Leica DISTO D410 – Reliable Outdoor Measuring

Leica DISTO D410

Leica Geosystems has launched the Leica DISTO D410 laser measuring device for precise targeting and simple outdoor measurement.

The Leica DISTO D410 stands for easy and effortless outdoor distance measurement. With its Pointfinder you can target and measure distances even when you cannot see the laser dot. Accurate targeting provides reliable results, especially over long distances and in glaring sunshine. Due to the protection class IP 65, it always delivers reliable results

Leica DISTO D410 – your perfect partner for simple and precise outdoor measurement!

Measuring long distances up to 150m
The Leica DISTO D410 features a high precision laser measuring module which can measure outdoors to a distance of 150m. Targeting the laser dot over this distance is performed by the high resolution Pointfinder. Even if the red laser point is no longer visible, the target can be seen exactly on the display.

Poinfinder with 4-fold zoom (view screen) : easy targeting
With the Pointfinder with 4x zoom, the Leica DISTO D410 takes measurements with perfect accuracy and in unfavourable light conditions. This is a decisive advantage when working outside in sunny weather. Even if the red laser point is no longer visible, the target can be seen exactly on the display.

Smart Horizontal Mode - measure across obstacles
Even if obstructions such as walls, hedges or people stand in the direction of the target, the Leica DISTO D410 quickly comes up with an accurate result thanks to the "Smart Horizontal Mode". One measurement is enough for the required horizontal distance to appear on the display.

Highest Laser Measuring Reliability
The range and accuracy of the Leica DISTO D410 are tested to ISO-16331-1. That means it has a long range of 150 m and achieves an extremely high accuracy of ± 1 mm, not only under perfect laboratory conditions, but also in everyday use on site.

IP65 – Waterproof and Dust Proof
The Leica DISTO D410 housing and keypad are specially sealed against water and dust. Cleaning under running water is also no problem. Furthermore the laser distance meter can be used in all weather conditions, being dust-proof and water jet protected (IP65).

Leica DISTO D810 Touch

The Leica DISTO D810 touch is the world’s first laser distance meter with a touch screen and revolutionary “measure with a picture” feature.

The integrated camera can be used to take pictures and download them to a computer. The high level of functionality is perfectly completed by the smart free app Leica DISTO sketch.

Handheld laser measuring tools have become a standard for architects, carpenters, surveyors and many other users in the construction and building industry. Today they frequently need to obtain distances, heights, areas and volumes quickly and react instantly on design changes. The Leica DISTO D810 touch is the perfect tool to measure precisely, verify dimensions and document by taking on-site pictures with the integrated camera.

Featured with:

• Touchscreen
• Pointfinder with 4x zoom
• Overview camera
• Measure with a picture
• Precise 360° tilt sensor
• Smart Horizontal Mode

• Height tracking

• Bluetooth Smart

• Free App – Leica DISTO sketch

• Li-Ion battery

Simply touch-it!

The touch screen is easy and intuitive to operate: just like a mobile phone you can swipe and zoom with two fingers. All the functions are simple and easily accessible and measurements can also be taken using the touch screen, which avoids moving the Leica DISTO D810 touch during the measurement.

Revolutionary – Measure with a picture

It has never been easier to obtain the width, height, area or even the diameter of an object: one measurement to the object is all it takes. The desired dimension is marked using two arrows in the picture and the measured value appears in the display. In addition to the zoom on the Pointfinder, an overview camera is available for large objects.

Never loose sight - Document with pictures
The camera function of the Leica DISTO D810 touch can be used to create pictures or screen shots for recording purposes and can be downloaded to a computer via the USB interface. No details are lost concerning the measured target points.

Smart accessory for highest precision – Tripod adapter FTA360 with fine drive

The robust tripod adapter FTA360 with fine drive guarantees a convenient and precise targeting with the Leica DISTO D810 touch. The adapter eases the task of targeting over long distances and increases the accuracy when taking indirect measurements.

