Fluke 414D User Manual

Fluke 414D User Manual

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414D/419D/424D
Laser Distance Meter
Users Manual
June 2012
© 2012 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.

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  • Page 1 414D/419D/424D Laser Distance Meter Users Manual June 2012 © 2012 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved. Specifications are subject to change without notice. All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.
  • Page 2 Parts, product repairs, and services are warranted for 90 days. This warranty extends only to the original buyer or end-user customer of a Fluke authorized reseller, and does not apply to fuses, disposable batteries, or to any product which, in Fluke's opinion, has been misused, altered, neglected, contaminated, or damaged by accident or abnormal conditions of operation or handling.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Title Page Introduction ........................1 How to Contact Fluke ..................... 1 Safety Information ......................2 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) ................ 3 FCC Statement (U.S.A Only) ..................3 Laser Classification ....................4 Integrated Distance Meter ..................4 Laser Class 2 Products ..................4 Features .........................
  • Page 4 414D/419D/424D Users Manual Backlight (419D/424D) ....................12 Keypad Lock (419D/424D) ..................12 Compass (424D) ....................... 13 Compass Calibration ....................13 Automatic Calibration ................... 13 Manual Calibration ....................13 Magnetic Declination .................... 14 Clear ......................... 16 Measurements with a Tripod ..................16 Reference Point ......................
  • Page 5 List of Tables Table Title Page Symbols ..........................2 Model Feature Comparison ....................5 Units of Measurement ......................11 Estimated Values of Magnetic Field ..................15 Message Codes ........................30...
  • Page 6 414D/419D/424D Users Manual...
  • Page 7: Introduction

    Laser Distance Meter How to Contact Fluke Introduction To contact Fluke, call one of the following telephone The Fluke 414D/419D/424D Laser Distance Meters numbers: (Meter or Product) are professional-grade laser distance meters. Use these Meters to quickly and accurately get...
  • Page 8: Safety Information

    Do not dispose of this product as unsorted Replace the batteries when the low battery indicator shows to prevent incorrect municipal waste. Go to Fluke's website for measurements. recycling information. Do not use the Product around explosive gas. Do not use the Product if it operates incorrectly.
  • Page 9: Electromagnetic Compatibility (Emc)

    Changes or modifications not expressly This equipment has been tested and found to comply with approved by Fluke for compliance could void the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 the user’s authority to operate the of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 10: Laser Classification

    414D/419D/424D Users Manual Laser Classification Laser Class 2 Products Do not stare into the laser beam or direct it towards other Integrated Distance Meter people unnecessarily. Eye protection is normally afforded The Meter produces a visible laser beam from the front of by aversion responses including the blink reflex.
  • Page 11: Features

    Laser Distance Meter Features Features Table 2 is a list of features for the Meter by model. Table 2. Model Feature Comparison Feature 414D 419D 424D Feature 414D 419D 424D Display Lines Timer Memory Display/Keypad Illumination Add/Subtract Keypad Lock Area Tripod Measurement Volume Compass...
  • Page 12: Before You Start

    414D/419D/424D Users Manual Before You Start This section has basic information about the batteries and measurement reference point. It also describes the Meter keypad and display. Batteries Replace the batteries when  blinks in the display. To install or replace the batteries: Remove battery compartment lid.
  • Page 13: Multifunctional Endpiece

    Laser Distance Meter Before You Start Multifunctional Endpiece The 419D and 424D Meters adapt to multiple measurement situations with the multifunctional endpiece, see Figure 3: For measurements from an edge, fold out the endpiece (90 ) until it locks into place. See Figure 4. For measurements from a corner, fold out the endpiece (90 ) until it locks into place.
  • Page 14: Keypad

    414D/419D/424D Users Manual Keypad Figure 6 shows the location of each function button on the keypad. 414D 419D 424D gwo05.eps Measure/Power On Clear/Off Area/Volume  Triangle    Plus (+)/Minus (-) Reference/Change Units Memory  Compass    Plus (+)/Scroll Up Area/Volume/Indirect Measurement (Pythagoras) Timer...
  • Page 15: Display

