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Indirect Measurement

This meter has four modes that use the Pythagorean Theorem to measure 
the distance of one side of a triangle, which helps users perform indirect 
measurements in complex situations.

Indirect Measurement 1

1.  Press the 

 button 3 times.

2.  The hypotenuse of 

 will 

flash on the display.

3.  Press the 

 button to 

measure the length of the 
dotted hypotenuse (a) as indicated on the LCD display.

4.  Press the 

 button to measure the length of the dotted angle 

side (base) (b) as indicated on the LCD display.

5.  The meter will automatically calculate the length of the solid  

right-angle side (x).

Indirect Measurement 2

1.  Press the 

 button 4 times.

2.  The right-angle side of 

 will 

flash on the display. 

3.  Press the 

 button to 

measure the length of the 
dotted leg (a) as indicated on the LCD display. 

4.  Press the 

 button to measure the length of the dotted  

base-side (b) as indicated on the LCD display. 

5.  The meter will automatically calculate the length of  

the hypotenuse (x).

b

a

x

bc

a

x

b

c

a

x

b a

x

b

a

x

bc

a

x

b

c

a

x

b a

x

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Summary of Contents for R8005

Page 1: ...www REEDInstruments com Laser Distance Meter Instruction Manual R8005 www GlobalTestSupply com Find Quality Products Online at sales GlobalTestSupply com ...

Page 2: ...etting 9 Setting the Unit of Measure 9 Measurement Units 9 Distance Area Volume Pythagorean Cumulative and Regressive Measurement 9 14 Single Measurement 9 Continuous Measurement 10 Area Measurement 10 Volume Measurement 10 Inderect Measurement 11 12 Cumulative Mode Single Measurement Mode 13 Subtraction Mode Single Measurement Mode 13 Cumulative Mode Area Measurement Mode 13 continued www GlobalT...

Page 3: ...e Meter Please read the following instructions carefully before using your instrument By following the steps outlined in this manual your meter will provide years of reliable service Product Quality This product has been manufactured in an ISO9001 facility and has been calibrated during the manufacturing process to meet stated product specifications If a certificate of calibration is required plea...

Page 4: ... Servicing should only be provided by an authorized service center Use extreme caution when the laser beam is turned on Do not let the beam enter your eye another person s eye or the eye of an animal Be careful not to point the beam off a reflective surface and strike your eye Do not allow the laser light beam to impinge on any gas which can explode www GlobalTestSupply com Find Quality Products O...

Page 5: ...level Horizontal and vertical Continuous measurement mode Internal memory saves up to 99 readings Low battery indicator and auto shut off Includes carrying case and batteries Applications Measuring conduit and wire lengths Light Retrofitting Projects Piping exhausts ventilation and equipment installation Conduit layout and installation Air ventilation and duct work positioning Air volume calculati...

Page 6: ...raction Area Volume Sum of Lengths 2 point indirect pythagoras 3 point indirect Internal Memory Yes up to 99 readings Response Time 2 seconds Auto Shut off Yes after 3 minutes Low Battery Indicator Yes Power Supply 2 x AAA Batteries Laser Class Class II Product Certifications CE RoHS Operating Temperature 32 to 104 F 0 to 40 C Storage Temperature 4 to 140 F 20 to 60 C Operating Humidity Range 85 R...

Page 7: ...s Audible On Off Button 5 Function Button 6 Log Button 7 Power OFF Clear Button Display Description 1 Measurement Mode Indicator 2 Laser Emission Indicator 3 Main Measurement Display Area 4 Secondary Measurement Display Area 5 Battery Status Indicator www GlobalTestSupply com Find Quality Products Online at sales GlobalTestSupply com ...

Page 8: ...s and hold the button while turning the meter on 2 Release both buttons when CAL and a flashing number appear on the display indicating that the meter is now in self calibration mode 3 Use the button and the button to adjust error value The adjustment range is 9 to 9mm For example if the meter appears to be measuring 2mm lower than the actual distance press the to increase the calibration value by...

Page 9: ...surement mode The default unit of measure is 0 000m There are a total of 4 selectable units Measurement Units Length Area Volume 0 000m 0 000m 0 000m 0 00m 0 00m 0 00m 0 0in 0 00in 0 00ft 0 1 16 in 0 00ft 0 00ft 0 00 1 16 0 00ft 0 00ft 0 00ft 0 00ft 0 00ft Distance Area Volume Pythagorean Cumulative and Regressive Measurement Single Measurement Press the button in measurement mode to emit laser an...

Page 10: ...ea shows the measurement values of the rectangle s length and width During measurement use the button to clear the measurement result and restart measurement Press the button twice to exit area measurement mode Volume Measurement Press the button twice to enter volume measurement mode and a square will flash on the display One side of the rectangle will flash Complete the following operations 1 Pr...

Page 11: ...asure the length of the dotted angle side base b as indicated on the LCD display 5 The meter will automatically calculate the length of the solid right angle side x Indirect Measurement 2 1 Press the button 4 times 2 The right angle side of will flash on the display 3 Press the button to measure the length of the dotted leg a as indicated on the LCD display 4 Press the button to measure the length...

Page 12: ... button to measure the length of the dotted hypotenuse a as indicated on the LCD display 4 Press the button to measure the length of the dotted base side b as indicated on the LCD display 5 Press the button to measure the length of the other dotted hypotenuse c as indicated on the LCD display 6 The meter will automatically calculate the length of the leg x Note In the Pythagorean measurement mode ...

Page 13: ...ading press the button to enter the subtraction mode 2 The symbol appears in the secondary measurement display area 3 Press the button to measure another single distance 4 The main measurement display area will now display the difference between both measurements Cumulative Mode Area Measurement Mode 1 After obtaining an area measurement reading press the button to enter the cumulative mode 2 The ...

Page 14: ...he main measurement display area will now display the sum of both area measurements Subtraction Mode Volume Measurement Mode 1 After obtaining a volume measurement reading press the button to enter the subtraction mode 2 The symbol appears in the secondary measurement display area confirming you are now ready to proceed 3 Measure another area 4 The main measurement display area will now display th...

Page 15: ...remove the batteries to avoid battery leakage and corrosion of the battery contacts Troubleshooting Error Codes Code Problems Solutions 204 Calculation error Follow the instructions and operate again 220 Low battery Please replace the battery or charge it 255 The reflected light received is weak or the measurement time is too long Please improve the reflective surface use a reflector white paper e...

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