Stabila TECH 1000 DP User manual

How true pro's measure
TECH 1000 DP
Operating instructions

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Contents
Section Page
• 1. Intended use 3
• 2. Components of the unit 4
• 3. Display elements 5
• 4. Commissioning 6
• 4.1 Power supply - Charging the Li-ion rechargeable battery 6
• 4.2 M12 socket pin assignment 6
• 4.3 Connection cable 7
• 4.4 Switching the unit on 7
• 5. Functions 8
• 5.1 Visual guidance 8
• 5.2 Acoustic guidance 9
• 5.3 Automatic display inversion 9
• 5.4 Setting the "MODE" unit of measurement 10
• 5.5 Locking the measurement with "HOLD" 10
• 5.6 Freely selectable zero position "REF" 11
• 6. "FUNC" button settings 12
• 7. Checking the measuring tool 13
• 7.1 Accuracy check 13
• 7.2 Calibration -– Adjustment 13
• 7.3 Calibration 14
• 7.4 Adjusting the sensor 15
• 7.5 Error messages 18
• 8. Data transfer 19
• 8.1 Querying the measurement 20
• 8.2 Changing the bus address 21
• 8.3 Error codes 21
• 8.4 Auto mode 22
• 8.5 Print mode 22
• 9. STABILA Analytics evaluation software (optional) 23
• 10. Technical data 23

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1. Intended use
Congratulations on the purchase of your STABILA measuring
tool. The STABILA TECH 1000 DP is a digital measuring tool
for measuring inclinations.
If you still have questions aer reading through the
operating instructions, you can obtain advice by
telephone:
[phone]
Equipment and functions:
• Tough, independent 360° digital protractor for quick and
accurate measurements
• Integrated rare-earth magnet for attachment
• Integrated V-groove for aligning on round surfaces
• Integrated T-groove for attachment
• Integrated Li-ion rechargeable battery
• Digital protractor with fast, direct transfer of
measurement data via a RS485 interface
• Digital protractor for measuring / monitoring via
MODBUS-compatible data trac
• Carrying case
• Mains adapter
• RS 485 data cable <− > open
• RS 485 data cable <− > USB (optional)
• STABILA Analytics evaluation soware (optional)

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Display
Mains adapter connection, M12 socket
Rare-earth magnet
T-groove profile for securing with M4 groove stones, e.g.
Bosch Rexroth®or square nut in accordance with DIN 557
V-shape for aligning on round surfaces
Buttons:
Units of measurement: °, %, mm/m, in/ft
Function selection
Lighting, acoustic guidance, keylock, unit settings, Auto
OFF, baud rate, battery status
Calibration, sensor adjustment
Confirm entry
On/Off
Reference – freely selectable zero position
HOLD – lock measurements
Print mode – manual transmission of measurements
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2. Components of the unit
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Acoustic guidance: activated
See chapter 7.4
Keylock: activated
Data traffic
See chapter 4.1
Units of measurement: °, %, mm/m, in/ft
See chapter 7.4
Hold: activated
Reference: activated
Position indicator
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3. Display elements

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The Li-ion rechargeable battery is charged using the mains
adapter provided. Alternatively, the battery can be charged
using the USB connection cable provided, as well as the
M12 RS485 connection. The charging time depends on
the maximum charging current of the source. Remaining
connected to the mains adapter for a long period of time
will not damage the Li-ion rechargeable battery.
Other power sources can damage the measuring tool!
Before using the unit for the rst time, ensure that the
rechargeable battery is fully charged!
Charging time: approx. 3 hours.
• After 1 hour, the Li-ion rechargeable battery will be
charged to approx. 80%.
• Charging temperature range: 0 °C – 40 °C
• Do not allow the Li-ion rechargeable battery to become
fully discharged.
• The performance of the Li-ion rechargeable battery is
dependant on temperature.
LCD indicator:
Symbol not displayed – rechargeable battery is charged
Low battery level
If connected to the mains – rechargeable battery is being
charged
If connected to the mains – rechargeable battery is fully
charged
4.1 Power supply
- Charging the Li-ion rechargeable battery
+ 5VDC
GND
4.2 M12 socket pin assignment
When charging via the M12 socket, observe the following:
- Correct polarity
- Voltage: + 4.75V(DC) ... +5.25V(DC)
- Charging current: > 100 mA ... 2000 mA
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4.4 Switching the unit on
Hold
Ref
Adj. data
4.3 Connection cable
Pin assignment for the enclosed connection cable to the
M12 socket
After switching on with the "ON/OFF" button, an automatic
test is carried out. All the display's segments are shown.
After the end of the test, the version number S x.xx of the
software is briefly displayed and the automatic switch-off
time (Auto OFF) is shown.
9600 Bd = standard
An acoustic signal indicates that the unit is ready for
operation.
The display shows the angle measured in the set unit of
measurement.

