User Manual Safety Instructions D

English GB
Symbols used
F
Congratulations on the purchase of your The symbols used in the Safety Instructions have the
Leica DISTO D3a BT . following meanings: I
Carefully read the Safety Instruc- WARNING:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or
E
tions and the User Manual before
using this product. an unintended use which, if not avoided, will result in P
death or serious injury.
The person responsible for the instrument must
NL
ensure that all users understand these directions and
adhere to them.
CAUTION:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or DK
an unintended use which, if not avoided, may result
Contents in minor injury and/or in appreciable material, finan- S
cial and environmental damage.
Safety Instructions ............................................. 1 N
Start-up ................................................................ 6
Menu functions ................................................... 9
) Important paragraphs which must be adhered
to in practice as they enabled the product to be used FIN
in a technically correct and efficient manner.
Operation........................................................... 11 J
Measuring .......................................................... 12
Functions ........................................................... 13 Use of the instrument CN
Working with BLUETOOTH ............................ 19
Appendix ............................................................ 20 Permitted use ROK
Measuring distances PL
Computing functions, e. g. areas and volumes
Storing measurements (BLUETOOTH) H
Measuring tilts
RUS
CZ

Leica DISTO D3a BT 776750 gb 1 Safety Instructions

D Prohibited use Areas of responsibility
GB Using the instrument without instruction Responsibilities of the manufacturer of the orig-
Using outside the stated limits inal equipment Leica Geosystems AG, CH-9435
F Deactivation of safety systems and removal of Heerbrugg (for short Leica Geosystems):
explanatory and hazard labels Leica Geosystems is responsible for supplying the
I Opening of the equipment by using tools (screw- product, including the User Manual and original
drivers, etc.), as far as not specifically permitted accessories, in a completely safe condition. (addi-
E for certain cases
tional language versions can be found at:
P Carrying out modification or conversion of the
www.disto.com.
product
NL Use after misappropriation Responsibilities of the manufacturer of
Use of accessories from other manufacturers
DK without the express approval of Leica Geosys-
non-Leica accessories:

S
tems.
Deliberate or irresponsible behaviour on scaf- ) The manufacturers of non-Leica accessories
for the Leica DISTO are responsible for developing,
folding, when using ladders, when measuring implementing and communicating safety concepts for
N near machines which are running, or near parts of their products. They are also responsible for the
FIN machines or installations which are unprotected
effectiviness of these safety concepts in combination
Aiming directly into the sun
with the Leica Geosystems equipment.
J Deliberate dazzling of third parties; also in the
dark Responsibilities of the person in charge of
CN Inadequate safeguards at the surveying site (e.g.
when measuring on roads, construction sites, etc.) the instrument:
ROK
PL Limits of use
WARNING
The person responsible for the instrument

)
must ensure that the equipment is used in accor-
See section Technical Data.
H dance with the instructions. This person is also
accountable for the deployment of personnel and for
RUS The Leica DISTO is designed for use in areas perma- their training and for the safety of the equipment
nently habitable by humans, do not use the product when in use.
CZ in explosion hazardous areas or in aggressive envi-
The person in charge of the instrument has the
ronments.
following duties:

Safety Instructions 2 Leica DISTO D3a BT 776750 gb

 To understand the safety instructions on the failure due to installed safety measures (e.g. safety D
product and the instructions in the User Manual. limit switch), it is assured that no damage will occur.

To be familiar with local safety regulations WARNING: GB
relating to accident prevention.
Flat batteries must not be disposed of with
To inform Leica Geosystems immediately if the F
household waste. Care for the environment and take
equipment becomes unsafe.
them to the collection points provided in accordance I
with national or local regulations.
Hazards in use The product must not be disposed of with E
CAUTION:
Watch out for erroneous distance measure-
household waste.
Dispose of the product appropriately in
P
ments if the instrument is defective or if it has been accordance with the national regulations in NL
dropped or has been misused or modified. force in your country.
Always prevent access to the product by DK
Precautions:
Carry out periodic test measurements. Particularly unauthorized personnel.
S
after the instrument has been subject to abnormal Product specific treatment and waste
use, and before, during and after important measure- management information can be downloaded from N
ments. the Leica Geosystems home page at
Make sure the Leica DISTO optics is kept clean and http://www.leica-geosystems.com/treatment or FIN
that there is no mechanical damage to the bumpers. received from your Leica Geosystems dealer.
J
CAUTION:
In using the instrument for distance measure- Electromagnetic Compatibility CN
ments or for positioning moving objects (e.g. cranes, (EMC) ROK
building equipment, platforms, etc.) unforeseen
The term "electromagnetic compatibility" is taken to
events may cause erroneous measurements. PL
mean the capability of the product to function
Precautions: smoothly in an environment where electromagnetic H
Only use this product as a measuring sensor, not as radiation and electrostatic discharges are present,
a control device. Your system must be configured and and without causing electromagnetic interference to RUS
operated in such a way, that in case of an erroneous other equipment.
measurement, malfunction of the device or power CZ

