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Leica DISTO™ X6 The original laser distance meter User Manual Version 1.0 English...
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This manual applies to the Leica DISTO™ X6. Where there are differences between the standard setups they are clearly described. 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...
Table of Contents Safety Directions General Introduction Definition of Use Limits of Use Responsibilities Hazards of Use Laser Classification Overview Instrument Setup Operation Settings Functions Message Codes Care Technical Data Conformity to National Regulations International Limited Warranty Table of Contents...
Safety Directions Safety Directions 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 operational hazards. The person responsible for the product must ensure that all users understand these directions and adhere to them.
Type Description Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or an WARNING unintended use which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or an CAUTION unintended use which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
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Opening the product using tools, for example a screwdriver, unless this is permitted • for certain functions Use with accessories from other manufacturers without the prior written explicit • approval of Leica Geosystems AG Modification or conversion of the product • Deliberate dazzling of third parties; also in the dark •...
Responsibilities Manufacturer of the Leica Geosystems AG, CH-9435 Heerbrugg, hereinafter referred to as Leica Geosystems, product is responsible for supplying the product, including the User Manual and original accessor- ies, in a safe condition.
▶ Although the product meets the strict regulations and standards which are in force in this respect, Leica Geosystems AG cannot completely exclude the possibility that other equipment can be disturbed or that humans or animals can be affected. ▶...
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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 poison- •...
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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. ▶ The product is a class A product when operated with the internal batteries. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
NOTICE Target surfaces Measuring errors and increase of measuring time can occur. Precautions: ▶ Keep in mind that measuring errors can occur when measuring to colourless liquids, glass, styrofoam or permeable surfaces or when aiming at high gloss surfaces. ▶ Against dark surfaces the measuring time increases.
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Safety Directions CAUTION Class 2 laser product From a safety perspective, class 2 laser products are not inherently safe for the eyes. Precautions: ▶ Avoid staring into the beam or viewing it through optical instruments. ▶ Avoid pointing the beam at other people or at animals. ▶...
Overview Components The Leica DISTO™ is a laser distance meter operating with a class 2 laser. See chapter 9 Technical Data for scope of use. Display/Touch screen ON/DIST, ON/Measure Left selection key linked to symbols above Clear/OFF Zoom/Navigate upwards/Pointfinder Add/Navigate left Enter/Equal Right selection key linked to symbols above Menu –...
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Overview Basic measuring screen Pointfinder on Pointfinder off Status bar Favourite, left key Active function Cross hair Favourite, right key Measuring results Selection screen Red icons represent Functions ☞ Black icons represent Settings Function/Settings menu Touch icon or press the left selection key to switch between Function/Settings menu.
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Basic result screen Back step-by-step. For example: Repeat measurement Repeat function For example: Repeat whole measurement Save result. Check saved results in the REPORTS menu. Option: For some functions to measure multiple points Icons on status bar Time Gesture control Bluetooth is switched on Scroll up/down for further results Bluetooth connection established...
Instrument Setup Instrument Setup Charging the Li-Ion Charge the battery before using it for the first time. battery by USB Use the original charging cable only. ☞ Plug the small end of the cable into the port of the device, and plug the end of the charger into an electrical socket.
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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 •...
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Instrument Setup Switching ON/OFF Device is turned ON. Device is turned OFF. If the device does not react anymore or cannot be switched off, press and hold ☞ the C/Off key for about 10 s. After releasing the button, the device restarts. Start-up wizard This wizard starts automatically when switching the device ON the very first time or after a Reset.
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Clear Leave current function, go to default operation mode. Message codes NOTICE If the message "i" appears with a number, observe the instructions in 7 Message Codes section. Instrument Setup...
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Instrument Setup Example: Multifunctional When measuring with 90° flipped-out endpiece, make sure that it lies plane ☞ endpiece against the edge you measure from. Example: The orientation of the endpiece is automatically detected and the zero point is ☞ adjusted accordingly.
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Adjusting measuring reference Adjusting the measuring reference only works ☞ in pointing mode. Make sure that the laser is switched on. Distance is measured from the rear of the device (standard setting) Distance is measured from the front of the device Distance is measured from the tripod thread Confirm setting.
Operation Operation Using the touch screen Use only fingers to use the touch screen • Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact with other electrical devices • Electrostatic discharges can cause the touch screen to malfunction • Do not allow the touch screen to contact water.
