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Translation of the German original version

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  • Page 1 Operating manual Translation of the German original version...
  • Page 2 General non-discrimination Benning is aware of the importance of language with regard to the gender equality and endeavors to take this into account at all times. To improve readability, we have refrained from consistently using differentiating formulations.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Length measurement (continuous measurement) .............. 21 Area calculation........................ 22 Volume calculation ...................... 22 Indirect length calculation.................... 23 5.6.1 Indirect length calculation 1.................... 23 5.6.2 Indirect length calculation 2 / 3.................... 24 5.6.3 Indirect length calculation 4.................... 25 5.6.4 Indirect length calculation 5 / 6.................... 25 Digital spirit level (axis) ....................... 26 5244 / 12/2022 en BENNING LD 60...
  • Page 4 Digital spirit level (surface) .................... 27 Stake-out function ....................... 27 Maintenance ............................. 29 Maintenance schedule ...................... 29 Cleaning the device...................... 29 Replacing the batteries ....................... 30 Calibrating the digital spirit level.................. 31 Technical data............................ 32 Disposal and environmental protection .................... 33 Index ................................. 34 BENNING LD 60 5244 / 12/2022 en...
  • Page 5 Table of figures Table of figures Figure 1 BENNING LD 60 device structure ....................Figure 2 Digital display..........................Figure 3 Length measurement (single measurement, exemplary) ............Figure 4 Length measurement (continuous measurement, exemplary) ............ Figure 5 Area calculation (exemplary) ....................... Figure 6 Volume calculation (exemplary)....................
  • Page 6 Table 4 Key functions ..........................Table 5 Menu ............................Table 6 Measuring units ........................... Table 7 Error messages..........................Table 8 Length measuring ranges ......................Table 9 Maintenance schedule ......................... Table 10 Technical data ..........................BENNING LD 60 5244 / 12/2022 en...
  • Page 7: Introduction

    Introduction 1.1 General notes Introduction The laser distance meter BENNING LD 60 described here (in the following only referred to as “device”) enables you to perform the following measurements and calculations. • Length measurement (single measurement and continuous measurement) • Area calculation •...
  • Page 8: History

    Information in this operating manual can be changed at any time without prior notice. Benning is not obligated to make amendments to this operating manual or to keep it up to date.
  • Page 9: Service & Support

    Please contact our Technical support for technical questions on handling the device. Phone: +49 2871 93-555 Fax: +49 2871 93‑6555 E-Mail: helpdesk@benning.de Internet: www.benning.de Returns management Easily and conveniently use the BENNING returns portal for a quick and smooth returns processing: https://www.benning.de/service-de/retourenabwicklung.html Phone: +49 2871 93-554 E-Mail: returns@benning.de Return address BENNING Elektrotechnik und Elektronik GmbH & Co. KG Retourenmanagement Robert-Bosch-Str.
  • Page 10: Safety

    In addition, a warning about personal injuries can also include a warning about material damage. Standards applied The device has been built and tested in compliance with the following standards and has left the factory in perfectly safe condition. • DIN EN 50689 • IEC / DIN EN 60825‑1 BENNING LD 60 5244 / 12/2022 en...
  • Page 11: Symbols Used

    – Use of components, accessories, spare or replacement parts that have not been released and approved for the respective application by Benning – Non-observance, manipulation, changes or misuse of the operating manual or the instructions and notes contained therein –...
  • Page 12: Special Types Of Risks

    Normally, eyes close automatically due to the blink reflex and aversion responses take place. • Do not point the laser beam at persons or animals. • Do not leave the unit switched on unnecessarily. BENNING LD 60 5244 / 12/2022 en...
  • Page 13: Scope Of Delivery

    Scope of delivery 2.5 Special types of risks Scope of delivery The scope of delivery of the device includes the following components: • 1 x laser distance meter BENNING LD 60 • 1 x protective rubber holster • 1 x compact protective pouch • 1 x wrist strap •...
  • Page 14: Device Description

    Device description 4.1 Device structure Device description Device structure Figure 1: BENNING LD 60 device structure 1 Digital display 2 Laser beam outlet 3 Receiving lens 4 “Measurement” key 5 “-” key 6 “ON / OFF” key 7 “Reference plane” key 8 Protective rubber holster 9 “Menu” key 10 “+” key Rear panel of the device •...
  • Page 15: Functions

    4.2.1 Key functions Function Switch the device ON  / Switch the device OFF (>2 seconds) Open the menu 5244 / 12/2022 en BENNING LD 60...
  • Page 16: Menu

    The following table describes the menu items of the menu: Symbol Menu item Settings Measured value memory Calibration of the spirit level Key tones Automatic rotation of the digital display Length measurement (single measurement) Length measurement (continuous measurement) Area calculation Volume calculation BENNING LD 60 5244 / 12/2022 en...
  • Page 17: Reference Plane

    Press and hold the “Reference plane” key (>2 seconds) to toggle between operation with and without the protective rubber holster. The currently set operating mode is shown on the digital display (with protective rubber holster → green edge of the symbol). 5244 / 12/2022 en BENNING LD 60...
  • Page 18: Addition And Subtraction

    Automatic rotation of the digital display If you tilt the device correspondingly, the digital display will automatically rotate by 90°. In the menu “Automatic rotation of the digital display”, you can enable or disable this function. BENNING LD 60 5244 / 12/2022 en...
  • Page 19: Error Messages

