Leica DISTO™ A5 The original laser distance meter
User Manual Version 1.3 Inserting / replacing Batteries English See figure {C} - Open the positioning bracket. Remove the locking clip and slide the endpiece down. Slide the red locking mechanism to the side and open the battery compartment. Insert new or replace used batteries. Close battery cover, reinsert the endpiece and fix locking clip. The battery symbol {B, 19} appears permanently blinking in the display when the battery voltage is too low. The batteries should be replaced as soon as possible.
D GB F I E P NL DK S N FIN J Level The integrated bubble level allows simple horizontal levelling of the instrument.
Distance 0' 0'' 1/32 0.0 in 0 1/32 in Menu functions Presettings The menu allows selection of the settings that will remain in memory after the instrument is switched off. Area 0.00 ft² 0.00 ft² 0.00 ft² Volume 0.00 ft³ 0.00 ft³ 0.00 ft³ An offset automatically adds or subtracts a value to/ from ALL measurements. With this feature tolerances can be taken into consideration e.g. between unfinished and finished dimensions.
D GB F I E P NL DK S N FIN J Reset Measuring reference When you select the menu function RESET ("rESET" will blink in the display) and press the EQUAL-key {A, 4} twice the device will default to factory settings. CAUTION: Any customized presettings as well as stored values will be deleted. If the positioning bracket is folded out, the device recognizes the position, adapts the reference and calculates distances accordingly. The default reference setting is from the rear of the instrument.
area function. The corresponding symbol appears in the display. When both measurements have been taken the result will be automatically calculated and displayed in the main line. Press the AREA/VOLUME - key {A, 5} longer to calculate the circumference {B, 3}. Press the AREA/ VOLUME - key {A, 5} longer again to return to the previous area measurement. If you want to measure another area, press AREA/ VOLUME - key {A, 5} again. (maximum values) or horizontal distances (minimum values).
D GB F I E P NL DK S N FIN J CN RC ROK PL H RUS partial distances with the same method. The volume result is shown as usual in the main line. Volume Press the AREA/VOLUME - key {A, 5} twice for the volume function. The corresponding symbol appears in the display. When 3 measurements have been taken the result will be automatically calculated and displayed in the main line.
to be measured will flash in the display. Take the necessary measurements. The result and the single measurements appear on the display. CAUTION: Right angle is necessary between the second measurement and the resulting distance. We recommend to press the DIST - key {A, 1} longer to activate the perpendicular (min.) measuring function. the perpendicular (min.) measuring function.
D GB F I E P NL DK Press and hold TIMER - key {A, 3} until desired time delay has been reached (5 - 60 seconds). Press DIST - key {A, 1}. Once the key is released the remaining seconds until measurement are displayed. The last 5 seconds are counted down with a beep. After the last beep the measurement is taken. Message Codes All message codes will be displayed with either "InFo" or "Error".
Integrated telescopic viewer Display illumination Integrated level Multifunctional endpiece Timer Single Measurement Maximum, Minimum, Continuous Measurement Historical storage of Indirect Measuring functions with Pythagoras Storage of constant Area/Volume calculation with room calculations Addition/Subtraction Tripod thread Battery life, Type AA, 2 x 1.5V IP rating Dimension Weight (with batteries) Temperature range: Storage Operating Leica DISTO™ A5 1.3.
D GB F I E Warranty The Leica DISTO™ A5 comes with a three* year warranty from Leica Geosystems AG. More detailed information can be found at: www.disto.com All illustrations, descriptions and technical specifications are subject to change without prior notice. P NL DK S N FIN J CN RC ROK PL H RUS CZ * To receive the three year warranty, the product must be registered on our website www.disto.com within eight weeks of the purchase date. If the product is not registered, a two year warranty applies.
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