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6. Getting started
6.2.1.1 Battery charging level display
– The level of charging is indicated by
moving battery status segments
at the top on the right of the display.
– When a battery is fully charged,
“
“ (battery full) will be
displayed.
6.2.1.2 Charging display for unintention-
ally inserted alkaline batteries
– If alkaline batteries are identified, all
battery status segments flash continually
to indicate missing rechargeable
batteries. Additionally, they sign “
“ shows in the display.
The range meter cannot be switched on.
– If defective or non re-chargeable alkaline
batteries are inserted, the battery display
will flash and, at the same time,
“
“ (defective battery) will
appear in the display.
- NOTE -
– At any time while the batteries are being
charged, the range meter can be
switched on and used. The battery charg-
ing process stops when the range meter
is switched on and the laser activated.
– Rechargeable batteries discharge if they
are stored for a long time. The battery
charging process terminates after 1
minute when charging very empty
rechargeable batteries and the display
switches off in this case, the charging
process can be re-started only by
disconnecting the range meter from the
mains adaptor or by removing / replace
the rechargeable batteries.
– Keep the range meter in a safe place.
Full
Accu
no
Accu
dEF
Accu
6.2.2 Fast battery charging
The charging process ensures that within
15 minutes of charging with the PDAW
80/81-2 car battery plug the battery
receives enough power for a further
150 to 200 measurements.
This process in combination with car
battery plug is a particular advantage if the
user needs the range meter ready for use
quickly.
6.3 Switching the range meter On and Off
The range meter is switched on or off by
pressing the "On / Off" key.
After being switched on, the range meter is
in the basic display mode.
6.3.1 Initial distance measurement
Press the "Measure" key once.
This will switch on the range meter and
the laser beam if the range meter was
switched off.
If the range meter is already switched on,
this will activate the laser beam.
Aim the visible laser spot at a target about
3 to 10 (10 – 30 ft) meters away.
Press the "Measure" key again.
The distance will be shown in less
than 1 second, e.g. 5.489 m (16,296 ft).
You have taken the first distance
measurement with the PD 30 range meter.
Printed: 07.07.2013 | Doc-Nr: PUB / 5070011 / 000 / 00