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LASER DISTANCE MEASURER

USER’S MANUAL

TS01

99 Washington Street Melrose, MA 02176

Phone 781-665-1400 Toll Free 1-800-517-8431

Visit us at www.TestEquipmentDepot.com

Please read this manual carefully and thoroughly before using this product.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Key Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 –4

What’s in the Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 –7

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Setup Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Install Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 – 18

Powering On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Quick Start Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 –9

Choosing a Measurement Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Clearing Values/Undoing Actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Changing the Measurement Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Turning the Backlight On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Measuring Distances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 – 16

Direct Measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 – 11

Continuous Distance Measurement

(Distance Tracking) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 – 12

Adding and Subtracting Distances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 – 13

Indirect Measurements of Height

and Length using Triangulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 – 16

Measuring Areas and Perimeters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Measuring Volumes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Recalling Stored Measurements/Calculations . . . . . . . . . . . 17 – 18

Using the Laser Distance Measurer with the ToolSmart™ App

and an Apple iOS or Android Smartphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Operating & Maintenance Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Return for Repair Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

FCC Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Manual del Usuario (en Español) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 – 48

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing General Tools & Instruments’ (General’s) TS01 ToolSmart Laser Distance Measurer. Please read this user’s manual carefully and thoroughly before using the instrument.

The Laser Distance Measurer (LDM) is designed to replace a tape measure for professionals such as builders, architects, engineers, surveyors, carpenters, plumbers, painters, electricians, realtors, home inspectors, HVAC system designers and installers, and carpet/flooring installers and salesmen. The LDM works the

same whether used alone or in concert with an iOS

or Android™smartphone: it projects a red laser beam onto a target and measures how long it takes the reflected beam to return to the LDM. This time is proportional to the distance to the target. The LDM’s range of 100 ft. (30m) makes it suitable for most indoor measuring tasks and many outdoor jobs as well.

When used in concert with an iPhone

transmit—via Bluetooth

— to the mobile device all measurements and groups of

or Android™smartphone, the LDM can

measurements and calculations it makes. The phone initiates the data transfer

using a free app downloaded from the iTunes

App Store or Google Play Store. Measured lengths, areas, perimeters and volumes can then be overlaid on photos that the user can take using the app and the phone’s camera.

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KEY FEATURES

• 100 ft. (30m) range

• Accuracy of ±1/16 in. (±1.5mm)

• Displays distances in feet with decimal fraction (default), feet + fractional inches,

inches or meters

• Calculates areas, perimeters and volumes

• Uses triangulation to calculate height or length from a distance

• Backlit 4-line LCD

• Continuous on-screen digital readout of LDM's angle with respect to the

horizontal in most measurement modes

iPhone®and iTunes®are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

™

is a trademark of Google Inc.

Android The Bluetooth

General Tools & Instruments is under license.

word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by

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• Addition, subtraction, and continuous measurement (tracking) modes ideal for

layout work

• Fast response time

• Automatically stores 20 most recent measurements/calculations

• References measurements from top or bottom of housing or end of extension

ruler

• Auto power off, auto laser off and auto backlight off

• Splashproof and dustproof to IP54 standard

• Pocket-sized and lightweight

• Powered by two “AAA” Alkaline batteries (included)

WHAT’S IN THE BOX

The LDM comes in a display box along with:

• A holster (soft pouch with a belt loop)

• Two “AAA” Alkaline batteries

• A small flat-head screwdriver for opening the battery compartment

• This user’s manual

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Fig. 1 shows all of the controls on the LDM’s front panel. Fig. 2 shows all possible display icons and indications. Familiarize yourself with the positions and functions of these controls and indicators before moving on to the safety, setup and operating instructions.

