REED R8004 User manual

Model R8004
Laser
Distance
Meter
Instruction Manual
INSTRUMENTS
INSTRUMENTS
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Table of Contents
Safety ......................................................................................................... 3
Features...................................................................................................... 4
Applications................................................................................................ 4
Specications............................................................................................. 5
Instrument Description ............................................................................... 6
Display Description .................................................................................... 6
Operating Instructions................................................................................ 7
Power ON/OFF........................................................................................ 7
Unit Setting ............................................................................................. 7
Measurement Units ................................................................................. 7
Measurement Standard........................................................................... 7
Turn ON/OFF Backlight............................................................................ 7
Calibration Function ................................................................................... 8
Distance, Area, Volume, Pythagorean, Cumulative and
Regressive Measurement......................................................................8-12
Single Measurement................................................................................ 8
Continuous Measurement ....................................................................... 8
Area Measurement...............................................................................8-9
Volume Measurement.............................................................................. 9
The Pythagorean Measurement........................................................10-11
Cumulative and Regressive Measurement Function..........................11-12
Measurement Record Storage Function .................................................. 13
Browse/Delete Records......................................................................... 13
Battery Replacement................................................................................ 13
Troubleshooting........................................................................................ 14
Maintenance and Care ............................................................................. 14
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Safety
Please carefully read the safety terms and operation guide before
using this device. This device might get damaged, produce inaccurate
measurement, or cause injury to users if operations specied in this
manual are not followed.
• Donotopenorrepairthedeviceinanywaybyyourself
• Donotillegallymodifyorchangelaseremissionperformanceofthedevice
• Pleasekeepthedeviceinaproperandsafemanner
• Donotstoreinplaceseasilyaccessibletochildren
• Avoidusagebyotherirrelevantpersons
• Donotuselasertransmitterofthedevicetoirradiateeyes,otherbody
parts, or high-reective surfaces
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Features
• Designedforone-handedoperation
• Userselectableunitofmeasure(imperial/metric)
• Lasertargetpointer
• Referencepointselection(frontorrearofinstrument)
• Backlitmulti-lineLCDdisplay
• Area,VolumeandMax/Minfunctions
• Addition,Subtractionandindirect2/3point(Pythagoras)calculations
• Integratedbubblelevel
• Continuousmeasurementmode
• Internalmemorysavesupto30readings
• Lowbatteryindicatorandautoshutoff
• Includescarryingcaseandbatteries
Applications
• Measuringconduitandwirelengths
• LightRetrottingProjects
• Piping/exhausts/ventilationandequipmentinstallation
• Conduitlayoutandinstallation
• Airventilationandductworkpositioning
• Airvolumecalculations
• Hot/coldwaterpipinglocations
• Determiningwirelengthandductsizing
• Floorplans
• Networkroomlayout
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Specifications
MeasuringRange: 131'(40m)
Accuracy: ±(5.0mm+dx5/100000)
MeasuringUnits: m,in,ft
SensorType: Laser
Display: LCD(multi-line)
BacklitDisplay: Yes
StartPointSelection: Yes(Front/Back)
ReadingMode: 2(Single/Continuous)
Maximumand
MinimumFunctions: Yes
Calculation Functions: Addition, Subtraction, Area, Volume, Sum of
 Lengths,2pointindirect(pythagoras),
3 point indirect
InternalMemory: Yes(upto30readings)
Response Time: 2 seconds
AutoShut-off: Yes(after150seconds)
LowBatteryIndicator: Yes
PowerSupply: 2x"AAA"Batteries
LaserClass: ClassII
ProductCertications: CE,RoHS
OperatingTemperature: 32to104°F(0to40°C)
StorageTemperature: -4to140°F(-20to60°C)
OperatingHumidityRange: <85%RH
Dimensions: 4.4x1.9x1.1"(112x50x25mm)
Weight: 3.5oz(100g)
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Instrument Description
1.PowerONButton
2. Accumulation and Subtraction
3.Area/Volume/TriangleMode
4. Storage Button
5. Measurement Point
/UnitSelection
6.PowerOFF/ClearButton
Display Description
1. Battery Indicator
2. Data Storage Indication
3.LaserEmissionIndication
4.MaximumIndication
5.LengthMeasurementMode
6. Area, Volume, Triangle
7. Minimum Indication
8. Continuous
Measurement Indication
9.MainDisplayArea
10.SecondaryDisplayArea
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Operating Instructions
Power ON/OFF
Pressthe" READ "buttontoturnonthedevice,thelaserwillalsobeonat
thesametime,itwillthenentermeasurementmode.Holdthe
"OFF
CLEAR "buttonfor3secondstoturnoffthedevice.Thedevicewillpower
offautomaticallyafteridlingfor150seconds.
Unit Setting
Holdthe" "buttonorthe" "buttontoentermeasurementunit
adjustmentmode.Thedefaultunitofthisdeviceis0.000m.Therearea
total of 6 selectable units.
