Leica RTC360 User manual

Leica RTC360
User Manual
Version 1.0
English

Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of a Leica RTC360 series instrument.
This manual contains important safety directions as well as instructions for set-
ting 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
directions and instructions contained in the User Manual of the battery charger.
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.
•Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United
States and other countries
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
On the last page of this manual, you can find 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 RTC360
Quick Guide
Provides an overview of the product together with
technical data and safety directions. Intended as a
quick reference guide.
ü ü
Leica RTC360
User Manual
All instructions required in order to operate the
product to a basic level are contained in the User
Manual. Provides an overview of the product
together with technical data and safety direc-
tions.
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Leica RTC360
tutorial vid-
eos
How-to videos explaining the basic workflow.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?
list=PL0td7rOVk_IWwYh5GDTKjP--nTu3n0WzK
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Refer to the following resources for all RTC360 documentation/soft-
ware:
•the supplied USB documentation card
•https://myworld.leica-geosystems.com
Purchase
Product identification
Trademarks
Leica Geosystems
address book
Available documenta-
tion
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Table of Contents
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 7
1.6 Laser Classification 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 ICES-003 Statement, Applicable in Canada 15
2 Description of the System 16
2.1 Packing / Unpacking the Instrument 16
2.2 Container Contents 16
2.3 Backpack Contents 17
2.4 Instrument Components 17
2.5 System Components 18
2.6 System Concept 18
2.6.1 Power Concept 18
2.6.2 Data Storage Concept 18
3 User Interface 20
3.1 Power Button 20
3.2 Device Status 20
3.3 Screen 22
4 Operation 23
4.1 Instrument Setup 23
4.1.1 General Information 23
4.1.2 Lightweight Tripod Setup 23
4.1.3 Heavy Duty Tripod Setup 24
4.2 Power Supply 24
4.2.1 Batteries 24
4.2.2 Exchanging the Batteries 25
4.3 Operation - Getting Started 26
4.4 Imaging 27
4.5 Scanning 27
4.5.1 Ambient Conditions 27
4.5.2 Onboard Controls 28
4.5.3 Troubleshooting 30
4.5.4 Field of View (FoV) 31
4.6 Data Transfer 31
4.7 Working with the USB Data Storage Device 31
5 Care and Transport 33
5.1 Transport 33
5.2 Field Check 33
5.3 Storage 33
5.4 Cleaning and Drying 34
5.5 Glass Cleaning Procedure 34
6 Technical Data 36
6.1 General Technical Data of the Product 36
6.2 System Performance 36
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6.3 Laser System Performance 37
6.4 Electrical Data 38
6.4.1 Pin Assignment of Lemo Ports 39
6.5 Environmental Specifications 40
6.5.1 RTC360 40
6.5.2 GEB361 Battery and GEV282 AC/DC Power Supply 40
6.6 Dimensions 41
6.7 Weight 43
6.8 Accessories 43
6.9 Conformity to National Regulations 44
6.9.1 RTC360 44
6.9.2 Dangerous Goods Regulations 44
7 Software Licence Agreement 46
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 operational
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 definitions! Supplemen-
tary 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, 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.
1.2 Definition of Use
•Measuring horizontal and vertical angles.
•Measuring distances.
•Scanning objects.
•Capturing and recording images.
•Recording measurements.
Description
About warning
messages
Intended use
Safety Directions 5

•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.
•Modification or conversion of the product.
•Use after misappropriation.
•Use of products with recognisable 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
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 simi-
lar 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 AC adapters and chargers.
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.
Reasonably foreseea-
ble 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 preven-
tion.
•To inform Leica Geosystems immediately if the product and the application
becomes unsafe.
•To ensure that the national laws, regulations and conditions for the opera-
tion 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 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.
This 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.
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 measure-
ments.
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.
Person responsible
for the product
Safety Directions 7

