PCE Instruments PCE-LRF 500 User manual

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PCE-LRF 500 Laser Distance Meter
User Manual
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Last change: 6 January 2021
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Contents
1Safety notes........................................................................................... 1
2Specifications........................................................................................2
3Delivery scope.......................................................................................2
4System description............................................................................... 3
4.1 Device description............................................................................................................ 3
4.2 Display description........................................................................................................... 4
5Getting started....................................................................................... 4
6Operation ............................................................................................... 5
6.1 Measurement information................................................................................................. 5
6.2 Distance measurement .................................................................................................... 5
6.3 Continuous measurement ................................................................................................ 5
6.4 Mast measurement .......................................................................................................... 5
6.5 Distance measurement in fog........................................................................................... 6
6.6 Speed measurement........................................................................................................ 6
7Warranty.................................................................................................6
8Disposal ................................................................................................. 6

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1 Safety notes
Please read this manual carefully and completely before you use the device for the first time. The
device may only be used by qualified personnel and repaired by PCE Instruments personnel.
Damage or injuries caused by non-observance of the manual are excluded from our liability and
not covered by our warranty.
•The device must only be used as described inthis instructionmanual. If used otherwise,
this can cause dangerous situations for the user and damage to the meter.
•The instrument may only be used if the environmental conditions (temperature, relative
humidity, …) are within the ranges stated in the technical specifications. Do not expose
the device to extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, extreme humidity or moisture.
•Do not expose the device to shocks or strong vibrations.
•The case should only be opened by qualified PCE Instruments personnel.
•Never use the instrument when your hands are wet.
•You must not make any technical changes to the device.
•The appliance should only be cleaned with a damp cloth. Use only pH-neutral cleaner,
no abrasives or solvents.
•The device must only be used with accessories from PCE Instruments or equivalent.
•Before each use, inspect the case for visible damage. If any damage is visible, do not
use the device.
•Do not use the instrument in explosive atmospheres.
•The measurement range as stated in the specifications must not be exceeded under
any circumstances.
•Non-observance of the safety notes can cause damage to the device and injuries to
the user.
•Never point the laser beam at people or animals.
•Never look directly into the laser beam.
We do not assume liability for printing errors or any other mistakes in this manual.
We expressly point to our general guarantee terms which can be found in our general terms of
business.
If you have any questions please contact PCE Instruments. The contact details can be found at
the end of this manual.

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2 Specifications
Specification
Description
Measuring function distance measurement
Measurement range
0 … 600 m / 0 ... 1,968 ft
Resolution
0.1 m / / 0.3 ft
Accuracy
±1 m / / 3.3 ft
Measuring function speed
Measurement range
0 ... 300 km/h
Resolution
0.1 km/h
Accuracy
±5 km/h
General
Zoom
6 x
Eyepiece diameter
16 mm
Lens diameter
25 mm
Power supply
2 x 1.5 V AAA
Operating conditions
-10 … 40 °C
Weight
approx. 175 g
Dimensions
106 x 82 x 40 mm
3 Delivery scope
1 x laser distance meter PCE-LRF 500
1 x carrying strap
2 x 1.5 V AAA battery
1 x microfibre cloth
1 x user manual

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4 System description
4.1 Device description
①
ON key
⑤
Eyepiece with dioptre adjustment
②
MODE key
⑥
Battery compartment
③
Lens / laser output
⑦
Tripod thread
④
Laser input

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4.2 Display description
①
Measuring mode height *
⑥
Battery indicator
②
Continuous measuring mode
⑦
Target cross
③
Measuring mode fog
⑧
Measured value
④
Measuring mode speed
⑨
Measurement parameter
⑤
Measurement mode mast
⑩
Angle measurement *
Attention: The measuring modes marked with "*" are not available with the PCE-LRF 500.
5 Getting started
Open the battery compartment on the bottom side of the unit and insert two 1.5 V AAA batteries
in the correct position.
Close the battery compartment. Make sure that the cover locks in place properly.
The battery capacity is sufficient for approx. 5000 measurements.
Replace the batteries when the battery indicator shows the following icon: " ".
Remove the batteries if you are not going to use the unit for a long time.

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6 Operation
6.1 Measurement information
The reflective properties and surface structure of the target can influence the measurement.
Poor reflective properties (coarse textured, wavy, moving, surfaces), fog, rain, snow, direct
sunlight or too large a measuring angle can reduce the measuring distance and increase the
response time.
For speed measurements, the angle to the target should not be more than 10°.
Use a tripod for smaller and / or distant measurement targets.
The unit has an automatic power-off that cannotbe deactivated. Manual power-off is notpossible.
6.2 Distance measurement
•Switch on the meter by briefly pressing the "ON" key.
•Adjust the focus on the eyepiece if necessary.
•Press and hold the "MODE" key to switch between the units metres or yards.
•To trigger the measurement, press the "ON" key again.
•Read the measurement result.
6.3 Continuous measurement
•Switch on the meter by briefly pressing the "ON" key.
•Adjust the focus on the eyepiece if necessary.
•Press and hold the "MODE" key to switch between the units metres or yards.
•For continuous measurement, keep the "ON" key pressed during the measurement.
•“SCAN" flashes in the display to confirm the continuous measurement.
•Read the measurement result.
6.4 Mast measurement
•Switch on the meter by briefly pressing the "ON" key.
•Adjust the focus on the eyepiece if necessary.
•Press and hold the "MODE" key to switch between the units metres or yards.
•Press the "MODE" key repeatedly until " " is displayed in the viewfinder.
•Keep the "ON" key pressed during the measurement.
•“SCAN" flashes in the display to confirm the continuous measurement.
•Move the mast to the right and left in the viewfinder a few times.
•Read the measurement result.

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6.5 Distance measurement in fog
•Switch on the meter by briefly pressing the "ON" key.
•Adjust the focus on the eyepiece if necessary.
•Press and hold the "MODE" key to switch between the units metres or yards.
•Press the "MODE" key repeatedly until "FOG" is displayed in the viewfinder.
•To trigger the measurement, press the "ON" key again.
•Read the measurement result.
6.6 Speed measurement
•Switch on the meter by briefly pressing the "ON" key.
•Adjust the focus on the eyepiece if necessary.
•Press the "MODE" key repeatedly until "SPEED" is displayed in the viewfinder.
•Press and hold the "MODE" key to switch between the units km/h or M/S.
•To trigger the measurement, press the "ON" key again.
•In the viewfinder, the rectangle in the target cross flashes to confirm the speed
measurement.
•Follow the target object with the target cross.
•Read the measurement result.
7 Warranty
You can read our warranty terms in our General Business Terms which you can find here:
https://www.pce-instruments.com/english/terms.
8 Disposal
For the disposal of batteries in the EU, the 2006/66/EC directive of the European Parliament
applies. Due to the contained pollutants, batteries must not be disposed of as household waste.
They must be given to collection points designed for that purpose.
In order to comply with the EU directive 2012/19/EU we take our devices back. We either re-use
them or give them to a recycling company which disposes of the devices in line with law.
For countries outside the EU, batteries and devices should be disposed of in accordance with
your local waste regulations.
If you have any questions, please contact PCE Instruments.

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