Laser measures: quick reference guide

This quick reference guide is for internal use only by employees of the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC). If a lost device is found, please contact MPAC’s Customer Care Centre at 1-866-296-6722, Monday to Friday, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET.  

MPAC’s laser measure device is the Leica Disto™ X4 (the “device”) and is used to capture accurate property measurements. The device is easy to use, lightweight, portable, accurate and efficient. This quick reference guide includes information on some of the most common inquiries regarding the device. Employees looking for more information on the device can visit myMPAC or contact their designated VCR Subject Matter Expert. 

Laser measure device Laser measure device

  1. Display 
  2. ON / Measure 
  3. Clear / OFF 
  4. Zoom / Navigate Up 
  5. Add / Navigate Left 
  6. Enter / Equals 
  7. Selection Keys
    A. Select / Favourite (MPAC pre-set to Three point measurement function)
    B. Select / Favourite (MPAC pre-set to Single point measurement function) 
  8. Functions
  9. Subtract / Navigate Right
  10. Measuring Reference / Navigate Down
  1. Press the FUNC (8) button. 
  2. Press the left button (7A) button to go to the settings Settings menu.
  3. Navigate to the brightness icon and press the = (6) button to go into the brightness setting.
  4. Adjust the brightness level by pressing up (4) or down (10). 6 is the brightest, 1 is the darkest.
  5. Press the right button (7B) button to confirm. 

  1. Press the FUNC (8) button. 
  2. Press the left button (7A) button to go to the settings Settings menu.
  3. Navigate to the unit icon on page 1 and press the = (6) button to go into distance units menu. 
  4. Navigate to the second page and select 0.00ft unit (MPAC’s unit of measurement). 
  5. Press the right button (7B) button to confirm.

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The device has an integrated pointfinder or viewfinder. Use the pointfinder when you are unable to see the red laser dot due to sunlight. The device measures in the middle of the cross hair, even if the laser dot is not visible.

Press the viewfinder (4) button once for 2x zoom, twice for 4x zoom and thrice to return to 1x zoom. 

viewfinder

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  1. Press the FUNC (8) button. 
  2. Press the left button (7A) button to go to the settings Settings menu.
  3. Navigate to the calibration icon on the second page and press the = (6) button to go into calibration menu. 
  4. Lay the device down (horizontal) on a flat surface. Press the red ON DIST button to start calibration and rotate the device 180º. Press the red ON DIST button again. 
  5. Stand the device up (vertical) on a flat surface. Press the red ON DIST button to start calibration and rotate the device 180º. Press the red ON DIST button again. 
  6. Once calibration is complete, you'll see a check icon on the screen. 
  1. Press the FUNC (8) button. 
  2. Press the left button (7A) button to go to the settings Settings menu.
  3. Navigate to the star ☆ icon on page 1 and press the = (6) button to go into favourites menu. 
  4. Navigate to the function you want to set as a favourite and press the = (6) button to select it. 
  5. Press either the left button (7A) button or the right button (7B) button to assign your favourite to that function. 

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The device has two main functions: 1) Single point measurement and 2) Three point measurement. 

functions

Three point measurement function tips:

  • Point at all three targets on the same level by using the same row of the brick or vinyl siding.
  • Position/ stand at the centre/ middle of the wall.
  • The device must be anchored to your chest or abdomen. Do not swing your arms.
  • Make sure the angle displayed on the top right of the screen is close to zero.

Code

Cause

Correction
156

Transverse tilt greater than 10°

Ensure device is horizontal and flat. Re-measure.

162

Calibration error

Ensure device is horizontal and flat. Re-calibrate.

204

Calculation error

Repeat measurement

252

Temp too high

Let device cool down

253

Temp to low

Warm device up

255

Signal too weak

Change target surface (i.e. white paper)

256

Signal too high

Change target surface (i.e. white paper)

257

Too much background light

Shadow target area

260

Laser beam interrupted

Repeat measurement

301

Device was moved

Level device and measure again