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, fitted, secured, and locked in position.
▶Avoid subjecting the product to mechanical stress.
WARNING
Exposure of batteries to high mechanical stress, high ambient tempera-
tures or immersion into fluids
This can cause leakage, fire or explosion of the batteries.
Precautions:
▶Protect the batteries from mechanical influences and high ambient temper-
atures. Do not drop or immerse batteries into fluids.
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 fire, for example by storing or transporting in pockets.
Precautions:
▶Make sure that the battery terminals do not come into contact with metal-
lic objects.
WARNING
Inappropriate mechanical influences to batteries
During the transport, shipping or disposal of batteries it is possible for inappro-
priate mechanical influences to constitute a fire hazard.
Precautions:
▶Before shipping the product or disposing it, discharge the batteries by the
product until they are flat.
▶When transporting or shipping batteries, the person in charge of the prod-
uct 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.
☞
8 Safety Directions

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.
•The product includes parts of Beryllium inside. Any modification of some
internal parts can release dust or fragments, creating health hazard.
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-specific treatment and waste management information can be
received from your Leica Geosystems distributor.
☞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
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.
WARNING
Improperly repaired equipment
Risk of injuries to users and equipment destruction due to lack of repair knowl-
edge.
Precautions:
▶Only Leica Geosystems authorised service centres are entitled to repair
these products.
Safety Directions 9

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 vehi-
cles.
▶Protect the product against humidity.
WARNING
Electric shock due to missing ground connection
If unit is not connected to ground, death or serious injury can occur.
Precautions:
▶The power cable and power outlet must be grounded!
1.6 Laser Classification
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 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.
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 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 main-
tained in accordance with this User Manual.
Description Value
Wavelength 1550 nm
Maximum pulse energy 1.6 µJ
Pulse duration 0.5 ns
Maximum pulse repetition frequency
(PRF)
2 MHz
Beam divergence (1/e2, full angle) 0.5 mrad
Mirror rotation 100 Hz
Base rotation 10 mHz
60°
60°
0°
0°
360°
360°
90° b
a
c
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Model: RTC360
Equip. No.: 1234567
Power : 24V 75W max.
Leica Geosystems AG
CH-9435 Heerbrugg
Manufactured: 01.2018
Made in Switzerland
Art. No.: 838300
S.No.: 2980001
WLAN PW: 12345678
KCC - CRM - ABC -
XXXXXXXXXXXXXX
R 007 - AC0271
Complies with FDA performance standards for laser
products exept for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No.
50, dated June 24, 2007
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.
IP54
This device contains:
FCC ID: N6C-SXPCEAN2
IC: 4608A-SPCEAN2
IEC 60825-1: 2014
a Laser beam
bVertical laser scanning area
c Horizontal laser scanning area
Class 1 Laser
Product
according to IEC
60825-1
(2014-05)
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 radia-
tion and electrostatic discharges are present, and without causing electromag-
netic disturbances to other equipment.
General
Labelling
Description
Safety Directions 11

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 field 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 Geosys-
tems.
▶When combined with the product, they meet the strict requirements stipu-
lated 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 possibil-
ity 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 functioning
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 fields can cause disturbances in other equipment, in installa-
tions, in medical devices, for example pacemakers or hearing aids and in air-
craft. 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 ani-
mals 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.
☞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 modifications not expressly approved by Leica Geosystems for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Safety Directions 13

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016140
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001
Model: RTC360
Equip. No.: 1234567
Power : 24V 75W max.
Leica Geosystems AG
CH-9435 Heerbrugg
Manufactured: 01.2018
Made in Switzerland
Art. No.: 838300
S.No.: 2980001
WLAN PW: 12345678
KCC - CRM - ABC -
XXXXXXXXXXXXXX
R 007 - AC0271
Complies with FDA performance standards for laser
products exept for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No.
50, dated June 24, 2007
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.
IP54
This device contains:
FCC ID: N6C-SXPCEAN2
IC: 4608A-SPCEAN2
IEC 60825-1: 2014
XXXXXXXX-XXXXXX
A/S:[phone]
전지
Type: GEB361
Li-Ion Battery
11.1 V / 5.6 Ah
15 A / 62 Wh
Leica Geosystems AG, CH-9435 Heerbrugg
Art.No.: 799191
S.No.: XXXXX
Made in China
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.
Manufactured by Huizhou Longji Electronics Co., Ltd.
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This device complies w ith par t 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful inter ference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
HU071647-14001A
MSIP-REM-RRC-GKL341
[phone]
I.T.E. Power Supply
E228592
Type : GKL341 Art.No.: 799187
Battery Charger
Input, , , : 100-240 V / 50-60 Hz / 1.5 A max. / 175 VA
24 V / 2.8 A max.
Output, , , : 16.8 V / 3 A max.
Leica Geosystems AG
CH-9435 Heerbrugg
Manufacturer, , : RRC power solutions GmbH
, : EMI A SIA LTD
Made in China, ,
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Labelling RTC360
Labelling GEB361
Labelling GKL341
Labelling GEV282
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1.9 ICES-003 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 license-exempt RSSs. 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 d’Industrie Canada applicables aux
appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux con-
ditions 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.
Safety Directions 15

