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414D/419D/424D Laser Distance Meter
Users Manual
June 2012
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Table of Contents
Title Page
Introduction .................................................................................................................... 1
How to Contact Fluke ..................................................................................................... 1
Safety Information .......................................................................................................... 2
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) ........................................................................ 3
FCC Statement (U.S.A Only) ..................................................................................... 3
Laser Classification ................................................................................................... 4
Integrated Distance Meter .................................................................................... 4
Laser Class 2 Products ......................................................................................... 4
Features ......................................................................................................................... 5
Before You Start ............................................................................................................. 6
Batteries .................................................................................................................... 6
Multifunctional Endpiece ............................................................................................ 7
Keypad ...................................................................................................................... 8
Display....................................................................................................................... 9
Button Functions ............................................................................................................ 10
On/Off ........................................................................................................................ 10
Basics ........................................................................................................................ 10
Units of Measurement ............................................................................................... 11
Timer (419D/424D) .................................................................................................... 12
Beeper (419D/424D) ................................................................................................. 12

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Backlight (419D/424D) .............................................................................................. 12
Keypad Lock (419D/424D) ........................................................................................ 12
Compass (424D) ....................................................................................................... 13
Compass Calibration................................................................................................. 13
Automatic Calibration ........................................................................................... 13
Manual Calibration ............................................................................................... 13
Magnetic Declination ............................................................................................ 14
Clear ......................................................................................................................... 16
Measurements with a Tripod ..................................................................................... 16
Reference Point ........................................................................................................ 16
Measurements ............................................................................................................... 17
Single Distance Measurement .................................................................................. 17
Minimum/Maximum Tracking .................................................................................... 17
Addition/Subtraction .................................................................................................. 18
Area .......................................................................................................................... 18
Volume ...................................................................................................................... 19
Tilt (424D only).......................................................................................................... 20
Smart Horizontal Mode (424D only) ..................................................................... 20
Height Tracking (424D only)................................................................................. 20
Leveling ................................................................................................................ 21
Tilt Sensor Calibration .......................................................................................... 22
Stake Out Measurement (419D/424D) ...................................................................... 23
Corner Angle Measurement (424D only) .................................................................. 25
Indirect Measurement ............................................................................................... 26
Memory (419D/424D) .................................................................................................... 29
Maintenance .................................................................................................................. 29
Disable the Meter........................................................................................................... 29
Message codes ............................................................................................................. 30
Specifications ................................................................................................................ 31
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List of Tables
Table Title Page
1. Symbols................................................................................................................................. 2
2. Model Feature Comparison ................................................................................................... 5
3. Units of Measurement ........................................................................................................... 11
4. Estimated Values of Magnetic Field ...................................................................................... 15
5. Message Codes .................................................................................................................... 30
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Laser Distance Meter
Introduction
The Fluke 414D/419D/424D Laser Distance Meters
(Meter or Product) are professional-grade laser distance
meters. Use these Meters to quickly and accurately get
the distance to a target, the area, and the volume
measurements.
This Meter is better than an ultrasonic device because it
uses laser light waves and measures their reflection. The
Meter includes:
• Most advanced technology for distance
measurements
• More accurate measurement
• Longer measurement distance – model dependent
This manual identifies when a feature is
model-dependent. If not identified, all models include the
feature.

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Safety Information Table 1 is a list of symbols used on the Product and in

this manual.
A Warning identifies hazardous conditions and
procedures that are dangerous to the user. A Caution Table 1. Symbols
identifies the conditions and procedures that can cause
damage to the Product or cause permanent loss of data. Symbol Description
W* Warning  Battery status.
To prevent eye damage and personal injury, do
not look into the laser. Do not point the laser M Battery or battery compartment.
directly at persons or animals or indirectly off
reflective surfaces. W Important information. See manual.
W Warning
To prevent personal injury: * Warning. Laser.
• Read all safety information before you use the
Product.  Conforms to relevant Australian standards.
• Carefully read all instructions.
Conforms to requirements of European
• Use the Product only as specified, or the P Union and European Free Trade
protection supplied by the Product can be
Association.
compromised.
• Replace the batteries when the low battery Do not dispose of this product as unsorted
indicator shows to prevent incorrect
measurements.
~ municipal waste. Go to Fluke's website for
recycling information.
• Do not use the Product around explosive gas.
• Do not use the Product if it operates
incorrectly.
• Do not use and disable the Product if it is
damaged.

