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The visionary one – for in and outdoors
With digital viewfinder and tilt sensor – simply perfect!
The digital viewfinder and the integrated tilt sensor make the Leica DISTO™ A8 an innovation worldwide and open up completely new possibilities. Comfortably find your target with the three-fold digital zoom made even easier with the blended in crosshairs. The brightness of the greyscales display can be manually adjusted; ideal for poorly contrasting targets! The tilt sensor does not only indicate angles, but also real horizontal distances and various indirect height measurements.
Tilt sensor Any tilt can be easily measured by just placing the housing on the slope.
Digital viewfinder (3-fold zoom)
Essential for far distances and in sunshine.
Indirect height measurements By using the tilt sensor and the digital viewfinder, heights can be determined in the first measurement even without reflecting the laser beam.
Features
Your advantages
Measuring range of 0.05 m/0.16 ft up to 200 m/650 ft; typ. accuracy ± 1.5 mm/ ± 0.06 in
Precise, fast and reliable measurements
Power Range Technology™
Measure over long distances (approx. 100 m) without target plate
Digital viewfinder with 3-fold zoom
Easy measurements in sunshine and to far away targets
Tilt sensor
Measure tilts by setting the housing on the object
Indirect tilt measurements
Height measurements, e.g. without reflecting the laser beam through the tilt sensor
Indirect height / distance measurements
Measure to inaccessible areas – at the press of the button, more detailed information will be available
Greyscales display
Best contrast possible; 9 brightness settings available
IP54
Spray water and dust proof – essential for construction sites
Scope of Delivery:
Leica - Disto A8
Radian Laser Glasses
Holster
Batteries
User Manual
Safety Instructions
Calibration Certificate
(Quality confirmation with serial no., inspection date and measurement deviation for distances and inclinations)
DISTO A8 FAQ
How accurate is the inclination sensor in the Leica DISTO™ A8? The accuracy of the inclination sensor to the laser beam is +/- 0.15° and +/-0.3° towards the bottom of the housing. Depending on the measured angle and the distance the accuracy varies. E.g in measuring an angle of 10° and a distance of 10m the horizontal mistake is 0.5cm and the mistake in height is 2.6cm. If an angle is measured of 60° and a distance of 10m the horizontal mistake is 2.3cm and the mistake in height is 1.3cm.
In order to have best results with indirect measurements considering the deviation of the inclination sensor use the Leica DISTO™ A8 as follows. For measuring distances use the instrument as flat as possible. If you need to measure heights use the instrument as steep as possible.
What different units for inclination are integrated in the Leica DISTO™ A8?
The Leica DISTO™ A8 offers a variety of commonly international used units for inclination measurements. The enduser has the opportunity to individually choose from the following options: +/- 90.00°, +/-180.00°, +/-360.00°, 0.00%, 0.0 mm/m and 0.00 in/ft (equivalent to a pitch).
Is it also possible to measure indirect heights starting at the bottom of the object as well?
Yes, function two behind the indirect measurement key can be measured both ways. It does not matter if the first measurement is the top of the object and then the bottom or if the first measurement is the bottom of the object and the second one the top, both ways are possible.
What are the advantages of the calibration certificate that is included in each Leica DISTO™ A8?
The included calibration certificate is a great use for each customers that is using the device in measuring applications for officials. It is standardized after EN 10201-3.1. The documented values were measured with accredited devices in our laboratory. More information especially to the subject recalibration you find on our website under Support/FAQs.
Is it possible to get some detailed information on the measurements I have completed?
Yes, it is possible to get detailed information of the completed measurements for the following functions integrated in the Leica DISTO™ A8: area, volume, and on all functions behind the indirect measurement key. If you press the function key you are in again for a longer time you will receive detail information of the completed measurement.
Compared to the Leica DISTO™ A5 what are the new features the Leica DISTO™ A8 offers?
Compared with the Leica DISTO™ A5 on the A8 there are two new keys on the keypad. First of all instead the optical viewfinder which was integrated in the Leica DISTO™ A5 the A8 now has a digital viewfinder with 3fold digital zoom. That opens complete new measurement possibilities especially in difficult lighting conditions.
Additionally behind the indirect measurement key you will find a numerous variety of new possibilities besides the well known Pythagoras. This is also possible due to the new integrated inclination sensor.
What accessories are necessary to use with the Leica DISTO™ A8 ?
It is strongly recommended to use the Leica DISTO™ A8 with a tripod which really helps to make the measurements more accurate by providing a stable reference for longer distances and exact aiming.
Can the Leica DISTO™ A8 be used for horizontal angles? No, the inclination sensor only allows measuring vertical angles by holding the instrument with the display upwards. If you skip the instrument by more than 20° sideways it you will get an error message on the display.
For which segments is the Leica DISTO™ A8 a great help in day to day business?
The Leica DISTO™ A8 is the perfect measuring help for several different target groups just to mention a few of them it would be: Scaffolding, Forestry and Wood companies, cable companies, telecom, underground construction, crane builders, carpenters, joiners, architects and many more.
