Stabila TECH 106 T User manual

Operating instructions
TECH 106 T

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Contents
Section Page
• 1. Intended use 3
•2. Safety information 3
•3.1. Components of the unit 4
• 3.2 Buttons: 5
•4. Display elements 5
•5. Commissioning 6
•5.1
Inserting batteries/battery replacement 6
• 5.2 Switching the unit on 6
•6. Functions 7
•6.1 Visual guidance 7
• 6.2 Acoustic guidance 8
• 6.3 Automatic display inversion 8
• 6.4 Setting the MODE unit of measurement 9
• 6.5 Locking the measurement with HOLD 9
• 6.6 Freely selectable zero position REF 10
• 6.7 Lighting 11
• 6.8 Key lock 11
• 6.9 Automatic switch-off time: Auto OFF 11
• 7. Tilt function 12
•8. Usage 13
• 8.1 Usage as telescopic spirit level 13
• 8.2 Assembling the grippers 13
• 8.3 Grid dimensions for the frame construction 14
• 8.4 Placement in the timber frame 15
• 9. Checking the measuring tool 16
•9.1 Accuracy check 16
• 9.3 Adjusting the sensor 18
• 10. Error messages 23
• 11. Technical data 24

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1. Intended use
Congratulations on the purchase of your STABILA measuring tool.
The STABILA TECH 106 T is an electronic spirit level with 2 digital displays for measuring
inclinations and angles. The telescopic extension enables an extremely large surface to
be measured. The grippers allow the spirit level to be secured in timber frames so that
entire frame elements can be aligned quickly.
If you still have questions aer reading through the operating instructions, you
can obtain advice by telephone:
800-869-7460
Equipment and functions:
• 2x vertical vials for vertical leveling, in reverse position too
• 1x horizontal vial for horizontal leveling, in reverse position too
• 2 measuring surfaces
•2x finger-grip openings
• Electronic module with 2 digital displays for accurately determining inclinations
• Telescopic extension with scales on both sides for straightforward presetting
• Clamping lever to secure the telescopic extension at any length when using it as a
spirit level
• 2 wall grips that mount to top and bottom plate for hands-free operation
• Telescopic extension can be precisely secured in 5 positions in the grid spacing of
frame systems
2. Safety information
Read the safety instructions and operating instructions through carefully.

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3.1. Components of the unit
Electronic module
(dust-proof and waterproof in accordance with IP 65)
Battery compartment lid
2 displays
Vials – vertical and horizontal
2 measuring surfaces
Telescopic extension with scales on both sides
Snap-ins
Clamping lever with spring-loaded bolt
Gripper
Gripper with spring mechanism

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4. Display elements
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3.2 Buttons:
On/Off
Units of measurement: °, %, mm/m, in/ft
Calibration and sensor adjustment
HOLD – locking measurements
Reference – freely selectable zero position
Acoustic guidance
Key lock
Display lighting
Elements for visual guidance
Acoustic guidance: activated
Battery low – see chapter 5.1
Units of measurement: °, %, mm/m, in/ft
Significant temperature change – see chapter 9
Reference: activated
Sensor calibration necessary – see chapter 9
Key lock: activated

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2x 1,5V
Alkaline
AA, LR6, Mignon
MN 1500
5.1 Inserting batteries/battery replacement
5. Commissioning
5.2 Switching the unit on
Unscrew battery compartment lid on rear, insert new
batteries according to symbol in battery compartment.
Suitable rechargeable batteries can also be used.
The wedge in the battery door opposite the fastening
screw needs to be engaged into the module prior to
tightening the screw in order to ensure a watertight
seal.
LCD:
low battery charge - insert new battery
Dispose of used batteries at suitable collection
points - not with household waste.
Do not leave in unit!
Remove the batteries if you do not intend
to use the unit for some time!
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.
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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6.1 Visual guidance
6. Functions
90°
In the range of ±15° to the horizontal (0°) or to the vertical
(90°), arrows show which way to turn the digital protractor
to reach 0° or 90°.
The 2 "center display" bars indicate the precise position at
which 0° or 90° is reached.

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6.3 Automatic display inversion
6.2 Acoustic guidance
The display is inverted for overhead measurements so that
they are always easy to read.
The acoustic guidance is activated/deactivated using the
"Loudspeaker" button. The tone sequence speeds up as
the 0° or 90° position is approached in a range of ± 2°.
A change in the pitch indicates that these positions have
been exceeded.
A continuous tone confirms the precise point at which 0° or
90° is reached.

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6.4 Setting the MODE unit of measurement
The unit of measurement is set by pressing the "MODE"
button several times.
° Fine: Display in 0.01° steps
° Rough: Display in 0.1° steps
%: Display in 0.1 % steps
mm/m: Display in 1 mm/m steps
in/ft decimal: Display in 0.01 in/ft steps
in/ft fraction: Display in 1/8 in/ft steps
The set unit of measurement is retained after the unit is
switched off.
0,1˚
0,05°
6.5 Locking the measurement with HOLD
The current measurement can be locked by pressing the
"HOLD" button. The visual guidance indicator flashes.
The measurement is displayed continuously.
The locked measurement is deleted by pressing the "HOLD"
button again or switching the unit off.

