Leica DISTOTM D1The original laser distance meter

Overview 2

Technical data 3

Instrument Set-up 5

Operations 11

Message Codes 14

Care 15

Warranty 16

Safety instructions 17

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OverviewOv e rv ie w

The Leica DISTO™ is a laser distancemeter oper-ating with a class2 laser. See chapter Technicaldata for scope of use.

1  Display

2  ON/Measure

3  Clear/ OFF

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Technical dataTe c h n ic a ld a ta

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General

Accuracywith favourable conditions * 2mm / 0.08 in ***

Accuracywith unfavourable conditions ** 3mm / 1/8" ***

Range with favourable conditions * 0.2 - 40m / 0.6 - 120 ft ***

Range with unfavourable conditions ** 0.2 - 30m / 0.6 - 100 ft ***

Smallest unit displayed 0.1mm / 1/32 in

Laser class 2

Laser type 635 nm, <1mW

ø laser point | at distances 6 /30 /60mm | 10/ 50/ 100m

Protection class IP54 (dust- and splash water protected)

Auto. laser switch off after 90 s

Auto. power switch off after 180 s

Bluetooth® Smart Bluetooth® v4.0

Range of Bluetooth® Smart <10m

Battery durability (2 xAAA) up to 10000measurements

Dimension (H xD xW) 115 x43.5 x23.5mm | 4.53 x1.71 x0.93 in

Weight (with batteries) 87 g/ 3.07 oz

Temperature range Storage | Operation -25 to 70°C/ -13 to 158°F | -0 to 40°C/ 32 to 104°F

* favourable conditions are: white and diffuse reflecting target (white painted wall), low background illumination andmoderate temperatures.** unfavourable conditions are: targets with lower or higher reflectivity or high background illumination or temperatures at the upper or lower end of the specified temperature range.*** Tolerances apply from 0.05m to 5m with a confidence level of 95%.With favourable conditions the tolerancemay deteriorate by 0.10mm/m for distances above 5m.With unfavourable conditions the tolerancemay deteriorate by 0.15mm/m for distances above 5m.

Technical data

Functions

Distancemeasuring yes

Permanent measuring yes

Beep yes

Illuminated display yes

Bluetooth® Smart yes

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Instrument Set-upIn s tru me n tSe t-u p

Introduction

The safety instructions (see SafetyInstructions) and the user manualshould be read through carefullybefore the product is used for the firsttime.

The person responsible for theproduct must ensure that all usersunderstand these directionsandadhere to them.

The symbols used have the followingmeanings:

WARNING

Indicatesa potentially hazardous situ-ation or an unintended use which, ifnot avoided, will result in death or ser-ious injury.

CAUTION

Indicatesa potentially hazardous situ-ation or an unintended use which, ifnot avoided, may result in minor injuryand/or appreciablematerial, financialand environmental damage.

Important paragraphswhichmust be adhered to in practiceas theyenable the product to beused in a technically correct andefficient manner.

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Instrument Set-up

Insert batteries

To ensure a reliable use, we recom-mend using high qualityAlkaline bat-teries. Change batterieswhenbattery symbol is flashing.

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Instrument Set-up

Switching ON/OFF

Device is turnedOFF.

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Instrument Set-up

Clear

Undo last action. Leave actual function, go to defaultoperationmode.

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Instrument Set-up

Message Codes

If themessage "i" appearswitha number, observe the instruc-tions inMessage Codes section.Example:

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Instrument Set-up

Settings

Pressboth keys simultaneousley. Switch between the following units:

0.000m0'00" 1/160.0000m0.000 in0.00 ft0 in 1/16

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OperationsOp e ra tio n s

Measuring single distance

Aim active laser at target.Target surfaces: Measuringerrors can occur whenmeas-uring to colourless liquids, glass,styrofoam or permeable sur-facesor when aiming at highgloss surfaces. Against dark

surfaces themeasuring timeincreases.

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Operations

Permanent measuring

The last valuemeasured is displayedin themain line.

Stopspermanent measuring.

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Operations

Bluetooth® Smart

DISTO™sketch. Use App forBluetooth® data transfer.

Bluetooth® Smart is alwaysact-ive when the device is switchedon. Connect the device withyour smart-phone, tablet,laptop.. Measurement valueswill be transferred automaticallyright after ameasurement. Theefficient and innovativeBluetooth® Smart module (withthe new Bluetooth® standardV4.0) works together with allBluetooth® Smart Ready

devices. All other Bluetooth®devicesdo not support theenergy saving Bluetooth®Smart Module, which is integ-rated in the device.

