Leica-geosystems Leica DISTO Classic3 User Manual

User Manual#"DISTO TMclassic3

10Insert BatteriesIf battery voltage is too low thebattery symbol appears on thedisplay. Fit new batteries.Always replace the completebattery set!- Do

11Fit batteries the right way round.Never intentionally hit the end coveragainst a hard object - the batterycompartment may be forced open!To save pow

12DisplayLaser "on"Measurement reference (rear, front,stand)Reset the instrument to factorysettingsDisplay of the mathematicaloperatorsMain

13KeypadOn key and measurement keyPlus, forwardsMultiplyFunctionsMenu, normal modeEquals, enterMinus, back12345671234567

14Switch on DISTO.In general for all keys:Press and then release (basic function).Switch on laser, the symbolflashes on the display (automaticswitch

15A second, long press (approx.1 sec) initiates continuousmeasurement (tracking) mode."trc" appears on the display. Themeasurements are repe

Press simultaneously –= Quick switch off of the DISTO.Measurement + measurement =sum / e.g. of partial heightsMeasurementAdditionMeasurement= SumPlus/

AreaVolumeMeasurement x measurement xmeasurement= VolumeMeasurementMultiplicationMeasurement= AreaMultiplication KeyMeasurement x measurement = areaSu

Time delay releaseOn the screen it shows " " (delay) anda number (delay in seconds) appear onthe display.As long as the key is kept pressed,

Provides the results ofmathematical operations, suchas areas, volumes...Settings are confirmed, in the same way as"enter" is used on a PC.Us

2Product identificationThe identification label for your product isfitted on the back. The serial number is inthe battery compartment. Enter model and

Settings in roll modeSetting KeyThe Setting key places the DISTOin the normal mode. This key hasthe same function as "Clear" on aPC.Referenc

Setting keyPress a second time and keeppressed until appears and thesettings are scrolled through in rollmode. At the required setting,release the k

Set desired referenceto "Permanent" Switch on. Press once, briefly. Press a second time and keep presseduntil appears. Press until appea

Measure with additional toleranceIt is possible to determine dimensions withadditional tolerance e.g. by adding an offsetto the rear reference Switch

Please make this a rule:After termination of the roughsize measurement always:- set offset to 0.000 and- set measurement from rear edgeDelete:After ma

25Beep during operation Switch on. Press once, briefly. Press a second time and keep presseduntil and appear. Press until appears flashing on

26Resetting Switch on. Press once, briefly. Press a second time and keep presseduntil and appear. Press, is displayed continuously and flashes. S

27 Function KeyRecall last measured value (stack)Switch on DISTO.Always place instrument in normalmode.Press twice, briefly.The last value saved and t

28Recalling the constantSwitch on DISTO.Place instrument in normal mode.Press briefly, and the constant(e.g. ) appears on thedisplay.Confirm, value

29Continuous measurement(Tracking) Maximum (Fnc 2)Determine maximumdimension, e.g. todetermine the (room)diagonal.Switch on DISTO.Place instrument in

3DISTO classicHand-held laser meterImportant paragraphs which mustbe adhered to in practice as theyenable the product to be used in atechnically corre

30Continuous measurement(Tracking) Minimum (Fnc 3)Determine theminimum dimension,e.g. ceiling height,without having toprecisely align to thenormal (bo

31Pythagoras, height measurement(Fnc 4)For estimating the height of buildings. Veryuseful for making measurements fromstanding position (no bending) i

32Move the DISTO a large amountaround the ideal measurementpoint.Press briefly, continuousmeasurement is stopped.Accept value, "3 ---" appea

33You will obtain the best results ifthe DISTO is rotated around afixed point (rear edge, threadposition) and the axis of the laserbeam passes through

34In daylight (outdoors) always work with laserviewfinder. If necessary, shade the target.Increased ranges:At night, at dusk and when target area is i

35Transparent SurfacesIlluminationThanks tofluorescence, youcan also see yourresult in the dark. Ifthe display is placedunder a light source(daylight,

36EnvironmentFree-handed aiming(approx. 20 - 40 m):Produce target plate from cardboard etc.and stick 4 target plates 563 875 to it; or:Make your own t

37Inclined, Round SurfacesAttach the viewfinder, and check it isengaged by applying pressure from the side.Setting the telescopic viewfinder Keep pres

38Use the two screws (side, height) to adjustthe laser spot.Example:You are positioned exactly 5m in front of awall (approx. ± 0.5m). The laser spot m

