User manual LEICA DISTO D3

Leica DISTO D3 TM The original laser distance meter TM Leica DISTOTM D3 1 2 4 6 8 11 11 19 13 15 12 14 16,17,18 MENU 3 5 7 9 10 10 1 2 4 3 5 6 7,8,9 TIMER a a b b ? UNIT RESET TRIPOD BEEP ONOFF max b min 20 21 22 23 27 24 28 25 29 26 30 User Manual English Congratulations on the purchase of your Leica DISTOTM D3 . Carefully read the Safety Instructions and the User Manual before using this product. The person responsible for the instrument must ensure that all users understand these directions and adhere to them. Safety Instructions Symbols used The symbols used in the Safety Instructions have the following meanings: WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or an unintended use which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or an unintended use which, if not avoided, may result in minor injury and/or in appreciable material, financial and environmental damage. Important paragraphs which must be adhered to in practice as they enabled the product to be used in a technically correct and efficient manner. D GB F I E P NL DK S N FIN J CN ROK PL H RUS CZ Contents Safety Instructions ............................................. 1 Start-up................................................................ 5 Menu functions ................................................... 7 Operation............................................................. 8 Measuring ............................................................ 9 Functions ........................................................... 10 Appendix ............................................................ 14 Use of the instrument Permitted use · · · Measuring distances Computing functions, e. g. areas and volumes Measuring tilts Leica DISTOTM D3 760150 gb 1 Safety Instructions D GB F I E P NL DK S N FIN J CN ROK PL H RUS CZ Prohibited use · · · · · · · · Using the instrument without instruction Using outside the stated limits Deactivation of safety systems and removal of explanatory and hazard labels Opening of the equipment by using tools (screwdrivers, etc.), as far as not specifically permitted for certain cases Carrying out modification or conversion of the product Use after misappropriation Use of accessories from other manufacturers without the express approval of Leica Geosystems. Deliberate or irresponsible behaviour on scaffolding, when using ladders, when measuring near machines which are running, or near parts of machines or installations which are unprotected Aiming directly into the sun Deliberate dazzling of third parties; also in the dark Inadequate safeguards at the surveying site (e.g. when measuring on roads, construction sites, etc.) in explosion hazardous areas or in aggressive environments. Areas of responsibility Responsibilities of the manufacturer of the original equipment Leica Geosystems AG, CH-9435 Heerbrugg (for short Leica Geosystems): Leica Geosystems is responsible for supplying the product, including the User Manual and original accessories, in a completely safe condition. (additional language versions can be found at: www.disto.com. Responsibilities of the manufacturer of nonLeica accessories: The manufacturers of non-Leica accessories for the Leica DISTOTM are responsible for developing, implementing and communicating safety concepts for their products. They are also responsible for the effectiviness of these safety concepts in combination with the Leica Geosystems equipment. · · · Responsibilities of the person in charge of the instrument: WARNING The person responsible for the instrument must ensure that the equipment is used in accordance with the instructions. This person is also accountable for the deployment of personnel and for their training and for the safety of the equipment when in use. Limits of use See section "Technical Data". The Leica DISTOTM is designed for use in areas permanently habitable by humans, do not use the product Safety Instructions 2 Leica DISTOTM D3 760150 gb The person in charge of the instrument has the following duties: · To understand the safety instructions on the product and the instructions in the User Manual. · To be familiar with local safety regulations relating to accident prevention. · To inform Leica Geosystems immediately if the equipment becomes unsafe. measurement, malfunction of the device or power failure due to installed safety measures (e.g. safety limit switch), it is assured that no damage will occur. WARNING: Flat batteries must not be disposed of with household waste. Care for the environment and take them to the collection points provided in accordance with national or local regulations. The product must not be disposed