Fig. 1. The LDM’s front-panel controls

Five-function button

measurement modes: Area, volume, two-point triangulation, three-point triangulation, automatic height

Enters Continuous Distance Measurement (tracking) mode

of Max and Min values

Adds/subtracts next measurement to/from previous one

Recall mode, increments/decrements Record counter

. Press briefly to cycle through the five available

. In Memory

, with display

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MEASURE

CLEAR

OFF

▲ ▼

Fig. 1

Measurement button

Two-function button

reference options: top and bottom of LDM housing, and bottom of extension ruler. Press and hold to cycle through four available distance units.

Enters Memory Recall mode

Two-function button

last action or clear (reset to zero) the last measurement or calculation

Activates/deactivates Bluetooth transmission

calculations

. Activates laser and makes measurement

. Press briefly to cycle through three measurement

. Press and hold to power LDM off. Press briefly to undo

of measurements and

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Fig. 2. The LDM’s display indications and icons

1. Measurements referenced from top of LDM housing

2. Flashes when laser is on

3. Measurements referenced from bottom of LDM housing or bottom of extension ruler

4. Operating in Direct or Continuous Measurement Mode

5. Operating error indication

6–10. Measurement type indicator

Distance (direct) Distance (indirect—triangulation with two inputs) Distance (indirect—triangulation with three inputs)

Area and perimeter

Volume

11. Battery charge indicator

12. No. of stored record displayed

13. Top display line

14. Value displayed on second line is a minimum

15. Second display line

16. Value displayed on third line is a maximum

17. Third display line

18. Bottom (summary) display line (shows last measurement or calculation result)

19. Bluetooth transmission enabled icon

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6,7,8,9,10

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11 12

4 5

6,7,8,9,10

Fig. 2

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

The LDM’s targeting laser is a Class 2 type that emits less than 1 mW of radiation at a wavelength between 630 and 660 nanometers.

Avoid direct eye contact with the laser, and do not point it at people or animals. Eye protection is normally afforded by the blink reflex. U.S. law prohibits pointing a laser beam at aircraft; doing so is punishable by a fine of up to $10,000 and imprisonment.

CAUTION!

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SETUP INSTRUCTIONS

MEASURE

CLEAR

OFF

MEASURE

INSTALL BATTERIES

The LDM is ready to use after you install the two supplied “AAA” batteries in a compartment in the back of the unit. To open the compartment, use the included flat-head screwdriver to loosen the single screw holding the battery compartment cover in place (see photo at right). After opening the extension ruler, remove the cover and set it aside. Position the batteries so their polarity marks match the diagram inside the compartment. Replace the cover and tighten the screw to secure it.

LIFT

COVER

HERE

SCREW

EXTENSION RULER

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

POWERING ON AND OFF

To turn the LDM on

backlight and laser. It also sounds a chirp, causes the laser icon (Callout 2 of Fig. 2) to flash, and places the LDM in direct distance measurement mode.

While the LDM is powered on, any push of any button produces a chirp to confirm that some action has taken place (a measurement was made, an operating mode or measurement unit was changed, etc.). The only actions that are by a chirp are the laser timing out (after 30 seconds of inactivity) for safety reasons and the backlight timing out (after 10 seconds of inactivity) to conserve battery charge. The LDM also chirps when it automatically powers off after 3 minutes of inactivity. The chirp cannot be disabled.

To turn the LDM off

will respond with a chirp as it powers off.

, press and hold the button. This activates the display,

not

accompanied

manually, press and hold the button. The instrument

QUICK START INSTRUCTIONS

To make a quick distance measurement:

1. Power the LDM on.

2. Within 30 seconds, point the top of the instrument at a target and press the button. The distance to the target—in the default measurement unit of

feet with decimal fraction—will be displayed on the bottom line of the display. The top line will indicate the LDM’s angle with respect to the horizontal. When making direct distance measurements, always orient the LDM so the top line reads close to

0.0º

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To temporarily change the distance measurement unit, follow the instructions

MEASURE

on p. 10. If the laser has timed out (i.e., it has been on for more than 30 seconds), or if you

have just made a measurement, you will not see a red dot on the target and there will be no flashing icon (Callout 2 of Fig. 2) on the display.