Bluetooth Smart and new free App – ”Leica DISTO sketch”

The latest “Leica DISTO sketch” app is the ideal link between the Leica DISTO D810 touch and a smartphone or tablet. Create easily scaled sketches, dimension objects in a photo and check drawings with the app. It is possible to integrate detailed sketches in an existing plan view. This allows you to have all the information together in a single document. The files can be sent by e-mail directly to the office.

Proven accuracy and quality from Leica Geosystems

The Leica DISTO D810 touch offers all these features combined with a measuring range up to 200m and a measuring accuracy of ±1mm according to ISO standard 16331-1. “PROTECT by Leica Geosystems” and the option to register the tool give additional safety. With the registration the no cost period is extended from 2 to 3 years.

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Which DISTO Is Best For Me?

Choosing a Leica DISTO can be confusing. With the largest range of any manufacturer, there is a Leica DISTO for all applications.

But which DISTO is better for you.

Do you measure outdoors?
Do you require a digital zoom?
Do you need a digital tilt sensor?
Do you need to download the measurements?

Well don't panic. Our simple chart guides through the decision making process.


I have just found out that I need a Leica DISTO X310 (the heavy duty instrument) because I tend to drop things.

So which is best for your?

Click to view our simple flow chart

Smart Horizontal Mode

When undertaking measuring tasks, there will be occasions when you may require the horizontal distance, but the line of sight may be blocked.

Instead of measuring sections and adding them together, the brains at Leica Geosystem have introduced the tilt function into the Leica DISTO range. Not only will the instrument measure the angle of tilt, but calculate the true horizontal distance.

Therefore by simply utilising the smart measuring mode, the Leica DISTO will combine the distance and tilt measurement functions to calculate the true horizontal distance.

Smart! Well it gets better.

Leica have also incorporated a number of other calculations into the smart horizontal mode. By pressing the button for longer, the indirect height to the laser dot, angle of the instrument and distance to the laser dot will be displayed.

With the Pythagoras function, the instrument requires line of sight to both the top and bottom of the structure. By utilising the Smart Horizontal Mode when the instrument is placed on a tripod, the user can measure the height to the top and measure the height of the instrument from the ground.

Below is a list of instrument which features the smart horizontal mode:
Leica DISTO D210
Leica DISTO X310
Leica DISTO D510
Leica DISTO D810

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How Does a Leica DISTO Measure?

This article will explain in a simple way how a Leica DISTO take a measurement & how accurate the measurements are.

Two types of length measurement
See a lightning flash and start counting the seconds. If you get to 15, divide by three – and you know that the storm is still five kilometres away. This measuring principle, which is also used by laser devices, is known as the “running time procedure”.

The speed of light is much higher than that of sound, and the times involved are extremely short where distances are limited. It thus follows that short distances of just a few metres cannot be measured with any great accuracy using the running time procedure.

Leica DISTO devices therefore operate on the phase-shift principle, and are especially accurate over short distances – as you would indeed expect from a device known popularly as a “laser rule”.

A wave on a lake, for example, is measured from crest to crest. If the wind pushes such a wave against a jetty, we can see how a new wave runs back into the water. A comparison of the crests of the incoming and outgoing waves illustrates the phase-shift principle.

A wave of light
We must start off with a wave. But how can we create one out of light?




The light actually goes on and off 50 times per second, as we use an AC power supply to light up the bulb. The Leica DISTO is fitted not with a bulb, but with a semiconductor diode, which emits a guided laser beam. This light is switched on and off 200 million times per second with “alternating current”.

We use these millions of waves (on the same principle as the water lapping against the bank of the lake) to measure the distance concerned.


How many wave crests can fit into a given space?


We hang a length of rope from an object such as a house wall and stand holding the other end at a distance of about 15 metres from the wall (i.e. the distance that we wish to measure).




We then raise and lower the rope with regular up-and-down arm movements. The rope begins to oscillate and forms waves (like water).

A slowing of the arm movement causes the size of the wave to increase, until the 15 metres available is filled with a single wave.