of with household waste. Dispose of the product appropriately in accordance with the national regulations in force in your country. Always prevent access to the product by unauthorized personnel. Product specific treatment and waste management information can be downloaded from the Leica Geosystems home page at http://www.leica-geosystems.com/treatment or received from your Leica Geosystems dealer. D GB F I E P NL DK S N FIN J CN ROK PL H RUS CZ Hazards in use CAUTION: Watch out for erroneous distance measurements if the instrument is defective or if it has been dropped or has been misused or modified. Precautions: Carry out periodic test measurements. Particularly after the instrument has been subject to abnormal use, and before, during and after important measurements. Make sure the Leica DISTOTM optics is kept clean and that there is no mechanical damage to the bumpers. CAUTION: In using the instrument for distance measurements or for positioning moving objects (e.g. cranes, building equipment, platforms, etc.) unforeseen events may cause erroneous measurements. Precautions: Only use this product as a measuring sensor, not as a control device. Your system must be configured and operated in such a way, that in case of an erroneous Leica DISTOTM D3 760150 gb Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) The term "electromagnetic compatibility" is taken to mean the capability of the product to function smoothly in an environment where electromagnetic radiation and electrostatic discharges are present, and without causing electromagnetic interference to other equipment. 3 Safety Instructions D GB F I E P NL DK S N FIN J CN ROK PL H RUS CZ WARNING: The Leica DISTOTM conforms to the most stringent requirements of the relevant standards and regulations. Yet, the possibility of it causing interference in other devices cannot be totally excluded. CAUTION: Never attempt to repair the product yourself. In case of damage, contact the local dealership. · · Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help WARNING: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Leica Geosystems for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. FCC statement (applic. in U.S.) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. · Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Laser classification Integrated distancemeter The Leica DISTOTM produces a visible laser beam which emerges from the front of the instrument. It is a Class 2 laser product in accordance with: · IEC60825-1 : 2007 "Radiation safety of laser products" Laser Class 2 products: Do not stare into the laser beam or direct it towards other people unnecessarily. Eye protection is normally afforded by aversion responses including the blink reflex. WARNING: Looking directly into the beam with optical aids (e.g. binoculars, telescopes) can be hazardous. Precautions: Do not look directly into the beam with optical aids. Safety Instructions 4 Leica DISTOTM D3 760150 gb CAUTION: Looking into the laser beam may be hazardous to the eyes. Precautions: Do not look into the laser beam. Make sure the laser is aimed above or below eye level. (particularly with fixed installations, in machines, etc.) Start-up Inserting/replacing batteries See figure {A} 1 2 3 Remove battery compartment lid and attach handstrap. Insert batteries, observing correct polarity. Close the battery compartment again. Replace the batteries when the symbol flashes permanently in the display. Use alkaline batteries only. Remove the batteries before any long period of non-use to avoid the danger of corrosion. D GB F I E P NL DK S N Labelling Laser Radiation Do not stare into the beam Laser class 2 acc. IEC 60825-1:2007 Maximum radiant power: <1mW Emitted wavelength: 620-690nm Beam divergence: 0.16 x 0.6 mrad Pulse duration: 1 x 10 -9 s Changing the reference point (multifunctional endpiece) See figure {B} The instrument can be adapted for the following measuring situations: · For measurements from an edge, fold out the positioning bracket until it first locks in place. See figure {C}. For measurements from a corner, open the positioning bracket until it locks in place, then push the positioning bracket lightly to the right to fold it out fully. See figure {D}. FIN J CN ROK PL H RUS CZ Position of the product label see last page! · Leica DISTOTM D3 760150 gb 5 Start-up D GB F I E P NL DK S N FIN J CN ROK PL H RUS CZ A built-in sensor automatically detects the orientation of the positioning bracket and adjusts the zero point of the instrument accordingly. Keypad See figure {E}: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 ON / DIST (On/measuring) button Plus (+) button