Hilti PD-30 User Manual

PD 30

Operating instructions

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PDAW 80-1

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PDA 50

PDA 60

PDA 61

PDA 62

PDA 70

PA 970 PDAW 80 / 81-3

PDAW 81-1

PDAW 80 / 81-2

PDAW 80 / 81-1

PDA 81

PDA 80

PD 30 laser range meter Contents

It is essential that the operating instructions are read before the range meter is used the first time.

Always keep these operating instructions together with the tool.

Ensure that the operating instructions are with the range meter when it is given to other persons.

Component parts 

 Laser exit aperture  Control panel  Receiving lens  Plastic casing  Horizontal bubble  Battery compartment  Folding spike  Graphic display of operating status  Metal contact points for precise

measurement (3x rear)

 Metal supports for precise

measurement (3x underneath)

 Optical sight

Contents

1. General information . . . . . . . . . 3

1.1. Safety notices and their meaning 3

1.2. Pictograms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

1.3. Location of identification data on

the range meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

2. Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

2.1. Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

2.2. Items supplied. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

2.3. Measuring principle . . . . . . . . . . 4

2.4. Range meter functions. . . . . . . . 4

2.4.1. General range meter functions . . 4

3. Tools and accessories. . . . . . . . 5

3.1. PDA 50 target plate . . . . . . . . . . 5

3.2. PDA 80 / 81charging kit. . . . . . . 5

3.3. PDAW 80-1 mains adaptor. . . . . 6

3.4. PDAW 80 / 81-2 car battery plug 6

3.5. PDAW 80 / 81-1 charging adaptor6

3.6. PDAW 80 / 81-3 battery pack. . . 6

3.7. PDAW 81-1 mains adaptor. . . . . 6

3.8. PA 970 laser visibility glasses . . 6

4. Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

5. Saf ety information . . . . . . . . . . 8

5.1. Basic safety information. . . . . . . 8

5.2. Misuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

5.3. Proper organization of workplace9

5.4. Electromagnetic compatibility. . . 9

5.4.1. Laser classification . . . . . . . . . . 9

5.4.2. General safety precautions. . . . . 9

5.4.3. Transport. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Contents

6. Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

6.1. Inserting alkaline / rechargeable

batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

6.2. Battery charging . . . . . . . . . . . 10

6.2.1. Standard charging of batteries . 10

6.2.2. Fast battery charging . . . . . . . . 10

6.3. Switching the range meter On

and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

6.3.1. Initial distances measurement . 11

6.4. Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

6.4.1. Activating the setting menu . . . 12

6.4.2. Menu / Beep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

6.4.3. Menu / Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

6.4.4. Exiting the menu . . . . . . . . . . . 12

7. Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

7.1. General controls . . . . . . . . . . . 12

7.1.1. Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

7.1.2. On and shift keys. . . . . . . . . . . 12

7.1.3. Measure keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

7.1.4. Function keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

7.2. Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

7.2.1. Symbols displayed. . . . . . . . . . 14

7.2.2. Display illumination . . . . . . . . . 15

7.3. Measuring distances . . . . . . . . 15

7.3.1. Measuring references . . . . . . . 15

7.3.2. Measuring distances step by step 15

7.3.3. Measurement mode. . . . . . . . . 16

7.3.4. Measuring from corners . . . . . 17

7.3.5. Measuring with the aid of

target objects. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

7.3.6. Measuring in bright surroundings17

7.3.7. Taking measurements to

rough surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

7.3.8. Taking measurements to

round or inclined surfaces . . . . 18

7.3.9. Taking measurements to

wet or shiny surfaces. . . . . . . . 18

7.3.10. Taking measurements to

transparent surfaces . . . . . . . . 18

7.3.11. Measuring ranges . . . . . . . . . . 18

8. Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

8.1. Measured data memory . . . . . . 19

8.1.1. Saving measurements . . . . . . . 19

8.1.2. Historical data memory . . . . . . 19

8.2. Area measurement. . . . . . . . . . 19

8.3. Volume measurement . . . . . . . 20

8.4. Adding of distances . . . . . . . . . 21

8.5. Subtracting of distances . . . . . 21

8.6. Setting out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

9. Calibration and adjustment. . . 23

9.1. Calibration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

9.2. Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

9.3. Hilti calibration service. . . . . . . 23

10. Care and maintenance . . . . . . 24

10.1. Cleaning and drying. . . . . . . . . 24

10.2. Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

10.3. Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

11. Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

12. Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

13. FCC statement (applicable

in USA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

14. EC declaration of conformity. . 26

1. General information

1.1 Safety notices and their meaning

- CAUTION -

This word indicates a possibly hazardous situation which could result in slight bodily injuries or damage to property.

- NOTE -

This word indicates information to help the user employ the product efficiently, and other useful notes.

1.2 Pictograms

Warning signs

Symbols

 These numbers refer to the corres-

ponding illustrations. The illustrations can be found on the fold-out cover pages. Keep these pages open when studying the operating instructions. In these operating instructions, the PD 30 laser range meter is referred to as "the range meter".

1.3 Location of identification data on the range meter

The type designation and serial number can be found on the rating plate on the range meter. Make a note of this data in your operating instructions and always refer to it when making an enquiry to your Hilti representative or service department.

Type :

Serial-No.: ___________

General warning

Laser class 2 (Do not stare into the beam.)

Read the operating instructions before use.

AVOID EXPOSURE

Laser radiation is emitted

from this aperture

LASER RADIATION - DO NOT

620-690nm/0.95mW max. CLASS II LASER PRODUCT

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.