An increase in the speed of the up-and-down arm movement decreases the size of the waves (e.g. to three metres each). The same distance to the house wall is now occupied by various waves.

This is exactly how the Leica DISTO works.


A laser beam is used to emit various different waves simultaneously. With a frequency of 200 million waves (their speed regulated by the equivalent of the arm movements in the above example), it is possible to be accurate to the millimeter, while lower frequencies determine the higher fractions of a metre and the lowest frequency measures the number of metres.

As the crests and troughs of a laser wave are, unlike the oscillating length of rope, invisible to the naked eye, we have to resort to some technological trickery – which brings us back to the example of waves lapping against a jetty: the difference between the incoming and outgoing waves of light (i.e. the phase shift) can be measured by means of sophisticated electronics, allowing the distance to be determined to the nearest millimeter.

As you can see, where distance measurement is concerned, quite a lot goes on behind the scenes.

Leica Disto D3a BT - Bluetooth Laser Measure

The biggest problem with developing plans through hand drawn sketches, is recording measurements incorrectly. The only time this will be picked up is when the plans are inputted into CAD. By this time it could be too late to re-measure or very costly to correct.

Therefore there is a growing requirement amongst architects and surveyors, to develop buildings plans digitally in real time. Not just taking a laptop with AutoCAD onsite, but also integrating a laser measuring instrument.

Leica DISTO D3a BT
Leica DISTO D3a BT is the perfect instrument for measuring and developing internal building plans in real time direct to CAD software.

Bluetooth
With integrated Bluetooth technology, measurement results are accurately transferred via wireless to a computer. Distances and angles can be transferred from the Leica DISTO D3a BT to a PC (Notebook, Tablet PC, UMPC) or Pocket PC.

Free software
With the free Leica DISTO transfer software, the Leica DISTO D3a BT can be integrated into any software like Excel, Word or CAD. Supplied with the instrument, the free AutoCAD plug-in allows you to transfer the data directly into the program so you can make the drawing just on the jobsite.
The Leica DISTO D3a BT with its navigation keys will allow most of the control from itself.
Please note that you can choose whether you want to transfer all data or the result only.

Precision at the torch of a button
The Leica DISTO D3a BT features a measuring accuracy of ±1mm with an enhanced measuring range of 100m. The Power Range Technology boosts the measuring performance, allowing long range measurements to be taken.

Tilt Sensor
The instrument's inbuilt tilt sensor quickly and simply determines tilts up to ± 45°. This will allow you to measure the angle of a slope or the angle of a corner in a room.

Smart Horizontal Mode
Thanks to the combination of distance and tilt measurements you can determine the precise horizontal distance and indirect height. This is ideal if you need to know the height of roof beams or light fixtures from the floor, for the size of scaffold or access platform required to carryout maintenance.

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Bosch GLM 250 VF Laser Measure

Robert Bosch recently introduced a new long range laser measuring instrument. Bosch GLM 250 VF provides the longest measuring range up to 250 metres to an accuracy of ±1mm. Telescopic Viewfinder When measuring outside or over long distances, it may be difficult to see the red laser dot. The Bosch GLM 250 VF features an integrated telescopic viewfinder, allowing the operator to accurately position the laser dot on to the location they wish to measure.

High measuring accuracy The new Bosch GLM 250 VF incorporates a high accuracy laser providing ±1mm. Impressive when you think of the instruments maximum measuring range.

Multifunctional Adaptor The Bosch GLM 150 features a multifunctional measurement pin for precise measurement from hard-to reach areas and corners. Ideal when under taking building measured surveys where room diagonals are required.

Low Battery Usage Unlike many other laser measuring instruments, the Bosch range has been design to be as energy efficient allowing 30,000 individual measurements from one set of batteries.

Robust construction

Robert Bosch is the leading manufacturer of professional power tools, with all products meeting high standards for use around construction sites. The Bosch GLM 250 VF is no exception featuring high impact case, rubber grips, dust and splash IP54 protection.

