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Digital PointFinder
The integrated digital Pointfinder with a 4x zoom and 2.4" color display makes finding the target at long distances much easier. Its high resolution capability provides a sharp, crystal-clear image, which allows measurements to be taken even in glaring sunshine.
Tilt Sensor
Thanks to the in-built tilt sensor, you can quickly and simply measure tilts up to +/-45degrees. The tilt sensor also allows you to measure absolutely horizontally or measure past obstructions (horizontal distance).
Power Range Technology
The integrated Power Range Technology allows you to measure long distances very simply. Measure up to 330 feet without a target plate, and even up to 660 feet using a target plate, without having to take a single step.
Spot-on measurement
The laser makes it possible! The laser dot is clearly visible, therefore you always know exactly where you are measuring, which is especially useful in difficult to access places. So you can take absolutely precise measurements, even over long distances.
Details displayed
Additional information about the measurements, e.g. room dimensions or angles, is available at the touch of a button.
Outside viewing
The Leica DISTO D5 is designed with many functions and features to make measuring easier, particularly when you are working outdoors. Its large, high resolution color display presents the measurement results and additional information in an easy to read format.
Durability
An IP54 rate housing provides protection from the elements and job site conditions.
Indirect measurement
With the Leica DISTO™ D5 you can also indirectly determine the elevation on inaccessible buildings, towers and other tall structures. Thus the Leica DISTO™ can be a life saver as well.
Included items
-- Holster
-- Hand loop
-- 2 batteries
-- Manual / safety instructions
-- Producer certificate M in accordance w/DIN 55350-18-4.2.2
-- Quickstart guide
Types of Indirect Measurements

Single Pythagoras
measurement
Just two measurements are enough to indirectly calculate the horizontal or
vertical distances. It is important to ensure the 2nd measurement is at right
angles to the target object – easy with minimum measurements.
Double Pythagoras
measurement
Using a tripod you can measure horizontal and vertical distances. The
Leica DISTO™ determines the results for you out of three measurements. Functions
such as minimum and maximum measurement help you find the correct measuring
point.
Double Pythagoras
measurement (chain values)
With just three measurements, you can also determine partial heights, e.g.
balcony or window heights. This is, of course, possible horizontally and
vertically.
Indirect measurements with
the tilt sensor
The tilt sensor of the DISTO D5 has a measuring range of 45°. That means with
this device even overhead inclinations can be measured. This is especially
interesting when determining roof slopes.
Horizontal distance
The tilt measurement allows you to determine the horizontal distance, even if
the object cannot be directly targeted. This is particularly useful when
obstructions like walls or hedges stand in the line of sight.
Disto D5 Special Functions

Trapezoid function
The trapezoid function is used to quickly and safely determine roof slopes and
frontage areas, for example. You only need to take three measurements, and the
result appears on the display.

Trapezoid function with tilt sensor
If access to the object to be measured is limited and measurements can only be
taken from one position, then this is no problem – thanks to the integral tilt
sensor. This trapezoid function can also be used to quickly and safely determine
roof slopes and frontage areas.

Triangle function
The triangle function helps you quickly and efficiently to arrive at the area of
a multi-cornered room. Divide the room into imaginary triangles. Then use three
measurements to determine the areas of each of the triangles, which you can add
together as you proceed. Finally all you have to do is read off the
result.
Stake
Out Function
Two different distances (A and B) can be entered in the device and then be used
to mark off defined measured lengths. At each measured length, the display shows
the current marking distance and a direction arrow. Additionally, an alarm
signal starts to ring at a distance of 4 inch from the next stake out point.
Disto D5 Keypad

1 ON / DIST (On/measuring) button
2 Digital pointfinder - button
3 Timer button
4 Plus (+) button
5 Minus (-) button
6 Area / volume button
7 Indirect measurement (Pythagoras) button
8 Trapezoid button
9 Functions button
10 Reference button
11 Storage/Memory button
12 Clear/Off button
13 Menu/Equal button
Disto D5 Error Codes
|
Error Code |
Cause |
Remedy |
| 156 |
Transverse tilt greater than 10° |
Hold the instrument without
any transverse tilt |
| 160 |
Main tilt direction, angle too high (> 45
degrees) |
Measure angle up to max +/- 45
degrees |
| 162 |
The calibration has not been
accomplished on a leveled
surface and the calibration value
is respectively within an ineligible
area |
Calibrate the device on an absolute horizontal leveled
surface. |
| 204 |
Calculation error |
Repeat procedure |
| 252 |
Temperature too high |
Cool down instrument |
| 253 |
Temperature too low |
Warm up instrument |
| 255 |
Receiver signal too weak, measurement time too long, distance > 100m |
Use target plate |
| 256 |
Received signal too strong, Target too reflective |
Use target plate |
| 257 |
Wrong measurement, background brightness too high |
Darken target (measure in different lighting conditions) |
| 260 |
Laser beam interrupted |
Repeat measurement |
| Error |
Hardware error |
Switch on/off the device several
times. If the symbol still appears,
then your instrument is defective.
Please call your dealer for assistance. |