Sonin 10075 User manual

Electronic Distance Measuring
Tool With Laser Targeting
Pocket Reference Guide
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KEYS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS:
ON/OFF Applies power to unit.
To use with laser reference, move to [ ]
position. To use without laser reference,
move to [ ON ] position. Unit will not turn
on until a measurement button is pressed.
Measures from bottom of unit 
icon will appear in the lower ri ht
corner of the display.
Measures from top of unit 
icon will appear in the lower ri ht
corner of the display.
Using either button: Press and HOLD
to track measurements - for continuous
readin s while movin . Fastest way to
measure but no readin validation. Useful
for locatin correct surfaces when there
are obstacles in the way.
Press and RELEASE to validate measure-
ment only when unit is held absolutely still.
Most ccur te mode. Useful in environ-
ments when obtainin a stable readin
can be difficult. Validates all measurement
before displayin . Filters out noise from
machinery and other sources.
Turns on Memory. Cycles throu h memory
re isters.
Stores data displayed into blinkin memory
re isters.
Recalls memory from blinkin memory
re isters.
Multiplies measurements for area and
volume. Stores and recalls memory.
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Adds linear distances, areas and volumes.
Stores and recalls memory.
Subtracts linear distances, areas and
volumes.
Clear/Convert/Off Button. Press and
immediately release to clear display. Press
and hold for two seconds to chan e display
units. Press twice to turn unit off.
Press and Hold key for more than
2 seconds to chan e display units. The
display will cycle between m, ft:in, ft:ft
and yd. Release key to select desired
mode.
TAKING A MEASUREMENT /
Getting St rted:
1) Install a fresh 9V alkaline battery in rear of
unit. Push contacts firmly in place.
2) Aim cone at a hard, flat, unobstructed
surface such as a wall or mirror.
3) Make certain you have a clear path to the
surface (wall). (See FIG. 1)
4) Hold Receiver perpendicular to the surface.
(See FIG. 2)
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5 Your Laser Tar etin Ran e Finder can be
used with or without the inte rated laser
pointer reference and incorporates a "laser
auto off" feature. The laser pointer indicates
the approximate center of the tar et area
to which measured.
To use with l ser reference:
Move switch to top [ ] position. The laser
will not activate until you press the measurement
button. When you press either measurin
button or , the laser will activate
and point to the approximate center of your
tar et area. When the unit has finished takin
the measurement and appears on the LCD,
the laser will automatically turn off until the
measurement button is depressed a ain. The
laser li ht will only stay on for approximately
6 seconds (the time it takes to complete a
measurement) If you continue to depress the
measurin button, (trackin mode) the laser
will remain on until you release.
To use without l ser reference:
Move switch to [ ON ] position. The laser will
NOT be activated when you press the measur-
in button. Press and release or to
validate measurement.
6) Your unit is factory preset to display metric. To
set your display to desired mode (m, ft:in,ft:ft
or yds) Press and hold button until
desired mode displays, then release.
NOTE: Unit will now default to your preset
mode even after unit is turned off.
FIG. 1 - The sound waves emitted from this unit
spread 1 ft (30 cm) for every 10 ft (3m) measured.
Laser is for reference on y.
SONIN INC.
Phone: [phone]  Website: www.sonin.com
© 2003 Sonin Inc. ll Rights Reserved
Printed in China 057-1400-0070 Rev.2
#10075
Laser Targeting
Range Finder
Laser Targeting
Range Finder YES NO YES NO
(FIG. 2)
Laser Radiation
Do Not Stare Into Beam
CAUTION
1mW MAX. @650 nm
Class II LASER PRODUCT Compli s
with 21CFR 1040.10 & 1040.11
As of dat of Manufactur
Made in China
SONIN Inc., 2345 Route 52, Hopewe Junction, NY 12533, USA

HELPFUL MEASURING HINTS:
1) Measurements cannot be taken throu h lass
or off of soft or padded surfaces.
2) The SONIN Model 10075 ran e and ability
to measure in ti ht spaces can be increased.
Stand in the middle of the distance to be
measured and add measurements taken in
opposite directions.
3) When measurin in confined spaces (hallways),
try to measure down the center line and midway
between the floor and ceilin .
4) To find a specific distance from a wall, walk
toward or away from the wall while holdin
down or .
5) When the surface bein measured to has
protrusions and recesses, you can determine
where the beam is hittin . Move sideways,
parallel to the tar et, while holdin down
or . You will see the distance
increase for recesses and decrease for
protrusions.
6) Be sure the surface you are measurin to is
hard, flat and uniform. Some surfaces such
as stucco or clapboard may scatter si nals.
7) When trackin , the unit may lock on to a
stron er (usually closer) measurement. If this
happens, release and try a ain.
