Leica DISTOTM D3a The original laser distance meter
User Manual Safety Instructions English GB Symbols used Congratulations on the purchase of your Leica DISTO™ D3a . The symbols used in the Safety Instructions have the following meanings: 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.
D Prohibited use Areas of responsibility F • • • I • 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.
• • • To understand the safety instructions on the product and the instructions in the User Manual. To be familiar with local safety regulations relating to accident prevention. To inform Leica Geosystems immediately if the equipment becomes unsafe. 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.
D GB F 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. • WARNING: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Leica Geosystems for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. E CAUTION: Never attempt to repair the product yourself. In case of damage, contact the local dealership. P FCC statement (applic.
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. D Labelling GB 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 WARNING: Looking directly into the beam with optical aids (e.g.
D GB F Changing the reference point (multifunctional endpiece) Start-up Inserting/replacing batteries I E P The instrument can be adapted for the following measuring situations: NL DK S N FIN J CN 1 ROK PL H RUS CZ 2 3 • For measurements from an edge, fold out the positioning bracket until it first locks in place. • 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.
D Keypad GB F 1 2 3 10 5 9 7 I 11 E 4 P 6 NL DK 8 S N 12 FIN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 J ON / DIST (On/measuring) - button Horizontal distance - button Plus (+) - button Minus (-) - button Area / volume - button Indirect measurement (Pythagoras) - button Reference - button Functions - button Timer - button Storage - button Menu/equal - button Clear/off - button Leica DISTO™ D3a 776175a gb CN ROK PL H RUS CZ 7 Start-up
D GB 19 14 6 13 15,16 7,8,9 27 17 18 F I E P NL DK S N FIN J CN ROK PL H RUS CZ 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 Display 1 2 4 3 5 20 29 21 30 12 28 10,11 23 22 31 24 25 26 32 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Laser active Reference (front) Reference (rear) Reference (corner stop) Measuring with the tripod Stake out function Single Pythagoras measurement Double Pythagoras measurement Double (partial height) measurement Save constant value, call up constant value Historical mem
Menu functions D 1 GB Settings F The menu allows settings to be altered and permanently stored. After switching off the device or replacing the batteries the settings are stored. I 7 2 EXIT E Navigation in the menu P The menu allows settings to be made at the user level. The instrument can be specifically configured to your personal requirements. 0.0° 6 General description button (pressed long) - You are in the the units set and the first menu item "Unit" are displayed.
D GB F I E P NL DK S N FIN J CN ROK Setting the unit for distance measurements Measuring with the tripod ( The following units can be set: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Distance 0.000 m 0.0000 m 0.00 m 0.00 ft 0'00'' 1/32 0.0 in 0 1/32 in Area 0.000 m² 0.000 m² 0.000 m² 0.00 ft² 0.00 ft² 0.00 ft² 0.00 ft² Volume 0.000 m³ 0.000 m³ 0.000 m³ 0.00 ft³ 0.00 ft³ 0.00 ft³ 0.00 ft³ Beep ( ) You can switch the beep on or off.
Reset - returning the instrument to the factory settings ( ) GB Switching on and off The instrument has a RESET function. When you select the menu function RESET and confirm, the instrument defaults to the factory settings. Switches on the instrument and laser. The display shows the battery symbol until the next button is pressed. Pressing this button for longer switches the instrument off. The instrument switches off automatically after six minutes of inactivity.
D GB F I E P Reference setting Measuring The default reference setting is from the rear of the instrument. Single distance measurement Press this button to take the next measurement from the front edge . A special beep sounds whenever the reference setting is changed. After a measurement the reference returns automatically to the default setting (rear reference). S N The tilt sensor measures tilts between ± 45°.
D Minimum/maximum measurement Laser continuous This function allows the user to measure the minimum or maximum distance from a fixed measuring point. It can also be used as to determine spacings. Press and hold down the key when switching on the device until the character appears permanently in the display and a beep sounds. Every further press of the key releases a distance measurement. min. max. Press the key and hold to switch the device and Laser continuous operation off.
D GB F Volume Functions Distance measuring. I one. P The next measurement is subtracted from the previous one. DK S FIN J CN ROK PL H RUS CZ Press this button to take the second length measurement (e.g. width). Press this button to take the third length measurement (e.g. height). This process can be repeated as required. The volume then appears in the summary line. Press this button and the result is then always shown in the summary line.
D Tilt measurement Triangular area Press this button once to activate the tilt sensor. The symbol appears in the display. The tilt is continuously shown as ° or % depending on the setting. The area of a triangle can be calculated by the measurement of three sides. GB F I Press to measure the inclination and the distance. E P NL DK S Press the key two times - the triangle symbol appears in the display.
D GB F I defined value (a) is automatically adopted). Value (b) can be entered using and . The defined value (b) is confirmed with the button. Stake out function Two different distances (a and b) can be entered into the instrument and can then be used to mark off defined measured lengths, e.g. in the construction of wooden frames. Pressing the button starts the laser measurement.
Indirect measurement - determining a distance using 2 auxilliary measurements Indirect measurement The instrument can calculate distances using Pythagoras’ theorem. D GB ) F • E Make sure you adhere to the prescribed sequence of measurement: • • I All target points must be in a horizontal or vertical plane. The best results are achieved when the instrument is rotated about a fixed point (e.g. with the positioning bracket fully folded out and the instrument placed on a wall).
D GB F I Press to stop continuous measurement (2). The result is displayed in the summary line, the partial results in the secondary line. down over the ideal target point. Indirect Measurement - determining a distance using 3 measurements press this button to trigger the measurement (3). The result is displayed in the summary line, the partial results in the secondary lines. Press to stop continuous measurement (2). The value is adopted.
Adjusting the constant Press this button and trigger the measurement. After the first measurement the value is adopted. The display flashes (2). Press the button for longer to change the constant - the constant flashes, you can now change the constant to the required value using the or button. Press the button to save the constant. Triggers the measurement. After the second measurement the value is adopted. The display flashes (3).
D GB F I Message codes All message codes are displayed with either "Error".
General: Laser class Laser type Ø laser point (at distances) Autom. laser switch-off Autom. instrument switchoff Display illumination Keypad illumination Multifunctional endpiece Timer (self-triggering) Save constant value Historical storage (20 values) Tripod thread Battery life, Type AAA, 2 x 1.
D GB Measuring conditions Care Measuring range F The range is limited to 100 m. I At night or dusk and if the target is in shadow the measuring range without target plate is increased. Use a target plate to increase the measurement range during daylight or if the target has poor reflection properties. E P NL DK S N FIN J CN Do not immerse the instrument in water. Wipe off dirt with a damp, soft cloth. Do not use aggressive cleaning agents or solutions.
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