Leica 3D Disto User manual

Leica 3D Disto

User Manual

Version 0.9

English

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 informa-

tion.

Read carefully through the User Manual before you switch on the product.

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

Serial No.: _______________

3D Disto, Introduction 3

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

Trademarks • Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Type Description

Danger Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not

avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

Warning Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or an unintended

use which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious

injury.

Caution Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or an unintended

use which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate

injury and/or appreciable material, financial and environ-

mental 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

3D Disto, Table of Contents 5

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

3D Disto, Table of Contents

6.6.2 Tilted Areas 100

7 Software Applications 101

7.1 Overview 101

7.2 Tool Kit 102

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

7.3 Location 115

7.4 Room Scan 121

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 Projector 137

7.5.1 Workflow 138

7.5.2 Targeting and Layout with RM100 Remote Control 145

3D Disto, Table of Contents 7

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

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

3D Disto, How to Use this Manual 9

1 How to Use this Manual

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

Index The index is at the back of the manual.

Keys, fields and options on the screens which are considered as self-explanatory are

not explained.

Validity of this

manual

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

Available

documentation Name Description/Format

3D Disto User

Manual

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.

-

3D Disto Quick

Start

Intended as a quick reference field guide. 

Safety Manual Provides important safety instructions for use of

3D Disto.



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 effi-

ciency and keeps you and your equipment instantly updated with the latest informa-

tion from Leica Geosystems.

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