Leica BLK ARC User Manual Version 1.0 English-US Introduction Purchase Congratulations on the purchase of the Leica BLK ARC. 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 turn 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. Product identification The model and serial number of your product are indicated on the type plate. Always refer to this information when you need to contact your agency or Leica Geosystems authorized service center. Trademarks Leica Geosystems address book Available documentation Trademarks are the property of their respective owners. On the last page of this manual, you can find the address of Leica Geosystems headquarters. For a list of regional contacts, please visit http://leica-geosystems.com/contact-us/sales_support. Name Description/Format Provides an overview of the instrument together with technical data and safety directions. Intended as a quick reference guide Provides all required instructions to operate the instrument to a basic level. Provides an overview of the instrument together with technical data and safety directions.
Tutorial videos explaining the basic workflow and including assembly instructions.
Leica BLK ARC Quick Guide Leica BLK ARC User Manual Leica BLK ARC Tutorial videos QR Code Scan the following QR code to watch the BLK ARC instruction video. 2 Refer to the following resources for all BLK ARC documentation/soft-
ware:
the Leica USB documentation card https://myworld.leica-geosystems.com 3 Table of Contents Safety Directions 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 General Introduction Definition of Use Limits of Use Responsibilities Hazards of Use Laser Classification General 1.6.1 Scanning Laser 1.6.2 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) 1.7 Description of the System 2.1 2.2 2.3 System Components Container Contents Instrument Components User Interface 3.1 Instrument Status Power Supply Operation 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 Operation - Getting Started Imaging Scanning 5.3.1 5.3.2 5.3.3 Data Transfer Cooling System Ambient Conditions Troubleshooting Field of View (FoV) Care and Transport 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 6.6 Maintenance Transport Storage Cleaning and Drying Dome Cleaning Procedure Filter Changing Procedure 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Technical Data 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 7.6 7.7 7.8 7.9 General Technical Data of the Product System Performance Laser System Performance Electrical Data Environmental Specifications Dimensions Weight Accessories Conformity to National Regulations 8 Software License Agreement/Warranty 5 5 6 6 7 7 11 11 12 13 16 16 17 18 19 19 21 22 22 22 23 23 23 24 24 25 26 26 26 26 26 27 28 31 31 31 31 31 32 33 33 33 34 36 4 Table of Contents 1 1.1 Description About warning messages Safety Directions General Introduction 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. Warning messages are an essential part of the safety concept of the instru-
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 behavior. 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 standardized 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 DANGER WARNING CAUTION NOTICE Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or an unintended use which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or an unintended use which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation 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. Safety Directions 5 1.2 Intended use Definition of Use Scanning objects Measuring horizontal and vertical angles Measuring distances Capturing and recording images Recording measurements Computing with software Remote control of product Data communication with external appliances Data transfer with Bluetooth/WLAN Installation on autonomous carrier systems Reasonably foresee-
able misuse Use of the product without instruction 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 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. 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 Environment Limits of Use Suitable for use in an atmosphere appropriate for permanent human habita-
tion. Not suitable for use in aggressive or explosive environments. 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. 6 Safety Directions Environment Suitable for use in dry environments only and not under adverse conditions. 1.4 Responsibilities Manufacturer of the product Leica Geosystems AG, CH-9435 Heerbrugg, hereinafter referred to as Leica Geosystems, is responsible for supplying the product, including the user manual and original accessories, in a safe condition. Person responsible for the product The person responsible for the product has the following duties:
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 product 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. 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 work site is adequately secured. Adhere to the regulations governing safety, accident prevention and road traffic. Safety Directions 7 NOTICE NOTICE plausibility. NOTICE CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION 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. Remote control of product With the remote control of products, it is possible that extraneous targets will be picked out and measured. Precautions:
When measuring in remote control mode, always check your results for Improper shutdown of the system This could lead to a loss of essential system information. Precautions:
Always ensure proper shutdown of the system. Do not force shutdown of the system. Before any cleaning procedure, ensure that the instrument is switched off. Unused connectors must be protected using the attached dust cap. Improperly 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. 8 Safety Directions Dropping the product When being dropped, the product can cause personal injury and/or mechanical damage. Precautions:
Secure the product when operating it. CAUTION 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. By disposing of the product irresponsibly, you may enable unauthor-
ized persons to use it in contravention of the regulations, exposing themselves and third parties to the risk of severe injury and rendering the environment liable to contamination. The product does include parts of Beryllium inside. Any modification of some internal parts can release Beryllium dust or fragments, creating a health hazard. Precautions:
The product must not be disposed of with house-
hold waste. Dispose of the product appropriately in accordance with the national regulations in force in your coun-
try. Always prevent access to the product by unauthor-
ized personnel. Product-specific treatment and waste management information can be received from your Leica Geosystems distributor. WARNING Improperly repaired equipment Risk of injuries to users and equipment destruction due to lack of repair knowledge. Precautions:
Only Leica Geosystems authorized service centers are entitled to repair these products. CAUTION Salty Environment 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 9 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. Erroneous measurement results If the product has been dropped or has been misused, modified, stored for a long period or transported, watch out for erroneous measurement results. Precautions:
Periodically carry out test measurements, particularly if the product was subject to abnormal use or before important projects. No original or authorized accessories The correct functioning of the system is not guaranteed. Precautions:
Use only original and authorized accessories for the BLK ARC system. Disregard the temperature specifications The correct functioning of the system is not guaranteed. Precautions:
Do not use the system during rain, snowfall, fog or extensive sunshine. Be careful to attend to the operational temperature. Refer to chapter 7 Technical Data. Modified cables/cable length Improper function and/or damage to the BLK ARC system. Precautions:
Do not modify the cables. Do not extend the cable lengths. When removing connectors, take care to avoid pulling on the cable. Damage to the connector or its mate may result when twisting the con-
nector shell. CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION 10 Safety Directions NOTICE 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 Touching live components Using the product after incorrect attempts were made to carry out repairs. Unauthorized opening of the product Either of the following actions may cause you to receive an electric shock:
Precautions:
Do not open the product!
Only Leica Geosystems authorized service centers 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. 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. Laser Classification General 1.6 1.6.1 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 laser safety officer involvement, protective clothes and eyewear, special warning signs in the laser working area class 1, class 2 and class 3R do not require:
if used and operated as defined in this User Manual due to the low eye hazard level. Safety Directions 11 1.6.2 General 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). 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 Wavelength Maximum pulse energy Pulse duration Mirror rotation Base rotation Value 830 nm 9 nJ 3 ns 100 Hz 2.5 Hz Pulse repetition frequency (PRF) 1.68 MHz Beam divergence (FWHM, full angle)
