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Leica BLK360 SE User Manual

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  • Page 1 Leica BLK360 SE User Manual Version 1.0 English...
  • Page 2 All other 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 BLK360 SE 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 Inside the Box Instrument Components User Interface Power Button Instrument Status Power Supply...
  • Page 5 Weight Accessories Conformity to National Regulations 7.9.1 BLK360 SE 7.9.2 Battery and Charger 7.9.3 Dangerous Goods Regulations Software Licence Agreement/Warranty Table of Contents...

  • Page 6: 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 7: Definition Of Use

    Use after misappropriation • Use of products with recognisable 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...

  • Page 8: 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 9: Hazards Of Use

    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.
  • Page 10 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: ▶...
  • Page 11 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 authorised Leica Geosystems Service Centres are entitled to repair these products. Safety Directions...

  • Page 12: Laser Classification

    • Precautions: ▶ Do not open the product! ▶ Only authorised Leica Geosystems Service Centres are entitled to repair these products. For the AC/DC power supply: WARNING Electric shock due to use under wet and severe conditions If unit becomes wet, it may cause you to receive an electric shock.

  • Page 13: Electromagnetic Compatibility (Emc)

    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.
  • 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 BLK360 SE 30361_001 BLK360 SE with GEB825 bat- BLK tripod GST29 tery GKL825 multicharger Transportation case GVP739 Mission bag GVP735 GEB825 battery 2x BLK cleaning cloth BLK tripod adapter GAD52 GEV278 USB-C cable...

  • Page 17: Instrument Components

    BLK360 SE GKL825 multicharger BLK transportation case GEV821 power adapter GEB825 battery 3x BLK cleaning cloth BLK Quick Guide GEV278 USB-C cable BLK USB documentation card Instrument Components Instrument compon- ents 30326_001 HDR cameras Cooling channel/grid inlay Battery compartment Scanner 360°...

  • Page 18: User Interface

    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 SE. b b b Ring-shaped LED continuous Ring-shaped LED blinking...
  • Page 19 Operation mode LED status Instrument status The BLK360 SE is off. The BLK360 SE is starting, recording or switching off. The BLK360 SE is ready. Bright green: Battery capacity > 20%. Dark green: Battery capacity < 20%. In case of low battery, refer to...

  • Page 20: Power Supply

    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 •...
  • Page 21 Charger components DC input Battery bay with char- ging function Battery status LED Battery connector 24068_001 LED indicators 24069_001 LED indicator Status Description No activity. Solid green The battery is fully charged. Blinking orange The battery is charging. Solid red Failure.

  • Page 22: Internal Battery

    Disconnect from AC power and recon- nect. If the failure persists or reappears from time to time, the charger must be sent to a Leica Geosystems authorised service centre. If the battery is inserted into the charger bay right after its used, it is •...
  • Page 23 Press the switch on the battery inwards and downwards to lock it. Battery status Press the status button to check the battery status. Manufactured by Huizhou Longji Electronics Co Ltd for Leica Geosystems AG Li-ion Rechargeable Battery 100°C 2 ICP11/34/50 L.No.:XXXXX Model/ : GEB825 Art.No.:925081...
  • Page 24 Status LED Battery status 61%-90% 19549_001 91%-100% 19550_001 Charge batteries The GKL825 can charge one to four batteries at a time. All batteries ☞ step-by-step are charging in parallel. 24075_001 Plug the AC/DC power adapter into the appropriate AC power source. Connect the charger plug into the DC input of the charger Insert the battery with the contact slots facing downwards.

  • Page 25: Operation

    Instrument Setup 5.1.1 General Information Use the tripod It is recommended to set up the BLK360 SE 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 SE from heating up.

  • Page 26: Setup On A Surface

    Always place the BLK360 SE on a horizontal, flat surface. If the BLK360 SE is placed on a tilted surface, there is a risk that the instrument may fall down and is damaged. It is always necessary to shield the instrument from direct sunlight and unfavourable weather conditions.
  • Page 27 Recording starts. The ring-shaped LED is blinking yellow. The recording is finished. The ring-shaped LED is continuous green. The data transfer starts as soon as the BLK360 SE is linked to a computing device. Do not touch or move the BLK360 SE while the system is recording.
  • Page 28 The best data transfer rate can be ensured if the computing device is close by. Ensure to be close to the BLK360 SE in the direct line of sight and less than 5 m distance. Greater distances and/or objects blocking the direct line of sight between BLK360 SE and computing device leads to a slower data transfer.
  • Page 29 Wi-Fi step-by-step 30362_001 Start the BLK360 SE and wait until the LED is continuous green. On the computing device, select Settings and tap Wi-Fi. Select the network BLK360-492xxxx in the Wi-Fi settings to estab- lish the connection.

  • Page 30: Imaging

    Connect the USB-C cable to the BLK360 SE. Connect the USB-C cable to the computing device. Start the app to download data. Imaging Description The BLK360 SE has four calibrated RGB cameras to collect LDR and HDR pan- oramic, 360° spheric images. Imaging 30332_001 Four cameras 5.3.1...

  • Page 31: Field Of View (Fov)

    5.3.2 Field of View (FoV) Imaging - field of view 90° 0° 360° 45° 360° 0° 45° 23543_001 Vertical field of view: 270° Horizontal field of view: 360° 5.3.3 Ambient Conditions Ambient conditions Rain, snow or fog may adversely affect measurement quality. Always use •...

