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ScanStation C10/C5
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  • Page 1 Leica ScanStation C10/C5 User Manual Version 5.0 English...
  • Page 2 The type and the serial number of your product are indicated on the type plate. identification Enter the model and serial number in your manual and always refer to this informa- tion when you need to contact your agency or Leica Geosystems authorised service workshop. Type: _______________ Serial No.:...

  • Page 3: Scan

    Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Validity of this This manual applies to the ScanStation C10 and C5 instruments. Differences for the manual C5 model are marked and described.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    ScanStation C10/C5, Table of Contents Table of Contents In this manual Chapter Page Description of the System Packing / Unpacking Container Contents Instrument Components Power Supply Other Components Cabling Field of View (FoV) Description of the User Interface Cyclone Software Suite...
  • Page 5 3.3.4 Configuration 3.3.5 Tools Cyclone SCAN Troubleshooting Care and Transport Check & Adjust Transport Storage Cleaning and Drying Glass Cleaning Procedure Adjustment of the Circular Level Service of the Tripod Adjustment of the Laser Plummet ScanStation C10/C5, Table of Contents...
  • Page 6 ScanStation C10/C5, Table of Contents Safety Directions General Intended Use Limits of Use Responsibilities Hazards of Use 6.6.1 General 6.6.2 Distance Laser 6.6.3 Laser Plummet Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC FCC Statement, Applicable in U.S. Technical Data General Technical Data of the Instrument...
  • Page 7 International Limited Warranty, Software License Agreement Microsoft End User License Agreement ("EULA") Index ScanStation C10/C5, Table of Contents...

  • Page 8: Description Of The System

    Description of the System Packing / Unpacking Unpacking When in its transport container, the ScanStation C10/C5 can sit in either a face-up or face-down position. To take the instrument out of its container, grasp the handle and the base of the instru- ment, and lift.

  • Page 9: Container Contents

    Cleaning tissue h) GHM008 height meter GEV230 AC power supply (not supplied with system) Power cable, country specific Cyclone DVD and C10/C5 System CD-ROM USB memory stick, not supplied with system m) ScanStation C10/C5 C10_002 ScanStation C10/C5, Description of the System...
  • Page 10 ScanStation C10/C5, Description of the System Transport container for ScanStation C10/C5 accessories a) GEB271 external battery pack b) GKL271 charging station c) GEV225 AC power supply for GKL271 charging station d) GKL212 basic charger including car adapter cable e) GEB241 internal batteries...

  • Page 11: Instrument Components

    GEV97 power cable g) GEV225 AC power supply for GKL271 h) GKL271 charging station and GEB271 battery pack Tribrach Tripod k) Transport container for ScanStation C10/C5 Transport container for ScanStation C10/C5 accessories C10_004 ScanStation C10/C5, Description of the System...
  • Page 12 ScanStation C10/C5, Description of the System ScanStation C10/C5 a) Removable handle b) Rotating mirror (laser and camera aperture) c) Battery compartment B d) Circular level e) Socket for power supply, 5 pin female Antenna g) ON/OFF button h) USB socket...

  • Page 13: Power Supply

    Mains cable socket on the charger b) Socket for daisy chain cable c) Charging bay for battery d) Capacity and error indicators e) Mains cable, country C10_007 specific  For more details refer to the GKL212 User Manual. ScanStation C10/C5, Description of the System...

  • Page 14: Status

    ScanStation C10/C5, Description of the System GKL221 profes- sional charger C10_008 a) Mains cable, country specific g) Capacity and error indicators b) Mains cable socket on the charger h) Selection button c) Adapter bays I and II for the GDI221...
  • Page 15 The GEB271 battery pack can only be used together with the GKL271 GEB271 battery charging station. pack a) Battery pack b) Battery connector interface, female c) Guide rail for fitting with charging station C10_009 ScanStation C10/C5, Description of the System...
  • Page 16 ScanStation C10/C5, Description of the System GKL271 charging GKL271 charging station for the GEB271 battery pack. station a) Charging station b) Battery connector inter- face, male c) Guide rail for fitting with battery pack d) Select button e) Power and error indicators...
  • Page 17 AC power supply is connected to a power plug. d) AC power supply e) Mains power cable, country specific C10_011 Connects ScanStation C10/C5 scanner to GKL271 charging station. GEV97 ScanStation C10/C5 power cable a) Cable b) Connector 5 pin, male...
  • Page 18 ScanStation C10/C5, Description of the System GEV230 AC power AC power supply for the ScanStation C10/C5 scanner. supply a) GEV97 ScanStation C10/C5 power cable b) Cable and connector, 5 pin female c) Control LED; lights when the AC power supply unit is connected to an AC power supply.

