Leica Geosystems CPD 3DDISTO User Manual

Version 0.9
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 carefully through the User Manual 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 need to contact your authorised dealer or to
register in the Leica MyWorld portal.

Serial No.: _______________

Symbols The symbols used in this manual have the following meanings:

Type Description

Danger Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not

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Warning Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or an unintended

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Caution Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or an unintended

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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 9

2 Technical Terms and Abbreviations 13

3 Description of the System 25

3.1 General 3D Disto System Information 25

3.2 Container Contents 26

3.3 Instrument Components 28

3.3.1 3D Disto 28

3.3.2 Control Unit 32

3.3.3 RM100 Remote Control 33

3.4 Power Supply 34

3.4.1 3D Disto 34

3.4.2 Control Unit 35

3.4.3 RM100 Remote Control 37

3.5 Software Concept 38

4 User Interface 44

4.1 Control Unit 44

4.1.1 Screen 45

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4.1.2 Main Operation Bar 48

4.1.3 Tool Bar 49

4.1.4 Icons & Symbols 50

4.2 RM100 Remote Control 53

5 Instrument Setup 54

5.1 Startup Procedure 54

5.2 Assistant 62

5.3 Device Configuration and Menu Settings 64

5.4 Data Management 67

5.4.1 General 67

5.4.2 File Manager 69

5.4.3 Photo and Secure Points Administration 71

5.4.4 Data Transfer 73

5.5 Calculator 79

6 Operation 81

6.1 Measurements 81

6.2 Viewfinder 82

6.3 Measurement Workflow 87

6.4 Touch Screen in Sketch Area 92

6.5 Addition and Subtraction 94

6.6 Area & Volume Calculations 97

6.6.1 Horizontal Areas/Volumes 98

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3D Disto, Table of Contents

7 Software Applications 101

7.1 Overview 101

7.2 Tool Kit 102

7.3 Location 115

7.4 Room Scan 121

7.5 Projector 137

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6.6.2 Tilted Areas 100

7.2.1 Comfort Plumbing 103

7.2.2 Comfort Targeting 105

7.2.3 Comfort Level 107

7.2.4 Meter Mark 109

7.2.5 Height Tracking 111

7.2.6 Parallel Line 113

7.4.1 Manual Measurement 123

7.4.2 Unfold Mode 125

7.4.3 Auto Shapes 127

7.4.4 Automated Profile Room Scan 130

7.5.1 Workflow 138

7.5.2 Targeting and Layout with RM100 Remote Control 145

8 Error Messages 146

9 Check & Adjust 148

9.1 Overview 148

9.2 Cross Hair Offset 150

9.3 V-Index Error 152

9.4 Tilt Sensor Calibration 154

9.5 Reset to Factory Settings 156

10 Instrument Protection (Theft Protection) 157

11 Care and Transport 159

11.1 Transport 159

11.2 Storage 160

11.3 Cleaning and Drying 161

12 Safety Directions 162

12.1 General 162

12.2 Intended Use 163

12.3 Limits of Use 165

12.4 Responsibilities 166

12.5 Hazards of Use 167

12.6 Laser Classification 172

12.7 Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC 174

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3D Disto, Table of Contents

12.8 FCC Statement, Applicable in U.S. 177

12.9 Conformity to National Regulations 181

13 Technical Data 182

14 International Limited Warranty, Software License Agreement 187

Index 190

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1 How to Use this Manual

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Index The index is at the back of the manual.

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Validity of this
manual

Available
documentation

3D Disto, How to Use this Manual

It is recommended to setup the instrument while reading through this manual.

Keys, fields and options on the screens which are considered as self-explanatory are
not explained.

This manual applies to the 3D Disto instruments and software application.

Name Description/Format

3D Disto User
Manual

3D Disto Quick
Start

Safety Manual Provides important safety instructions for use of

All instructions required in order to operate the
instrument to 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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3D Disto, How to Use this Manual

Refer to the following resources for all 3D Disto documentation/software:

• the Leica 3D Disto CD

• https://myworld.leica-geosystems.com

myWorld@Leica Geosystems (https://myworld.leica-geosystems.com) offers a wide
range of services, information and training material.
With direct access to myWorld, you are able to access all relevant services whenever
it is convenient for you, 24 hours a day, 7 days per week. This increases your effi­ciency and keeps you and your equipment instantly updated with the latest informa­tion from Leica Geosystems.

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3D Disto, How to Use this Manual

Service Description

myProducts Simply add all Leica Geosystems products that you and your

mySupport Create new support requests for your products that will be

myTraining Enhance your product knowledge with the Leica Geosystems

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company own. View detailed information on your products, buy
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. View the
complete history of your Support and view detailed information on
each request in case 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

3D Disto_013

a

b

c

a

3D Disto_015

Line of sight

Horizontal angle

3D Disto, Technical Terms and Abbreviations

a) Line of sight
b) Tilting axis, horizontal rotation axis of the

instrument

c) Standing axis, vertical rotation axis of the

instrument

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a) Horizontal angle, in [°] or [gon]

Line of sight, laser beam and crosshair
must be congruent. Refer to "9 Check &
Adjust" for more information.

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3D Disto, Technical Terms and Abbreviations

3D Disto_016

a

3D Disto_017

a

Vertical angle

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Setting: Horizon = 0

a) Vertical angle, in [°], [gon], [1:n] or [%]

Setting: Horizon = 90° / 100gon

a) Vertical angle, in [°] or [gon]

Distances

a

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3D Disto_019

a) Orthogonal distance

a

b

c

a) Tie distance

b) Vertical distance = height difference

c) Horizontal distance

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3D Disto, Technical Terms and Abbreviations

3D Disto_014

a

b

Areas

a

b

3D Disto_020

Zenith and horizon

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a) Tilted area, as measured
b) Horizontal area, calculated by 3D Disto

a) Zenith:

Point on the plumb line above/below the
observer.

b) Horizon:

Plane/Line 90° to the plumb line.

