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DISTO classic

Hand-held laser meter

Important paragraphs which must
be adhered to in practice as they
enable the product to be used in a
technically correct and efficient
manner.

CAUTION:
Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation or an unintended use
which, if not avoided, may result in
minor injury and/or in appreciable
material, financial and environmen-
tal damage.

WARNING:
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situation or an unintended use
which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.

DANGER:
Indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.

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Summary of Contents for DISTO classic

Page 1: ...User Manual DISTO TM classic 3 ...

Page 2: ...er Manual and always refer to this information when you need to contact your agency or service centre Model DISTO Serial no Congratulations on your purchase of a DISTO This User Manual contains important safety instructions see section Safety Instructions as well as instructions on use of the instrument Read carefully through the User Manual before you switch on the instrument ...

Page 3: ...nded use which if not avoided may result in minor injury and or in appreciable material financial and environmen tal damage WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or an unintended use which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury The symbols used in this User M...

Page 4: ...4 Press a key briefly press release Press two keys simultaneously Double Click Press the same key twice Press for a certain period Display e g Set Symbols Used ...

Page 5: ...uick switching off 16 In roll mode 16 Partial heights chain values 16 Multiplication Key 17 Area 17 Volume 17 Time delay release 18 Equal Key 19 Doubling a measured value 19 Setting Key 20 Settings in roll mode 20 Setting reference only for one measurement 21 Set desired reference to Permanent 22 Measure with additional tolerance 23 Unit metre feet feet inch 24 Beep during operation 25 Resetting 2...

Page 6: ...oras height measurement Fnc 4 31 User Information 34 Range 34 Rough Surfaces 34 Transparent Surfaces 35 Wet Smooth or High Gloss Surfaces35 Illumination 35 Environment 36 Free handed aiming 36 Inclined Round Surfaces 37 In the field 37 Accessories 38 Telescopic viewer 667478 38 Wrist strap 667491 39 Shoulder strap 563 879 39 Carrying pouch 667 169 39 Level 667 158 39 Target plate 563875 40 Holster...

Page 7: ...Responsibility 43 Hazards in Use 44 Laser Classification 47 Labelling 48 DISTO with Telescopic Viewfinder 50 Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC 51 Care and Storage 54 Care 54 Storage 54 Transport 55 Despatch 55 Message Codes 56 Technical Data 57 Remarks on Measuring Accuracy 58 Set Mark for Viewfinder 60 Accuracy Tests 61 ...

Page 8: ...8 1 Lay the DISTO onto the User Manual as shown below 2 Hold a large coin between both thumbs 1 2 Open Instrument ...

Page 9: ...9 3 Press coin downwards at an angle against the last notch 4 By pressing downwards at an angle and to the front simultaneously the battery compartment can be easily opened Open Instrument 3 3 4 ...

Page 10: ... the display Fit new batteries Always replace the complete battery set Do not use old and new batteries together Do not use batteries from different manufacturers or batteries of different types For type of battery refer to Technical Data 5 Remove end cover 6 Replace batteries 5 6 ...

Page 11: ...d cover against a hard object the battery compartment may be forced open To save power the DISTO switches off automatically after 90 seconds if a key is not pressed Insert Batteries 7 Insert end cover as shown below 8 Close end cover carefully Must click into place 7 8 ...

Page 12: ...s Main display e g measured distance Time symbol for time delay release Units m ft ft in Auxiliary display e g area Battery display Pythagoras function Constant function Recall last 20 values Beep on off Information Contact customer service Offset adjustment 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 1 2 3 5 4 8 7 6 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 ...

Page 13: ...13 Keypad On key and measurement key Plus forwards Multiply Functions Menu normal mode Equals enter Minus back 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ...

Page 14: ...s Press and then release basic function Switch on laser the symbol flashes on the display automatic switch off after 30 sec A second press starts the distance measurement diSt appears briefly on the display Measuring ON Key and Measurement Key ...

Page 15: ... The measurements are repeated in a fraction of a second Continuous measurement Tracking ON Key and Measurement Key A distance measurement is triggered each time the key is pressed Laser in continuous operation In normal mode press key until the symbol is continuously illuminated and a long beep is heard Stop ...

Page 16: ...s Measurement Addition Measurement Sum Plus Minus Key Quick switching off Partial heights chain values Measurement measurement difference Measurement Subtraction Measurement Difference In the same way chain values In roll mode In roll mode have the function of a cursor in the memory See page 19 20 16 ...