  • Page 19: Other Components

    Other Components GEV228 ethernet cable a) Cable b) Connector, 8 pin male c) Ethernet connector GEV228 ScanStation C10/C5, Description of the System...

  • Page 20: Cabling

    ScanStation C10/C5, Description of the System Cabling Cabling for ScanStation C10/C5 with GEB271 battery pack a) ScanStation C10/C5 b) GEV97 power cable c) GEB271 battery pack d) GKL271 charging station C10_013...
  • Page 21 The GEV225 AC power supply cannot be used as an AC power supply for the scanner. It is designed exclusively for powering the charging station and must not be connected to the instrument. • The GEB271 battery pack can only be used together with the GKL271 charging station. ScanStation C10/C5, Description of the System...
  • Page 22 Precautions: To avoid electric shock power cable and power outlet must be grounded. Warning Batteries not recommended by Leica Geosystems may be damaged if charged or discharged. They may burn and explode. Precautions: Only charge and discharge batteries recommended by Leica Geosystems.
  • Page 23 The GEV230 AC power supply cannot be used as an AC power supply for the battery charging station. It is designed exclusively for powering the scanner and must not be connected to any other device. ScanStation C10/C5, Description of the System...
  • Page 24 ScanStation C10/C5, Description of the System For GEV230 AC power supply: Danger The product is not designed for use under wet and severe conditions. If unit becomes wet it may cause you to receive an electric shock. Precautions: Use the product only in dry environments, for example in buildings or vehicles.
  • Page 25 Laptop A dedicated laptop computer is an option with your ScanStation C10/C5 system. This computer must be loaded with proprietary software from Leica Geosystems, and configured to operate with your instrument.  It is recommended that you do not use your dedicated laptop computer for any purpose other than scanning with your instrument or other Leica HDS software applications.

  • Page 26: Field Of View (Fov)

    ScanStation C10/C5, Description of the System Field of View (FoV) Field of view The instrument has a rotating scanhead and a rotating mirror that covers a 360° x 270° field of view (FoV). 90° 0° 360° 45° 360° 0° 45°...

  • Page 27: Description Of The User Interface

    Description of the User Interface Overview of face plate a) ON/OFF button b) USB socket c) Stylus d) Touchscreen user interface C10_017 ScanStation C10/C5, Description of the System...
  • Page 28 ScanStation C10/C5, Description of the System Overview display a) Time b) Caption c) Title bar d) Screen area e) Message bar Status bar g) Escape button h) Scroll bar Menu icon SHIFT button k) Softkeys C10_035 Element Description Time The current local time is shown.
  • Page 29 Selecting menu icons opens submenus. Menu icons will change depending on which menu is displayed. SHIFT button Displays the second level of softkeys. Softkeys Commands can be executed with the softkeys. Commands assigned to the softkeys are menu dependent. ScanStation C10/C5, Description of the System...
  • Page 30 ScanStation C10/C5, Description of the System Overview status The icons in the status bar display the current status information of the instrument. bar icons Clicking a status icon gives direct access to a detailed status description. a) Range Filter b) Active target type...
  • Page 31 Range Filter Range Filter enabled Active target type HDS target HDS black/white target HDS sphere target Twin target top Twin target top with extension Twin target bottom Twin target bottom with extension User defined target ScanStation C10/C5, Description of the System...
  • Page 32 ScanStation C10/C5, Description of the System Icon Status Dual-axis compensator On and levelled On but out of range WiFi WiFi adapter connected to scanner and ready for communication. External camera External camera connected and selected for image acquisition. External camera connected but not selected for...
  • Page 33 Icon Status Internal hard disc Empty 13% memory used 25% memory used 38% memory used 50% memory used 63% memory used 75% memory used 88% memory used Full ScanStation C10/C5, Description of the System...
  • Page 34 ScanStation C10/C5, Description of the System Icon Status Status of external Ready to be removed. memory Do not remove! External memory Empty 17% memory used 33% memory used 50% memory used 67% memory used 83% memory used Full...
  • Page 35 Icon Status External battery / Empty AC power supply 20% capacity 40% capacity 60% capacity 80% capacity Full AC power supply ScanStation C10/C5, Description of the System...
  • Page 36 ScanStation C10/C5, Description of the System Icon Status Internal battery A/B Empty Currently in use - 20% capacity Currently in use - 40% capacity Currently in use - 60% capacity Currently in use - 80% capacity Currently in use - full...
  • Page 37 Alphanumeric input field b) Alphanumeric keypad c) Backspace d) Enter e) Toggle between letters and numbers/special characters Shift - Toggle between lower case and upper case characters C10_037 ScanStation C10/C5, Description of the System...
  • Page 38 ScanStation C10/C5, Description of the System 2. User input for numeric input fields: When a numeric input field is selected with the stylus, a numeric keypad opens offering numbers and some special characters. a) Numeric input field b) Backspace c) Numeric keypad...

