Spectra QM95 Laser Level User Manual


 
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QM95 Quick Measure
Distance Meter
User Guide
Introduction
Thank you for choosing the Spectra Precision QM95 from the Trimble
family of precision products. This easy-to-use distance measuring tool
will allow you to measure distances quickly, accurately and reliably.
Before using the Quick Measure, read this operator’s manual carefully.
Included is information about operation, safety and maintenance.
Ensure that the operating instructions are with the laser distance meter
when it is given to other persons.
Your comments and suggestions are welcome; please contact us at:
Trimble Spectra Precision Division
8261 State Route 235
Dayton, Ohio 45424 USA
Phone: +1 (937) 203-4419
+1 (800) 527-3771
Fax: +1 (937) 482-0030
Internet: www.trimble.com/spectra
Features
Protective
overmolding
Liquid Crystal Display
(LCD)
Power ON / OFF
Subtract Button
Clear Button
Add Button
Measure reference
Included with the QM95: Pouch, unit, battery, user guide
Features - LCD Detail
Batteries - Installation
1. Open the battery compartment.
2. Remove the batteries from the packaging and insert them in the tool.
NOTE
When installing batteries note the positive (+) and
negative (-) markings on the housings
3. Close the battery compartment cover.
Battery disposal - Some areas have regulations regarding the disposal
of batteries. Be sure to dispose of discharged batteries properly.
CAUTION: The batteries should be removed when storing the laser
more than 30 days.
Icon Description
Indicates laser is activated
Indicates measure reference is from back
Indicates measure reference is from front
Automatic detection of tab extension and indicates
measure reference is from extension
More bars indicate more battery power remaining
Flashing indicates it is time to change batteries
Unfavorable signal conditions
Hardware error. Switch unit on/off several time. If this
symbol remains, contact your dealer
Temperature too high or too low
2nd prior measure
Previous measure
Current measure
Unit OFF Press Press Time Press 2 Press Time Press 3 Press Time Comment
Single Measure
Short Short
Continuous Measure
Long Beeps if sound is on
Unit ON
Change measure
reference
Short Cycle front or back
Area
Short Short Short
Addition
Short Adds next measure
Subtraction
Short Subtracts next measure
Sound on / off
Long Cycle on / off
Units of measure
change
Long Cycle through units
Clear previous action
Short Erase previous action
Power off
Short
Quick Start Guide
Features - LCD Detail
Measure Buton
Area Button
6.507m
3rd prior measure
3.112m
12.324m
8.235m
Units of measure
Side Measure
Button
Flip-out tab
extension
Battery Access
General Operation
Single distance measurement
1) Switch on the laser beam by pressing the Measure Button.
2) Point the laser dot to the surface to be measured. (Default measure
reference is from bottom of the tool).
3) Press the Measure Button once again. The measured distance will
be displayed.
4) Press the Power On/Off Button to switch off.
Continuous measurement
1) Press and hold the Measure Button for 2 seconds to activate
continuous measuring mode. The tool beeps during continuous
measure mode if beeper is turned on.
2) Press the Measure Button again to stop continuous measure. When
continuous measure is stopped, the last valid distance measurement is
displayed on the result line.
Continuous measure can be useful to find the shortest distance to a
wall or longest distance to a corner as shown.
Power on/off options
1) The Quick Measure is designed to allow quick measurements by
pressing the Measure Button to switch on the tool and activate the
laser. In this case, measurement is accomplished when the Measure
Button is pressed the second time.
2) It is also possible to use the power button to switch on the tool. In
this case, the Measure Button must be pressed once to activate the laser
and a second time to accomplish a measurement.
Area
1) Press the measure button to turn on the unit (or the Clear button
to clear)
2) Press the Area button
3) Press the Measure button to measure the first side as shown on the
LCD screen
4) Press the Measure button to measure the second side as shown on
the LCD screen. The Area will be shown, along with both measures.