Stabila Laser Distancer LD 320 User manual

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Table of Contents
Instrument Set-up- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -2
Introduction- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -2
Overview - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -2
Display - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3
Insert batteries - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -3
Operations - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -4
Switching ON/OFF - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -4
Clear - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -4
Message Codes - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -4
Adjusting measuring reference - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -4
Distance unit setting - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4
Beep ON/OFF- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4
Measuring Functions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -5
Measuring single distance - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -5
Permament measuring- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -5
Area- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -6
Volume- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -6
Pythagoras (2-point) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -7
Pythagoras (3-point) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -7
Minimum Tracking - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -8
Maximum Tracking - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -8
Technical Data - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -9
Message Codes - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10
Care- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10
Warranty - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10
Safety Instructions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10
Areas of responsibility - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10
Permitted use - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11
Prohibited use - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -11
Hazards in use - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -11
Limits of use - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -11
Disposal - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -11
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)- - - - - - - - - - - -11
FCC statement (applicable in U.S.) - - - - - - - - - - - - -12
Laser classification- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -12
Labelling - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -12
EC Declaration of Conformity - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -13

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Instrument Set-up
Introduction
The safety instructions and the user manual should be
read through carefully before the product is used for the
first time.
The person responsible for the product must ensure that
all users understand these directions and adhere to them.
The symbols used have the following meanings:
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or an unintended use
which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or an unintended use
which, if not avoided, may result in minor injury and/or appreci-
able material, financial and environmental damage.
Important paragraphs which must be adhered to in practice
as they enable the product to be used in a technically
correct and efficient manner.
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Overview
Display
On/Measure/
Tracking
Area /
Volume /
Pythagoras/
Min./Max.
Tracking
Clear / Off
Measuring
reference /
Unit

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Display
Battery
Units
Area /
Volume
Min/Max
Measuring
Measuring
reference
Info
Pythagoras
Main line
Insert batteries
+
-
++
-
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To ensure a reli-
able use, do not
use zinc-carbon
batteries.
Change batter-
ies when battery
symbol is flash-
ing.

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Operations
Switching ON/OFF Clear Message Codes
2 sec
Device is
turned OFF.
1x
Undo last action.
2x
Leave actual
function, go to de-
fault operation
mode.
If the info icon appears with a
number, observe the instruc-
tions in section "Message
Codes".
Example:
Adjusting measuring reference
Distance is measured from the
front of the device.
1
Distance is measured from the rear
of the device (standard setting).
2
Distance unit setting Beep ON/OFF
Switch between the
following units:
0.000m
0.00m
0.00ft
0‘00‘‘ 1/16
0.00in
0 1/16in
2 sec
2 sec
simultaneously

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Measuring Functions
Measuring single distance
1
Aim active laser at target.
2
8.532 m
3
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Target surfaces: Measuring
errors can occur when meas-
uring to colourless liquids,
glass, styrofoam or semi-per-
meable surfaces or when
aiming at high gloss surfac-
es. Against dark surfaces the
measuring time increases.
Permament measuring
1
2 sec
8.532 m
Aim active laser at target.
2
The last value mea-
sured is displayed.
Stops permanent measur-
ing.
3

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Area
1
1x
2
Aim laser at first
target point.
3
4
Aim laser at sec-
ond target point.
24.352 m
2
5
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The result is shown in the
main line and the measured
value above.
Volume
1
2x
2
Aim laser at first
target point.
3
4
Aim laser at sec-
ond target point.
5
6
Aim laser at third
target point.
78.694 m
3
7
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The result is
shown in the
main line
and the
measured
value above.

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Pythagoras (2-point)
1
3x
2
Aim laser at up-
per point.
3
4
Aim laser rectan-
gular at lower
point.
8.294 m
5
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The result is shown
in the main line and
the measured dis-
tance above.
Pressing the meas-
uring key for 2 sec
in the function acti-
vates automatically
Minimum or Maxi-
mum measure-
ment.
Pythagoras (3-point)
1
4x
2
Aim laser at up-
per point.
3
4
Aim laser at rec-
tangular point.
5
6
Aim laser at lower point.
8.294 m
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The result is shown in the main
line and the measured distance
above.
Pressing the measuring key for
2 sec in the function activates
automatically Minimum or Maxi-
mum measurement.

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Minimum Tracking
1
5x
2.332 m
2.847 m
2Min.
Distance
Current
measured
value
2.332 m
3
Min.
Distance
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Min/max
measurement
is also availa-
ble for Py-
thagoras
calculations.
Maximum Tracking
1
6x
4.684 m
4.242 m
Max.
Distance
Current
measured
value
2
4.684 m
Max.
Distance
3
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Min/max
measurement
is also availa-
ble for Py-
thagoras
calculations.

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Technical Data
* applies for 100 % target reflectivity (white painted
wall), low background illumination, 25 ºC
** applies for 10 to 500 % target reflectivity, high back-
ground illumination, 0 ºC to + 40 ºC
*** Tolerances apply from 0.05 m to 10 m with a confi-
dence level of 95%. The maximum tolerance may
deteriorate to 0.15 mm/m between 10 m to 30 m and
to 0.2 mm/m for distances above 30 m
**** applies for 100 % target reflectivity, background
illumination of approximately 30'000 lux
Distance measurement
Typical Measuring Tolerance* ± 2.0 mm / 0.08 in ***
Maximum Measuring
Tolerance**
± 3.0 mm / 0.12 in ***
Typical Range* 50 m / 164 ft
Range at unfavourable
condition ****
40 m / 132 ft
Smallest unit displayed 1 mm / 1/16 in
Ø laser point
at distances
6 / 30 mm
(10 / 50 m)
General
Laser class 2
Laser type 635 nm, < 1 mW
Autom. laser switch off after 90 s
Autom. power switch-off after 180 s
Battery durability (2 x AAA) up to 3000 measure-
ments
Dimension (H x D x W) 100 x 54 x 30 mm
3.94 x 2.13 x 1.18 in
Weight (with batteries) 100 g / 3.21 oz
Temperature range:
- Storage
- Operation
-25 to 70 °C
-13 to 158 °F
0 to 40 °C
32 to 104 °F
Functions
Distance measuring yes
Min/Max measuring yes
Permanent measuring yes
Area yes
Volume yes
Pythagoras 2-point, 3-point
Display illumination yes

