Leica Geosystems AG BLK360 Imaging Laser Scanner User Manual

Leica Geosystems AG BLK360 Imaging Laser Scanner

Introduction

The Leica BLK360 is a series instrument that offers precision imaging and scanning capabilities. This manual contains important safety directions and instructions for setting up and operating the product. Please refer to the safety directions section for more information. It is recommended to read the user manual carefully before installing and switching on the product. The content of this document is subject to change without prior notice, so always ensure that the product is used in accordance with the latest version of this document.
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 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.
Product identification
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 authorized service centre.
Trademarks

• Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries
• Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
• Android™ is a trademark of Google Inc.
• Apple, iPad, iPad Air, iPad Pro, and iPhone are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
• Use of the Made for Apple badge means that an accessory has been designed to connect specifically to the Apple product(s) identified in the badge, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple perform-ance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• iOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. and other countries and is used under license.

All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Leica Geosystems address book
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.
Available documentation
Refer to the following resources for all BLK360 documentation/soft-ware:
the Leica USB documentation card
https://myworld.leica-geosystems.com

Product Identification

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 authorized service center.

User Manual and Available Documentation

instrument to a basic level. Provides an overview of the instrument together with technical data and safety directions.
Leica BLK360 User Manual| A comprehensive guide that contains important safety directions as well as instructions for setting up and operating the product.
Leica BLK360 Tutorial videos| Tutorial videos explaining the basic workflow and including assembly instructions.

Table of Contents

The user manual is divided into several sections as listed below:

1. Safety Directions
2. Description of the System
3. User Interface
4. Operation
5. Care and Transport
6. Technical Data
7. Conformity to National Regulations
8. Software License Agreement/Warranty

Product Usage Instructions

Before using the Leica BLK360, it is recommended to read the user manual carefully. The following are the basic steps for using the product:
Step 1: Instrument Setup
Refer to section 4.1 for general information on instrument setup. Depending on your setup preference, either use a tripod or set up the instrument on a surface as described in section 4.1.2 and 4.1.3 respectively.
Step 2: Operation – Getting Started
Refer to section 4.2 for instructions on getting started with the instrument.
Step 3: Imaging
Refer to section 4.3 for information on ambient conditions and field of view (FoV) when taking images.
Step 4: Scanning
Refer to section 4.4 for information on ambient conditions, troubleshooting, and field of view (FoV) when scanning.
Step 5: Data Transfer
Refer to section 4.5 for instructions on transferring data from the instrument to another device.
Step 6: Power Supply
Refer to section 4.6 for information on battery and charger safety, charging station, and internal battery.
Step 7: Care and Transport
Refer to section 5 for information on maintenance, transport, storage, cleaning, and drying.
Step 8: Technical Data
Refer to section 6 for general technical data of the product, system performance, laser system performance, electrical data, environmental specifications, dimensions, weight, and accessories.

Safety Directions

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 behavior.

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 standardized 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 definitions! Supplementary safety information symbols may be placed within a warning message as well as supplementary text.

Definition of Use

Intended use

• Capturing and recording of spatial 3D data
• Capturing and recording images
• Computing with software
• Remote control of product
• Data communication with external appliances

Reasonably foreseeable 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 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
Unauthorized modification 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.

Limits of Use

Environment
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.
Responsibilities
Manufacturer of the product
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.
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 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 operation of the product are respected

WARNING
Unqualified 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 qualified specialist.

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 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, fitted, secured, and locked in position.
• Avoid subjecting the product to mechanical stress.

WARNING
Exposure of batteries to high mechanical stress, high ambient temperatures or immersion into fluids
This can cause leakage, fire or explosion of the batteries.
Precautions:
Protect the batteries from mechanical influences and high ambient temperatures. 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 jewelry, keys, metallized 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.
WARNING
Inappropriate mechanical influences to batteries
During the transport, shipping or disposal of batteries it is possible for inap-propriate 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 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 unauthorized 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 :
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 unauthorized personnel.
Product-specific 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.
WARNING
Improperly repaired equipment
Risk of injuries to users and equipment destruction due to lack of repair knowledge.
Precautions:
Only authorized 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 authorized service centres are entitled to repair these products.