8) Remember:
Measures from bottom of unit.
Measures from top of unit.
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Out of Ran e or No Return Si nal.
No Valid Readin .
Possible causes for Error 1 and Error 2 include:
a) Measurement out of ran e [0.46m to 18m
(1 ft 6 ins to 60 ft)]. See Specification
Section on Ran e.
b) Unit is not perpendicular to the surface.
c) Surface is not hard and flat.
d) Interference from external noise sources
(see section on Environmental
Conditions).
e) Unit was moved durin the measurement.
When usin the validate mode, the unit
must be held stationary.
Math error - square or cube
result overflow.
2) If you et readin s which are excessively lon
or short, the likely causes are:
a) The unit is not bein held parallel to the
floor. Hold the unit parallel to the floor
and at 90° to the surface bein measured
to.
b) Measurin path is not clear of obstructions
or it is not wide enou h. (See FIG. 1.)
c) The surface you are measurin to not
sufficiently flat and the sound waves are
continuin to rebound. Place a flat object,
such as a board or mirror a ainst the
surface and measure to the object.
d) Environmental factors such as noise from
machinery or close proximity to an air
conditioner or computer screen.
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3) If you et readin s that are too short for the
distance bein measured, make sure there is
a clear and sufficiently wide path to the surface.
Remove any objects in the way or select a
different surface to measure to. (See HINT #2
for help.)
4) Ran e and accuracy can be affected by
environmental factors such as wind,
temperature, humidity and altitude (see section
on Environment l Conditions).
COMPUTATION FUNCTIONS:
To make the computations in the descriptions
below, the button symbol indicates takin an
actual measurement (len th, width or hei ht) with
either the or the button.
Multiplying: The unit multiplies linear
measurements to compute areas and
volumes. The symbol will appear in
the upper left corner of the display.
Adding: The unit adds linear measure-
ments, areas or volumes. The symbol
will appear in the upper left corner of
display.
Subtr cting: The unit subtracts linear
meaurements, areas or volumes. The
symbol will appear in upper left corner of
display.
Adding dist nces:
(Display shows , , or )
(Continue until you are done addin
distances.)
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READING THE DISPLAY:
The SONIN Model 10075 can display
measurements in 4 modes.
To chan e the display units or convert a displayed
value from one set of units to another, press and
hold . The displayed value will chan e with
the units. Release when the desired units are
displayed. If you release before the readin chan es
units, the display will clear and the readin will be
erased.
1) If the unit is unable to take a " ood" measure-
ment the display will show one of the followin :
BLANK SCREEN Make certain
the ON/OFF switch is in the ON
position. Check/replace battery.
If unit still doesn't work, call
your SONIN Dealer.
When the BATT symbol appears
on the display, replace the
battery.
meter decimal feet
yard foot:inch
Battery Low
Indicator
Bottom & Top
Measuring Icon
Units / Sq / Cu
Icon
Memories
Register
Six Digits & Fraction
Data Disp ay Line
Mu tip y & Add
Memory Register

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Subtr cting dist nces:
(Display shows , , or )
(Continue until you are done subtractin
distances.)
Multiplying to compute re s:
(Display shows , or )
Multiplying to compute volumes:
(Display shows , or )
To dd re s:
(Display shows total area)
(Continue until you are done addin areas.)
To dd Volumes:
(Display shows total volume)
(Continue until you are done addin volumes.)
Note: The SONIN Model 10075 can only add
like units of measure.
MEMORIES:
SONIN Model 10075 has SEVEN Memories total.
5 Memory Re isters - M1, M2, M3, M4 and M5
and two mathematical memories in and .
To Access M1-M5 Memory Registers:
Press key once to Turn On Memory. If any
memory is already stored, the icon will appear
on the LCD showin where there is stored data,
otherwise it remains blank indicatin all memory
re isters are empty.
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Continue to press and release the key to
access the memory re isters. The icons will blink
when accessible. (i.e. , , , and/or
blinkin )
NOTE:
1) When M1 - M5 icons are blinkin and the
key is pressed, it will clear the memory
in that re ister.
2) If you plan to store a new measurement, you
must first take the measurement before enterin
into memory.
3) To exit Memory, continuously press the
key until Memory Re isters no lon er appear
on the LCD. NOTE: the unit will automatically
exit memory mode when you clear the memory,
store to memory or recall the memory.
To Store Memory:
Take a measurement. Press and release the
key until you reach the desired memory re ister.
Then, while blinkin , press the key once to
store the displayed readin . The memory symbol
will now turn off to indicate that it has data stored
to that re ister and back to measurin mode.
Ex mple: To store in M3
Press once, and press 4 times -
(the icon will blink)
Then press , your measurement will be
stored in M3.
