Batteries - Installation
Features
Introduction
QM55 Quick Measure
Distance Meter
User Guide
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
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.
Protective
overmolding
Liquid Crystal Display
(LCD)
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3. Close the battery compartment cover.
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:
Power ON / Measure
Subtract next measure
Add next measure
Trimble Spectra Precision Division
Functions
8261 State Route 235
Units of measure /
backlight
(area, volume, height)
Dayton, Ohio 45424 USA
Phone:
+1 (937) 203-4419
+1 (800) 527-3771
+1 (937) 482-0030
Measure reference
Clear previous reading /
OFF
Fax:
Included with the QM55: Pouch, unit, battery, user guide,
battery key/extension
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
Features - LCD Detail
Features - LCD Detail
Unit OFF
Press
Press Time
Press 2
Press Time
Press 3
Press Time
Comment
Icon Name
Laser on
Description
Power ON
Long
Shows that laser is activated
3rd prior measure
Unit ON
Measure
reference
Indicates measure reference from front, center,
back, and back with extended key
2nd prior measure
Previous measure
Single measure
Short
Short
1 turn on laser
2 measure
Functions
Indicates functions: area, volume, indirect measure
Continuous measure
Long
Short to stop
Last screen shows
Maximum distance
Minimum distance
Last distance
Continuous Symbol flashes when in continuous measure mode
Measure
Current measure
Change measure reference
Short
Measure from back is the default
setting when turned on.
Signal
More bars indicate strong signal, faster and more
accurate measure.
strength
indicator
No bars indicate weak signal - best to adjust
conditions
Measure from
front
Measure
from
Measure from
back
Measure
Battery
More bars indicate more battery power remaining
Flashing indicates it is time to change batteries
from back
with
center
indicator
extension
Data storage Indicates historical reading being displayed. 50 is
most recent. 1 is the oldest
Turn on/off backlight
Area
Short
Short
Cycle function to:
Cycle function to:
Measure as shown Result shows 2 measures and area
Measure as shown Result shows 3 measures and volume
Hardware
error
Switch unit on/off several time. If this symbol
remains, contact your dealer
Volume
Short
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Clear button
General Operation
Indirect single height
Indirect double height
Short
Short
Cycle function to:
Cycle function to:
Measure as shown Result shows 2 measures and distance
Measure as shown Result shows 3 measures and distance
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.
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
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
4) Press and hold the OFF Button to switch off.
Continuous measurement
Stake Out
Short
Cycle function to:
Use + to select
digit. Use - to
change digits
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:
Continuous measure;
Beeps faster when near set value.
Addition
Short
Short
Long
Short
Adds next 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.
Subtraction
Subtracts next measure
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Maximum distance
Minimum distance
Last distance
Units of measure change
Memory
m, ft, in, ft-in
Cycle through units with long presses
First clear screen measures
Press + or- to cycle through measures.
Erase previous action
Continuous measure can be useful to find the shortest distance to a
wall or longest distance to a corner as shown.
Clear previous action
Power off
Short
Long
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