Fluke 414D User manual

June 2012, Rev. 1, 7/16
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414D, 419D, 424D
Laser Distance Meter
Users Manual

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Introduction
The Fluke 414D, 419D, 424D Laser Distance Meters
(Meter or Product) are professional-grade laser distance
meters. Use these Meters to quickly and accurately get
the distance to a target, the area, and the volume
measurements.
This Meter is better than an ultrasonic device because it
uses laser light waves and measures their reflection. The
Meter includes:
•Most advanced technology for distance
measurements
•More accurate measurement
•Longer measurement distance – model dependent
This manual identifies when a feature is
model-dependent. If not identified, all models include the
feature.
How to Contact Fluke
To contact Fluke, call one of the following telephone
numbers:
•Technical Support USA: 1-800-44-FLUKE
(1-800-443-5853)
•Calibration/Repair USA: 1-888-99-FLUKE
(1-888-993-5853)
•Canada: 1-800-36-FLUKE (1-800-363-5853)
•Europe: [phone]
•Japan: [phone]
•Singapore: [phone]
•Anywhere in the world: [phone]
Or, visit Fluke's website at www.fluke.com.
To register your product, visit http://register.fluke.com.
To view, print, or download the latest manual supplement,
visit http://us.fluke.com/usen/support/manuals.

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Safety Information
A Warning identifies hazardous conditions and
procedures that are dangerous to the user.
W* Warning
To prevent eye damage and personal injury:
•Read all safety information before you use the
Product.
•Carefully read all instructions.
•Use the Product only as specified, or the
protection supplied by the Product can be
compromised.
•Do not use the Product around explosive gas,
vapor, or in damp or wet environments.
•Do not use the Product if it operates incorrectly.
•Do not use the Product if it is damaged.
•Disable the Product if it is damaged.
•Do not look into the laser. Do not point the laser
directly at persons or animals or indirectly off
reflective surfaces.
•Do not look directly into the laser with optical
tools (for example, binoculars, telescopes,
microscopes). Optical tools can focus the laser
and be dangerous to the eye.
•Do not open the Product. The laser beam is
dangerous to eyes. Have the Product repaired
only through an approved technical site.
•Remove the batteries if the Product is not used
for an extended period of time, or if stored in
temperatures above 50 °C. If the batteries are not
removed, battery leakage can damage the
Product.
•Replace the batteries when the low battery
indicator shows to prevent incorrect
measurements.

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Safety Information
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Table 1 is a list of symbols used on the Product and in
this manual.
Table 1. Symbols
Symbol Description Symbol Description
Consult user documentation. Battery status.
WWARNING. RISK OF DANGER. Battery or battery compartment.
*WARNING. LASER RADIATION. Risk
of eye damage. Conforms to relevant Australian Safety and EMC standards.
PConforms to European Union
directives. ÃConforms to relevant South Korean EMC Standards.
~
This product complies with the WEEE Directive marking requirements. The affixed label indicates that
you must not discard this electrical/electronic product in domestic household waste. Product Category:
With reference to the equipment types in the WEEE Directive Annex I, this product is classed as
category 9 "Monitoring and Control Instrumentation" product. Do not dispose of this product as unsorted
municipal waste.
Indicates a Class 2 laser. The following text will appear with the symbol on the product label: “IEC/EN
60825-1. Complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice 50,
dated June 24, 2007.” In addition, the following pattern on the label will indicate wavelength and optical
power: λ= xxxnm, x.xxmW.

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Features
Table 2 is a list of features for the Meter by model.
Table 2. Model Feature Comparison
Feature 414D 419D 424D Feature 414D 419D 424D
Display Lines 2 3 4 Timer ••
Memory [1] 20 20 Display/Keypad Illumination ••
Add/Subtract •••Keypad Lock ••
Area •••Tripod Measurement ••
Volume •••Compass •
Continuous Measurement ••Triangular Area •
Pythagoras Calculations 1+2 Full Full Smart Horizontal Mode (Tilt) •
Stake Out [2] ••Height Tracking •
Multifunction Endpiece ••Room Corner Angle •
Beeper ••Handstrap •••
[1] 419D and 424D store a maximum of 20 complete display readouts.
[2] 419D uses 1 value. 424D uses 2 values.

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Before You Start
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Before You Start
This section has basic information about the batteries and
measurement reference point. It also describes the Meter
keypad and display.
Batteries
Replace the batteries when blinks in the display.
To install or replace the batteries:
1. Remove battery compartment lid. See Figure 1.
2. Attach the handstrap.
3. Install two AAA (LR03) batteries with the correct
polarity.
Note
Do not use zinc-carbon batteries.
4. Close the battery compartment.
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gwo01.eps

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Multifunctional Endpiece
The 419D and 424D Meters adapt to multiple
measurement situations with the multifunctional endpiece.
See Figure 2:
•For measurements from an edge, fold out the
endpiece (90 °) until it locks into place. See Figure 3.
•For measurements from a corner, fold out the
endpiece (90 °) until it locks into place. Push the
endpiece lightly to the right side to fold it out fully. See
Figures 2 and 4.
•A built-in sensor automatically senses the orientation
of the endpiece and adjusts the zero point.
2
1
2
gwo02.eps
3
gwo03.eps
4
gwo04.eps

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Before You Start
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Keypad
Figure 5 shows the location of each function button on the keypad.
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1
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3
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4
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8
11
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12
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424D419D414D
gwo05.eps
Measure/Power On Clear/Off Area/Volume Triangle
Plus (+)/Minus (-) Reference/Change Units Memory Compass
Plus (+)/Scroll Up Area/Volume/Indirect Measurement (Pythagoras) Timer
Minus (-)/Scroll Down Indirect Measurement (Pythagoras and Stake Out) Tilt

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Display
Figure 6 shows the readout location on the display for each function.
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12
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2 8
1
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424D419D414D
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gwo06.eps
Battery Status Units of Measurement 2nd Result Available Timer/Compass (424D only)
Info Pythagoras Stake Out Leveling
Area/Volume Memory Tilt Angle Triangle Area
Measurement Reference Circumference Slope Distance
Min/Max Measurement (Tracking Mode) Wall Area Indirect Height
Measurement Readout Addition/Subtraction Ceiling Area

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Button Functions
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Button Functions
This section is about how to use the buttons and identifies
when a function is model-dependent. When not identified,
all models include the function.
On/Off
Push to turn on the Meter and laser. The display
shows the battery symbol until you push a different
button.
Push for 2 seconds to turn off the meter.
Note
The Meter turns off automatically if not used in
180 seconds.
Basics
414D
Measure Button
Push :
•1x = Laser on
•2x =Measure
In Pythagoras calculation mode:
•2 seconds = Tracking (min/max measurement)
Function Buttons
Push :
•1x = Area
•2x = Volume
•3x = Pythagoras 1
•4x = Pythagoras 2
419D/424D
Measure Button
When off, push for 2 seconds = Continuous Laser On
Push :
•1x = Laser On
•2x = Measure
•2 seconds = Tracking (min/max measurement)
Function Buttons
Push :
•1x = Pythagoras 1
•2x = Pythagoras 2
•3x = Pythagoras 3
•4x = Stake Out (419D: 1 value / 424D: 2 values)