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7. Operation
7.2.2 Display illumination
= Illumination key
The illumination key, switches the display
illumination On or Off. In the dark or in
very bright light, e.g. sunlight or a strong
spotlight the display illumination helps the
user to read the display more easily.
- NOTE-
Display illumination consumes additional
power. If it is used frequently, a shorter
battery life must be expected.
7.3 Measuring distances
Distance measurements can be taken to all
“non-cooperating” stationary targets, i.e.
concrete, rock, wood, plastic, paper, etc.,
The use of prisms or other strongly
reflecting targets is not permitted and, if
used, might falsify the results.
7.3.1 Measuring references
= switch key
The range meter can measure distances
from four different measuring reference
points.
By pressing the "switch" key on the left at
the front of the range meter the measuring
reference point toggles between front edge
and rear edge. If the spike is folded out
90°, the reference position is set to the
end of the spike.
The reference for the measuring extension
PDA 70 is activated when the range meter
is switched off. While the reference key
(upper left) is pressed and the range meter
switched On with the On / Off key (upper
right) the spike symbol starts blinking in
the display. The reference for the measur-
ing extension is deactivated when the
renge meter is switched Off.
Display
Reference position
Front edge
Rear edge
End of spike
Measuring extension PDA 70
Spike (flashing)
extends by 1.270 m/50 inches
- NOTE -
– If the spike is folded out 180°, reference
point is always automatically set to the
rear edge.
7.3.2 Measuring distances step by step
The range meter measures distances in a
very short time and, when doing so, shows
various information in the display.
1. Switch on the range meter by pressing
the "On" key.
2. Press the "Measure" key once. This
switches on the red laser beam which
is visible as a laser spot on the target
surface. The display shows this aiming
mode as an animated dashed line
3. Aim to the target.
4. Press the "Measure" key once again
to measure the distance.
Printed: 07.07.2013 | Doc-Nr: PUB / 5070011 / 000 / 00