We provide no warranty for freeDISTO™software and offer nosupport for it. We accept no liab-ilitywhatsoever arising from theuse of the free software and weare not obliged to provide cor-rectionsnor to develop

upgrades. Awide range of com-mercial software can be foundon our homepage. Apps forAndroid® or iOS can be found inspecial internet shops. For moredetails, see our homepage.

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Message CodesMe s s a g e Co d e s

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No. Cause Correction

204 Calculation error Performmeasurement again.

220 Hardware error Contact your dealer

240 Data transfer error Connect device and repeat procedure

252 Temperature too high Let device cool down.

253 Temperature too low Warm device up.

255 Received signal too weak, measuring time too long Change target surface (e.g. white paper).

256 Received signal too high Change target surface (e.g. white paper) .

257 Toomuch background light Shadow target area.

* If other message codes are displayed frequently even the instrument has been switched off and on, please contact your dealer.

CareCa re

l Clean the device with a damp, soft cloth.

l Never immerse the device in water.

l Never use aggressive cleaning agents orsolvents.

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WarrantyWa rra n ty

Warranty under PROTECT by LeicaGeosystems

Lifetime Manufacturer´s Warranty

Warranty coverage for the entire usage time ofthe product under PROTECT according to LeicaGeosystems International LimitedWarranty andPROTECT GeneralTerms&Conditions set outunder www.leica-geosystems.com. Free ofcharge repair or replacement of all products oranyparts under PROTECT that suffer defects asa result of faults in materials or workmanship.

3 Years No Cost

Additional services should the product underPROTECT become defective and require ser-vicing under normal conditionsof use, asdescribed in the user manual, at no additionalcharge.

To receive the "3 YearsNoCost" period, theproduct under PROTECT must be registered atmyworld.leica-geosystems.comwithin 8 weeksofthe purchase date. If the product underPROTECT is not registered, a "2 yearsNoCost"period applies.

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Safety instructionsSa fe ty in s tru c tio n s

The person responsible for the instrumentmust ensure that all users understand thesedirectionsand adhere to them.

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Safety instructions

Symbols used

The symbols used have the followingmeanings:

WARNING

Indicatesa potentially hazardous situation or anunintended use which, if not avoided, will result indeath or serious injury.

CAUTION

Indicatesa potentially hazardous situation or anunintended use which, if not avoided, may result inminor injury and/or appreciablematerial, financialand environmental damage.

Important paragraphswhichmust beadhered to in practice as theyenable theproduct to be used in a technically correctand efficient manner.

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Safety instructions

Permitted use

l Measuring distances

l Data transfer with Bluetooth®

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Safety instructions

Prohibited use

l Using the product without instruction

l Using outside the stated limits

l Deactivation of safety systemsandremoval of explanatory and hazard labels

l Opening of the equipment byusing tools(screwdrivers, etc.)

l Use of accessories from other man-ufacturerswithout expressapproval

l Carrying out modification or conversionof the product

l Deliberate dazzling of third parties; also inthe dark

l Inadequate safeguardsat the surveyingsite (e.g. whenmeasuring on roads, con-struction sites, etc.)

l Deliberate or irresponsible behaviour onscaffolding, when using ladders, whenmeasuring near machineswhich are run-ning or near parts of machinesor install-ationswhich are unprotected

l Aiming directly in the sun

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Safety instructions

Hazards in use

WARNING

Watch out for erroneousmeasurements if theinstrument is defective or if it hasbeen dropped orhasbeenmisused or modified. Carry out periodictest measurements. Particularly after the instru-ment hasbeen subject to abnormal use, andbefore, during and after important meas-urements.

CAUTION

Never attempt to repair the product yourself. Incase of damage, contact a local dealer.

WARNING

Changesor modificationsnot expressly approvedcould void the user´s authority to operate theequipment.

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Safety instructions

Limits of use

Refer to section Technical data. The deviceis designed for use in areaspermanently hab-itable byhumans. Do not use the product inexplosion hazardousareasor in aggressiveenvironments.

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Safety instructions

Areas of responsibility

Responsibilities of the manufacturer of the ori-ginal equipment:

Leica GeosystemsAGHeinrich-Wild-StrasseCH-9435 HeerbruggInternet: www.leica-geosystems.com

The companyabove is responsible for supplyingthe product, including the User Manual in a com-pletely safe condition.