  • Page 39: Hds Cyclone

    The user can then view this data using the Internet Explorer plug-in Leica TruView. ScanStation C10/C5, Description of the System...
  • Page 40 ScanStation C10/C5, Description of the System  • For more information on Cyclone Software Suite, please visit: http://www.leica-geosystems.com/hds Cyclone • Software has also online help available which can be accessed by pressing the F1 key on your keyboard. General operating •...
  • Page 41 ScanStation C10/C5, Description of the System...

  • Page 42: Setting Up The Instrument

    ScanStation C10/C5, Setting Up the Instrument Setting Up the Instrument General Information Use the tripod The instrument should always be set up on its tripod. Using the tripod specified for the scanning system guarantees maximum stability during scanning operations. ...

  • Page 43: Scanner Setup On Tripod

    Scanner Setup on Tripod Setup step-by-step C10_018  Shield the instrument from direct sunlight and avoid uneven temperatures around the instrument. ScanStation C10/C5, Setting Up the Instrument...
  • Page 44 ScanStation C10/C5, Setting Up the Instrument 1. Extend the tripod legs to allow for a comfortable working posture. Tighten the screws at the bottom of the legs. 2. Place the tribrach on the tripod and secure it with the central fixing screw.

  • Page 45: Setup Over A Benchmark With The Internal Laser Plummet

    It is always possible to set up the instrument without the need for a marked ground point.  The data scanned with ScanStation C10/C5 is corrected by an internal dual-axis compensator*, when the dual-axis compensator is enabled (via onboard control or Cyclone Optional for C5 ...
  • Page 46 ScanStation C10/C5, Setting Up the Instrument Setup step-by-step C10_019  Shield the instrument from direct sunlight and avoid uneven temperatures around the instrument. 1. Extend the tripod legs to allow for a comfortable working posture (a). Position the tripod approximately over the marked ground point, centring it as well as possible (b).
  • Page 47 8. Centre the instrument precisely over the ground point (i) by shifting the tribrach on the tripod plate. 9. Repeat steps 7. and 8. until the required accuracy is achieved.  Cyclone Please see also section "Scanning with ScanStation C10/C5" in the documentation for more information. ScanStation C10/C5, Setting Up the Instrument...

  • Page 48: Instrument Height

    ScanStation C10/C5, Setting Up the Instrument Instrument Height Measure instru- To get an accurate height measurement use the GHM008 instrument height meter in ment height conjunction with the GHT196 distance holder which are both included with the scanner. 1. Place tripod centrally over the ground point, level instrument.
  • Page 49 • The tilt axis height of the ScanStation C10/C5 is 250 mm. Take care to use the GHM008 which has a special scale to measure the height of instruments with a tilt axis height of 250 mm. Do not use a tape with any other scale.

  • Page 50: Power Supply And Charging

    +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 if the temperature is too high or too low. •...
  • Page 51 When port P3 is connected for charging, both ports P1 and P2 cannot be used for operation: no simultaneous charging and discharging. • When port P1 is connected for operation, port P2 cannot be used for operation and vice versa: no simultaneous operation of two ports. ScanStation C10/C5, Setting Up the Instrument...
  • Page 52 ScanStation C10/C5, Setting Up the Instrument Indicator panel On the charging station’s front side are the Select button and three LEDs for capacity and error indication. C10_020 a) Safety directions to read this manual c) Select button b) Capacity indication d) Error indication The LEDs show the actual charge/discharge status or indicate an error status.
  • Page 53 LED off. this chapter LED permanently on. LED flashing. Capacity Meaning indicators, Battery fully charged green LEDs Battery capacity minimum 80% Battery capacity minimum 50% Battery capacity minimum 10% Battery capacity <10% ScanStation C10/C5, Setting Up the Instrument...
  • Page 54 ScanStation C10/C5, Setting Up the Instrument Error indicators, Meaning Measure to take red LEDs Charging outside temperature Use within specified tempera- range 0°C to 45°C ture range only. LED keeps flashing until problem is resolved. Discharging outside tempera- Use within specified tempera- ture range -20°C to +55°C...
  • Page 55 If the charger indicates an error when the battery is connected, try connecting a different battery to find out whether the fault lies with the battery or with the charging station. If the problem persists, contact Leica Geosystems or your local agency. ScanStation C10/C5, Setting Up the Instrument...
  • Page 56 ScanStation C10/C5, Setting Up the Instrument Charging the battery C10_021 1. Slide the battery pack into the charging station. When connected, the three LEDs light up for 1 sec. 2. Plug the AC power supply cable of the AC power supply into port P3 of the charging station.
  • Page 57  Before storing the power supply for a long period of time, recharge it to avoid shortening the life span. Before storage, remove the battery from the charging station. ScanStation C10/C5, Setting Up the Instrument...
  • Page 58 ScanStation C10/C5, Setting Up the Instrument Handling advice • After a maximum of six hours the charging process is terminated. • Properly remove the wall plug first, before removing the Lemo connector. • Do not tamper with the power supply or charger during charging or usage.
  • Page 59 2. Push the battery to the back with only slight pressure to the stop position. Removing: • Pull the battery to the front stop and then remove it. C10_023  For more details refer to the GKL212 User Manual. ScanStation C10/C5, Setting Up the Instrument...
  • Page 60 ScanStation C10/C5, Setting Up the Instrument ScanStation C10/C5 1. Open the battery compart- ment. and internal battery GEB241 2. Remove the battery holder. 3. Remove the battery from the battery holder. Insert the new battery into the battery holder, ensuring...
  • Page 61 4. Press the ON/OFF button on the instrument to start the boot process. C10_025  Check the battery capacity indicator LEDs to ensure that remaining power is enough to operate the instrument and finish the scheduled scan process. ScanStation C10/C5, Setting Up the Instrument...

