Page 2 - DISTO pro; English; Product identification; pro; Congratulations on your purchase; Symbols used
4 DISTO pro 4 / pro 4 a-1.0.0en English en Product identification DISTO TM pro 4 / pro 4 a hand-held laser meter Congratulations on your purchase of a DISTO! Leica Geosystems products are of top quality, are top performers and provide the higest degree of productivity. Enter model designation and s...
Page 3 - DISTO pro; Contents
5 DISTO pro 4 / pro 4 a-1.0.0en English en Contents Product identification ..................................................................................................... 4 Symbols used ..............................................................................................................
Page 5 - Introduction; Modes of operation; Normal mode; Special features
7 DISTO pro 4 / pro 4 a-1.0.0en English en Introduction DISTO TM pro 4 and DISTO TM pro 4 a , the top of the line of the new DISTO series, offer the most in measuring comfort. These instruments are perfectly suited for quick width and distance measurements, followed by computations of partial dista...
Page 6 - Instrument description
8 DISTO pro 4 / pro 4 a-1.0.0en English en Instrument description Standard equipment 1 Carrying case with belt loop at the back 2 Waistband 3 DISTO TM pro 4 / DISTO TM pro 4 a 4 End cover with swivel foot 5 End cover with positioning bracket/alignment aid 6 Adapter end cover 7 CD-ROM with interface...
Page 7 - Basic instrument
9 DISTO pro 4 / pro 4 a-1.0.0en English en Basic instrument 1 Alphanumeric keypad 2 LED display 3 Measuring optics 4 Laser beam exit 5 Stand connection 6 End cover release button 7 Battery compartment cover 8 Sensors for automatic end cover recognition 9 Magnetic plate for attaching accessories 10 ...
Page 8 - Display; Special symbols
10 DISTO pro 4 / pro 4 a-1.0.0en English en Display Special symbols 1 Offset addition / subtraction 2 Lighting 3 Time delay release 4 Beep on / off 5 Battery full / empty 6 Laser active 7 Measurement reference (front, stand, rear) 8 DISTO without detected end cover 9 DISTO without end cover (menu s...
Page 9 - Keypad; Key
11 DISTO pro 4 / pro 4 a-1.0.0en English en Keypad 1 Menu key 2 Power on and measuring key 3 Multiplication / time delay release 4 Clear key 5 Alphanumeric keypad 0-9 Key assigned characters 1 . + - , ? ! & 1 2 A B C 2 Ä À Á Â Ã Å Æ Ç a b c 2 ä à á â ã å æ ç 3 D E F 3 É È E Ë d e f 3 é è ê ë 4 ...
Page 11 - Minus / navigation key; How to use instrument
13 DISTO pro 4 / pro 4 a-1.0.0en English en After a long pause or by pressing another key the cursor changes to the next display. If one of the 0-9 keys are pressed for a long time, its number appears on the screen. Result ( = ) / Enter key Press briefly to: - finalize a computation and to display ...
Page 12 - Switching on Pointing mode; Switching on DISTO; Switching on DISTO for the first
14 DISTO pro 4 / pro 4 a-1.0.0en English en Any further language loaded via the interface after the fourth one, automatically replaces that fourth loaded language. Read instructions for the DISTO Online Software on the CD-ROM supplied. Switching on Pointing mode Briefly press. DISTO changes from No...
Page 13 - Switching off DISTO; Selecting menus / menu functions; Switch on DISTO
15 DISTO pro 4 / pro 4 a-1.0.0en English en Switching off DISTO To save batteries, the DISTO automatically switches off after 90 seconds if no key is pressed in that time, or it is not in Permanent mode. Manually, the DISTO can be switched off in different ways . 1. In Normal mode Press both keys s...
Page 14 - Reset menu functions; done; Correct menu selection; Using end covers; Automatic end cover recognition
16 DISTO pro 4 / pro 4 a-1.0.0en English en Reset menu functions The "Reset" command (3.4) enables settings and menu functions to be reset to a predefined basic setting. The basic settings are listed in the description of the menu functions. Quit menu Press and hold to quit menu and to disp...
