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Leica Geosystems DISTO D5 User Manual

Leica Geosystems DISTO D5 User Manual

The original laser distance meter
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Leica DISTO™ D5
The original laser distance meter

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Jack Weststrate
May 14, 2025

When using the Disto 5 for distance measurements and you need to take 8 meters off of your result for every measurement is it possible to program the device in a way that it can automatically subtract the 8 meters. For example : A distance is measured but we need to take off 8 meters each time. This would happen in a Track & Field throwing event , like Javelin. The measurement must be taken from a point which is 8 m back of the scratch line. It might measure 52.89, however the official distance would be minus 8 m to make it 44.89

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  • Page 1 Leica DISTO™ D5 The original laser distance meter User Manual Version 1.0 English...
  • Page 2 This manual applies to the Leica DISTO™ D5. Where there are differences between the standard setups they are clearly described. Leica Geosystems On the last page of this manual, you can find the address of Leica Geosystems address book headquarters. For a list of regional contacts, please visit...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Safety Directions General Introduction Definition of Use Limits of Use Responsibilities Hazards of Use Laser Classification Overview Instrument Setup Operation Settings Functions Message Codes Care Technical Data Conformity to National Regulations International Limited Warranty Table of Contents...

  • Page 4: Safety Directions

    Safety Directions Safety Directions General Introduction Description The following directions enable the person responsible for the product, and the person who actually uses the equipment, to anticipate and avoid operational hazards. The person responsible for the product must ensure that all users understand these directions and adhere to them.

  • Page 5: Definition Of Use

    Type Description Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or an WARNING unintended use which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or an CAUTION unintended use which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
  • Page 6 Opening the product using tools, for example a screwdriver, unless this is permitted • for certain functions Use with accessories from other manufacturers without the prior written explicit • approval of Leica Geosystems AG Modification or conversion of the product • Deliberate dazzling of third parties; also in the dark •...

  • Page 7: Limits Of Use

    Responsibilities Manufacturer of the Leica Geosystems AG, CH-9435 Heerbrugg, hereinafter referred to as Leica Geosystems, product is responsible for supplying the product, including the User Manual and original accessor- ies, in a safe condition.

  • Page 8: Hazards Of Use

    ▶ Although the product meets the strict regulations and standards which are in force in this respect, Leica Geosystems AG cannot completely exclude the possibility that other equipment can be disturbed or that humans or animals can be affected. ▶...
  • Page 9 WARNING Improper disposal If the product is improperly disposed of, the following can happen: If polymer parts are burnt, poisonous gases are produced which may impair health. • If batteries are damaged or are heated strongly, they can explode and cause poison- •...
  • Page 10 Precautions: ▶ Although the product meets the strict regulations and standards which are in force in this respect, Leica Geosystems cannot completely exclude the possibility that other equipment may be disturbed. ▶ The product is a class A product when operated with the internal batteries. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

  • Page 11: Laser Classification

    NOTICE Target surfaces Measuring errors and increase of measuring time can occur. Precautions: ▶ Keep in mind that measuring errors can occur when measuring to colourless liquids, glass, styrofoam or permeable surfaces or when aiming at high gloss surfaces. ▶ Against dark surfaces the measuring time increases.
  • Page 12 Safety Directions CAUTION Class 2 laser product From a safety perspective, class 2 laser products are not inherently safe for the eyes. Precautions: ▶ Avoid staring into the beam or viewing it through optical instruments. ▶ Avoid pointing the beam at other people or at animals. ▶...

