Manual - Stabila
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1. The settings are reset when the device is switched off Reset returning the instrument to the factory settings The instrument has a Reset function If you select the menu function Reset and confirm the device returns to the factory settings and stack and memory are deleted CE All customised settings and stored values are also lost Offset ij An offset adds or subtracts a specified value automatically to or from all measurements This function allows tolerances to be taken into account e g unfinished dimensions compared with finished dimensions If you selected the Offset function in the menu you can now adjust the value using the or the key Pressing the key for longer increases the rate of change of the values When you reach the desired offset value confirm it with the key The display shows the appropriate symbol E or for as long as the offset value is set Beep 3 You can switch the beep on or off Long range Mode Ge Unfavourable conditions strong sunlight or a very weak reflective target surface may reduce the range of the device in spite of this the long range mode allows you to take measurements over longer distances The use of a tripod and measurement initiation by pressing the key are recom mended when measurements over 30m are made over longer time periods in these conditions For details see Technical specifications CE The settings are reset when the device is switch2. Save constant value v Distance measurements Measuring accuracy up to 10 m 2 o standard deviation typically 1 0 mm Power Range Technology Range use target plate from about 100 m 0 05 m to 200 m Type AA 2 x 1 5V Historical storage 20 values Tripod thread Type 1 4 20 V Battery life up to 5 000 measurements Protection against splashes and dust IP 54 dust proof splash proof Dimensions 143 5 x 55 x 30 mm Weight with batteries 195 g Temperature range Storage Operation 25 C up to 70 C 13 F up to 158 F 10 C up to 50 C 14 F up to 122 F maximum deviation occurs under unfavourable conditions such as bright sunlight or when measuring to poorly reflecting or very rough surfaces Measuring accuracy between 10 m and 30 m may deteriorate to approx 0 025 mm m for distances above 30 m to 0 1 mm m In long range mode the maximum deviation from a distance of 30 m increases to 0 15 mm m Timer self triggering Smallest unit displayed 0 1 mm Distance measurement v Minimum maximum measurement Conti v nuous measurement Area volume calculation of room data v Addition subtraction v Indirect measurement using v Pythagoras Trapezium measurement v Tilt measurements Tilt sensor Accuracy 2 6 standard deviation to laser beam 0 3 to the housing 0 3
3. 0 00 ft 1 9 0 0 in 0 00 ft 0 00 ft 1 10 0 32 in 0 00 ft 0 00 ft LIH 0 gin 0 00 ft 0 00 ft 1 12 0 gin 0 00 ft 0 00 ft 1 13 0 4in 0 00 ft 0 00 ft 1 14 0 000 yd 0 000 yd 0 000 yd Setting the unit for tilt measurements The following units can be set for tilt measurements Units for tilt 2 1 0 0 2 2 0 00 2 3 mm m 2 4 in ft Calibrate the tilt sensor 42k You can calibrate the tilt sensor in the device Calibration requires two measurements on a level surface Select calibration mode in the menu sd Carry out a first measurement on a level surface The device confirms the measurement with E 2 Rotate the device horizontally through 180 Ei Press the eq key and confirm that the device was rotated through 180 4 Press the key and take the second measurement The device confirms the measurement with Fi The tilt sensor is calibrated Measuring with the tripod O The reference point may be adjusted to the tripod mount if the user reguires a measurement from the actual mounting grommit versus the front or back of the Stabila LD 500 To do this select the s symbol in this menu item You can switch the reference on the tripod on or off The setting can be seen on the display Il Stabila LD 500 7 Menu functions Cgg We recommend that measurements are initiated using the key when using the device on a tripod in order to prevent loss of sharpness
4. Indirect measurement using tilt sensor v direct horizontal distance Angle measurement using tilt sensor j o 45 General Laser class ll Laser type 635 nm lt mW O laser point 6 30 60 mm at distances 10 50 100 m Autom laser switch off after 3 min Autom instrument switch off after 6 min Display illumination V Multifunctional endpiece v v Stabila LD 500 is Append Measuring conditions Measuring range The range is limited to 200 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 Target surfaces Measuring errors can occur when measuring toward colourless liquids e g water or dust free glass Styrofoam or similar semi permeable surfaces Aiming at high gloss surfaces may deflect the laser beam and lead to measu rement errors Against non reflective and dark surfaces the measuring time may increase Care Do not immerse the instrument in water Wipe off dirt with a damp soft cloth Do not use aggressive cleaning agents or solutions Handle the instrument as you would a telescope or camera Warranty Stabila provides a two year warranty for the Stabila LD 500 Further information can be found on the Internet at www stabila de Appendix eS Stabila LD 500 ce STABILA Messger te Gustav Ullrich GmbH P O Box 13 40 D 7