Page 15 - Changing end covers; DISTO; Measuring from flat planes
17 DISTO pro 4 / pro 4 a-1.0.0en English en In this case, the end cover has to be manually selected in the submenu "End covers" (2). CAUTION: Strong magnetic fields can influence end cover recognition and cause measuring errors. Precautions: Measurements near magnetic fields, e.g. magnets, ...
Page 16 - Measuring from corners
18 DISTO pro 4 / pro 4 a-1.0.0en English en Using end covers, contd. Or use the end cover with folded in positioning bracket / alignment aid. Measuring from corners Exact measurements from corners can only be made with the end cover with swivel foot. Just keep the swivel foot in its initial positio...
Page 17 - Measuring with accessories; Length; Total height, total distance; Simple Calculations; Partial heights, partial distances
19 DISTO pro 4 / pro 4 a-1.0.0en English en Using end covers, contd. Measuring with accessories The adapter end cover has two threads for attachments (e.g. customer specified end covers). PD-Z31 Optional measurement attachments: Short bracket (723775) Long bracket (723776) Read user information...
Page 18 - Volume; area; Menu Functions
20 DISTO pro 4 / pro 4 a-1.0.0en English en Volume Repeat, double measured value = Sum (circumference) Area Measurement x measurement = area Measurement (e.g. 3.500m) Multiplication Measurement (e.g. 8.375m) = Area (e.g. 29.313m²) PD-Z39 PD-Z37 Measurement x measurement x measurement = volume Measu...
Page 27 - slowly
29 DISTO pro 4 / pro 4 a-1.0.0en English en As with the room diagonal: - aim DISTO first at a point near the opposite corner, - then move the beam slowly across the corner. In tracking mode, the DISTO continuously takes single measurements. The furthest distance is continuously updated and displaye...
Page 28 - Application examples:
30 DISTO pro 4 / pro 4 a-1.0.0en English en Point DISTO at target. Move DISTO slowly and generously over the target. In tracking mode the DISTO continuously takes single measurements. The shortest distance is continuously updated and displayed. Press again briefly to end tracking. DISTO changes to ...
Page 42 - Saving with menu
44 DISTO pro 4 / pro 4 a-1.0.0en English en Should all results be saved to data memory? Press and hold. After saving, the menu function is terminated and basic settings displayed. Should only a certain result be used? Select desired result with navigation keys. Press briefly to confirm selection. M...
Page 43 - Saving with short cut
45 DISTO pro 4 / pro 4 a-1.0.0en English en Memory, contd. Saving with short cut Press briefly to call up main menu. Enter short cut for menu function "recall key 1-9" (6.2) and add the number of the desired memory location (1 - 9). 0.000 recall key 1-9 6.2 1 The arrow in the symbol means s...
Page 44 - Recall with 0 key
46 DISTO pro 4 / pro 4 a-1.0.0en English en The arrow stands for recalling the stack; the number beside it shows the memory location in the stack (1-15). Below the current memory contents is shown or "0.000" if the memory location in the stack is empty. The most recent (current) entry is al...
Page 45 - Store with menu; not delete
47 DISTO pro 4 / pro 4 a-1.0.0en English en Memory, contd. Repeatedly press corresponding key to call up the desired special character. (described in section "Keypad" under "Text and data input"). Wait with next input until the cursor has moved a position further. Press briefly for ...
Page 46 - Storing with Enter key; abc
48 DISTO pro 4 / pro 4 a-1.0.0en English en Storing with Enter key When a value displayed in the basic setting is to be stored: Press and hold. The display shows the next free memory location, a cursor to enter text. If desired, enter text as described earlier. Press breifly to store. After a c...
