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- Page 1 421D Distance Meter Users Manual September 2009 Rev.1, 3/10 © 2009, 2010 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved. Specifications are subject to change without notice. All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.
- Page 2 LIMITED WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY Each Fluke product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service. The warranty period is two years and begins on the date of shipment. Parts, product repairs, and services are warranted for 90 days. This warranty extends only to...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Limits of use ......................2 Areas of responsibility ....................2 Responsibilities of the manufacturer (Fluke)............2 Responsibilities of the manufacturer of non-Fluke accessories ......2 Responsibilities of the person in charge of the instrument........2 Hazards in use......................3 Precautions ....................... 3 Safety Instructions...................... - Page 4 421D Users Manual FCC statement (U.S.A only) ..................4 Laser classification....................5 Integrated distance meter ..................5 Laser Class 2 products: ..................5 Start-up.......................... 6 Inserting/replacing batteries ..................6 Changing the reference point (multifunctional endpiece) .......... 7 Keypad........................8 Display ........................9 Menu functions ......................
- Page 5 Contents (continued) Addition / subtraction ....................15 Distance measuring ....................15 Area........................... 15 Volume ........................... 15 Tilt measurement ......................16 Tilt sensor calibration....................16 Indirect horizontal distance..................17 Stake out function...................... 17 Room corner angle function ..................18 Indirect measurement....................19 Indirect measurement - determining a distance using 2 auxilliary measurements 19 Indirect Measurement - determining a distance using 3 measurements....
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Page 7: Introduction
Carefully read the Safety Instructions and the User Manual before using this product. Use of the instrument How to Contact Fluke Permitted use To contact Fluke, call one of the following telephone Measuring distances numbers: Computing functions, e. g. areas and volumes Technical Support USA: 1-800-44-FLUKE (1-800-... -
Page 8: Limits Of Use
See section “Technical Data”. The Fluke 421D is designed for use in areas permanently The person in charge of the instrument has the following habitable by humans, do not use the product in explosion duties: hazardous areas or in aggressive environments. -
Page 9: Hazards In Use
Always prevent access to the product by unauthorized no mechanical damage to the bumpers. personnel. W Caution Product specific treatment and waste management information can be downloaded from the Fluke home In using the instrument for distance page at http://www.fluke.com or received from your Fluke measurements or for positioning moving dealer. -
Page 10: Electromagnetic Compatibility (Emc)
Description interference in other devices cannot be totally excluded. Do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste. Go to Fluke’s W Caution website for recycling information. Never attempt to repair the product yourself. In case of damage, contact Fluke Warning. -
Page 11: Laser Classification
W Warning aimed above or below eye level. (particularly with fixed Changes or modifications not expressly installations, in machines, etc.) approved by Fluke for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Laser classification Integrated distance meter The 421D produces a visible laser beam which emerges from the front of the instrument. -
Page 12: Start-Up
421D Users Manual Start-up Inserting/replacing batteries See figure {A} Remove battery compartment lid and attach handstrap. Insert two AAA (LR3) batteries, observing correct polarity. Close the battery compartment again. Replace the batteries when the symbol flashes permanently in the display. Note Use alkaline batteries only. -
Page 13: Changing The Reference Point (Multifunctional Endpiece)
Distance Meter Start-up Changing the reference point (multifunctional endpiece) See figure {B}. For measurements from a corner, open the positioning bracket until it locks in place, then push The instrument can be adapted for the following the positioning bracket lightly to the right to fold it out measuring situations: fully. -
Page 14: Keypad
421D Users Manual 11. Room corner/triangle angles 12. Indirect measurement (Pythagoras) A built-in sensor automatically detects the orientation of the positioning bracket and adjusts the zero point of the instrument accordingly. Keypad See figure {E}: Measure/Min Max/Power On Plus (+)/Scroll up Minus (-)/Scroll down Area/volume Tilt function/Stake out... -
Page 15: Display
Distance Meter Start-up 24. Circumference Display 25. Wall area See figure {F} 26. Ceiling area 1. Laser active 27. Intermediate line 1 2. Reference (front) 28. Intermediate line 2 3. Reference (rear) 29. Intermediate line 3 4. Reference (corner stop) 30. -
Page 16: Menu Functions
421D Users Manual Menu functions Settings The menu allows settings to be altered and permanently stored. After switching off the device or replacing the batteries the settings are stored. Navigation in the menu The menu allows settings to be made at the user level. The instrument can be specifically configured to your personal requirements. - Page 17 Distance Meter Menu functions EXIT...