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Triangles representing the inclination indicate the position
of the digital protractor in relation to the horizontal or
vertical axis.
The 2 "centre display" bars indicate the precise position
at which the vertical or horizontal axis is reached.
Display showing direction of inclination
0.01° - 45.00°
270.01° - 315.00°
45.00 ° - 89.99°
135.00° - 179.99°
225.00° - 269.99°
315.00° - 359.99°
90.01° - 135.00°
180.01° - 225.00°
0.00°
90.00°
180.00°
270.00°
5. Functions
5.1 Visual guidance
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5.2 Acoustic guidance
The acoustic guidance is selected via the "FUNC" button.
The tone sequence speeds up as the 0°, 90°, 180° and
270° positions are approached in a range of +/- 2°.
A change in the pitch indicates that these positions have
been exceeded.
A continuous signal tone confirms the precise point at
which 0°, 90°,180° and 270° are reached.
This function is not active in interface mode.
5.3 Automatic display inversion
The display is inverted for overhead measurements so that
it is always legible.

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in/ft
5.5 Locking the measurement with "HOLD"
The current measurement can be locked by pressing the
"HOLD" button. The relevant inclination triangle and the
bars flash. The "Hold" symbol is displayed continuously.
The measurement is displayed continuously.
The locked measurement is deleted by pressing the "HOLD"
button again or switching the unit off.
5.4 Setting the "MODE" unit of measurement
The unit of measurement is set by pressing the "MODE"
button several times.
° Precise Display in 0.01° increments
° Rough Display in 0.1° increments
% Display in 0.1% increments
mm/m Display in 1 mm/m increments
in/ft Display in 0.01 in/ft increments
The set unit of measurement is retained after the unit is
switched off.
100%
0%
0%
°
1000 mm/m
0 mm/m
°
0°
359.99°
0°
359.9°
0 in/ft
12 in/ft
0 in/ft
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20.05°
= 25.05°
+ 5°
> 3 sec
= 20.05°
25.05°
Ref
3 sec
5.6 Freely selectable zero position "REF"
The "REF" button can be used to select any set angle as
0° reference. The angle details now displayed relate to this
reference angle. The displayed valueflashes with this setting.
A:
The reference angle value is displayed for 3 seconds by
briefly pressing the "REF" button.
B:
The reference angle is deleted by:
• Pressing and holding (≥ 3 sec) the "REF" button
If the keylock is active, this must be disabled first.
• Switching off
• The automatic switch-off function
The zero position then refers back to the original setting.
The alignment selected for the digital
protractor must not be changed during the
reference function, as this could lead to a
display error.
A
B
Ref
Ref
Ref
Ref
20.05°
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The user can switch between the different setting options
by repeatedly pressing the "FUNC" button. While the display
is flashing, the selected function can be confirmed with the
"ENTER" button. If no button is pressed, the "FUNC" menu
closes after a short time.
The "ON/OFF", "FUNC" and "ENTER" buttons are always
active.
With battery operation: switch between 0.2 and 2 hours.
The unit is permanently on when connected to an external
power supply.
The baud rate can be set from 1200 – 19,200 Bd.
The Analytics evaluation software can only be connected
with a baud rate of 9600 Bd.
6. "FUNC" button settings
Ref
Adj. data
6.1. Lighting
6.2 Acoustic guidance
6.3 Keylock
6.4 STABILA internal
information
6.5 Auto OFF
6.6 Baud rate
6.7 Unit address
6.8 Battery status

