P3D 800 (01)

About these operating instructions

• Warning! Read and understand all accompanying documentation, including but not limited to instructions, safety warnings, illustrations, and specifications provided with this product. Familiarize yourself with all the instructions, safety warnings, illustrations, specifications, components, and functions of the product before use. Failure to do so may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious injury. Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
  
• products are designed for professional users and only trained, authorized personnel are permitted to operate, service and maintain the products. This personnel must be specifically informed about the possible hazards. The product and its ancillary equipment can present hazards if used incorrectly by untrained personnel or if used not in accordance with the intended use.
  
• The accompanying documentation corresponds to the current state of the art at the time of printing. Please always check for the latest version on the product’s page on Hilti’s website. To do this, follow the link or scan the QR code in this documentation, marked with the symbol .
  
• Ensure that these operating instructions are with the product when it is given to other persons.
  

Explanation of symbols

Warnings

Warnings alert persons to hazards that occur when handling or using the product. The following signal words are used:

Symbols in the operating instructions

The following symbols are used in these operating instructions:

	Comply with the operating instructions
	Instructions for use and other useful information
	Dealing with recyclable materials
	Do not dispose of electric equipment and batteries as household waste
	Hilti Li‑ion battery
	Hilti charger

Symbols in illustrations

The following symbols are used in illustrations:

	These numbers refer to the illustrations at the beginning of these operating instructions.
	The numbers in illustrations refer to important work steps or to components important for the work steps. In the text, the corresponding numbers draw attention to these work steps or components, e.g. (3) .
	Item reference numbers are used in the overview illustration and refer to the numbers used in the key in the product overview section.
	This symbol is intended to draw your special attention to certain points for handling the product.

Product-dependent symbols

General symbols

Symbols used in relation to the product.

	The product supports near-field communication (NFC) technology compatible with iOS and Android platforms.
	Li-ion battery

Sticker on the product

Laser information

VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION! DO NOT LOOK INTO THE LASER BEAM! LASER CLASS 2 PRODUCT. Wavelength 620-650 nm (class 2), maximum output power 1 mW Wavelength 1530-1570 nm (class 1) This product corresponds to the standard IEC 60825-1:2014 and corresponds to CFR 21 Sec. 1040 (Laser Notice 56).

General safety instructions, measuring tools

WARNING! Read all safety precautions and other instructions. Measuring tools can present hazards if handled incorrectly. Failure to observe the safety instructions and other instructions can result in damage to the measuring tool and/or serious injury.
Keep all safety precautions and instructions for future reference.
Work area safety

• Keep your workplace clean and well lit. Cluttered or poorly lit workplaces invite accidents.
  
• Do not operate the product in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust.
  
• Keep children and other persons clear when the product is in use.
  
• Use the product only within its specified limits.
  
• Comply with your national accident prevention regulations.
  

Electrical safety

• Do not expose the product to rain or moisture. Penetrating moisture can cause short circuits, electrical shock, burns or explosions.
  
• Although the product is protected against the entry of moisture, it should be wiped dry before being put away in its transport container.
  

Personal safety

• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a measuring tool. Do not use a measuring tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating the measuring tool can result in serious personal injury.
  
• Avoid unusual body positions. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
  
• Wear personal protective equipment. Wearing personal protective equipment reduces the risk of injury.
  
• Do not render safety devices ineffective and do not remove information and warning notices.
  
• Avoid accidental starting. Make sure that the measuring tool is switched off before connecting it to the battery and before picking it up or carrying it.
  
• Use the product and accessories in accordance with these instructions and in the way specified for this special type of tool. Take the working conditions and the work to be performed into account. Use of products for applications different from those intended could result in hazardous situations.
  
• Do not lull yourself into a false sense of security and do not flout the safety rules for measuring tools, even if you are familiar with the measuring tool after using it many times. Carelessness can result in serious injury within a fraction of a second.
  
• Do not use the measuring tool in the vicinity of medical devices.
  

Using and handling the measuring tool

• Use the product and accessories only when they are in perfect working order.
  
• Store measuring tools out of reach of children when not in use. Do not allow persons who are not familiar with the product or these instructions to operate it. Measuring tools are dangerous in the hands of inexperienced persons.
  
• Measuring tools need care and attention. Check that moving parts operate satisfactorily and do not jam, and make sure that no parts are broken or damaged in such a way that the measuring tool might no longer function correctly. Have damaged parts repaired before using the measuring tool. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained measuring tools.
  
• Do not under any circumstances modify or tamper with the product. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Hilti may restrict the user’s authorization to operate the product.
  
