Leica DISTO D8 User Manual
Leica DISTO™ D8
The original laser distance meter
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Leica DISTO™ D8
User Manual
English
Congratulations on the purchase of your Leica DISTO™ D8.
Carefully read the Safety Instructions and the User
Manual before using this product.
The person responsible for the instrument must
ensure that all users understand these directions and
adhere to them.
Contents
Safety Instructions...................................................................... 1
Start-up........................................................................................... 5
Menu functions............................................................................ 7
Operation...................................................................................... 9
Measuring.....................................................................................10
Functions...................................................................................... 10
Working with BLUETOOTH®.......................................... 16
Appendix...................................................................................... 17
Safety Instructions
Symbols used
The symbols used in the Safety Instructions have the following meanings:
WARNING:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or an unintended use
which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or an unintended use
which, if not avoided, may result in minor injury and/or in appreciable
material, financial and environmental damage.
Important paragraphs which must be adhered to in practice as
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they enable the product to be used in a technically correct and efficient
manner.
Use of the instrument
Permitted use
•Measuring distances
• Computing functions, e. g. areas and volumes
• Storing measurements (BLUETOOTH®)
• Measuring tilts
Prohibited use
• Using the instrument without instruction
• Using outside the stated limits
• Deactivation of safety systems and removal of explanatory and hazard
labels
• Opening of the equipment by using tools (screwdrivers, etc.), as far as
not specifically permitted for certain cases
• Carrying out modification or conversion of the product
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• Use of accessories from other manufacturers without the express
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approval of Leica Geosystems.
• Deliberate or irresponsible behaviour on scaffolding, when using
ladders, when measuring near machines which are running, or near
parts of machines or installations which are unprotected
• Aiming directly into the sun
• Deliberate dazzling of third parties; also in the dark
• Inadequate safeguards at the surveying site (e.g. when measuring on
roads, construction sites, etc.)
Limits of use
See section “Technical Data“.
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The Leica DISTO™ is designed for use in areas permanently habitable by
humans, do not use the product in explosion hazardous areas or in aggressive environments.
Areas of responsibility
Responsibilities of the manufacturer of the original equipment Leica
Geosystems AG, CH-9435 Heerbrugg (for short Leica Geosystems):
Leica Geosystems is responsible for supplying the product, including the
User Manual and original accessories, in a completely safe condition. (additional language versions can be found at: www.disto.com.)
Responsibilities of the manufacturer of non-Leica accessories:
The manufacturers of non-Leica accessories for the Leica
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DISTO™ are responsible for developing, implementing and communicating
safety concepts for their products. They are also responsible for the effectiviness of these safety concepts in combination with the Leica Geosystems
equipment.
Responsibilities of the person in charge of the instrument:
WARNING
The person responsible for the instrument must ensure that the
equipment is used in accordance with the instructions. This person is also
accountable for the deployment of personnel and for their training and for
the safety of the equipment when in use.
The person in charge of the instrument has the following duties:
• To understand the safety instructions on the product and the instruc-
tions in the User Manual.
• To be familiar with local safety regulations relating to accident preven-
tion.
• To inform Leica Geosystems immediately if the equipment becomes
unsafe.
Hazards in use
CAUTION:
Watch out for erroneous distance measurements if the instrument
is defective or if it has been dropped or has been misused or modified.
Precautions:
Carry out periodic test measurements. Particularly after the instrument
has been subject to abnormal use, and before, during and after important
measurements.
Make sure the Leica DISTO™ optics are kept clean and that there is no
mechanical damage to the bumpers.
CAUTION:
In using the instrument for distance measurements or for positioning moving objects (e.g. cranes, building equipment, platforms, etc.) unforeseen events may cause erroneous measurements.
Precautions:
Only use this product as a measuring sensor, not as a control device. Your
system must be configured and operated in such a way, that in case of an
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erroneous measurement, malfunction of the device or power failure due
to installed safety measures (e.g. safety limit switch), it is assured that no
damage will occur.
WARNING:
Flat batteries must not be disposed of with household waste. Care
for the environment and take them to the collection points provided in
accordance with national or local regulations.
The product must not be disposed of with household waste.
Dispose of the product appropriately in accordance with the
national regulations in force in your country.
Always prevent access to the product by unauthorised personnel.
