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Operating Instructions196 electronic IP65
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The STABILA 196 electronic IP65 is an electronic spirit level
with 2 digital displays for quickly and easily measuring
inclinations and angles.
If you still have any questions aer reading the
operating instructions, feel free to call our hotline:
0049 / 63 46 / 3 09 - 0
Equipment and functions:
• vertical vial(s) for vertical levelling, in reverse position too
• horizontal vial for horizontal levelling, in reverse position too
• electronic module with 2 digital displays for accurately
determining inclinations and angles
Operating Instructions
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Components of the unit
Buttons:
On/Off
Operating mode selection
Reference
Measurement memory
Lighting
Acoustic signal
Calibration
Button lock
1. 2 Displays
2. Battery compartment lid
3. Magnet (196 M electronic IP65)
4. Vials - vertical and horizontal
5. Removable, shock-absorbing end caps
6. Anti-slip stopper
7. Electronic module
- dust-proof and waterproof in accordance with IP 65
IP 65
IP 65
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2x 1.5V
alkaline
AA, LR6, Mignon
MN 1500
Unscrew battery compartment lid on rear, insert new
batteries according to symbol in battery compartment.
Suitable rechargeable batteries can also be used.
LCD:
low battery charge - insert new battery
Dispose of used batteries at suitable collection
points - not with household waste.
Do not leave in unit!
Remove the batteries if you do not intend
to use the unit for some time!
Insert batteries / Battery replacement
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After switching on, an automatic self-test is carried out.
All the display's segments are shown.
After the end of the test, the version number S x.xx of the
measurement program is briefly displayed and the saved
automatic switch-off time of 1/8 or 2 hours displayed.
An acoustic signal indicates that the unit is ready for
operation.
The display shows the angle measured in the set unit
of measurement.
Commissioning
test
off
Software Version
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Automatic display inversion
The two displays are inverted for overhead measurements
so they are always legible.
Alignment guides
Arrows in the display show which way to turn the
spirit level to the horizontal (-15°/0 °/+ 15°) or
vertical (+75°/90°/-75°).
The acoustic alignment guide is activated /
deactivated using the "Acoustic signal" button.
If the acoustic signal is activated, the tone
sequence speeds up as the 0° or 90° position is
approached in a range of ± 2° to the horizontal
or vertical. A change in the pitch indicates that
these positions have been exceeded.
A continuous tone confirms the precise point
at which the horizontal / vertical is reached.
This is also indicated on the display with 2
"centre display" bars.
The electronic spirit level can also be aligned using the vial.