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- Page 1 LASER DISTANCE MEASURER USER’S MANUAL TS 1 99 Washington Street Melrose, MA 02176 Phone 781-665-1400 Toll Free 1-800-517-8431 Visit us at www.TestEquipmentDepot.com Please read this manual carefully and thoroughly before using this product.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
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Page 3: Introduction
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing General Tools & Instruments’ (General’s) TS01 ToolSmart ™ Laser Distance Measurer. Please read this user’s manual carefully and thoroughly before using the instrument. The Laser Distance Measurer (LDM) is designed to replace a tape measure for... -
Page 4: What's In The Box
• Addition, subtraction, and continuous measurement (tracking) modes ideal for layout work • Fast response time • Automatically stores 20 most recent measurements/calculations • References measurements from top or bottom of housing or end of extension ruler • Auto power off, auto laser off and auto backlight off •... - Page 5 MEASURE CLEAR Fig. 1 4. Measurement button. Activates laser and makes measurement 5. Two-function button. Press briefly to cycle through three measurement reference options: top and bottom of LDM housing, and bottom of extension ruler. Press and hold to cycle through four available distance units. 6.
- Page 6 Fig. 2. The LDM’s display indications and icons 1. Measurements referenced from top of LDM housing 2. Flashes when laser is on 3. Measurements referenced from bottom of LDM housing or bottom of extension ruler 4. Operating in Direct or Continuous Measurement Mode 5.
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Page 7: Safety Instructions
11 12 11 12 ➤ 6 7 8 9 10 6,7,8,9,10 Fig. 2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION! The LDM’s targeting laser is a Class 2 type that emits less than 1 mW of radiation at a wavelength between 630 and 660 nanometers. Avoid direct eye contact with the laser, and do not point it at people or animals. -
Page 8: Setup Instructions
SETUP INSTRUCTIONS INSTALL BATTERIES The LDM is ready to use after you install the two supplied “AAA” batteries in a compartment in the back of the unit. To open the compartment, use the included flat-head screwdriver to loosen the single screw holding the battery compartment cover in place (see photo at right). -
Page 9: Choosing A Measurement Reference
To temporarily change the distance measurement unit, follow the instructions on p. 10. If the laser has timed out (i.e., it has been on for more than 30 seconds), or if you have just made a measurement, you will not see a red dot on the target and there will be no flashing icon (Callout 2 of Fig. -
Page 10: Clearing Values/Undoing Actions
CLEARING VALUES/UNDOING ACTIONS When pressed briefly, the two-function button: CLEAR 1. Works like the “Clear Entry” button on a calculator to clear the last value entered in a calculation sequence 2. Works like the “Undo” command on a computer menu to cancel the last action selected CHANGING THE MEASUREMENT UNIT The LDM’s default distance measurement unit is feet with decimal fraction. -
Page 11: Continuous Distance Measurement
LDM will chirp, and the distance to the target—in the default distance unit of feet with decimal fraction—will appear on the bottom line of the display. To temporarily change the distance measurement unit, follow the instructions on p. 10. Figure 4 is a screen shot of a measurement of 0.0º... -
Page 12: Adding And Subtracting Distances
When you and the LDM reach the specified distance, press the button to MEASURE silence the chirping. The subsequent inactivity triggers the 30-second countdown to laser power off and the 3-minute countdown to LDM power off. The LDM’s MIN, MAX and current distance values remain on the display (Fig. 6) until it powers off automatically. -
Page 13: Indirect Measurements Of Height And Length Using Triangulation
to the second line and a flashing icon will appear at the left of five dashes (representing the distance value to be subtracted) on the third line. Then press the button while aiming the laser at the point from which the first MEASURE measurement was made. - Page 14 two right triangles “C1” and “C2”. Once these two values are known, the LDM can solve two Pythagorean equations for the missing values of the other two legs (“A1” and “A2”). The final calculation, which solves for A—the height of the building—is A = A1 + A2.
- Page 15 Fig. 11. A two-input indirect measurement of the 0.0º height of a tree standing 4.990 meters tall 7.687 5.846 To automatically measure the height of any object using triangulation with two inputs: 4.990 1. Use the button to choose the top of the LDM as the measurement reference.
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Page 16: Measuring Areas And Perimeters
19.54 Fig. 12. A three-input indirect measurement of the height of a wall standing 14.27 ft. tall 17.90 ➤ 19.02 14.27 MEASURING AREAS & PERIMETERS The LDM can calculate the area of a square or rectangular room or space by measuring its length and width and multiplying the two values. -
Page 17: Measuring Volumes
MEASURING VOLUMES The LDM can calculate the volume of a square or rectangular room or space by measuring its height, depth and width and multiplying the three values. To measure a volume: 1. Make sure the LDM is using its bottom as the measurement reference and that the laser is on. -
Page 18: Using The Laser Distance Measurer With The Toolsmart™ App And An Apple Ios Or Android Smartphone
measurement or calculation overwrites the oldest record in a first in-first out (FIFO) scheme. Record #1 is the most recent measurement or calculation, and Record #20 is the oldest. The records are recalled sequentially, using the front-panel button. Records cannot be deleted individually or in bulk. To recall a record, press the button. -
Page 19: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Measurement Range (indoor) 8 in. to 100 ft. (200mm to 30m) Measurement Accuracy ±1/16 in. (±1.5mm) Resolution Display Unit Options feet with decimal fraction (default), feet plus fractional inches, inches, meters Response Time 2 seconds, max Laser Type, Wavelength, Power Class 2, 630 to 660nm, <... -
Page 20: Operating & Maintenance Tips
OPERATING & MAINTENANCE TIPS Because the laser silently auto powers off after 30 seconds of inactivity while the LDM remains powered on, you’ll often find that when you press the button MEASURE expecting to make a measurement, all you have done is reactivate the laser. In this case, you have to press the button a second time to take a reading. -
Page 21: Warranty Information
General shall not be liable for loss of use of the product or other incidental or consequential damages, expenses, or economic loss, or for any claim of such damage, expenses, or economic loss. -
Page 22: Return For Repair Policy
RETURN FOR REPAIR POLICY Every effort has been made to provide you with a reliable product of superior quality. However, in the event your instrument requires repair, please contact our Customer Service to obtain an RGA (Return Goods Authorization) number before forwarding the unit via prepaid freight to the attention of our Service Center at this address:... -
Page 23: Fcc Statement
FCC STATEMENT This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. - Page 24 Melrose, MA 02176 Phone 781-665-1400 Toll Free 1-800-517-8431 Visit us at www.TestEquipmentDepot.com Specifications subject to change without notice ©2016 GENERAL TOOLS & INSTRUMENTS NOTICE - WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS. MAN# TS01 01/14/16 GeneralToolsNYC General Tools & Instruments...