5. Insert batteries observing correct polarity 3 Close the battery compartment again Replace the batteries when the symbol T flashes permanently in the display CE Remove the batteries before any long period of non use to avoid the danger of corrosion CE Use alkaline batteries or rechargeable batteries only Changing the reference point multifunctional endpiece See figure B The instrument can be adapted for the following measuring situations e For measurements from an edge fold out the positioning bracket until it first locks in place See figure C e For measurements from a corner open the positioning bracket until it locks in place then push the positioning bracket lightly to the right to fold it out fully See figure D A built in sensor automatically detects the orientation of the positioning bracket and adjusts the zero point of the instrument accordingly Stabila LD 500 Start up Keypad See figure E On measuring button Menu Equal button Plus button Digital pointfinder button Stake out button Area volume button Trapezium button ON Bo BRWN Tilt measurement button Clear Off button 10 Storage Memory button so II Reference button I2 Timer button 13 Indirect measurement Pythagoras button 14 Minus button 15 Multiplication Division button Display in normal mode See drawing F 1 The graphics screen of the measurement window is split into different a
6. 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 Stabila LD 500 is then moved slowly along the stake out line the displayed distance decreases The instrument starts to beep at a distance of 0 1m from the next stake out point The arrows in the display es gr indicate in which direction the Stabila LD 500 needs to be moved in order to achieve the defined distance either a or b As soon as the staking out point is reached the symbol appears in the display The function can be stopped at any time by pressing the button Indirect measurement The instrument can calculate distances using Pythagoras theorem This procedure is helpful if the distance to measure can not be reached directly CE Make sure you adhere to the prescribed sequence of measure ment e All target points must be in a horizontal or vertical plane e The best results are achieved when the instrument is rotated about a fixed point e g with the positioning bracket fully folded out and the instrument placed on a wall or the Stabila LD 500 is mounted on a tripod e The minimum maximum function can be used see explanation in Measuring gt Minimum maximum measurement The minimum value must be used for measurements at right angles to the target the maximum distance for all other measurements Indirect measurement dete
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8. Laser Distancer LD 500 Operating instructions W D rtr N N or O gt Q Q Q 142 lt lt ne d00 000 5 14 000 000m User Manual English Congratulations on the purchase of your Stabila LD 500 Aw ensure that all users understand these directions and adhere to them Safety Instructions Start up Menu functions Operation Measuring Functions Appendix ue en em 14 Carefully read the Safety Instructions and the User Manual before using this product The person responsible for the instrument must Safety Instructions Symbols used The symbols used in the Safety Instructions have the following meanings WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or an unintended use which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or an unintended use which if not avoided may result in minor injury and or in appreciable material financial and environmental damage CS Important paragraphs which must be adhered to in practice as they enable the product to be used in a technically correct and efficient manner Use of the instrument Permitted us
9. ation are set in the menu q Stabila LD 500 er Functions Press this button once to activate the tilt sensor The A symbol appears in the display The tilt is continuously shown as or depending on the setting Press to measure the inclination and the distance See figure L Direct horizontal distance x Press this button twice and the following symbol appears in the display Am Press this button to measure tilt and distance The summary line displays the result as the direct horizontal distance Press and hold the key to display additional information about the measurement for example the inclination angle lt Fal and the indirect height See drawing M the measured distance FFH is Stake out function Two different distances a and b can be entered into the instrument and can then be used to mark off defined measured lengths e g in the construc tion of wooden frames See figure O Entering stake out distances m Press this button and the stake out function symbol appears in the display HT By using and 5 you can adjust the values first a and then b to suit the desired stake out distances Holding the buttons down increases the rate of change of the values Once the desired value a ctr has been reached it can be confirmed with the G button Value b can be entered using and The defined value b I IF is confirmed with the eG button Pressing the button starts the
