PCE Instruments PCE-LDM 45 Manuel utilisateur

Laser Distance Meter PCE-LDM 45

User Manual

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Last change: 11 October 2018

v1.0

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Contents

1Safety notes........................................................................................... 1

2Delivery contents..................................................................................1

3Basic functions and features...............................................................2

4Technical specifications ...................................................................... 2

5Meter description..................................................................................3

5.1 LCD.................................................................................................................................. 3

5.2 Keys................................................................................................................................. 4

6Start-up .................................................................................................. 4

6.1 Inserting the batteries....................................................................................................... 4

7Equipment Operation............................................................................ 5

7.1 Switch on and off.............................................................................................................. 5

7.2 Change Measurement Reference..................................................................................... 5

7.3 Clear Button..................................................................................................................... 5

7.4 Unit Conversion................................................................................................................ 5

8Measurement.........................................................................................6

8.1 Single measurement mode............................................................................................... 6

8.2 Continuous measurement mode....................................................................................... 6

9Functions............................................................................................... 7

9.1 Addition and Subtraction Functions.................................................................................. 7

9.2 Storage and Recall of Measurements............................................................................... 8

10 Troubleshooting....................................................................................8

11 Warranty................................................................................................. 9

12 Disposal ................................................................................................. 9

1 Safety notes

Please read this manual carefully and completely before you use the device for the first time. The

device may only be used by qualified personnel and repaired by PCE Instruments personnel.

Damage or injuries caused by non-observance of the manual are excluded from our liability and

not covered by our warranty.

•The devicemust only beusedas described in this instruction manual. If used otherwise,

this can cause dangerous situations for the user and damage to the meter.

•The instrument may only be used if the environmental conditions (temperature, relative

humidity, …) are within the ranges stated in the technical specifications. Do not expose

the device to extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, extreme humidity or moisture.

•Do not immerse the PCE-LDM 45 in water.

•Do not expose the device to shocks or strong vibrations.

•The case should only be opened by qualified PCE Instruments personnel.

•Never use the instrument when your hands are wet.

•You must not make any technical changes to the device.

•The appliance should only be cleaned with a damp cloth. Use only pH-neutral cleaner,

no abrasives or solvents.

•Do not use alcohol or any other organic solvent for cleaning the lens.

•Do not touch the lens and avoid contact with rough material.

•The device must only be used with accessories from PCE Instruments or equivalent.

•Before each use, inspect the case for visible damage. If any damage is visible, do not

use the device.

•Do not use the instrument in explosive atmospheres.

•The measurement range as stated in the specifications must not be exceeded under

any circumstances.

•The PCE-LDM 45 is a class II laser product. Do not stare into beam at any time when

operating this product, even with optical aids like a binocular or telescope.

•Do not remove any safety labels on this product.

•Observe the specified DC voltage.

•Non-observance of the safety notes can cause damage to the device and injuries to

the user.

We do not assume liability for printing errors or any other mistakes in this manual.

We expressly point to our general guarantee terms which can be found in our general terms of

business.

If you have any questions please contact PCE Instruments. The contact details can be found at

the end of this manual.

2 Delivery contents

1 x distance meter PCE-LDM 45

2 x AAA 1.5 V battery

1 x user manual

3 Basic functions and features

- Single Measurement

- Max. / Min. Measurement

- Continuous Measurement

- Area / Volume / Pythagoras

- Unit Setting

- Reference Setting

- Bubble level

- Buzzer Indicator

- Historical Data Records: up to 20 (19 in memory + current value)

- Battery Indicator

- Laser Auto Switch off: 30 s

- Instrument Auto Switch off: 180 s

4 Technical specifications

Distance measuring range

0.05 ... 40 m / 0.7 ... 55.8 ft

Measurement accuracy

<10 m: ± 2 mm

> 10 m ± 2 mm + 0.05* (measuring distance -

10)

Resolution

1 mm

Units

m, inch, ft, m², ft²

Measurement functions

Single measurement

Max / Min Function

Continuous measurement

Area calculation

Volume calculation

Pythagoras function

Laser class

Class II; <1 mW, 620 ... 690 nm

Measuring time single measurement

0.25 seconds

Power supply

2 x 1.5V AAA battery

Battery life

> 5000 individual measurements

Dimensions (L x W x H)

