Leica BLK360

User Manual
Version 1.2
English
Introduction
Purchase Congratulations on the purchase of a Leica BLK360 series instrument.

This manual contains important safety directions as well as instructions for

setting up the product and operating it. Refer to 1 Safety Directions for fur-
ther information.
Read carefully through the User Manual before you install and switch on the
product.

☞ The content of this document is subject 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 > myProducts.

Product identification The model and serial number of your product are indicated on the type label.
Always refer to this information when contacting your agency or Leica Geo-
systems authorised service centre.

Trademarks • Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United

States and other countries
• Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
• Android™ is a trademark of Google Inc.
• Apple, iPad, iPad Air, iPad Pro, and iPhone are trademarks of Apple Inc.,
registered in the U.S. and other countries.
• Use of the Made for Apple badge means that an accessory has been
designed to connect specifically to the Apple product(s) identified in the
badge, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple perform-
ance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device
or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• iOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. and other
countries and is used under license.
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.

Available Name Description/Format

documentation
Leica Provides an overview of the instrument together ü ü
BLK360 with technical data and safety directions. Intended
Quick Guide as a quick reference guide
Leica Provides all required instructions to operate the - ü
BLK360 instrument to a basic level. Provides an overview
User Manual of the instrument together with technical data and
safety directions.

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Name Description/Format

Leica Tutorial videos explaining the basic workflow and - -

BLK360 including assembly instructions.
Tutorial
videos

Refer to the following resources for all BLK360 documentation/soft-

ware:
• the Leica USB documentation card
• https://myworld.leica-geosystems.com

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Table of Contents
1 Safety Directions 6
1.1 General Introduction 6
1.2 Definition of Use 7
1.3 Limits of Use 7
1.4 Responsibilities 8
1.5 Hazards of Use 9
1.6 Laser Classification 12
1.6.1 General 12
1.6.2 Scanning Laser 12
1.7 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) 13
2 Description of the System 16
2.1 System Components 16
2.2 Container Contents 16
2.3 Instrument Components 17
3 User Interface 18
3.1 Power Button 18
3.2 Instrument Status 18
4 Power Supply 20
4.1 Battery and Charger Safety 20
4.2 Charging Station 20
4.3 Internal Battery 22
5 Operation 25
5.1 Instrument Setup 25
5.1.1 General Information 25
5.1.2 Tripod Setup 25
5.1.3 Setup on a Surface 26
5.2 Operation - Getting Started 26
5.3 Imaging 30
5.3.1 Troubleshooting 30
5.3.2 Field of View (FoV) 30
5.3.3 Ambient Conditions 31
5.4 Scanning 31
5.4.1 Ambient Conditions 31
5.4.2 Troubleshooting 31
5.4.3 Field of View (FoV) 33
5.5 Data Transfer 33
6 Care and Transport 34
6.1 Maintenance 34
6.2 Transport 34
6.3 Storage 34
6.4 Cleaning and Drying 35
6.4.1 Air Inlet Cleaning Procedure 35
6.5 Laser Shield and Camera Lenses Cleaning Procedure 37
7 Technical Data 39
7.1 General Technical Data of the Product 39
7.2 System Performance 39
7.3 Laser System Performance 40
7.4 Electrical Data 41
7.5 Environmental Specifications 41
7.6 Dimensions 42

4 Table of Contents
 7.7 Weight 43
7.8 Accessories 44
7.9 Conformity to National Regulations 44
7.9.1 BLK360 44
7.9.2 Dangerous Goods Regulations 48
8 Software Licence Agreement/Warranty 49

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1 Safety Directions
1.1 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.

About warning Warning messages are an essential part of the safety concept of the instru-
messages ment. They appear wherever hazards or hazardous situations can occur.
Warning messages...
• make the user alert about direct and indirect hazards concerning the use
of the product.
• contain general rules of behaviour.
For the users‘ safety, all safety instructions and safety messages shall be
strictly observed and followed! Therefore, the manual must always be available
to all persons performing any tasks described here.
DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and NOTICE are standardised signal words for
identifying levels of hazards and risks related to personal injury and property
damage. For your safety, it is important to read and fully understand the
following table with the different signal words and their definitions! Supple-
mentary safety information symbols may be placed within a warning message
as well as supplementary text.
Type Description
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation
DANGER which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
WARNING or an unintended use which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
CAUTION or an unintended use which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
NOTICE
or an unintended use which, if not avoided,
may result in appreciable material, financial
and environmental damage.

☞ Important paragraphs which must be

adhered to in practice as they enable the
product to be used in a technically correct
and efficient manner.

Additional symbols Warning against explosive material.

6 Safety Directions
 Warning against flammable substances.

Product must not be opened or modified or tampered

with.

Indicates the temperature limits at which the product may

be stored, transported or used.

1.2 Definition of Use

Intended use • Capturing and recording of spatial 3D data
• Capturing and recording images
• Scanning objects
• Computing with software
• Remote control of product
• Data communication with external appliances

Reasonably foresee- • Use of the product without instruction

able misuse • Use outside of the intended use and limits
• Disabling safety systems
• Removal of hazard notices
• Opening the product using tools, for example screwdriver, unless this is
permitted for certain functions
• Modification or conversion of the product
• 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
Unauthorised modification of automatic machines and robots by
mounting or installing the product
This may alter the function and safety of the machine.
Precautions:
▶ Follow the instructions of the machine/robot manufacturer.
▶ If no appropriate instruction is available, ask machine/robot manufacturer
for instructions before mounting or installing the product.