Page 49 - Make your own target plates of; Setting viewfinder; User Information
51 DISTO pro 4 / pro 4 a-1.0.0en English en PD-Z52 * Manufacturer: 3MCompany Measuring in the field Attach the telescopic viewfinder, and check it is engaged by applying pressure from the side. Free- handed aiming (approx. 20 - 40 m): Use target plate 563875 (DIN C6) rsp. 723385 (DIN A4) or: Make y...
Page 50 - Accessories; Accessories for measurements
52 DISTO pro 4 / pro 4 a-1.0.0en English en Accessories Accessories for measurements Telescopic viewfinder (667478) For easier aiming in the field. For highly accurate aiming while far away from the object (four-fold magnification). Carry in holster attachable to belt. Laser dot glasses (723777) Re...
Page 51 - Safety Instructions; Permitted use
53 DISTO pro 4 / pro 4 a-1.0.0en English en Safety Instructions The following directions should enable the person responsible for the DISTO, and the person who actually uses the instrument, to anticipate and avoid operational hazards. The person responsible for the instrument must ensure that all u...
Page 52 - Areas of Responsibility; Important hazards in use; Limits to use
54 DISTO pro 4 / pro 4 a-1.0.0en English en accidents with far-reaching human, material, financial and environmental consequences. Precautions: All users must follow the safety instructions given by the manufacturer and the directions of the person responsible for the instrument. CAUTION: Watch out...
Page 53 - Laser Classification
55 DISTO pro 4 / pro 4 a-1.0.0en English en Your system has to be designed and operated in such a way, that it is secured (e.g. terminal safety switch) against damage due to error in measurements, defects on the instrument or power interruptions. CAUTION: Strong magnetic fields in the measuring env...
Page 54 - DISTO with Telescopic; Labelling; Electromagnetic
56 DISTO pro 4 / pro 4 a-1.0.0en English en CAUTION: Allow only authorized Leica Geosystems service workshops to service the instruments. DISTO with Telescopic Viewfinder WARNING: Looking right at the reflected laser beam in a DISTO operated with telescopic viewfinder could be dangerous when you ai...
Page 56 - Care and Storage; Clean and dry; Storage; without
58 DISTO pro 4 / pro 4 a-1.0.0en English en Care and Storage Care Clean and dry Blow away dust from lenses. Do not touch glass with fingers. Only clean with a soft cloth; if necessary, damp with pure alcohol. Do not use other cleaning agents. Plastic parts could be affected. Wipe off splashes...
Page 57 - Technical Data
59 DISTO pro 4 / pro 4 a-1.0.0en English en Technical Data DISTO pro 4 DISTO pro 4 a Measuring accuracy typical.: ± 3 mm / max.: ± 5 mm * typical.: ± 1.5 mm / max.: ± 2 mm * Smallest displayed unit 1 mm 1 mm Range 0.3 m to over 100 m ** 0.3 m to over 100 m ** Time for a measurement ,distance 0.5 .....
Page 58 - Remarks on Measuring Accuracy; Possible method of calculating; Accuracy Tests
60 DISTO pro 4 / pro 4 a-1.0.0en English en n ... number of measurements x i ... individual value of a series of measurements ... mean value of a series of measurements Calculation using the program Excel: On the Insert menu, choose Functions Select category: Statistics and Function:STABW within th...
Page 59 - Message Codes
61 DISTO pro 4 / pro 4 a-1.0.0en English en Repeat these tests at frequent and regular intervals, also before and after important measuring jobs. Affix an adhesive label on the DISTO for accuracy tests of measuring equipment and keep a detailed record of the test procedure. Your DISTO meets the spe...
Page 60 - Ask your local Leica Geosystems; TQM; without end cover
62 DISTO pro 4 / pro 4 a-1.0.0en English en Leica Geosystems AG, Heerbrugg, Switzerland has been certified as being equipped with a quality system which meets the Interna- tional Standards of Quality Mana- gement and Quality Systems (ISO standard 9001) and Environmental Management Systems (ISO stan...
