A/DA COSMO 40 User manual

Operating manual
Laser distance meter
Model: COSMO 40
Manufacturer: ADAINSTRUMENTS Address: WWW.ADAINSTRUMENTS.COM

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Table of contents
1. Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2. Start up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3. Menu functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
4. Measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
5. Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
6. Message codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
7. Techical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
8. Measuring conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
9. Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
10.Warranty/Exceptions from responsibility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Appendix 1 - “Certificate of acceptance and sale”
Appendix 2 - “Warranty card”

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Congratulations on the purchase of laser distance meter ADA COSMO 40!
Permitted use
· Measuring distances
· Computing functions, e.g. areas, volumes, subtractions, Pythagorean calculation
· Storing measurements
The safety regulations and instructions along with the operating manual should be read carefully before
initial operation.The person responsible for the instrument must ensure that 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.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTION
Prohibited use
Please follow up instructions given in operating manual.
Do not use instrument in explosive environment (filling station, gas equipment, chemical production and so on).
Do not remove warning labels or safety instructions.
Do not open instrument housing, do not change it’s construction or modification.
Do not stare at beam. Laser beam can lead to eye injury (even from greater distances).
Do not aim laser beam at persons or animals.
Opening of the equipment by using tools (screwdrivers, etc.), as far as not specifically permitted for certain cases.
Inadequate safety precautions at the surveying site (e.g. when measuring on the roads, construction sites and so on).
Use the instrument in the places where it could be dangerous: on the air transport, near manufacturers,
production facilities, in the places where the work of laser distance meter can lead to the harmful effects on
people or animals.

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Laser classification
The instrument is a laser class 2 laser product with
power < 1 mW and wavelength 635 nm. Laser is safety
in ordinary conditions of usage.
START UP
Keypad
1) ON / Measure
2) Area / Volume / Pythagorean measure
3) Reference
4) Clear / OFF
5) Addition / Subtraction/ Units
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Display
1) Laser ON
2) Reference (front/rear)
3) Area / volume/ Pythagorean
4) Main line
5) Line 2
6) Line 1
7) Units
8) Battery level
9) Error
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2
3
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Inserting / Replacing Batteries
Remove the end piece on 180º. Remove the battery cover, insert the battery correctly. Pay attention to
correct polarity.
Close the battery compartment.
Replace the battery when symbol constantly blinks in the display.
Batteries should be removed in case of danger of corrosion, if the device will not be used for a long time.
MENU FUNCTIONS
Swtich on and off
Press the button (1) to switch on the instrument and laser.
Press and hold key for about 2 seconds to start continuous measuring.
The device also switches off automatically after 3 minutes of inactivity i.e. no key is pressed within that interval. To
switch off the instrument press and hold button (4) for about 2 sec.

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Reference Setting
Default reference setting is from the rear of the device. Press the button (3) to set the reference: the front or the rear.
When the end-piece is folded out fully, the reference rear is set.You will see the reference symbol on the display.
Selecting Units
Press and hold the button (5) for 2 sec. until the desired unit is displayed.
Clear-Key
Cancel the last action. Press button (4).
MEASUREMENTS
Single distance measurement
Press button (1) to activate the laser. When in continuous laser mode, press this button to trigger the distance
measurement directly. The instrument will give acoustical signal. The result is displayed immediately.

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Continuous Measurement
Press and hold the button (1) for about 2 seconds to start continuous measuring.
Minimum/ Maximum measurement
This function allows the user to measure the minimum or maximum distance from a fixed measuring point. It is
commonly used to measure room diagonals (maximum values) or horizontal distances (minimum values). Press and hold
down the button (1), until you will hear acoustical signal. 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 (1) to stop continuous measurement. The values for
maximum and minimum distances are shown on the display as well as the last measured value in the main line.
FUNCTIONS
Distance measuring
Press button (5): next measurement is added to the previous one. Press button (5): next measurement is
substracted from the previous one.

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To complete this function press button (1). Repeat this function to measure distances. The result is desplayed
in the main display area. Previous measured value is displayed in the first line, last measured value is dis-
played in the second line. To finish working in this mode press button (4).
Area
Press the button (2) once.The symbol “area” is displayed. Press button (1) to take the first measurement (for
example, length). Measured value is displayed in the second line.
Press button (1) to take the second measurement (for example, width). Measured value is displayed in the
second line. First measurement (e.g. length) is displayed in the first line. The result of measured area is
displayed in the main display area.
Addition / Subtraction of areas
Area measuring – see Area.
Take the first measurement of area. Press button (5) to enter into the Addition mode or button (5) once more
to enter into the Subtraction mode. Area value is displayed in the second line.

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Press button (1) to take the first measurement (for example, length). Press button (1) to take the second
measurement (for example, width).
After the completion of area, press button (1) , the result of addition/substraction of areas is displayed in
the main display area. If the measurements are not finished, press button (5) (addition) or (5) (substraction)
to continue calculations.
Volume
For volume measurements, press button (2) twice until the indicator for volume measurement appears on
the display.
Press button (1) to take the first measurement (for example, length). Measured value is displayed in the
second line.
Press button (1) to take the second measurement (for example, width). Measured value is displayed in the
second line. Area value is displayed in the first line.
Press button (1) to take the third measurement (for example, height). Measured value is displayed in the
second line.

