This blog contains DISTO error codes for all models. If your error code is unlisted or if you are unable to resolve using the corrective methods below, please contact your dealer for more information.

Error 156: The transverse tilt is greater than +/- 10°
To resolve: Hold the instrument without any transverse tilt

Error 162: Calibration mistake
To resolve: Make sure the device is placed on an absolutely horizontal and flat surface. Repeat the calibration procedure. If the message still occurs, contact the dealer 

Error 204: Calculation error
To resolve: Repeat measurements, make sure to follow the sequence according to the manual

Error 205: S910 memory full
To resolve: Delete memory

Error 220 & 224: Hardware error
To resolve: If the message continuously appears, contact the dealer for service

Error 240 & 245: Data transfer error
To resolve: Re-connect device with computer and repeat procedure

Error 252: Temperature too high
To resolve: Let device cool down

Error 253: Temperature too low
To resolve: Let device warm up

Error 254: Battery voltage too low for measurements
To resolve: Change batteries

Error 255: Received signal too weak, measuring time too long
To resolve: Change target surface (i.e. white paper)

Error 256: Received signal too high
To resolve: Change target surface (i.e. white paper)

Error 257: Too much background light
To resolve: Shadow target area

Error 258: Measuring outside of measuring range
To resolve: Correct range

Error 260: Laser beam interrupt
To resolve: Repeat measurement

Error 284: Laser defect
To resolve: If message continuously appears, contact the dealer for service

Error 288-294: Hardware error
To resolve: If message continuously appears, contact the dealer for service

Error 300: Smart base not folded out
To resolve: Fold out Smart Base

Error 301: Device was moved, levelling not valid anymore
To resolve: Perform levelling again. Levelling with invalid levelling is possible, but it will affect the accuracy

Error 302: S910 "Point data transmission" is selected, but WLAN is off
To resolve: Switch on WLAN

Error 303 - 306: Error with Leica DST 360 Adapter
To resolve: Repeat procedure and if message still occurs, contact your dealer

Error 340: WLAN: Data transfer error
To resolve: Repeat procedure

Error 341: Authentication error
To resolve: Use correct password

Error >1000: Hardware error
To resolve: If message continuously appears, contact the dealer for service

Error 14041: Smart Base defect
To resolve: If message continuously appears, contact the dealer for service

If your error code is unlisted, please contact us.