Application Note

What would you do if you had a laser
distance meter to measure distance
instead of a regular measuring tape
or wheel?
The Fluke 424D, 419D and 414D laser distance
meters measure distance to a target up to 100 m
(330 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 ± 1.0 mm.
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
buildings
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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.
Application Note
From the Fluke Digital Library @ www.fluke.com/library
101 applications for
laser distance meters
Fluke 414D, 419D and 424D Laser Distance Meters.
Measuring long distances.
Measuring hard to reach areas.
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.
Facilities: Cranes
11. Measure distances on roof
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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.