To Rec ll Memory:
Press and release the key until you reach the
desired memory re ister. Then, while blinkin ,
press the key. This will recall the data stored
in that memory re ister.
Ex mple: To recall from M3
Press until is blinkin .
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While blinkin press key.
Memory stored in M3 will display on LCD.
To Cle r All Stored Memory - Press key
until all 5 Memory icons are blinkin . Then press
key. All memory stored will be erased and
your unit will automatically o back to measurin
mode.
To store in :
Press or , then (the " " symbol
will appear in the upper left corner of the
display)
To store in :
Press or , then (the " " symbol
will appear in the upper left corner of the
display)
NOTES:
1) Turnin the unit off will erase both and
memories.
2) If memory is empty (no symbol in upper
left corner of display) a measurement can be
stored by pressin button.
3) If memory is empty (no symbol in upper
left corner of display) a measurement can be
stored by pressin button.
4) Subsequent measurements can be added to
or subtracted from measurement in by
pressin or button, respectively. The
resultin value (sum or difference) is displayed.
5) Subsequent measurements can be multiplied
by the stored value (measurement or area) in
by pressin button. The resultin
value (area or volume) is displayed.
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6) Other operations such as computin the area
formed by the sum of two distances multiplied
by a third distance are also possible.
For example:
7) The SONIN Model 10075 can only add like
units of measure. If contains a distance
and the display shows an area, pressin the
button will cause the area to be stored
in and the previously stored distance to
be lost.
TO RETRIEVE A STORED VALUE
IN AND :
1) Clear the display by pressin and immediately
releasin the button.
2) Once you have cleared the display, press the
or button to retrieve the readin
stored in that memory.
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
If you have any questions or need technical
assistance, e-mail to:
[email protected]
CUSTOMER SERVICE
SONIN takes pride in offering unmatched
customer service to owners of SONIN
products. If you have any questions or would
like additional information, please call:
1 - 800 - 223 - 7511 (USA)
or e-mail to:
[email protected]

TEMPERATURE COMPENSATION:
Because temperature affects the speed of sound,
the SONIN Model 10075 has automatic tempera-
ture compensation for reater accuracy. In order
to make the most of this feature, wait 1 minute for
each 1°F (2 minutes for each 1°C) of temperature
difference between cool and warm locations.
DISPLAYING TEMPERATURE TO IMPROVE
ACCURACY: Since temperature affects accuracy,
the SONIN Model 10075 is most accurate when
its internal temperature matches the air temperature.
To displ y temper ture: press and hold
key, then press key, the internal temperature
will appear on the display immediately (in °C when
m display units are selected or in °F if selected
display units are ft:in, ft:ft, yds).
To o back to measurement mode, press and
release key or press the measure key directly.
HINT: To speed equalization of the SONIN Model
10075's internal temperature versus air tempera-
ture, wave the unit back and forth in the air to
circulate room temperature air throu h the unit.
For additional information, see "Temperature" in
the section on Environment l Conditions.
LOW BATTERY INDICATOR:
Replace the battery when the BATT symbol appears
on the LCD.
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SPECIFICATIONS:
R nge:
Min: 1.5 ft (0.46 m)
Max: 60 ft (18.2 m)
Actual: Will vary dependin on
environmental conditions.
Accur cy:
99.5% ±1/4 in (or 99.5% ±1 cm)
when environmental conditions are as follows:
Temperature: 32 to 86°F (0 to 30°C)
Relative Humidity: 30 to 70%
Altitude: -328 to +328 ft (-0.1 to +0.1 km )
Wind Speed: Still Air
Ex mples:
At 15 ft (4.57 m) your readin will be within
1 1/4 ins (3 cm), And at 60 ft (18.2 m) your
readin will be within 3 3/4 ins (10 cm).
Resolution: 1/4 in (1 cm, 0.01 ft or 0.01 yd)
Ultr sonic Frequency: 40 kHz
L ser: 650nm, Semiconductor
S fety Cl ss: Class II, visible, non- hazardous
S fety prec utions: Do Not Stare Into Beam
B ttery: 9 volt (alkaline recommended)
Current Consumption: 8 - 13 mA
(Approximately 50 hours continuous use with
a new 9 volt, alkaline battery)
With Laser: 35-40 mA /15 hours
Oper ting Temper ture:
32 to 100°F (0 to 38°C)
Auto Shutoff:
Approximately 7 minutes after last key press.
Size: 5 7/8 x 2 7/8 x 1 3/4 ins
(147 x 75 x 45mm)
Weight: 6.2 oz (175 m) without battery
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ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
THAT COULD AFFECT
PERFORMANCE:
IMPORTANT: Ultrasonic Distance Measurin ,
Tools work best for quick and easy measurin and
estimatin . They are not intended for precision
work, althou h they can be very accurate under
optimal conditions.