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Message Codes
If the message Error does not disappear
after switching on the device repeatedly,
contact the dealer.
If the message InFo appears with a
number, press the Clear button and
observe the following instructions:
Care
•Clean the device with a damp, soft cloth.
•Never immerse the device in water.
•Never use aggressive cleaning agents
or solvents.
Warranty
Stabila provides a two-year warranty for
the Stabila LD 320.
Futher information can be found on the
Internet at: www.stabila.de
Safety Instructions
The person responsible for the instrument
must ensure that all users understand
these directions and adhere to them.
Areas of responsibility
Responsibilities of the manufacturer
of the original equipment:
STABILA Messgeräte
Gustav Ullrich GmbH
P.O. Box 13 40 / D-76851 Annweiler
Landauer Str. 45 / D-76855 Annweiler
USA/Canada:
STABILA Inc.
332 Industrial Drive
South Elgin, IL 60177
1.800.869.7460
The company above is responsible for
supplying the product, including the User
Manual in a completely safe condition.
The company above is not responsible for
third party accessories.
Responsibilities of the person in
charge of the instrument:
•To understand the safety instructions on
the product and the instructions in the
User Manual.
•To be familiar with local safety regula-
tions relating to accident prevention.
•Always prevent access to the product by
unauthorised personnel.
No. Cause Correction
204 Calculation error Perform measurement
again.
252 Temperature too
high
Let device cool down.
253 Temperature too
low
Warm device up.
255 Received signal too
weak, measuring
time too long
Change target surface
(e.g. white paper).
256 Received signal too
high
Change target surface
(e.g. white paper).
257 Too much back-
ground light
Shadow target area.
258 Measurement
outside of meas-
uring range
Correct range.
260 Laser beam inter-
rupted
Repeat measurement.

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Permitted use
•Measuring distances
•Tilt measurement
Prohibited use
•Using the product without instruction
•Using outside the stated limits
•Deactivation of safety systems and
removal of explanatory and hazard
labels
•Opening of the equipment by using tools
(screwdrivers, etc.)
•Carrying out modification or conversion
of the product
•Use of accessories from other manufac-
turers without express approval
•Deliberate dazzling of third parties; also
in the dark
•Inadequate safeguards at the surveying
site (e.g. when measuring on roads,
construction sites, etc.)
•Deliberate or irresponsible behaviour on
scaffolding, when using ladders, when
measuring near machines which are
running or near parts of machines or
installations which are unprotected
•Aiming directly in the sun
Hazards in use
WARNING
Watch out for erroneous measurements if
the instrument is defective or if it has been
dropped or has been misused or modified.
Carry out periodic test measurements.
Particularly after the instrument has been
subject to abnormal use, and before,
during and after important measurements.
CAUTION
Never attempt to repair the product your-
self. In case of damage, contact a local
dealer.
WARNING
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
Limits of use
Refer to section "Technical data".
The device is designed for use in
areas permanently habitable by
humans. Do not use the product in explo-
sion hazardous areas or in aggressive
environments.
Disposal
CAUTION
Flat batteries must not be disposed of with
household waste. Care for the environ-
ment and take them to the collection points
provided in accordance with national or
local regulations.
The product must not be disposed with
household waste.
Dispose of the product appropri-
ately in accordance with the
national regulations in force in your
country.
Adhere to the national and country specific
regulations.
Product specific treatment and waste
management can be downloaded from our
homepage.
Electromagnetic Compatibility
(EMC)
WARNING
The device conforms to the most stringent
requirements of the relevant standards
and regulations.
Yet, the possibility of causing interference
in other devices cannot be totally
excluded.
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FCC statement (applicable in U.S.)
This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential instal-
lation.This equipment generates, uses and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful inter-
ference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that inter-
ference will not occur in a particular instal-
lation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interfer-
ence by one or more of the following
measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
•Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on
a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
Laser classification
The device produces visible laser beams,
which are emitted from the instrument:
It is a Class 2 laser product in accordance
with:
•IEC60825-1 : 2007 „Radiation safety of
laser products“
Laser Class 2 products:
Do not stare into the laser beam or direct it
towards other people unnecessarily. Eye
protection is normally afforded by aversion
responses including the blink reflex.
WARNING
Looking directly into the beam with optical
aids (e.g. binoculars, telescopes) can be
hazardous.
CAUTION
Looking into the laser beam may be
hazardous to the eyes.
Labelling
Subject to change (drawings, descriptions
and technical data) without prior notice.
Laser Radiation
Do not stare into the beam
Laser class 2
acc. IEC 60825-1:2007
Maximum radiant power: <1mW
Emitted wavelength: 620-690nm
Beam divergence: 0.16 x 0.6 mrad
Impulse duration: 0.2 x 10
-9
s - 0.8 x 10
-9
s

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EC Declaration of Conformity