1.3 Limits of Use

Environment Suitable for use in an atmosphere appropriate for permanent human habita-
tion. Not suitable for use in aggressive or explosive environments.

Safety Directions 7
 WARNING
Working in hazardous areas, or close to electrical installations or sim-
ilar situations
Life Risk.
Precautions:
▶ Local safety authorities and safety experts must be contacted by the
person responsible for the product before working in such conditions.

☞ The following advice is only valid for the AC/DC power supply and the battery
charger.

Environment Suitable for use in dry environments only and not under adverse conditions.

1.4 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:
for the product
• To understand the safety instructions on the product and the instructions
in the User Manual
• To ensure that it is used in accordance with the instructions
• To be familiar with local regulations relating to safety and accident pre-
vention
• To stop operating the system and inform Leica Geosystems immediately if
the product and the application become unsafe
• To ensure that the national laws, regulations and conditions for the oper-
ation of the products are respected

WARNING
Unqualified installation on automatic machines and robots
This may result in personal and material damage.
Precautions:
▶ This product may be installed on automatic machines and robots only by
an appropriately trained and qualified specialist.

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1.5 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.

WARNING
Inadequate securing of the working site
This can lead to dangerous situations, for example in traffic, on building sites
and at industrial installations.
Precautions:
▶ Always ensure that the working site is adequately secured.
▶ Adhere to the regulations governing safety, accident prevention and road
traffic.

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.

CAUTION
Moving parts at the product during operation
Risk of squeezing extremities or entanglement of hair and/or clothes.
Precautions:
▶ Keep a safe distance to the moving parts.

☞ If the instrument moves unexpectedly during operation, stop the instrument

via user interface (display, key) or alternatively remove the battery or main
power source to prevent further movements.

Safety Directions 9
 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:
▶ When setting up the product, make sure that the accessories are correctly
adapted, fitted, secured, and locked in position.
▶ Avoid subjecting the product to mechanical stress.

WARNING
Exposure of batteries to high mechanical stress, high ambient temper-
atures or immersion into fluids
This can cause leakage, fire or explosion of the batteries.
Precautions:
▶ Protect the batteries from mechanical influences and high ambient tem-
peratures. Do not drop or immerse batteries into fluids.

WARNING
Short circuit of battery terminals
If battery terminals are short circuited e.g. by coming in contact with jewellery,
keys, metallised paper or other metals, the battery can overheat and cause
injury or fire, for example by storing or transporting in pockets.
Precautions:
▶ Make sure that the battery terminals do not come into contact with
metallic objects.

WARNING
Inappropriate mechanical influences to batteries
During the transport, shipping or disposal of batteries it is possible for inap-
propriate mechanical influences to constitute a fire hazard.
Precautions:
▶ Before shipping the product or disposing it, discharge the batteries by the
product until they are flat.
▶ When transporting or shipping batteries, the person in charge of the
product must ensure that the applicable national and international rules
and regulations are observed.
▶ Before transportation or shipping, contact your local passenger or freight
transport company.

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 WARNING
Improper disposal
If the product is improperly disposed of, the following 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 risk of severe injury and rendering the environ-
ment liable to contamination.
Precautions:
▶ The product must not be disposed with household waste.
Dispose of the product appropriately in accordance with
the national regulations in force in your country.
Always prevent access to the product by unauthorised
personnel.
Product-specific treatment and waste management information can be
received from your Leica Geosystems distributor.

WARNING
Lightning strike
If the product is used with accessories, for example masts, staffs, poles, you
may increase the risk of being struck by lightning.
Precautions:
▶ 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.

For the AC/DC power supply:

WARNING
Unauthorised opening of the product
Either of the following actions may cause you to receive an electric shock:
• Touching live components
• Using the product after incorrect attempts were made to carry out repairs.
Precautions:
▶ Do not open the product!
▶ Only Leica Geosystems authorised service centres are entitled to repair
these products.

Safety Directions 11
 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.
Precautions:
▶ If the product becomes humid, it must not be used!
▶ Use the product only in dry environments, for example in buildings or
vehicles.

▶ Protect the product against humidity.

1.6 Laser Classification

1.6.1 General
General The following chapters provide instructions and training information about
laser safety according to international standard IEC 60825-1 (2014-05) and
technical report IEC TR 60825-14 (2004-02). The information enables the
person responsible for the product and the person who actually uses the
equipment, to anticipate and avoid operational hazards.
☞ According to IEC TR 60825-14 (2004-02), products classified as laser
class 1, class 2 and class 3R do not require:
• laser safety officer involvement,
• protective clothes 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).

1.6.2 Scanning Laser

General The laser incorporated in the product produces an invisible beam which
emerges from the rotating mirror.

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.
Description Value
Wavelength 830 nm
Maximum pulse energy 10 nJ
Maximum pulse duration 3 ns
Pulse repetition frequency 2.7 MHz
(PRF)

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 Description Value
Beam divergence (FWHM, full 0.4 mrad
angle)
Mirror rotation 67.9 Hz
Base rotation 6.8 mHz

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1.7 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)

Description The term Electromagnetic Compatibility is taken to mean the capability of
the product to function smoothly in an environment where electromagnetic
radiation and electrostatic discharges are present, and without causing elec-
tromagnetic disturbances to other equipment.

CAUTION
Electromagnetic radiation
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 13
 CAUTION
Use of the product with accessories from other manufacturers. For
example, field computers, personal computers or other electronic
equipment, non-standard cables or external batteries
This may cause disturbances in other equipment.
Precautions:
▶ Use only the equipment and accessories recommended by Leica Geosys-
tems.
▶ When combined with the product, other accessories must meet the strict
requirements stipulated by the guidelines and standards.
▶ When using computers, two-way radios or other electronic equipment,
pay attention to the information about electromagnetic compatibility
provided by the manufacturer.