The companyabove is not responsible for thirdparty accessories.

Responsibilities of the person in charge of theinstrument:

l To understand the safety instructionsonthe product and the instructions in theUser Manual.

l To be familiar with local safety regulationsrelating to accident prevention.

l Alwaysprevent access to the product byunauthorised personnel.

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Safety instructions

Disposal

CAUTION

Flat batteriesmust not be disposed of with house-hold waste. Care for the environment and takethem to the collection points provided in accord-ance with national or local regulations.

The product must not be disposed with householdwaste. Dispose of the product appropriately inaccordance with the national regulations in forcein your country. Adhere to the national and coun-try specific regulations.

Product specific treatment and wasteman-agement can be downloaded from ourhomepage.

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Safety instructions

Electromagnetic Compatibility

(EMC)

WARNING

The device conforms to themost stringent require-ments of the relevant standardsand regulations.However, the possibility of causing interference inother devices cannot be totally excluded.

Japanese Radio Law Compliance

This device is granted pursuant to the JapaneseRadio Law電波法 . This device should not bemodified otherwise the granted designation num-ber will become invalid.

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Safety instructions

FCC statement (applicable in U.S.)

This equipment hasbeen tested and found to com-plywith the limits for a ClassB digital instrument,pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limitsare designed to provide reasonable protectionagainst harmful interference in a residential install-ation. This equipment generates, usesand canradiate radio frequencyenergyand, if not installedand used in accordance with the instructions, maycause harmful interference to radio com-munications.

However, there is no guarantee that interferencewill not occur in a particular installation. If this equip-ment does cause harmful interference to radio ortelevision reception, which can be determined byturning the equipment off and on, the user isencouraged to try to correct the interference byone or more of the followingmeasures:

l Reorient or relocate the receivingantenna

l Increase the separation between theequipment and the receiver

l Connect the equipment into an outlet ona circuit different from that to which thereceiver is connected

l Consult the dealer or an experienced radi-o/TV technician for help

This device complieswith part 15 of the FCCrules. Operation is subjected to the following twoconditions:

l This devicemaynot cause harmful inter-ference, and

l this devicemust accept any interferencereceived, including interference that maycause undesired operation.

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement

The radiated rf output power of the instrument isbelow the FCC radio frequencyexposure limits forportable devicesaccording to KDB447498.

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Safety instructions

ISED Statement (applicable in

Canada)

This device complieswith IndustryCanada'slicense-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions:

l This devicemaynot cause harmful inter-ference, and

l this devicemust accept any interference,including interference that maycauseundesired operation of the device.

Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure ComplianceStatement

The radiated rf output power of the instrument isbelow the Health Canada'sSafetyCode 6 exclu-sion limit for portable devices (radiated elementseparation distance between the radiating ele-ment and user and/or bystander is below 20 cm).

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Safety instructions

Use of the product with Bluetooth®

WARNING

Electromagnetic radiation can cause disturbancesin other equipment, in installations (e.g. medicalones such aspacemakers or hearing aids) and inaircraft. It can also affect humansand animals.

Precautions:

Although this product conforms to themost strin-gent standardsand regulations, the possibility ofharm to people and animals cannot be totallyexcluded.

l Do not use the product near petrol sta-tions, chemical plants, in areaswith apotentially explosive atmosphere andwhere blasting takesplace.

l Do not use the product near medicalequipment.

l Do not use the product in airplanes.

l Do not use the product near your bodyfor extended periods.

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Safety instructions

Laser classification

The device produces visible laser beams, whichare emitted from the instrument: It is a Class2laser product in accordance with:

l IEC60825-1 : 2014 „Radiation safety oflaser products“

Laser Class 2 products:

Do not stare into the laser beam or direct ittowardsother people unnecessarily. Eye pro-tection is normally afforded byaversion responsesincluding the blink reflex.

WARNING

Looking directly into the beamwith optical aids(e.g. binoculars, telescopes) can be hazardous.

CAUTION

Looking into the laser beammaybe hazardous tothe eyes.

Wavelength620 - 690 nmMaximum radiant output power for classification< 1mW

Pulse duration> 400 psPulse repetition frequency320MHzBeam divergence0.16 x0.6mrad

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Safety instructions

Labelling

Subject to change (drawings, descriptionsandtechnical data) without prior notice.

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