The illustrations can be found on the fold-out cover pages. Keep these pages open when studying the oper- ating instructions. In these operating instructions, the PD 38 laser range meter is referred to as « the range meter ».
– Measurement of distances Spike Display illumination – Calculation of areas, volumes and distances – Addition and subtraction of distances 2.4.2 PD 38 side measure button – Operation and storage in the specified temperatures 2.2 Items supplied 1 PD 38 laser range meter...
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2. Description Unfavourable conditions for Bluetooth communication range • Steel surfaces in immediate surroundings • PD 38 is placed in corners or on wet sur- faces • PD 38 and PDA/MDA are held in wet hands • Obstructions between PD 38 and PDA/MDA, e.g.
3. Tools and accessories 3. Tools and accessories Description Designation -NOTE- Target plate PDA 50 – For reliable distance measurements the laser beam should be perpendicular to Hand strap PDA 60 the target plate whenever possible. If this is not the case, the laser spot on the tar- Soft pouch PDA 61 get plate may not be in the same plane...
NiMH batteries of tive plastic grip. the PD 38, it may not be replaced by other The range meter attaches to the measuring types of car battery plugs. extension with the help of the belt clip.
Alkaline: 8,000–10,000 In case measurements are not possi- NiMH: 6,000– 8,000 ble, use the Hilti PDA 50 target plate. Operating temperature Accuracy –10 °C…+ 50 °C (14 °F… 122 °F) ±1.5 mm (±1/16 in) is typical for individual and continuous measure-...
– Do not render any safety devices ineffec- before use. If the range meter is found to tive and do not remove information and be damaged, have it repaired at a Hilti serv- warning notices. ice centre. The accuracy of the range meter –...
Laser information plates for the US and only in conjunction with the PD 38. based on CFR 21 § 1040 (FDA) – Check to ensure that your PD 38 com- municates only with your PDA/MDA, and vice versa. 5.4.1 Electromagnetic compatibility...
6. Getting started 6. Getting started For rechargeable batteries – Always use rechargeable batteries of the same make and same type. – Always use rechargeable batteries of the same age and charged to the same level. – New rechargeable batteries are supplied 6.1 Inserting alkaline/rechargeable uncharged and have to be charged prior batteries...
6. Getting started 6.2.1.1 Battery charging level display 6.2.2 Fast battery charging – The level of charging is indicated by The charging process ensures that 15 min- moving battery status segments utes of charging with the PDAW 80/81-2 at top right of the display. car battery plug provides the battery with –...
Volume meters Bluetooth switched off millimeters -NOTE- feet (decimal) feet feet The PD 38 connects only to devices run- feet (decimal) yard yard ning the Hilti PD 38 measuring application inch (decimal) inch inch in 1/8 feet & inch 1/8 feet...
7. Operation 7. Operation 7.1.3 Measuring extension as reference – Tool is switched off. 7.1 General controls Press the measuring reference button and the 7.1.1 Control panel on/off button simultaneously. The measuring spike flashes in the display. The reference is then set to the end of the fully extended measuring extension.
7. Operation Area 7.2.1 Symbols displayed – activates the “area” function Temperature too high and deactivates every other > +50 °C (122 °F) function. Action: Allow the range meter to cool Plus down. – activates the “distance Temperature too low addition”...
If the error has been completed successfully or the persists, notify the local Hilti laser beam has switched itself off automat- service centre. ically after the preset time (1 minute).
7. Operation Diagram of optical sight Display Reference position Front edge Laser Rear edge Sighting -NOTE- End of spike Use of the optical sight is recommended for distances above 10 m (30 ft.). PDA 70 measuring extension Spike (flashing) extends by 7.4 Measuring distances 1.270 m/50 inches Distance measurements can be taken to all...
7. Operation 3. Aim at the target. 7.4.3.1 Single distance measurement (“Measure ”) 4. Press the “Measure” button once again 1. Switch on the laser beam by pressing to measure the distance. the “Measure” button. 2. Press the “Measure” button once again. The result appears in the result line nor- The measured distance will normally be mally in less than a second.