To make a distance

measurement with the laser off, you must press the button

—once to activate the laser and once to make the measurement.

twice

See page 20 for additional operating tips.

CHOOSING A MEASUREMENT REFERENCE

The LDM can reference its measurements from the top or bottom of the housing, or the bottom of the extension ruler (see photo on page 8 for its location).

For most distance measurements, choosing the bottom of the housing as the reference produces the most accurate readings. Doing so allows you to hold the bottom of the LDM horizontally against one wall of a room, or vertically against the floor, and send the laser beam out the top of the unit toward the opposite wall or the ceiling.

However, for continuous distance (tracking) measurements (see p. 11), using the top of the LDM as the reference produces the most accurate readings. In tracking mode, you typically walk the instrument back from a wall to a distance specified on a blueprint. In this case, what you want to measure is the distance to the wall from the top of the unit.

The button on the front panel lets you select the bottom or top of the housing, or the bottom of the extension ruler, as the measurement reference. The three black icons shown in Fig. 3 below are the corresponding display indications.

When the LDM is powered off and on again, the measurement reference automatically resets to the default: the bottom of the unit.

Fig. 3. Referencing

measurements from the bottom (left) and top (center) of the LDM housing, or the bottom of the LDM’s extension ruler (right)

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CLEARING VALUES/UNDOING ACTIONS

CLEAR

OFF

MEASURE

When pressed briefly, the two-function button:

1. Works like the “Clear Entry” button on a calculator to clear the last value entered in a calculation sequence

2. Works like the “Undo” command on a computer menu to cancel the last action selected

CHANGING THE MEASUREMENT UNIT

The LDM’s default distance measurement unit is feet with decimal fraction. The

default area measurement unit is square feet, expressed as ft

measurement unit is cubic feet, expressed as ft

To temporarily change the distance measurement unit

. The default volume

, press and hold the

button as many times as necessary until the desired unit appears on the bottom display line. The alternatives to feet with decimal fraction, in order, are inches (in), feet + fractional inches (expressed as X'Y", where X is a whole number and Y is a whole number plus a common fraction), and meters (m).

When the LDM is powered off and on again, the distance measurement unit automatically resets to the default: feet with decimal fraction.

TURNING THE BACKLIGHT ON AND OFF

To turn the display backlight on

, briefly press the button. The backlight will remain on for ten seconds and then automatically turn off (silently) to conserve battery charge.

MEASURING DISTANCES

Direct Measurements

To measure the distance to a target:

1. Power on the LDM and select a measurement unit, an appropriate measurement

reference (in most cases, the bottom of the LDM) and an appropriate backlight state (on for indoor work, off for outdoor work).

2. If the laser icon (Callout 2 of Fig. 2) is not flashing and the laser pointer is

not

visible, press the button to activate the laser. Doing so will sound a chirp, cause the laser icon to flash, and place the LDM in direct distance measurement mode.

3. After confirming that the laser is on, level the LDM horizontally by referring to the

top line of the display, aim the unit at a target, and press the button. The

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LDM will chirp, and the distance to the target—in the default distance unit of feet

5’01”

0.0º

➤

0.0º

113 04

53 03

3 03

➤

with decimal fraction—will appear on the bottom line of the display.

To temporarily change the distance measurement unit, follow the instructions on p. 10. Figure 4 is a screen shot of a measurement of 5 feet, 1 and 15/16 inches.

Fig. 4. A direct distance measurement of

5 feet, 1 and 15/16 inches

In direct distance measurement mode, you can display up to three consecutive measurements in the order in which they were made. Fig. 5 is a screen shot which shows the values of three direct distance measurements made in top-tobottom order.

Fig. 5. Three direct distance measurements made in

order from top to bottom

Continuous Distance Measurement (Distance Tracking)

This operating mode is ideal for transferring measurements from construction plans or blueprints. In practice, you walk the LDM back from a wall a specified distance while the unit tracks its own position by measuring the distance to the wall twice per second. As you make these dynamic measurements and you close in on the specified distance, the LDM takes note of the closest and farthest you have been from the wall and displays these minimum and maximum distances along with the final distance.

