Leica D3 User's Manual
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1. Leica DISTO D3 The original laser distance meter P A Warranty when it has to be Leica DISTOTM D3 11 13 15 10 12 14 16 17 18 ii aa aula ZEU 19 MENU AET I TIMER BEEP ONOF 168 a Ta E 24 A ICI Ca Ci Ca E POD in A OOo Eg 29 26 QUO ftim ICI ol OO bs 30 tim User Manual Safety Instructions EN English Symbols used Congratulations on the purchase of your The symbols used in the Safety Instructions have the Leica DISTO D3 following meanings Carefully read the Safety Instruc WARNING F a a GA a Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or A N A Pa Manuali before an unintended use which if not avoided will result in The person responsible for the instrument must death Or serious ul ensure that all users understand these directions and A CAUTION adhere to them Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or an unintended use which if not avoided may result Contents in minor injury and or in appreciable material finan cial and environmental damage Safety Instructions mmm 1 Stata De oo ala E Menu functions Operation nenea nenea Measuring Functions O EP Important paragraphs which must be adhered to in practice as they enabled the product to be used in a technically correct and efficient manner Use of the instrument Permitted use2. button Pressing the button starts the laser measure ment The display shows required stake out distance Leica DISTO D3 760498a en Functions in the summary line between the stake out point first a and then b and the instrument rear refer ence If the DISTO is then moved slowly along the stake out line the displayed distance decreases The instru ment starts to beep at a distance of 0 1m from the next stake out point 12 The arrows in the display te indicate in which direc tion the DISTO 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 Indirect measurement The instrument can calculate distances using Pythag oras theorem This method is especially helpful if the distance to be measured is difficult to reach GE Make sure you adhere to the prescribed sequence of measurement e All target points must be in a horizontal or vertical plane e The best results are achieved when the instru ment is rotated about a fixed point e g with the positioning bracket fully folded out and the instrument placed on a wall e The minimum maximum function can be used see explanation in Measuring gt Minimum maximum measurement The minimum value must be used for measurements at right angles to the tar
3. the new settings made in the submenu items Pressing the amp button for longer in the menu allows you to quit the settings function without saving Setting the unit for distance mea EN surements The following units can be set Distance Area Volume 1 0 000 m 0 000 m 0 000 m 2 0 0000 m 0 000 m 0 000 m 3 0 00 m 0 000 m 0 000 m 4 0 00 ft 0 00 ft 0 00 ft 5 0 00 1 33 0 00 ft 0 00 ft 6 0 00 1 16 0 00 ft 0 00 ft 7 0 00 T g 0 00 ft 0 00 ft 8 0 0 in 0 00 ft 0 00 ft 9 0 1 33 in 0 00 ft 0 00 ft 10 lo Y sin 0 00 ft 0 00 ft 11 0 g in 0 00 ft 0 00 ft Setting the unit for tilt measure ments The following units can be set for tilt measurements Units for tilt 1 0 09 2 0 00 Beep Beer You can switch the beep on or off Leica DISTO D3 760498a en MEE Menu functions BSH Continuous laser x 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 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 Display keypad il
4. Display See figure F vVvOoNOUNWNH Laser active Reference front Reference rear Reference corner stop Measuring with the tripod Stake out function Single Pythagorean measurement Double Pythagorean measurement Double partial height measurement 10 Illumination Start up 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 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 Leica DISTO D3 7604982 en Menu functions Settings The menu allows settings to be altered and perma nently stored After switching off the device or replacing the batteries the settings are stored 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 Q button pressed long brings up the MENU the set units and the UNIT symbol are displayed button pressed short pages through each menu item See figure G 00 button pressed short brings up the next menu item button to make changes in menu items A long press on the button in the menu confirms
5. supplying the product including the User Manual and original accessories in a completely safe condition addi tional language versions can be found at www disto com Responsibilities of the manufacturer of non Leica accessories 8 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 A WARNING The person responsible for the instrument must ensure that the equipment is used in accor dance 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 The person in charge of the instrument has the following duties Leica DISTOTM D3 760498a en 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 e To inform Leica Geosystems immediately if the equipment becomes unsafe Hazards in use A CAUTION Watch out for erroneous distance measure ments 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 t
6. am Laser class 2 1 Remove battery compartment lid and attach acc IEC 60825 1 2007 ander Maximum radiant power lt 1mw andstrap Emitted wavelength an 2 Insert batteries observing correct polarity eam divergence A x 0 0 mra Pr Pulse duration 1x10 s 3 Close the battery compartment again Replace the batteries when the symbol flashes perma nently in the display EP Use alkaline batteries only gt Asa 8 Remove the batteries before any long period 2 y of non use to avoid the danger of corrosion Multifunctional endpiece See figure B Position of the product label see last page The instrument can be adapted for the following measuring situations e 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 posi tioning bracket until it locks in place then push the positioning bracket lightly to the right to fold it out fully See figure D Leica DISTO D3 760498a en Start up EN A built in sensor automatically detects the orienta tion of the positioning bracket and adjusts the zero point of the instrument accordingly Keypad See figure E OWMONOUNRWNE ON DIST On measuring button Plus button Minus button Area volume button Indirect measurement Pythagoras button Reference button Functions button Timer button Storage button 10 Menu equal button 11 Clear off button
