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Leica BLK3D

User Manual

Version 2.2

English

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Page 1: ...Leica BLK3D User Manual Version 2 2 English ...

Page 2: ...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 https myworld leica geosystems com myDownloads 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 G...

Page 3: ...4 Accuracy Feedback 26 11 Laser 27 11 1 Distance 27 11 2 Smart Horizontal 28 11 3 Tracking 29 11 4 Area 29 11 5 Volume 30 12 Sketch Document Optional 31 12 1 Import Plan Optional 31 12 2 Sketch Plan Optional 34 12 3 Smart Room Optional 37 12 4 Measure Plan Optional 38 12 5 Measure Facade Optional 40 13 BIM 360 Optional 42 14 Publisher Optional 46 15 Organiser 48 16 Check Adjust 50 17 Care and Tran...

Page 4: ...ts of Use 61 20 4 Responsibilities 62 20 5 Hazards of Use 62 20 6 Laser Classification 64 20 6 1 General 64 20 6 2 BLK3D 64 20 7 Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC 65 20 8 FCC Statement Applicable in U S 66 20 9 ISED Statements EN FR Applicable in Canada 68 4 Table of Contents ...

Page 5: ...re 3D measurement solution See chapter Technical Data for scope of use a Touch screen b Laser Photo capture c Back d Home e Laser Photo capture f Recents g Photo capture h USB port protection lid i USB port j Power Functions Instrument compon ents Instrument Components 5 ...

Page 6: ...2 Home Screen a Status bar b Side menu c Reality Capture d Sketch Document Optional e New Project f Laser g BIM 360 Optional h Organiser Home screen 6 Home Screen ...

Page 7: ...on the charger or on a Leica Geosystems product deviates signific antly from the actual battery capacity available 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 CAUTION Connecting the charger improperly may cause serious damage to the device Any damage ...

Page 8: ... battery c Do not remove the plastic strip from the battery c 3 Place the battery c in the charger d 4 Plug the USB cable into the port e of the charger d 5 Plug the USB cable into a power source Charging is finished when the indicator light f turns green 1 Remove the battery d from the charger a 2 Place the battery d bottom first in the BLK3D Make sure that the battery d and the plastic strip are...

Page 9: ... Make sure that the battery cover e and the slider f are in the cor rect position Batteries 9 ...

Page 10: ... Functions Switching ON Press the ON OFF button a to switch the device on Switching OFF Press and hold the ON OFF button a for at least two seconds to switch the device off Switching ON OFF 10 Power Functions ...

Page 11: ...5 Update BLK3D searches for updates when starting the app Update Update 11 ...

Page 12: ...screen to come into contact with water The touch screen may malfunction in humid conditions or when exposed to water 20218_001 Tap Tap on the display to open an application or to make a selection Drag Touch and hold the object and drag it to the target position Double tap Double tap on image to zoom it Double tap again to return Spread and pinch Spread two fingers apart on image to zoom Pinch to z...

Page 13: ...7 Activation 1 Select a language for the operating system 2 Copy your data from another device or Set up as new Activation Activation 13 ...

Page 14: ...3 Connect to a Wi Fi network 4 Protect your device with a PIN or a Password optional 14 Activation ...

Page 15: ...8 Settings 1 Select the Settings menu 2 Enter the user data The entered data is stored in your projects and is automatically used to fill in the header of an exported PDF report Settings Settings 15 ...

Page 16: ...3 Select the measurement unit 4 Select the language 16 Settings ...

Page 17: ...ager Single Shot Capture of a single stereo picture Multi Shot Capture of multiple stereo pictures of the same 3D Image from slightly different positions Baseline Maximum distance between the cameras dur ing Reality Capture This distance can be increased by using Multi Shot from slightly different positions 2 The pictures from the two cameras are displayed on the BLK3D screen Only points which are...

Page 18: ...e two cameras is key for good 3D accuracy The angle is affected with the distance D to the object and the baseline length B 4 To increase the accuracy take the picture from a short dis tance D to the object Shorter distance D Better results 18 Measurement Principle ...

Page 19: ...5 To increase the baseline length B take up to four shots from slightly different positions Longer baseline B Better results Measurement Principle 19 ...

Page 20: ... baseline of 0 5 m 1 6 ft between the first and the second shot Use the same distance between the second and third as well as the third and fourth shot D Distance B Baseline Tip The recommended distance between two shots is displayed on screen while capturing To display the recommendation activate Laser assisted cap ture Single shot Single shot is recommended for distances up to 2 5 m 8 2 ft betwe...