Before entering continuous distance measurement mode, be sure to temporarily change the measurement reference from the bottom of the housing to the top by briefly pressing the button (see p. 9). Next, hold the LDM horizontally with its top against the wall. Then, after making sure that the laser is on, press the button and back away from the wall while continuing to point the laser at the wall.

Initially (until the LDM reaches its minimum measurement distance of several inches from the wall), the display will show an minimum measurement threshold is passed, the LDM will begin to measure the distance from to the wall twice per second. The measurements, accompanied by chirps twice per second, will be shown and continuously updated on the bottom line of the display. At the same time, the second and third display lines continuously update the LDM’s minimum and maximum distance from the wall during this measurement session.

Error 261

message. Once the

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When you and the LDM reach the specified distance, press the button to

MEASURE

➤

0.0º

11.33

10.000

0.112

0.0º

16.325

18.415

2.090

➤

silence the chirping. The subsequent inactivity triggers the 30-second countdown to laser power off and the 3-minute countdown to LDM power off. The LDM’s MIN, MAX and current distance values remain on the display (Fig. 6) until it powers off automatically.

Fig. 6. The results of using continuous measurement

to step off a specified distance (10m) from a wall

Adding and Subtracting Distances

The LDM has a front-panel button that makes it easy to add or subtract a distance measurement from an existing measurement, in effect turning the earlier measurement into a baseline. This addition/subtraction function comes in handy when accumulating multiple distance measurements.

For example, consider how the LDM could speed up the measurements needed to lay out a long brick wall of multiple sections that are not in a straight line. Once stakes, strings and frame are in place, the LDM could accurately measure the length of each section by shooting from one stake to the next. It would also keep a running total of these measurements and display the final result—the wall’s perimeter—on its bottom line.

To add a measurement

briefly press th bottom line to the second line and a flashing icon will appear at the left of five dashes (representing the distance value to be added) on the third line. Then press the button while aiming the laser

measurement was made

the dashes on the third line with that value, and display the sum of the two measurements on the bottom line (Fig. 7).

Fig. 7. A display showing the addition of a 16.325 ft.

measurement to a measurement of 2.090 feet

to an existing measurement displayed on the bottom line,

button. The earlier measurement will be moved from the

at the point from which the first

. The LDM will measure the distance to that point, replace

To subtract a measurement

displayed on the bottom line, press and hold the button. The earlier measurement will be moved from the bottom line

from an existing measurement

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to the second line and a flashing icon will appear at the left of five dashes

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(representing the distance value to be subtracted) on the third line. Then press the

button while aiming the laser at the point from which the first measurement was made. The LDM will measure the distance to that point, replace the dashes on the third line with that value, and display the difference of the two measurements on the bottom line.

Indirect Measurements of Height or Length using Triangulation

The LDM can use triangulation (one type of indirect measurement based on Pythagorean geometry) to calculate the height or length of an object from a distance. The instrument can perform three kinds of Pythagorean calculations:

Triangulation with two inputs.

•

This kind of distance measurement can be made only for distances that present you with a right angle. A good example is measuring the height of a building from across the street at ground level (Fig. 8). Because the LDM and the bottom of the building are both at ground level, the side of the building (whose height “A” is unknown) forms one leg of a right triangle whose other leg is the distance across the street (“B” in the figure). In other words, you can use triangulation to determine the height “A” using only two inputs because “A” is perpendicular to “B”—one of the distances you can measure. The LDM can measure “B” as well as the distance to the top of the building (“C” in the figure), which is the hypotenuse of the right triangle. Once the LDM has determined the values of “B” and “C”, it calculates the value of “A” according to Pythagoras’ famous equation: A

+ B2= C2.