10. bility of it causing interference in other devices cannot be totally excluded CAUTION Never attempt to repair the product yourself In case of damage contact the local dealership Laser classification Integrated distancemeter The Stabila LD 500 produces a visible laser beam which emerges from the front of the instrument It is a Class 2 laser product in accordance with e 1EC60825 1 2007 Radiation safety of laser products Laser Class 2 products Do not stare into the laser beam or direct it towards other people unne cessarily Eye protection is normally afforded by aversion responses inclu ding the blink reflex WARNING Looking directly into the beam with optical aids e g binoculars telescopes can be hazardous Precautions Do not look directly into the beam with optical aids CAUTION Looking into the laser beam may be hazardous to the eyes Precautions Do not look into the laser beam Make sure the laser is aimed above or below eye level particularly with fixed installations in machines etc Stabila LD 500 BS Safety Instructions Labelling Laser Radiation Do not stare into the beam Laser class 2 acc IEC 60825 1 2007 Maximum radiant power lt ImW Emitted wavelength 620 690nm Beam divergence 0 16 x 0 6 mrad Pulse duration Ix10 s A B gt 1 4s A Position of the product label see last page Inserting replacing batteries See figure A Remove battery compartment lid 2
11. d the GS key to enter the Setup menu By pressing the or keys navigate through the main menu items in the menu Press the GE key briefly to enter the submenu of the selected main menu item By pressing the or keys you can make the alterations in the submenu Press and hold the key to accept the settings Pressing the button for longer in the menu allows you to quit the settings function without saving Timer amp The time delay default value can be changed using the or buttons Pressing the button for longer increases the rate of change of the values When you reach the desired time delay value confirm it with the button Menu functions o 6 Stabila LD 500 Laser continuous The laser is continuously switched on Every press of the button trig gers a distance measurement If the laser is in continuous operation mode the device switches off auto matically after 15 minutes Digital Pointfinder image black white The display in pointfinder mode can be changed to black white Setting the unit for distance measurements The following units can be set Distance Area Volume LI 0 000 m 0 000 m 0 000 m 1 2 0 0000 m 0 000 m 0 000 m 1 3 0 00 m 0 000 m 0 000 m 1 4 0 00 ft 0 00 ft 0 00 ft 1 5 0 00 35 0 00 ft 0 00 ft 1 6 0 00 lig 0 00 ft 0 00 ft 1 7 0 00 g 0 00 ft 0 00 ft 1 8 0 00 0 00 ft
12. e e Measuring distances e Computing functions e g areas and volumes e Measuring tilts Prohibited use e Using the instrument without instruction e Using outside the stated limits e Deactivation of safety systems and removal of explanatory and hazard labels Opening of the equipment by using tools screwdrivers etc as far as not specifically permitted for certain cases e Carrying out modification or conversion of the product e Use of accessories from other manufacturers without the express approval of Stabila Stabila LD 500 a 1 Safety Instructions e Deliberate or irresponsible behaviour on scaffolding when using ladders when measuring near machines which are running or near parts of machines or installations which are unprotected e Aiming directly into the sun e Deliberate dazzling of third parties also in the dark e Inadequate safeguards at the surveying site e g when measuring on roads construction sites etc Limits of use ee The Stabila LD 500 is designed for use in areas permanently habitable by See section Technical Data humans do not use the product in explosion hazardous areas or in aggres sive environments Areas of responsibility Responsibilities of the manufacturer of the original equipment Stabila Messger te D 76855 Annweiler am Trifels for short Stabila Stabila is responsible for supplying the product including the User Manual and original accessories in a com
13. e of the triangle Press the key and measure the second side of the triangle i Press the key and measure the third side of the triangle The result is shown in the summary row Press and hold the A key to display additional information about the measurement such as the angle included by the first two measure ments and the perimeter is of the triangle Storage of constants historical storage Storage of a constant You can store and recall a frequently used value e g height of a room Measure the desired distance press and hold the button until the device beeps to confirm storage Recalling the constant Press twice to call up the constant and then press the button to enter it into your calculation Historical storage Press this button once and the previous 20 results measurements or calculated results are shown in reverse order The and 5 buttons can be used for navigation eG Press this button to use a result from the summary line for further calculations Pressing the and buttons at the same time erases all the values in historical storage Timer self triggering Press once briefly to set the delay time using the menu Press and hold down this button until the desired time delay is reached max 60 seconds Once the key is released with the laser activated the remaining seconds until measurement e g 59 58 57 are displayed in a countdown The last 5 seconds are co