Leica DISTO D3a BT 776750 gb 3 Safety Instructions

D WARNING:
The Leica DISTO conforms to the most strin-
GB gent requirements of the relevant standards and
regulations. Yet, the possibility of it causing interfer-
F ence in other devices cannot be totally excluded.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help

I CAUTION:
Never attempt to repair the product yourself. In
WARNING:
Changes or modifications not expressly
E case of damage, contact the local dealership. approved by Leica Geosystems for compliance could
void the users authority to operate the equipment.
P FCC statement (applic. in U.S.)
NL This equipment has been tested and found to comply Use of the product with
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to BLUETOOTH:
DK part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to

S
provide reasonable protection against harmful inter-
ference in a residential installation.
WARNING:
Electromagnetic radiation can cause distur-
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio bances in other equipment, in installations (e.g.
N medical ones such as pacemakers or hearing aids)
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
FIN accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful and in aircraft. It can also affect humans and animals.
interference to radio communications. Precautions:
J However, there is no guarantee that interference will
Athough this product conforms to the most stringent
not occur in a particular installation.
CN standards and regulations, Leica Geosystem cannot
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
ROK radio or television reception, which can be deter- totally exclude the possibility of harm to people and
mined by turning the equipment off and on, the user animals.
PL is encouraged to try to correct the interference by Do not use the product near petrol stations,
one or more of the following measures:
H chemical plants, in areas with a potentially explo-
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. sive atmosphere and where blasting takes place.
RUS Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver. Do not use the product near medical equipment.
CZ Do not use the product in airplanes.

Safety Instructions 4 Leica DISTO D3a BT 776750 gb

 Do not use the product near your body for
extended periods.
WARNING:
Looking directly into the beam with optical aids
D

CAUTION: (e.g. binoculars, telescopes) can be hazardous. GB

Never attempt to repair the product yourself. In Precautions: F
case of damage, contact the local dealership. Do not look directly into the beam with optical aids.

Laser classification CAUTION:

Looking into the laser beam may be hazardous
I
E
to the eyes.
Integrated distancemeter P
Precautions:
The Leica DISTO produces a visible laser beam Do not look into the laser beam. Make sure the laser
which emerges from the front of the instrument.
NL
is aimed above or below eye level. (particularly with
fixed installations, in machines, etc.) DK
S
N
FIN
J
CN
ROK
It is a Class 2 laser product in accordance with:
IEC60825-1 : 2007 "Radiation safety of laser PL
products"
Laser Class 2 products:
H
Do not stare into the laser beam or direct it towards RUS
other people unnecessarily. Eye protection is
normally afforded by aversion responses including CZ
the blink reflex.

Leica DISTO D3a BT 776750 gb 5 Safety Instructions

D Labelling Start-up
GB
Laser Radiation Inserting/replacing batteries
F Do not stare into the beam
Laser class 2
I acc. IEC 60825-1:2007
Maximum radiant power: <1mW
E Emitted wavelength: 620-690nm
Beam divergence: 0.16 x 0.6 mrad
Pulse duration: 1 x 10 -9 s
P
NL
DK
S
N
FIN
Position of the product label:
J
CN
1 Remove battery compartment lid and attach
ROK handstrap.
2 Insert batteries, observing correct polarity.
PL 3 Close the battery compartment again. Replace
H the batteries when the symbol flashes perma-
nently in the display.

