Bosch GLM165-40 Laser Distance Meter Instruction Manual
Instruction Manual
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Assembly
Inserting/Replacing the Batteries
AAA Alkaline batteries are recommended, for the measuring tool.
To open battery lid 7, press the latch 8 in the direction of the arrow and remove the battery lid. Insert the batteries. When inserting, pay attention to the correct polarity according to the representation on the inside of the battery compartment.
When the battery symbol
Remove the batteries from the tool when not using it for extended periods. When stored for extended periods, the batteries can corrode and discharge themselves.
OPERATION
Do not subject the tool to extreme temperatures or variations in temperature. As an example, do not leave it in vehicles for longer periods. In case of large variations in temperature, allow the tool to adjust to the ambient temperature before putting it into operation. In case of extreme temperatures or variations in temperature, the accuracy of the tool can be impaired.
Avoid heavy impact or falling of the tool. After heavy exterior impact on the tool, an accuracy check should always be carried out before continuing to work, (see “Accuracy Check of the Distance Measurement”, page 19).
Do not leave the switched-on measuring tool unattended and switch the tool off after use. Other persons could be blinded by the laser beam.
Switching On and Off
To switch on the measuring tool and the laser, press the measuring button 2 or the Clear/ On/Off button 5.
To switch off the measuring tool, press and hold the Clear/ On/Off button 5. For Real-Time Measurement mode: the laser will automatically turn off after 5 minutes. The measuring tool will turn off 5 minutes after the laser cut-off. For all other measurement modes: the laser will automatically turn off after 20 seconds. The measuring tool will turn off after 5 minutes (including laser cut-off time).
Measuring Procedure (See Figure A)
Once switched on, the measuring tool is in the real-time measurement function’. The laser is automatically activated and the tool is measuring. You can set other measuring functions by repeatedly pressing button 4 (see “Measuring Functions”). The rear edge of the measuring tool is always the reference point for the measurement.
Place the measuring tool against the desired starting point of the measurement (e:g. a wall).
Note: The measured value typically appears within 0.5 seconds and no later than 4 seconds. The duration of the measurement depends on the distance, the lighting conditions, and the reflective properties of the target surface. Upon completion of the measurement, the laser beam is automatically switched off.
Measuring Functions
Real-Time Measurement For real-time measurements, the measuring tool can be moved relative to the target, whereby the measuring value is updated approx. every 0.5 seconds. In this manner, for example, the distance displayed on the screen will change in real-time as you move further or closer to the measured target.
For real-time measurements, repeatedly press button 4 until the indicator for real tire measurement appears on the display
Press Measure button 2 to activate the laser. The laser will be switched on and measuring will begin immediately.
Press the measuring button 2 to hold the measurement. The held measurement will display at the bottom of the display.
Press the measuring button to reactivate real-time measuring on the bottom line and the held measurement will move to the middle line.
Press the measuring button 2 to hold the measurement on the bottom line. The held measurement on the middle line will continue to hold.
Press the measuring button 2 to reactivate real-time measuring on the bottom line and the previously held measurements will move to the middle and top lines.
Press the measuring button 2 to hold the measurement on the bottom line. The last three measurements will now be held and displayed on the bottom, middle, and top lines.
Real, time -measurement automatically switches off after 5 minutes. The last measured value remains indicated at the bottom of the display.
Length Measurement
For length measurements, repeatedly press button 4 until the indicator for length measurement -appears on the display1.
Press the measuring button 2 and the previous measurement will move to the middle line. Press the measuring button 2 for a new measurement on the bottom line.
Press the measuring button 2 and the measurement from the middle line will move to the top line and the measurement from the bottom line will move to the middle line.
Press the measuring button 2 for a new measurement on the bottom line. The last three measurements will display on the bottom, middle, and top lines.
Area Measurement ·
For area measurements, repeatedly press button 4 until the indicator for area measurement
The first measured value will be shown at the top of the display. The laser beam remains switched on between the two measurements.
Volume Measurement
For volume measurements, repeatedly press button 4 until the indicator for volume measurement
Then measure the width, length, and depth one after the other as with a length measurement.·
The first measured value will be shown at the top of the display. The laser beam remains switched on between the three measurements.
Indirect Measurement (see figure C)
For Indirect measurements, repeatedly press button 4 until the indicator for Indirect measurement
Make sure that there is a right angle between the sought distance (height) and the horizontal distance (depth). Then measure the depth and diagonal one after the other as with a
length measurement. The first measured value will be shown at the top of the display. The laser beam remains switched on between the two measurements.
After the second measurement has been ‘ completed, the height will be automatically 331 calculated and displayed. The end result will be ‘, shown at the bottom of the display, while the current measured value will be shown above it.
Clearing Measured Values
Pressing the On/Off button 5 will delete the last measured value in all measuring functions. Repeatedly pressing the On/ Off button 5 will delete the measured values in reverse order.
Memory Functions
Memory value display
The memory value display is only available when a length measurement has been performed. A maximum of 10 measured values can be retrieved.
To display memory values, repeatedly press b(tton’4 until the image shown below appears on the display 1.
Press button 6 to browse forward through the saved measured values.
Press button 3 to browse backward through the saved measured values.
if no measured value is available in the memory, o is shown next to
Deleting the Memory
To delete the contents of the memory, first press button 4 until the disk icon
Adding/subtracting measured values in real-time and length measurement modes (see figure B)
To measure, press the measuring button 2. The measured value will be shown at the bottom of the display.
Press button 6 to add measured values or press 4, button 3 to subtract measured values. “+” or-” will appear in the display. Take another measurement. The current measured value will be shown at the bottom of the display, and the previously measured value will be shown above it.
Press button 4 to exit addition/subtraction. In Area, and Volume Measurement Modes, calculate first areal volume measurement and then press button 3 or.6. Calculate the second area/volume measurement and press button 3 or 6 again to get the sm.
Changing the Unit of Measure
Press and hold the function button 4 until one of the images shown below is displayed. Use button 3 and button’ 6 to cycle through the units of measurement. Once the desired unit of measurement is displayed, press the measurement button 2 to return to measuring.