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.

Laser Classification

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.
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).
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 maintained in accordance with this User Manual.
Labelling
Class 1 Laser Product according to IEC 60825-1 (2014-05)

• a Laser beam
• b Scanning laser beam

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 electrostatic discharges are present, and without causing electromagnetic 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, field 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 Geosystems.
• 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 transmitters, 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 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, 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.
WARNING
Use of product with radio or digital cellular phone devices
Electromagnetic fields can cause disturbances in other equipment, installations, medical devices, for example pacemakers or hearing aids, and aircrafts. Electromagnetic fields 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 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.

Description of the System

System Components

System components BLK360

• a BLK360 with GEB825 battery
• b BLK transportation case
• c GEB825 battery 2x
• d BLK cleaning cloth
• e GEV278 USB-C cable
• f GKL825 multichanger
• g Mission bag (from BLK2GO)
• h BLK tripod (from BLK360)
• i BLK tripod adapter (from BLK360)

Container Contents

• 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

Instrument Components

• a HDR and VIS camera
• c Scanner 360 °
• d Power button
• e 360 ° WLAN antenna
• f USB-C port
• a Laser aperture
• b Nadir reference plate
• c Rotating prism
• d Quick release mount

Additionally - >

• a Battery compartment
• b Cooling channel/grid inlay
• c Laser shield

User Interface

Power Button

• a 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!

Instrument 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 Ring-shaped LED continuous
• b Ring-shaped LED blinking
• c Ring-shaped LED alternating

Operation mode
Firmware update mode

Operation

Instrument Setup

General Information
Use the tripod
It is recommended to set up the BLK360 on the tripod. Using the tripod specified for the scanning system:

• Guarantees maximum stability during scanning operations,
• Ensures a better airflow 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 flat surface.
It is always recommended to shield the instrument from direct sun-light and avoid uneven temperatures around the instrument.
Tripod Setup
BLK360 setup step-by-step

1. Unfold the tripod and extend the tripod legs to allow for a comfortable 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.

Setup on a Surface
BLK360 setup step-by-step
horizontal, flat, no direct sunlight, e.g. a table

Operation – Getting Started

Stand-alone operation step-by-step
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 finished. The ring-shaped LED is continuous green. The data transfer starts as soon as the BLK360 is linked to a computing device.

Do not touch or move the BLK360 while the system is recording.
Operation with Wi-Fi connection step-by-step
The operation with Wi-Fi connection can be used to operate freely in the field if connected to a mobile device, for example, a tablet or smartphone.

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.

4. Establish a Wi-Fi connection between the BLK360 and a computing device.
   The best data transfer rate can be ensured if the computing device is close by.
   Ensure to be close to the BLK360 in the direct line of sight and less than 10 m distance. Greater distances and/or objects blocking the direct line of sight between BLK360 and computing device leads to a slower data transfer.

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.

Operation with USB connection step-by-step
The USB connection can be used to transfer data quickly and reliably in the office if connected to a computer, for example, PC or laptop.
The USB-C data transfer works with powered off/no battery inside and powered on BLK360.

• Powered off/no battery inside: The data transfer speed is slower.
• Powered on: The data transfer speed is faster and the battery will be charged.
  It is recommended to have the BLK360 powered on during USB-C data transfer to ensure fastest data throughput.

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.
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.

If the USB-C cable is plugged in the BLK360 cannot capture data.
Connecting to a computing device using Wi-Fi step-by-step

1. Steps need to be reviewed and adapted.
   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.
   For further information, refer to the help menu in the app.

Connecting to a computing device using USB-C step-by-step
For data download, connect the BLK360 to a computing device using USB-C.

