TECH 500 DP How true pro’s measure User manual
TECH 500 DP en Contents Section Page • 1 Intended use 3 • 2 Safety information 3 • 3. Components of the unit 4 • 4. Display elements 5 • 5. Commissioning • 5.1 Inserting batteries/battery replacement • 5.2 Switching the unit on 6 6 6 • 6. Functions 7 • • • • • • • • • 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 6.6 6.7 6.8 6.
TECH 500 DP en 2. Safety information 1. Intended use Congratulations on the purchase of your STABILA measuring tool. The STABILA TECH 500 DP is a digital measuring tool for measuring inclinations. If you still have questions after reading through the operating instructions, you can obtain advice by telephone: +49 63 46 3 09 0 • Read the safety instructions and operating instructions through carefully.
TECH 500 DP en 3. Components of the unit (1) TECH 500 DP (dust-proof and waterproof in accordance with IP 65) (2) Battery compartment lid (3) Display (4) T-groove profile for securing with M4 groove stones, e.g.
en TECH 500 DP 4. Display elements 17 22 21 18 20 19 5 (15) Elements for visual guidance (16) Acoustic guidance: activated (17) See chapter 5.1 (18) Units of measurement: °, %, mm/m, in/ft (19) See chapter 7.4 (20) Reference: activated (21) See chapter 7.
en TECH 500 DP 5. Commissioning 5.1 Inserting batteries/battery replacement Unscrew battery compartment lid, insert new batteries into battery compartment according to symbol. Suitable rechargeable batteries can also be used. LCD indicator: Battery low – insert new batteries Alkaline Dispose of used batteries at suitable collection points – not with household waste. Do not leave in unit! If you do not intend to use the unit for an extended period, remove the batteries. 5.
en TECH 500 DP 6. Functions 6.1 Visual guidance In the range of ± 15° to the horizontal (0°) or to the vertical (90°), arrows show which way to turn the digital protractor to reach 0° or 90°. The 2 "centre display" bars indicate the precise position at which 0° or 90° is reached.
TECH 500 DP en 6.2 Acoustic guidance The acoustic guidance is activated/deactivated using the "Loudspeaker" button. The tone sequence speeds up as the 0° or 90° position is approached in a range of ± 2°. A change in the pitch indicates that these positions have been exceeded. A continuous tone confirms the precise point at which 0° or 90° is reached. 6.3 Automatic display inversion The display is inverted for overhead measurements so that they are always easy to read.
en TECH 500 DP 6.4 Setting the MODE unit of measurement MODE 0,01° The unit of measurement is set by pressing the "MODE" button several times. 0,1˚ ° Fine: Display in 0.01° steps ° Rough: Display in 0.1° steps %: Display in 0.1 % steps mm/m: Display in 1 mm/m steps in/ft decimal: Display in 0.01 in/ft steps in/ft fraction: Display in 1/8 in/ft steps The set unit of measurement is retained after the unit is switched off. 6.
en TECH 500 DP REFERENCE 20° 6.6 Freely selectable zero position REF The "REF" button can be used to select any set angle as 0° reference. The angle details now displayed relate to this reference angle. The displayed value flashes with this setting. = 20° 20° A = 25° + 5° 2 sec 20° A: The reference angle value is displayed for 2 seconds by briefly pressing the "REF" button. B: The reference angle is deleted by: • pressing and holding (≥ 3 sec) the "REF" button.
en TECH 500 DP 6.7 Lighting on = 60 sec > 5 sec Briefly pressing the "Lighting" button switches the display lighting on for approx. 60 seconds. on = ∞ Pressing and holding (≥ 5 sec) the "Lighting" button makes the lighting darker and switches it on permanently. The lighting is switched off by pressing the "Lighting" button again, or by switching off the unit. 6.8 Key lock > 3 sec Function: Key lock to prevent inadvertent activation. Display after activation: key symbol.
en TECH 500 DP 7. Checking the measuring tool 7.1 Accuracy check 1 To prevent incorrect measurements, the accuracy must be checked at regular intervals, e.g. before you start work, or after hard knocks or major changes in temperature. Step 1: Place the device with the lower measuring sole on as horizontal a surface as possible (e.g. table) with the display side facing the user. Determine the measurement. 2 Step 2: Turn the unit by 180° in the same position.
en TECH 500 DP 7.2 Calibration 1 The measuring sole calibration is activated with the "CAL" button. -CAL- display: Step 1: Place the device with the lower measuring sole on as horizontal a surface as possible (e.g. table) with the display side facing the user. The first calibration is started by pressing the "CAL" button. CAL flashes in the display. -CAL2- display: Calibration step 1 successfully completed. Step 2: Turn the unit by 180° in the same position.
en TECH 500 DP 7.3 Adjusting the sensor The sensor must be adjusted if the temperature or Cal. symbols are shown in the display. A: All 4 planes are adjusted during the sensor adjustment. A 2 3 1 B: The sensor can only be adjusted if the two black bars appear on the display (in the range of 0° and 90°). B C: CAL and the planes still to be adjusted flash alternately while the sensor is being adjusted for the respective plane. C D: Planes that have not been adjusted flash in the display.
TECH 500 DP en 7.3 Adjusting the sensor 1 Step 1: Simultaneously press the "MODE" and "CAL" buttons. Step 2: Hold the unit in plane 1. 2 Press the "CAL" button. If the plane has been adjusted successfully, it is permanently indicated in the display.
TECH 500 DP en 7.3 Adjusting the sensor 3 Step 3: Turn the unit by 90°to plane 2. Press the "CAL" button. If the plane has been adjusted successfully, it is permanently indicated in the display. 2 4 Step 4: Turn the unit by 90°to plane 3. Press the "CAL" button. 3 If the plane has been adjusted successfully, it is permanently indicated in the display.
TECH 500 DP en 7.3 Adjusting the sensor 5 Step 5: Turn the unit by 90°to plane 4. Press the "CAL" button. If the last plane has been adjusted successfully, "rdy" is indicated in the display. 7.4 Error messages Display: Cal. /temperature The sensor must be adjusted if the temperature or Cal. symbols are indicated in the display. Display: Err The unit must not be moved or subjected to vibrations during the calibration/sensor adjustment. This can lead to measurement errors.
TECH 500 DP en 8. Technical data Accuracy: 0° / 90° / 180° / 270° : In intermediate areas ± 0,05° ± 0,2° Batteries: 2 x 1,5 V alkaline, Mignon, AA, LR6, MN1500 Battery life: ≥ 150 hours Operating temperature range: -10 °C 14 °F Storage temperature range: -20 °C -4 °F +5o °C 122 °F +65 °C 149 °F Housing material: Dimensions: Weight: Aluminium / PC-ABS ca. 70 x 32 x 175 mm 440 g Protection class: IP 65 Subject to technical modifications.
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