BD16
EN
OPERATING MANUAL
LASER DISTANCE MEASURING
DEVICE
TRT-BA-BD16-TC-001-EN
Table of contents
Notes regarding the operating manual.................................1
Safety .....................................................................................2
You can download the current version of the operating manual
and the EU declaration of conformity via the following link:
Information about the device................................................3
Transport and storage...........................................................5
Operation ...............................................................................6
Fault indications..................................................................10
Maintenance and repair ......................................................10
Disposal ...............................................................................11
Notes regarding the operating manual
Symbols
Warning of electrical voltage
This symbol indicates dangers to the life and health of
persons due to electrical voltage.
Warning of laser radiation
This symbol indicates dangers to the health of persons
due to laser radiation.
Warning
This signal word indicates a hazard with an average
risk level which, if not avoided, can result in serious
injury or death.
Caution
This signal word indicates a hazard with a low risk
level which, if not avoided, can result in minor or
moderate injury.
Notice
This signal word indicates important information
(e.g. material damage), but does not indicate hazards.
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document was created with all due care.
TrotecGmbH&Co.KG accepts no liability whatsoever for
possible mistakes or omissions.
The only party responsible for determining valid measured
results, drawing conclusions and deriving actions is the user.
TrotecGmbH&Co.KG accepts no claims of warranty for the
correctness of the determined measured values or measured
results.
Further, TrotecGmbH&Co.KG accepts no liability whatsoever
for possible mistakes or damage which have been caused by
utilising the determined measured results.
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Warranty and liability
The device complies with the fundamental health and safety
requirements of the applicable EU regulations and was tested at
the factory for perfect functionality multiple times.
If malfunctions occur nonetheless, please contact your dealer or
distributor.
When making a warranty claim, supply the device number (see
label on the device).
When manufacturer's instructions or legal regulations have not
been followed, or after unauthorised changes to the device are
made, the manufacturer is not responsible for the resulting
damages. Changes to the device or unauthorised replacement
of individual parts can drastically impact the electrical safety of
this product and will result in the loss of the warranty. Liability
does not extend to damages to people or property caused by the
device being used other than as described in the instructions in
this operating manual. Subject to changes to technical design
and model changes as part of constant development and
product improvement without prior notice.
No liability is accepted for damages resulting from improper
use. In such a case, any warranty claims will be voided also.
Safety
Read this manual carefully before starting or using the
device. Always store the manual in the immediate vicinity
of the device or its site of use!
• Do not use the device in potentially explosive rooms.
• Do not use the device in aggressive atmosphere.
• Do not immerse the device in water. Do not allow liquids to
penetrate into the device.
• The device may only be used in dry surroundings and must
not be used in the rain or at a relative humidity exceeding
the operating conditions.
• Protect the device from permanent direct sunlight.
• Do not remove any safety signs, stickers or labels from the
device. Keep all safety signs, stickers and labels in legible
condition.
• Do not open the device with a tool.
• Avoid looking directly into the laser beam.
• Never point the laser beam at people or animals.
• Only use the device if sufficient safety precautions were
taken at the surveyed location (e.g. when performing
measurements along public roads, on building sites etc.).
Otherwise do not use the device.
• Observe the storage and operating conditions (see chapter
Technical data).
Intended use
Only use the laser distance measuring device BD16 for
measuring distances, areas and volumes by means of the
integrated laser and within the measuring range specified in the
technical data. Observe and comply with the technical data.
To use the device for its intended use, only use accessories and
spare parts which have been approved by Trotec.
Improper use
Do not use the laser distance measuring device BD16 in
potentially explosive atmospheres or for measurements in
liquids. Never point it at people or animals. Trotec accepts no
liability for damages resulting from improper use. In such a
case, any warranty claims will be voided.
Any unauthorised modifications, alterations or structural
changes to the device are forbidden.
Personnel qualifications
People who use this device must:
• be aware of the dangers that occur when working with
laser measuring devices.
