Leica DISTO D3 TM The original laser distance meter TM
Leica DISTO™ D3
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User Manual Safety Instructions F English Symbols used The symbols used in the Safety Instructions have the following meanings: Congratulations on the purchase of your Leica DISTO™ D3 . WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or an unintended use which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. Carefully read the Safety Instructions and the User Manual before using this product.
EN F • • E P • • • • • • 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.
• • • 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.
F CAUTION: Never attempt to repair the product yourself. In case of damage, contact the local dealership. E FCC statement (applic. in U.S.) P 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.
Labelling EN Start-up F Inserting/replacing batteries 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 See figure {A} E 1 P 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.
EN F E P 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 A built-in sensor automatically detects the orientation of the positioning bracket and adjusts the zero point of the instrument accordingly.
Setting the unit for distance measurements Menu functions Settings The following units can be set: The menu allows settings to be altered and permanently stored. After switching off the device or replacing the batteries the settings are stored. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 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.
EN F E P Continuous laser ( A reset returns the following values to their factory settings: ) You can switch the continuous laser function on or off. automatically switches off after 15 minutes. • • • • • Measuring with the tripod ( TRIPOD ) All customised settings and stored values are also lost. With the continuous laser function set on, each press of the button triggers a measurement.
Display / keypad illumination EN Measuring The instrument has a sensor that automatically switches the display and keypad illumination on or off in response to lighting conditions. Single distance measurement Press to activate the laser. Press again to trigger the distance measurement. Reference setting The result is displayed immediately. The default reference setting is from the rear of the instrument.
EN F E appears in the display. Functions Press this button to take the first length measurement (e.g. length). Addition / subtraction Distance measuring. Press this button to take the second length measurement (e.g. width). The next measurement is added to the previous P one. Press this button to take the third length measurement (e.g. height). The value is shown in the second line. The next measurement is subtracted from the previous one. The volume then appears in the summary line.
EN Direct horizontal distance Stake out function Press this button twice and the following symbol appears in the display . 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. Press this button to measure tilt and distance. The summary line displays the result as the direct horizontal distance. See figure {L}.
EN F E P in the summary line between the stake out point (first a and then b) and the instrument (rear reference). • If the DISTO™ 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 b The arrows in the display b indicate in which direction the DISTO™ needs to be moved in order to achieve the defined distance (either a or b).
continuous measurement, sweep the laser back and forth and up and down over the ideal target point. Indirect measurement - determining a chain value using 3 measurements Press to stop continuous measurement (2). The result is displayed in the summary line, the partial results in the secondary line. See figure {O} e.g. determining the height between point 1 and point 2 using three target points.
EN F Storage of constants/historical storage E Storage of a constant P 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...
Error Cause Error Hardware error Appendix Message codes All message codes are displayed with either "Error".
EN F E P Tilt measurements: Tilt sensor: Accuracy (2 σ, standard deviation) - to laser beam - to the housing Indirect measurement using tilt sensor (direct horizontal distance) Angle measurement using tilt sensor(± 45°) General: Laser class Laser type Ø laser point (at distances) Autom. laser switch-off Autom.
Against non-reflective and dark surfaces the measuring time may increase. EN F Care E 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. P Warranty The Leica DISTO™ D3 comes with a three* year warranty from Leica Geosystems AG. More detailed information can be found at: www.disto.
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Leica DISTO™ D3
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