Extech Instruments DT500 User Manual page 9

8. The cube's Height side will now be flashing indicating that a Height measurement is to be
taken.
9. Press MEAS to switch the Laser pointer ON again.
10. Press MEAS to take the room Height measurement.
11. Lines 1, 2, and 3 will now show the Length, Width, and Height respectively. Line 4 will
display the Volume in cubic feet or meters (ft
Indirect Measurements
The DT500 can measure the vertical height from Point 1 to Point 2 with the operator taking the
measurement from Point X. This is accomplished using two measurements.
1. Press the MEAS button to switch the meter ON.
2. Press the
switch ON.
3. A right triangle shape will appear with its diagonal line flashing.
4. From exactly Point X, aim the instrument at Point 1 and press MEAS. One reading is now
complete and the bottom line of the right triangle will begin flashing.
5. From Point X, align the meter as horizontal as possible and aim for Point 2 and then press
MEAS. The laser pointer will switch ON.
6. Press MEAS again to take the second measurement.
7. The second measurement is now complete. The lower summary display line indicates the
vertical distance from Point 1 to Point 2.
(Using Two Measurements)
X
button once. Wait several seconds and the Laser pointer will automatically
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