• have read and understood the operating manual, especially
the Safety chapter.
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Residual risks
Warning of laser radiation
Laser class2, P max.: > 1mW, λ: 650nm,
EN 60825-1:2014
Do not look directly into the laser beam or the opening
from which it emerges.
Never point the laser beam at people, animals or
reflective surfaces. Even brief eye contact can lead to
eye damage.
Examining the laser output aperture by use of optical
instruments (e.g. magnifying glass, magnifiers and the
like) entails the risk of eye damage.
When working with a laser of class2, observe the
national regulations on wearing eye protection.
Warning
Risk of suffocation!
Do not leave the packaging lying around. Children may
use it as a dangerous toy.
Warning
The device is not a toy and does not belong in the
hands of children.
Warning
Dangers can occur at the device when it is used by
untrained people in an unprofessional or improper way!
Observe the personnel qualifications!
Information about the device
Device description
The laser distance measuring device is used to determine
distances, areas and volumes in interior spaces. Indirect
measurements are carried out employing the Pythagoras
function.
The multi-line, illuminated displayindicates the determined
values.
Owing to the dust- and splash-proof housing (IP54), the device
is also suited for use on construction sites.
Measuring distance
The range of the device can be gathered from the Technical
data chapter. Under certain conditions – e.g. at night, in twilight
or when the target is hidden in the shade – greater distances
are possible even without target plate. During the day use a
target plate to increase the distance for poorly reflecting targets.
Target surfaces
There might be measurement errors when the laser encounters
colourless liquids (e.g. water), dust-free glass, styrofoam or
other semi-permeable materials. The measurement result may
also be falsified if the laser encounters a high-gloss surface and
is deflected by it. Non-glossy, non-reflective or dark surfaces
can extend the measurement duration.
Caution
Keep a sufficient distance from heat sources.
Notice
To prevent damages to the device, do not expose it to
extreme temperatures, extreme humidity or moisture.
Notice
Do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents to clean the
device.
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Device depiction
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No. Designation
1 Optical sensor
2 Laser
3 Battery compartment with cover
4 Spirit level
5 Operating elements
6 Display
Operating elements
Display
No. Display element
11 Battery status
12 Measurement value display top section:
The three upper measurement value displays show the past three
measured values, the minimum and maximum value or the measured
values to be added or subtracted.
13 Complementary display when using imperial units
14 Display of the selected unit. Possible units are:
ft, ft3, ft2, in, m, m3, m
15 Measurement value display bottom section:
The lower measurement value display indicates the last measured
value or the result of a calculation.
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Area measurement
Volume measurement
17 Delta = maximum minus minimum
18 History indication
19 Measured minimum value
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Indirect measurement (two auxiliary measurements)
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No. Operating element
7 Press briefly: Switch-on/measurement button
Press for a long time: Button for permanent distance measurements
8 Press briefly: Function button (area, volume or indirect
measurement)
Press for a long time: Unit button (ft, in, m)
9 Press briefly: Plus/Minus button
Press for a long time: Reference button
10 Press briefly: Delete button
Press for a long time: Switch-off button
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Indirect measurement (three auxiliary measurements)
21 Measured maximum value
22 Reference value end piece
23 Reference value rear
24 Reference value front
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Technical data
Transport and storage
Parameter Value
Model: BD16
Weight: 150 g
Dimensions (H x W x D): 120 x 42 x 24 mm
Measuring range: 0.05 to 40 m
Accuracy: ±3 mm*
Measuring range resolution: 1 mm
Number of recordings
logged in the history:
Type of protection: IP54
Operating temperature: 0 °C to 40 °C
Storage temperature: -20 °C to 70 °C
Laser output: < 1 mW (620-690 nm)
Laser class: II
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Power supply: 2 x AA batteries, 1.5 V or NiMH 1.2 V to 1.5 V
Automatic switch-off of the
device:
Automatic switch-off of the
laser:
*under favourable conditions (good target surface, room temperature) up to
10 m
10
10mm/10m
12mm/20m
20mm/40m
(rechargeable batteries)
Battery life approx. 5000 to
8000 measurements
After approx. 3 minutes of non-use
After approx. 30 seconds of non-use
Notice
If you store or transport the device improperly, the
device may be damaged.