Safety Information
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
The term "electromagnetic compatibility" identifies that the occur in a particular installation.
Product operates smoothly in an environment where If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio
electromagnetic radiation and electrostatic discharges are or television reception, which can be determined by
present and does not cause electromagnetic interference turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
to other equipment. to try to correct the interference with one or more of these
W Warning measures:
The Product conforms to the most stringent • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
requirements of the relevant standards and • Increase the separation between the equipment and
regulations. Yet, the possibility that it causes receiver.
interference in other devices cannot be
totally excluded. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
W Caution
Never repair the Product yourself. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
FCC Statement (U.S.A Only) W Warning
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Changes or modifications not expressly
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 approved by Fluke for compliance could void
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide the user’s authority to operate the
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a equipment.
residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.

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Laser Classification Laser Class 2 Products

Integrated Distance Meter Do not stare into the laser beam or direct it towards other
people unnecessarily. Eye protection is normally afforded
The Meter produces a visible laser beam from the front of
by aversion responses including the blink reflex.
the Meter. Figure 1 shows the warning that is on the back
of the Meter. *W Warning
It is a Class 2 laser product in accordance with Do not look directly into the beam with
IEC60825-1 : 2007 “Radiation safety of laser products.” optical aids. Looking directly into the beam
with optical aids (for example, binoculars and
1 telescopes) can be hazardous.
W Caution
Looking into the laser beam may be
hazardous to the eyes.
Do not look into the laser beam. Make sure the laser is
pointed above or below eye level, particularly with fixed
installations in machines and similar setups.
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Features
Features
Table 2 is a list of features for the Meter by model.
Table 2. Model Feature Comparison

Feature 414D 419D 424D Feature 414D 419D 424D
Display Lines 2 3 4 Timer • •

Memory [1]
20 20 Display/Keypad Illumination • •
Add/Subtract • • • Keypad Lock • •
Area • • • Tripod Measurement • •
Volume • • • Compass •
Continuous Measurement • • Triangular Area •
Pythagoras Calculations 1+2 Full Full Smart Horizontal Mode (Tilt) •
Stake Out [2]
• • Height Tracking •
Multifunction Endpiece • • Room Corner Angle •
Beeper • • Handstrap • • •
[1] 419D and 424D store a maximum of 20 complete display readouts.
[2] 419D uses 1 value. 424D uses 2 values.

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Before You Start 2

This section has basic information about the batteries and
measurement reference point. It also describes the Meter
keypad and display.
Batteries
Replace the batteries when  blinks in the display.
To install or replace the batteries:
1. Remove battery compartment lid. See Figure 2.
2. Attach the handstrap.
3. Install two AAA (LR03) batteries with the correct
polarity.
Note
Do not use zinc-carbon batteries.
4. Close the battery compartment.
W Caution
To prevent corrosion, remove the batteries
before a long period of nonuse.
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Before You Start
Multifunctional Endpiece 4
The 419D and 424D Meters adapt to multiple
measurement situations with the multifunctional endpiece,
see Figure 3:
• For measurements from an edge, fold out the
endpiece (90 °) until it locks into place. See Figure 4.
• For measurements from a corner, fold out the
endpiece (90 °) until it locks into place. Push the
endpiece lightly to the right side to fold it out fully.
See Figures 3 and 5.
• A built-in sensor automatically senses the orientation
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Keypad
Figure 6 shows the location of each function button on
the keypad.
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414D 419D 424D
1 1
1
3 4
3 4
2 9
8
12
9
7 8 11
13
14
11 10
5
6 10
5
6
5
6
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 Measure/Power On  Clear/Off  Area/Volume  Triangle

 Plus (+)/Minus (-)  Reference/Change Units  Memory  Compass
 Plus (+)/Scroll Up  Area/Volume/Indirect Measurement (Pythagoras)  Timer
 Minus (-)/Scroll Down  Indirect Measurement (Pythagoras and Stake Out)  Tilt

Before You Start
Display
Figure 7 shows the readout location on the display for
each function.
7 414D 419D 424D 3
14 20 8
14 1
1 8 3 1 2 8
3 2 19 19
4
15 9
4
9
10
10 21
4
2
5 5
11
5
11 16
12 18
12
7 12
6 13 7
6
13 17
6 7
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 Battery Status  Units of Measurement  2 Result Available  Timer/Compass (424D only)
 Info  Pythagoras  Stake Out  Leveling
 Area/Volume  Memory  Tilt Angle  Triangle Area
 Measurement Reference  Circumference  Slope Distance
 Min/Max Measurement (Tracking Mode)  Wall Area  Indirect Height
 Measurement Readout  Addition/Subtraction  Ceiling Area

