Leica BLK360 User manual

Leica BLK360
User Manual
Version 1.0
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 install and 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 docu-
ment.
Updated versions are available for download at the following Internet address:
myWorld@Leica Geosystems > myProducts.
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.
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badge, and has been certied by the developer to meet Apple perform-
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headquarters. For a list of regional contacts, please visit
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Name Description/Format
Leica
BLK360
Quick Guide
Provides an overview of the instrument together
with technical data and safety directions. Intended
as a quick reference guide
ü ü
Leica
BLK360
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.
-ü
Purchase
☞
Product identication
Trademarks
Leica Geosystems
address book
Available
documentation
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Name Description/Format
Leica
BLK360
Tutorial
videos
Tutorial videos explaining the basic workow and
including assembly instructions.
- -
Refer to the following resources for all BLK360 documentation/soft-
ware:
•the Leica USB documentation card
•https://myworld.leica-geosystems.com
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Table of Contents
1 Safety Directions 6
1.1 General Introduction 6
1.2 Denition of Use 7
1.3 Limits of Use 7
1.4 Responsibilities 8
1.5 Hazards of Use 8
1.6 Laser Classication 11
1.6.1 General 11
1.6.2 Scanning Laser 12
1.7 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) 12
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 19
4.1 Instrument Setup 19
4.1.1 General Information 19
4.1.2 Tripod Setup 19
4.1.3 Setup on a Surface 20
4.2 Operation - Getting Started 20
4.3 Imaging 23
4.3.1 Ambient Conditions 23
4.3.2 Field of View (FoV) 24
4.4 Scanning 24
4.4.1 Ambient Conditions 24
4.4.2 Troubleshooting 25
4.4.3 Field of View (FoV) 26
4.5 Data Transfer 26
4.6 Power Supply 27
4.6.1 Battery and Charger Safety 27
4.6.2 Charging Station 27
4.6.3 Internal Battery 29
5 Care and Transport 30
5.1 Maintenance 30
5.2 Transport 30
5.3 Storage 30
5.4 Cleaning and Drying 31
5.4.1 Air Inlet Cleaning Procedure 31
5.5 Laser Shield and Camera Lenses Cleaning Procedure 33
6 Technical Data 34
6.1 General Technical Data of the Product 34
6.2 System Performance 34
6.3 Laser System Performance 34
6.4 Electrical Data 37
6.5 Environmental Specications 37
6.6 Dimensions 38
6.7 Weight 39
6.8 Accessories 39
4 Table of Contents

6.9 Conformity to National Regulations 40
6.9.1 BLK360 40
6.9.2 Dangerous Goods Regulations 43
7 Software Licence Agreement/Warranty 44
Table of Contents 5

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
following table with the different signal words and their denitions! Supple-
mentary 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
6 Safety Directions

1.2 Denition of Use
•Capturing and recording of spatial 3D data
•Capturing and recording images
•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
WARNING
Unauthorised modication of automatic machines and robots by
mounting or installing the product
This may alter the function and safety of the machine.
Precautions:
▶Follow the instructions of the machine/robot manufacturer.
▶If no appropriate instruction is available, ask machine/robot manufacturer
for instructions before mounting or installing the product.
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
person 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.
Intended use
Reasonably foresee-
able misuse
Environment
☞
Environment
Safety Directions 7

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 stop operating the system and inform Leica Geosystems immediately if
the product and the application become unsafe
•To ensure that the national laws, regulations and conditions for the oper-
ation of the product are respected
WARNING
Unqualied installation on automatic machines and robots
This may result in personal and material damage.
Precautions:
▶This product may be installed on automatic machines and robots only by
an appropriately trained and qualied specialist.
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.
Manufacturer of the
product
Person responsible
for the product
8 Safety Directions

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.
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.
☞
Safety Directions 9

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.
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.
10 Safety Directions

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 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
person responsible for the product and the person who actually uses the
equipment, 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
Safety Directions 11