Page 17: ...me Measurement x measurement x measurement Volume Measurement Multiplication Measurement Area Multiplication Key Measurement x measurement area Sum of areas In the same way areas volumes can be added together 17 ...

Page 18: ...ey is kept pressed the delay is increased Once the key is released the seconds 59 58 57 remaining until the reading is made are displayed The last 5 secs are counted down with a beep After the last beep the measurement is made the measured value can be read on the display Switch on Keep pressed Multiplication Key 18 ...

Page 19: ... on a PC Use selected setting or continue with computing using called value Equal Key Doubling a measured value Using a measured value can be very easily doubled e g for determining the length of the walls in a room Using measure measure half the length of the walls then and again and the length of the walls is calculated 19 ...

Page 20: ...aces the DISTO in the normal mode This key has the same function as Clear on a PC Reference Offset Units Beep Reset The instrument settings can be changed in roll mode Applies to all settings in roll mode Switch on DISTO Press once briefly normal mode 20 ...

Page 21: ...quired setting release the key Are used to change between the different displays Confirmation of a selection made Press briefly the selection made is undone and the instrument returns to normal mode Setting Key Switch on flashes on the display front stand rear start measurement Setting reference only for one measurement 21 ...

Page 22: ...and keep pressed until appears Press until appears flashing on the display set desired reference Confirm Possible settings After each setting of the reference to Permanent we recommend to reset again to measurement from rear edge Please make this a rule Setting Key rear front stand 22 ...

Page 23: ...h on Press once briefly Press a second time and keep pressed until and appear Press until appears flashing on the display Set required offset for the reference The setting can be changed quickly by holding down the keys or the key fast setting Confirm setting To indicate that an offset has been set the symbol is displayed continuously Setting Key 23 ...

Page 24: ...t from rear edge Delete After making or changing settings it is imperative that a test measurement is performed Switch on Press once briefly Press a second time and keep pressed until and the current unit e g appears Press until the current unit appears flashing on the display Unit metre feet feet inch Setting Key 24 ...

Page 25: ...tion Switch on Press once briefly Press a second time and keep pressed until and appear Press until appears flashing on the display Select on off Confirm setting Setting Key Select unit m feet or feet inch Confirm setting ...

Page 26: ... until and appear Press is displayed continuously and flashes Stack is deleted or with Stack and constant displayed deletes both or with Activate all settings and with reset to Setting Key Reference rear edge normal setting Offset Beep On Stack and constant are deleted Unit metre ...

Page 27: ...TO Always place instrument in normal mode Press twice briefly The last value saved and the symbol appear on the display The previous older values max 19 can be selected Page back Confirm selection for further use Wait until display indicates 0 Only then switch off ...

Page 28: ...appears on the display Confirm value is available for further use e g area calculation Saving a constant Fnc 1 Measure required value e g room height area volume Press until and appear on the display Function Key Any required function can be selected using after Fnc 1 Modify value Confirm flashes Save constant ...

Page 29: ... DISTO Place instrument in normal mode Press until and appear on the display Confirm function Laser is on Aim with the DISTO at a point to the left of the corner Activate continuous measurement Slowly rotate the DISTO to the right past the corner Stop continuous measurement The room diagonal e g is displayed Function Key ...

Page 30: ...ormal mode Press until and appear on the display Confirm function Aim DISTO approximately at the target point Move the DISTO a large amount around the target point The instrument calculates the variations and determines the smallest value The two surfaces e g floor ceiling must be approximately parallel Stop continuous measurement The smallest distance e g is displayed Function Key Target point ...

Page 31: ...tanding position no bending if the height is determined with three distances All three two points must lie on a vertical plane on the wall Please follow the sequence given Switch on DISTO Press once normal mode Press until and appear on the display Confirm function Aim carefully at the upper point Function Key 1 2 1 2 3 ...

Page 32: ...ccept value 3 appears on the display Function Key End function the height and distance are displayed from two measurements Pythagoras Trigger measurement do not move the instrument Accept value 2 appears on the display Point the DISTO approximately horizontally Long press a minimum continuous measurement is initiated ...

Page 33: ...e the axis of the laser beam is approx 70 to 100mm above the centre of rotation this can lead to significant variations in the height Function Key For short distances a good base behind the instrument is sufficient for mechanical alignment After 2 align the DISTO approximately horizontally Or Aim at third point Trigger measurement End function the height and distance are displayed from three measu...

Page 34: ...e DISTO can be reduced by matt green and blue surfaces also by trees or plants User Information When aiming through panes of glass or if there are several objects in the line of sight erroneous measurements can occur Range On a rough surface e g coarse plaster a mean value is indicated To avoid measuring to the bottom of plaster joints Use target plate 3M Post it or board Rough Surfaces ...