CAUTION
Intense electromagnetic radiation. For example, near radio transmit-
ters, transponders, two-way radios or diesel generators
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.
Precautions:
▶ Check the plausibility of results obtained under these conditions.

CAUTION
Electromagnetic radiation due to improper connection of cables
If the product is operated with connecting cables, attached at only one
of their two ends, the permitted level of electromagnetic radiation may be
exceeded and the correct functioning of other products may be impaired. For
example, external supply cables or interface cables.
Precautions:
▶ While the product is in use, connecting cables, for example product to
external battery or product to computer, must be connected at both ends.

14 Safety Directions
 WARNING
Use of product with radio or digital cellular phone devices
Electromagnetic fields can cause disturbances in other equipment, installa-
tions, medical devices, for example pacemakers or hearing aids, and aircrafts.
Electromagnetic fields can also affect humans and animals.
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.
▶ Do not operate the product with radio or digital cellular phone devices in
the vicinity of filling stations or chemical installations, or in other areas
where an explosion hazard exists.
▶ Do not operate the product with radio or digital cellular phone devices
near medical equipment.
▶ Do not operate the product with radio or digital cellular phone devices in
aircrafts.
▶ Do not operate the product with radio or digital cellular phone devices for
long periods with the product immediately next to your body.

Safety Directions 15
2 Description of the System
2.1 System Components
System components a b c d e
BLK360

23482_002 f g h i

a BLK360 with GEB825 battery f GKL825 multicharger

b Transportation case GVP739 g Mission bag GVP735
c GEB825 battery 2x h BLK cleaning cloth
d BLK tripod adapter GAD52 i GEV278 USB-C cable
e BLK tripod GST29

2.2 Container Contents

Container contents a b c d e

23496_001
f g h i j

a BLK360 f GKL825 multicharger

b BLK transportation case g GEV821 power adapter
c GEB825 battery 3x h BLK cleaning cloth
d BLK Quick Guide i GEV278 USB-C cable
e BLK USB documentation card j BLK box

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2.3 Instrument Components
Instrument compon-
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a HDR and VIS camera f Cooling channel/grid inlay

b Battery compartment g Scanner 360°
c Ring-shaped LED h 360° WLAN antenna
d Laser shield i Power button
e USB-C port j Quick release mount

Description of the System 17

3 User Interface
3.1 Power Button
Power button

23508_001 a Power button

Power button when the BLK360 is THEN
Press and hold the off. The BLK360 switches on
button <0.5 sec. and the LED starts blink-
ing yellow.
Press and hold the on and ready. The LED is The BLK360 starts
button <0.5 sec. continuous green. recording and the LED
starts blinking yellow.
Press and hold the on and ready. The LED is The LED starts blinking
button >2 sec. continuous green. yellow and the BLK360
switches off.
Press and hold the on. The BLK360 switches off
button > 5 sec. immediately. Hard shut-
down.

NOTICE
It is mandatory to follow always this procedure to shut down the instrument.
Do not remove the battery from a running instrument!

3.2 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.

a b c

a Ring-shaped LED continuous

b Ring-shaped LED blinking
c Ring-shaped LED alternating

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Operation mode LED status Instrument status
The BLK360 is off.

The BLK360 is starting, recording or switching off.

The BLK360 is ready.

Bright green: Battery capacity > 20%.
Dark green: Battery capacity < 20%.
In case of low battery, refer to Insert and remove the
internal battery.

Firmware update LED status Instrument status

mode
The BLK360 is running a firmware update.

The firmware update was successful.

The firmware update failed.

Refer to the Leica BLK360 website for details about firmware update
☞ process.

User Interface 19
4 Power Supply
4.1 Battery and Charger Safety
General Use the batteries, chargers and accessories recommended by Leica Geosys-
tems to ensure the correct functionality of the instrument.

First-time use/ • The battery must be charged before using it the first time, because it is
charging batteries delivered with an energy content as low as possible or might be in sleep
mode.
• The permissible temperature range for charging is from 0 °C to +40 °C/
+32 °F to +104 °F. For optimal charging, we recommend charging the
batteries at a low ambient temperature of +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 once the temperature is too high
• For new batteries or batteries that have been stored for a long time
(> three months), it is effectual to make only one charge/discharge cycle
• For Li-Ion batteries, a single discharging and charging cycle is sufficient.
We recommend carrying out the process when the battery capacity indic-
ated on the charger or on a Leica Geosystems product deviates signific-
antly from the actual battery capacity available.

Operation/discharging • 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.

4.2 Charging Station

Description The Charger GKL825 is a multicharger for indoor-use with four battery bays.
The charger is used for battery packs which are used in reality capturing
equipment. In these applications, and thus for the charger, high reliability and
safe operation over the expected product lifetime are of highest importance.
The GKL825 offers the following functions:
• Power supply through dedicated AC/DC power adapter
• LED to indicate the status
• Four battery positions
• Charging of one to four battery packs at the same time
• Charging GEB825 batteries for BLK360
• Charging GEB821 batteries for BLK2GO
The GKL825 can charge one to four batteries at a time depending on
☞ requested battery charging current.

System components

a GKL825 charger
b AC/DC power adapter
24050_001 a b c c AC power cable

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Charger components

c
a DC input
d b Battery bay with char-
ging function
c Battery status LED
24068_001
d Battery connector

LED indicators

24069_001

LED indicator Status Description

Off No activity.