1. Steps need to be reviewed and adapted.
   Start the BLK360.

2. Connect the USB-C cable to the BLK360.

3. Connect the USB-C cable to the computing device.

4. Start the app and data can be downloaded.

Imaging

Description
The BLK360 has 4 calibrated RGB cameras to collect LDR and HDR panoramic, 360° spheric images. The 4 cameras are also used for the Visual Inertial Sys-tem (VIS).
Imaging

• a 4 cameras

Ambient Conditions
Ambient conditions for imaging

• Rain, snow or fog may adversely affect measurement quality. Always use care when collect image data in these conditions.
• Need input: dark surroundings /night
• Need input: direct sunlight

Field of View (FoV)
Imaging – field of view

• a Vertical field of view: 270°
• b Horizontal field of view: 360°

Scanning

Ambient Conditions
Unfavorable sur-faces for scanning

• Highly reflective (polished metal, gloss paint)
• Highly absorbent (black)
• Translucent (clear glass)

Colour, powder or tape these surfaces before scanning if necessary.
Unfavorable weather conditions for scanning

• It is not possible to scan if the laser shield is exposed to rain, snow or fog. To scan in these conditions, position the scanner, for example, under a roof.
• Be aware, that rain, snow or fog may adversely affect measurement quality. Always use care when scanning 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.

Temperature changes during scanning
If the instrument is brought from a cold environment, for example from storage, into a warm and humid environment, the interior optics can condense. This may cause measurement errors.
Avoid rapid temperature changes and give the instrument 15 to 20 minutes time to acclimatize.
Dirt or dust on the laser shield
The scan mirror is protected against direct contact with a laser shield. Dirt on the laser shield such as a layer of dust, condensation or fingerprints may cause considerable measuring errors. Refer to Cleaning and Drying.

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting-operation mode
Troubleshooting -support contacts
If you experience problems with your instrument, check the BLK360 web page at INSERT WEB PAGE HERE for support information and contacts.
Field of View (FoV)
Scanning laser – field of view

• a Vertical field of view: 270°
• b Horizontal field of view: 360°

Data Transfer

Data transfer from BLK360 to computing device using Wi-Fi

• a Raw data transfer from BLK360 to computing device. Refer to Connecting to a computing device using Wi-Fi step-by-step.

Data transfer from BLK360 to computing device using USB-C
Refer to Connecting to a computing device using USB-C step-by- step for a detailed description for setting up a connection.

Power Supply

Battery and Charger Safety
General
Use the batteries, chargers and accessories recommended by Leica Geosystems to ensure the correct functionality of the instrument.
First-time use/charging batteries

• The battery must be charged before using it for the first time because it is delivered with an energy content as low as possible

• The permissible temperature range for charging is from 0 °C to +40 °C/ + 32 °F to +104 °F. For optimal charging, we recommend charging the batteries at a low ambient temperature of +10 °C to +20 °C/+50 °F to + 68 °F if possible

• It is normal for the battery to become warm during charging. Using the chargers recommended by Leica Geosystems, it is not possible to charge the battery once the temperature is too high

• For new batteries or batteries that have been stored for a long time
  (> three months), it is effectual to make only one charge/discharge cycle

• For Li-Ion batteries, a single discharging and charging cycle is sufficient. We recommend carrying out the process when the battery capacity indic-ated on the charger or on a Leica Geosystems product deviates significantly from the actual battery capacity available.

Operation/discharging

• The batteries can be operated from −20 °C to +55 °C/−4 °F to +131 °F.
• Low operating temperatures reduce the capacity that can be drawn; high operating temperatures reduce the service life of the battery.