>0.35 mrad 12 Safety Directions Labeling a b Location of laser beam Sphere of scanning laser beam 1.7 Description Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) 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. WARNING 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 IP54MadeinSwitzerlandCH-9435HeerbruggLeicaGeosystemsAGArt.No.:947000Model:BLKARCdatedMay8,2019.NoticeNo.56,describedinLaserIEC60825-1Ed.3.,asconformancewithand1040.11exceptforComplieswith21CFR1040.10FCCID:RFD-BLKARCIC:3177A-BLKARCcauseundesiredoperationincludinginterferencethatmaymustacceptanyinterferencereceived,harmfulinterference,and(2)thisdeviceconditions:(1)ThisdevicemaynotcauseOperationissubjecttothefollowingtwoThisdevicecomplieswithpart15oftheFCCRules,0036090ba27023090_001 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 Geosystems. 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 fuel 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 Do not operate the product with radio or digital cellular phone devices in near medical equipment. 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 2.1 Description of the System System Components System components a b c BLK ARC Laser scanner GEV290 USB-C extension cable for BLK ARC GEV291 Power extension cable for BLK ARC d e GEV278 USB-C cable (50 cm) GEV276 Power supply unit with DC power cord (country specific) 16 Description of the System 23092_001edcab 2.2 Container Contents Container contents a b c d e BLK ARC box BLK ARC Laser scanner GEV276 Power supply unit and DC power cords (US, EU, UK, AUS or CH) GEV278 USB-C data cable BLK ARC Quick Guide f g h i Leica USB documentation card BLK Cleaning cloth GEV291 Power extension cable for BLK ARC GEV290 USB-C extension cable for BLK ARC Description of the System 17 Quick GuideVersion 1.0EnglishLeica BLK ARC23149_001efghidcba 2.3 Instrument components Instrument Components a b c d e Dome Ring-shaped LED Detail camera Panoramic camera Air inlet 2x Air outlet USB plug f g h Mounting location i j Power plug Cable fixations 18 Description of the System 23150_001ghhhf ea bcddij 3 3.1 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. Description Colors Lighting intervals Details Green Yellow Red Continuous Blinking Pulsating 1 blink Operation mode LED color Lighting interval none Instrument status The BLK ARC is off. continuous The BLK ARC is ready. User Interface 19 23151_001 LED color Instrument status Lighting interval pulsating The BLK ARC is in recording state. 1 blink Picture from the detail camera suc-
cessfully taken. blinking The BLK ARC is in recording state of a static scan. blinking The BLK ARC is starting, initializing or switching off. The BLK ARC is in recording state and something is notified or a problem occurred. An error occurred and the picture from the detail camera was not taken. Critical problem or major fail-
ure. Contact a Leica Geosystems authorized service center for fur-
ther investigation. pulsating 1 blink continuous Lighting interval blinking The BLK ARC is running a firmware update. continuous 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. Firmware update mode LED color Instrument status 20 User Interface 4 Power supply Power Supply 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. Power Supply 21 230 V120 V220 V230 V230 V19541_001 5 5.1 Operation, stepbystep Operation Operation - Getting Started 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 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. Start the scan from the connected device. The ring-shaped LED is blinking yellow and the BLK ARC is initializing. When the ring-shaped LED starts pulsating green, the BLK ARC is initialized and is recording data. The carrier can start moving and the BLK ARC is collecting the data. Stop the scan from the connected device. The ring-shaped LED is blinking yellow while data are being saved. Once data have been saved, the ring-shaped LED is continuous green. 5.2 Description Imaging The BLK ARC can collect two different types of images:
A panoramic image using 3 calibrated panoramic cameras. The panoramic images are automatically taken when the device is in operation. A high resolution image using the detail camera. The high resolution images can be triggered from a connected device. 22 Operation 66REC55443322221123152_001 Camera position a b Detail camera Panoramic camera 5.3 5.3.1 Scanning Ambient Conditions Unfavorable surfaces for scanning Unfavorable weather conditions for scan-
ning Temperature changes during scanning Highly reflective (polished metal, gloss paint) Highly absorbent (black) Translucent (clear glass) Color, powder or tape these surfaces before scanning if necessary. Rain, snow or fog may adversely affect measurement quality. 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. If the instrument is brought from a cold environment, for example from stor-
age, into a warm and humid environment, the mirror or in extreme cases even the interior optics can condense. This may cause measurement errors. Precaution: Avoid rapid temperature changes and give the instrument time to acclimatize. Dirt on the dome Due to the encapsulated mirror design, the mirror is protected against direct contact. But dirt on the dome such as a layer of dust, condensation or finger-