Humidity - Humidity and temperature can affect
the ran e and accuracy of all ultrasonic distance
measurin tools. They may ive measurements
that are lon er or shorter than their specifications
(dependin on atmospheric conditions). The ran e
is lon est in hi h temperature/hi h humidity and
low temperature/low humidity and ran e is shortest
in hi h temperature/low humidity and low
temperature/hi h humidity.
Humidity effects on accuracy are reatest at hi h
temperatures and ne li ible at low temperatures.
At 100°F (38°C) and 99% R.H., the distance
measurement will be short by 0.6%. At 100°F
(38°C) and 0% Relative Humidity, the distance
measurement will be lon by 0.6%. At 32°F (0°C)
the distance measurement will essentially not be
affected.
Temper ture - Your SONIN Model 10075 has
unique automatic temperature compensation to
ensure consistency of measurements between 32°F
and 100°F (0°C to 38°C). The response rate of
this circuitry enables you to move between warm
and cold areas and measure with reasonable
accuracy. However, we recommend that you do
not leave your SONIN unit in very cold or very hot
conditions (e. . sunli ht in a car), as the unit will
then require more time to adjust to air temperature.
As lon as the internal temperature is equal to the
air temperature, accuracy is unaffected. Wait for
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the unit's internal temperature to equal the air
temperature or, add 1% of the measured distance
for each 10°F (5.5°C) that the measured tempera-
ture is below the actual temperature; subtract 1%
of the measured distance for each 10°F (5.5°C)
that the internal temperature is above the air
temperature. (See section on DISPLAYING
TEMPERATURE for instructions on how to obtain
a temperature measurement from your SONIN
Model 10075.)
Altitude/B rometric Pressure - Altitude and
barometric pressure can affect the ran e and
accuracy of all ultrasonic distance measurin tools.
As the altitude increases (barometric pressure
decreases), the ran e is reduced. As altitude
decreases (barometric pressure increases), the
ran e is increased. To correct for altitude (pressure)
effects on accuracy, subtract 0.4% of the measured
distance for each 1000 ft/ - 0.6" H (0.3 km/-
15mm H ) you are above sea level. Add 0.4% of
the measured distance for each 1000 ft/ +0.6"
H (0.3km/+15mm H ) you are below sea level
(sea level = 760mm H ).
Noise - Hi h frequency noise from machinery,
en ines, computers, stereos, TV sets, etc. can affect
the readin and you may et random readin s.
Stand away from or shut off this type of equipment
when measurin .
Outdoor Me surements - Your SONIN Model
10075 is desi ned for indoor use.

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FCC NOTE:
his device has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. hese
limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. his device generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning
the device off and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
- Increase separation between the device
and receiver
his Class B Digital Apparatus meets all
requirements of the Canadian Interference-
Causing Equipment Regulations.
DISCLAIMER:
he SONIN Laser argeting Range Finder
employs a sonar method of measurement. he
laser pointer in this unit is for reference purposes
only, and is not part of the measuring apparatus.
he laser pointer indicates the approximate
center of the target area to which measured.
he laser pointer neither measures, nor
increases the accuracy of measurement
performed by the unit using sound waves. he
accuracy of this measuring device is 99.5%
±1/4" of the distance measured.
he sound waves emitted from this unit spread
1 ft (30 cm) for every 10 ft (3m) measured.
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FIELD CALIBRATION:
This unit was calibrated under the circumstance
of 760 mmH atmosphere and 50% relative
humidity, if the unit is not used under such environ-
mental conditions, it may produce an error. The
built in users calibration mode is desi ned for the
user workin under other than standard conditions
such as hi h altitudes. After the unit is calibrated
all environmental errors are compensated and the
accuracy is improved.
To Field C libr te unit -
1) Turn the On/Off switch to the ON position.
2) Place unit 10 feet (or 3 meter) from the bottom
of the unit to a flat vertical surface.
3) Press and hold both and keys then
press key, the unit will turn on and process
calibration immediately.
4) When calibration is completed 10.00 ft.ft
(or 3.00 m) will displayed on the LCD.
5) Then turn off the unit and turn on a ain, the
new calibrated data will now used in all
measures.
NOTE - BEFORE CALIBRATING UNIT:
1) It is imperative that the unit be exactly 10 feet
(imperial) or 3 meter (metric) from the bottom
of the unit to a flat vertical surface.
2) Verify the temperature of the unit is within
± 1°C of the ambient temperature.
TO RESET BACK TO FACTORY DEFAULT
SETTING:
1) Turn OFF unit and turn in ON a ain.
2) Press and hold key then press . The
LCD will display (RESET). the
factory default settin now restored to the unit.
3) Then turn OFF unit and turn ON a ain to
resume measurin .