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7.1 Accuracy check
To prevent measuring errors, the accuracy of the
measuring tool must be checked at regular intervals;
for example, each time before beginning work,
or after a heavy impact or extreme fluctuations in
temperature.
Step 1:
Place the unit with the lower measuring sole on as horizon-
tal a surface as possible (e.g. a table) with the display side
facing the user. Determine the measurement.
Step 2:
Turn the unit by 180° in the same position.
Step 3:
The rear of the unit is now facing the user.
Calculating the error:
0.00° − display = A
360.00° − display = B
If A+B is greater than ± 0.05°, the tool must be recalibrated.
7.2 Calibration -– Adjustment
By pressing the "CAL/ADJ" button repeatedly, the user can
switch between CAL2P = calibration in relation to the meas-
uring sole and ADJ4P = sensor adjustment. The selected
function is confirmed by pressing the "ENTER" button.
7. Checking the measuring tool
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7.3 Calibration
Step 1: Once "Calibration" has been selected with the
"CAL/ADJ" button, confirm by pressing "Enter".
Display: CAL2P
Step 2:
Place the unit with the lower measuring sole on as horizontal
a surface as possible (e.g. a table) with the display side
facing the user. Calibration is started by pressing the
"CAL/ADJ" button. "CAL" flashes in the display.
Display: CAL2
Calibration step 2 successfully completed
Step 3:
Turn the unit by 180° in the same position.
Step 4:
The rear of the unit is now facing the user. The second
calibration is started by pressing the "CAL/ADJ" button.
"CAL" flashes in the display.
"rdy" display: Calibration completed successfully!
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B
C
D
7.4 Adjusting the sensor
The sensor must be adjusted if the "temperature" or "Adj."
symbols are shown in the display.
A:
All 4 planes are adjusted during the sensor adjustment.
B:
The sensor can only be adjusted if the two black bars appear
on the display (in the range of 0°, 90°, 180° and 270°).
C:
"ADJ" flashes during sensor adjustment of the respective
plane.
D:
Planes that have not been adjusted are not displayed.
Successfully adjusted planes are permanently indicated in
the display.
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7.4 Adjusting the sensor
Step 1:
Once "Sensor adjustment" has been selected with the
"CAL/ADJ" button, confirm by pressing "Enter".
Display: ADJ4P
Step 2:
Hold the unit in plane 1.
Press the "CAL/ADJ" buttons.
If the plane has been adjusted successfully, it is displayed
permanently.
Step 3:
Turn the unit by 90° to plane 2.
Press the "CAL/ADJ" button.
If the plane has been adjusted successfully, it is displayed
permanently.
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7.4 Adjusting the sensor
Step 4:
Turn the unit by 90° to plane 3.
Press the "CAL/ADJ" button.
If the plane has been adjusted successfully, it is displayed
permanently.
Step 5:
Turn the unit by 90° to plane 4.
Press the "CAL/ADJ" button.
"rdy" display: Sensor adjustment completed successfully!
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Adj.
7.5 Error messages
The sensor must be adjusted if the "temperature" or "ADJ"
symbols are shown in the display.
Display: Error
The measuring unit must not be moved or subjected to vi-
brations during the calibration/sensor adjustment. This can
lead to measurement errors.
Display: - - - -
Measuring unit inclination around longitudinal axis > 10°
Display: mains connection/battery symbol flashes
Temperature too high or too low to operate the rechargea-
ble battery
Display: mains connection/battery symbol flashes quickly
Charging voltage too high or too low
Display: only the lightning symbol flashes quickly
Rechargeable battery is faulty

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8. Data transfer
Multiple-participant mode:
This mode enables multiple participants with different unit addresses but
the same baud rate to connect to the MODBUS.
MODBUS function Description
Query current angle in 1/100°
Query print angle in 1/100°
Software version
Serial number 1
Serial number 2
Change bus address
Switch off measuring unit
Analysis of data connection
protocol
The transmission protocol is configured in accordance with the MODBUS standard.
Characterformat: 1 start bit, 8 data bits, 2 stop bits, no parity
Baud rate: Default setting: 9600 Bd
Possible: 1200 Bd ... 19,200 Bd
Idle period: at least 3.5 characters between two messages
Unit address: Default setting: 032 d
Possible: 001 d….. 247 d
Please note: The data connection is interrupted if there is no query for > 2 seconds.
To prevent errors when analysing measurements, the angle is only transmitted in degrees.
The REF and HOLD settings are deleted.

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Structure of the read command function 03 h
Example: querying the current angle ( register ] )
Structure of the response function 03 h
Example: response at 45.00°
20 h03 h02 h11 h94 h01 h70 h
8.1 Querying the measurement