Leica DISTO D510 Frequently Asked Questions Manual

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Leica DISTO™ D510
 How many zoom levels does the Leica DISTO™ D510 have?
The integrated digital Pointfinder in the device has 1x, 2x and 4x zoom. You can see in the middle of the
status bar of the screen, which zoom level you have selected. To change from one zoom level to the next
one you have to press the "up/down arrow keys".
 Can the brightness in the digital Pointfinder be adjusted?
Yes, when turning the digital Poinfinder on it is indicated in the display that you can change the brightness
with the left and right arrow keys on the keypad.
 Why is the laser dot on distance on short distances not centred in the crosshair?
It is the parallax effect due to the distance between the laser window and the digital Pointfinder optics. This
effect occurs only when the digital Pointfinder is used on targets below 10m. In this case the laser dot
appears displaced in reference to the crosshair. This is not an error !
For distances below 10m please rely on the real laser dot.
 How accurate is the tilt sensor in the Leica DISTO™ D510?
The accuracy of the tilt sensor in the device is ±0.2° to the laser beam respectively and ±0.2° to the housing
of the device. The tilt sensor has a range of 360°
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What units of tilts are integrated into the Leica DISTO™ D510?
You can set the DISTO™ D510 to use different tilt units. Select in the settings "Units inclination" and choose
between ° , %, in/ft and mm/m.
-> The level function in the right hand top corner of the display can also be switched on/off in the settings
"level". It is always set to 0.0° and cannot be changed into a different unit for tilts.
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What is the angular range of the tilt sensor in the Leica DISTO™ D510?
The integrated tilt sensor in the DISTO™ D510 functions in the range 360° and at a transverse tilt of < ±10°.
If the device is held at > ±10° transversely, the info code "i156" appears in the display and indicates that the
device is tilted too much.
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Can the tilt sensor of a Leica DISTO™ D510 be calibrated by the user?
You can recalibrate the zero level of the integrated tilt sensor. In the settings choose the icon for calibration.
When you select calibration you will be guided through the process.
Please follow this procedure to recalibrate:
1) Lay the unit down on a flat surface. The side with the type label should be down on the table.
2) Carry out the first measurement by pressing "ON/DIST" key on a level surface. The device confirms the
measurement.
3) Turn the device horizontally by 180° and place it again on absolutely flat surface with the type label side
down.
4) Carry out the second measurement by pressing "ON/DIST" key on a level surface. The device confirms
the measurement.
5) Pick the unit up and then place it the laser facing up on an absolutely flat surface.
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