KIMBALL MIDWEST 84-1405 User manual

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Pocket Rangefinder –
Laser Distance Meter
Instruction Manual
84-1405

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction 3
Important Safety Rules 3
Overview
Technical Specifications 4
Keyboard Functions 5
Display Screen Indicators 5
Preparation for Use
Install/Replace Batteries 6
Battery Level Indicator 6
Operation/Functions
Starting Up/Shutting Down 6
Setting 6
Reference Edge 6
Units 6
Clear 7
Illumination 7
Data Storage/Removal 7
Measurement
Measuring 7
Signal Strength Indicator 7
Continuous Measurement 7
Cumulative or Regressive Measurement 8
Area Measurement 8
Volume Measurement 8
Pythagorean Measurement 8
Laying off Measurement 9
Error Codes & Troubleshooting 10
Maintenance 10

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing our Pocket Rangefinder. It is the owner and/or
operator’s responsibility to study all WARNINGS, operating, and
maintenance instructions contained on the product label and instruction
manual prior to operation of this product. The owner/operator shall retain
product instructions for future reference.
IMPORTANT SAFETY RULES
Failure to follow all instructions included with this product could result in
dangerous laser emission damage, electric shock, personal injury and/or
property damage.
DO NOT alter the performance of the laser
DO NOT stare into beam
DO NOT operate the tool at eye level or any position which may cause the
beam to reflect off windows or mirrors into a person’s eyes
DO NOT allow children or untrained persons to operate this tool
DO NOT attempt to repair the meter without authorization. If you have any
questions or require assistance with damaged or missing parts, please
contact your local distributor
DO NOT use the meter in flammable or explosive environments
DO NOT use the meter to aim directly at an airplane
♦ Electromagnetic radiation may interfere with other equipment and/or
devices (i.e. pacemaker or hearing aid)
♦ Dispose of this product in a safe manner and in accordance with your
local regulations of disposing of laser products
♦ Keep out of reach of children

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OVERVIEW
Technical Specifications
Note:
 Use target plate for longer range
 In unfavorable conditions (such as excessive strong ambient lighting
or excessive strong or weak reflective material), the error rate will
increase +1mm+40PPM
 In unfavorable conditions where the sunlight is too excessive or the
reflective light is weak, use sighting target
Measurement accuracy (in
room)
+/- 3mm
Unit of measure
m//in/ft
Smallest unit displayed
1mm
Measurement range (no
reflector)
0.05~60m (200 ft)
Measurement time
0.1-3s
Laser Light Level
Class II
Laser Light type
635nm, <1mw
Dust proof and waterproof
IP54
Automatic laser light switch off
60s
Automatic switch off
3 minutes of inactivity
Illumination
White LED
Battery type
AAA alkaline battery, 1.5v
(2)
Working temperature range
32°F~104°F (0°C~40°C )
Storage temperature range
-13°F~140°F (-25°C~60°C)
Weight
104g

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OVERVIEW (Continued)
Keyboard Functions (refer to diagram 1)
1. Start button / Single measurement
2. Area / Volume / Pythagorean
3. +/- function / Unit of Measure
4. Reference Edge / LCD Backlight Display
5. Clear / Shutdown
6. Data Storage / Function Set
Diagram 1
Display Screen Indicators (refer to diagram 2)
7. Laser
8. Reference edge measuring
9. Area / Volume / Legs of a triangle
10. Laying off
11. Battery Level
12. Data Storage
13. Data Storage Number
14. Signal Strength
15. Unit (including power and cube)
16. Secondary display area
17. Main display area
Diagram 2
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12 13
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PREPARATION FOR USE
Install/Replace Batteries
This unit comes with (2) AAA Batteries.
The battery compartment is located on the back of the meter. To replace the batteries,
remove the screw holding the faceplate and take the faceplate off. Replace the batteries
and screw faceplate back on.
Removing the batteries is recommended for storage of the range finder.
Battery Level Indicator
The battery level indicator consists of 3 segments. When all 3 are shown, it indicates
the battery level is full. The fewer segments displayed on the battery icon, the lower the
battery level. When the battery icon is empty, the low battery indicator will appear on the
display (#11) and the batteries should be replaced.
OPERATION/FUNCTIONS (Refer to diagrams for any # in parenthesis)
Starting Up/Shut Down
Setting Functions
Press and hold down the function set (#6) button until the icon on the display flashes.
You can then set the automatic turn on or turn off of the laser light and the buzzer.
Press the +/– to set the parameters. Press the single-machine measurement ( #1)
button to toggle between functions.
Reference Edge
The reference edge by default is at the back end of the meter. You can switch the
reference edge by pressing the Reference Edge (#4) button. The default will be restored
when the meter turns off.
Units
Hold down +/- (#3) button to switch between 6 different units of measure (see diagram
3). The meter will remember the last displayed unit.
Diagram 3
The meter will turn on as soon as the battery is installed. If not, press the Start (#1)
button. To turn off the meter, press and hold the Shutdown (#5) button. The laser and
the backlight will turn off automatically within 1 minute. The unit will automatically shut
down after 3 minutes of inactivity.