Fig. 8. Triangulating a height using two inputs

•

Triangulation with three inputs.

made for distances that do

not

This kind of distance measurement can be

present you with a right angle. A good example is measuring the height of a building from another building across the street through an open fourth-floor window (Fig. 9). Because the LDM and the bottom of the target building are not both at ground level, you must measure one common leg “B1/B2” (which is perpendicular to the wall of the building) and the hypotenuses of

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two right triangles “C1” and “C2”. Once these two values are known, the LDM can

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solve two Pythagorean equations for the missing values of the other two legs (“A1” and “A2”). The final calculation, which solves for A—the height of the building—is A = A1 + A2.

Fig. 9. Triangulating a height using three inputs

B1/B2

• Auto height measurement. Using a slightly

different technique (see Fig. 10), the LDM can quickly calculate the height of any object using

A=A1+A2

only two inputs.

Fig. 10. Automatic calculation of a height using

two inputs

To measure the height of an object using triangulation with two inputs:

1. First make sure that the line of sight from the LDM to the bottom of the object forms a right angle.

2. Use the button to choose the top of the LDM as the measurement reference. Also make sure the laser is on.

3. Press the button three times. A icon will appear on the left side of the display with the hypotenuse flashing.

4. Aim the laser at the top of the object and press the button. The distance measured (the hypotenuse) will appear on the second line of the display and the horizontal leg of the on-screen triangle will begin flashing.

Without moving the LDM

, and keeping it as horizontal as possible, aim the laser at the bottom of the object and press the button. The distance measured will appear on the third line of the display and the height of the object will appear on the bottom (summary) line. The final display will look similar to Fig. 11 at the top of the next page.

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Fig. 11. A two-input indirect measurement of the

MEASURE

0.0º

5.846

4.990

7.687

height of a tree standing 4.990 meters tall

To automatically measure the height of any object using triangulation with two inputs:

Use the button to choose the top of the LDM as the

measurement reference. Also make sure the laser is on.

Press the button five times. An isosceles triangle will appear on the left side of the display with its upper leg flashing.

Aim the laser at the top of the object and press the button. The distance measured will appear on the second line of the display and the triangle's lower leg will begin flashing.

4. Without moving the LDM

, press the button again. The distance measured will appear on the third line of the display and the height of the object will appear on the bottom (summary) line.

To measure the height of an object using triangulation with three inputs:

Use the button to choose the top of the LDM as the measurement reference. Also make sure the laser is on.

Press the button twice. A icon will appear on the left side of the display with the upper hypotenuse flashing.

Aim the laser at the top of the object and press the button. The distance measured will appear on the top line of the display and the horizontal line bisecting the on-screen triangle will begin flashing.

4. Without moving the LDM

and keeping it as horizontal as possible, aim the laser directly at the object and press the button. The distance measured will appear on the second line of the display, the horizontal line will stop flashing, and the lower hypotenuse will begin flashing.

5. Without moving the LDM

, aim the laser at the bottom of the object and press the button. The distance measured will appear on the third line of the display and the height of the object will appear on the bottom (summary) line. The final display will look similar to Fig. 12 at the top of the next page.

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Fig. 12. A three-input indirect measurement of the

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➤

19.54

19.02

14.27

17.90

51 10

9 06

155.65

16 03

height of a wall standing 14.27 ft. tall

MEASURING AREAS & PERIMETERS

The LDM can calculate the area of a square or rectangular room or space by measuring its length and width and multiplying the two values. It can also calculate the perimeter of the room or space by adding the length and width and mulitplying by two.

To measure an area or perimeter:

1. Make sure the LDM is using its bottom as the measurement reference and that the laser is on.

2. Press the button once. A icon will appear on the left side of the display with its bottom leg flashing.

3. Holding the bottom of the LDM against one wall of the room or space, aim the laser pointer at the opposite wall and press and hold the button. The distance measured will appear on the top line of the display, the bottom leg of the parallelogram will stop flashing, and the right leg of the parallelogram will begin flashing.