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The volume value will be displayed in the main display area and the previous area value is displayed in the
first line.
Indirect measurement
Pythagorean measurement is used in the condition that the objective needing to be measured is covered or
has no effective reflecting surface and can’t be measured directly.
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) or the instrument is mounted on a tripod.
The minimum / maximum function can be used. The minimum value must be used for measurements at right
angles to the target; the maximum distance for all other measurements.
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) or the instrument is mounted on a tripod.

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Continious measurements can be used. This function is used for minimum/maximum measurements. The
minimum value must be used for measurements at right angles to the target; the maximum distance for
all other measurements. Be sure that the first measurement and distance are measured at right angles. Use
continious measurement function.
Indirect measurement – determing a distance using 2 auxilary measurements
This function is used when height and distance can’t be measured directly.
Press button (2) 3 times. The symbol “triangle” is displayed. The distance to be measured is blinking in the
symbol triangle. Press button (1) to take distance measuring (hypothenuse of triangle). The result is displayed
in the second line. This measurement can be taken in the indirect measurement function. Press and hold but-
ton (1) for 2 sec. After second pressure of the button (1) maximum value is fixed.
The second distance to be measured is blinking in the symbol triangle. Press button (1) to take distance
measuring. There is a right angle between laser beam and the length you need to measure. That’s why you
should work in continious mode. Press and hold button (1) for 2 sec. After second pressure of the button (1)

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maximum distance is fixed. The result of the measurement is displayed in the second line. Previous measure-
ment is displayed in the first line. The result of the function is displayed in the main display area.
Indirect measurement – determing a distance using 3 measurements
This function is used when it’s necessary to measure diagonals of rectangular areas, and also for calculation
of the length of frameworks, inclined distances and so on.
Press button (2) 4 times. The symbol “triangle” is displayed. The distance to be measured is blinking in the
symbol triangle. Press button (1) to take distance measuring (side of the triangle) . The result of the function
is displayed in the second line. This measurement can be taken in the mode of continious measurement. Press
and hold button (1) for 2 sec. After second pression of the button (1) maximum value is fixed. The second
distance to be measured is blinking in the symbol triangle. It’s very important to have right angle between
laser beam and the length you need to measure. That’s why you should work in continious mode. Press and
hold button (1) for 2 sec. After second pressure of the button (1) maximum distance is fixed. The result of the
function is displayed in the main display area. Previous measurement is displayed in the first line.

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INFO CAUSE REMEDY
204 Calculation overflow Repeat procedure
205 Out of measuring range Choose measuring distance within measuring range
252 Temperature too high Cool down instrument
253 Temperature too low Warm up instrument
255 Receiver signal too weak Use target plate
MESSAGE CODES
All message codes are displayed with either “Info” or symbol “telephone receiver” (Error). Following
mistakes can be corrected.

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256 Received signal too strong Use target plate (grey side)
257 Wrong measurement Use target plate (brown side)
258 Wrong initialization Switch on – off the instrument
Hardware error Switch on/off the device several times and check if
the symbol still appears. If so please call your dealer
for assistance.

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TECHNICAL DATA
Range, without target, m 0.05 to 40
Accuracy, mm ±1.5*
Smallest unit displayed 1 mm
Laser class 2
Laser type 635 nm, <1 mW
IP rating IP 54
Automatic switch off 3 minutes of inactivity
Battery life, 2 x AAA > 5000 measurements

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Dimensions, mm 114×50×25
Weight 120 g
Temperature range:
Storage
Operating
-25º to +70º
-10º to +50º
* In favourable conditions (good target surface properties, room temperature).
Maximum deviation occurs under unfavorable conditions such as bright sunlight or when measuring to
poorly reflecting or very rough surfaces.

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MEASURING CONDITIONS
Measuring range
The range is limited to 40 m. At night, at dusk and when the target is shadowed the measuring range
without target plate is increased. Use a target plate to increase the measurement range during daylight or
if the target has a bad reflection.
Measuring Surfaces
Measuring errors can occur when measuring toward colorless liquids (e.g. water) or dust free glass, styro-
foam or similar semi-permeable surfaces. Aiming at high gloss surfaces deflects the laser beam and mea-
surement errors can occur. Against non-reflective and dark surfaces the measuring time can be increased.

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PRECAUTIONS
Please, handle the instrument with care. Avoid viabrations, hits, water, effect of heat. During transportation
put the instrument into the soft bag.
Note: the instrument should be dry!
Care and cleaning
Do not immerse the instrument in water. Wipe off dirt with a damp, soft cloth. Do not use aggressive
cleaning agents or solutions.
Specific reasons for erroneous measuring results
- Measurements through glass or plastic windows;
- Dirty laser emitting window;
- After instrument has been dropped or hit. Please check the accuracy;