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User

Guide

Laser

Distance

Finder

Extech

DT500

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Page 1: ...User Guide Laser Distance Finder Extech DT500 ...

Page 2: ...me Laser classification Class 2 The DT500 produces a visible Class 2 laser beam from the top of the instrument Do not stare into the laser beam or direct the beam toward anyone s eyes Eye protection is normally an automatic response blink reflex for example Warning Do not look directly into the laser beam using optical aids such as binoculars or telescopes This can create a hazard Permitted Uses M...

Page 3: ...Descriptions Front Panel 1 LCD display area 2 Keypad 3 Level 4 Measure button 5 Laser Pointer 6 Sensor Testing Beam Rear Panel 1 Laser warning label 2 Battery compartment latch 3 Battery compartment 4 Positioning bracket 5 Tripod mount ...

Page 4: ... Variable indirect measurement functions Single Pythagorean measurement Double Pythagorean measurement Double Pythagorean Partial Height Tilt measurement 8 Stake out function 9 Battery status 10 Single distance measurement 11 Continuous measurement and MAX MIN 12 Instrument Error message 13 Memory 14 Bluetooth icon 15 Time 16 Tilt 17 Display Line 1 18 Display Line 2 19 Display Line 3 20 Display Li...

Page 5: ...ake out Button Area Volume Button MAX MIN Single Continuous Measurement Button Indirect Measurement Button Add Button Memory Store Recall Button Subtract button Measurement Reference Button CLEAR Power OFF Button Backlight Unit Button Note A measurement button is also located on the right side of the instrument ...

Page 6: ...ress and hold the CLR button to switch the unit OFF manually 2 Press the CLR button to cancel the last action performed or clear the last data displayed on the screen 3 Press CLR and Measure button simultaneously while in Storage mode to clear all of the data stored in memory 4 Press and hold the UNIT button to change the unit of measure ft feet in inches m meters and feet and inches 5 Press Unit ...

Page 7: ...g the shortest and longest distances from a given point The meter can be moved to various targets while the display updates every half second on the third display line The MIN and MAX values are displayed dynamically on the first and second display lines 1 Press the MEAS button to switch the meter ON 2 Press and Hold the MAX MIN button for 3 seconds to begin a continuous measurement session The me...

Page 8: ...ain to switch the Laser Pointer back ON 6 The parallelogram will now appear with its Width side flashing indicating that a Width measurement is to be taken 7 Press MEAS to take the room width measurement 8 Lines 1 2 and 4 will now show the Length Width and Area in ft2 or m2 respectively Note that the laser pointer will switch off automatically if too much time is taken between the steps above If t...

Page 9: ...This is accomplished using two measurements 1 Press the MEAS button to switch the meter ON 2 Press the button once Wait several seconds and the Laser pointer will automatically switch ON 3 A right triangle shape will appear with its diagonal line flashing 4 From exactly Point X aim the instrument at Point 1 and press MEAS One reading is now complete and the bottom line of the right triangle will b...

Page 10: ...agonal line flashing 4 From Point X aim the instrument at Point 1 and press MEAS One reading is now complete and the middle line of the double triangle will begin flashing 5 Press MEAS again to turn on the laser pointer to prepare for the next measurement 6 From Point X aim the instrument horizontally at a Point 2 and press MEAS The second reading is now complete and the top diagonal line of the d...

Page 11: ...increment and the display will show the stored data for the selected memory location Note that the and buttons can also be used to scroll through the stored reading memory locations 7 To clear all readings enter the memory mode using the Store Recall Memory button and then press and hold both the CLR and the Memory buttons until the displayed memory location reading value switches to zero Taking a...

Page 12: ...he last 2 seconds will flash and beep quicker After the last beep the measurement is taken and the value is displayed Bluetooth Communications 1 Press and hold Bluetooth Timer button until the Bluetooth symbol is displayed 2 Use the App ExView DT500 installed from the Apple APP STORE on an iOS device to read the measurements 3 While the initial connection between the iOS device or PC and the DT500...

Page 13: ...f the display in degrees o Press the MEAS button to take the measurement and view the calculation for the inclination and the distance Note that during the tilt measurement the meter face must be pointing straight up or be held within a horizontal tilt limit of 10o 4 The distance L is displayed in the summary display line 4 The distance of lines a and b are calculated by α and L and are displayed ...

Page 14: ... 6 Once the desired value has been obtained press the Memory Store Recall button to save the b value 7 Press the Memory Store recall button to toggle from a or b to select what dimension you want to use 8 Place the meter in position and Press the MEAS button to start the laser measurement The display will show the current measuring distance in the summary line When the meter is moved slowly along ...

Page 15: ...t Battery Installation Replacement When the low battery symbol appears on the display or when the display does not switch ON replace the two 2 AA batteries 1 Switch the instrument off before replacing the batteries 2 Pull the end piece out away from the body of the meter so that the battery compartment cover has room to open 3 Slide the rear battery compartment lever to the right and then pull ope...

Page 16: ...lead to measurement errors Against non reflective and dark surfaces the measuring time may increase Care Do not immerse the instrument in water Wipe off dirt with a damp soft cloth Do not use aggressive cleaning agents solvents abrasives or such solutions Handle the instrument as you would a telescope or camera Display Error Codes For any error codes cycle power to the instrument to see if the err...

Page 17: ...o 60 C 14 to 140 F Dimensions 135 x 53 x 30mm 5 3 x 2 1 x 1 2 Weight 160g 5 6 oz Recommended use indoor use only Range Specifications Distance Range 0 05 to 70m 2 to 230 Use a target plate 50m 164 Resolution 0 001 inches feet or meters Accuracy up to 10m 1 5mm 0 06 Range of Bluetooth 10m 32 8 Displayed Calculation Ranges Length 99 99m 99 11 Area 999 99m2 999 99 sq ft Volume 999 99m3 999 99 cu ft C...

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