Stabila LD 520 User Manual

Stabila LD 520 User Manual

Laser distance measurer

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Calculator - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 13 Adjusting measuring reference/tripod - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 14 LD 520...
  • Page 3: Instrument Set-Up

    Important paragraphs which must be adhered to in practice as bols above they enable the product to be used in a technically correct and Navigation Function efficient manner. screen Return / Equal Add / Clear / Off Subtract LD 520...
  • Page 4: Basic Measuring Screen

    Instrument Set-up Basic measuring screen Selection screen Status bar Page indicator FUNC Function / Settings Main line Active function Favorites Settings Help function LD 520...
  • Page 5: Pointfinder (Viewscreen)

    Zoom stage carbon batteries. We recommend using high quality batteries. Change batteries when battery symbol is flashing. Illumination Crosshair adjustment with navigation keys left and right Zoom (1x, 2x, 4x) with navigation keys up and down Active function Favorites LD 520...
  • Page 6: Operations

    (min, max.). The last value measured is displayed in the main line. 2 sec Stops permanent / minimum- maximum measuring. 8.532 m Used to measure room diagonals (maximum val- ues) or horizontal distance (minimum values) LD 520...
  • Page 7: Add / Subtract

    Parallax errors occur when the pointfinder camera is used on close targets, with the effect that the laser appears dis- placed in the crosshair. In this case rely on the real laser dot. LD 520...
  • Page 8: Settings

    Distance units Beep Digital level Keypad lock Bluethooth ® Tilt calibration Favorites Illumination Offset Reset Information Tilt units Switch between the following units: 0.00 % 360.0° Exit settings. Confirm setting. ± 180.0° 0.0 mm/m ± 90.0° 0.00 in/ft LD 520...
  • Page 9: Distance Units

    Exit settings. 0.0000 m 0 1/32 in 0.0 mm 0'00" 1/32 Beep ON/OFF Exit settings. To switch ON, repeat procedure. Digital level ON/OFF The digital level is displayed in the status bar. To switch ON, Exit settings. repeat procedure. LD 520...
  • Page 10: De-/Activate Keylock

    The efficient and innovative Bluetooth Smart module (with the new Bluetooth standard V4.0) works together with all Bluetooth Smart Ready devices. All other Bluetooth devices do not support the energy saving Bluetooth Smart Module, which is integrated in the device. LD 520...
  • Page 11: Calibration Of Tilt Sensor (Tilt Calibration)

    Place device on absolutely flat surface. and place it again on absolutely flat surface. After 2 sec the device 180° goes back to the basic 180° mode. Turn the device horizontally by 180° and place it again on absolutely flat surface. LD 520...
  • Page 12: Personalized Favorites

    Exit settings. Select favorite selection-key in Function is set as function. the measuring favorite above the mode. corresponding se- lection key. Illumination To save power re- duce bright- ness if not necessary. Exit settings. Confirm setting. Select brightness. LD 520...
  • Page 13: Offset

    The offset icon is Exit settings. displayed. Reset Second confirmation with selection keys: Reset returns the instrument to the factory settings. All custom- Refuse: Confirm: ized settings and memories are lost. Exit settings. LD 520...
  • Page 14: Functions

    Select key on culator and can be used for fur- display. ther calculations. Ft/in fractions are converted into ft/in decimal. Confirm every key. Use selection keys C/CE for clear or result. LD 520...
  • Page 15: Adjusting Measuring Reference/Tripod

    Memory Switch between 12.208 m measurements. 6.554 m Delete memory. 23.889 m Use Up/Down Short cut navigation keys to 8.449 m 8.449 m show more detailed Take over value for results of the speci- further actions. fic measurement. LD 520...
  • Page 16: Measuring Single Distance

    0.032 m 4.82 7 m Aim laser at (up to 360° and a transverse target. tilt of ±10°) Inclination tracking Inclination is permanently displayed. 89.3° Instrument beeps at 0° and 90°. Ideal for horizontal or vertical adjustments. 90° 0° LD 520...
  • Page 17: Area

    Partial Measurements / Painter function: 3.9I0 m Second distance Press + or - before starting the first measure- ment. Measure and add or subtract distanc- 20.276 m Circumference es. Finish with =. Measure 2nd length. 24.3 52 m Area LD 520...
  • Page 18: Volume

    Use Up/Down 5.744 m 13.430 m First distance Ceiling/floor area navigation keys to show more re- 2.338 m 39.300 m Second distance Wall areas sults. 2.431 m 16.164 m Third distance Circumference 32.6 53 m Volume LD 520...
  • Page 19: Triangular Area

    The long range mode allows measur- ing of difficult targets in unfavorable conditions e.g. bright ambient light or bad target reflectivity. The measuring time is increased. An icon in the status line shows if the function is active. LD 520...
  • Page 20: Height-Profile Measurement

    After meas- uring the reference point, the horizontal Horizontal distance to distance and height is displayed for each fol- 2.042 m device lowing point. Exit function. 0.05 4 m Height difference to reference point (REF). LD 520...
  • Page 21: Sloped Objects

    It is important, that the instru- ment is positioned in the same vertical plane as the 2 measured points. The plane is defined of the line between the 2 points. LD 520...
  • Page 22: Height Tracking

    Switch off flective laser target. The upper point Pointfinder if acti- 7.160 m can be targeted with the pointfinder / vated. crosshair and does not need a reflec- tive laser target as only the inclination is measured. LD 520...
  • Page 23: Trapezium

    Aim laser at upper Aim laser at 2nd point. point. 13.459 m 16.440 m 70.80° 5.79 0 m Use Up/Down navigation keys to show more re- 78.383 m Trapezium area sults. Switch off Pointfinder if acti- 20.9 ° vated. LD 520...
  • Page 24: Stake Out

    The distance to The function can be stopped the next stake out 0.625 m by pressing the CLEAR/OFF point is displayed. button. 0.24 0 m Approve value "b" and start meas- urement. LD 520...
  • Page 25: Pythagoras (2-Point)

    Minimum or Maximum measure- ment. 21.383 m We recommend to use the pythagoras only for indirect 13.2 07 m horizontal measuring. For height measuring (vertical) it is more precise to use a function with the inclination measuring. LD 520...
  • Page 26: Pythagoras (3-Point)

    Minimum or Maximum meas- urement. 23.018 m We recommend to use the pythagoras only for indi- 20.5 71 m rect horizontal measuring. For height measuring (vertical) it is more precise to use a function with inclination measurement. LD 520...
  • Page 27: Technical Data

    5.7 x 2.3 x 1.3 in Timer Weight (with batteries) 199 g / 7.02 oz Long Range Mode Temperature range: Calculator - Storage -25 to 70 °C -13 to 158 °F - Operation -10 to 50 °C 14 to 122 °F LD 520...
  • Page 28: Message Codes

    Clear button and observe the Responsibilities of the manufacturer Warranty following instructions: of the original equipment: Cause Correction Stabila provides a two-year warranty for the STABILA Messgeräte product. Transverse tilt greater Hold the instrument Gustav Ullrich GmbH than 10°...
  • Page 29: Permitted Use

    • Deliberate or irresponsible behaviour on scaffolding, when using ladders, when measuring near machines which are running or near parts of machines or instal- lations which are unprotected • Aiming directly in the sun LD 520...
  • Page 30: Electromagnetic Compatibility (Emc)

    • Do not use the product near medical equipment. Subject to change (drawings, descriptions • Do not use the product in airplanes. and technical data) without prior notice. • Do not use the product near your body for extended periods. LD 520...

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