4. Move the LDM to an adjacent wall of the room or space and hold its bottom against that wall. Aim the laser at the opposite wall and press the button. The distance measured will appear on the second line of the display and the area of the room or space—in “square” units—will appear on the bottom line. The calculated perimeter of the room or space will appear on the third line of the display. The final display will look similar to Fig. 13.

Fig. 13. Calculation of the perimeter

and area of a room measuring 16 feet, 3 and 13/16 inches by 9 feet, 6 and 1/2 inches

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MEASURING VOLUMES

MEASURE

3.959

5.106

58.582

2.898

The LDM can calculate the volume of a square or rectangular room or space by measuring its height, depth and width and multiplying the three values.

To measure a volume:

1. Make sure the LDM is using its bottom as the measurement reference and that the laser is on.

2. Press the button twice. A icon will appear on the left side of the display with its top front “width” leg flashing.

3. Holding the bottom of the LDM against the floor of the room or space, aim the laser pointer at the ceiling and press the button. The distance measured will appear on the top line of the display, the top front “width” leg of the cube will stop flashing, and the top right “depth” leg of the cube will begin flashing.

4. Move the LDM to one wall of the room or space and hold its rear against that wall. Aim the laser pointer at the opposite wall and press the button. The distance measured will appear on the second line of the display, the top right “depth” leg of the cube will stop flashing, and the right front “height” leg of the cube will begin flashing. The third line of the display will display the calculated area of the plane bounded by the width and depth of the volume.

5. Move the LDM to an adjacent wall of the room or space and hold its bottom against that wall. Aim the laser at the opposite wall and press the button. The distance measured will replace the planar area on the third line of the display and the volume of the room or space—in “cubic” units—will appear on the bottom line. The final display will look similar to Fig.14.

Fig. 14. Calculation of the volume of a room

measuring 3.959 x 2.898 x 5.106 meters

RECALLING STORED MEASUREMENTS/ CALCULATIONS

The LDM automatically stores its last 20 measurements or calculations and retains them in memory after being powered off. The records also are unaffected by a battery discharge or battery change. Once the memory is full, the next

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measurement or calculation overwrites the oldest record in a first in-first out (FIFO)

▲ ▼

▲▼▲

▼

0.0º

6.02

scheme. Record #1 is the most recent measurement or calculation, and Record #20 is the oldest. The records are recalled sequentially, using the front-panel button. Records cannot be deleted individually or in bulk.

To recall a record

, press the button. The value of the first (most recent) measurement or calculation will appear on the bottom line, and a “1” will appear over the icon near the top of the display, below the battery charge indicator. Briefly press, or press and hold, the button to navigate up or down through the memory to the desired record number (Fig. 15). Repeatedly pressing the button briefly recalls stored records in reverse chronological order. Repeatedly pressing and holding the button recalls the records in chronological order. Tip: Pressing and holding the button with Record #1 displayed recalls Record #20.

Fig. 15. The LDM’s fourth most recent measurement

or calculation had a value of 6.02 inches

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USING THE LDM WITH THE ToolSmart

APP

AND AN APPLE iOS OR ANDROID PHONE

To download measurements and calculations made by the LDM to an Apple iOS or Android smartphone, begin by downloading the ToolSmart

™

app from the iTunes

Store or Google Play Store to your mobile device. Once you have downloaded the app, install it. Then, pair the LDM and your phone

by activating Bluetooth on your phone and pressing the button on the LDM. A tutorial on the app explains how to save LDM measurements and calculations to your phone and overlay them on photos of your project made with the phone’s camera.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Measurement Range (indoor) 8 in. to 100 ft. (200mm to 30m) Measurement Accuracy ±1/16 in. (±1.5mm) Resolution 1mm Display Unit Options feet with decimal fraction (default), feet plus fractional

inches, inches, meters Response Time 2 seconds, max Laser Type, Wavelength, Power Class 2, 630 to 660nm, < 1mW Operating Modes Direct Distance Measurement, Distance Addition/

