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Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) FCC statement (applicable in U.S.) Laser ISED Statement (applicable in Canada) Distance Japanese Radio Law and Japanese Telecommunications Business Law Compliance Smart Horizontal Regulatory Tracking Use of the product with Bluetooth® Area Laser classification Volume Labelling Leica BLK3D...
Overview Ov e r v i e w Components Home screen The Leica BLK3D Imager is a real-time, in- picture 3D measurement solution. See chapter Technical data for scope of use. Laser/Photo capture Touch screen Back Home Laser/Photo capture Status bar...
100 m and to 0.3 mm/m for distances above 100 m ***** applies for 100 % target reflectivity, background illumination of approximately 30'000 lux ****** after user calibration. Additional angle related deviation of +/- 0.01° per degree up to +/-45° in each quadrant. Leica BLK3D...
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Temperature range: Storage: -25 to 60 °C / -13 to 140 °F Operation: -10 to 50 °C / 14 to 122 °F Charging: 0 to 40 °C / 32 to 104 °F Tripod adapter: supports 1/4-20 UNC screw adapters Leica BLK3D...
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Three physical buttons (Power, Laser/Photo capture, Photo capture), four touch buttons (Back, Home, Recents, Laser/Photo capture) Additional sensors: Compass, 3D accelerometer and 3D gyroscope Laser class: Laser type: 655 nm, 0.95 mW Storage: Internal storage: 64 GB Single shots: 14000 3D images Multi shots: 5000 3D images Leica BLK3D...
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Typical capture*: 4 h / 220 multi-shot captures Continuous capture*: 2.5 h / 1000 single-shot captures Laser measurements: 6.5 h / 9500 laser measurements Auto power off: after 3 h * Wi-Fi®, Bluetooth® off, flash off, screen brightness 50 % Leica BLK3D...
Remove battery cover (1) by opening the cause serious damage to the device. Any CAUTION the BLK3D. Open the lid (1) and plug the slider (2) from left to right. Remove battery damage caused by misuse is not covered cable into the port of the device (2). Plug (3) and place it into charger (4).
Spread two fingers apart on image to your fingertips. zoom. Pinch to zoom out. BLK3D Mobile will search for updates Switching ON when starting the app. Swipe Press ON/OFF button (1) to switch device Swipe from left to right on the screen to scroll side Menu.
Instrument Set-up Activation Copy your data from another device or set Connect to a WiFi network. Protect your device with a PIN or a pass- up as new. word (optional). Select language for operating system. Leica BLK3D...
Instrument Set-up Settings Enter user data. This data will be stored in Select measurement unit. Select language. your projects and are used to automatically fill the header of an exported PDF report. Select “Settings” menu. Leica BLK3D...
Measurement Principle Me a s u r e me n t P r i n c i p l e The BLK3D Imager has a calibrated stereo-camera, which takes two sim- ultaneous 3D images of the same scene from two different positions.
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Take multiple shots (up to 3) from Multi-shot is required for 3D meas- slightly different positions to increase urements and 3D images which should the base line length (B). be used for 3D modelling. Longer base line (B) => Better results Leica BLK3D...
Cancel: go back to home screen. Menu: show menu for main nav- Select "Reality Capture" function. Choose between different settings: Hold the BLK3D correctly. Make sure igation. that your fingers do not cover the cam- eras. Ensure that the object you want to To increase measurement accuracy Review photos.
New: exits Measure mode to take distances with Laser (see Laser). ets (see Laser). a new photo. Done: confirm point position. Export: export the 3D image in JPG or PDF format. Next: jump to the next point for Pre- cise mode selection. Leica BLK3D...
New: exits Measure mode to take distances with Laser (see Laser). ets (see Laser). a new photo. Done: confirm point position. Export: export the 3D image in JPG or PDF format. Next: jump to the next point for Pre- cise mode selection. Leica BLK3D...
PDF report. measurement, or select "Clear" to Distance measurement to Add/Sub- Smart Horizontal, Area and Volume) delete all measurements from the tract to/from the previous one. and export measurement into a PDF measurement list. report. Leica BLK3D...
Aim active laser at target. Measure Vertical and horizontal distances are Adjust measure reference if needed. with "Laser" button. calculated. Tracking Press "Laser" button for 2 seconds to Press "Laser" button again to finish the activate tracking mode. measurement. Leica BLK3D...
"Laser" button. matically calculated. Volume Select "Volume" from "Tools". Adjust Measure three distances (length, width Area, Wall Area, Circumference and measure reference if needed. and height) with "Laser" button. Volume are automatically calculated. Leica BLK3D...
Drag the opening to move it or select Calculated values are in brackets. “Enter” to add length. add doors or windows. the distance from the wall and meas- Area and circumference are auto- ure it. matically printed on sketch. Leica BLK3D...
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To delete a placeholder, press it for 2 images. Press the image preview to "Add" a 3D image. The placeholder seconds and press "Delete". All the open it and add more measurements. counter will be updated. stored 3D images will be deleted. Leica BLK3D...
(optional). Reverse measurements can be done Room Height can be measured any- All measured values are displayed. The floorplan can be modified in when needed. time. After the last measurement press "Fin- "Sketch" mode (see Sketch Plan). ish". Leica BLK3D...
Sketch & Document Measure Plan (Optional) Connect BLK3D to Leica DST 360 Select “Measure Plan” function from Level the instrument before starting Select "Point", "Line" or "Area" in the adapter. “Sketch & Document” menu. measuring. Follow instructions on "P2P Measure" tab.
Sketch & Document Measure Facade (Optional) Connect BLK3D to Leica DST 360 Select “Measure Facade” function Level the instrument before starting Define facade plane to create a pro- adapter. from “Sketch & Document” menu. measuring. Follow instructions on jection plane. Follow instructions on screen.
Reality Capture 3D images are plans, including plans with 3D images ject folder. Plans and 3D images can stored. Press "RC" button to switch to attached, are stored. be moved into project folders. Reality Capture to take new 3D images. Leica BLK3D...
Backup your data regularly. Leica Geosystems AG is not liable for data loss. Handle with care. BLK3D Imager is a highly accurate optical measurement device. Use neck strap to prevent from drop. Do not drop. The product may malfunction if subject to strong shocks or vibration.
Warranty Wa r r a n t y The Leica BLK3D comes with a 1 year warranty from Leica 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_eng- lish_2013.ashx?la=en...
Important paragraphs which must be adhered to in practice as they enable the product to be used in a technically correct and efficient manner. Leica BLK3D...
CAUTION Aiming directly in the sun Only use chargers recommended by the manufacturer to charge the batteries. WARNING We recommend to use the "Check & Adjust" function and the BLK3D calibration target plate to check the accuracy. Leica BLK3D...
Flat batteries must not be disposed of with household WARNING Leica Geosystems AG waste. Care for the environment and take them to the col- lection points provided in accordance with national or The device conforms to the most stringent requirements Heinrich-Wild-Strasse local regulations.
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement The radiated rf output power of the instrument is below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits for portable devices according to KDB 447498. Leica BLK3D...
Use of the product with Bluetooth® Regulatory information, certification, and compliance WARNING marks are available on BLK3D. Go to Android Settings > About phone > Regulatory labels. Electromagnetic radiation can cause disturbances in other equipment, in installations (e.g. medical ones such as pacemakers or hearing aids) and in aircraft.
Looking into the laser beam may be hazardous to the eyes. Don't dazzle other individuals. Pay particular atten- tion to the direction of the laser beam when remotely oper- ating the product via an app or software. A measurement could be triggered at any time. Leica BLK3D...
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