Leica BLK360 User manual

Leica BLK360
User Manual
Version 1.0
English

BLK360, Introduction 2
Introduction
Purchase 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 further information.
Read carefully through the User Manual before you switch on the product.
To ensure safety when using accompanying battery charger, also observe the direc-
tions and instructions contained in the User Manual of the battery charger.
Product Identifica-
tion
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.
Leica Geosystems
Address Book
On the last page of this manual, you can find the address of Leica Geosystems head-
quarters. For a list of regional contacts, please visit
http://leica-geosystems.com/contact-us/sales_support.

BLK360, Table of Contents 3
Table of Contents
In this manual Chapter Page
1 Safety Directions 5
1.1 General Introduction 5
1.2 Definition of Use 5
1.3 Limits of Use 6
1.4 Responsibilities 6
1.5 Hazards of Use 6
1.6 Laser Classification 9
1.6.1 General 9
1.6.2 Scanning Laser 9
1.7 Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC 10
1.8 FCC Statement, Applicable in U.S. 11
1.9 IC Statement, Applicable in Canada 12
2 Description of the System 13
2.1 System Components 13
2.2 Container Contents 13
2.3 Instrument Components 14
3 User Interface 15
3.1 Power Button 15
3.2 Device Status 15
4 Operation 17
4.1 Instrument Setup 17
4.1.1 General Information 17
4.1.2 Tripod Setup 17
4.1.3 Floor Stand Setup 18
4.2 Operation - Getting Started 18
4.3 Imaging 20
4.4 Scanning 20
4.4.1 Ambient Conditions 20
4.4.2 Troubleshooting 21
4.4.3 Field of View (FoV) 22
4.5 Data Transfer 22
4.6 Power Supply 22
4.6.1 Battery and Charger Safety 22
4.6.2 Charging Station 23
4.6.3 Internal Battery 25
5 Care and Transport 26
5.1 Maintenance 26
5.2 Transport 26
5.3 Storage 26
5.4 Cleaning and Drying 27
5.5 Glass Cleaning Procedure 27
6 Technical Data 28
6.1 General Technical Data of the Instrument 28
6.2 System Performance 28
6.3 Laser System Performance 29
6.4 Electrical Data 30
6.5 Environmental Specifications 30

BLK360, Table of Contents 4
6.5.1 BLK360 30
6.5.2 Charger and Batteries 31
6.6 Dimensions 31
6.7 Weight 31
6.8 Accessories 32
6.9 Conformity to National Regulations 32
6.9.1 BLK360 32
6.9.2 Dangerous Goods Regulations 33
7 Software Licence Agreement 34

BLK360, Safety Directions 5
1 Safety Directions
1.1 General Introduction
Description The following directions enable the person responsible for the product, and the
person who actually uses the equipment, to anticipate and avoid operational hazards.
The person responsible for the product must ensure that all users understand these
directions and adhere to them.
About Warning
Messages
Warning messages are an essential part of the safety concept of the instrument. 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 iden-
tifying 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 definitions! Supplementary safety information
symbols may be placed within a warning message as well as supplementary text.
1.2 Definition of Use
Intended use • Measuring horizontal and vertical angles.
• Measuring distances.
• Capturing and recording images.
• Recording measurements.
• Remote control of product.
• Data communication with external appliances.
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,
financial 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
efficient manner.

BLK360, Safety Directions 6
Reasonably fore-
seeable misuse
• 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.
• Modification or conversion of the product.
• Use after misappropriation.
• Use of products with recognizable damages 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
Environment Suitable for use in an atmosphere appropriate for permanent human habitation: not
suitable for use in aggressive or explosive environments.
DANGER Local safety authorities and safety experts must be contacted before working in
hazardous areas, or close to electrical installations or similar situations by the person
in charge of the product.
1.4 Responsibilities
Manufacturer of
the product
Leica Geosystems AG, CH-9435 Heerbrugg, hereinafter referred to as Leica Geosys-
tems, is responsible for supplying the product, including the user manual and original
accessories, in a safe condition.
Person responsible
for the product
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 prevention.
• To inform Leica Geosystems immediately if the product and the application
becomes unsafe.
• To ensure that the national laws, regulations and conditions for the operation of
the product are respected.
1.5 Hazards of Use
WARNING 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 traffic.
Precautions:
The person responsible for the product must make all users fully aware of the existing
dangers.
WARNING Inadequate securing of the working site can lead to dangerous situations, for example
in traffic, 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 traffic.

