KeCheng KC-200 User manual

Bidirectional Ultrasonic Distance
Measurement
Model: KC-200
Operation Manual

Bidirectional Ultrasonic Distance Measurement
Model: KC-200
OVERVIEW
KC-200 bidirectional ultrasonic distance measurement determines the distance to the object
through electronic signals with high speed. The tool with built-in computer chip has the function of
calculation of room area, volume and so on.
The tool with excellent design owns multinomial patents. Its unique bidirectional dynamic
measurement technology makes the effective measurement distance can reach to 30 meters. The tool
has the function of long distance measurement. And it is easy to operate and clear to display. It is an
ideal tool for building, decoration industries (for example, land agents, upholstery designers and
craftsmen, etc)
KC-200 bidirectional ultrasonic distance measurement is the Class II laser tool conforming to
EN60825-1 safety rule.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Failure to follow the instructions listed below may cause personal injury.
zRead and understand all instructions prior to any operation.
zDo not remove any labels from the tool.
zDo not operate the tool with the presence of flammable/explosive gases.
zDo not operate the laser tool around the children or allow children to operate the laser tool,
failure to do so will injure eyes of children.
zDo not stare into the laser beam.
zDo not project the laser beam directly into the eyes of others.
zDo not set up the tool at eye level or operate the tool on or near a reflective surface, as the laser
beam could be projected into your eyes or the eyes of others.
zDo not observe the laser beam by using optical tools such as binoculars and magnifying glass.
zRemove the battery when storing the tool for an extended period of time in case of the
deterioration of battery and its damage to the tool.
zWarning
DANGER
Class II Laser Product
Maximum Power Output< 1mW
Wavelength: 630-660nm
Do not stare into beam!
Avoid direct eye exposure!
This tool emits a laser radiation!
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Battery Safety Instructions
●Please remove the batteries when clean the product.
●Remove the batteries before long term storage
●Please install the batteries properly as the instructions of the positive and negative charges
●Please dispose the batteries properly. High temperature will cause explosions and do not burn the
batteries. Strap insulated tape around the battery charges to avoid unsafe contacts with other
objects.Many countries have regulations regarding battery disposal.Please follow the local regulations
of battery disposing.
TOOL COMPONENTS
A. Ultrasonic sensor aperture
B. Laser pointer
C. Two row LCD---the data of upper line is the current measuring result, and the data of lower line is
the memory/computing result
D. BASE key: measurement base selection key. Keep pressing this key for 2s to shut the tool.
E. M key: memory function key, memory the measurement result
F. MODE key: mode transform key. Three circulation transform patterns: The length, area, volume,
and the default state is length measurement. The unit will display environment temperature when keep
pressing the key for 2 seconds.
G. RM key: recall the memory data. Keep holding the key for more than 2 seconds to select
measurement unit: British unit or the Metric unit. (the original unit is Metric unit)
H. READ key: start and measuring key
I. +/= key: addition key
J. level vials
ILLUSTRATION OF DISPLAY SCREEN
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A．Length/area/volume mode indication （L=length；W=width；H=height）
B．Plus
C．Measuring base
D．Memory
E．Left measuring result
F．Memory、compute result
G．Display when lack of electric quantity
H．Right measuring result
I．Square foot
J．Cubic foot
K. Meter/square meter/cubic meter
OPERATION GUIDE
Battery installation
Open the battery compartment door on the back of the tool, and plug one 9 Volt block battery
onto the battery connector and put the battery back to the compartment and close the door.
Distance measurement
zMake the induction hole of the tool face against the measured object (e.g. the wall) and keep the
tool vertical to the measured object; make sure the point of the level vial stands between the two
lines of the level vial by adjusting the position of the unit.
zPress the READ key to start the tool, the instrument is ready to work.
zPress the READ key again to get the measured distance. There are left measuring and right
measuring result respectively on the upper row. The addition of left measuring result and right
measuring result will display on the lower portion meantime. The laser beam indicates the
measured surface.
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zKeep pressing the READ key and move the tool to get the dynamical readings, and the measured
distance will be displayed on upper portion of the screen
zPress the BASE key once to transform measurement base. Press the key every time and the base
point are the following five ways in turn: starting from the middle then do bidirectional
measurement、starting from the left then measure to the right、starting from the right then measure
to the right , starting to the left then measure to the left、starting from the right then measure to
the left. The default state is for bidirectional measurement .
zMidpoint indication: At the mode of bidirectional measurement, when the unit detects the
midpoint ( the distance of two sides is equal), the buzzer will sound. Meanwhile the central base
symbol and two ultrasonic symbols on the display will twinkle.
zUnit transform: Keep pressing RM key for 2 seconds to select measurement unit: British unit
or the Metric unit. (the original unit is Metric unit)
●Shut the tool: Keep pressing the BASE for 2s to shut the tool. And if there’s no action in 60s, the
tool will turn off automatically.