  • Page 62: Switching The System On/Off

    2. Press and hold the ON/OFF button until a beep is audible. 3. The instrument’s fan starts. 4. The Leica Geosystems welcome screen starts. 5. Wait until the Main Menu appears on the display and the Idle State message is shown in the message bar.

  • Page 63: Ambient Conditions

    If some objects are scanned against the sunlight or a bright spotlight, the optical receiver of the instrument can be dazzled so heavily that in this area no measured data is recorded. A "black hole" appears in the reflectance image. ScanStation C10/C5, Scanning...
  • Page 64 ScanStation C10/C5, Scanning  Temperature If the instrument is brought from a cold environment, for example from storage, into a warm and humid environment, the glass window at the changes mirror or in extreme cases even the interior optics can condensate. This may cause measurement errors.

  • Page 65: Onboard Controls

    The Main Menu will be displayed after the system boot process. Idle State in the message bar indicates that the instrument is ready for scanning.  For a complete description of all menus and commands refer to the Leica ScanStation C10/C5 System Field Manual. ScanStation C10/C5, Scanning...
  • Page 66 ScanStation C10/C5, Scanning Icon Function Scan Offers access to all commands for scanner setup and operation control. Favorite Scan Starts scan immediately with pre-defined scan settings. Manage Offers access to all commands for project, target and control point management. Status Offers access to all commands for the scanner’s status...
  • Page 67 Menu independent commands: Command Function Escape Return to previous menu in menu hierarchy. Shift -> Quit Return to main menu. Page Switch between pages in a menu. ScanStation C10/C5, Scanning...
  • Page 68 ScanStation C10/C5, Scanning 3.3.1 Scan Description In the Scan menu all commands for the scanner setup and operation control are available.
  • Page 69 3.3.2 Manage Description In the Manage menu all commands for project, target and control point management on the scanner are available. ScanStation C10/C5, Scanning...
  • Page 70 ScanStation C10/C5, Scanning Icon Function Projects Offers access to all commands for project management. Targets Offers access to all commands for target management. Control Offers access to all commands for control points management. Points...
  • Page 71 3.3.3 Status Description In the Status menu all commands for the scanner’s status information are available. ScanStation C10/C5, Scanning...
  • Page 72 ScanStation C10/C5, Scanning Icon Command Description Battery & Battery Status information about internal Memory battery, external battery and AC power supply. Memory Status information about size and free space of internal hard disk’s data partition. System Instrument Status information about instrument...
  • Page 73 WiFi WiFi Define region code and TX power for external WiFi communication device. The WiFi device should be connected to the scanner before this function is selected. Optional for C5 ScanStation C10/C5, Scanning...
  • Page 74 ScanStation C10/C5, Scanning 3.3.4 Configuration Description In the Config menu all commands for the configuration of the system are available.
  • Page 75 Select area of interest and scanner action for Favorite Scan. Resolution Define horizontal and vertical point spacing for Favorite Scan. Image Ctrl Define parameters of internal camera for Favorite Scan. Filters Define filter parameters for Favorite Scan. ScanStation C10/C5, Scanning...
  • Page 76 ScanStation C10/C5, Scanning 3.3.5 Tools Description In the Tools menu all commands for disk formatting, data transfer, license manage- ment and display calibration are available.
  • Page 77 Upload new firmware or language file to the instrument. License Manual Enter license key manually. Upload Upload license key file from USB memory storage device. Display Recalibrate the touch screen by Calibration clicking three points on the display. ScanStation C10/C5, Scanning...
  • Page 78 ScanStation C10/C5, Scanning Cyclone SCAN Scanning with In addition to the onboard control the ScanStation C10/C5 can be controlled via the Cyclone Cyclone SCAN SCAN interface. 1. Connect one end of the ethernet cable to the ScanStation C10/C5 ethernet Cyclone connector and the other end to a computer which has SCAN installed.
  • Page 79 • It is not recommended to perform other Cyclone tasks while scanning. Cyclone • For details about the ScanStation C10/C5 scan operation with SCAN refer Cyclone to the help system or your local support team. ScanStation C10/C5, Scanning...