Note the information regarding transport and storage of
the device.
Transport
For transporting the device use a suitable bag to protect it from
external influences.
Storage
When the device is not being used, observe the following
storage conditions:
• dry and protected from frost and heat
• protected from dust and direct sunlight
• with a cover to protect it from invasive dust if necessary
• Remove the batteries from the device
Scope of delivery
• 1 x Laser distance measuring device BD16
• 2 x Batteries AA, 1.5 V
• 1 x Wrist strap
• 1 x Belt clip
• 1 x Quick guide
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Operation
Inserting the batteries
Insert the supplied batteries before first use.
Notice
Make sure that the surface of the device is dry and the
device is switched off.
Using the belt clip as end piece
To stabilise the device, you can use the belt clip as an end
piece. In this case, you can shift the reference value to the end
of the end piece.
1. Remove the belt clip if it is mounted.
Attaching the belt clip and wrist strap (optional)
Info
Please note that the belt clip has to be removed to
change the batteries (see chapter Battery change).
2. Mount the belt clip as end piece.
3. Press the button for the reference value(9) until the
Reference value end piece indication(22) is displayed.
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Switch-on
Warning of laser radiation
Laser class2, P max.: > 1mW, λ: 650nm,
EN 60825-1:2014
Do not look directly into the laser beam or the opening
from which it emerges.
Never point the laser beam at people, animals or
reflective surfaces. Even brief eye contact can lead to
eye damage.
Examining the laser output aperture by use of optical
instruments (e.g. magnifying glass, magnifiers and the
like) entails the risk of eye damage.
When working with a laser of class2, observe the
national regulations on wearing eye protection.
1. Briefly press the Switch-on/measurement button(7).
ð The display is switched on and the device is ready for
operation.
Switch-off
1. Press the Switch-off button(10) for a long time.
ð The display is switched off.
Basic settings
Aborting the measurement and deleting the display
1. Briefly press the Delete button(10) to abort the current
measurement or to delete the displayed measured values
one at a time. The laser switches off for this purpose.
Setting the reference value
The device always measures the total distance starting at the
reference point. This means that if the rear end of the device is
set as reference point, the length of the device will be part of
the measurement. By default the reference point is set to the
rear of the device. You can, however, also relocate the
reference point to the front part of the device.
To do so, please proceed as follows:
1. Press the Reference button(9) for a long time to relocate
the reference point to the front end of the device.
ð The Reference value front indication(23) appears on
the display.
2. Proceed the same way to relocate the reference value to the
end of the end piece.
When switching the device off and then on again, the reference
value will automatically be relocated to the rear end of the
device.
Changing the units
1. Press the Unit button(8) for a long time to switch between
the units for the measured values. Available units are ft, in
and m.
Calling up a measured value in the device history
The device automatically saves the last 10 measured values.
The saved measured values can be called up as follows:
1. Briefly press the Function button (8) five times to call up the
history.
ð The History indication(18) appears on the display.
2. Briefly press the Plus/Minus button(9) to navigate through
the history and call up the saved measured values.
3. You can return to the normal measuring menu by briefly
pressing the Delete button(10) or the Measurement
button(7).
Carrying out measurements
Warning of laser radiation
Laser class2, P max.: > 1mW, λ: 650nm,
EN 60825-1:2014
Do not look directly into the laser beam or the opening
from which it emerges.
Never point the laser beam at people, animals or
reflective surfaces. Even brief eye contact can lead to
eye damage.
Examining the laser output aperture by use of optical
instruments (e.g. magnifying glass, magnifiers and the
like) entails the risk of eye damage.