Page 35: ... power Wet Smooth or High Gloss Surfaces For reasons of safety and optics never measure against a clear liquid e g water or clean glass not dusty For materials and liquids unfamiliar to you always take a trial measurement 1 If aiming at an angle the laser beam is reflected The DISTO may receive a signal that is too weak error message E 255 2 If aiming at a right angle the DISTO may receive a signa...

Page 36: ...tes of any size Distance Order to 30 m white Scotch Cal 30 100 m brown Engineering Grade 3279 7502 99 61 036 Manufacturer 3MCompany Suitable for use in an atmosphere appropriate for permanent human habitation Cannot be used in an aggresive or explosive environment Use in rain is permissible for limited periods Please pay attention to our Safety Instruction ...

Page 37: ... side Setting the telescopic viewfinder Keep pressed laser on continously Set up indoors 5m 10m or 30m from a wall Turn eyepiece slowly until crosshair and laser spot are sharply focused Can be measured with the laser Requirement There is enough area on the target surface for the laser spot In the field ...

Page 38: ...distance mark In the field check adjustment from time to time in the half shade about 10 15m Aim with and without the red filter in position visibility is increased In the Field Accessories Telescopic viewer 667478 For easier aiming in the open For high precision aiming at larger distances The laser spot on the object is particularly easy to see in shaded areas if the red filter is used ...

Page 39: ...a wide range Carrying pouch 667 169 Black carrying pouch for protection against knocks and dust Compartments for user manual data cable telescopic viewfinder and palmtop computer Level 667 158 For horizontal and vertical aiming e g if floor or wall is highly uneven Aiming accuracy about 1 corresponding to a measuring error of only about 5mm at 30m DISTO with this level is not a laser level Shoulde...

Page 40: ... special reflection layer Up to over 100m Combine several plates to one large target area Is continuously updated Ask your Leica Geosystems dealer or visit the DISTO web site in the internet at www disto com Target plate 563875 Holster 667489 For max protection Fitted to belt Can be reordered separately Software ...

Page 41: ... uses of the DISTO are the following Measuring distances Computing areas and volumes Storing measurements Prohibited uses Using the instrument without instruction Using outside the stated limits Deactivation of safety systems and removal of explanatory and hazard labels Opening of the equipment by using tools screwdrivers etc as far as not specifically permitted for certain cases Carrying out modi...

Page 42: ...eriods It is the task of the person responsible for the instrument to inform the user about hazards and how to counteract them The DISTO is not to be operated until the user has been instructed Use of the Instrument Prohibited uses contd Deliberate or irresponsible behaviour on scaffolding when using ladders when measuring near machines which are running or near parts of machines or installations ...

Page 43: ...ing to accident prevention To inform Leica Geosystems immediately if the equipment becomes unsafe Areas of Responsibility Responsibilities of the manufacturer of the original equipment Leica Geosystems AG CH 9435 Heerbrugg Leica Geosystems Leica Geosystems is responsible for supplying the product including the user manual and original accessories in a completely safe condition The manufacturers of...

Page 44: ...e inadequate imparting of instruction can lead to incorrect or prohibited use and can give rise to accidents with far reaching human material financial and environmental consequences Precautions All users must follow the safety instructions given by the manufacturer and the directions of the person responsible for the instrument Important hazards in use CAUTION Take care when aiming the DISTO dire...

Page 45: ...ompletely discharged operate the instrument in tracking mode until batteries are completely discharged CAUTION On sending the instrument or on the disposal of batteries that are not fully discharged a fire could be caused by improper treatment WARNING Insufficient securing or marking of your measurement site could cause a dangerous situation on the public highway building site or in the factory et...

Page 46: ...on or environmental contamination By disposing of the equipment irresponsibly you may enable unauthorized persons to use it in contravention of the regulations exposing themselves and third parties to the risk of severe injury and contaminating the environment Precautions Dispose of the equipment appropriately in accordance with the regulations in force in your country Always prevent access to the...

Page 47: ...er product in accordance with FDA 21CFR Ch I 1040 1988 US Department of Health and Human Service Code of Federal Regulations Laser Class 2 II products Do not stare into the laser beam or direct it towards other people unnecessarily Eye protection is normally afforded by aversion responses including the blink reflex WARNING Looking directly into the beam with optical aids e g binoculars telescopes ...