110 x 40 x 25 mm / 4.3 x 1.6 x 1 in

Weight

76 g / < 1 lb without batteries

Environmental conditions

0 ... 40°C / 32 ... 104°F

Storage conditions

-20 ... 65°C / -4 ... 149°F

Automatic shutdown laser

30 seconds

Automatic shutdown laser distance meter

180 seconds

5 Meter description

5.1 LCD

1 Laser “on”

8 Unit

2 Reference

3 Area / volume

4 Pythagoras function

10 Current reading

5 Hardware error

11 Intermediate value

12 Intermediate value

6 Battery status

5.2 Keys

Key

Function

On/Measuring

Measurement Reference

Plus//Minus/Recall Data Records

Clear/Off

Functions

6 Start-up

6.1 Inserting the batteries

a. According to figures, remove battery compartment cover.

b. Insert batteries with correct polarity according to battery cover indications.

c. Close the battery compartment cover.

Notes:

1. Please do not mix new and old batteries, use alkaline batteries or rechargeable batteries only.

2. Please replace batteries when the symbol flashes permanently in the display.

3. Please remove the batteries before any long period of non-use.

7 Equipment Operation

7.1 Switch on and off

Push the On/Measuring button to switch on the equipment. The PCE-LDM 45 will show its start

display as shown in the figure below. The unit of measurement last set is taken over.

The laser will be switched off automatically after 30 seconds and the equipment will be powered

off after 3 minutes of inactivity (“Auto Off” function). Push and hold the Clear/Off button to switch

off the equipment.

7.2 Change Measurement Reference

Default setting of measurement reference is rear edge. Push the Measurement Reference button

to change the measurement reference to front edge.

7.3 Clear Button

Push the Clear/Off button to clear the last command or displayed data.

7.4 Unit Conversion

Push and hold the Functions button to switch the unit of measurement. Available units: m, ft and

in.

8 Measurement

8.1 Single measurement mode

When the equipment is switched on, pushing the On/Measuring button will activate (or deactivate)

the laser and aiming the laser onto the target and pushing the same button again will make a

single measurement. The result will be displayed immediately as shown in the figure below.

8.2 Continuous measurement mode

When the equipment is switched on, pushing and holding the On/Measuring button will aktivate

continuous measurements.

MIN: MINIMUM VALUE

MAX: MAXIMUM VALUE

The current measurement value is displayed in the bottom line of the LCD as shown in the figure

below.

9 Functions

Area

Volume

Pythagorean theorem

Push the Functions button to change the measurement function, see figure above. Select your

desired function by pressing the button multiple times and start the measurement.

Measurement function

Icon

Area Measurement

Volume Measurement

Pythagorean Theorem

9.1 Addition and Subtraction Functions

+ The current measurement result is added to the previous one

- The current measurement result is subtracted from the previous one, see the following figure

Key sequence

Addition

Subtraction

On/Measuring

Turn on laser

On/Measuring

Turn on laser

On/Measuring

Measurement

On/Measuring

Measurement

Plus//Minus

On/Measuring

Turn on laser

Plus//Minus

On/Measuring

Measurement

On/Measuring

Turn on laser

Plus//Minus

On/Measuring

Measurement

On/Measuring

Turn on laser

Plus//Minus

On/Measuring

Measurement

Plus//Minus

On/Measuring

Turn on laser

On/Measuring

Measurement

Plus//Minus

9.2 Storage and Recall of Measurements

1) Measuring data will be stored automatically. Push and hold the Plus / /Minus / Recall Data

Records button for 3 seconds to get to the saved readings. The display will appear as in the

figure.

2) The number (up to 20) of saved readings is shown in the display.

3) Use the Plus / /Minus / Recall Data Records button to scroll through the saved readings.

10 Troubleshooting

Error code

Possible cause

Remedy

Err10

Battery too low

Change batteries

Err15

Out of range

Measure target within the

range

Err16

Received signal

too weak

Use light colour target;

Hold Quick Measure

more steady

Err18

Background

brightness too high

Use dark coloured target

Err26

Out of display

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