    Carry out the measurement in a darker environment. Table 7: Error messages Measuring ranges Length measuring ranges Measuring range Resolution Measuring accuracy 0.05 … 60 m 0.001 m ±1.5 mm Unfavourable conditions: 0.001 m ±5 mm 0.05 … 28 m Table 8: Length measuring ranges 5244 / 12/2022 en BENNING LD 60...
  • Page 20: Operation

    After being switched on, the device is automatically in this measuring function. Requirements • Please observe the requirements for measuring [} page 20]. • Selected measuring function: length measurement (single measurement) BENNING LD 60 5244 / 12/2022 en...
  • Page 21: Length Measurement (Continuous Measurement)

    • Selected measuring function: length measurement (continuous measurement) Figure 4: Length measurement (continuous measurement, exemplary) Procedure 1. Point the laser beam at the measuring point. The measured value will be shown on the digital display and updated when the distance changes. 5244 / 12/2022 en BENNING LD 60...
  • Page 22: Area Calculation

    The volume calculation function is intended for determining the volume of a rectangular space by measuring three measured lengths that are perpendicular to each other. Requirements • Please observe the requirements for measuring [} page 20]. • Selected measuring function: volume calculation BENNING LD 60 5244 / 12/2022 en...
  • Page 23: Indirect Length Calculation

    5.6.1 Indirect length calculation 1 Requirements • Please observe the requirements for measuring [} page 20]. • Selected measuring function: indirect length calculation 1 Figure 7: Indirect length calculation 1 (exemplary) 5244 / 12/2022 en BENNING LD 60...
  • Page 24: Indirect Length Calculation 2 / 3

    The measurement is started and the third measured value will be shown on the digital display. The device calculates the distance between the measuring points A and B from the measurements and the determined value will be shown on the digital display. BENNING LD 60 5244 / 12/2022 en...
  • Page 25: Indirect Length Calculation 4

    The determined value will be shown on the digital display. 5.6.4 Indirect length calculation 5 / 6 Requirements • Please observe the requirements for measuring [} page 20]. • Selected measuring function: indirect length calculation 5 or 6 Figure 10: Indirect length calculation 5 and 6 (exemplary) 5244 / 12/2022 en BENNING LD 60...
  • Page 26: Digital Spirit Level (Axis)

    The measured value will be shown on the digital display and a digital spirit level indicates the inclination. In horizontal position, the alignment point (“bubble”) is exactly between the two markings and will be displayed in green. BENNING LD 60 5244 / 12/2022 en...
  • Page 27: Digital Spirit Level (Surface)

    The stake-out function is intended for dividing a distance into previously set subsections of equal lengths. Requirements • Please observe the requirements for measuring [} page 20]. • Selected measuring function: stake-out function Figure 12: Stake-out function (exemplary) 5244 / 12/2022 en BENNING LD 60...
  • Page 28 – Yellow arrows on the top and bottom of the digital display: display in which direction the next complete subsection is located (integer). 5. Reposition the device accordingly. Press the “Measurement” key to interrupt the measurement and press the “Menu” key to exit the measuring function. BENNING LD 60 5244 / 12/2022 en...
  • Page 29: Maintenance

    • A clean and dry cloth or special cleaning cloth NOTICE Wrong cleaning agents Using the wrong cleaning agents can damage the device. • Do not use any solvents, abrasives or polishing agents. 5244 / 12/2022 en BENNING LD 60...
  • Page 30: Replacing The Batteries

    – Slide the battery compartment cover completely onto the battery compartment from below. – On the bottom side, press the battery compartment cover onto the device from above until it clicks into place. 7. Put the protective rubber holster back onto the device. BENNING LD 60 5244 / 12/2022 en...
  • Page 31: Calibrating The Digital Spirit Level

    5. With the device lying flat, rotate it by 180° so that the digital display is on the right and press the “Measurement” key. A green check mark is briefly shown on the digital display and the calibration is completed. The device should display an angle of 0°. 5244 / 12/2022 en BENNING LD 60...
  • Page 32: Technical Data

    To be used inside or outside buildings, in each case in dry environments Storage (remove the batteries from the device) Ambient temperature -20 … 60 °C (do not permanently expose the device to sunlight) Max. relative air humidity 85 % RH Table 10: Technical data BENNING LD 60 5244 / 12/2022 en...
  • Page 33: Disposal And Environmental Protection

    Disposal and environmental protection 6.4 Calibrating the digital spirit level Disposal and environmental protection At the end of product life, dispose of the unserviceable device and the batteries via appropriate collecting facilities provided in your community. 5244 / 12/2022 en BENNING LD 60...
  • Page 34: Index

    Length measurement (continuous measurement)  21 Length measurement (single measurement)  20 Basic knowledge  7 Battery Maintenance  29 Replacing  30 Maintenance schedule  29 BENNING LD 60  7 Manufacturer  2 Measured value memory  18 Measurement Requirements  20 Cleaning  29 Measuring ranges Continuous measurement  21...
  • Page 35 Index Technical Support  9 Trademarks  8 Volume calculation  22 Warning system  10 Warranty  11 5244 / 12/2022 en BENNING LD 60...
  • Page 36 BENNING Elektrotechnik und Elektronik GmbH & Co. KG Münsterstraße 135 - 137 D - 46397 Bocholt Phone: +49 2871 93-0 Fax: +49 2871 93-429 Internet: www.benning.de E-Mail: duspol@benning.de BENNING LD 60 5244 / 12/2022 en...

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