prints may cause considerable measuring errors. 5.3.2 Troubleshooting Basic troubleshooting Problem Possible cause Suggested remedies Missing points in scan. Dust, debris or finger-
prints on the dome. Use a glass cleaning tis-
sue to clean the specific areas. Operation 23 23153_001bba Troubleshooting in operation mode LED color Instrument status Lighting interval continuous A system error occurred. If status does not change or the problem occurs again, contact the Leica support. Troubleshooting -
support contacts If you experience problems with your instrument, check the BLK ARC web page at https://www.blkarc.com/ for support information and contacts. 5.3.3 Field of View (FoV) Scanning laser -
field of view a b Vertical field of view: 270 Horizontal field of view: 360 5.4 Description Data Transfer Raw data can be transferred from the BLK ARC to a computing device using a USB cable data transfer or a wireless connection. 24 Operation 23154_0010036027090270abConnect23155_001 5.5 Description Cooling System 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. The filter cartridge is removable. Replace the filter cartridge by a new filter periodically. To remove the filter, refer to Filter Changing Procedure and follow the instruc-
tions. The exchanging period depends on the environment where the BLK ARC is mostly used. The more dusty the environment is, the more frequently the filter has to be exchanged. The BLK ARC is not supposed to work in a dusty environment, since the laser measurements suffer a lot from dust refraction. Refer to Ambient Conditions. Operation 25 6 6.1 Care and Transport 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. Inspect the cables regularly. In case the insulation is damaged, replace the cables immediately. CAUTION Unapproved supply or cables Connecting the supply improperly may cause serious damage to the device. Any damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty. Unapproved supply or cables can damage the device. Precautions:
Use only Leica-approved supply and cables. 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 container. Transport in a road vehicle Never carry the product loose in a road vehicle, as it can be affected by shocks and vibrations. 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 6.3 BLK ARC AC/DC power supply 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 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. Keep AC/DC power supply away from excessive dirt, dust and contamin-
ants After unpacking the product visually inspect the supply for possible dam-
age Unplug the product from the outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning 6.4 Cleaning and Drying Damp products Dry the product, the transport case, the foam inserts and the accessories at a temperature not higher than 40C /104F and clean them. Do not repack until everything is completely dry. Always close the transportation case when using in the field. 26 Care and Transport Housing parts of product and accessories Never touch the dome with your fingers. Only use a clean, soft, lint-free cloth for cleaning. If necessary, moisten the cloth with water or pure alcohol. Do not use other liquids; other liquids may attack the polymer components. AC/DC power supply Use only a clean, soft, lint-free cloth for cleaning. Cables and plugs Keep plugs clean and dry. Blow away any dirt lodged in the plugs of the connecting cables. 6.5 Dome Cleaning Procedure General cleaning information The dome must be kept clean. The instructions must be followed as described in this chapter to clean the dome. Dust and debris on the dome Cleaning of the camera lenses Using a compressed gas duster or canned air, remove dust and debris from surface of the dome. Never rub off dust or debris as this will scratch the glass and so possibly cause permanent damage to the special optical coatings. Soiling of the glass pane can cause extreme measurement errors and there-
fore useless data!
All soiling that is visible on the glass pane has to be removed, except for single small dust particles that adhere inevitably. For the glass cleaning procedure, the wet and dry lens cleaner Green Clean LC-7010 is recommended (www.green-clean.at/en.html). Clean the glass pane regularly with the recommended cleaning tissue:
It is recommended to leave the BLK ARC on a carrier mounted for stability. 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. Washing hands is necessary in order to avoid grease on the cleaning tissue. Better, use gloves to avoid finger oil on the glass. Then use the wet lens cleaning tissue (Green Clean LC-7010) until there is only a thin film of detergent visible. After that use the dry lens cleaning tissue (Green Clean LC-7010) to remove any remaining detergent. If any smears from cleaning are visible against back light, repeat the pro-
cedure. Do not use air from the pneumatic power system as this is always slightly oily!
