PD-C
PD-CS

About this documentation

• Read this documentation before initial operation or use. This is a prerequisite for safe, trouble-free handling and use of the product.
  
• Observe the safety instructions and warnings in this documentation and on the product.
  
• Always keep the operating instructions with the product and make sure that the operating instructions are with the product when it is given to other persons.
  

Explanation of symbols used

Warnings

Warnings alert persons to hazards that may occur when handling or using the product. The following signal words are used in combination with a symbol:

	DANGER! Draws attention to an imminent hazard that will lead to serious personal injury or fatality.
	WARNING! Draws attention to a potential hazard that could lead to serious personal injury or fatality.
	CAUTION! Draws attention to a potentially dangerous situation that could lead to minor personal injury or material damage.

Symbols in the documentation

The following symbols are used in this document:

	Read the operating instructions before use
	Instructions for use and other useful information

Symbols in the illustrations

The following symbols are used in illustrations:

	These numbers refer to the corresponding illustrations found at the beginning of these operating instructions.
	The numbering reflects the sequence of operations shown in the illustrations and may deviate from the steps described in the text.
	Item reference numbers are used in the overview illustration and refer to the numbers used in the key in the product overview section.
	This symbol is intended to draw special attention to certain points when handling the product.

Laser information on the product

Laser information

Laser radiation. Do not stare into the beam. Class 2 laser.

Declaration of conformity

We declare, on our sole responsibility, that the product described here complies with the applicable directives and standards. A copy of the declaration of conformity can be found at the end of this documentation.
The technical documentation is filed here:
Hilti Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH | Tool Certification | Hiltistrasse 6 | D-86916 Kaufering, Germany

Product information

Hilti products are designed for professional use and may be operated, serviced and maintained only by trained, authorized personnel. This personnel must be informed of any particular hazards that may be encountered. The product and its ancillary equipment may present hazards when used incorrectly by untrained personnel or when used not as directed.

• Write down the serial number in the table below. You will be required to state the product details when contacting Hilti Service or your local Hilti organization to enquire about the product.
  Product information
  

Product information

Type:	PD-C | PD-CS
Generation:	01
Serial number:

Basic information concerning safety

In addition to the safety rules listed in the individual sections of these operating instructions, the following rules must be strictly observed at all times. The product and its ancillary equipment may present hazards when used incorrectly by untrained personnel or when used not as directed.

• Keep all safety instructions and information for future reference.
  
• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when working with the product. Do not use the product while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating the product may result in serious personal injury.
  
• Do not render safety devices ineffective and do not remove information and warning notices.
  
• If the product is opened improperly, laser radiation in excess of Class 2 may be emitted. Have the product repaired only by Hilti Service.
  
• Tampering with or modification of the product is not permitted.
  
• Check that the product functions correctly each time before use.
  
• Measurements taken from surfaces with low reflectivity in highly reflective surroundings may be inaccurate.
  
• Measurements taken through panes of glass or other objects may be inaccurate.
  
• The measurement may be incorrect if the conditions under which the measurement is taken change rapidly, e.g. due to people walking through the path of the laser beam.
  
• Do not point the product toward the sun or other powerful light sources.
  
• The product and its ancillary equipment may present hazards when used incorrectly by untrained personnel or when used not as directed.
  
• To avoid the risk of injury, use only genuine Hilti accessories and additional equipment.
  
• Observe the information printed in the operating instructions concerning operation, care and maintenance.
  
• Never use the product without having received the appropriate instruction on its use or without having read this documentation.
  
• Due to the principle employed, the results of measurements may be negatively affected by the surrounding conditions. This includes, e.g. close proximity to equipment that generates powerful magnetic or electromagnetic fields, taking measurements from unsuitable surfaces and use of unsuitable reflectors.
  
• Measurements to plastic foam surfaces, e.g. polystyrene foam, to snow or to highly reflective surfaces, etc. may result in incorrect readings.
  

Proper preparation of the working area

• Avoid unfavorable body positions when working from ladders. Make sure you have a safe stance and that you stay in balance at all times.
  
• Secure the site at which you are taking measurements and take care to avoid directing the laser beam toward other persons or toward yourself.
  
• Use the product only within its specified limits. Do not direct the laser beam toward mirrors, stainless steel, polished stone or similar surfaces.
  
• Keep the laser exit window clean in order to avoid measurement errors.
  