Tips: A. The measured object must be a normative horniness surface and without barrier.
B. To ensure exact measurement, the measured surface should be smooth, bigger area and of
homogeneity.
C. If the measured surface is too small, abnormity or the surface is soft, a board should be
placed on the surface of measured object.
D. The unit can’t measure through the glass.
E. When measuring, the tool should keep a distance away from the measured object at least 2
feet (50cm).
F. To ensure exact measurement, the temperature of the tool should be same with the
temperature of environment
G.. If the tool has been off automatically or by hand, just restart the tool after 5s.
Addition (W/O using M memory)
zPress READ key for measurement and the measured value is displayed on upper portion of the
screen (note: when bidirectional measurement,the addition of left measurement result and right
measurement result will display on the lower portion of the screen);
zPress +/= key to enter the addition mode, and the “+” icon will appear on upper portion of the
screen. At the same time, the addition of primary data on lower portion and measurement result
now is displayed on the lower side of the display.
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Notes: 1. When enter “+” operation for the first time, the primary data will be seemed as “0” to
do addition.
2. Pressing +/= key will be of no effect, when the tool with no any measurement (the
data is 0.00m on the upper portion).
3. If the data is continuous dynamic measuring result, the last display data will enter into
the “+” operation.
zPress READ key again for second time measurement, the measured value is displayed on the
screen;
zPress +/= key again to display the new sum on the lower portion of the screen;
Note: If continuously press the +/= key for 2 times, the addition operation will be canceled,
all the anterior computation result will clear away.
zRepeat the steps:3～4 above can continue accumulation.
Addition (using M memory)
zPress the M key to save the first measured result, and the “M+” will appear on the
rightportionofthescreen.
zPress the READ key for new measurement and display the result.
zPress the RM key to recall previous measurement for the addition (displayed on the bottom of the
display), and at the same time, the “M+” icon disappears and the stored memories will be
automatically eliminated;
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zPress+/= key for accumulation, the result of memory data and measurement data will display on
the lower portion of the screen. At the same time, “+”icon will display on the upper portion of the
screen.
zNotes: 1. If continuously press the +/= key twice, the addition operation will be canceled, all
the anterior computation result will clear away.
2.At this moment, if pressing M key again, the tool will memory the result on the bottom
of the display. The tool will add with accumulation.
Area
zPress MODE key to enter area mode, and the " "will appear on the display.
zThe length character " " on the display will blink with the frequency of 2Hz showing the
length measurement you will be firstly taking. Press READ key to take length measurement and
display on the screen. (Step 1);
zThe width character " " on the display will blink showing the next measurement to take.
Press READ key to take width measurement and display on the screen (Step 2);
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zThen the area character" "on the display will blink, Pressing READ key to take the area
result and display on the lower portion of the screen. At this moment, the " " icon won’t
blink again. (Step 3);
zPress the READ key again will toggle back and forth between the length and width, area
measurement result and corresponding icon " " " " and" " will display
and blink with the frequency of 2Hz on the screen, meanwhile the measurement won’t work.
●Press MODE key again to clear the data on the portion of the screen, then can begin the new
calculation of area.
Addition of area under area mode:
zPress the M key to save the calculated area on the lower portion of the screen, at the same time,
the “M+” icon appears on the screen;
zPress MODE key again to begin the second time measurement and computation (follow step 1, 2
and 3 under the area section);
zAfter getting the desired area of the second time computation, press +/= to enter the addition
mode. A “+” icon would appear on LCD.
Note: If continuously press the +/= key for 2 times, the addition operation will be canceled and the
icon +/= will disappear (Press+/= key shortly for one time will enter into addition, Press+/= key
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shortly for two times will cancel the operation. Then press again will toggle back and forth between:
add----cancel----add).
zPress RM key to recall the first calculated area and display on the lower portion of the screen for
the addition. The “M+” icon will disappear and the stored memory will be automatically cleared;
zPress +/= key again, the sum of both areas is shown on the lower portion of the screen;
zRepeat the steps above to keep adding the measured area.
zRepeat the steps:1～5 above can continue accumulation.
Volume
zPress MODE key to enter volume mode, and the " "will appear on the display.
zThe length character " " on the screen will blink with the frequency of 2Hz showing
length measurement will be taking. Press READ key to take length measurement, the result will
be displayed on the screen. (Step 1)
zThe width character " " on the screen will blink showing the next measurement to take.