• Check the accuracy of the measuring tool before using it for important measurements, and if it has been dropped or subjected to other mechanical stresses.
  
• Due to the measuring principle employed, the results of measurements can be negatively affected by certain ambient conditions. These include, for example, the proximity of devices that produce strong magnetic or electro-magnetic fields, vibrations and temperature changes.
  
• Rapidly changing measuring conditions can falsify the results.
  
• When the product is brought into a warm environment from very cold conditions, or vice-versa, allow it to become acclimatized before use. Big differences in temperature can lead to incorrect operation and incorrect results.
  
• When adapters or accessories are used, make sure they are mounted securely.
  
• The measuring tool is designed for the tough conditions of jobsite use, but as with other optical and electrical products (e.g. binoculars, spectacles, cameras) it must be handled with care.
  
• The specified operating and storage temperatures must be observed.
  

Additional safety instructions for laser measuring tools

• Laser radiation in excess of Class 2 can be emitted if the product is opened without correct procedure being followed. Have the product repaired only by Hilti Service.
  
• Secure the area in which you will be taking measurements. While setting up the product, make sure that you do not direct the laser beam toward yourself or others. Laser beams should be projected well above or well below eye height.
  
• Keep the laser exit window clean in order to avoid measurement errors.
  
• Check the accuracy of the product before use and several times during use.
  
• Readings taken in the vicinity of reflective objects or surfaces, through panes of glass or similar materials can falsify the result of measurement.
  
• Mount the product on a suitable holder or bracket or on a tripod, or set it on a smooth, level surface.
  
• Do not work with surveyor's staffs in the vicinity of high-voltage electricity cables.
  
• Make sure that no other laser measuring tool that can influence your measurements is in use in the vicinity.
  
• Do not permit the laser beam to project beyond the controlled area.
  

Additional safety instructions

• Use the product and accessories only when they are in perfect working order.
  
• Never tamper with or modify the product or accessories in any way.
  
• Risk of injury by falling tools and/or accessories. Before starting work, check that the battery and installed accessories are secure.
  
• Do not touch rotating parts. Risk of injury.
  

Careful handling and use of batteries

• Comply with the following safety instructions for the safe handling and use of Li-ion batteries. Failure to comply can lead to skin irritation, severe corrosive injury, chemical burns, fire and/or explosion.
  
• Use only batteries that are in perfect working order.
  
• Treat batteries with care in order to avoid damage and prevent leakage of fluids that are extremely harmful to health!
  
• Do not under any circumstances modify or tamper with batteries!
  
• Do not disassemble, crush or incinerate batteries and do not subject them to temperatures over 80 °C (176 °F).
  
• Never use or charge a battery that has suffered an impact or been damaged in any other way. Check your batteries regularly for signs of damage.
  
• Never use recycled or repaired batteries.
  
• Never use the battery or a battery-operated power tool as a striking tool.
  
• Never expose batteries to the direct rays of the sun, elevated temperature, sparking, or open flame. This can lead to explosions.
  
• Do not touch the battery poles with your fingers, tools, jewelry, or other electrically conductive objects. This can damage the battery and also cause material damage and personal injury.
  
• Keep batteries away from rain, moisture and liquids. Penetrating moisture can cause short circuits, electric shock, burns, fire and explosions.
  
• Use only chargers and power tools approved for the specific battery type. Read and follow the relevant operating instructions.
  
• Do not use or store the battery in explosive environments.
  
• If the battery is too hot to touch, it may be defective. Put the battery in a place where it is clearly visible and where there is no risk of fire, at an adequate distance from flammable materials. Allow the battery to cool down. If it is still too hot to touch after an hour, the battery is faulty. Consult Hilti Service or read the document entitled "Instructions on safety and use for Hilti Li-ion batteries".
  
  Observe the special guidelines applicable to the transport, storage and use of lithium-ion batteries.
  Read the instructions on safety and use of Hilti Li-ion batteries that you can access by scanning the QR code at the end of these operating instructions.
  

Product overview

1. Carrying handle
   
2. Camera unit
   
3. Camera lenses
   
4. Automatic calibration system
   
5. Multi-color LEDs, status indicator
   
6. Rubber cap
   
7. Data interface
   
8. Cover, SD card slot
   
9. On/off/scan button
   
10. Mode indicator LED
    
11. Laser pointer
    
12. Laser warning
    
13. Cover, battery compartment
    
14. Release button, battery compartment cover
    
15. Button, state of charge indicator
    
16. Charge state indicator for battery
    

Overview, charger

1. Socket, power supply unit (at rear)
   
2. Battery bays
   
3. Controls and indicators panel
   
4. Red LED
   
5. Green LED
   
6. Buttons, refresh
   

Intended use

The product described is a high-speed 3D laser scanning system. It is designed for scanning, registering and refining 3D models (point clouds) of a real environment.
The product enables you to acquire, process and export data and to create geo-references, 3D visualizations and analyses.
The product is also designed for checking the flatness of floors, for 3D comparison of BIM models and point clouds and for measuring and calculating distances and three-dimensional positions.