When working with a laser of class2, observe the
national regulations on wearing eye protection.
Info
Note that moving from a cold area to a warm area can
lead to condensation forming on the device's circuit
board. This physical and unavoidable effect can falsify
the measurement. In this case, the display shows
either no measured values or they are incorrect. Wait a
few minutes until the device has become adjusted to
the changed conditions before carrying out a
measurement.
Carrying out single distance measurement
1. Briefly press the Switch-on/measurement button(7) to
activate the laser if it is switched off.
2. Point the laser at the target area.
3. Briefly press the Switch-on/measurement button(7) again
to perform a distance measurement.
ð The measured value is immediately indicated on the
display.
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Adding / subtracting measured values
1. Carry out a single distance measurement.
2. To add a measured value, briefly press the Plus/Minus
button(9) one time.
To subtract a measured value, briefly press the Plus/Minus
button(9) twice.
3. Press the Switch-on/measurement button(7) to determine
the next measured value.
ð The overall result will be indicated in the lower
measurement value display. The individual measured
values will be indicated in the upper measurement
value displays.
Info
If you want to add or subtract further measured values,
please note that you first have to confirm the current
measured values with the Switch-on/measurement
button(7).
Performing an area measurement
1. Briefly press the Function button(8) one time.
ð The symbol
for area measurement appears on the
display.
2. Briefly press the Switch-on/measurement button(7) to carry
out the first measurement (e.g.length).
3. Briefly press the Switch-on/measurement button(7) again
to carry out the second measurement (e.g.width).
ð Upon pressing the Switch-on/measurement button(7)
for the second time the device calculates the area and
displays this value in the lower measurement value
display. The most recently measured value will be
indicated in one of the upper measurement value
displays.
Performing a volume measurement
1. Briefly press the Function button(8) twice.
ð The symbol
for volume measurement appears on
the display.
ð The side to be measured in each case is indicated on
the display by flashing.
2. Briefly press the Switch-on/measurement button(7) to carry
out the first measurement (e.g.length).
3. Briefly press the Switch-on/measurement button(7) again
to carry out the second measurement (e.g.width).
4. Briefly press the Switch-on/measurement button(7) again
to carry out the third measurement (e.g.height).
ð Upon pressing the Switch-on/measurement button(7) for
the third time the device independently calculates the
volume and displays this value in the lower measurement
value display.
Performing a non-stop / min and max measurement
Use the non-stop measuring function to correlate
measurements e.g. with construction drawings. With this
measurement method the device can be moved closer toward
the target with the measured value being recalculated roughly
every 0.5 seconds. The corresponding maximum and minimum
measured values are displayed in the first and second line
respectively.
For instance, you can direct the laser beam at a wall and then
retreat from it step by step. Keep reading the measured values
until the desired distance is achieved.
1. Press the Switch-on/measurement button(7) for a long time
until the max(21), min(19) and Δ indications(17) appear on
the display.
2. With reference to the target point, move the device slowly
back and forth as well as up and down (e.g.in a corner).
3. Briefly press the Switch-on/measurement button(7) to
terminate the non-stop measurement.
ð The maximum and minimum measured values and the
difference (Δ) between these two are indicated on the
display. Additionally, the last measured value will be
displayed in the bottommost line.
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Indirect height measurement (Pythagoras)
A
B
A
B
C
Using this method the length of an unknown straight-line
segment can be determined via the Pythagorean Theorem. This
method is suitable for e.g. height measurements.
Twofold indirect height measurement
This method is suitable for e.g. height measurements.
1. Briefly press the Function button(8) four times.
Measurement requirements:
• The device is aligned horizontally to the lowest point (B) of
the line segment to be determined.
• The reference point is located at the rear of the device.
See chapter Setting the reference value.
1. Briefly press the Function button(8) three times.
ð The symbol
the display.
