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Leica BLK ARC
User Manual
Version 1.0
English-US

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  • Page 1 Leica BLK ARC User Manual Version 1.0 English-US...
  • Page 2 Leica Geosystems authorized service center. Trademarks Trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Leica Geosystems On the last page of this manual, you can find the address of Leica Geosystems address book headquarters. For a list of regional contacts, please visit http://leica-geosystems.com/contact-us/sales_support.
  • Page 3 Refer to the following resources for all BLK ARC documentation/soft- ware: the Leica USB documentation card • https://myworld.leica-geosystems.com •...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Safety Directions General Introduction Definition of Use Limits of Use Responsibilities Hazards of Use Laser Classification 1.6.1 General 1.6.2 Scanning Laser Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Description of the System System Components Container Contents Instrument Components User Interface Instrument Status Power Supply Operation Operation - Getting Started...
  • Page 5: Safety Directions

    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 opera- tional hazards. The person responsible for the product must ensure that all users understand these directions and adhere to them.
  • Page 6: Definition Of Use

    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 • WARNING Unauthorized modification of automatic machines and robots by mounting or installing the product This may alter the function and safety of the machine.
  • Page 7: Responsibilities

    Manufacturer of the Leica Geosystems AG, CH-9435 Heerbrugg, hereinafter referred to as product Leica Geosystems, is responsible for supplying the product, including the user manual and original accessories, in a safe condition. Person responsible The person responsible for the product has the following duties:...
  • Page 8 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.
  • Page 9 Every damage caused due to water or other liquids void the warranty. Extended exposure of the system on salty environment causes damage on every electrical component. Precautions: ▶ Prevent daily use of the BLK ARC in a salty environment. Safety Directions...
  • Page 10 CAUTION Wet Environment The BLK ARC is not waterproof. Every damage caused by rain or other liquids void the warranty. Extended exposure of the system on wet environment causes damage on every electrical component. Precautions: ▶ Prevent use of the BLK ARC in wet environment.
  • Page 11: Laser Classification

    Too much strain on the cable when bending it for a prolonged time This may damage the cable. Precautions: ▶ Ensure the cables on the underside of the BLK ARC are bent using the corresponding guides. For the AC/DC power supply: WARNING...
  • Page 12: Scanning Laser

    ☞ National laws and local regulations could impose more stringent instructions for the safe use of lasers than IEC 60825-1 (2014-05) and IEC TR 60825-14 (2004-02). 1.6.2 Scanning Laser General The laser incorporated in the product produces an invisible beam which emerges from the rotating mirror.
  • Page 13: Electromagnetic Compatibility (Emc)

    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. Safety Directions...
  • Page 14 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 electromag- netic environment.
  • Page 15 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. ▶...
  • Page 16: Description Of The System

    Description of the System System Components System components 23092_001 BLK ARC Laser scanner GEV278 USB-C cable (50 cm) GEV290 USB-C extension GEV276 Power supply unit cable for BLK ARC with DC power cord (country GEV291 Power extension specific) cable for BLK ARC...
  • Page 17: Container Contents

    Quick Guide Version 1.0 English 23149_001 BLK ARC box Leica USB documentation card BLK ARC Laser scanner BLK Cleaning cloth GEV276 Power supply unit and GEV291 Power extension DC power cords (US, EU, UK, cable for BLK ARC AUS or CH)
  • Page 18: Instrument Components

    Instrument Components Instrument components 23150_001 Dome Air outlet Ring-shaped LED USB plug Detail camera Mounting location Panoramic camera Power plug Air inlet 2x Cable fixations Description of the System...
  • Page 19: User Interface

    User Interface Instrument Status Instrument status The ring-shaped LED lights up in different colors and lighting intervals to show the operation states of the BLK ARC. 23151_001 Description Details Colors Green • Yellow • • Lighting intervals Continuous • Blinking •...
  • Page 20 The firmware update was success- ful. The BLK ARC is in idle state. continuous The firmware update failed. Press and hold the button for < 2 sec to bring the BLK ARC to the idle state. User Interface...
  • Page 21: Power Supply

    Power Supply Power supply 230 V 120 V 220 V 230 V 230 V 19541_001 Input voltage: 100-240 V AC NOTICE Electromagnetic immunity The product may be disturbed by other equipment during operation with the power supply. Precautions: ▶ Operate the product with the AC/DC power supply only in a domestic environment.
  • Page 22: Operation

