Disto/Laser Reference

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3D Disto

To use a 3D Disto:

• Having a serial number starting with 175 or 177 requires the 3D Disto Software for Windows installed on your computer to make the initial USB or WiFi connection. These devices also are recommended to be used with a USB WiFi stick for WiFi connectivity.
• Having a serial number starting with 176 will connect automatically without the 3D Disto Software for Windows, and does not require a USB WiFi stick.

FieldGenius supports live video streaming from the 3D Disto camera into the MapView area. Use the controls at the edges of the video image to turn the 3D Disto, or tap on the image to turn to the point.

To measure a location simply press the measure button in FieldGenius.

Staking

To stakeout a location simply start any of the Staking routines. The 3D Disto will automatically turn to the point you are trying to locate. Press the measure button to calculate a position.

Additional Information

The following topics make use of the 3D Disto

• Pipe Through Wall
• Point on Floor and Ceiling
• Point On Wall

3D Disto Connection Guide

The general connection procedure for Leica 3D Disto:

1. Only required for devices having serial numbers starting with 175 or 177:
   • Download the latest 3D Disto software for Windows from Leica myWorld.
   • Install the 3D Disto software and run it.
   • In the 3D Disto software, select the Connect USB or Connect WiFi button to connect:
     
   • Once connected, the main screen of the 3D Disto software will be displayed. The communication ports are now configured on the PC/Tablet.
   • Close the 3D Disto software.
2. Launch FieldGenius and open a Project.
3. At the Instrument Selection screen, pick the Disto/Laser type and choose the pre-configured 3D Disto profile, then pick Edit:
   
4. Choose Model and Communication.
5. Pick the Connection Type:
   • If choosing USB you are ready to Connect, pick Connect
   • If choosing WiFi you will need to perform a WiFi search first, pick Search to search for 3D Disto devices. If successfully found, pick Connect
   
6. Complete, see the Measure Modes (Disto/Laser) topic for supported functionality.

S910 Disto

The Leica S910 Disto is fully supported using a WiFi connection. It can be operated using workflows very similar to a Total Station when combined with a tripod or stand. Without a tripod or stand, the S910 can be used to capture distances for various applications, including:

• The Drawing Tool
• Traverse / Intersection calculations
• Trilateration calculations

Disto S910 Connection Guide

The general connection procedure for Leica Disto S910:

1. Launch FieldGenius and open a Project.

2. At the Instrument Selection screen, pick the Disto/Laser type and choose the pre-configured Disto S910 profile, then pick Edit:

 

3. Choose Model and Communication.

4. WiFi is the only supported Connection Type, pick Search to search for Disto S910 devices. If successfully found, pick Connect.

5. Complete, see the Measure Modes (Disto/Laser) topic for supported functionality.

Bluetooth Disto

FieldGenius supports handheld Leica Distos with Bluetooth connectivity. Supported models include Disto A6 and D330i. Bluetooth LE is not currently supported (E7100i, E7500i, etc.). Supported models are able to capture distances for various applications, including:

• The Drawing Tool
• Traverse / Intersection calculations
• Trilateration calculations