Measurement Units
Length Area Volume
10.000m 0.000m² 0.000m³
20.00m 0.00m² 0.00m³
30.0in 0.00ft² 0.00ft³
400"1/16in 0.00ft² 0.00ft³
50'00"1/16 0.00ft² 0.00ft³
60.00ft 0.00ft² 0.00ft³
Measurement Standard
Pressthe" "buttonorthe" "buttontoselectmeasurement
reference.TheR8004providesfrontandbackendstandard.
Turn ON/OFF Backlight
Thebacklightwillturnonafterpressinganybutton,andgooffafter15
seconds of idling.
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Calibration Function
This device includes a calibration function to ensure accuracy.
1.Whenthedeviceispoweredoff,holdthe" OFF
CLEAR "buttonandpressthe
"READ "buttontopoweronthedevice.
2.Releasethe" READ "buttonuntil"CAL"andanumberappearsonthe
display to enter calibration mode.
3.Userscanusethe" +"buttonandthe" "buttontoadjusterror
value.Theadjustmentrangeis-9~9mm.
Forexample,actualdistanceis3.780m.Ifthisdevice's
measurement distance is 3.778m, this indicates 2mm less than the
actual's.Enterthecalibrationmodeandusethe" +"buttonto
add 2mm. If this device's measurement distance is 3.783mm, this is
3mm more than the actual's. Enter the calibration mode and use the
""buttontoreduce3mm.
4.Aftercalibration,pressthe" READ "buttontosavethecalibrationresult.
Distance, Area, Volume, Pythagorean,
Cumulative and Regressive Measurement
Single Measurement
Pressthe" READ "buttoninmeasurementmodetoemitlaserandlockthe
measurementpoint.Pressthe" READ "buttonagainforsingledistancedata
measurement. Measurement result will be displayed on the main display area.
Continuous Measurement
Holdthe" READ "buttononmeasurementmodetoentercontinuous
measurementmode.Secondarydisplayareawilldisplaythemaximum
measurement value during continuous measurement mode. Main display
areawilldisplaythecurrentmeasurementvalue.Pressthe" READ "button
orthe" OFF
CLEAR "buttontoexitcontinuousmeasurementmode.
Area Measurement
Pressthe" "buttonandthedisplaywillshowarectangle.Onesideof
the rectangle will ash. Complete the following operations:
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1.Pressthe" READ "buttontomeasuretherstside(length)
2.Pressthe" READ "buttontomeasurethesecondside(width)
The device will calculate the area automatically and the result will be
shown on the main display area.
Secondary display area shows the measurement values of the rectangle's
length and width.
Duringmeasurement,usethe" OFF
CLEAR "buttontoclearthemeasurement
result and restart measurement.
Pressthe" OFF
CLEAR "buttontwicetoexitareameasurementmode.
Volume Measurement
Pressthe" "buttontwicetoentervolumemeasurementmodeanda
squarewillashonthedisplay.Pressthe" "buttonandthedisplay
will show a rectangle. One side of the rectangle will ash. Complete the
following operations:
1.Pressthe" READ "buttontomeasuretherstside(length)
2.Pressthe" READ "buttontomeasurethesecondside(width)
3.Pressthe" READ "buttontomeasurethethirdside(height)
The device will automatically calculate the volume and the result will be
shown in the main display area.
Secondarydisplayareashowsthemeasurementvaluesofthesquare's
length, width, and height.
Duringmeasurement,usethe" OFF
CLEAR "buttontoclearthemeasurement
result and restart measurement.
Pressthe" OFF
CLEAR "buttontwicetoexitvolumemeasurementmodeandenter
length measurement mode.
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The Pythagorean Measurement
There are 4 modes for measuring triangular distance with Pythagorean
Theorem. It creates convenience for users to carry out indirect
measurementincomplexenvironments.
1.Pressthe" "button3timesorthe" "buttononce.The
hypotenuseof" "willashonthedisplay.Pressthe" READ "button
tomeasurethelengthofthedottedhypotenuse(a)accordingtothe
instructionsondisplay.Pressthe" READ "buttontomeasurethelength
ofthedottedangleside(base)(b).Thedevicewillautomatically
calculatethelengthofthesolidright-angleside(height)(x).
2.Pressthe" "button4timesorthe" "buttontwice.Theright-angle
sideof" "willashonthedisplay.Pressthe" READ "buttontomeasure
thelengthofthedottedright-angleside(b).Thedevicewillautomatically
calculatethelengthofthesolidhypotenuse(x).
3.Pressthe" "button5timesorthe" "button3times.The
hypotenuseof" "willashonthedisplay.Pressthe" READ "
buttontomeasurethelengthofthedottedline(a)accordingtothe
instructionsonthedisplay.Pressthe" READ "buttontomeasurethe
lengthofthedottedlineonthecenter(b).Pressthe" READ "buttonto
measurethelengthofanotherdottedline(c).Thedevicewill
automaticallycalculatethelengthofonesideofthesolidtriangle(x).
