Bosch DLR165 User Manual

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(DLA001)

(1609203U10)

(DLA002)

(1609203R97)

(1609203R92)

(1609203R93)

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General Safety Rules

DANGER

source. Never aim light at another person or object other than the workpiece.

WARNING

shock, fire and/or serious injury.

LASER RADIATION. AVOID DIRECT EYE EXPOSURE. DO NOT stare into the laser light

Laser light can damage your eyes.

Read all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric

Safety Rules for Rangefinder

Working safely with the rangefinder is possible only when the operating and safety information are read completely and the instructions contained therein are strictly followed. Never make warning labels on the rangefinder unrecognizable.

Never aim the beam at a workpiece with a reflective surface.

sheet steel or similar reflective surfaces are not recommended for laser use. Reflective surfaces could direct the beam back toward the operator.

Take care to recognize the accuracy and range of the device.

be accurate if used beyond the rated range of the device.

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazards.

Bright shiny reflective

Measurement may not

Have the rangefinder repaired only through qualified specialists using original spare parts.

This ensures that the safety of the

rangefinder is maintained.

Do not allow children to use the laser rangefinder without supervision.

could unintentionally blind other persons.

Do not point the laser beam at persons or animals and do not look into the laser beam yourself, not even from a large distance.

Do not use the laser viewing glasses as safety goggles.

are used for improved visualization of the laser beam, but they do not protect against laser radiation.

Do not use the laser viewing glasses as sun glasses or in traffic.

glasses do not afford complete UV protection and reduce color perception.

They

The laser viewing glasses

The laser viewing

Functional Description

INTENDED USE

The rangefinder is intended for measuring distances, lengths, heights, clearances and for calculating areas and volumes. The rangefinder is suitable for interior and exterior construction site measuring.

PRODUCT FEATURES

The numbering of the product features shown refers to the illustration of the digital laser rangefinder on the graphic pages.

1 Clear button “C” 2 Memory subtraction button “M–”

Memory add button “M+” Length and continuous measurement

button

5 Area, volume and indirect length

measurement button

6 Display 7 Alignment aid 8 Laser warning label 9 Measuring button 10 Reference point button 11 Memory retrieve button “M=” 12

Continuous laser beam/change “unit of measure” button

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13 On/Off button 14 Extension pin 15 Latch of the extension pin 16 Latch of battery lid 17 Battery lid 18 Serial number 19 Laser beam outlet 20 Reception lens 21 1/4" threaded hole for mounting optional

tripod

22 23 24 25 Hand strap 26 Hand strap mounting post

Laser viewing glasses * Laser target plate* Protective case

Battery indication

a b Measured value/result c Unit of measure d Measurement reference point e Laser switched on f Individual measured value (for length

measurement: result)

g Variable measuring modes

Area measurement Volume measurement Indirect length measurement

h Measured value stored

* Optional Accessories

DISPLAY ELEMENTS

Length measurement

Technical Data

Digital Laser Rangefinder DLR165K

Article number 3 601 K16 014

Dimensions 2 1/4" x 4" x 1 1/4" (58 x 100 x 32 mm) Measuring range

Distance measuring accuracy – typical accuracy ±1.5 mm (±1/16 in) – accuracy range 1.5 mm to 3 mm (±1/16 in to 1/8 in) Measuring duration – typical – maximum 4 s Lowest indication unit 1/16 in; 0.005 ft; 1 mm Operating temperature (+14° F … + 122° F)*

*Continuous measurement mode, max. +40 °C (104 °F) Storage temperature (– 4 °F ... –158 °F)

Relative air humidity, max. 90 % Laser class 2 Laser type 635 nm, <1 mW Laser beam diameter (at 25 °C/77 – at 10 m (33 ft) distance 6 mm (1/4 in) – at 50 m (165 ft) distance 30 mm (1 3/16 in) Batteries 4 x 1.5 V LR03 (AAA) Rechargeable battery 4 x 1.2 V KR03 (AAA) Battery service life, approx.

Individual measurements, approx.

– – Continuous measurement mode, approx. 5 Hours

Automatic switch-off after approx. – Laser 20 s – rangefinder (without measurement) 5 min Weight according to EPTA-Procedure 01/2003 Protection class (excluding battery compartment) IP 54 (dust and splashwater protected)

0.05 ... 50 m (2 in ... 165 ft)

<0.5 s

– 10 °C ... +50 °C*

–20 °C ... +70 °C

°F), approx.