BLK360, Safety Directions 7
CAUTION Watch out for erroneous measurement results if the product has been dropped or has
been misused, modified, stored for long periods or transported.
Precautions:
Periodically carry out test measurements, particularly after the product has been
subjected to abnormal use and before and after important measurements.
CAUTION During the operation of the product, there is a hazard of squeezing extremities or
entanglement of hair and/or clothes by moving parts.
Precautions:
Keep a safe distance of 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 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,
fitted, secured, and locked in position.
Avoid subjecting the product to mechanical stress.
WARNING High mechanical stress, high ambient temperatures or immersion into fluids can cause
leakage, fire or explosions of the batteries.
Precautions:
Protect the batteries from mechanical influences and high ambient temperatures. Do
not drop or immerse batteries into fluids.
WARNING 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 fire, for
example by storing or transporting in pockets.
Precautions:
Make sure that the battery terminals do not come into contact with metallic objects.
CAUTION During the transport, shipping or disposal of batteries it is possible for inappropriate
mechanical influences to constitute a fire hazard.
Precautions:
Before shipping the product or disposing of it, discharge the batteries by running the
product until they are flat.
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.

BLK360, Safety Directions 8
WARNING 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 environment liable to contamination.
Precautions:
Product-specific treatment and waste management information can be received from
your Leica Geosystems distributor.
WARNING 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 Only Leica Geosystems authorised service centres are entitled to repair these prod-
ucts.
WARNING For the AC/DC power supply and the battery charger:
If you open 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 enti-
tled to repair these products.
WARNING For the AC/DC power supply and the battery charger:
The product is not designed for use under wet and severe conditions. If unit becomes
wet it may cause you to receive an electric shock.
Precautions:
Use the product only in dry environments, for example in buildings or vehicles. Protect
the product against humidity. If the product becomes humid, it must not be used!
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.

BLK360, Safety Directions 9
1.6 Laser Classification
1.6.1 General
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.
1.6.2 Scanning Laser
General The laser incorporated in the product produces an invisible beam which emerges from
the rotating mirror.
The laser product described in this section is classified 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 accord-
ance with this User Manual.
According to IEC TR 60825-14 (2004-02), products classified as laser class 1,
class 2 and class 3R do not require:
• laser safety officer involvement,
• protective clothes and eyewear,
• special warning signs in the laser working area
if used and operated as defined 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).
Description Value
Wavelength 830 nm
Maximum pulse energy 5 nJ
Pulse duration 4 ns
Pulse repetition frequency (PRF) 2.16 MHz
Beam divergence (FWHM, full angle) 0.4 mrad
Mirror rotation 30 Hz
Base rotation 2.5 mHz

BLK360, Safety Directions 10
Labelling
1.7 Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC
Description The term Electromagnetic Compatibility is taken to mean the capability of the product
to function smoothly in an environment where electromagnetic radiation and electro-
static discharges are present, and without causing electromagnetic disturbances to
other equipment.
WARNING Electromagnetic radiation can cause disturbances in other equipment.
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 There is a risk that disturbances may be caused in other equipment if the product is
used with accessories from other manufacturers, for example field computers,
personal computers or other electronic equipment, non-standard cables or external
batteries.
Precautions:
Use only the equipment and accessories recommended by Leica Geosystems. When
combined with the product, they meet the strict requirements stipulated by the guide-
lines and standards. When using computers or other electronic equipment, pay atten-
tion to the information about electromagnetic compatibility provided by the manufac-
turer.
CAUTION Disturbances caused by electromagnetic radiation can result in erroneous measure-
ments.
Although the product meets the strict regulations and standards which are in force in
this respect, Leica Geosystems cannot completely exclude the possibility that the
product may be disturbed by intense electromagnetic radiation, for example, near
radio transmitters, two-way radios or diesel generators.
Precautions:
Check the plausibility of results obtained under these conditions.
a) Laser beam
b) Scanning laser beam Class 1 Laser Product
according to IEC 60825-1
(2014-05)
30°
30°
0°
0°
360°
360°
90°
b
a
0013459_001

BLK360, Safety Directions 11
Radios or Digital
Cellular Phones
Use of product with radio or digital cellular phone devices:
WARNING Electromagnetic fields can cause disturbances in other equipment, in installations, in
medical devices, for example pacemakers or hearing aids and in aircraft. It 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 filling 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 aircraft.
1.8 FCC Statement, Applicable in U.S.
WARNING
WARNING Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Leica Geosystems for compliance
could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Labelling
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 interfer-
ence 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 guarantee 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.
014109_002

BLK360, Safety Directions 12
Labelling GEB212
Type Plate Labelling
GKL312
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 complies with Industry Canada‘s licence-exempt RSS 247. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
1) This device may not cause interference; and
2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
Canada Déclaration
de Conformité
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR 247 d’Industrie 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.
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

BLK360, Description of the System 13
2 Description of the System
2.1 System Components
System compo-
nents BLK360
2.2 Container Contents
Container contents
a) BLK360 instrument and hood with
floor 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
013446_001
g
f
e
d
c
b
a
a) BLK360 hood with floor 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
013446_001
g
h
c
e
d
f
b
a