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Page 18: Setting The Unit For Distance Measurements
421D Users Manual Continuous laser () Setting the unit for distance measurements You can switch the continuous laser function on or off. The following units can be set: Menu # Continuous laser function Menu # Distance Area Volume 0.000 m 0.000 m 0.000 m 0.000... -
Page 19: Display - Keypad Illumination ()
Distance Meter Operation Note Display - keypad illumination () All customized settings and stored values are Automatic illumination of the display and the keypad can also lost. be switched on or off. Operation Menu # Illumination function Switching on and off ... -
Page 20: Measuring
421D Users Manual Press this button (short press) to take the next Measuring measurement from the front edge Single distance measurement After a measurement the reference returns automatically Press to activate the laser. Press again to trigger to the default setting (rear reference). -
Page 21: Functions
Distance Meter Functions Press to stop continuous measurement. The Press the button (long press) to calculate the values for maximum and minimum distances are shown in circumference. the display as well as the last measured value in the Volume summary line. -
Page 22: Tilt Measurement
421D Users Manual Tilt measurement Tilt sensor calibration The user can calibrate the device’s tilt sensor. The angle Note sensor is switched on by pressing the once. Then two The inclination sensor measures tilts between measurements are taken on a flat surface. The first ±45 . -
Page 23: Indirect Horizontal Distance
Distance Meter Tilt measurement Indirect horizontal distance This function allows the user to determine a horizontal distance even when the line-of-sight is blocked by an object or obstacle. See figure {K}. 1.025 m 0.625 m 0.625 m 0.625 m 0.625 m 0.625 m Entering stake out distances: ... -
Page 24: Room Corner Angle Function
421D Users Manual The defined value (b) is confirmed with the button and starts the stake out laser measurement. The display shows required stake out distance in the summary line between the stake out point (first a and then b) and the instrument (rear reference). If the 421D is then moved slowly along the stake out line the displayed distance decreases. -
Page 25: Indirect Measurement
Distance Meter Tilt measurement Indirect measurement Indirect measurement - determining a distance using 2 auxilliary measurements The instrument can calculate distances using Pythagoras’ theorem. See figure {N}. Note Make sure you adhere to the prescribed sequence of measurement: All target points must be in a horizontal or vertical plane. -
Page 26: Indirect Measurement - Determining A Distance Using 3 Measurements
421D Users Manual Press to stop continuous measurement (2). The this button to trigger the measurement (3). The result is result is displayed in the summary line, the partial results displayed in the summary line, the partial results in the in the secondary line. -
Page 27: Storage Of Constants/Historical Storage
Distance Meter Tilt measurement Triggers the measurement. After the second Press this button to use a result from the summary measurement the value is adopted. The display flashes line for further calculations. (3). Keep the instrument as horizontal as possible. Pressing the ... -
Page 28: Appendix
421D Users Manual Appendix Wrong Darken target measurement, (measure in different Message codes background lighting conditions) All message codes are displayed with either or "Error". brightness too The following errors can be corrected: high Laser beam Repeat measurement Cause Remedy ... -
Page 29: Technical Data
Distance Meter Appendix Technical data General: Distance measurements: typically: ± 1.5 Laser class Measuring accuracy up to 10 m mm* (± 1/16 in*) Laser type 635 nm, < 1 mW (2 , standard deviation) Power Range Technology™: laser point 6 / 30 / 60 mm Range (use target plate from 0.05 m to 100 m (at distances) - Page 30 421D Users Manual Dimensions 127 x 52 x 26 mm Weight (with batteries) 110 g Temperature range: Storage -25 °C to +70°C (13 °F to +158 °F) Operation -10 °C to +50 °C (14 °F to +122 °F) Maximum altitude 3500 m (AMSL) Maximum relative 85% at 20 °F to 120...
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Page 31: Measuring Conditions
Distance Meter Appendix Measuring conditions Measuring range The range is limited to 100 m. At night or dusk and if the target is in shadow the measuring range without target plate is increased. Use a target plate to increase the measurement range during daylight or if the target has poor reflection properties. - Page 32 421D Users Manual...