30000

0.18 kg (6.35 oz)

A) The working range increases depending on how well the laser light is reflected from the surface of the target (scattered, not reflective)

and with increased brightness of the laser point to the ambient light intensity (interior spaces, twilight). In unfavorable conditions

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(e.g. when measuring outdoors at intense sunlight), it may be necessary to use the target plate.

B) +0.1 mm/m (+1/32 in per 26 ft) in case of unfavorable conditions, e.g. intense sun irradiation.

Preparation

INSERTING/REPLACING THE BATTERY

Use only alkali-manganese or rechargeable batteries.

Fewer measurements are possible when using

1.2 V rechargeable batteries as compared with

1.5 V batteries.

To open the battery lid the battery lid and remove the battery lid. Insert the supplied batteries. When inserting, pay attention to the correct polarity according to the representation on the inside of the battery compartment.

When the battery symbol appears in the display for the first time, then at least 100 measurements are still possible. The batteries must be replaced when the battery symbol

16 in the direction of the arrow

17, press the latch of

Please observe the article number on the type plate of your rangefinder. The trade names of the individual rangefinders may vary.

The rangefinder can be clearly identified with the serial number

flashes; taking measurements is no longer possible.

Always replace all batteries at the same time. Only use batteries from one brand and with the identical capacity.

• Remove the batteries from the rangefinder when not using it for extended periods.

When storing for extended periods, the batteries can corrode and discharge themselves.

INSTALLING HAND STRAP

Feed string loop on end of hand strap 25 under hand strap mounting post 26 and pull out on other side. Feed hand strap string loop end and pull tight.

18 on the type plate.

25 through

Operation

• Protect the rangefinder against moisture and direct sun irradiation.

• Do not expose the rangefinder to extreme temperatures or variations in temperature.

To switch on the rangefinder, either press the On/Off button When switching on the rangefinder, the laser beam is not switched on yet.

To switch off the rangefinder, press the On/Off button

To save the batteries, the rangefinder switches off automatically after approx. 5 minutes when no measurement is carried out.

When a measured value has been stored, it is retained in automatic switch-off mode. When switching on the rangefinder again, indicated in the display.

The rangefinder offers a variety of different measuring modes that can be selected by

INITIAL OPERATION

Switching On and Off

13 or the measuring button 9.

13.

“M” is

Measuring Procedure

pushing the corresponding mode button (see “Measuring Mode”). After switching on, the rangefinder is in the “length measurement mode”.

Also, it is possible to select any of the four different reference points for the measurement by pushing the reference point button “Selecting the Reference Point”). After switching on, the rear edge of the rangefinder is preset as the reference point.

Upon selection of the measuring mode and the reference point, all further steps are carried out by pushing the measuring button 9.

With the reference point selected, place the rangefinder against the desired measuring line (e.g. a wall).

Push the measuring button laser beam.

WARNING

do not look into the laser beam yourself, not even from a large distance.

Do not point the laser beam at persons or animals and

9 to switch on the

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Aim the laser beam at the target surface. Push the measuring button m

easurement.

In the continuous measurement mode and continuous laser beam mode, the measurement already starts upon first actuation of the measuring button

The measured value appears after 0.5 to 4 seconds. The duration of the measurement depends on the distance, the light conditions and the reflection properties of the target surface. The end of the measurement is indicated by a signal tone. The laser beam is switched off automatically upon completion of the measurement.

When no measurement has taken place approx. 20 seconds after sighting, the laser beam is switched off automatically to save the batteries.

Selecting the Reference Point

For measuring, it is possible to select from four different reference points:

• The rear edge of the rangefinder (e.g., when placing the rangefinder flush against a wall),

• The rear edge of the extension pin for measurements out of corners).

• The front edge of the rangefinder (e.g., as when measuring from the edge of a table onward),

• The center of the 1/4” threaded hole is for measuring with the tripod).

To select the reference point, push button repeatedly until the required reference point is indicated in the display. Each time after switching on, the rear edge of the rangefinder is preset as the reference point.

The unit of measure can be changed any time for display of the measured values, even for already measured or calculated values.

as well as stored measured values can only be displayed in “ft” or “m”.

To change the unit of measure, push button until a new unit of measure is displayed.