Hilti = registered trademark of Hilti Corporation, Schaan, Liechtenstein

Type: PD 30

STARE INTO BEAM

Made in Germany

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2. Description

The distance is determined along an emitted laser beam up to the surface where the laser beam is reflected. The red laser spot clearly identifies the target from which the measurement is taken.

The measuring range depends on the reflectivity and the surface structure of the target surface.

2.1 Intended use

The range meter is designed for the: – Measurement of distances – Calculation of areas, volumes and distances – Addition and subtraction of distances – Operation and storage in the specified

temperatures

2.2 Items supplied

1 PD 30 laser range meter 1 PDA 60 hand strap 2 Type AA batteries 1 soft pouch 1 Operating instructions

2.3 Measuring principle

The range meter emits a visible laser beam with measuring waves, which are reflected returning with a phase shift. The phase shift is used to determine the distance.

This measuring principle permits highly accurate and reliable distance measurements to objects without special reflectors.

2.4 Range meter functions

2.4.1 General range meter functions

Reference point shift

On / off

Measure key

Subtraction of distances

Addition of distances

Battery charging contacts

Area function

Volume function

Liquid display

Horizontal bubble level

Spike

Display illumination

phi

3. Tools and accessories

3. Tools and accessories 

Description Designation

Target plate PDA 50 Hand strap PDA 60 Soft pouch PDA 61 Belt clip PDA 62 Measuring extension PDA 70 Charging kit PDA 80 Charging kit PDA 81 Mains adaptor PDAW 80-1 Mains adaptor PDAW 81-1 Car battery plug PDAW 80/81-2 Charging adaptor PDAW 80/81-1 Battery pack PDAW 80/81-3 Laser visibility glasses* PA 970

* These are not laser safety

glasses and do not protect the eyes from laser radiation. The laser visibility glasses restrict colour vision. Therefore these are not permitted to be worn by a person driving on a public road, and must not be used look straight into the sun.

3.1 PDA 50 target plate

The PDA 50 target plate is made of durable plastic with a special reflective coating. In poor light conditions, it is advisable to use the target plate for distances above 10 m (30 ft).

- NOTE -

– For reliable distance measurements the

laser beam should be perpendicular to the target plate whenever possible. If this not the case, the laser spot on the target plate may not be in the same plane as the target point and the distance measured will be incorrect.

– For very accurate measurements using

the target plate, 1.2 mm (1/20 inch) should be added to the measured distances.

3.2 PDA 80 / 81 charging kits

The PDA 80 and PDA 81 charging kits enables the use of the range meters with rechargeable cells. The battery charging time takes approx.12 hours for empty cells. However, sufficient current is charged within the first 15 minutes – for 150 - 200 measurements.

Please also refer to the description of battery charging in section 6. Getting started.

Contents of PDA 80 charging kit

– Mains adaptor 100 – 240 V AC

with 2-pole Europlug – Car battery plug – Charging adaptor for range meter – 2 chargeable battery cells (NiMH)

Contents of PDA 81 charging kit

– Mains adaptor 100 – 240 V AC

with 4 interchangeable plugs for US,

GB, AUS, EU. – Car battery plug

3. Tools and accessories

– Charging adaptor for range meter – 2 chargeable battery cells(NiMH)

3.3 PDAW 80-1 mains adaptor

The mains adaptor is an integral part of the charging kit. It is equipped with a two pin plug. The mains adaptor transforms the power supply from alternating current to direct current which is used to charge the batteries. The mains adaptor automatically adjusts itself to suit an AC voltage between 100 - 240 V and 50 - 60 Hz. The mains adaptor has been specially designed to supply current to the charging adaptor.

- NOTE -

Battery chargers or mains adaptors with other voltage outputs, such as those for mobile phones, may not be used. Use of other battery chargers or mains adaptors may damage the range meter.

3.4 PDAW 80/81-2 car battery plug

The car battery plug is an integral part of the PDA 80/81 charging kit. It can be inserted into a vehicle cigarette lighter or into sockets of the same design. This adaptor has a special design and transforms the 12 - 24 V direct current of a vehicle battery into a voltage suitable for the charging adaptor. A light-emitting diode (LED) is incorporated in the adaptor to indicate correct connection for charging. An additional fuse in the adapters front section provides protection against voltage peaks.

- NOTE -

As the car battery plug has been especially designed to charge the NiMH batteries of

the PD30, it may not be replaced by other types of car battery plugs.

3.5 PDAW 80/81-1 charging adaptor

The respective mains adaptor supplies current to the charging adaptor. Prior to charging the battery, the side flange connections should be carefully checked.

3.6 PDAW 80/81-3 battery pack

The battery pack consists of two rechargeable, 1.2-V NiMH cells with a capacity of approx.1800 mAh. The battery pack remains in the battery compartment while being charged.

- NOTE -

– A "memory effect" is virtually non-exi-

stent with this type of batteries and the

charging process used. The charging

process can be interrupted at any time

without damaging the battery cells. – Other brands of rechargeable batteries

can be used. It must be ensured, how-

ever, that, as far as possible, batteries

have a similar capacity of approx.

1800 mAh.

3.7 PDAW 81-1 mains adaptor

This mains adaptor PDAW 81-1 is virtually identical to the PDAW 80-1 mains adaptor. The only difference is the type of mains plugs which are interchangeable plugs.

3.8 PA 970 laser visibility glasses

The laser visibility glasses clearly improve the visibility of the laser beam (spot)

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