TECH 196 / 196 M / Dark Shadow Contents Section Page • 1. Intended use • 2. Safety information • 3. Components of the unit • 4. Display elements • 5. Commissioning • 5.1 Inserting batteries/battery replacement • 5.2 Switching the unit on •...
Congratulations on the purchase of your STABILA measuring tool. Read the safety instructions and operating instructions through carefully. The STABILA TECH 196 / 196 M is a digital measuring tool for measuring inclinations. If you still have questions after reading through...
TECH 196 / 196 M / Dark Shadow 3. Components of the unit Electronic module (dust-proof and waterproof in accordance with IP 65) Battery compartment lid 2 Displays Vials - vertical and horizontal Removable, shock-absorbing end caps Anti-slip stopper Rare-earth magnet ( 196 M ) Buttons: On/Off Units of measurement: °, %, mm/m, in/ft...
TECH 196 / 196 M / Dark Shadow 4. Display elements Elements for visual guidance (16) (17) Acoustic guidance: activated Battery low – see chapter 5.1 (18) Units of measurement: °, %, mm/m, in/ft (19) Significant temperature change – see chapter 9 (20) Reference: activated (21)
TECH 196 / 196 M / Dark Shadow 5. Commissioning 5.1 Inserting batteries/battery replacement Unscrew battery compartment lid on rear, insert new batteries according to symbol in battery compartment. Suitable rechargeable batteries can also be used. LCD: low battery charge - insert new battery Dispose of used batteries at suitable collection 2x 1,5V points - not with household waste.
TECH 196 / 196 M / Dark Shadow 6. Functions 6.1 Visual guidance In the range of ± 15° to the horizontal (0°) or to the vertical (90°), arrows show which way to turn the digital protractor to reach 0° or 90°. The 2 "centre display"...
TECH 196 / 196 M / Dark Shadow 6.2 Acoustic guidance The acoustic guidance is activated/deactivated using the "Loudspeaker" button. The tone sequence speeds up as the 0° or 90° position is approached in a range of ± 2°. A change in the pitch indicates that these positions have been exceeded.
TECH 196 / 196 M / Dark Shadow 6.4 Setting the MODE unit of measurement 0,01° The unit of measurement is set by pressing the "MODE" button several times. 0,1˚ ° Fine: Display in 0.01° steps ° Rough: Display in 0.1° steps Display in 0.1 % steps...
TECH 196 / 196 M / Dark Shadow 6.6 Freely selectable zero position REF REFERENCE 20° The "REF” button can be used to select any set angle as 0° reference. The angle details now displayed relate to this reference angle. The displayed value flashes with this setting.
TECH 196 / 196 M / Dark Shadow 6.7 Lighting Briefly pressing the "Lighting" button switches the display ≥ 5 sec lighting on for approx. 60 seconds. ∞ on = 60 sec on = Pressing and holding (≥ 5 sec) the "Lighting" button makes the lighting darker and switches it on permanently.
TECH 196 / 196 M / Dark Shadow 7. Tilt function 5° 5° The measuring surfaces of the electronic spirit level should be positioned precisely for all measurement work. If positioned at too great an angle, the tilt function prevents 5°...
TECH 196 / 196 M / Dark Shadow 8. Checking the measuring tool 8.1 Accuracy check To prevent incorrect measurements, the accuracy must be checked at regular intervals, e.g. before you start work, or after hard knocks or major changes in temperature.
TECH 196 / 196 M / Dark Shadow 8.2 Calibration 1. Switch on the electronic spirit level. Use the vial to accurately align the unit to a wall, for example, until the vial bubble is in the middle between the vial rings. If mainly used for vertical measurements, the calibration can also be undertaken with the vertical vial.
TECH 196 / 196 M / Dark Shadow 8.3 Adjusting the sensor Calibration in 4 positions is needed if the following is displayed: 1. The reverse test angle is ≥ 0.1° to the normal position --> too great a deviation. 2.
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TECH 196 / 196 M / Dark Shadow 8.3 Adjusting the sensor Step 1: Simultaneously press the „MODE“ and „CAL“ buttons. Align the electronic spirit level accurately against a wall and press the CAL button to confirm. Step 1 must be performed with the vial. This ensures that the spirit level, the horizontal vial and the sensor are synchronised with each other.
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TECH 196 / 196 M / Dark Shadow 8.3 Adjusting the sensor Step 2: The electronic spirit level is turned 180° and aligned using the arrows displayed. 180° The electronic spirit level is aligned horizontally using the arrows displayed. The 2 „centre display“ bars indicate the precise position at which the horizontal is reached.
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TECH 196 / 196 M / Dark Shadow 8.3 Adjusting the sensor Step 3 The electronic spirit level is turned 90° and aligned vertically using the arrows displayed. The 2 „centre display“ bars indicate the precise position at which the vertical is reached. Confirm with the CAL button. The flashing segment indicates the position still to be calibrated.
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TECH 196 / 196 M / Dark Shadow 8.3 Adjusting the sensor Step 4 The electronic spirit level is turned 180° and aligned vertically using the arrows displayed. The 2 „centre display“ bars indicate the precise position at which the vertical is reached. Confirm with the CAL button. „rdy“...
TECH 196 / 196 M / Dark Shadow 9. Error messages Display: Cal. /temperature The sensor must be adjusted if the temperature or Cal. symbols are indicated in the display. Display: Err The unit must not be moved or subjected to vibrations during the calibration/sensor adjustment.
TECH 196 / 196 M / Dark Shadow 10. Technical data Accuracy: Electronic module 0° / 90° / 180° / 270° : ± 0,05° In intermediate areas ± 0,2° Spirit level in normal position: 0.5 mm / m = 0.029° in reverse position: 0.5 mm / m = 0.029°...
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