  • Page 80 ScanStation C10/C5, Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ScanStation C10/C5 Problem Possible Cause(s) Suggested Remedies Instrument does not boot. Disconnect from AC power supply or external battery. Disconnect all cables and remove all internal batteries. Wait for 1 minute. Reconnect cables and external power...
  • Page 81 Damaged cable. Examine the cabling and pay attention to damages, which for example can cause loose contacts or shirt circuits. Defective circuits need to be replaced. Only use supplied power cables. ScanStation C10/C5, Troubleshooting...
  • Page 82 ScanStation C10/C5, Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause(s) Suggested Remedies Internal battery is no At the end of its life time longer charging. the internal battery has lost most of its capacity. The battery needs to be replaced. External battery no longer At the end of its life time charging.
  • Page 83 The diagnostic procedure explains how to create log files with the user interface of procedure your ScanStation C10/C5 instrument in case of problems with the scanner. To create log files, follow the steps described below: 1. From the Main Menu go to Tools, Transfer, Transfer Project.
  • Page 84 ScanStation C10/C5, Troubleshooting Summary If you experience problems with your instrument: • Email the scanner's log files to your local support: • For Americas support: us-support@hds.leica-geosystems.com • For Europe, Middle East and Africa support: euro-support@hds.leica-geosystems.com • For Asia support: asia-support@hds.leica-geosystems.com •...
  • Page 85 ScanStation C10/C5, Troubleshooting...
  • Page 86 ScanStation C10/C5, Care and Transport Care and Transport Check & Adjust Caution Units that are exposed to high mechanical forces, e.g. through frequent transport or rough handling, it is recommended to carry out a check and adjust once a year by the...
  • Page 87 Always carry the product in its transport container and secure it. Shipping When transporting the product by rail, air or sea, always use the complete original Leica Geosystems packaging, transport container and cardboard box, or its equiva- lent, to protect against shock and vibration. Shipping, transport...
  • Page 88 ScanStation C10/C5, Care and Transport Storage Product Respect the temperature limits when storing the equipment, particularly in summer if the equipment is inside a vehicle. Refer to "7 Technical Data" for information about temperature limits. Field adjustment After long periods of storage, inspect the field adjustment parameters given in this user manual before using the product.
  • Page 89 40°C / 104°F and clean them. Do not repack until everything is completely dry. Cables and plugs Keep plugs clean and dry. Blow away any dirt lodged in the plugs of the connecting cables. ScanStation C10/C5, Care and Transport...
  • Page 90 ScanStation C10/C5, Care and Transport Glass Cleaning Procedure General The ScanStation C10/C5 scanning mirror must be kept clean. The instructions must be followed as described in this chapter to clean the scanner mirror. Warning Direct intrabeam viewing is always hazardous.
  • Page 91 • 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! ScanStation C10/C5, Care and Transport...
  • Page 92 ScanStation C10/C5, Care and Transport Adjustment of the Circular Level On the instrument step-by-step C10_026 1. Level up the instrument in advance with the electronic level, assuming that the instrument is correctly adjusted. In the Main Menu go to Status, Level and Laser plummet, Level to access the electronic bubble.
  • Page 93 2. The bubble of the tribrach must be centered. If it extends beyond the circle, use the adjusting pin in conjunction with the two cross-headed adjustment screws to centre it.  After the adjustment, no screw shall be loose. ScanStation C10/C5, Care and Transport...
  • Page 94 ScanStation C10/C5, Care and Transport Service of the Tripod Service tripod step-by-step C10_028  The connections between timber and metal must be firm and tight. 1. Moderately tighten the allen screws with the allen key supplied with the tripod. 2. Tighten articulated joints just enough to keep the tripod legs open when lifting the tripod off the ground.
  • Page 95 1. Place and secure the instrument into the tribrach and onto a tripod. 2. Using the tribrach footscrews, level the instrument with the electronic level. In the Main Menu go to Status, Level and Laser plummet, Level. ScanStation C10/C5, Care and Transport...
  • Page 96 6. If the centre of the laser dot describes a perceptible circular movement or moves more than 3 mm away from the point which was first marked, an adjustment may be required. Inform your nearest Leica Geosystems authorised service workshop. Depending on brightness and surface, the diameter of the laser dot can vary. At...
  • Page 97 ScanStation C10/C5, Care and Transport...