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Button Functions Function Buttons

This section is about how to use the buttons and identifies Push :
when a function is model-dependent. When not identified, • 1x = Area
all models include the function.
• 2x = Volume
On/Off • 3x = Pythagoras 1
Push  to turn on the Meter and laser. The display • 4x = Pythagoras 2
shows the battery symbol until you push a different
button. 419D/424D
Push  for 2 seconds to turn off the meter. Measure Button
When off, push  for 2 seconds = Continuous Laser On
Note
The Meter turns off automatically if not used in Push :
180 seconds. • 1x = Laser On
Basics • 2x = Measure
414D • 2 seconds = Tracking (min/max measurement)
Measure Button
Function Buttons
Push :
Push :
• 1x = Laser on
• 1x = Pythagoras 1
• 2x = Measure
In Pythagoras calculation mode:
• 2 seconds = Tracking (min/max measurement)
• 4x = Stake Out (419D: 1 value / 424D: 2 values)
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Push : Units of Measurement

• 1x = Area Push and hold  (414D) or  (419D/424D) for
2 seconds to toggle between the units for distance
• 2x = Volume measurements, see Table 3.
• 2 seconds = 2nd Results
Table 3. Units of Measurement
424D Only
414D  419D/424D 
Push :
• 1x = Smart Horizontal Mode 0.000 m 0.000 m
• 2x = Height Tracking 0 00″ 1/16* 0.0000 m
• 3x = Leveling 0 in 1/16 0.00 m
* Default 0.00 ft
Push :
0′00″ 1/32*
• 1x = Room Corner Angle (Triangular Area)
0.000 in
nd
• 2 seconds = 2 Results 0 in 1/32
* Default
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Timer (419D/424D) Beeper (419D/424D)

Fluke recommends that you use a time-delay for the most Push   at the same time for 2 seconds to turn on
accurate measurements at long distances. This prevents and turn off the beeper. The display shows the status as
Meter movement when you push .   or  .
To turn on the timer: Backlight (419D/424D)
1. Push  1x to turn on the 5-second timer. This is the Push   at the same time for 2 seconds to turn on
default time interval to release the laser for a and turn off the backlight. The display shows the status
measurement. as   or  .
2. Push  to increase up to 60 seconds. Keypad Lock (419D/424D)

3. Push  to decrease the seconds. To lock:
4. Push  to begin the timer. 1. Push   at the same time to lock the keypad.
The seconds until measurement (for example, 59, To unlock:

58, 57...) show as a countdown. The last 5 seconds
count down with a beep. After the last beep, the 1. Push .
Meter makes the measurement and the value shows
2. Push  within 2 seconds to unlock the keypad.
on the display.
Note
The timer is useful for all measurements.
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Compass (424D) Compass Calibration

The compass feature lets you know the view or direction Automatic Calibration
as you make measurements. This is useful indoors to set
The compass sensor continuously collects and saves
the building plans in the correct direction. It is also useful
new calibration values in 60-second intervals.
to know the correct direction when you calculate the
efficiency for a solar panel. Manual Calibration
Tips: When you turn on the compass, the Meter shows the
calibration message:
• Make sure that the endpiece is folded in.
1. For no, push . The compass uses old data that
• When you use the compass feature, the Meter shows can be inaccurate.
the calibration message. See Compass Calibration for
more information. 2. For yes, push .
• Compass arrows blink on the display if the Meter is To continue with the calibration:
tilted >20 ° end to end or >10 ° side to side. 3. Rotate the Meter 180 ° around the Z-axis. See
• When you turn on the compass, the Meter shows the Figure 8.
calibration message. See Manual Calibration for more 4. Rotate the Meter 180 ° around the X-axis.
information.
5. Rotate the Meter 180 ° around the Y-axis.
Push :
The Meter counts from 1 to 12 during calibration.
• 1x = Arrow points in north direction   shows on the display when the calibration
• 2 seconds = Arrow points in direction of Laser beam is complete.
and display shows the direction in degrees and an
alpha symbol.
W Caution
To prevent incorrect direction readouts, do
not use near magnets and magnetic devices.
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8 Magnetic Declination
Y The difference between the north geographic pole and
Z 180° the north magnetic pole is known as magnetic declination,
180° or more plainly, declination. The angle of declination is
different at different locations on the earth. The
geographic and magnetic poles are aligned so declination
is minimal. From some locations, the angle between the
two poles can be fairly large.
X
Table 4 is a list of the current angles of declination by
180°
location. For other declination values, contact your local
Geomagnetic Institute.
To set the Meter with the correct compensation for your
location:
1. Push   at the same time.
The display shows  and the current setting. The
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default value is 0 °.
2. Push  and  to change the value.
3. Push  to accept the new value.
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Table 4. Estimated Values of Magnetic Field