39Accessories- safeguard against dropping,- prevents injury.Attach to fastening thread (1/4").Adjust loop:- So that DISTO does not slip from thew

4Press a key briefly(press/release!)Press two keys simultaneously"Double-Click"(Press the same key twice)Press for a certain periodDisplay,

40AccessoriesFor poorly reflecting surfaces,white side up to 40 - 50m,over this distance the brown side with thespecial reflection layer.Up to over 10

41Safety InstructionsThe following directions should enable the personresponsible for the DISTO, and the person whoactually uses the instrument, to an

42WARNING:Prohibited use can lead to injury,malfunction, and material damage.Limits to useSee section "Technical Data"Environment:Suitable f

43Responsibilities of the person in chargeof the instrument:WARNING:The person responsible for theinstrument must ensure that theequipment is used in

44Precautions:Carry out periodic test measurements. Particularlyafter the instrument has been subject to abnormaluse, and before, during and after imp

45CAUTION:If you do not intend using your instrumentfor a long time, the batteries may leakand damage your equipment!Precautions:Remove batteries if y

46WARNING:If the equipment is improperly disposedof, the following can happen:- If plastic parts are burnt, poisonousgases are produced which may impa

47Laser ClassificationThe DISTO produces a visible laser beam whichemerges from the front of the instrument.It is a Class 2 laser product in accordan

48LabellingLaser beamoutletEm itted Wavelenght :Max. em itted Pow er :Standard applied :0.95mW c.w.620-690nmEN 60825-1 : 1994-07IEC825-1 : 19

49Labelling

5ContentsOpen Instrument ...8Insert Batteries ...10Display...

50Beam divergence: 0.16 x 0.6 mradPulse duration: 15×10-9 sMaximum radiant power: 0.95 mW** Measurement uncertainty: ±5%Maximum radiant power per puls

51Electromagnetic Compatibility(EMC)WARNING:Electromagnetic radiation can causeinterference in other equipment.CAUTION:Interference caused by electrom

52WARNING:This equipment has been tested andfound to comply with the limits for aClass B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of theFCC Rules.These lim

53FCC Statement (applic. in U.S.)Product labelling:This device complies with part 15 of the FCCRules. Operation is subject to the following twoconditi

54After longer periods of storage ortransport carry out a check measurementbefore using the equipment.Care and StorageStoragePlease respect the temper

55The Leica Geosystems holster protects the DISTOwell against mechanical shock, but not againstwater or dust.It is recommended that you always transpo

General rule:In case of messages switch on/off instrumentseveral times and check if message is stilldisplayed. Then call service and specify themess

Technical DataMeasuring accuracytyp.max.Smallest unitdisplayedRange0.3m toover 100m**Time for ameasurement0.5...~ 4s0.16...~1svisible635nm∅ Laser-spot

Remarks on MeasuringAccuracy*The measuring accuracy corresponds to the ISO-recommendation ISO/R 1938-1971 with a statisticalconfidence level of 95% (i

Possible method of calculating the standarddeviation s:When using a computer with a statistical function orif you use the program Excel, you can calcu

6Contents Function Key ...27Recall last measured value (stack) ... 27Saving a constant (Fnc 1) ...

Setting mark for adjusting the telescopicviewfinderCentre ofviewfinderLaser pointsee page 36, 37Please copy the above diagram 1:1.Set Mark for Viewfin

Accuracy tests on the DISTO for users certified toISO 900...:You can perform your own accuracy tests on theDISTO to meet the requirements of ISO 900..

Accuracy TestsA DISTO whose measuring accuracy has beentested over a test distance works within thespecified tolerance over the entire distance andtem

Leica Geosystems AG, Heerbrugg,Switzerland, has been certified by SQSas being equipped with a quality systemwhich meets the International Standardof Q

712791-0.0.1enPrinted in Switzerland -Copyright by Leica Geosystems AG, Heerbrugg,Switzerland 2000Leica Geosystems AGCH-9435 Heerbrugg(Switzerland)www

7ContentsSafety Instructions ...41Use of the Instrument ...41Permitted use ...

81. Lay the DISTO onto the User Manual,as shown below.2. Hold a large coin between both thumbs.1.2.Open Instrument

93. Press coin downwards at an angleagainst the last notch.4. By pressing downwards at an angle andto the front simultaneously, the batterycompartment