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Operation
Working in the Single Mode
In this function you do not use the target unit. You can measure distances
between 0.6 and 18 meters.
Set the switch (1) to .
Point the unit to the wall or
ceiling in a right angle.
Please keep in mind that
the ultrasonic beam emitted
by the unit spreads to a
width of about 30 cm over a
distance of 3 m. Therefore,
make sure that no items
cross the beam.
Press button 10 or 11 (
or
) once, and the result is displayed. If you hold the button, repeated
measures are taken and displayed.
The distances are displayed in meters (factory setting). If you prefer another
measuring system, hold the button
(4) for more than 2 seconds. Now the
units change in the display (2) system as follows: (m
Æ
ft:in
Æ
ft.ft
Æ
y.y
Æ
m …). At the desired unit system release the button and the measurements
are now displayed in the selected system (see page 25).
Please Note
The unit can not take measurements through glass and it will not deliver
accurate results when measuring against uneven or rough surfaces. In such
a case, please use the dual mode.
For larger distances, or distances broken by obstacles, break the distance
up into smaller units which you can add.
If you require information on the distance to a wall, it may be wise to towards
the wall of back away from it with button 10 or 11 (
or
) pressed. The
measured distances are actualised and displayed continuously.