Cosmo Mini - Rangefinder ADA - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Laser Rangefinder
Model	Cosmo Mini
Brand	ADA
Measurement Range	0.05 – 50 m
Measurement Accuracy	±2 mm
Units	m, ft, in
Laser Class	Class 2 (IEC 60825-1)
Display	LCD with backlight, 4 lines
Power Supply	2 × AAA batteries (1.5V)
Auto Power Off	After 3 minutes of inactivity
Functions	Single distance, continuous, area, volume, indirect (Pythagoras), memory last 10 values
Dimensions (L × W × H)	115 × 48 × 28 mm
Weight	120 g (without batteries)
Protection Rating	IP54 (dust and splash resistant)
Operating Temperature	0°C to 40°C
Storage Temperature	-20°C to 60°C
Material	ABS plastic
Included Accessories	Pouch, wrist strap, batteries, user manual
Maintenance	Clean lens with soft dry cloth; do not use solvents
Safety	Do not point laser at eyes; Class 2 laser product
Repairability	Not user-serviceable; contact ADA support for repairs

Frequently Asked Questions - Cosmo Mini ADA

How do I change the batteries?

Open the battery compartment cover on the bottom of the device, remove old batteries, and insert two new AAA batteries with correct polarity. Close the cover securely.

What is the maximum measurement distance?

The Cosmo Mini can measure distances from 0.05 m to 50 m. For best results, use a reflective target at longer ranges.

How accurate is the rangefinder?

The accuracy is ±2 mm under ideal conditions. Factors like ambient light, texture of the target, and temperature can affect precision.

How do I measure area or volume?

Press the MODE button to cycle through functions. For area, measure length and width; the device calculates area automatically. For volume, measure length, width, and height. Refer to the user manual for step-by-step instructions.

What should I do if the device does not turn on?

Check the batteries: ensure they are inserted correctly and have enough charge. Replace them if needed. If the problem persists, contact ADA support.

How do I clean the lens?

Use a soft, dry cloth to gently wipe the lens. Do not use water, solvents, or abrasive materials, as they may damage the lens coating.

Is the laser safe for eyes?

The device uses a Class 2 laser, which is safe for accidental exposure. However, do not intentionally stare into the beam or point it at others' eyes.

Can I use the rangefinder in the rain?

The Cosmo Mini has an IP54 rating, meaning it is protected against dust and splashing water. Avoid prolonged exposure to heavy rain or submersion.

How do I store the device when not in use?

Store in a dry place at temperatures between -20°C and 60°C. Remove batteries if storing for more than a month to prevent leakage. Keep in the provided pouch.

What does an error code 'E01' mean?

Error codes are displayed when a measurement fails. 'E01' typically indicates a weak signal or the target is out of range. Try measuring a more reflective surface or checking for obstructions. Consult the manual for a full list of error codes.

USER MANUAL Cosmo Mini ADA

MEASUREMENT FOUNDATION

Operating manual

Laser distance meter

Model: COSMO MINI

Manufacturer: ADAINSTRUMENTS

Address: WWW.ADAINSTRUMENTS.COM

2

COSMO MINI

Table of contents

1. Safety Instructions ..... 4
2. Start up 5
3. Menu functions ..... 7
4. Measurements....8
5. Functions 9
6. Message codes ..... 11
7. Technical data 13
8. Measuring conditions . 15
   9.Warranty 18
9. Exceptions from responsibility. 18
   Appendix 1 - "Warranty card"

INSTRUMENTS

COSMO MINI

3

Congratulations on the purchase of laser distance meter ADA COSMO MINI!

Permitted use

- Measuring distances

· Computing functions, e.g. areas, volumes, Pythagorean calculation

The safety regulations and instructions along with the operating manual should be read carefully before initial operation. The person responsible for the instrument must ensure that equipment is used in accordance with the instructions. This person is also accountable for the deployment of personnel and for their training and for the safety of the equipment when in use.

4

COSMO MINI

SAFETY INSTRUCTION

Prohibited use

Please follow up instructions given in operating manual.

Do not use instrument in explosive environment (filling station, gas equipment, chemical production and so on).

Do not remove warning labels or safety instructions.

Do not open instrument housing, do not change it's construction or modification.

Do not stare at beam. Laser beam can lead to eye injury (even from greater distances).

Do not aim laser beam at persons or animals.

Opening of the equipment by using tools (screwdrivers, etc.), as far as not specifically permitted for certain cases. Inadequate safety precautions at the surveying site (e.g. when measuring on the roads, construction sites and so on).

Use the instrument in the places where it could be dangerous: on the air transport, near manufacturers, production facilities, in the places where the work of laser distance meter can lead to the harmful effects on people or animals.

COSMO MINI

Laser classification

The instrument is a laser class 2 laser product with power < 1 mW and wavelength 635 nm. Laser is safety in ordinary conditions of usage.

