196 / 196 M electronic IP65 Operating Instructions The STABILA 196 electronic IP65 is an electronic spirit level with 2 digital displays for quickly and easily measuring inclinations and angles. If you still have any questions after reading the operating instructions, feel free to call our hotline:...
196 / 196 M electronic IP65 Components of the unit Buttons: On/Off Operating mode selection Reference Measurement memory Lighting Acoustic signal Calibration Button lock 1. 2 Displays 2. Battery compartment lid 3. Magnet (196 M electronic IP65) 4. Vials - vertical and horizontal 5.
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196 / 196 M electronic IP65 Insert batteries / Battery replacement Unscrew battery compartment lid on rear, insert new batteries according to symbol in battery compartment. Suitable rechargeable batteries can also be used. LCD: low battery charge - insert new battery Dispose of used batteries at suitable collection 2x 1.5V points - not with household waste.
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196 / 196 M electronic IP65 Commissioning After switching on, an automatic self-test is carried out. test All the display's segments are shown. After the end of the test, the version number S x.xx of the Software Version measurement program is briefly displayed and the saved automatic switch-off time of 1/8 or 2 hours displayed.
196 / 196 M electronic IP65 Automatic display inversion The two displays are inverted for overhead measurements so they are always legible. Alignment guides Arrows in the display show which way to turn the spirit level to the horizontal (-15°/0 °/+ 15°) or vertical (+75°/90°/-75°).
196 / 196 M electronic IP65 Setting the unit of measurement The unit of measurement is set by pressing the MODE button several times. ° Rough: Display in 0.1° steps MODE ° Fine: Display in 0.05° steps 0,05˚ Display in 0.1 % steps mm/m: Display in 1 mm/m steps...
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196 / 196 M electronic IP65 Reference angle REFERENCE - freely selectable zero position 20° The REF button can be used to select any set angle as 0° reference. The angle details now displayed relate to this reference angle. The display flashes in this setting. 0°...
196 / 196 M electronic IP65 Lighting on = 60 sec Briefly pressing the "Lighting" button switches the display lighting on for approx. 60 seconds. ∞ Pressing and holding the "Lighting" button switches the on = lighting permanently on or off. The pressing of this button is confirmed by an acoustic signal.
196 / 196 M electronic IP65 Measurement memory The current measurement can be saved by pressing the HOLD button. The arrows and the "centre display" bars flash. The measurement is displayed continuously. Close to 0° and 90° the arrows flash to indicate direction. The saved measurement is deleted by again pressing the HOLD button or switching the unit off.
196 / 196 M electronic IP65 Setting switch-off time The electronic spirit level is switched off automatically if not used or moved for a long while. Pressing the "Lighting" and "Acoustic signal" buttons at the same time allows the automatic switch-off time to be changed from 1/8 hours (approx.
196 / 196 M electronic IP65 Tilt function 5° 5° The measuring surfaces of the electronic spirit level should be positioned precisely for all measurement work. If positioned at too great an angle, the tilt function prevents 5° 5° incorrect measurements. The display doesn't then show any measurements.
196 / 196 M electronic IP65 Accuracy check To prevent incorrect measurements, before starting work or after hard knocks, large changes in temperature and a change of user, the accuracy must always be checked. 1. Switch on the electronic spirit level. Use the vial to accurately align the unit to a wall, for example, until the vial bubble is in the middle between the vial rings.
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196 / 196 M electronic IP65 Calibration 1. Switch on the electronic spirit level. Use the vial to accurately align the unit to a wall, for example, until the vial bubble is in the middle between the vial rings. If mainly used for vertical measurements, the calibration can also be undertaken with the vertical vial.
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196 / 196 M electronic IP65 Calibration in 4 positions: Calibration in 4 positions is needed if the following is displayed: 1. The reverse test angle is ≥ 0.1° to the normal position --> too great a deviation. 2. Change in internal reference 3.
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196 / 196 M electronic IP65 Calibration in 4 positions: Step 2 The electronic spirit level is turned 180° and aligned using the arrows displayed. 180° The electronic spirit level is aligned horizontally using the arrows displayed. The 2 "centre display" bars indicate the precise position at which the horizontal is reached.
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196 / 196 M electronic IP65 Calibration in 4 positions: Step 3 The electronic spirit level is turned 90° and aligned vertically using the arrows displayed. 90° The 2 "centre display" bars indicate the precise position at which the vertical is reached. Confirm with the CAL button. The flashing segment indicates the position still to be calibrated.
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196 / 196 M electronic IP65 Calibration in 4 positions: Step 4 180° The electronic spirit level is turned 180° and aligned vertically using the arrows displayed. The 2 "centre display" bars indicate the precise position at which the vertical is reached. Confirm with the CAL button. "rdy"...
• Do not immerse the unit in water STABILA does not provide a warranty for natural signs of wear and minor • defects that do not affect the operation of the unit. Any warranty claims...
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