Leica DISTO classic User manual

User Manual
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Product identification
The identification label for your product is
fitted on the back. The serial number is in
the battery compartment. Enter model and
serial number in your User Manual, and
always refer to this information when you
need to contact your agency or service
centre.
Model: DISTO...........................
Serial no.: ................................
Congratulations on your purchase
of a DISTO.
This User Manual contains
important safety instructions
(see section "Safety
Instructions") as well as instructions on use
of the instrument.
Read carefully through the User Manual
before you switch on the instrument.

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DISTO classic
Hand-held laser eter
Important paragraphs which must
be adhered to in practice as they
enable the product to be used in a
technically correct and efficient
manner.
CAUTION:
Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation or an unintended use
which, if not avoided, may result in
minor injury and/or in appreciable
material, financial and environmen-
tal damage.
WARNING:
Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation or an unintended use
which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
DANGER:
Indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
The symbols used in this User Manual have
the following meanings:
Sy bols Used

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Press a key briefly
(press/release!)
Press two keys simultaneously
"Double-Click"
(Press the same key twice)
Press for a certain period
Display, e.g. "Set"
Sy bols Used

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Contents
Open Instrument ......................................8
Insert Batteries .......................................10
Display.....................................................12
Keypad.....................................................13
ONKeyandMeasurementKey .........14
Measuring ..........................................14
Continuousmeasurement (Tracking) .15
Laserincontinuousoperation .............15
Plus/MinusKey...................................16
Quickswitchingoff .............................16
Inrollmode.........................................16
Partialheights,chainvalues ...............16
MultiplicationKey ..............................17
Area ...................................................17
Volume ...............................................17
Timedelayrelease .............................18
EqualKey............................................19
Doublingameasuredvalue ................19
SettingKey .........................................20
Settingsinrollmode ...........................20
Settingreferenceonlyforone
measurement .....................................21
Setdesiredreference
to"Permanent" ...................................22
Measurewithadditionaltolerance ......23
Unit-metre/feet / feetinch...............24
”Beep“duringoperation ......................25
Resetting ............................................26

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Contents
Function Key .....................................27
Recalllastmeasuredvalue(stack) .....27
Savingaconstant(Fnc1)...................28
Recallingtheconstant ........................28
Continuousmeasurement(Tracking)
Maximum(Fnc2) ...............................29
Continuousmeasurement(Tracking)
Minimum(Fnc3) ................................30
Pythagoras,heightmeasurement
(Fnc4)................................................31
User Information.....................................34
Range ..................................................34
RoughSurfaces .................................34
TransparentSurfaces ........................35
Wet,Smooth orHigh-GlossSurfaces35
Illumination .........................................35
Environment .......................................36
Free-handedaiming ...........................36
Inclined,RoundSurfaces ..................37
Inthe field ........................................... 37
Accessories ........................................38
Telescopicviewer(667478) ................38
Wriststrap(667491) ...........................39
Shoulderstrap(563879) ....................39
Carryingpouch(667169) ...................39
Level(667158)...................................39
Targetplate(563875)..........................40
Holster(667489) .................................40
Software .............................................40

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Contents
Safety Instructions .................................41
Useof the Instrument ........................41
Permitteduse .....................................41
Prohibiteduses...................................41
Limitstouse .......................................42
AreasofResponsibility .....................43
HazardsinUse ...................................44
LaserClassification ...........................47
Labelling .............................................48
DISTOwithTelescopicViewfinder....50
ElectromagneticCompatibility
(EMC) ..................................................51
Care and Storage ...................................54
Care .....................................................54
Storage ...............................................54
Transport ............................................55
Despatch ............................................55
Message Codes ......................................56
Technical Data ........................................57
Remarks on Measuring Accuracy........58
Set Mark for Viewfinder .........................60
Accuracy Tests.......................................61

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1. Lay the DISTO onto the User Manual,
as shown below.
2. Hold a large coin between both thumbs.
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2.
Open Instru ent