  • Page 98: Safety Directions

    ScanStation C10/C5, Safety Directions Safety Directions General Description The following directions should 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...

  • Page 99: Intended Use

    Opening the product using tools, for example screwdriver, unless this is specifi- cally permitted for certain functions. • Modification or conversion of the product. • Use after misappropriation. • Use of products with obviously recognisable damages or defects. ScanStation C10/C5, Safety Directions...
  • Page 100 ScanStation C10/C5, Safety Directions • Use with accessories from other manufacturers without the prior explicit approval of Leica Geosystems. • Inadequate safeguards at the surveying site, for example when measuring on roads. • Deliberate dazzling of third parties. • Controlling of machines, moving objects or similar monitoring application without additional control- and safety installations.

  • Page 101: Limits Of Use

    For GEV225 / GEV230 Environment Suitable for use in dry environment only and not under adverse conditions. ScanStation C10/C5, Safety Directions...

  • Page 102: Responsibilities

    Manufacturer of Leica Geosystems AG, CH-9435 Heerbrugg, Switzerland, hereinafter referred to as the product Leica Geosystems, is responsible for supplying the product, including the user manual and original accessories, in a completely safe condition. Manufacturers of The manufacturers of non Leica Geosystems accessories for the product are respon-...

  • Page 103: Hazards Of Use

    Caution During the operation of the product there is a hazard of squeezing extremities or entanglement of hairs and/or clothes by rotating parts. Precautions: Keep a safe distance of the rotating parts. ScanStation C10/C5, Safety Directions...
  • Page 104 ScanStation C10/C5, Safety Directions Danger Because of the risk of electrocution, it is very dangerous to use poles and extensions in the vicinity of electrical installations such as power cables or electrical railways. Precautions: Keep at a safe distance from electrical installations. If it is essential to work in this environment, first contact the safety authorities responsible for the electrical instal- lations and follow their instructions.
  • Page 105 Precautions: Adhere to the instructions given by the computer manufacturer with regard to field use in conjunction with Leica Geosystems products. Caution If the accessories used with the product are not properly secured and the product is subjected to mechanical shock, for example blows or falling, the product may be damaged or people may sustain injury.
  • Page 106 Precautions: When measuring in remote control mode, always check your results for plausibility. Warning Using a battery charger not recommended by Leica Geosystems can destroy the batteries. This can cause fire or explosions. Precautions: Only use chargers recommended by Leica Geosystems to charge the batteries.
  • Page 107 Before transportation or shipping contact your local passenger or freight transport company. For Power Supply: Danger Death or serious injury can occur if unit is not connected to ground. To avoid electric shock power cable and outlet must be grounded. ScanStation C10/C5, Safety Directions...
  • Page 108 • Using the product after incorrect attempts were made to carry out repairs. Precautions: Do not open the product. Only Leica Geosystems authorised service workshops are entitled to repair these products. Warning Batteries not recommended by Leica Geosystems may be damaged if charged or discharged.
  • Page 109 Always prevent access to the product by unauthorised personnel. Product specific treatment and waste management information can be downloaded from the Leica Geosystems home page at http://www.leica-geosystems.com/treatment or received from your Leica Geosystems dealer. ScanStation C10/C5, Safety Directions...

  • Page 110: General

    ScanStation C10/C5, Safety Directions Laser Classification, Visible Laser 6.6.1 General General The following directions (in accordance with the state of the art - international standard IEC 60825-1 (2007-03) and IEC TR 60825-14 (2004-02)) provide instruc- tion and training information to the person responsible for the product and the person who actually uses the equipment, to anticipate and avoid operational hazards.

  • Page 111: Distance Laser

    (MPE), c) natural aversion behaviour for exposure to bright light for the case of visible radi- ation. ScanStation C10/C5, Safety Directions...
  • Page 112 ScanStation C10/C5, Safety Directions Description Value Maximum average radiant power 1.5 mW Maximum peak radiant power 120 W Pulse duration 250 ps Pulse repetition frequency 50 kHz Beam divergence (full angle) 0.1 mrad Beam waist location 20 m Beam waist diameter (1/e) 2.5 mm...
  • Page 113 Do not aim at areas that are essentially reflective, such as a mirror, or which could emit unwanted reflections. Do not look through or beside the optical sight at prisms or reflecting objects when the laser is switched on, in laserpointer or distance meas- urement mode. ScanStation C10/C5, Safety Directions...
  • Page 114 ScanStation C10/C5, Safety Directions Labelling Laser Aperture Laser Radiation Avoid direct eye exposure Class 3R Laser Product according to IEC 60825-1 ( 2007 - 03 ) = 1.5 mW = 30 nJ λ = 532 nm C10_029 a) Laser beam...
  • Page 115 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. C10_030 ScanStation C10/C5, Safety Directions...