14. echanical damage to the bumpers CAUTION In using the instrument for distance measurements or for positio ning moving objects e g cranes building equipment platforms etc unfo reseen events may cause erroneous measurements Precautions Only use this product as a measuring sensor not as a control device Your system must be configured and operated in such a way that in case of an erroneous measurement malfunction of the device or power failure due to installed safety measures e g safety limit switch it is assured that no damage will occur Stabila LD 500 WARNING Flat batteries must not be disposed of with household waste Care for the environment and take them to the collection points provided in accordance with national or local regulations The product must not be disposed of with household waste Dispose of the product appropriately in accordance with the national regulations in force in your country Always prevent access to the product by unauthorised personnel Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC The term electromagnetic compatibility is taken to mean the capability of the product to function smoothly in an environment where electroma gnetic radiation and electrostatic discharges are present and without causing electromagnetic interference to other equipment ZM WARNING The Stabila LD 500 conforms to the most stringent requirements of the relevant standards and regulations Yet the possi
15. ed off Level in status field z The Level in in status field can be switched on or off Display illumination The brightness of the display has six levels of adjustment Step 6 is the brightest and step is the darkest setting Switching on and off Switches on the instrument and laser The display shows the battery symbol until the next button is pressed Pressing this button for longer switches the instrument off The instrument switches off automatically after six minutes of inactivity CLEAR button The last action is cancelled While making area or volume measure ments each single measurement can be deleted and remeasured in series Reference setting The default reference setting is from the rear of the instrument Operation RE EH Stabila LD 500 Press this button to take the next measurement from the front edge Functions I A special beep sounds whenever the reference setting is changed After a measurement the reference returns automatically to the default setting rear reference See figure H Overview of the program icons Press this button for longer the front reference is set permanently Measuring program Icon Measuremeng Deran display Press this button the rear reference is set again Simple distance measure ment Measuring Area measurement gt o Volume measurement Single distance measurement BAB 8 Press to acti
16. ied to suit the user s require ments Press the key to activate the function Press the key again to operate in a x 2x or up to 4x zoom view The brightness of the camera can be adjusted through 5 levels using the Stabila LD 500 Ps Start up key or the key targets the laser dot may appear displaced in the crosshair In this case you Parallax errors occur when the digital pointfinder is used on close should rely on the actual laser dot for targeting the object See drawing F 2 Zoom step x 2x 4x I 2 Timer 3 Level in 4 Crosshairs 5 Inclination angle 6 Distance tracking value 7 Image Menu functions Settings Various device settings can be made in the menu A vertical list shows each entry In this menu the selection field cursor remains stationary and the list moves in a vertical direction Starting from the centre of the list the priority of list entries starts at the top and fans out clockwise See drawing IG The menu contains following items Timer Laser continuous measurement mode Display illumination Digital Pointfinder image in black white Level in status field in Units of measurement distance o Wu A WN Long range mode 8 Units of measurement angle 9 Beep 10 Calibrate tilt sensor Il Offset 12 Tripod 13 Reset Navigation in the menu The menu allows settings to be customized for a particular user or appli cation General description Press and hol