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Spread two fingers apart to zoom if pointfinder is acti- vated. Instead of using the touch screen, the normal keypad keys can be used also. ☞ Single DISTANCE Aim active laser at target. Measured distance Operation...
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Operation Permanent/minimum- maximum measuring Used to measure room diagonals (maximum val- min. max. 2 sec ues) or horizontal distance (minimum values). Live view The minimum distance measured The maximum distance measured Main line: The current value measured Stops permanent/minimum-maximum measuring. The measuring results are displayed.
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Use the Down navigation key to take over ☞ values in the main line for sending by Bluetooth. Exit Add/subtract The next measure- ment is added to the previous one The next measure- − ment is subtracted from the previous Operation...
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Operation Push the Enter/Equal key to stop adding/substracting values. This process can be repeated as required. The same process can be used for ☞ adding or subtracting areas or volumes. Bluetooth data DISTO™ Plan. Use App for Bluetooth data transfer. Your device can also be transfer updated through this App.
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Bluetooth 4.0 or higher. The number of possible measurements with only one battery charge is hardly affected due to the Low Energy technology. Following software and app are available from Leica Geosystems. They extend the pos- sibilities arising with the use of Leica DISTO™: DISTO™...
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Operation We provide no warranty for free Leica DISTO™ software and offer no support ☞ for it. We accept no liability whatsoever arising from the use of the free soft- ware and we are not obliged to provide corrections nor to develop upgrades. A wide range of commercial software can be found on our homepage.
Settings Overview Press the MENU key twice to enter the settings menu. Settings Activate/deactivate KEY LOCK GESTURE ON/OFF BEEP ON/OFF ANGLE UNITS BLUETOOTH ON/OFF DISTANCE UNITS FAVORITES BLUETOOTH SETTINGS Settings...
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Settings DISTANCE OFFSET DATE/TIME LANGUAGE RESET DEVICE DISPLAY ILLUMINATION INFORMATION SCREEN ROTATION TILT CALIBRATION SHUTDOWN TIME Switch TOUCH SCREEN ON/OFF...
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Pointfinder Activate/deactivate KEY LOCK An activated key lock stays active even if the device is switched off. Toggle ON/OFF Exit settings. Settings...
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Settings If KEY LOCK is activated: Press the = key after device is switched on to access ☞ device. GESTURE ON/OFF This feature allows triggering measurements without touching the device. To do so, wipe through laser beam with hand or other object within 25 cm. Toggle ON/OFF Exit settings.
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ANGLE UNITS Exit settings. Refuse Confirm BLUETOOTH ON/OFF Toggle ON/OFF Exit settings. Settings...
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Settings When Bluetooth is switched on, a black Bluetooth icon is displayed in status ☞ bar. Once connection is established, the colour of the icon changes to blue. DISTANCE UNITS Toggle between the units. Example Confirm setting. Exit settings.
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FAVORITES Select favourite function. Press the left or right selection key. Function is set as favourite above the corresponding selection key. Exit settings. Settings...
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Settings BLUETOOTH SETTINGS BT SETTINGS - KEYBOARD MODE Select ON or OFF. Enables measurements to be transmitted as entered on an external keyboard to a computer, tablet or Confirm setting. smartphone. BT SETTINGS - BT NAVIGATION If activated, it is possible to send measurements manually by using the right favourite key.
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BT SETTINGS - DECIMAL SEPARATOR Select kind of decimal point for transmitted value. Confirm setting. BT SETTINGS - UNITS TRANSFER Select if unit is transmitted or not. Confirm setting. For example, move between cells when working with Microsoft Excel. A long press/ hold of the corresponding favourite key, starts the function as shown on the display (grey colour).
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Settings BT SETTINGS - TERMINATION AFTER VALUE Select termination of transmission. Confirm setting. BT SETTINGS - AUTOSEND Select if value is transmit- ted automatically or manu- ally. Confirm setting. Exit settings.
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Depending on the chosen settings for Keyboard mode and Autosend, some ☞ selection points might be skipped. DISTANCE OFFSET An offset adds or subtracts a specified value automatically to or from all measurements. This function allows tolerances to be taken into account. The offset icon is displayed. Select digit.
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Settings RESET DEVICE Reset returns the instrument to the factory settings. All customised settings and memor- ies are lost. Refuse Confirm DISPLAY ILLUMINATION Select brightness.
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To save power, reduce bright- ☞ ness if not necessary. Confirm setting. Exit settings. SCREEN ROTATION Toggle ON/OFF Exit settings. Settings...
