Spectra QM55 quick start Introduction, Quick Start Guide, Features LCD Detail

QM55 Quick Measure

Distance Meter

User Guide

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Introduction

Thank you for choosing the Spectra Precision QM55 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 / Measure
Add next measure	Subtract next measure
Functions	Units of measure /
(area, volume, height)
	backlight
Measure reference	Clear previous reading /
	OFF

Included with the QM55: Pouch, unit, battery, user guide, battery key/extension

Batteries - Installation

1.Open the battery compartment using the supplied battery key or a coin.

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.

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Quick Start Guide
Unit OFF	Press	Press Time	Press 2	Press Time	Press 3	Press Time	Comment
Power ON		Long
Unit ON
Single measure		Short		Short			1 turn on laser
							2 measure
Continuous measure		Long		Short to stop		Last screen shows	Maximum distance
							Minimum distance
							Last distance
Change measure reference		Short					Measure from back is the default
							setting when turned on.
			Measure	Measure from	Measure	Measure from
				front	from	back
			from back		center
			with
			extension
Turn on/off backlight		Short
Area		Short	Cycle function to:			Measure as shown	Result shows 2 measures and area
Volume		Short	Cycle function to:			Measure as shown	Result shows 3 measures and volume
Indirect single height		Short	Cycle function to:			Measure as shown	Result shows 2 measures and distance
Indirect double height		Short	Cycle function to:			Measure as shown	Result shows 3 measures and distance
Stake Out		Short	Cycle function to:			Use + to select
						digit. Use - to
						change digits	Continuous measure;
							Beeps faster when near set value.
Addition		Short					Adds next measure
Subtraction		Short					Subtracts next measure
Units of measure change		Long		m, ft, in, ft-in			Cycle through units with long presses
Memory		Short			First clear screen measures		Press + or- to cycle through measures.
Clear previous action		Short					Erase previous action
Power off		Long

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Features - LCD Detail

3rd prior measure

2nd prior measure

Previous measure

Current measure

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General Operation

Single distance measurement

1)Switch on the device by pressing the ON button.

2)Press the ON button again to activate the laser.

3)Aim the laser do to the surface to be measured, and press the On button again. The measurement will be shown in the display

4)Press and hold the OFF Button to switch off.

Continuous measurement

1)With the device on, press and hold the ON Button for 2 seconds until the continuous measure icon appears 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 display will show:

• Maximum distance

• Minimum distance

• Last distance

Continuous measure can be useful to find the shortest distance to a wall or longest distance to a corner as shown.

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Features - LCD Detail
Icon	Name	Description
	Laser on	Shows that laser is activated
	Measure	Indicates measure reference from front, center,
	reference	back, and back with extended key
	Functions	Indicates functions: area, volume, indirect measure
	Continuous	Symbol flashes when in continuous measure mode
	Measure
	Signal	More bars indicate strong signal, faster and more
	strength	accurate measure.
	indicator	No bars indicate weak signal - best to adjust
		conditions
	Battery	More bars indicate more battery power remaining
	indicator	Flashing indicates it is time to change batteries
	Data storage	Indicates historical reading being displayed. 50 is
		most recent. 1 is the oldest
	Hardware	Switch unit on/off several time. If this symbol
	error	remains, contact your dealer

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Clear button

Press the C/OFF button to clear the last reading or command. During area and volume measures, the C/OFF button clears the most recent measure, but preserves previous measures.

Change reference

Default measure reference is the back of the unit. Press the MEASURE REFERENCE button to change to front, center or extended back with tail as shown on the icon.

Display backlight

Press the UNIT/LIGHT button to turn the back light on or off.

Setting unit of measure

Press and hold UNIT/LIGHT button until the units of measure changes. Press again to change to next unit of measure. Unit of measure options are: m, ft, in, ft-in.

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