)
RUS Only use alkaline or rechargeable batteries.
CZ
) Remove the batteries before any long period
of non-use to avoid the danger of corrosion.

Start-up 6 Leica DISTO D3a BT 776750 gb

Changing the reference point Keypad D
(multifunctional endpiece) GB
F
1
13 I
2
11 E
3
4 P
10
The instrument can be adapted for the following 5 NL
measuring situations: 6
9 DK
7 8
S

12 N
FIN
J
1 ON / DIST (On/measuring) - button
2 Horizontal distance - button CN
For measurements from an edge, fold out the 3 Plus (+) - button
positioning bracket until it first locks in place. 4 Minus (-) - button ROK
For measurements from a corner, open the posi- 5 Area / volume - button
tioning bracket until it locks in place, then push 6 Storage - button PL
the positioning bracket lightly to the right to fold 7 Reference - button
8 Functions - button H
it out fully.
9 Timer - button
A built-in sensor automatically detects the orienta- 10 Second function button
RUS
tion of the positioning bracket and adjusts the zero 11 Menu/equal - button CZ
point of the instrument accordingly. 12 Clear/off - button
13 Bluetooth button

Leica DISTO D3a BT 776750 gb 7 Start-up

D 13 Battery status
Display 14 Area/volume
GB 6 13 14 19 15 Tilt
15,16 7,8,9 16 Horizontal distance measurement using tilt
F 17 Triangle area
33 27 17 18
I 1 12 18 Timer
2 19 Menu
E 28 20 Circumference
4 10,11
3 21 Wall area
P 5 23 22 Ceiling area
NL 20 23 Intermediate line 1
29 24 24 Intermediate line 2
DK 21
30 25 Intermediate line 3
26 Summary line
S 22 25
27 Information
31 28 Spirit level
N
26 29 Tilt angle
FIN 32 30 Distance measured
31 Indirect height
J 1 Laser active 32 Detail display
CN 2 Reference (front) 33 Bluetooth Icon
3 Reference (rear)
ROK 4 Reference (corner stop)
5 Measuring with the tripod
PL 6 Stake out function
H 7 Single Pythagoras measurement
8 Double Pythagoras measurement
RUS 9 Double (partial height) measurement
10 Save constant value, call up constant value
CZ
11 Historical memory, call up values
12 Spirit level (numeric)

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Menu functions D
1
GB
Settings
F
The menu allows settings to be altered and perma-
nently stored. After switching off the device or I
7
replacing the batteries the settings are stored.
EXIT 2 E
Navigation in the menu P
The menu allows settings to be made at the user 0.0
NL
level. The instrument can be specifically configured to 6 3
your personal requirements. DK

General description 4 S
5
button (pressed long) - You are in the , N
the units set and the first menu item "Unit" are FIN
displayed.
or button to make changes in menu items. J
button (pressed short) pages through each
menu item. button (pressed short) brings up the next menu CN
item.
ROK
A long press on the button in the menu confirms
the new settings made in the submenu items . PL
Pressing the button for longer in the menu H
allows you to quit the settings function without
RUS
saving.
CZ

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D Setting the unit for distance Measuring with the tripod ( )
GB measurements The reference must be appropriately adjusted in
The following units can be set: order to be able to take correct measurements with
F a tripod. To do this select ON in this menu item.
Distance Area Volume
I You can switch the reference on the tripod on or off.
1. 0.000 m 0.000 m 0.000 m
The setting can be seen on the display .
E 2. 0.0000 m 0.000 m 0.000 m
3. 0.00 m 0.000 m 0.000 m
P
4. 0.00 ft 0.00 ft 0.00 ft
NL 5. 0'00'' 1/32 0.00 ft 0.00 ft Beep ( )
6. 0.0 in 0.00 ft 0.00 ft You can switch the beep on or off.
DK
7. 0 1/32 in 0.00 ft 0.00 ft
S Level in status field ( )
N Setting the unit for tilt The level (in ) in status field can be switched on or
measurements off.
FIN
The following units can be set for tilt measurements:
J Units for tilt Display illumination ( )
CN 1. +/- 0.0 The display illumination can be turned on or off.
2. 0.00%
ROK
PL
H
RUS
CZ

