Close-up of the control panel for the Stabila Electronic IP65

How To Calibrate a Stabila Smart Level

Calibrating your Stabila Smart Level is the first and most important step for accurate measurements. Here’s how to properly calibrate your electronic module:

Step 1: Power On and Access Calibration Mode

Power On: Press the power button to turn on your Stabila Smart Level.
Access Calibration Mode: Press the "CAL" button to enter calibration mode.

Step 2: Basic Calibration

For Wall Gripping End Caps

Positioning: Press your level against a solid vertical surface, utilizing the patented wall-gripping end caps.
Bubble Alignment: Adjust the level until the bubble on the horizontal vial is precisely centered between the indicator rings.
Calibration Trigger: While holding the level against the wall, press the "CAL" button once and then again.
Measurement Lock: Hold still for approximately 4 seconds as the module takes 128 measurements and locks in the new calibration.
The LCD screen will display "RDY," and the module will beep, indicating successful calibration.

Advanced Calibration: 4-Point Calibration

Initiate 4-Point Calibration: Press "CAL" and "MODE" simultaneously to enter 4-Point calibration.
Position Calibration: Follow the blinking square on the screen to calibrate each of the four positions. Adjust the vial as needed.
Stability During Calibration: Avoid moving or shaking the instrument during calibration to prevent measuring errors.

Step 3: Sound Function

Diagram showing stabila smart level buttons and their uses

Enable Sound: Press the "<" button to enable the sound function.
Auditory Guidance: The level will emit a beeping tone as you approach the level or plumb.
Achieving Level or Plumb: Achieve level or plumb, and the module will emit a solid tone.
Guidance Without Looking: Use the sound to guide you without looking at the LCD.

Step 4: Mode Selection

Switching Dimensions: Use the "MODE" button to switch between measurement dimensions.
Dimension Indication: The upper right corner of the screen indicates the current mode.

Step 5: Reference Function

Setting "0" Angle or Slope: Use the "REF" button to make any angle or slope "0" for quick and consistent measurements.
Reference Mode: Digits on the screen will blink continuously to indicate the measurement is no longer at zero level.
Reminder Function: Push the "REF" button once to display your angle or slope for 2 seconds and then return to Reference mode.
Returning to Calibrated Level: To return to the calibrated level, press "REF" for 3 seconds or power off/on.

Step 6: Hold Function

Locking Measurements: Press the "HOLD" button to lock in a measurement on the screen.
Visual Reminder: Arrows on each side of the digital readout blink to remind you that you are in the HOLD function.

Additional Functions

Auto Shut-off: The default is 10 minutes; you can extend it to 2 hours by pressing "SOUND" and "HOLD" simultaneously.
Illumination: Brief press for 60 seconds, long press for permanent illumination. Press again to turn it off.