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OPERATION/FUNCTIONS (Continued)
Clear Function
To clear the last measurement (area or volume), press the Clear (#5) button.
Illumination
Press and holding down the LCD Backlight Display (#4) button will turn on or off the
display backlight
Data storage/removal
Press the Data Storage (#6) button to enter into storage function until displays on
the screen. Review any data stored by pressing the +/- (#3) button. This device can hold
up to 20 results. To delete any stored data, press and hold the same+/- (#3) button.
MEASUREMENT
Measuring
Press the single measurement (#1) button to turn on the laser light. The
laser indicator (#7) on the display will flash. Press the single measurement
(#1) button again to begin the measurement.
Signal Strength Indicator
Signal strength is measured as bar segments on the right hand corner of the screen.
The more segments displayed, the better the measuring signal.
Continuous Measurement
Press the single measurement (#1) button to turn on the laser light. Press
and hold the single measurement (#1) button to start continuous
measurement. Release the single measurement (#1) button to stop.
During continuous measurement, the real time measurement value is
shown on the main display area. The maximum value (MAX) and the
minimum value (MIN) are displayed on the secondary display area.
When continued measurement is in general measurement pattern, the
secondary display area shows the minimum value.
When continuous measurement is in functional measuring pattern, the
secondary display shows the max default of the hypotenuse measurement
and displays the minimum default of horizontal measurement. Holding the
Unit key (#3) button during measurement will toggle between the maximum
and minimum value.

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Cumulative or Regressive Measurement
The measurement of a single distance, area, or volume can be measured
through cumulative or regressive measurements while in +/- mode.
Pressing the unit key (#3) button will toggle between addition and
subtraction. The operational symbol will be displayed in the main display
area.
Note:
 When measuring under the Pythagorean pattern, the length of right-
angle side should be shorter than that of the hypotenuse, or the meter
will show as an error
 When measuring under the Pythagorean pattern, double-check that
the measurement is started from the same initial point in the
hypotenuse right-angle side pattern
Area Measurement
Press the Area (#2) button until  is displayed on the screen. Press the
single measurement (#1) button to complete the measurement of the first
line. Press the single measurement (#1) button again to complete the
second line. The area will be calculated automatically and the result will be
displayed in the main display area.
Pythagorean Measurement
Pythagorean measurement is used to measure the target distance that
cannot be targeted directly, by using the Pythagoream Theorem. Press the
Pythagorean (#2) button until is displayed on the screen. Press the
Single measurement (#1) button to complete the right-angle side
measurement or hypotenuse right-angle side measurement in accordance
with the indicator displayed on the screen. The measurement will be
calculated automatically and the result will be displayed in the main display
area.
Press the Pythagorean (#2) button and the Single Measurement (#1) button
until is shown on the display. Press to finish collecting the 3
measurement values in accordance with the indicator in the screen. When
collecting the second measurement, it should be vertical to the objects side
or select the minimum value automatically using the continuous
measurement method. The result will be shown on the main display area.
Volume Measurement
Follow the area measurements steps but make sure is displayed on
the screen and include the third line measurement. The volume will be
measured automatically. The result will be displayed in the main display
area.

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Laying Off Measurement
Press and hold Laying off (#2) button to set Laying Off. Before laying off,
regard the value shown in the secondary display area (#10) as the initial
value of “a”. Regard the value shown in the main display area as the initial
value of “b”. When setting laying off, enter in the setting of “b”. When the
second number in the main display flashes, adjust the number by pressing +
or -. One press adds 1 and goes up to 9. Adjust the flashing position by
pressing the Single-measurement (#1) button. Holding down the Single-
measurement (#1) button will end the laying off setting and enter into laying
off mode.
Note:
 In Laying off mode, press Single-measurement (#1) button to end the
measurement. The values set when setting up laying off will remain on
the display screen
 Press Laying off (#2) button again during the setting of “b” will switch
to the setting of “a”. Press Laying off (#2) button again during the
setting of “a” will end the setting and the meter will enter into laying off
mode
 When in Laying off mode, the secondary display area shows set
distance value in the nearest Laying off position. Positive value means
that it is longer than the laying off position distance and vice versa.
When the distance to the nearest laying off position is less then 0.1m,
the buzzer will activate. Buzzer will continually change while it reaches
the laying off position
 The distance of the laying off position is “a” + “b” x “n” (“n” is a natural
number that excludes “0”)

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ERROR CODES AND TROUBLESHOOTING
During the use of the instrument, the following prompts may appear:
Prompt
Reason
Solution
b.L
The battery level is too
low
Replace with a new battery
t.L
The temperature is too
low
Raise the meter temperature
t.H
The temperature is too
high
Lower the meter temperature
d.H
Data overload
Remove data/Re-measure
S.L
The signal is too weak
Material has poor reflective
properties, use sighting target
S.H
The signal is too strong
Materials reflective properties are
too strong, use sighting target
H.F
Wrong hardware
Restart the meter. Contact local
distributor if meter stops working
after several startups &
shutdowns
MAINTENANCE
To clean meter, use a damp, soft cloth to gently wipe down. Do not
immerse the meter in water.
Clean the surface of the laser light radiating window and the signal receiver
lens with camera lens cleaner.