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Reset - returning the instrument to CLEAR button D
the factory settings ( ) The last action is cancelled. While making GB
The instrument has a RESET function. When you area or volume measurements, each single measure-
F
select the menu function RESET and confirm, the ment can be deleted and remeasured in series.
instrument defaults to the factory settings. I
Reference setting
A reset returns the following values to their factory E
The default reference setting is from the rear of the
settings:
instrument. P
Reference (rear)
Press this button to take the next measurement
Display illumination (ON) NL
from the front edge . A special beep sounds when-
Beep (ON)
ever the reference setting is changed. DK
Unit (m(mm))
Stack and memory are erased After a measurement the reference returns automat- S

)
ically to the default setting (rear reference).
All customised settings and stored values are N
also lost.
FIN
J
Operation
CN
Switching on and off ROK
Switches on the instrument and laser. The
display shows the battery symbol until the PL
next button is pressed.
H
Pressing this button for longer switches
the instrument off. RUS
Press this button for longer the front reference
The instrument switches off automatically
is set permanently. CZ
after six minutes of inactivity.
Press this button, the rear reference is set again.

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D Measuring Minimum/maximum measurement
GB This function allows the user to measure the
Single distance measurement minimum or maximum distance from a fixed
F
Press to activate the laser. Press again to trigger measuring point. It can also be used as to determine
I the distance measurement. spacings.
E The result is displayed immediately.
min. max.
P
Tilt measurement
NL
) The tilt sensor measures tilts between 45.
DK ) During the measurement of tilt, the instru-
ment should be held without transverse tilt, as far as
S possible, ( 10).
N
Horizontal measurement It is commonly used to measure room diagonals
FIN Press button to activate horizontal measure- (maximum values) or horizontal distances (minimum
J ment in the instrument. The following symbol values).
appears in the display . If the button is active, Press and hold down this button until you hear
CN the horizontal distance is displayed in the summary a beep. Then slowly sweep the laser back and forth
ROK line for each distance measurement (up to max. +/- and up and down over the desired target point - (e.g.
45 and up to max. a transverse tilt of +/-10). into the corner of a room).
PL
Press the button for longer to display additional Press to stop continuous measurement. The
H information on the measurement, for example the tilt values for maximum and minimum distances are
RUS angle , the distance measured and the indi- shown in the display as well as the last measured
rect height . value in the summary line.
CZ
Press button again to switch off horizontal
measurement.

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Laser continuous Functions D
Press and hold down the key when switching GB
on the device until the character appears perma- Addition / subtraction
F
nently in the display and a beep sounds. Every further Distance measuring.
press of the key releases a distance measure- The next measurement is added to the previous I
ment. one. E
Press the key and hold to switch the device The next measurement is subtracted from the
and Laser continuous operation off.
P
previous one.

) If the laser is in continuous operation mode,

the device switches off automatically after 15
This process can be repeated as required.
Press this button and the result is then always
NL
DK
minutes.
shown in the summary line. S
The last step is cancelled.
N

Area FIN
Press once. The symbol appears in the J
display.
CN
Press this button to take the first length
measurement (e.g. length). ROK
Press it again to take the second length PL
measurement (e.g. width).
H
The result is displayed in the summary line.
Press the button for longer to calculate the
RUS
circumference . CZ

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D Volume Tilt measurement
GB Press this button twice. The symbol Press this button once to activate the tilt
appears in the display. sensor. The symbol appears in the display. The
F tilt is continuously shown as or % depending on the
Press this button to take the first length
I measurement (e.g. length). setting.
Press to measure the inclination and the
E Press this button to take the second length
distance.
measurement (e.g. width).
P
Press this button to take the third length measure-
NL ment (e.g. height).
DK The volume then appears in the summary line.