• Observe the accident prevention regulations applicable in your country.
  

Electromagnetic compatibility

Although the laser range meter complies with the strict requirements of the applicable directives, Hilti cannot entirely rule out the possibility of interference to the laser range meter caused by powerful electromagnetic radiation, possibly leading to incorrect operation. Accuracy must be checked by taking measurements by other means when working under such conditions or if you are unsure. Likewise, Hilti cannot rule out the possibility of interference with other devices (e.g. aircraft navigation equipment). The laser range meter complies with the requirements of class A: The possibility of interference occurring in a domestic environment cannot be excluded.

Working safely with laser tools

• Laser Class 2 tools may be operated only by appropriately trained persons.
  
• Laser beams should not be projected at eye height.
  
• Precautions must be taken to ensure that the laser beam does not unintentionally strike highly reflective surfaces.
  
• Precautions must be taken to ensure that persons do not stare directly into the beam.
  
• The laser beam must not be allowed to project beyond the controlled area.
  
• Switch the laser tool off when it is not in use.
  
• Activate the locking function in the tool settings in order to prevent unauthorized persons, especially children, from activating the laser beam.
  
• Store laser tools, when not in use, in places to which unauthorized persons have no access.
  

General safety rules

• Check the product for damage before use. Have the damage repaired by Hilti Service.
  
• Before using the product, just to be sure, check the product’s preset settings and any settings you have made yourself.
  
• Do not use the product while you are driving a vehicle or operating a machine.
  
• Check the accuracy of the product after it has been dropped or subjected to other mechanical stresses.
  
• Although the product is designed for the tough conditions of jobsite use, as with other measuring instruments it should be treated with care.
  
• Although the product is protected against the entry of moisture, it should be wiped dry before being put away in its transport container.
  
• Store tools and appliances out of reach of children when not in use. Do not allow persons who are unfamiliar with the product, or with these instructions, to operate the product. Tools or appliances are dangerous in the hands of untrained, inexperienced persons.
  

Product overview

1. On/off switch
   
2. Measure command buttons
   
3. Touchscreen
   
4. Micro-USB socket, type B
   
5. Hinged cover
   
6. Laser exit window
   
7. Camera lens
   
8. Glass cover
   
9. Thread for extension
   
10. Image-recording camera (PD-CS)
    

Intended use

The product described is a laser range meter. It is designed to be used for measuring distances. The measured distances can be used in conjunction with a wide range of calculation functions, e.g. areas, volumes, minimum/maximum distances, Pythagoras calculations, laying out, etc.

Items supplied

Laser range meter, wrist strap, soft pouch, short measuring extension, power supply unit with micro-USB cable.
Other system products approved for use with this product can be found at your local Hilti Store or online at: www.hilti.group .

Distance measurement

	PD-C	PD-CS
Operating modes	Single measurements Range (multiple) measurements	Single measurements Range (multiple) measurements
Distance measurement accuracy (2σ, standard deviation)	±1.0 mm	±1.0 mm
Inclination measurement accuracy (2σ, standard deviation)	±0.3°	±0.3°
Beam divergence	0.20 mrad … 0.45 mrad	0.20 mrad … 0.45 mrad
Measuring range with target plate	0 m … 200 m (0 ft … 656 ft)	0 m … 200 m (0 ft … 656 ft)
Minimum distance for aiming with the laser point and cross hairs without use of the zoom function	> 2 m (> 6 ft - 10 in)	> 2 m (> 6 ft - 10 in)
Minimum distance for aiming with the laser point and cross hairs at the maximum zoom setting	> 5 m (> 16 ft)	> 5 m (> 16 ft)

Touchscreen

Indicators	Continuous display of distance, operating status and battery charge status
Touchscreen diagonal size	10.16 cm (4.00 in)

Power supply

Li‑ion battery	Built-in
Rated voltage	3.7 V
Capacity	3,220 mAh
Standby time	> 200 h
Length of time until the automatic sleep mode is activated	20 min
Battery life under normal operating conditions, display switched on	≈ 10 h
Charging time (depending on battery charger and charging cable)	≈ 3 h
Battery charger input voltage	100 V … 240 V
Battery charger input frequency	50 Hz … 60 Hz
Battery charger rated current	0.5 A
Battery charger output voltage	5 V
Charging current	10 mA … 2,100 mA
Charging cable plug standard	Micro-USB

