geo-FENNEL EcoDist Plus User manual

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1Symbols
1.1 Warning notices
The warning notices differ from one another
concerning the type of danger through the
following signs:
ÎCaution warns against damage to property.
ÎWarning warns against bodily harm.
ÎDanger warns against danger to life.
Composition of the warning notices
1.2 Other symbols
Notes
Note Notes on appropriate handling of laser
measuring devices.
Operation instructions
Composition of the operating instructions:
ÂGuidance to an operation.
Indication of an outcome, if necessary.
Schedules
Composition of the non numbered schedules:
ÎSchedule level 1
ÎSchedule level 2
Composition of the numbered schedules:
1. Schedule level 1
2. Schedule level 1
2.1 Schedule level 2
2.2 Schedule level 2
2 Safety and dangers
ÂMake sure that the device is not used
without instructions.
ÂMake sure that the device is used exclusively
according to the instructions.
ÂMake sure that the safety settings are not
disabled.
ÂMake sure that indication labels and caution
labels are not removed.
ÂDo not open the device with tools
(screwdriver etc.).
ÂMake sure that the divece is not converted or
modified.
ÂAvoid using accessories of other
producersthat are not recommended by geo-
Fennel.
ÂMake sure that the device is not used
carelessly:
Îwhen working on scaffolds
Îwhen climbing ladders
Îwhen measuring near running machines
Îwhen measuring on open machine parts
or installations
ÂAvoid aiming directly at the sun.
ÂAvoid blinding other persons intentionally
(also in darkness).
ÂMake sure that the measuring position is
secured sufficiently.
(e.g. in streets, on construction sites, etc.)
ÂMake sure that the device is in proper and
flawless condition.
ÂDo not use a defective device.
3 Correct ways of
employment
Îmeasuring of distances
Îcalculation of functions
e.g. areas and volumes
ÎUse the device exclusively in an atmosphere
that is permanently inhabitable by humans.
4 Foreseeable misuse
ÂDo not use the device as a laser pointer.
ÂDo not use the device in explosive or
aggressive environments.
5 Areas of responsibility
5.1 Area of responsibility of the
manufacturer of the original
equipment
geo-FENNEL GmbH, D-34225 Baunatal (short
geo-Fennel):
Îgeo-Fennel is responsible for the safety-
related flawless delivery of the device
including the operating instruction.
Signal words
Type and source of the danger!
ÂMeasure to avoid the danger.
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5.2 Area of responsibility of other
manufacturers of accessories
ÎOther manufacturers of accessories for geo-
Fennel EcoDist Plus are responsible for the
development, the realization and the
communication of safety concepts for their
products and their effects in combination
with the geo-Fennel product.
5.3 Area of responsibility of the
operator
The operator is obliged to observe the following:
ÎHe understands the protection information
on the device and the operatinginstruction.
ÎHe is familiar with the customary in-house
accident control directives.
6 Overview
6.1 Keys
See drawing A:
1. laser emitter
2. receiver lens
3. display
4. on/measure
5. Subtraction
6. measuring plane/unit
7. clear/off
8. area/space volume/Pythagoras
9. Addition
6.2 display
See drawing D:
10. measuring plane
11. area/space volume/Pythagoras
12. battery symbol
13. 2. row
14. fractions/exponents
15. units
16. summary row
17. Addition/Subtraction
7 Inbetriebnahme
Insert the batteries
See drawing E:
ÂTo ensure a reliable use, use exclusively
alkaline batteries.
ÂRemove battery compartment cover.
ÂInsert alkaline batteries (2 x AAA) observing
the polarity.
ÂClose the battery compartment cover.
Changing the batteries
ÂChange the batteries when the battery
symbol is blinking permanently.
8 How to use
8.1 Measuring conditions
The quality of the measurement depends on the
surfaces to which you are measuring.
Measurement errors
Measuring errors are possible in case of:
Îcolourless fluids (e.g. water)
Îclean, translucent glass
Îstyrofoam or similar semi-translucent
surfaces
Îstrongly reflecting targets that deflect the
laserbeam
Îmeasurements aimed at moving objects
Causes:
ÎStrongly reflecting targets deflect the laser
beam and cause measuring errors.
ÎNon-reflecting, dark surfaces increase the
measuring time.
For constantly high-quality
measurements
ÂPerform control measurements periodically.
ÂPerform control measurements before and
after important measurements.
Caution
Damage to property due to repairing!
ÂIn case of malfunctions, contact the retailer.
Caution
Damage to property due to use of wrong
measuring results!
ÂAvoid measuring errors due to unexpected events
during distance measuring.
ÂPerform a control measurement.
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8.2 Switching on/off
ÂSwitch on the device by pressing key 4briefly.
The device shows the battery symbol until
another key is pressed.
ÂSwitch off the device by holding key 7for
several seconds.
If no key is pressed for 180 seconds, the device
switches off automatically.
8.3 Delete key
ÂUndo the most recent action by pressing key
7briefly.
8.4 Adjusting the measuring
plane
See drawing F:
Rear measuring plane is the standard setting.
ÂFor measurement from front edge, press key
6briefly.
ÂFor measurement from rear edge, press key 6
briefly again.
8.5 Adjusting the measuring
units
Metric system is the standard setting.