2 Description of the System
2.1 Packing / Unpacking the Instrument
When in its transport container, the RTC360 can sit in either a face-up or face-
down position.
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To take the instrument out of
its container, grasp the
instrument at the left and
right side covers, and lift. Use
caution due to the weight of
the instrument (6 kg).
2.2 Container Contents
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g
f
e
d
c
b
a
a RTC360 laser scanner
bGEB361 Lithium-Ion
batteries
c GKL341 Multicharger
Professional 5000
d RTC360 USB flash drive
256 GB
e RTC360 rain cover
f RTC360 Quick Guide
g RTC360 System USB
card
h Tribrach*
i Tribrach adapter*
j RTC360 transport con-
tainer
*optional
Packing and
unpacking
Container contents
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2.3 Backpack Contents
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c
b
a
a RTC360 laser scanner
bRTC360 backpack
c GEB361 Lithium-Ion
batteries
d Lightweight tripod
2.4 Instrument Components
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a Antennas
bRotating mirror/laser aperture
c HDR cameras
d Cameras for visual inertial system
e Quick release
f Status LED
g Battery compartment
h Touch screen
i On/Off button
j Fan
k USB slot
l Socket for power supply, 5 pin female
m Ethernet socket, 8 pin female
n Quick release mount
o Fan
p Loudspeaker
Backpack contents
Instrument
components
Description of the System 17

2.5 System Components
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d
c
b
a
a RTC360 laser scanner
bRTC360 USB flash drive
c GEB361 exchangeable batter-
ies
d Lightweight tripod
e Transport container for RTC360
and accessories
2.6 System Concept
2.6.1 Power Concept
Use the batteries, chargers and accessories recommended by Leica Geosystems
to ensure the correct operation of the instrument.
Model Power supply
All instrument types Internally by GEB361 battery,
OR Externally by GEV282 AC power supply
(for indoor use only).
2.6.2 Data Storage Concept
Data is stored on an exchangeable USB data storage device.
The instrument comes with two Leica MS256 USB sticks (exFAT formatted)
which fit into the USB port of the instrument.
Only use the Leica MS256 USB stick. Other devices are not compatible and may
damage the instrument.
Unplugging connecting cables or removing the USB stick during the measure-
ment can cause loss of data. Only remove the USB stick or unplug connecting
cables when the Eject USB stick function has been executed.
The Leica MS256 USB stick is used to transfer data from the instrument to
external computers.
System components
General
Power options
Description
Data storage device
☞
☞
Data transfer
18 Description of the System

All data recorded by the instrument and all meta data created by the field app
on the remote tablet is stored on the USB stick.
Type Description
Data Scans, images, orientation
Meta data Registration, tags, images
Description of the System 19

3 User Interface
3.1 Power Button
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a Power button
Power button when the RTC360 is THEN
Press and hold the
button 1 sec.
off. The RTC360 switches on
and the Power button
starts blinking yellow.
Press and hold the
button 1 sec.
on and ready. The Power button starts
blinking yellow and the
RTC360 switches off.
Press and hold the
button 10 sec.
on. The RTC360 switches off
immediately. Hard shut-
down.
3.2 Device Status
The power button and the status LED light up green, yellow or red to show the
operation states of the RTC360.
Component Status
Power button lights up continuous.
is blinking.
Status LED lights up continuous.
is blinking.
Power button
Device status
20 User Interface