Page 48: ...e n g h t Ma x e mi t t e dPo we r St a n d a r da p p l i e d 0 9 5 mW c w 6 2 0 6 9 0 n m E N6 0 8 2 5 1 1 9 9 4 0 7 I E C8 2 5 1 1 9 9 3 1 1 Maximum radiant power 0 95mW Emitted wavelength 620 690nm Standard applied EN60825 1 1994 07 IEC825 1 1993 11 ...

Page 49: ...49 Labelling ...

Page 50: ... Viewfinder WARNING Looking right at the reflected laser beam in a DISTO operated with telescopic viewfinder could be dangerous when you aim at areas that reflect like a mirror or emit reflections unexpectedly e g a mirror metallic surfaces windows prisms liquids Precautions If you using a telescopic viewfinder do not aim at areas that are reflective like a mirror or which could produce unintended...

Page 51: ...tensive electromagnetic radiation for instance near radio transmitters walkie talkies diesel generators etc Under such conditions check measurement results for their plausibility The term electromagnetic compatibility is taken to mean the capability of the DISTO to function smoothly in an environment where electromagnetic radiation and electrostatic discharges are present and without causing elect...

Page 52: ...nications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the ...

Page 53: ...lowing two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation WARNING Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Leica Geosystems for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment ...

Page 54: ...ment container and accessories at maximum 40 ºC 108 ºF and clean Only repack the equipment when it is completely dry Care Clean and dry Blow away dust from lenses Do not touch glass with fingers Only clean with a soft cloth if necessary damp with pure alcohol Do not use other cleaning agents Plastic parts could be affected Wipe off splashes of cement plaster etc as quickly as possible using water ...

Page 55: ...ggage If the indoor and outdoor temperatures are very different allow time for the instrument to adapt If the DISTO is removed from an air conditioned room and exposed to warm damp air the instrument and the optics will fog over To reduce this effect cover the instrument with a cloth and allow it to adapt slowly to the new conditions as you would for a camera or a video Storage Transport You must ...

Page 56: ...ntry 204 Calculation Repeat error procedure 252 Temperature above Cool down 50 C measuring instrument 253 Temperature below Warm up 10 C measuring instrument 255 Receiver signal Use target plate too weak Measurement Measurement time 10 sec time too long Distance 250 mm 256 Receiver signal Use target plate too powerful correct side 257 Wrong Use target plate measurement ambient brightness too high ...

Page 57: ...ce Outdoor measurements adaption for viewfinder Illumination fluorescent display Two line display Measure from corners Constant height Continuous measurement max room diagonals Time delay release 20 last values Over 3000 measurements Splash proof Dust proof Continuous measurement min room diagonals Height width from two measurements Pythagoras Type AAA 4x1 5V 57 ...

Page 58: ...uring error relates to unfavourable conditions such as highly reflecting surfaces e g reflector tapes operating at the limits of the permitted temperature range adaption to ambient temperature interrupted page 54 very bright ambient conditions strong heat shimmer and can be up to 5 mm twice the standard deviation At long range 30 ppm 3 mm 100 m plus short range error Range increases the better the...

Page 59: ...red values Formula for the standard deviation s Calculation using the program Excel On the Insert menu choose Functions Select category Statistics and Function STABW within the Function Assistant Depending on the version of Excel and the language used the names of the menu may vary n number of measurements xi individual value of a series of measurements mean value of a series of measurements Remar...

Page 60: ...Setting mark for adjusting the telescopic viewfinder Centre of viewfinder Laser point see page 36 37 Please copy the above diagram 1 1 Set Mark for Viewfinder 34 mm 60 ...

Page 61: ...onal accredited calibration institute traceability back to national standards Determine the amount that the measurements vary from the nominal distance and compute the standard deviation page 59 Record the standard deviation and set a date for the next test Repeat these tests at frequent and regular intervals also before and after important measuring jobs Affix an adhesive label on the DISTO for a...

Page 62: ...acy has been tested over a test distance works within the specified tolerance over the entire distance and temperature range specified in the manual Please note the technical data and the description of measuring accuracy in the manual page 59 62 ...

Page 63: ...meets the International Standard of Quality Management and Quality Systems ISO standard 9001 and Environmental Management Systems ISO standard 14001 6otal Quality Management Our commitment to total customer satisfaction Ask your local Leica Geosystems agent for more information about our TQM program Your dealer 63 ...

Page 64: ...712791 0 0 1en Printed in Switzerland Copyright by Leica Geosystems AG Heerbrugg Switzerland 2000 LeicaGeosystemsAG CH 9435 Heerbrugg Switzerland www leica geosystems com ...

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