BOSCH GLM165-40 Laser Distance Meter Instruction Manual
- June 6, 2024
- Bosch
Table of Contents
GLM165-40 Laser Distance Meter
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 appears for the first time on the display,
measurements are still possible for approx. 15 minutes. When the battery
symbol flashes, the batteries must be replaced; measurements are no longer
possible.
Always replace all batteries at the same time. Only use batteries from one
brand and with an identical capacity.
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
Protect the tool against moisture and direct sun irradiation.
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 stare directly at the laser beam or project the laser beam directly
into the eyes of others. Serious eye injury could result.
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.
Moye the measuring tool un_til the rei: required distance value is indicated
at the bottom of the display.
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.
To measure, press the measuring button 2. The measurement will be shown at the
bottom of the display.
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 appears on the display 1. Then measure the width and length 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 area will be
automatically 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.
Volume Measurement
For volume measurements, repeatedly press button 4 until the indicator for
volume measurement appears on the display 1.
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.
After the third measurement has been completed, the volume will be
automatically calculated and displayed. The end result will be shown at the
bottom of the display, while’th~the current measured value will be shown above
it.
Indirect Measurement (see figure C)
For Indirect measurements, repeatedly press button 4 until the indicator for
Indirect measurement appears on the display 1.
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.
The number ofthe measured value is displayed after, and the respective
measured value is · ”schools, displayed underneath.
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
appears on the display. Then press the Clear/ On/ Off button 5 to delete the
displayed measured value.
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 6 to add measured values or press button 3 to’ subtract measured values. Thie result will be shown at the bottom of the dispel after “=” and the current 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.
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