Declination Declination Declination
Country City in Degrees Country City in Degrees Country City in Degrees
(+E | -W) (+E | -W) (+E | -W)
Argentina Buenos Aires -7 Greenland Godthab -29 Spain Madrid -1
Australia Darwin 3 Iceland Reykjavik -15 Switzerland Zurich 1
Australia Perth -1 Italy Rome 2 Thailand Bangkok 0
Australia Sidney 12 India Mumbai 0 Ukraine Donetsk 7
Austria Vienna 3 Japan Tokyo -7 UAE Dubai 1
Brazil Brasilia -20 Kenya Nairobi 0 United Kingdom London -1
Brazil Rio de Janeiro -22 Norway Oslo 2 USA Anchorage 18
Canada, BC Vancouver 17 Panama Panama -3 USA Dallas 3
Chili Santiago de Chile 2 Russia Irkutsk -3 USA Denver 8
China Beijing -6 Russia Moscow 10 USA Honolulu 9
Egypt Cairo 3 Russia Omsk 11 USA Los Angeles 12
France Paris 0 Senegal Dakar -8 USA Miami -6
Germany Berlin 2 Singapore Singapore 0 USA New York -13
Greece Athens 3 South Africa Cape Town -24 Venezuela Caracas -11
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Clear Push :
Push : • 1x = Measure from front 
• 1x = Clear last value
• 2x = Measure from tripod screw 
• 2x = Clear all
• 3x = Measure from end 
• 2 seconds = Turn off Meter
Note
Measurements with a Tripod The tripod mode overrides other reference
Measurements with the 419D and 424D that use a tripod points. The Meter stays in the tripod mode until
must have the tripod reference set. When set,  shows on you change to a different reference point.
the display.
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Reference Point Default
The display shows the reference point for a
measurement. The default reference point is from the end
of the Meter. If the beeper is on, the Meter beeps as you
change the reference point. See Figure 9 for more
information. 1x
414D
Push  1x to change the reference point between the
front and the end of the Meter. The display shows  or .
419D/424D
The Meter automatically adjusts the reference point when 2x
you use the endpiece and  shows on the display. Auto-detect
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Measurements 10
The Meter measures the distance to a target, the area
bounded by two distances, or the volume in three Min. Max.
measurements. This manual identifies when a feature is
model-dependent. When not identified, all models include
the feature.
Single Distance Measurement
To measure distance:
1. Push  to turn on the laser. gwo08.eps
2. Push  again to make the distance measurement.

To measure:
The measurement shows on the display.
1. Push and hold  for 2 seconds.
Note
 shows on the display to confirm that the Meter is
Measurement errors can occur if you point the in tracking mode.
laser at colorless liquids, glass, Styrofoam,
semi-permeable surfaces, and high-gloss 2. Move the laser side to side, up and down on the
surfaces. The measurement time increases target area (for example, into the corner of a room).
when you point the laser at dark surfaces.
3. Push  to stop tracking mode.
A target plate is useful for long distance measurements if
the target reflectivity and illumination is a problem. The last measured value shows in the summary line.
Minimum/Maximum Tracking Note