References

+3.00

+2.10

0.00

-0.02

0.00

3D Disto_021

1.884

5.390

3D Disto_022

4.160

3.965

a

3D Disto, Technical Terms and Abbreviations

a

0.00

a) Reference height:

A level that all heights refer to.

5.134

a) Reference point:

A point that all dimensions refer to.

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3D Disto, Technical Terms and Abbreviations

3D Disto_023

3.101

2.911

7.040

7.002

a

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a) Reference line:

A line that all dimensions refer to.

Tilt sensor The tilt sensor guarantees correct results even if you do not set up the 3D Disto

3D Disto_024

3D Disto_025

0-3°

exactely horizontal.

Tilt sensor off = disabled
All measurement results relate to the
tilted axis and horizon of the 3D Disto.

3D Disto, Technical Terms and Abbreviations

Tilt sensor on = enabled
Measurement results are correctly hori­zontal 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
Crosshair

• The so called Viewfinder is an integrated camera which shows the target on the
Control Unit display.

•The crosshair is an aiming guide displayed on the Control Unit.

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a) Viewfinder
b) Crosshair

Secure Points Secure Points lock a measurement to a coordinate system. These reference

3D Disto_026

points allow to change the 3D Disto’s location or to continue a measurement 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. Relocate the 3D Disto or set it up "anywhere"
at a later time.

4. Measure the Secure Points again. 3D Disto
relocates itself and measurement works can
be continued.

3D Disto_027

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Refer to "7.3 Location" for more information.

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3D Disto, Technical Terms and Abbreviations

3D Disto_028

b

a

m/ft

Coordinates Coordinates describe the position of a point in the two or three dimensional room.

a) Two dimensional coordinates
b) Three dimensional coordinates

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Measure Measurement results can be transferred to a connected PC or USB stick for post-

3D Disto_045

CAD

3D Disto_046

CAD

processing.

Layout or
projection

Design data in DXF format can be imported and used to lay out the according points
or grids.

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3D Disto, Technical Terms and Abbreviations

Laser distance
meter (LDM)

The laser distance meter (LDM) allows to determine the distance by using a visible
red laser beam.

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Calibration Calibration is a workflow to check and adjust the accuracy of the instrument.

Refer to "9 Check & Adjust" for more information.

Ruler for offset
points

Ruler for offset points is an accessory that allows to measure inaccessible or hidden
points.

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3D Disto_035

a) Ruler for offset points

a

3 Description of the System

3D Disto_001 a b c d

3.1 General 3D Disto System Information

General
information

Leica Geosystems’ 3D Disto is a three dimensional measuring and projection system
that allows to measure points in a room from one setup position and generates 3D
data – ready to use or for post-processing.

3D Disto is operated via the Control Unit. Certain functions can also be managed by
the RM100 Remote Control.

3D Disto, Description of the System

a) Control Unit
b) USB cable
c) 3D Disto
d) RM100 Remote

Control

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3D Disto, Description of the System

ab

e

f g hd

c

3D Disto_002

3.2 Container Contents

Container
contents,
part 1 of 2

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a) 3D Disto with inbuilt SD WLAN Card
b) USB Connection Cable 3D Disto to

the Control Unit
Power Cable 3D Disto to the Control
Unit
Mini-USB Cable for PC

c) Data CD

Safety Instructions Manual,
3D Disto Getting Started Guide,
CE & Producer Certificate,
USB Stick

d) Four country-specific cables for

Power Supply 3D Disto

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

Container

i

j

3D Disto_003

k

contents,
part 2 of 2

i) Ruler for offset points
j) Power Supply 3D Disto
k) Control Unit with Pen,

Tripod Clamp and Hand
strap

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3D Disto, Description of the System

3.3 Instrument Components

3.3.1 3D Disto

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Instrument
components,
motor-driven part

a

b

c

3D Disto_004

c

d
e

c

f

a) LEDs for 3D Disto status
b) ON/OFF button
c) Trays to hold the instrument

g

d) Infrared (IR) interface
e) WLAN interface
f) Laser distance meter with Viewfinder
g) Circular bubble

Instrument

3D Disto_005

dc e f bba

component,
battery socket

a) Tripod thread 5/8”
b) 90° marking
c) Power supply connector for 3D Disto
d) LED for battery status
e) Data cable connector
f) Power supply connector to Control

Unit

Description of buttons and LEDs

Button/LEDs Description

ON/OFF button Button to turn instrument ON or OFF.

Instrument turns OFF after 15 minutes if not connected to the
Control Unit.

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3D Disto, Description of the System

Button/LEDs Description

LEDs for 3D Disto
status

LED for battery
status

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• Green and orange LEDs flash: If 3D Disto is turned ON.

• Orange LED flashes fast: Booting and Self-Levelling Proce­dure is running.

• Green LED flashes slowly: tilt  3° after Self-Levelling check.
3D Disto is ready for measurement. Tilt sensor is on.

• Orange LED flashes fast: tilt >3° after Self-Levelling check.

• Green LED off, orange LED flashes continuously:
An error happened. Refer to "8 Error Messages" for more
information.

For experts only: Tilt sensor off

• Green LED flashes slowly, followed by orange LED flashing
three times while green LED is off.

If instrument is on and connected to the charger:

• Green LED 1x flashing: Battery is charged to 25 %.

• Green LED 2x flashing: Battery is charged to 50 %.

• Green LED 3x flashing: Battery is charged to 75 %.

• Green LED flashes: Battery is fully charged.