4.Pressthe" "button6timesorthe" "button4times.The
hypotenuseof" "willashonthedisplay.Pressthe" READ "
buttontomeasurethelengthofthedottedlineasgure(b).Press
the" READ "buttontomeasurethelengthofanotherdotted
hypotenuse(c).Thedevicewillautomaticallycalculatethelengthof
thesolidangleside(x).
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Note: In the Pythagorean measurement mode, the length of the
right-angle side must be less than the hypotenuse, or the wrong signal
indicator will be shown on the display. To ensure measurement accuracy,
measurementmustbetakenfromthesamestartingpointfollowedbythe
hypotenuse, then the angle side.
Cumulative and Regressive Measurement Function
Single distance can be measured by cumulative or regressive operation of
plus/minuscalculation.Userscanusethe" +"buttontoentercumulative
and regressive function after getting the single distance measurement
result.Pressthe" +"buttonorthe" +"button,"+"appearsonthemain
display area and enter cumulative measurement mode. Display shows the
cumulative value of last measurement value and current
measurement value.
Holdthe" +"buttonorpressthe" +"button.Onthemaindisplay,"-"
will appear and enter regressive measurement mode. Display shows the
difference value of last measurement value and current measurement value.
The area and volume can be accumulated and subtracted, as well as the
distance.Thefollowingexamplesillustratethecumulativeandregressive
function area, to which cumulative and regressive of volume are similar.
Area accumulation: Measure the rst area to get a result as shown in
gure1.Pressthe" +"buttonorthe" +"buttontomeasurethe
second area and get a result as shown in gure 2, and a plus sign will be
shownintheleftbottomcorner.Lastly,pressthe" READ "buttontogetthe
sum value of these two areas. The result is shown in gure 3.
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Areasubtraction:thefollowingexampleillustrateshowtooperatearea
subtraction that subtracts two subtrahends from a minuend.
Step 1: Measure the rst area as shown in gure 4 according to area
measurementmode.Themeasuredareais0.311squaremeter.
Step2:Pressthe" +"buttonorthe" "buttontomeasurethesecond
areaasshowningure5.Themeasuredareais0.110squaremeter.
Step 3: Repeat step 2 to measure the third area as shown in gure 6. The
measuredareais0.118squaremeter.
Step4:Pressthe" READ "buttonandthedisplayisasshowningure7.The
rstmeasuredareais0.331,thesecondmeasuredareais0.228,andthesum
of0.110andthethirdmeasuredarea0.118iscalculatedas:
0.083=0.31-0.228.
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Measurement Record Storage Function
Inmeasurementmode,ifcurrentdataisvalid,holdthe" "buttonfor
3 seconds. The current measurement data will be automatically stored in
the device. In area, volume, triangle measurement modes, storage can be
carried out when all measurements are completed. The device will save
the whole record of this measurement.
Browse/Delete Records
Pressthe" "buttontocheckstoredmeasurementdata.Pressthe
" "buttontopageuprecords,andpressthe" "buttontopageup
records,andpressthe" +"buttontopagedownrecords.When
checkingtherecord,pressthe" OFF
CLEAR "buttontodeletethecurrentrecord,
holdthe" OFF
CLEAR "buttontodeletealltherecords.Pressthe" "buttonor
the" READ "buttontoexitthismode.
Battery Replacement
1. Openthebatterycoveronthebackofdeviceandinstallthe
batteriesaccordingtothepolarityindicationandlockupthe
battery cover.
2. For this device, 1.5 V AAA batteries are suitable.
3. If this device is not being used for a long period of time, please
remove the batteries to avoid corrosion.
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Troubleshooting
Information Reasons Solution
Err Reading beyond distance
measurement range
Usethedevicewithinthe
specied measuring range
Err1 Signaltooweak Measure target point with
strong emission capability
Err2 Signal too strong Measure target point with
less reectivity
Err3 Battery voltage too low Replace the battery
Err4 Beyond the operating
temperature range
Usethedevicein
specied environment
Err5 Pythagorean Measurement
Range
Restart measurement, and
ensure the hypotenuse is
longer than the
right-angle side
WhentheHardwareErroriconappearsontheLCD,turnthemeteronand
off several times. If the symbol still appears, contact REED Instruments
for repair.
Maintenance and Care
• Donotstorethedeviceinhightemperatureandhighhumidity
environments for a long period of time. If the device will not be used for
alongperiodoftime,pleasetakeoutbatteryandputthedeviceina
portablebagandplaceitinacool,dark,dryplace.
• Pleasekeepthedevicesurfaceclean.Useawet,softclothtocleanthe
surface and dry up in time. Do not clean the device with corrosive
liquid.Wipethelaserwindowandfocusinglensaccordingtothe
method of wiping optical devices.
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