S Press the button for longer to display additional

room information such as ceiling/floor area ,
N surface area of the walls , circumference .
FIN
J
CN
ROK
PL
H
RUS
CZ

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Triangular area Stake out function D
The area of a triangle can be calculated by the Two different distances (a and b) can be entered into GB
measurement of three sides. the instrument and can then be used to mark off
F
defined measured lengths, e.g. in the construction of
wooden frames. I
E
P
1
2
0.62
5m 5m
NL
3 1.02
5m 5m
0.62 0.62
5m 5m
DK
0.62 0.62

S
Press the key two times - the triangle symbol
N
appears in the display. Entering stake out distances:
Press the key and measure the first side of the Press this button three times and the stake out FIN
a
triangle. function symbol appears in the display b . J
b

Press the key and measure the second side of The value (a) and the corresponding intermediate line CN
the triangle. flash.
ROK
Press the key and measure the third side of the By using and , you can adjust the values
triangle. (first a and then b) to suit the desired stake out PL
The result is shown in the summary row. distances. Holding the buttons down increases the H
rate of change of the values.
Press and hold the key to display additional infor- RUS
mation about the measurement, such as the angle Once the desired value (a) has been reached it can be
included by the first two measurements and the confirmed with the button. CZ
perimeter of the triangle . The value (b) and the intermediate line flashes (the

Leica DISTO D3a BT 776750 gb 15 Functions

D defined value (a) is automatically adopted). Value (b)
can be entered using and .
Indirect measurement
GB The instrument can calculate distances using
The defined value (b) is confirmed with the
Pythagoras theorem.
F button.

I
Pressing the button starts the laser measure-
ment. The display shows required stake out distance
) Make sure you adhere to the prescribed
sequence of measurement:
All target points must be in a horizontal or vertical
E in the summary line between the stake out point
plane.
P (first a and then b) and the instrument (rear refer-
The best results are achieved when the instru-
ence). ment is rotated about a fixed point (e.g. with the
NL positioning bracket fully folded out and the
If the DISTO is then moved slowly along the stake
DK out line the displayed distance decreases. The instru- instrument placed on a wall).
ment starts to beep at a distance of 0.1m from the The minimum/maximum function can be used -
S see explanation in "Measuring -> Minimum/
next stake out point. a maximum measurement". The minimum value
N The arrows in the display bb indicate in which direc- must be used for measurements at right angles to
FIN tion the DISTO needs to be moved in order to the target; the maximum distance for all other
achieve the defined distance (either a or b). As soon measurements.
J
CN
as the stake out point is reached the beep changes.
The function can be stopped at any time by pressing
) Make sure that the first measurement and the
distance to be measured are at right angles. Use the
Minimum/maximum function, as explained in
ROK the button.
"Measuring -> Minimum/maximum measurement".
PL
H
RUS
CZ

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Indirect measurement - determining a dis- Press to stop continuous measurement (2). The D
tance using 2 auxilliary measurements result is displayed in the summary line, the partial
results in the secondary line. GB

Indirect Measurement - determining a dis- F

tance using 3 measurements I
E
P
NL
1
DK
2 S
N
3
e.g. for measuring building heights or widths. It is helpful FIN
to use a tripod when measuring heights that require the
measurement of two or three measurements.
J
Press this button five times; the display shows CN
Press this button four times, the display shows
the following symbol . The laser is switched on.
the following symbol . The laser is switched on. ROK
Aim at the upper point (1) and trigger the
Aim at the upper point (1) and trigger the
measurement. After the first measurement the value is PL
measurement. After the first measurement the value
adopted. Keep the instrument as horizontal as possible
is adopted. Keep the instrument as horizontal as H
possible. Press and hold down this button to trigger
continuous measurement, sweep the laser up and RUS
Press and hold down this button to trigger
down over the ideal target point. CZ
continuous measurement, sweep the laser back and
forth and up and down over the ideal target point. Press to stop continuous measurement (2). The

Leica DISTO D3a BT 776750 gb 17 Functions

D value is adopted. Aim at the lower point and Triggers the measurement. After the second
press this button to trigger the measurement measurement the value is adopted. The display
GB (3). The result is displayed in the summary line, the flashes (3).
F partial results in the secondary lines. Press and hold down this button to trigger
continuous measurement. Sweep the laser up and
I Indirect measurement - determining a chain
down over the ideal target point.
value using 3 measurements
E Press this button to end continuous measure-
P ment. The result is displayed in the summary line, the
partial results in the secondary lines.
NL
DK Storage of constants/historical
S storage
1 2
N Storage of a constant
3
FIN You can store and recall a frequently used value e.g.
height of a room. Measure the desired distance,
J press and hold the button until the device beeps
CN e.g. determining the height between point 1 and to confirm storage.
point 2 using three target points.
ROK Recalling the constant
Press this button six times; the display shows
PL Press this button once to recall the constant
the following symbol . The laser is switched on.
and make it available for further calculations by
H Aim at the upper point (1). pressing button .
RUS Press this button and trigger the measurement.
After the first measurement the value is adopted. The Adjusting the constant
CZ display flashes (2).
Press the button for longer to change the constant
- the constant flashes, you can now change the