7. e Measuring distances Computing functions e g areas and volumes Measuring tilts Prohibited use e Using the instrument without instruction e Using outside the stated limits e Deactivation of safety systems and removal of explanatory and hazard labels Leica DISTO D3 760498a en 00 Safety Instructions e Opening of the equipment by using tools screw drivers etc as far as not specifically permitted for certain cases e Carrying out modification or conversion of the product e Use after misappropriation e Use of accessories from other manufacturers without the express approval of Leica Geosys tems e Deliberate or irresponsible behaviour on scaf folding when using ladders when measuring near machines which are running or near parts of machines or installations which are unprotected e Aiming directly into the sun e Deliberate dazzling of third parties also in the dark e Inadequate safeguards at the surveying site e g when measuring on roads construction sites etc Limits of use Er The Leica DISTO is designed for use in areas perma nently habitable by humans do not use the product in explosion hazardous areas or in aggressive envi ronments See section Technical Data Safety Instructions Areas of responsibility Responsibilities of the manufacturer of the orig inal equipment Leica Geosystems AG CH 9435 Heerbrugg for short Leica Geosystems Leica Geosystems is responsible for
8. ent sweep the laser back and forth and up and down over the ideal target point Press to stop continuous measurement 2 The value is adopted Aim at the lower point and O 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 EN value using 3 measurements See figure O e g determining the height between point 1 and point 2 using three target points Press this button three times the display shows the following symbol A 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 back and forth and up and down over the ideal target point Press this button to end continuous measure ment The result is displayed in the summary line the partial results in the secondary lines Leica DISTO D3 760498a en BE Functions _EN 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 Recalling the constant Press this b
9. ent or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Safety Instructions WARNING Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Leica Geosystems for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Laser classification Integrated distancemeter The Leica DISTO produces a visible laser beam which emerges from the front of the instrument It is a Class 2 laser product in accordance with e 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 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 Leica DISTO D3 760498a en Labelling Start up LEN Inserting replacing batteries Laser Radiation See figure A Do not stare into the be
10. es 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 A 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 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 function symbol appears in the display Te The value a and the corresponding intermediate line flash By using and O 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 9 and The defined value b is confirmed with the
11. get the maximum distance for all other measurements EP 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 gt Minimum maximum measurement Indirect measurement determining a dis tance 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 measure ments Press this button once the display shows AN The laser is switched on A 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 A Press and hold down this button to trigger Functions 2 Leica DISTO D3 760498a en continuous measurement sweep the laser back and forth and up and down over the ideal target point Press to stop continuous measurement 2 The result is displayed in the summary line the partial results in the secondary line Indirect Measurement determining a dis tance using 3 measurements See figure N Press this button twice the display shows the following symbol A The laser is switched on A 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 Q Press and hold down this button to trigger continuous measurem
12. he instrument has been subject to abnormal use and before during and after important measure ments Make sure the Leica DISTOTM optics is kept clean and that there is no mechanical damage to the bumpers A CAUTION In using the instrument for distance measure ments 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 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 Leica DISTO D3 760498a en 8 Safety Instructions A 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 a The product must not be disposed of with xf 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 Electromagnetic Com
13. l 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 k d Switzerland when it has to be right etca www disto com Geosystems
14. lumination 3 Automatic illumination of the display and the keypad can be switched on or off Reset returning the instrument to the factory settings RESET The instrument has a RESET function When you select the menu function RESET and confirm the instrument defaults to the factory settings Operation A reset returns the following values to their factory settings e Reference rear e Display illumination ON Beep ON e Unit m mm e Stack and memory are erased CE All customised settings and stored values are also lost 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 6 minutes of inactivity CLEAR button amp The last action is cancelled While making area or volume measurements each single measurement can be deleted and remeasured in series Leica DISTO D3 7604982 en Display keypad illumination The instrument has a sensor that automatically switches the display and keypad illumination on or off in response to lighting conditions 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 A special beep sounds when ever the reference setting is changed After a measurement the reference return