  • Page 13: Overview

    Overview Components The Leica DISTO™ is a laser distance meter operating with a class 2 laser. See chapter 9 Technical Data for scope of use. Display ON/DIST, ON/Measure Left selection key linked to symbols above Clear/OFF Zoom/Navigate upwards/Pointfinder Add/Navigate left Enter/Equal Right selection key linked to symbols above Menu –...
  • Page 14 Overview Basic measuring screen Pointfinder on Pointfinder off Status bar Favourite, left key Active function Cross hair Favourite, right key Measuring results Selection screen Red icons represent Functions ☞ Black icons represent Settings Function/Settings menu Press the left selection key to switch between Function/Settings menu.
  • Page 15 Basic result screen Back step-by-step. For example: Repeat measurement Repeat function For example: Repeat whole measurement Icons on status bar Time Scroll up/down for further results Bluetooth is switched on Measuring reference Offset is activated and adds/sub- Bluetooth connection established stracts the defined value from measuring distance Device is measuring...

  • Page 16: Instrument Setup

    Instrument Setup Instrument Setup Charging the Li-Ion Charge the battery before using it for the first time. battery by USB Use the original charging cable only. ☞ Plug the small end of the cable into the port of the device, and plug the end of the charger into an electrical socket.
  • Page 17 It is normal for the battery to become warm during charging. Using the chargers • recommended by Leica Geosystems, it is not possible to charge the battery once the temperature is too high For new batteries or batteries that have been stored for a long time (> three •...
  • Page 18 Instrument Setup Switching ON/OFF Device is turned ON. Device is turned OFF. If the device does not react anymore or cannot be switched off, press and hold ☞ the C/Off key for about 10 s. After releasing the button, the device restarts. Start-up wizard This wizard starts automatically when switching the device ON the very first time or after a Reset.
  • Page 19 Clear Leave current function, go to default operation mode. Message codes NOTICE If the message "i" appears with a number, observe the instructions in 7 Message Codes section. Instrument Setup...
  • Page 20 Instrument Setup Example: Multifunctional When measuring with 90° flipped-out endpiece, make sure that it lies plane ☞ endpiece against the edge you measure from. Example: The orientation of the endpiece is automatically detected and the zero point is ☞ adjusted accordingly.
  • Page 21 Adjusting measuring reference Adjusting the measuring reference only works ☞ in pointing mode. Make sure that the laser is switched on. Distance is measured from the rear of the device (standard setting) Distance is measured from the front of the device Distance is measured from the tripod thread Distance is measured from a Leica FTA 360 Confirm setting.

  • Page 22: Operation

    Operation Operation Single DISTANCE Aim active laser at target. Measured distance Permanent/minimum- maximum measuring Used to measure room diagonals (maximum val- min. max. 2 sec ues) or horizontal distance (minimum values).
  • Page 23 Live view The minimum distance measured The maximum distance measured Main line: The current value measured Stops permanent/minimum-maximum measuring. The measuring results are displayed. Use the Down navigation key to take over ☞ values in the main line for sending by Bluetooth.
  • Page 24 Operation Exit Add/subtract The next measure- ment is added to the previous one The next measure- − ment is subtracted from the previous...
  • Page 25 Push the Enter/Equal key to stop adding/substracting values. This process can be repeated as required. The same process can be used for ☞ adding or subtracting areas or volumes. Bluetooth data DISTO™ Plan. Use App for Bluetooth data transfer. Your device can also be transfer updated through this App.
  • Page 26 Bluetooth 4.0 or higher. The number of possible measurements with only one battery charge is hardly affected due to the Low Energy technology. Following software and app are available from Leica Geosystems. They extend the pos- sibilities arising with the use of Leica DISTO™: DISTO™...

