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MAX-MIN Continuous Measurement Mode
This mode of operation is useful for determining the shortest and longest distances from a given
point.
1.
Press the MEAS button to switch the meter ON.
2.
Press and Hold the MAX/MIN button for 3 seconds to begin a continuous measurement
session.
3.
The meter will beep with each new measurement update (approx. every one half second).
4.
The MIN reading will be indicated on the top display line and will update each time a lower
reading (lower than the currently displayed reading) is encountered.
5.
The MAX reading will be indicated on the middle display line and will update each time a
higher reading is encountered.
6.
The actual reading will be indicated on the bottom display line.
7.
To exit this mode of operation, momentarily press the MEAS button.
8.
Note that the meter exits to the normal mode of operation after approx. 100 measurements in
continuous mode.
Adding / Subtracting Measurements
A series of measurements can be taken and the sum or difference can be displayed.
1.
Press the MEAS button to switch the meter ON.
2.
Press the MEAS button to take the first measurement.
3.
Press the + button or the - button (+ or – will appear in the display flashing).
4.
Press the MEAS button again to take another measurement.
5.
The two individual measurements will be shown on display lines 1 and 2.
6.
The sum or difference will be indicated on display line 3.
7.
Repeat the above steps as desired.
Area Calculation
The DT200 allows the user to compute the area of a room.
1.
Press the MEAS button to turn the meter ON; wait several seconds and the Laser pointer will
switch ON.
2.
Press the
button firmly once.
3.
A parallelogram will appear with its length side flashing
indicating that a Length measurement is to be taken.
4.
Aim the meter and press MEAS to take the room length measurement.
5.
Press the MEAS again to switch the Laser Pointer back ON.
6.
The parallelogram will now appear with its Width side flashing
indicating that a Width measurement is to be taken.
7.
Press MEAS to take the room width measurement.
8.
Lines 1, 2, and 3 will now show the Length, Width, and Area (in ft
2
or m
2
) respectively.
Note that the laser pointer will switch off automatically if too much time is taken between the steps
above. If this occurs, simply press the MEAS button to switch the Laser pointer back ON and then
continue following the steps.