• Use only Hilti Li‑ion batteries of the POA 99 series with this product.
  

• Use only Hilti chargers of the POA 87 series to charge these batteries.
  

Restrictions on scanning performance

The product is not suitable for precise leveling.

Unfavorable circumstances can lead to incorrect measured results:
• Measurements on foamed plastics such as polystyrene
  
• Measurements on wood and snow
  
• Measurements on highly reflective surfaces
  
• Measurements on weakly reflective surfaces in strongly reflective surroundings
  
• Measurements through glass panes or other materials
  
• Measurements in dusty conditions
  
• Rapidly changing conditions of measurement, e.g. persons moving through the measured area
  

Laser

The instrument has one visible laser source and one infrared laser source:

• Class 2 laser with a wavelength of 620 to 650 nm for the laser pointer function, activation by the application software.
  
• Class 1 laser with a wavelength of 1530 to 1570 nm for scan measurements.
  

Field of view

The product's field of view (FOV) corresponds to the range of the horizontal and vertical angles within which the product can acquire data.

Items supplied

3D laser scanner, USB cable, SD card, cleaning cloths, SD card reader, case, operating instructions, manufacturer's certificate
Other system products approved for use with this product can be found at your local Hilti Store or at: www.hilti.group

Mode indicator LED

The product has an LED that indicates the product's mode.

Status	Meaning
The LED does not show.	The product is switched off.
The LED flashes yellow (2x per second).	The product is switching on / off.
The LED slow-flashes yellow (1x per 2 seconds).	The product is ready for use, but is not connected to a controller.
The LED shows steady yellow.	The product is ready for use and is connected to a controller.
The LED quick-flashes yellow.	The firmware of the product is being updated.

Multi-color LEDs, status indicator

The product has five LEDs that indicate different statuses by means of different colors and steady-showing/flashing behavior.
The status indicators and the leveling aid can be activated/deactivated as necessary via the controller.

Status displays

Status	Meaning
All LEDs do not show.	The product is switched off.
All LEDs flash orange.	The product is being switched on/off, it is performing a diagnosis report or field calibration report or the firmware is being updated.
All LEDs show steady green.	The product is ready for scanning.
All LEDs flash blue.	The product is initialized, calibrated and leveled and is scanning.
All LEDs flash white.	The product is acquiring images.
All LEDs show steady red.	The product has detected a problem. Problems can be: Battery, SDHC card, leveling, calibration, data acquisition or hardware fault.

Leveling aid

With the leveling aid activated, three of the five LEDs flash in different colors to indicate whether a nearby tripod leg has to be adjusted. When the product Is correctly leveled all five LEDs show steady green.

Status	Meaning
All LEDs show steady green.	The product is leveled.
One (1) LED flashes green.	The nearby tripod leg does not have to adjusted.
One (1) LED flashes blue.	The nearby tripod leg is set too low.
One (1) LED flashes red.	The nearby tripod leg is set too high.

Acoustic signals

Status	Meaning
Acoustic signals rising in volume	The product is switching on
Acoustic signals falling in volume	The product is switching off.
Single acoustic signal	Scan starting or SDHC card is being removed.
Long tone	The product is performing a scan or a diagnosis report or field calibration report.
Short acoustic signal	The product has successfully created a high-accuracy point.
Two (2) short acoustic signals	The product was unable to create a high-accuracy point.
Four (4) acoustic signals	The product has experienced a problem or has shifted during the operation. The battery is discharged. Insufficient free space on the memory card.
One (1) short acoustic signal, pause for 10 seconds, three (3) short acoustic signals	After the on / off button has been pressed and held down for ten seconds, a filed called "emergencylog.zip" is saved to the memory card. This file helps Hilti Service to troubleshoot problems with the product.
One (1) short acoustic signal, pause of 10 seconds, three (3) short acoustic signals, pause for 10 seconds, five (5) acoustic signals	The WiFi password is reset to the factory default and the WiFi settings are reset to the 2.4 GHz automatic mode.

Li-ion battery charge state display

The Li-ion battery features a state of charge display.

Status	Meaning
Four (4) LEDs show steady green.	Charge status: 75 % to 100 %
Three (3) LEDs show steady green.	Charge status: 50 % to 75 %
Two (2) LEDs show steady green.	Charge status: 25 % to 50 %
One (1) LED shows steady green.	Charge status: 10 % to 25 %
No LEDs show.	The battery is completely discharged.
Four (4) LEDs flash green.	The battery has to be refreshed.