    Mount the BLK ARC on a carrier. Plug in the power cable and the USB cable. The ring-shaped LED is blinking yellow to indicate that the BLK ARC is booting up. When the ring-shaped LED is continuous green, the BLK ARC is ready to start operation with a connected device.
  • Page 23: Scanning

    Camera position Detail camera Panoramic camera 23153_001 Scanning 5.3.1 Ambient Conditions Unfavorable surfaces Highly reflective (polished metal, gloss paint) • for scanning Highly absorbent (black) • Translucent (clear glass) • Color, powder or tape these surfaces before scanning if necessary. ☞...
  • Page 24: Field Of View (Fov)

    0° 23154_001 Vertical field of view: 270° Horizontal field of view: 360° Data Transfer Description Raw data can be transferred from the BLK ARC to a computing device using a USB cable data transfer or a wireless connection. 23155_001 Operation...
  • Page 25: Cooling System

    Cooling System Description The BLK ARC has an air cooling system. It draws in and circulates air to main- tain the temperature of the system components. The air inlet and the filter cartridge protect from dust particles entering the housing and components.
  • Page 26: Care And Transport

    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. Storage BLK ARC Respect the temperature limits when storing the equipment, particularly in summer if the equipment is inside a vehicle.
  • Page 27: Dome Cleaning Procedure

    Avoid handling the BLK ARC in your hands. Turn off the BLK ARC if you are holding the instrument in your hands. If the BLK ARC is mounted on the carrier, it is not necessary to switch it off. Do not turn the instrument 180 degrees.
  • Page 28: Filter Changing Procedure

    • Replace the filter element. • The ring-shaped LED indicates reaching high temperature of the BLK ARC. If this indication occurs after a few minutes of operation in standard working conditions, it can be necessary to exchange the filters. NOTICE...
  • Page 29 Position of air inlet and air outlet Air inlet with filter 23662_001 Air outlet 23663_001 Changing the filter of the air inlet step-by-step 23156_001 Loosen the screw. Remove the filter cover with the used filter. ☞ The filter cannot be removed from the filter cover as it is one part and has to be exchanged together.
  • Page 30 Cleaning the air out- The air outlet must be cleaned infrequently. Use a small brush to carefully remove dust laying down in the aluminum ribs. 23672_001 Cleaning the air outlet can be done only from the outside. ☞ Do not use compressed air to clean the air outlet. ☞...
  • Page 31: Technical Data

    Shutter Global System Performance System performance All ± accuracy specifications are one sigma (1σ) under ☞ and accuracy Leica Geosystems standard test conditions unless otherwise noted. Accuracy of single measurement Value at 78% albedo Angle (horizontal/vertical) 30"/30" 3D point accuracy ±3 mm @ 10 m...
  • Page 32: Environmental Specifications

    Description Value Max. power 25 W Environmental Specifications Environmental Type Operating temperature Storage temperature specifications [°C] [°C] Instrument 0 to +40 −25 to +70 AC/DC power supply 0 to +40 −40 to +70 Type Protection against water, dust and sand Instrument IP54 (IEC 60529) Dust protected...
  • Page 33: Dimensions

    Scope of delivery Included standard accessories: BLK ARC box • BLK ARC Laser scanner • GEV290 USB-C extension cable for BLK ARC • GEV291 Power extension cable for BLK ARC • GEV278 USB-C data cable • GEV276 Power supply unit and DC power cord (country specific) •...
  • Page 34: Conformity To National Regulations

    Dual dipole antenna MIMO system Hereby, Leica Geosystems AG declares that the radio equipment type BLK ARC is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU and other applicable European Directives. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is avail- able at the following Internet address: http://www.leica-geosys-...
  • Page 35 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. • CAUTION Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Leica Geosystems for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Canada This Class (B) digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
  • Page 36: Software License Agreement/Warranty

    Rights, Limitation of Liability, Exclusion of other Assurances, Governing Law and Place of Jurisdiction. Please make sure that at any time you fully com- ply 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 −...
  • Page 38 954934-1.0.0en-us Original text (954932-1.0.0en) Published in Switzerland, © 2021 Leica Geosystems AG Leica Geosystems AG Heinrich-Wild-Strasse 9435 Heerbrugg Switzerland www.leica-geosystems.com...

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