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3. Press coin downwards at an angle
against the last notch.
4. By pressing downwards at an angle and
to the front simultaneously, the battery
compartment can be easily opened.
Open Instru ent
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Insert Batteries
If battery voltage is too low the
battery symbol appears on the
display. Fit new batteries.
Always replace the complete
battery set!
- Do not use old and new
batteries together.
- Do not use batteries from
different manufacturers or
batteries of different types.
- For type of battery, refer to
Technical Data.
5. Remove end cover.
6. Replace batteries.
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Fit batteries the right way round.
Never intentionally hit the end cover
against a hard object - the battery
compartment may be forced open!
To save power, the DISTO switches
off automatically after 90 seconds if
a key is not pressed.
Insert Batteries
7. Insert end cover as shown below.
8. Close end cover carefully.
Must click into place.
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Display
Laser "on"
Measurement reference (rear, front,
stand)
Reset the instrument to factory
settings
Display of the mathematical
operators
Main display (e.g. measured
distance)
Time symbol for time delay release
Units (m / ft / ft in)
Auxiliary display, (e.g. area)
Battery display
Pythagoras function
Constant function
Recall last 20 values
Beep (on/off)
Information
Contact customer service
Offset adjustment (≠0)
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Keypad
On key and measurement key
Plus, forwards
Multiply
Functions
Menu, normal mode
Equals, enter
Minus, back
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Switch on DISTO.
In general for all keys:
Press and then release (basic function).
Switch on laser, the symbol
flashes on the display (automatic
switch off after 30 sec).
A second press starts the distance
measurement, "diSt" appears
briefly on the display.
Measuring
ON Key and Measure ent
Key

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A second, long press (approx.
1 sec) initiates continuous
measurement (tracking) mode.
"trc" appears on the display. The
measurements are repeated in a
fraction of a second.
Continuous easure ent
(Tracking)
ON Key and Measure ent
Key
A distance measurement is
triggered each time the key is
pressed.
Laser in continuous operation
In normal mode, press key until the
symbol is continuously
illuminated and a long "beep" is
heard.
; ; Stop.

Press simultaneously –
= Quick switch off of the DISTO.
Measurement +measurement =
sum / e.g. of partial heights
Measurement
Addition
Measurement
= Sum
Plus/Minus Key
Quick switching off
Partial heights, chain values
Measurement –measurement =
difference
Measurement
Subtraction
Measurement
= Difference
In the same way chain values.
In roll ode
In roll mode , have the function of a
cursor in the memory. (See page 19, 20)
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Area
Volu e
Measurement x measurement x
measurement
= Volume
Measurement
Multiplication
Measurement
= Area
Multiplication Key
Measurement x measurement = area
Sum of areas
In the same way, areas/volumes can be
added together.
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Ti e delay release
On the screen it shows " " (delay) and
a number (delay in seconds) appear on
the display.
As long as the key is kept pressed, the delay
is increased.
Once the key is released, the seconds 59,
58, 57 ... remaining until the reading is made
are displayed. The last 5 secs. are counted
down with a "beep".
After the last "beep", the measurement is
made, the measured value can be read on
the display.
Switch on
Keep pressed
Multiplication Key
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Provides the results of
mathematical operations, such
as areas, volumes...
Settings are confirmed, in the same way as
"enter" is used on a PC.
Use selected setting or continue with
computing using called value.
Equal Key
Doubling a easured value
Using , a measured value can be very
easily doubled, e.g. for determining the
length of the walls in a room:
Using measure measure
half the length of the walls, then
and again
and the length of the walls is calculated.
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Settings in roll ode
Setting Key
The Setting key places the DISTO
in the normal mode. This key has
the same function as "Clear" on a
PC.
Reference Offset Units
BeepReset
The instrument settings can be
changed in roll mode.
Applies to all settings in roll
mode:
Switch on DISTO.
Press once briefly (normal mode).
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