Care and Transport 27 6.6 Filter Changing Procedure General cleaning information Follow the instructions as described in this chapter to:
Clean the air outlet. 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 Running the device without filters If the device is used without filters, dust is drawn inside and irretrievably damages inner components. Precautions:
Do not run the device without the filters. Ensure that both filters are inserted correctly. CAUTION Before any cleaning procedure, ensure that the instrument is switched off. 28 Care and Transport Position of air inlet and air outlet Changing the filter of the air inlet step-by-step a Air inlet with filter a Air outlet 1. 2. 3. 4. 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. Insert a new filter cover with filter in both air inlets. Ensure that both filter covers are inserted correctly. Fasten the screw. Care and Transport 29 23662_001a23663_001a23156_0014411443333222211 Cleaning the air out-
let The air outlet must be cleaned infrequently. Use a small brush to carefully remove dust laying down in the aluminum ribs. Cleaning the air outlet can be done only from the outside. Do not use compressed air to clean the air outlet. If some particles of dust are clearly stuck inside the mesh, do not try to remove the particles. It may force the particles to move further in and damage the mesh. 30 Care and Transport 23672_001 7 7.1 Storage and communication Detail camera Panoramic cameras Technical Data General Technical Data of the Product Function Internal storage Communication Camera data Type Single image Field of view White balancing Minimum range Shutter Camera data Type Single image Field of view White balancing Minimum range Shutter Value 6 hours of scanning (uncompressed data) 24 hours of scanning (compressed data) Integrated 802.11 b/g/n/ac WLAN with MIMO. Value Color sensor, fixed focal length 3040 4056 pixels 90 120 Automatic 55 cm Rolling Value 100 135 Automatic 30 cm Global Color sensor, fixed focal length 1080 1440 pixels 7.2 System Performance System performance and accuracy All accuracy specifications are one sigma (1) under Leica Geosystems standard test conditions unless otherwise noted. Accuracy of single measurement at 78% albedo Angle (horizontal/vertical) 3D point accuracy Value 30"/30"
3 mm @ 10 m Laser System Performance 7.3 7.4 Laser scanning system data The scanning system is a high speed time-of-flight unit, enhanced by Wave-
form Digitizing (WFD) technology with a maximum scan rate of 420.000 points/second. BLK ARC power supply Description Electrical Data Voltage nominal Operation range Value 12 V DC 948 V DC Technical Data 31 7.5 Environmental specifications Description Max. power Value 25 W Environmental Specifications Type Operating temperature
[C]
Storage temperature
[C]
Instrument 0 to +40 AC/DC power supply 0 to +40 25 to +70 40 to +70 Type Protection against water, dust and sand Instrument IP54 (IEC 60529) Dust protected Betamesh BM90 filtration level 69 m Betamesh BM20 filtration level 20 m Protection against splashing water from any direction. AC/DC power supply IPX0 (IEC 60529) Only operate in dry environments, for example in buildings and vehicles. Type Humidity Instrument max. 95% non-condensing AC/DC power supply max. 80% non-condensing Type Instrument AC/DC power supply Limits of use Indoor and outdoor use. Working altitude: unlimited Indoor use only. Working altitude: 2000 m Type Instrument Lighting Fully operational from bright sunlight to complete darkness. 32 Technical Data 7.6 Dimensions Dimensions BLK ARC 7.7 Weight Accessories AC power supply Weight Instrument Leica BLK ARC Dimensions [mm] (D W H) 105 x 45 x 30 Weight [kg]
Weight [lbs]
0.690 1.52 7.8 Accessories 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) BLK ARC Quick Guide Leica USB documentation card BLK Cleaning cloth Technical Data 33 23157_00180 mm80 mm184 mm92.5 mm 7.9 Labeling Conformity to National Regulations Frequency band Frequency band [MHz]
Type WLAN Client mode Type WLAN Type WLAN 2412-2462 5180-5240, 5260-5320, 5500-5700 Output power [mW]
100 max. Antenna Gain [dBi]
Dual dipole antenna MIMO system 3 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-
tems.com/ce. 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. Output power Antenna EU USA 34 Technical Data IP54MadeinSwitzerlandCH-9435HeerbruggLeicaGeosystemsAGArt.No.:947000Model:BLKARCdatedMay8,2019.NoticeNo.56,describedinLaserIEC60825-1Ed.3.,asconformancewithand1040.11exceptforComplieswith21CFR1040.10FCCID:RFD-BLKARCIC:3177A-BLKARCcauseundesiredoperationincludinginterferencethatmaymustacceptanyinterferencereceived,harmfulinterference,and(2)thisdeviceconditions:(1)ThisdevicemaynotcauseOperationissubjecttothefollowingtwoThisdevicecomplieswithpart15oftheFCCRules,23091_001 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. CAUTION Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Leica Geosystems for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This Class (B) digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numrique de la classe (B) est conforme la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Canada Compliance Statement This device contains license-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that com-
ply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canadas license-
exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. 2. This device may not cause interference. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Canada Dclaration de Conformit Lmetteur/rcepteur exempt de licence contenu dans le prsent appareil est conforme aux CNR dInnovation, Sciences et Dveloppement conomique Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. Lexploitation est autorise aux deux conditions suivantes:
1. 2. Lappareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage;
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