Minus (-) button Area / volume button Indirect measurement (Pythagoras) button Reference button Functions button Timer button Storage button Menu/equal button Clear/off button Display See figure {F} 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Laser active Reference (front) Reference (rear) Reference (corner stop) Measuring with the tripod Stake out function Single Pythagorean measurement Double Pythagorean measurement 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Double (partial height) measurement Illumination Save constant value, call up constant value Historical memory, call up values Battery status Timer Area/volume Tilt Horizontal distance measurement using tilt Room corner angle function Menu Continuous laser Reset Reference (tripod) Beep Circumference Wall area Ceiling area Intermediate line 1 Intermediate line 2 Intermediate line 3 Summary line Start-up 6 Leica DISTOTM D3 760150 gb Menu functions Settings The menu allows settings to be altered and permanently stored. After switching off the device or replacing the batteries the settings are stored. Setting the unit for distance measurements The following units can be set: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Distance 0.000 m 0.0000 m 0.00 m 0.00 ft 0'00'' 1/32 0.0 in 0 1/32 in Area 0.000 m² 0.000 m² 0.000 m² 0.00 ft² 0.00 ft² 0.00 ft² 0.00 ft² Volume 0.000 m³ 0.000 m³ 0.000 m³ 0.00 ft³ 0.00 ft³ 0.00 ft³ 0.00 ft³ D GB F I E P NL DK S N FIN J CN ROK PL H RUS CZ Navigation in the menu The menu allows settings to be made at the user level. The instrument can be specifically configured to your personal requirements. General description button (pressed long) brings up the MENU , the set units and the symbol are displayed. button (pressed short) pages through each menu item. See figure {G}. or button to make changes in menu items. button (pressed short) brings up the next menu item. A long press on the button in the menu confirms the new settings made in the submenu items . Pressing the button for longer in the menu allows you to quit the settings function without saving. Leica DISTOTM D3 760150 gb Setting the unit for tilt measurements The following units can be set for tilt measurements: Units for tilt 1. +/- 0.0° 2. 0.00% Beep ( BEEP ) You can switch the beep on or off. 7 Menu functions D GB F I E P NL DK S N FIN J CN ROK PL H RUS CZ Continuous laser ( ) You can switch the continuous laser function on or off. With the continuous laser function set on, each press of the button triggers a measurement. The laser automatically switches off after 15 minutes. A reset returns the following values to their factory settings: · · · · · Reference (rear) Display illumination (ON) Beep (ON) Unit (m(mm)) Stack and memory are erased Measuring with the tripod ( TRIPOD ) The reference must be appropriately adjusted in order to be able to take correct measurements with a tripod. To do this select the TRIPOD symbol in this menu item. You can switch the reference on the tripod on or off. The setting can be seen on the display . All customised settings and stored values are also lost. Operation Switching on and off Switches on the instrument and laser. The display shows the battery symbol until the next button is pressed. Pressing this button for longer switches the instrument off. The instrument switches off automatically after six minutes of inactivity. Display - keypad illumination ( ) Automatic illumination of the display and the keypad can be switched on or off. Reset - returning the instrument to the factory settings ( ) The instrument has a RESET function. When you select the menu function RESET and confirm, the instrument defaults to the factory settings. Operation 8 Leica DISTOTM D3 760150 gb CLEAR button The last action is cancelled. While making area or volume measurements, each single measurement can be deleted and remeasured in series. Measuring Single distance measurement Press to activate the laser. Press again to trigger the distance measurement. The result is displayed immediately. D GB F I E P NL DK S N FIN J CN ROK PL H RUS CZ Display / keypad illumination The instrument has a sensor that automatically switches the display and keypad illumination on or off in response to lighting conditions. Minimum/maximum measurement This function allows the user to measure the minimum or maximum distance from a fixed measuring point. It can also be used as to determine spacings. See figure {I} It is commonly used to measure room diagonals (maximum values) or horizontal distances (minimum values). Press and hold down this button until you hear a beep. Then slowly sweep the laser back and forth and up and down over the desired target