With it, one person can measure distance in seconds with high accuracy and repeatability. Housed in a rugged overmolded case, with durable soft touch buttons and backlit LCD display, the LazerTape 160 offers convenient and reliable performance. Built-in features include Addition, Subtraction, Area, and Volume measurement and calculation.
LazerTape 160 Users Manual 1. Safety Instructions • Do not use this instrument before reading this instruction manual. • Do not use the instrument beyond its stated limits . • Do not modify this instrument. • Do not open this instrument. There are no user serviceable parts inside.
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Laser Classification The LazerTape 160 uses a Class 2 laser that emerges from the front of the instrument when the product is in use. Do not stare into the laser or direct it towards other people. Although the laser is low power, and is usually harmless, it should never be purposely directed into anyone’s eyes.
LazerTape 160 Users Manual 2. Start-Up Inserting/Replacing Batteries (See Figure A) 1) Remove battery cover (a small screwdriver is required) 2) Insert batteries, observing correct polarity. 3) Replace battery cover. • Replace batteries when this symbol “ “ appears permanently in the display.
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LazerTape 160 Users Manual LCD Display (See Figure C) 5 6 7 9 8 1- Laser active 2- Reference location (front) 3- Reference location (rear) 4- Various measurement symbols Area measurement Volume measurement Indirect measurement Indirect (second) measurement 5- Single measurement...
LazerTape 160 Users Manual 3. Initial Operation and Settings Refer to Figure B for the locations of the following buttons ON / MEASURE Button Press to turn the instrument on, or to take another measurement. CLEAR / OFF Button Press and hold to turn the instrument off. The instrument will turn off automatically after 3 minutes of inactivity.
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LazerTape 160 Users Manual LCD Backlite Momentarily press and release this button to turn the backlite on or off. The backlite will turn off automatically in 30 seconds. Units of measure Press and hold this button for several seconds, then release, to change the measuring UNITS.
LazerTape 160 Users Manual 4. Measuring Single Distance Measurement Press to activate the laser. Point the laser at the target to be measured. Press again to trigger the distance measurement. The distance is displayed in several seconds on the LCD. The laser turns off.
LazerTape 160 Users Manual 5.Functions Addition / Subtraction Press so that the next measurement is added to the previous measurement. Press so that the next measurement is subtracted from the previous measurement. Press to cancel the last operation. Press to return to Single Measurement mode.
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LazerTape 160 Users Manual Volume Measurement For volume measurements, push Area/Volume button twice until the indicator for volume measurement appears in the display. Press to take the first distance measurement (i.e. length) Press to take the second distance measurement (i.e. width)
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LazerTape 160 Users Manual Indirect Measurement - Determining a Distance Using 2 Measurements (See Figure G) A height that cannot be measured directly can be calculated from 2 indirect measurements. Press this button once, the display shows. The distance to be measured (1) flashes in the symbol.
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LazerTape 160 Users Manual Indirect Measurement - Determining a Distance Using 3 Measurements (See Figure H) Press this button twice; the display shows the double pythagoren symbol . The distance to be measured (1) flashes in the symbol. Aim at point (1) and trigger the measurement. After the first measurement, point at (2), establishing a right angle.
LazerTape 160 Users Manual 6. Specifications and Features Technical Specifications Model: LazerTape 160 (TLT-160) 0.16 ft to 164 ft* (0.05 to 50 m*) Range Measuring accuracy up to 30ft Typically: ± 0.06 in** (2σ, standard deviation) ±1.5 mm** Measuring units...
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LazerTape 160 Users Manual Keyboard Type Super Soft-Touch (Long life) Operating Temperature 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) Storage Temperature 14°F to 140°F (-10°C to 60°C) Battery Life up to 4 0 0 0 m e a s u r e m e n t s Batteries Type AAA, 2 x 1.5V...
LazerTape 160 Users Manual 7. Troubleshooting – Causes and Corrective Measures Cause Code Corrective measure Calculation error Repeat procedure Received signal too weak, Use ta rg e t p la te measurement time too long. Reduce distance Distance greater than 160ft...
LazerTape 160 Users Manual 8. Measuring Conditions Measuring Range The range is limited to 160ft. When ambient lighting is reduced, such as at nighttime or dusk, the measuring range without a target plate may be increased. Use a target plate to increase the measurement range during daylight or if the target has poor reflective properties.
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