Benefits and Features

• Measuring accuracy +/- 1.0MM

• Measuring Range – 250 metres

• Integrated telescopic viewer

• Advanced measuring functions

• Trapezium function

• Multifunctional Adaptor

• 30 Measurement storage

• Small, Pocket size

• Clear display

• Easy to use – one function per button

• Robust – water and dust resistant to IP54

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Bosch GLM 150 Laser Measure

Robert Bosch recently introduced the Bosch GLM 150 providing a measuring range up to 150 metres to an accuracy of ±1mm.

High measuring accuracy

The new Bosch GLM 150 incorporates a high accuracy laser providing ±1mm. Impressive when you think of the instruments maximum measuring range.

Multifunctional Adaptor

The Bosch GLM 150 features a multifunctional measurement pin for precise measurement from hard-to-reach areas and corners. Ideal when under taking building measured surveys where room diagionals are required.

Low Battery Usage

Unlike many other laser measuring instruments, the Bosch range has been design to be as energy efficient allowing 30,000 individual measurements from one set of batteries.

Robust construction

Robert Bosch is the leading manufacturer of professional power tools, with all products meeting high standards for use around construction sites. The Bosch GLM 150 is no exception featuring high impact case, rubber grips, dust and splash IP54 protection.

Benefits and Features

• Measuring accuracy +/- 1.0MM

• Measuring Range – 150 metres

• Advanced measuring functions

• Trapezium function

• Multifunctional Adaptor

• 30 Measurement storage

• Small, Pocket size

• Clear display

• Easy to use – one function per button

• Robust – water and dust resistant to IP54

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Bosch DLE Laser Measuring Instruments

Robert Bosch Ltd have recently introduced two new range laser measuring instruments into their Blue Professional range - Bosch DLE 40 & Bosch DLE 70.

Bosch DLE40
The Bosch DLE40 is the new entry level laser measuring instrument, designed for simple interior measuring requirements. The basic laser measuring functions are easy to access and allow for quick direct measuring applications.

The Bosch DLE40 has been designed for precise indoor measuring to a range of 40 metres and an accuracy of 1.5mm. Measuring area and volume calculations can be easily undertaken with the Bosch DLE40.

Simply choose the function by pressing their individual key and follow the on-display guide. Converting between metric and imperial measurements can be undertaken through the m/ft key. Measuring reference from the front allows the operator to measure from a surface i.e. end of a table back to a wall. This instrument is ideal for all interior designers, home inspectors and kitchen, bedroom, bathroom fitters.

Benefits and Features
• Measuring accuracy +/- 1.5MM
• Measuring Range – 40 metres (Interior only)
• Small, Pocket size
• Clear display
• Area, Volume measuring
• Easy to use - one function per button
• Robust – water and dust resistant to IP54


Bosch DLE70
The Bosch DLE70 laser measure supersedes the top selling Bosch DLE 50 rangefinder, adding extra measuring distance and new measuring functions. The Bosch DLE70 has is accuracy of 1.5mm and a range of 70 metres delivered by utilising the latest Bosch developments in laser measuring technologies.

This ensures that the Bosch DLE70 offers trustworthy measurements every time. The Bosch DLE70 has the ability to measure from the front or the back of the device as well as utilising the new flip out metal stop pin to reach into difficult corners.

The new style robust case on the Bosch DLE70 has a rubberised grip with large rubber buttons that have a firm and precise feel when pressed. The Bosch DLE70 has easy to use menus that offer a range of laser measuring functions including area, volume and indirect height measuring functions using Pythagoras. The add and subtract buttons help with running measurements to give the user a quick measured total.

Benefits and Features
• Measuring accuracy +/- 1.5MM
• Measuring Range – 0.05 – 70 metres
• Small, Pocket size
• Clear display – large numbers
• Features: Volume, Area, Pythagorus
• Metric and Imperial Measurements
• Bosch Technology: Laser pin point accuracy
• Robust – water and dust resistant to IP54
• Size: 100 x 58 x 32mm

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The Highest Measuring Accuracy

When taking measurements, there is only one way

Laser measuring - Why?