  • Page 27: Settings

    Settings Overview Press the MENU key twice to enter the settings menu. Settings Activate/deactivate KEY LOCK GESTURE ON/OFF BEEP ON/OFF ANGLE UNITS BLUETOOTH ON/OFF DISTANCE UNITS FAVORITES BLUETOOTH SETTINGS Settings...
  • Page 28 Settings DISTANCE OFFSET TIME LANGUAGE RESET DEVICE DISPLAY ILLUMINATION INFORMATION SCREEN ROTATION TILT CALIBRATION SHUTDOWN TIME POINTFINDER...
  • Page 29 Activate/deactivate KEY LOCK An activated key lock stays active even if the device is switched off. Toggle ON/OFF Exit settings. If KEY LOCK is activated: Press the = key after device is switched on to access ☞ device. Settings...
  • Page 30 Settings GESTURE ON/OFF This feature allows triggering measurements without touching the device. To do so, wipe through laser beam with hand or other object within 5 to 25 cm. Toggle ON/OFF Exit settings. BEEP ON/OFF Toggle ON/OFF Exit settings.
  • Page 31 ANGLE UNITS Exit settings. Refuse Confirm BLUETOOTH ON/OFF Toggle ON/OFF Exit settings. Settings...
  • Page 32 Settings When Bluetooth is switched on, a black Bluetooth icon is displayed in status ☞ bar. Once connection is established, the colour of the icon changes to blue. DISTANCE UNITS Toggle between the units. Example Confirm setting. Exit settings.
  • Page 33 FAVORITES Select favourite function. Press the left or right selection key. Function is set as favourite above the corresponding selection key. Exit settings. Settings...
  • Page 34 Settings BLUETOOTH SETTINGS BT SETTINGS - KEYBOARD MODE Select ON or OFF. Enables measurements to be transmitted as entered on an external keyboard to a computer, tablet or Confirm setting. smartphone. BT SETTINGS - BT NAVIGATION If activated, it is possible to send measurements manually by using the right favourite key.
  • Page 35 BT SETTINGS - DECIMAL SEPARATOR Select kind of decimal point for transmitted value. Confirm setting. BT SETTINGS - UNITS TRANSFER Select if unit is transmitted or not. Confirm setting. For example, move between cells when working with Microsoft Excel. A long press/ hold of the corresponding favourite key, starts the function as shown on the display (grey colour).
  • Page 36 Settings BT SETTINGS - TERMINATION AFTER VALUE Select termination of transmission. Confirm setting. BT SETTINGS - AUTOSEND Select if value is transmit- ted automatically or manu- ally. Confirm setting. Exit settings.
  • Page 37 Depending on the chosen settings for Keyboard mode and Autosend, some ☞ selection points might be skipped. DISTANCE OFFSET An offset adds or subtracts a specified value automatically to or from all measurements. This function allows tolerances to be taken into account. The offset icon is displayed. Select digit.
  • Page 38 Settings TIME TIME FORMAT TIME FORMAT TIME Confirm setting. Confirm setting. LANGUAGE...
  • Page 39 Confirm setting. Exit settings. RESET DEVICE Reset returns the instrument to the factory settings. All customised settings and memor- ies are lost. Refuse Confirm Settings...
  • Page 40 Settings DISPLAY ILLUMINATION Select brightness. To save power, reduce bright- ☞ ness if not necessary. Confirm setting. Exit settings. INFORMATION...
  • Page 41 Exit information screen. Exit settings. SCREEN ROTATION Toggle ON/OFF Exit settings. Settings...
  • Page 42 Settings Example TILT CALIBRATION Follow the instructions on the screen.
  • Page 43 Place device on absolutely flat surface. Once finished, press the ON/DIST key. Follow the instructions on the screen. 180° Turn the device horizontally by 180° and place it again on absolutely flat surface. Settings...
  • Page 44 Settings Once finished, press the ON/DIST key. Follow the instructions on the screen. Place device on absolutely flat surface. Once finished, press the ON/DIST key. Follow the instructions on the screen.
  • Page 45 180° Turn the device horizontally by 180° and place it again on absolutely flat surface. Once finished, press the ON/DIST key. After 2 s, the device goes back to the basic ☞ mode. SHUTDOWN TIME Define time when device shall switch off automatically. Settings...
  • Page 46 Settings Exit settings. Refuse Confirm POINTFINDER This feature is a great help for outdoor measuring. The integrated pointfinder (view screen) shows the target on the display. The device measures in the middle of the crosshair, even if the laser dot is not visible. Parallax errors occur when the pointfinder camera is used on close targets, with ☞...
  • Page 47 Option 2: Toggle ON/OFF Exit settings. Adjust zoom while toggling the zoom key. The zoom stage is shown. Adjust illumination with navigation keys left and right. The DISPLAY ILLUMINA- TION value is shown. Settings...