point - (e.g. into the corner of a room). Press to stop continuous measurement. The values for maximum and minimum distances are shown in the display as well as the last measured value in the summary line. Reference setting The default reference setting is from the rear of the instrument. Press this button to take the next measurement from the front edge . A special beep sounds whenever the reference setting is changed. After a measurement the reference returns automatically to the default setting (rear reference). See figure {H}. Press this button for longer the front reference is set permanently. Press this button, the rear reference is set again. Leica DISTOTM D3 760150 gb 9 Measuring D GB F I E P NL DK S N FIN J CN ROK PL H RUS CZ Functions Addition / subtraction Distance measuring. The next measurement is added to the previous one. The next measurement is subtracted from the previous one. This process can be repeated as required. The result is always shown in the summary line with the previous value in the second line. The last step is cancelled. Volume Press this button twice. The appears in the display. symbol Press this button to take the first length measurement (e.g. length). Press this button to take the second length measurement (e.g. width). Press this button to take the third length measurement (e.g. height). The value is shown in the second line. The volume then appears in the summary line. Press the button for longer to display additional room information such as ceiling/floor area, surface area of the walls, circumference. Area Press once. The display. symbol appears in the Tilt measurement The inclination sensor measures tilts between ± 45°. During tilt measurement the instrument should be hold without a transverse tilt (± 10°). Press this button once to activate the tilt sensor. The symbol appears in the display. The tilt is continuously shown as ° or % depending on the setting. Press to measure the inclination and the distance. See figure {J}. Press this button to take the first length measurement (e.g. length). Press it again to take the second length measurement (e.g. width). The result is displayed in the summary line. Press the button for longer to calculate the circumference. Functions 10 Leica DISTOTM D3 760150 gb Direct horizontal distance Press this button twice and the following symbol appears in the display . Press this button to measure tilt and distance. The summary line displays the result as the direct horizontal distance. Stake out function Two different distances (a and b) can be entered into the instrument and can then be used to mark off defined measured lengths, e.g. in the construction of wooden frames. See figure {L}. Entering stake out distances: Press this button four times and the stake out a function symbol appears in the display b . b D GB F I E P NL DK S N FIN J CN ROK PL H RUS CZ Room corner angle function The angles in a triangle can be calculated by measuring the three sides. This function can be used e. g. to check a right-angled room corner. See figure {K}. Press this button three times and the room corner symbol appears in the display . Mark the reference points to the right and left (d1/ d2) of the angle to be measured. Press this button to measure the first (short) side of the triangle (d1 or d2). Press this button to measure the second (short) side of the triangle (d1 or d2). Press this button to measure the third (long) side of the triangle (d3). The result is displayed in the summary line as the room corner angle. Leica DISTOTM D3 760150 gb The value (a) and the corresponding intermediate line flash. By using and , you can adjust the values (first a and then b) to suit the desired stake out distances. Holding the buttons down increases the rate of change of the values. Once the desired value (a) has been reached it can be confirmed with the button. The value (b) and the intermediate line flashes (the defined value (a) is automatically adopted). Value (b) can be entered using and . The defined value (b) is confirmed with the button. Pressing the button starts the laser measurement. The display shows required stake out distance 11 Functions D GB F I E P NL DK S N FIN J CN ROK PL H RUS CZ in the summary line between the stake out point (first a and then b) and the instrument (rear reference). If the DISTOTM is then moved slowly along the stake out line the displayed distance decreases. The instrument starts to beep at a distance of 0.1m from the next stake out point. a The arrows in the display b indicate in which direcb tion the DISTOTM needs to be moved in order to achieve the defined distance (either a or b). As soon as the stake out point