Solid green The battery is fully charged.

Blinking orange The battery is charging.

Solid red Failure. Refer to

Troubleshooting.

Power supply The charger GKL825 is only allowed to be operated with its own
☞ AC/DC power adapter. The AC/DC power adapter is part of the
delivered package.

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 230 V

120 V

220 V

230 V

230 V

19541_001

Input voltage: 100-240 V AC

Troubleshooting If an error occurs, the

LED indicator of the
related battery bay lights
constantly red.

24070_001

Remove and insert the battery again. Make sure that the battery is correctly
positioned in the battery bay. Disconnect from AC power and reconnect. If the
failure persists or reappears from time to time, the charger must be sent to a
Leica Geosystems authorised service centre.

4.3 Internal Battery

NOTICE
Always shut down the instrument before removing the battery.

Insert and remove the The IP rating is only ensured if the battery is attached correctly.
internal battery ☞

2
1 4

3
24073_001

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 1. Press the switch on the battery inwards and upwards to unlock the
battery.
2. Remove the battery.
3. Insert the new battery.
☞ Make sure that the battery contacts are facing to the left
side.
4. 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 12A 100°C
2 ICP11/34/50 L.No.:XXXXX
Model/ : GEB825 Art.No.:925081
Rated Capacity: 7.2V 2.27Ah / 16.34Wh
Leica Geosystems AG
Made in China
CH-9435 Heerbrugg

24074_001

Status LED Battery status

0%-30%

19547_001

31%-60%

19548_001

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.

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1. Plug the AC/DC power adapter into the appropriate AC power source.
2. Connect the charger plug into the DC input of the charger
3. Insert the battery with the contact slots facing downwards.

The LED of the battery bay blinks orange indicating the charge
process.
Refer to LED indicators.
4.
If the LED of the battery bay lights solid green the battery is
fully charged.
Disconnect the charger plug from the DC input of the charger.
Unplug the AC/DC power adapter from the AC power source.
5. Carefully pull the battery upwards.
The LED indicator of the battery bay is off .

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5 Operation
5.1 Instrument Setup
5.1.1 General Information
Use the tripod It is recommended to set up the BLK360 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 from heating up.
If you set up the BLK360 directly on a surface without the tripod
☞ connected, ensure that it is a horizontal and flat surface.
It is always recommended to shield the instrument from direct sun-
☞ light and avoid uneven temperatures around the instrument.

5.1.2 Tripod Setup

BLK360 setup
step-by-step

1
3

23515_001

1. Unfold the tripod and extend the tripod legs to allow for a comfort-
able working posture.
2. Tighten the screws of the legs and expand the legs for a stable
tripod position.
3. Place the tripod adapter on the tripod and secure it.
4. Place the instrument on the tripod adapter and secure it.

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5.1.3 Setup on a Surface
BLK360 setup on a
surface a b

c d

a Always place the BLK360 on a horizontal, flat surface.

b If the BLK360 is placed on a tilted surface, there is a risk that the
instrument may fall down and is damaged.
c It is always necessary to shield the instrument from direct sunlight
and unfavourable weather conditions.
d If the laser shield is exposed to rain, scanning is not possible. To scan
in these conditions, position the scanner, for example, under a roof.
Refer to illustration c.

5.2 Operation - Getting Started

Never touch the laser shield and the cameras. Touching these components can
☞ leave, for example, fingerprints and influence the performance negatively.

26 Operation
Stand-alone opera-
tion 1 2 3
step-by-step

4 5

23517_001

1. Press the power button to turn on the BLK360.

2. The BLK360 is starting. The ring-shaped LED is blinking yellow.
3. If the ring-shaped LED is continuous green, the BLK360 is ready for
operation. Press the power button to start recording.
4. Recording starts. The ring-shaped LED is blinking yellow.
5. The recording is finished. The ring-shaped LED is continuous green.
The data transfer starts as soon as the BLK360 is linked to a com-
puting device.
Do not touch or move the BLK360 while the system is recording.
☞
Operation with Wi-Fi The operation with Wi-Fi connection can be used to operate freely in the field
connection if connected to a mobile device, for example, a tablet or smartphone.
step-by-step
1 2 3

4 5 6

23518_001

1. Press the power button to turn on the BLK360.

2. The BLK360 is starting. The ring-shaped LED is blinking yellow.
3. If the ring-shaped LED is continuous green, the BLK360 is ready for
operation.
4. Establish a Wi-Fi connection between the BLK360 and a computing
device.

Operation 27
 ☞ The best data transfer rate can be ensured if the computing device
is close by.
Ensure to be close to the BLK360 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 and computing device leads to a
slower data transfer.
5. Start the recording and simultaneous data transfer with the comput-
ing device. The ring-shaped LED is blinking yellow.
6. Start the processing of data on the computing device.

Operation with USB The USB connection can be used to transfer data quickly and reliably in the
connection office if connected to a computer or laptop.
step-by-step
The USB-C data transfer works if the BLK360 is powered off or has no battery
inside and if the BLK360 is powered on.
• Powered off/no battery inside: The data transfer speed is slower.
• Powered on: The data transfer speed is faster and the battery is charging.
It is recommended to have the BLK360 powered on during USB-C
☞ data transfer to ensure fastest data throughput.