Product information

1. Accuracy measurands are stated as 1-sigma values.
   
2. With 80% albedo. Albedo (proportion of light reflected) for 1550 nm.
   
3. On matt surfaces, normal angle of incidence. High-speed range of 120 m (394 ft).
   
4. After automatic calibration and self-leveling, within ± 10 °.
   

Scanner EDM laser class (eye-safe in accordance with IEC EN 60825‑1:2014)		1
Wavelength, infrared laser		1,530 nm … 1,570 nm (invisible)
Beam divergence, infrared laser		0.8 mrad
Beam diameter, infrared laser		7.95 mm in 10 m (0.313 in in 32 ft - 10 in)
Maximum output power, infrared laser (in scan mode)		< 50 mW (rotation frequency >20 Hz)
Pulse duration, infrared laser		0.5 ns
Pulse sequence frequency, infrared laser		0.1 MHz … 1 MHz
Laser pointer		Laser class 2
Wavelength, laser pointer		620 nm … 650 nm
Beam divergence, laser pointer		0.25 mrad x 0.35 mrad
Maximum output power, laser pointer		1 mW
Field of view		360° x 282°
Scan speed		≤ 500 kHz
Distance measurement principle		fast digital pulse distance measurement
Noise 1, 2		< 1.5 mm in 30 m (< 0.06 in in 98 ft - 5 in)
Measuring range 3		0.6 m … 80 m (1 ft - 11.6 in … 262 ft - 6 in)
Validation		Ensured by automatic calibration throughout entire service life
Distance accuracy 1, 2		2 mm (0.1 in)
Angular accuracy 1, 4		≤ 16″ (≤ 0.00008 rad)
3D point accuracy 1, 4		2.3 mm in 10 m, 3.0 mm in 20 m, 4.8 mm in 40 m (0.09 in in 32 ft - 10 in, 0.12 in in 65 ft - 7 in, 0.19 in in 131 ft - 3 in)
Sensors		3 coaxial, calibrated 10-MP cameras
Resolution		3840 x 2746 pixels for each image
Imaging without processing (fast, 15 images - 158 MP)		1 min (with HDR 3 min)
Imaging without processing (Quality, 30 images - 316 MP)		2 min (with HDR 6 min)
Settings, image processing		Automatic lighting and HDR, automatic white balance and preselection for indoors or outdoors
Weight		6.05 kg (13.34 lb) including battery
Dimensions (Width, height, depth)		178 mm x 353 mm x 170 mm (7.0 in x 13.9 in x 6.7 in)
Ambient temperature for operation		−20 ℃ … 50 ℃ (−4 ℉ … 122 ℉)
Storage temperature		−40 ℃ … 70 ℃ (−40 ℉ … 158 ℉)
Degree of protection		IP 55
Maximum relative humidity		95 %
Degree of soiling		4
Data transfer		WiFi 802.11 a⁄b⁄g⁄n⁄ac or USB cable
Frequency		2,412 MHz … 2,472 MHz, 5,150 MHz … 5,350 MHz, 5,470 MHz … 5,730 MHz, 5,735 MHz … 5,835 MHz
transmitting power	2.4 GHz WiFi	≤ 18 dBm
	5 GHz WiFi	≤ 15 dBm
Data storage		SD card
Battery type		Li-ion, 11.1 V, 6.5 Ah
Battery life (typically)		3.5 h
Product generation, 3D laser scanner		01
Product generation, charger		01

Charging the battery

1. Make sure that the contacts on the battery and the contacts on the charger are clean and dry.
   
2. Place the charger on a sturdy, flat surface to ensure adequate air circulation underneath the charger.
   
3. Connect the charger to the power source via the power supply unit or the 12 V socket adapter. The charger performs a search of the slots to ascertain whether batteries are inserted.
   
4. Insert the battery into an available slot.
   
   • The red LED on the charger goes out. This can take up to five seconds.
     
   • The green LED on the charger flashes while the charging operation is active.
     
   • When the battery is fully charged, the green LED on the charger shows steadily.
     
   If two batteries are inserted into the charger, the batteries are recharged one after the other.
   

Refreshing battery

After several incomplete charge/discharge cycles, the smart battery's state of charge indicator becomes inaccurate. The battery is still in working order, but residual capacity might no longer be correctly indicated and this can lead to a restricted usage period. In this case refreshing is necessary. In the refresh cycle, the battery is first fully recharged charged. The battery is then fully discharged and then fully recharged.
The charger automatically detects when the battery has to be refreshed. This is indicated by a flashing red LED. The battery refresh operation has to be started manually by pressing the refresh button. Each charging bay has its own button. Only batteries for which a refresh is due can be refreshed.