☞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 10 nJ
Maximum pulse duration 3 ns
Pulse repetition frequency
(PRF)
2.7 MHz
Beam divergence (FWHM, full
angle)
0.4 mrad
Mirror rotation 67.9 Hz
Base rotation 6.8 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
General
Labelling
Description
12 Safety Directions

radiation and electrostatic discharges are present, and without causing elec-
tromagnetic 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
equipment, 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, other accessories must meet the strict
requirements stipulated 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 the function of the product may be disturbed in such an electromag-
netic 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, the permitted level of electromagnetic radiation may be
exceeded and the correct functioning of other products may be impaired. For
example, external supply cables or interface cables.
Precautions:
▶While the product is in use, connecting cables, for example product to
external battery or product to computer, must be connected at both ends.
Safety Directions 13

WARNING
Use of product with radio or digital cellular phone devices
Electromagnetic elds can cause disturbances in other equipment, installa-
tions, medical devices, for example pacemakers or hearing aids, and aircrafts.
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 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.
14 Safety Directions

2 Description of the System
2.1 System Components
NEW ILLUSTRATION
013446_001
g
f
e
d
c
b
a
a BLK360 with GEB825 battery
b BLK transportation case
c GEB825 battery 2x
d BLK cleaning cloth
e GEV278 USB-C cable
f GKL825 multicharger
g Mission bag (from BLK2GO)
h BLK tripod (from BLK360)
i BLK tripod adapter (from
BLK360)
2.2 Container Contents
NEW ILLUSTRATION
013446_002
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d
f
b
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a BLK transportation case
b BLK box
c GEB825 battery 3x
d GKL825 multicharger
e GEV278 USB-C cable
f BLK cleaning cloth
g BLK
h GEV821 power adapter
i BLK Quick Guide
j BLK USB documentation card
System components
BLK360
Container contents
Description of the System 15

2.3 Instrument Components
NEW ILLUSTRATION
015260_003
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d
c
e
f
g
b
h
a HDR and VIS camera
b Ring-shaped LED
c Scanner 360 °
d Power button
e 360 ° WLAN antenna
f USB-C port
NEW ILLUSTRATION
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d
c
b
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a Laser aperture
b Nadir reference plate
c Rotating prism
d Quick release mount
Additionally ->
aBattery compartment
bCooling channel/grid inlay
cLaser shield
Instrument compon-
ents
16 Description of the System

3 User Interface
3.1 Power Button
NEW ILLUSTRATION
013456_001
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.
The BLK360 starts
recording and the LED
starts blinking yellow.
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.
NEW ILLUSTRATION
c
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
NEW ILLUSTRA-
TIONS
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.
LED status Instrument status
NEW ILLUSTRA-
TIONS
The BLK360 is running a rmware update.
The rmware update was successful.
The rmware update failed.
☞Refer to the Leica BLK360 website for details about rmware update
process.
Operation mode
Firmware update
mode
18 User Interface

4 Operation
4.1 Instrument Setup
4.1.1 General Information
It is recommended to set up the BLK360 on the tripod. Using the tripod
specied for the scanning system:
•Guarantees maximum stability during scanning operations,
•Ensures a better airow and prevents the BLK360 from heating up.
☞If you set up the BLK360 directly on a surface without the tripod
connected, ensure that it is a horizontal and at surface.
☞It is always recommended to shield the instrument from direct sun-
light and avoid uneven temperatures around the instrument.
4.1.2 Tripod Setup
NEW ILLUSTRATION (same mounting)
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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
tripod 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
Operation 19

4.1.3 Setup on a Surface
NEW ILLUSTRATION (how to place on a surface)
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horizontal, at, no
direct sunlight, e.g. a
table
4.2 Operation - Getting Started
NEW ILLUSTRATION
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4
4,3
4
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w/o countdown (step
4)
1. Press the power button to turn on the BLK360.
2. The BLK360 is starting. The ring-shaped LED is blinking yellow.
3. If the ring-shaped LED is continuous green, the BLK360 is ready for
operation. Press the power button to start recording.
4. Recording starts. The ring-shaped LED is blinking yellow
5. The recording is nished. The ring-shaped LED is continuous green.
The data transfer starts as soon as the BLK360 is linked to a com-
puting device.
BLK360 setup
step-by-step
Stand-alone opera-
tion step-by-step
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