Environmental Specications 38
7.6 Dimensions 39
7.7 Weight 39
7.8 Accessories 39
7.9 Conformity to National Regulations 39
7.9.1 Dangerous Goods Regulations 40
Table of Contents 3

8 Software Licence Agreement 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
•Scanning objects.
•Measuring horizontal and vertical angles.
•Measuring distances.
•Capturing and recording images.
•Recording measurements.
•Computing with software.
•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.
The following advice is only valid for the AC/DC power supply and the battery
charger.
Suitable for use in dry environments only and not under adverse 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.
Intended use
Reasonably foresee-
able misuse
Environment
☞
Environment
Manufacturer of the
product
6 Safety Directions

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 becomes unsafe.
•To ensure that the national laws, regulations and conditions for the oper-
ation of the product are respected.
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.
Person responsible
for the product
Safety Directions 7

NOTICE
Removal of battery during operation or shutdown
This can result in a le system error and data loss!
1942_002
Precautions:
▶Do NOT remove the battery during operation of the instrument, or during
the shutdown procedure.
▶Always switch off the instrument by pressing the On/Off key, and wait
until the instrument has shutdown completely before removing the bat-
tery.
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.
8 Safety Directions

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.
CAUTION
Dropping the product
When being dropped, the product can cause personal injury and/or mechanical
damage.
Precautions:
▶Secure the product when operating it.
WARNING
Improper disposal
If the product is improperly disposed of, the following can happen:
•The product does include parts of Beryllium inside. Any modication of
some internal parts can release Beryllium dust or fragments, creating a
health hazard.
•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.
Safety Directions 9

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.
For the AC/DC power supply:
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:
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.
General
10 Safety Directions

☞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.
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 9 nJ
Pulse duration 3 ns
Pulse repetition frequency (PRF) 1.64 MHz
Beam divergence (FWHM, full angle) 0.5 mrad
Mirror rotation 100 Hz
Base rotation 2.5 Hz
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 operations.
Complies with 21 CFR
1040.10 and 1040.11
except for conformance
with IEC 60825-1 Ed.3,
as described in Laser
Notice No. 56, dated May 8, 2019
Model: BLK2GO
Art.No.: 875578
Leica Geosystems AG
CH-9435 Heerbrugg
Made in Switzerland
FCC-ID: RFD-BLK2GO IC: 3177A-BLK2GO
acc.To ICC 60825-1:2014 Complieswith 21 CFR 1040.10and 1040.11 exceptfor deviations pursuantto Laser Notice No.50, dated June 24, 2007 Thisdevice complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.Operation is subject to the following twoconditions: (1) This device may not causeharmful interference, and (2) this devicemust accept any interference received,Including interference that may causeundesired operations.
Model:BLK2GO Art.No.:875578 LeicaGeosystems AG CH-9435Heerbrugg Madein Switzerland
FCC-ID:RFD-BLK2GO
IC: 3177A-BLK2GO
0°
0°
360°
90°
b
a
270°
19450_001
a Location of laser beam
bSphere of scanning laser beam
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-
General
Labelling
Description
Safety Directions 11

ation and electrostatic discharges are present, and without causing electro-
magnetic disturbances to other equipment.
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 Geosystems.
▶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.
CAUTION
Electromagnetic radiation due to improper connection of cables
If the product is operated with connecting cables attached at only one of their
two ends, for example external supply cables, interface cables, the permitted
level of electromagnetic radiation may be exceeded and the correct function-
ing of other products may be impaired.
Precautions:
▶While the product is in use, connecting cables, for example product to
external battery, product to computer, must be connected at both ends.
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.
☞The greyed paragraph below is only applicable for products without
radio.
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

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 operations.
Complies with 21 CFR
1040.10 and 1040.11
except for conformance
with IEC 60825-1 Ed.3,
as described in Laser
Notice No. 56, dated May 8, 2019
Model: BLK2GO
Art.No.: 875578
Leica Geosystems AG
CH-9435 Heerbrugg
Made in Switzerland
FCC-ID: RFD-BLK2GO IC: 3177A-BLK2GO
acc.To ICC 60825-1:2014 Complieswith 21 CFR 1040.10and 1040.11 exceptfor deviations pursuantto Laser Notice No.50, dated June 24, 2007 Thisdevice complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.Operation is subject to the following twoconditions: (1) This device may not causeharmful interference, and (2) this devicemust accept any interference received,Including interference that may causeundesired operations.
Model:BLK2GO Art.No.:875578 LeicaGeosystems AG CH-9435Heerbrugg Madein Switzerland
FCC-ID:RFD-BLK2GO
IC: 3177A-BLK2GO
19551_001
Model/型號:GEB821 Art.No.:879638
Li-Ion Battery 型號二次鋰離子電池組
額定值 7.2V /3.35Ah 24.12Wh
Manufactured by Huizhou Longji Electronics Co.,Ltd. for Leica Geosystems AG
Made in China 中國製造
RXXXX
A/S:+82 XX XXX XXXX
YUXXXXX-XXXXX
R-XXXXXXXX
www.bis.gov.in
IS16046/IEC62133
MH29443
12A 100°C
2INR19/66 L.No.:XXXXX
Leica Geosystems AG
CH-9435 Heerbrugg
19532_001
Model: GLK821
Art. No.: 879633
Input: 19V 3 A max.
Output: 8.4V 1.7A max.
Leica Geosystems AG
CH-9435 Heerbrugg
Made in China
KCC-CRM-ABC-
XXXXXXXXXXXXXX
19533_001
Labelling
Labelling GEB821
Labelling GKL821
14 Safety Directions

