Leica DISTOTM X310

The original laser distance meter

Table of Contents EN
Instrument Set-up -------------------------- 2 Delete Memory - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 15
Introduction - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2 Calibration - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 16
Overview - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2
Calibration of tilt sensor (Tilt Calibration) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 16
Display - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3
Insert batteries - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3 Technical Data - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 17
Operations - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4 Message Codes - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 18
Switching ON/OFF - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4
Clear - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4 Care- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 18
Message Codes - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4
Adjusting measuring reference / tripod - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4
Warranty - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 18
Multifunctional endpiece - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5 Safety Instructions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 18
Distance unit setting - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5 Areas of responsibility - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 18
Tilt unit setting- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5 Permitted use - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 19
Timer (automatic release) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5 Prohibited use - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 19
Beep ON/OFF - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6 Hazards in use - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 19
Illumination ON/OFF - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6 Limits of use - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 19
Keypad lock ON - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6 Disposal- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 19
Keypad lock OFF - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 20
Measuring Functions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7 Laser classification - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 20
Measuring single distance - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7 Labelling - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 20
Permament / Minimum-Maximum measuring- - - - - - - - - - - - - 7
Add / Subtract - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7
Area - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8
Volume - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9
Triangular area - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10
Pythagoras (3-point)- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11
Pythagoras (partial height) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 12
Stake out - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 13
Smart Horizontal Mode - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 14
Height tracking - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 14
Memory (20 last displays) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 15

Leica DISTOTM X310 788479d 1

Instrument Set-up EN
Introduction Overview
The safety instructions and the user manual should be read
through carefully before the product is used for the first time.
The person responsible for the product must ensure that all Display
users understand these directions and adhere to them.

The symbols used have the following meanings:

 WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or an unintended use
which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. On/Measure
 CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or an unintended use Add Subtract
which, if not avoided, may result in minor injury and/or appreciable
material, financial and environmental damage. Area /
Volume / Memory /
Important paragraphs which must be adhered to in practice as
i they enable the product to be used in a technically correct and Triangle area/ Unit
Pythagoras/ Smart Hori-
efficient manner. Stake out zontal Mode

Timer
Measuring
reference
Clear / Off

Leica DISTOTM X310 788479d 2

Instrument Set-up EN
Display Insert batteries
Horizontal Area / Volume To ensure a relia-
measurement ble use, do not
Stake out Illumination
i use zinc-carbon
batteries.
Change batteries
Measuring Memory when battery
reference symbol is flashing.
Circumference
Timer
Tilt angle Pythagoras
Triangle area
Info Battery
Wall area Min/Max
Measuring
Slope distance Indirect height

Ceiling area

Addition /
Subtraction
Main line Units
2nd result

Leica DISTOTM X310 788479d 3

Operations EN
Switching ON/OFF Clear Message Codes
ON OFF Press ON but- 1x 2x If the message "InFo" appears with
ton 2 sec to start a number, observe the instructions
i continuous laser
mode.
in section "Message Codes".
Example:
2 sec
Leave actual func-
Device is turned Undo last action. tion, go to default
OFF. operation mode.

Adjusting measuring reference / tripod

Press button
2 sec and ref-
1 i erence from
front is set
2
permanently.

Distance is measured
Distance is measured from the from the tripod thread
front of the device. permanently.

Distance is measured from the rear

of the device (standard setting).

Leica DISTOTM X310 788479d 4

Operations EN
Multifunctional endpiece
The orientation
of the endpiece
i is automatically
detected and
the zero point is
accordingly ad-
justed.

Distance unit setting Tilt unit setting

Switch between the Switch between the

following units: following units:
2 sec 0.000 m 0.00 ft 2 sec 0.0 °
0.0000 m 0‘00‘‘ 1/32 simultaneously 0.0 %
0.00 m 0.00 in
0 in 1/32

Timer (automatic release)

Once the key is released with the la-
ser activated, the remaining seconds
1 2 i until the measurement is displayed in
a countdown. The delayed release is
recommended for precise aiming
Adjust delay of auto- e.g. at long distances. It avoids shak-
matic release (max. ing of the device when pressing the

s
60 sec, standard set- measurement key.
ting 5 sec)

Leica DISTOTM X310 788479d 5

Operations EN
Beep ON/OFF Illumination ON/OFF

2 sec 2 sec
simultane- simultane-
ously ously

Keypad lock ON Keypad lock OFF

1 2
2 sec
simultane- within
ously PRESS 2 sec
MINUS

Leica DISTOTM X310 788479d 6

Measuring Functions EN
Measuring single distance
Target surfaces: Measuring errors
can occur when measuring to col-
1 2 3 i ourless liquids, glass, styrofoam or
semi-permeable surfaces or when
aiming at high gloss surfaces.
Against dark surfaces the measur-
Aim active laser at target.
8.532 m ing time increases.