17. ower point and press this button to trigger the measurement 3 The result is displayed in the summary line the partial results in the secondary lines Press and hold the A key to display additional information about for example the partial distances Indirect measurement determining a partial value using 3 measurements See figure R i e g determining the height between point and point 2 using three target points Z Press this button three times the display shows the following symbol y The laser is switched on Aim at the upper point 1 Press this button and trigger the measurement After the first measurement the value is adopted Triggers the measurement After the second measurement the value is adopted Press and hold down this button to trigger continuous measurement Sweep the laser up and down over the ideal target point Press this button to end continuous measurement The result is displayed in the summary line the partial results in the secondary lines Press and keep pressed the A key to display additional information about the measurement of the partial lengths 4 and Stabila LD 500 PB Functions j 1 and the minimum distance Triangular area The area of a triangle can be calculated by the measurement of three sides See drawing N Press the D key four times the triangle symbol appears in the display Press the key and measure the first sid
18. pletely safe condition Responsibilities of the manufacturer of non Stabila acces sories Cgg The manufacturers of non Stabila accessories for the Stabila LD 500 are responsible for developing implementing and commu nicating safety concepts for their products They are also responsible for the effectiviness of these safety concepts in combination with the Stabila equipment Responsibilities of the person in charge of the instrument WARNING The person responsible for the instrument must ensure that the equipment is used in accordance with the instructions This person is also Safety Instruc accountable for the deployment of personnel and for their training and for the safety of the equipment when in use The person in charge of the instrument has the following duties e To understand the safety instructions on the product and the instruc tions in the User Manual e To be familiar with local safety regulations relating to accident preven tion To inform Stabila immediately if the equipment becomes unsafe Hazards in use CAUTION Watch out for erroneous distance measurements if the instrument is defective or if it has been dropped or has been misused or modified Precautions Carry out periodic test measurements Particularly after the instrument has been subject to abnormal use and before during and after important measurements Make sure the Stabila LD 500 optics are kept clean and that there is no m
19. reas Top left is the brightest field which contains the currently selected measuring program Just to the right appears the program submenu which shows the measuring programs that can be selected by pressing the same key the required number of times The measurement field contains the individual measurements of the measuring program with reference to a series of separate distance measu rements Three lines are provided for this A horizontal line separates the measurement field and the result bar from one another A red triangle indi cates whether the selected measuring program has a detailed display avai lable Program selection with measurement instructions Program selection submenu Level Timer Measurement field Result bar Detailed display ON o w A w M Status bar with Laser ON Reference plane Display Long range mode Offset Plus Minus Battery status Display in digital pointfinder mode Digital pointfinder 4x zoom The device has an integral digital pointfinder which shows the target directly on the display The displayed crosshairs allow precise measure ments to be made even though the laser beam is not visible See drawing F 2 The integral coloured digital pointfinder is a great help outdoors and can be used in every function Longer distances and precise measurements on detailed surfaces can even be accomplished in bright sunlight without any problem The 4x zoom allows the image to be magnif
20. rmining a distance using 2 auxilliary measurements _ See figure P e g for measuring building heights or widths It is helpful to use a tripod when measuring heights that require the measurement of two or three measurements Press this button once the display shows ched on 4 The laser is swit Aim at the upper point I and trigger the measurement y After the first measurement the value is adopted Keep the instrument as hori zontal as possible amp Press and hold down this button to trigger continuous measurement A sweep the laser back and forth and up and down over the ideal target point Press to stop continuous measurement 2 The result is displayed in the summary line the partial results in the secondary line Press and hold the 4 key to display additional information about the measurement of the angles of the triangle F and Indirect Measurement determining a distance using 3 measurements s See figure Q A Press this button twice the display shows the following symbol a l The laser is switched on Aim at the upper point 1 and trigger the measurement After the first measurement the value is adopted Keep the instrument as horizontal as possible Functions 20 Stabila LD 500 Press and hold down this button to trigger continuous measurement a sweep the laser up and down over the ideal target point Press to stop continuous measurement 2 The value is adopted Aim at the l