ð The bar with number 1 (hypotenuse) flashes.
2. Aim the device at the highest point (A) and briefly press the
Switch-on/measurement button(7) once to perform a
measurement. Make sure to hold the device as steady as
possible and place it level on the ground with the two rear
edges. The position at the two rear edges must not be
changed during the measurements!
ð The length of the line segment will be indicated in the
1st line of the upper measurement value display.
3. Align the device horizontally (point B) and briefly press the
Switch-on/measurement button(7) one time to measure the
horizontal distance.
ð The second measured value will be indicated in the
second line of the upper measurement value display.
ð The line segment to be determined is displayed as
result in the lower measurement value display(15).
for indirect measurements appears on
ð The symbol
the display.
2. First, aim the device at the highest point (C) and briefly
press the Switch-on/measurement button(7) once to
perform a measurement. In doing so, hold the device as
steady as possible. The alignment of the device in
relation to the reference point must not be changed
during the measurements!
ð The first measured value will be displayed in the upper
measurement value display.
3. Align the device horizontally (point B) and briefly press the
Switch-on/measurement button(7) one time to measure the
horizontal distance.
ð The second measured value will be indicated in the
second line of the upper measurement value display.
4. Aim the device at the lowest point (A) and briefly press the
Switch-on/measurement button(7) once to perform a
measurement.
ð The third measured value will be indicated in the third
line of the upper measurement value display.
ð The line segment to be determined is displayed as result in
the lower measurement value display(15).
for indirect measurements appears on
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Fault indications
A.
B.
Maintenance and repair
The following fault indications can appear in the lower
measurement value display together with the word INFO:
Display Cause Remedy
101 The reception of the
reflected signal is too
weak.
102 The reception of the
reflected signal is too
strong.
201 The ambient light is too
intense.
203 The batteries are almost
empty.
301 The temperature is too
high.
302 The temperature is too
low.
401 Hardware fault Repeatedly switch the device on and
402 Calculation error Repeat the measurement. Pay
Repeat measurement on another
surface with better reflective
properties or use a target plate.
Change the ambient light conditions
for the measurement.
Change the batteries, see chapter
Battery change.
Allow the device to cool down.
Observe the permissible operating
temperature according to the
Technical data chapter.
Allow the device to warm up. Observe
the permissible operating temperature
according to the Technical data
chapter.
off. If the symbol does not disappear,
please contact your retailer.
attention to the measurement
sequence and position of the device.
Battery change
A battery change is required when the error message INFO101
appears on the display or when the device can no longer be
switched on (see chapter Inserting the batteries).
Before changing the batteries, remove the belt clip if it is
mounted.
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Cleaning
Clean the device with a soft, damp and lint-free cloth. Ensure
that no moisture enters the housing. Do not use any sprays,
solvents, alcohol-based cleaning agents or abrasive cleaners,
but only clean water to moisten the cloth.
Repair
Do not modify the device or install any spare parts. For repairs
or device testing, contact the manufacturer.
Disposal
The icon with the crossed-out waste bin on waste
electrical or electronic equipment stipulates that this equipment
must not be disposed of with the household waste at the end of
its life. You will find collection points for free return of waste
electrical and electronic equipment in your vicinity. The
addresses can be obtained from your municipality or local
administration. For further return options provided by us please
refer to our website www.trotec24.com.
The separate collection of waste electrical and electronic
equipment aims to enable the re-use, recycling and other forms
of recovery of waste equipment as well as to prevent negative
effects for the environment and human health caused by the
disposal of hazardous substances potentially contained in the
equipment.
You are responsible for deleting any personal data stored on the
waste equipment to be disposed of.
In the European Union, batteries and accumulators must not be
treated as domestic waste, but must be disposed of
professionally in accordance with Directive 2006/66/EC of the
European Parliament and of the Council of 6September 2006
on batteries and accumulators. Please dispose of batteries and
accumulators according to the relevant legal requirements.
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