15. m 1 16 Power Range Technology Range use target plate from about 80m 0 05 m to 100 m Smallest unit displayed 0 1 mm Distance measurement Y Minimum maximum measurement Continuous Y measurement Area volume calculation of v room data Addition subtraction Cause Remedy 156 Transverse tilt Hold the instrument greater than 10 without any transverse tilt 160 Main tilt direction Measure angle up to angle too high max 45 gt 45 204 Calculation error Repeat procedure 252 Temperature too Cool down instrument high 253 Temperature too Warm up instrument low 255 Receiver signal too Use target plate weak measurement time too long distance gt 100 m 256 Received signal too Target too reflective strong use target plate 257 Wrong measure Darken target measure ment background in different lighting brightness too high conditions 260 Laser beam inter Repeat measurement rupted Indirect measurement using Pythagoras Leica DISTO D3 760498a en Br Appendix Tilt measurements Tilt sensor Accuracy 2 o standard deviation tilt sensor 45 to laser beam 0 32 to the housing 0 3 Indirect measurement using tilt sensor direct Y horizontal distance Angle measurement using 7 General Laser class Laser type 635 nm lt 1 mW O laser point at distance
16. measurement errors Appendix 16 Leica DISTO D3 760498a en Against non reflective and dark surfaces the measuring time may increase 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 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 specifica tions may be subject to change without prior notice To receive the three year warranty the product must be regis tered on our website www disto com within eight weeks of the purchase date If the product is not registered a two year warranty applies Leica DISTO D3 760498a en ay Appendix oe 00 in LO Maz in 2 O Leica DISTO D3 ith 21 CFR 1040 10 and 1040 11 except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No 50 dated July 26 2001 A A SWISS Techr by Leica Geosystems us Type Leica DISTO D3 Made in Austria Leica Geosystems AG Heerbrugg Switzerland has been certified as being equipped TO vi with a quality system which meets the International Standards of Quality Management and Quality Systems ISO standard 9001 and Environmenta
17. patibility 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 A WARNING The Leica DISTOTM conforms to the most strin gent requirements of the relevant standards and regulations Yet the possibility of it causing interfer ence in other devices cannot be totally excluded EN A CAUTION Never attempt to repair the product yourself In case of damage contact the local dealership 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 inter ference 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 deter mined 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 Reori
18. s 6 30 60 mm 10 50 100 m Autom laser switch off after 3 min Autom instrument switch off after 6 min Display illumination Y Keypad illumination Multifunctional endpiece Timer self triggering Save constant value Historical storage 20 values Tripod thread SS ISS Battery life Type AAA 2 x 1 5V up to 5 000 measurements Protection against splashes and dust IP 54 dust proof splash proof Dimensions 125x45x25 mm Weight with batteries 110 s Temperature range Storage 25 C up to 70 C 13 F up to 158 F Operation 10 C up to 50 C 14 F up to 122 F maximum deviation occurs under unfavourable conditions such as bright sunlight or when measuring to poorly reflecting or very rough surfaces Measuring accuracy may deteriorate by approx 0 1 mm m for distances above 30 m 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 reflec tion 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 Aiming at high gloss surfaces may deflect the laser beam and lead to
19. s automat ically to the default setting rear reference See figure H 9 Press this button for longer the front reference is set permanently 9 Press this button the rear reference is set again Leica DISTOTM D3 760498a en Single distance measurement Press to activate the laser Press again to trigger the distance measurement The result is displayed immediately 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 Measuring _EN 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 Area Press once The dp symbol appears in the display A Press this b
20. utton 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 O 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 Timer self triggering amp 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 8 The timer can be used for all measurements Functions aa O O Leica DISTO D3 760498a en Message codes All message codes are displayed with either or Error The following errors can be corrected Error Cause Remedy Error Hardware error Switch on off the device several times If the symbol still appears then your instrument is defective Please call your dealer for assistance Technical data Distance measurements Measuring accuracy up to 30 m 2 o standard deviation typically 1 5 m
21. utton 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 circumference button for longer to calculate the Volume Press this button twice The g symbol appears in the display Q 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 Tilt measurement EP The inclination sensor measures tilts between 45 CE During tilt measurement the instrument should be hold without a transverse tilt 10 Press this button once to activate the tilt sensor The vA 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 Functions o Leica DISTO D3 760498a en Direct horizontal distance Press this button twice and the following symbol appears in the display A Press this button to measure tilt and distance The summary line displays the result as the direct horizontal distance Room corner angle function The angl
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