1 2 3 4

5+6 7

23519_001

1. Press the power button to turn on the BLK360.

2. The BLK360 is starting. The ring-shaped LED is blinking yellow.
3. If the ring-shaped LED is continuous green, the BLK360 is ready for
operation. Press the power button to start recording.
4. Recording starts. The ring-shaped LED is blinking yellow.
5. The recording is finished. The ring-shaped LED is continuous green.
6. Plug in the USB-C cable and connect to the computing device.
☞ If the USB-C cable is plugged in the BLK360 cannot cap-
ture data.
7. Start the data transfer and the processing of data with the comput-
ing device.

28 Operation
Connecting to a com-
puting device using
Wi-Fi
step-by-step

23538_002

1. Start the BLK360 and wait until the LED is continuous green.
2. On the computing device, select Settings and tap Wi-Fi.

3. Select the network BLK360-206xxxxx in the Wi-Fi settings to

establish the connection.
☞ The number 206xxxxx is the serial number of the BLK360.
4. Enter the password.
☞ The instrument-specific password is printed on the label
on the bottom housing.
5. Start the app and connect the BLK360.

☞ Entering the Wi-Fi credentials is only required once to connect a

computing device to the BLK360. Once the pairing is done, the con-
nection is saved and automatically re-established the next time.

☞ Refer to the help menu in the app for further information.

Connecting to a com- For data download, connect the BLK360 to a computing device using USB‑C.
puting device using
USB-C 1
step-by-step

3
23542_001

Operation 29
 1. It is recommended to start the BLK360 first to ensure the fastest
data transfer.
2. Connect the USB-C cable to the BLK360.
3. Connect the USB-C cable to the computing device.
4. Start the app to download data.

5.3 Imaging
Description The BLK360 has four calibrated RGB cameras to collect LDR and HDR panor-
amic, 360° spheric images. The four cameras are also used for the Visual
Inertial System (VIS).

Imaging

a Four cameras
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5.3.1 Troubleshooting
General Keep the camera lenses clean and free from dirt and dust. Do not touch the
optics as fingerprints can influence the image quality negatively. It is recom-
mended to clean the camera lenses carefully with the BLK cleaning cloth from
time to time.

5.3.2 Field of View (FoV)

Imaging - field of view a
90°

360° 0°

45°
360°
0°

45°

23543_001

30 Operation
 a Vertical field of view: 270°
b Horizontal field of view: 360°

5.3.3 Ambient Conditions

Ambient conditions • Rain, snow or fog may adversely affect measurement quality. Always use
for imaging care when collect image data in these conditions.
• For good and sharp images, avoid dark surroundings and the exposure
to direct sunlight. If such conditions cannot be avoided, it is highly recom-
mended to configure for HDR to get the best possible result.

5.4 Scanning
5.4.1 Ambient Conditions
Unfavourable sur- • Highly reflective (polished metal, gloss paint)
faces for scanning • Highly absorbent (black)
• Translucent (clear glass)
Colour, powder or tape these surfaces before scanning if necessary.
☞
Unfavourable weather • If the laser shield is exposed to rain, snow or fog it is not possible to scan.
conditions for scan- To scan in these conditions, position the scanner, for example, under a
ning roof.
• Be aware, that rain, snow or fog may adversely affect measurement qual-
ity. Always use care when scanning in these conditions.
• Surfaces that are directly illuminated by the sun cause an increased range
noise and therefore a larger measurement uncertainty.
• 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.

Temperature changes If the instrument is brought from a cold environment, for example from stor-
during scanning age, into a warm and humid environment, the interior optics can condense.
This may cause measurement errors.
Avoid rapid temperature changes and give the instrument 15 to 20
☞ minutes time to acclimatise.

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.

5.4.2 Troubleshooting
Basic troubleshooting Problem Possible causes Suggested remedies
Missing points in Dust, debris or finger- Use the BLK cleaning
scan. prints on the laser shield. cloth to clean carefully
the specific areas.

Operation 31
Advanced Problem Possible cause Suggested remedies
troubleshooting
When switching on Capacity of battery is too Recharge or change bat-
the instrument or low. tery.
starting a scan, the Battery not properly Check the battery status
system switches off charged. as described in Power
automatically. Supply.
The system switches Battery charger is Check the function of
off automatically, defective. the battery charger. Note
even though it the charging status dis-
was recharged, when played on the battery
switching on the charger.
instrument or start- Battery is no longer The battery has lost
ing a scan. charging. most of its capacity at
the end of its life time.
Replace the battery.

Troubleshooting - LED status Instrument status

operation mode
System warning. For example, full storage device, empty
battery. Shut down the instrument and reboot again.
If status does not change, check internal storage capa-
city and power status of battery. Delete data and/or
exchange battery.

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 web page
support contacts at https://www.blk360.com/ for support information and contacts.

32 Operation
5.4.3 Field of View (FoV)
Scanning laser - field a
of view
90°

360° 0°

45°
360°
0°

45°

23543_001

a Vertical field of view: 270°

b Horizontal field of view: 360°

5.5 Data Transfer

Data transfer from
BLK360 to computing
device using Wi-Fi

23573_001

a Raw data transfer from BLK360 to computing device. Refer to Connecting

to a computing device using Wi-Fi step-by-step.

Data transfer from

BLK360 to computing
device using USB-C

23574_001

Refer to Connecting to a computing device using USB-C step-by-step for a

detailed description for setting up a connection.

Operation 33
6 Care and Transport
6.1 Maintenance
For units that are exposed to high mechanical forces, for example through
☞ frequent transport or rough handling, it is recommended to carry out test
measurements periodically.

6.2 Transport
Transport in the field When transporting the equipment in the field, always make sure that you carry
the product in its original transport container or carry the tripod upright with
the product fastened and secured onto the tripod.