Laser

	PD-C	PD-CS
Laser class	Visible, laser class 2, IEC/EN 60825-1:2007; Class 2 CFR 21 § 1040 (FDA)	Visible, laser class 2, IEC/EN 60825-1:2007; Class 2 CFR 21 § 1040 (FDA)
Wavelength	635 nm	635 nm
Output power	< 1 mW	< 1 mW
Time until activation of power-saving mode	20 s	20 s

Other characteristics of the product

	PD-C	PD-CS
Internal flash memory capacity for saving measurements	≈ 3,000 The value given is based on typical direct measurements with target photo. The actual maximum depends on the type of measurements and the resolution of the photos.	≈ 7,000 The value given is based on typical direct measurements with target photo. The actual maximum depends on the type of measurements and the resolution of the photos.
Aiming camera maximum resolution [megapixels]	5.0	5.0
Image-recording camera [megapixels]	5.0	5.0
Bluetooth version	2.1 + EDR (3 Mbit/s)	2.1 + EDR (3 Mbit/s)
Wireless LAN	·/·	Complies with the standard: IEEE 802.11 b/g/n, supported channels: 1 - 11
Bluetooth transmitting power	12.3 dBm	15.39 dBm
Wireless LAN transmitting power	·/·	18.47 dBm
Frequency	2,400 MHz … 2,483.5 MHz	2,400 MHz … 2,483.5 MHz
Weight	260 g (9.2 oz)	260 g (9.2 oz)
Dimensions	154 mm × 75 mm × 24 mm (6.1 in × 3.0 in × 0.9 in)	154 mm × 75 mm × 24 mm (6.1 in × 3.0 in × 0.9 in)
Protection class	IP54	IP54
Operating temperature	−15 ℃ … 50 ℃ (5 ℉ … 122 ℉)	−15 ℃ … 50 ℃ (5 ℉ … 122 ℉)
Storage temperature	−15 ℃ … 50 ℃ (5 ℉ … 122 ℉)	−15 ℃ … 50 ℃ (5 ℉ … 122 ℉)

Charging the built-in battery

• Charge the internal battery completely before using the tool for the first time.
  

Switching on

1. Press the on/off switch briefly.
   
   • The product is ready for operation in 30 seconds. The locked display is shown.
     
2. To unlock the display, swipe the lock symbol off the screen to the right.
   
   • The measurements for the currently active project are displayed and can be used to select functions.
     

Cleaning

Your tool is designed for typical operating conditions on construction sites. Its ingress protection against dust and splashes complies with protection class IP54.
Dirt on the glass guard on the camera lens and the laser exit window can impair measuring reliability and the clarity of measuring target imaging.

• If the tool is dirty, clean it with a soft, slightly damp cloth.
  
• Pay particular attention to the cleanliness of the glass guard on the camera lens and the laser exit window.
  
• To clean the glass guard on the camera lens and the laser exit window, switch the tool off and gently and carefully clean the glass surface right into the corners.
  

Touchscreen

The tool is equipped with a resistant touchscreen designed for regular operation with work gloves. The touchscreen is not designed for use with additional protective accessories. While such accessories can be used, they have not been tested and may impair the responsiveness of the touchscreen.

• Wipe the touchscreen with a clean, non-abrasive cloth so that it is shiny and responsive to the touch.
  
• Stop using the tool if the touchscreen is broken and contact Hilti Service.
  

Adjusting the inclination sensor

Adjustment intervals

In order to achieve greatest possible accuracy when making inclination measurements, the inclination sensor must be adjusted at regular intervals. Adjustment is also necessary if the product has suffered an impact or has been subjected to considerable temperature change.

Adjusting the inclination sensor

1. Select the option ‘Settings’ and ‘Adjusting the inclination sensor’ from the ‘Functions’ menu.
   
2. Lay the tool on a flat surface with the display facing upwards.
   
3. Press the “Measure” button.
   
4. Rotate the tool, without lifting it off the surface, until it points in the opposite direction.
   
5. Press the “Measure” button.
   
   • The inclination sensor is adjusted.
     

Transport

• To protect the PD-C / PD-CS always use the soft pouch supplied by Hilti for carrying and for transport.
  

Storage

• Do not put the tool into storage when wet. Allow it to dry before putting it away.
  
• Observe the storage temperature limits for the equipment, which are given in the Technical Data section.
  
• Check the accuracy of the equipment before it is used after a long period of storage or transportation.