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Exit information screen. Exit settings. TILT CALIBRATION This icon appears on the screen once the Leica DISTO™ X6 is operated without an adapter. Refer to Tilt Sensor for details. This icon appears on the screen once the Leica DISTO™ X6 is mounted on a Leica DST 360‑X.
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Settings Place device on absolutely flat surface. Once finished, press the ON/DIST key. Follow the instructions on the screen. 180° Turn the device horizontally by 180° and place it again on absolutely flat surface.
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Once finished, press the ON/DIST key. Follow the instructions on the screen. Place device on absolutely flat surface. Once finished, press the ON/DIST key. Follow the instructions on the screen. Settings...
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Settings 180° Turn the device horizontally by 180° and place it again on absolutely flat surface. Once finished, press the ON/DIST key. After 2 s, the device goes back to the basic ☞ mode.
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DST 360-X CALIBRATION For levelling, the device must be in an inclination range of ±5°. Roughly level the device on the Leica DST 360‑X horizontally. Aim at a target in approximately 5 m distance. Push ON/DIST for measurement. Flip the device by 180°. Rotate the device by 180°...
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Settings Rotate the device by 180°. Flip the device by 180° and aim at the same tar- get as in the previous measurement. Push ON/DIST for measurement. Flip the device by 180°. 10 Rotate the device by 180° and aim very accurate at the same target as in the previous measure- ment.
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SHUTDOWN TIME Define time when device shall switch off automatically. Exit settings. Refuse Confirm Settings...
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Settings Switch TOUCH SCREEN ON/OFF Toggle ON/OFF Exit settings. Pointfinder This feature is a great help for outdoor measuring. The integrated pointfinder (view screen) shows the target on the display. The device measures in the middle of the crosshair, even if the laser dot is not visible. Parallax errors occur when the pointfinder camera is used on close targets, with ☞...
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Option 2: Toggle ON/OFF Exit settings. Adjust zoom while toggling the zoom key. The zoom stage is shown. Adjust illumination with navigation keys left and right. The DISPLAY ILLUMINA- TION value is shown. Settings...
Functions Functions Overview LEVELLING SMART HORIZONTAL HEIGHT TRACKING AREA Single DISTANCE VOLUME TRIANGLE AREA TIMER REPORTS HEIGHT PROFILE SLOPE STAKE OUT MIP - WIDTH...
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MIP - AREA MIP - DIAMETER POINT TO POINT POINT TO POINT - LEVELLED POINT TO LINE 2) 3) 3D DATA CAPTURING P2P - FILES SMART AREA Activated, when connected to Leica DST 360‑X adapter DXF and CSV Functions...
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Functions Close/exit all functions described in this chapter as follows: Leave menu. Exit. LEVELLING Displays inclinations of 360°. Instrument beeps at 0°. Ideal for horizontal or vertical adjustments.
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SMART HORIZONTAL Up to 360° and a trans- Aim laser at target. verse tilt of ±10°. Measured distance, x Angle, α Height difference from measuring point, y Horizontal distance, z Save result. Check saved results in the REPORTS menu HEIGHT TRACKING Heights of buildings or trees without suitable reflective points can be determined.
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Functions Aim laser at lower point. Aim laser at upper points and angle/height tracking starts automatically. Distance P0 Angle α Angle β Tracking height y if device is turned on tripod Save result. Check saved results in the REPORTS menu...
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Distance z Use the Down navigation key to take over values in the main line for sending ☞ by Bluetooth. AREA Aim laser at first target point. Functions...
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Functions First distance Second distance Circumference Area Save result. Check saved results in the REPORTS menu Aim laser at second target point. The main result is the area of this rectangle. The individual measured values are ☞ shown above the main line. Partial measurements/painter function: Press + or −...
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Measured distance VOLUME Aim laser at first target point. Aim laser at second target Aim laser at third target point. point. Functions...
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Functions Circumference Ceiling/floor area Wall areas Volume Save result. Check saved results in the REPORTS menu Volume First distance Second distance Third distance More results. TRIANGLE AREA Aim laser at first target point.
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Aim laser at second target Aim laser at third target point. point. First distance Second distance Third distance Angle between first and second measurement Save result. Check saved results in the REPORTS menu Circumference Triangular area More results. Functions...
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Functions The main result is the area of this triangle. With + or − several triangle can be ☞ added or subtracted. Refer to Add/subtract TIMER Select release time. The timer starts once the ON/DIST key is pressed. The countdown is dis- •...