Subtraction, Continuous Distance Measurement

(Distance Tracking), Indirect Distance Measurement

(Triangulation) with 2 or 3 inputs, Auto Height

Measurement, Area and Perimeter Measurement,

Volume Measurement Display 4-line backlit LCD measuring 1-3/4 in. (45mm) diagonal Memory 20 measurements Splashproof and Dustproof To IP54 standard Auto Power Off After 3 minutes of inactivity Auto Laser Off After 30 seconds of inactivity Auto Backlight Off After 10 seconds of inactivity Battery Life 3000 measurements, typical Operating Temperature 32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C) Storage Temperature 14º to 140ºF (-10º to 60ºC) @ <85% R.H. Power Source 2 “AAA” batteries Dimensions 4.5 x 2.0 x 1.3 in. (115 x 52 x 32mm) Weight 4.2 oz. (120g), excluding batteries

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OPERATING & MAINTENANCE TIPS

MEASURE

Because the laser silently auto powers off after 30 seconds of inactivity while the LDM remains powered on, you’ll often find that when you press the button expecting to make a measurement, all you have done is reactivate the laser. In this case, you have to press the button a second time to take a reading.

When measuring horizontal distances, keep the LDM as horizontal as possible, using the digital angle reading on the top line of the display as a guide.

When measuring long distances, use a target plate made of white paper or cardboard. Using a monopod or resting the LDM on a surface (rather than holding it in your hand) helps to steady the laser on distant targets.

The LDM will almost always register an “Error 204” if the target is an LCD or plasma computer or TV screen. The calculation error results because the display absorbs the incoming beam and reflects nothing back to the LDM.

The following errors can be corrected:

Code Cause Corrective Measure

Error 204 Calculation error Repeat the measurement(s) Error 252 Temperature too high Cool down the LDM Error 220 Low battery Install fresh batteries Error 253 Temperature too low Warm up the LDM Error 255 Received signal too weak/ Use white target plate

Measurement time too long

Error 256 Received signal too strong Use target plate

(target too reflective)

Error 500 Hardware/uncertainty error Power the LDM off and on

Replace the batteries (see page 8) when the on-screen battery icon indicates that their charge has been depleted.

Use Alkaline batteries only. To avoid having old batteries leak and ruin the LDM, remove the batteries when you

do not expect to use the instrument for a long period of time (several months). Clean the LDM with wiping it with a damp soft cloth. Never use solvents or

abrasives. Keep the LDM away from water, toxic environments and temperature extremes.

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WARRANTY INFORMATION

General warrants its instruments and accessories, and digital tools products against defects in material or workmanship for one year from the date of purchase unless otherwise stated on the packaging, manual, and/or marketing materials. General also warrants its non-digital tools products against defects in material or workmanship on a limited lifetime term.

General will replace or repair the defective unit, at its option, subject to verification of the defect.

This warranty does not apply to defects resulting from abuse, neglect, accident, unauthorized repair, alteration, or unreasonable use of the product. It also does not cover products purchased from unauthorized distributors. A proof of purchase must accompany each warranty claim.

Any implied warranties arising from the sale of a General product, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to the above. General shall not be liable for loss of use of the product or other incidental or consequential damages, expenses, or economic loss, or for any claim of such damage, expenses, or economic loss.

State laws vary. The above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. For more details or to file a warranty claim, contact General Tools & Instruments

Technical Support at techsupport@generatools.com.

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RETURN FOR REPAIR POLICY

Every effort has been made to provide you with a reliable product of superior quality. However, in the event your instrument requires repair, please contact our Customer Service to obtain an RGA (Return Goods Authorization) number before forwarding the unit via prepaid freight to the attention of our Service Center at this address:

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FCC STATEMENT

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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 installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and 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 equipment 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 the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment to a different circuit than the one the receiver is

connected to.

• Consult your supplier or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party

responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

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MAN# TS01

01/14/16