Tape Measures


Take a tape measure and measure a room. Commonly there will be furniture, tables and expensive ornaments in the way. On most occasions two people will be needed to measure over or around these obstacles. It’s quite a time consuming task. Oh yes a try not to break anything!

In order to save time, you may use an ultra-sonic tape measure. By their very nature, ultra-sonic devices are estimators and are not precision measuring instruments. If you take ten measurements of a room, you will find that 8 measurements are different.


Ultra-Sonic

Ultra-sonic devices emit a sound wave similar to ships sonar and measuring the first returning signal. If you measure a living room, the signal will bounce of furniture, tables, plants and curtains. Anything in front of the wall, will return a signal before you achieve a measurement from the wall it’s self.

Ultra-sonic instruments are cheap but not accurate. You would spend more time taking a measurement than with a tape measure.



If you want speed and accuracy, a laser measuring device is the preferred choice.

Laser Measure

A small laser beam is emitted and can be accurately positioned onto the target area. When a measurement is taken, millions of light waves are sent through the laser beam. The instrument measures the time it takes to send and receive these signals. In most cases this happens in a fraction of a second.

With a laser beam the small red dot can be position over or under an item. The laser will not be affected by surrounding obstacles and will only measure the distance to the dot.

This allows the operator to measure outdoors to a range of 200 meters. With advances in the Leica Disto technology, digital point finders help to position the laser even if you can not see the red dot. The best bit, only one person is required and it only takes a fraction of a second.

The best laser measuring device is the Leica Disto.

Additional information on the Leica DISTO range can be found at www.theoriginallaserdistancemeter.co.uk
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Measuring Outside

When measuring outdoors, you may not be able to see the red laser dot over a distance of 20 metres or 65 feet. The red laser dot will be visible on the target but the human eye is not powerfull enough to see the laser at a distance.

Although the Leica Disto D3 is more than capable of measure outdoors, without a viewfinder you may not be able to locate the laser dot. Try to use the red laser glasses. This will enhance the laser dot and at the same time you could start a new fashion!

Digital Pointfinder
Alternatively invest in the new Leica Disto D5 or Leica Disto D8 models. Leica have introduced the first digital pointfinder into these instrument, allowing the user to view the target on the large colour screen. Simply aim the instrument, view through the screen and measure.

This is a very big step in the evolution of laser measuring. In simple terms a digital camera incorporated into the instrument collects the image and allows the operator to view through the crystal clear display.

For more information on the Leica DISTO D5, please visit http://www.theoriginallaserdistancemeter.co.uk/leica-disto-d5.htm

For more information on the Leica DISTO D8, please visit http://www.theoriginallaserdistancemeter.co.uk/leica-disto-d8.htm

Additional information on the Leica DISTO range can be found at www.theoriginallaserdistancemeter.co.uk
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Leica DISTO D8 laser measure

Leica Geosystems has introducted the most advanced laser measuring instrument - Leica DISTO D8 featuring the highest measuring accuracy (±1mm) over a distance of 200m and Bluetooth wireless technology. Incorporating a digital viewfinder with large colour display, the Leica DISTO D8 is the perfect inside and outdoor measuring.

Bluetooth
With intergrated Bluetooth technology, measuring results can be wirelessly and accuratly transferred to a PC, Pocket PC or table. All measurements can be inputed directly into Excel, Word, Access, AutoCAD and many more.

Free Software
Delivered as part of the package Leica are shipping with the Leica DISTO D8 a transfer software which manages the communication between your software and the laser measure. The AutoCAD plug-in allows convenient planning and drawing with your AutoCAD software.

Digital Pointfinder
The integrated digital pointfinder with a 4x zoom makes finding the target at long distances much easier. Its high resolution capability provides a sharp, crystal-clear image displayed through the large colour display.

