Futech DISTY60 - Laser Distance Meter Manual

Table of Contents

Contents

1 Complete set
2 Startup
3 Operation
4 Display
5 Technical data
6 Menu Functions
- 6.1 Setting
7 Measuring conditions
8 Message Codes
9 Documents / Resources
- 9.1 Download manual

Complete set

The safety instructions can be found in the back of the booklet. The safety instructions and the user manual should be read through carefully before you use the product for the first time.

Laser distance meter 1x
Battery 2x
Carrying case 1x
User manual 1x

Startup

INSERTING/REPLACING BATTERY

Remove the battery compartment lid and attach handstrap.
Insert the battery, observing correct polarity
Close the battery cover.

Replace the battery when the symbol flashes permanently in the display.

Remove the battery before any long period of non-use to avoid the danger of corrosion.

Operation

Operation - Device Overview

Belt holder
LCD Display
ON/ Measuring button
Plus ( + ) /minus ( - ) button
Area/volume/wall area button
Indirect measurement button
Reference button/ Unit of measurement
OFF/Clear button

Display

Line 1
Line 2
Single / continuous measurement
Indirect measurementt
Main line
Battery status
Laser active
Measuring reference
Measuring units
Area / Wall Area / Volume measurement

Technical data

Laser type	650nm / Klasse II, <1mW
Range	0,05m - 60m (0,17ft - 198ft)
Measuring accuracy Typically	±2mm (±1,13ft)
Auto switch off laser	45 sec.
Storage temp.	-25°C tot +70°C
Operation temp.	0°C tot +40°C
Dimensions	110 x 43 x 26 mm
Weight	70g

Setting

UNIT SETTING

The following unit can be set:

	Distance	Area	Volume
1	0,000 m	0,000 m²	0,000 m³
2	0'00"1/16	0,000 ft²	0,000 ft³
3	0000 1/16 in	0,000 ft²	0,000 ft³
4	0,000 ft	0,000 ft²	0,000 ft³

In Order to change measuring units press and hold

BEEP

You can switch the beep on or off with the button ±. Hold the button longer to switch off.

DISPLAY VERLICHTING

Automatic illumination of the display. Backlight cannot be swiched off. Every time you switch on the meter or press any button, the backlight switch on for 30 seconds.

SINGLE DISTANCE MEASURING MODE

Press the DIST-button once, target the laser dot, press the DIST-button a second time.

1	Press DIST	Result appears on the main line
2	Press DIST again	Previous result moves to line 2.
3	Press DIST	New measured result appears on the main line
4	Press DIST again	Both previous results moves up to line 1 and 2
5	Press DIST	Last measurement appears on the main line

CONTINUOUS DISTANCE MEASURING MODE

Press and hold DIST-button to switch to continuous measuring mode. The laser beam will be activated and measures will appear on the display. Actual measurement appears on the main line.
Maximum measured distance appears on line 1, minimum on line 2. Press any of buttons DIST or to stop continuous laser.

ADDITION / SUBTRACTION

1	Press DIST once again to measure	Result appears on line 2
2	Press ± button once for addition, twice for substraction.	Sign + or - appears Previous result moves to line 1.
3	Press DIST	Laser switch on for targeting
4	Press DIST	Measured result appears on line 2. Calculated value appears on the mainline. Laser switched off.

Press button once to cancel last step.
To cancel this mode, press button twice.

AREA

1	Press DIST button once	The logo appears on the display
2	DIST - Press this button to take the first length measurement (height)	Measured result appears on line 1.
3	DIST - Press this button to take the second length measurement (width)	Measured result appears on line 2. Calculated volume appears in lower (big) string. Laser switched off.

Press button once to cancel last step.
To cancel this mode, press button twice.

WALL AREA CALCULATION

1	Press button twice	The - symbol appears in the display
2	Press the DIST-button to take the first measu- rement (height)	Measured result appears on line 1.
3	Press the DIST-button to take the second lenght measurement (first wall lenght)	Measured result appears on line 2. On main line appears intermediate calculating result in square meters
4	Press the DIST-button to take the third lenght measurement (second wall lenght)	First measured result (height) disap- pears, second result (width) moves to line 1. Current measurement (length) appears in line 2. In lower (big) string appears calculated result in square meters.

Press the button once to cancel last step.
To cancel this mode press button twice.

VOLUME

1	Press the button 3x	The - symbol appears in the display
2	Press the DIST-button to take the first lenght measurement (height)	Measured result appears on line 1
3	Press the DIST-button to take the first lenght measurement (height)	Measured result appears on line 2. On main line appears intermediate calculating result in square meters.
4	Press the DIST-button to take the third lenght measurement (lenght)	First measured result (length) disap- pear, second result (width) moves to line 1. Current measurement (height) appears in line 2. On main line appears calculated result in cubic meters.

SIMPLE PYTHAGORAS

Use Pythagorean Theorem (a² + b² = c²) to measure height indi- rectly and calculate angle.

1	Press -button once to switch to simple Pythagoras function	The -symbol appears in the display.
2	Press the DIST-button to measure the first (long) side of the triangle.	Measured result (Hypotenuse) appears on line 1.
3	Press the DIST-button to measure the second (short) side of the triangle.	Previously measured result disappear, current value (Cathetus) appears on line 1. Calculated angle indicated on line 2. Calculated CATHETUS appears on main line.

EXTENDED PYTHAGORAS

Use the Phytagoras Theorem (a² + b² = c²) to measure height indirectly. Then add measured heights

1	Press -button twice to switch to Cathetus addition mode using Pythagoras.	(for addition) of (for substraction) appears in the display.
2	Press the DIST-button to measure the first (Long) top side of the triangle.	Measured result (Hypotenuse) appears on line 1.
3	Press the DIST-button to measure the second (SHORT) side of the triangle	Measured value (Cathetus) appears on line 2.
4	Press the DIST-button to measure the third (Long) bottom side of the triangle.	Previously measured Cathetus moves to line 1. Current result (Hypotenuse) appears on line 2. Calculated summary value of CATHETUS appears on main line.

Measuring conditions

Measuring range
The range is limited to 60 m.
At night or dusk and if the target is in shadow, the measuring range is increased. Use a target plate to increase the measuring range when measuring in light intensive environment or on non reflecting surfaces.

Target surfaces
Measuring errors can occur when measuring toward colorless liquids (e.g. water), transparant glass, plastic or other transparant materials. When measuring on highly reflecting surfaces, the laser beam can be deviated and result in irroneous measurements.
When measuring on non-reflecting or dark surfaces, measuring time becomes longer.

Care
Do not immerse the instrument in water. Wipe off dirt with a damp, soft cloth. Do not use aggressive cleaning agents or solutions.
Handle the instrument as you would a telescope or camera.

Safety instructions
The User Manual is part of the Safety Instructions. Carefully read the Safety Instructions and the User Manual before using this pro- duct. The person responsible for the instrument must ensure that all users understand these directions and adhere to them.

Prohibited use

Using the instrument without instructions
Using outside the stated limits
Deactivation of safety systems and removal of explanatory and hazard labels. opening of the equipment by using tools (screw- drivers, etc.), as far as not specifically permitted for certain cases
Carrying out modification or conversion of the product
Use after misappropriation

Message Codes

The following errors can be corrected

301	Distance is out of range	Keep in correct measure range
302	Reflected signal is too weak	Measure on a better surface
303	Out of display range	Reset zero by press Power-Key
304	Pythagorean theorem calculation error	Check value is correct
305	Low battery	Change new battery
306	Temperature too low	Warm up instrument
307	Temperature too high	Cool down instrument
308	Ambient light is too strong	Measure in a dark background