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Number of reports available Type of report Screenshot of last measuring point Delete one or all reports Toggle between available reports. Check measuring details of the selected report. Functions...
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Functions HEIGHT PROFILE Start measuring. First measurement is the reference point Set absolute height of reference point. Example: Height above sea level Aim at reference point (REF). Step back to read out previous meas- 2 × uring points Horizontal distance to device = d Height difference to reference point...
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Push the ON/DIST key for > 2 s for continuous height profile measuring. ☞ Ideal for measuring of height differences to a reference point. Can be also used ☞ to measure profiles and terrain sections. After measuring the reference point, the horizontal distance and height is displayed for each following point.
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Functions SLOPE Aim laser at upper target point. Aim laser at lower target point. Horizontal distance between both points Vertical height between both points Included angle between both points Distance between both points Save result. Check saved results in the REPORTS menu...
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P1 angle P1 distance P2 angle P2 distance Save result. Check saved results in the REPORTS menu Indirect distance measuring between two points with additional results. Ideal ☞ for applications such as length and slope of roof, height of chimneys,… It is important, that the instrument is positioned in the same vertical plane as the two measured points.
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Functions Adjust distance a. Adjust distance b. Start measuring. Move Press = to approve Press = to approve device slowly along the STAKE-OUT - "a". STAKE-OUT - "b". stake out line. The distance to the previous/next stake out point is displayed. # of previous stake out Distance to previous stake out Total distance...
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MIP - WIDTH It is absolutely necessary to aim with the laser per- pendicular to the object. 4× 2× 1× If necessary, use the Zoom Select arrows with the for precise aiming. right favourite key or by tapping on the display. Adjust for measurement by arrow keys or on touch screen.
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Functions Distance to object Width between the two arrow positions Save result. Check saved results in the REPORTS menu Confirm measurement. Corresponding width is cal- culated. MIP - AREA Aim perpendicular to the horizontal centreline of the area. This area must be perfectly flat on the ver- tical plane.
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4× 2× 1× If necessary, use the Zoom Select arrows with the for precise aiming. right favourite key or by tapping on the display. Adjust for measurement by arrow keys or on touch screen. Width between the two arrow positions Length between the two arrow positions Circumference Area...
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Functions Distance MIP - DIAMETER Ø Aim laser perpendicular to the middle of the round object.
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4× 2× 1× If necessary, use the Zoom Select arrows with the for precise aiming. right favourite key or by tapping on the display. Adjust for measurement by arrow keys or on touch screen. Distance to object Circumference Circular area Diameter Save result.
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Functions POINT TO POINT The POINT TO POINT measurement function is activated when connected to the Leica DST 360‑X. Aim laser at first target point. Aim laser at second target point.
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Distance to first target point Distance to second target point Distance between first and second target point Save result. Check saved results in the REPORTS menu Use the Down navigation key to take over values in the main line for sending ☞...
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Functions For levelling, the device The colour of the bubble must be in an inclination indicates the levelling range of ±5°. status. Red: Not levelled. Adjust the Leica DST 360‑X. Rotate the device clock- Rotate the device clock- A green bubble indicates wise 90°.
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Aim laser at first target point. Aim laser at second target point. Vertical height between both points Horizontal distance between both points Angle between both points Distance between both points Save result. Check saved results in the REPORTS menu Functions...
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Functions Distance between both points Distance to the first target point Distance to the second target point Height between first and second target point Use the Down navigation key to take over values in the main line for sending ☞ by Bluetooth.
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For levelling, the device The colour of the bubble must be in an inclination indicates the levelling range of ±5°. status. Red: Not levelled. Adjust the Leica DST 360‑X. Rotate the device clock- Rotate the device clock- A green bubble indicates wise 90°.
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Functions POINT TO LINE - start measurement Aim at the starting point, first point of the reference line. Aim at the second point along the reference line. Length of reference line Distance to second point...
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Confirmation: Reference Aim at the point of line has been defined. interest, POI. Depending on the position of the POI, measurement res- ults may show positive and/or negative values. Distance from starting point on reference line to 90° projection of POI Distance from POI to reference line The measuring results disappear after 2 sec.
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Functions Interpreting results: 1: starting point, 2: second point Distance from starting point on reference line to 90° projection of POI: a > 0 Distance from POI to reference line: b > 0 1: starting point, 2: second point Distance from starting point on reference line to 90°...