Permament / Minimum-Maximum measuring

The minimum and maximum dis-
min. max. tance measured is displayed (min,
1 2 max.). The last value measured is 3
displayed in the main line.
2 sec Stops permanent / minimum-
maximum measuring.
Used to measure room diagonals (maximum val- 8.532 m
ues) or horizontal distance (minimum values)

Add / Subtract
The result is shown in the main
line and the measured value
1 2 3 i above. This process can be re-
peated as required. The same
process can be used for adding or
The next meas- The next meas- subtracting areas or volumes.
urement is added urement is sub- 7.332 m
7.332 m to the previous tracted from the
12.847 m
one. previous one.

Leica DISTOTM X310 788479d 7

Measuring Functions EN
Area
1x The result is shown in the main line
and the measured value above.
1 2 3 4 5 i Partial Measurements:
Press + or - after starting the first
measurement. Measure and add
or subtract distances. Finish with
DIST. Measure 2nd length.
Aim laser at first
target point.
Aim laser at sec- 24.352 m 2

ond target point.

2 sec
19.823 m Circumference

24.352 m 2
Area

Leica DISTOTM X310 788479d 8

Measuring Functions EN
Volume
2x

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Aim laser at first Aim laser at sec- Aim laser at third

target point. ond target point. target point. 78.694 m 3

The result is
shown in the
i main line and 8
80.208 m Circumference
the measured
value above. 2 sec 208.703 m 2
Wall areas
24.224 m 2
Ceiling/floor area

78.694 m 3
Volume

Leica DISTOTM X310 788479d 9

Measuring Functions EN
Triangular area
3x

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Aim laser at first Aim laser at sec- Aim laser at third

target point. ond target point. target point. 24.352 m 2

8
Angle included by the first
40.8 ° two measurements
2 sec
33.852 m Circumference

24.352 m 2
Triangular area

Leica DISTOTM X310 788479d 10

Measuring Functions EN
Pythagoras (3-point)
4x

1 2 3 4 5 6

Aim laser at upper Aim laser at rec- Aim laser at lower point.
point. tangular point.

The result is shown in the main

line and the measured distance
7 i above.
Pressing the measuring key for 2
sec in the function activates auto-
matically Minimum or Maximum
measurement.
8.294 m

Leica DISTOTM X310 788479d 11

Measuring Functions EN
Pythagoras (partial height)
5x

1 2 3 4 5 6

Aim laser at upper Aim laser at 2nd Aim laser at rec-

point. point. tangular point.

The result is shown in the main

line and the measured distance
7 i above.
Pressing the measuring key for 2
sec in the function activates au-
tomatically Minimum or Maxi-
2.602 m mum measurement.

Leica DISTOTM X310 788479d 12

Measuring Functions EN
Stake out
Two different 6x
distances (a a= b a= b
i and b) can be
entered to 2
1
2
1 1
mark off de-
fined measured 3 3
lengths. a a
b b 1.000 m
b b

2 3 4 5

Adjust Approve Adjust Approve value "b" and

value "a". 1.012 m value "a". value "b". 0.625 m start measurement.

Move device When approaching a stake

slowly along the out point to less than 0.1 m
6 stake-out line.
The distance to
i the instrument starts to beep.
The function can be stopped
the next stake out
point is displayed. 0.625 m by pressing the CLEAR/OFF
button.
0.240 m 0.240 m is missing up to
next 0.625 m distance.

Leica DISTOTM X310 788479d 13

Measuring Functions EN
Smart Horizontal Mode
Press key
again to
1 2 3
40.8 ° x i switch off
horizontal
5.204 m x

y
measure-
0.032 m y z ment.
Aim laser at tar-
get. 4.827 m z (up to 360° and a transverse
tilt of ±10°)

Height tracking
This function displays continously the 2x h3
h2
tracking height if the device is turned
i on a tripod. No 2nd distance meas-
uring is needed as only the angle is
1 2 3 4 h1

automatically measured.
x
Aim laser at low- Aim laser at upper points and angle/
er point. height tracking starts automatically.

h3
h2
5 6
40.8 ° h1
6.932 m x

y
30.2 ° = Tracking angle
9.827 m y = Tracking height if device is
turned on tripod
x Stops Height tracking and displays
last measurement.