START UP

Keypad

1) ON / Measure / Continuous measurements
2) Area / Volume / Pythagorean measure / Reference setting
3) Clear / OFF

6

COSMO MINI

Display

1) Laser ON
2) Reference (front/rear)
3) Area / volume/ Pythagorean
4) Main line 1
5) Line 2
6) Units
7) Battery level

COSMO MINI

7

Inserting / Replacing Batteries

Remove the battery cover, insert the battery correctly. Pay attention to correct polarity.

Close the battery compartment.

Replace the battery when symbol constantly blinks in the display.

Batteries should be removed in case of danger of corrosion, if the device will not be used for a long time.

MENU FUNCTIONS

Swtich on and off

Press the button (1) to switch on the instrument and laser.

The device also switches off automatically after 3 minutes of inactivity i.e. no key is pressed within that interval.

To switch off the instrument press and hold button (3) for about 2 sec.

8

COSMO MINI

Clear-Key

Cancel the last action. Press button (3).

Reference setting

Default reference setting is from the rear of the device. Press and hold button (2) for more than 2 sec to set the reference: the front or the rear. You will see the reference symbol (2) on the display.

Selecting Units

Instrument is switched ON. Press and hold button (1) for 8 sec. Selected unit will be shown on the display (ft/m). When you switch ON the instrument again DO NOT press and hold button (1) for 8 sec if you don't want to change the units of measurement.

MEASUREMENTS

Single distance measurement

Press and hold button (1) for 2 sec to activate the laser. When in continuous laser mode, press this button to trigger the distance measurement directly. The instrument will give acoustical signal. The result is displayed immediately.

COSMO MINI

9

Continuous Measurement

Press and hold the button (1) for about 2 seconds to start continuous measuring.

FUNCTIONS

Area

Press the button (2) once. The symbol “area” is displayed. Press button (1) to take the first measurement (for example, length). Measured value is displayed in the second line.

Press button (1) to take the second measurement (for example, width). Measured value is displayed in the second line. The result of measured area is displayed in the first line.

Volume

For volume measurements, press button (2) twice until the indicator for volume measurement appears on the display.

Press button (1) to take the first measurement (for example, length). Measured value is displayed in the second line.

Press button (1) to take the second measurement (for example, width). Measured value is displayed in the

10

COSMO MINI

second line.

Press button (1) to take the third measurement (for example, height). Measured value is displayed in the second line. The volume value will be displayed in the first line.

Indirect measurement

Pythagorean measurement is used in the condition that the objective needing to be measured is covered or has no effective reflecting surface and can't be measured directly.

Make sure you adhere to the prescribed sequence of measurement:

All target points must be in a horizontal or vertical plane.

The best results are achieved when the instrument is rotated about a fixed point (e.g. with the positioning bracket fully folded out and the instrument placed on a wall).

Be sure that the first measurement and distance are measured at right angles.

Indirect measurement – determining a distance using 2 auxiliary measurements

This function is used when height and distance can't be measured directly.

Press button (2) 3 times. The symbol "triangle" is displayed. The distance to be measured is blinking in

COSMO MINI

the symbol triangle. Press button (1) to take distance measuring (hypothenuse of triangle). The result is displayed in the second line. This measurement can be taken in the indirect measurement function. Press and hold button (1) for 2 sec. After second pressure of the button (1) value is fixed.

The second distance to be measured is blinking in the symbol triangle. Press button (1) to take distance measuring. There is a right angle between laser beam and the length you need to measure. The result of the measurement is displayed in the second line. The result of the function is displayed in the first line.

MESSAGE CODES

All message codes are displayed with either "Info". Following mistakes can be corrected.

INFO CAUSE REMEDY
204	Data overflow Repeat procedure
205	Measurement range transfinite Use the meter in distance allowed

COSMO MINI

252	Temperature too high Let device	cool down
253	Temperature too low Warm device	up
255	Receiver signal is too weak Measure	target point with stronger reflector
256	Received signal too strong Measure	target point with weaker reflector
206	Pythagorean measurement violation	Re-measure and ensure the hypotenuse is greater than right angle edge
258	Initialization error Switch on – off	the instrument

INSTRUMENTS

COSMO MINI

TECHNICAL DATA

Range, without target, m 0.05 to 30
Accuracy, mm ±2*
Smallest unit displayed 1 mm
Laser class 2
Laser type 635 nm, <1 mW
IP rating IP 54
Automatic switch off 3 minutes of inactivity
Battery life, 2 x AAA >5000 measurements

14

COSMO MINI

Dimensions, mm 108x38x29
Weight 120 g
Temperature range:StorageOperating	-25° to +70°-10° to +50°

* In favourable conditions (good target surface properties, room temperature).

Maximum deviation occurs under unfavorable conditions such as bright sunlight or when measuring to poorly reflecting or very rough surfaces.

INSTRUMENTS

COSMO MINI

MEASURING CONDITIONS

Measuring range

The range is limited to 30 m. At night, at dusk and when the target is shadowed the measuring range without target plate is increased. Use a target plate to increase the measurement range during daylight or if the target has a bad reflection.