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.
The wireless device is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and man-
ufactured not to exceed the emission limit for exposure to radio frequency
(RF) energy set by the OET Bulletin 65 Supplement C / Ministry of Health
(Canada), Safety Code 6. These limits are part of comprehensive guidelines
and established permitted levels of RF energy for the general population.
These guidelines are based on the safety standards previously set by interna-
tional standard bodies. These standards include a substantial safety margin
designed to assure the safety of all persons, regardless of age and health.
This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunc-
tion with any other antenna or transmitter.
This device has been shown to be capable of compliance for localized specic
absorption rate (SAR) for uncontrolled environment / general public exposure
limits specic in ANSI/IEEE C95.1-1992 and had been tested in accordance
with the measurement procedures specied in IEEE Std. 1528-2003.
Exposure to Radio
Frequency (RF) Sig-
nals
Safety Directions 15

2 Description of the System
2.1 System Components
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d
c
b
a
e
f
a BLK2GO with table
stand
bLithium-Ion battery
GEB821 (3x)
c AC power cable
d AC power adapter
e Battery charger
GKL821
f Transport case
2.2 Container Contents
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19555_002
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c
b
a
k
g
h
i
f
l
e
j
a Battery charger
GKL821
bAC power adapter
and AC power cable
c Transport case
d BLK2GO with battery
e BLK2GO box
f Wrist strap
g USB-C data cable
h Table stand for
BLK2GO
i Lithium-Ion battery
GEB821 (2x)
j Maintenance plug
k BLK2GO Quick Guide
l USB swing card
System components
Container contents
16 Description of the System

2.3 Instrument Components
19557_001
g
h
f
e
d
a
b
f
f
f
c
d
i
j
k
a Dome
bRing-shaped LED
c Detail camera
d Panoramic camera
e Handle
f Mounting for accessories
g Air outlet
h Power button
i Air inlet
j Battery compartment
k Locking mechanism for bat-
tery cover
Instrument
components
Description of the System 17

3 User Interface
3.1 Power Button
19556_001
a
a Power button
Power button when the BLK2GO is THEN
Press and hold the
button < 2 sec.
off. The BLK2GO switches on
and the LED starts blink-
ing yellow.
Press and hold the
button < 2 sec.
on and ready. The LED is
continuous green.
The BLK2GO starts ini-
tialising and the LED
starts blinking yellow.
Press and hold the
button < 2 sec.
in recording mode. The BLK2GO is taking a
picture with the detail
camera.
Press and hold the
button ≥ 2 sec.
< 5 sec.
in recording mode. The BLK2GO stops
recording and gets into
idle state. The LED is
continuous green.
Press and hold the
button ≥ 2 sec.
< 5 sec.
on and ready. The LED is
continuous green.
The BLK2GO switches
off.
Press and hold the
button < 2 sec.
in recording mode. The
LED is continuous yellow.
Data recording is inter-
rupted due to a failure.
The BLK2GO gets into
idle state.
Press and hold the
button ≥ 5 sec.
on. The BLK2GO 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!
Power button
18 User Interface

3.2 Instrument Status
The ring-shaped LED lights up in different colours and lighting intervals to
show the operation states of the BLK2GO.
19558 _ 0 02
Description Details
Colours •Green
•Yellow
•Red
Lighting intervals •Continuous
•Blinking
•Pulsating
•1 blink
LED colour Lighting
interval
Instrument status
none The BLK2GO is off.
continuous The BLK2GO is ready.
pulsating The BLK2GO is in recording state.
1 blink Picture from the detail camera suc-
cessfully taken.
Instrument status
Operation mode
User Interface 19

LED colour Lighting
interval
Instrument status
blinking The BLK2GO is starting, initialising
or switching off.
pulsating The BLK2GO is in recording state
and something is notied or a
problem occurred.
1 blink An error occurred and the picture
from the detail camera was not
taken.
continuous Critical problem or major failure.
Contact a Leica Geosystems
authorised service centre for fur-
ther investigation.
LED colour Lighting
interval
Instrument status
blinking The BLK2GO is running a rmware
update.
continous The rmware update was success-
ful. The BLK2GO is in idle state.
continous The rmware update failed.
Press and hold the button for
< 2 sec to bring the BLK2GO to the
idle state.
Firmware update
mode
20 User Interface