(see figures A–D)

Changing the Unit of Measure

9 again to initiate the

14 (e.g.,

21 (e.g.,

The three units of measure shown left are available for display of current length measurements.

Area and volume values

The unit-of-measure setting is retained when switching the rangefinder on or off.

If required, the rangefinder can be set so that the laser beam stays on in between measurements. For this, briefly push button

12. The indication “LASER” lights up continuously in the display.

do not look into the laser beam yourself, not even from a large distance.

In this setting, the laser beam also remains switched on between measurements; to take a measurement, it is only required to push the measuring button

To switch off the continuous laser beam, briefly push button off. When switching on again, the rangefinder is in normal operation; the laser beam only appears when pushing the measuring button

For length measurements, push button 4 until the indicator for length measurement

the display.

For area measurements, push button 5 until the indicator for area measurement appears in the display.

on between both measurements.

After taking the second measurement, the area/surface is automatically calculated and displayed. The last individual measured value is indicated at the bottom in the display, while the final result is shown at the top.

Continuous Laser Beam

WARNING

appears in the display.

Do not point the laser beam at persons or animals and

9 once.

12 again or switch the rangefinder

MEASURING MODES

Length Measurement

Push the measuring button 9 once for sighting and once more to take the measurement.

The measured value is indicated at the bottom in

Area Measurement

Afterwards, measure the length and the width, one after another, in the same manner as a length measurement. The laser beam remains switched

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For volume measurements, push button 5

Volume Measurement

until the indicator for volume measurement

appears in the display.

Afterwards, measure the length, width and the height, one after another, in the same manner as for a length measurement. The laser beam remains

switched on between all three measurements.

After taking the third measurement, the volume is automatically calculated and displayed. The last individual measured value is indicated at the bottom in the display, while the final result is shown at the top.

Values exceeding 99990 ft

cannot be displayed; “Err.” is indicated in the display. In this case, switch the unit of measure to meters (see “Changing the Unit of Measure”, page 9).

Area or Volume

Rounding of Large Calculations

For values larger than 9999 feet or meters the rangefinder rounds the calculated value to the nearest 10 feet or 10 meters. Accuracy in such situations is always 99.95% or better.

Continuous Measurement (Tracking)

(see figure E)

The continuous measurement mode (tracking) is used for the transferring of measurements, e.g., from construction plans. In continuous measurement mode, the rangefinder can be moved relative to the target, whereby the measured value is updated approx. every 0.5 seconds. As an example, the user can move from a wall to “walk off” the required distance, while the actual distance can be read continuously.

For continuous measurement, push button until the indication “Con.” appears in the display.

Press the measuring button 9 to initiate the measuring procedure. Move the rangefinder until the required distance value is indicated at the

bottom of the display.

Pushing the measuring button

9 interrupts the continuous measurement. The current measured value is indicated in the display.

Repeated pushing of the measuring button starts the continuous measuring again.

The continuous measuring automatically switches off after 5 minutes. The last measured value remains indicated in the display. The continuous measuring can also be ended by pushing button

4 or 5, which

changes the measuring mode.

Indirect Length Measurement (see figure F)

The indirect length measurement is used to measure distances that cannot be measured directly because an obstacle would obstruct the laser beam or no target surface is available as a reflector. (The DLR165 use pythagorean theorem, a2+b2=c2 to achieve this). Correct results are achieved only when the laser beam and the sought distance form an exact right (90°) angle.

In the illustrated example, the length determined. For this purpose, measured.

A and C must form a right angle.

A and B must be

For indirect length measurements, push button 5 until the indicator for indirect length measurement appears in the display.

Measure the distance A as for a length measurement. Pay attention that the line segment

A and the

sought distance right angle. Afterwards, measure the distance B. The laser beam remains switched on between both measurements.

Pay attention that the reference point of the measurement (e.g., the rear edge of the rangefinder) is at the exact same location for both measurements.

After completing the second measurement, the

distance

C is calculated automatically. The last individual measured value is indicated at the bottom in the display, while the final result indicated at the top in decimal feet or meters.

Deleting Measured Values

Pushing the clear button 1 deletes the last individual measuring value determined in all measuring modes. Pushing the button repeatedly deletes the individual measured values in reverse order.

MEMORY MODES

When switching off the rangefinder, the value in the memory is retained.

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