Transport in a road Never carry the product loose in a road vehicle, as it can be affected by shock
vehicle and vibration. Always carry the product in its container and secure it.
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.

Shipping, transport of When transporting or shipping batteries, the person responsible for the
batteries product must ensure that the applicable national and international rules and
regulations are observed. Before transportation or shipping, contact your local
passenger or freight transport company.

6.3 Storage
BLK360 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.

Li-Ion battery • Refer to Environmental specifications for information about storage tem-
perature range
• Remove batteries from the product and the charger before storing
• After storage recharge batteries before using
• Protect batteries from damp and wetness. Wet or damp batteries must be
dried before storing or use
• A storage temperature range of 0 °C to +30 °C/+32 °F to +86 °F in a dry
environment is recommended to minimise self-discharging of the battery
• At the recommended storage temperature range, batteries containing a
40% to 50% charge can be stored for up to one year. After this storage
period the batteries must be recharged

Charger and docking • Keep chargers and docking stations away from excessive dirt, dust and
station contaminants.
• After unpacking the product visually inspect the charger for possible dam-
age.
• Unplug the product from the outlet before attempting any maintenance or
cleaning.

34 Care and Transport

6.4 Cleaning and Drying
Damp products Dry the product, the mission bag, the foam inserts and the accessories at a
temperature not greater than 40 °C /104 °F and clean them carefully. Remove
the battery and dry the battery compartment. Do not repack until everything
is completely dry. Always close the mission bag when using in the field.

Housing parts of • Never touch the glass surfaces of the cameras or the laser shield with
product and accessor- your fingers.
ies • Only use a clean, soft, lint-free cloth for cleaning. It is recommended to
use the BLK cleaning cloth. If necessary, moisten the cloth with water
or pure alcohol. Do not use other liquids; other liquids may attack the
polymer components.

Charger and AC/DC Use only a clean, soft, lint-free cloth for cleaning.
power supply
Cables and plugs Keep plugs clean and dry. Blow away any dirt lodged in the plugs of the
connecting cables.

6.4.1 Air Inlet Cleaning Procedure

General The mesh of the air inlet prevents dust and particles from being drawn into
the BLK360.

The mesh must be cleaned regularly, biannually at least. How often the clean-
ing procedure has to be done depends on the usage of the instrument and
the surroundings, where it is used.
For example, using the instrument once a week in a clean environment needs
a less often cleaning than using the instrument daily in a dusty environment.
If one of the following occurs, a mesh cleaning must be carried out:
• There is clearly visible dust on the mesh.
• The BLK360 overheats unusually fast.
• The fan runs at a constantly high level, which is audible from the fan noise
as well as the battery is drained faster.

☞ Not cleaning the mesh of air inlet regularly might cause performance issues
due to a not correctly working air channel.

Care and Transport 35

Position

a USB-C port
24067_001 b Air inlet with mesh

Cleaning the mesh Is is recommended to clean the mesh of the air inlet in a contactless way by
step-by-step using a bellows. The bellows generates a concentrated airflow with moderate
air pressure, which gently removes dust from the sensitive mesh.
Alternatively, you can us fresh clean compressed air, for example, with a com-
pressed gas duster. 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 is switched
☞ off and the battery has been removed.

3 90°

90° 90°

24077_001

36 Care and Transport

 1. Switch off the BLK360 and remove the battery.
2. Hold the bellows at a distance of about 1 cm from the mesh and
slightly tilted to the mesh.
3. Generate a concentrated air flow by squeezing the bellows to
remove the dust from the mesh.
4. Rotate the bellows 90° three times and repeat step 3. each time to
clean the mesh properly from each side.
☞ If some particles of dust are clearly stuck inside the
mesh fibers, do not try to remove them. It may force the
particles to move further in and damage the mesh.

Do not use water to clean the mesh.

☞
Do not touch the mesh with your hands or tools, as it can damage
☞ the mesh.
The mesh of the air outlet does not require any cleaning.
☞
6.5 Laser Shield and Camera Lenses Cleaning Procedure
General cleaning The laser shield and camera lenses must be kept clean. The instructions must
information be followed as described in this chapter to clean these surfaces.

CAUTION
Before any cleaning procedure, ensure that the instrument is switched off and
the battery has been removed.

Dust and debris on Use the BLK cleaning cloth to remove dust and debris from these surfaces.
optical surfaces
The BLK cleaning cloth must be clean and free from dirt, dust or
☞ particles.
Never rub off dust or debris as this will scratch the surface and
☞ possibly causing permanent damage to the special optical coatings.

Cleaning of optical Soiling of the laser shield can cause extreme measurement errors and there-
surfaces fore useless data.
All soiling that is visible on the laser shield must be removed, except
☞ for single small dust particles that adhere inevitably.
For the cleaning procedure, the BLK cleaning cloth is recommended.

Clean the laser shield and camera lenses regularly with the BLK cleaning
cloth:
1. Switch off the BLK360 and remove the battery.
2. Washing hands is necessary in order to avoid grease on the cleaning
cloth.
3. Use gloves to avoid finger oil on the glass.
4. Use the BLK cleaning cloth and gently clean the laser shield without
putting much force.
5. If any smears from cleaning are visible against back light, repeat the
procedure.

Care and Transport 37

 ☞ Do not use air from the pneumatic power system as it is always
slightly oily.