1. Make sure that the contacts on the battery and the contacts on the charger are clean and dry.
   
2. Place the charger on a sturdy, flat surface to ensure adequate air circulation underneath the charger.
   
3. Connect the charger to the power source via the power supply unit or the 12 V socket adapter. The charger performs a search of the slots to ascertain whether batteries are inserted.
   
4. Insert the battery into an available slot.
   
5. Press the refresh button below the battery.
   
   • The red LED shows permanently, the green LED starts flashing.
     
6. Release the refresh button.
   
   The refresh cycle for a single battery can take up to 24 hours to complete.
   If you remove the battery while the refresh operation is in progress, the operation is canceled. The battery is refreshed only if the operation is not interrupted.
   

Inserting the battery

1. Charge the battery fully before using it for the first time.
   
2. To release, press the catch of the battery compartment down and open the battery compartment.
   
3. Slide the battery into the battery compartment.
   
   • The battery contacts must face toward the instrument underside and inward.
     
4. Close the battery compartment.
   

Inserting memory card

The instrument is supplied with an SDHC memory card with 32 GB capacity.
Make sure the product is switched off for insertion or removal of an SDHC card.

1. Open the cover of the slot for the SDHC card.
   
2. Insert the SDHC card into the slot until it clicks into engagement.
   
   • To remove the SDHC card, apply light pressure to push the SDHC card into the slot to disengage it.
     
3. Close the cover.
   
   Hilti recommends using SDHC memory cards (formated in the FAT32 file system by default) with a minimum capacity of 32 GB, class 10 speed and an operating temperature between -20 °C and 85 °C (-4 °F and 185 °F). If you use an SDXC memory card with extended storage capacity, it must correspond to the specifications stated above and be formatted in the FAT32 file system. Use the functions of SD card management in the application software to ensure that the SDXC memory card is formatted in the FAT32 file system. More information can be found in the user guide of the application software.
   

Connecting USB cable

The USB communication cable can be used whenever WiFi communication is not possible.

1. Remove the rubber cap from the data interface.
   
2. Align the red dot on the LEMO connector with the red mark on the data interface and connect the connector.
   
3. Connect a USB cable to your PC.
   
   • If there is a charged battery in the product, the product switches on automatically after the USB cable has been connected.
     

Setting up product and tripod

1. Set the tripod legs to the required height.
   
2. Spread the tripod legs well apart for more stability.
   
3. Set up the tripod on a sub-base that is as flat and steady as possible.
   
4. Make sure that the tripod head is perceptibly straight and correct the height of the tripod legs as necessary.
   
5. Make sure that the tripod is steady.
   
6. Set the product centered on the tripod head.
   
7. Screw the product securely to the tripod head.
   

Switching on / off

1. Short-press the on / off button to switch the product on.
   
2. Press the on / off button and hold it down for 1 to 5 seconds to switch the product off.
   
   • The status indicator LED flashes yellow.
     
   • Acoustic signals falling in volume sound until the product has switched off.
     

Switching on and operating PLC 600 tablet

1. Switch the PLC 600 tablet on.
   
2. Start the Hilti  Onsite Scan application on the PLC 600 tablet.
   
3. Comply with the notifications and instructions that appear on the display of the PLC 600 tablet.
   

Moving from station to station

1. Use both hands to grip two legs of the tripod near the tripod head and lift the tripod together with the installed product.
   
2. Move the product to the next station.
   
   • Make sure there are enough overlapping areas with the previous station.
     
   • Keep the distance between successive stations to less than 10 m (33 ft).
     
   Adequate overlap and limiting the distance between stations are two factors that contribute to good scan registration.
   
3. Set the tripod and product down at the new station.
   
   • If registration between two stations fails, include an intermediate station between these two to improve overlap and/or reduce the distance between stations.
     

Hilti Measuring Systems Service

Hilti Measuring Systems Service checks the scanning tool and, if deviations from the specified accuracy are found, re-calibrates it and rechecks to ensure conformity with specifications. The service certificate provides written confirmation of conformity with specifications at the time of the test. The following is recommended:

• Choose a test/inspection interval that matches usage of the device.
  
• Have the product checked by Hilti Measuring Systems Service after exceptionally heavy use or subjection to unusual conditions or stress, before important work or at least once a year.
  

Testing and inspection by Hilti Measuring Systems Service does not relieve the user of the obligation to check the scanning tool before and during use.