BLK360, Description of the System 14
2.3 Instrument Components
Instrument compo-
nents
a) Flash light for HDR camera
b) HDR camera
c) IR camera
d) Ring-shaped LED
e) Scanner 360 °
f) Power button
g) 360 ° WLAN antenna
a) Laser aperture
b) Nadir reference plate
c) Rotating prism
d) Quick release mount
013447_001
a
c
b
d
e
f
g
014145_001
d
c
b
a

BLK360, User Interface 15
3 User Interface
3.1 Power Button
Power button
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 Device Status
Device status The ring-shaped LED lights up green, yellow or red in different intervals to show the
operation states of the BLK360.
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
blinking 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 yellow.
Press and hold the
button <0.5 sec.
in Power Safe
mode. The LED is
off.
The BLK360 is ready again. The LED turns to
continuous green.
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
shutdown.
013456_001
a
a) Ring-shaped LED continuous
b) Ring-shaped LED blinking
c) Ring-shaped LED alternating
c
c
b
b
b
a
a
a

BLK360, User Interface 16
Operation mode
Firmware update
mode
Refer to the help menu in the Leica BLK360 app for details about firmware
update process.
LED status Instrument status
The BLK360 is off or in Power Safe mode.
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 firmware update.
The firmware update was successful.
The firmware update failed.

BLK360, Operation 17
4 Operation
4.1 Instrument Setup
4.1.1 General Information
Use the tripod The instrument should always be set up on its floor stand or tripod. Using the tripod
specified for the scanning system guarantees maximum stability during scanning oper-
ations.
Do not set up the instrument directly on the ground without the floor stand or
tripod connected.
It is always recommended to shield the instrument from direct sunlight and
avoid uneven temperatures around the instrument.
4.1.2 Tripod Setup
BLK360 setup step-
by-step
Step Description
1. Unfold the tripod and extend the tripod legs to allow for a comfortable
working posture.
2. Tighten the screws at the bottom 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.
013458_001
3
2
1
4

BLK360, Operation 18
4.1.3 Floor Stand Setup
BLK360 setup step-
by-step
4.2 Operation - Getting Started
Stand-alone opera-
tion step-by-step
Do not touch or move the BLK360 while the system is recording.
Step Description
1. Open the BLK360 hood.
2. Turn around the bottom plate by 180 degrees.
3. Place the BLK360 on the bottom plate.
13
2
013461_001
Step Description
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 oper-
ation. Press the power button to start recording.
4. The BLK360 is counting down for 10 seconds before recording. The ring-
shaped LED is blinking green.
5. Recording starts. The ring-shaped LED is blinking yellow.
6. The recording is finished. The ring-shaped LED is continuous green. The
data transfer starts as soon as the BLK360 is linked to a computing
device.
1 23
456
4,3,2...
2
3
1
4
4,3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
,
2
6
5
013464_001

BLK360, Operation 19
Operation with
computing device
connection step-by-
step
Connecting to a
computing device
step-by-step
For further information, refer to the help menu in the app.
Step Description
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 oper-
ation. Press the power button to start recording.
4. Connect the computing device with the BLK360.
5. Start the recording and simultaneous data transfer via computing device
The ring-shaped LED is blinking yellow.
6. Start the processing of data on the computing device.
4 5
2
2 1
1
3
3
013465_001
6
6
6
Step Description
1. Start the BLK360 and wait until the LED is continuous green.
2. On the computing device select Settings and tap Wi-Fi.
3. Select the network BLK360-35xxxxx in the Wi-Fi settings to be
connected.
The number 35xxxxx is the serial number of the BLK360.
4. Enter the password.
The instrument specific password is printed on the label in the
battery compartment (e.g. COL-123-456-789)
5. Start the app and connect the instrument.
...........................................................
...........................................................
...........................................................
014420_001

BLK360, Operation 20
4.3 Imaging
Description The BLK360 can collect panoramic, 360 ° spheric image data with three calibrated
cameras.
Imaging
4.4 Scanning
4.4.1 Ambient Conditions
Unfavourable
surfaces for scan-
ning
• Highly reflective (polished metal, gloss paint)
• Highly absorbent (black)
• Translucent (clear glass)
Colour, powder or tape these surfaces before scanning if necessary.
Unfavourable
weather conditions
for scanning
• Rain, snow or fog may adversely affect measurement quality. Always use care when
surveying in these conditions.
• Surfaces that are directly illuminated by the sun cause an increased range noise and
therefore a larger measurement uncertainty.
• If some objects are scanned against the sunlight or a bright spotlight, the optical
receiver of the instrument can be dazzled so heavily that in this area no measured
data is recorded. A "black hole" appears in the reflectance image.
Temperature
changes during
scanning
If the instrument is brought from a cold environment, for example from storage, into
a warm and humid environment, the mirror or in extreme cases even the interior optics
can condensate. This may cause measurement errors.
Precaution: Avoid rapid temperature changes and give the instrument time to
acclimatise.
Dirt on the mirror Dirt on the mirror such as a layer of dust, condensation or fingerprints may cause
considerable measuring errors.
a) 3 cameras
013480_001