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Leica DISTOTM D1
The original laser distance meter
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Overview 2
Technical data 3
Instrument Set-up 5
Operations 11
Message Codes 14
Care 15
Warranty 16
Safety instructions 17
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Overview
Overview
The Leica DISTO™ is a laser distance meter operating with a class2 laser. See chapter T echnical
data for scope of use.
1Display
2ON/ Measure
3Clear/ OFF
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Technical data
Tech nicaldata
General
Accuracywith favourable conditions * 2 mm / 0.08 in ***
Accuracywith unfavourable conditions ** 3 mm / 1/8" ***
Range with favourable conditions* 0.2 - 40 m / 0.6 - 120 ft ***
Range with unfavourable conditions** 0.2 - 30 m / 0.6 - 100 ft ***
Smallest unit displayed 0.1 mm / 1/32 in
Laser class 2
Laser type 635 nm, <1 mW
ø laser point | at distances 6 /30 /60 mm | 10/ 50/ 100 m
Protection class IP54 (dust- and splash water protected)
Auto. laser switch off after 90 s
Auto. power switch off after 180 s
Bluetooth® Smart Bluetooth® v4.0
Range of Bluetooth® Smart <10m
Battery durability(2 x AAA) up to 10000 measurements
Dimension (H x D x W) 115 x 43.5 x 23.5 mm | 4.53 x 1.71 x 0.93 in
Weight (with batteries) 87 g/ 3.07 oz
Temperature range Storage | Operation -25 to 70°C/ -13 to 158°F | -0 to 40°C/ 32 to 104°F
* favourable conditions are: white anddiffuse reflecting target ( white painted wall), low background illumination and m oderate temperatures.
** unfavourable conditions are: targets with lower or higher reflectivity or highbackground illumination or temperatures at the upper or lower end of thespecified temperature r ange.
*** Tolerances apply from 0.05 m to 5 m with a confidencelevel of 95%.
With favourable conditions thetolerancem ay deteriorate by 0.10m m/m for distances above 5 m.
With unfavourable conditions thetolerance may deteriorate by 0.15m m/m for distances above 5 m.
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Technical data
Func tions
Distance measuring yes
Permanent measuring yes
Beep yes
Illuminated display yes
Bluetooth® Smart yes
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Instrument Set-up
InstrumentSet-up
Introduction
The safety instructions (see Safety
Instructions) and the user manual
should be read through carefully
before the product isused for the first
time.
The person responsible for the
product must ensure that all users
understand these directions and
adhere to them.
The symbols used have the following
meanings:
WARNING
Indicatesa potentiallyhazardous situation or an unintended use which, if
not avoided, will resultin death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicatesa potentiallyhazardous situation or an unintended use which, if
not avoided, may result in minor injury
and/or appreciablematerial, financial
and environmental damage.
Important paragraphs which
must be adhered to in practice
as they enable the product to be
used in a technically correct and
efficient manner.
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Instrument Set-up
Insert batteries
To ensure a reliable use, we recommend using high qualityAlkaline batteries. Change batterieswhen
battery symbol is flashing.
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Instrument Set-up
Switching ON/OFF
Device is turned OFF.
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Instrument Set-up
Clear
Undo last action. Leave actualfunction, go to default
operation mode.
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Instrument Set-up
Message Codes
If the message "i" appear s with
a number, observe the instructions in Message Codes section.
Example:
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Instrument Set-up
Settings
Press both keys simultaneousley. Switch between the following units:
0.000 m
0'00" 1/16
0.0000 m
0.000 in
0.00 f t
0 in 1/16
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Operations
Operations
Measuring single distance
surfaces the measuring time
increases.
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Aim active laser at target.
Target surfaces: Measuring
errors can occur when measuring to colourlessliquids, glass,
styrofoam or permeable surfaces or when aiming at high
glosssurfaces. Against dark
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Operations
Permanent measuring
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The last value measured is displayed
in the main line.
Stops permanent measuring.
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Operations
Bluetooth® Smart
DISTO™ sketch.Use App for
Bluetooth® data transfer.
Bluetooth® Smart is always active when the device is switched
on. Connect the device with
your smart-phone, tablet,
laptop.. Measurement values
willbe transferred automatically
right after a measurement. The
efficient and innovative
Bluetooth® Smart module (with
the new Bluetooth® standard
V4.0) works together with all
Bluetooth® Smart Ready
devices. Allother Bluetooth®
devices do not support the
energy saving Bluetooth®
Smart Module, which is integrated in the device.
We provide no warranty for free
DISTO™ software and offer no
support for it. We accept no liability whatsoever arising from the
use of the free software and we
are not obliged to provide corrections nor to develop
upgrades. A wide range of commercial software can be found
on our homepage. Apps for
Android® or iOS can be found in
special internet shops. For more
details, see our homepage.
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Message Codes
Messa geCode s
No. Cause Correction
204 Calculation error Perform measurement again.
220 Hardware error Contact your dealer
240 Data transfer error Connect deviceand repeat pr ocedure
252 Temperature too high Let device cool down.
253 Temperature too low Warm device up.
255 Received signal too weak, measuring time too long Change target surface (e.g. white paper).
256 Received signal too high Change target surface (e.g. white paper) .
257 Too much background light Shadow target area.
* If other messagecodes are displayedfrequently eventhe instrument has been switched off and on, please contact your dealer.