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constant to the required value using the or D
button. Press the button to save the constant. Working with BLUETOOTH
GB
Historical storage Switching on BLUETOOTH /
F
Press this button twice and the previous 20 sending measurements
results (measurements or calculated results) are A quick press on the - key starts DISTO BLUE- I
shown in reverse order. TOOTH. The data connection must then be estab- E
The and buttons can be used for navigation. lished out from a Pocket PC / PC by the application
software. A BLUETOOTH - icon will appear in the
P
Press this button to use a result from the
summary line for further calculations. display until this has been successfully completed. NL
BLUETOOTH automatically switches off if the
Pressing the and buttons at the same DK
connection to the Pocket PC / PC is not established
time erases all the values in historical storage.
within 240 sec from when the BLUETOOTH was S
switched on.
Timer (self-triggering) N
Press this button to set a 5-second time delay. ) Whilst the first connection between the
Pocket PC/PC and the DISTO is being established, a FIN
or prompt for the Pin-code of the DISTO may be J
Press and hold down this button until the displayed. In this case, enter the code 0000 into your
desired time delay is reached (max. 60 seconds). Pocket PC/PC. CN
Once the key is released the remaining seconds until
ROK
measurement (e.g. 59, 58, 57...) are displayed in a Switching off BLUETOOTH
countdown. The last 5 seconds are counted down PL
BLUETOOTH switches off as soon as the DISTO is
with a beep. After the last beep the measurement is
taken and the value is displayed. switched off. H

) The timer can be used for all measurements. RUS

CZ

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D the measurement and then transmit it.
The direction keys
GB Eight direction keys (identified by a small arrow near ) The free software supplied is designed to
provide the user with basic functionality. Leica
the key) on the operator's keypad are used to Geosystems provides no warranty for this free soft-
F
manoeuvre the cursor. The direction keys become ware and offers no support for it. Leica Geosystems
I active when you switch to the second level (by accepts no liability whatsoever arising from the use
pressing the key). The distance measuring key is of the free software and is not obliged to provide
E
active in both levels. The functionality of the direction corrections nor to develop updates or upgrades.
P You can find numerous commercial vendors of soft-
keys depends on the software used.
ware for a wide range of applications on our
NL homepage.
Transmitting the measurement
DK
If your software supports the direction keys use them
S to select the appropriate position for the cursor. Appendix
N Press the button briefly to transfer the value
from the summary row to the pocket PC / PC. Message codes
FIN All message codes are displayed with either or
Press the botton long to transfer all values from
J the display. "Error". The following errors can be corrected:

CN For further details please consult your manual for the

Cause Remedy
software used. 156
ROK Transverse tilt Hold the instrument
greater than 10 without any transverse
PL During data transmission tilt
160 Main tilt direction, Measure angle up to
H If the data is not confirmed as being successfully angle too high max. 45
received by the Pocket PC/ PC then no new measure- (> 45)
RUS 204 Calculation error Repeat procedure
ment can be processed. The Info code "240" appears
240 Data transfer error Repeat procedure
CZ in the display if no data transmission has taken place
after 2 seconds. Press the - key and repeat