The tracking function measures the room diagonal 419D/424D Only: The values for maximum and
(maximum value) and the horizontal distance (minimum minimum distances show in the display. The last
value) from a stable measurement point. It also can find measured value shows in the summary line.
the distance between objects. See Figure 10.
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Addition/Subtraction Area
The Meter adds and subtracts a value to a single To measure area:
distance, area, and volume measurements.
414D
414D 1. Push  1x. The  symbol appears in the display.
To add or subtract:
2. Push  to make the first measurement (for
Push : example, length).
• 1x = Add the next measurement 3. Push  again to make the second measurement
(for example, width).
• 2x = Subtract the next measurement
The result shows in the summary line.
419D/424D
To add or subtract: 419D/424D
To measure area:
1. Push  to add the next measurement to the
previous measurement. 1. Push  1x. The t symbol shows in the display.
2. Push  to subtract the next measurement from the 2. Push  to make the first measurement (for
previous measurement. example, length).
3. Do these steps again for each measurement.
3. Push  again to make the second measurement
The total measurement result is always shown in the (for example, width).
summary line with the value before in the second
line. The result shows in the summary line.
nd
4. Push  to cancel the last step. 4. Push  and hold for 2 seconds to get the 2 result
as a circumference.
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Volume 419D/424D
414D
To measure volume:
To measure volume: 1. Push  2x. The s symbol appears in the display.
1. Push  2x. The  symbol shows in the display. 2. Push  to make the first measurement (for
example, length).
2. Push  to make the first length measurement (for
example, length). 3. Push  again to make the second measurement
(for example, height).
3. Push  again to make the second length
measurement (for example, width). 4. Push  again to make the third length
measurement (for example, depth).
4. Push  again to make the third length
measurement (for example, depth). The result shows in the summary line.
The result displays in the summary line. 5. Push  x 2 seconds to show additional room
information such as ceiling/floor area, surface area of
the walls, circumference.
w Ceiling/floor area (424D)
v Wall area (419/424)
u Circumference (419D/424D)
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Note
The inclinometer senses tilts at 360 °. For tilt X
measurements, hold the Meter without a Y
transverse tilt (±10 °). Z Y
Smart Horizontal Mode (424D only) X
Z
The Smart Horizontal mode (indirect horizontal distance)
function lets you find a horizontal distance when the
line-of-sight is blocked by an object or obstacle. See
Figure 11 for more information. gwo09.eps
The tilt is continuously shown as ° or %. To change the Height Tracking (424D only)
units, push and hold   at the same time for Height tracking shows continuously on the display as the
2 seconds. The default unit is °. Meter turns on a tripod. The tilt is continuously shown in
the selected unit of measure as ° or %.
To measure:
To measure:
1. Push  1x = Smart Horizontal Mode. ` shows in
the display. 1. Push  2x = Height tracking.  shows in the
display.
2. Point laser at target.
2. Point the laser at lower target.
3. Push . The display shows all results as α (angle
), x (diagonal distance ), and y (vertical distance 3. Push .  shows in the display with the distance
). The z (horizontal distance) shows in the and angle to the lower target.
summary line. 4. Move the laser upwards to the top target. Height
4. Push  to turn off Smart Horizontal Mode. Tracking starts automatically. The display shows the
angle to the actual target and the vertical distance
from the lower target.
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5. Push  at the top target. Height Tracking stops

Leveling
and the display shows the vertical distance between
the two measured targets. See Figure 12 for more The Leveling function continuously shows the angle of the
information. Meter. From an angle of ±5 °, the Meter starts to beep. As
it gets near ±1 °, the Meter beeps faster. At ±0.3 °, the
Note Meter beeps constantly.
The minimum/maximum tracking is very helpful
To level:
for 90 ° angle measurements. See page 17 for
more information. 1. Push  3x = Leveling.  shows in the display.
12 2. Put the Meter on object to do a test for level.

h3 The angle continuously shows on the display as the
h2 object moves.
h1
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Tilt Sensor Calibration 4. Turn the Meter horizontally 180 ° on the same flat
To calibrate the tilt sensor: horizontal surface.
1. Push   at the same time for 2 seconds. 5. Push .

The display shows the instructions for the
The display shows  message and the instructions subsequent measurement.
for the first measurement. See Figure 13.
6. Put the Meter upright on a flat horizontal surface.
13 7. Push .
1 2 Sec. 2 3 4 5 The display shows the instructions for the
subsequent measurement.
8. Turn the upright Meter 180 ° on the same flat
surface.
9. Push .
180°
6 7 8 9
The display shows the calibration results as  .
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2. Put the Meter on a flat horizontal surface.

