Product Disposal and Recycling .............. 16 Product Support ..................16 Introduction Thank you for purchasing your REED R8005 Laser Distance Meter. Please read the following instructions carefully before using your instrument. By following the steps outlined in this manual your meter will provide years of reliable service.
Safety • Never attempt to repair or modify your instrument. Dismantling your product, other than for the purpose of replacing batteries, may cause damage that will not be covered under the manufacturer's warranty. Servicing should only be provided by an authorized service center. •...
Features • Designed for one-handed operation • User selectable unit of measure (imperial/metric) • Laser target pointer • Reference point selection (front or rear of instrument) • Quick, self calculation with real-time readout • Backlit multi-line LCD display • Area, Volume and Max/Min functions •...
Specifications Measuring Range: 164' (50m) Accuracy: ±(2.0mm + d x 0.005%) Measuring Units: m, ft, in, ft + in Sensor Type: Laser Laser Type: 630 to 670nm, <1mW Display: LCD (multi-line) Backlit Display: Start Point Selection: Yes (Front/Back) Reading Mode: 2 (Single/Continuous) Maximum and Minimum Functions:...
The backlight will turn on after pressing any button, and turn off after 15 seconds of idling to save battery life. Calibration Procedure The R8005 includes a self-calibration mode to ensure measurement accuracy. 1. While the meter is powered off, press and hold the button while turning the meter on.
Reference Point Setting The default reference point setting is from the bottom of the meter. Press the button to toggle between the bottom and top reference points of the meter. A beep will emit whenever the reference setting is changed. Note: The meter does not automatically save the selected reference point when turned off.
Continuous Measurement Hold the button on measurement mode to enter continuous measurement mode. Secondary display area will display the maximum/ minimum measurement values during continuous measurement mode. Main display area will display the current measurement value. Press the button or the button to exit continuous measurement mode.
Indirect Measurement This meter has four modes that use the Pythagorean Theorem to measure the distance of one side of a triangle, which helps users perform indirect measurements in complex situations. Indirect Measurement 1 1. Press the button 3 times. 2.
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Indirect Measurement 3 1. Press the button 5 times. 2. The hypotenuse of will flash on the display. 3. Press the button to measure the length of the dotted hypotenuse (a) as indicated on the LCD display. 4. Press the button to measure the length of the other dotted hypotenuse (b) as indicated on the LCD display.
Cumulative Mode (Single Measurement Mode) 1. After obtaining a single distance measurement reading, press button to enter the cumulative mode. 2. The "+" symbol appears in the secondary measurement display area confirming you are now ready to proceed. 3. Press the button to measure another single distance.
Subtraction Mode (Area Measurement Mode) 1. After obtaining an area measurement reading, press the button to enter the subtraction mode. 2. The "-" symbol appears in the secondary measurement display area confirming you are now ready to proceed. 3. Measure another area. 4.
Browse/Delete Saved Measurement Values 1. Press the button to enter the saved measurement values screen. 2. Press the button to move up the list of saved measurement values. 3. Press the button to clear the selected saved measurement value. 4. Press the button to exit the saved measurement values screen and resume normal operation.
REED Instruments guarantees this instrument to be free of defects in material or workmanship for a period of one (1) year from date of shipment. During the warranty period, REED Instruments will repair or replace, at no charge, products or parts of a product that proves to be defective because of improper material or workmanship, under normal use and maintenance.
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