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Care
Care
l Clean the device with a damp, soft cloth.
l Never immerse the device in water.
l Never use aggressive cleaning agents or
solvents.
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Safety instructions
Symbols used
The symbols used have the following meanings:
WARNING
Indicatesa potentiallyhazardous situation or an
unintended use which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicatesa potentiallyhazardous situation or an
unintended use which, if not avoided, may result in
minor injury and/or appreciable material, financial
and environmental damage.
Important paragraphs which must be
adhered to in practice as they enable the
product to be used in a technically correct
and efficient manner.
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Safety instructions
Permitted use
l Measuring distances
l Data transfer with Bluetooth®
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Safety instructions
Prohibited use
l Using the product without instruction
l Using outside the stated limits
l Deactivation of safety systems and
removal of explanatory and hazard labels
l Opening of the equipment by using tools
(screwdrivers, etc.)
l Use of accessories from other man-
ufacturers without express approval
l Carrying out modification or conversion
of the product
l Deliberate dazzling of third parties; also in
the dark
l Inadequate safeguards at the surveying
site (e.g. when measuring on roads, construction sites, etc.)
l Deliberate or irresponsible behaviour on
scaffolding, when using ladders, when
measuring near machines whichare running or near parts of machines or installations which are unprotected
l Aimingdirectly in the sun
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Safety instructions
Hazards in use
WARNING
Watch out for erroneous measurements if the
instrument isdefective or if it has been dropped or
has been misused or modified. Carry out periodic
test measurements. Particularlyafter the instrument has been subject to abnormal use, and
before, during and after important measurements.
CAUTION
Never attempt to repair the product yourself. In
case of damage, contact a localdealer.
WARNING
Changes or modificationsnot expresslyapproved
could void the user´s authority to operate the
equipment.
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Safety instructions
Limits of use
Refer to section T echnicaldata. The device
isdesigned for use in areas permanently habitable by humans. Do not use the product in
explosion hazardous areas or in aggressive
environments.
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Safety instructions
Disposal
CAUTION
Flat batteries must not be disposed of with household waste. Care for the environment and take
them to the collection pointsprovided in accordance with national or localregulations.
The product must not be disposed with household
waste. Dispose of the product appr opriately in
accordance with the national regulations in force
in your country. Adhere to the national and country specific regulations.
Product specific treatment and waste management can be downloaded from our
homepage.
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Safety instructions
Electromagnetic Compatibility
(EMC)
WARNING
The device conforms to the most stringent requirements of the relevant standards and regulations.
However, the possibility of causing interference in
other devices cannot be totallyexcluded.
Japanese Radio Law Compliance
This device is granted pursuant to the Japanese
Radio Law 電 波 法 . T his device should not be
modified otherwise the granted designation number will become invalid.
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Safety instructions
FCC statement (applicable in U.S.)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digitalinstrument,
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, usesand 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
willnot occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interfer ence 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:
l Reorient or r elocate the receiving
antenna
l Increase the separation between the
equipment and the receiver
l Connect the equipment into an outlet on
a circuit different from that to which the
receiver isconnected
l Consult the dealer or an experienced r adi-
o/TV technician for help
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
rules. Operation is subjected to the following two
conditions:
l This device may not cause harmful inter-
ference, and
l this device must accept any interference
received, includinginterference that may
cause undesired operation.
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement
The radiated rf output power of the instrument is
below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits for
portable devicesaccording to KDB 447498.
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Safety instructions
ISED Statement (applicable in
Canada)
This device complies with Industry Canada's
license-exempt RSSs. Operation issubjectto the
following two conditions:
l This device may not cause harmful inter-
ference, and
l this device must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
Radio F requency (RF) Exposure Complianc e
Statement
The radiated rf output power of the instrument is
below the Health Canada's Safety Code 6 exclusion limit for portable devices (radiated element
separation distancebetween the radiating element and user and/or bystander isbelow 20 cm).
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Safety instructions
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 alsoaffect humans and animals.
Precautions :
Although this product conforms to the most stringent standards and regulations, the possibility of
harm to people and animals cannot be totally
excluded.
l Do not use the product near petrol sta-
tions, chemicalplants, in areas with a
potentiallyexplosiveatmosphere and
where blasting takesplace.
l Do not use the product near medical
equipment.
l Do not use the product in airplanes.
l Do not use the product near your body
for extended periods.
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Safety instructions
Laser classification
The device produces visible laser beams, which
are emitted from the instrument: It is a Class2
laser product in accordance with:
l IEC60825-1 : 2014 „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 normallyafforded by aversion r esponses
including the blinkreflex.
WARNING
Looking directly into the beam with opticalaids
(e.g. binoculars, telescopes) can be hazardous.
CAUTION
Looking into the laser beam may be hazardous to
the eyes.
Wavelength
620 - 690 nm
Maximum radiant output power for classification
< 1 mW
Pulseduration
> 400 ps
Pulserepetition frequency
320 MHz
Beam divergence
0.16 x 0.6 mr ad
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Labelling
Subject to change (drawings, descriptions and
technicaldata) without prior notice.
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