HILTI PLT 400 Layout Tablet Instruction Manual

HILTI PLT 400 Layout Tablet

Information about the operating instructions

About these operating instructions

• Before use, read through and familiarize yourself with this document and the detailed operating instructions. This is a prerequisite for safe, trouble-free handling and use of the product. To access the detailed operating instructions and obtain more information on operation, technology, environment and recycling, follow this link: qr.hilti.com/manual/?id=2325080
• Observe the safety instructions and warnings in this documentation, in the detailed operating instructions and on the product.
• Always keep the operating instructions with the product and make sure that the operating instructions are with the product when it is given to other persons.

Declaration of conformity
Hilti hereby declares that the radio equipment type PLT 400 is compliant with Directive 2014/53/EU. The complete text of the EU declaration of conformity has been posted on the Internet here: qr.hilti.com/manual/?id=2325080

Safety

• General safety instructions, measuring tools
• WARNING! Read all safety precautions and other instructions. Measuring tools can present hazards if handled incorrectly.
• Failure to observe the safety instructions and other instructions can result in damage to the measuring tool and/or serious injury.
• Keep all safety precautions and instructions for future reference.
• Work area safety Keep your workplace clean and well lit.
• Cluttered or poorly lit workplaces invite accidents.
• Do not operate the product in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust.
• Keep children and other persons clear when the product is in use. Use the product only within its specified limits.
• Comply with your national accident prevention regulations.
• Electrical safety
• Do not expose the product to rain or moisture.
• Penetrating moisture can cause short circuits, electrical shock, burns or explosions.
• Although the product is protected against the entry of moisture, it should be wiped dry before being put away in its transport container.
• Personal safety
• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a measuring tool.
• Do not use a measuring tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication.
• A moment of inattention while operating the measuring tool can result in serious personal injury. Avoid unusual body positions.
• Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Wear personal protective equipment.
• Wearing personal protective equipment reduces the risk of injury.
• Do not render safety devices ineffective and do not remove information and warning notices. Avoid accidental starting. Make sure that the measuring  tool is switched off before connecting it to the battery and before picking it up or carrying it.
• Use the product and accessories in accordance with these
• instructions and in the way specified for this special type of tool.
• Take the working conditions and the work to be performed into account.
• Use of  products for applications different from those intended could result in hazardous situations.
• Do not lull yourself into a false sense of security and do  not flout the safety rules for measuring tools, even if you are familiar with the measuring tool after using it many times. Carelessness can result in  serious injury within a fraction of a second.
• Do not use the measuring tool in the vicinity of medical devices.
• Using and handling the measuring tool Use the product and accessories only when they are in perfect working order.
• Store measuring tools out of reach of children when not in use.
• Do not allow persons who are not familiar with the product or these instructions to operate it.
• Measuring tools are dangerous in the hands of inexperienced persons. Measuring tools need care and attention.
• Check that moving parts operate satisfactorily and do not jam, and make sure that no parts are broken or damaged in such a way that the measuring  tool might no longer function correctly. Have damaged parts repaired before using the measuring tool.
• Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained measuring tools.
• Do not under any circumstances modify or tamper with the product. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Hilti may restrict the user’s  authorization to operate the product.
• Check the accuracy of the measuring tool before using it for important measurements, and if it has been dropped or subjected to other mechanical
• stresses. Due to the measuring principle employed, the results of measurements can be negatively affected by certain ambient conditions.
• These include, for example, the proximity of devices that produce strong magnetic or electro-magnetic fields, vibrations and temperature changes.
• Rapidly changing measuring conditions can falsify the results.
• When the product is brought into a warm environment from very cold conditions, or vice-versa, allow it to become acclimatized before use. Big  differences in temperature can lead to incorrect operation and incorrect results.
• When adapters or accessories are used, make sure they are mounted securely. The measuring tool is designed for the tough conditions of jobsite use,
• but as with other optical and electrical products (e.g. binoculars, spectacles, cameras) it must be handled with care.
  The specified operating and storage temperatures must be observed.

Additional safety instructions for laser measuring tools

• Laser radiation in excess of Class 2 can be emitted if the product is opened without correct procedure being followed. Have the product repaired only by Hilti Service.
• Secure the area in which you will be taking measurements.
• While setting up the product, make sure that you do not direct the laser beam toward yourself or others.
• Laser beams should be projected well above or well below eye height.
• Keep the laser exit window clean in order to avoid measurement errors.
• Check the accuracy of the product before use and several times during use.
• Readings taken in the vicinity of reflective objects or surfaces, through panes of glass or similar materials can falsify the result of measurement.
• Mount the product on a suitable holder or bracket or on a tripod, or set it on a smooth, level surface.
• Do not work with surveyor’s staffs in the vicinity of high-voltage electricity cables.
• Make sure that no other laser measuring tool that can influence your measurements is in use in the vicinity.
• Do not permit the laser beam to project beyond the controlled area.

