Leica 3D Disto User Manual
Version 3.0
English
Leica 3D Disto
User Manual
3D Disto, Introduction
Introduction
Purchase Congratulations on the purchase of a Leica 3D Disto.
This manual contains important safety directions as well as instructions for setting
up the product and operating it. Refer to "12 Safety Directions" for further information.
Read through the User Manual carefully before you switch on the product.
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Product
identification
The serial number of your product is indicated on the data label, refer to "12.8 FCC
Statement, Applicable in U.S.". Enter the serial number in your manual and always
refer to this information when you contact your authorised dealer or to register in
the Leica myWorld portal.
Serial number: _______________
Symbols The symbols used in this manual have the following meanings:
Type Description
Danger Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not
Warning Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or an unintended
Caution Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or an unintended
Trademarks • Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
use which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.
use which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate
injury and/or 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.
3D Disto, Table of Contents
Table of Contents
In this manual Chapter Page
1 How to Use this Manual 10
2 Technical Terms and Abbreviations 14
3 Description of the System 27
3.1 General 3D Disto System Information 27
3.2 Container Contents 28
3.3 Instrument Components 30
3.3.1 3D Disto 30
3.3.2 Control Unit 34
3.3.3 RM100 Remote Control 35
3.4 Power Supply 36
3.4.1 3D Disto 36
3.4.2 Control Unit 37
3.4.3 RM100 Remote Control 39
3.5 Software Concept 40
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4 User Interface 47
4.1 Control Unit 47
4.1.1 Screen 48
4.1.2 Main Operation Bar 51
4.1.3 Toolbar 52
4.1.4 Icons & Symbols 53
4.2 RM100 Remote Control 57
5 Instrument Setup 58
5.1 Start-up Procedure 58
5.2 Assistant 65
5.3 Device Configuration and Menu Settings 67
5.4 Data Management 71
5.4.1 General 71
5.4.2 File Manager 73
5.4.3 Photo and Secure Points Administration 74
5.4.4 Data Transfer 76
5.4.5 Exported files 82
5.5 Calculator 83
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6 Operation 85
6.1 Measurements 85
6.2 Viewfinder 86
6.3 Measurement Workflow 91
6.4 Touch Screen in Sketch Area 97
6.5 Addition and Subtraction 99
6.6 Area & Volume Calculations 102
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6.6.1 Horizontal Areas/Volumes 103
6.6.2 Tilted Areas 105
7 Software Applications 106
7.1 Overview 106
7.2 Tool Kit 107
7.2.1 Comfort Plumbing 108
7.2.2 Comfort Targeting 110
7.2.3 Comfort Level 112
7.2.4 Metre Mark 114
7.2.5 Height Tracking 116
7.2.6 Parallel Line 118
7.3 Location 120
7.4 Room Scan 126
7.4.1 Manual Measurement 128
7.4.2 Unfold Mode 130
7.4.3 CAD tools 132
7.4.4 Automated Scans 149
7.5 Projector 159
7.5.1 Workflow 160
7.5.2 Targeting and Layout with RM100 Remote Control 167
8 Error Messages 168
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9 Check & Adjust 171
9.1 Overview 171
9.2 Crosshairs Offset 173
9.3 V-Index Error 175
9.4 Tilt Sensor Calibration 177
9.5 Reset to Factory Settings 179
10 Instrument Protection (Theft Protection) 180
11 Care and Transport 182
11.1 Transport 182
11.2 Storage 183
11.3 Cleaning and Drying 184
12 Safety Directions 185
12.1 General 185
12.2 Intended Use 186
12.3 Limits of Use 188
12.4 Responsibilities 189
12.5 Hazards of Use 190
12.6 Laser Classification 194
12.7 Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC 196
12.8 FCC Statement, Applicable in U.S. 199
12.9 Conformity to National Regulations 203
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13 Technical Data 205
14 International Limited Warranty, Software License Agreement 210
Index 213
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1 How to Use this Manual
Index The index is at the back of the manual.
Validity of this
manual
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It is recommended to set up the instrument while reading through this manual.
Keys, fields and options on the screens which are considered self-explanatory are not
explained.
This manual applies to the 3D Disto instruments and software application.
3D Disto, How to Use this Manual
Available
documentation
Name Description/Format
3D Disto User
Manual
3D Disto Quick
Start
Safety Manual Provides important safety instructions for use of
Refer to the following resources for all 3D Disto documentation/software:
• Leica 3D Disto Data CD
• https://myworld.leica-geosystems.com
myWorld@Leica Geosystems (https://myworld.leica-geosystems.com) offers a wide
range of services, information and training material.
In myWorld, you are able to access all relevant services at your convenience, 24 hours
a day, 7 days a week. This increases your efficiency and keeps you and your equipment updated with the latest information from Leica Geosystems.
All instructions required in order to operate the
instrument at a basic level are contained in this User
Manual. Provides an overview of the instrument
together with technical data and safety directions.
Intended as a quick reference field guide.
3D Disto.
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Service Description
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mySupport Create new support requests for your products that will be
myTraining Enhance your product knowledge with the Leica Geosystems
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additional options, update your products with the latest software
and keep up-to-date with the latest documentation.
answered by your local Leica Geosystems Support Team. See the
complete history of your support cases and view detailed information on each request if you want to refer to previous support
requests.
Campus - Information, Knowledge, Training. Study the latest online
training material or download training material on your products.