Charging Station
Description
The Charger GKL825 is a multi-charger for indoor-use with four battery bays. The charger is used for battery packs which are used in reality capturing equipment. In these applications, and thus for the charger, high reliability and safe operation over the expected product lifetime are of highest importance. The GKL825 offers the following functions:

• Power supply through dedicated AC/DC power adapter
• LED to indicate the status
• Four battery positions
• Charging of one to four battery packs at the same time

System components

• a GKL825 charger
• b AC/DC power adapter
• c AC power cable

Charger components

• a DC input
• b Battery bay with charging function
• c Battery status LED
• d Battery connector

LED indicators
Power supply
The charger GKL825 is only allowed to be operated with its own AC/DC power adapter. The AC/DC power adapter is part of the delivered package.
Input voltage: 100-240 V AC
Troubleshooting
If an error occurs, the LED indicator of the related battery bay lights constantly red.Remove and insert the battery again. Make sure that the battery is correctly positioned in the battery bay. Disconnect from AC power and reconnect. If the failure persists or reappears from time to time, the charger must be sent to a Leica Geosystems authorized service centre.
Internal Battery
Insert and remove the internal battery
NEW ILLUSTRATION ( TIM ID 23589 ) and insert the following note in step-by- step table
The switch on the battery needs to be pressed inwards and downwards/upwards.

1. Unlock the battery.
2. Remove the battery.
3. Insert the new battery and lock it.
4. Turn on the BLK360 to start the boot process.

NOTICE
Always shut down the instrument before removing the battery.

Care and Transport

Maintenance
For units that are exposed to high mechanical forces, for example through frequent transport or rough handling, it is recommended to carry out test measurements periodically.
Transport

• Transport in the field
  When transporting the equipment in the field, always make sure that you carry the product in its original transport container or carry the tripod upright with the product fastened and secured onto the tripod.

• Transport in a road vehicle
  Never carry the product loose in a road vehicle, as it can be affected by shock and vibration. Always carry the product in its container and secure it.
  For products for which no container is available use the original packaging or its equivalent.

• Shipping
  When transporting the product by rail, air or sea, always use the complete original Leica Geosystems packaging, container and cardboard box, or its equi- valent, to protect against shock and vibration.

• Shipping, transport of batteries
  When transporting or shipping batteries, the person responsible for 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.

Storage

• BLK360
  Respect the temperature limits when storing the equipment, particularly in summer if the equipment is inside a vehicle. Refer to 6 Technical Data for information about temperature limits.

• Li-Ion battery

  • Refer to Environmental specifications for information about storage temperature range
  • Remove batteries from the product and the charger before storing
  • After storage recharge batteries before using
  • Protect batteries from damp and wetness. Wet or damp batteries must be dried before storing or use
  • A storage temperature range of 0 °C to +30 °C/+32 °F to +86 °F in a dry environment is recommended to minimize self-discharging of the battery
  • At the recommended storage temperature range, batteries containing a 40% to 50% charge can be stored for up to one year. After this storage period the batteries must be recharged

• Charger and docking station

  • Keep chargers and docking stations away from excessive dirt, dust and contaminants.
  • After unpacking the product visually inspect the charger for possible dam-age.
  • Unplug the product from the outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning.

Cleaning and Drying

• Damp products
  Dry the product, the mission bag, the foam inserts and the accessories at a temperature not greater than 40°C /104°F and clean them carefully. Remove the battery and dry the battery compartment. Do not repack until everything is completely dry. Always close the mission bag when using in the field.

• Housing parts of product and accessories

  • Never touch the glass surfaces of the cameras or the laser shield with your fingers.
  • Only use a clean, soft, lint-free cloth for cleaning. It is recommended to use the BLK cleaning cloth. If necessary, moisten the cloth with water or pure alcohol. Do not use other liquids; other liquids may attack the polymer components.

• Charger and AC/DC power supply
  Use only a clean, soft, lint-free cloth for cleaning.

• Cables and plugs
  Keep plugs clean and dry. Blow away any dirt lodged in the plugs of the connecting cables.

Air Inlet Cleaning Procedure

General
The mesh of the air inlet prevents dust and particles from being drawn into the BLK360.
The mesh must be cleaned regularly, biannually at least. How often the clean- ing procedure has to be done depends on the usage of the instrument and the surroundings, where it is used.
For example, using the instrument once a week in a clean environment needs a less often cleaning than using the instrument daily in a dusty environment.
If one of the following occurs, a mesh cleaning must be carried out:

• There is clearly visible dust on the mesh.
• The BLK360 overheats unusually fast.
• The fan runs at a constantly high level, which is audible from the fan noise as well as the battery is drained faster.

