Measuring, Functions – Leica Geosystems Leica DISTO A8 User Manual

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Measuring

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the REFERENCE - key {A, 8} longer another time to
change back to the "rear" reference.
Measurements from the front edge are signalled by a
different sounding "Beep".
See also "Measuring with tripod".

Measuring

Single distance measuring

Pressing DIST - key {A, 1} turns the laser on. Aim at
the desired target and press DIST - key {A, 1} again.
The measured distance is displayed immediately in
the chosen unit.

Minimum/maximum measuring

This function allows the user to measure the
minimum or maximum distance from a fixed measu-
ring point as well as to determine spacing - see figure
{J}.
It is commonly used to measure diagonal distances
(maximum values) or horizontal distances (minimum
values).
Press and hold DIST - key {A, 1} until you hear a
beep, indicating the device is in a continuous measu-
ring mode. Then slowly sweep the laser back and
forth respectively up and down over the desired
target point - see figure {K, L} - (e.g. a corner in the
room).
Press DIST - key {A, 1} again and the continuous
measurement will be stopped. The values for
maximum and minimum distances are shown in the

display as well as the last measured value in the main
line.
With tilt activated, the tilt value of the maximum
measurement is displayed in the frame.

Functions

Addition/Subtraction

To add or subtract two or more measurements simply
works as follows:
Measurement +/- Measurement +/- Measure-
ment +/- …. = RESULT
Pressing the EQUAL - key {A, 5} ends the sequence
and displays the result in the main line; the actual
measurements are scrolled upwards in the display.
Pushing the CLEAR - key {A, 9} undoes the most
recent operation.
Areas and volumes can be added/subtracted in
exactly the same manner.

Area/Volume

Press the AREA/VOLUME - key {A, 6}. In the symbol
{B, 11, 12} the distance to be measured is high-
lighted. Make the required two or three measure-
ments and the result will be displayed in the summary
row. Press the AREA/VOLUME - key {A, 6} for a
longer period to display additional information
{B, 13-15}. Press the AREA/VOLUME - key {A, 6}
again for a longer period to return to the current
area-/volume measurement or a short press to make
the next area/volume measurement.