Leica DISTOTM X310 788479d 14

Measuring Functions EN
Memory (20 last displays) Delete Memory

1 2 3

2 sec 2 sec
20 20 last displays 20 Navigates trough The value from simultaneously
are displayed. 20 last displays. the main line can
8.294 m 8.294 m be used for fur- Memory is completely deleted.
ther calculations.

Leica DISTOTM X310 788479d 15

Calibration EN
Calibration of tilt sensor (Tilt Calibration)

1 2 3
2 sec
simultane-
ously
Place device on absolutely flat surface.

180°
4 5 6

Turn the device horizontally by 180° Place device on absolutely flat surface.
and place it again on absolutely flat
surface.

After 2 sec
the device
7 8 180° 9 i goes back to
the normal
mode.

Turn the device horizontally by 180°

and place it again on absolutely flat
surface.

Leica DISTOTM X310 788479d 16

Technical Data EN
Distance measurement * applies for 100 % target reflectivity (white painted wall), Functions
low background illumination, 25 ºC
Typical Measuring Tolerance* ± 1.0 mm / ~1/16" *** Distance measuring yes
** applies for 10 to 500 % target reflectivity, high background
Maximum Measuring ± 2.0 mm / 0.08 in *** illumination, - 10 ºC to + 50 ºC Min/Max measuring yes
Tolerance**
*** Tolerances apply from 0.05 m to 10 m with a confidence Permanent measuring yes
Range at Leica target plate 150 m / 490 ft level of 95%. The maximum tolerance may deteriorate to Stake-out yes
GZM26 0.1 mm/m between 10 m to 30 m and to 0.20 mm/m for Addition/Subtraction yes
Typical Range* 120 m / 390 ft distances above 30 m
Area yes
Range at unfavourable 80 m / 260 ft **** applies for 100 % target reflectivity, background illumi-
condition **** nation of approximately 30'000 lux Triangle area yes
Smallest unit displayed 0.1 mm / 1/32 in ***** after user calibration. Additional angle related devia- Volume yes
Power Range Technology™ yes tion of +/- 0.01° per degree up to +/-45° in each quadrant. Painter function (area with yes
Applies at room temperature. For the whole operating partial measurem.)
Ø laser point 6 /30 / 60 mm
at distances (10 / 50 / 100 m) temperature range the maximum deviation increases by Pythagoras 3-point, partial height
+/-0.1°.
Tilt measurement Smart Horizontal Mode / yes
Indirect height
Measuring tolerance to laser ± 0.2°
For accurate indirect results, the use of Height tracking yes
beam*****
Measuring tolerance to ± 0.2°
i a tripod is recommended. For accurate Memory 20 displays
housing***** tilt measurements a transverse tilt should be Beep yes
Range 360° avoided. Illuminated display yes
General Multifunctional endpiece yes
Laser class 2
Laser type 635 nm, < 1 mW
Protection class IP65 (dust tight and jet
water protected)
Autom. laser switch off after 90 s
Autom. power switch-off after 180 s
Battery durability (2 x AAA) up to 5000 measure-
ments
Dimension (H x D x W) 122 x 55 x 31 mm
4.80 x 2.17 x 1.22 in
Weight (with batteries) 155 g / 4.98 oz
Temperature range:
- Storage -25 to 70 °C
-13 to 158 °F
- Operation -10 to 50 °C
14 to 122 °F

Leica DISTOTM X310 788479d 17

Message Codes Care Safety Instructions EN
If the message Error does not disappear • Clean the device with a damp, soft cloth. The person responsible for the instrument
after switching on the device repeatedly, • Never immerse the device in water. must ensure that all users understand these
contact the dealer. • Never use aggressive cleaning agents or directions and adhere to them.
If the message InFo appears with a number, solvents. Areas of responsibility
press the Clear button and observe the
following instructions: Warranty Responsibilities of the manufacturer
of the original equipment:
No. Cause Correction Lifetime Manufacturer's Warranty Leica Geosystems AG
156 Transverse tilt greater Hold the instrument
than 10° without any transverse tilt.
Warranty coverage for the entire usage time Heinrich-Wild-Strasse
162 Calibration mistake Make sure, the device is
of the product according to Leica Geosys- CH-9435 Heerbrugg
placed on a absolutely tems International Limited Warranty. Free of
horizontal and flat surface. charge repair or replacement for all products Internet: www.disto.com
Repeat the calibration that suffer defects as a result of faults in mate- The company above is responsible for
procedure. If the mistake supplying the product, including the User
still occurs, contact your rials or manufacturing, for the entire life of
dealer. the product. Manual in a completely safe condition.
204 Calculation error Perform measurement 3 Years no Cost The company above is not responsible for
again.
Guaranteed service should the product third party accessories.
252 Temperature too high Let device cool down. Responsibilities of the person in
become defective and require servicing
253 Temperature too low Warm device up. charge of the instrument:
under normal conditions of use, as described
255 Received signal too Change target surface in the user manual, at no additional charge. • To understand the safety instructions on
weak, measuring time (e.g. white paper).
too long the product and the instructions in the
256 Received signal too Change target surface To receive the "3 years no cost" period, the User Manual.
high (e.g. white paper). product must be registered at www.leica- • To be familiar with local safety regulations
257 Too much back- Shadow target area. geosystems.com/registration within 8 weeks relating to accident prevention.
ground light
of the purchase date. If the product is not • Always prevent access to the product by
258 Measurement outside Correct range. registered, a "2 years no cost" period applies. unauthorised personnel.
of measuring range
260 Laser beam inter- Repeat measurement.
rupted

