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Sola METRON 20 Operating Instructions Manual

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METRON 20
Laser distance meter
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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions METRON 20 Laser distance meter www.sola.at...
  • Page 2 (Translation of Original Version) About this Manual Congratulations on the purchase of your new METRON 20! You have acquired a SOLA measurement device, which can make your work easier, faster, and more precise. To utilize the complete functionality range of this measurement device, and to ensure a safe operation, please observe the following instructions: ∙...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    1. General Information 2. Delivery Contents 9. Maintenance, Storage, and Transportation 10. Troubleshooting 3. Description 4. Technical Data 11. Disposal 5. Safety Instructions 12. Manufacturer’s Guarantee 13. EC Declaration of Conformity 6. Laser Safety / Classification 7. Getting Started www.sola.at...

  • Page 4: General Information

    General Information 1. General Information 1.1 Signal Words and their Meaning 1.2 Pictograms and Other Information DANGER 1.2.1 Warning Signs Do not heat battery above 60°C. For an imminent danger that could lead to serious injury or death. Warning of dangers in general. WARNING For a possibly dangerous situation that Class 2 laser device...

  • Page 5: Delivery Contents

    Delivery Contents 2. Delivery Contents METRON 20 Delivery Contents 1 Laser distance meter 1 Belt case 2 Micro batteries (AAA) 1 Strap 1 Quick starter...

  • Page 6: Description

    Description 3. Description 3.1 Function Buttons Display ON/Measure Functions/Measuring edge OFF/Delete Vertical vial Laser diode Laser sensor Battery compartment cover Eyelet for strap...
  • Page 7 Description 3.2 Display Measurement Unit Laser point display Measuring edge Function display Battery status...
  • Page 8 Description 3.3 Intended Use The device is designed to measure distances. The display shows the The range depends on the model of the laser distance meter, measurement, the setting, as well as the device status. An emitted the reflectivity, and the quality of the reflective surface. laser beam is directed towards a reflective surface and sent back to the laser distance meter.

  • Page 9: Technical Data

    Technical Data 4. Technical Data 4.1 General Usage area 0.05 - 20 m* Storage temperature 20°C to +60°C – Tripod connection Measuring tolerance ±2.0 mm** Protection class IP42 Dimensions 105 x 47 x 27 mm Laser class Weight with batteries 103 g Laser type 635 nm <...
  • Page 10 Technical Data 4.2 Functions Length measurement Area measurement Volume measurement Continuous measurement...

  • Page 11: Safety Instructions

    The operator shall ensure that the product is not utilized any ∙ The METRON 20 is suitable for continuous use in an atmosphere further if defects become evident, and they will have the product which can be inhabited by humans.
  • Page 12 Do not use damaged equipment. WARNING Missing or incomplete instructions may result in improper or ∙ Repairs must only be performed by SOLA. incorrect use. This can cause accidents with serious damage to persons, property, assets, and the environment. 5.4.2 Batteries DANGER ∙...
  • Page 13 Safety Instructions WARNING ∙ Do not solder the batteries in the device. High ambient temperatures and immersion into liquids can cause ∙ Do not mix old and new batteries, and do not mix batteries from batteries and rechargeable batteries to leak, explode, or catch different manufacturers or with a differing type designation.
  • Page 14 5.5 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) ∙ The electromagnetic compatibility is the ability of the product to 5.5.2 Interference with METRON 20 by Other Devices function in an environment where electromagnetic radiation and ∙ Although the product meets the strict requirements of the relevant...

  • Page 15: Laser Safety / Classification

    Laser Safety / Classification 6. Laser Safety / Classification The METRON 20 emits a visible laser point. WARNING The product corresponds to laser class 2 according Looking directly into the beam with optical aids to DIN EN 60825-1:2007-03. (e.g. binoculars, telescopes) can be dangerous.

  • Page 16: Getting Started

    Getting Started 7. Getting Started 7.1 Batteries 1. Open the battery compartment cover on the rear of the device. 2. Insert the batteries in the device with the correct polarity. 3. Close the battery compartment cover (audible click of the cover). Only use 1.5 V Micro (AAA) batteries! Remove the batteries if the device is not used for an extended period (see Chapter 9 / Maintenance, Storage, and Transportation).

  • Page 17: Operation

    Operation 8. Operation 8.1 Switching On and Off 8.2 Applications 8.1.1 Switching ON and OFF 8.2.1 Length Measurement Press the “ON/Measure” button to turn the laser device on. Press Turn on the laser device. and hold the “OFF/Delete” button for 1 second to turn the laser Direct the laser point at the target.
  • Page 18 Operation 8.2.3 Area Measurement 8.3 Working Instructions Turn on the laser device. Press the “Functions/Measuring edge” The laser device must not be moved during measurement. A use of button until the area measurement icon is a fixed support with end stop is recommended. Do not cover the shown on the display.

  • Page 19: Maintenance, Storage, And Transportation

    Maintenance, Storage, and Transportation 9. Maintenance, Storage, and Transportation 9.1 Cleaning 9.3 Transport ∙ Wipe off the dirt with a soft damp cloth. ∙ The device may be damaged if it falls or is subjected to ∙ Check the outlet openings of the laser distance meter regularly, strong vibrations.

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting 10. Troubleshooting Error Possible Cause Remedy Distance out of measuring range. Stay within the measuring range. The reflected signal is too weak. Measure on a more reflective surface. Range outside of display. Use the “OFF/Delete” button to reset to zero. Calculation error in Pythagoras.

  • Page 21: Disposal

    Disposal 11. Disposal ∙ If disposed of improperly third parties may possibly be seriously Your SOLA dealership will accept returned batteries as well as injured and the environment polluted. old equipment, and will ensure proper disposal. ∙ Burning plastic components generate toxic fumes which may impair health.

  • Page 22: Manufacturer's Guarantee

    Manufacturer’s Guarantee 12. Manufacturer’s Guarantee “The manufacturer warrants to the original purchaser stated on the The duration of the guarantee will not be extended through repair guarantee card, freedom from defects of the device for a period of or spare parts work which is carried out within the scope of the two years, with the exception of batteries, from such time as the guarantee.

  • Page 23: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    EN IEC 61326-1: 2021 EN IEC 61326-2-2: 2021 Mag. Wolfgang Scheyer, CEO ETSI EN 301 489-1 V2.2.3: 2019 Götzis, 20/02/2024 SOLA-Messwerkzeuge GmbH, Unteres Tobel 25, 6840 Götzis, Austria, T +43 5523 53380-0, sola@sola.at, www.sola.at...
  • Page 24 Passion for Precision SOLA-Messwerkzeuge GmbH SOLA-Messwerkzeuge GmbH & Co. KG SOLA Suisse AG Unteres Tobel 25 Heuriedweg 69 Grenzstrasse 24 6840 Götzis, Austria 88131 Lindau, Germany 9430 St. Margrethen, Switzerland T +43 5523 53380-0 T +49 8382 28585 T +41 71 740 1616 sola@sola.at, www.sola.at...

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