Changing end covers, Measuring from flat planes, Disto – Leica Geosystems Leica DISTO Pro User Manual
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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, transformers... should
be done with the automatic end
cover recognition switched off and
measuring has to be monitored
carefully.
Changing end covers
The procedure for changing end
covers is the same for all types.
1. Press release button and pull off
end cover.
Using end covers, contd.
PD-Z06
When using the end cover
with positioning bracket /
alignment aid the release button is
only accessible through the recess in
the end cover.
PD-Z23
If the menu function "no end cover"
(2.1) is not selected, then as soon as
a measurement is tried without an
end cover, a message is displayed.
2. Select and place an end cover in
the slot of the casing and push it
down until it locks.
PD-Z09
choose the
end cover
DISTO
3. A short confirmation is displayed
and then the basic mode. The
DISTO is ready for measurement.
CAUTION:
Wrong measurements after
changing end covers.
Precautions:
Please make a control measurement
every time after changing end
covers.
For measurements without end cover
please enter the menu function "no
end cover" (2.1) after removing the
end cover.
Avoid using DISTO without
end cover, as this will leave
the battery cover exposed and prone
to being damaged.
Measuring from flat planes
For stable measuring turn swivel foot
on the end cover by 90°.