[T1R] Modes

The T1R is a hybrid measuring tool with three distinct modes. Which one you are in changes how the tool captures a measurement and how the screen looks, so the display itself tells you where you are at a glance.

Digital Tape Measure

This is the default mode when the tool powers on. It measures up to 16 ft (4.8 m) with an accuracy of ±1/32". A grey background with black text tells you the T1R is in this mode.

1. Press any button to turn on the tool.
2. Pull the tape to the desired length.
3. Press Capture to save the measurement.

Laser Distance Measure

The second mode extends your range to 165 ft (50.29 m) with an accuracy of ±1/16" (1.58 mm). A black background with grey text indicates the tool is in this mode.

1. Press and hold the Laser Toggle until the Home Screen inverts to black.
2. The T1R will show dashing. Press Capture to start measuring.
3. Optionally, long press Capture to switch between single and continuous measuring.
4. Press Capture again to save the measurement.

In this mode, measurements are taken from the back of the tool by default, though you can change this. A bracket icon on the right side of the screen shows when the T1R is measuring from the Measure Back reference surface. See [T1R] Where is the T1R Measuring From? for the full set of reference surfaces.

Seeing dashes on the screen is normal and does not indicate a fault. See [T1R] Dashing on Screen for what dashing means and how to clear it.

Digital Level

The third mode uses the tool's built-in sensors to report orientation and angle, accurate to within ±0.2°. It is designed for checking that surfaces, layouts, and installations sit true.

1. Press Menu to bring up the Menu.
2. Using the arrows, highlight the Level menu.
3. Press Confirm to enter the Level menu.
4. Using the arrows, highlight the Level Mode you want.
5. Press Confirm to enter the selection.

A single axis level stays visible on the Home Screen at all times, so you get a live level reading while measuring without switching modes. See [T1R] Level Functions for the four available level modes.