Hilti PD42 User Manual

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Hilti Corporation

LI-9494 Schaan Tel.:+ 423/ 23421 11 Fax: +423 / 23429 65 www.hilti.com

PD 42

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PD 42 laser range meter

It is essential that the operating instructions are read before the tool is operated for the first time.

Always keep these operating instructions together with the tool.

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

Contents Page

1. General information 25

2. Description 26

3. Insert tools, accessories 30

4. Technical data 30

5. Safety rules 31

6. Before use 33

7. Operation 37

8. Care and maintenance 44

9. Troubleshooting 45

10. Disposal 46

11. Manufacturer’s warranty ಣ tools 47

12. EC declaration of conformity 47

1. General information

1.1 Safety notices and their meaning

DANGER

Draws attention to imminent danger that could lead to serious bodily injury or fatality.

1 These numbers refer to the corresponding illustrations. The illustrations can be found on the foldಣout cover pages. Keep these pages open while studying the operating instructions. In these operating instructions, the designation “the tool” always refers to the PD 42 laser range meter.

Parts, operating controls and indicators 1

On/off button

Side measure button

;

Graphic display

Measure button

Delete (clear) button

Horizontal bubble

(

FNCಣbutton

)

Folding spike

{/೥" thread for PDA 71 measuring extension

Rear contact points

Minus button

Plus button

{/೥" thread on the underside

Reference button

Optical sight

Laser exit lens

Receiving lens

Vertical bubble

1.2 Explanation of the pictograms and other information

Warning signs

WARNING

Draws attention to a potentially dangerous situation that could lead to serious personal injury or fatality.

CAUTION

Draws attention to a potentially dangerous situation that could lead to slight personal injury or damage to the equipment or other property.

NOTE

Draws attention to an instruction or other useful information.

General warning

Symbols

Read the

operating

instructions

before use.

Return waste

material for

recycling.

Laser class II according to CFR 21, § 1040 (FDA)

Location of identification data on the tool

The type designation and serial number can be found on the type identification plate on the tool. 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:

>1/4s

Laser class 2

in accordance

with

EN 60825ಣ

1:2003

Battery status

indicator

Do not look

into the beam.

Hardware

errors

Type identification plate

AVOID EXPOSURE

DIN EN 60825-1:2003

PD 42

Made in Germany

Hilti = trademark of Hilti Corp., Schaan, LI

Serial number

Laser radiation is emitted from this aperture

LASER RADIATION - DO NOT

STARE INTO BEAM

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

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including inter-

ference that may cause undesired operation.

Item No.: 30673 Power: 3V nom/400 mA

Manufactured:

PD 42

Temperature

indicator

Unfavorable

operating

conditions

Serial no.:

2. Description

2.1 Use of the product as directed

The tool is designed for measuring distances, adding and subtracting distances and offers many practical functions such as a timer, area and volume measurement, min/max calculation, setting out, painter’s area measurement, Pythagoras function and data memory. Do not use the tool as a leveling tool. Measurements taken from plastic foam materials such as polystyrene foam, from snow or from highly reflective surfaces (mirrors, glass, etc.) may produce inaccurate results.

The tool and its ancillary equipment may present hazards when used incorrectly by untrained personnel or when used not as directed. Take the influences of the surrounding area into account. Do not use the appliance where there is a risk of fire or explosion. Observe the information printed in the operating instructions concerning operation, care and maintenance. To avoid the risk of injury, use only genuine Hilti accessories and additional equipment. Modification of the tool is not permissible.

NOTE

Observe the permissible operating and storage temperatures.

2.2 Display

The measurements, settings and tool status are shown in the display. When the tool is in measuring mode, the measurements taken are shown at the bottom of the display area (the result line). When using a function, e.g. area measurement, the distances measured are shown in the intermediate result line and the calculated result is shown at the bottom of the display (the result line).

2.3 Display illumination

In low light conditions, the display is illuminated automatically as soon as a button is pressed. The display illumination intensity is reduced to 50% after 10 seconds. If no button is pressed over a period of 20 seconds, the display illumination switches off automatically.

NOTE

Illumination of the display consumes battery power. Shorter battery life is therefore to be expected when this feature is used frequently.

2.4 Basic principle

The distance is measured along a laser beam emitted by the tool to the point at which the beam strikes a reflective surface. The target from which the measurement is taken is clearly identified by the red laser measuring spot. The range of the tool depends on the reflectance and structure of the target surface from which measurements are taken.

2.5 Measuring principle

The tool emits a visible laser beam carrying signal pulses which are reflected by the target. The time between reflected pulses is used as a basis for determining the distance. This measuring principle permits highly accurate and reliable measurement of distances to objects without need for special reflectors.