38 Care and Transport

7 Technical Data
7.1 General Technical Data of the Product
Storage and Commu- Internal storage:
nication 180 GB
Setup Description
Dense+ and HDR >300 setups
Fast+ and LDR >1500 setups

Communication:
Type Description
WLAN Integrated 802.11 b/g/n WLAN with MIMO
USB-C USB 3.0

Internal HDR cameras The BLK360 has four integrated HDR digital cameras.
Camera data Value
Type Colour sensor, fixed focal length
Single image 4224 x 3136 pixels, 105° x 133° (V x Hz)
Full dome 8 images, automatically spatially rectified, 104 Mpx,
360° x 270°
White balancing Automatic
HDR Automatic
Minimum range 0.5 m
Maximum range 45 m

Additional internal Sensor Description

sensors
Visual Inertial Video enhanced inertial measuring system to track
System VIS movement of the scanner position relative to the
previous setup in real-time.
☞ VIS cannot be used in complete darkness.
Tilt IMU based
8' in a working range; ±5° for upright and upside
down orientation

7.2 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 Value
(at 78% albedo)
3D point accuracy 4 mm at 10 m, 8 mm at 20 m

Technical Data 39
7.3 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
680.000 points/second.
Laser unit:
Scanning laser Value
Classification Laser Class 1 (in accordance with IEC 60825‑1
(2014‑05))
Wavelength 830 nm (invisible)

Range:
Scanning data Value
Beam divergence 0.4 mrad (FWHM, full angle)
Beam diameter at 2.25 mm (FWHM)
front window
Minimum range 0.5 m @ 78% albedo
Maximum range 45 m @ 78% albedo

Range noise:
Albedo Distance [m]
10
78% 1 mm

Field-of-View (per scan):

Field-of-View Value
Selection Always full dome
Horizontal 360°
Vertical 270°
Scanning optics Vertically rotating mirror on horizontally rotating
base protected by a laser shield.

Scan duration for 4 settings:

Point density mode Resolution Estimated scan
[mm @ 10m] duration [MM:SS] for a
full dome scan
Fast+ 50 00:07
Fast 25 00:13
Dense 12 00:30
Dense+ 6 01:15

Image capturing time:

Image type Estimated image duration [MM:SS]
LDR 00:08
HDR 00:20

40 Technical Data
 Scan size for 4 settings:
Point density mode Approx. scan size [mio points]
Fast+ 0.6
Fast 2.3
Dense 9.4
Dense+ 37.5

7.4 Electrical Data

BLK360 power supply Power supply:
and consumption Internal battery
7.4V DC; one internal battery provided with system.

Power consumption:
Instrument
10 W typical; 16 W max.

GKL825 Multicharger Supply Value

Input voltage 10-32 V DC

GEB825 internal bat- Supply Value

tery
Type Li-Ion
Voltage 7.4 V
Capacity 2.6 Ah

Battery operating and Internal battery Value

charging times
Operating time >60 setups per battery, typical continuous use
(room temperature).
Charging time Typical charging time with charger GKL825 is 2-3
hours at room temperature.

7.5 Environmental Specifications

Environmental spe- Type Operating temperature Storage temperature
cifications [°C] [°C]
Instrument 0 to +40 −25 to +70
Battery 0 to +50 −40 to +70
Charger and AC/DC 0 to +40 −25 to +70
power supply

If the BLK360 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.

Technical Data 41
 Type Protection against water, dust and sand
Instrument IP54 (IEC 60529) upright, battery inserted and closed
correctly
Dust protected
Betamesh BM90 – filtration level 69 µm
Betamesh BM20 – filtration level 20 µm
Protection against splashing water from any direction.
Battery IP54 (IEC 60529)
Dust protected
Protection against splashing water from any direction.
Charger and AC/DC IPX0 (IEC 60529)
power supply Only operate in dry environments, for example in
buildings and vehicles.

Type Humidity
Instrument max. 95% non-condensing
Battery and Charger max. 95% non-condensing
AC/DC power supply max. 80% non-condensing

Type Limits of use

Instrument and Indoor and outdoor use.
battery Working altitude: unlimited
Charger and AC/DC Indoor use only.
power supply Working altitude: ≤ 2000 m

Type Lighting
Instrument Fully operational from bright sunlight to complete
darkness.

7.6 Dimensions
Dimensions Instrument Dimensions [mm] Dimensions [″]
(D x W x H) (D x W x H)
BLK360 80 x 80 x 155 3.1 x 3.1 x 6.1
GEV821 AC power 85 x 170 x 41 / cable 3.4 x 6.7 x 1.6 / cable
supply length: 1800 length: 70
GKL825 multichar- 157 x 71 x 38 6.2 x 2.8 x 1.5
ger
GEB825 battery 71.5 x 39.5 x 21.2 2.8 x 1.6 x 0.8
GAD123 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

42 Technical Data
Dimensions BLK360

80 mm 80 mm

155 mm
23593_001

Fast axis
115 .7 mm

24833_001

Dimensions of tripod
adapter
35.1 mm
9.6 mm
25 mm

42 mm
0022950_001

7.7 Weight
Weight Instrument Weight [kg] Weight [lbs]
BLK360 without battery 0.75 1.65

Technical Data 43
 Instrument Weight [kg] Weight [lbs]
GEV821 AC power supply 0.1 0.2
GKL825 multicharger 0.1 0.2
GEB825 battery 0.1 0.2
BLK360 transport container 1.0 2.2
(without scanner and accessories)
BLK360 transport container (with 2.2 4.9
scanner and standard accessories)

7.8 Accessories
Scope of delivery • BLK360
• Transportation case GVP739
• Battery charger GKL825 with AC power adapter GEV821
• Battery GEB825 (3x)
• Quick Guide BLK360
• 12 month warranty
• Calibration Certificate digital access by online registration