Large Colour Display
The Leica DISTO D8 features a new large, high resolution colour display presents the measurement results and additional information in an easy to read format.

Tilt Sensor
Thanks to the in-built tilt sensor, you can quickly and simply measure tilts up to ± 360°. The tilt sensor also allows you to measure absolutely horizontally or measure past obstructions (horizontal distance).

Long Range Mode
The Long Range (LR) mode can be selected to allow measurements over long distances and in sunny conditions to be recorded without problems.

Multi-functional End-piece
Building upon the Leica DISTO D5, the Leica DISTO D8 features a multifunctional endpeice. When you need to measure from a corner, simply flip out the end piece and take the measurement. The instrument will automatically sense the position of the bracket and adjust the measurement accordingly.

Multiple functions
The Leica DISTO D8 can also calculate areas, volumes, room dimensions, various types of Pythagorean functions and a new Trapezium function. A time delay release and enough memory for up to 20 measurements finish off the instruments wide range of functions – a concept designed to make your work easier.

For more information on the Leica DISTO D8, please visit http://www.theoriginallaserdistancemeter.co.uk/leica-disto-d8.htm

Additional information on the Leica DISTO range can be found at http://www.theoriginallaserdistancemeter.co.uk

Leica DISTO D5 laser measure

Leica Geosytems has introducing the advanced laser measuring instrument - Leica DISTO D5 featuring the highest measuring accuracy (±1mm) over a distance of 200m. Incorporating a digital viewfinder with large colour display, the Leica DISTO D5 is the perfect outdoor measuring instrument.

Digital Pointfinder
The integrated digital pointfinder with a 4x zoom makes finding the target at long distances much easier. Its high resolution capability provides a sharp, crystal-clear image displayed through the large colour display.

Large Colour Display
The Leica DISTO D5 features a new large, high resolution colour display presents the measurement results and additional information in an easy to read format.

Long Range Mode
The Long Range (LR) mode can be selected to allow measurements over long distances and in sunny conditions to be recorded without problems.

Tilt Sensor
Thanks to the in-built tilt sensor, you can quickly and simply measure tilts up to ± 45°. The tilt sensor also allows you to measure absolutely horizontally or measure past obstructions (horizontal distance).

Trapezium Function
The Leica DISTO D5 features a trapezium function to allow the operator to determine roof slopes and frontage areas.

Multi-functional End-piece
The Leica DISTO D5 features a multifunctional endpeice. When you need to measure from a corner, simply flip out the end piece and take the measurement. The instrument will automatically sense the position of the bracket and adjust the measurement accordingly.

For more information on the Leica DISTO D5, please visit http://www.theoriginallaserdistancemeter.co.uk/leica-disto-d5.htm

Additional information on the Leica DISTO range can be found at http://www.theoriginallaserdistancemeter.co.uk/

Leica DISTO D2 laser measure

Leica Geosystems has introducing the world’s smallest laser distance meter, the all new Leica DISTO D2. Even though it is small and elegant, this Indoor laser measuring device is packed with features. It is only the size of a mobile phone but it is ergonomically designed and very easy to use for the novice user.

Handy and easy-to-use

The new ergonomic and compact design of the Leica DISTO D2 sets this instrument apart from all other measuring devices. The Leica DISTO D2 is the smallest instrument on the market, sits securley in your hand and fits inot a pocket.

Clear Display

The Leica DISTO D2 features a three line display, showing single and final results of different measurements, such as area and volume calculations, at the same time. The results are easy to read, even in the dark, thanks to the illuminated display.

Simply clever

At the touch of a button, distances can be measured and areas or volumes can be calculated with fast, reliable results.

Memory

The last ten measurements taken are stored automatically and can be recalled at any time. Addition and subtraction of distances and areas is child’s play with the Leica DISTO D2.

For more information on the Leica DISTO D2, please visit http://www.theoriginallaserdistancemeter.co.uk/leica-disto-d2.htm

Additional information on the Leica DISTO range can be found at http://www.theoriginallaserdistancemeter.co.uk/