Fluke 411D Application Note

101 applications for
laser distance meters
What would you do, if you had a laser distance
meter to measure distance, instead of a regular
measuring tape or wheel?
The Fluke 416D and 411D laser distance meters measure distance to a
target up to 60 m (200 ft) away using the unit's laser spot, and can do a
quick calculation of area (square feet/meters) and volume. Accuracy is
up to 1.5 mm (1/16 in).
Fluke asked users for ideas on how to use a laser distance meter, and
got back quite a few. We've collected 101 of the best.
Facilities: Layout
1. Provide accurate estimates
for bidding out work (HVAC,
electrical, cable, main-
tenance). Measure distances,
area, and/or volume.
2. Measure height or width of
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buildings and other objects,
by triangulation if needed.
3. Verify CAD drawings for as-
builts and design drawings.
4. Determine how square a
room or object really is, or
whether the sides are com-
pletely parallel.
Automatically calculate square footage.
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5. Lay out parking lots.
6. Verify that new construction
satisfies usage requirements.
7. Determine footprint of equip-
ment or office cubicles to be
installed, to aid in layout.
8. Create as-built building
dimensions where no blue-
prints are provided.
9. Calculate total internal floor
space/volume of a room or
building.
10. Measure distances over areas
where obstacles in the way
disallow the use of measur-
ing tapes or wheels.
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Measuring long conduit runs.
Facilities: Cranes
11. Measure distances on roof
to quote on crane lift
needed for rooftop equip-
ment replacement.
12. Measure ceiling height to
determine equipment needed
for access.
13. Quickly calculate length of
wire rope needed for cranes.
14. Set up collision detection for
cranes without pulling tape
and using two people and
two aerial lifts.
15. Measure spans on runways
for cranes.
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Laser measurement outdoors can be
compromised by direct sunlight.
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