Leica DISTOTM X310 788479d 18

Safety Instructions EN
Permitted use Hazards in use Disposal
• Measuring distances
• Tilt measurement
 WARNING  CAUTION
Watch out for erroneous measurements if Flat batteries must not be disposed of with
Prohibited use the instrument is defective or if it has been household waste. Care for the environment
• Using the product without instruction dropped or has been misused or modified. and take them to the collection points
• Using outside the stated limits Carry out periodic test measurements. provided in accordance with national or local
Particularly after the instrument has been regulations.
• Deactivation of safety systems and
removal of explanatory and hazard labels subject to abnormal use, and before, during The product must not be disposed with
and after important measurements. household waste.
• Opening of the equipment by using tools
(screwdrivers, etc.)  CAUTION Dispose of the product appropriately
in accordance with the national regu-
• Carrying out modification or conversion of Never attempt to repair the product your-
lations in force in your country.
the product self. In case of damage, contact a local dealer.
Adhere to the national and country specific
• Use of accessories from other manufac-
turers without express approval
 WARNING regulations.
Changes or modifications not expressly Product specific treatment and waste
• Deliberate dazzling of third parties; also in approved could void the user’s authority to management can be downloaded from our
the dark operate the equipment. homepage.
• Inadequate safeguards at the surveying site Limits of use
(e.g. when measuring on roads, construc-
Refer to section "Technical data".
tion sites, etc.) i The device is designed for use in areas
• Deliberate or irresponsible behaviour on
scaffolding, when using ladders, when permanently habitable by humans. Do not
measuring near machines which are use the product in explosion hazardous areas
running or near parts of machines or instal- or in aggressive environments.
lations which are unprotected
• Aiming directly in the sun

Leica DISTOTM X310 788479d 19

Safety Instructions EN
Electromagnetic Compatibility Laser classification Labelling
(EMC)
 WARNING Laser Radiation
Do not stare into the beam
The device conforms to the most stringent Laser class 2
requirements of the relevant standards and acc. IEC 60825-1:2007
Maximum radiant power: <1mW
regulations. Emitted wavelength: 620-690nm
Beam divergence: 0.16 x 0.6 mrad
Yet, the possibility of causing interference in Impulse duration: 0.2 x 10-9s - 0.8 x 10-9s
other devices cannot be totally excluded. The device produces visible laser beams,
which are emitted from the instrument:
It is a Class 2 laser product in accordance
with:
• IEC60825-1 : 2007 „Radiation safety of
laser products“
Laser Class 2 products:
Do not stare into the laser beam or direct it
towards other people unnecessarily. Eye
protection is normally afforded by aversion
responses including the blink reflex.
 WARNING
Looking directly into the beam with optical
aids (e.g. binoculars, telescopes) can be
hazardous.
 CAUTION
Looking into the laser beam may be
hazardous to the eyes.

Subject to change (drawings, descriptions

and technical data) without prior notice.

Leica DISTOTM X310 788479d 20

 Leica Geosystems AG, Heerbrugg, Switzerland has been certified as being
equipped with a quality system which meets the International Standards of
Quality Management and Quality Systems (ISO standard 9001) and Environ-
mental Management Systems (ISO standard 14001).

Total Quality Management - Our commitment to total customer satisfaction.

Ask your local Leica Geosystems agent for more information about our TQM
program.

Copyright Leica Geosystems AG, Heerbrugg,

Switzerland 2012
Original text (788479d EN)

Pat. No.: WO 9427164, WO 9818019, WO 0244754, WO 0216964,

US 5949531, EP 1195617, US 7030969, WO 03104748,
Patents pending

Leica Geosystems AG
CH-9435 Heerbrugg
(Switzerland)
www.disto.com