Measuring Surfaces

Measuring errors can occur when measuring toward colorless liquids (e.g. water) or dust free glass, styrofoam or similar semi-permeable surfaces. Aiming at high gloss surfaces deflects the laser beam and measurement errors can occur. Against non-reflective and dark surfaces the measuring time can be increased.

16

COSMO MINI

PRECAUTIONS

Please, handle the instrument with care. Avoid viabrations, hits, water, effect of heat. During transportation put the instrument into the soft bag.

Note: the instrument should be dry!

Care and cleaning

Do not immerse the instrument in water. Wipe off dirt with a damp, soft cloth. Do not use aggressive cleaning agents or solutions.

Specific reasons for erroneous measuring results

• Measurements through glass or plastic windows;
• Dirty laser emitting window;
• After instrument has been dropped or hit. Please check the accuracy;

COSMO MINI

• Large fluctuation of temperature: if instrument will be used in cold areas after it has been stored in warm areas (or the other way round) please wait some minutes before carrying out measurements;
• Against non-reflective and dark surfaces, colorless surfaces and so on.

Electromagnetic acceptability (EMC)

It cannot be completely excluded that this instrument will disturb other instruments (e.g. navigation systems); will be disturbed by other instruments (e.g. intensive electromagnetic radiation nearby industrial facilities or radio transmitters).

Laser classification

ADA COSMO MINI projects visible laser beam from the front part of the instrument. The instrument is a laser class 2 laser product according to DIN IEC 6082 5-1:2007. It is allowed to use unit following further safety precautions (see operating manual).

WARRANTY

This product is warranted by the manufacturer to the original purchaser to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use for a period of two (2) years from the date of purchase.

During the warranty period, and upon proof of purchase, the product will be repaired or replaced (with the same or similar model at manufactures option), without charge for either parts of labour. In case of a defect please contact the dealer where you originally purchased this product.

The warranty will not apply to this product if it has been misused, abused or altered. Withiut limiting the foregoing, leakage of the battery, bending or dropping the unit are presumed to be defects resulting from misuse or abuse.

EXCEPTIONS FROM RESPONSIBILITY

The user of this product is expected to follow the instructions given in operators' manual.

Although all instruments left our warehouse in perfect condition and adjustment the user is expected to carry out periodic checks of the product's accuracy and general performance.

COSMO MINI

The manufacturer, or its representatives, assumes no responsibility of results of a faulty or intentional usage or misuse including any direct, indirect, consequential damage, and loss of profits.

The manufacturer, or its representatives, assumes no responsibility for consequential damage, and loss of profits by any disaster (earthquake, storm, flood ...), fire, accident, or an act of a third party and/or a usage in other than usual conditions.

The manufacturer, or its representatives, assumes no responsibility for any damage, and loss of profits due to a change of data, loss of data and interruption of business etc., caused by using the product or an unusable product.

The manufacturer, or its representatives, assumes no responsibility for any damage, and loss of profits caused by usage other thsn explained in the users' manual.

The manufacturer, or its representatives, assumes no responsibility for damage caused by wrong movement or action due to connecting with other products.

WARRANTY CARD

Name and model of the product

Serial number ____ date of sale ____

Name of commercial organization ____ stamp of commercial organization

Warranty period for the instrument exploitation is 24 months after the date of original retail purchase.

During this warranty period the owner of the product has the right for free repair of his instrument in case of manufacturing defects.

Warranty is valid only with original warranty card, fully and clear filled (stamp or mark of the seller is obligatory).

Technical examination of instruments for fault identification which is under the warranty, is made only in the authorized service center.

In no event shall manufacturer be liable before the client for direct or consequential damages, loss of profit or any other damage which occur in the result of the instrument outage.

The product is received in the state of operability, without any visible damages, in full completeness. It is tested in my presence. I have no complaints to the product quality. I am familiar with the conditions of warranty service and I agree.

Purchaser signature

Before operating you should read service instruction!

If you have any questions about the warranty service and technical support contact seller of this product

WARRANTY DOESN'T EXTEND TO FOLLOWING CASES:

1. If the standard or serial product number will be changed, erased, removed or wil be unreadable.
2. Periodic maintenance, repair or changing parts as a result of their normal runout.
3. All adaptations and modifications with the purpose of improvement and expansion of normal sphere of product application, mentioned in the service instruction, without tentative written agreement of the expert provider.
4. Service by anyone other than an authorized service center.
5. Damage to products or parts caused by misuse, including, without limitation, misapplication or negligence of the terms of service instruction.
6. Power supply units, chargers, accessories, wearing parts.
7. Products, damaged from mishandling, faulty adjustment, maintenance with low-quality and non-standard materials, presence of any liquids and foreign objects inside the product.
8. Acts of God and/or actions of third persons.
9. In case of unwarranted repair till the end of warranty period because of damages during the operation of the product, it's transportation and storing, warranty doesn't resume.

INSTRUMENTS

www.adainstruments.com

MEASUREMENT FOUNDATION

INSTRUMENTS

COSMO MINI

Дисплей