Additional accessor- • additional batteries GEB825

ies • BLK360 tripod
• BLK360 tripod adapter
• BLK360 mission bag
• BLK360 tribrach adapter

7.9 Conformity to National Regulations

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44 Technical Data
 Patents: US
8,350,206
R 020-210222 9,529,085
T D210085020 9,347,773
9,903,950
10,060,769
Importer: Leica Geosystems Ltd. Power:
Hexagon House, Michigan Drive,
Tongwell Milton Keynes,
7.2V / 2.8A max.
MK15 8HT
Model: BLK360 G2
Art.No.:918900
Leica Geosystems AG
CH-9435 Heerbrugg
25 Made in Switzerland

24030_002

Labelling GEB825

23587_002

Labelling GKL825

Multicharger / 電池充電器
/ 型號
/輸入電壓
/輸出電壓

/ 中國製造

23588_002

Technical Data 45
Labelling GEV821

24033_001

Antennas Type Antenna Gain [dBi]

Bluetooth Chip antenna +1.87
Bluetooth LE Chip antenna +1.87
WLAN 2.4 GHz 2x chip antenna MIMO +1.87
system
WLAN 5 GHz 2x chip antenna MIMO +4.42
system

Frequency bands, Type Frequency band Output Country

output power [MHz] power1) restrictions
[dBm]
Bluetooth 2402–2480 10.95
Bluetooth LE 2402–2480 8.88
WLAN 2.4 GHz 2412–2472 16.89
WLAN 5 GHz 5180–5240 22.40 See Japan
5260–5320 22.83
5500–5700 19.03

Radiation Exposure The radiated output power of the instrument is below the radio frequency
Statement exposure limits. Nevertheless, the instrument should be used in such a manner
that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimised. To
avoid the possibility of exceeding the radio frequency exposure limits, keep a
distance of at least 20 cm between you (or any other person in the vicinity)
and the instrument.

1) Conducted power for mobile technologies and EIRP for other technologies.

46 Technical Data
EU Hereby, Leica Geosystems AG declares that the radio equipment
type BLK360 G2 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-
tems.com/ce.

☞ The following advice is only valid for battery and charger.

EU Hereby, Leica Geosystems AG declares that the product/s is/are

in compliance with the essential requirements and other relev-
ant provisions of the applicable European Directives.
The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at
the following Internet address:
http://www.leica-geosystems.com/ce.

USA FCC ID: RFD-BLK360G2

Part 15 B/C/E
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Leica Geosystems for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

☞ The following advice is only valid for battery and charger.

USA 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 equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference does not occur in a particu-
lar installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television recep-
tion, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Leica Geosystems for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Canada CAN ICES-003 (Class B) / NMB-003 (Class B)

IC ID: 3177A-BLK360G2

Technical Data 47
 Canada Compliance Statement
This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that com-
ply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-
exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device 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
autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes:
1. L’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage
2. L’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si
le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement

Japan Client station 5 GHz: The transmission of radio equipment is indoor use only.
(Except when communicating with 5.2 GHz high power base stations or relay
stations).
• This device is granted pursuant to the Japanese Radio Law (電波法) and the
Japanese Telecommunications Business Law (電気通信事業法).
• This device should not be modified (otherwise the granted designation
number will become invalid).

Others The conformity for countries with other national regulations has to be
approved prior to use and operation.

7.9.2 Dangerous Goods Regulations

Dangerous Goods Many products of Leica Geosystems are powered by Lithium batteries.
Regulations 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 aircraft, you must do so in accordance with
the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations.
Leica Geosystems has developed Guidelines on “How to carry Leica
☞ products” and “How to ship Leica products” with Lithium batteries.
Before any transportation of a Leica product, we ask you to consult
these guidelines on our web page (IATA Lithium Batteries) to ensure
that you are in accordance with the IATA Dangerous Goods Regula-
tions and that the Leica products can be transported correctly.
Damaged or defective batteries are prohibited from being carried or
☞ transported onboard any aircraft. Therefore, ensure that the condi-
tion of any battery is safe for transportation.

48 Technical Data
8 Software Licence Agreement/Warranty
Software Licence This product contains software that is preinstalled on the product, or that
Agreement is supplied to you on a data carrier medium, or that can be downloaded
by you online according to prior authorisation from Leica Geosystems. Such
software is protected by copyright and other laws and its use is defined and
regulated by the Leica Geosystems Software Licence Agreement, which covers
aspects such as, but not limited to, Scope of the Licence, Warranty, Intellectual
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 − Legal Documents or collected from your Leica Geosystems distrib-
utor.
You must not install or use the software unless you have read and accepted
the terms and conditions of the Leica Geosystems Software Licence Agree-
ment. Installation or use of the software or any part thereof, is deemed to
be an acceptance of all the terms and conditions of such Licence Agreement.
If you do not agree to all or some of the terms of such Licence Agreement,
you must not download, install or use the software and you must return
the unused software together with its accompanying documentation and the
purchase receipt to the distributor from whom you purchased the product
within ten (10) days of purchase to obtain a full refund of the purchase price.

Open source informa- The software on the product may contain copyright-protected software that is
tion licensed under various open source licences.
Copies of the corresponding licences:
• are provided together with the product (for example in the About panel of
the software).
• can be downloaded on http://opensource.leica-geosystems.com/blk360.

If foreseen in the corresponding open source licence, you may obtain the
corresponding source code and other related data on http://opensource.leica-
geosystems.com/blk360. Contact opensource@leica-geosystems.com in case
you need additional information.

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