3. Push .
The display shows the instructions for the
subsequent measurement.
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Stake Out Measurement (419D/424D) 419D (1 Value)

A specific distance can be set in the Meter and used to To find stake out distances with 1 value:
mark off defined measured lengths. An example of this
application is in the construction of wooden frames. See 1. Push  4x.  shows on the display.
Figure 14 for more information. 2. Push  and  to increase and decrease the
Note value that shows in the summary line.
For best results, it is recommended to use the Note
end reference point for a stake out Hold the buttons down to increase the rate of
measurement. See page 16 for more change for the values.
information.
3. Push  to accept the value.
14 The display shows the stake out distance in the
1 1 summary line between the stake out point and the
2 2
1.012 m
Meter (rear reference).
3 0.625 m
3
0.625 m a 0.625 m a 4. Move the Meter slowly along the stake out line and
0.625 m b 0.625 m b the distance decreases on the display.
b a=b b The arrows in the display indicate in which direction
the Meter needs to be moved in order to achieve the
gwo11.eps
defined distance.
Note
It the beeper feature is on, the Meter starts to
beep at a distance of 0.1 m (4 in) from the next
stake out point. As the Meter moves near to the
stake out point, the beep changes and the
arrows do not show on the display.
5. Push  to stop the stake out function.
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424D (2 Values) 7. Move the Meter slowly along the stake out line the
You can enter two different distances (a and b) into the displayed distance decreases.
Meter and use them to mark off measured lengths, for The arrows in the display q indicate in which
example, in the construction of wooden frames. direction the Meter needs to be moved in order to
To find stake out distances with 2 values: achieve the defined distance (either a, or b).
1. Push  4x. r shows in the display. Note
It the beeper feature is on, the Meter starts to
2. Push  and  to increase and decrease the
beep at a distance of 0.1 m (4 in) from the next
values that shows on the display.
stake out point. As the Meter moves near to the
The value (a), and the intermediate line that stake out point, the beep changes and the
corresponds, blink on the display. arrows do not show on the display.
3. Push  and  to adjust the (a) value. 8. Push  to stop the stake out function.
Note
Hold the buttons down to increase the rate of
change for the values.
4. Push  to accept the (a) value.
5. Push  and  to adjust the (b) value.
6. Push  to accept the (b) value.
The display shows the stake out distance in the
summary line between the stake out point (a and
then b) and the Meter (rear reference).
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Measurements
Corner Angle Measurement (424D only) 15

The Meter calculates the angles in a triangle with 1 2 3
measurements from the three sides. As an example, use

this function with a right-angle room corner. See
Figure 15 for more information.
To make corner angle measurements:
1. Push  1x.  (room corner) shows in the display.
2. Put marks for the reference points to the right and left
(d1/d2) of the angle for measurement.
3. Push  to make a measurement of the first side of 4 5
the triangle (d1 or d2).
2 Sec.
4. Push  to make a measurement of the second
side of the triangle (d1 or d2).
gwo12.eps
5. Push  to make a measurement of the third side of
the triangle (d3). 7. Push  for 2 seconds to get the second results as
6. The result shows in the summary line as the room the angle between d1 and d2, the triangle
triangle area. circumference, and the area.
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Indirect Measurement 414D

The Meter can calculate distances with Pythagoras’ To find a vertical distance with two measurements
theorem. With this function, you can find a distance with (Pythagoras 1):
two auxiliary measurements, such as building height or
1. Push  3x.  shows on the display.
width measurements. It is helpful to use a tripod for a
height measurement that uses two or three 2. Point the laser at the first target (1). See Figure 16.
measurements. 3. Push  for the first distance (diagonal)
Note measurement.
Make sure that you use the correct sequence of 4. Point the laser at the second target (2).
measurement:
• All target points must be in a horizontal or 16
vertical plane.
• For the best results, turn the Meter about a
set point. An example of this is with the 1
endpiece fully open and the Meter on a wall.
• Make sure that the first measurement and
the measurement distance are at 90 °
2
angles.
• The minimum/maximum tracking is very
helpful for 90 ° angle measurements. See gwo13.eps
page 17 for more information. 5. Make sure that the Meter is perpendicular to the wall.
6. Push  for the second distance measurement.
The Meter shows the height in the summary line. The
distance of the second measurement shows in the
secondary line.
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Measurements
To find a total distance with three measurements 17

(Pythagoras 2):
1. Push  4x.  shows on the display.
1
2. Point the laser at the first target (1). See Figure 17.
3. Push  for the first distance (diagonal) 2
measurement.
4. Point the laser at the second target (2). 3
5. Make sure that the Meter is perpendicular to the wall.

6. Push  for the second distance. gwo14.eps
7. Point the laser at the third (3) target. As an option, use the tracking mode on one or more
targets. To use tracking mode:
8. Push  for the third distance measurement.
1. Push and hold  for 2 seconds to start tracking
The Meter shows the height in the summary line. The
mode.
distance is the total vertical height from the first to
last targets. The third measurement shows in the 2. Move the laser side to side and up and down on the
secondary line. ideal horizontal target point.
3. Push  to stop the tracking mode.
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419D/424D 7. Point the laser at the third (3) target.