Press READ key to take width measurement, the result will be displayed on the screen. (Step 2)
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zThe height character “H” on the screen will blink showing the next measurement to take. Press
READ key to take height measurement, the result will be displayed on the screen. (Step 3);
zThe volume character " "on the display will blink, Pressing READ key to take the
volume result and display on the lower portion of the screen. At this moment, the " "icon
won’t blink again. (Step 4);
zPress the READ key again will toggle back and forth between the length and width, height,
volume measurement result and corresponding icon " " " " " " and "
"will display and blink with the frequency of 2Hz on the screen, meanwhile the
measurementwon’twork.
zPress MODE key to clear the data on the screen, and then can begin the new calculation of
volume;
Addition of volumes under volume mode:
zPress M key to save the calculated volume on the lower portion of the screen, and the “M+” icon
will appear on LCD;
zPress MODE key again to begin the second time measurement and computation (Follow step 1,2,
3 an 4 under the volume section).
zAfter getting the calculated volume of second time, press +/= key to enter the addition mode. A
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“+” icon would appear on LCD;
Note: If continuously press the +/= key for 2 times, the addition operation will be canceled and
the icon +/= will disappear (Press+/= key shortly for one time will enter into addition, Press+/= key
shortly for two times will cancel the operation. Then press again will toggle back and forth between:
add----cancel----add).
zPress RM key to recall the first calculated volume and display on the lower portion for the
addition. The “M+” icon will disappear and the stored memory will be automatically cleared;
zPress +/= key again, the sum of both volumes is shown on the lower portion of the screen;
zRepeat the steps:1～5 above can continue accumulation.
Temperature display
Press and hold MODE key for 2 seconds, the environment temperature will appear on the lower
portion of screen (the unit is ℃if the distance unit is M, while the unit is ℉if the distance unit is
ft/in), and press the READ key again to return the measuring state.
OPERATION INSTRUCTION
If restart the tool immediately after turnning off the tool ( the interval time is less than 5s ), may
cause the following result: no reaction after pressing the key or disordered phenomena of the screen.
Please take off the battery and put it for another time to come back to the original condition.
Inaccurate measurement may result from the following:
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zWhen the battery runs out: at this time, the “ ” icon will continuously appear on LCD to
remind you to replace the battery.
zWhen the measured distance is out of the specified range: the effective range is 2′~53′(0.5~16m).
zWhen the calculated result is out of the specified range: at this time, an error message “Err” will
be displayed on the lower line of the screen.
zWhen addition of different parameters (e.g. length plus area), the “+” will be ignored and the
screen will keep the same read as the unit was operated before.
zWhen another ultrasonic source or high frequency noise is nearby: leave or shut down the noise
resource when taking measurement.
zWhen barriers appear between the tool and the measured surface.
zWhen the measured surface is not smooth: the measured surface should be smooth, hard and of
homogeneity.
zWhen the measuring environment is not good: the temperature and humidity will affect the
accuracy of measurement, and take measurement under environment of no wind, and temperature
of the unit should be same with temperature of the circumstance, especially for long distance
measuring (between 40’ to 53’/ 12m to 16m), the relative humidity should be above 48%, and the
size of measured surface should be at least 10ft. by 10ft./3m by 3m.
zWhen measuring, ultrasonic sensor aperture should straightly face to the measured surface.
Cautions
zHandle with care and do not let the tool drop down.
zDo not disassemble the tool to avoid failure.
zKeep the tool dry and clean.
zStore the tool in a box when not in use.
zAvoid dust and water, which may stain the lens.
zCheck battery regularly to avoid deterioration.
zRemove the battery when not in use for an extended period of time.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Name Bidirectional ultrasonic distance measurement
Type KC-200
Recommended use Indoor
Measurement for
single direction
0.5～16mRange of
effective
measurement Measurement for
bidirectional direction
1～32m
Distance of limit measurement 40m (under the standard test environment)
Accuracy ±1%±1digit
Basement select Left edge, midpoint, right edge
Length 9999’ 11’’ (9999.99m)
Area 99999.9 sq ft (99999.9 ㎡)
Calculation range
Volume 999999 cu ft (999999m3)
Resolution 0.01m
Wavelength of laser 630~660nm
Temperature range 0 to +40℃℃
Laser Class Class II
Power supply One 9V battery
Backlight automatic off The backlight will be automatically off if there’s no action in
15 seconds.(press any key to start the backlight)
Automatic off The tool will be automatically off if there’s no action 60
seconds.
Power supply One 9V battery
Power consumption <80mA
Operating temperature 0℃ to 40℃
Operating humidity 30%～70%RH
Storage environment -20℃～+60℃，≤85%（w/o battery）
Size 180mm×82mm×49mm
Weight About 190g (battery not included)
WARRANTY
The product is warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of
one year from the date of purchase on the basis of providing relevant card.
Notice:
The warranty does not apply to the following conditions
zDisassembling the laser tool will void the warranty.
zAny damage resulting from, but not limited to wear, water, being dropped or repairs attempted by
others.
Tips:Most parts of the product could be recycled, please refer to your local regulations for disposing
of them instead of throwing into the dustbin.