  • Page 116: Laser Plummet

    ScanStation C10/C5, Safety Directions 6.6.3 Laser Plummet General The laser plummet built into the product produces a visible red laser beam which emerges from the bottom of the product. The laser product described in this section, is classified as laser class 2 in accordance with: •...
  • Page 117 IEC 60825-1 ( 2007-03 ) Po ≤ 1.00 mW λ = 620 - 690 nm C10_031 a) Class 2 laser warning label is not applied because distance laser is of a higher laser class. ScanStation C10/C5, Safety Directions...
  • Page 118 ScanStation C10/C5, Safety Directions C10_032 a) Laser beam b) Exit for laser beam...

  • Page 119: Electromagnetic Compatibility Emc

    Warning Electromagnetic radiation can cause disturbances in other equipment. Although the product meets the strict regulations and standards which are in force in this respect, Leica Geosystems cannot completely exclude the possibility that other equipment may be disturbed. Caution There is a risk that disturbances may be caused in other equipment if the product is...
  • Page 120 Although the product meets the strict regulations and standards which are in force in this respect, Leica Geosystems cannot completely exclude the possibility that the product may be disturbed by very intense electromagnetic radiation, for example, near radio transmitters, two-way radios or diesel generators.
  • Page 121 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 or that humans or animals may be affected. •...

  • Page 122: Fcc Statement, Applicable In U.s

    ScanStation C10/C5, Safety Directions FCC Statement, Applicable in U.S. Applicability The greyed paragraph below is only applicable for products of the ScanStation C10/C5 System without radio, digital cellular phone devices or Bluetooth. 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.
  • Page 123 Warning Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Leica Geosystems for compli- ance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Labelling ....
  • Page 124 ScanStation C10/C5, Safety Directions Labelling GEB241 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.
  • Page 125 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. GKL221_013 ScanStation C10/C5, Safety Directions...
  • Page 126 ScanStation C10/C5, Safety Directions Labelling GEB271 ..........
  • Page 127 ........... . . ScanStation C10/C5, Safety Directions...

  • Page 128: Technical Data

    ScanStation C10/C5, Technical Data Technical Data General Technical Data of the Instrument Instrument type Compact, pulsed, dual-axis compensated, very high-speed laser scanner, with survey- grade accuracy, range, and field of view; integrated camera and laser plummet User interface Onboard control, notebook, Tablet PC or remote controller...

  • Page 129: System Performance

    All ± accuracy specifications are one sigma (1 σ) unless otherwise noted. At 1 m - 50 m range, 1 σ Subject to modeling methodology for modeled surface Algorithmic fit to planar HDS targets Optional for C5 ScanStation C10/C5, Technical Data...

  • Page 130: Laser Scanning System

    ScanStation C10/C5, Technical Data Laser Scanning System Type Pulsed; proprietary microchip Color Green; visible (wavelength = 532 nm) Range C10: 300 m @ 90%; 134 m @ 18% albedo (minimum range 0.1 m) 35 m @ 5% albedo (upgradeable to full C10 range)
  • Page 131 Single image: 3456 x 5184 pixels (18 megapixels) • Full 360° x 270° dome: 6 images, automatically spatially rectified For details refer to the external camera manual. Onboard display Touchscreen control with stylus, full color graphic display, QVGA (320 x 240 pixels) ScanStation C10/C5, Technical Data...
  • Page 132 ScanStation C10/C5, Technical Data Level indicator External bubble, electronic bubble in onboard control and Cyclone software Type: Visible red laser class 2 Laser plummet Location: In standing axis of instrument Accuracy: Deviation from plumbline: 1.5 mm at 1.5 m instrument height Diameter of laser point: 2.5 mm at 1.5 m instrument height...

  • Page 133: Electrical

    GEV225 AC power Output voltage: 24 V supply for GKL271 Input voltage: Port P3: 24 V DC GKL271 charging Output voltage: Port P1: 14.4 V DC station Port P2: 24 V DC / 36 V DC ScanStation C10/C5, Technical Data...
  • Page 134 ScanStation C10/C5, Technical Data GEB271 battery Type: Li-Ion Voltage: 14.4 V pack Capacity: 16.8 Ah Type: Li-Ion GEB241 battery Voltage: 14.8 V Capacity: 4.8 Ah Internal batteries: >3.5 hours, typical continuous use (room temperature), Operating time using both batteries simultaneously External battery: >6 hours, typical continous use (room temperature)

  • Page 135: Scanner

    -25 to +65 A/C power supply 0 to +40 -25 to +65 Protection against water, dust and sand IP54 (IEC 60529) Humidity Max 95 % non condensing Lighting Fully operational from bright sunlight to complete darkness. ScanStation C10/C5, Technical Data...