Product specific treatment and waste management information can be
downloaded from the Leica Geosystems home page at
http://www.leica-geosystems.com/treatment or received from your Leica
Geosystems dealer.
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
The term "electromagnetic compatibility" is taken to mean the capability of
the product to function smoothly in an environment where
electromagnetic radiation and electrostatic discharges are present, and
without causing electromagnetic interference to other equipment.
WARNING:
The Leica DISTO™ conforms to the most stringent requirements
of the relevant standards and regulations. Yet, the possibility of it causing
interference in other devices cannot be totally excluded.
CAUTION:
Never attempt to repair the product yourself. In case of damage,
contact the local dealership.
Use of the product with BLUETOOTH®:
WARNING:
Electromagnetic radiation can cause disturbances in other equipment, in installations (e.g. medical ones such as pacemakers or hearing aids)
and in aircraft. It can also affect humans and animals.
Precautions:
Athough this product conforms to the most stringent standards and regulations, Leica Geosystem cannot totally exclude the possibility of harm to
people and animals.
• Do not use the product near petrol stations, chemical plants, in areas
with a potentially explosive atmosphere and where blasting takes
place.
• Do not use the product near medical equipment.
• Do not use the product in airplanes.
• Do not use the product near your body for extended periods.
CAUTION:
Never attempt to repair the product yourself. In case of damage,
contact the local dealership.
FCC statement (applic. in U.S.)
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.
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If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
Laser Radiation
Do not stare into the beam
Laser class 2
acc. IEC 60825-1:2007
Maximum radiant power: <1mW
Emitted wavelength: 620-690nm
Beam divergence: 0.16 x 0.6 mrad
Pulse duration: 1 x 10 -9 s
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reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,
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the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:
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• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
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• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
WARNING:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Leica Geosystems for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Laser classification
Integrated distancemeter
The Leica DISTO™ produces a visible laser beam which emerges from the
front of the instrument.
It is a Class 2 laser product in accordance with:
• IEC60825-1 : 2007 "Radiation safety of laser products"
Laser Class 2 products:
Do not stare into the laser beam or direct it towards other people
unnecessarily. Eye protection is normally afforded by aversion responses
including the blink reflex.
telescopes) can be hazardous.
Precautions:
Do not look directly into the beam with optical aids.
WARNING:
Looking directly into the beam with optical aids (e.g. binoculars,
CAUTION:
Looking into the laser beam may be hazardous to the eyes.
Precautions:
Do not look into the laser beam. Make sure the laser is aimed above or
below eye level. (particularly with fixed installations, in machines, etc.)
Labelling
Position of the product label see last page!
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Start-up
Inserting/replacing batteries
See figure {A}
1 Remove battery compartment lid and attach handstrap.
2 Insert batteries, observing correct polarity.
3 Close the battery compartment again. Replace the batteries when the
symbol flashes permanently in the display.
Remove the batteries before any long period of non-use
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to avoid the danger of corrosion.
We recommend the usage of AA size max. 1,5V lithium batteries
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or rechargable NiMH batteries. The Leica DISTO™ also works
with Alkaline batteries but the battery lifetime will be reduced.
WARNING:
This Leica DISTO™ was delivered with high quality non-rechargable
lithium batteries. Wrong usage of lithium batteries can be hazardous.
Precautions:
• Please do not recharge these batteries.
• Do not mix lithium batteries with other types of batteries.
• Do not use batteries if their casing is damaged.
Changing the reference point (multifunctional
endpiece)
See figure {B}
The instrument can be adapted for the following measuring situations:
• For measurements from an edge, fold out the positioning bracket until
it first locks in place. See figure {C}.
• For measurements from a corner, open the positioning bracket until
it locks in place, then push the positioning bracket lightly to the right
to fold it out fully. See figure {D}.
A built-in sensor automatically detects the orientation of the positioning
bracket and adjusts the zero point of the instrument accordingly.
Keypad
See figure {E}:
1 ON / DIST (On/measuring) button
2 Digital pointfinder - button
3 Timer button
4 Plus (+) button
5 Minus (-) button
6 Area / volume button
7 Indirect measurement (Pythagoras) button
8 Trapezoid button
9 Functions button
10 Reference button
11 Storage/Memory button
12 Clear/Off button
13 Menu/Equal button
14 Bluetooth button
15 Second function button
16 Indirect measurement with tilt sensor button
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