is reached the beep changes and the intermediate line starts to flash. The function can be stopped at any time by pressing the button. · The minimum/maximum function can be used see explanation in "Measuring -> Minimum/ maximum measurement". The minimum value must be used for measurements at right angles to the target; the maximum distance for all other measurements. Make sure that the first measurement and the distance to be measured are at right angles. Use the Minimum/maximum function, as explained in "Measuring -> Minimum/maximum measurement". Indirect measurement - determining a distance using 2 auxilliary measurements See figure {M} e.g. for measuring building heights or widths. It is helpful to use a tripod when measuring heights that require the measurement of two or three measurements. Press this button once, the display shows The laser is switched on. . Indirect measurement The instrument can calculate distances using Pythagoras' theorem. Make sure you adhere to the prescribed sequence of measurement: · · All target points must be in a horizontal or vertical plane. The best results are achieved when the instrument is rotated about a fixed point (e.g. with the positioning bracket fully folded out and the instrument placed on a wall). Aim at the upper point (1) and trigger the measurement. After the first measurement the value is adopted. Keep the instrument as horizontal as possible. Press and hold down this button to trigger continuous measurement, sweep the laser back and forth and up and down over the ideal target point. Functions 12 Leica DISTOTM D3 760150 gb Press to stop continuous measurement (2). The result is displayed in the summary line, the partial results in the secondary line. point 2 using three target points. Press this button three times ; the display shows the following symbol . The laser is switched on. Aim at the upper point (1). Press this button and trigger the measurement. After the first measurement the value is adopted. The display flashes (2). Triggers the measurement. After the second measurement the value is adopted. The display flashes (3). Press and hold down this button to trigger continuous measurement. Sweep the laser up and down over the ideal target point. Press this button to end continuous measurement. The result is displayed in the summary line, the partial results in the secondary lines. D GB F I E P NL DK S N FIN J CN ROK PL H RUS CZ Indirect Measurement - determining a distance using 3 measurements See figure {N} Press this button twice; the display shows the following symbol . The laser is switched on. Aim at the upper point (1) and trigger the measurement. After the first measurement the value is adopted. Keep the instrument as horizontal as possible Press and hold down this button to trigger continuous measurement, sweep the laser up and down over the ideal target point. Press to stop continuous measurement (2). The value is adopted. Aim at the lower point and press this button to trigger the measurement (3). The result is displayed in the summary line, the partial results in the secondary lines. Indirect measurement - determining a chain value using 3 measurements See figure {O} e.g. determining the height between point 1 and Leica DISTOTM D3 760150 gb 13 Functions D GB F I E P NL DK S N FIN J CN ROK PL H RUS CZ Storage of constants/historical storage Storage of a constant You can store and recall a frequently used value e.g. height of a room. Measure the desired distance, press and hold the button until the device beeps to confirm storage. Timer (self-triggering) Press this button to set a 5-second time delay. or Press and hold down this button until the desired time delay is reached (max. 60 seconds). Once the key is released the remaining seconds until measurement (e.g. 59, 58, 57...) are displayed in a countdown. The last 5 seconds are counted down with a beep. After the last beep the measurement is taken and the value is displayed. The timer can be used for all measurements. Recalling the constant Press this button once to recall the constant and make it available for further calculations by pressing button . Historical storage Press this button twice and the previous 20 results (measurements or calculated results) are shown in reverse order. The and buttons can be used for navigation. Press this button to use a result from the summary line for further calculations. Pressing the and buttons at the same time erases all the values in historical storage. Appendix Message codes All message codes are displayed with either "Error". The following errors can be corrected: Cause Transverse tilt greater than 10° Main tilt direction, angle too high (> 