To find a distance with two measurements 8. Push  for the third distance measurement.
(Pythagoras 1):
The Meter shows the result in the summary line. The
1. Push  1x.  shows on the display. measured distance to the subsequent measurement
2. Point the laser at the top point (1). See Figure 16. shows in the second line.
3. Push . To find a partial distance, see Figure 18, with three

measurements (Pythagoras 3):
4. Point the laser at the second target (2). 1. Push  3x. The laser turns on and  shows on the
5. Make sure that the Meter is perpendicular to the wall. display.
6. Push  for the second distance measurement. 2. Point at the top target (1).
The Meter shows the height in the summary line. The 18

distance of the second measurement shows in the
secondary line.
1
To find a total distance with three measurements
(Pythagoras 2): 2
1. Push  2x.  shows on the display.

3
2. Point the laser at the first target. See Figure 17.
3. Push  for the first distance (diagonal)
measurement. gwo15.eps
4. Point the laser at the second target (2). 3. Push . The Meter stores this measurement value.
5. Make sure that the Meter is perpendicular to the wall. 4. Point the laser at the second diagonal target (2).
6. Push  for the second distance. 5. Push  for the second distance measurement.
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Memory (419D/424D)
6. Make sure that the Meter is perpendicular to the wall.  and the memory ID show on the display.
7. Push  to trigger the bottom target (3) 3. Push  for 2 seconds to use the value shown in
measurement. the Summary line for further calculations.
The result is the partial vertical distance between To delete:
target 1 and target 2. The third measurement shows
in the secondary line. 1. Push  and  at the same time.
As an option, use the tracking mode on one or more The Meter deletes all the stored values in memory.
targets. To use tracking mode:
1. Push and hold  for 2 seconds to start tracking
Maintenance
mode. Maintenance and calibration is not necessary for the
Meter. To keep the Meter in good condition:
2. Move the laser side to side and up and down on the
ideal horizontal target point. • Remove dirt with a moist, soft cloth.
3. Push  to stop the tracking mode. • Do not put in water.

• Do not use aggressive detergents or solutions.
Memory (419D/424D)
You can recall a previous measurement from memory, for Disable the Meter
example, the height of a room. The Meter stores a If damaged, do not use and disable the Meter. To disable,
maximum of 20 displays. remove the batteries. See page 6 for more information.
To recall:
1. Push  1x.
2. Push  and  to move through the stored
displays.
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Message codes
Table 5 is a list of all message codes that show on the display with InFo or Error.
Table 5. Message Codes

Code Cause Remedy
156 Transverse tilt greater than 10 ° Hold the Meter without a transverse tilt.
162 Calibration mistake Make sure that the device is on a horizontal and flat surface. Do the
calibration procedure again. If the code continues, contact Fluke.
204 Calculation error Do the measurement again.
252 Temperature too high Let the Meter cool down.
253 Temperature too low Let the Meter warm up.
255 Received signal too low, Change target surface (for example, white paper).
measurement time too long
256 Received signal too high Change target surface (for example, white paper)
257 Too much background light Darken target surface.
258 Measurement outside of Correct the range.

measurement range
260 Laser beam interrupted Do the measurement again.
Error Hardware error Turn on and turn off the device 2 to 3 times. If the symbol stays on the
display, then your Meter is defective, contact Fluke.
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Specifications
Specifications
414D 419D 424D
Distance Measurement
Typical Measurement Tolerance[1] ± 2.0 mm (± 0.08 in)[3] ± 1.0 mm (± 0.04 in)[3]
Maximum Measurement Tolerance[2] ± 3.0 mm (± 0.12 in)[3] ± 2.0 mm (± 0.08 in)[3]
Range at target plate 50 m / 165 ft 80 m / 260 ft 100 m / 330 ft
Typical Range[1] 40 m / 130 ft 80 m / 260 ft

[4]
Range at unfavorable condition 35 m / 115 ft 60 m / 200 ft
Smallest unit displayed 1 mm / 1/16 in 1 mm / 1/32 in
∅ laser point at distances 6 mm @ 10 m / 30 mm @ 50 m / 60 mm @ 100 m

