Hilti PR 16 User manual

The Magic Chalkline
Simply the better line.
For alignment in horizontal,
vertical and inclined planes,
setting out and transferring
right angles.
Hilti PR16 rotating laser

Versatility all round
Dependable
■Even when knocked off level by an
impact or vibration, the horizontal
and vertical monitoring system and
shock cut-out prevent the transfer
of incorrect readings.
Versatile
■One person can quickly and easily
align horizontal, vertical and inclined
planes or transfer measuring points
at right angles.
■Variable speed of rotation for a wide
range of indoor applications and
optimal beam visibility up to
30 metres.
Convenient
■Setting up is straightforward and
convenient as the PR16 levels itself
automatically (±5° vertically and
horizontally) for reliable accuracy.
■Conventional batteries provide
power for up to 80 hours.
Simple
■Thanks to its self-explanatory con-
trol panel, working with the Hilti
PR16 is very straightforward.
■Measuring and aligning jobs that
previously required several persons
can be carried out more easily and
more quickly by one person.
Simply practical
The fully-automatic Hilti PR16 rotating
laser comes into its own in indoor applica-
tions, particularly where conventional, tra-
ditional measuring equipment is presently
used. With the Hilti PR16 rotating laser,
many of these everyday tasks can be car-
ried out by a single person in only a frac-
tion of the time previously taken. Quite
simply, this tool makes alignment in hori-
zontal, vertical and inclined planes at a
distance of up to 150 metres, as well as
setting out and transferring right angles
and measuring points, easier than ever
before.
Save even more time and money with
the PR16’s new “smart scan” function!
At distances of up to more than 30 metres,
with the aid of only a simple beam catcher
plate, the laser beam can be stopped at the
desired point where it is then conveniently
projected as an easily visible line
Efficiency counts!
Hilti PR16: simple + efficient
Traditional methods: complicated + costly

Horizontal alignment
for electrical instal-
lations
Vertical alignment
of pipes and ducts
in plumbing, heating
and air conditioning
installations
Installation of
conveyor belts on an
incline
Alignment at right
angles for drywall
installations

Hilti rotating lasers
Ideal for indoor and outdoor applications
Hilti PR60:
Simple and robust
Hilti PR16:
Practical and versatile
Hilti PR16 rotating laser
■Mainly for indoor applications
■For short- to medium-distance work
■High accuracy
■Laser class 2: red, easily visible
Applications
■Horizontal alignment of suspended ceilings and for electrical
installations
■Vertical alignment of pipes and ducts in plumbing, heating
and air conditioning installations
■Transferring right angles for drywall installations
■Installation of conveyor belts on an incline
Hilti PR60 rotating laser
■For outdoor applications
■For medium- to long-distance work
■Very high accuracy
■Laser class 1: infrared, invisible
Applications
■Levelling work in general construction and civil engineering
■Foundation excavations
■Alignment of formwork, pouring and compacting concrete
■Concrete foundations, floors and decks
For alignment in horizontal, vertical and inclined planes and
transferring right angles. The Hilti PR16’s innovative beam
catcher stops the beam and then projects it as a reference line –
without need for a remote control unit. Both hands remain free.
The Hilti PR60 is specially designed for levelling work in out-
door applications. This robust tool is sealed to prevent the entry
of dust and water and is equipped with an outstanding vibration
absorption system.

Pointing the way
On the mark – without remote control
Magicallysimple,orsimplymagic?
Practical accessories from Hilti such as robust tripods,
telescopic staffs for transferring heights and useful adaptors
make the Hilti PR16 rotating laser easy to use for a wide
range of jobs.
At a distance of up to 30 m, where most remote controls are
already out of range, the innovative beam catcher can be
used to stop the laser beam at any desired position, where it
is then projected as a clear, extendable line.
The Hilti PR16 not only leaves both hands free, it also
projects a precisely aligned line at the desired point, no
matter whether in the vertical or horizontal planes or at the
correct inclination. It can also set out right angles – quickly
and easily.
For precise,
convenient alignment
in indoor applications

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PR16 rotating laser
Technical data
Laser class: Class 2/II, visible, 635 nm, < 1mW
(IEC825-1/EN60825; FDA 21 CFR 1040)
Range (radius): 1 to 30 m (3 to 100 ft) with beam catcher
2 to 150 m (6 to 500 ft) with manual detector
Accuracy (at 24° C/ + 75° F) ±1.0 mm / 10 m (±3/32w/ 60 ft)
Self-levelling range: up to ±5°
Speed of rotation (r.p.m.): 0 (stop mode)
50 (additional manual mode)
80 (beam catcher mode)
300 (detector mode)
Battery life Alkaline > 80 hours
(at 24° C / + 75°F): (NiCd > 25 hours / NiMH > 40 hours)
Temperature range: Operating temperature: –20° C to +50° C ( –4° F to + 122° F)
Storage temperature: –30° C to +60° C (–22° F to + 140° F)
IP protection class (dust and water): IP 42 M (in accordance with IEC 529)
Dimensions (L=W=H) 183=168=234 mm (7.2=6.6=9.2w)
PR16 rotating laser
Orderingdesignation Itemno.
PR16 rotating laser 371896/2
Comprising: 1 PR16 rotating laser, 4 batteries (type D, alkaline), 1 beam catcher,
1 operating instructions, packed complete in a Hilti toolbox and cardboard box
Accessories
Orderingdesignation Itemno.
PA 311 wall bracket 371902/8
PA 331 beam catcher 371900/2
PA 350 manual detector 311393/3
PA 931 tripod 315995/5
PA 950 telescopic staff 310986/5
Additional accessories
Orderingdesignation Itemno.
PA 910 tripod 310980/8
PA 911 tripod 372893/8
PA 920 tripod 310982/4
PA 930 tripod 310984/0
PA 370 sight rail adaptor 333834/0
PA 371 tripod adaptor 335525/2
PA 372 facade adaptor 335526/0
PA 360 detector clamp 311778/5
PA 951 measuring staff (metric scale) 338129/0
PA 970 laser glasses 311212/5
PA331
PA311
PR16
PA950
PA931
PA350
Laser beams are represented by red lines in the photographs and illustrations