45°) Calculation error or 156 160 204 Remedy Hold the instrument without any transverse tilt Measure angle up to max. ± 45° Repeat procedure Appendix 14 Leica DISTOTM D3 760150 gb 252 253 255 256 257 260 Cause Temperature too high Temperature too low Receiver signal too weak, measurement time too long, distance > 100 m Received signal too strong Wrong measurement, background brightness too high Laser beam interrupted Remedy Cool down instrument Warm up instrument Use target plate Technical data Distance measurements: Measuring accuracy up to 10 m (2 , standard deviation) Power Range TechnologyTM: Range (use target plate from about 80m) Smallest unit displayed Distance measurement Minimum/maximum measurement, Continuous measurement Area/volume calculation of room data Addition / subtraction Indirect measurement using Pythagoras Tilt measurements: Tilt sensor: Accuracy (2 , standard deviation) - to laser beam - to the housing Indirect measurement using tilt sensor (direct horizontal distance) Angle measurement using tilt sensor(± 45°) typically: ± 1.0 mm* D GB F I 0.05 m to 100 m 0.1 mm E P NL DK S N FIN J CN ROK Target too reflective (use target plate) Darken target (measure in different lighting conditions) Repeat measurement Remedy Switch on/off the device several times. If the symbol still appears, then your instrument is defective. Please call your dealer for assistance. Error Cause Error Hardware error ± 0.3° ± 0.3° PL H RUS CZ Leica DISTOTM D3 760150 gb 15 Appendix D GB F I E P NL DK S N FIN J CN ROK PL H RUS CZ General: Laser class Laser type Ø laser point (at distances) Autom. laser switch-off Autom. instrument switchoff Display illumination Keypad illumination Multifunctional endpiece Timer (self-triggering) Save constant value Historical storage (20 values) Tripod thread Battery life, Type AAA, 2 x 1.5V Protection against splashes and dust Dimensions Weight (with batteries) Temperature range: Storage Operation II 635 nm, < 1 mW 6 / 30 / 60 mm (10 / 50 / 100 m) after 3 min after 6 min Measuring conditions Measuring range The range is limited to 100 m. At night or dusk and if the target is in shadow the measuring range without target plate is increased. Use a target plate to increase the measurement range during daylight or if the target has poor reflection properties. Target surfaces Measuring errors can occur when measuring toward colourless liquids (e.g. water) or dust free glass, Styrofoam or similar semi-permeable surfaces. up to 5 000 measurements IP 54, dust-proof, splash-proof 125 x 45 x 25 mm 110 g -25°C up to +70°C (13°F up to +158°F) -10°C up to +50°C (14°F up to +122°F) Aiming at high gloss surfaces may deflect the laser beam and lead to measurement errors. Against non-reflective and dark surfaces the measuring time may increase. * maximum deviation occurs under unfavourable conditions such as bright sunlight or when measuring to poorly reflecting or very rough surfaces. Measuring accuracy between 10 m and 30 m may deteriorate to approx. ± 0.025 mm/m, for distances above 30 m to ± 0.1 mm/m. Appendix 16 Leica DISTOTM D3 760150 gb Care Do not immerse the instrument in water. Wipe off dirt with a damp, soft cloth. Do not use aggressive cleaning agents or solutions. Handle the instrument as you would a telescope or camera. D GB F I E P NL DK S Warranty The Leica DISTOTM D3 comes with a three* year warranty from Leica Geosystems AG. More detailed information can be found at: www.disto.com All illustrations, descriptions and technical specifications may be subject to change without prior notice. * To receive the three year warranty, the product must be registered on our website www.disto.com within eight weeks of the purchase date. If the product is not registered, a two year warranty applies. N FIN J CN ROK PL H RUS CZ Leica DISTOTM D3 760150 gb 17 Appendix D GB F I E P NL DK S N FIN J CN ROK PL H RUS CZ Appendix 18 Leica DISTOTM D3 760150 gb 1 7 EXIT 2 6 4 3 1 2 3 5 max. Leica DISTOTM D3 Leica Geosystems AG, Heerbrugg, Switzerland has been certified as being equipped with a quality system which meets the International Standards of Quality Management and Quality Systems (ISO standard 9001) and Environmental Management Systems (ISO standard 14001). Total Quality Management - Our commitment to total customer satisfaction. Ask your local Leica Geosystems agent for more information about our TQM program. Printed in Switzerland - Copyright Leica Geosystems AG, Heerbrugg, Switzerland 2007 Translation of original text (760150) Pat. No.: WO 9427164, WO 9818019, WO 0244754, WO 0216964, US 5949531, EP 1195617, US 7030969, WO 03104748 Leica Geosystems AG CH-9435 Heerbrugg (Switzerland) www.disto.com