Page 21: ... 23 0 ft and longer and whenever highest accuracy is needed Accuracy in Relation to the Number of Shots and the Distance from the Target Tolerances apply to 2D measurements up to 3 m 9 8 ft in length 20 depth For measurements longer than 3 m 9 8 ft and for 3D depth measure ments 20 depth the maximum tolerance may deteriorate up to 0 5 For best results use the Multi shot function Keep the recommend...

Page 22: ... tion Flash Set the flash to ON OFF or auto Cancel Go back to the home screen Menu Show menu for main navigation Hold the BLK3D correctly Make sure that your fingers do not cover the cameras 3 Ensure that the object you want to measure is visible in all pictures Only points which are visible in at least two pictures can be meas ured Press Photo to capture You can also use the Photo capture button ...

Page 23: ...e 3D image without going to measure 10 2 Measure Distances in Picture 1 Select Distance then zoom into the object you want to measure using gestures 2 Tap the first point on the picture to start the measuring process Snap Automatic snap to edges in picture active by default Delete Delete selected measured point line Undo Undo last operation 3 Tap the second point The measured distance is automatic...

Page 24: ...ls to add Tags Rename or delete the 3D image Delete Scene move 3D image to a project Move to Project see Organ iser and measure distances with laser Laser measurement see Laser 7 Select a line and measure the distance with the laser to crosscheck the distance The laser value is shown in brackets see Laser 8 Choose different options New Exits measure mode to take a new picture Export Export the 3D ...

Page 25: ...lete Delete selected measured point line Undo Undo last operation 3 Tap other points on picture to define the area Tap Area button again to finish defining the area 4 Tap on any measured point to activate Precise mode 5 Drag and spread to precisely centre of the point you want to meas ure in the crosshairs Done Confirm point position Next Jump to the next point for Precise mode selection Measure a...

Page 26: ... PDF format 10 4 Accuracy Feedback After a point is measured the point colour indicates the achieved accuracy Green point accuracy is at the highest level Yellow point accuracy is reduced Red point accuracy might be low especially for 3D distances Possible reasons for reduced or low accuracy The point is too far away from the imager Go closer to the target Increase the baseline length Refer to Rec...

Page 27: ...from the top of the device Corner adaptor Distance is measured from the Corner adaptor optional 3 Select Distance from Tools Point the laser at the target 4 Press Laser button see Instrument Components Measured distance is shown at the bottom of the screen 5 Select Calc and choose between Add and Subtract Take another distance measurement to add subtract to from the previous one Distance Laser 27 ...

Page 28: ...elect the measurement to be printed in a PDF report 8 Swipe right to left to delete a single measurement or select Clear to delete all measurements from the measurement list 11 2 Smart Horizontal 1 Select Smart Horizontal from Tools Adjust measure reference if needed 2 Point the active laser at the target Measure with the Laser button Smart Horizontal 28 Laser ...

Page 29: ...s the Laser button for two seconds to activate Tracking mode 2 Press the Laser button again to finish the measurement 11 4 Area 1 Select Area from Tools Adjust measure reference if needed 2 Measure two distances length and width with the Laser button Tracking Area Laser 29 ...

Page 30: ...calculated 11 5 Volume 1 Select Volume from Tools Adjust measure reference if needed 2 Measure three distances length width and height with the Laser button 3 Area wall area circumference and volume are automatically calcu lated Volume 30 Laser ...

Page 31: ...ect the Import Plan function from the Sketch Document menu 2 Select one of the following options Camera Take a picture with the device camera Gallery Import an image from the picture gallery PDF Import a PDF file Import Plan optional Sketch Document Optional 31 ...

Page 32: ...orientation of the image Tap Done to confirm 4 Document mode is automatically enabled Tap Place and then tap the screen to insert a new place To add 3D images to the place select the place see Sketch Plan Optional 32 Sketch Document Optional ...

Page 33: ...Line again to finish the line The line finishes automatically when connecting it to the start point 6 Tap Area and draw by dragging or tapping To create an area tap at least three points on the screen Tap Area again to finish defining the area Sketch Document Optional 33 ...

Page 34: ...cument menu 20048_001 2 Select Line button and draw by dragging or tapping Press again the button to finish the line Line finishes automatically when connecting it to the start point 3 Select Area button and draw by dragging or tapping To create an area tap at least three points on the screen Tap Area button again to finish defining the area Sketch Plan optional 34 Sketch Document Optional ...

Page 35: ...ed on sketch 6 Alternatively select a line and press Enter to add length 7 Select a line and press Opening to add doors or windows 8 Drag the opening to move it or select the distance from the wall and measure it 9 Select opening and press Modify to change type and enter width and height Use the Rotate button to change the opening orienta tion Sketch Document Optional 35 ...