0.24 in @ 33 ft / 1.2 in @ 164 ft / 2.4 in @ 328 ft
Tilt measurement
Measurement tolerance to laser beam[5] no no ± 0.2 °

[5]
Measurement tolerance to case no no ± 0.2 °
Range no no 360 °
Compass accuracy no no 8 points (± 22.5 °)[6]
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414D 419D 424D
General
Laser class 2
Laser type 635 nm, <1 mW
Protection class IP40 IP54
Automatic laser off 90 seconds
Automatic power off 180 seconds
Battery life (2 x AAA) up to 3,000 measurements up to 5,000 measurements
1.5 V NEDA 24A/IEC LR03
Dimensions (H x W x L) 11.6 cm x 5.3 cm x 3.3 cm 12.7 x 5.6 x 3.3 cm
(4.6 in x 2.1 in x 1.3 in) (5.0 in x 2.2 in x 1.3 in)
Weight (with batteries) 113 g (4 oz) 153 g (5 oz) 158 g (6 oz)
Temperature range:
Storage -25 °C to +70 °C -25 °C to +70 °C
(-13 °F to +158 °F) (-13 °F to +158 °F)
Operation 0 °C to +40 °C -10 °C to +50 °C
(32 °F to +104 °F) (14 °F to +122 °F)
Calibration cycle Not applicable Not applicable Tilt and Compass
Maximum altitude 3500 m
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Maximum relative humidity 85 % at 20 °F to 120 °F (-7 °C to 50 °C)

Safety IEC/EN 61010-1:2001
IEC/EN 60825-1:2007 (Class 2)
EMC EN 55022:2010
EN 61000-4-3:2010
EN 61000-4-8:2010
[1] Applies for 100 % target reflectivity (white painted wall), low background illumination, 25 °C.
[2] Applies for 10 to 500 % target reflectivity, high background illumination, -10 °C to +50 °C.
[3] Tolerances apply from 0.05 m to 10 m with a confidence level of 95 %. The maximum tolerance may deteriorate to 0.15 mm/m between 10 m to 30 m
and to 0.2 mm/m for distances above 30 m.
[4] Applies for 100 % target reflectivity, background illumination ~ 30,000 lux.
[5] After user calibration. Additional angle related deviation of ±0.01 ° per degree up to ±45 ° in each quadrant. Applies at room temperature. For the whole
operating temperature range the maximum deviation increases by ±0.1 °.
[6] After calibration. Do not use the compass for navigation.
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Table Title Page

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Safety Information Table 1 is a list of symbols used on the Product and in

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Laser Classification Laser Class 2 Products

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Table 2. Model Feature Comparison

Display Lines 2 3 4 Timer • •

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Before You Start 2

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 Measure/Power On  Clear/Off  Area/Volume  Triangle

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Button Functions Function Buttons

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Push : Units of Measurement

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Timer (419D/424D) Beeper (419D/424D)

2. Push  to increase up to 60 seconds. Keypad Lock (419D/424D)

The seconds until measurement (for example, 59, To unlock:

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Compass (424D) Compass Calibration

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Table 4. Estimated Values of Magnetic Field

Argentina Buenos Aires -7 Greenland Godthab -29 Spain Madrid -1

Australia Darwin 3 Iceland Reykjavik -15 Switzerland Zurich 1

Australia Perth -1 Italy Rome 2 Thailand Bangkok 0

Australia Sidney 12 India Mumbai 0 Ukraine Donetsk 7

Austria Vienna 3 Japan Tokyo -7 UAE Dubai 1

Brazil Brasilia -20 Kenya Nairobi 0 United Kingdom London -1

Brazil Rio de Janeiro -22 Norway Oslo 2 USA Anchorage 18

Canada, BC Vancouver 17 Panama Panama -3 USA Dallas 3

Chili Santiago de Chile 2 Russia Irkutsk -3 USA Denver 8

China Beijing -6 Russia Moscow 10 USA Honolulu 9

Egypt Cairo 3 Russia Omsk 11 USA Los Angeles 12

France Paris 0 Senegal Dakar -8 USA Miami -6

Germany Berlin 2 Singapore Singapore 0 USA New York -13

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2. Push  again to make the distance measurement.

Minimum/Maximum Tracking Note

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Tilt (424D only) 11

transverse tilt (±10 °). Z Y

Smart Horizontal Mode (424D only) X

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5. Push  at the top target. Height Tracking stops

12 2. Put the Meter on object to do a test for level.