  • Page 48: Functions

    Functions Functions Overview LEVELLING SMART HORIZONTAL HEIGHT TRACKING AREA Single DISTANCE VOLUME TRIANGLE AREA TIMER PYTHAGORAS 3-POINT HEIGHT PROFILE SLOPE STACK STAKE OUT...
  • Page 49 Close/exit all functions described in this chapter as follows: Leave menu. Exit. LEVELLING Displays inclinations of 360°. Instrument beeps at 0°. Ideal for horizontal or vertical adjustments. Functions...
  • Page 50 Functions SMART HORIZONTAL Aim laser at target. Up to 360° and a trans- verse tilt of ±10°. Measured distance, x Angle, α Height difference from measuring point, y Horizontal distance, z HEIGHT TRACKING Heights of buildings or trees without suitable reflective points can be determined. At the bottom point, distance and tilt are measured - which needs a reflective laser target.
  • Page 51 Aim laser at lower point. Aim laser at upper points and angle/height tracking starts automatically. Distance P0 Angle α Angle β Tracking height y if device is turned on tripod Functions...
  • Page 52 Functions Distance z Use the Down navigation key to take over values in the main line for sending ☞ by Bluetooth. AREA Aim laser at first target point.
  • Page 53 First distance Second distance Circumference Area Aim laser at second target point. The main result is the area of this rectangle. The individual measured values are ☞ shown above the main line. Partial measurements/painter function: Press + or − before starting the first measurement.
  • Page 54 Functions Measured distance VOLUME Aim laser at first target point. Aim laser at second target Aim laser at third target point. point.
  • Page 55 Circumference Ceiling/floor area Wall areas Volume Volume First distance Second distance Third distance More results. TRIANGLE AREA Aim laser at first target point. Functions...
  • Page 56 Functions Aim laser at second target Aim laser at third target point. point. Third distance Angle between first and second measurement Circumference Triangular area First distance Second distance More results.
  • Page 57 The main result is the area of this triangle. With + or − several triangle can be ☞ added or subtracted. Refer to Add/subtract. TIMER Select release time. The timer starts once the ON/DIST key is pressed. The countdown is dis- •...
  • Page 58 Functions PYTHAGORAS 3-POINT PYTHAGORAS 3-POINT Aim laser at first target- point. Aim laser in a rectangle Aim laser at third target- against the second target- point. point. First distance 2.088 Second distance 1.249 1.523 Third distance 2.544 Distance between first and third targetpoint...
  • Page 59 The result is shown in the main line. Pressing the meas- uring key for 2 seconds in the function activates auto- matically minimum/maximum measurement. We recommend using the Pythagoras only for indirect horizontal measuring. For height measuring (vertical), it is more precise to use a function with inclination meas- urement.
  • Page 60 Functions Aim at reference point (REF). Step back to read out previous meas- 2 × uring points Horizontal distance to device = d Height difference to reference point (REF) = h Exit function. Start new height profile measurement Push the ON/DIST key for > 2 s for continuous height profile measuring. ☞...
  • Page 61 Option: Set absolute height of reference point It is possible to set the height for the measured reference point. For example: Set level of the measured reference point to 400 m above sea level. A measured point 2 m above the reference point would be 402 m then.
  • Page 62 Functions SLOPE Aim laser at upper target point. Aim laser at lower target point. Horizontal distance between both points Vertical height between both points Included angle between both points Distance between both points...
  • Page 63 P1 angle P1 distance P2 angle P2 distance Indirect distance measuring between two points with additional results. Ideal ☞ for applications such as length and slope of roof, height of chimneys,… It is important, that the instrument is positioned in the same vertical plane as the two measured points.
  • Page 64 Functions Use Down navigation key Use Left/Right navigation to show more detailed res- keys to switch between ults of the specific meas- measurements. urement. STAKE OUT Two different distances, STAKE-OUT - "a" and STAKE-OUT - "b", can be entered to mark off defined measured lengths.
  • Page 65 Adjust distance a. Adjust distance b. Start measuring. Move Press = to approve Press = to approve device slowly along the STAKE-OUT - "a". STAKE-OUT - "b". stake out line. The distance to the previous/next stake out point is displayed. # of previous stake out Distance to previous stake out Total distance...
  • Page 66 Functions...