  • Page 32: Basic Troubleshooting

    Dirt or dust on the The scan mirror is protected against direct contact with a laser shield. Dirt laser shield on the laser shield such as a layer of dust, condensation or fingerprints may cause considerable measuring errors. Refer to Cleaning and Drying.
  • Page 33 An unrecoverable system error occurred. Shut down the instrument and reboot again. If status does not change, contact the Leica support. Troubleshooting - If you experience problems with your instrument, check the BLK360 SE web support contacts page at https://www.blk360-se-essentials.com for support information and contacts.

  • Page 34: Field Of View (Fov)

    Or capturing a second scan from the same position but rotating the • BLK360 SE by 180°. The zenith gap can have two different shapes, and the dimensions can vary depending on the distance from the center of the LiDAR sensor to the zenith.

  • Page 35: Data Transfer

    Data Transfer Data transfer from BLK360 SE to com- puting device using Wi-Fi 23573_001 Raw data transfer from BLK360 SE to computing device. Refer to Con- necting to a computing device using Wi-Fi step-by-step. Data transfer from BLK360 SE to com-...
  • Page 36 Refer to Connecting to a computing device using USB-C step-by-step for a detailed description for setting up a connection. Operation...

  • Page 37: Care And Transport

    Always carry the product in its container and secure it. 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...

  • Page 38: Cleaning And Drying

    If one of the following occurs, a mesh cleaning must be carried out: There is clearly visible dust on the mesh. • The BLK360 SE overheats unusually fast. • The fan runs at a constantly high level, which is audible from the fan noise •...
  • Page 39 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 SE is ☞ switched off and the battery has been removed. 90°...

  • Page 40: Laser Shield And Camera Lenses Cleaning Procedure

    For the cleaning procedure, the BLK cleaning cloth is recommended. Clean the laser shield and camera lenses regularly with the BLK cleaning cloth: Switch off the BLK360 SE and remove the battery. Washing hands is necessary in order to avoid grease on the cleaning cloth.
  • Page 41 If any smears from cleaning are visible against back light, repeat the procedure. Do not use air from the pneumatic power system as it is always ☞ slightly oily. Care and Transport...

  • Page 42: Technical Data

    8' in a working range; ±5° for upright and upside down orientation System Performance System performance All ± accuracy specifications are one sigma (1σ) under Leica Geosys- ☞ and accuracy tems standard test conditions unless otherwise noted. Accuracy of single measurement...

  • Page 43: Laser System Performance

    Laser System Performance Laser scanning sys- The scanning system is a high speed time-of-flight unit, enhanced by ☞ tem data Waveform Digitising (WFD) technology with a maximum scan rate of 340.000 points/second. Laser unit: Scanning laser Value Classification Laser Class 1 (in accordance with IEC 608251 (2014-05)) Wavelength 830 nm (invisible)

  • Page 44: Electrical Data

    Scan size for 3 settings: Point density mode Approx. scan size [mio points] Fast Dense Dense+ 37.5 Electrical Data BLK360 SE power Power supply: supply and consump- Internal battery tion 7.4V DC; one internal battery provided with system. Power consumption: Instrument 10 W typical;...

  • Page 45: Environmental Specifications

    AC/DC power supply 0 to +40 −20 to +70 If the BLK360 SE is not scanning, do not expose it to the direct ☞ sunlight, but place it in a shaded area. If the outside temperature is above 30° C, the unit should be cooled, for example, by shadowing it from direct sunlight, to ensure full scanning performance.
  • Page 46 2.8 x 1.6 x 0.8 GAD52 tripod 42 x 42 x 35.1 1.65 x 1.65 x 3.1 adapter Transport con- 195.5 x 195.5 x 258.6 7.7 x 7.7 x 10.2 tainer Dimensions BLK360 SE 80 mm 80 mm 23593_001 Fast axis 24833_001 Technical Data...

  • Page 47: Weight

    Dimensions of tripod adapter 42 mm 0022950_001 Weight Weight Instrument Weight [kg] Weight [lbs] BLK360 SE without battery 0.75 1.65 GEV821 AC power supply GKL825 multicharger GEB825 battery BLK360 SE transport container (without scanner and accessories) BLK360 SE transport container...

  • Page 48: Conformity To National Regulations

    20 cm separation from the human body at all times. Hereby, Leica Geosystems AG declares that the radio equipment type BLK360 SE 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 49: Battery And Charger

    Hereby, Leica Geosystems AG declares that the radio equipment type BLK360 SE is following the provisions of the applicable relevant statutory require- ment S.I. 2017 No. 1206 Radio Equipment Regulations 2017. FCC ID: RFD-BLK360G2 Part 15 B/C Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Leica Geosystems for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
  • Page 50 This product is in compliance with electromagnetic compatibility regulations in the United Kingdom and is eligible to bear the UKCA mark. The manufacturer, Leica Geosystems, declares that this product has been tested and meets the relevant standards for electromagnetic emissions and immunity.

  • Page 51: Dangerous Goods Regulations

    (IATA Lithium Batteries) to ensure that you are in accordance with the IATA Dan- gerous Goods Regulations and that the Leica products can be trans- ported correctly. Damaged or defective batteries are prohibited from being carried or ☞...

  • Page 52: Software Licence Agreement/Warranty

    Property Rights, Limitation of Liability, Exclusion of other Assurances, Govern- ing 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 Licence 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 54 1020133-1.0.0en Original text (1020133-1.0.0en) Published in Switzerland, © 2025 Leica Geosystems AG Leica Geosystems AG Heinrich-Wild-Strasse 9435 Heerbrugg Switzerland www.leica-geosystems.com...

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