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Not all features found on the LCD screen are found in every Johnson
Level & Tool Laser Distance Meter. See the notes below for further
information.

Notes:

* Feature available in the LDM330 only.
† Feature available in the LDM195 and LDM330 only.

∆

Feature found in the LDM130 and LDM330 only.

‡ Feature found in the LDM130, LDM195 and LDM330 only.

1. Measurement Reference Position
2. Measuring Mode
3. Memory (recent measurements)*
4. Active Laser Indicator
5. Add and Subtract‡
6. Maximum Display
7. Indirect Measuring Mode

(Pythagoras Measurements)‡

8. Minimum Display
9. Stake-out Direction Indicator†
10. Main Screen –

Current Measurement

11. Countdown Timer*
12. Bluetooth

®

Indicator

∆

13. Battery Status Indicator
14. Secondary Screens

(prior 2 measurements)

LCD Screen

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Summary of Contents for LDM195

Page 1: ...eatures an integrated angle sensor for simplifying complex measurements and functions as a pocket sized digital level We suggest you read this instruction manual thoroughly before using the instrument and save this instruction manual for future use This is a Class II laser tool and is manufactured to comply with CRF 21 parts 1040 10 and 1040 11 as well as international safety rule IEC 285 The lase...

Page 2: ...nstallation 7 Operating Instructions 8 Using the Bluetooth App 9 Tips from the Pros 10 Care and Handling 11 Troubleshooting Guide 12 Technical Specifications 13 Product Warranty 14 Warranty Registration 15 Accessories 1 Kit Contents Description Qty Laser Distance Meter 1 AAA Alkaline Batteries 2 Wrist Strap 1 Soft Sided Pouch 1 Quick Start Guide 1 1746i 4_Manuals 6 5 17 1 37 PM Page 2 ...

Page 3: ...m Bluetooth enabled for syncing with the Johnson Measure UpTM app iOS or Android High speed microprocessor for quick accurate calculations IP 54 protection sealed from dust and rainwater This tool is tested in accordance with ISO 16331 1 Laboratory procedures for testing surveying and construction instruments Part 1 Performance of handheld laser distance meters This standard is used to calculate a...

Page 4: ...t place the laser tool in a manner that may cause someone to unintentionally look into the laser beam Do not attempt to view the laser beam through optical tools such as telescopes as serious eye injury may result Do not operate the tool in explosive environments i e in the presence of gases or flammable liquids Keep the laser tool out of the reach of children and other untrained persons Always tu...

Page 5: ...er due to high ambient lighting at the target or poor target reflectivity 3 Display Range The measurement distance area or volume exceeds the number of units the display is capable of showing 4 Low Battery The batteries need to be replaced 5 Temperature The tool is either above the maximum or below the minimum safe operating temperature range 6 Ambient Light The tool is being used in too bright of...

Page 6: ...seconds Functions Sound Button Press for Area measurement Volume measurement 2 Point Pythagoras measurement 1 Point Pythagoras measurement Press and hold for Sound High Low Off Reference Bluetooth Button Press for Adjust the measurement reference Press and hold for Enable disable Bluetooth Clipboard Button Press for Save current measurement to the clipboard Press and hold for Review saved measurem...

Page 7: ...M330 only Feature found in the LDM130 LDM195 and LDM330 only 1 Measurement Reference Position 2 Measuring Mode 3 Memory recent measurements 4 Active Laser Indicator 5 Add and Subtract 6 Maximum Display 7 Indirect Measuring Mode Pythagoras Measurements 8 Minimum Display 9 Stake out Direction Indicator 10 Main Screen Current Measurement 11 Countdown Timer 12 Bluetooth Indicator 13 Battery Status Ind...

Page 8: ...ty illustrated inside 4 Replace the battery cover 5 Lock the battery cover by replacing the metal bar until it is lying flush with the battery cover Current Battery Status To check the current battery life press and hold both the and buttons simultaneously for one second The battery icon will display for approximately 10 seconds When the batteries are low the battery icon will automatically displa...

Page 9: ...er is designed to withstand a drop from 3 feet 1 meter If dropped from a higher distance the tool s calibration may be affected and it should be tested for accuracy Power On Off the Laser Distance Meter Press either the button or the button to power on the instrument Press and hold the button to power off the instrument Automatic Shutoff Laser will turn off after remaining idle for 2 minutes Press...

Page 10: ... turned on the Bluetooth setting will be off To turn it on press and hold the button until the Bluetooth icon flashes at the top of the LCD screen To turn it off press and hold the button until the Bluetooth icon disappears from the LCD screen Measuring Modes The Laser Distance Meter has 9 measuring modes When the instrument is powered on it will default to the Length measuring mode 1 Length Singl...

