General-tools-and-instruments LDM60 Manual de usuario

LASER DISTANCE METER 200 FT. (60m)USER’S MANUALLDM60Please read this manual carefully and thoroughly before using this product.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSCAUTION!The meter’s targeting laser is a Class 2M type that emits lessthan 1 mW of radiation at 660 nanometers.Avoid direct eye con

While the meter is powered on, any push of any button producesa beep to confirm that some action has taken place (ameasurement was made, an operating

CHOOSING A MEASUREMENT REFERENCEThe LDM60 can reference its measurements from the front edgeof the meter or the rear edge.For most distance measuremen

CLEARING THE DISPLAY/CANCELLING AN ACTIONWhen pressed briefly, the triple-function button:1. Works like the “Clear Entry” button on a calculator tocl

MEASURING DISTANCESDirect MeasurementsTo measure the distance to a target:1. Power on the meter and select a measurement unit, anappropriate measureme

Fig. 4. A direct distance measurement of 5 feet, 1 and 15/16 inchesIn direct distance measurement mode, you can display up to four consecutive measure

the wall. The icon will appear on the display and the meterwill sound two beeps and begin to measure the distance fromthe meter to the wall twice per

Adding and Subtracting DistancesThe LDM60 has two front-panel buttons that make it easy to add or subtract a distance measurement from an existingmeas

Fig. 7. A display showing the additionof a 16.325 ft. measurement toa measurement of 2.090 feetTo subtract a measurement from anexisting measurement d

perpendicular to “B”—one of the distances you can measure.The meter can measure “B” as well as the distance to the top of the building (“C” in the fig

TABLE OF CONTENTSIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 –5Key Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Fig. 9. Triangulating a heightusing three inputsTo measure the height of an object using triangulationwith two inputs:1. First make sure that the line

Fig. 10. A two-input indirectmeasurement of the height of a tree standing 4.990 meters tallTo measure the height of an object using triangulationwith

Fig. 11. A three-input indirectmeasurement of the height of a wallstanding 14.27 ft. tallMEASURING AREASThe LDM60 can calculate the area of a square o

Fig. 12. Calculation of the area of aroom measuring 16 feet, 3 and 13/16 inches by 9 feet, 6 and 1/2 inchesMEASURING VOLUMESThe LDM60 can calculate th

5. Move the meter to an adjacent wall of the room or space andhold its rear against that wall. Aim the laser at the oppositewall and press the button.

To recall a record, press the button. The value of the first(most recent) measurement or calculation will appear on thebottom line, and a “1” will app

SPECIFICATIONSMeasurement Range (indoor) 0.33 to 197 ft. (0.1 to 60m)Measurement Accuracy ±1/16 in. (±1.5mm)Resolution 1mmDisplay Unit Options feet +

OPERATING & MAINTENANCE TIPSBecause the laser silently auto powers off after 30 seconds ofinactivity while the meter remains powered on, you’ll of

The following errors can be corrected:Code Cause Corrective Measures Info 204 Calculation error Repeat the measurement(s)Info 208/252 Temperature too

WARRANTY INFORMATIONGeneral Tools & Instruments’ (General’s) LDM60 Laser DistanceMeter 200 ft. (60m) is warranted to the original purchaser to bef

INTRODUCTIONThank you for purchasing General Tools & Instruments’(General’s) LDM60 Laser Distance Meter-200 ft. (60m). Pleaseread this user’s manu

RETURN FOR REPAIR POLICYEvery effort has been made to provide you with a reliable productof superior quality. However, in the event your instrumentreq

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• It’s more accurate.Thanks to precision optics, laser deviceslike the LDM60 can measure the distance between any twopoints with ±1/16 in. (±1.5mm) ac

is that the LDM60 can use triangulation to measure the heightof a tree or a building without anyone needing to climb it, orthe width of a river withou

WHAT’S IN THE BOXThe LDM60 comes in a box along with:• A holster (soft pouch with a belt loop)• Two “AAA” Alkaline batteries• A small Phillips-head sc

9. Dual function button: Chooses any of four distance unitsTurns display backlight on and off10. Triple function button: Powers meters offClears las

Fig. 2. The LDM60’s display indications and icons1. Measurements referenced from front edge of meter2. Flashes when laser is on3. Measurements referen

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