Not cleaning the mesh of air inlet regularly might cause performance issues due to a not correctly working air channel.
Position
The air inlet is positioned on the same side of the BLK360 like the USB-C port.
NEW ILLUSTRATION with position of the air inlet (a) and port (B)

• a Air inlet with mesh
• b USB-C port

Cleaning the mesh step-by-step
Is is recommended to clean the mesh of the air inlet in a contactless way by using a bellows. The bellows generates a concentrated airflow with moderate air pressure, which gently removes dust from the sensitive mesh.
Alternatively, you can us fresh clean compressed air, for example, with a com- pressed gas duster. Do not use air from the pneumatic power system as it is always slightly oily.
Make sure that the cleaning procedure is carried out carefully.
Before any cleaning procedure, ensure that the BLK360 is switched off and the battery has been removed.
NEW ILLUSTRATION, step-by-step cleaning the mesh with a bellows

1. Switch off the BLK360 and remove the battery.
2. Hold the bellows at a distance of about 1 cm from the mesh and slightly tilted to the mesh.
3. Generate a concentrated air flow by squeezing the bellows to remove the dust from the mesh.
4.  Rotate the bellows 90° three times and repeat step 3. each time to clean the mesh properly from each side.
   If some particles of dust are clearly stuck inside the mesh fibers, do not try to remove them. It may force the particles to move further in and damage the mesh.
   Do not use water to clean the mesh.
   Do not touch the mesh with your hands or tools, as it can damage the mesh.
   The mesh of the air outlet does not require any cleaning.

Laser Shield and Camera Lenses Cleaning Procedure

General cleaning information
The laser shield and camera lenses must be kept clean. The instructions must be followed as described in this chapter to clean these surfaces.
CAUTION
Before any cleaning procedure, ensure that the instrument is switched off and the battery has been removed.
Dust and debris on optical surfaces
Use the BLK cleaning cloth to remove dust and debris from these surfaces.
The BLK cleaning cloth must be clean and free from dirt, dust or particles.
Never rub off dust or debris as this will scratch the surface and so possibly cause permanent damage to the special optical coatings.
Cleaning of optical surfaces
Soiling of the laser shield can cause extreme measurement errors and there- fore useless data.
All soiling that is visible on the laser shield has to be removed, except for single small dust particles that adhere inevitably.
For the cleaning procedure, the BLK cleaning cloth is recommended.
Clean the laser shield and camera lenses regularly with the BLK cleaning cloth:

1. Switch off the BLK360 and remove the battery.
2. Washing hands is necessary in order to avoid grease on the cleaning cloth.
3. Use gloves to avoid finger oil on the glass.
4. Use the BLK cleaning cloth and gently clean the laser shield without putting a lot of force.
5. If any smears from cleaning are visible against back light, repeat the procedure.

Do not use air from the pneumatic power system as this is always slightly oily.

Technical Data

General Technical Data of the Product

Storage and Communication
Internal HDR cameras
Additional internal sensors System Performance
System performance and accuracy
All ± accuracy specifications are one sigma (1σ) under Leica Geosystems standard test conditions unless otherwise noted.
Laser System Performance
Laser scanning system data
The scanning system is a high speed time-of-flight unit, enhanced by Waveform Digitizing (WFD) technology with a maximum scan rate of 680.000 points/second.
Laser unit:
Scan duration for 4 settings:Scan size for 4 settings:
VIS accuracy:
Electrical Data Environmental Specifications
Dimensions BLK360
Dimensions of tripod adapter

Weight
Accessories
Scope of delivery
Included standard accessories:

• BLK360 hood
• Battery charger GKL825 with AC power adapter GEV821
• Battery GEB825 (3x)
• Quick guide BLK360
• 12 month warranty
• Calibration certificate digital access via online registration

Additional accessories

• additional batteries GEB825
• BLK360 tripod
• BLK360 tripod adapter
• BLK360 mission bag
• BLK360 tribrach adapter

Conformity to National Regulations
Labelling BLK360
Labelling GEB825
Labelling GKL825
Labelling GEV821

Hereby, Leica Geosystems AG declares that the radio equipment type BLK360 G2 is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU and other applicable European Directives.
The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following Internet address: http://www.leica-geosys-tems.com/ce.
The following advice is only valid for battery and charger.
Hereby, Leica Geosystems AG declares that the product/s is/are in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the applicable European Directives.
The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following Internet address:
http://www.leica-geosystems.com/ce.
FCC ID: RFD-BLK360G2
Part 15 B/C/E
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Leica Geosystems for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
The following advice is only valid for battery and charger.
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. If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference does 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.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Leica Geosystems for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
CAN ICES-003 (Class B) / NMB-003 (Class B) IC ID: 3177A-BLK360G2
Canada Compliance Statement
This device contains licensee-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that com-ply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s license-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

The conformity for countries with other national regulations has to be approved prior to use and operation.
Dangerous Goods Regulations
Many products of Leica Geosystems are powered by Lithium batteries.
Lithium batteries can be dangerous under certain conditions and can pose a safety hazard. In certain conditions, Lithium batteries can overheat and ignite.

• When carrying or shipping your Leica product with Lithium batteries onboard a commercial aircraft, you must do so in accordance with the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations.

• Leica Geosystems has developed Guidelines on “How to carry Leica products” and “How to ship Leica products” with Lithium batteries. Before any transportation of a Leica product, we ask you to consult these guidelines on our web page
  (http://www.leica-geosystems.com/dgr) to ensure that you are in accordance with the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations and that the Leica products can be transported correctly.

• Damaged or defective batteries are prohibited from being carried or transported onboard any aircraft. Therefore, ensure that the condition of any battery is safe for transportation.

Software License Agreement/Warranty

Software License Agreement
This product contains software that is preinstalled on the product, or that is supplied to you on a data carrier medium, or that can be downloaded by you online according to prior authorization from Leica Geosystems. Such software is protected by copyright and other laws and its use is defined and regulated by the Leica Geosystems Software License Agreement, which covers aspects such as, but not limited to, Scope of the License, Warranty, Intellectual Property Rights, Limitation of Liability, Exclusion of other Assurances, Governing Law and Place of Jurisdiction. Please make sure, that at any time you fully comply with the terms and conditions of the Leica Geosystems Software License Agreement.
Such agreement is provided together with all products and can also be referred to and downloaded at the Leica Geosystems home page at Hexagon − Legal Documents or collected from your Leica Geosystems distributor.
You must not install or use the software unless you have read and accepted the terms and conditions of the Leica Geosystems Software License Agreement. Installation or use of the software or any part thereof, is deemed to be an acceptance of all the terms and conditions of such License Agreement. If you do not agree to all or some of the terms of such License Agreement, you must not download, install or use the software and you must return the unused software together with its accompanying documentation and the purchase receipt to the distributor from whom you purchased the product within ten (10) days of purchase to obtain a full refund of the purchase price.
Open source information
The software on the product may contain copyright-protected software that is licensed under various open source licenses.
Copies of the corresponding licenses:

• are provided together with the product (for example in the About panel of the software).
• can be downloaded on http://opensource.leica-geosystems.com/blk360.

If foreseen in the corresponding open source license, you may obtain the corresponding source code and other related data on http://opensource.leicageosystems.com/blk360. Contact opensource@leica- geosystems.com in case you need additional information.
Leica Geosystems AG
Heinrich-Wild-Strasse 9435
Heerbrugg Switzerland
www.leica-geosystems.com

References

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• Legal Documents | Leica Geosystems
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