Page 11: ... LCD screen for the Area Volume Pythagoras and Digital Level measuring modes When in the stake out mode the main display will have a flashing symbol and will read 0 00 with the hundredths decimal place flashing _ Length Single or Continuous No icon displays when the tool is in Length mode Area Square Volume Cube Digital Level 2 Point Pythagoras 1 Point Pythagoras 3 Point Pythagoras 3 Point Partial...

Page 12: ...e will display at the bottom right of the LCD screen Continue to press the button to scroll through the different units of measure OR after taking a measurement press the button repeatedly to scroll through the various units of measurement Note The screen will only display feet and meters in a decimal format in Area or Volume modes Measurement Reference Position Note Setting the measurement refere...

Page 13: ... laser indicator icon at the top left of the LCD screen will display the selected position Using the Timer 1 Press the button to toggle between the timer settings 2 seconds 5 seconds 10 seconds or off 2 The hourglass icon will appear at the top of the LCD screen with the number of seconds 2 5 or 10 indicated to the left 3 Aim the Laser Distance Meter so that the laser dot is on the selected target...

Page 14: ...lipboard and make your next measurement To view measurements saved to the clipboard 1 Press and hold the button 2 The clipboard icon will appear at the top center of the LCD screen showing the most recently saved measurement 3 Click the or button to scroll through earlier later saved measurements 4 Click the button to exit the clipboard To clear all measurements from the clipboard 1 Press and hold...

Page 15: ...main display and the laser will turn off 5 Press the button again to take your next Length measurement Length Measurement Mode Continuous 1 After selecting the desired unit of measure and reference position aim the Laser Distance Meter so that the laser dot is on the selected target 2 Keep your position stable and press and hold the button The Laser Distance Meter will enter continuous length meas...

Page 16: ...e length 3 Keep your position stable and press the button The length measurement will appear above the main display 4 Aim the Laser Distance Meter so that the laser dot is on the selected target to measure the width 5 Keep your position stable and press the button again The length and width measurements will appear on the secondary screen and the calculated area will appear on the main screen The ...

Page 17: ...he main display 4 Aim the Laser Distance Meter so that the laser dot is on the selected target to measure the height 5 Keep your position stable and press the button again The length and height measurements will appear above the main screen 6 Aim the Laser Distance Meter so that the laser dot is on the selected target to measure the width 7 Keep your position stable and press the button again The ...

Page 18: ... at which to aim the laser such as a tall wall The measurement can be taken by standing back at some distance A and taking measurements of C on the side of the wall and A aimed level at the wall To use the 2 Point Pythagoras measurement mode 1 Press the button 3 times until the Pythagoras mode icon displays at the left of the LCD screen 2 After selecting the desired unit of measure and reference p...

Page 19: ...tly measures lengths that are otherwise not directly measureable Typically the Laser Distance Meter is used to measure a height shown above as B when there is no target at the top surface at which to aim the laser such as a tall wall and it is not possible to aim the laser from the ground level The measurement can be taken by standing back at some distance A and taking measurements of C and D on t...

Page 20: ... the main screen The indirect height will appear on the main screen represented by B in the figure above The laser will turn off 8 Press the button to clear the display and take your next 3 Point Pythagoras measurement 3 Point Partial Pythagoras Measurement Mode Similar to the 2 Point and 3 Point Pythagoras measurement mode the 3 Point Partial Pythagoras measurement mode indirectly measures length...

Page 21: ... so that the laser dot is on the selected target to measure the length D in the figure above 5 Keep your position stable and press the button again The C and D measurements will appear above the main display 6 Aim the Laser Distance Meter so that the laser dot is on the selected target to measure the length of the base represented by A in the figure above 7 Keep your position stable and press the ...

Page 22: ...is displayed as XX X 2 After selecting the desired unit of measure and reference position aim the Laser Distance Meter so that the laser dot is on the selected target to measure the length of the hypotenuse Hold the Laser Distance Meter so that the bottom edge of the tool is roughly horizontal for the most accurate results 3 Keep your position stable and press the button The angle measured will ap...

Page 23: ... with the hundredths decimal place flashing This number indicates your desired stake out distance 3 If you wish to increase or decrease the set stake out distance by hundredths of a decimal point the flashing number press the button to increase the set stake out distance or press the button to decrease the stake out distance 4 If you wish to increase or decrease the set stake out distance by whole...

Page 24: ...nd the selected target 8 A or symbol will flash on the main display to guide you forward or backward respectively to the first stake out point As you approach the stake out point the middle number on the LCD screen will continually update until it reaches a whole number the stake out point The unit will beep at regular intervals until you reach the first stake out point at which time it will emit ...