Keep up-to-date with the latest news on your products and register
for seminars or courses in your country.
2 Technical Terms and Abbreviations
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a
b
c
a
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Line of sight
Horizontal angle
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a) Line of sight
b) Tilting axis, horizontal rotation axis of the
instrument
c) Standing axis, vertical rotation axis of the
instrument
a) Horizontal angle: [°] or [gon]
Line of sight, laser beam and crosshairs
must be congruent. Refer to "9 Check &
Adjust" for more information.
3D Disto, Technical Terms and Abbreviations
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a
3D Disto_017
a
Vertical angle
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Setting: Horizon = 0
a) Vertical angle: [°], [gon], [1:n] or [%]
Setting: Horizon = 90°/100gon
a) Vertical angle: [°] or [gon]
Distances
a
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a) Perpendicular distance
a
b
c
a) Tie distance
b) Vertical distance = height difference
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c) Horizontal distance
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3D Disto, Technical Terms and Abbreviations
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a
b
Areas
a
b
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Plumb up and
horizon
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a) Tilted area, as measured
b) Horizontal area, calculated by 3D Disto
a) Plumb up:
Point on the plumb line above the observer.
b) Horizon:
Plane/Line 90° to the plumb line.
References
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4.160
5.390
3.965
5.134
1.884
a
+3.00
+2.10
0.00
-0.02
0.00
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a
0.00
a) Reference height:
A level that all heights refer to.
a) Reference point:
A point that all dimensions and positions refer
to.
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3D Disto, Technical Terms and Abbreviations
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3.101
2.911
7.040
7.002
a
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a) Reference axis/line:
A line that all dimensions refer to.
Tilt sensor The tilt sensor guarantees correct results even if the 3D Disto is not set up horizon-
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3D Disto_025
0-3°
tally.
Tilt sensor off = disabled
All measurement results relate to the
tilted axis and horizon of the 3D Disto.
Tilt sensor on = enabled
All measurement results relate to the
horizontal axis and horizon if the
3D Disto is set up between 0° and 3°.
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3D Disto, Technical Terms and Abbreviations
S_3D Disto_002 a b
Viewfinder and
crosshairs
• Viewfinder is an integrated camera which shows the target on the Control Unit
display.
• Crosshairs is an aiming guide displayed in the Viewfinder on the Control Unit.
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a) Viewfinder
b) Crosshairs
Secure Points Secure Points link measurements to a coordinate system. These reference points
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allow changing the 3D Disto’s location or continuing measurements at a later time,
so that all measurements fit together perfectly.
1. Name and place three to five self-adhesive
target marks on walls, ceiling or floor around
your working area.
2. Measure these target marks and save them as
Secure Points.
3. Move the 3D Disto or set it up "anywhere" at
a later time.
4. Measure the Secure Points again. 3D Disto
relocates itself and measurements can be
continued.
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Refer to "7.3 Location" for more information.
3D Disto, Technical Terms and Abbreviations
Coordinates Coordinates describe the position of a point in two- and three-dimensional space.
b
a
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m/ft
a) Two-dimensional coordinates
b) Three-dimensional coordinates
Measure Measurement results can be transferred to a connected PC or USB stick for post-
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CAD
processing.
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Layout or
projection
Design data in DXF and common table formats can be imported and used to lay out
the corresponding points or grids.
CAD
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Laser distance
metre (LDM)
Calibration Calibration is a workflow to check and adjust the accuracy of the instrument.
The laser distance metre (LDM) determines distances using a visible red laser beam.
Refer to "9 Check & Adjust" for more information.
Ruler for offset
points
The ruler for offset points is an accessory to measure inaccessible or hidden points.
?
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a) Ruler for offset points
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a
3D Disto, Description of the System
3 Description of the System
3.1 General 3D Disto System Information
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General
information
Leica Geosystems’ 3D Disto is a three-dimensional measuring and projection system
to measure points in a room from one setup position and that generates 3D data –
ready to use or for post-processing.
a) 3D Disto
b) USB Cable
c) Control Unit
d) RM100 Remote
3D Disto_001 a b c d
3D Disto is operated by the Control Unit. Certain functions can also be executed using
the RM100 Remote Control.
Control
3.2 Container Contents
ab
e
f g hd
c
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Container
contents,
part 1 of 2
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a) 3D Disto with built-in SD WLAN card
b) USB connection cable 3D Disto to the
Control Unit
Power cable 3D Disto to the Control
Unit
Micro-USB cable for PC
c) Data CD
Safety Instructions Manual,
3D Disto Quick Start,
CE & Producer Certificate,
USB Stick
d) Four country-specific cables for
3D Disto power supply
e) Target marks, self-adhesive, 50 units
in one bag
f) RM100 Remote Control
g) Control Unit power supply
h) Country-specific adapter plug-ins for
Control Unit power supply
3D Disto, Description of the System
i
j
3D Disto_003
k
Container
contents,
part 2 of 2
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i) Ruler for offset points
j) 3D Disto power supply
k) Control Unit with stylus,
tripod clamp and hand
strap
3.3 Instrument Components
3.3.1 3D Disto
Instrument
components,
motor-driven part
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a
b
c
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c
d
e
c
f
a) LEDs for 3D Disto status
b) ON/OFF button
c) Grips to hold the instrument
g
d) Infrared (IR) interface
e) WLAN interface
f) Laser distance metre with Viewfinder
g) Circular bubble
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