21. unted down with a beep After the last beep the measu rement is taken and the value is displayed CE The timer can be used for all measurements Appendix Message codes All message codes are displayed with either or Error The following errors can be corrected Cause 156 Transverse tilt greater than 10 Hold the instrument without any transverse tilt Measure angle up to max 45 Remedy 160 Main tilt direction angle too high gt 45 162 The calibration has not been accomplished on a leveled surface and the calibration value is respecitvely within an ineli gible area 204 Calculation error 252 Temperature too high 253 Temperature too low 255 Receiver signal too weak measurement time too long distance gt 100 m Calibrate the device on an abso lute horizontal leveled surface Repeat procedure Cool down instrument Warm up instrument Use target plate 256 Received signal too strong Target too reflective use target plate 257 Wrong measurement back Darken target measure in diffe ground brightness too high rent lighting conditions 260 Laser beam interrupted Repeat measurement Error Cause Remedy Error Hardware error Switch on off the device several times If the symbol still appears then your instrument is defec tive Please call your dealer for assistance Appendix 44 O Stabila LD 500 Technical data
22. urement 7 See drawing J Press the key once The symbol Press the key and take the first length measurement height is displayed e g Press the key again and take the second length measurement e g width u Press the key and take the third length measurement height 2 e g Functions a Stabila LD 500 The result is shown in the summary row Press and hold the key to display additional information about the trapezium measurement for example inclination angle mM trapezium area Trapezium measurement 2 See drawing K Press the key twice This symbol is displayed Press the key and take the first length measurement Press the key and take the second length measurement and incli oh nation angle measurement CS The device measures inclination angles between 45 and 45 The result is shown in the summary row Press and hold the key to display additional information about the trapezium measurement for example inclination angle trapezium area jo Tilt measurement The inclination sensor measures tilts between 45 The infocode i 160 means that the device has been set outside the permissible limits During tilt measurement the instrument should be heldwithout a transverse tilt max 10 q 4 44 If the device is tilted by more than 10 laterally the display shows infocode i 156 which means that the device has been tilted too much The units of inclin
23. vate the laser Press again to trigger the distance measu Trapezoid measurement rement I using three distances J Trapezoid measurement The result is displayed immediately ja K 2 using two distances and J one angle Minimum maximum measurement Pythagorean calculation 4 s 7 This function allows the user to measure the minimum or maximum a Pythagorean calculation 2 distance from a fixed measuring point It can also be used as determine a a m I i spacings See figure I Pythagorean calculation 3 x mi fo pi mia l It is commonly used to measure room diagonals maximum values or hori s z Inclination measurement zontal distances minimum values A Press and hold down this button until you hear a beep Then slowly Direct horizontal distance AGA sweep the laser back and forth and up and down over the desired target s z point e g into the corner of a room J Triangular area measure Press to stop continuous measurement The values for maximum and m nt Moni minimum distances are shown in the display as well as the last measured Staking out function soe z value in the summary line Stabila LD 500 Addition subtraction Distance measuring The next measurement is added to the previous one gt The next measurement is subtracted from the previous one This process can be repeated as required Press this button and the result is then always sho
24. wn in the summary line with the previous value in the second line The last step is cancelled Multiplication Measure distance The keypad switches to numerical entry mode Enter a dimensionless Press this button once The symbol appears in the display number and confirm your entry with The value entered is multiplied by the measurement value Division Measure distance The keypad switches to numerical entry mode Enter a dimensionless Press this button twice The symbol appears in the display number and confirm your entry with The value entered is divided by the measurement value Area u Press once The symbol appears in the display Press this button to take the first length measurement lt _ e g length Press it again to take the second length measurement e g width The result is shown in the summary row Press and hold the ma key to display the perimeter Volume gi o a Press this button twice The kali symbol appears in the display Press this button to take the first length measurement ia e g length Press this button to take the second length measurement ki e g width Press this button to take the third length measurement Lal e g height The result is shown in the summary row Press and hold the o mi button to display additional room information such as ceiling floor area ihe surface area of the walls i circumfe rence a Trapezium meas
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