Page 25: ...ecking level of floors countertops etc Over long distances it can be used to check the angle of rafters or the relative height of two walls etc by using the laser beam as a reference To use the Digital Level measurement mode 1 After selecting the desired reference position press the button 8 times until the Digital Level mode icon displays at the left of the LCD screen 2 The angle will show in the...

Page 26: ...surements will appear in the main display 4 Repeat step 3 above as necessary to add further measurements To subtract consecutive measurements complete the following steps 1 Complete your first measurement 2 Press the button The first measurement will appear above the main display 3 Complete your second measurement The second measurement will appear above the main display and the difference of the ...

Page 27: ... Release the button 4 When CAL0 appears on the screen release the button 5 With CAL0 on the screen position the Laser Distance Meter upright on the surface so that the laser beam is pointing towards the sky and the screen is facing you 6 Press the button and then release the Laser Distance Measure so that it is balancing vertically in an upright position On the screen CAL0 will change to CAL 1 fol...

Page 28: ...Laser Distance Meter 180 degrees so the laser beam is pointing towards you and the screen is facing the sky 12 Press the button CAL 4 will appear on the screen followed by OK 13 The Laser Distance Meter will power down and calibration of the angle sensor will be complete 1746i 4_Manuals 6 5 17 1 38 PM Page 28 ...

Page 29: ...ed to hit the refresh button in the App to see the device The next time you pair the same LDM you can omit this step you will be prompted to reconnect to the last device if it is enabled and within range Use the camera icon to take a picture of your jobsite It is recommended to hold your device in landscape mode for taking the picture because it will maximize the screen area available for dimensio...

Page 30: ...sage to the picture click the button and select video audio or text Convert Connect bluetooth Dimension Audio Check mark Video Record Text Camera LDM Bluetooth Refresh Convert Connect bluetooth Dimension Audio Check mark Video Record Text Camera LDM Bluetooth Refresh Convert Connect bluetooth Dimension Audio Check mark Video Record Text Camera LDM Bluetooth Refresh Convert Connect bluetooth Dimens...

Page 31: ...ite sheet of paper or reflective presse over the targeted measuring surface to improve the return signal Be aware that when outdoors the working range of the tool decreases due to ambient light To make the laser beam more visible aim it down in front of you and then follow it with your eyes as you move it towards the desired target When making Pythagoras measurements make sure that during your sec...

Page 32: ...e button especially when longer measurements are needed 10 Care and Handling This Laser Distance Meter unit is a precision tool that must be handled with care Avoid exposing unit to shock vibrations and extreme temperatures Remove the batteries when storing the unit for an extended time more than 3 months to avoid damage to the unit should the batteries deteriorate Avoid getting the unit wet Keep ...

Page 33: ...ay please refer to the following troubleshooting guide for some suggestions on how to diagnose the problem Symptom Will not turn on Possible Cause Batteries missing or depleted Polarity reversed Solution Change the batteries Check battery polarity Turns off after a short time Batteries depleted Change the batteries Measurement seems incorrect Incorrect reference used Angle sensor requires calibrat...

Page 34: ...ccuracy 0 90 0 2 all others 0 5 Typical Measuring Range 2 330 Typical Interior Range 2 330 Range at Unfavorable Conditions 2 135 Bluetooth Yes Angle Sensor No Operating Modes Single Continuous Area Volume 1 Point Pythagoras 2 Point Pythagoras 3 Point Pythagoras 3 Point Partial Pythagoras Stake out Units ft in m 1 8 1 16 1 32 Power Supply 2 AAA alkaline batteries included Battery Life Minimum 10 ho...

Page 35: ...ng batteries 3 63 oz excluding batteries IP Rating IP 54 Tested per ISO 16331 1 Per ISO16331 1 unfavorable conditions are designed to simulate bright sunlight and give an approximate indication of the working range of the tool outdoors on a bright sunny day Overcast or darker days will offer a longer working range 1746i 4_Manuals 6 5 17 1 38 PM Page 35 ...

Page 36: ...Y Contact one of our service centers for all non warranty repairs A list of service centers can be found on our web site at www johnsonlevel com or by calling our Customer Service Department Contact our Customer Service Department for Return Material Authorization RMA for warranty repairs manufacturing defects only Proof of purchase is required NOTE The user is responsible for the proper use and c...

Page 37: ...register go to www johnsonlevel com register 15 Accessories Johnson accessories are available for purchase through authorized Johnson dealers Use of non Johnson accessories will void any applicable limited warranty and there will be NO WARRANTY If you need any assistance in locating any accessories please contact our Customer Service Department In the U S contact Johnson Level Tool s Customer Serv...

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