ÂTo change the unit, hold key 6for several
seconds.
With eyery keypress, the device switches to the
next unit.
Possible units:
Îmeters with mm display
Îfeet inch fractional
Îsummary row up to 1/16 inch
Î2. row up to 1/8 inch
Îinch fractional
Îsummary row up to 1/16 inch
Î2. row up to 1/8 inch
9 Measuring
9.1 Measuring individual
distances
ÂPress key 4briefly.
ÂAim active laser at target area.
ÂPress key 4briefly.
The device measures the distance.
The device displays the result immediately.
9.2 Continuous measuring
This function enables distances to be staked out.
ÂHold key 4for several seconds.
Continuous measuring starts.
ÂPress key 4briefly.
Continuous measuring stops.
The value last measured appears in the summary
row.
10 Functions
10.1 Add/Subtract
Add:
Â1. Measure the second distance.
ÂPress key 9once.
The device adds the second measuring result
to the first measuring result.
Â2. Measure the second distance.
Subtract:
Â1. Measure the second distance.
ÂPress key 5once.
The device subtracts the second
measurement result from the first
measurement result.
Â2. Measure the second distance.
Repeat if required. The device displays the result
in the summary row and the previous value in
the second row.
10.2 Area
ÂPress key 8once.
The area symbol appears on the display.
ÂPress key 4and measure the first distance.
(e.g. length).
ÂPress key 4and measure the second
distance.
(e.g. width).
The device displays the result in the summary
row and the respective measured distance to the
next measurement in the second row.
10.3 Space volume
ÂPress key 8twice.
The volume symbol appears on the display.
ÂPress key 4and measure the first distance
(e.g. length).
ÂPress key 4and measure the second distance
(e.g. width).
ÂPress key 4and measure the third distance
(e.g. height).
The device displays the result in the summary
row and the respective measured distance to the
next measurement in the second row.
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10.4 Pythagoras
See drawing G:
ÂPress key 8three times.
The Pythagoras symbol appears on the
display.
ÂPress key 4and measure the first distance
(diagonal measurement).
ÂPress key 4and measure the second distance
(horizontal measurement).
The device displays the result in the summary
row and the respective measured distance to the
next measurement in the second row.
11 Troubleshooting
ÂIf the message Error does not disappear
after switching on the device repeatedly,
please contact the retailer.
ÂIf the message InFo appears with a number,
observe the instructions in the following
table.
12 Technical data
* under favourable conditions (good target
surface, room temperature) up to 10 m. Under
unfavourable conditions such as bright sunlight,
a very weakly reflecting target surface or large
temperature fluctuations, the deviation can rise
by ± 0.25 mm/m for distances over 10 m.
12.1 Electromagnetic
compatibility (EMC)
Despite the compliance with all requirements of
the corresponding directives and norms, a
disturbance of other devices is possible.
12.2 Laser classification
The geo-Fennel EcoDist Plus generates a
visiblelaserbeam that is emotted on the front of
the device.
The device complies with laser class 2 according
to:
ÎIEC60825-1: 2007 Safety of laser products
ÎEN60825-1: 2007 Safety of laser products
No
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Cause Remedy
204 Calculation error Perform measurement
again.
252 Temperature too high Let the device cool
down.
253 Temperature too low Warm the device up.
255 Reception signal too
weak, measuring time
too long
Change target surface
(e.g. white paper).
256 Input signal too high Change target surface
(e.g. white paper).
257 Measuring error, too
much background light
Shadow the target
area.
258 Measurement outside
of the measuring range
Mind the range.
260 Laser beam interrupted Repeat the
measurement.
Range 0.1 m to 30 m
Measuring accuracy (2 σ) Type.: ± 2.0 mm*
Smallest unit displayed 1 mm
Laser class 2
Laser type 635 nm, < 1 mW
Automatic switch-off after 180 s
Continuous measuring yes
Addition/Subtraction yes
Area yes
Volume yes
Pythagoras yes
Unit switching yes
Dimension (H x D x W) 118 x 50 x 26 mm
Battery durability
(2 x AAA)
up to 3000
measurements
Weight 100 g
Temperature range:
- Storage
- Operation
-25 °C to 70 °C
0 °C to 40 °C
Warning
Possible disturbance of other devices
(e.g. safety equipment, medical equipment)
due to electromagnetic radiation!
ÂObserve the safety instructions of the respective
devices.
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Laser class 2 products
Do not look into the laser beam and do not
unnecessarily aim at other persons . The eye is
usually protected by preventive reactions such
as the eyelid closure reflex.
Labels
13 Care
ÂClean the device with a damp, soft cloth.
ÂDo not immerge the device in water.
ÂDo not use aggressive cleaning agents or
solvents.
14 Disposal
For disposal, observe the following:
ÂDo not put the appliance and the batteries
into the household waste.
ÂDispose of the device and the batteries
appropriately.
Warning
Bodily harm due to laser beam!
ÂDo not look directly into the laser beam.
ÂDo not look directliy into the laser beam with
optical appliances (such as binoculars,
telescopes).
Caution
Damage to property due to inappropriate
disposal!
ÂDispose of the device and the batteries according
to the national, country-specific disposal
directives.
ÂProtect the device and the batteries from access
of unauthorised persons.
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