  • Page 67: Message Codes

    Message Codes Overview Code Cause Correction Transverse tilt greater than 10° Hold the instrument without any transverse tilt. Calibration error Make sure the device is placed on an absolutely horizontal and flat sur- face. Repeat the calibration proced- ure. If the error still occurs contact your dealer.
  • Page 68 Message Codes Code Cause Correction Battery status poor Replace battery to avoid severe damage on the device. Hardware error If this message continuously appears, the device must be ser- viced. Ask dealer for help.

  • Page 69: Care

    Care Clean the device with a damp, soft cloth • Never immerse the device in water • Never use aggressive cleaning agents or solvents • Care...

  • Page 70: Technical Data

    Technical Data Technical Data General Accuracy with favourable conditions 1 mm/0.04″ Accuracy with unfavourable conditions 2 mm/0.08″ Range with favourable conditions 0.02-200 m/0.07-650 ft Range with unfavourable conditions 0.05-120 m/0.16-390 ft Smallest unit displayed 0.1 mm/ 1/32″ X-Range Power Technology Laser class Laser type 635 nm, <...
  • Page 71 360° Tilt measuring range Protection class IP54 (dust- and splash water protected) Automatic laser switch off after 90 s Automatic power switch off Configurable in SHUTDOWN TIME Bluetooth Bluetooth v5.0 Bluetooth power ≤ 2.5 mW Bluetooth frequency 2400-2483.5 MHz Bluetooth range 10 m Relative humidity Max.
  • Page 72 Technical Data Functions Distance measuring Min/Max measuring Permanent measuring Stake out Addition/Subtraction Area Triangle area Volume Painter function (area with partial measurement) Pythagoras 3-point Smart Horizontal Mode/Indirect height Levelling Memory (STACK) Beep Illuminated colour display Bluetooth Personalised Favourites Timer Height tracking Height profile Sloped objects...

  • Page 73: Conformity To National Regulations

    The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the fol- lowing Internet address: http://www.disto.com/ce. UKCA Hereby, Leica Geosystems AG declares that the radio equipment type Leica DISTO™ D5 is following the provisions of the applicable relevant statutory requirement S.I. 2017 No. 1206 Radio Equipment Regulations 2017.
  • Page 74 Technical Data The full text of the UK declaration of conformity is available at the following Internet address: http://www.disto.com/ukca. FCC Part 15 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital instrument, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 75 The radiated rf output power of the instrument is below the FCC radio frequency expos- ure limits for portable devices according to KDB 447498. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Leica Geosystems for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
  • Page 76 Technical Data Japan This device is granted pursuant to the Japanese Radio Law ( • 電波法 This device should not be modified (otherwise the granted designation number will • become invalid). Others The conformity for countries with other national regulations has to be approved prior to use and operation.

  • Page 77: International Limited Warranty

    International Limited Warranty Description International Limited Warranty The Leica DISTO™ D5 comes with a two year warranty from Leica Geosystems AG. To receive an additional year warranty, the product must be registered on our website at Leica Disto Warranty within eight weeks of the purchase date. If the product is not registered, our two year warranty applies.
  • Page 78 979589-1.0.0en Original text (979589-1.0.0en) Published in Switzerland, © 2023 Leica Geosystems AG Leica Geosystems AG Heinrich-Wild-Strasse 9435 Heerbrugg Switzerland www.leica-geosystems.com...

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