  • Page 136: Geb271 / Gkl271 / Geb241

    ScanStation C10/C5, Technical Data 7.5.2 GEB271 / GKL271 / GEB241 Environmental Temperature specifications Operating temperature [°C] Mode 0 to +45 Charging -20 to +55 Discharging Storage temperature [°C] Mode Recharging needed after -40 to +70 Standard 6 months Protection against water and dust...

  • Page 137: Physical

    95 x 248 x 60 3.7 x 9.8 x 2.4 GEB241 battery 40 x 72 x 77 1.6 x 2.8 x 3.0 GVP645 ScanStation C10/C5 500 x 625 x 366 19.7 x 24.6 x 14.4 transport container ScanStation C10/C5, Technical Data...
  • Page 138 ScanStation C10/C5, Technical Data Tilt axis height and ScanStation C10/C5 with GRZ122 ScanStation C10/C5 with GS15 prism (with handle GAD110 and antenna (with handle GAD110) offset to TPS/GNSS adapter GAD112) accessories C10_044 C10_043 Type GRZ122 / GAD110 / GAD112 GS15 / GAD110...
  • Page 139 ScanStation C10/C5 with GRZ122 ScanStation C10/C5 with ATX1230+ prism (with handle GAD104 and antenna (with handle GAD104) adapter GAD111) C10_042 C10_041 Type GRZ122 / GAD104 ATX1230+ / GAD104 Tilt axis height 250 mm 250 mm Offset tilt axis 269 mm to prism center.
  • Page 140 ScanStation C10/C5, Technical Data Tilt axis height and ScanStation C10/C5 with ScanStation C10/C5 with HDS target 6" (with GRT146 carrier) HDS target 3" (with GRT146 carrier) offset to targets Type HDS target 6" HDS target 3" (with GRT146 carrier) (with GRT146 carrier)
  • Page 141 GEV230 AC power supply for ScanStation C10/C5 GEV225 AC power supply for GKL271 0.860 GKL271 charging station GEB271 battery pack GEB241 battery GVP645 ScanStation C10/C5 transport 10.4 22.9 container (without scanner and accesso- ries) GVP645 ScanStation C10/C5 transport 61.7 container (with scanner and standard...

  • Page 142: Accessories

    1 year CCP Basic support agreement Additional • HDS scan targets and target accessories accessories • Service agreement for Leica ScanStation C10/C5 • Extended warranty for Leica ScanStation C10/C5 • External battery with charging station, AC power supply and power cable •...
  • Page 143 Some systems may not support Windows Vista‘s Desktop Windows Manager Cyclone (DWM) with Leica and must be operated in Windows Classic Look.  Minimum requirements for modeling operations are different. Please refer to Cyclone datasheet for specifications, available at your Leica Geosystems dealer. ScanStation C10/C5, Technical Data...
  • Page 144 Leica Geosystems. Such software is protected by copy- right 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.
  • Page 145 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. Installa- tion 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.
  • Page 146 • NOT FAULT TOLERANT. THE SOFTWARE IS NOT FAULT TOLERANT. LEICA GEOSYSTEMS HAS INDEPENDENTLY DETERMINED HOW TO USE THE SOFTWARE IN THE DEVICE, AND MS HAS RELIED UPON LEICA GEOSYSTEMS TO CONDUCT SUFFICIENT TESTING TO DETERMINE THAT THE SOFTWARE IS SUITABLE FOR...
  • Page 147 EULA only as part of a permanent sale or transfer of the Device, and only if the recipient agrees to this EULA. If the SOFTWARE is an upgrade, any transfer must also include all prior versions of the SOFTWARE. ScanStation C10/C5, Microsoft End User License Agreement ("EULA")
  • Page 148 ScanStation C10/C5, Microsoft End User License Agreement ("EULA") • EXPORT RESTRICTIONS. You acknowledge that SOFTWARE is subject to U.S. export jurisdiction. You agree to comply with all applicable international and national laws that apply to the SOFTWARE, including the U.S. Export Adminis- tration Regulations, as well as end-user, end-use and destination restrictions issued by U.S.
  • Page 149 ScanStation C10/C5, Microsoft End User License Agreement ("EULA")
  • Page 150 ScanStation C10/C5, Index Index AC power supply ....... 18, 21, 23, 35 Dimensions ............137 Accuracy ............129 Adjustment Field of View (FoV) ........26, 130 Of circular level on instrument ....... 92 Of circular level on tribrach ......93 HDS Cyclone Software Suite ........39 Battery, external ........
  • Page 151 Communication device ........73 Range ............... 130 Scan rate ............130 Scan resolution ..........130 ScanStation C10 Laser Scanner ......11 Service of tripod ..........94 Set up the tripod .......... 43, 46 Status bar ............28 Temperature ..........135, 136 Title bar ..............

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