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+5°
(= 25° )
0°
(= 20° )
20°
( + 5° )
RESET
REFERENCE
REFERENCE
20°
3 sec
3 sec
2 sec
A
B
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 value flashes with
this setting.
A
The reference angle value is displayed for 2 seconds by
briefly pressing the "REF” button.
B
The reference angle is deleted by:
•pressing and holding (≥ 3 sec) the "REF“ button.
The activated button lock must be released before
deleting the angle.
•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.
6.6 Freely selectable zero position REF

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on = 60 sec on = ∞
≥ 5 sec
≥ 3 sec
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1h~7,5 min 2h
1h
6.7 Lighting
Briefly pressing the "Lighting" button switches the display
lighting on for approx. 60 seconds.
Pressing and holding (≥ 5 sec) the "Lighting" button makes
the lighting darker and switches it on permanently.
The lighting is switched off by pressing the "Lighting"
button again, or by switching off the unit.
6.9 Automatic switch-o time: Auto OFF
Pressing the "Lighting" and "Acoustic guidance" buttons at
the same time allows the automatic switch-off time to be
changed from 1/8 of an hour (approx. 7.5 minutes) to 2 hours.
The set switch-off time is retained after the unit is switched
off and is displayed briefly when it is switched on again.
6.8 Key lock
Function: Key lock to prevent inadvertent activation.
Display after activation: key symbol.
The lock is activated for the following buttons:
"MODE, CAL, HOLD, REF"
The key lock remains active after switching the unit off and
back on again!
Pressing and holding (≥ 3 sec) the "Key" button disables the
key lock.

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7. Tilt function
The measuring surfaces of the electronic spirit level should
be positioned precisely for all measurement work.
If positioned/tilted in excess of 5°, the tilt function
prevents incorrect measurements. The display doesn't
then show anymeasurements.
5° 5°
5° 5°

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8. Usage
8.1 Usage as telescopic spirit level
The telescopic extension enables an extremely large surface
to be measured. Using the clamping lever, the telescopic
extension can be secured at any length. Scales on both
sides facilitate quick presetting.
8.2 Assembling the grippers
Slide the grippers onto the profile and secure them in the
groove using the M5 grub screw.

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8.3 Grid dimensions for the frame construction
The snap-ins are positioned at the standard dimensions for
a timber frame construction. The spring-loaded bolt on the
eccentric clamp engages precisely.

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8.4 Placement in the timber frame
Once the spirit level has been preset to the required
grid dimension, place it in the timber frame with the
spring element.
The spring element must be compressed.
Next, place the upper measuring surface of the
telescopic extension in the frame.
When you let go, the spring element pushes the
spirit level securely into the timber frame.
The spring element ensures that the spirit level is
positioned right against the timber frame.
Only use with
timber materials
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The grippers may only be used to clamp the spirit level
in the timber frame. They are not spacers and are not
designed for direct measurement with the spirit level.

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0° - 0.05° = OK
> 0.05° CAL.
10 sec
9. Checking the measuring tool
9.1 Accuracy check
To prevent incorrect measurements, the
accuracy must be checked at regular inter-
vals, e.g. before you start work, or aer hard
knocks or major changes in temperature.
Step 1:
Switch on the electronic spirit level. Use the vial to accurately
align the unit to a wall, for example, until the vial bubble is
in the middle between the vial rings.
Step 2:
Wait 10 seconds. If the value displayed is > 0.05°,
the electronic spirit level must be recalibrated.
If mainly used for vertical measurements, the accuracy
check can also be undertaken with the vertical vial.

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180°
5 sec
9.2 Calibration
1. Switch on the electronic spirit level. Use the vial to
accurately align the unit to a wall, for example, until
the vial bubble is in the middle between the vial rings.
If mainly used for vertical measurements, the calibration
can also be undertaken with the vertical vial.
2. Hold the electronic spirit level in this position and press
the CAL button.
The CAL display shows calibration mode.
3. Calibration starts when the CAL button is pressed again.
Newly calibrated value with
deviation of ≥ 1° from
factory setting
Recalibrate spirit level
Vibration during
calibration
Recalibrate spirit level
Calibration completed
successfully
Spirit level ready
The reverse test checks the calibration.
Angle ≤ 0.1° to normal
position
Spirit level ready

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9.3 Adjusting the sensor
Calibration in 4 positions is needed if the following is
displayed:
1. The reverse test angle is ≥ 0.1° to the normal position
--> too great a deviation.
2. Change in internal reference
3. Change in temperature since last calibration.
The electronic spirit level is calibrated in 4 measuring posi-
tions consecutively, turning 90° / 180° each time.
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° and 90°).
C:
CAL and the planes still to be adjusted flash alternate-
ly while the sensor is being adjusted for the respective
plane..
D:
Planes that have not been adjusted flash in the display.
Successfully adjusted planes are permanently indicated
in the display.

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Flashing segments indicate the positions still to be calibrated.
Non-flashing segments indicate the positions already
calibrated.
9.3 Adjusting the sensor
Step 1:
Simultaneously press the "MODE"and "CAL"buttons.
Align the electronic spirit level accurately against a wall
and press the CAL button to confirm.
Step 1 must be performed with the vial. This ensures
that the spirit level, the horizontal vial and the
sensor are synchronised with each other.
Align the electronic spirit level accurately against a wall
and press the CAL button to confirm.

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180°
9.3 Adjusting the sensor
Step 2:
The electronic spirit level is turned 180° and aligned using
the arrows displayed.
The electronic spirit level is aligned horizontally using the
arrows displayed.
The 2 "center display"bars indicate the precise position
at which the horizontal is reached.
Confirm by pressing the CAL button.
Flashing segments indicate the positions still to be
calibrated.
Non-flashing segments indicate the positions already
calibrated.