Laser classification for Class 2 laser products
The device complies with Laser Class 2 in accordance with IEC60825-1/EN60825-1:2014. These products can be used without further protective measures.
CAUTION Risk of injury! Do not direct the laser beam toward persons. Never look directly into the source of the laser beam. In the event of direct eye contact, close your eyes and move your head out of the path of the laser beam.

Electromagnetic compatibility

• Although the tool complies with the strict requirements of the applicable directives, Hilti cannot exclude the following possibilities:
• The tool may cause interference to other devices (e.g. aircraft navigation equipment).
• The tool may be negatively affected by powerful electromagnetic radiation, possibly leading to incorrect operation.
• In these cases, or if you are otherwise unsure, confirmatory measurements should be made by other means.

Additional safety instructions

• Before starting measuring work, make sure that the accuracy of the measuring tools used is adequate for the requirements of the task.

• When a tripod or wall mount is used, make sure that the measuring tool is correctly and securely mounted and that the tripod is standing firmly on solid ground.

• As a precaution, check the previous settings or any adjustments you may have made. Fasten the battery compartment cover carefully so that the battery

• doesn’t fall out. If battery contact is lost the PLT 400 will switch itself off, possibly leading to loss of data.

• Operation of the measuring tool in the vicinity of military installations, airports or radio astronomy facilities is not permissible unless prior permission

• has been obtained.

• When switching distance measuring mode from prism measurement to reflectorless measurement, make sure that no one can look into the lens of the

• PLT 400. Do not point the PLT 400 or accessories toward the sun or other powerful light sources.

• Measurements to plastic foam surfaces, e.g. polystyrene foam, to snow or to highly reflective surfaces, etc. may result in incorrect readings.

• Measurements taken to surfaces with low reflectivity in highly reflective surroundings may be inaccurate.

• Use of setting-up / adjusting devices and equipment or operating procedures other than those specified
  in these instructions may lead to exposure to hazardous radiation.

• Always observe the operating instructions and warnings given in the applications displayed.

Careful handling and use of batteries

• Comply with the following safety instructions for the safe handling and use of Li-ion batteries.
• Failure to comply can lead to skin irritation, severe corrosive injury, chemical burns, fire and/or explosion.
• Use only batteries that are in perfect working order. Treat batteries with care in order to avoid damage and prevent leakage of fluids that are extremely
• harmful to health! Do not under any circumstances modify or tamper with batteries!
• Do not disassemble, crush or incinerate batteries and do not subject them to temperatures over 80 °C (176 °F).
• Never use or charge a battery that has suffered an impact or been damaged in any other way. Check your batteries regularly for signs of damage.
• Never use recycled or repaired batteries. Never use the battery or a battery-operated power tool as a striking tool. Never expose batteries to the direct
• rays of the sun, elevated temperature, sparking, or open flame. This can lead to explosions.
• Do not touch the battery poles with your fingers, tools, jewelry, or other electrically conductive objects.
• This can damage the battery and also cause material damage and personal injury. Keep batteries away from rain, moisture and liquids. Penetrating
• moisture can cause short circuits, electric shock, burns, fire and explosions.
• Use only chargers and power tools approved for the specific battery type. Read and follow the relevant
• operating instructions. Do not use or store the battery in explosive environments. If the battery is too hot to touch, it may be defective. Put the battery
• in a place where it is clearly visible and where there is no risk of fire, at an adequate distance from flammable materials.
• Allow the battery to cool down. If it is still too hot to touch after an hour, the battery is faulty. Consult Hilti Service or read the document entitled “Instructions on safety and use for Hilti Li-ion batteries”.

Observe the special guidelines applicable to the transport, storage and use of lithium-ion batteries. Read the instructions on safety and use of Hilti Li-ion batteries that you can access by scanning the QR code at the end of these operating instructions.

Technical data

| 5,150 MHz … 5,350 MHz |

5,470 MHz … 5,835 MHz

Maximum emitted transmission power, Bluetooth®| 9.5 dBm
Bluetooth frequency range| 2,400 MHz … 2,483.5 MHz

Switching PLT 400 and PLC tablet on

1. Switch the PLT 400 and the PLC tablet on.
2. Start the PROFIS Layout Field application on the PLC tablet.
3. Comply with the notifications and instructions that appear on the display of the PLC tablet.

Hilti Corporation  LI-9494 Schaan
Tel.:+423 234 21 11
Fax :+423 234 29 65
www.hilti.group

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