    Laser Distance Meter Before You Start Display Figure 7 shows the readout location on the display for each function. 414D 419D 424D gwo06.eps  Battery Status  Units of Measurement  2 Result Available  Timer/Compass (424D only)  Info ...
  • Page 16: Button Functions

    414D/419D/424D Users Manual Button Functions Function Buttons  Push This section is about how to use the buttons and identifies when a function is model-dependent. When not identified, 1x = Area all models include the function. 2x = Volume On/Off 3x = Pythagoras 1 ...
  • Page 17: Units Of Measurement

    Laser Distance Meter Button Functions Units of Measurement  Push   Push and hold (414D) or (419D/424D) for 1x = Area 2 seconds to toggle between the units for distance 2x = Volume measurements, see Table 3. 2 seconds = 2 Results Table 3.
  • Page 18: Timer (419D/424D)

    Users Manual Timer (419D/424D) Beeper (419D/424D)   Fluke recommends that you use a time-delay for the most Push at the same time for 2 seconds to turn on accurate measurements at long distances. This prevents and turn off the beeper. The display shows the status as ...
  • Page 19: Compass (424D)

    Laser Distance Meter Button Functions Compass (424D) Compass Calibration The compass feature lets you know the view or direction Automatic Calibration as you make measurements. This is useful indoors to set The compass sensor continuously collects and saves the building plans in the correct direction. It is also useful new calibration values in 60-second intervals.
  • Page 20: Magnetic Declination

    414D/419D/424D Users Manual Magnetic Declination The difference between the north geographic pole and the north magnetic pole is known as magnetic declination, 180° or more plainly, declination. The angle of declination is 180° different at different locations on the earth. The geographic and magnetic poles are aligned so declination is minimal.
  • Page 21: Estimated Values Of Magnetic Field

    Laser Distance Meter Button Functions Table 4. Estimated Values of Magnetic Field Declination Declination Declination Country City in Degrees Country City in Degrees Country City in Degrees (+E | -W) (+E | -W) (+E | -W) Argentina Buenos Aires Greenland Godthab Spain Madrid...
  • Page 22: Clear

    414D/419D/424D Users Manual  Clear Push  Push  1x = Measure from front 1x = Clear last value  2x = Measure from tripod screw 2x = Clear all  3x = Measure from end 2 seconds = Turn off Meter Note Measurements with a Tripod The tripod mode overrides other reference...
  • Page 23: Measurements

    Laser Distance Meter Measurements Measurements The Meter measures the distance to a target, the area bounded by two distances, or the volume in three Min. Max. measurements. This manual identifies when a feature is model-dependent. When not identified, all models include the feature.
  • Page 24: Addition/Subtraction

    414D/419D/424D Users Manual Addition/Subtraction Area The Meter adds and subtracts a value to a single To measure area: distance, area, and volume measurements. 414D 414D   Push 1x. The symbol appears in the display. To add or subtract:  Push to make the first measurement (for example, length).
  • Page 25: Volume

    Laser Distance Meter Measurements Volume 419D/424D 414D To measure volume: To measure volume:  Push 2x. The symbol appears in the display.  Push to make the first measurement (for   Push 2x. The symbol shows in the display. example, length).
  • Page 26: Tilt (424D Only)

    414D/419D/424D Users Manual Tilt (424D only) Note The inclinometer senses tilts at 360 . For tilt measurements, hold the Meter without a transverse tilt (±10 ). Smart Horizontal Mode (424D only) The Smart Horizontal mode (indirect horizontal distance) function lets you find a horizontal distance when the line-of-sight is blocked by an object or obstacle.
  • Page 27: Leveling