7.4.6 Measuring in bright conditions The PD 38 has a built-in optical target sight. When measuring to very bright sur- 3. Press the “Measure” button. The meas- faces, the laser spot is often not visible.
7. Operation 7.4.7 Taking measurements to rough sur- 7.4.10 Taking measurements to transpar- faces ent surfaces When measuring to rough surfaces, e.g. It is not possible to measure distances to coarse render, stucco, etc, an average dis- transparent materials, e.g. liquids, poly- tance value is measured with the centre of styrene foam, etc.
“Measure” button again, the last valid distance will be shown. Example of the display of a saved volume measurement: All PD 38 on-board functions such as area, volume, plus and minus are disabled while a Bluetooth connection is active. 5.489 An active connection is indicated by the 12.349...
8. Applications and functions 1. At the start of the area function, the The individual steps for determining a vol- laser beam is switched on. ume are supported by a corresponding 2. Aim the range meter at the target. graphic display. To determine the volume 3.
8. Applications and functions 8.4 Adding distances To terminate the addition of distances, sim- Individual distances can be conveniently ply measure a distance without first press- added. This is useful for determining the ing the “Plus” button. The previous three total length of the inner face of door or measurement and calculation results will window openings or for adding several...
8. Applications and functions The current difference between dis- 8.6 Setting out tances is always shown in the result Predetermined dimensions, such as for line. installing drywall tracks, can be set out and marked with the range meter. The continuous measurement mode is 3.947 used when transfering dimensions from 3.322...
If you intend to use a new PDA/MDA out of software on a PDA/MDA the box for the first time with a PD 38, it is Installation of Hilti PD 38 application soft- required to first connect the PDA/MDA to ware on a PDA/MDA: the PC.
Hilti PD 38 15805701 9.3 Measuring using Bluetooth connec- A search for all nearby Hilti PD 38 laser tion to PDA/MDA range meters with active Bluetooth mode will start as soon as the above screen is -NOTE- shown.
This drawing function creates outline plans – combining measuring and scale drawing – on the spot. The Hilti PD 38 application is installed on a Other possible uses are the design and PDA/MDA as described in chapter “9.1.2 drawing of non-rectangular objects and Installation of Hilti PD 38 application soft- features.
10. PDA/MDA Windows CE application Hilti PD 38/11. Data transfer from PDA/MDA to PC Different options exist when using the List of functions: data table – Area computations – The data table can be used with the cells – Volume computations simply containing measurements, with- –...
3. The complete contents of data memory You may carry out the inspection, and test- in the PDA/MDA are then displayed. ing of the PD 38 laser range meter as 4. Select the applicable folder and then the specified in ISO 900X... by yourself. (See file to be transferred to the PC.
(storage temperatures: –30 °C to +70 °C/–22 °F to +158 °F). As a part of the Hilti calibration service, it – Replace damaged parts. is verified that on the day of the check the specifications of the range meter comply 13.2 Storage...
Send the product and/or related parts immediately upon discovery of the defect to the address of the local Hilti marketing Only for EU countries organization for repair or replacement. Disposal of electric tools This constitutes Hilti's entire obligation...
16. FCC statement (applicable in US) 16. FCC statement (applicable in US) -WARNING- This equipment has been tested and has been 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 rea- sonable protection against harmful interfer- ence in a residential installation.
No connection between Switch on the PD 38 • PDA/MDA and PD 38 when • Switch on Bluetooth on the PD 38 Hilti PD 38 application is started • Reduce distance between PDA/MDA und PD 38 • Switch off Bluetooth on PDA/MDA and restart Hilti PD 38 application on PDA •...
19. EC declaration of conformity Product information plate 19. EC declaration of conformity Designation: Laser range meter Type: PD 38 Year of design: 2005 In conformance with We declare, on our own responsibility, that this product complies with the following standards or directives: EN 301489-17;...