Appendix 20 Leica DISTO D3a BT 776750 gb

 Cause Remedy Technical data D
245 2nd button pressed Establish Bluetooth
although no Blue- connection
Distance GB
measurements:
tooth connection typically: 1/16 in*
Measuring accuracy* (+/- 1.0mm) F
exists. up to 10 m
252 Temperature too Cool down instrument (2 , standard deviation)
high
I
Power Range
253 Temperature too Warm up instrument Technology: 0.05 m to 100 m E
low Range (use target plate 2 in. to 325 ft
255 Receiver signal too Use target plate from about 80m) P
weak, measurement Smallest unit displayed 0.1 mm
time too long, NL
distance > 100 m Distance measurement 9
256 Received signal too Target too reflective Minimum/maximum DK
strong (use target plate) measurement, Continuous 9
257 Wrong measure- Darken target (measure measurement S
ment, background in different lighting Area/volume calculation of
brightness too high conditions) 9 N
room data
260 Laser beam inter- Repeat measurement Addition / subtraction 9
rupted FIN
Indirect measurement 9
Error Cause Remedy using Pythagoras J
Error Hardware error Switch on/off the Tilt measurements:
device several times. If Tilt sensor: CN
the symbol still Accuracy
appears, then your (2 , standard deviation) ROK
instrument is defective. - to laser beam 0.3
Please call your dealer - to the housing 0.3 PL
for assistance. Horizontal measurement 9
H
Indirect measurement
using tilt sensor (direct 9 RUS
horizontal distance)
Angle measurement using 9
CZ
tilt sensor( 45)

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 General: * maximum deviation occurs under unfavourable conditions such
D as bright sunlight or when measuring to poorly reflecting or very
Laser class II rough surfaces. Measuring accuracy between 10 m and 30 m may
GB Laser type 635 nm, < 1 mW deteriorate to approx. 0.025 mm/m, for distances above 30 m
to 0.1 mm/m.
laser point 6 / 30 / 60 mm
F (at distances) (10 / 50 / 100 m) Measuring conditions
I Autom. laser switch-off after 3 min
Autom. instrument Measuring range
E after 6 min
switch-off
The range is limited to 100 m.
Display illumination 9
P At night or dusk and if the target is in shadow the
Multifunctional endpiece 9
NL Timer (self-triggering) 9 measuring range without target plate is increased.
Save constant value 9 Use a target plate to increase the measurement
DK range during daylight or if the target has poor reflec-
Historical storage 9
S (20 values) tion properties.
BLUETOOTH 2.0 9
N Range of BLUETOOTH Target surfaces
10 m
Cl. 2 Measuring errors can occur when measuring toward
FIN
Tripod thread 9
colourless liquids (e.g. water) or dust free glass,
J Battery life, up to
Styrofoam or similar semi-permeable surfaces.
Type AAA, 2 x 1.5V 5 000 measurements
CN Protection against IP 54, dust-proof, Aiming at high gloss surfaces may deflect the laser
splashes and dust splash-proof beam and lead to measurement errors.
ROK
Dimensions 127 x 49 x 27.3 mm
5 x 1.93 x 1.06 in Against non-reflective and dark surfaces the
PL
Weight (with batteries) 150 g measuring time may increase.
H Temperature range:
Storage -25C up to +70C
RUS (-13F up to +158F)
Operation -10C up to +50C
CZ (14F up to +122F)

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Care D
Do not immerse the instrument in water. Wipe off dirt GB
with a damp, soft cloth. Do not use aggressive
cleaning agents or solutions. Handle the instrument F
as you would a telescope or camera. I
E
Warranty
The Leica DISTO D3a BT comes with a three* year P
warranty from Leica Geosystems AG. NL
More detailed information can be found at:
DK
www.disto.com
S
All illustrations, descriptions and technical specifica- N
tions may be subject to change without prior notice.
FIN
J
* To receive the three year warranty, the product must be regis-
tered on our website www.disto.com within eight weeks of the
purchase date. If the product is not registered, a two year
CN
warranty applies.
ROK
PL
H
RUS
CZ

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GB
F
I
E
P
NL
DK
S
N
FIN
J
CN
ROK
PL
H
RUS
CZ

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 Leica Geosystems AG, Heerbrugg, Switzerland has been certified as being equipped with a
quality system which meets the International Standards of Quality Management and Quality
Systems (ISO standard 9001) and Environmental Management Systems (ISO standard 14001).

Total Quality Management - Our commitment to total customer satisfaction. Ask your local
Leica Geosystems agent for more information about our TQM program.

Copyright Leica Geosystems AG, Heerbrugg,

Switzerland 2010
Translation of original text (776750)

Pat. No.: WO 9427164, WO 9818019, WO 0244754, WO 0216964,

US 5949531, EP 1195617, US 7030969, WO 03104748

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