    Laser Distance Meter Measurements  Push at the top target. Height Tracking stops Leveling and the display shows the vertical distance between The Leveling function continuously shows the angle of the the two measured targets. See Figure 12 for more Meter.
  • Page 28: Tilt Sensor Calibration

    414D/419D/424D Users Manual Tilt Sensor Calibration Turn the Meter horizontally 180 on the same flat horizontal surface. To calibrate the tilt sensor:  Push   Push at the same time for 2 seconds. The display shows the instructions for the The display shows ...
  • Page 29: Stake Out Measurement (419D/424D)

    Laser Distance Meter Measurements Stake Out Measurement (419D/424D) 419D (1 Value) A specific distance can be set in the Meter and used to To find stake out distances with 1 value: mark off defined measured lengths. An example of this ...
  • Page 30 414D/419D/424D Users Manual 424D (2 Values) Move the Meter slowly along the stake out line the displayed distance decreases. You can enter two different distances (a and b) into the Meter and use them to mark off measured lengths, for The arrows in the display indicate in which example, in the construction of wooden frames.
  • Page 31: Corner Angle Measurement (424D Only)

    Laser Distance Meter Measurements Corner Angle Measurement (424D only) The Meter calculates the angles in a triangle with measurements from the three sides. As an example, use this function with a right-angle room corner. See Figure 15 for more information. To make corner angle measurements: ...
  • Page 32: Indirect Measurement

    414D/419D/424D Users Manual 414D Indirect Measurement To find a vertical distance with two measurements The Meter can calculate distances with Pythagoras’ (Pythagoras 1): theorem. With this function, you can find a distance with two auxiliary measurements, such as building height or ...
  • Page 33 Laser Distance Meter Measurements To find a total distance with three measurements (Pythagoras 2):   Push shows on the display. Point the laser at the first target (1). See Figure 17.  Push for the first distance (diagonal) measurement. Point the laser at the second target (2).
  • Page 34 414D/419D/424D Users Manual Point the laser at the third (3) target. 419D/424D To find a distance with two measurements  Push for the third distance measurement. (Pythagoras 1): The Meter shows the result in the summary line. The   Push shows on the display.
  • Page 35: Memory (419D/424D)

    Laser Distance Meter Memory (419D/424D) Make sure that the Meter is perpendicular to the wall.  and the memory ID show on the display.   Push to trigger the bottom target (3) Push for 2 seconds to use the value shown in measurement.
  • Page 36: Message Codes

    Hold the Meter without a transverse tilt. Calibration mistake Make sure that the device is on a horizontal and flat surface. Do the calibration procedure again. If the code continues, contact Fluke. Calculation error Do the measurement again. Temperature too high Let the Meter cool down.
  • Page 37: Specifications

    Laser Distance Meter Specifications Specifications 414D 419D 424D Distance Measurement Typical Measurement Tolerance ± 2.0 mm (± 0.08 in) ± 1.0 mm (± 0.04 in) Maximum Measurement Tolerance ± 3.0 mm (± 0.12 in) ± 2.0 mm (± 0.08 in) Range at target plate 50 m / 165 ft 80 m / 260 ft...
  • Page 38 414D/419D/424D Users Manual 414D 419D 424D General Laser class Laser type 635 nm, <1 mW Protection class IP40 IP54 Automatic laser off 90 seconds Automatic power off 180 seconds Battery life (2 x AAA) up to 3,000 measurements up to 5,000 measurements 1.5 V NEDA 24A/IEC LR03 11.6 cm x 5.3 cm x 3.3 cm 12.7 x 5.6 x 3.3 cm...
  • Page 39 Laser Distance Meter Specifications 414D 419D 424D Maximum relative humidity 85 % at 20 °F to 120 °F (-7 °C to 50 °C) Safety IEC/EN 61010-1:2001 IEC/EN 60825-1:2007 (Class 2) EN 55022:2010 EN 61000-4-3:2010 EN 61000-4-8:2010 ° [1] Applies for 100 % target reflectivity (white painted wall), low background illumination, 25 °...
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