Page 36: ...screen to add a new place 12 Select an empty place to add a 3D image It is possible to take a new picture or browse for existing pictures A plan can store up to 500 3D images 13 Select a place to review the 3D images Press the image preview to open it and add more measurements 14 Select a place to Delete or Add a 3D image The place counter is updated 36 Sketch Document Optional ...

Page 37: ...Back Distance is measured from the bottom of the device default setting Front Distance is measured from the top of the device Corner adaptor Distance is measured from the Corner adaptor optional 3 Keep the screen oriented away from the wall while measuring 4 Measure the room clockwise anti clockwise using the Laser button Up to 20 measurements are supported for one Smart Room Smart Room optional S...

Page 38: ...nytime 7 All measured values are displayed After the last measurement press Finish 8 The floorplan can be modified in Sketch mode see Sketch Plan Optional 12 4 Measure Plan Optional 1 Connect the BLK3D to the Leica DST 360 adapter Measure Plan optional 38 Sketch Document Optional ...

Page 39: ...ructions 4 Select Point Line or Area in the P2P Measure Tab 5 Point the laser at the target and measure with the Measure button Measured points are projected onto the floorplan and are automat ically shown on screen 6 Activate Pointfinder to use the front camera to find the target point and measure with the Measure button Sketch Document Optional 39 ...

Page 40: ...LK3D to the Leica DST 360 adapter 2 Select the Measure Facade function from the Sketch Docu ment menu 20093_001 3 Level the instrument before starting to measure Follow the on screen instructions 4 Define facade plane to create a projection plane Follow the on screen instructions Measure Facade optional 40 Sketch Document Optional ...

Page 41: ... Measure button Measured points are projected onto the floorplan and are automat ically shown on screen 7 Activate Pointfinder to use the front camera to find the target point and measure with the Measure button 8 The plan can be modified in Sketch mode see Sketch Plan Optional 3D view is not available for facades Sketch Document Optional 41 ...

Page 42: ...IM 360 Docs you first must establish a con nection between the BLK3D and your Autodesk BIM 360 account 1 Log in to your BIM 360 account 2 Go to Account Admin 3 Select the Apps Tab 4 Find the BLK3D app and select it 5 Click Add to BIM 360 If you do not yet have access to an Autodesk account ask an admin to add you as a member After any members are added to the account by the account admin they can ...

Page 43: ...k account is activated in Autodesk BIM 360 Docs 3 All the BIM 360 data is automatically synced to the BLK3D after sign in The icon in the top toolbar indicates the status of the syncing progress Syncing in progress Syncing successful Syncing failed BIM 360 Optional 43 ...

Page 44: ...le has a sync Status icon Syncing in progress Syncing successful Syncing failed Syncing not started Tap a file to open it 5 Tap Add to create a new issue Tap on the screen to place the issue 44 BIM 360 Optional ...

Page 45: ...tle and Description Set issue Status to Open or Draft Tap New to capture a new 3D image and add it to the issue Alternatively tap Browse and select a 3D image then add it to the issue Tap Create to confirm BIM 360 Optional 45 ...

Page 46: ...e are not merged to the file in the cloud Workflow 1 A 3D Image can be Published from the Measure function Select Share and then select Publish 2 It is possible to change the 3D Image name before starting the pub lishing process 3 Publishing a link uploads the 3D Image to the cloud where it is accessible for 90 days 4 A link is automatically created To select an app for sharing the link tap Share ...

Page 47: ...ished links open the category Published Links in Organiser 7 To copy the published link tap the Copy button To attach the published link to an email tap the Share button You can also delete a link or enable or disable write access When a link is deleted the 3D Image is removed from the cloud and cannot be opened anymore on BLK3D Web Publisher Optional 47 ...

Page 48: ...xports 3 Open the category All All the plans 3D images and projects are stored 4 Use the Select option to select an item Different actions are avail able Export Move Rename Tag and Delete 5 Open the category Projects then select the Project button to cre ate a new project folder Plans and 3D images can be moved into project folders Organiser 48 Organiser ...

Page 49: ...ke new 3D images All the Reality Capture 3D images are stored 7 Open the category Plans All plans including plans with attached 3D images are stored 8 Press the S D button to add a new plan 9 Open the category Exports All exported files in PDF JPG and CAD format are stored Organiser 49 ...

Page 50: ...ble to See when the last check was done See when the last adjustment was done Check the accuracy Reset the adjustment status back to default settings To perform the Initial Accuracy Check 1 Place the BLK3D calibration plate on the floor or against the wall and point the laser at the centre of the calibration plate 2 Fit the calibration plate into the red frame shown on screen Use the guidelines on...