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1: starting point, 2: second point Distance from starting point on reference line to 90° projection of POI: a < 0 Distance from POI to reference line: b > 0 3D DATA CAPTURING Measure CAD files like DXF to be used in CAD programs or user-specific software. •...
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Functions Adjust the Leica DST 360‑X. Rotate the device clock- Rotate the device clock- A green bubble indicates wise 90°. Follow the wise 90°. Follow the correct levelling. instructions on the display. instructions on the display. Check status line: Indicates proper lev- elling Indicates insufficient levelling...
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Aim at additional points. Stops DXF capture and saves data. Number of measured points Ticks indicate format of results available Time stamp of measurement Finish and save measurement Back, collect more measuring points Finish measurement. Open P2P - FILES. Refer to P2P - FILES for details.
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Functions P2P - FILES Number of 3D data measurements. Toggle left/ right to see available data sets Number of measured points of the selected 3D data measurement Checks indicate format of results available of the selected 3D data measurement Time stamp of selected 3D data measurement Delete the selected 3D data measurement Exit Use the USB Type-C con-...
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Open one of the DXF dir- ectories to see the con- tent. Content description of the DXF directory, example: 2DG_*.dxf: 2D ground plan • 2DW_*.dxf: 2D wall plan • 3D_*.dxf: 3D plan • *.csv: Table with polar and cartesian coordinates •...
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Functions Distance between last and previous measured point Distance between last and first meas- ured point Circumference Aim at additional points. By pressing =, the area is Area Maximum 30. calculated. Save result. Check For correct results, points saved results in the must be measured clock- REPORTS menu...
Message Codes Overview Code Cause Correction Transverse tilt greater than 10° Hold the instrument without any transverse tilt. Calibration error Make sure the device is placed on an absolutely horizontal and flat sur- face. Repeat the calibration proced- ure. If the error still occurs contact your dealer.
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Message Codes Code Cause Correction Laser beam interrupted Repeat measurement. Battery status poor Replace battery to avoid severe damage on the device. Hardware error If this message continuously appears, the device must be ser- viced. Ask dealer for help. 300-303 Error with Leica DST 360‑X Repeat procedure.
Technical Data Technical Data General Accuracy with favourable conditions 1 mm/0.04″ Accuracy with unfavourable conditions 2 mm/0.08″ Range with favourable conditions 0.05-250 m/0.16-820 ft Range with unfavourable conditions 0.05-150 m/0.16-500 ft Smallest unit displayed 0.1 mm/ 1/32″ X-Range Power Technology Laser class Laser type 635 nm, <...
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360° Tilt measuring range Measuring range with Leica DST 360‑X 360° horizontal Measuring range with Leica DST 360‑X −64° to > 90° vertical ±5 mm/5 m | ±10 mm/10 m Tolerance P2P function at distances Protection class IP65 (dust tight and jet-water protected) Automatic laser switch off after 90 s Automatic power switch off...
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Technical Data Weight (with batteries) 230 g/8.11 oz Temperature range storage −25 to 70 °C/−13 to 158 °F Temperature range operation −10 to 55 °C/14 to 131 °F Charging time Charging temperature 5 to 40 °C Charging power 5 V/1 A Functions Distance measuring Min/Max measuring...
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Personalised Favorites Timer Point to point function/distance Smart Area Height tracking Height profile Sloped objects Profile Measurement Gesture Control Point-to-line function CAD data capturing (DXF/CSV/JPG) Measure in Picture In combination with Leica DST 360‑X adapter. Technical Data...
The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the fol- lowing Internet address: http://www.disto.com/ce. UKCA Hereby, Leica Geosystems AG declares that the radio equipment type Leica DISTO™ X6 is following the provisions of the applicable relevant statutory requirement S.I. 2017 No. 1206 Radio Equipment Regulations 2017.
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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital instrument, 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 and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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The radiated rf output power of the instrument is below the FCC radio frequency expos- ure limits for portable devices according to KDB 447498. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Leica Geosystems for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
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Others The conformity for countries with other national regulations has to be approved prior to use and operation. Technical Data...
International Limited Warranty Description International Limited Warranty The Leica DISTO™ X6 comes with a two year warranty from Leica Geosystems AG. To receive an additional year warranty, the product must be registered on our website at Leica Disto Warranty within eight weeks of the purchase date. If the product is not registered, our two year warranty applies.
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