Fluke 416D Laser Distance Meter
The compact and handy Fluke laser distance meters were designed for indoor and limited outdoor applications. Both models are simple to operate, with the Fluke durability and quality you expect. And, with shortcut keys for addition, subtraction, area, and volume, measurements could not be simpler.
The extra bright laser is clearly visible so you can always see your targeting point even if the target object is in a hard-to-reach spot, or a long distance away. These units have a large LCD screen and buttons positioned for one-handed measurements.
Why use a Distance Meter?
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Reduce measuring time – Instant measurements with the touch of a button.
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Quickly measure long distances – Measure up to 60 m (200 ft), easier, and more accurately than with a tape measure.
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Increase measuring accuracy – Get accuracy up to 1.5 mm (1/16 in), eliminating any guesswork.
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One-person measuring – With a laser, there is no need for a second person.
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One-handed operation – Laser measuring devices are easily operated with one hand.
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Safety – A laser measuring device allows you to measure areas you may not be able to safely access.
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Obtain difficult measurements – Easily measure inside a false ceiling.
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Determine square footage and volume – Automatic calculation of area (square footage) and volume, with the touch of a button.
Features:
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Reduction of estimation errors, saving both time and money
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The most advanced laser technology for distance measurement
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Instant measurement with one-button operation
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Easy targeting with bright laser
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Quick calculation of area (square footage) and volume
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Easy addition and subtraction of measurements
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Improved battery life from automatic shut-off feature
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Pythagoras calculation for determining distance indirectly from two other measurements
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Ability to view more data with backlit, three-line display
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Ability to measure up to 60 m (200 ft) with increased accuracy of up to 1.5 mm (0.06 in)
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Full Pythagoras function (determine distance indirectly via two or three other measurements)
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Audible activation and shut down notification
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Storage of the last ten measurements for quick recall of distance
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Minimum and Maximum function
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Strong environmental protection with IP54 (water spray and dust proof) sealing
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Pouch with Fluke logo
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Two-year warranty
Specifications:
Includes:
101 Applications for Laser Distance Meters
Facilities: Layout
1. Provide accurate estimates for bidding out work (HVAC, electrical, cable, maintenance). Measure distances, area, and/or volume.
2. Measure height or width of buildings¹ and other objects, by triangulation if needed.
3. Verify CAD drawings for asbuilts and design drawings.
4. Determine how square a room or object really is, or whether the sides are completely
parallel. Automatically calculate square footage. Measuring long conduit runs.
5. Lay out parking lots.
6. Verify that new construction satisfies usage requirements.
7. Determine footprint of equipment or office cubicles to be installed, to aid in layout.
8. Create as-built building dimensions where no blueprints are provided.
9. Calculate total internal floor space/volume of a room or building.
10. Measure distances over areas where obstacles in the way disallow the use of measuring tapes or wheels.
Facilities: Cranes
11. Measure distances on roof¹ to quote on crane lift needed for rooftop equipment replacement.
12. Measure ceiling height to determine equipment needed for access.
13. Quickly calculate length of wire rope needed for cranes.
14. Set up collision detection for cranes without pulling tape and using two people and two aerial lifts.
15. Measure spans on runways for cranes.
Facilities: Safety
16. Measure distances (including ceiling heights) to install emergency lighting, sprinklers, and fire extinguishers to code.
17. Determine accurate room dimensions to ensure correct chemical concentration for Clean Agent Fire Suppression system.
18. Measure distances from machines for safety equipment (fire extinguishers, fire blankets, etc.).
19. Measure water levels in fire suppression tanks.
Facilities: Other
20. Use in setting up floor supports in large communication rooms.
21. Measure room dimensions to calculate how much paint is needed.
22. Measure room dimensions to calculate how much floor covering is needed.
23. Measure height for appropriate ladder selection.
24. Document location of standing water or leaks found with a thermal (IR) imager or infrared thermometer.
Electrical: Cable
25. Measure distances for linear length of wire or cable runs.
26. Measure distances for linear feet/meters of conduit needed for new installations.
27. Measure height of high voltage lines to meet clearance requirements.
28. Calculate total length needed in setting up wire assemblies and harnesses.
29. Measure distances to calculate voltage drops (in power supply).
30. Measure depth, distance of underground conduit¹.
31. Determine length of wire available on hand.
32. Measure distances of underground cable¹from various landmarks or obstacles/ known hazards.
33. When locating underground cable with a transmitter/sensor tool combo, trace down cable and shoot back with distance meter.¹
34. Locate underground cable faults1 using the A-frame method. Tell the exact distance of fault from starting point without tape measure or trundle wheel.
Electrical: Ceiling/Floor
35. Measure distances to objects within hard-to-reach drop ceilings to determine overhead cable runs, line of sight.
36. Measure ceiling height and square feet/meters to determine rod lengths for drop ceiling installation and lighting fixtures.