Page 51: ...e to start adjustment process Select Later to postpone To perform the adjustment 1 Mount the BLK3D horizontally on the tripod Adjustment is not possible without the tripod 2 Place or hang the calibration plate on the wall 3 Use the laser to adjust the tripod height to the centre of the calibration plate Check Adjust 51 ...

Page 52: ...ed frame shown on screen 4 Trigger the picture using the on screen Laser Photo cap ture option 5 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the pro cedure 5 After the adjustment process is complete feedback is provided to the user Device is calibrated Select OK to finish The adjustment failed Device is not calibrated Select Calib rate to start the adjustment process again Select Later to postpo...

Page 53: ...d Before transportation or shipping contact your local passenger or freight transport company Exposing the product to high mechanical forces for example through frequent transport or rough handling or storing the product for a long time may cause deviations and a decrease in the measurement accuracy Periodically carry out test measurements and perform the field adjustments indicated in the User Ma...

Page 54: ...ure alcohol Do not use other liquids these may attack the polymer components As applicable dry the device and the accessories at a temperature not greater than 40 C 104 F Remove the battery cover and dry the battery compart ment Keep plugs clean and dry Blow away any dirt lodged in the plugs of the con necting cables Product and accessor ies Damp products Cables and plugs 54 Care and Transport ...

Page 55: ... granted designa tion number will become invalid 18 1 2 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 aircraf...

Page 56: ...m to 0 20 mm m between 30 m to 100 m and to 0 30 mm m for distances above 100 m Type Value Measuring tolerance of laser beam1 0 2 Measuring tolerance to housing1 0 2 Range 360 1 After user calibration Additional angle related deviation of 0 01 per degree up to 45 in each quadrant Type Value Working range vertical sensor 64 to 90 Accuracy vertical sensor up to 0 1 Working range horizontal sensor 36...

Page 57: ...l base line Field of view 80 Focal length 4 0 mm 22 mm in 35 mm equivalent in 1 1 Aperture F3 0 Laser EDM camera Pixels 2 MP Field of view 14 I O USB Type C 1 0 for data transfer and charging water resistant integ rated speaker and microphone Keyboard Three physical buttons Power Laser Photo capture Photo capture Four touch buttons Back Home Recents Laser Photo capture Additional sensors Compass 3...

Page 58: ... V 3880 mAh 14 7 Wh included Power Management AC adaptor input 100 240 V AC included External charger input 100 240 V AC optional Charging time 3 5 h with AC adaptor 5 h with optional external charger Operating time Typical capture1 4 h for 220 multi shot captures Continuous capture1 2 5 h for 1000 single shot captures Laser measurements 6 5 h for 9500 laser measurements Auto power off After 3 h 1...

Page 59: ... Geosystems AG More detailed information about the International Limited Warranty can be found on the internet at https leica geosystems com media files leicageosystems about_us legal 20document internationallimitedwarranty_english_2013 ashx la en Description Warranty 59 ...

Page 60: ...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 Supplement ary safety information symbols may be placed within a warning message as well as supplementary text Type Description DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if n...

Page 61: ...r monitoring application without additional control and safety installations Aiming directly into the sun Inadequate safeguards at the working site WARNING Reasonably foreseeable misuse can lead to injury malfunction and damage It is the task of the person responsible for the equipment to inform the user about hazards and how to counteract them The product is not to be operated until the user has ...

Page 62: ...ch out for erroneous measurement results Precautions Periodically carry out test measurements and perform the field adjust ments indicated in the User Manual particularly after the product has been subjected to abnormal use as well as before and after important measurements We recommend using the Check Adjust function with the BLK3D calibration target plate to check the accuracy WARNING Inappropri...

Page 63: ...ing 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 ri...

Page 64: ...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 20 6 2 BLK3D The laser product built into the product produces a visible red laser beam which emerg...

Page 65: ...bility of the product to function smoothly in an environment where electromagnetic radi ation and electrostatic discharges are present and without causing electro magnetic disturbances to other equipment WARNING Electromagnetic radiation Electromagnetic radiation can cause disturbances in other equipment Precautions Although the product meets the strict regulations and standards which are in force...

Page 66: ...ed under these conditions 20 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 ...

Page 67: ...ration is min imised To avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits keep a distance of at least 20 cm between you or any other person in the vicinity and theantenna that is built into the instrument 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...

Page 68: ...ce may not cause interference 2 This device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Canada Déclaration de Conformité L émetteur récepteur exempt de licence contenu dans le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d Innovation Sciences et Développement économique Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence L exploitation est au...

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Page 70: ...systems AG Heinrich Wild Strasse CH 9435 Heerbrugg Switzerland Phone 41 71 727 31 31 www leica geosystems com 905446 2 2 0en Original text Published in Switzerland 2020 Leica Geosystems AG Heerbrugg Switzerland ...

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