2.6 Standard measuring display mode

Standard measuring display mode is always activated when the “On/off” or “Measure” button is pressed to switch the tool on.

2.7 Symbols in the display

Temperature Temperature too high

Unfavorable operating conditions

(>+50°C) / too low (<ಣ 10°C).

Insufficient reflected laser light.

General hardware error Switch the tool off and on again. If the fault persists,

2.8 Control panel

Measure button Activates the laser beam.

Plus button Initiates distance, area and volume addition.

Minus button Initiates distance, area and volume subtraction.

FNCಣbutton Always activates the previously used function.

Delete (clear) button

The Cತbutton has various functions depending on operating mode.

Allow the tool to cool down or warm up.

Observe the minimum measuring distance (50 mm from the front edge of the tool); clean the lenses; take measurements from a different surface or use a target plate.

please contact Hilti Service.

Begins distance measurement. Activates continuous measuring mode (long press,

approx. 2 sec.). Stops continuous measuring mode.

Adds distances in standard measuring and painter’s measuring modes.

Adds areas and volumes in the relevant modes.

Subtracts distances in standard measuring and painter measuring modes.

Subtracts areas and volumes in the relevant modes.

Press the button repeatedly to activate or select the functions one after the other (when no measurements have been taken).

When measurements have been taken: Deletes all measurements and restarts the function.

Stops continuous measuring (tracking). Stops continuous measuring (tracking).

Clears the standard measurement display. Clears the last measurement and returns to

“Functions”. Clears data memory (long press when data memory

is displayed). Ends the function if no measurements have been

taken.

On/off button When the tool is switched off, press the button

briefly to switch it on. When the tool is switched off, press and hold the

button to activate the menu. When the tool is switched on, press the button

briefly to switch it off.

Reference button Switches between the various measuring reference

points (front, tripod thread on the underside, rear).

2.9 Battery condition indicator

Number of segments shown Charge status in %

4 = 100 % capacity 3 = 75 % capacity 2 = 50 % capacity 1 = 25 % capacity 0 Fully discharged

2.10 Items supplied as standard

1 PD 42 laser range meter 1 Hand strap 1 PDA 50 target plate 2 Batteries 1 Battery compartment key 1 Operating instructions 1 Manufacturer’s certificate

2.11 PUA 60 laser visibility glasses

The laser visibility glasses have no protective function and thus do not protect the eyes from laser beams. As these glasses limit color vision they must not be worn by persons driving on a public road and must not be used to look directly into the sun. The PUA 60 laser visibility glasses improve laser beam visibility considerably.

2.12 PDA 50 / 51 / 52 target plate

The PDA 50 target plate is made of durable plastic with a special reflective coating. Use of the target plate is recommended at distances greater than 10 m in poor light conditions. The PDA 51 target plate has no reflective coating and its use is recommended in poor light conditions and at short distances. The PDA 52 target plate is equipped with the same reflective coating as the PDA 50 but is considerably larger in size (A4 format, 210 x 297 mm). This makes it much easier to aim the tool at the target plate over long distances.

NOTE

For reliable distance measurements, care should be taken to ensure that the laser beam strikes the target plate at right angles as far as possible. The laser spot on the target plate and the measuring reference point (starting point) may otherwise be in different planes (parallax error).

NOTE

When the target plate is used and very high accuracy is required, 1.2 mm should be added to the measurement obtained.

2.13 PDA 71 measuring extension

The measuring extension is made from aluminium and is equipped with a nonಣconductive plastic grip. The screw on the measuring extension should be screwed into the threaded bush on the rear contact surface of

the PD 42. When the measuring extension is screwed onto the tool, the rear reference is then relocated to the tip of the measuring extension, i.e. the rear reference is extended by 1270 mm (50 inches).

3. Insert tools, accessories

Target plate PDA 50 Target plate PDA 51 Target plate PDA 52 Measuring extension PDA 71

Hand strap PDA 60 Soft pouch Laser visibility glasses PUA 60

PDA 65

4. Technical data

Right of technical changes reserved.

Technical data Values

Power supply Battery condition check Battery condition indicator with 4 segments showing

Measuring range 0.05…200 m Typical measuring range without target plate Drywall panel, white: 100 m

Accuracy

Smallest unit displayed Beam diameter Beam length 10 m: Max. 6 mm

Basic operating modes

Display Illuminated dotಣmatrix display with permanent

3V DC AAಣsize batteries

100%, 75%, 50%, 25% charge : No segments shown: The batteries are exhausted

Concrete, dry: 70 m Brick, dry: 50 m

Typically ±1.0 mm for single and continuous measurement

1mm

Beam length 50 m: Max. 30 mm Beam length 100 m: Max. 60 mm Single measuring, continuous measuring, calculation/functions

indication of operating mode and battery condition

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