37. Measure distance under subfloors or structures for networking or other cable installations.
Electrical: Safety
38. Measure distances from power system devices (transformers, etc.) for electrical safety/arc flash protection and power studies.
Electrical: Other
39. Measure disconnect placement for spas and pools.
40. Measure distances between electrical service poles.
41. Ascertain distance around walls for proper receptacle placement per code.
42. Decide where to place power drops/connections to the power supply in manufacturing floor layouts.
43. Measure electrical room square feet/meters for regulation verification.
Industrial Maintenance: Conveyors
44. Determine conveyor belt length (for/at installation).
45. Calculate conveyor belt capacity, based on length.
Industrial Maintenance: Layout
46. Measure distance between machines to estimate heat loading.
47. Determine equipment ventilation requirements (mass air flow).
Industrial Maintenance: Tanks
48. Check tank level² and verify accuracy of tank level transmitters.
49. Measure water level at power plant water intake.
Industrial Maintenance: Other
50. Check calibration of automated product shuttle distance sensors.
51. Align large welding fixtures.
52. Determine the volume of industrial ovens used in powder coating, etc.
HVAC
53. Measure roof height1 to determine flue lengths.
54. Calculate duct lengths for static pressure drop on long runs.
55. Determine rise or drop over distance, for pipe drainage.
56. Measure distances for duct runs for installation or replacement.
57. Determine room volume for cooling, air flow/exchange requirements, sizing equipments.
58. Determine duct run type (size, for volume requirements).
59. Size ducts for traversals.
60. Measure distances for air handler spacing.
Plumbing
61. Determine distance between pumps and distance the pump needs to push liquid, to determine pump and/or motor size.
62. Determine distance for pump lines and piping runs, especially when measuring pipe lengths behind existing walls.
63. Measure distances between tower drives for water pressure calculations in irrigation.
64. Measure the size of a yard to figure out sprinkler heads required.
65. Measure condensation lines for installation/repair.
Construction
66. Find horizontal lengths (overhead) for determining rain gutter¹ length.
67. Measure distances from roads¹ and property lines to comply with local building codes.
68. Determine amounts of structural materials (studs, plywood) needed for construction.
69. Determine insulation requirements (volume needed).
70. Determine offsets needed for septic systems.¹
71. Determine trench, hole depth.¹
72. Determine amount of sheetrock to cover surfaces.
Lighting
73. Find center point of ceiling and other key locations for fan/lighting installation.
74. Determine light/lumen requirements based on ceiling height, compared to elevations of suspended lighting fixtures.
75. Determine the number of power supplies needed in temporary LED lighting applications.
76. Determine distance from power supplies for LED and low-voltage lighting and other electronic loads.
77. Determine length to access light fixtures in high ceilings for maintenance.
IT
78. Determine network equipment spacing in communication rooms.
79. Measure reach and distance between wireless network elements for IT installation technicians.
Towers
80. Estimate guy-cable lengths for cell towers.¹
81. Set earth grounds for cell tower; measure distance from ground when conducting earth-ground 3-pole fall of potential tests and soil resistivity tests.¹
82. Determine safe distance from microwave transmitters on cell towers.¹
83. Measure height of equipment on utility poles in surveying for cell tower sites.¹
84. Measure heights of lines and brackets on transmission towers for maintenance.¹
Solar
85. Measure roof width and peak height¹ to calculate roof pitch in estimating output of solar panels.
86. Determine roof area1 for solar panel size estimates.
87. Document location of shading analysis¹ for ground-mounted PV (photo voltaic) array.
Automotive
88. Calibrate on-board distance, parking, and warning systems.
89. Set up a stopping distance course for training/demonstration and brake tests.
90. Check for vehicle oversize load clearances.
Video, Audio, and Theatre
91. Measure distances for camera lens selection, focus and zoom settings.
92. Figure length for video and camera cable compensation calculations.
93. Measure height of video projector and screen for calculation of lumens and for pixel per inch/quality of projection.
94. When evaluating a room or new system design, calculate viewing angles, and audiobased predicted coverage maps.
95. Measure the height of a lighting pipe to raise theatrical lighting trusses to specific heights above the stage or the seats.
Biomed
96. Verify source-to-image distances when servicing X-ray equipment.
97. Verify discrete medical equipment distance requirements are met when systems are installed.
Other
98. Check distance from objects for setting thermal imager ranges and determining distance to spot accuracy on infrared thermometers.
99. Determine distance between surveillance cameras and subjects to get desired coverage.
100. Measure from a target to the optical micrometer mounted on an alignment telescope for setups in a calibration lab.
101. Continuously measure automated moving equipment to verify correct location.
¹ Laser measurement outdoors can be compromised by direct sunlight.
² Do not use laser measurement tools in the proximity of flammable materials.