Laser measures are ideal instruments to calculate heights, lengths and widths extremely quickly and accurately. One such measurer is the Leica Disto D8. The hand held gadget is equipped with essential features that ensure your measuring needs are met with ease. Furthermore, it presents an array of benefits to anyone looking for the right laser measuring device.
This highly innovative model will let you do many things that other similar models cannot do. The vast array of features will really help a lot of people that use these devices save a lot of time. Although there is a little bit of a learning curve to using the Leica Disto D8, it should not take you long to fully understand, and appreciate all of the features that this device has.
Main features
The laser measure exhibits features including Bluetooth technology. This integrated technology can allow you to transfer measurement data to your computer remotely and accurately. You can transfer data to your PCs and Pocket PCs and easily process it into any format of choice including Word, AutoCAD and Excel.
The AutoCAD plugin allows convenient drawing and planning with your AutoCAD software. Another useful feature of the gadget is a 360 degree tilt sensor which allows you to measure any slope. Furthermore, the gadget has a high resolution 2.4 inch color display screen.
Transfer software is also included in the gadget. The software is easy to install and use. It allows you to transfer any measurement taken directly to your computer. The Leica Disto D8 also features accessories for your convenience. They include quick start guide, manual, warranty, holster, 2 AA batteries, target plate, producer certificate and hand loop.
Different modes
The tilt sensor can let you determine horizontal distances to objects that lack reflective points or the height of a tree. Other indirect measures include single Pythagoras measurement, roof slope, triangle function, altitude profile management and double Pythagoras measurement.
You can measure any inclinations including overhead. The laser measure also comes with a digital point-finder with 4X zoom capability to point quickly and easily at long range distances.
Range and accuracy
The device has a measuring range of 0.05 m /0.16 ft up to 200 m / 650 ft. The accuracy of the in-built tilt sensor is ±0.1° to the covering of the device. To the laser beam, the maximum deviation at room temperature can be -0.1° and +0.2° while at any other temperatures the deviation can increase by ±0.1°. The angular range of the tilt sensor is 360 at a transverse tilt of < ±10.
Ease of use
Even in bright sunlight, you can use the gadget to point easily and quickly at objects of interest. The laser dot can be visible on the display screen even when it becomes invisible to the naked eye. You can easily operate the gadget without the need of the manual. This is attributed to its optimized user interface that offers a wealth of functions.
Other benefits
Other than its measuring capabilities and ease of use, the device is extremely hardy. You can conveniently put it in your pocket and take it with you anywhere you want. The robust design also ensures the gadget is free from splash-water and dust.
This ensures longevity in use and durability. Its versatility allows property tradesmen, home inspectors, architects, surveyors and property developers to perform varied measurements.
Additional information
The Leica Disto D8 can be used for challenging tasks both indoor and outdoor. You do not have to write down the measurements or memorize them. The gadget has a memory to store many measurements. At a touch of a button, you can have more information including room angles and dimensions.
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