General TS01 User Manual
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.
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
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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.
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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
1.
Five-function button
measurement modes: Area, volume, two-point triangulation, three-point
triangulation, automatic height
Enters Continuous Distance Measurement (tracking) mode
2.
of Max and Min values
3.
Adds/subtracts next measurement to/from previous one
Recall mode, increments/decrements Record counter
4
. Press briefly to cycle through the five available
. In Memory
, with display
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MEASURE
ON
CLEAR
OFF
▲
▼
3
2
4
5
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Fig. 1
4.
Measurement button
5.
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
6.
7.
Two-function button
last action or clear (reset to zero) the last measurement or calculation
8.
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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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
ON
CLEAR
OFF
MEASURE
ON
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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